GENESEE COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING Batavia

2 Bank Street
Batavia, N.Y. 14020
Phone: 585- 343-1611
PAMELA WHITMORE
Website:
www.co.genesee.ny.us
Director
Email: ofa@co.genesee.ny.us
“INFORMATION FOR
ADULTS 60 AND
OVER”
April/May/June, 2014
From the Desk of Pam Whitmore, Director
NEED HELP PAYING FOR YOUR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS?
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xtra Help Program – administered through the Social Security
Administration. If under $1,966/month GROSS income, married, with less
than $26,860 in the bank; or $1,459/month GROSS income, single, and
have less than $13,440 in the bank – may be eligible to receive
prescriptions at lower cost.
Medicare Savings Program – If married and GROSS income is less than
$1,790/month or are single and GROSS less than $1,333 /month - may be
eligible to get Part B money placed back into Social Security check AND receive low cost prescriptions.
(For those Disabled and working, these figures are greater. Call for more information.)
During this year, we will be holding Medicare Savings Program/Extra Help Walk- In days at Office for
the Aging (OFA) from 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. on the following days: May 27th, June 24th, August
26th and September 30th. No reservations or appointments needed. Just come during one of our WalkIn Days and see if you may be eligible. OFA staff will assist with completing the necessary applications
for these programs. Please bring with you: Proof of citizenship (only if NOT a U.S. citizen), Driver’s
license, Social Security Card, Medicare Card, Proof of address (if license is NOT new at 3 months or
less), proof of monthly health insurance paid (bill), and proof of ALL monthly income including (but not
limited to) – Social Security, pension (including from the VA), employment, unemployment, Worker’s
Compensation, and any reoccurring withdrawals from an IRA.
Or Current Resident
GENESEE COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING
Batavia - Genesee Senior Center
2 Bank St.
Batavia, New York 14020
PERMIT NO. 194
Batavia, N.Y. 14020
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This Newsletter is funded through grants from the New York State Office for the Aging, the Older American’s Act, and the generous
support of the Genesee County Legislature. SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION - $5.00
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ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
ADVISORY COUNCILS
By: Barbara A. Matarazzo, Clerk/Typist
MEETINGS
(Meet at the Senior Center)
Disabled American Veterans - Chapter 15
Tuesday, 4/1/14; 5/6/14; & 6/3/14 ................. 11:30 a.m.
VAMC - Building #2, Room 102
Doehler-Jarvis
Monday, 4/14/14 & 5/12/14 ........................... 12:00 p.m.
To Be Announced
No Meeting in June, 2014
Office for the Aging
Wednesday, 4/2/14; 5/7/14; & 6/4/14 .............. 1:00 p.m.
Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc.
Thursday, 4/10/14 & 6/12/14 ........................... 2:00 p.m.
No Meeting in May, 2014
R.S.V.P. Advisory
Monday, 4/7/14; 5/5/14; & 6/2/14 ..................12:30 p.m.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Mondays.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class ($1.50) .... 9:30 a.m.
Graham Retirees
Bridge ............................................................12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 4/9/14; 5/14/14; & 6/11/14 ........ 12:00 p.m.
Pinochle ........................................................... 1:00 p.m.
To Be Announced
Tuesdays
N.A.R.F.E. Meeting
Cribbage .......................................................... 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 4/29/14; 5/27/14; & 6/24/14 ...12:00 p.m. (Lunch) Wednesdays
T.F. Brown’s, Batavia ...................... 1:00 p.m. (Meeting)
Quilters ............................................................ 9:00 a.m.
For more information, call 591-1878 or 591-1044
Euchre ............................................................. 1:00 p.m.
Thursdays
Bridge .............................................................. 1:00 p.m.
BATAVIA - GENESEE SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES
Cribbage .......................................................... 1:00 p.m.
By: Kim Wurthman, Recreation Program Assistant
Keyboard Music Lessons ...............................2:15 p.m.
BLOOD PRESSURE MORNINGS
Fridays
Line Dancing .................................................... 9:45 a.m.
