Capital District Senior Spotlight July 2017

C a p i ta l D i s t r i c t COMPLIMENTARY

Senior A Spotlight News publication in cooperation with Senior Services of Albany

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JULY 2017

NO. 7

Independent Veterans and Patriots

Social Security, Medicare: Lasting sources of independence The birth of a school district

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Registration is recommended—call the phone numbers provided to register. All are welcome!

Join anytime during the session. There are no fees for these programs, compliments of MVP Health Care®.

Mondays Drums Alive®

1:30–2:15 pm

East Greenbush YMCA

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Bokwa®

11:15 am–12:00 pm No class July 4

Alpin Haus Fitness Center Amsterdam

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Chair Moves

1:00–1:45 pm No class July 4

Niskayuna Senior Center Schenectady

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Striders Walking Club

8:30–9:30 am

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Central Park, Schenectady

386-7936

Latin Moves

1:00–1:45 pm

Fraternal Eagles Club/Moreau

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Bokwa®

2:00–2:45 pm

JCC of Schenectady

386-7936

Chair Yoga

10:15–11:00 am

Glens Falls Senior Center

793-2189

Chair Moves

1:00–1:45 pm

Village of Colonie Senior Center

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Tai Chi Moves

10:00–10:45 am June 23–July 21

Sunnyview Wellness Center Schenectady

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Zumba Gold®

1:00–1:45 pm June 23–July 21

Beltrone Senior Center Albany

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Fridays

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Editor’s desk

Be true to your school now This month’s feature focuses on a local author researching the start of a proud school district

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s I write this, scores of high school seniors are preparing to cross the threshold into the next stage of their lives. What that means for them, and where they are destined to go, may be as much a mystery to those around them as it is to themselves. For an 18-yearold, life after high school is about as foreign as moving to France.

Many of the kids who graduated from high school in June have spent most of their lives learning from within a particular district. Try to remember your first day of school, and how expansive the world became to you once you walked into your kindergarten class. Authority figures expanded from that of your parents and family, to teachers and principals.

Undoubtedly, there was an adjustment period there. But, no sooner did you become familiar to this world of elementary school did you move up to junior high, and later high school. Each step up, the world before you expanded both with a change of scenery, introduction to new friends and teachers, and the curriculum you learned. As the calendar turned to that last June of your high school career, it likely dawned on you that the world you learned about through textbooks and classroom discussions, to one you had been relatively sheltered from living in a small upstate New York town, was about to become reality.

Those who share common experience establish a sense of camaraderie over time. And, those who have attended the same school, regardless of time, share an instant bond that’s not realized until you’ve stepped out on your own. Of course, there are some exceptions. Despite moving around in my early years, I spent most of my school days at Bethlehem Central. I’m not certain when my sense of pride for school developed, but it was well cultivated on the playing field. I was a modest athlete gifted with the opportunity to wear Bethlehem across my chest more than once. Traveling to other schools and competing against them allowed my teammates and me to act as ambassadors for our town.

People take pride in their school. I remember reading about how residents of Normansville fought and argued to keep their one-room school atop the hill that stands over present-day Delaware Avenue, just before the Albany City Line.

Bethlehem Central proposed a new building, one that would call for Normansville children to be bused to a new, Elsmere Elementary. Despite their efforts, the public vote was not in their favor. Today, Clarksville residents feel the same sting. It’s that pride that may explain Beth Anderson’s drive to research how Bethlehem children attended school prior to the establishment of the presentday Bethlehem Central School District in 1929. Of course, those who will help her collect trinkets of the past, and those who will read her book, will ultimately take pride in it.

Sincerely, Michael Hallisey, Managing Editor Spotlight Newspapers

July 2017 Features The birth of a school district

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Columnists Organize Senior Moves

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Ask Your Daughter

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Social Security Corner

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Medical Corner

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Legal Chat

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Veteran Next Door

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Senior Services Niskayuna Senior Center

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Saratoga Senior Center

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Albany JCC

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Senior Services of Albany

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Voorheesville Public Library

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Troy Area Senior Service Center

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Colonie Senior Service Centers

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Bethlehem Public Library

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Organize Senior Moves

The ABCs to moving A guide to what senior move managers do E. Planning a move can be emotional and exhaustive. Senior move managers aim to help make the job as easy as possible for the client.

F. We encourage your family to be as involved as they would like to be. This can be a tremendous help when making decisions, but it is not neccesary. If requested, we will keep them updated on the progress being made.

G. Clients will work with the senior move manager to create goals that are attainable within the timeline provided.

H. When appropiate, a senior move manager will sometimes leave “homework” for a client. The client will be tasked with manageable work that is to be completed before the next scheduled visit. This is a great way to keep costs down.

I. Senior move managers take great pride in providing their clients with individualized attention.

J. When you work with a senior move manager, they will not pass judgement on you/the condition of your home. We are frequently asked by your clients if theirs is the worst

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K. The kitchen is typically the area of the house where people have too many gadgets and duplicate items. Whether your plans include a move or you are staying put, be sure to do a thorough job when decluttering your kitchen.

L. We love what we do. No two days are ever the same, even when we are working with the same client!

M. We all have memories attached to our homes and the contents of the home. One of the many hats that a senior move manager wears is that of someone who not only understands that, but is also able to help find a way to preserve those memories.

N. If you are looking to hire a senior move manager, refer to the National Association of Senior Move Managers’ website. There you will have the ability to locate a senior move manager by simply entering your zip code.

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of the goals of a senior move manager is to help reduce this sensation and replace it with a feeling of confidence.

P. The senior move manager will help you to prioritize the work that needs to be done in your home prior to your move.

Q. A senior move management company will work as quickly and efficiently as possible to meet the needs of the client.

R. Your senior move manager will have a list of outside resources that can be tapped into when needed. These resources will include movers, antique dealers, book dealers, paper shredding services, realtors, etc.

S. The safety of our clients is the first concern of senior move managers. Any work that is done by a senior move manager is done with the the client’s safety in mind.

T. Although it is one of the more difficult aspects of the job, a senior move manager is trained to work with clients who believe that everything in their home is a “treasure.”

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he senior move management industry has existed for more than 15 years. Despite its age, many people are not familiar that such help exists. In an effort to clarify what it is that we do, below you will find an ABC guide to senior move managers and the work that they do!

