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April/May/June 2023
2 Bank Street, Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-1611
Website: www.co.genesee.ny.us Email: ofa.dept@co.genesee.ny.us
FROM THE DESK OF DIANA FOX, DIRECTOR
WHAT IS A QR CODE? WHAT IS SURVEY MONKEY? YOU WANT ME TO, WHAT?
This spring we are making some changes with how we do our surveys in order to attempt to
make it even easier to provide us feedback and information. For those that have utilized our
services you know that we send out follow up surveys in order to gather information about how
our services assisted you and provides an opportunity to share your feedback. We are adding
an additional method for being able to hear from you, which we hope will make it easier and
more likely that you will respond to our surveys. Some may want to continue to use pen, paper
and stamps, but some of you may find the new method is a better option. My front page this
newsletter is an introduction about how to use these new methods.
Let’s start with QR codes- What are they? QR codes stands for “Quick Response.” A QR code
is a scannable barcode that stores data. When you shop at a store most every item has a
barcode that is scanned and provides the cashier with the information for you to purchase an
item. QR codes are similar; being a grid that has little black and white squares or pixels.
How to use a QR code? With a scannable device, such as a smartphone, one opens the phone
camera and points it at the QR code. Pointing the phone camera scans the image and it will
either “open up” the information site or provide a link that you tap to open up the information.
There are many uses for QR codes such as: at a restaurant the menu may be on a QR code,
sometimes you can pay your bill with a QR code on the receipt, get information from a poster or
flyer that has a QR code and so on. Here at OFA we want to begin to put QR codes to use with
our surveys.
This spring you will start to see QR codes on some of our materials, including our surveys.
When you see this QR code you can use your phone camera to scan the code and it will take
you to something called “Survey Monkey.” Survey Monkey is an on-line site that allows us to
create customized surveys, polls, and quizzes.
Director’s Article Continues on Page 7
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ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETINGS WHAT’S HAPPENING
Office for the Aging Check back as we will be adding more
Wednesdays— April 5th, May 3rd & June 7th programs! SIGN UP TODAY by calling the
2:30 pm Office for the Aging at 585-343-1611.
Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc. MONDAY:
Thursdays— April 20th & June 15th 9:30am-10:30am - Arthritis Exercise
No Meeting in May, 2023 ($1.50 suggested contribution)
2:00 pm 1pm-3pm - Board Game Play!
TUESDAY:
Website Address for the Genesee 10am-12pm - Mahjong
County Office for the Aging
WEDNESDAY:
9am-12:30pm - Quilting/Sewing Group
www.co.genesee.ny.us THURSDAY:
10am-11am - Tai Chi - starting April
NY CONNECTS 20th for 8 weeks. ($15 per class. Some
in Genesee County spots will be subsidized by the Genesee
Senior Foundation).
FRIDAY:
9:30am-11am - Line Dancing
1-800-342-9871
1pm-2:30pm - Young at Art
NY Connects in Genesee County is here ($10 per class)
to help you. Whether you are an older 3pm-4pm - Yoga - starting May 12th.
adult, person with a disability, or (suggested contribution $3/class)
caregiver, we have a fair and easy way
for you to get connected to the long term MEALSITES (Must Pre-Register)
care help you need. We make the hard Lunch served at noon
choices simpler for you. Havenwood:
(585) 343-1611 Monday through Friday
or Call 344-1330
Reach us on the web at: Batavia at the Senior Center:
www.nyconnects.ny.gov Monday, Thursday and Friday
This work funded through grants from NYS Office for the Aging, Call 343-1611
NY Connects, Administration on Community Living, and the
generous support of the Genesee County Legislature. Corfu Presbyterian Church:
Thursday
Feeling the Stress?
Genesee County Mental Health
Providing phone, video and in-person Sessions (accept
most insurances)
585-344-1421
Care & Crisis Helpline
585-283-5200 Text Line: 741741
Mental Health Hotline (free service)
Call or Text 988
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IT’S GAME DAY! LET’S PLAY! GENESEE SENIOR FOUNDATION
rd
Starting April 3 from 1:00 to 3:00 we will board DONATIONS:
games available to play. We have Scrabble, Grace Renzo
Dominoes, Chess and Puzzles. Bring a group Suzanne Berardini
of friends or come to meet some new people. Diana Martino
Enjoy an afternoon of fun in Lynn Hayes-Cinquino
our Community Room at the Reginald Barcomb
Senior Center, 2 Bank St., Howard Wilson
Batavia. Larry and Barb Speed
Kathy and Andy Barnard
Call the Office for the Aging
Pamela Denny
at 343-1611 to register or for
Kathy Foster
more information. See you soon!