Bethany - East Bethany Church
Art Class ........................................................10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, 4/2/14; 5/7/14; & 6/4/14
.................................................. 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
OTHER PROGRAM OFFERINGS:
Gillam Grant Community Center
2ndTuesdays
Blood Pressure Screenings are held two (2) times d u r i n g
Adult Diabetes Support Group
VA Medical Center - Ambulatory Care Area - 222
the month ................................ Call 494-1621 for dates.
Richmond Avenue.
For Information call Michele
.................................................. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Gaylord, CDE at 297-1000, ext. 72555. This is Open to
or call 343-1611 to request a listing.
the Public ........................................................ 7:00 p.m.
3rd Tuesdays
Call Ahead to Make Sure the Worker You Need to
Caregivers Support Group
See is Available!
Sponsored by LeRoy Christian Community Project
For Information Call 768-7540
PLEASE CALL AHEAD FOR AN APPOINTMENT:
Scooters Restaurant, 3711 West Main Street,
343-1611
LeRoy, NY .....................................................12:30 p.m.
3rd Wednesdays
Due to the increased need for the
Alzheimer's/Dementia Related Information & Discussion
services provided by the Office for the
Group, Richmond Memorial Library, Gallery Room
Aging, we ask that you call ahead
19 Ross Street, Batavia
before coming to the office for specific
For Information Call the Alzheimers Association of WNY
information and/or personal assistance
at 1-800-272-3900 ........................ 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
related to health insurance, HEAP, power of attorney,
Insurance Counseling
Insurance Counseling Offered on an Appointment B a s i s
health care proxy, transportation, in-home care,
ONLY .................................................... . Call 343-1611
caregiver counseling, handyman, home repairs and
other more detailed services. Some services such as
For a complete list of Support Groups available, go to
http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/docs/OfficefortheAging/
Health Insurance Counseling and Legal Service are
Support_Groups_Updated_7_2_13.pdf
done by appointment only, and it will save you a trip to
call in advance.
Calling ahead will ensure that the worker you need
to see is available to provide the assistance you
need.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
Cribbage Results
January, 2014
1st Place - Joe Guppenberger
2nd Place - Jan Bencic
3rd Place - Joan Staats
4th Place - Fran Harmon
This Newsletter is funded through grants from the New York State Office for the Aging, the Older American’s Act,
and the generous support of the Genesee County Legislature. SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION - $5.00/year.
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NY CONNECTS GENESEE CARE OPTIONS
CVS Pharmacy Set To Make A Bold Change
in Genesee County
Submitted by: Kevin Keenan, Program Director of
Smoke Free NOW
M
ost adults and seniors think of the drug
store or pharmacy as a place to purchase
over-the-counter medicine, fill
NY Connects Genesee Care Options is here to help you.
prescriptions or purchase toiletries.
Whether you are a senior, disabled person, or caregiver,
Thankfully,
starting
in October 2014, CVS will no longer
we have a fair and easy way for you to get connected to
the long term care help you need. We make the hard
sell tobacco and tobacco-related products. Most drug
choices simpler for you.
stores are evolving into being health and wellness
Information is available in printed form
providers; offering health advice, giving flu shots and
585-343-1611
having clinics for customers who visit their pharmacies.
or
This huge step and monumental change will continue
Reach us on the web at:
www.co.genesee.ny.us
to reduce the social acceptability of smoking and
From the main menu select:
tobacco usage in Genesee County. The power walls of
NY Connects Genesee Care Options
tobacco marketing and products located behind the
The work of the NY Connects Genesee Care Options is
counter in many drug stores and convenience stores
funded through grants from the New York State Office for
are influential. They attract the attention of current
the Aging, the Older Americans Act, New York State
smokers, ex-smokers and impressionable youth by
Department of Health, and the generous support of the
Genesee County Legislature.
normalizing the product, making it visually accessible
and appear interesting. Eliminating this “power wall” will
aid in limiting the exposure of youth to tobacco and
lower tobacco usage rates and ultimately lives lost to
tobacco-related illness. Smoke Free NOW applauds
CVS and encourages other pharmacies to adopt similar
policies. For more information contact Kevin Keenan,
Program Director of Smoke Free NOW at 815-1875.