A. Senior move managers will assess what is needed to move a client from one home to another. We are also available to advise clients in regards to the steps being taken to make the transition.

B. We will work closely with each client to help them with the difficult decisions of what to bring with them to their new home.

C. If needed, a senior move manager is able to create a custom layout for each client. We will also coordinate every aspect of the upcoming move for you.

D. Downsizing and decluttering is an essential part of transitioning from one home to another. A senior move manager will work closely with you through this part of the process.

Michelle KavanaughAnastasi

Ask Your Daughter

Going Outside It can change your perspective

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ome of my earliest memories are of me running ahead of my parents down a well-worn path as we hiked up a butte behind our humble home. This recollection plays like a mini movie of a perfect day where I feel swaddled in warmth and love. I remember the entrancing fields of yellow, blue and pink wildflowers, the sensation of the pine needles as they tickled my bare toes and that wondrous thick fragrance of gentian, Alpine carnation, and heather.

When I spoke to my mom about this glorious memory, she laughed and told me that our little family walked up that

mountain just about every day for three years because we had no money to do anything else.

It seems ironic to me that back then we went outside because we had no money to do anything else and today we often need to be reminded, almost pushed, to go outside because we have so much (TV, computers, I phones, video games).

As I get older I seem to spend less and less time outside and I think that robs me just a little bit of the joy of being alive. As John Sifferman wrote, “Going outside is fun, even liberating. It can change your entire perspective if you’ll allow it.” If that is not enough: Your vitamin D levels

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rise. Sunlight hitting the skin creates and activates vitamin D. Studies suggest that this vitamin helps fight certain conditions, from osteoporosis and cancer to depression and heart attacks You’ll get more exercise.

If you make getting outside a goal, that should mean less time in front of the television and more time walking and doing other things that put the body in motion.

You’ll be happier. Light tends to elevate people’s mood, and there’s usually more light available outside than in.

Your concentration will improve. Children with ADHD seem to focus better

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after being outdoors. It might be a stretch to say that applies to adults, but if you have trouble concentrating, going outdoors may help.

You may heal faster. In one study, people recovering from spinal surgery experienced less pain and stress and took fewer pain medications when they were exposed to natural light.

So, as this long awaited spring unfolds take someone you love and go outside. I know you have a lot to do. The dishes need to be washed, the report that you need to have done in the morning is screaming at you and you really do want to know how that next episode of Mad

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Senior calendars Niskayuna Senior Center

Computer Classes

2682 Aqueduct Road, Niskayuna Rosemarie Mullaney, 372-4969

Ongoing activities

Upcoming events

Tuesdays

Center Closed — Tuesday, July 4 Center Closed — Thursday, July 6 Lighthouse Lunch Trip — Tuesday, July 11 July Birthday Celebration — Thursday, July 13 Computer Walk-in Clinic — Tuesday, July 18 Eating for One Workshop — Tuesday, July 18 Clifton Park Shopping Trip — Thursday, July 20 Lake George Luncheon Trip — Friday, July 21 Art Class with Edie — Tuesday, July 25

10 a.m. to noon — Scrabble, cards, bridge, Wii bowling and mahjong 10:30 a.m. — Line dancing with Maryde King Noon — Lunch 1 to 3 p.m. — Bingo, Jongg or bridge

Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon — Scrabble, cards, bridge, Wii bowling and mahjong 10:30 a.m. — Bocce, pickle ball Noon — Lunch 1 to 3 p.m. — Bingo, Jongg or bridge

Class information We have an expert-led walkin clinic on the first Tuesday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon, and an instructorled computer class the third Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. These classes are free to our members. Join our expert, Tom Krauser, to expand your computer skills in our computer lab, located on the first floor of the Senior Center. Call 372-4969 to reserve your spot.

Bus transportation We offer door-to-door bus transportation to Niskayuna residents ages 60 and older each Tuesday and Thursday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for $5 per round trip. The bus can be used for transportation to the Senior Center for our programs and lunch, or for appointments and shopping within Schenectady County. If you are new to us,

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please call 372-4969 for an appointment. Returning patrons can call 495-6202 to schedule transportation.

Hot lunches Chef-prepared meals are served at noon for a cost of $5.

Monthly menu/activity calendars are available at the Senior Center, Niskayuna Town Hall or online at www.niskayuna.org.

We offer a vegetarian entrée on the last Thursday of each month.

9 a.m. Fitness Our senior fitness classes include a low-impact cardio segment and chair exercises (seated and standing). Work with free weights and dowels are included.

Class content is focused on maintaining or increasing strength, flexibility and balance. Proper breathing is emphasized.

Art club Join us for a drop-in painting club the last Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.

Senior calendars Saratoga Senior Center

Singing Seniors

5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs 584-1621

Centers Health Care Physical Therapy and Lunch Friday, July 14, 12:30 In this interactive exercise ball program, you will work to improve stability and mobility throughout the body. This exercise routine is great for individuals with arthritis.

Lunch will be served. Sign ups required by Tuesday, July 11 for equipment and lunch count. Free and open to the public!

Getting Organized for Peace of Mind Tuesday, July 11, 1 & 4:30

Fridays, 11 a.m. to noon

p.m. (2 sessions) Join Charlie Joseph from Janney Montgomery Scott as he educates you on beneficiary designations for wills, trust, retirement plans and life insurance, locating and organizing your documents, life insurance reviews, investments, health care proxies, wills and trusts, letters to a deceased individual’s employer, social security, insurance and credit card companies, receivables and liabilities and expense and income worksheets. Lite fare and wine will be served. Free and open to the public! Limited seating. Rsvp required.

Saratoga’s Swinging

Cliff ’s Fresh Vegetables Fridays, 11 a.m to 1 p.m.

Open to the public!

Every Friday, farmer Cliff Samson will be at the center bringing you fresh quality vegetables grown right in Ballston Spa! Selection will grow as the season progresses.

Food stamps accepted! Sponsored by Centers Health Care.

One Day Bus Trips West Point & Brotherhood Winery on July 12

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New York City on Dec. 6 $40 member/ $65 non member Come celebrate Christmas in NYC! See the Rockefeller tree, browse holiday windows, get some Christmas shopping done or see a show!

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Do you like to sing? Join Dottie and the Swinging Singing Seniors, a no experience necessary singing group.

For questions call Dottie(518) 583-6639.

