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Fall Fest, Wellness Fair a success County Sheriff ’s Office for their continued support, the Kingsbury Firehouse, to WCKM radio station for joining us with a live radio show.
On Oct. 3, Washington County Office for Aging, in partnership with Senator Little and the Washington County Council of Seniors, conducted a Fall Festival to include a Health and Wellness Fair. The Fall Festival was aimed to serve our local community and Medicare recipients. This year, we estimated that we had close to 230 individuals in attendance. We had several local vendors selling their products, a performance by Line Dancers and Max McDonnell. Sheriff Investigator Mike McWhorter and Washington County’s Cyber Security Office spoke about scams, fraud, cyber security, and Facebook. Public Health was with us to provide information about Car Fit, Tai Chi, and several other health and wellness topics. Rite Aid provided folks with their annual flu and pneumonia immunizations. Ryan Johnson (a NYS Kinship Navigator) was available to speak with individuals about grandparent rights and kinship family law - custody issues. Also present were several Medicare Insurance companies who spoke to individuals about their plans for 2019. A delicious kielbasa with sauerkraut, pierogi, German potato salad, and apple crisp “take out” meal was offered. A special thanks goes out to Senator Little for taking time to be with us on this day, to the Washington
We had 226 entries for door prizes. The winners were: n 2 mum plants – Sharon Higgins n Coffee Basket – Jeff Garnsey n Sundae Basket – Anna M. Tifft n Soup Basket – Mary Ann Sprague n Baking Basket – Lucy LaPointe n Tea Basket – Jane Salisbury n Journal Basket – Kathy Macura n Blanket and Art Kit Basket – John Brownell If you missed this year’s event – Look for us in October 2019 for our next Fall Festival!
160 attend public hearing; learn about OFA services Greetings! Washington County’s Office for Aging conducted a public hearing on Oct. 12 at the Hartford Firehouse. We are proud to say that about 160 individuals were in attendance. The public hearing gives our community an opportunity to
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New York State Office for Aging 2019 Senior of the Year Award Nominations are due by Nov. 23! Please see the nomination form included in this edition. If you nominated someone or yourself in previous years and you were not selected, we strongly encourage you to resubmit for next year! Please complete the form included in this edition or call Washington County’s Office for Aging for a nomination form and once completed, return it to Washington County Office for Aging. Through an anonymous process, two individuals will be selected by the Washington County Office for Aging Advisory Council.
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Argyle seniors enjoy picnic By Ruby Komarony The Argyle Seniors enjoyed two picnics this summer, one at Lake Bomoseen in Vermont and their annual one at Summit Lake. We also enjoyed a day trip to Camp Santanoni in Newcomb. In October we were entertained by the Battenkill Joeys and we also had a successful fun- The photo is some of the Argyle Seniors enjoydraiser in October when ing their annual picnic at Summit Lake. we sold soup, sandwiches, and pie for hungry shoppers during the townwide garage sale. Representatives from the Argyle Fire Department presented their annual Fire Prevention Program at one of our meetings and we are now looking forward to our Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners.
November is National Family Caregivers Month It’s November, which means it’s National Family Caregivers Month! The President honored family caregivers for all they do for the nation with a Presidential Proclamation. The President said: “This month, we acknowledge the dedication and compassion of all those who work to improve their family members’ lives, and we renew our commitment to supporting them in their labor of love.”
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Mettowee Valley Seniors welcome visitors By Pat Oathout At our first meeting in August we had an Ice Cream Social, which was on Aug. 2. Christine Brown has started a new enterprise which she has named “Hummingbird Errand Services.” Christine explained her new business and what services will be available for the seniors. As always, our business meeting opened with a salute to our flag. Kathy Wentworth, our Board of Directors chairman, announced plans to “spruce up” our meeting room, including curtains and new tablecloths. Suggestions were requested. We will soon receive threemonth calendars of our activities as well as an updated membership list.