NEWSLETTER SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION
By: Pamela Whitmore, Director
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Monday, May 19th
6:00 PM
Genesee County Office for the Aging
2 Bank Street-Batavia
Free to all, no reservations!
For more information, call 585-343-1611
*FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES,
REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD
BE MADE WITH AT LEAST FIVE DAYS NOTICE.*
This program is provided to you through grant funds
from the New York State Office for the Aging, the
Federal Older Americans Act, and the generous support
of the Genesee County Legislature.
O
ur suggested annual contribution
for this “Gene-Senior” newsletter
is $5.00/year. It is costly to mail
the newsletter and your
contribution will help to ensure that we will
be able to provide the information included in a timely and
cost effective manner. This is only a suggested contribution
amount. We appreciate any donation that you can make.
Please return the form provided below with your contribution
to: Office for the Aging, 2 Bank Street, Batavia, New York
14020.
Newsletter Contribution
Name ______________________________________
Address ____________________________________
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Telephone # ________________________________
Amount of Contribution $ ______________________
Thank You For Your Support!!
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Website Address for the Genesee County
Office for the Aging
www.co.genesee.ny.us
Submitted by: Dorian Ely, Specialist, Aging Services
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or information on programs and services available at
no cost or low cost for Genesee County residents who
are 60 years of age and older, listen to WBTA AM
1490 radio’s Main and Center on the third Wednesday
of the month, at 9:10 a.m.
Learn about:
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Financial Management
Handyman Services
Home Visitation
Library Services (SAGE)
Recreation
Transportation
Transportation Coordination
Assisted Transportation
Social Transportation
Several of the programs rely on volunteers to deliver the
services to our older adults. Volunteers are particularly
needed for the Home Visitation and Financial Management
Programs. For information about the programs or
volunteering, contact the Genesee County Office for the Aging
at 585-343-1611.
These programs and services are made possible by Rochester
Area Community Foundation’s Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the
Aging in Genesee County.
Am I eligible?
Go to
www.mybenefits.ny.gov/selfservice/
MyBenefits is a quick and easy way for people in New
York State to find answers to questions about New
York State’s programs and services.
Find out if you’re eligible benefits such as: for Food
Stamps, Earned Income Tax Credits, Child and Dependent
Care Tax Credit, Home Energy Assistance Program,
WIC-Women Infants, Children
School Breakfast and Lunch Meals
Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance (EPIC), Medicaid,
Healthy New York, and more.
If you need help creating an online account, contact
Lifespan Financial Management Assistance Program at
585-259-2781
2 Bank Street, Batavia, NY
“Gene-Senior” Newsletter is collated by RSVP Volunteers
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
B
ecause needs are always greater
than the funds available to meet
them, the Genesee County Office
for the Aging encourages monetary
donations to our not-for-profit foundation
called the Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc.
Name________________________________________
(May we publish your name? Yes No)
Address______________________________________
_____________________________________________
All donations are greatly appreciated.
All contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law
I designate my contribution of $_______to be used where
most needed.
Funds received will be used to support Office for the Aging
Programs such as: Recreation, Transportation, Home
Delivered Meals, Caregiver Support, In-Home Care, &
Health Insurance Counseling
Please make checks payable and send to:
Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc.
2 Bank Street, Batavia, NY 14020
THANK YOU!
How Does Your To-Do List Look?
Submitted by: Courtney Iburi, Specialist
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Working smoke detectors
Well-lit entryways
Handrails at entryways and staircases
Working carbon monoxide detector
Stairs in good repair
Windows and doors weatherized
Grab bars in bathroom
Deadbolt locks installed
Updated electrical outlets
…… or could yours use a little help? ….Then
Call the Handyman Program today!
Call us at 343-1611 to request Handyman services or
to have a Handyman brochure mailed to you. For the
majority of Genesee County seniors, the program
is provided at no cost. The program benefits
include the Handyman’s services and some material
costs. Contributions can be made to the program,
which help us continue to offer this wonderful service.