Donna Genesky
Christine King
YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED Anonymous
Because needs are always greater than the The Cook and Tibbils Families
funds available to meet them, the Genesee Falcone Family Funeral and Cremation Service
County Office for the Aging (OFA) encourages
monetary donations to our not-for-profit
THANK YOU!
Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc.
NAME THAT SCAM
Name_______________________________________
(May we publish your name? Yes No) This fun-filled, interactive and informative
presentation is brought to you by the Upstate
_________________________________________ Elder Abuse Center at Lifespan. Listen to
(Street Address)
summertime-themed songs from the 50s
_________________________________________ and 60s and try to “Name that Scam”
(City, State, Zip)
for great prizes.
Gift amount: $ __________
Thursday, May 11, 2023
In Memory of: ________________________________ Genesee County Office for the Aging,
In Honor of: __________________________________
2 Bank St., Batavia, NY
1pm — 2:15pm
Funds received will be used to support OFA Please call to reserve your spot for this
Programs such as: Project Lifesaver (tracking free program 585-343-1611
system for individuals with dementia), Home
Delivered Meals, Recreation/Senior Trips, The Genesee Senior
Transportation and other services as needed. Foundation, Inc. will also be
providing refreshments and a
Please designate contribution use: chance to win a prize!
Where most needed
For this program:
__________________________________
BOOK CLUB
All donations are greatly appreciated & are tax
deductible to the extent of the law.
A book club is forming at Office for
the Aging. If you are interested in
Please make checks payable and send to: leading or joining
Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc. this monthly book
2 Bank Street
Batavia, NY 14020 club, call
THANK YOU!
343-1611.
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NUTRITION NOTES— The Power of Protein
Submitted by: Miranda Bethin, Registered Dietitian
As we age, our bodies process protein less efficiently and need more of it to maintain
muscle mass and strength, bone health, immunity, and maintaining physical function.
Yet, over 1/3 of older adults do not eat an adequate amount of protein.
PROTEIN TIPS: PROTEIN SOURCES:
Try to aim for eating half of your body weight Food
Serving
Protein (g)
Size
in grams of protein per day. For example:
Someone who weighs 120 pounds Chicken,
should consume about 60 grams of 3 oz 28
skinless
protein
Someone who weighs 200 pounds Tuna 3 oz 22
should consume about 100 grams of
protein Greek
6 oz 18
Yogurt
Try to spread your protein intake throughout
the day between meals and snacks to ensure Pinto Beans ½ cup 11
your body is able to use the protein you are
consuming 1% Cow’s
1 cup 8
Milk
Increase your protein intake even more if you:
Have a non-healing wound or pressure Peanuts 1 oz 7
injury
Are in the hospital or healing from injury Peanut
1 Tbsp. 7
Have a chronic or acute illness Butter
If you are unable to eat enough protein Egg, Large 1 egg 6
through food, try a supplement such as protein
powder to mix with milk or pre-made drinks Flax Seeds 1 oz 6
*These recommendations DO NOT apply to
seniors with kidney disease. Green Peas ½ cup 4
Discuss your protein needs with your
medical professional* Quinoa ½ cup 4
VETERANS INFORMATION SESSION
Submitted by: Jessica Riley, Specialist, Aging Services
Would you like to know what services and
benefits are available to Veterans and their
families? Join us at the Office for the Aging on
May 16, 2023 at 10:30am for a presentation by
Veterans Service Agency and the VA Medical
Center. Call the Office for the Aging 585-343-1611
to register or for more information. A light lunch will
be provided after the program courtesy of the
Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc.
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GOT GROCERIES? CAN YOU HELP AN OLDER ADULT?
Submitted by: Jessica, Riley,
Specialist, Aging Services Join AmeriCorps Seniors and volunteer
A
to drive older adults without other
program to get those needed
transportation options to medical
groceries! This program is
designed specifically for individuals
appointments or explore other
who meet following criteria: opportunities to make a difference!
Mileage reimbursement is provided.
60 years of age and older If interested, please contact AmeriCorps
With the ability to pay for own groceries Seniors at 585-343-1611 or
Unable to do own shopping
Unable to order via internet
OFA.Dept@co.genesee.ny.us
Office for the Aging is seeking volunteers
and individuals desiring assistance. Please
call ask marshall at 585-815-7979 for more
information.
Funded by a grant from
the Muriel H. Marshall
Fund for the Aging in
Genesee County; the
fund is overseen by the
Rochester Area
Community Foundation.
C
NOTE: Program is not
able to use SNAP
benefits at this time.
“Do You Remember These?”
Co-hosts Connie and Charley
Listen to our radio show! Tune in to WBTA at 1490
AM or 100.1 FM
Sundays 9:00 a.m. or 9:00 p.m.
Or listen afterward online at:
http://wbtai.com/do-you-remember-these/
We’d love your feedback about the show!
