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Not everyone considers this “the most wonderful time of the year.” For those who have lost a loved one, the holiday season can bring feelings of loneness, sadness, and anxiety.
How will you get through the holidays? What if you get overwhelmed with grief? How can you preserve family traditions when you don’t feel like celebrating? Why can’t we just fast-forward to January? If this sounds like you, you are not alone.
Come together with others to share your loss and to exchange ideas for getting through the holidays without over extending yourself. You will learn strategies for dealing with normal feelings of dread as well as creative ways to take care of yourself and restore a sense of hope.
There is no cost for this program.
DATE: Saturday, November 12, 2016
TIME: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Schenectady County Public Library Main Branch
McChessney Room, 99 Clinton Ave, Schenectady, NY
RSVP: Heather Lewis Springer, LMSW at 518-370-1666 or hlewis@jfsneny.org

Susan Hoffman grew up in and was educated in Albany, graduating from Maria College with a nursing degree. She has worked in many aspects of nursing in her career including public health, pediatrics, geriatrics, school health, and mental health services. Susan lives in Delmar with her husband and small dog. She has two grown children, one local and one in Connecticut. Come and meet Susan! She’ll be out in the community at various NNORC events doing blood pressure checks. She looks forward to her work in the NNORC and getting to know people who participate in the programs.

The HEAP Heating Equipment Tune-up benefit provides for equipment inspections and cleanings prior to the start of the heating season for eligible households. The 2015-2016 Tune-Up benefit will operate through November 4, 2016 or until funding is exhausted.
Eligible households can receive up to $400, which includes cleaning of the primary heating equipment, but  may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors, or programmable thermostats. (Sorry, households with a service contact with their provider are not eligible for this benefit.)
Your household may be eligible for this benefit if:

  • You own your own home and that home is your primary residence.
  • Your household’s gross monthly income is at or below the current HEAP income guides for your household size ($2,244 for a 1-person household/$2,935 for a 2 person household).
  • Your heating equipment is more than 12 months old AND the furnace, boiler, or chimney have not been cleaned withing the past 12 months.

Applicants must also choose an Albany County HEAP vendor to provide the cleaning and tune-up services, if their vendor is not a HEAP provider with signed contacts with NYS/OTDA/HEAP.
For more information, please call Albany County DSS at 447-7323 or NNORC at 514-2023.

Come out for another NNORC Night at the JCC where they’ll be serving up a wonderful tasty dinner featuring barbecue chicken, along with good conversation and fun. NNORC night is always a good way to share good fellowship, break bread, catch up with friends, and meeting new people. The suggested donation is $5.00. Transportation requests may be made when making your reservation. Last call for reservations is 9:30am on October 31.
WHEN: Monday, October 31, 2016 at 4:45 p.m.
WHERE: The Albany JCC, 340 Whitehall Road, Albany
RSVP: Call Claire Sigal at the JCC: 438-6651
 
 

If you have questions about your coverage options, eligibility, or how Medicare works, this NNORC event is for you. NNORC is offering a program designed to give you a better understanding of your options and obligations with regard to Medicare. In this two session workshop, we will define Medicare Parts A & B; explain what Medicare pays for and what you pay for; discuss prescription insurance; define Medigap insurance and how it helps you; help understand the doughnut hole; and discuss whether you should think about joining an advantage plan.
Come and get accurate, unbiased information about Medicare from veteran Certified Medicare Counselor Janet Kiffney. The class is free of charge and so that participants can get all their questions answered the class is limited to 25 people. There will be plenty of time time for questions and and lots of helpful handouts.
WHEN: Tuesdays, November 1 and 8 from 2-3:30pm
Where: B’ Nai Sholom Reform Congregation (420 Whitehall Rd, Albany)
Reservations are required. Please call, 514-2023. 