Handyman services are provided through PathStone,
Inc. by Handyman Joe Welch - a trusted and
dedicated employee, who has been working in the
program for many years now.
This is one of the many wonderful services made
possible by The Community Foundation’s Muriel H.
Marshall Fund for the Aging in Genesee County.
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Spring Brings Travel Time for
Stone’s Traveling Seniors
Submitted by: Catherine Stone, Trip Coordinator
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oin us for a “No Frills” trip to Lancaster, PA, to see
their very newest production of “Moses”. The trip
is scheduled to take place May 13th & 14th, 2014.
Included will be:
! Roundtrip Deluxe Motorcoach transportation via NY
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Trailways LIFT Bus. This bus can handle a
wheelchair.
2:45 p.m. performance of Sight & Sound “MOSES”
Reserved Seats.
6:30 p.m. Family Style Dinner at an Amish Home.
One (1) night accommodations at Holiday Inn
Express near Rockvale Outlets to include a Deluxe
Continental Breakfast.
Shopping at Riehl’s Quilts and Crafts Store and
Farmer’s Market.
Stop at Country Cupboard at own expense en route
home.
Price per person:
$315.00/based on Double Occupancy. Driver’s Tip
Included
$286.00/based on Triple Occupancy. Driver’s Tip
Included
$275.00/based on Quad Occupancy. Driver’s Tip
Included
$396.00/based on Single Occupancy. Driver’s Tip
Included
Stone’s Traveling Senior Trips fill up very quickly. If you
are interested in holding a seat for this great tour, a
$75.00 deposit is necessary. It is not necessary to be a
senior citizen to go on this trip. For more information,
call Catherine Stone at 768-2055. Deposit can be sent
as follows:
NEW MURIEL H. MARSHALL PROGRAM
ACTIVELY ASSISTING CLIENTS IN
GENESEE COUNTY
Submitted by: Karen Hall, Lifespan Coordinator
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ifespan of Greater Rochester,
a not for profit organization,
currently administers the InHome Financial Management
Assistance Program to Genesee
County residents through the Muriel H. Marshall Fund
for the Aging and through the technical assistance of
the Office for the Aging. The program is now actively
assisting clients who are age 60 or older and who
reside in Genesee County. Our trained staff members
and volunteers visit at home to help you: pay bills, plan
a budget, balance a checkbook, work with creditors and
fill out simple insurance forms and assist in identifying
scams to help reduce the risk of financial exploitation.
This service is perfect for older individuals who do not
have experience with finances; older adults who have
health problems that prevent them from being able to
handle their finances. Lifespan cannot consolidate or
pay down any individual debts. We can only advise
you regarding debt, including your consolidation
options. There is no cost for this service.
Contact: Karen Hall, Coordinator for the Lifespan
Financial Management Assistance Program at (585)
259-2781 or khall@lifespan-roch.org and is located
within Genesee County Office for the Aging at 2 Bank
Street, Batavia, New York 14020.
“Lifespan provides information, guidance and nonmedical services that help older adults take on both the
challenges and the opportunities of longer life.”
Catherine Stone
31 Exchange Street
LeRoy, New York 14482
Balance is due April 1, 2014.
Leave time from Tops Plaza in LeRoy, where you may
leave your vehicle overnight, is 7:00 a.m. on May 13th.
Expected return time is approximately 6:30 p.m. on May
14th.
Mission Statement:
Genesee County Office for the Aging
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t is the mission of the Genesee County Office for the
Aging to provide information, support, and advocacy
to our residents 60 years of age and older, their
caregivers, and disabled persons of all ages. Our
aim is to promote their independence and improve their
quality of life.
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Avoid the Fear of Falling
Submitted by Kristine Voos, CHES
very year, 1 in 3 adults over age 65 suffer from
a fall. Unfortunately, those who have already
experienced a fall are at greater risk for it
happening again. These falls are responsible
for thousands of deaths each year and about two million
are treated for nonfatal injuries in emergency rooms.
Although the body may recover, will you be ok mentally
and emotionally?
