Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s
AGING NEWS
- Last Chance for Discounted Senior Prom Tickets!
- Hearing Loss Seminar (11/5)
- No-Cost Accessibility Modifications Available
- Veterans Invited to FREE Pasta Dinner (9/17)
- Rhinebeck at Home Monthly Gathering (9/24)
- Medicare 101 in Rhinebeck (9/28)
- Fall Lecture Series (9/25)
- More Aging News Online
Golden Living . . . News for Senior Citizens
Mary Kaye Dolan-Anderson, Director
Dutchess County Office for the Aging
LAST CHANCE FOR DISCOUNTED SENIOR PROM TICKETS
There are only a few days left to obtain discounted tickets to the 20th annual Dutchess County Senior Prom to be held on Monday, October 19th from 12 noon – 4 P. M. at the Villa Borghese in Wappinger. The Prom is once again co-hosted by the Pines at Poughkeepsie. The theme this year is going back to the original idea of emulating a high school prom. Attendees are encouraged to “dress to impress” by wearing their most elegant attire. The five-piece Bob Martinson Band will once again provide the entertainment.
In addition to our co-host, sponsors for this year’s Senior Prom include TEG Federal Credit Union, Wingate Healthcare, CDPHP, Hamaspik Choice, Hudson Cadillac Buick GMC, Prime Health Choice, Toll Brothers, Elant Choice, and Zounds Hearing.
Discounted early-bird registration is available for $20 for those whose payment is received before September 20th (or when we sell out). After Sept. 20, admission is $30. Those who wish to sit together (up to 10 at a table) should send their payment in together. Please be sure to include the names of everyone you are paying for and send your check to: Dutchess County Office for the Aging, 27 High Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
HEARING LOSS SEMINAR
As part of the Office for the Aging’s morning of Senior Seminars on November 5th, Zounds Hearing will be presenting a program on the effects of hearing loss on senior citizens. The loss of hearing can be frustrating, not just for those who can no longer hear well, but also for those around them. In fact, a 2009 study showed interpersonal relationships can suffer dramatically because of unmanaged hearing loss. The survey of 1,500 hearing-impaired people over 55 revealed 44 percent of people said that relationships with their partner, friends or family had diminished because they can’t hear properly.
A decrease in hearing sensitivity is associated with other serious issues including diminished cognitive function, poorer mental health, and social withdrawal. A nationwide survey of 4,000 adults with hearing loss compiled by the National Council on Aging found significantly higher rates of psychosocial disorders including depression and anxiety in individuals with untreated hearing loss.
A separate study at Johns Hopkins found that cognitive diminishment was 41 percent greater in seniors with hearing loss. The study identified a link between the degree of hearing loss and the risk of developing dementia. Individuals with mild hearing loss were twice as likely to develop dementia, those with moderate hearing loss were three times as likely, and those with severe hearing loss were five times as likely to develop dementia, when compared to individuals with normal hearing.
Fortunately, hearing loss is treatable. If you or someone you know is suffering from hearing loss, or you just want to learn more about the subject, you are invited to join us for this informative presentation on November 5th at 9:30 A.M. at the New Hackensack Reformed Church in Wappinger. The entire program of 12 seminars that morning can be found online on page 6 of the Spotlight on Seniors newsletter:
http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/Aging/spotlight_on_seniors_fall_2015.pdf or by calling (845) 486-2555.
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.govwebsite: http://www.dutchessny.gov/CountyGov/Departments/Aging/AGIndex.htm
No-Cost Accessibility Modifications
Rebuilding Together Dutchess County (RTDC) is accepting applications to provide no cost accessibility modifications and improvements to ensure that disabled and elderly individuals can liveindependently in safe and healthy homes.
WHO QUALIFIES?
- Income eligibility is 80% or below the Dutchess County median total household income (available on our website)
- Home is located in Dutchess County, home is owner-occupied (own property and land), and taxes and mortgage must be current with an active homeowners insurance policy
- The home’s appraised value must be under $238,000
- RTDC will serve the same homeowner once in a 5 year period and no more than twice total
HOW DO I APPLY?
Applications are available on their website or by calling theirr office and are accepted and reviewed year-round. Projects are completed through our Rebuilding Day and Handyman Programs. For more information, income and homeownership eligibility, or to receive an application visit www.RTDutchess.org or call (845) 454-7310.
