Forever Young October 2022

Chair

Photo by Christine A. Smyczynski

1412 Sweet Home Road,

Amherst, NY

Phone 716.783.9119 Fax 716.783.9983 www.foreveryoungwny.com

CORPORATE

President Sharon C. Levite

Publisher / Chief Revenue Officer Barbara E. Macks Vice President Administrative & Finance Michele Ferguson

Publisher Barbara E. Macks

EDITORIAL

Executive Editor

Sabrina Kahwaty skahwaty@foreveryoungwny.com

Managing Editor Donna Hoke

Assistant Editor Daniel Curry

Contributing Writers

Carol Ann Harlos, Judith A. Rucki, Christine A. Smyczynski, Carol DiPirro-Stipkovits

Proofreader Sharon C. Levite

ART & PRODUCTION

Creative Director Jean-Pierre Thimot

Lead Designer Nicholas Vitello

Senior Graphic Designers / Illustrators

Graphic Designers

Joshua Flanigan, Kim Miers

Taramarie Mitravich, Rachel Kaznica

Photographers kc kratt, Luke Copping, Stephen Gabris, Eric Frick, Nancy J. Parisi, Dan Cappellazzo

ADVERTISING & SALES

Director of Sales & Advertising Barbara E. Macks bmacks@foreveryoungwny.com

National Ad Director Terri Downey

Senior Account Executives

Account Executives

Mary Beth Holly, Caroline Kunze, Robin Lenhard

Keren Green, Rachel Wasserman, Lou Ann Delany

Sales Coordinator Robin Lenhard

MARKETING & CIRCULATION

Director of Audience Development Robin Lenhard

DIGITAL

Social Media Directors

Sabrina Kahwaty, Robin Lenhard

Web Master Kim Miers

ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCE

Administrative & Finance Director

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Knowledge is power

Information is a valuable and necessary component when making decisions, especially when they’re about something as important as your health. We always do our best to provide relevant and timely information but, at this time of year, when impending Medicare eligibility prompts many questions, we are here for you. In this issue, hear from a senior who has been through the enrollment process, learn what’s recently changed within the system, and get answers to frequently asked questions.

Speaking of valuable information, we are thrilled to welcome back the Forever Young Expo on Thursday, October 20 from 9:00 a.m.— 1:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Marriott Niagara. This event offers free health screenings, opportunities to talk with experts specializing in products and services for the fifty-

plus crowd, a chance to meet your favorite Forever Young columnists, and so much more. It’s designed to arm you with the information you need to continue making the most of life in Western New York. Learn more about the Expo on page 13.

Hope to see you there,

Sabrina Kahwaty Executive Editor

Michele Ferguson

FOREVER YOUNG *OCTOBER RESOURCES

*PLEASE CONTACT EVENT/PROGRAM ORGANIZERS TO CONFIRM INFORMATION PROVIDED Do you have an event or resource to list? Email it to skahwaty@foreveryoungwny.com.

Online IMAGINE BUFFALO SPEAKER SERIES Presented by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library in conjunction with C-SAAHN and ImagineLifelongLearning.com via Zoom every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Each week features a local speaker and Q&A. FREE. Visit website for Zoom link: buffalolib.libcal.org

Online LAUGHTER WELLNESS

Come as you are, just bring your laughter! Tuesdays at 11 a.m. FREE. Visit facebook.com/BuffaloLaughers for information.

Gowanda HEALTHY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

Activities open to the public age 50+, (no residency requirements), Concord Senior Center, 1 School Street, Gowanda; for schedule, visit communityalliance.org; 532-1010

Niagara Falls SENIOR COMPANION/FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

Looking for seniors who enjoy working with their peers or children. Volunteers receive a tax-free stipend, transportation assistance, and supplemental insurance coverage while volunteering. If you are 55+ and want to make a difference, call 2858224 Jennifer Britton (ext. 217) for Senior Companions and Kelly Carr (ext. 228) for Foster Grandparents

Williamsville MEDICARE EDUCATION PROGRAM offers complimentary services through the WNY Medicare Resource Center. Appointments encouraged, 833-0252

Buffalo HEADWAY SUPPORT GROUPS For individuals who have sustained brain injuries, their families, and caregivers; exchange information and resources, and find mutual support and encouragement. Info: 408-3100 or headwayofwny.org

Southtowns NEW HORIZONS

MUSIC Calling all musicians 50+. For info, email Janet Stout at 354janet@gmail.com and visit newhorizonsmusic.org.

Hamburg ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP for males; call 626-0600 or visit alz.org/wnyc for info.

Depew BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF WNY Call 7060060 or visit bcnwny.org for more information.

West Seneca AMANA GARDEN CLUB OF WEST SENECA, is welcoming new members interested in gardening, floral arrangement, and more. For more information, contact Marie: 8848543

West Seneca VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to assist with noonday meal at a boxed-lunch site serving seniors in the West Seneca/ Cheektowaga area. Call 668-5804 for additional information.

Buffalo PARKINSON’S

SUPPORT GROUP United Way – Room 219, 742 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo. Contact: Stephanie Mruzek. Email: eastamherstDSM@ solsticeseniorliving.com. Visit parkinson.org for a full listing of Parkinson’s support groups in WNY.

Williamsville MCGUIRE GROUP

MEMORY CARE SUPPORT: Coordinated with the Alzheimer’s Association, with caregiving tips and coping mechanisms. Info: 6323700 or mcguiregroup.com

Buffalo LGBTQ MEMORY LOSS

CAREGIVERS PROGRAM: The Pride Center of WNY offers support and education for people providing care for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. For information: 8527743 or pridecenterwny.org

NIAGARA FALLS SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB: This active 50+ crowd holds Meet & Greets second Fridays at Tim Hortons (8500 Niagara Falls Boulevard) and dances third Friday at Buff Social Club (2565 Young St.). For more info, see Facebook: SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB or call 550-1232

TOPS CLUBS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Clubs offer tools, programs, support, and fellowship for healthy living and weight management.