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The psychological consequences of falling should not
be underestimated. According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, “Many people who fall
even if they are not injured, develop a fear of falling.
This fear may cause them to limit their activities, which
leads to reduced mobility and loss of physical fitness,
and in turn increases their actual risk of falling.”
This vicious cycle can be avoided by working to prevent
falling in the first place. Below are helpful tips for you to
use.
Fall Prevention Tips:
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Improve balance and strength with exercise
programs like Otago and Tai-Chi.
Reduce tripping hazards – keep cords, shoes,
papers, plants, and boxes out of walkways.
Add grab bars in and beside the tub/shower and
next to the toilet.
Use a nonslip mat or appliques in the tub/
shower.
Install railings on both sides of the stairs.
Improve lighting and use nightlights.
Avoid throw rugs and use nonskid mats or tape.
Wear supportive and non-slip footwear.
Have eyes checked by an eye doctor at least
one a year.
Ask doctor or pharmacist to review medications
to identify those that may cause dizziness or
drowsiness.
Genesee Region Citizen Corps Council
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n important part of being ready for an
emergency is to “be informed.” Listening to
local radio and TV is one option; another is to
sign up for NY-ALERT, the New York State all
-hazards alert and notification system.
With NY-ALERT, if there is a storm or other emergency
that could affect you and/or your family you will get the
facts quickly. And, it’s free. For more information or to
sign up, call 1-888-697-6972 or visit www.nyalert.gov.
NYSEG and RG&E Urge Customers to Beware
of Bill-Payment Scams
Submitted by: Karen Hall, Lifespan Coordinator
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YSEG and RG&E continue to
learn of fraudulent activities
where customers are contacted
– by email, phone or in person
– and asked to pay current or past due
charges. Any “payments” then end up
with scammers. Utility customers can be a convenient
target for these scammers because, unlike retail
business customers, most everyone is a customer of
an energy company and pays utility bills.
NYSEG and RG&E urge customers to take the
following precautions to avoid falling victim to a
scam:
Always type the NYSEG or RG&E Web address when
making an online payment; do not rely on email links.
At nyseg.com and rge.com, customers can check
account balances and any past-due amount
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Even if you are not at risk, please share this information
with your loved ones who are. Being aware and
prepared can extend lives and preserve independence.
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For more information, including local locations for Otago
and Tai-Chi exercise programs and free in-home safety
assessments, or to participate in the Falls Prevention
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Program in Genesee County, call 585-343-1611.
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When making a payment by phone, always confirm
the NYSEG or RG&E phone numbers. Customers
should not make payments by phone to anyone
who has contacted them or asked them to dial a
number other than a NYSEG or RG&E number
Don’t trust links in emails when paying NYSEG or
RG&E by credit card – go directly to
nyseg.com
or rge.com to complete credit card transactions
If paying by mail, the addresses are: NYSEG, P.O.
Box 11745, Newark, NJ 07101- 4745; RG&E
P.O. Box 11747, Newark, NJ 07101-4747
NYSEG and RG&E bills may be paid at an
authorized pay agent, at a Walmart location or at a
company walk-in office
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Luncheon activities take place at our 2 Bank Street location.
Please call us at 343-1611 to RSVP for lunch 2 days prior.
To secure a seat on one of our trips, you will need to prepay
for the desired trip in person.
April, 2014
Wednesday, April 2nd - Celebrate Spring
What a great way to Celebrate Spring but with “Making
Your Own Ice Cream Sundaes” as part of our noontime
luncheon.
Monday, April 14th - BINGO
BINGO! That is all you have to say when you win to pick
a prize. Join us for lunch followed by a game or two of
Bingo.
Friday, April 25th - Spring Party/Entertainment
Plans are in the works for our Annual Spring Party with
entertainment to include our noontime luncheon. Don’t
miss out to welcome Spring.
Wednesday, April 30th - April Birthdays
We will be celebrating the birthdays of our friends born in
the month of April following our noontime luncheon. Get
ready to say those magical words, “Happy Birthday!”.
