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Surprising Facts About Microwave Cooking

You have probably used your microwave to cook a number of your foods to speed up the meal preparation process, like reheating leftovers. But did you know you technically can cook just about anything in the microwave! It is also safe, as long as your food is fully cooked. Use a food thermometer to be sure it is safe to eat. You want 145 degrees for beef, pork, and fish; and 165 degrees for poultry. Some of the foods you might regularly see cooked in the microwave include potato, sweet potato, steamed vegetables, fall squash, as well as scrambled eggs with veggies and cheese. You ...

It’s Easier To Prevent Falls Than To Recover From Falls

September is National Fall Prevention Month, so Office for Aging Services want to remind everyone that falls are preventable. When you’re young, an injury from a fall may sideline you for a few days or weeks, but a full recovery is usually quick. As you get older, the consequences of falls can become more serious, setting up a sequence of events that can have longstanding implications on independence and health. It doesn’t have to be that way, however. Although falls typically become more common and can be more serious as you age, falls are not a natural part of getting older. In ...

Tips To Reduce Feelings Of Anxiousness, Stress This Fall

The season is going to change. It will be autumn here in Chautauqua County. This brings the expected changes like back to school for students and teachers, chilly weather and preparing for a Western New York winter. We are also still dealing with COVID and the variants of the virus that are emerging. If you find yourself feeling anxious or stressed out with change there are many things that can be done to try to reduce the stress or anxiety. The ElderCare locator at eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx gives us this information and encourages us to use these tips to reduce your ...

State Senior Medicare Patrol Gives Tips To Avoid Fraud

The New York State Senior Medicare Patrol educates beneficiaries to prevent, detect and report Medicare fraud. Although there are many health care fraud scams, three common scams are: ¯ Vaccine Card Scams — fake vaccine cards on being sold on social media for those who do not want to be vaccinated, putting people at risk. Do not post photos of your vaccine card on social media. ¯ New Medicare Card Scams – Scammers are calling and stating that you will receive a new black and white COVID Medicare Card. This is a scam! Call our office if you have received this call and ...

When Should I Contact The Social Security Office?

It may be helpful to contact the Social Security Administration to: ¯ Enroll into Medicare Part A and Part B ¯ Correct issues with your Medicare Part A or Part B effective dates ¯ Request a replacement Medicare card ¯ Appeal an income-related monthly adjustment (IRMAA) decision, for people who pay a higher Part B or Part D premium because their income is over a certain amount ¯ Apply for Extra Help, which is a federal program that helps people with limited income and assets afford their Medicare prescription drug costs ¯ Report a change of address or phone number

Making Your Home Safe For The Aging

Have you ever thought about your own safety in your home as you age? It is something you should consider as early as your 40s and 50s. Those who plan to live out many years in your home as you age- you need to start looking critically at your environment. I am talking about steps and walkways, door widths, flooring choices, placement of important appliances, and kitchen and bath aspects for aging safely in your home. When we are doing public events, I always have a slide that says— P-L-A-N — and what this stands for in my talk is to “please look at this now!” Not when you ...