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September 2021
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’S IN A WORD?
I came across an article from, “Changing The Narrative Ending Ageism Together,” out of Colorado,
seeking to communicate about aging and ageism and change the messaging associated with aging.
Ageism is defined as, “a discrimination against older people due to negative and inaccurate
stereotypes.” The article referenced the Administration on Community Living, which says, “Older
adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys and
difficulties. Their stories and contributions help to support and inspire others.”
The article’s point is that it is time for a renewed commitment to changing the way we speak to and
about older people and aging. Adults over the age of 60 are living and staying productive longer, and
represent the fastest-growing segment of our population. Older people contribute significantly for
years to our society and our economy. So, back to the words- some words such as “senior, senior
citizen and elderly” can often be associated with, and reinforce, negative stereotypes about older
people. It may be time to make shifts in how we speak in instead of “senior, senior citizen, and
elderly” use “older adult or older person.” Be sure it is complimentary; Instead of, “you look great for
your age” how about, “You look great!” Using “young lady or young man” to describe someone older
than 18, or calling older people, “sweetie or honey” may not be compliments. Unless you know that
the person likes those terms it may be best to refrain from them as they can be seen as diminishing
and infantilizing and make people seem less capable. Older people are very capable and deserve to
be treated as such.
Words and names are important. Some we embrace and others make us uncomfortable. In another
article that I read an older adult that was a record breaking runner and referred to himself as an
“Ultrageezer.” He was over 70 and said of aging that, “it isn’t anything to be afraid of” and of his
running, “just enjoy it, and get out and do it.”
Article continued on page 3
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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 MEDICARE 101 CLASS
Office for the Aging
Wednesday Genesee County Office for the Aging
September 1, 2021 2 Bank Street, Batavia
2:30 pm
Reservations required—Seating is limited
Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc.
No meeting in September Call for information & reservation
585-343-1611
AM I ELIGIBLE? *For Individuals with disabilities, or language
interpretation needs, requests for reasonable
Go to
accommodations should be made with at least
www.mybenefits.ny.gov/selfservice/
five days’ notice*
MyBenefits is a quick and easy way for people This program is provided to you through grants funds
in New York State to find answers to questions from the New York State Office for the Aging,
about New York State’s programs and services. Administration on Community Living, and the generous
support of the Genesee County Legislature.
Find out if you’re eligible for benefits such as:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP), Special Tax Credits, Home Energy
Assistance Program (HEAP), NY CONNECTS GENESEE CARE OPTIONS
WIC-Women Infants, Children, in Genesee County
Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance (EPIC),
Medicaid and more.
1-800-342-9871
NY Connects Genesee Care Options is here to help
you. Whether you are an older adult, a 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 Genesee Care Options
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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3 cups applesauce
NUTRITION NOTES 1 teaspoon brown sugar
AN APPLE A DAY ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
Submitted by: Ellen Foster, ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist 1 tablespoon wheat germ
N
1 tablespoon melted butter
ew York State
grows a LOT of Place applesauce in a
apples both in casserole. Mix remaining
total numbers ingredients and spoon over the
and in the number of applesauce. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Serve
varieties. As a matter of with vanilla ice cream. Makes 4 servings.
fact, it is the state fruit of The apple facts listed above are taken from the web
New York. Did you know: page of the University of Illinois Extension Service.
The recipe comes from From Lancaster Kitchens,
The crabapple is the only apple native to North published 1980.
America.
The pilgrims planted the first United States apple
trees as we know them, in the Massachusetts
Bay Colony.
Apples come in all shades of reds, greens, and
yellows and there are about 80 calories in a
medium-sized one.
They are grown in all 50 states and 100 varieties
of apples are grown for commercial purposes in
36 states.
The apple tree originated in an area between the
Caspian and the Black Seas and apples were Director’s Article continued from page 1
the favorite fruit of ancient Greeks and Romans.
Apples are a member of the rose family. Sometimes things that I read just really make
me think. I hope my column gets you thinking
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” has actually as well. What are the words that you use to
been borne out in recent research. Apples have describe yourself? Have those words
antioxidants, those plant chemicals that help our
bodies fight off infections. They are also a good changed as you aged? Are there words that
source of potassium and fiber and contain some make you feel good about aging? Be sure to
Vitamin C. let us know what you think!