May, 2014
Wednesday, May 7th - Mother’s Day Celebration
Our own Dave Conlon will be playing the ivories in honor
of our “Mothers” for our annual Mother’s Day
Celebration. He is planning on playing special music in
honor of Mother’s Day. Join us for lunch and celebrate.
Wednesday, May 14th - Pappa & Mamma Root
Back by popular demand, Pappa & Mamma Root will be
at our noontime luncheon to entertain performing music
of the 50’s and 60’s.
Monday, May 19th - Bingo
Next to having lunch with friends, there is no other way
to spend time but with “BINGO” and hoping you can win
a prize.
Friday, May 30th - May Birthdays
Following our noontime luncheon, we will gather to
celebrate the birthdays of friends born in the month of
May.
June, 2014
Friday, June 13th - Father’s Day Celebration
Chriss DeValder on the trombone will be here to
entertain for our annual Father’s Day Celebration and
noontime luncheon.
Wednesday, June 18th - Bingo
If you don’t play, you can’t win a prize. Join us for lunch
followed by our monthly game of Bingo.
Monday, June 30th - June Birthdays
As part of our noontime luncheon, we will join in and sing
“Happy Birthday” to our friends born in the month of
June.
Nutrition Notes
Eggs Are Not Just For Easter
Submitted by: Ellen Foster, Registered Dietitian
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ggs are incredible when it
comes to nutrition. Did you
know the protein in eggs is the
highest-quality protein found in
any food? Well, it is! And there are 13
essential nutrients in just one egg.
Eggs are all-natural, and have lots of vitamins and
minerals—all for 70 calories. The nutrients in eggs can
play a role in
•weight management because the high-quality protein
in eggs helps you to feel fuller longer and stay
energized, which contributes to maintaining a healthy
weight.
•muscle strength and the prevention of muscle loss
because high-quality protein may help active adults
build muscle strength and help prevent muscle loss in
middle-aged and aging adults.
•brain function because eggs contain choline, a
substance which relays messages from the brain
through nerves to the muscles; and eye health through
two antioxidants (Lutein and zeaxanthin) found in egg
yolks which help prevent macular degeneration, a
leading cause of age-related blindness
Did you know:
•Most eggs are laid between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM?
•The United States produces 10% of the world’s eggs?
•People first started using eggs as a food source in
1400BC?
•There are six grams of protein in one egg?
•A chef’s hat is said to have one pleat for each way an
egg can be cooked?
•Europe has been using domesticated hens for eggs
since 600BC?
•Egg yolks are one of the few foods that are a good
source of Vitamin D?
•A whole egg is second only to human mother’s milk
for nutrition?
•Eggs have no vitamin C because the chick can
produce it on its own?
•The yolk is the major source of the egg’s vitamins and
minerals?
At less than 20 cents apiece, eggs are an affordable
and delicious breakfast option, or for that matter, any
time of the day. And not just on Easter!!
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GENESEE CAREGIVER
Are You Getting Your Yearly FREE Annual
Wellness Visit?
By; Kimberly Perl, HIICAP Coordinator
T
he Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a FREE
preventive benefit available under Medicare as
of January 1, 2011. During the Annual Wellness
Visit, you (as a patient) would provide your
physician with a list of your medical and family history,
including but not limited to: illnesses and hospital stays,
medical events that have occurred within your family (ex.
Cancer, mental health issues), any surgeries you may
have had, and prescriptions (as well as over the counter
vitamins, etc.) you currently are taking. Your physician
(nurse practitioner or physician assistant) will: assess
your body measurements and vitals, look for cognitive
impairment, assess your functional capacity (if you can
perform daily activities without trouble), assess your
appearance, and assess your falls risk.
Together, the two of you will discuss health advice and
education, including: nutrition and weight loss, smoking
cessation, disease self-management; any referrals that
need to be made, and the assessment of identified risk
factors that may need a treatment plan. From all of this,
a 5-10 year plan will be established for screening and
prevention.
OFA is the One-Stop Shop To Help With Your
Transportation Needs!
Submitted by: Courtney Iburi, Specialist, Aging Services
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ur Transportation
Coordination Program helps
seniors and their caregivers
understand transportation
options available in our county.