Akron For info, call Diane 542-4980

Cheektowaga For info, call Karen 247-2334

Cheektowaga For info, call MaryAnn 895-4414

Niagara Falls For info, call Beth 385-7558

Farnham For info, call 934-9619

Lancaster For info, call Eva 407-0539

Silver Creek For info, call 680-0313

Tonawanda For info, call 693-5161

It ain’t necessarily so

My plant looks sick so it must be missing some nutrient. I will feed it fertilizer.

This way of thinking is incorrect. Even if a plant is suffering from a lack of minerals, feeding it will not change the existing flowers, leaves, and so forth. Adding fertilizer at this point may even damage the roots. Usually, the problem is watering, soil that is compacted around the roots, the amount of light the plant receives, insect damage, or disease. Make a practice of examining plants on a regular basis whether they grow indoors or out. Most problems are avoidable.

Organic pesticides are better than synthetic pesticides (also called “chemicals”) because they are natural. Please understand that both synthetic and organic (meaning derived from a living plant) have the potential to give you unwanted results. Being “natural” does not prevent this. I have had gardeners tell me they use neem oil (from a neem tree) because it only damages harmful insects. Not true! As a beekeeper, I never use it as it kills all insects. What to do? Use pesticides as a last resort, not a first choice. Identify the problem before you reach for any pesticide. Then follow directions exactly.

Sprinkle sugar around your tomato plants to guarantee sweettasting tomatoes. I must admit I’ve responded to this with, “You’re kidding me, right?” The sweetness of a tomato is the result of its chemistry, not sweet soil. Studies indicate that small tomato varieties are the sweetest. Letting them ripen on the vine yields sweeter tomatoes as well.

Cutting an earthworm in two pieces is okay because now there will be two earthworms. Caring gardeners feel badly if they cut through an earthworm, so I wish this statement were true. The head end of the worm will grow a new tail, but the tail end will not grow a new head end. It will die. Sorry...

Bury banana peels near your rose bushes or other plants because they are high in potassium. Well, yes, they are high in potassium, but it’s better to put the peels in your

Gardeners pass wisdom down from one generation to the next. This can be wonderful but sometimes the “wisdom” can lead to practices that are not only incorrect but also potentially harmful.

compost bin unless you cut them in very small pieces and mix them in the soil. Keep in mind that while potassium promotes root growth to make stronger rose plants, it does not enhance flower growth. That comes from phosphorus.

Don’t water when the sun is shining; the droplets will act magnifying glasses and burn holes in the leaves. You don’t believe this, do you? I grew up hearing this. Finally, I put droplets of water on leaves in the middle of a hot summer day. They were fine.

My garden plants are not doing well. I plan to add Epsom salts to the soil. Why?

Please have a soil test done periodically. I suggest going to the website Dairy One, scrolling to the bottom of the page, and choosing soil test. The website gives information on how to take a soil sample for testing. Fees may apply for testing but it’s a small expense potentially harming or killing

plants by guessing and adding unproven substances to your soil.

Thank you so very much for your questions and comments. I love hearing from you: caharlos@ verizon.net FY

Carol Ann Harlos is an awardwinning retired math and science teacher, Master Gardener, beekeeper, writer, and speaker. She tends extensive gardens, including herbs, and loves learning from others and sharing her knowledge.

CAROL ANN HARLOS

Historical photo sites

Online collections to visualize your family’s story

Not so long ago, if you wanted a photo of your ancestors’ hometown or an image of the ship they crossed the Atlantic in, you had to rummage through old boxes or, worse, write a letter to a distant relative, then cross your fingers and wait.

Today, thanks to the internet, you can locate and save images to your desktop with the click of a mouse. So many websites allow you to download pictures from the past for free. Images of your grandfather’s high school building or the church he and Grandma were married in have been digitized and uploaded and are waiting for you to find them. Get started with these sites:

Library of Congress (loc. gov/free-to-use): This site has a vast collection of images from news sources and government agencies, as well as donated family collections. Click on Photos, Prints & Drawings to limit your search to

Statue of Liberty (statueofliberty. org): Easily overlooked on this site is its collection of photos of the ships Ellis Island immigrants sailed in on. Locate your ancestor then click the ship icon to view his or her ship. On-screen images are free, and prints are available at a charge.

Dead Fred Photo Archive (deadfred.com): This free site contains both a searchable index by surname or click-a-letter searching to find variant spellings. A section of mystery photos contains images that have yet to be identified.

AncientFaces (ancientfaces. com): A free collaborative site for sharing and browsing photographs of ancestors. Because items are

shared by the community, photos and records are free for private use. Note that some are unidentified, posted with the hope another researcher will recognize an ancestor.

Archives.org (archives.gov): The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the recordkeeper for federal agencies. The varied collection includes images of the West, forts, and military bases, as well as Great Depression photos taken from the 1930s to the 1940s.

Digital Public Library of America (dp.la): The search portal allows access to digital material

CAROL

GENEALOGY

from America’s libraries, archives, and museums. Type your search into the box on home page to see results; narrow the results with filters such as date and language.

