Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of May 21

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s

AGING NEWS

For the week of May 21

Note: we’re sending the Aging News emails out on Fridays now, to take advantage of the chance to publicize weekend senior-friendly events that we might not learn about until there’s less than a week to go before they happen. If you know of any senior, civic, house-of-worship, or other nonprofit group that would like to publicize their event, please have them get in touch with us at bjones@dutchessny.gov

Golden Living . . . News for Seniors, Their Families and Caregivers

Todd N. Tancredi, Director

Dutchess County Office for the Aging

The Office for the Aging’s 2018 Senior Picnic Program launches May 30 at Thomas Boyce Park in Wingdale, for residents of the towns of Amenia, Dover, Pawling and Union Vale.

Dutchess County residents age 60 and over are invited to socialize with their friends and neighbors at the event designated for their hometown, enjoy a nutritious meal, and learn more about the programs and services offered by the Office for the Aging. Other county departments, as well as businesses and non-profit organizations whose services may be of interest to seniors, will also be on hand. All picnics begin at noon. Seating at picnics is limited; therefore, reservations and proof of residency are required. Call (866) 486-2555 to make a reservation. The May 30 picnic in Wingdale is already at maximum capacity and no more reservations are being accepted. There is a $4 charge for anyone 59 or younger or non-resident guests. A senior may reserve a seat for one non-resident guest.

Attendees are invited to bring their unused and/or expired medications to the senior picnic to be disposed of in convenient drop boxes. In addition to prescription medications, residents can also dispose of ointments, inhalers and over-the-counter medications. Medications should be brought in their original packaging inside sealable plastic bags.

Needles, syringes and lancets, or “sharps” of any kind, will not be accepted. Contact the Office for the Aging to find out more about safe sharps-disposal options.

Special thanks to Dutchess County Stop DWI, the Dutchess County Traffic Safety Board and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office for arranging for this special service.

For those unable to attend a picnic, medication disposal sites, open 24 hours a day, are available at these locations:

Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, 150 N. Hamilton Street in Poughkeepsie;
East Fishkill Police Department, 2468 Route 52, Hopewell Junction;
Hyde Park Police Department, 3 Cardinal Rd.;
City of Beacon Police Department, 1 Municipal Plaza;
Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department, 19 Tucker Drive;
Wappingers Falls Police Department, 2628 South Avenue;
NYS Police, Troop K Headquarters, 2541 Route 44 in Salt Point.

Additionally, a disposal site at the Red Hook Police Department, 7467 South Broadway, is available daily between 8 AM and midnight. In Millerton, village police are available to accept medications from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, on Saturdays from noon to midnight, and on Sundays from 4 p.m. to midnight. In Pawling, call (845) 486-3800 for drug drop-off assistance at the sheriff’s office substation, 9 Memorial Ave.

Proper disposal of unused medications is an important step to making sure these substances do not get into groundwater, and it also keeps drugs out of the hands of those who could abuse them.

The Senior Picnic Program is made possible through private/public partnerships with support from many local municipalities and businesses. Special thanks to our platinum level sponsors for 2017: Wingate Healthcare, Medicare Resource Group, Northwestern Mutual, The Pines at Poughkeepsie, and EverCare At Home. Sponsorships for the picnics are still available. Volunteers of all ages are needed at many picnics to help with set-up, bringing meals to attendees with mobility issues, and cleanup. Call the Office for the Aging at (845) 486-2555 for more information, or email bjones@dutchessny.gov.

A complete listing of Dutchess County Senior Picnics is available at www.dutchesnny.gov/SeniorPicnic.

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: www.dutchessny.gov/aging

Office for the Aging upcoming events

Unless otherwise indicated, call (845) 486-2555 for more information

Tue 5/22, 11 a.m. – World Elder Abuse Day Preview Presentation

With OFA outreach coordinator Brian Jones, and Lisa Morris, Assistant Vice President, PR & Corporate Communications, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Red Hook Senior Friendship Center, 59 Fisk St., Red Hook

Wed 5/23, 11 a.m. – “The Harmful Effects of Food Additives”

With OFA nutrition coordinator Nimesh Bhargava

South Amenia Senior Friendship Center, 229 South Amenia Rd., Wassaic

Thu 5/24, 11 a.m. – “The Harmful Effects of Food Additives”

With OFA nutrition coordinator Nimesh Bhargava

Red Hook Senior Friendship Center, 59 Fisk St.

Fri 5/25, 11 a.m. – “Healthy Lifestyles and Longevity”

With OFA nutrition coordinator Nimesh Bhargava

City of Poughkeepsie Senior Friendship Center, 110 S. Grand Ave.

Wed 5/30 – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – 25^th Annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day

St. Simeon Properties, 24 Beechwood Ave., Poughkeepsie

There will be an exciting day of educational programs focusing on health and wellness, a free delicious lunch, a presentation from OFA nutrition coordinator Nimseh Bhargava, and door prizes! Call for more information and registration: 845-471-0171

Thu 5/31, 11 a.m. – World Elder Abuse Day Preview Presentation

With OFA outreach coordinator Brian Jones, and Lisa Morris, Assistant Vice President, PR & Corporate Communications, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

East Fishkill Senior Friendship Center, 890 NY 82, Hopewell Junction

To request an Office for the Aging presentation for your senior, social and/or civic group, get in touch with outreach coordinator Brian Jones at (845) 486-2555 orbjones@dutchessny.gov. All your group needs to provide is a venue that’s wheelchair-accessible and open to the public, with space to set up a projector and screen. We have our own projector and screen – but if you have those, let us know.