$78 member/ $103 non member Includes lunch and tour.

Stroll around this historic site as you learn the history of West Point. Lunch will be held at the Thayer Hotel.

Wine tasting and tour at Brotherhood Winery. Park at Spa Catholic. Bus will pick up infront of senior center.

*Based on space availability

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Social Security Corner

Social Security, Medicare Lasting Independence

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n July, communities everywhere celebrate our nation’s independence with fireworks, family, and friends. A strong community also creates independence as we help each other recognize our full potential.

Social Security has been helping people maintain a higher quality of life and a level of independence for over 80 years. And Medicare has been doing the same for over five decades. Most people first become eligible for Medicare at age 65. For many older Americans, this is their primary health insurance and without it, they might not enjoy an independent lifestyle.

Medicare can be a little confusing to newcomers so we’ve broken it down into segments.

The four parts of Medicare are as easy as A, B, C and D. Part A (Hospital Insurance) helps cover inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care, hospice care, and home health care. Most people get Medicare Part A premium-free since it is earned by working and paying Social Security taxes.

Part B (Medical Insurance) helps cover services from doctors and other outpatient health care providers, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment, and some preventive services. Most people pay a monthly premium for Part B. Some high-income individuals pay more than the standard premium. If you don’t enroll in Medicare Part B during your initial enrollment period and

Elizabeth Pivonka then decide to do so later, your coverage may be delayed and you may have to pay a higher monthly premium for as long as you have Part B. Part C (Medicare Advantage) allows you to choose to receive all of your health care services through a provider organization. This plan includes all benefits and services covered under Part A and Part B, usually includes Medicare prescription drug coverage, and may include extra benefits and services at an extra cost. You must have Part A and Part B to enroll in Part C. Monthly premiums vary depending on the state where you live, private

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o you have a skill or talent you are willing to share with your elderly neighbors? If you can give a few hours a month or even few hours a week you can make a huge difference in the lives of local seniors.

Opportunities available throughout Albany County. Here are some examples of classes volunteers can run: Yoga teachers, Tai Chi, aerobics, music, dance, writing, art, painting, book club, photography, ceramics, knitting, etc.

Classes & programs must be conducted during the day between 10:30am and 2:00pm.

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Senior calendars Albany JCC, Adult Department 340 Whitehall Road, Albany 438-6651, ext. 112 Claire Sigal, Program Director

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Mondays and Wednesdays 5 to 6 p.m.

Mondays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

August 7, 14, 21 & 28

Full-course kosher dinners for those 60 and older. Reservations taken until 9:30 a.m. the day of the meal. Suggested donation: $5 per person. Guests under 60 pay $10.

Instructor: Theresa Somaio. $53, $41 for JCC Members.

Prepaid registration required.

Thursday, July 20 11 a.m.

2017 Jules And Paula Stein Live and Learn Lecture Lunch Series. $15 per lecture lunch. $13 JCC Member. Prepaid registration required. Presentation, kosher lunch, book sale and signing. “Have I Got A Story For You: Yiddish Fiction and The Forward,” presented by Ezra Glinter, editor, awardwinning author.

Book Mavens book reviews Wednesdays 3 – 4:30pm July 12: “Casting Lots: Creating a Family in a Beautiful, Broken World,” by Susan Silverman. Reviewer: Faye Silton, retired educator/author.

August 23: “A Fine September Morning,” by Alan Fleishman. Reviewer: Rabbi Beverly Magidson, Director, Chaplaincy Services, JFNENY.

Friday, Sept. 8 Yager Art Museum - Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY. Guided tour. Lunch included.

Depart from Albany JCC at 9 a.m. and return at apoximately 3:45 p.m. $88, $74 for JCC Members.

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Medical Corner

Why does my dry eye cry?

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atients are often perplexed when informed that one of the common symptoms of dry eye is frequent tearing. Naturally, they seek an explanation. So I explain it as follows: Our basic tear film is actually a fine layer of water trapped between an oily layer on the outside and mucous layer on the inside. Any disturbance to this “finely oiled” protective film results in reflex tearing. The extra tears bring in healing molecules to the surface of the eye in order to repair the damaged tear film.

Other common symptoms of dry eye disease are burning, sandy sensation, foreign body sensation, dull ache around and behind the eyes, intermittent sharp eye pain and chronic red eyes. As the severity of the disease increases all these symptoms occur more frequently and stay for longer periods of time. Many of you may be aware of the term “syndrome” associated with dry eyes. It points to the complexity of the condition and that a group of symptoms consistently occur together.

Tear glands (also called lacrimal glands), mucous glands,

oil glands, eyelids, conjunctiva propylene glycol, hydroxyand cornea work in tandem methylcellulose, glycerine and to ensure that the surface of polysorbate. Care should be the eye is smooth and unaltaken to select eye drops with tered for best possible vision. as few ingredients as possible, Autoimmune disorders (like avoid drops that promise to Sjogren’s), rosacea, allergies, “clear red eyes” or “itchy eyes” prescription or over-the-coun- because often these contain ter eye drops, chemical burns, non-lubricants that have contact lens use, dry atmono effect and even hinder sphere, and eye surgery can recovery. Warm compresses contribute to altering the surface Many of you may be aware of the term “syndrome” of the eye associated with dry eyes. It points to the complexity and cause symptoms of the condition and that a group of symptoms of dry eyes. consistently occur together. Tear glands (also called Inflammation (swelllacrimal glands), mucous glands, oil glands, eyelids, ing and conjunctiva and cornea work in tandem to ensure redness) of the eyelids, that the surface of the eye is smooth and unaltered also called for best possible vision. blepharitis, is a major component of dry eye can be applied on closed eyes syndrome and is targeted with a warm moist washfrequently during treatment of cloth, microwaved sock filled the condition. with rice, microwaved potato, warm teabags. For most Treatment is aimed at patients these simple steps the underlying condition. In DONE REGULARLY work. addition, initial treatment For more severe conditions, includes using artificial tears however, advanced treatment and warm compresses. Comis necessary under an ophthalmon ingredients of artificial mologist’s care. Your physician tears are polyethylene glycol,

Dr. Pamela Kaw may use stronger drops to reduce inflammation of the eyes. These include steroids, cyclosporin and other medications to reduce inflammation.

