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Make sure you have a healthcare proxy

“It’s April do you know where your healthcare proxy is?” I adapted this saying from a local news station who use to say, “It’s 11 o’clock do you know where your children are?” because in April we celebrate National Healthcare Decision Day. We can’t overstress the importance of healthcare proxies and other legal documents that describe our wishes or appoint someone to make decisions for us if we are suddenly unable to. Healthcare proxies are very important and are not just for the old and aging. Everyone over the age of 18 should have a healthcare proxy. This simple legal ...

Dunkirk Senior Center announces events

The Dunkirk Senior Center will be sponsoring “Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tour” and lunch at Curly’s. The trip will take place on Tuesday, May 24. Cost per member is $80. The trip will start with a stop at the BFLO Store, then lunch at Curly’s and on to the Double Decker Bus Tour. Sign ...

Emergency help buttons are useful

The idea of aging in place means that older adults can live in their own homes and communities. However, you need the right tools. Help with aging in place can take many forms, from family caregivers, to nutrition services, to home care workers that can assist with daily chores and activities. One of the easiest ways to help individuals age in place is with a Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) also known as a medical alert device. Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) are electronic devices, which enable individuals to call for help in the event of an emergency. The ...

Grape Belt Seniors announce upcoming events

The grape belt seniors meet for aerobics and weights with Catherine on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-10 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge in Fredonia. Classes are open to members and the cost is $1 for each class you attend. Membership dues are now being taken for 2022. Any cancellations of ...

The inside yolk on egg nutrition

With Easter just around the corner, eggs will be center stage and possibly center of your plate! Eggs provide only 75 calories and pack a punch with valuable nutrients including 7 grams of protein, 5 grams of mostly unsaturated fat, and are considered a micronutrient powerhouse packed with so many vitamins and minerals. Vitamin A, Lutein, and Xeanthin help with vision. Choline is important for brain function. Vitamin E and Selenium work together as antioxidants to protect the breakdown of body tissues. With all of these benefits packed into a single food, it’s easy to see why eggs can ...

Let’s talk about prescription drug fraud

Prescription drug fraud is a consistent trend in Medicare. Criminals continue to exploit Medicare Part D due to the lucrative nature of prescription drug diversion and pharmacy scams. There are many types of prescription drug schemes, but pharmacy fraud primarily occurs when Medicare is billed for a medication that was not received or a beneficiary is intentionally given a different medication than what was prescribed. The NYS Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) receives calls from individuals asking what to do in challenging situations like this. The SMP program educates Medicare ...