It is better to eat the fruit whenever possible rather Here at the Office for the Aging, we have be-
than drink apple juice since whole apples are richer
gun to start some of our previous activities
in dietary fiber than juice, and the juicing process
drastically reduces the amount of antioxidants and will continue working to return to more
available for the body to utilize. If crunching into a “normal” operations as the year continues to
whole apple is difficult, try cutting the fruit in quarters unfold. If you have ideas for new programs
and taking out the core. Then slice the apple as if and activities that you would like to have
you were making apple pie. Thin slices are much offered please let us know. We are eager for
easier to chew. your ideas!
Applesauce made with several varieties of apples
can be delicious. The use of sweeter varieties in the
sauce means less sugar and sometimes no sugar at
all is needed! And applesauce is good in baked
products. Website Address for the Genesee
County Office for the Aging
For example, here’s an interesting Applesauce
Pudding recipe from the Pennsylvania Dutch
country: www.co.genesee.ny.us
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YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED
Because needs are always greater than the
funds available to meet them, the Genesee
County Office for the Aging (OFA) encourages
monetary donations to our not-for-profit Genesee
Senior Foundation, Inc.
Name_______________________________________
(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.
Please designate contribution use:
Where most needed
For this program: NEW PROGRAM
__________________________________
GOT GROCERIES?
Submitted by: Amy Swanson,
All donations are greatly appreciated & are tax Specialist, Aging Services
A
deductible to the extent of the law.
new program, a new way to get those
Please make checks payable and send to: needed groceries! This program is
designed specifically for individuals
Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc. who meet following criteria:
2 Bank Street
Batavia, NY 14020 60 years of age and older
With the ability to pay for own groceries
THANK YOU! Unable to do own shopping
Unable to order via internet
OFA is seeking volunteers and individuals
desiring assistance. Please call NY Connects/
OFA at 585-343-1611 for information.
Thank you to the Muriel H. Marshall Fund for
the Aging at Rochester Area Community
Foundation for providing the seed money to
launch this new program!
NOTE: Got Groceries? is not able to use
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
benefits at this time.
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TAKING CARE OF YOU
Submitted by: Kimberly Perl,
Specialist, Aging Services
This past year has taught us that it’s important to
know when to stop and take time for ourselves.
Keep these tips in mind for a healthier you:
Submitted by: Lucine Kauffman, Coordinator
L
Should I be concerned?
et’s look at some ways that the Library
Do you have the blues?
Visits (LV) volunteers benefit from Are you having trouble sleeping?
participating in the program. Do you find it hard to get out of bed in the
Helping others is good medicine for our morning?
Do you find yourself not caring about putting
minds and bodies. Researchers studying the
on clean clothes or showering?
relationship between volunteering and Are you not feeling like eating?
measures of happiness have found that the Have you lost interest in things you used to
more people volunteered, the happier they enjoy?
were. Are you unable to do the things you used to
during the day?
Volunteering builds empathy, strengthens
social bonds, and makes you smile. And that’s Activities that may help:
contagious! Our volunteers deliver kindness
and cheer in addition to library materials. Schedule a weekly call with a family member
or friend
You may be wondering how being an LV Get moving as much as you can, preferably
volunteer is good for your body—well, have with others
you ever lifted a bag full of books? It can be Read a book, or listen to a book on tape. Join
pretty hefty! But not all of our volunteers are or start a book club
able to lift and carry a heavy bag of books. Spend time in nature
Some volunteers choose to take fewer books Join a group or club
at a time and make more frequent visits. Do something spiritually soothing: attend
worship services, read, meditate
Flexibility for the volunteers and patrons is one Keep your mind active with puzzles or trivia
of the advantages of the Library Visits Listen to music
Program.
Developed 7/2021 by GOW Pathway to Hope
The LV Program at the Richmond Memorial
Library delivers library services to Genesee
You can always find someone to listen:
County residents who are 60+ years old and
unable to visit the library. Care + Crisis Helpline
To apply or volunteer, please 585-283-5200
call ask marshall at 585-815-7979 or email
askmarshall@co.genesee.ny.us.
Library Visits is a member of the ask marshall
family of programs 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.
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SCAM FREE GENESEE!
Submitted by: Karen Hall, Coordinator Contact your
state
T
government
he following information was obtained about its
from the Federal Trade Commission and vaccine plans
contributed by Karen Hall, coordinator of and
Lifespan’s Financial Management requirements.
