Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s
AGING NEWS
- Detecting Alzheimer’s Sooner
- Healthy Aging is the Key
- Wills, Trusts & Estates Seminar (8/12)
- Volunteers Needed for Health Drill (8/12)
- Benefit Boat Cruise (8/5)
- More Aging News Online
Volunteer Drivers are needed to deliver meals to the homebound elderly in the Poughkeepsie on weekday mornings. Volunteers use their own car (mileage reimbursement available) to deliver meals on a route that takes about an hour. Most drivers work once or twice a week. For more information call the Office for the Aging at (845) 486-2555.
Golden Living . . . News for Senior Citizens
Mary Kaye Dolan-Anderson, Director
Dutchess County Office for the Aging
DETECTING ALZHEIMER’S SOONER
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive illness that destroys memory and other important mental functions needed for a healthy brain and until recently, was thought to primarily affect those 65 or older. However, a recent study published last month by the American Academy of Neurology, found symptoms of the disease may begin appearing in people as early as middle age. Considering this information, it is never too soon to start taking action to slow the progress of this devastating disease.
With 5.3 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s today, it is estimated that someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s every 67 seconds. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, by the age of 65, women have a 1 in 6 chance of developing the disease, while men have a 1 in 11 chance. This is supported by the fact that nearly two-thirds of those afflicted with Alzheimer’s are women. Since women, on average, live longer than men, it has been reasoned their increased life expectancy is one of several factors that puts them at a higher risk for developing the illness.
Researchers in the American Academy of Neurology study concluded minor symptoms of Alzheimer’s may begin developing in people decades before they are officially diagnosed by a doctor. The study showed that although the more obvious symptoms of Alzheimer’s develop after the age of 65, the mental damage caused by the disease still affects someone in subtle ways long before the illness has fully emerged. This new information is important as it emphasizes living a healthy lifestyle is something that everyone should embrace, not only as they enter their senior years, but throughout their lifespan.
HEALTHY AGING IS KEY
Although there are no proven methods to prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s, healthy aging can improve overall health and therefore keep the brain healthy as it gets older. According to Michele Muir at the Hudson Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, “Healthy aging includes maintaining and improving physical condition through exercise, eating a good diet, maintaining cognitive activity, and keeping up social engagements with others.” These simple steps cannot only lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other chronic illnesses, but also increase your quality of life and ability to remain independent.
The Academy Award nominated documentary film “I’ll Be Me” airs this month on CNN. It is an inspiring and heartbreaking film about musician Glen Campbell’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease throughout his farewell tour in 2011. The film chronicles how Campbell was still able to perform musically long after Alzheimer’s had taken away much of his memory. For more about the film and airtimes, visit:www.cnn.com/shows/glen-campbell-ill-be-me
The Hudson Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association sponsors support groups for caregivers of those with the disease. Monthly groups currently meet in Fishkill, Hopewell Junction, Poughkeepsie, and Rhinebeck. All groups are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. To learn more about the support group nearest you, or other assistance, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900 or online at: www.alz.org/hudsonvalley/ .
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
Wills, Trusts & Estates Seminar
A FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 2:30 to 4 p.m.
The Manor at Woodside, 168 Academy Street, Poughkeepsie
Presented by:Rebecca Blahut, Attorney at Law McCabe & Mack LLP
This workshop will focus on important legal documents, such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Medical Directives. You will be provided practical tips regarding each document and its importance in planning for the future. Payment sources for long term care, both at home and in a nursing home, will also be discussed, with an explanation of Medicaid. Rebecca Blahut brings 12 plus years of experience as a practitioner concentrating in Elder Law and long term care planning.
This is a FREE presentation; however, space is limited. Please reserve by calling 845.483.5551.
This program is funded in part by the U.S. Administration on Aging, New York State Office for the Aging and Dutchess County Government.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Would you know where to go or what to do if the county experienced an emergency that required a mass dispensing of medication to residents?
The Dutchess County Department of Health needs YOU to help test its’ response plan in the event of a health emergency in the community on Wednesday August 12 from 9am-1pm at the Mid Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie.
