Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s
AGING NEWS
For the week of May 8, 2017
Golden Living . . . News for Senior Citizens
Todd N. Tancredi, Director
Dutchess County Office for the Aging
“A nui ao-ao.” That’s how to say “a big party” in Hawaiian – and there’s one coming up next month at the Dutchess County Office for the Aging Senior Friendship Centers. The annual Hawaiian Luau celebration takes place at each Friendship Center on Tuesday, June 6th between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The festive day will include traditional Hawaiian music and a lunch of roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans, rolls and cookies. Grass skirts, leis, Hawaiian shirts and other island or beach wear are encouraged. Make plans to bring a few friends and enjoy the warm weather as we begin to think about summer!
Everyone is invited, and there is a suggested donation of $3.00 for lunch for those 60 and over and a $4.00 charge for those under the age of 60. Reservations are required and should be made before Thursday, May 25th. There are Dutchess County Senior Friendship Centers in Beacon, East Fishkill, Millerton, Pawling, the City of Poughkeepsie, the Town of Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck, and South Amenia. For information about the Senior Friendship Center nearest you, call the Office for the Aging at (845) 486-2555.
A FEW SEATS LEFT AT THE CELEBRATION OF AGING
We’re putting the final touches on this year’s Celebration of Aging luncheon, coming up Monday, May 22 at Villa Borghese, 70 Widmer Rd in Wappingers Falls, but there’s still time for you to reserve a seat. If you have a senior neighbor, friend or family member who lives in Dutchess County and is turning 100 or more this year, or a couple in Dutchess married 70 years or more, perhaps they’ve heard about the Celebration but haven’t made up their minds whether to go, we can definitely hold seats for them. You’ll hear truly moving stories from our centenarians and couples who have been married for longer than most of us have been alive. For reservation information, contact the Office for the Aging at (845) 486-2555.
AGING NEWS EMAIL
The Office for the Aging sends out a weekly Aging News email to those who ask to be on our email list. The email is full of information on upcoming events for older adults, and news stories of interest to seniors. We’ll have plenty of stories on nutrition, health, exercise, entertainment, active seniors in the news, our quarterly newsletter, and links to helpful online resources. If you’re interested in news for and about seniors in Dutchess County, send your name and email to: bjones@dutchessny.gov. You’ll start receiving the weekly email the first Monday after you enroll, and we can even send you “back issues” if you think you missed one.
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
Upcoming Office for the Aging events and presentations:
Monday 5/8, 2 p.m. – Office for the Aging Services presentation
The Manor at Woodside, 168 Academy St., Poughkeepsie
(845) 206-4282 for information
Tuesday 5/9, 9 a.m. – Walkway over the Hudson senior walking group
Meet at the top of the stairs at the Washington St. entrance
(845) 486-2555 for information
Walks take place every Tuesday until November
Monday 5/22, 12 noon – The Celebration of Aging luncheon
Villa Borghese, 70 Widmer Rd., Wappingers Falls
$40/person
Centenarians (turning 100+ in 2017) free, along with one guest
Couples married 70+ years in 2017 free
bjones@dutchessny.gov or (845) 486-2555 for information
Tue 5/23, 1 p.m. – “Successful Aging” at Wells Manor (Community Room)
Wells Manor Lane, Rhinebeck
(845) 486-2555 for information
Friday 6/16, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2017
Poughkeepsie Elks Lodge #275, 29 Overocker Rd., Poughkeepsie
weaad@evercare.org or (845) 485-1277 for information
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 or bjones@dutchessny.gov. All you need provide is a venue that’s accessible and open to the public, and a space to set up a projector and screen. Keep in mind that during the summer, most of our Wednesdays are occupied with Summer Senior Picnics.
We feature presentations on Successful Aging, Office for the Aging services, a wide range of topics related to nutrition, and more!
