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
Getting the most from Medicare
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.
CarFit: Keeping Seniors Safe Behind the Wheel
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
Price Chopper Pharmacists to Administer Flu Shots to NNORC Seniors
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
Seniors Learn about Vaccines at the NNORC Breakfast Club
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.
Homebound seniors or those with disabilities can apply for an abenstee ballot
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!
Albany NNORC Launches Wellness Wednesday
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.
NNORC Breakfast Club Talks About Hearing and Communication
Hearing and Communication: How it Affects Your Life
Good hearing is essential for being active in your life. Even if you don’t have a hearing loss, many of the people around you may have trouble hearing clearly. This can cause some funny and sometimes difficult situations.
In this month’s NNORC Breakfast Club, we will cover what a hearing loss really means, learn about the prevalence of hearing loss, and discuss ways that we all can communicate better in our everyday lives.
Our presenter is Debra E. Trees, Au.D., who is an Audiology Supervisor at St. Peter’s Hospital for 29 years. Debra currently serves as a member of the Capital Area Speech and Healing Association, the NYS Speech, Language and Hearing Association, and the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. In 2012, she was recognized as a Distinguished Alumni of The College of St. Rose in 2012 and she mentors graduate interns in their Communication Disorders Program. Debra has published research and descriptive articles and is currently working on publication of an online continuing education program about hearing loss for nurses.
The program will be held on Wednesday, September 14 from 9:30-1100 a.m. at Albany JCC (340 Whitehall Road, Albany).
Be sure to call 514-2023 to reserve your seat and your bagel.
Save October 19th when Mary Brummagyn, SPRN, will discuss immunizations for seniors, new pneumonia recommendations and recent trends in public health concerns. There will also be an opportunity for flu immunizations from the Price Chopper Pharmacy team after the October 19 breakfast club presentation at St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church. (Appointments required. Watch for the October NNORC News for details.)
Dinner and a Movie is Back for NNORC Residents
Come and See Bridge of Spies
Bridge of Spies is a 2015 historical drama legal thriller film directed and co-produced by Steven Spielberg, co-produced by Marc E. Platt and Kristie Macosko Krieger. The film stars Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Amy Ryan, and Alan Alda. Based on the 1960 U-2 incident during the Cold War, the film tells the story of lawyer James B. Donovan, who is entrusted with negotiating the release of Francis Gary Powers—a pilot whose U-2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union—in exchange for Rudolf Abel, a captive and convicted Soviet KGB spy, whom he represented at trial. The name of the film refers to the Glienicke Bridge, which connects Potsdam with Berlin, where the spy exchange took place.
Join us on Thursday, September 29 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Sophia’s (440 Whitehall Rd, Albany) for the movie, followed by dinner. We’re bringing in food from Sam’s. Choose eggplant parmesan or chicken parmesan. The cost is $12 for members and $14 for non-members. RSVP with NNORC at 514-2023.
Aging Mastery Program® Join the Adventure!
The Albany JCC, in cooperation with Jewish Family Services and The National Council on Aging, will be running the Aging Mastery Program (AMP). The AMP encourages mastery—developing behaviors across many dimensions that will lead to improved health, stronger financial security and overall well-being.
By participating in this program, you will:
- Make and maintain small but impactful changes in your health behaviors, financial well-being and
enrichment later in life. - Get REAL incentives and rewards for taking small steps that can improve your well-being.
- Meet new friends, provide support and encouragement to your peers, and become more involved in your community.
Limited spots are available. Sign up now!
This program will begin on Friday, July 15th and run for 10 weeks on Friday mornings from 9:30–11:00 a.m. at the Albany JCC (340 Whitehall Road, Albany.) Contact Tiffany Smith to register at 601-745-6511 or tiffanys@albanyjcc.org.