The Dunkirk Senior Center is planning a shopping trip to Erie, Pa., on Tuesday, May 16. Shopping will include Boscov’s, the Christmas Store, Hobby Lobby and lunch at the Golden Corral. Stop at the Center to sign up. There are still a couple of seats available for the trip to Sprague’s and ...

Overdose deaths quadruple among adults over 65 A recent U.S. study shows that drug overdose deaths in adults 65 and older have quadrupled from 2002-2021. While dying of a drug overdose is still considered an uncommon cause of death among older adults, the increase of fatal overdoses in this ...

The Grape Belt Seniors have announced their day trips for 2023. They are as follows: April 19 going to Cleveland for West Side Market and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Attendees will leave from behind Big Lots at 8 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. Please bring a cooler for products you purchase at ...

Have you ever been in a situation where you had to help someone when they were sick or after a hospitalization? Maybe you need to help a family member at home. They may have formalized care services like home care agencies that can help but you are the informal care provider and you may have ...

The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services (OFAS) turns 50 this year! In May, we will be celebrating our Golden Anniversary with two socials events for our older residents to enjoy! You can choose to attend on May 3 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel or on May 10 at the Clarion Hotel and ...

Food and nutrition have been studied for centuries. Prior to the French Revolution scientists would write about their ideas as to how the food we ate was used in the body. However, not until the 18th century had these old ideas only began to undergo testing in scientific ways. In fact, one ...