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Charles A. Carlson
Week of December 17 – December 23, 2021
Constance M. Foley
Gerald P. Hennigan
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Constance M. Foley (nee Burns), 90, died December 2, 2021. In lieu of flowers, her family asks that you cherish your loved ones and aid those who are less fortunate. Mass 10 a.m., December 17, 2021 Church of St. Peter, followed by burial in Greenridge Cemetery. Burke & Bussing burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Gerald P. Hennigan, 88, passed peacefully on December 12 surrounded by family. Calling hours are 9-10 a.m., Monday December 20, 2021 followed by service at Burke Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will be at 11:30 a.m. at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Please visit Burke & Bussing www.burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new program to assist older residents with serious illness to navigate health and community services and continue aging in place has been introduced by the Saratoga Senior Center. The program, called Senior Life Transitions, is designed for seniors aged 50 and older who have a new advanced illness diagnosis or a set of worsening health conditions. The program is open to residents of Saratoga County. Membership in the Saratoga Senior Center is not required. The need for this program is in large part due to the isolation, worsening health conditions, new
diagnoses, and aversion to nursing home placement, much of it exacerbated by the COVID epidemic. The transitions dealt with are emotional adjustments to a changed life, practical needs for in-home care, support services such as transportation and grocery shopping, advocacy in navigating the health system, and coaching around wellness and growth potential in the midst of serious illness. The program features the development of an Aging-in-Place plan that takes possible future scenarios into consideration, including resources to support those plans. Referrals to appropriate health, mental health, and
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Charles A. Carlson, 98, passed away on December 10, 2021. Calling hours were December 14. Mass took place December 15 at Church of St. Peter followed by burial in St. Peter’s cemetery. Memorial donations to Saint Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Burke & Bussing burkefuneralhome.com
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Life Transitions Program Opens to Saratoga Seniors
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social service agencies are made. Collaborative relationships exist with other Saratoga County agencies serving the elderly, including Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, the County Office of Aging, the Alzheimer’s Association, and various care coordination services. For more information, call the Saratoga Senior Center, 518584-1621 ext. 206. Other services offered by the Saratoga Senior Center aimed at fostering independence include weekly food programs, wellness programs, caregiver support groups, information and referral, advocacy, and direct assistance through Community Connection volunteer matches.