Sometimes oral or topical antibiotics are used to treat associated infections. Fish oil capsules, healthy diet, smoking cessation are other very effective interventions used to control this often chronic condition. In-office monitoring is done by simple tests like staining the surface of the eyes with fluorescein dye that stains the dry spots, testing osmolarity of the tears and measuring the tear production.

In summary, dry eye is very common, easily treated when mild but sometimes needs advanced treatment. With patience, you and your doctor will often arrive at a treatment regimen that keeps this condition in control.

Pamela Kaw MD is in private practice in Troy NY. For any questions regarding the article please email her at pamkaw@gmail.com

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Senior calendars Senior Services of Albany www.seniorservicesofalbany.com • Meals on Wheels: 20 Warren St., 465-6465 • Newgate Social Adult Day Services: 760 New Scotland Ave., 449-8035 • Westview Senior Center: 680 Central Ave., 482-2120 • Caregiver Connection/Caregiver Support: 694-3511 • Transportation: 434-4219 • Community Care Services Division: Case Assistance 435-1794, HIICAP 935-2307

Events at Westview It’s SEW EASY! Thursdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Every Thursday, bring a pattern and partner up!

Happy Hour Wednesdays 3 to 5 p.m.

Every Wednesday, join us for appetizers, music and dinner at 5 p.m.

Gospel Choir Thursday, July 20 10:30 a.m.

Lunch: Monday – Friday 12 p.m.. Dinner: Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Call 518-482-2120 for reservations..

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Events at Cohoes Line Dancing Mondays, 10 a.m.

The Line Dancing class is instructed by Lu Rinaldi. Classes focus on sequential dance steps to both the good old days and contemporary music. If you love dance or enjoy learning new things, Wear comfortable shoes and join the fun!

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Pool Clinic Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

Every Wednesday, you will learn to handle the cue, line up shots, use the bumpers and win!

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Bistro Dinner Party

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Tuesday, July 18, 5 p.m.

You don’t have to be a great Join us for a dinner of singer, every voice counts. Join us togetherness, music featuring for good fun, music & socialthe “Santa Lucia Band” Ukulele music pickers and strummers izing. playing some of the greatest hits.

Registration is required.

Community Dining

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• Assisted Living • Memory Care • Enhanced Care • Respite Care

Community Dining

Lunch: Monday – Friday 12 p.m. Dinner: Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m. Call 518-235-2420 for reservations.

*** Call 482-2120 for more information about these programs or to make your dining reservation. Lunch reservations must be made by 1 p.m. the previous business day. Dinner reservations must be made by 11 a.m. Wednesday.

• Senior Dining, an Albany County Congregate Meal Program, is funded in part by the Albany County Department for Aging, the New York State Office for Aging, the U.S. Administration on Aging and participant contributions.

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Legal Chat

When to appoint guardianship

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t some point in our lives, we become aware that we can no longer do some of the daily tasks we need to.

It becomes more difficult to handle shopping, cooking and maintaining the house, understanding the prescriptions a doctor is giving us or we aren’t keeping track of our finances the way we used to.

Ideally, a Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy have been put in place ahead of time. A Power of Attorney allows someone to handle your financial transactions for you.

A Health Care Proxy allows someone to make medical decisions for you, only in the

event that you are unable.

But what happens if someone hasn’t put those documents in place, and they’re starting to have these difficulties?

Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene law provides for the appointment of a Guardian of the Person, Guardian of the Property, or both, to assist someone who is having difficulties handling their activities of daily living. These guardianships provide only the amount of assistance needed and only in the areas where it’s needed.

For example, if a person needs assistance with managing their finances (balancing checkbook, paying bills, etc.) but can take care of themselves appropri-

ately otherwise, then only a Guardian of the Property would be appointed.

These types of guardianships are handled by the Supreme Court in the county in which the person needing assistance resides. The court is careful to make sure that the person for whom appointment of a guardian is sought is as involved in the process as possible and has input into the proceedings, if they wish.

Both Guardians of the Person and Guardians of the Property are monitored by the court, and are required to file initial and annual reports setting forth all of their activities as guardian. Those reports are

Jennifer Corcoran reviewed by an examiner, who determines if everything was done appropriately or if there are changes that need to be made.

The most common type of guardianship is done when an older person loses their ability to handle some area of their life, but does not have a Power of Attorney or Health Care Proxy in place. Most often, these are filed by spouses or children, but can also be filed by the Adult Protective Services department of a county.

Another situation in which these guardianships are commonly used is when a disabled child is about to turn 18, and

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As we enter July, the holiday of Independence Day, 4th of July or just plain July 4th brings summertime to mind with fireworks, hot dogs, hamburgers and some cooling beverages. The one word of Independence is overlooked for the 4th of July yet we are all independent thanks to some Revolutionary War Veterans and Patriots.

In our little section of the Capital District in 2017 the Veterans and Patriots enjoy their independent life style.

Many people involved with the Patriot Flights, our TGIV (Thank God Its Veterans) coffee club at the Gateway Diner (Friday 8 am) and the Schodack Diner (Thursday 8 am) enjoy the camaraderie and summertime activities.

We formed a partnership with the Uncle Sam Chorus Float for seven Memorial Day Parades. The invitation from the leader of the chorus, Neil Kennedy, was well received by the Veterans. We had as many as 15 different Veterans riding in the parades. The personal feelings and the inner sensation

is hard to explain but it is vibrant and exhilarating while on the float. The patriotic smiles from children, their parents and grandparents, the singing along with us and the overall happiness has a human sensation.

Uncle Sam walks the parades and brings big smiles, awe and truly raises the human spirit as we pass by.

In June there were more Flag Day Parades and the Patriot Flight Veterans ride again for four Uncle Sam’s floats.

We are excited to attend the July 4th Pittsfield Parade with Uncle Sam. This parade is the largest July 4th day parade in the country.

Summertime means baseball, golf, fishing, horse racing.

The independent Veterans and Patriots are on the go. The Veterans are honored with a Military Appreciation Night and free admission at a Valley

the people and businesses that made the day a success. We now are playing and practicing for next year or looking for other golf outings that support Veteran organizations.

Come to our TGIV at the Gateway and find out when we will go fishing. There seems to be more fishermen there than golfers. We are planning a fish outing sometime in July.