Please join us for this important event, learn more about how Dutchess County is prepared to help you and your family in the event of an emergency.
To participate, please register with Lisa Cardinale by email at lcardinale@dutchessny.gov or by calling 845-486-3565. Please note- you will be asked to stand and walk for most of the drill event, please plan accordingly.
Further details will be provided at the time of registration. Thank you for assisting us with this important public health event!
Benefit Boat Cruise on the Rip Van Winkle
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 6:30 pm from 1 E. Strand Street on the Roundout in Kingston. Sponsored by the Hudson Conference of Lutherans to benefit ELCA Walk For Water & Worship Respite Center at LCC. For more information, contact the First Evangelical Lutheran Church at 845- 452-6050.
MORE AGING NEWS ONLINE:
MAGNETIC PULSE THERAPY FOR TINNITUS: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/70119/20150720/magnetic-pulses-might-provide-long-lasting-tinnitus-relief-no-it-will-not-suck-your-brain-out.htm
ALZHEIMER’S SIGNS OF PROGRESS: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/07/20/ahead-alzheimers-meeting-researchers-seize-on-signs-progress/
THE NEW OLD AGE
Hipaa’s Use as Code of Silence Often Misinterprets the Law
BY PAULA SPAN
The protection of a patient’s health information does not prohibit health care providers from sharing information with family, friends and caregivers.
Advice for Older People on Staying Safe in Hot Weather
07/07/2015 05:00 PM EDt Source: National Institute on Aging
REBUILDING TOGETHER NEWSLETTER: http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/1057869/814c7628ca/520530691/feaa3e1a53/
PARKINSON’S NEWSLETTER: http://www.midhudsonparkinsons.org/newsletter
ALZHEIMER’S NEWSLETTER: http://act.alz.org/site/MessageViewer?autologin=true&em_id=194462.0&dlv_id=223278&utm_campaign=enews-2015-07-20&utm_medium=email&WT.mc_id=enews2015_07_20&utm_source=enews-aff-118
ARTHRITIS NEWSLETTER: http://view.em.arthritis.org/?j=fe9312717264077477&m=fe921570726c067f7c&ls=fdfd10707366057d74137672&l=fec915707d6c067e&s=fe191174726601747c1376&jb=ff2c1573736d&ju=fe24157071660d7a701d76&r=0
RHINEBECK AT HOME NEWSLETTER: http://www.rhinebeckathome.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=870478&module_id=180397
LUTHERANS CRUISING THE HUDSON
Once again, we’ll be cruising the Hudson River on board the Rip Van Winkle.
Light refreshments will be served. Please bring a finger-food snack to share.
Please see your parish administrator for tickets.
Adults – $20
Kids under 12 – $10
This is a fund raising event that will support the ELCA’s Walk For Water and Worship Respite Center at Lutheran Care Center. If you’re not sailing, donations are still welcome.
LUTHERANS CRUISING THE HUDSON
Once again, we’ll be cruising the Hudson River on board the Rip Van Winkle.
Light refreshments will be served. Please bring a finger-food snack to share.
Please see your parish administrator for tickets.
Adults – $20
Kids under 12 – $10
This is a fund raising event that will support the ELCA’s Walk For Water and Worship Respite Center at Lutheran Care Center. If you’re not sailing, donations are still welcome.
Lutherans Cruising the Hudson
St. John’s will be joining the Hudson Conference for a Private Charter on the Rip Van Winkle, Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30pm. The cruise costs $20 for adults and $10 for children (12 and under). The donations from the ticket sales will help two charities: ELCA Walk for Water and Worship Respite Care at LCC. Please bring a finger-food snack to share. Lutherans Cruising the Hudson
St. John’s will be joining the Hudson Conference for a Private Charter on the Rip Van Winkle, Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30pm. The cruise costs $20 for adults and $10 for children (12 and under). The donations from the ticket sales will help two charities: ELCA Walk for Water and Worship Respite Care at LCC. Please bring a finger-food snack to share.
