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Stay Healthy With SNAP

Are you over 60? Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is for you! SNAP helps New Yorkers buy food. New York’s older adults are a very large and diverse group of people, differing in age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, health status, and more. Seniors may encounter many barriers when applying for SNAP, including transportation, computer access, health concerns, or physical limitations. We can help. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food. SNAP helps low-income ...

Lifestyle Changes

An estimated 10 million Americans aged 50 years and older have osteoporosis and 20% of them (2 million) are male, according to the U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Promotion. An additional 43 million people — including 16 million men — have low bone mass, putting them at risk for ...

Fire Up the Grill! It’s National Barbecue Month

May is the unofficial start of grilling season, so get the grill cleaned off and pull out that bib or apron because it is about to get messy. Grilling is beloved part of the summer. Some of the benefits of grilling include health, convenience, gets us outdoors, takes the formality out of entertaining, and of course the taste! There are food safety steps to follow no matter what you are cooking. Clean: Always start with clean hands, and re-wash your hands anytime you have touched raw meat to prevent the spread of foodborne illness bacteria. Always wash fruits and vegetables before ...

Can You Afford To Age In Place?

Most older adults ages 50 to 80 say it’s important to stay in their homes for as long as they can, according to the 2022 National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan. But aging in place isn’t as simple as just staying home — you must consider the costs, including those for age-related home renovations, home maintenance and caregiving. Some costs may be covered by Medicare if you meet certain requirements, but most will be fully out of pocket. From grab bars to yard upkeep, here’s what you must consider as you think about where you’ll live later in life. Most ...

Recognizing Contributions The Older Generation Made In Our Communities

May is Older American’s Month, the time to celebrate all older adults and recognize the contributions older people are making in our communities and across the country. According to the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), there are 935,000 individuals aged 60 and over in New York State who annually contribute 495 million hours of community service at an economic value of $13.8 billion. Sixty-four percent of individuals aged 60 and older own their own homes and have no mortgage. They contribute directly to the local tax base, support schools, local businesses, and the ...

Overdose Deaths Have Quadrupled Among Adults Over 65

A recent US study shows that drug overdose deaths in adults 65 and older have quadrupled from 2002-2021. While dying of a drug overdose is still considered an uncommon cause of death among older adults, the increase of fatal overdoses in this age bracket is something that local partners want to bring awareness to. The Office of the Aging Services (OFAS), Chautauqua County Health Department (CCHD), Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene (CCMH) and Combat Addiction CHQ want you to know that opioid use is on the rise nationwide and Chautauqua County is no exception. The ...