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Dunkirk Senior Center changes

There are some changes for exercise due to the holidays at Dunkirk Senior Center. On Monday, exercise will be at 10:15. Exercise is canceled on Friday. There will be exercise on Wednesday at 9 a.m. and Monday, Dec. 21 and Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 9 a.m. Tai Chi classes will be over after Dec. 22 until Jan. 5. The Senior Center will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24 and 25. The Senior Center would like to thank DFT Communications for their generous donations of 2 computers and a TV. Pinochle scores: Dec. 4 — Donna Nickerson, 611; Gene Pauszek, 506; Jeanne Hauser, 486. ...

Determining truth with nutrition

Everyone has some nutrition advice to share – your next-door neighbor, the grocery clerk, or even your hairdresser. You see nutrition claims in the news, talk shows, infomercials, in magazines, and all over the internet. But how do you know what is fact and what is potentially harmful nutrition fiction? This article will provide you with key elements to look for in helping you pick out true and reliable nutrition information. The old adage still holds true: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Does the advice or product offer a quick fix? Does the advice suggest ...

Keep connected during holiday while staying safe

For many of us, engaging in activities that connect us to each other and to our communities can enrich our lives and help us stay healthy. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused Americans of all ages to adjust to lives with fewer in-person social connections than ever before. Unaddressed, this social isolation can lead to loneliness and can impact our physical and mental health. This is particularly true for older adults who are more likely to live alone and whose social circles may be smaller in number or limited by access to technology. What is Social Isolation? When we ...

Stay creative to ease stress levels

For the last month, Office for Aging Services (OFAS) like many other organizations have been dealing with “COVID Fatigue.” Even our own staff is going a little “COVID CRAZY” with the stress of kids distance learning and parents working at home while adapting all services to keep people safe from the virus. With a vaccine finally on the horizon, we cannot relax our vigilance in following the guidelines. Don’t focus on what can’t be done but be creative and use humor to release stress. We need to be kind and help each other more than ever so we can get through the next few ...

There’s 3 big mistakes to avoid with Medicare open enrollment

Even if your Advantage plan or drug coverage served you well this year, there’s no guarantee that you’ll feel the same way in 2021 While insurers are federally regulated, the specifics of their options can vary greatly from plan to plan, county to county and year to year. Changes can affect your premiums, deductibles, co-pays and covered services, along with participating doctors, hospitals, pharmacies and other providers. The average monthly premium among Advantage Plans change year after year. Regardless of what that payment would be, keep in mind that it’s in addition to ...

Be prepared with food in weather, outage

With the colder weather approaching, the lake-effect snows in Western New York are all too familiar. These extreme weather conditions may result in power outages. Refrigerated or frozen foods may not be safe to eat after the loss of power. Let’s review food safety precautions to help you keep your food safe during a power outage, and to know when you need to toss food that may make your sick. Before a power outage, have a plan in place. Below are a few food safety preparation for emergencies or natural disasters. 1. Keep thermometers inside your refrigerator and freezers. ...