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Lutheran Friendliness, convenience and knowledge are the keystone to a good customer experience. Lutheran in Jamestown is reinventing the way people can navigate senior services by focusing on this tried and true model. Generally, adults are good at planning for college, for marriage, and for children. Just as important is planning for the retirement years. Is it time to downsize? What are the options for housing? What insurance product is best for each situation? Where to begin? Lutheran can help. “We understand that the different levels of senior care and
housing choices can be overwhelming, confusing and intimidating,” said Tom Holt, Lutheran president and CEO. “Our goal is to create the most rewarding lifestyle and to help older adults maintain their zest for life and live independently. If we can’t meet the needs of the person, our staff will help direct him or her to the best choice available.”Adults who actively plan for the ever changing chapters in their lives - age very well. “Our knowledgeable team can help navigate the exciting world of worry free senior living and the complex world of aging,” Holt said. “Often times we see that those who don’t plan ahead and find themselves in a crisis, force family members to make difficult decisions for them. This can be a
very emotional time for everyone involved. We work hand in hand with families and guide them step by step through the maze of options.” The Lutheran Campus is located at 715 Falconer Street in Jamestown. Programs include the Senior Life Matters outreach program, independent living apartments and duplexes, assisted living, rehabilitation, medical model adult day health care and skilled nursing. To access information about any of the programs or services call Lutheran at 716-6654905 or log onto www. lutheran-jamestown.org.
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Chautauqua County Office for the Aging The recent heat wave is cause for concern especially among seniors and those with chronic health problems. Office for the Aging urges people to stay hydrated and take advantage of cooling centers to avoid heatrelated illness. Below is a list of designated cooling centers in Chautauqua County and their hours of operation: Dunkirk Senior Center 45 Cliffstar Court Dunkirk, NY Open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday (716) 366-7530 Crystal Ballroom Senior Center
Hotel Jamestown 2nd Floor 110 West Third St. Jamestown, NY Open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday (716) 664-3345 Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena 311 West Third St. Jamestown, NY Open 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday through Saturday. (716) 484-2624 St. Mary of Lourdes Church Hall 24 East Chautauqua St. Mayville, NY Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday through Saturday (716) 753-2332 “Seniors and those with breathing problems are especially vulnerable to heat-related illness,”
said Dr. Mary Ann Spanos, OFA Director. “Remember to drink additional fluids and get out of the heat. If you cannot get to a cooling center, draw the shades and keep windows closed during the hottest part of the day to keep the interior as cool as possible. If you are able, go into a basement room as these usually stay cooler than main floors. Be aware of the signs of dehydration including dark smelly urine, dizziness, and onset or increased confusion and call your doctor for further instructions.” For more information on cooling centers call NY Connects at (716) 753-4582, 3634582, or 661-7582.
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The Right Time For Assisted Living have to make. It’s easy to advise a friend or neighbor on what’s best for an individual suffering with dementia, but it’s quite different when that individual is someone you love.
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Tanglewood A family comes to our facility in a time of crisis and relates a story that is all too familiar. Their mother is living alone and they have become increasingly concerned about her health and well-being. She hadn’t been eatiwng well and so they had arranged for Meals on Wheels to deliver food. But when they visited her recently, they found that the food that had been delivered was still sitting on her table, untouched. Her hygiene had deteriorated and they suspected she wasn’t taking her medication. Although they had talked about assisted living facilities in the past, at the time they were hopeful that their mother would be able to manage with a few hours of home care services supplemented by family members checking in on her frequently. Home care services were helpful but were limited and infrequent. They addressed some of her medical needs but her social skills were declining rapidly. Their
mother had become more and more isolated and confused. The family, like any other family, was still hesitant to seek placement because of feelings of guilt. They had promised their father that if anything ever happened to him, they would always take care of mom. Their intentions were good and based on love and promises, but the time required to meet the increasing needs of their mother, had become overwhelming. Their own health had been affected by the stress associated with their mother’s care, and family relationships were becoming strained. They realized that it was not good for their mother to stay inactive in her room for hours during the day, but it seemed like the only respite they were being allowed. The family was now coming to our facility because the realization of the need for a safe and structured environment for their mother had reached the critical point. They understood that the feelings of guilt,