We feature presentations on Successful Aging, Office for the Aging services, Medicare/Medicaid, senior housing, a wide range of topics related to nutrition, and more!

PICNIC VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

We’re closing in on the beginning of Senior Picnic season, and can always use volunteer help with various aspects of each picnic, including helping guide guests to parking spots, setting up tables and chairs, bringing food and drinks to guests, and breaking down tables and chairs after the picnic concludes. There are a total of 12 picnics between late May and late August, and you can volunteer for one, all 12, or any number in between. All picnics take place on Wednesdays, and the schedule is available atwww.dutchessny.gov/SeniorPicnic.

The picnics are an excellent opportunity not only for seniors to volunteer, but for young people seeking to meet their school and/or house of worship’s community service requirements. For volunteers under age 18, a parent/guardian signature will be required.

For information on all volunteering opportunities, get in touch with outreach coordinator Brian Jones at bjones@dutchessny.gov or (845) 486-2555.

LIFE AFTER 50, 60, 70… (Sat 5/19)

Members of Rhinebeck@Home will be discussing how they found fulfillment in new careers or interests later in life. The event takes place on Saturday, May 19, from4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Starr Library in Rhinebeck (68 W. Market St.). Learn how they searched for and found their passions and made new things happen. Register on the calendar at www.StarrLibrary.org or call 876-4030.

MAY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING (Mon 5/21)

On Monday, May 21 from 5 to 6 p.m., a Caregiver Support Group will hold its monthly meeting at MidHudson Regional Hospital (241 North Rd., Poughkeepsie) at the 2 Thorne Conference Room. These support groups meet on the third Monday of every month.
Registration is required for the event, and can be done by calling (845) 483-5551. The event is presented by MidHudson Regional Licensed Home Care with funding in part from the U.S. Administration on Aging, New York State Office for the Aging and Dutchess County Office for the Aging.

THE HISTORY OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL COMES TO POUGHKEEPSIE

On Thursday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m., “History of Rock and Roll, the Dick Clark Years” will be presented by Neil Christensen, Marist Center for Lifetime Studies member. Dick Clark, known widely as “America’s oldest teenager” helped form the culture of the day on American Bandstand, and helped give rise to rock ‘n’ roll.

At the Town of Poughkeepsie Senior Center, 14 Abes Way, Poughkeepsie. For further information call 845-462-0265. Open to the public – free of charge.

DRIVING FOR SENIORS EVENT (Mon 6/11)

Golfers, get a round in for a good cause on Monday, June 11^th at the McCann Memorial Golf Course (Wilbur Blvd., Poughkeepsie) for “Driving for Seniors,” proceeds from which will benefit Friends of Seniors, which provides telephone companionship and non-emergency medical transportation for seniors throughout Dutchess County. Services also include grocery shopping, visiting services, and respite for primary caregivers.

The cost is $150 per golfer, and includes a continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, and dinner afterwards at Christo’s.

One lucky golfer will get a chance to try for a Hole-in-One Shot for one million dollars.

Every player will the opportunity for a Hole-in-One Shot for $25,000, and other valuable prizes are also available.

For more information, call 845-485-1277.

WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY 2018 (Fri 6/15)

This annual event had been held in Poughkeepsie for many years, but it has drawn attention from around the Hudson Valley. Organizers say a larger venue was needed to host this year’s event – therefore, it’s been scheduled for Friday, June 15, at the Aquinas Theatre at Mount Saint Mary College in the City of Newburgh (330 Powell Ave.). According to organizers, in future years, the event will be held in rotating locations including Dutchess County, and the event remains open to all guests from any county who register in advance while there’s space.

Dutchess County will be represented at the conference by Patricia Sheldon, Director of Adult Protective Services. Additionally, Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro will join Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus at the conference for opening remarks. The event is presented by EverCare with cooperation from St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital and Mount Saint Mary College.

Space will be limited, so register by emailing weaad2018@evercare.org, or by calling the Orange County Office for the Aging at (845) 615-3700.

Check the OFA calendar of events in this newsletter for advance presentations leading up to the WEEAD event at several of our Senior Friendship Centers.

Additional information: https://www.evercare.org/know-more-age-loudly-against-elder-abuse/

Other aging news online:

Some great tips on reducing the amount of sugar you consume, while still keeping your food tasty: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/smarterliving/how-to-stop-eating-sugar?mc=aud_dev&mcid=keywee&mccr=domdesk&kwp_0=752152&kwp_4=2628515&kwp_1=1115089&dclid=CN2Ezc-DjdsCFYS5yAodHeEGGA (Article also has a Spanish-language version /

El artículo también está disponible en español)

If you see any of the seven words in the following link in a medical news article, there may be more hype to the story than reality: https://www.healthnewsreview.org/toolkit/just-journalists-writing-tips-case-studies/7-words-and-more-you-shouldnt-use-in-medical-news/

This aging-related story may contain the correction of the year. Read the whole thing to find out: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/may/10/centenarians-secrets-for-a-long-life-cigars-gin-and-tonic-coffee-dont-die

This week in senior birthdays:

5/19: Baseball Hall-of-Famer Brooks Robinson (81)

5/20: NFL Hall of Fame coach Bud Grant (91)

5/21: Actor/wrestler Mr. T (66)

5/22: Businessman T. Boone Pickens (90)

5/23: Former Yankees manager Buck Showalter (62)