Rhinebeck at Home Monthly Gathering
Thursday, Sept. 24
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Join the members of Rhinebeck at Home at the Rhinebeck Reformed Church on Route 9 and South Street. Author Brent Sverdloff will discuss his new book “How Could I Forget You” and Rhinebeck at Home board members will discuss challenges and plans for the future of aging in place in Rhinebeck. Call 876-4663 for information or go towww.rhinebeckathome.org.
Medicare 101
Monday, Sept. 28
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Center for Healthy Aging at Northern Dutchess Hospital, 6527 Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck. A certified volunteer Medicare counselor will introduce Medicare, supplemental insurances, Medicare Advantage Plans, EPIC and drug coverage options. Call 845-486-2555 to reserve.
NORTHERN DUTCHESS HOSPITAL FALL WELLNESS SERIES
Northern Dutchess Hospital’s Wellness Series returns with a presentation on meditation, followed by discussions on hospice care, nutrition, art therapy, migraines and health insurance assistance. These typically hour-long programs are held in the hospital’s cafeteria conference room, 6511 Springbrook Ave. One talk on good posture to prevent pain will be hosted by the hospital’s physical therapy Hyde Park satellite office, 11 Crum Elbow Road.
Due to space limitations, preregistration is required. To register online visit www.healthquest.org/wellness or call 845-871-1720 ext. 1. (TTY 1-800-421-1220)
The schedule:
Mind/Body Connection: The Brain Science Behind Meditation
2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25
Cafeteria Conference Room, Northern Dutchess Hospital
Why does meditation work? In this Center for Healthy Aging lecture you will learn about the effect that meditation has on the brain and how this can lead to healing and general well-being. Speakers: clinical social workers John Nathan and Allison Gould.
Straighten Up! How to Prevent Back and Joint Pain
9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17
Northern Dutchess Hospital Physical Medicine of Hyde Park, 11 Crum Elbow Road
If you frequently garden, lift objects or work at a computer, you may be at risk of a musculoskeletal disorder. Learn how ergonomics, or proper posture and body mechanics, applied in the home or workplace, can prevent common aches and pains, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and back problems. Speaker: Sarah Beck, Northern Dutchess Hospital physical therapist.
Hospice Care: What, Why and When
2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19
Cafeteria Conference Room, Northern Dutchess Hospital
Hospice care can have a positive impact on the lives of people with terminal illnesses and their families. However, its services are largely underutilized. In this Center for Healthy Aging talk, you will learn the “what, where, why, when and how” of hospice care in the Hudson Valley. Speaker: Dr. James Scaduto, NDH hospitalist and Hudson Valley Hospice’s chief medical director.
Fed Up About Food: Film Screening and Q&A
5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20
Cafeteria Conference Room, Northern Dutchess Hospital
Come watch the award-winning documentary “Fed Up” and hear from nutritionist Roufia Payman as she leads a discussion on the modern-day food industry and what ingredients could be lurking in your dinner. Healthy snacks served. Speaker Roufia Payman, Northern Dutchess Hospital nutritionist
End-of-Life Doula Training
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27
Cafeteria Conference Room, Northern Dutchess Hospital
When someone is dying, they want to feel comfortable, pain-free and dignified. As an end-of-life doula, you can help them meet those final wishes. Former oncology and hospice nurse Suzanne B. O’Brien will guide you through the final months of life and teach the skills needed to accompany a person on the end of their life’s journey. Open to all. Cost $15. Fee waivers are available. Speaker: Suzanne B. O’Brien, end-of-life educator
Art & Alzheimer’s: A Pathway to Connection for Patients and Caregivers
2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16
Cafeteria Conference Room, Northern Dutchess Hospital
Hear from two creative individuals who have brought visual arts programs to people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, using the arts as a pathway to connection. Then make an artwork of your own. Speakers: ElderSparks creator Alan Goldsmith with registered nurse and art docent Marion Power
More on Migraines: When to Worry, What to Do
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17
Cafeteria Conference Room, Northern Dutchess Hospital
Got head pain? Migraines are one of the most common complaints in medicine today. Learn when a headache is a migraine, what causes one and tips for coping.
Speaker: Dr. Yul Rapoport, Kingston Neurology
MORE AGING NEWS ONLINE:
Early Treatment with Flu Antivirals May Shorten Seniors’ Hospital Stay
Study found it also cut need for more care after discharge. Source: HealthDay
Seniors Often Underestimate Their Frailty, Study Finds
Nearly one-quarter had trouble getting out of hospital bed, walking 10 feet and getting back in bed. Source: HealthDay
Two Measures of Heart Health May Hint at Seniors’ Independence
Researchers eye earlier detection of decline. Source: HealthDay
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