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March, 2022
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
INSPIRATION, RESILIENCE AND ATTITUDE
Two years ago I was writing my March newsletter article and shared that March has never been my
favorite month. It seemed that in my own, personal life challenges, sadness, or otherwise, “less than
ideal circumstances” have been during the month of March. I then went on to challenge myself to
decide to choose to view March in a new light and see if I could have a better attitude towards March
and maybe work to like the month a little bit more. I wished us all a wonderful March! Well- that year in
March was the beginning of how our world here at OFA and in Genesee County changed and changed
big time due to COVID! So, here I am two years later and not sure that I have really met my
challenge with my feelings towards March, but that is what goals are for, right? Maybe now, more than
ever it would be helpful to revisit my appreciation that March brings the red winged black bird and the
beautiful song they make, the official start of spring in the calendar (the 20th), the extra minutes of
daylight (daylight savings time is on the 13th) the shenanigans of St. Patrick’s Day.
ATTITUDE
By: Charles Swindoll
The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.
Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than
money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do.
It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a
company... a church... a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day.
We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We
cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is
our attitude... I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.
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Normally this page would have Senior Center activities listed.
Since at the time of submission for this issue, we are still on PAUSE,
we offer the following for your information:
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETINGS CAN YOU HELP AN OLDER ADULT?
Office for the Aging Join AmeriCorps Seniors and volunteer
Wednesday, March 2nd to drive older adults without other
2:30 pm transportation options to medical
Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc. appointments or explore other
No Meeting in March opportunities to make a difference!
Mileage reimbursement is provided.
If interested, please contact AmeriCorps
Seniors at 585-343-1611 or
OFA.Dept@co.genesee.ny.us
Feeling the Stress?
Genesee County Mental Health
Providing phone, video and in-person Sessions
(accepts most insurances)
585-344-1421
Care & Crisis Helpline
585-283-5200 NY CONNECTS IN GENESEE COUNTY
Text Line: 741741
Mental Health Hotline (free service)
1-844-863-9314 1-800-342-9871
Grief Groups go to Grief.com NY Connects is here to help you. Whether
you are an older adult, person with a
disability or caregiver, we have a fair and
easy way for you to get connected to the
long term care help you need.
We make the hard choices simpler for you.
Information is available in printed form
(585) 343-1611 or
Reach us on the web at: www.co.genesee.ny.us
From the main menu select:
NY Connects
This work funded through grants from NYS Office for
the Aging, NY Connects, Administration on
Community Living, and the generous support of the
Genesee County Legislature.
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NUTRITION NOTES Those that ARE bad if you eat them often
include: canned foods with large amounts of
LIMITING THE SALT sodium (rinse canned vegetables to remove
Submitted by: Ellen Foster,
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist about half the sodium listed on the label per
serving); packaged high-calorie snack foods like
Salt in small quantities potato chips and pretzels; frozen breaded items
is necessary for life. like fish sticks or breaded chicken; most frozen
dinners (some like Healthy Choice and Marie
We would soon know Callendar’s have made an effort to lower the
of health problems if sodium in some of their dinners); packaged
we had NO salt in our cakes and cookies; boxed meal mixes like
diet. The sodium in salt Hamburger Helper; and of course processed
is an essential mineral, meats like lunchmeat, hot dogs, sausage,
necessary for Spam. And 5% comes from condiments like
maintaining proper water and electrolyte catsup, relish, mustard, salad dressings, etc.)
balance in our body so we need to
consume some sodium every day. However The other 45% of the sodium we eat daily
there is enough naturally occurring sodium comes from salt we add either in cooking or at
in vegetables that most people can get a the table or both.
sufficient amount of sodium without adding For suggestions of spices and herbs to use in
any extra salt to their food. place of salt, contact the Office for the Aging
(585-343-1611) and ask for the dietitian. Please
Would you like to guess how much of the do not use salt substitutes or “lite” salt without
sodium we eat in a day comes naturally your doctor’s permission because it contains
from our food? Actually it is 5%. That’s 5% potassium.
of what we actually eat, not 5% of what we
need. OFFICE FOR THE AGING
Excess salt has become a concern because
DAY TRIPS FOR 2022
of the large amounts added to processed
foods. Some of this is basic food We are currently planning a couple
preservation (just note the USE BY dates OFA Day Trips for the summer
on some of the products you buy), and months!
some is used to cover the taste of
ingredients that are not top quality. We look forward to having you join us
Remember 5% of the sodium we eat comes for a group outing to some fun local
naturally in food. Another 45% is added to destinations. It will be wonderful get-
our diets by way of processed foods we eat.
