Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s
AGING NEWS
For the week of July 25
Golden Living . . . News for Senior Citizens
Todd N. Tancredi, Director
Dutchess County Office for the Aging
SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 11 HEALTH FAIR IN DOVER PLAINS
A free Senior Health Fair is taking place on Thursday, August 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church at 83 Mill St., just east of Route 22, in Dover Plains. Members of the community will be able to learn about the health resources available to them through the Eastern Dutchess County Rural Health Network and the HRHCare Community Health facility in Dover Plains. HRHCare now has a mobile health van that will be at this event offering health screenings. The Mobile Health Center is made possible by a generous grant from ArchCare, the healthcare system of the Archdiocese of New York.
WHERE THERE ISN’T A WILL, THERE’S A WORKSHOP
A free public workshop covering important legal documents like wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and medical directives is being held onThursday, August 18 at MidHudson Regional Hospital’s Sister M. Ann Elizabeth Conference Center in Poughkeepsie (241 North Road), from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Rebecca Blahut, attorney at law at McCabe and Mack LLP, who brings 12-plus years of experience as a practitioner concentrating in elder law and long-term care planning, will present practical tips on each type of document and its importance in planning for the future. Payment sources for long-term care, both at home and in a nursing home, will also be discussed, with an explanation of Medicaid.
Although the presentation is free, space is limited, and seats may be reserved by calling (845)483-5551. The program is funded, in part, by the U.S. Administration on Aging, New York State Office for the Aging and Dutchess County Office for the Aging.
CAN WE TALK?
If you’re looking for a speaker for your group’s next meeting or event, the Office for the Aging has speakers on staff who can present free and stimulating programs. Topics range from Medicare and health insurance, to the services offered by the Office for the Aging, to the popular Successful Aging presentation that guides seniors through the 13 steps they need to think about to maximize their chances of living happily and independently for as long as it is safe to do so. The comprehensive Successful Aging presentation covers everything from socialization and planning, to exercise and nutrition, to scam avoidance and home safety. To find out more, or to book a speaker, call the office at (845) 486-2555 or email Outreach Csoordinator Brian Jones at bjones@dutchessny.gov.
Golden Living is prepared by the Dutchess County Office for the Aging, 27 High Street, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601, telephone (845)486-2555, email: ofa@dutchessny.gov website: http://www.dutchessny.gov/CountyGov/Departments/Aging/AGIndex.htm
SENIOR PICNIC VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR THIS WEDNESDAY (7/27)
AND BEYOND
The annual Office for the Aging Senior Picnic for city of Poughkeepsie residents is a consistently popular event for city seniors, and many of them will need help getting around at the Waryas Park picnic site this Wednesday (July 27) for what’s expected to be a typical hot late July day. If you can assist with setting up tables and chairs, parking cars, bringing food and drinks to seniors, and taking down chairs and tables when it’s all done, our seniors would love to have you come volunteer your help. Our printable volunteer sign-up form is available athttp://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/Aging/AGvolunteers.pdf . You can get in touch with outreach coordinator Brian Jones if you have questions, at (845)486-2555 or bjones@dutchessny.gov .
Other picnics on our schedule include the August 3 picnic for Pleasant Valley residents at Cady Field, the August 10 picnic for Town of Poughkeepsie residents at Bowdoin Park, the August 17 picnic for Town of Lagrange residents at Freedom Park, and the 2016 schedule wraps up with an August 24 picnic for East Fishkill residents at the town recreation park on Route 376. We’d love your help there as well!
LA CLÍNICA VAN RED HOOK VISIT POSTPONED FROM TODAY (7/25) TO AUGUST
The mobile “La Clínica” health-care van that was to have stopped at the Migliorelli farm stand on Route 9 in Red Hook today (7/25) will instead be visiting Red Hook in mid-August. Details to come in future Aging News emails.
HEARINGS THIS WEEK ON 518 AREA CODE CHANGES
Most of Dutchess County’s phone numbers use the 845 area code, but area code 518 extends down into part of northeastern Dutchess – mainly the Pine Plains/Millerton area. Trouble is, 518 is predicted to run out of numbers in early 2019, so the state Department of Public Service is holding hearings this summer on what comes next. The nearest one to Dutchess will be held this week, at Ichabod Crane High School (2910 Route 9) in the Columbia County community of Valatie on Thursday, June 28. More at: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Public-meetings-set-on-518-area-code-changes-8349853.php?cmpid=fbsocialflow
THE FRUG AND THE FREDDIE IN FISHKILL THIS WEDNESDAY (7/27)
If your feet remember 50’s and 60’s dance crazes like it was yesterday, head for Fishkill this Wednesday night (7/27) for the latest installation of the Town of Fishkill’s summer concert series with the Matt Jordan dance oldies band. The music starts at 7:00 p.m. Full summer schedule at https://dutchesstourism.com/events/town-of-fishkill-summer-concert-series-geering-park106521/
OFFICE FOR THE AGING ON THE ROAD
We’ll be on hand with information about Office for the Aging services on Sunday, August 7 for the “La Guelaguetza” festival in the city of Poughkeepsie at Waryas Park. More information at https://www.facebook.com/events/879093702236530/
OTHER AGING NEWS ONLINE
Physical limitations should not be a barrier to successful aging, as there are exercises suitable for nearly everybody: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/slideshows/the-best-ways-for-nursing-home-residents-to-stay-active
Looking for a doctor? There are 11 key factors to consider when choosing: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/patient-advice/slideshows/11-things-seniors-should-look-for-in-a-health-provider
There’s been an increase in metastatic prostate cancer in recent years, especially among men ages 55-69: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160719091618.htm
So what would you do with three more decades? http://www.post-gazette.com/aging-edge/aging-edge-reports/2016/07/21/Extended-lifespan-estimate-redefines-work-life-balance-aging-and-opportunities/stories/201607210030
This week in senior birthdays:
Mon 7/25: Musician/producer Verdine White of Earth, Wind and Fire (65)
Tue 7/26: Singer/songwriter Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones (73)
Wed 7/27: Comedic actor Jerry van Dyke (85)
Thu 7/28: Poet/academic John Ashbery (89)
Fri 7/29: Comedian/activist “Professor” Irwin Corey (102)
Sat 7/30: Singer/songwriter Paul Anka (75)
Sun 7/31: Jets defensive lineman Gerry Philbin (75)
Comments, questions, and blueberry pie recipes can be sent to Office for the Aging outreach coordinator Brian Jones as noted below.
Brian Jones
Outreach Coordinator
Dutchess County Office For the Aging
27 High Street
Poughkeepsie NY 12601
Phone: (845) 486-2555 Fax: (845) 486-2571
Email: bjones@dutchessny.gov