One thing is definite for July, the Veterans are independent. We should use Independence Day to remember the Veterans who have made sacrifices so we can all be independent. Enjoy the fireworks on Independence Day. Contact Frank at fomservice@ aol.com or (518) 438-9265, Bruce at bdmendini@yahoo.com or (518) 795-0665, or just come to TGIV diners.

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Horse racing at Saratoga is coming for the Veterans and Patriot Flight on July 26 for their Military Appreciation Day. This is the second year that Patriot Flight will be in the pavilion and we invite all Veterans to attend for this general admission free day. Come see us under the tent.

Golfing had to wait due to our springless rainy season. But Patriot Flight held its 1st Annual Golf Tourney on June 7 at the Normanside Country Club.

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Senior calendars Voorheesville Public Library

Troy Area Senior Service Center

51 School Road, Voorheesville 765-2791 www.voorheesvillelibrary.org

19 Third St., Troy 270-5348

Activities Nimblefingers Craft Group Tuesday, July 14, 18 and Friday, July 28 Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group, which meets from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. every Thursday.

Book Discussion

Books and Beyond Book Club Wednesday, July 19 11 a.m. – noon “Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly.

Tai Chi — Class offered on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Call to sign up! 270-5348.

Arts 4 Vets — Meets every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. People are invited to view the veterans’ art work. Veterans may join on any Tuesday.

Line Dancing — Join the Uncle Sam Sparklers every Thursday at 1 p.m. This class is for women.

Aerobics — Classes meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m.

Bible Studay — Group meets every Friday at 1 p.m.

Bingo — Every Wednesday and Friday at 12:45 p.m.

Health & Wellness

Boutique Come and do a little shopping in our boutique. We have clothing, jewelry, shoes and unique items to purchase.

We also accept donations. All proceeds help support the Troy Senior Center. Call 270-5348 for info.

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Monday, July 10 7-9:00 p.m.

The nonfiction book discussion group meets every other month (the second Monday at 7:00) to discuss a thought-provoking nonfiction book about history, politics, contemporary issues, etc. This months choice is Washington’s Immortals by Patrick K. O’Donnell. Please register at the information desk and pick up a copy of the book (cost $5).

Activities — Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Gym — Come and work out with Ellio. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:00 p.m.

Swimming — Every Wednesday at 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club

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Senior calendars Coordinator from the Shaker Heritage Society, will present 6 Winners Circle, Colonie on the history of Shakers and the Shaker lifestyle at ColoColonie Senior Service Centers, 459-2857 nie Senior Service Centers’ Senior Resources Department, 459-5051 first ever Lunch and Learn program. The presentation give awards to those handymen will be held at the Beltrone who have gone above and beLiving Center on Wednesday, Come join us for a special yond their duties this past year. July 19. For lunch we will be lunch, provided by Mazzone For more information or RSVP, serving Barbeque Pulled Pork Hospitality’s PRIME Life, on please call 459-2857, ext. 303.

Sandwiches, Baked Beans, Monday, July 10 at the BelCole Slaw and Sliced Peaches trone Living Center at 12 p.m. and Cream for dessert! Lunch We will be serving hamburger Come join us for a special will be served at Noon. Please with swiss cheese, carrot raisin dinner, provided by Mazzone call (518)459-2857, ext. 303 to salad, steak fries and vanilla Hospitality’s PRIME Life, on reserve your seat!* mousse served with berries Monday, July 17th at the Belwith a singing performance by trone Living Center at 5p.m.

Cole Broderick.* We will be serving barbeque chicken with red potato salad, The Umbrella of Colonie zucchini and tomato salad and handymen have been very busy lemon meringue pie with a these past couple of months Umbrella of Colonie will singing performance by Bob bouncing around to members’ host a luncheon and award cer- Triffiletti.* homes to get them ready for emony for Umbrella members summer, but we aren’t too busy and handymen on Tuesday, July for you! As you notice more 18 at 12 p.m. in the Lakeview Dining room. Umbrella will Michelle Arthur, Education work needs to be done in and

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Feature Story

The birth of a school district did not have its own high school until 1925. In 1925, Bethlehem declared itself a “union-free” district, which allowed it to establish the first class of high school freshmen, 13 of which went on to graduate four years later from Delmar High School (currently Town Hall).

By Ali Hibbs Explaining that there were 15 small “common schools” operating in Bethlehem by DELMAR — The first 13 seniors graduated 1915, Anderson said, “Yet there wasn’t anything for secondary education. That amazed me and from the Bethlehem public school system in so I started looking into it.”

1929. Prior to that, students in the Town of The Cedar Hill Schoolhouse, now home Bethlehem were forced to commute to the City of Albany if they wanted to attend high school. to the Bethlehem Historical Association, was among those first 15 state-sanctioned schools. It Beth Anderson, a Bethlehem graduate who is also where Anderson, almost a century later, taught English at the high school for 25 years, was inspired to begin cataloguing the history of has recently undertaken a project to document the district. She was doing some writing for the the history of Bethlehem Central School BHA newsletter, she said, “which allowed me to District from those earliest years — and she’s dig more into the town stuff and I noticed there asking the community for help filling in the wasn’t really anything out there about the school considerable gaps.

A class of primary school district. I mean, there’s little bits and pieces. . .

According to Anderson, who is a selfstudents taken circa 1910 “No one has ever written an overarching professed lover of American history and standing in front of the thing on the whole school district and I mystery novels, local students would have to present-day Masonic Lodge commute by train — on the same tracks that thought, ‘I could do that!’ And, I wanted to do it.” in Delmar. now underlie the Albany County HelderbergDistrict schools that were built since the Hudson Rail Trail — to attend secondary 1950s — such as Hamagrael, Glenmont and the Photo provided school in the City of Albany because Bethlehem

BCSD grad and former teacher asks community for help documenting the district’s lesser-known history

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high school — have much more historical information available, said Anderson, and are less problematic. “I’m trying to dig and find the early stuff as well,” she said.

To that end, Anderson has been attempting to locate and interview anyone who was involved with the district in its earliest years. “I’m trying to find the oldest people around who still remember,” she said. Thus far, she said she’s “had some really great interviews,” but feels she’s found more questions than answers.

For instance, she said, she discovered there was an experimental secondary school for just one year, 1917-1918, following the passage of a bill called the Township School Act — a copy of which Anderson has yet to find — which allowed the town to establish a specialized high school that taught an agricultural curriculum to male students and domestic arts to females. “It says in this [Altamont Enterprise] article that it was established in the Wright House on Kenwood Avenue,” she said.