although well intended, were about themselves and not in their mother’s best interest. They knew that she needed the activity and socialization that they were unable to provide on a 24 hour basis. They wanted her to be happy again. Unfortunately, this realization often arrives at a time when the loved one has reached a stage that requires admission to a skilled nursing facility. Although done with the best of intentions, the family had actually deprived their mother of the socialization and active involvement that would have prolonged her ability to enjoy a meaningful life. A few months of well meant hesitation had made the difference between her entering a new chapter of life and her commitment to the last chapter of life. So when is the right time to think about Assisted Living? If you’re asking this question, it was probably several months ago. Placing a loved one in a facility is probably one of the most difficult decisions you will ever
Behaviors and mannerisms that indicate a problem are excused as a person becoming a little eccentric or a little forgetful but certainly not something that warrants placement. You hold on to their brief windows of clarity that afford you a glimmer of hope that all is back to normal. But the window quickly collapses and the conversations and interactions are soon forgotten. A mother no longer wants to take the weekly walk or play a board
game that has always been a cherished ritual. You justify the reluctance as boredom or ambivalence, when it may be that she’s forgotten the path or the rules of the game. To someone struggling with memory loss, “no” is the safest answer. It doesn’t require thought, memory or explanation and shields them from a world of scrutiny. Placement of a loved one in an Assisted Living facility should be decided on the needs of the individual. Holding on to a memory of who they were and what they were able to do is only a comfort to you, not them. Allowing them to blossom in an environment of socialization and acceptance is the ultimate act of
unselfishness. Concerns of what others may think should never overshadow the needs of the individual. A person with memory loss has the same basic needs and requirements as anyone else. Through a program of socialization, activity and acceptance they can have these needs met and continue to enjoy a healthful and happy life. Our loved ones have toiled and sacrificed for us for far too long to deprive them of the security and comfort they deserve. It is time that we let go of the past and enter the world their living in today. Let’s be gracious guests. So when is the right time to think about Assisted Living? You decide.
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Senior.com Coming home from the hospital or other care setting after an illness or surgery can be worrisome for both patients and the friends and family members who care for them. Planning ahead can make the process much easier. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has advice that is useful to the millions of Americans who are actively involved in caregiving. Through its caregiver initiative, Ask Medicare, CMS recommends the following steps to prepare for a transition: Plan ahead: You can – and should – start thinking about the discharge process well in advance, even as early as at the time of admission. CMS has a
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helpful checklist of key points in its “Planning for Your Discharge” guide, available at the “Medicare Basics” link on the home page of the Ask Medicare website at www.medicare. gov/caregivers. This checklist will help you prepare for the next steps in care.
Prepare for extra costs: The person you are caring for may need new medical services or medicines after coming home. Medicare may cover some of these costs, but not all. You can learn about services and care that are covered by Medicare at the “Help With Billing” and “Is It Covered?” links at the Ask Medicare home page.
Get ready for new responsibilities: Talk to hospital staff about what you will need to do at home, who will show you how to properly carry out any new tasks you will be taking on, such as administering medication, using medical equipment, changing bandages or giving shots. Make needed changes to your home: You might need to rearrange your home to have room for items such as a hospital bed, walker
or a wheelchair. You might need to consider installing a ramp in place of stairs – be sure to ask the hospital staff what
will be needed. You should also remove area rugs and other items that may cause falls and group electrical cords
Keep a list of key contacts: Put contact information for doctors, pharmacists, home care agency staff and others involved in the care process where you can easily find them. Don’t be afraid to ask for help: If you’re overwhelmed, don’t hesitate to ask a friend
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What everY senior shouLD knoW about iDentitY theft
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Senior.com If you don’t use credit and never go online, you don’t have to worry about identity theft, right? Many seniors may feel that philosophy applies to them – and they couldn’t be more wrong. The very qualities that make some seniors feel safe – a tendency to not use credit much, operating on a cash basis and avoiding technology – make identity thieves view seniors as very appealing targets, credit experts warn. “Anyone with a Social Security number needs to be aware of the risk of identity theft,” says Jennifer Leuer, general manager, ProtectMyID. com. “Seniors, however, should be especially vigilant about identity theft protection,
because they are often a preferred target of identity thieves and scammers.” While identity theft can happen to anyone at any age, seniors may be at greater risk for a number of reasons, including: Many states display social security numbers on Medicare cards. Even if your card is never lost or stolen, enterprising thieves may be able to snatch the number when you show your card for a legitimate purpose. Seniors often have more to steal than other people. They tend to carry higher cash reserves and home equity than other age groups. Seniors may be less technologically savvy, and may be more likely to respond to scams because they haven’t