What are processed foods? The definition is
ting out and getting together again.
any food that has been altered from its
natural state, either for safety reasons or
Look for more information in our next
for convenience. The methods used newsletter.
include canning, freezing, refrigeration,
dehydration and aseptic processing. So,
using this definition, milk is a processed
food because it is pasteurized to kill harmful
bacteria. So are all frozen vegetables,
meats, and fruits. So is fortified orange
juice. Therefore not all processed foods are
bad!!
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Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc.
Website Address for the Genesee Donations
County Office for the Aging
Mick & Kay Miggins
John & Kathleen Schaefer
www.co.genesee.ny.us James Henry, Jr.
Rita DiFrancisco
YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED Diana B. Martino
Rose M. Wierzycki
Because needs are always greater than Bruno & Elizabeth DeFazio
the funds available to meet them, the Janet McHardy
Genesee County Office for the Aging Kevin Roger
(OFA) encourages monetary donations Norman Groth
to our not-for-profit Genesee Senior Marian Partridge
Foundation, Inc.
Name_______________________________________
THANK YOU!!!
(May we publish your name? Yes No)
_________________________________________
(Street Address)
_________________________________________
(City, State, Zip)
Gift amount: $ __________
In Memory of: ________________________________
In Honor of: __________________________________
Funds received will be used to support OFA
Programs such as: Project Lifesaver (tracking
system for individuals with dementia), Home
Delivered Meals, Recreation/Senior Trips,
Transportation and other services as needed. “Do You Remember These?”
Please designate contribution use:
Where most needed Co-hosts ~ Connie and Charley
For this program:
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.
All donations are greatly appreciated & are tax
deductible to the extent of the law. Or listen afterward online at:
http://wbtai.com/do-you-remember-these/
Please make checks payable and send to: We’d love your feedback about the show!
Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc. Write DYRT@WBTAi.com
2 Bank Street
Batavia, NY 14020
Lots of topics & music to take you back
to fun memories!
THANK YOU!
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Submitted by: Lucine Kauffman, Coordinator
Submitted by: Jamie Charters, coordinator for
Richmond Memorial’s Library Lifespan’s Financial Management Assistance
Visits Program delivers
library services to older Lifespan of Greater Rochester, a nonprofit
adults in Genesee County organization, provides Financial Management
who are unable to visit the Assistance in your home to Genesee County
library due to a long or short residents through the Muriel H. Marshall Fund
term illness, disability, or lack of transportation. for the Aging. Our staff and trained volunteers
Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up with a visit older adults in their home to assist with bill
book or watch a movie. It’s also the perfect paying, budgeting, organizing, and other
time for “armchair travel” to far away, exotic financial matters.
locations! We have lots of travel books and This service is perfect for older adults who
DVDs to choose from. No packing, crowded struggle with their finances. Recently, a client
airports, cancelled flights, automobile traffic, nor said, “My volunteer is wonderful. I appreciate
high gas prices to contend with. Just sit back everything you do for me. I would not be where
with your favorite warm beverage in the comfort I am without you!”
of your own home. There is no cost to this service, however
So, where do you want to go this winter? Let us donations to Lifespan are gratefully accepted.
bring the world to you! Signs that an older adult could use our
If you are at least 60 years old and unable to services may include:
visit the library, or if you know someone Overdue bill notices, late fees.
who needs our services, please contact ask Mail piling up.
marshall at (585) 815-7979 or email Literature asking for money that
looks
askmarshall@co.genesee.ny.us like it may be a scam.
Misplacing the checkbook.
The Financial Assistance , The Handyman
Complaints about banks or vendors
and Library Visits Programs are funded by a
making mistakes.
grant from the Muriel H. Marshall Fund for
the Aging in Genesee County; the fund is If you see any of these signs with an older
overseen by the Rochester Area Community adult you know, mention this valuable service
or contact us at ask marshall (585) 815-7979
or email askmarshall@co.genesee.ny.us
Mark Cuban CostPlus
If you’d like to volunteer in the program,
Drug Company please contact Jamie Charters (585)259-
Submitted by: Kimberly Perl,
Specialist, Aging Service 2781 or email jcharters@lifespan-roch.org.
Training and ongoing support is provided.
Yes, this is legitimate. No, this does NOT
(and cannot) take the place of your Medi- We are located at the Genesee County Office
care Part D plan. for the Aging, 2 Bank Street, Batavia.
“Lifespan provides information; guidance and
There will be more information to come in
services that help older adults take on both the
the next newsletter…stay tuned! Feel free
challenges and the opportunities of longer life.”
to call us if you have any difficulties with
your medication costs. 585-343-1611
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HOW TO KEEP YOUR BONES Below is a list of some foods that are high in
STRONG TO REDUCE FALLS calcium and vitamin D.