Transportation is available for medical
appointments in and out of county, but
also to the pharmacy, grocery store or for other
personal shopping. Maybe you need to do some
banking, run errands or you want to visit a loved one
in the nursing home or hospital. Give us a call and
we’ll gladly help connect you to available services.
Please call us at 343-1611 for more information.
The Transportation Coordination Program is made
possible through the generous support of the Muriel
H. Marshall Fund for the Aging in Genesee County
through the Community Foundation and the
Genesee County Legislature.
During your exam, you may also have the following
screening and preventive services: flu shot, cervical
cancer screening, prostate cancer screening, evaluation
and management of an acute or chronic condition, lab
tests and referrals for additional screening or prevention
services.
There is NO cost for this Annual Wellness Visit, as long
as your physician accepts Medicare assignment. If
additional services (other than those previously listed)
are delivered to you as a patient, then you MAY be
charged the cost of the visit.
Note – when making your appointment, you MUST tell
them you wish to have your Free Annual Wellness Visit.
If this is not stipulated, and you say “physical” instead, it
will NOT be covered in full.
Medical Equipment Loan Closet
Located at:
Independent Living of Genesee Region
(ILGR)
113 Main Street, Suite #5
Batavia, NY 14020
Items for loan include walkers, wheelchairs,
commodes, bath seats, canes, crutches, and other
types of medical equipment.
For more information, please contact ILGR at
585-815-8501, Ext. 400, for more information.
Please direct all inquiries about dropping off/picking
up or donating equipment to ILGR.
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NEW TAI CHI CLASS AVAILABLE
Be Part of the Solution!
Submitted by: Karen Spiotta, Specialist, Aging Services
Submitted by: Dorian Ely, Specialist, Aging Services
A
new Tai Chi class is now available
at the Alexander United Methodist
Church located at 10540 Main
Street in the Village of Alexander.
Classes continue to be available in the City
of Batavia at Havenwood Congregate
Apartments, 240 Richmond Ave., and at the Batavia
Senior Center, 2 Bank Street, as well as in Oakfield at
the United Methodist Church located at 2 S. Main Street.
Classes are being offered through a cooperative effort
between the Office for the Aging and the Batavia branch
of the GLOW YMCA as part of the Step Up to Stop Falls
initiative in Genesee County. Tai Chi has been shown to
improve balance and may therefore reduce the risk of
falling. This particular form of exercise involves slow,
deliberate movements and can be performed in either a
standing or seated position.
So, if you would like to learn to “wave like clouds” and
“part the wild horse’s mane” (just two of the Tai Chi
movements taught), stop in at one of the locations and
give Tai Chi a try. It is a great opportunity to try a
different form of exercise, meet new people, and gain
personal benefits.
For current information about class days and times call
the Office for the Aging at 343- 1611. Other questions
concerning Tai Chi can be directed to the YMCA at 3441664.
This program is made possible by grant funds from the
Community Health Foundation for Western and Central
New York, the New York State Office for the Aging, the
federal Older Americans Act, and the generous support
of the Genesee County Legislature. For individuals with
disabilities, requests for reasonable accommodations
should be made with at least five business days notice.
OFA Disclaimer
T
he Genesee County Office for the Aging
denies no person access to service or
employment based upon age, race, national
origin, sexual orientation, and/or
handicapped condition. Funding for the programs of
the Genesee County Office for the Aging is provided
by the County of Genesee, the New York State Office
for the Aging, the United States Administration on
Aging, private foundations, and local contributions.
Your questions and comments regarding Office for
the Aging services are welcome. Please visit us at 2
Bank Street, Batavia, New York 14020. Visit our
website at www.co.genesee.ny.us, e-mail us at
ofa@co.genesee.ny.us, or call us at (585) 343-1611.
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SVP works with many organizations
throughout Genesee County identifying
needs that can ONLY be met with the help of
volunteers. There is an immediate need for:
Friendly visitors for homebound individuals (only an
hour a week)
Individuals who can balance their own checkbook to
help others budget, bill pay, and balance their
checkbook
Substitute drivers for meals-on-wheels
Food pantry support; picking up donations, sorting,
etc.