Older drivers are more likely to wear their seat belts, and less likely to speed or drink and drive. However older drivers are more likely to be killed or seriously injured when a crash does occur due to the greater fragility of their aging bodies. While driver safety programs improve safety for older drivers by addressing cognitive abilities and skills, older drivers can also improve their safety by ensuring their cars are properly adjusted for them. A proper fit in one’s car can greatly increase not only the driver’s safety, but also the safety of others.
For several years, NNORC has offered the CarFit program and the positive response has been amazing. CarFit is an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them. The program also provides information and materials on community specific resources that could enhance their safety as drivers, and/or increase their mobility in the community. The evaluation takes only 30 minutes while you are seated in your car. The screening looks at various factors including safety belt use, steering wheel tilt, head rest setting, body positioning, to gas and break pedals and mirror adjustment.
This program is sponsored by the Colonie Senior Service Center-Driver Fitness Center.
WHEN: Thursday, November 10, 2016, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
WHERE: St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church (440 Whitehall Rd, Albany)
RSVP: Appointments required. Please call NNORC to schedule your time: 514-2023

The Albany NNORC is collaborating with Price Chopper Pharmacists to offer seniors a flu shot clinic. Getting the flu shot vaccine is extremely important for people who are older than 65, or who have diabetes, or asthma. Price Chopper carries the quadrivalent vaccine, which covers four strains of the flu instead of just three. They also offer a high dose shot that provides better protection for seniors. Flu shots are covered by Medicare and most insurance plans. Bring your Medicare Part B card and your prescription drug card. Questions about individual coverage cab be answered by Price Chopper Pharmacists.
WHEN: Wednesday. October 19, 2016 from 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
WHERE: St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church (440 Whitehall Rd, Albany)
RSVP: Appointments are required. Please call NNORC to arrange your time: 514-2023

At this month’s NNORC Breakfast Club, NNORC Residents, will learn about illnesses such as the flu, shingles, and pneumonia from Mary Brummagyn, SPRN. Mary will shed light on the latest vaccine information for adults and seniors, including new recommendations for the pneumonia vaccine. She coordinates the Immunization Program at the Albany County Department of Health and is extremely committed to sharing accurate information about immunizations with seniors. Feel free to bring questions, concerns and, friends to the event.
NNORC Breakfast Club Event:
WHEN: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 from 9:30-11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Albany Jewish Community Center (340 Whitehall Rd)
RSVP: Reservations required, call 514-2023 to reserve your spot.

Absentee Ballot Registration
Unable to get to the polls on Election Day this coming November 8th?  Whether you’ll already be snowbirding somewhere in the sunbelt or you have a temporary or permanent illness or disability that makes it difficult for you to leave your home, you can still cast your vote by completing an absentee ballot application in advance of Election Day.  This option is also available to those who act as primary caregivers for someone who is ill or
physically disabled.
Simply call the Albany County Board of Elections at 487-5060 to request an application be mailed to you, or download one from the web by visiting:
http://tinyurl.com/kag673q.  This is a simple one-page form that takes no longer than five minutes to complete and requires no extra documentation. Signed and completed applications must be postmarked by November 1 this year and ballots themselves must be postmarked by November 7.  So don’t delay . . . call today . . . and make your vote count on Election Day!
 
 

When it comes to good health, you’re in control of the choices you make every day. And when it comes to making choices, it’s easier when you have solid knowledge and good information to guide you.
Let’s meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each Month for Wellness Wednesday. We’ll explore topics of interest in a relaxed setting, with lots of opportunities to share and ask questions. From time- to-time we’ll provide special programs with knowledgeable, experienced presenters. We’re also eager to hear about ideas for future sessions—things that are important to you—topics you’d like to talk about and learn more about.
Here are the particulars:
WHEN: 3rd Wednesday of each month; the first session is Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
WHERE: B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY
FACILITATOR: Judi England, RN, Senior Health Education Coordinator for the NNORC
As with all NNORC health-related programs, Wellness Wednesday is free for NNORC Residents.
FIRST TOPIC: Pelvic Health: What’s Up Down There?
PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Bladder and Bowel disorders have a significant impact on quality of life and often are undertreated due to embarrassment or lack of resources. Education regarding the causes of these disorders can lead to relatively simple solutions. Come learn more and discuss these issues and treatment options.
PRESENTER: Cynthia Cook, Adult Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of specialty in urology, colorectal and pelvic rehabilitation services.
RSVP: Please call 514-2023 to register or for more information.
 

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