New York Public Library Digital Gallery (digitalcollections. nypl.org): Offering collections of diverse photos, this user-friendly site is a treasure for adding context to your family tree. It includes Photographic Documents of Social Conditions, Scrapbooks of New York City views, and a recently digitized collection, The Black Experience in Children’s Books. It’s exciting to find an online photo of your ancestor’s house but take a moment to check information about usage before dragging it to your desktop. Although most photos taken before 1923 are in the public domain and many sites allow you to download images for research or personal use—i.e. for your genealogy files—it’s best to be courteous and cautious when you find an ancestral image someone has attached to their online family tree. Best practice is to contact the submitter for permission.

So many other websites with amazing collections of historic photos from around the world did not make this list. With patience, there’s an excellent chance you can find the image you’re looking for online, whether it’s of a specific family member or old photos of ancestral hometowns. FY

Carol DiPirro-Stipkovits is a member of the National Genealogical Society and Association of Professional Genealogists. She has a monthly column in the Niagara Gazette and Forever Young. Send questions or comments to her at noellasdaughter@ gmail.com.

Bingo Calendar

HARTLAND VFC

8945 Ridge Rd., Hartland

7:30 p.m.

2 p.m. (second Tuesday)

OUR LADY OF POMPEII 129 Laverack Ave., Lancaster

7 p.m. ............................................. 683-6522

ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH 1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore

7:30 p.m.

Bingo is back!

Bingo Calendar

Please call event organizers to confirm information provided. Listings are alphabetical by day.

MONDAY

AMERICAN LEGION MCKEEVER POST

1770 South Park Ave., Buffalo

7:30 p.m. 822-6400

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1041 533 Amherst St., Buffalo

7 p.m. 875-9276

HAMBURG–KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

36 Pierce Ave., Hamburg

7:30 p.m. 649-9830/649-4340

MATTHEW GLAB POST 1965 Abbott Rd., Lackawanna

7 p.m. 825-3733

ST. AMELIA

2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda

7:15 p.m. 836-0011

TUESDAY

AMVETS MEDALLION POST NO. 13 25 Review Pl., Buffalo

7:30 p.m. 874-0559

ASSUMPTION PARISH 435 Amherst St., Buffalo

7:30 p.m. 876-1038

ARMOR VOL. FIRE CO. 4932 Clark St., Hamburg

7:30 p.m. 649-9821

FATHER JUSTIN K OF C 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 1 p.m. 681-7251

ST. ANDREW CHURCH 111 Crocker St., Sloan

873-6716

7:30 p.m. 892-0425

WEDNESDAY

AM. LEG. MCKEEVER POST

1770 S. Park Ave., Buffalo

7:30 p.m.

FATHER JUSTIN K OF C —

822-6400

SPONSORED BY THE JUSTINETTES

2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga

7 p.m. 681-7251

LANCASTER ELKS

33 Legion Parkway, Lancaster

7:30 p.m. 685-1478

ST. ALOYSIUS RCC 156 Franklin, Springville

7:30 p.m. 592-2701

ST. AMELIA

2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda

7:15 p.m. 836-0011

THURSDAY

BLESSED TRINITY

317 Leroy Ave., Buffalo

8 p.m. 833-0301

FATHER JUSTIN K OF C 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 1 p.m. 681-7251

FOURTEEN HOLY HELPERS

1345 Indian Church Rd., West Seneca

7:00 p.m. 674-2374

K OF C MADONNA COUNCIL NO. 2535

755 Erie Ave., North Tonawanda

7:30 p.m. 693-5470

ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH

1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore

7:30 p.m.

ST. JAMES DEPEW

500 Terrace Blvd., Depew

7:30 p.m.

873-6716

683-2746

VFW COL. WEBER POST 989

2909 South Park Ave., Lackawana

7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

AM. LEG. MCKEEVER POST

1770 South Park Ave., Buffalo

823-9605

7:30 p.m. 822-6400

We’re dedicated to improving the lives of Veterans and their families every day.

medical, surgical, mental health and long-term care services through a range of inpatient and outpatient programs.

Buffalo VA Medical Center is the main referral center for cardiac surgery, cardiology, and comprehensive cancer care for Veterans in central and western New York and northern Pennsylvania.

The VA Western New York Healthcare System, offers a wide range of health, support, and facility services for Veterans in western New York, with 11 locations in western New York: 2 medical centers in Buffalo and Batavia, plus 9 community-based outpatient clinics in Buffalo, Dunkirk, Jamestown, Lackawanna, Lockport, Niagara Falls, Olean, Springville, and West Seneca.

VA Western New York Healthcare System provides primary and specialty health care to Veterans including

The Batavia VA Medical provides geriatric and rehabilitation services, separate residential post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) units for men and women, and outpatient services.

To learn more about the services each location offers, and the services our mobile clinic provides, visit https:// www.va.gov/western-new-york-healthcare/locations/

You can ask questions about VA benefits and services, by calling 800698-2411 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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ASSUMPTION PARISH

435 Amherst St., Buffalo

7:30 p.m. 876-1038

DALE ASSOCIATION CENT.