Help for our veterans
Individuals to serve at blood drives (on an asneeded basis)
If you are interested, please contact RSVP of Genesee
County at 585-343-1611.
Alzheimer’s Association Care Consultation
Submitted by: Jill Yasses, Specialist, Aging
Services
T
he Alzheimer’s
Association - Western
New York Chapter, is
available to meet
privately with Genesee County
families caring for a loved one with dementia. This
service takes place at the Genesee County Office
for the Aging, every 2nd Tuesday morning of the
month. There is only a limited amount of time slots
available each month, so calling for an
appointment is highly recommended.
To make an appointment with Alzheimer’s
Associations Care Consultant, please contact the
Genesee County Office for the Aging at 343-1611.
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If your family member has advanced dementia or is
otherwise unable to communicate, then you will
need to take a more active role.
You may want to speak with the doctor alone, either
before or after the visit. Many doctors will be available
for scheduled telephone calls. To make this call most
effective, have your list of concerns ready. Where
possible, limit the list to the items that you do not wish
to discuss in front of your family member.
Caregivers: Preparing for Your Family Member’s •
Doctor Visits
Submitted by: Ruth Spink, Services Administrator
ou as a family caregiver make a
difference. Just by being present
at your family member’s visit
with the doctor, you can affect
what is being said, to whom, and how well
this information is understood. You can
also listen, ask questions, and be a support when your
family member feels anxious or confused.
A Good Start: Try to schedule doctor visits for times
when you and your family member have the most energy
and are not distracted. Doctor visits are stressful enough
without your being worried about picking up a child from
daycare or finishing a project at work. The time of day
may be important; your family member may be better
able to participate in the doctor visit in the morning
before the activities of the day, or in the afternoon
because of sleeping late.
Before the appointment, talk with your family member
about what you both want to accomplish during this
doctor’s visit. For instance:
• What are your family member’s main concerns? Is it
about physical symptoms, like pain or shortness of
breath? Or feelings, such as being sad and worried?
• What are your main concerns? Are they the same as
your family member’s? If you and your family
member share the same concerns, then you know
what to focus on during the visit. But if you and your
family member have very different concerns, try to
agree on one or two that each of you will discuss with
the doctor.
• Figure out how to talk with the doctor about sensitive
issues. These might include a symptom that feels
embarrassing (like incontinence) or worrisome (like
memory loss or concerns about driving). Each of you
may need time to talk alone with the doctor.
Talk about ways you can help during doctor visits. Here
are some options:
• Your family member may want you to stay in the
waiting room while he or she is being examined by
the doctor.
• You family member might want you to come into the
doctor’s exam room.
• When it’s time to talk, your family member might
prefer that you remain quiet. This way, you help just
by taking notes or making sure you have correct
information, such as about a new medicine.
• You might have the list of concerns and be the
person to make sure those are discussed. This may
be by prompting your family member.
• You might take the lead in asking questions and
giving information. For some family members, this is
a relief and does not feel like you are taking over.
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This article is adapted from “Doctor Visits,” one of a series of
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Article Continued from Page #6
If payment done via an online payment service (for
example, through a bank), always follow the
payment service’s instructions to ensure account
security
• Never provide Social Security numbers, credit card
numbers or bank information to anyone requesting
it (over the phone or in person) unless the customer
has initiated the contact and feels confident that the
transaction is legitimate.
NYSEG and RG&E will never ask customers to
purchase a debit card to make a payment
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employee: ask for a photo ID card (if in person) or
ask for their employee number. Then contact
NYSEG (1.800.572.1111) or RG&E
(1.800.743.2110) to verify the individual’s identity
and the nature of their business.
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with an identity confirmation request. It is also
important to note NYSEG and RG&E will not call
customers for payment if an account is in good
standing
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1.800.600.2275 to ensure that their account is
properly credited. RG&E customers should call
1.800.743.2110
• Customers who have any questions about a call
they have received for an overdue payment are
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1.800.572.1111; RG&E at 1.800.743.2110
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