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How To Get Senior Services Renewed

Many people as they get older receive programs and services from different government agencies. Maybe you have Medicaid in addition to Medicare to help with medical bills. Long-term Medicaid that pays for services in your home or nursing home expenses. You may receive SNAP to help pay for groceries or HEAP to help with your heating bills or to replace/repair your furnace. Often we hear complaints from older adults that services were cut at their annual review or do not meet their needs. So this month, I wanted to explain the process to have your services reviewed. It is called a ...

Why Am I Still Seeing Medicare Commercials On TV?

Question: Why are there still commercials about Medicare products on TV? I thought Open Enrollment was over? Answer: The Annual Open enrollment Period is from October 15 to December 7 annually. From January 1 to March 31, we have what is called the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA-OEP). This three month opportunity for individuals with a Medicare Advantage Plan can switch to any other type of insurance product they choose, with or without drug coverage. Medicare Advantage Plans (MA) are plans that replace your Original Medicare Benefits and usually include prescription ...

Never Too Late To Try Something New

Resolutions can be made at any age. Seniors who may feel that they are past the point in life where trying something new or setting goals is relevant to them can reconsider, as it’s never too late in life to have aspirations big or small. The golden years may be different from any other ...

The Hope of Home Delivered Meals To Those In Need

Chautauqua County’s Office for Aging Service Dining In Service – An Essential Service for our Community The holidays are a time for reflecting on “days of old” with family and friends, and indulging in the comfort that seasonal meals bring, as we share and eat together. Many of our neighbors, though, are experiencing the difficulties of loneliness and social isolation during this time, and do not have the strength or ability to prepare meals like they once did. The Chautauqua County’s Office for Aging Services (CCOFAS) Dining In Service was established many years ago to ...

Caregiving Is Not An Easy Task

Are you someone who is always willing to help others? Do you do things like help manage medication, assist with daily tasks, or even just worry about the health of a family member, neighbor or friend? You’re most likely a caregiver. You may think, “I’m just a spouse” or “I’m just a good friend,” but what you are doing is caring for a loved one. While it’s often an honor, it can also be very stressful and intense. What’s the good news? There are things that can help. ANY CARE COUNTS – New York is a partnership between the State Office for the Aging, Aging-NY, and ...

Consumer Directed Home Care Services

Have you seen the ads that say, “You can get your Grandchildren or daughter paid to care for you? We see these all the time on Facebook, television, and in other areas. What does this mean? How do you get this type of care? The answer depends on your individual situation. Let’s start by looking at what the service is all about. Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) is a program funded under NY State Medicaid and locally by our Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services. They are two different programs- but with a similar name: Consumer Directed Personal Care ...