The Buzz Ulster County Office for the Aging August 2021
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THE BUZZ ULSTER COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING AUGUST 2021 It is the mission of the Ulster County Are you 60 years old or older and… Office for the Aging to assist and empower ...Need a ride for a medical appointment? older adults and their families to live as independently as possible, with dignity and ...Would benefit from a nutritious home- purpose. delivered meal? Ulster County will strive to reach more ...Need help with legal matters or older adults and expand upon its current Medicare questions? services by bringing them to remote and underserved areas of the County. This Trained staff are available 9:00 A.M. to includes new educational health 5:00 P.M., in person or by phone, to promotion, service enrollment and senior answer questions about available advocacy program opportunities so they community resources, benefits and can stay in, and contribute to, their entitlements. community. 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[email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6350 Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.lpicommunities.com Ulster County Office for the Aging, Kingston, NY 06-5324 ULSTER COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING 3 OFA DIRECTOR MESSAGE To our Stalwart Ulster County Seniors! Senior of the Year Things are moving again! Things are opening up! Each year, Ulster County recognizes two individuals We would like to let you know of some important as Seniors of the Year for their enduring things coming up that we are planning: commitment to Ulster County in their vital roles as volunteers. We are now having weekly Mall Walks, and have We ask that you consider nominating individuals for visiting experts come and speak (briefly) about the "2021 Ulster County Senior of the Year," who topics of interest. Please come join us at the have made a commitment to excellence in your Hudson Valley Mall at 9:45 every Tuesday for this community by volunteering. important set of events. This year the selected seniors will be celebrated at Our Community Cafes will be opening for a the Older New Yorkers’ Day Celebration on October weekly Congregate meal. See Page 9. 1st. For safety concerns, the event will be virtual As before, all events need pre-registration, so we and they will be recognized by dignitaries and the can plan meal counts, space, etc. Thanks for Acting Director of the NYS Office for the Aging . calling ahead! Nomination forms are available at the Ulster County We are in the process of planning some exercise Office for the Aging, on our website, or by mail. classes at The Hub, and we recently began chess If you have any questions, you may contact Susan classes and some Community Bingo games at Koppenhaver at [email protected] or various places since it seemed to be so popular! 845-340-3578. Our Lunch and Learns are slowly starting up All nominations must be received by August 16, again as well – we will be scheduling them 2021. around the County for all of you soon. As part of our Falls Prevention Program, those of Farmers’ Market Coupons will be distributed at the you who expressed interest in becoming Ulster County Senior Hub, 5 Development Court, Bingocize trainers (a new, evidenced-based Kingston, NY on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 from exercise program using Bingo) will soon be getting that training and we will start offering 12:30 to 2:30 P.M. those classes as well – they look like loads of fun! Coupons may also be picked up at the Ulster County I have a Radio show the 2nd Tuesday of each Office for the Aging 1003 Development Court, month on WGHQ at 8:30 am – tune in if you can! Kingston, NY., Monday thru Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 Keep those masks on if you feel iffy about going P.M. out in public – despite many getting vaccinated, COVID is still out there, and now we have a variant – the good news is that the vaccine seems Ulster County Office for the Aging and Mental to be able to keep folks much safer, and much Health Association of Ulster County Caregiver less infectious to others. Support Group. Offers and interaction with other Here’s hoping to see you all at events soon! caregivers. The group will also allow caregivers to In health and caution, learn skills, share information, and learn about Susan Koppenhaver, Ulster County OFA Director available resources. Group meets every Wednesday, 3:30 P.M. to 4:15 P.M. at MHA 300 Aaron Court, Kingston, NY. For registration and details call the Ulster County Office for the Aging at 845-340-3456. Lab Work That Comes to You We help seniors obtain services Our experienced and highly-trained collection technicians come to and benefits needed to age your home or office to collect your independently in the community. specimen and then deliver it under controlled conditions to our nearest Free 30 minute phone consult state of the art laboratory 914-420-2438 Bruen Medical Partners Curtis Care Call 845-853-0676 Management www.curtiscaremanagement.com [email protected] LAW OFFICE OF ANTONY M. EMINOWICZ PLLC Wills, Trusts and Medicaid Asset Protection 845-481-4688 • 2 PEARL STREET, KINGSTON, NY 12401 [email protected] • www.ame-law.com Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.lpicommunities.com Ulster County Office for the Aging, Kingston, NY 06-5324 ULSTER COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING 5 MEDICARE Medicare Counseling The Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) at the Ulster County Office for the Aging provides free and objection information, counseling, assistance and advocacy on Medicare, private health insurance, and related health coverage. HIICAP helps people with Medicare, their representatives, or people soon to be eligible for Medicare. HIICAP Counselors are fluent in all aspects of Medicare and health insurance coverage, including MALL WALK WITH THE OFA Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare supplemental plans, and prescription drug coverage. If you need further information or would like to schedule an in-person or phone appointment with a HIICAP counselor, please call 845-340-3579. We meet by the Food Court at 9:45 A.M. The Ulster County Office for the Aging Attorney All are welcome! can provide counseling and referrals for: 1. Estate & Long Term Care Planning; 2. Government Benefits, including Medicaid; 3. Consumer Issues; 4. Housing; 5. Elder Abuse. If Kingston City School District is on delay or closed, the mall walk is cancelled. And can also prepare the following documents: 1. Simple Wills; The first Tuesday of each month, staff from 2. Powers of Attorney; the Resource Center for Accessible Living 3. Health Care Proxies & Living Wills. (RCAL) will join us to discuss their services, including an Equipment Loan Closet, Nursing The attorney does not go to court on any Home Transition & Diversion, Home Care matter. If immediate assistance is needed, a Coordination and Healthy Homes. prospective client may want to contact Legal Services of the Hudson Valley at 845-331-9373. Ads will be placed here. No content may be placed here. Do not move or resize Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.lpicommunities.com Ulster County Office for the Aging, Kingston, NY 06-5324 ULSTER COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING 5 6 UCOFA Lunch and Learn for Seniors August 12: Medicare: What you need to Know & How you can save Money Presented by Bob Meci, UCOFA Health Insurance Coordinator Ulster County Senior Hub, 5 Development Court, Kingston, NY. R.S.V.P. by August 5, 2021 August 17: Be Gentle on yourself Meditation Presented by Naomi Schmidt, Mediation Instructor Ulster County Senior Hub, 5 Development Court, Kingston, NY R.S.V.P. by August 10, 2021 Lunch and Learn runs Noon to 2:00 P.M. Free to Ulster County Seniors age 60 and over and includes free lunch with reservation. Space is limited. Call Ulster County Office for the Aging at 845-340-3456 to R.S.V.P. Socially distancing guidelines will be followed. Please wear a mask if you wish or if you are not fully vaccinated. Join Ulster County Office for the Aging for a BBQ Picnic Robert E. Post Park, 515 Park Road, Kingston, NY. August 26, 2021 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Free to Ulster County Seniors age 60 and over. Space is limited. Call Ulster County Office for the Aging at 845-340-3456 to R.S.V.P by August 20, 2021. Socially distancing guidelines will be followed. Please wear a mask if you wish or if you are not fully vaccinated. Hope to see you soon.