“But there was a general practitioner doctor out here named Thomas Holmes who volunteered at the age of 35 to go to serve in World War I, and I read an article that said his house was used since he wasn’t there and he was a widower.”

The Township School Act was repealed that very winter, said Anderson, who came across another article about the auction of items from the discontinued school. Hoping to find any extant school board minutes that may have been kept by the district after it officially incorporated in 1930, she went to go see BCSD Superintendent Jody Monroe, who suggested she visit the basement of the current middle school, formerly the high school. “So I talked to Dave Doemel, the interim principal there, and we went down into the creepy basement and, actually, one of the cool things down there was I saw the metal door that was original fallout shelter door — which, honestly, wouldn’t have protected anybody.”

While poking around the basement of the middle school, Anderson found a box marked 1904-1925. “It was like, ‘ding!’,” she said. “And so I pored through these handwritten school board notes in old ledgers in varying degrees of penmanship.”

Ultimately, she was still unable to learn more about the shortlived school because the clerk that year neglected to take minutes. Anderson said she did come across 1919 documents recommending the removal of the same clerk for that very reason. “Because he was not taking the minutes,” she said rolling her eyes in mild frustration. “That didn’t help.”

Pointing out that the high school had a Greek fraternity/ sorority culture that was still in existence when she was a student there, Anderson said she has been unable to learn much about its origins either. An old schoolmate agreed to let her photograph his high school Phi Delta Phi jacket, but a plea to her graduating class yielded no other responses.

She did speak with a married couple, both of whom graduated from Bethlehem in the ‘50s. She said she learned some interesting things about the Greek culture at that time and even got to look at communications between the wife and her sorority. For sororities, she said, “it was less of a party function than it was sort of a service thing. The fraternities, not so much — they shot darts and, if they could get beer, they drank it.

“There’s part of me that wants to represent that,” she said, “but I’m not having a lot of luck finding things.”

(Some of the earliest high school fraternities in the country, in fact, began in New York in the 1800s, such as Alpha Zeta, which came into existence at the Union Classical Institute

in nearby Schenectady — which was associated with Union College, home of the college fraternity movement — in December 1869.)

In speaking with long-time district faculty members, one thing that has stood out to Anderson is the way the community has changed over 90 years, as evidenced by the way teachers were once hired. “One fellow who taught with the district for more than 30 years was hired on the District Superintendent’s screen porch,” she said. “He wasn’t even from here.” After being directed to Bethlehem by a woman a teachers’ organization in Albany, the former educator found himself directed to the superintendent’s home, where, after a drink, he was asked when he could start.

“That just fascinated me,” said Anderson, “because now it’s so competitive.” She said that she has spoken with four former teachers who were hired in similar ways. Now, she noted, teachers aren’t hired without the approval of a committee composed of both administrators and educators. “And it’s all done online now; back when I was hired, there was still a lot of paperwork.”

In less than a century, BCSD has become one of the topperforming districts in the region, state and nation. Twice in the last three years, it has been ranked first among 84 school districts in the 11-county Capital District region, and sixth in all of upstate New York, based on five categories: language and reading; social studies; science; math; and a category that measures graduation rates and outcomes by calculating the percentage of graduates who plan to attend college and the percentage of students who graduated with advanced Regents diplomas. (Last year, BCSD dropped to second place in the Albany Business Review rankings, trailing Niskayuna by less than half a point.)

If Anderson sees any room for improvement within the district today, she said that she would really like to see more curriculum opportunities for students who may not be bound for college. In a culture that produces so much academic success, she pointed out, students with talents that may not be as academic in nature may experience depression and lower self-worth without other subjects in which they might learn and excel.

That being said, however, Anderson noted that she has long been aware of the district’s academic prestige, which she considers well-earned, and specifically commends its efforts to keep up with the latest advancements in teaching and technology. “It’s not easy,” she said, “but it’s important.”

Anderson is hoping to connect with individuals who may have family members who remember the district’s earliest years or those who have memorabilia from older family members that were educated in Bethlehem. “I love digging and researching and finding,” she said. “And people need to understand what’s behind what they have.

“Don’t let the history be lost,” urged Anderson. “We need to know what the foundation is and what we came from. I’d love any information, stories, old photos, any little ephemera or old programs. Any little thing that represents how it was in the early days of the district.”

Anyone with anything to share can reach Anderson at: eeanderson58@gmail.com or (518) 439-3185.

“In this wonderful age of technology, where we can capture words and images and save them,” said Anderson. “I think it’s important.”

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Tuesday, July 11 Craft, Color and Create

This multi-instrumentalist duo will play American and roots music, originals and covers, with an emphasis on highenergy, good-time tunes, 7 p.m.

Get creative at one of several crafting stations (zentangle, puzzles, etc.) with some supplies provided, or bring your own knitting project, 7-8:30 p.m. Snacks served!

Friday, July 7

Wednesday, July 12

Coffee and Cinema

Evenings on the Green: The Jazz Connection

Enjoy popular films geared toward adult audiences, 10 a.m. Today’s feature: “Lion” (PG-13, 120 min, Lionsgate).

Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be available.

Sunday, July 9 Library Mini-Golf For one afternoon, the library will transform into an 18-hole miniature golf course where golfers of all ages, from pros to duffers, can enjoy this favorite family pastime inside the library’s delightfully climate-controlled environs, 1-5 p.m.Regular library services will be limited. Sponsored by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.

Monday, July 10 Fun and Games for Grownups An adults-only gathering where you can play g a.m.es, including chess, color and socialize, 6-8:30 p.m. Snacks served!

Monday, July 10 Open Sewing Sewing machines will be available for independent projects, 6-8 p.m. Bring your own supplies. Volunteers may be on hand to assist you. Register for

Six-piece ensemble will perform jazz standards, ballads and blues from the 1920s to the present, 7 p.m.

Friday, July 14 Coffee and Cinema

sic sewing machine knowledge recommended. Sign up for one session, 10 a.m.-noon or 2-4 p.m.

Monday, July 24

Friday, July 28

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Spend an hour writing with the final half hour for optional sharing and feedback.

Open to anyone interested in writing; all abilities, genres welcome, 1:30-3 p.m.

Enjoy popular films geared toward adult audiences, 10 a.m. Today’s feature: “A Dog’s Purpose” (PG, 100 min, Universal Pictures). Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be available.