Violet Williams, our Sunshine chairman, listed the August birthdays. Carol McGivern, our Crafts Group chairman, said we will be continuing to make wardrobes for the Head-Start Baby Doll Program. We are so fortunate that the Modern Woodmen allow us to participate in two Bingo Games as a fundraiser for our group. The folks who volunteered for the Modern Woodmen Bingo party reported a good time was had by all. We were reminded by Val Baez that the Lions Club continues to collect hearing aids, phones and glasses to be distributed to needy people. At our Aug. 16 meeting Mae Bishop introduced Ginny Allen, a Line Dance teacher. A good response was noted so a class on Line Dancing will soon be
arranged. Ginny had us do a few basic steps which were enjoyed by all. We participated at the United Church’s Craft Fair on Oct. 20. On Sept. 6 Pat Oathout circulated a copy of “The Senior Times” article that had been omitted in the current edition. Lois Warner displayed the new tablecloths. They will be used to cover the present tablecloths and when we have a craft project the new tablecloths will be removed to keep them neat. Clean-up Day was on Oct. 10. Volunteers were asked to bring cleaning supplies. Work was done on walls, windows, floors and sorting excess “stuff.” Carol McGivern, our president, asked members who have allergy tendencies to advise the Kitchen Committee, so they will be aware of them and can handle accordingly. Kathy Morse brought up the idea of day trips and many were interested. More will be discussed on this topic. Snacks were enjoyed by all at our Oct. 18 meeting. We were pleased to learn one of our members, Linda Bates,
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Cambridge Seniors host defensive driving course
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By Martha Waite, secretary
The Greenwich Seniors continue to be busy. We meet at the VFW on Abeel Avenue on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Our Maine trip in September was a huge success. We had a full bus and fun was had by all. On Oct. 19 the Brunch Club met at the Auction Barn for breakfast. On Nov. 7 we honored our Veteran’s with a covered dish luncheon. Ken from the Washington County Veterans Agency was our speaker. Our entertainment was by the Lanoue’s. We are also participating in Wreaths Across America. The wreaths sell for $15 and each wreath will be going to the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. On Nov. 15 we will be traveling to Winslow’s Restaurant in Saratoga the for a delicious pre-Thanksgiving Dinner. On Dec. 5 we have a road trip planned to go to Massachusetts to the Deerfield Inn for dinner plus we will be viewing Bright Nights at Forest Park. On Dec. 19 we will have our in-house Christmas Party and on Dec. 21t the Brunch club will be having lunch at new Clark’s Restaurant in Schuylerville at noon. Our planning committee is working hard getting trips organized for 2019. Wishing everyone a healthy and prosperous New Year and as always we welcome new members.
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Summer is usually the busy season, but at Cambridge our calendar is still marked with events. We recently hosted an AARP Defensive Driving Course to a full group and were able to offer lunch as we are a county dining site. On Nov. 13 we provided a free lunch to area veterans in honor of Veterans Day. We are initiating a new endeavor with “Coffee with a Cop” also in November so that community residents can converse with local authorities in a casual and comfortable environment. The Rite Aid Pharmacy will be offering a flu clinic on site and our Cambridge Rescue Squad will be present to check blood pressures and give falls prevention education. Using county meal tickets our seniors will utilize the county van for a “dining out date” at a restaurant within the county. The Thrift Shop has received many cold weather items for the racks and bargains flourish for those wishing to look for good bargains. Cards are played each Wednesday and “Bingo for Food” two days each month. When in Cambridge feel welcome to come and browse the Thrift Shop, say hello, and perhaps stay for lunch that is served at noon (please call ahead).
WASHINGTON COUNTY VOLUNTARY REGISTRATION FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS EMERGENCY RESPONSE DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL NEED IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY? Pursuant to NYS Executive Law §23-a, the Washington County Office for the Aging and Emergency Services are compiling a VOLUNTARY registry of persons who would need assistance during evacuations and sheltering because of physical or mental disabling condition. This information will be used to make various response agencies aware of those with special needs.
Information provided WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL to the extent allowed by law. Registrations will remain in the system for one year, after which the registration will have to be renewed by simply notifying Washington County CARES of any changes in status and their desire to remain in the database (Please Print)
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State / Workshop / Facility etc. ____________________________________________________________________ Starting Hour ____________Ending Hour _________________ Starting Date ____________________Ending Date _____________________ Please fill out local contact person information below. This could be a family member, neighbor, caregiver etc.. Local Contact Person Name______________________________________________________Relationship _____________________ Home Phone # _________________
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Significant dates to remember November 23rd, 2018 – Deadline to submit nominations for the New York State Office for Aging Senior of the Year recognition December 3rd, 2018 - OFA Advisory Council Meeting @10am Located at Washington County Sheriff ’s Office. Please call OFA for details at 746-2565 December 6th, 2018 – Long Term Care Council Meeting @ 10am. Located at the Washington County Municipal Center – downstairs Training Rooms. Public Welcome and reservations are needed.