Assistance program, a Muriel H. Marshall funded
service providing free in-home assistance with
budgeting and bill paying. Don’t share your information with just
anyone. Scammers often set up real-looking
Scammers cash in on confusion over vaccine websites to sell fake goods and services, so
verification methods. why not vaccine verification certificates or
More than a year into the pandemic, and months passports? Before you share any information
after the first rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, people online, check out who’s asking for it. Search
are eager to get back to their regular activities. online for the company or organization’s name
But some activities might require you to show that with words like “scam,” “review,” or
you’ve been vaccinated or had a recent negative “complaint.” Think long and hard before you
COVID-19 test. How you do that may depend on share personal information like your Social
the activity and where you live. Security, Medicare, credit card, or bank
account numbers. Scammers can steal your
Right now, there’s no standard way to prove information to commit fraud and identity theft.
you’ve been vaccinated or tested negative. Sure,
there are those CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards If you know about a COVID-19 vaccine scam, tell
people get when they get their vaccine but they the FTC about it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov
were never designed to prove your vaccination (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/).
status and they may not be enough. Some states, Lifespan offers presentations and assistance on
companies, colleges, and other organizations are fraud, scams and identity theft. For presentations
creating their own verification products and and free in-home assistance with budgeting and
services, including apps and digital passports or
certificates. Some connect to state immunization bill paying service, call ask marshall
databases while others rely on individual self- at 585-815-7979 or email
report. The patchwork approach gives scammers askmarshall@co.genesee.ny.us.
an opportunity to cash in
on the confusion. Here
are a few other ways to
help stay ahead of the
scammers:
Be skeptical of
anyone contacting
you from the federal government. Right
now, there are no official plans to create a
national vaccine verification app or certificate
or passport. If you get a call, email or text from
someone saying they’re from the federal
government, and asking you for personal
information or money to get a national vaccine
certificate or passport, that’s a scam. The Financial Assistance is a member of the
Check with airlines, cruise lines, and event ask marshall family of programs funded by a
venues about their requirements. Don’t rely grant from the Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the
on information from someone who calls, texts, Aging in Genesee County; the fund is overseen
or emails you out the blue. by the Rochester Area Community Foundation.
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PREVENT FALLING BY MAKING
YOUR HOME SAFER
Submitted by: Kaitlin Pettine,
Public Health Educator
M
ore than 1 in 4 older adults report falling
each year, which can cause serious
injuries such as broken bones and head
injuries. Even if it doesn’t cause physical
injury, it can cause someone to become afraid of
falling again which may lead people to avoid normal
daily activities. Being sedentary can lead to
weakness or loss of stability, causing an increased
risk of falling.
Here are simple ways you can make your home
safer that will help reduce your risk of falling. “Do You Remember These?”
Keep objects off the floor and clean up the With co-hosts Connie and Charley Boyd
clutter around your house such as stacks of
magazines, books, newspapers, etc. Listen to our radio show! Tune in to
Repair loose carpet and raised areas in the floor. WBTA at 1490 AM or 100.1 FM
Install grab bars or handrails in areas throughout
your home where you may need some extra
Sundays 9:00 a.m. or 9:00 p.m.
support. You may want support stepping in and
out of the bathtub/shower, getting on and off Or listen afterward online at:
your toilet and when you are going up and down http://wbtai.com/do-you-remember-these/
stairs. We’d love your feedback about the show!
Fix broken, loose or uneven steps. Write DYRT@WBTAi.com
Coil or tape cords and wires next to the wall so
they don’t cause a tripping hazard. Lots of topics & music to take you back
Make sure that there is enough lighting at the top to fun memories!
and bottom of all your stairways.
Keep items (books, shoes, papers) off your Sponsored by Genesee County Office
stairs. for the Aging courtesy of a family bequest
Keep a clear path so you don’t have to walk
around furniture to get to where you need to go.
Remove throw rugs on the floor or use non-slip
backing so the rugs won’t move.
Make bathtubs, showers and floors in kitchens, CAN YOU HELP AN OLDER ADULT?
bathrooms and porches nonslip.
Place items that you use frequently in the Join AmeriCorps Seniors and volunteer to drive
kitchen on lower shelves. If you need to use a older adults without other transportation options to
step stool, make sure it is sturdy and never use medical appointments or explore other opportunities
a chair as a step stool. to make a difference!
If you use a walker or cane, make sure there are Mileage reimbursement is provided.
rubber tips on the end to prevent slipping.
Have a nightlight on the path from your bed to If interested, please contact AmeriCorps Seniors at
the bathroom so you can see where you are 585-343-1611 or OFA.Dept@co.genesee.ny.us
walking in the middle of the night.
