Breaking News

Senior News

Get Connected With Affordable Connectivity Program

There is a program out for a few months that everyone should know about. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) replaced the Emergency Broadband benefit program at the end of 2021. This connectivity services connection program is available to help people get internet services. Families can receive up to $30/month to help pay for Internet services. The program offers a one-time discount of $100 to help people purchase a laptop, desktop, or tablet computer through a participating provider. The ACP program includes 14 billion dollars to assist eligible households with this monthly ...

I Work And Collect Social Security. What Do I Need To Know?

Question: I am still working and thinking about collecting Social Security. What should I be thinking about? Answer: Most of us understand you become eligible to file for Social Security Benefits when you are 62, and is considered early retirement. Full Retirement Age (66 years to 67 years) for Social Security Benefits depends on your year of birth. For this discussion, we will set your year of birth as 1957. To collect Social Security you must “file a claim” with the Social Security Administration (SSA). This contact with SSA can be via phone call, going to the local SSA office ...

SNAP Helps Provides Access To Healthy Nutritious Foods

August is such a wonderful time in Chautauqua County. So much to see and do. Hopefully, you are taking advantage of all the outdoor activities including music, festivals, Chautauqua Institution, National Comedy Center, or just enjoying the numerous parks, trails, and lakes. When I am looking for an activity on any particular day, I visit the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau at www.tourchautauqua.com for a full list of activities and events. I also love August for the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables that it brings to our table. I love to garden but I also take advantage of ...

HomeFit Guide Available To Help People Live Safely And Comfortably

Home is where our heart is. A safe place that is comforting and familiar. We plan to live out our lives in our homes. There may be situations where we may need to spend time or move into places that provide care. Nevertheless, home is where you are. It is your place, your space, with your things that are important to you and important for you. Chautauqua County NY Connects program is here for all kinds of information. It is an aging and disability resource center right here and available to you. NY Connects has information and assistance and can help you in connecting to services; ...

What To Do About Wellness After You Turn 50

Reaching one’s fiftieth birthday in optimal health is an accomplishment to be proud of. The hard work required to be healthy in midlife includes adhering to a nutritious diet and exercising regularly. Once individuals cross the threshold and enter their 50s, they can look to some additional ...

Do I Need Medicare Part B?

As the Office for Aging Services, Medicare Health Insurance coordinator, I am asked many questions about Medicare and all its “parts” (A, B, C, and D). As time goes on, you would think that the questions I receive would become less and less as our aging population is becoming more computer-savvy and more informed about health insurance since many of the new Medicare beneficiaries have helped their own parents with Medicare and health insurance navigation. But in fact, I have noticed an increase in not only the amount of questions we get on a daily basis at the Office for ...