April 12th, 2019 – Washington County Senior Council Spring Luncheon @10am located at the Hartford Firehouse. Call our office or a Senior Club for tickets and details. Reservations needed for lunch May 10th, 2019 - Washington County Senior Council – Senior of the Year Event – Kingsbury Firehouse @10am – Reservations needed As always, please call Office for Aging at 746-2420 if you have any questions regarding the events listed above.
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WEATHER EMERGENCIES AND MEAL DELIVERIES/DINING SITES Just a reminder that if severe weather conditions or other types of disasters occur, the Office for Aging and Disability Resource Center may need to cancel both meal site dining and home delivered meals services. Please seek out any of following radio and television stations for information regarding cancellations: • WFLY – Fly 92
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There are benefits to getting older Many people are quick to think of growing older in a negative light. Although there certainly are some side effects of aging that one may wish to avoid, people may find that the benefits of growing older outweigh the negatives. Seniors are a rapidly growing segment of the population. In the United States, the Administration on Aging states that the older population - persons 65 years or older - numbered 46.2 million in 2014 (the latest year for which data is available). Statistics Canada reports that, in July 2015, estimates indicated that there were more persons aged 65 years and older in Canada than children aged 0 to 14 years for the first time in the country's history. Nearly one in six Canadians (16.1%) was at least 65 years old. With so many people living longer, it's time to celebrate the perks of getting older rather than the drawbacks. Here are some great benefits to growing old. n Higher self-esteem: The insecurities of youth give way
ing skills: Brain scans reveal that older adults are more likely to use both hemispheres of their brans simultaneously - something called bilateralization. This can sharpen reasoning skills. For example, in a University of Illinois study, older air traffic controllers excelled at their cognitively taxing jobs, despite some losses in shortterm memory and visual spatial processing. Older controllers proved to be experts at navigating, juggling multiple aircrafts simultaneously and avoiding collisions.
as one ages, and older people have less negativity and higher self-esteem. A University of Basel study of people ranging in ages from 18 to 89 found that regardless of demographic and social status, the older one gets the higher self-esteem climbs. Qualities like self-control and altruism can contribute to happiness. n Financial perks: Seniors are entitled to discounts on meals, museum entry fees, movies, and
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n Less stress: As people grow older, they are able to differentiate their needs from wants and focus on more important goals. This can alleviate worry over things that are beyond one's control. Seniors may realize how little the opinions of others truly mean in the larger picture, thereby feeling less stress about what others think of them. Growing older may involve gray hair or wrinkling skin, but there are many positive things associated with aging.
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Kingsbury/Fort Edward seniors have busy summer By Max Mc Donnell, director Our Seniors were very active even though the summer heat kept us exhausted. We now are anticipating some comfortable fall weather. Fifty of us attended the Washington County Picnic on July 13 competing in the field games, dancing, eating, and socializing. About as many attended our own picnic at the Idle Hour Club in Fort Edward on Aug. 9. We were entertained by our Senior Debbie Mumblo singing 50 to 60 songs. Many played lawn ladder and cornhole games. During the summer months trips to the Canal Street Market Place in Fort Edward on Thursdays were available. On Wednesday mornings some enjoyed hiking the Feeder Canal Trails. At the Center, we had Bingo, board games, pinochle, dominoes, arts and crafts, painting, coloring, puzzles, computers, pool, bunco and Wii bowling tournaments with Glens Falls Seniors (finally retrieved our trophy again).
Holiday Shopping! It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping. Why not give the gift of a delicious meal at one of our local Washington County restaurants? If you know of a family member, neighbor or close friend that is a Washington County resident, 60 years of age or older, that enjoys eating out at local restaurants, the Washington County Restaurant Dining program may be your answer! Dining Tickets are available year-round at the Office for Aging. The tickets are $4.00 each, which is a suggested contribution. For more details, please call Office for Aging at (518) 746-2420.
