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County Part Of “Home For The Holidays” Program

Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services is excited to participate in the 2021 “Home for the Holidays — Staying Connected and Healthy During the Covid-19 Pandemic” campaign, led by the Eldercare Locator, USAging and the U.S. Administration for Community Living. The web site notes, “After nearly 18 months of living with COVID-19, many of us, including the older adults we serve, could benefit from checking-up on healthy aging habits — and caregivers concerned about the changes they see in older loved ones could use help with next steps. This is why the Eldercare ...

What To Do If You’ve Missed Medicare Open Enrollment

1. Look for Other Drugs If you missed Open Enrollment and you can’t change your coverage, try to optimize the drugs you’re taking to fit your current plan. PlanPrescriber surveyed people on their website and found that one-in-three (34%) took a drug that wasn’t covered by their Medicare plan in the coming year. If these individuals didn’t update their coverage in time, they’d not only pay full price for that drug, but their expenses wouldn’t count toward getting them out of the “donut hole.” If you’re in the same boat this year, don’t despair. The Medicare ...

School Sweethearts Who Lost Touch For Decades Marry At 82

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — It turns out sometimes the backdrop of a fairy-tale ending is the parking lot of a Walmart store. That was the case for Jane Billedeaux and Harris Putnam, who got married Nov. 13 outside a Walmart near Myrtle Beach, where Billedeaux has worked as a host for nearly ...

‘Tis The Season Of Giving

My husband and I were having one of those conversations that married couples have. Money talk. What we didn’t realize is that our 5-year-old daughter was listening. She chimed into the conversation with “Well, why don’t you just give it to someone who needs it?” with all the innocence and generosity of a child. My heart swelled with pride. My first thought “Phew, we ARE raising her right!” My second thought “Yikes, why hadn’t I thought that myself!?!?” What a timely conversation to have in this Season of Joy and Hope. This time of year, you may be giving a ...

Santa For Seniors Drive Is Kicking Off

Once again, the Office for Aging Services is teaming up with Mayville Baptist Church and Hurlbut Church to bring the holiday cheer to isolated seniors across our county. The Santa for Senior’s project delivers a gift bag filled with goodies and everyday essentials as well as a holiday meal to over 150 older adults. The Santa for Senior’s project is 100% supported by community donations since government funding cannot be used for this purpose. Santa for Senior’s started over 20 years ago as part of our elder abuse prevention program as a way to connect with isolated seniors ...

At 105, Lily Julian Can Still Throw A Party

PLEASANT VALLEY, WV — Renata “Lily” Julian celebrated her 105th birthday Saturday with a somewhat boisterous crowd at her residence at Conchetta’s Home Care Suites on Davis Street. When celebrating a triple-digit birthday, guests might expect a quiet gathering with a few snacks and ...