Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging celebrated "National Puppy Day" by presenting the Linwood Social Adult Day Program at Intandem with a Hasbro Joy for All(r) puppy and cat. Additionally, the department's real life comfort/service pets, Maddy and Sunny Saunders, spent some time at the Linwood Center. Maddy Saunders has completed therapy…
The Cattaraugus County Department of Aging and NY Connects is pleased to announce that we are now offering an innovative new health and wellness course to residents 55 and over. The Aging Mastery Program(r) (AMP) was developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and has been successful at helping older adults build their own playbook for aging…
The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging's Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) needs your help. We are currently looking for volunteers for the Cattaraugus/Little Valley Senior Wellness and Nutrition site, located at 17 South St. in Cattaraugus.
We are in need of nutrition site and Meals on Wheels volunteers. A nutrition site volunteer…
The Senior Wellness and Nutrition Program Menu for February 2019.
"Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results." - Willie Nelson
Schedule for February 2019
Friday, Feb. 1
Scampi Baked Fish
Baked Potato w/Sour Cream
Fiesta Corn
Whole Wheat
Bread
Cheesecake Tart
Monday, Feb. 4
Breaded Chicken…
Volunteer as a Part-Time Book-Keeper
The Genesis House is a faith-based organization that welcomes and serves those in need of a home. The Genesis House has a current need for a volunteer part-time book-keeper.
Contact Ellen Herner / Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Director at 716-373-8032 if you would like to register. Accrue…
Exciting news! For the eleventh year running, the Meals on Wheels network is participating in Subaru's Share the Love Event. Over the past ten years, Subaru and its retailers have helped Meals on Wheels to deliver nearly 2 million meals nationwide to seniors in need.
Why does Subaru support Meals on Wheels? Too many seniors are struggling to stay…
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease makes planning for the future a very important task for families. Concerns about care planning and programs that can help offset costs mean that families need accurate information about legal and financial matters specific to the disease.
Legal and Financial Considerations in Dementia Careis an opportunity to…
Season opens November 13, 2018
The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging will be assisting individuals age 60 and over with HEAP applications. Senior citizens in Cattaraugus County who received a regular HEAP benefit last HEAP season will receive an application by mail this year.
Maximum income eligibility guidelines are $2,391 per month…
Join Department of the Aging staff at a COMPUTER WORKSHOP to find the best plan for your insurance needs!! This will be a HANDS ON training to compare plans.
Workshop Dates & Times
October 15, 2018 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
October 15, 2018 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
October 22, 2018 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.…
Cathy Mackay, director of the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging, has announced the Twenty-Fourth (24th) Annual Senior Forum and Public Hearing will be held Thursday, August 16, 2018, at the Ellicottville Senior High School beginning at 9:00 a.m. The forum is free and open to all Senior Citizens, their Caregivers, and those…
Do you help care for an older relative or friend? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed from juggling your own life and the responsibilities of caregiving? If so, you may benefit from the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging's FREE Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6 week course sponsored by the…
Take some time out to take care of YOU with these free Tai Chi for Arthritis sessions.
Sessions will occur on Mondays and Fridays from 10:00-11:00 a.m. starting on Monday, August 13, 2018 and ending on Friday, October 5, 2018 and will be held at the Olean Senior Center.
To register or for information contact Ellen Herner at the Department of…
As people get older, they are less able to adapt to high temperatures. As a result, the heat might exacerbate any medical conditions
Certain health problems could increase the risk of the body overheating. These include:
Underlying diseases such as congestive heart failure, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Trouble…
SCAM: Medicare/Health Insurance Fraud
Problem
Medicare recipients will be receiving a new Medicare card between April 2018 - April 2019 free of charge, scammers will be posing as Medicare agents or health care providerstelling seniors they need to purchase a replacement card.
Solution
The card is free, the only information you may need to…
Cathy Mackay, director of the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging/NY Connects, has announced that Cattaraugus County has been awarded 840 Senior Farmers Market coupon booklets valued at $16,800. Each booklet contains five $4.00 coupons ($20.00 value), and can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating Farmers Markets…
