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Part of ICAN’s mission is to help clients when they need Medicaid-managed care to reconsider a decision. Debra suffers from multiple severe health problems; she lives with partial paralysis and has survived a heart attack and several strokes. Having an aide means she can live at home rather than a nursing home. When her managed long-term-care plan decided to cut the aide’s hours, Debra turned to ICAN for help, and the aide’s hours were restored. Although Debra is under 65, the majority of ICAN’s clients are seniors.

MONTICELLO, NY — Call it “The Event.”Something happened. Maybe you fell and, suddenly, you need a wheelchair, but your house is full of stairs. Maybe you’ve been ill and … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 8/14/19

Inflation and your savings

Today’s seniors remember the 1970s, when prices skyrocketed, and wages didn’t go up with them. “From week to week, people couldn’t know the cost of their groceries, utility … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 8/14/19

Photos from Pixabay Aging in rural America is tough in any case, but there are extra challenges for LGBTQ seniors.

Being out, old and rural

I grew up listening to stories about my colorful family: about Uncle Christian Wilhelm who went to Russia with Napoleon, great-great-great grandpa who fought in the American Civil War, my aunt Norma … more

ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 5/15/19

Photo contributed by Donna Steffens, Time and the Valleys Museum Senior volunteers Debra Simpson, Barbara Purcell and Karl Becker help install an exhibition at Time and the Valleys Museum in Grahamsville, NY.

Taking on the next phase

It’s an old story about being old. Suddenly, there’s all this extra time to fill. Your body is weird and doesn’t work the way it used to. It’s too easy to watch TV or surf … more

ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 5/15/19

Keeping seniors happy in their homes and active in their communities

REGION — Growing Older Together (GOT) is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that provides members, aged 60 and older, both the practical means and the social connections to live … more

5/15/19

Photo provided by the Wayne County Historical Society &nbsp;

Looking Back

Although Philip Hone became a symbol of upper class New York City, his life began in 1780 as the younger son of a poor carpenter. At the age of 16, he joined his brother’s auctioneering … more

ANN O'HARA | 4/10/19

Alzheimer&#39;s Association Hudson Valley Participants hold hands and brace for an icy dip.

An icy plunge to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association

HIGHLAND, NY — The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter had its ninth annual Subzero Heroes ice jump at Berean Lake on Saturday, February 9. To participate in the icy jump, … more

2/20/19

Mental illness in older adults

The combination of the post-World War II baby boom and breakthroughs in medical research is causing the aging population in the United States to surge. This population boom over the next few decades … more

BARBARA WINFIELD | 2/20/19

Brain foods and movement for a happy mind

Exercise is essential for a healthy mind and body, but it’s just one piece of the puzzle. Pairing a brain healthy diet with daily movement will create a longer, happier and more comfortable … more

VERONICA DAUB | 2/20/19

Understanding dementia

Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life, weakening their thinking, remembering, reasoning and ability to care for … more

JAMES D. LOMAX, MD | 2/20/19

Photo contributed by Ellen Memorial Kathy Gouldsbury, social services director at Ellen Memorial Healthcare Center

Making the transition easier

HONESDALE—Kathy Gouldsbury loves her job. As director of social services at Ellen Memorial Healthcare Center in Honesdale, she’s responsible for much of the paperwork that keeps the place … more

ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 2/20/19

Home healthcare

Plans in Gov. Cuomo’s budget have people who rely on Medicaid for home healthcare in New York concerned. The Governor is proposing slashing the Consumer Directed Personal Care Program—a … more

2/20/19

Photo from Delaware Young at Heart Facebook page All aboard! A trip on the Stourbridge Line last July provided entertainment for a group from Delaware Young at Heart.

Seniors, getting out and about

There are a number of groups in our area geared toward seniors, in addition to the county agencies on aging, that offer companionship, entertainment and/or an opportunity for interesting and useful … more

10/17/18

Free senior safety event outlines sepsis prevention

MONTICELLO, NY — The eighth annual Senior Safety Day on Wednesday, October 17, will address medication safety and senior scams related to sepsis—the body’s extreme response to an … more

10/3/18

Understanding disability

MONTICELLO, NY — The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library will present “An Evening with Lee B. Karasik: Understanding Disability in a Judgment Free Zone” on Thursday, October 11 at … more

10/3/18

TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox RSVP Advisory Council member Kenneth Walter praised retiring Office for the Aging Director Deborah E. Allen for her 38 years of dedication to the community.

RSVP: seniors giving back to the seniors

I used to think that by the time I reached retirement age, I’d be ready for some serious downtime. I thought that eventually all grandparents moved to Florida and played shuffleboard. But after … more

JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 7/18/18

Wayne County Farmers Market doubles up on seniors vouchers

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Farmers Market (WCFM) just introduced a program that will enhance the buying power of seniors shopping for fresh, local food with their vendors. If a senior … more

7/18/18

Farmers’ market vouchers available to seniors

REGION — Both New York State and Pennsylvania have Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs (SFMNP) that provide free vouchers to lower-income seniors that they can use to purchase fresh … more

7/18/18

TRR photo by Jonathan Charles Fox &nbsp;

RSVP seniors honored at luncheon

CALLICOON, NY — Family Services chairperson Nadia Rajsz, left, and Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Director Caryn Mathews appear with Senior of the Year David “Scotty” … more

6/20/18

Resources for seniors

SULLIVAN COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING Sullivan County Government Center 100 North Street, PO Box 5012 Monticello, NY 12701 845/794-3000, x 0241 or direct dial: 845/807-0241 … more

3/21/18

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