Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s
AGING NEWS
- The Golden Gathering Returns (10/3)
- Fall Newsletter Now Available
- Back Injury Prevention Seminar (9/17)
- Patriot Day Memorial Service (9/11)
- Veterans Eligible for Refund
- Transportation Council Workshops
- Women Invited to Apply for BetterU Challenge
- More Aging News Online
Golden Living . . . News for Senior Citizens
Mary Kaye Dolan-Anderson, Director
Dutchess County Office for the Aging
GOLDEN GATHERING RETURNS
Once a yearly staple, the Golden Gathering will be returning the Dutchess County on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Senator Sue Serino will be hosting the event for the benefit of senior citizens across the 41st Senate District.
The program for the day will consist of health screenings, entertainment, refreshments, door prizes and various informational tables geared toward the interests and needs of area senior citizens. From senior safety to nutrition, the event is a “one-stop shop,” bringing together invaluable resources for seniors and their families. Thanks to the generosity of the James J. McCann Charitable Trust, the event is free of charge for all who attend.
This year’s Golden Gathering will be held at Arlington High School, 1157 Route 55 in LaGrangevillefrom 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. All area seniors and their families are invited to attend.
FALL NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE
The Fall 2015 edition of the Office for the Aging’s quarterly newsletter Spotlight on Seniors is now available. It features information on the upcoming Senior Prom, the complete schedule of 12 seminars for November’s annual Senior Seminars day, information on the public hearings that begin this week, as well as many other articles of interest to seniors. You can access the newsletter online at:
http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/Aging/spotlight_on_seniors_fall_2015.pdf.
BACK INJURY PREVENTION
With four out of five people suffering from back pain at some point in their lives, back issues are quickly becoming one of the most common reasons someone might visit their physician. At home or work, we constantly lift, push, pull and put strain on our backs. That’s why Northern Dutchess Hospital is offering an injury prevention program, Back School, from 6 PM to 8 PM. on Thursday, September 17th in the hospital’s board room located at 6511 Springbrook Ave. in Rhinebeck.
At Back School, participants will learn how to care for their backs, including proper body mechanics, the correct way to move and position the body, lifestyle changes and proper lifting techniques. The class is designed to help people make simple modifications and avoid common mistakes. “It’s important to know your body’s limitations and how to prevent your back against strains and sprains through good habits,” said Larry Flowers, physical therapy assistant at Northern Dutchess Hospital. For information or to reserve a seat, call 845-871-3427.
This back safety course is also being offered in a shorter format as part of the Office for the Aging’s Senior Seminars program on Thursday, November 5th at the New Hackensack Reformed Church in Wappinger at 11:30 AM. To register for this version of the program, call 845-486-2555. For a complete schedule of Senior Seminars see page 5 of the Spotlight on Seniors: http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/Aging/spotlight_on_seniors_fall_2015.pdf.
Golden Living is prepared by the Dutchess County Office for the Aging, 27 High Street, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601, telephone 486-2555, email: agingservices@dutchessny.gov website:http://www.dutchessny.gov/CountyGov/Departments/Aging/AGIndex.htm
PATRIOT DAY MEMORIAL SERVICE
As has been custom since 2002, there will be a memorial service to remember the victims of September 11th held on the steps of the Dutchess County Family Court building, 50 Market Street, Poughkeepsie at8:30 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2015. County Court Judge Peter M. Forman will preside and Administrative Judge for the Ninth Judicial District, Hon. Alan D. Scheinkman will offer remarks. The service will include a ceremonial lowering of the flag and a moment of silence to recall those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Msgr. John Brinn, Pastor of St. Mary’s Church, Poughkeepsie, will lead the attendees in prayer. An honor guard composed of officers of the Office of Court Administration will attend in recognition of their brethren who died during rescue efforts on September 11th. The public is welcome and invited to attend.
For further information, please contact Ms. Diana Karron in the chambers of County Court Judge Peter M. Forman, (845) 431-1755.
VETERANS ELIGIBLE FOR REFUND
Senator Sue Serino (R, C, I—Hyde Park) and Dutchess County Clerk Bradford Kendall announced today that any veteran who paid a fee to receive a distinguishing mark on their driver’s license or ID after October 2012 will be eligible for a reimbursement.
Last year, a bill was signed into law suspending the fee for veterans to receive a special indicator on their DMV documents, but veterans had been paying the fee since October 2012. This new measure makes the effective date of that law retroactive, so those who paid the fee since that time will be eligible for reimbursement. The bill was championed by County Clerks and veteran advocates across the state, passed both houses of the Legislature earlier this year and was signed into law in August.