33 Ontario St., Lockport

7 p.m (first and third Fridays).. 433-1886

SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT

11099 Route 5, Irving 7 p.m. 1-800-421-2464

ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA

157 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga

7:30 p.m. 833-1715

ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH

1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore

7:30 p.m. 873-6716

ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE

950 Lossen Rd., Cheektowaga

7:00 p.m. 668-8370

SATURDAY

BUFFALO GAY BINGO/

AIDS PLUS FUND OF WNY

Amvets Medallion Post 13, 13 Review Pl., Buffalo

7 p.m (2nd Sat.) 822-0818

CARDINAL O'HARA HIGH SCHOOL

39 O'Hara Rd., Tonawanda

7:30 p.m. 695-2600 x326

OUR LADY OF BISTRICA

1619 Abbott Rd., Lackawanna

7:15 p.m. 822-0818

SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT

11099 Route 5, Irving

1 & 7 p.m. 1-800-421-2464

ST. AMELIA’S RCC

2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda

1 p.m. 836-0011

ST. ANDREW CHURCH

111 Crocker St., Sloan 7:30 p.m. ........................................ 892-0425

ST. JOHN XXIII

1 Arcade St., W. Seneca

7 p.m. 239-2787

SUNDAY

CARDINAL O'HARA HIGH SCHOOL

39 O'Hara Rd., Tonawanda

1 p.m. 695-2600 x326

DELEVAN VFC N. Main St., Delevan

7 p.m. 492-1910

LOCKPORT ELKS LODGE 41

6791 N. Canal Rd., Lockport

7 p.m (first and third Sundays). 434-2798

OUR LADY OF POMPEII

129 Laverack Ave., Lancaster

2 p.m. 683-6522

SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT

11099 Route 5, Irving

1 & 7 p.m. 549-4389

ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH

1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore 7 p.m. 873-6716

BINGO IN CANADA

GOLDEN NUGGET

655 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie

1 & 7 p.m. daily 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 4 p.m Saturday and Sunday. . 905-871-1277

DELTA MONTE CARLO 4735 Drummond, N. Falls 1& 7 p.m

CASINO

SENECA GAMING

Broad St., Salamanca

1 p.m. Sunday

1 & 7 p.m. Wednesday

7 p.m. Thursday and Friday

1 & 7 p.m. Saturday 945-4080, 877-860-5130

ONEIDA INDIAN HIGH STAKES

BINGO AT TURNING STONE

5218 Patrick Rd., Verona

905-356-8104

12:45 & 7 p.m. daily

800-782-1938

• Acacia Park Cemetery

• Accura Audiology

• Aetna

• Amherst Meals on Wheels

• Amherst Symphony Orchestra

• Amigone Funeral Home

• Bath Fitter

• Beechwood Continuing Care

• Brookdale Kenmore

• Buffalo & Erie County Libraries

• Buffalo Rehab Group

• Care Patrol

• Clarity Group

• Clear Captions

• Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home

• Dent Dizziness, Balance & Tinnitus Center

• ECMC

• Elderwood

• Elite Home Care

• Erie County Dept of Senior Services

• FayeBrooke Apartments

• Feel Rite Fresh Markets

• Fox Run Orchard Park

• Harmonia Collaborative Care

• Heathwood Assisted Living and Memory Care

• Heritage Manor of Lockport

• Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of WesternNew York

• Humana Healthcare

• Inspire Dental

• Jewish Community Center

• Juniper Glen Assisted Living & Memory Care

• Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home

• Lawley Insurance Group

• The McGuire Group Health Care Facilities

• Nascentia Health

• NYS EPIC Program

• NYS Public Service Commission

• NYS Wide Senior Action Council

• People Inc.

• Pure Dental

• Queen City Financial Group

• Renewal by Andersen

• Riverview Professional Pharmacy

• S. Macks & Associates / Ca$h for Gold

• Schofield Care

• Senior Benefits of WNY

• Shatkin Dental Health

• Sheridan Benefits

• Tops Markets

• Turtle Creek Apartments

• United Healthcare Community Plan

• Vinecroft Retirement Community

• Vital Pharmacy

• WECK Radio

• WellCare

• Western New York Pain Relief and more

Joseph F David General Manager

Acacia Park Cemetery 716-692-0511 ext 1608

Join Us at the Expo!

BY SABRINA KAHWATY

We are thrilled to invite you to join us at the 2022 Forever Young Expo from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20 at the Buffalo Marriott Niagara, 1340 Millersport Highway, Amherst. The event is held in partnership with Big WECK radio.

The free event is open to the public and there is no registration necessary. The day includes free health screenings, giveaways at the door every hour, and more. Flu shots will be provided by Tops Pharmacy (with proof of insurance).

Stop by and say hello to WECK’s Joe Chile and some of your favorite Forever Young columnists, talk to Western New York experts specializing in products and services for the fifty-plus crowd, and enjoy product giveaways, contests, free parking, a photo booth, and live entertainment from the Amherst Symphony Orchestra, and more.

The Expo is designed for those enjoying life over fifty and is a great way to learn more about everything available to help you get the most out of life in Western New York. For

more information on the Forever Young Expo, call 972-2230 or visit foreveryoungwny.com FY

Sabrina Kahwaty is editor of Forever Young.

Amherst Meals on Wheels

370 John James Audubon Parkway Amherst, NY 14228 716-636-3065 amherstmealsonwheels.org

Dawn Bradley Broker Manager

Greater Rochester/Western NY Markets 607-259-2800 BradleyL2@aetna.com

Free performances at Amherst Middle school

55 Kings Highway amherstsymphony.com

See our website for a pharmacy near you!

TopsMarkets.com/Pharmacy

Serving 14 Locations in WNY

2600 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda, NY 14150 716-836-6500 amigone.com

Not for Profit Senior Care Community

Skilled nursing, rehab services, independent and assistive living and hospice

716-810-7000 beechwoodcare.org

Kenmore (Enhanced Assisted)

