NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Schenectady County Now Accepting Nominations for Senior Citizen of the Year NEW 2/26/2013
May is “Older Americans’ Month” and the Schenectady County Department of Senior and Long Term Care Services is asking for your help as we celebrate our own “2013 Senior Citizen of the Year” and “Senior Citizen with an Outstanding Contribution”. The purpose of these awards is to recognize senior citizens in our community who have devoted their time and effort towards helping other seniors and their community. The nominee may be any person 60 years of age or older residing in Schenectady County who has generously given of his or her time and energy to organizations or projects that have enhanced the lives of others.
The nomination deadline is Friday, March 8, 2013. Click here for the application in PDF format or contact the Schenectady County Department of Senior and Long Term Care Services for a copy.
Senior Citizen of the Year for 2012: John Karl
Senior Citizen with an Outsanding Contribution for 2012: Marsha Mortimer
The nominees were George Fountain, Rev. Phillip Grigsby; John Karl, Hilde Knaup, Marsha Mortimer, Donald Pateneaude and Julia Stone.
Schenectady County Partners with Center for Excellence in Aging and Community Wellness to Present Managing Chronic Conditions Workshops NEW 12/21/12
Schenectady County has partnered with the Center for Excellence in Aging and Community Wellness to present “
Living Healthy NY Community Workshops,” six and eight week peer led programs that offers adults with chronic conditions and their caregivers the opportunity to manage symptoms, communicate more easily with physicians, spend less time in hospitals, and JUST FEEL BETTER!
The following workshops will be given in Schenectady County beginning in January. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please register by calling
518-442-5529 or by email at
LivingHealthyNY@albany.edu.
Living Healthy [6 week workshop]
Discover fresh, practical ways to live better and healthier. This
FREE workshop is designed for adults living with ongoing health conditions such as Arthritis, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes and/or Depression. FREE Living Healthy Book and relaxation CD included ($25. value).
Rotterdam Senior Center POSTPONED
Fridays 1/18/2013 through 2/22/2013
9:30am-12pm
Schaffer Heights Senior Apartments
Tuesday 1/22/2013 through 2/26/2013
1pm-3:30pm
Glen Eddy Retirement Community
Fridays 1/25/2013 through 3/1/2013
1pm-3:30PM
Armistead Caregiver Services
Mondays 2/4/2013 through 3/11/2013
9:30am-12pm
Schaffer Heights Senior Apartments
Thursdays 2/14/2013 through 3/21/2013
9:30am-12pm
Kingsway Apartments
Mondays 3/11/2013 through 4/15/2013
9:30am-12pm
Living Healthy with Diabetes [6 week workshop]
This
FREE workshop will teach techniques to help better manage and maintain an active and fulfilling life with Diabetes. FREE Living Healthy Book and relaxation CD included ($25. value).
Armistead Caregiver Services
Fridays 2/15/2013 through 3/22/2013
9:30am-12pm
A Matter of Balance [8 week workshop]
Manage the fear of falling by learning the techniques to improve balance, flexibility and activity levels.
Duanesburg Area Community Center
Wednesdays 1/2/2013 through 2/20/2013
11am-1pm
Burnt Hills United Methodist Church
Thursdays 1/17/2013 through 3/7/2013
10am-12pm
Glen Eddy Retirement Community
Mondays 3/4/2013 through 4/22/2013
9:30am-11:30am
Rotterdam Senior Center
Fridays 3/8/2013 through 5/3/2013
10am-12pm
DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Click here for a
quick guide of the department’s programs and services or click
here for a
complete list. We administer many programs and services that are available to help you. Some of our programs include home care services, home delivered meals, caregiver support, transportation services, legal assistance and home heating assistance. If you don’t see the information you need on our web site, please call our office at (518) 382-8481 and our staff will be more than happy to help you.
Click here for the Schenectady County Service Directory that includes information on services and programs for senior citizens and individuals with developmental disabilities.
OTHER INTERNET RESOURCES
Click
here for links to other Senior and Disability Services Resources, Government Resources and Health Resources.