Wednesday, July 26 Evenings on the Green: Dyer Switch

Saturday, July 29 Summer Hair Clinic

Cosmetologist Adrian Enjoy some hard-driving LaMarche will demonstrate traditional and original bluesome summer styles and share grass and acoustic tunes, 7 p.m. hair care tips, 2:30-4 p.m. For adults.

Thursday, July 27 Sew It Yourself: Cloth Grocery Bags

Bring one yard of fabric to make a reusable cloth bag. Ba-

Monday, July 31 Intro to MS Word Also Monday, Aug. 7. Learn the basics of word-processing.

Enjoy popular films geared toward adult audiences, 10 a.m. Today’s feature: “Dark Horse” (PG, 85 min, Sony Pictures). Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be available.

Monday, July 17 Financial Aid: What You Need to Know Learn about the types of aid available and how to apply, 6:30 p.m. Presented

by NYS Higher Educations Services Corporation. Also for teens.

Wednesday, July 19 Evenings on the Green: Skip Parsons Performing since the mid1950s, Skip and his band play Dixieland and classic early style jazz, 7 p.m.

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Every event is well-attended and the room is always filled with laughter and friendly conversation.

When it’s time to downsize your home, don’t compromise the fun and active lifestyle you’re accustomed to. Visit Glenmont Abbey Village and Hearthstone Village and see why the SUN Program is an innovative industry leader. *** Please see the advertisement below for contact information.

classes; finance, legal and administrative assistance; education and lifelong learning seminars; fun and recreation; convenience and economic resources; and community and friendship; Safety and security.

Evidence of the SUN Program’s success is abundantly clear at communities like Hearthstone Village and Glenmont Abbey Village.

These two communities, both located in vibrant areas in the Capital District, are two of the United Group’s most soughtafter independent senior housing communities, Hearthstone Village is for adults aged 62 and older, Glenmont Abbey is for adults aged 55 and older.

LUXURY LIVING COMMUNITIES FOR ACTIVE SENIORS

Call to schedule a tour at either location!

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4000 Florence Drive Latham, NY 12110

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Senior Living A TRADITION OF SUPERIOR CARE IN

Building tradition with superior care

Assisted Living & Enhanced Assisted Living

Assisted Living and Enhanced Assisted Living programs empower families with choice

F A Choice Instead of a Nursing Home Our Enhanced Living Offers: · Physical assistance with ambulation and transferring · Assistance with ADL’s including: bathing, showering and feeding · Medication management and skilled nursing tasks · Blood Glucose Monitoring · Catheter/Foley Care

Home of the Good Shepherd Memory Care Residence Opening soon!

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390 Church St., Saratoga Springs, NY | (518) 584-3317

MOREAU MALTA 26 Rock Rose Way 198 Bluebird Rd. Moreau, NY Malta, NY (518) 581-2800 (518) 792-1000

WILTON SARATOGA 60 Waller Rd. 400 Church Street Wilton, NY Saratoga Springs, NY (518) 580-0702 (518) 450-7360

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or nearly 150 years, tasks, assistance with mobilHome of the Good ity, incontinence catheter/ Shepherd has been foley care, total assistance a recognized leader with ADL’s including feedin providing superior care in ing, bathing, and dressing, and Assisted Living, Enhanced additional nursing services as Assisted Living and Memory ordered by a physician.

Care.

Home of the Good ShepAll five of our communities herd Memory Care Residence, are licensed by the New York located at 390 Church Street state Department of Health in Saratoga Springs, is deand provide a range of services, signed for seniors with mild or including a continuum of care, more advanced Alzheimer’s or allowing residents to “age in other memory disorders. place.”

Communities Our inviting community encourages our are conveniently residents to flourish to their potential located in Saratoga, Malta, Wilton and through the various sensory modalities Moreau. delighting residents with the smell of Our Assisted Living provides a freshly cut grass, the sound of crickets level of care above and a beautifully manicured outdoor independent living courtyard.. and residents are offered warm and inviting private Our safe, secure, and modern suites, three freshly home-like single floor “neighprepared meals, laundry borhood” with 42 splendid and housekeeping, exciting sunlit private rooms and baths activities and numerous social showcase the changing of the opportunities, a full-service seasons. beauty/barber shop, transportation to doctor’s appointOur inviting community ments, medication manageencourages our residents to ment and assistance with flourish to their potential ADL’s (Activities of Daily through the various sensory Living) including, bathing and modalities delighting residents showering. with the smell of freshly cut grass, the sound of crickets Our Enhanced Assisted and a beautifully manicured Living provides all the same outdoor courtyard. care and services as Assisted Living but offers a higher To learn more about our level of care for those resicommunities please call (518) dents needing additional care.

450-7360 or visit www.hoServices include, but are not meofthegoodshepherd.com for limited to: skilled nursing more information.

Senior Living

Alternative care for seniors Ludder’s Country Homes offer individualized care udder’s Country Homes are private residential homes with a loving and caring atmosphere. We have a supportive and experienced staff who help with your loved one’s daily needs.

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Our goal is to provide family members with relief from the day-to-day responsibilities of caregiving so they can tend to other obligations. We provide quality and compassionate 24/7 eldercare that allows your loved one who is trying to live independently to remain in a home setting with the dignity and peace of mind that they deserve.

We have three residential homes. Each resident has their own private bedroom and access to a beautiful outdoor setting. In our smaller setting, with an average of four to six residents per home, our seniors receive the individualized care they need.

Our homes provide a safe and relaxing atmosphere, with 24/7 supervision. Our guests enjoy activities and a welcome change of scenery.

We provide a “Day Service,” allowing you to leave your loved one with us while you tend to other obligations.

We also have an “Overnight

Respite” for short- and long-term stays. With all our services, we provide meals and snacks customized to our guests’ diet plan, assistance with medication, help with hygiene if needed, recreational activities including Zumba, Bingo, crafts, movie day, exercise, as well as socializing.

bedrooms, individualized exercise, visiting beautician by appointment, transitional care with compassion and skilled personal assistance.

We also specialize in memory care.

Some of the services we provide include: three homecooked meals (including special diet needs), laundry, and assistance with mobility, social and recreational activities, scheduled transportation by appointment, OT, PT and visiting nurses available with doctor’s orders, private

For more information, please visit our website: www.LuddersCountryHomes.com.