716-874-3200

Nigara (Enhanced Assisted) 716-731-1634

Niagara (Memory Care) 716-731-1461

Williamsville (Memory Care) 716-632-7123 brookdale.com

Downtown Central Library

1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203 716-858-8900

Offering Physical & Occupational Therapy at 13 Convenient Locations

716-458-1990 buffalorehab.com

Buffalo Niagara Rochester Syracuse

1500 Union Road Suite 201 West Seneca, NY 14224 716-463-2966 email: buffaloniagara@carepatrol.com carepatrol.com

Clarity Group

4976 Transit Road Suite 4 Depew, NY 14043 716-393-3437 claritygroupny.com

ClearCaptions

Douglas Braun

Local Clear Captions Representative 716-381-7624 douglas.braun@clearcaptions.com

Dengler Roberts Perna

Funeral Homes

Amherst and Kenmore 716-636-1111

Denglerrobertspernafuneral.com

Hoy Funeral Home

West Seneca 716-674-3636

Hoyfuneralhome.com

ECMC Primary Care &Outpatient Specialty Services

462 Grider Street Buffalo, NY 14125 716-898-3700 www.ecmc.edu/health-servicesand-doctors/

Opening Soon – A newmemory care community

111 St. Gregory Court Williamsville, NY 14221 716-688-4011 716-909-7553 cgfroerer@elderwood.com

Erie County Department of Senior Services

95 Franklin Street, Room 1329 Buffalo, NY 14202 716-858-6000 ext. 4 erie.gov

1805 Maple Road 716-630-0070

1055 Youngs Road 716-320-8200 Williamsville, NY 14221 fayebrooke.com

AMHERST 1445 Niagara Falls Blvd 716-834-3385

BUFFALO 2141 Delaware Ave 716-837-7661

HAMBURG 6000 S Park Ave 716-649-6694

WEST SENECA 3521 Seneca St 716-675-6620

WILLIAMSVILLE 5425 Transit Rd 716-636-1000 feel-rite.com

Fox Run Orchard Park

1 Fox Run Lane

Orchard Park, NY 14127 716-662-5001 foxrunorchardpark.com

John M Weatherby

Benefits Consultant | Consumer Markets

815 Hopkins Road

Williamsville, NY 14221 716-688-0111

heathwoodassistedliving.com

Heritage Manor of Lockport

Heritage Estates of Lockport

41 Lexington Court Lockport, NY 14094 716-433-7626 depaul.org

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY

257 West Genesee Street Buffalo, NY 14202 716-658-8649

Email: John.Weatherby@highmark.com

Harmonia Collaborative Care

6722 Erie Road Derby, NY 716-947-5025 harmonia-care.org

Humana 290 Elwood Davis Road, Suite 225 Liverpool, NY 13088 585-260-8412 humana.com

3 Locations: Amherst, Buffalo and West Seneca 716-362-4800 inspiredentalgroup.com

Benderson Family Building 2640 N. Forest Road Amherst, NY 14068 716-688-4033

Holland Family Building 787 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209 716-886-3145 jccbuffalo.org

Juniper Glen Assisted Living & Memory Care Community 8820 Transit Road East Amherst, NY 14051 716-568-2099 JuniperGlenRet.com

Hamburg: 716-627-2919 West Seneca: 716-674-5776 email: info@lakesidefuneralhome.com lakesidefuneralhome.com

Southgate Plaza

1074 Union Road West Seneca, NY 14224 716-306-5543 lawleyinsurance.com

Compassionate, Comprehensive Care including: Post-Hospital Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, Memory Care, Hospice Services, Dialysis & Respite/Short-Term Care. McGuireGroup.com AbsolutCare.com

Nascentia Health

1050 West Genesee Street Syracuse, NY 13204 1-888-477-HOME (4663) Nascentiahealth.org

EPIC

Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage Program 1-800-332-3742 health.ny.gov/health_care/epic

New York State

Public Service Commission

295 Main Street, Suite 1050 Buffalo, NY 14203 1-800-342-3377 dps.ny.gov

Sheridan Benefits

7 Limestone Drive

Williamsville, NY 14221

716-276-0880 sheridanbenefits.com

Shatkin Dental 2500 Kensington Avenue 716-379-3114 shatkindental.com

Asbury Pointe Retirement Community 50 Stahl Road Getzville, NY 14123 716-810-7500 beechwoodcare.org

• Affordable Senior Apartments

• Senior Companion Program

• Senior Outreach Program

716-880-3890 people-inc.org

Pure Dental

6599 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 716-333-7873 puredental.com

GET CA$H

S. Macks & Assoc.

Queen City Financial Group

305 Spindrift Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 800-499-PLAN (7526) queencityfg.com

Renewal By Andersen

23 Dick Road Depew, NY 14043 1-855-258-1570 renewalbyandersen.com

Riverview Professional Pharmacy

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What’s new and some FAQs

BY DANIEL CURRY

Whether you are nearing the age to enroll in Medicare or are simply curious about the changes that may affect your coverage, here is an FAQ that may help.

This information and more can be found at Medicare.gov, along with other helpful guides.

Q: What are the most recent changes to Medicare?

A: Some of the most recent include an increase in Part B’s monthly premium, as well as an increase in Part B’s deductible. Additionally, there is now more help with insulin costs, as well as increased availability of mental health services via telehealth.

Q: What are the different parts of Medicare, and what do they cover?

A: Part A (Hospital Insurance) helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and home health care.

Part B (Medical Insurance) helps cover services from doctors and other health care providers, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment, and many preventive services.

Part D (Drug Coverage) helps cover the cost of prescription drugs (including many recommended shots or vaccines).

Q: What about Part C?

A: Part C, also known as Medicare

Advantage, is a Medicare-approved plan from a private company that offers an alternative to original Medicare for your health and drug coverage.

Q: What do supplemental plans do?

A: Also known as Medigap, supplemental plans are sold by private companies to help fill in the “gaps” in original Medicare. They work well for those who have specific and/or specialized medical expenses.

Q: How old do you have to be to get original Medicare?

A: You’re eligible for Medicare at age sixty-five and must have been an American citizen for at least five years at the time of enrollment.

Q: Can I receive Medicare before age sixty-five?

