Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s
AGING NEWS
- Elder Abuse Conference in Poughkeepsie (6/10)
- Farmers Markets Available All Over Dutchess
- D-Day Observed in LaGrange/Pleasant Valley (6/6 – TODAY)
- Venue Change For Poughkeepsie Alzheimer’s Group Meetings
- Locust Grove Hosts Wellness Retreat
- MORE AGING NEWS ONLINE
Golden Living . . . News for Senior Citizens
Dutchess County Office for the Aging
ELDER ABUSE CONFERENCE IN POUGHKEEPSIE
Elder abuse is traditionally thought of as physical abuse of the elderly – but neglect, financial exploitation, emotional abuse, abandonment and even self-neglect in mentally-competent seniors are also forms of elder abuse. Thousands of sometimes frail, vulnerable older adults are victimized by both men and women who are often family members, friends or trusted confidants. Friday, June 10 is World Elder Abuse Day, and in observance the Coalition on Elder Abuse of Dutchess County and the Mediation Center of Dutchess County are hosting a conference on that day from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for seniors and those who care for them. The conference takes place at the Poughkeepsie Elks lodge, 29 Overocker Rd. The keynote speaker will be Arlene Markarian, chief of the elder abuse unit at the Kings County (Brooklyn) district attorney’s office. The event is free but registration is required. Register at www.dutchessmediation.org or call (845) 471-7213, extension 201. Refreshments will be available, and the event includes a silent auction. For more information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on elder abuse, go to http://go.usa.gov/cJV5R. In the meantime, while it is not your role to verify that abuse may be occurring, you should alert others about your suspicions. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Otherwise, you may contact Dutchess County Protective Services for Adults Intake at 486-3300, weekdays between 9am and 5pm to request assistance, or the Dutchess County Sheriff Support Services Unit at 486-3829. The toll-free Dutchess County Helpline at 877-485-9700 is available 24 hrs, 7 days a week for mental health and substance abuse questions.
TO MARKET, TO MARKET
For Dutchess residents, “eat your vegetables” is something to look forward to, thanks to the great variety of delicious produce grown in Dutchess County – and a great way to get more vegetables and fruits into your diet is as simple as a trip to your local farmers market. There’s a farmers market in every corner of the county and lots of places in between, and many of them will accept SNAP (formerly called “food stamps”) as full payment.
Farmers markets also help ensure your dollar stays local and supports local farmers and, in turn, the local economy. You can find a countywide listing of farmers markets online at www.dutchesstourism.com. Click on “What To Eat,” and on the drop down menu, you’ll find the link to the Farmers Markets in Dutchess County that includes the location, days, times and other helpful information.
Golden Living is prepared by the Dutchess County Office for the Aging, 27 High Street, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601, telephone 486-2555, email:ofa@dutchessny.gov website: http://www.dutchessny.gov/CountyGov/Departments/Aging/AGIndex.htm
D-DAY OBSERVANCE IN LaGRANGE/PLEASANT VALLEY (6/6 – TODAY)
Assemblyman Kieran Lalor invites area WWII veterans to the bandshell at Freedom Park on Skidmore Road in the Town of LaGrange (212 Skidmore Rd., Pleasant Valley) for an observance of the 72nd anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy. Ceremonies are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and in the event of inclement weather, ceremonies will take place at the park’s pavilion. For more information, call the district office at (845)221-2202.
VENUE CHANGE FOR POUGHKEEPSIE ALZHEIMER’S GROUP
Local officials with the Alzheimer’s Association of the Hudson Valley say their Poughkeepsie group that meets the first Wednesday of every month moved as of June to the Vassar Warner Home, 52 South Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie. For more information, go to www.alzhudsonvalley.org.
JULY WELLNESS RETREAT AT LOCUST GROVE
Register at 800-272-3900 for this free July 19 midday (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) retreat at the Morse Historic Site (Locust Grove) in Poughkeepsie for people with early- and mid-stage Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Caregivers can enjoy some relaxing respite time with massage, tours of the mansion and garden as well as lunch and shared music and art therapy activities with their loved ones. Respite care is available. Advance registration is required.
OTHER AGING NEWS ONLINE
An artificial-intelligence expert says increasingly advanced robots will have their uses, but not as replacements for human caregivers:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/05/30/care-bots-for-the-elderly-are-dangerous-warns-artificial-intelli/
Going to a restaurant can be a challenge for seniors with hearing loss, especially given current design trends that tend to make dining spots noisier; here are some tips for finding the places where the food’s great and so is the aural atmosphere: http://seniorplanet.org/how-to-pick-a-restaurant-where-you-can-actually-hear-your-friend/
An elite photographer pictures elite senior athletes in action: http://www.angelajimenezphotography.com/racing-age/
Over in the UK, seniors have taken up learning a new language – one that’s way older than the Queen’s English: http://www.theoldie.co.uk/readers-corner/learn-latin
She marched with Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., and now at age 97 she’s a yoga teacher and competitive dancer: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/06/02/downward-facing-dog-and-high-heels/
Famous Birthdays This Week:
Mon 6/6: NY Rangers goalie Eddie Giacomin (77)
Tue 6/7: Singer Tom Jones (76)
Wed 6/8: Actor/comedian Jerry Stiller (89)
Thu 6/9: Comedian/actor Jackie Mason (80)
Fri 6/10: NY Yankees broadcaster Ken Singleton (69)
Sat 6/11: Actor/director Gene Wilder (83)
Sun 6/12: Executive/philanthropist David Rockefeller (101)
