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Let’s Talk Thanksgiving Turkey

We all know that the turkey takes center stage on our Thanksgiving table and on our plates this holiday season. Here are some tips to safely handle and cook your holiday bird to keep your Thanksgiving meal safe and delicious! Allow 24 hours of thaw time in the refrigerator for every 4-5 pounds of bird. It is safe to store in the refrigerator for an additional 24 to 48 hours before cooking. In preparing your turkey, keep in mind that the bacteria on and in your bird cannot be washed off. So, do not wash your turkey. Cooking is the only way to destroy potentially dangerous ...

If You Have Questions, Call NY Connects To Get Answers

Do you have questions about what programs and services are available in our community? Are you looking for a community service or program and tired of calling 20 different places to find out where to get help for yourself or a loved one? We have a solution: Call NY Connects first! NY Connects is a helpline answered by real people in every county in New York state. The helpline works to connect people of all ages to local programs and services and has an extensive computer database. Specially trained operators know the criteria for the programs and many times can get you to the ...

November Is National Caregivers Month

November is the month where we take time to recognize and give praise and support to the 78 million people who dedicate their time, often unpaid, caring for a family member in need. Particularly as we approach the festive season when focus is placed on family and quality time, it is important that we show our appreciation for those who work tirelessly to provide care; whether it be financial, medical, domestic or emotional support. We must never underestimate the strength that caregivers have for providing this support to those people who need it the most, nor the toll that it can ...

Dementia Caregiver Support Group Forms In North County

A new caregiver support group has been formed in the north county for those caring for someone with dementia. Dine & Dish meets the second Thursday of each month. The county Office for the Aging is offering a support group for caregivers in the north county beginning Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m. The group will meet at different restaurants each month. Participants are responsible for the cost of their own meals. Respite for your loved one may be provided with advance notice. Come join in the conversation and connect with others dealing with similar situations. We can learn a lot from one ...

What Is Consumer- Directed Care?

Have you seen commercials or Facebook postings for an amazing program called Consumer Directed Personal Care Program (CDPCAP)? It sounds amazing and it is a service available for people in our community. CDPCAP is a program that allows home care consumers to hire the caregiver of their choice, including most family members and friends. So if the advertisements picqued your interest, let us share some information about the service in Chautauqua County. Let us start with what it is. It started as a Medicaid program and the commercial you see and hear are from licensed providers in New ...

Caregivers Provide A Valuable Service

October is National Family Caregiver’s Month, the time to recognize caregivers and the tremendous service they provide to their loved ones and society. Many people do not recognize themselves as a caregiver. Instead, they just see themselves as helping out a friend, neighbor or family member who is having trouble getting around or cannot do certain tasks on their own. Getting groceries, shopping, driving to medical appointments, or chores like laundry, food preparation, and paying bills are all considered caregiving. Caregiving does not mean the person you are helping cannot do ...