Write DYRT@WBTAi.com
Lots of topics & music to take you back to fun
memories!
Sponsored by Genesee County Office
for the Aging courtesy of a family bequest
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GENESEE CAREGIVER
CAREGIVER SERVICES
Submitted by: Laurie Watson,
Specialist, Aging Services
If you are a caregiver of someone with a
memory impairment and feeling
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: In the six overwhelmed, depressed or angry, it is time for
weekly classes, family caregivers you to get help for yourself and the loved one
develop a wealth of self-care tools to: that you are caring for. We offer a caregiver
reduce personal stress; change negative support group where you can freely express
yourself among people who are going through a
self-talk; communicate more effectively similar, if not the same, experience.
in challenging situations; manage their
emotions; and make tough caregiver Meetings focus on providing emotional support,
tips for coping with behavior issues and sharing
decisions. experiences.
Location:
Genesee Co. Office for the Aging For more information please call 585-343-1611.
2 Bank Street Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each
Batavia, NY 14020 month at 1pm at Genesee County
Office for Aging, 2 Bank St. Batavia
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Dates:
Fridays: April 7, April 14, April 21,
April 28, May 5 and May 12, 2023
REGISTRATION:
There is no cost for this six week
Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop; CARING FOR A LOVED ONE
Submitted by: Laurie Watson,
however pre-registration is required by Specialist, Aging Services
Friday, March 31st
ARE YOU CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WITH
Please note that it is strongly MEMORY IMPAIRMENT?
recommended that you attend all six
The Alzheimer’s Association – WNY Chapter
classes. You are required to attend the and the eight WNY Offices for the Aging,
first class in order to participate in this including Genesee County are part of the
program. You will be provided “The Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support
Caregiver Helpbook”, a great reference Initiative (ADCSI). This program is funded
tool! through the New York State Department of
Health and designed to support caregivers and
Please call the Office for the Aging at people with dementia in the community.
343-1611 to register The core services of this program include:
Caregiver Assessments, Education, Support
Groups, Safety Services, Respite Services and
Legal Services
To learn more about this program,
call Genesee County OFA at 585-343-1611.
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The Financial Assistance, Library Visits, Director’s Article Continued from Front Page
Handyman, Home Visitation, Transportation
and Got Groceries? Programs are funded by a When we mail out our surveys you will begin
grant from the Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the to start seeing the QR code that will link you
Aging in Genesee County; the fund is overseen to the Survey Monkey, and that will allow you
by the Rochester Area Community to give us your feedback- all without having to
put pen to paper or use stamps! Of course, if
LIBRARY VISITS PROGRAM you prefer to answer our surveys with pen,
Submitted by: Lucine Kauffman, Coordinator paper and stamps, that option will remain.
Either way, we look forward to hearing what
Many of us are fortunate to have fond you have to tell us as you return those
memories of visiting the library. But what if surveys! As always, if you have questions,
you were no longer able to travel to the please give our office a call - we are happy to
library due to a long or short term illness; help!
a lack of transportation; a disability; or Please try out the QR code on page 9 of
caregiver duties? For many of our county’s this newsletter and take our
older adults, being cut off from the library Legal Assistance Survey.
leaves a huge hole in their lives. The
books, music, movies, and magazines that
once brought them pleasure and enriched SAVE THE DATE—June 19th
their lives are no longer easily accessible. Intergenerational Event
Trinidadian Steel Drums
The Library Visits Program at the Richmond
Memorial Library brings library services to Most kids are off from school on Monday, June 19,
Genesee County residents who are 60+ 2023 in observance of Juneteenth. Many
grandparents or neighbors are watching the kids!
years old and unable to visit the library. Why not come to the Office for the Aging for fun
Through personalized visits, LVP staff and and interactive event!
volunteers bring the library to older adults
Ted Canning will bring the Trinidadian steel pan to
so they can remain independent and you, and you to the steel pan. Follow the creation
engaged. of the steel drum, or “pan,” from its roots to its own
distinct musical tradition, and see how people
And now, thanks to a grant from the Ralph came up with the idea of making musical
C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund administered by instruments on oil barrels. Through the story of the
the Community Foundation for Greater Trinidadian steel pan, learn how music grows and
Buffalo, we are able to deliver library changes as it flows between different
cultures. Have fun playing together in a steel
services to caregivers—volunteer, paid, or band!
a family member, regardless of age.
This is a free event but registration is necessary as
Together, we are making NEW fond space is limited! If you are age 60+ and would like
memories of the library! to bring your grandchild or other young one (of
any age) please plan on attending this fun
opportunity.