Once a month we had shopping, casino trips, and occasional trips to the Glens Falls Baptist Church Thrift Shop. Monthly lunch tours included: July at 99 Restaurant, August at Ambrosia Diner, September at Recovery Sport Grill, all in Queensbury. Some enjoyed the luncheon cruise on the La Du Saint Sacrement in September. On Sept. 5, with the temperature in the 90’s, Seniors ventured to the Little Theater on The Farm for Sandy Wheeler’s 10th annual 50-60’s Variety Show. These shows benefit the theater. Sandy also presented a “Minnie Pearl” rendition at the center on Sept. 13. Some Seniors have gone to the Lake Luzerne Senior Center for their luncheon presentations. Others took a trip to the Bennington Museum. Thank you to Craig Phelan, Washington County’s cook, for the delicious box lunches he provided for this trip. He has also given the Senior Center delicious salad bar lunches this summer. On Oct. 3, many of us went to the Office for Aging’s Fall
Festival at the Kingsbury Fire House and 37 Seniors attended the Senior Council’s Turkey Dinner at the Hartford Fire House on Oct. 12. We held our October Luncheon at Talk of the Town in Glens Falls and enjoyed our own center’s Halloween Pizza Party. Educational Programs provided included: SNAP Nutritional Program with Jessica Steller, Legal Aid Society Dietician Kristin Steward, Washington County ADRC Cooking Demos by Ashley Pulsoni, Cornell Cooperative Extension Computer Help with Sarah McFadden, Cornell Cooperative Extension Laura Chadwick, Washington Co. Real Property Tax Services (STAR Program, etc.) Coffee with a Cop, Hudson Falls Police, and Mike McWhorter, Washington County Sheriff ’s Investigator Sheila Rivera, MVP Mary Jo Murray, CDPHP Alzheimer’s with Lindsay Stanislowsky
Fall Prevention with HCR Linda Buerkley, Journaling and Sketching Hometown Radio Pirates with Pete Cloutier and Mark Griffin and How Rock and Roll made the air waves Hudson Falls Volunteer Fire Company with Mike LaRose We had our Chicken Barbecue in August and a Mac and Cheese with Meatloaf Dinner in September. These are benefits for our center. Exercise is important to us which includes: Silver Sneakers, Chair Yoga, Osteo Busters, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold, Line Dancing, Aerobics. We are happy to now have our “Senior Concept” installed and now able to sign in with this computerized aid. Our Seniors wished our oldest member, Mrs. Prindl, a Happy 107th birthday on Halloween Day. Feel free to join us. Call to reserve a meal 24 hours in advance at 518-747-9352. We are located at 78 Oak St., Hudson Falls.
Washington County Office for the Aging Restaurant Dining Program Overview & Participating Restaurants What is the Restaurant Dining Program? The Senior Dining Program is a partnership between the Washington County Office for the Aging and Local Restaurants which offers Senior Citizens a unique opportunity to remain connected to their family, community and home by allowing them to eat what they want, when they want in local area restaurants. This innovative program seeks to increase Senior Citizens’ opportunities for socialization and community activity; ensures nutritional needs are met and provides for stronger bonds between local business and the seniors in their community. How Does It Work? Restaurants agree to provide a lunch meal that meets 1/3 of the recommended Nutrition Requirements. A typical meal is 3 oz. Meat, ½ cup of starch, 1 cup vegetables, 1 slice of bread, dessert/fruit and milk. Restaurants can specify days of participation. Restaurants can limit menu choices. Seniors will present a ticket to the wait staff prior to ordering. The ticket must be signed and dated by the senior presenting it, and is good for a single meal only. Tickets are available through the office for a recommended contribution of $4.00. Gratuity is the responsibility of the senior. Tickets cannot be used like cash for other menu items. Tickets may not be used by anyone under 60.
