Life

Help Is Available For Those With A Disability

Senior News July 18, 2022

July 26, 2022 will be the 32nd birthday of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was the first time there was federal legislation to provide civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, government services, public access/ accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. New York State has 3,725,215 adults with disabilities. This is equal to about 25%; 1 in 4 adults have a disability. As people age, the chances of acquiring a disability increase but many older adults don’t view ...

What To Do About Wellness After You Turn 50

Senior News July 18, 2022

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?

Senior News July 18, 2022

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 ...

Learn About Common Scams On Elderly

Senior News July 18, 2022

How annoying are these calls. We all get them. Did you know that scams are big business for those who scam to get our money. The New York state attorney’s office receives complaints on scams. The Federal Trade Commission lists the common scams that are reported regularly. Many are phone scams-like the extended warranty on your car. This is from their website at consumer.ftc.gov/features/scam-alerts Imposter scams: A scammer pretends to be someone you trust — a government agency like the Social Security Administration or the IRS, a family member, a love interest, or someone ...

‘Lightyear’ To Show Today At Reg Lenna Center For Arts

Arts/Entertainment July 13, 2022

A sci-fi action adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy, Lightyear will be shown Wednesday at 1 p.m., Friday at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday as a sensory friendly showing. The filmi follows the legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on ...

Despite Their Beauty, It’s Easy To Overlook Snails

Nature July 10, 2022

Here at Audubon, we recently wrapped up our Discovery Walk season, when elementary school students visit us for guided walks along our trails. During these walks, we let the students decide what they will learn about based on their discoveries and curiosities. We respond to what they notice ...