A: Yes, under certain circumstances. If you receive Social Security Disability benefits or if you have specific diagnoses.

Q: How do I know when I can get Medicare?

A: If you are unsure about your Medicare eligibility, speak to a licensed agent to figure out your best course of action.

Q: What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?

A: Medicare is federal health insurance for those sixty-five and

older, as well as some people under sixty-five with certain conditions and disabilities. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps provide health coverage to those with limited income and resources. Those who qualify can have both Medicare and Medicaid.

Q: What are some resources available right now?

A: For more answers about Medicare, consult these resources. medicare.gov

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Navigating Medicare

What you need to know before you turn sixty-five

BY CHRISTINE A. SMYCZYNSKI

Shortly after I turned sixty-four, mail started pouring in from a variety of organizations offering to answer questions regarding Medicare. However, as I perused the various brochures, I felt confused. What exactly are parts A, B, C, and D, what does each part offer, and what do I really need?

What exactly is Medicare?

Medicare is a federal governmentrun health insurance program

for US citizens and permanent legal residents aged sixty-five and older; some younger people with

disabilities can also be covered. Medicare is not Social Security, which is a whole separate program, although you can apply for Social Security and Medicare at the same time. Be aware that while you can defer applying for Social Security, Medicare applicants who are older than sixty-five may be subject to a late enrollment penalty.

Lots of decisions to make Situational variables determine which of a variety of plans you should choose. It all depends on what coverage you require for your medical needs and how much you are willing to pay each month as a premium.

For example, my husband’s retirement benefits include continuing health insurance coverage and a prescription plan so when we applied for Medicare, we only needed original Medicare, which is Part A and Part B. Part A covers inpatient hospitalization, skilled nursing, and hospice/home care, while Part B covers outpatient services, doctor service, home health care, outpatient hospital services, some preventative services and durable medical equipment. Almost everyone is required to have Part A and B.

Medicare Parts C and D are additional plans offered by insurance companies such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Univera, and Independent Health etc.—the reason for all those mailings. Medicare Part C, referred to as Medicare Advantage Plans, combines A and B and also usually includes a prescription plan and may offer additional benefits such as dental and vision. Medicare Part D is a prescription drug plan. You can also get supplemental policies (Medigap) to cover out of pocket copays, coinsurance, and deductible expenses.

Do your research

It doesn’t hurt to research well in advance of turning sixty-five to figure out which plans make the most sense for your health care needs. Last year, I attended a Medicare Informational session for people aged sixty-four that was offered through Williamsville Community Education; I’m sure other school districts also offer similar sessions. My husband and I also listened to an online webinar offered by our health insurance company. Many of those mailings you will be receiving advertise either in person or online informational sessions on the ins and outs of Medicare. However, keep in mind that the goal of most of these sessions is to sell you their particular insurance. I found it helpful to keep copies of the advertising flyers and notes from the courses I attended in a small briefcase, along with a copy of the Medicare application I filled out online, so that all my information was in one place.

Signing up

I was apprehensive about signing up for Medicare, as I was under the impression that it would be a long, drawn-out process. I was pleasantly surprised that in my case, it was simple and easy using the online Medicare application found on the Social Security Administration’s website (ssa.gov) The website has helpful information and checklists,

so you might want to visit before applying for Medicare. If you don’t wish to fill out your application online, you can call Social Security at 800-772-1213 to find a local office and schedule an in-person appointment.

Once you complete the online application, you will get an email confirmation; about a week later, you will receive a mailing confirming that you are enrolled. You will be billed for your first three month of coverage initially; after that you will be billed monthly (this is for Part B; there is no monthly premium for Part A). I opted for automatic bank payments so I wouldn’t have to write a monthly check. You will receive your Medicare card in the mail about a month prior to it taking effect.

Note that Medicare will not send you alerts to enroll as you approach your sixty-fifth birthday; you are on your own to start the enrollment process unless you are

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already receiving Social Security. There is a designated enrollment period. For first timers, you have seven months—three months prior to your birth month, your birth month, and three months after your birth month. I recommend doing it sooner rather than later. Once you are on Medicare, there is an open enrollment period each year between October 15 and December 7; you can make changes to your plan during this time. FY

Christine A. Smyczynski is the author of several travel guides about western New York and New York State. In addition, she has written hundreds of articles on a variety of topics for local, regional, and national publications.

Ithaca is gorges

And the perfect place to view waterfalls this fall

STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE A. SMYCZYNSKI

If you have the time and ambition, you can also view the waterfall from below by hiking the three-quartermile long gorge trail from the state park parking lot on Route 89. We did that several years ago, when our kids were younger; it’s an easy hike on a relatively flat trail.

Buttermilk Falls State Park

The gorges in Ithaca and the surrounding area were carved out by glaciers millions of years ago. Within these gorges are more 150 gorgeous waterfalls, some of the best in New York State.

My husband and I spent some time in Ithaca this past August to celebrate our anniversary. Our first stop was Taughannock Falls, located about ten miles north of Ithaca. At 215 feet

tall, Taughannock Falls is the highest single drop in the northeast—thirtythree feet higher than Niagara Falls! The easiest way to view this waterfall is from the upper falls overlook; look

for the road sign along Route 89. Park in the overlook parking lot, and the falls are a short walk away. Back in the late 1800s, a hotel that overlooked the falls was located here.

The next morning, we visited Buttermilk Falls State Park; be sure to enter the park off Route 96, as the waterfall is located right by this entrance. Buttermilk Falls features a 165-foot cascade with a swimming area at the base that’s open during summer months. The waterfall was named for the frothy appearance of its water.

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the trek easier, as there are many stone stairs along the trail.