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help protect their aging parents, from identity theft. Never carry your Social Security card with you. If your Medicare card has your Social Security number on it, make a photocopy of the card and black out everything but the last four digits of your number with a permanent marker. Carry the copy whenever you need to show the card. Carry only the checks you will need for a specific use on any day. Leave your checkbook at home in a secure location. Pick up checks at the bank to avoid having them stolen from your mailbox. Better yet, set up direct deposit with the Social Security Administration and any retirement accounts that you regularly draw on such as pensions or
IRAs. Learn to pay bills online, if possible, or mail bills and other paperwork from a secure mailbox at the post office. Don’t mail bills or any documents with identifying information from your home mailbox. Always lock up financial statements and any items, including computers, which contain personal information. Especially for seniors who live in assisted care facilities. There are too many people with access to rooms in these facilities to leave sensitive information out for anyone to see. Use an updated crosscut or diamond-cut shredder to shred all personal and financial records before you throw them away. It’s a good idea to complete
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concorD pharmacY FredOniA’s independent phArMAcy Fills niche Chautauqua Star Editor
Patricia Pihl We all have questions about our medications and insurance coverage, but seniors often have special needs when it comes to managing their medicines. One way they can get personalized help is by working closely with their pharmacist. Choosing an independent pharmacy is one of the best ways to get the one-on-one attention that they require. Through the encouragement of the community, Greg Giambrone decided to open Concord Pharmacy in Fredonia, filling an important niche, which Giambrone says is simply “getting to know people, caring about their needs and the medicines they take.” “Through the years, I’ve
had individuals tell me, ‘you should open up your own pharmacy.’ We lack independent and hometown pharmacies; everything is either a chain or a conglomerate.” An advantage of an independent is the oneon-one and knowing the people who come through the door - an invaluable service most consumers are seeking that you just can’t put a price on. Along with personal service and a convenient location (near Routes 20 and 60), Giambrone adds “it’s not huge, where you will be searching all around for different items.” And that is appealing to those who want a quick pick-up or to the elderly, who have difficulty walking a long way to pick up their medicinessomething the larger stores necessitate.
Concord Pharmacy is located at 10220 Route 60 in Fredonia (previously Verizon) and accepts most insurance plans. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Its number is 716- 672-8400.
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hoW to Live Life on Your oWn terms Contributed
Statepoint If your daily routine has you wanting more out of life, you’re not alone. Work, chores and other day-to-day responsibilities may make the concept of “living life on one’s own terms” sound unattainable. However, a positive attitude and some diligence can help you attain your goals, say experts. For example, author and artist J.W. Winslow believes that you can find your happiness with some hard work and positive dreams. The rewards for doing so are immeasurable. “Finding outlets for creative expression is crucial to living a full, rich life. Whether you’re writing books, music or poetry, or painting a picture, it is a high like no other to create something beautiful, different or unexpected. Open your
mind and let the vision come out, try something new and escape,” says Winslow, who created the new Big Sur Trilogy,
decisions, you will attract naysayers. Be brave and unafraid of the fallout or the people who doubt you.
Finding outlets for creative expression is beneficial to living a full, rich life. “Mystic Adventures in Big Sur,” a collection of novels informed by her Hollywood childhood and life in Big Sur, California. Winslow believes that if people did what they loved to do from the beginning, we would thrive in a better world with a “live and let live” attitude. As a model of what it means to make a life out of your hopes and dreams, she is offering some insights to help inspire others: • When you make bold
• Despite the myth that the creative life is easy and simple, it’s not always the case. Discipline and grit are key components, so be prepared to work hard. • Attaining freedom and personal power may require you to stand up for yourself. Don’t be afraid to have a voice and be heard! • Live out your life where you are most inspired. “For me, it’s Big Sur, where the wild drumbeat of waves and wind make
a cacophony of sounds. There is a magic to this place,” says Winslow. ”Find the spot that makes you come alive! • It is the human condition to take life for granted. In the glare of the fast lane, don’t forget the simple things that mean the most -- family, friends, connecting with nature. Be humble and compassionate. • The only way to find out what you are missing is to jump into the fray and see what happens. More information about J.W. Winslow and “Mystic Adventures in Big Sur” is available online at www.jwwinslow.com. Don’t let your life pass you by. Discover what it is that will make you happy and fulfilled and take steps to realize your dreams.
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