Submitted by: Kaitlin Pettine, Calcium Vitamin D
Public Health Educator
Yogurt Trout, Salmon
Osteoporosis is a
Orange Juice Mushrooms
disease that causes
bones to become weak Cheese Milk
and brittle to the point Sardines Sardines
that they break easily. It Milk Eggs
is often called the “silent
disease” because you Salmon Tuna Fish
may not have any symptoms or notice any Spinach Cheese
changes until a bone breaks. A simple fall can Kale Fortified Cereal
cause your bones to break, which may mean a
trip to the hospital and maybe even surgery. Broccoli Broccoli
This can result in being laid up for quite some
time while you are healing and recuperating. If you are concerned that you may not be
Osteoporosis can occur at any age, but it is receiving enough calcium or vitamin D in your
most common among older adults, especially diet, talk to your primary care provider about
older women. how to include these nutrients into your daily
routine so that you can achieve optimal bone
Bone is a living tissue and in order to keep health. For more information and support,
bones strong, your body breaks down old bone contact the Office by the Aging at 585-343-
and replaces it with new bone tissue. As you get 1611.
older, bone mass stops increasing and more References
bone may be broken down than is replaced. National Institute of Health. (2021). Calcium. Retrieved from
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-HealthProfessional/.
What can you do to prevent your bones from
becoming weak? You can eat foods that are National Institute on Aging. (2017). Osteoporosis. Retrieved
from https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/osteoporosis.
rich in calcium and vitamin D. Both of these
nutrients are essential for building and
maintaining healthy bones. You can also YOUNG AT ART
engage in regular weight-bearing exercise for at
least 150 minutes per week. Exercises could Anyone can learn to paint! Art classes at the
include weight training, walking, hiking, jogging, Office of the Aging (2 Bank Street) will starting
on Friday February 25th from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM.
climbing stairs, tennis and dancing. If you have
been diagnosed with osteoporosis, avoid any The class fee is $12 per class which covers all
physical activity that requires you to twist your supplies -- paint and canvas boards. Painters are
spine or bend forward from the waist such as welcome no matter what their level of experience
sit-ups, toe touches, or swinging a golf club. is. We work primarily in acrylics on canvas board.
How much calcium and vitamin D should you Please RSVP, if you are planning on joining us,
consume? According to the National Institutes so we can plan accordingly. Each artist is
of Health (NIH), men between the ages of 51-70 promised individual
should consume 1,000 mg of calcium per day, one-on-one help from
the instructor in a
and women between the ages of 51-70 should
supportive setting.
consume 1,200 mg of calcium per day. Adults We look forward to
aged 71 and older should consume 1,200 mg of enriching your
calcium per day. NIH also recommends that creativity through the
adults between the ages of 51-70 should visual arts!
consume 600 IU of vitamin D per day, and Call 343-1611 to
adults ages 71 and older should consume 800 sign up.
IU of vitamin D per day.
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COLON CANCER: SHOULD
YOU BE CONCERNED? HANDYMAN SERVICES
Submitted by: Lisa Franclemont, Program Submitted by: Maureen Estabrooks,
Coordinator of the Cancer Services Program Specialist, Aging Services
If you are 45 or older the answer is yes! Spring is almost here!! It
94% of new may be time to take care of
colon cancer those projects that you’ve put
cases happen off all winter. If you are in
in adults age need small repairs to your
45 and older home, inside or out, but are
Everyone 45- unable to do them on your
75 years old own, let the Handyman help.
should be screened. Those at high
The Handyman Program, offered through the
risk for colon cancer may need to start
Pathstone Corporation and funded by the
screening earlier.
Muriel H. Marshall Fund, can help with projects
Colon cancer is the second leading such as fixing porch steps, porch lamps or
cause of cancer death in the New putting up a new mailbox. Inside tasks could
York, but it doesn’t have to be. be installing a carbon monoxide alarm, a
COLON CANCER CAN BE smoke detector or changing its battery. Maybe
PREVENTED! Screening tests can you’re in need of a grab bar or have a leaky
find growths so they can be removed faucet.
before they turn into cancer.
Colon cancer may not cause Please contact ask marshall at the Genesee
symptoms in early stages. Screening County Office for the Aging at 585-815-7979
can find colon cancer early before or askmarshall@co.genesee.ny.us for more
symptoms start and when it’s easier to information.
treat.
