Schuyler County Shoestrings Program

Schuyler County Shoestrings Program

- Indoor Walking for Seniors
- Watkins Glen High School
- Monday through Friday, 3:00-4:30pm when school is in session
- Please contact the Office for the Aging to register: (607) 535-7108

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

HEAP

Home Energy Assistance Program

Documents Needed:

• Driver’s License
• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Income Verification
• Fuel Bill
• Electric Bill

Family Size	Income Level
1 2 3 4 5	$2,129 $2,784 $3,439 $4,094 $4,749

WHO TO CONTACT:

Office for the Aging @ (607) 535-7108

OR

Schuyler County Department of Social Services @ (607) 535-8303

(If you are over 60 years of age you can call either DSS or OFA)

HEAP SEASON BEGINS:

Monday, November 1, 2010

Don’t let pride stand in the way of the assistance you deserve.

Call to schedule your appointment today.

Introduction to Yoga

INTRODUCTION TO YOGA for SENIORS
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:45pm

Beginners welcome! This class is for those 60+ who recognize the need to stay active and improve upon balance, flexibility, and strength. Classes are held at the Silver Spoon Café in the Schuyler County Human Services Complex Building, 323 Owego Street in Montour Falls, NY. There is a $5 per class suggested donation. Please bring a mat, small pillow, blanket, and water. Instructor Eleanor Liebson, OTR/L, RYT, PYT-C, has been teaching yoga for two years following her completion of the Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training program and is an occupational therapist with 20 years experience helping people attain independence following injuries, stroke, joint replacement and other condition. For more information, call the Schuyler County Office for the Aging at (607) 535-7108.

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Medication Management Supplies Available

The Schuyler County Office for the Aging has a number of medication management supplies. Pill cutters, pill dispensers, timers, bottle openers, collapsible cups, etc. Anyone who is 60+ years old who may benefit is welcome to contact Gina for more information.

Gina Gasparro
Insurance Counseling Coordinator
Schuyler County Office for the Aging
323 Owego Street, Unit 7, Montour Falls, NY 14865
(607) 535-7108; Fax (607) 535-6832
GGasparro@Co.Schuyler.NY.US

Volunteers Needed: Shopping Assistants

Shopping Assistants are needed to assist Schuyler County residents who are unable to shop for themselves. Volunteers will shop at local stores for groceries, personal care items, prescriptions or other items as specified. Skills Required: Reliability, honesty, integrity, ability to stand for periods of time and walk long distances, reaching, bending, working with money (paying and receiving change), effectively communicating with clients with varying levels of function. Volunteers will use their own vehicles, but are able to claim mileage reimbursement by OFA at the County rate (currently 50 cents/mile). A motor vehicle screening is required for this assignment.

Shopping would generally be required on a weekly to bi-weekly basis.

Let me know if this sounds like something you'd like to do!

607-535-7105 or JLG228@cornell.edu

Schuyler OFA Senior Spring Fling

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In recognition of Older American’s Month,
The Schuyler County Office for the Aging presents:

Senior Spring Fling

(Previously known as the Senior Citizen Dinner Dance)

Dinner, Music & Entertainment

May 20, 2010

4pm-8pm

Schuyler County Human Services Complex

Silver Spoon Café - 323 Owego Street, Montour Falls

Open to Schuyler County Residents

5:00pm

Roast Beef dinner with all the fixings!

6:00pm – 7:45pm

Try your luck at the “Viva Las Vegas Casino”,
hosted by the Montour Falls Fire Dept,
for the chance to win fabulous prizes!

4:00pm – 8:00pm

Get up and dance, or just tap your toes,
as a DJ spins your favorite tunes & old time classics!

Reservations Required: Call 535-7108 by May 10, 2010

(LIMITED SEATING)

*Pick-up tickets in advance at:

Office for the Aging

323 Owego Street

Montour Falls

Cost: $7.00 requested donation for all attendees

Decision Making Day 2010

Mitchell Rabbino

National Healthcare

DECISION MAKING DAY 2010

Sponsored by the nys bar association

DATE/TIME: April 15, 2010 / 10:00 AM

LOCATION: Room 120

Human Services Complex

323 Owego Street

Montour Falls, NY

SPEAKER: Dennis Morris, Esq.

TOPICS: Health Care Proxies, Power of Attorney,

Wills, DNR, Probate issues, Guardianship

issues- What are these? Why have a HCP

or POA?

