Music and memories matter

May 13, 2020

It has been proven that music can help alleviate depression, relieve stress and the “sundowning” and agitation of an individual with Alzheimer’s. This in turn will help the caregiver cope with the everyday struggles of taking care of their loved ones with Alzheimer’s. Music provides relaxation and can also restore a sense of calm, thereby relieving stress for the caregiver. Caregivers can give their loved ones with dementia the gift of music. COI’s Music and Memories Matter program is offering MP3’s and headphones so their loved ones can listen to their favorite play ...

Do you know NY Connects?

May 13, 2020

NY Connects is staffed by specially trained operators working to understand your needs,inform you, connect you, and work with you to get you the help that you may need during different events in your life. There is a NY connects program in every county in New York State. The Chautauqua County NY Connects is a program brought to the community by the Chautauqua County department of health and human Services and the Chautauqua County Office for the Aging. Our number is 716-753-4582 and our e-mail is CCNYC@co.chautauqua.ny.us. There is also another community partner here in Chautauqua County ...

Can’t go out? Let’s get cooking

May 13, 2020

During a discussion with a friend about the recent pandemic of COVID-19, she states “I have never cooked at home so much!” When the recent social distancing guidelines closed the restaurants dining in services, many of us have dusted off our cooking equipment. The good news? There is a growing body of evidence to support that cooking your meals at home provides a healthier diet. A few benefits include eating fewer calories and socializing with loved one. Additionally, you stimulate your brain by preparing new recipes, which may help prevent cognitive decline. When cooking at home, ...

Ask questions so you don’t get scammed when using Telehealth

May 13, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic, scammers are out in full force, taking advantage of every opportunity they can to obtain your Medicare number. Many scammers are calling, texting, emailing and going door to door to try and get you to purchase bogus equipment, fake vaccines and fake cures. With the relaxation of Medicare rules and guidelines during COVID-19, and recent federal policies changes, you now can receive care by telehealth. Telehealth is the use of electronic information and telecommunication technologies to speak to your doctor. If you have a phone or device with internet, ...

Older Americans Month 2020: Make your mark

May 13, 2020

Around the nation, older adults make their mark every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors, and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities. For 57 years, May (Older American’s Month) has been a special time to recognize these contributions. While most celebrations, like Older New Yorker’s Day, have been cancelled because of COVID-19, this disease has not stopped older adults from “making their mark” on our communities. Older adults continue to contribute to society during this time by helping ...

Cruise-in church

May 13, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak has led to many changes to our way of life. Holidays and family gatherings have changed to digital formats. Students are being temporarily educated at home. Even a trip to the grocery store involves planning and forethought never needed before. Also affected is the way we worship. Our forefathers in this great nation sought to include freedom of religion as a crucial part of our founding Constitution. This freedom has been a defining part of the United States of America since long before our country was established, when pilgrims sought refuge in a new land; free ...