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Avoid Scams And Guard Your Card

With the New Year upon us many people have updated or changed their insurance coverage. These changes can bring about new health insurance cards being issued. The New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide), is advising seniors to “Guard Your Card,” as Scammers will use various tactics to trick individuals into revealing their Medicare information. StateWide is a component of the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), the definitive resource for New York State’s senior citizens and caregivers to detect, prevent, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse. “In 2018, Medicare ...

Home Care In Our Community

If you need help at home, there are a few options available. The type of care is based on what you need and for how long. There are short-term needs that require a skilled service like a nurse or physical therapist. This may be a return to your home after a procedure like a hip or knee replacement. Typically, your health insurance covers this short-term service. Long-term care needs are ongoing- you need them regularly. These supports allow you to remain in your home rather than possibly moving to a higher level of care like assisted living or enriched housing options. You may have ...

Local Roots Program Increases Access To Fresh Produce for Rural Older Adults

More older adults have access to fresh affordable produce in Chautauqua County, NY! Why? Because of the partnership between SNAP-Ed NY with Office for Aging Services. According to the National Institute of Health, over half of older adults to not consume the recommended number of fruit and vegetable servings each day. There are multiple reasons for this decreased intake of fruits and vegetables. Older adults living in housing units often have limited access to transportation to grocery stores. Often times, older adults go 1-2 times per month to a grocery store. They often limit ...

Things To Know If You Changed Your Insurance Plan

Question: I changed my plan during the Annual Open Enrollment Period and I still haven’t heard from my new plan, what do I do? Answer: The Open Enrollment Period has come and gone. Many of you have made a change to your 2024 Insurance Plan, and now need your information from the new plan. If you decided to change your insurance plan you will receive a confirmation letter of your enrollment, usually within 10 to 14 business days,. This confirmation has your Prescription Drug Coverage ID information on the top of the letter. This letter can be used as an insurance card, while you ...

Changing Structures

A third of senior citizens would choose an assisted living facility, especially one that provides transitional care, over a traditional nursing home. In recent years, elderly care has undergone a significant transformation as more seniors enter their golden years in better physical health than ...

NY Connects Shares Holiday Gifting Ideas For Loved Ones

Happy Holidays! Are you struggling to find a gift for someone? NY Connects is a great way to connect with some gift ideas for loved ones. This is an excellent way for families close and far to check in to see what services are available to assist Chautauqua County family and friends. NY Connects is the one place to contact for a wide range of services available to those who may need long-term services and support in their homes. How about a practical gift for the family or friends in your life? Home-delivered meals are available in the county. You could set up a gift of regularly ...