What Restaurants Participate in the Program? China Wok 164 Broadway, Whitehall (518)499-0003 Mon-Friday 11am-3pm AJ’s Restaurant 71 Quaker Street, Granville (518)642-3257 Mon-Friday Lunch
Latham’s Diner 2515 Burgoyne Avenue Hudson Falls (518)747-2500 Mon-Sat Breakfast & Lunch Christ the King Spiritual Center 575 Burton Road, Easton (518)692-9550 Lunch Tuesday Only
Johnson’s Cabin Grill State Route 40, Hartford (518)632-9900 Tues—Sun. Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner Seeley’s 291 Broadway, Fort Edward (518)747-0800 Breakfast Only Sally’s Hen House 3978 Route 4, Hudson Falls (518)746-0040 7 Days Breakfast & Lunch
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Queen Anne Seniors planning Christmas party By Sally Walker Queen Anne Seniors are off to a good fall start. We have seven new members. We have also been very busy. Our September trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to see the play “Jesus” was wonderful. We had a flu shot clinic at the Fort Ann firehouse in September. Thank you to all who attended and got their shots. Also thank you to Mike Hayes from Hannaford Pharmacies who gave us these shots. We also decided to donate items to the For Ann Central School backpack program. We collected many, many
items for this program. In October we went to the Lake Dinner Theater to see the play “The Long Weekend.” The food was great, as usual, and the play was very entertaining. At our Oct. 10 meeting we had a Lego contest. Everyone had a lot of fun. The winners were our newest members Cathy Porter, Marie Pratt and her grandson Ezra, who won scratch-off tickets. Ezra will get ice cream to celebrate. On Oct. 12 we went to the Council of Seniors meeting at the Hartford Firehouse and on the 13th we had a very successful bake sale at Walker’s. Thank
you to all who baked, donated and helped at the sale. On Oct. 17 we had breakfast at Latham’s Diner. At our last October meeting, Sheila Condelli from the Granville Center brought us lunch. Thank you very much Sheila. Laura Chadwick from Washington County Real Property Services was our speaker. She explained the possible tax reductions available on land and school taxes. We voted to donate money to the Fort Ann Rescue Squad for the use of their parking lot each time we leave our cars there to go on trips.
On Nov. 29 we will be going on a “Mystery Trip.” Our annual Basket Party will be on Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Fort Ann Firehouse. We will have many baskets and door prizes. Our grand prize is $300 for either fuel oil from CV Fuels or garbage pickup from CV Waste. Tickets are $5. Contact Sue Allen at 518-639-8864 for tickets or ask any Queen Anne Seniors member. Our Christmas party will be Dec. 12 at Edwards Market Main Street Grill in Granville. Happy holidays from Queen Anne Seniors.
Now's the time to take "Tai Chi for Arthritis" Washington County Public Health, in collaboration with the Office for Aging & Disability Resource Center and other community partners, are offering a program called “Tai Chi for Arthritis.” Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice of slow, continuous, whole body movements, strung together in a “form.” Like dance, the movements are
learned and followed one after another, in a particular order. Tai Chi has been shown to increase strength, flexibility, sense of well-being and balance. It has also shown to decrease pain in joints, stress, high blood pressure, falls and fall risks. There are many types of Tai Chi, however medical studies have shown that practicing “Tai Chi for Arthritis” in particular
reduces pain significantly, prevents falls for the elderly, and improves many aspects of health. For these reasons, Arthritis Foundations around the world have supported the program, including the American Arthritis Foundation. Also, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends “Tai Chi for Arthritis” on their official guide
Medicare Open Enrollment runs through December 7th
for falls prevention! About Tai Chi for Arthritis Classes: Classes are taught by certified Tai Chi for Arthritis instructors. Classes are held twice a week, for eight weeks. Students will be given handouts to support what is covered in class, to help with practice at home. Classes are tailored to all abilities; any ability levels are welcome! If you are interested in having a Tai Chi class in your area, contact Public Health by calling 518746-2400.
Eating well and regular exercise are part of a healthy lifestyle, and so is making sure you have the right health care coverage. Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period is a good time to review your current coverage and decide if there may be a better fit based on changes to current plans, your budget or health needs. During Medicare Open Enrollment, which runs October 15th through December 7th, you can enroll in or make changes to your Medicare health or prescription drug plan for coverage to begin in January 2019. To make Medicare Open Enrollment part of your healthy lifestyle, follow five important steps: Review your current plan notice. Read any notices from your Medicare plan about changes for next year, especially your “Annual Notice of Change” letter. Look at your plan’s information to make sure your drugs are still covered and your doctors are still in network. Think about what matters most to you. Medicare health and drug plans change each year, and so can your health needs. Do you need a new primary care doctor? Does your network include the specialist you want for an upcoming surgery? Does your current plan cover your new medication? Does another plan offer the same coverage at a lower cost? Take stock of your health status and determine if you need to make a change.