If you or someone you know
needs our services—or The event will take place at the Genesee County
Office for the Aging, 2 Bank
would like to volunteer-- Street, Batavia from 1-2pm.
please call ask marshall at Refreshments will be
585-815-7979 or email provided. Call the Office for
the Aging at 585-343-1611 for
askmarshall@co.genesee.ny.us more information or to
register. SPACE IS LIMITED
so call today!
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SENIOR FARMERS’ MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM COUPONS
Submitted by: Maureen Estabrooks, Specialist Aging Services
Genesee County Office for the Aging with be distributing Farmers’ Market Coupons again this
summer. We expect to begin after July 1, 2023. The schedule is included below. If you live in
subsidized senior housing, a flyer will be posted with the date/time our staff will be at your location.
Starting Tuesday, August 1, 2023 walk-ins will be accepted at Office for the Aging, 2 Bank St.,
Batavia; no appointment necessary. Listen for announcements on WBTA and look for ads in the
local newspaper, Pennysavers and online media outlets. Do not forget to check the Office for the
Aging’s website at https://www.co.genesee.ny.us and Office for the Aging’s Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/GCOfficefortheAging for information. You can also call the office at (585)
343-1611.
July 6, 2023 Genesee County Office for the Aging, 2 Bank St., Batavia 10am-12pm
July 7, 2023 Genesee Country Farmers’ Market, Alva Pl., Batavia 10am-12pm
July 10, 2023 The Goose, 33 South Main St., Oakfield 10am-11am
July 14, 2023 Genesee Country Farmers’ Market, Alva Pl., Batavia 10am-12pm
July 17, 2033 Genesee County Office for the Aging, 2 Bank St., Batavia 10am-12pm
July 21, 2023 Genesee Country Farmers’ Market, Alva Pl., Batavia 10am-12pm
July 22, 2023 LeRoy Farmers’ Market, Trigon Pk., LeRoy 9:30-11:30am
July 24, 2023 Genesee County Office for the Aging, 2 Bank St., Batavia 10am-12pm
July 28, 2023 Genesee Country Farmers’ Market, Alva Pl., Batavia 10am-12pm
July 29, 2023 LeRoy Farmers’ Market, Trigon Pk., LeRoy 9:30-11:30am
Aug. 5, 2023 LeRoy Farmers’ Market, Trigon Pk., LeRoy 9:30-11:30am
GETSETUP DEMO DAYS
Submitted by: Courtney Iburi, AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Director
Have you heard about GetSetUp, the online learning community created specifically for
older adults? It has hundreds of live and previously recorded classes to keep older adults
mentally, physically and socially active. New York State Office for the Aging partnered with
GetSetUp to bring online learning opportunities to NY’s older adults at no charge! There’s a
wide variety of topics to discover from learning new technology skills in the “iPhone
(or Android) Smartphone Basics” classes, to creating new dishes with “Healthy Breakfast
Ideas and Recipes”, to participating in “Cardio Dance” or “Exercises that Boost Mental
Health” and learning to meditate. All of this and more is at your fingertips (for free!) from the
comfort of your own home.
Give GetSetUp a try by visiting their website: https://www.getsetup.io/partner/NYSTATE or
for a hands-on introduction, come to our office for a
GetSetUp Demo Day on:
Monday April 17th from 11:00-12:00
Tuesday May 9th from 1:00-2:00 or
Wednesday June 14th from 11:00-12:00.
Calling ahead at 343-1611 to register is helpful,
but not required. GetSetUp, you’ll be happy you did!
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2023 LEGAL ASSISTANCE SURVEY
Please return to OFA, 2 Bank St., Batavia, NY 14020 or call 585-343-1611
Are you aware that the Genesee County Office for the Aging offers Legal Services to Genesee
County residents age 60 years and older? _____ Yes _____ No
How likely are you to refer someone to the Genesee County Office for the Aging for Legal Services?
____ Very Likely ____ Likely ____ Not Likely ____ Not Very Likely ____ Not Sure
Please rank what you believe older adults need more information about, number "1" being the top
priority.
____ Substitute Decision Making: Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy/Living Wills.
____ Health Care: Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and Long Term Care
____ Consumer Protection: Debt and creditor issues, ID theft, scam-protection.
____ Housing: Eviction defense and landlord/tenant issues.
(Complete this
____ Ombudsman Program: Advocacy for nursing home residents. survey using
the QR Code)
Please add suggestions for other Legal Services Programs or additional comments:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
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County who are unable to
visit the library.
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An ask marshall program of the Muriel H. Marshall Fund at Rochester Area Community Foundation
Catholic Charities Free Home Visitation Program offers weekly 1 hour
in person visits or phone call to homebound older adults age 60+.
Seeking volunteers interested in making a difference in the life of a senior.
Give just one hour of your time a week playing cards, crafts or just talking.
Contact Catholic Charities (585) 343-0614
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