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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.)
 
 

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.
 

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.
 

Preparedness for People with Disabilities – Do You Have a Special Medical Need?
Did you know that Albany County has a registry for people with access and functional needs? It’s called the Evacuation Functional Needs 911 Registry and it is specifically designed to assist residents who would need help evacuating their home during an emergency situation. Once registered, you are entered into the County’s Emergency 911 system.
What qualifies me?
Any disability that requires assistance in evacuating your home during an emergency. Listed below are a few examples:
Advanced age
Artificial limbs
Severe asthma
Heart condition
Wheelchair dependent
Bedridden
Visually impaired
Hearing impaired
How can I apply?
Applications for the Evacuation Functional Needs 911 Registry are available online at the Office of the Albany County Sherriff: http://tinyurl.com/hupcub6 or you can call (518) 720-8030 to register.
 

The August NNORC Breakfast Club welcomes special guest: Congressman Paul Tonko. Congressman Tonko is serving his fourth term in the US House of Representatives after a long and illustrious career in the NYS Assembly and as CEO of the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority. He is keenly interested in sharing his perspectives on what’s going on in Washington and hearing the concerns of his constituents. This will be an active and engaging breakfast program.
Throughout his career, Congressman Tonko has been a champion for the working class, advancing policies that create jobs, provide economic opportunity and ensure senior citizens can retire with dignity. He believes in the power of America’s middle class and fights to ensure the American Dream stays within reach for all who work hard and play by the rules.
In the House of Representatives, Congressman Tonko serves on the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Since 2013, he has served as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Environment and Economy. He also serves several subcommittees including Energy and Power, Oversight and Investigations and Research and Technology.
     Save the date for the next NNORC Breakfast Club. On Wednesday, September 14, Jane Levine from Levine Memorial Chapel in Albany will share information about the
process for pre-planning your funeral. We will be back at the Albany JCC for this one.
DATE: Wednesday, August 10, 2016
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road, Albany
RSVP: Please let us know you are coming by calling 514-2023.

At this moment, nearly 2.6 million New York residents are caring for an older parent or loved one, helping them to live independently at home. These family caregivers have a huge responsibility, and now there’s support in place that will make life a little bit easier for them.
A new law, the Caregiver Advise, Record,
Enable (CARE) Act, just went into effect in April 2016, and supports family caregivers when their loved ones go into the hospital and as they transition home. When a patient is admitted, the law now requires hospitals to:

  1. Provide your loved one the opportunity to designate a family caregiver in the medical record
  2. Keep the caregiver informed of their loved one’s discharge plans
  3. Offer the caregiver basic instruction on the aftercare tasks they will be asked to perform at home

This victory will help empower family caregivers to do their best work as they take care of the ones they love. Thank you for helping to put this new law on the books by adding your voice to AARP New York’s advocacy efforts. Together, we are making a difference.
     AARP New York
 

Retirement is a major life transition, sometimes described as becoming “unmoored from our normal structures.” Some may find this freedom delightful; others may feel at sea. For all of us, new rhythms and spaces emerge.
Taking time to pause, contemplate, listen, and share can enrich this time of life. Join Audrey Seidman, a spiritual director, an intern in the ALEPH Sage-ing® Mentorship Program, and a recent retiree from New York State Service, to explore the “Shalom” of retirement in a contemplative and supportive circle. This program is highly participatory, inviting deep listening and personal sharing, as well as discernment of what brings us closer to the Sacred.
There are four monthly sessions that will be offered on . Due to the nature of the group, participants are strongly encouraged to participate in all four sessions.
DATES & TIMES: Dates to be determined by participant interest
PLACE: B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation, 420 Whitehall Rd, Albany
RSVP: Reserve your seat by calling 514-2023

Due to extenuating circumstances at the Cornell Cooperative Extension, we are postponing the East Smart for Brain Health session and replacing it with Cooking for One or Two. Those enrolled in the Brain Health session will be automatically registered for Cooking for One or Two. If you would like a refund, please call the NNORC office. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Cooking for one or two can be difficult. Quantities of food are often too big, and items spoil before they are consumed. Plus, many recipes are for at least four serving, which can create a problem for preserving leftovers. All of this can be a real challenge when you are living alone or with one other person.
Join us for a hands-on cooking workshop that addresses these concerns. Learn some easy shopping and preparation tips for putting together affordable, enjoyable meals for one or two people. This program includes cooking and sampling.
DATE: Tuesday, September 13, 2016
TIME: 2:00-3:00 p.m.
PLACE: First Congregational Church, 405 Quail St., Albany.
FEE: $4.00 per person
RSVP:  514-2023
 

Heading to the Otesaga:
Join us for lunch at 1:00 p.m. at the grand Otesaga Hotel overlooking beautiful Otsego Lake. Built in 1909, the Otesaga exudes the charm and gracious hospitality of a bygone era. A magnificent Federal-style edifice with an imposing por-tico supported by massive 30- foot columns, the hotel occupies 700 feet of lakefront on the southern shore of Lake Otsego, the famed “Glimmerglass” of James Fenimore Cooper’s novels. Before lunch Paul Kuhn, a local town historian, will join us on the bus for a 45-minute tour of Cooperstown proper.
DATE: Thursday, August 18, 2016,
TIME: 10:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FEE: $45 for members and $50 for non-members
RSVP: Please call 514-2023.
We will depart from and return to St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road, Albany NY.

Come on our for another NNORC Night at the JCC, where we’ll be serving up a wonderful, kosher, tasty dinner of oven-fried chicken, along with good conversation and fun.
NNORC Night is always a great way to break break and share good fellowship, catch up with friends, and meet new people.
DATE: Monday, August 15, 2016
TIME: 4:45 p.m.
PLACE: Albany JCC, 340 Whitehall Rd, Albany
RSVP: Please call Claire Sigal to make your reservation: 518-438-6651 by 9:30 a.m. June 29.
 

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