Find out if you qualify for help paying for Medicare. Learn about programs in Lewis County that will help with the costs of Medicare premiums, Medicare Parts A and B, and Medicare prescription drug coverage costs. Shop for plans that meet your needs and fit your budget. Starting in October, you can use Medicare’s Plan Finder tool at Medicare.gov/find-a-plan to see what plans are offered in your area. A new plan may cost less, cover your drugs and let you go to the providers you want like your doctor or pharmacy. Check your plan’s Star Rating before you enroll. The Medicare Plan Finder is up-to-date with the Star Ratings for Medicare health and prescription drug plans. Plans are given an overall quality rating on a 1 to 5 star scale, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. You can use Star Ratings to compare the quality of health and drug plans being offered. For further information on and assistance with Medicare Open Enrollment, please call the Washington County Office for the Aging at 518-746-2420. A trained counselor is available to guide you. (Information obtained from the United State Department of Health & Human Services)
Your next issue of the Washington County Senior Times is coming in February 2019!
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What's Cookin' is now Johnson's Cabin Grill We here at the Office for Aging were disappointed when we heard a rumor that a participant in our Restaurant Dining Program, What’s Cookin’ in Hartford, was either closed or up for sale. What’s Cookin’ has long been a favorite of folks that use our dining coupons there and it would be a great loss to the community to see it go. Jason Johnson Well, I’m happy to say that the last week of September I was contacted by the owner of What’s Cookin’ to tell me that she had in fact sold the diner and that the new owner was eager to continue participating in the dining program. This is GREAT NEWS! The restaurant has been purchased by a gentleman named Jason Johnson and has been renamed Johnson’s Cabin Grill. I immediately met with Jason and got everything in place so there was no lapse in service. Johnson’s Cabin Grill will proudly accept the Restaurant Dining Coupons from the Washington County OFA. Jason has told me that he will keep the menu mostly the same, adding some additional items, expanding the menu including an offering of daily specials. The restaurant is open and will accept
Restaurant Dining Coupons Tuesday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Jason’s wife is originally from Hartford and they moved back to Hartford five years ago with their three kids ages 21, 14 and 9. Jason coaches varsity basketball at the Hartford school. When I asked him why he bought the restaurant he said “I’ve worked in the automotive business for 25 years and I’ve always wanted a restaurant, when the opportunity presented itself I felt is what something I had to endeavor.” Good luck to Jason and his family with the new business. We here at the Office for Aging wish them the best of luck and hope that the change of pace from the automotive business will be everything you hoped it would be. We ask that the Seniors of Washington County get out and support Johnson’s Cabin Grill with our restaurant dining tickets, let’s make him feel appreciated. For more info on the Restaurant Dining Program or any other Washington County Office for Aging programs and services, call 518-746-2420 or 1-800-848-3303
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Ever wish you could become a Friendly Visitor, but then began to wonder if you could commit to the weekly travel to that person’s home? Perhaps you had an older less reliable car and/or you didn’t feel comfortable driving at all? Well, we now we have a solution that will enable you to enjoy the experience of a new and caring friendship, and at the same time fulfilling a vital need in our community! You will be able to serve right from the comfort of your own home, each week! Introducing the Friendly Caller Program. Clients will come to us through a referral list from The Offices for the Aging. We will train you and then pair you with a suitable match. You then will make one friendly phone call a week. We hope this sounds like a great opportunity and would love to talk with you further about it. Please call the RSVP office during the hours of 9:00 to 3:00, 518-743-9158, Monday through Friday, for more information or to sign up.
Please note, that for those of you who would like to travel to the client’s home for a weekly face to face visit, we still have need of you reaching out in that manner, that has worked so well in the past. And we plan to continue to offer this option for the Friendly Visitor Program! We look forward to hearing from you, and thank you for your time! Please call the RSVP office during the hours of 9:00 to 3:00, 518-743-9158, Monday through Friday.
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Alzheimer's disease affects younger people too Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, is often mistaken as something that only affects aging men and women. While the Alzheimer's Association® notes that age is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer's, the group also warns that even men and women nowhere close to retire-
Savvy seniors Over the last decade, seniors have become increasingly more savvy in regard to social media usage. The Pew Research Center found that, in 2015, around 35 percent of people age 65 and older reported using social media. That's a large jump from just 2 percent in 2005. As of 2016, 65 percent of people between the ages 50 and 64 reported using social media, according to Pew. Social media usage among seniors continues to climb, although young adults still comprise the demographic most likely to use it. Among seniors ages 50 and older, Facebook is by far the most popular social media platform used, followed by Pinterest and LinkedIn.
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