The pandemic has certainly affected our food supply, creating temporary shortages and uncertainty. However, the problem of food insecurity has been on the rise around the world affecting all ages. Older adults seem to be particularly vulnerable due to fixed incomes, high healthcare costs, ...

The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services (OFAS) will present a local screening of All the Lonely People, a social-impact film examining the epidemic of loneliness. The in-person screening is free and open to the public on Friday, Nov. 4, at 3 p.m. at the Robert H. Jackson Center ...

Question: I heard the Medicare Part B rate is going down, is this true? Answer; I am so pleased you asked this question. The quick answer to this question is YES that is correct. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has just announced the 2023 rates. This is the earliest they ...

Question: I got notification that my Prescription Drug Plan coverage will no longer be offered in 2023. What should I do? Answer: This year there has been very little change in the number of stand-alone Prescription Drug Plans (PDP’s) offered in New York state. In 2022 and 2023 we have 19 ...

The Medicare Fall Open Enrollment 2023 season is here and that means your mailbox gets bombarded with advertisements. Every time you turn on the television you hear another commercial about Medicare plans. It is by far the most confusing time of year for most Medicare beneficiaries: October ...

Access to safe and nutritious foods is important to promote good health. Unsafe foods may contain harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemicals that can lead to foodborne illness. Anyone can get food poisoning, but older adults are more likely to get sick or have a more serious illness when ...