Cascadilla Gorge Trail

Our next stop was the Cascadilla Gorge Trail, located right in the City of Ithaca. It’s a picturesque and pretty trail with a number of waterfalls. To access the lower trailhead, park along Linn Street. (Note: don’t pull your car into Cascadilla Park Road; it’s a narrow winding street with absolutely no parking.)

The trail begins in a small park by Court and Linn Streets. It starts flat but don’t be fooled; there are steep steps along the way. We would not have been able to navigate them without our trusty hiking poles. Also, hiking boots or closed toe shoes are a must. While the entire trail is over a mile long, we hiked only about half of it before turning back, as my knees can only take so much. The upper trailhead is located on the Cornell University campus, behind the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.

Triphammer Falls

Before leaving the next morning, we stopped to view two more waterfalls. The first was Triphammer Falls, a fifty-five-foot-tall waterfall on the campus of Cornell University. Paid parking is by the Martin Y. Tang Welcome Center and it’s just a short walk to view the falls from the Thurston Avenue bridge. A trail will take you to the footbridge over the falls, where you can view Bebee Dam, which was built by Ezra Cornell in 1838; after he acquired a large fortune from stock in Western Union Telegraph Company, Cornell founded the university in 1865. Stop at the welcome center to view a small display on campus history. (Note: avoid visiting the Cornell Campus October 21-23, as this is family weekend).

Ithaca Falls

The last waterfall we visited was Ithaca Falls, a 150-foot tall, 175-footwide waterfall on Fall Creek, located near Lake Street by East Falls Street. It’s one of the most impressive of the

waterfalls in the region. You can view it from the Lake Street bridge or, for a closer view, walk down a short, but hilly path. On your walk to the falls, you will see remnants of mills and other industry that once lined the waterway. Parking is in a small lot nearby or in the Fall Creek House restaurant parking lot.

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Christine A. Smyczynski is the author of several travel guides about western New York and New York State. In addition, she has written hundreds of articles for local, regional, and national publications.

Places to stay, eat and shop while in Ithaca

Our base of operations was La Tourelle Hotel, Bistro, and Spa, (latourelle.com) located just south of the city, but there are numerous choices in and around Ithaca.

We had breakfast each day at the Bistro at La Tourelle, which is open to the public. As guests of the hotel, we also enjoyed a complimentary glass of wine in the hotel lobby from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

For lunch and dinner, downtown has many options. We enjoyed steaks at the Mahogany Grill (mahoganygrill.com) on “restaurant row” along Aurora Street. The upscale Coltivare (coltivareithaca. com) is owned and operated by Tompkins Cortland Community College as an institution for culinary and farm-to-table education.

Shops selling locally made art include Handwork (handwork. coop), an artisan cooperative that has been around since 1976.

How to be kind

It’s something anybody can be

BY JUDITH A. RUCKI

Confronted with rude behavior in traffic, grocery stores, or with colleagues, it can be difficult to hold back a like response, let alone express kindness. Boorishness can be contagious, and our instinct is defensiveness. Perhaps pandemic stress and social isolation have reduced our patience for social interaction. Negative triggers like envy and stress can cause us to lash out.

As we near the holiday season, it’s time to work toward making caring and kindness a daily practice. That

starts with being kinder to ourselves; if we don’t take care of ourselves, we can’t care for anyone else.

Treating ourselves with kindness begins with forgiveness. We all make mistakes, so we shouldn’t berate ourselves for not meeting arbitrary standards of perfection. We can start by calming our mind, which includes cutting out negative self-chatter. It matters what we tell ourselves. It’s our choice if we are going to lift ourselves up or tear ourselves down. We need to learn to treat ourselves as compassionately as we would our friends.

Think of the kind people you know, and observe that they share similar qualities of politeness, consideration, generosity, affection, patience, and understanding.

Chances are they also are loving and forgiving. If we model these qualities, we will not only help those around us feel happier about themselves, but we will also help ourselves feel that way.

We’ve all heard of the Golden Rule, which tells us to treat others as we would like to be treated. After all, treating others with respect is associated with high self-esteem. Win-win! A single act of kindness can make us feel happier and more confident. Additionally, the recipient of our kind act might pay it forward and contribute to a kinder community.

So how can we practice random acts of kindness?

• Show appreciation for the people in your life. Expressing appreciation can make someone’s day or even change their life. Put it into words!

• If we’ve had a dust-up with someone, an apology may be in order. It doesn’t always mean we’re wrong and they’re right, but if we value the relationship more than our ego, an “I’m sorry” could go a long way.

• Reconnect with an old friend.

• Go an entire day without saying something negative about someone else.

• Choose words carefully. Use words to uplift, help, and heal.

• Surprise a loved one with a phone call, a letter, or unexpected visit.

• Listen actively when someone talks. Don’t be impatient, even if you’ve already heard their story.

• Put down the phone when in someone else’s company.

• Take a meal to a shut-in or offer to run an errand for a senior neighbor.

• Ship a care package to someone who’s having a difficult time.

• Befriend the new person at work or exercise class.

• Cheer on a teammate. Congratulate a co-worker.

• Volunteer. Serve cheerfully.

• Smile at strangers. Compliment their hair or shoes or dog. Hold the door. Say thank you when they’ve shown consideration. Display good manners.

• Compliment a parent on how well-behaved their child is.

• Pay for someone else’s coffee in the drive-through.

• Allow someone to go ahead of you in line or in traffic.

• Wipe down gym equipment and put weights back where they belong.

• Leave some spare change on a vending machine or at the laundromat. Drop coins into a

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parking meter that is ready to expire.

• Support local businesses. Write a complimentary online review.

