Dutchess County Office for the Aging “Golden Living for the week of March 9
Golden Living . . . News for Seniors, Their Families and Caregivers
Todd N. Tancredi, Director
Dutchess County Office for the Aging
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION AVAILABLE
You’ve undoubtedly heard about Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the news, and it’s important for all residents, including seniors, to stay informed with the most up-to-date facts to keep themselves healthy.
Dutchess County Government has established a website, www.dutchessny.gov/coronavirus, with the most current facts about this evolving health situation, as well as a hotline (845-486-3555) to provide information 24 hours a day.
The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and Community Health is led by Dr. Anil Vaidian, who has 15 years of experience as an infectious disease expert, and his department encourages basic steps we can all take to protect ourselves from the spread of viruses, including Coronavirus. They include:
- Washing hands regularly with soap and water, or a hand sanitizer, for 20 seconds
- Disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and objects
- Avoiding contact with sick people; keeping them six feet away from yourself and others is recommended
- Staying at home if you feel sick; rest and recover
- Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you sneeze or cough
If you suspect you have contracted Coronavirus, or if you experience flu-like symptoms, it’s important to first call your doctor or healthcare provider; they will provide you further guidance, based on your specific symptoms.
Dutchess County Government will continue to monitor the latest on Coronavirus and update residents through its website (www.dutchessny.gov/coronavirus), Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/DutchessCoGov) and Twitter feed (www.twitter.com/dutchesscogov).
STILL TIME TO NOMINATE A SENIOR OF THE YEAR
You still have time to nominate a hard-working senior volunteer for the 2020 Dutchess County “Senior Citizen of the Year” award.
Nominations are being accepted through March 27th in the categories of Senior Male, Senior Female, or Senior Citizen Couple of the Year. The awards are presented at the annual Celebration of Aging luncheon, held Monday, May 18th at Villa Borghese in Wappingers Falls in observance of Older Americans Month. The nomination form and more information are available by emailing bjones@dutchessny.gov or calling our office at (845) 486-2555. It can also be found on Page 4 of the Winter 2019-20 “Spotlight on Seniors newsletter,” available online at www.dutchessny.gov/aging.
Golden Living is prepared by the Dutchess County Office for the Aging, 114 Delafield St., Poughkeepsie, New York 12601, telephone (845) 486-2555, email: ofa@dutchessny.gov website: www.dutchessny.gov/aging
Brian Jones
Outreach Coordinator
Dutchess County Office For the Aging
114 Delafield St.
Poughkeepsie NY 12601
Main office: (845) 486-2555
Direct line to my desk: (845) 486-2544
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