References:Moreland B, Kakara R, Henry A. Trends in Nonfatal
Falls and Fall-Related Injuries Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years—
United States, 2012–2018. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2020;
69:875–881
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC. (2021, May 4).
Older Adults: Preventing a fall. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/
stillgoingstrong/olderadults/index.html#preventing-a-fall.
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GENESEE CAREGIVER
CARING FOR A LOVED ONE A VIRTUAL SOCIAL HOUR
Submitted by: Jill Yasses, FOR CAREGIVERS
Services Administrator Submitted by: Jill Yasses,
Services Administrator
ARE YOU CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WITH
MEMORY IMPAIRMENT? Grab your favorite beverage and meet up with
other caregivers. Please join us virtually the
The Alzheimer’s Association – WNY Chapter and last Wednesday of every month at 1:30pm for
seven WNY Offices for the Aging, including an hour of informal conversation.
Genesee County are part of the Alzheimer ’s
Disease Caregiver Support Initiative (ADCSI). This If you are interested learning about this new
program is funded through the New York State virtual opportunity please contact the Office for
Department of Health and designed to support the Aging/NY Connects at 585-343-1611.
caregivers and people with dementia in the
community. The core services of this program
include: Care Consultations, Education, Support AGING MASTERY PROGRAM® -
Groups, Safety Services and Respite Services. JOIN THE VIRTUAL ADVENTURE!
To learn more about this program, call Genesee
County OFA at 585-343-1611. The Genesee County Office for the Aging/NY
Connects is looking for new participants the
VIRTUAL Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) this
fall!
The Aging Mastery Program is a comprehensive
and fun approach to positive aging by focusing on
key aspects of health, finances, relationships,
personal growth, and community involvement.
Central to the Aging Mastery philosophy is the
belief that modest lifestyle changes can produce
big results. Mastery comes from turning these
lifestyle changes into habits that lead to improved
health, stronger economic security, enhanced well
-being, and increased societal participation.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS The program will be held virtually on Tuesdays
3rd Thursdays at 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm and Thursdays (excluding Veteran’s Day),
Caregiver Moments: An Open Forum Focus October 12 through November 16, 2021
on Caregiving 10:30-11:45am.
Opportunity for caregivers of individuals who
may be forgetful and/or have confusion with or This is a free program but space is limited!
without a dementia diagnosis, to connect. For Registration is required by September 28th.
information, call NY Connects/Office for the If you are 55 years old or older and interested in
Aging at 585-343-1611. learning more about the VIRTUAL AMP, please
3rd Thursdays at 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm contact the Genesee County Office for the Aging/
Caregiver Moments: An Open Forum Focus NY Connects at 585-343-1611.
on Grief following Caregiving This work is funded through grants from NYS Office for the
Opportunity for caregivers to connect with Aging, NY Connects, Administration on Community Living,
others who are also grieving. The Health Foundation of Western and Central NY, Population
For information, call NY Connects/Office for the Health Collaborative and the generous support of the
Genesee County Legislature.
Aging at 585-343-1611.
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FALL INTO A NEW VENTURE If you are interested in volunteering for the
Home Visitation Program of Home Visitation Program, call the ask marshall
Genesee County line @ 585-815-7979.
Submitted by: Peg Patterson-Case, Coordinator
A
Home Visitation Program is a member of the
s the crispness of the air begins to roll ask marshall family of programs funded by a
in, colors begin to change and the days grant from the Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging
get shorter are perfect conditions to join in Genesee County; the fund is overseen by the
The Home Visitation Program provided Rochester Area Community Foundation.
by ask marshall! The Home Visitation program
is for anyone 60 years & up in Genesee County Feeling the Stress?
who would feel less isolated or lonely with a
regular call/visit from a volunteer. We all know Genesee County Mental Health
the importance of interacting with others and Providing phone, video and in-person Sessions
this wonderful program is FREE and not based (accept most insurances)
on income levels. You will receive a friendly 585-344-1421
phone call/visit weekly for about an hour. This Care & Crisis Helpline
hour is dedicated to you with general 585-283-5200
conversation, cards, puzzles, games to help you Text Line: 741741
stay connected, less isolated or all alone while Mental Health Hotline (free service)
making a new friend. It’s one easy call to the 1-844-863-9314
ask marshall line @ 585-815-7979.
Grief Groups go to Grief.com
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A Muriel H. Marshall funded program administered through the Rochester Area Community Foundation
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