According to the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, each eligible customer will get a letter and a refund check from the state automatically. For more information, please visit: http://dmv.ny.gov/more-info/veteran-status-designation-photo-document
Transportation Council to Host Workshops to Gather Public Input for its Long-range Transportation Plan
The Poughkeepsie-Dutchess County Transportation Council (PDCTC) will host a series of workshops to gather public input about the transportation needs and priorities throughout Dutchess County. The input will assist the council as it develops its new long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan: Moving Dutchess 2. The 25-year plan, which builds upon 2011’s Moving Dutchess, seeks to identify strategies and recommendations to preserve the existing transportation system and meet future travel demands in Dutchess County.
All Dutchess County residents are welcome to attend any of the scheduled workshops; however, each workshop will place specific focus on a particular region within the county, as noted below.
Wednesday, September 9th, 6-8 pm at Fishkill Town Hall (807 Route 52, Fishkill)
(City of Beacon, the Towns of Fishkill and Wappinger, and the Villages of Fishkill and Wappingers Falls)
Tuesday, September 15th, 6-8 pm at Beekman Town Hall (4 Main Street, Poughquag)
(Towns of Beekman, East Fishkill, LaGrange, Pawling, and Union Vale, and the Village of Pawling)
Wednesday, September 16th, 6-8 pm at the City of Poughkeepsie Public Safety Building (505 Main Street, Poughkeepsie)
(City and Town of Poughkeepsie)
Monday, September 21st, 6-8 pm at Hyde Park Town Hall (4383 Albany Post Road (Route 9), Hyde Park)
(Towns of Hyde Park, Red Hook, and Rhinebeck, and the Villages of Red Hook, Rhinebeck, and Tivoli)
Tuesday, September 22nd, 6:30-8:30 pm at Dover Town Hall (126 East Duncan Hill Road, Dover Plains)
(Towns of Amenia, Dover, and North East, and the Village of Millerton)
Wednesday, September 23rd, 6-8 pm at Pine Plains Town Hall (3284 Route 199, Pine Plains)
(Towns of Clinton, Milan, Pine Plains, Pleasant Valley, Stanford, and Washington, and the Village of Millbrook)
In addition to the scheduled workshops, the PDCTC has issued a brief survey requesting the public’s input in identifying and prioritizing the county’s transportation needs. The survey will be available until September 8th. To participate in the survey, go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/MovingDutchess2. Please note that all survey responses are kept anonymous.
“The PDCTC has already received more than 700 responses to their transportation survey,” said County Executive Marc Molinaro. “We are continuing our outreach efforts by offering these public workshops which will provide additional opportunities for residents to have their concerns heard. I encourage all residents to take part in the transportation survey and attend one of the scheduled workshops. Your input will help us to recognize and map out the county’s transportation needs moving forward.”
More information about the PDCTC and Moving Dutchess 2 is available at http://www.dutchessny.gov/pdctc.htm.
Women Encouraged to Apply for BetterU Challenge to Prevent Heart Disease
The American Heart Association (AHA) announced applications are available for the 5th Annual BetterU Challenge, sponsored by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation. The AHA invites local women to apply for the 12-week program designed to improve cardiovascular health through simple lifestyle changes.
Applications are being accepted now through October 12th to be one of the twelve women participants. Download the application at the http://dutchessulstergored.heart.org.
BetterU is a free health, nutrition and fitness program that can help all women make better lifestyle choices. Each week focuses on a different area of heart health and provides step-by-step guidance to help women transform their overall health through small lifestyle changes.
The 12 women selected for the program will receive a three-month membership and personal training at Gold’s Gym, medical evaluation from Health Quest Medical Practice, and free health seminars from local health experts. The BetterU participants will chronicle their journey on a special blog, and be celebrated at the annual Go Red for Women luncheon on February 26, 2016.
For more information, contact Teresa Marra at 845-905-2134 or email Teresa.marra@heart.org.
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NIH Study Shows No Benefit of Omega-3 or Other Nutritional Supplements for Cognitive Decline
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Sharp Spike Seen in Statin Use in Elderly without Heart Disease
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No Mental Benefits Seen for Elderly Who Stop Blood Pressure Meds
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Does Exercise Change Your Brain?
BY GRETCHEN REYNOLDS
When researchers scanned the brain of the legendary masters track athlete Olga Kotelko, they found that her brain was different from those of other people her age. But was it exercise that changed her brain?
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