How will these help me and/or my family?

RSVP: Reservations appreciated but not required

Call OFA at 535-7108

PLAN AHEAD!

CarFit

What is CARFIT for the Older Driver?

CARFIT is an educational program offered through AARP, in collaboration with older driver experts to provide older adults the       opportunity to check how well their personal
vehicles “fit” them.

CARFIT also provides information and materials on community specific resources that could   enhance their safety as drivers and/or increase their mobility in the community


Why is CARFIT Important?

Older drivers are often the safest drivers in that they are more likely to wear seatbelts, and less likely to speed or drink & drive, however, as we age, changes in our vision, flexibility, strength, range of motion and even size and height can make us less comfortable and reduce control behind the wheel. Older drivers are more likely to be killed or seriously injured when a crash does occur due to the greater fragility of their bodies.

How is a CARFIT check completed?

At a CARFIT event, a team of trained technicians an/or health professionals work with each    participant to ensure they “fit” their vehicle properly.  A CARFIT check takes about 20 minutes to complete.


AARP knows that maintaining seniors safe on the road is vitally important to their          independence.  CARFIT provides the senior driver with community traffic safety resources that can help keep them driving safely longer.

DATE:

Saturday, May 1, 2010

TIME:

20 minute CARFIT checks scheduled

10:30 AM - Noon and 1:00 PM - 2:30

WHERE:   

Schuyler County Human Services Complex

In case of rain—Montour Falls Fire  Station

REGISTRATION:

CALL Schuyler County Office for the Aging at 535-7108

Space is limited

www.CARFIT.org


The CarFit flier can be view here:   FLIER

Pack Your Bag

Thursday, October 29, 12:30pm

Schuyler County Human Services
Complex, Room 120
323 Owego Street
Montour Falls, NY

Call (607) 535-7108 to register

Ask questions about prescription and non-prescription medications; receive tips and tools on compliance and savings; learn about potential interactions between medications; identify expired and duplicate medications.

Sponsored by CVS Pharmacy and the National Council on Aging, and hosted by the Schuyler County Office for the Aging.

Intro to Aqua Aerobics for Seniors

Friday, October 30th, 5:00-6:00pm

Watkins Glen High School Community Pool 

There is no fee for this class.

Experience the benefits of aqua aerobics in this one-hour, fun, non-competitive program! Aqua aerobics tones and strengthens while the natural buoyancy of water reduces weight-bearing stress allowing greater ease of movement and less strain on bones, joints and muscles.

This class is designed as a one-session introduction to aqua aerobics and is suitable for both men and women.
A series will be scheduled if there is enough interest.

To register, please call the Schuyler County Office for the Aging at (607) 535-7108. Water shoes are encouraged.

Introduction to Yoga Class

Schuyler County Office for the Aging will offer an introductory class for those ages 60+. Learn basic yoga postures (exercises) that increase strength and flexibility, improve balance and energy levels, and reduce stress.

Barbara Anderson of Exercise Enterprise, certified yoga instructor and ACE Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist, will conduct the class. Barbara brings over 30 years yoga experience and her passion for functional fitness for older adults to the offering. Participants can expect an enjoyable experience in a class that will be suitable for all levels of ability.

• Mondays, 4-5pm, October 26 through November 30
  (Please plan to attend all six sessions)
  
  
• Room 120, Schuyler County Human Services Complex
  323 Owego St., Montour Falls, NY
  
  
• There is a suggested donation of $5 per class
  
  
• Wear loose-fitting clothing; Mats will be available – or bring your own
  
  
• To register, please call the Office for the Aging at (607) 535-7108
  

Empire State Senior Games

Empire State Senior Games
Cortland, NY
June 2—7, 2009

The Empire State Senior Games is an organized sports & leisure program for New York State Residents aged 50 & older as of December 31 of the year in which the Games take place.

The Senior Games attracts nearly 2000 athletes, along with guests & friends from across NY state. Athletes participate in more than 20 competitive sports & recreational events. There are also instructional clinics, informational exhibits, & educational seminars. Each evening features an informal social event planned specifically for Senior Games’ participants.

SUNY Cortland is the site for the Empire State Senior Games.

TRANSPORTATION FOR PARTICIPANTS PROVIDED BY
SCHUYLER COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING
CALL 535-7108 FOR REGISTRATION