TRAFFIC NOTE FOR TIVOLI, STARTING TODAY (5/8)
Don’t forget: the bridge that carries Broadway over Stoney Creek in Tivoli is closing today for about three months of reconstruction. Here’s all the details: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54dabe80e4b01028ef8d6813/t/5901f5ca8419c2cdde14f110/1493300695213/Tivoli+Bridge+Work.pdf
WORLD ELDER ABUSE DAY EVENT (6/16) FILLING UP FAST
Organizers of this year’s ninth annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event at the Poughkeepsie Elks Club (29 Overocker Rd.) on Friday, June 16 say there are only a few spaces left for attendees, who can reserve spots at the free event by emailing weead@evercare.org or calling (845) 485-1277. This year’s keynote speaker is Arlene Markarian, chief of the elder abuse unit at the office of the Nassau County District Attorney. Also scheduled to address the gathering are Hudson Valley state senator Sue Serino, Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro, gerontologist Lawrence Force, Ph.D., and EverCare chief medical officer Mitchell Rubin, M.D.
The event begins with registration at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 1 p.m. 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 (845)486-3300, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to request assistance, or the Dutchess County Sheriff Support Services Unit at (845)486-3829. The toll-free Dutchess County Helpline at (877)485-9700 is available 24 hours, 7 days a week for mental health and substance abuse questions.
HOSPICE INFORMATIONAL EVENT COMING UP IN FISHKILL (5/19)
A free educational program on hospice issues and end-of-life care is being offered on Friday, May 19 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Wingate at Fishkill, (3 Summit Ct.). The program is presented by Peggy Kuras, LCSW, director of volunteer services and complementary therapies at Hudson Valley Hospice, which serves the people of Dutchess and Ulster counties by enhancing the quality of living for those at the end of life. Find out about enhanced services, complementary therapies, and the End-of-Life Doula program. Space is limited, so please reserve 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.
HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY – MAY 31 AT ST. SIMEON
The St. Simeon/St. Anna senior apartment complex on Beechwood Avenue in Poughkeepsie is hosting a Health and Fitness day on Wednesday, May 31. Here’s their schedule of events:
9:00 am at St. Simeon Second Mile – Walk the Property
9:45 at St. Simeon II – Alleviate Stress by Preventing Elder Financial Abuse, presented by Lisa Morris, Assistant Vice President, PR & Corporate Communications, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
11 a.m. at St. Anna – Arthritis Overview and Adaptations, presented by Sydney Leone, Community Health Educator & Medicare partnership Development, MVP Healthcare)
12:00 noon –Free Lunch, prepared by Chef Kim Constable, OFA
1:00 pm – Meet and Greet and Brief presentations by Local Resources
2:15 p.m. at St. Simeon Second Mile – Balance for Seniors: How to Improve Balance and Prevent Falls, presented by Sarah Anson & Don Cao, Physical Therapists, HealthQuest
3:30 p.m. at St. Simeon II – The Role of Nutrition in Preventing Cancer, presented by Nimesh Bhargava, RD, CDN, Nutrition Services Coordinator, Dutchess County Office of the Aging
Also…free blood pressure readings, presented by the Arlington Fire Department:
9:00-10:00 am – St. Simeon Second Mile
10:00-11:00 am – St. Anna Library
2:00-3:00 pm – St. Simeon II
Other aging news online:
Men over 50 have a higher risk of melanoma, but that special somebody in their life can help detect what guys might not otherwise notice:https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170427190721.htm
The Canadian province of Ontario is trying something new for seniors recuperating from hospital stays who are well enough to go home but not well enough to be independent: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/05/02/ontario-to-test-retirement-home-stays-to-ease-hospital-overcrowding.html
A bit of “pink noise” might help get you to the deep sleep that’s key to health at all ages, but especially for the aging: http://www.worldhealth.net/news/pink-noise-deeper-sleep-memory-boost/
To avoid mosquitos making a meal out of you when you’re outside this spring and summer, here are a few tips to help reduce bite risk:http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/01/30/464740275/whats-the-best-way-to-keep-mosquitoes-from-biting
Born 100 years ago today (May 8, 1917), one of the only two Major League Baseball players to be killed in combat in World War II, out of over 500 who served: http://www.baseballsgreatestsacrifice.com/biographies/oneill_harry.html
This week in senior birthdays:
5/8: Singer/songwriter Philip Bailey (Earth, Wind & Fire) (66)
5/9: Actors Albert Finney and Glenda Jackson (both 86)
5/10: Singer/songwriter Donovan (71)
5/11: Singer/songwriter/actor Eric Burdon (76)
5/12: Singer/songwriter/guitarist Steve Winwood (69)
5/13: Singer/songwriter/pianist/drummer/producer Stevie Wonder (67)
5/14: Baseball Hall-of-Famer Tony Pérez (75)
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