• Use social media to spread goodwill.

• Fundraise for a worthy organization.

• Organize a cleanup party at a beach or park.

And perhaps the hardest of all, react with compassion when someone is rude or inconsiderate.

We never know what burden that person is carrying. We might be a bright spot in an otherwise bleak day.

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Judith A. Rucki is a public relations consultant and freelance writer.

Chair yoga Building strength the kinder, gentler way

BY JUDITH A. RUCKI

Yoga has been around for more than 5,000 years. It is estimated that nearly thirty-six million Americans practice yoga, an increase of more than fifty percent over the past four years.

Chair yoga, on the other hand, was developed by yoga therapist Lakshmi Voelker in 1982. Practiced while sitting on a chair or standing with a chair for support, it is considered beneficial form for any fitness level, from active seniors to those recovering from an injury.

Using a chair provides stability, safety, and greater range of motion. Additionally, the support makes it possible to hold poses longer. Various poses and flows are targeted to build muscle and tone the body.

Silver Sneakers yoga instructor Olivia Ebsary, who teaches chair yoga at North Presbyterian Church in Williamsville, says, “In chair yoga classes, people do all kinds of postures and use chairs as a prop.” She believes that regular chair yoga practice offers all the benefits of traditional yoga.

Ebsary’s chair yoga class starts with practicioners seated in chairs. They then stand and use the chair for balance. There is no floor work. The instructor focuses on what she calls “muscles of independence, the

muscles that “help us get off the toilet, off a chair, get out of bed, and go on with the activities of daily living.” We tend to slump forward as we get older, which causes chest and back muscles to weaken; Ebsary recommends poses that “strengthen legs and back and create good posture, like goddess pose or warrior poses. Posture and balance are huge for seniors.”

Studies show chair yoga is ideal for those suffering chronic pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoporosis, and multiple sclerosis. It can also benefit people of any age recovering from surgery or injuries that prevent practicing traditional yoga poses. Chair yoga meets to the body where it’s at. Ebsary likens practicing chair yoga to taking in a sermon: ““You get out of it what you need at the particular time.”

People new to class need to learn to breathe correctly, as in any exercise class. In yoga, pranayama is a technique of breath control; Ebsary reminds that it’s important not to hold the breath

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during an asana pose, and recommends ten deep breaths every day. “We need to use breathing muscles correctly. We need to use our diaphragms and lungs,” she says.

Chair yoga is offered at several locations, including North Presbyterian Church, where Ebsary teaches. The church is located at 300 North Forest Road in Williamsville. Chair Yoga is offered Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and classes are free. A catalog of recorded Chair Yoga with Livy classes are also available on the church’s YouTube channel (North Presbyterian Church Williamsville). Visit northchurchwilliamsville.org for more information. FY

Judith A. Rucki is a public relations consultant and freelance writer.

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Every month, I try to find an appropriate theme for this column. Usually, it has to do with the time of year. For instance, October means pumpkins and Halloween. But what do pumpkins or Halloween really have to do with the BIG WECK Radio?

Turns out, not much.

So, in this article, there is no theme. I’m simply here to offer reminders and thank you for listening to the BIG WECK, Buffalo’s Oldies Station.

Since I purchased this radio station five-and-a-half years ago, WECK has become a top-rated local station. Local is important, just like the oldies we play and the trusted names playing them: Joe Chille in the morning, Tom Donahue before lunch, Roger Christian from noon to 3:00 p.m., Bobby O from 3:00-7:00 p.m., Glen Topolski in the evening, and Junior Rosati overnight for our night owls.

There are many ways you can tell us—and your friends—how much you love the BIG WECK. Write it down, shout it from the rooftops, or email bshula@radioonebuffalo.com.

Listen on Sundays for the Elvis Experience at 4:00 p.m. followed by Beatlemania at 5:00 p.m. Just tell Alexa to “Play the BIG WECK!”

Thank you for listening. Next month, I promise to write something about turkey.

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“Thank you for being there for people like me,” is one resident’s sentiment that reflects United Church Manor’s history of serving WNY’s elderly and disabled.

With thirty-five years of service to the WNY community, United Church Manor continues to provide an affordable housing opportunity to those with very-low incomes. Located on beautiful, park-like grounds on North Avenue in West Seneca, United Church Manor proudly assists residents in remaining independent, while aging in place with grace and dignity.

Apartment rents are based upon individual incomes and income eligibility restrictions apply. Heat and water are included in the rent and an electric allowance is also provided. A completed application and short wait

of approximately 9-12 months will make United Church Manor the place you or a loved one can call home.

On Saturday, November 5 at The Columns Banquets in Elma, United Church Manor will host a Theme Basket Luncheon. Proceeds from the event will be used to support the Manor’s programs for the elderly and the disabled; including transportation to local shopping plazas, holiday parties, and a variety of resident activities. Sponsors of the event include Litwin Castle Insurance Agency; St. Matthew’s UCC; Ebenezer UCC, Trautman Associates, West Herr Automotive Group, and Krog Group.

Visit us online at ucmanor.org or call 716-668-5804 for additional information about our housing opportunity or event information.

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Roycroft Campus Fall Festival

This event features a diverse group of local and regional artists, antique vendors, and community groups, as well as fresh local produce, meat products, maple syrup, and pumpkins, along with tastings from local breweries. Family games and live entertainment are also available.

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Roycroft Campus (31 Grove Street, East Aurora; roycroftcampuscorporation.com, 655-0261)

October 14-30

The Secret Garden: Springtime Edition

Based on the classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, young Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle in a gloomy English manor. At ninety minutes, it’s a great one for the kids. (secondgenerationtheatre.com, 508-SGT0)

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