“We warmly welcome you to our homes. Please come and visit us and see what we do firsthand. We look forward to developing this relationship and for you to be a part of our caring homes.” ~ Ginny and Peter Ludder

Long Term Residential Care For Seniors In Our Private Homes

Welcome to our home.

Please come and visit us and see what we do ×rsthand. We look forward to developing this relationship, and for you to be a part of our caring home.

– Ginny Ludder

Private Rooms Available Now. CALL FOR A TOUR!

Ludder’s Country Homes are private homes with a loving and caring atmosphere atmosphere, which include: • Home cooked meals • 24/7 long term care • Private rooms • Recreational activities • Experienced staff • Memory care

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CALL FOR DETAILS ABOUT OUR DAY & OVERNIGHT RESPITE CARE DAYS 674-6087 • EVES 674-5369 • GINNY’S CELL 292-8423

PeterLudder@yahoo.com

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NYS Certified Excellent References Fully Insured

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Senior Living

This is your hometown The Spinney at Van Dyke: A different approach to living after 55

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etirement and independent-living developments have been popping up throughout the Capital District in the past few years, helping the “55 and better” community stay in the area they know and love.

With all the options out there, it is important to know that there is a version of active, adult living that can only be found at one property: The Spinney Van Dyke.

What makes The Spinney so unique is our one-story living approach. All of our buildings are built this way so that residents do not need to climb stairs in their homes

again, allowing them to age in place. Another reason why this building technique is so important to residents is that no one will ever live above or below them, unlike apartment buildings that are built floor upon floor.

To add onto the attractiveness of this concept, most unit types have attached, directaccess garages and private front porches and back patios, further mimicking the feel of a single-family home.

While Spinney cottages’ amenities may make residents feel as if they’re living in a single-family home, they will no longer feel the woes associated with homeownership.

Think about regaining all the time spent on mowing the lawn, shoveling and interior work to focus on family, friends and hobbies; hobbies which can be further fostered by our community’s event calendar.

If The Spinney sounds like the home that you, a friend or a family member have been looking for, come visit us today! We have brand new cottages available and a Clubhouse coming this Fall.

Please review our advertisement below for contact information, and ask how you can visit our model cottage at 38 Provoost Place in Delmar.

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What makes The Spinney so unique is our one-story living approach. All of our buildings are built this way so that residents do not need to climb stairs in their homes again, allowing them to age in place. Another reason why this building technique is so important to residents is that no one will ever live above or below them, unlike apartment buildings that are built floor upon floor.

Coming Soon: BRAND NEW Community Clubhouse!

Visit our Model Cottage at 38 Provoost Place in Delmar (off Van Dyke Road) Open M–F 12-4PM; Sat 12–4PM; Sun 12–4PM. No appointment necessary!

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55 and Better Active Adult Community

You Decide!

Spend your golden years wishing you had friends around Make friends at your new home at Hearthstone!

or

The Obvious choice...

Hearthstone Village provides an apartment home community where seniors 62+ can socialize in comfort and security.

• Enjoy coffee hour with your neighbors • Music & events on the patio • Exercise activities and the indoor pool But that’s not all, come see what we have to offer!

CALL FOR A TOUR TODAY! 518.867.4050!

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4000 Florence Drive| Latham, New York 12110 www.hearthstonevillage.com

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Senior Living

Live well.

Age well.

A better way of living at The Meadows at Glenwyck & The Summit at Saratoga

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elcome home to a better way of living. The Meadows at Glenwyck in Glenville, and The Summit at Saratoga in Saratoga Springs, are the newest independent senior living communities in the Capital District. The communities are designed for people 55 and older and feature a relaxed, independent, maintenancefree lifestyle.

We’re not just about retirement, we’re about retirement living.

And our residents thrive because they remain active, benefiting from an array of amenities and diverse programming. Plus, our locations are just minutes from local theaters and fine dining.

The communities are built and managed by Summit Senior Living, which is a leading real estate company specializing in developing and managing independent senior living communities.

Created in 2013, Summit provides middle-income seniors with modern, amenity rich communities that help keep residents active in body, mind and spirit.

So Much for So Little The Meadows at Glenwyck and The Summit at Saratoga feature one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 715 to 1,225 square feet. Amenities include upscale carpeting, granite countertops, balconies/patios, full-size washers and dryers, central air and 24-hour emergency services. Rents also include cable TV and Internet service, maintenance, water, sewer and trash.

Boredom is not an option Our communities have elevator access and are situated on several beautiful acres. Each community comprises one building with a luxurious clubhouse featuring an indoor pool and hot tub,

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sauna, fitness center, full-service salon, tavern, movie theater and a variety of other recreational areas.

Stay Engaged Our unique Senior Engaged Life® (SEL) program promotes healthy aging through varied physical and social programs. SEL includes health and wellness activities, links and referrals to community service providers, educational programs, recreational events, social opportunities, transportation services for shopping and medical visits, and a daily continental breakfast. All included in your monthly rent.

Are you ready to enjoy retirement?

The Meadows at Glenwyck and The Summit at Saratoga relieves you of the responsibilities of home ownership and allows you to stay active while living in beautiful, modern facilities without breaking the bank.

You should enjoy this chapter of your life. And, at one of our communities, you will.

If this is how you want to live this chapter of your life, please call us at: The Meadows at Glenwyck: call (518) 280-7340 or visit MeadowsAtGlenwyck.com.

The Summit at Saratoga: call (518) 430-2136 or visit SummitSaratoga.com.

Live well. Age well.

Our independent living communities are designed for people 55+ who want to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle without all the hassles of home ownership. From snow removal to all those troublesome maintenance chores that seem to pop up every day.

At The Meadows at Glenwyck and The Summit at Saratoga, our unique Senior Engaged Life® (SEL) program — which encourages you to remain active enjoying everything from regular speakers and outings to Pilates and cooking classes — is included in your rent.

Additional community highlights include: 8 Mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 715 to 1,225 square feet 8 Transportation services 8 24-hour maintenance service 8 Balconies/patios for all apartments 8 Full-size washers and dryers 8 24-hour emergency call and fire detection system

150 Dutch Meadows Lane Glenville, NY 12302 MeadowsAtGlenwyck.com 518-280-7340

1 Perry Road Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 SummitSaratoga.com 518-430-2136

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