Tom and Vikki McFall of Falconer announce the engagement of their daughter, Brianna, to John C. Melcher, son of John P. Melcher of Dewittville and Cindy Melcher of Jamestown. Brianna is a 2015 graduate of Falconer Central School and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2021 from ...
Glen and Tina Moss, and the late Sarah Diane Moss, recently announced the engagement of their daughter, Heidi Jane Moss of Conewango Valley, NY, to Trent Alfred Mihalko of Leon, NY, son of Paul and Kerry Mihalko. The engagement took place on Oct. 23, 2021 in Port St. Joe, Fla. Miss Moss ...
We all do it. We press down the handle and assume everything just magically disappears. Hit the lever, gone forever. But is it? No matter if you own a vacation property on the lake or a home in rural Chautauqua County, you should be familiar with the form and function of your home’s ...
“It’s April do you know where your healthcare proxy is?” I adapted this saying from a local news station who use to say, “It’s 11 o’clock do you know where your children are?” because in April we celebrate National Healthcare Decision Day. We can’t overstress the importance of healthcare proxies and other legal documents that describe our wishes or appoint someone to make decisions for us if we are suddenly unable to. Healthcare proxies are very important and are not just for the old and aging. Everyone over the age of 18 should have a healthcare proxy. This simple ...
Joyce Ares had just turned 74 and was feeling fine when she agreed to give a blood sample for research. So she was surprised when the screening test came back positive for signs of cancer. After a repeat blood test, a PET scan and a needle biopsy, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin ...
The idea of aging in place means that older adults can live in their own homes and communities. However, you need the right tools. Help with aging in place can take many forms, from family caregivers, to nutrition services, to home care workers that can assist with daily chores and activities. One of the easiest ways to help individuals age in place is with a Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) also known as a medical alert device. Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) are electronic devices, which enable individuals to call for help in the event of an emergency. The ...