There are different ways to screen for FREE CARBON
colon cancer. One way is a simple MONOXIDE ALARMS
stool-based test done in the privacy of
your own home. Genesee County Emergency Management
Services has provided the Genesee County
Talk to your doctor about the Office for the Aging with battery operated
screening test that is best for you!! carbon monoxide alarms. These are free of
charge to Genesee County residents age
If you or a loved one is without health 60+. If you are interested in a free carbon
insurance you may qualify for FREE monoxide alarm, please contact the
screenings through the Cancer Services Genesee County Office for the Aging at
Program. Call 585-344-5494 today for 585-343-1611.
more information. If you need assistance with installation,
please let us know!
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GENESEE CAREGIVER
ARE YOU CARING FOR A LOVED CAREGIVERS
ONE WITH MEMORY IMPAIRMENT? WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!
Submitted by: Dan Paradise, Submitted by: Dan Paradise,
Specialist, Aging Services Specialist, Aging Services
The Alzheimer’s Association – WNY Chapter Every year, 4.1 million New Yorkers assume
and seven WNY Offices for the Aging, including the role of caregiver at some point, providing
more than 2.6 billion hours of direct,
Genesee County are part of the Alzheimer ’s
hands-on care to loved ones.
Disease Caregiver Support Initiative (ADCSI).
This program is funded through the New York Our staff currently provides information and
State Department of Health and designed to care consultations. There are support groups
support caregivers and people with dementia in available, caregiver training as well as respite
the community. if appropriate. What do you need to care for
your loved ones? Please let us know your
The core services of this program include: ideas for trainings and other services for
Care Consultations caregivers. Please contact the Office for the
Education Aging at 585-343-1611 or
Support Groups OFA.Dept@co.genesee.ny.us
Safety Services
Respite Services GOT GROCERIES?
To learn more about this program, call Submitted by: Amy Swanson,
Genesee County OFA at 585-343-1611. Specialist, Aging Services
A
way to get those needed groceries!
This program is designed specifically for
individuals who meet following criteria:
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS
60 years of age and older
3rd Thursdays at 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm With the ability to pay for own groceries
Caregiver Moments: An Open Forum Focus Unable to do own shopping
on Caregiving Unable to order via internet
Opportunity for caregivers of individuals who
may be forgetful and/or have confusion with or If you need assistance with grocery shopping,
without a dementia diagnosis, to connect.. For Please call NY Connects/OFA at 585-343-1611
information, call NY Connects/Office for the for information.
Aging at 585-343-1611.
3rd Thursdays at 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm Thank you to the Muriel H.
Caregiver Moments: An Open Forum Focus Marshall Fund for the
on Grief following Caregiving Aging at Rochester Area
Opportunity for caregivers of individuals who Community Foundation for
may be forgetful and/or have confusion with or providing the seed money
without a dementia diagnosis, to connect. For to launch this new
information, call NY Connects/Office for the program!
Aging at 585-343-1611.
NOTE: Program is not able
For a complete list of available Support Groups: to use SNAP benefits at this
http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/docs/OfficefortheAging/
time.
Support Groups Updated 5 26 2017.docx
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I’M COVERED BY MEDICARE.
HOW DO I GET AN AT-HOME OVER-THE-COUNTER COVID-19 TEST?
Submitted by: Kimberly Perl, Specialist, Aging Services
US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is providing up to 50 million free, at-home
tests to community health centers and Medicare-certified health clinics for distribution at no cost to
patients and community members. HHS also has established more than 10,000 free
community-based pharmacy testing sites around the country. To respond to the Omicron surge,
HHS and FEMA are creating surge testing sites in states across the nation. The Biden-Harris
Administration is purchasing 500 million at-home, over-the-counter tests to be distributed for free
to Americans who want them, with the initial delivery starting in January 2022.
To order your free test online: COVIDtests.gov - Free at-home COVID-19 tests . For those without
computer access, you may call: 1-800-232-0233 or TTY 1-888-720-7489
For people covered by original fee-for-service Medicare, Medicare pays for COVID-19 diagnostic
tests performed by a laboratory, such as PCR and antigen tests, with no beneficiary cost sharing
when the test is ordered by a physician, non-physician practitioner, pharmacist, or other author-
ized health care professional. People with Medicare can access one lab performed test without
cost sharing per patient per year without an order. At this time original Medicare cannot pay for at-
home tests through this program. Medicare Advantage plans may offer coverage and payment for
at-home over-the-counter COVID-19 tests, so consumers covered by Medicare Advantage should
check with their plan.*
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We deliver library services
to older adults in Genesee
County who are unable to
visit the library.
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343-9550 option 6 • LibraryVisits@nioga.org
A Muriel H. Marshall funded program administered through the Rochester Area Community Foundation
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