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Department of Senior Services
News
- 06/14/10
Stay Fit Kicks Off Seasonal Picnics - 06/10/10
New Medicare Supplemental Plans are Insurance Option for Some - 05/07/10
Outstanding Senior of the Year 2010 Named - 02/19/10:
Check out Senior Services' Health Insurance Help ad! - 01/21/10
Free Trial Offer for Dementia Social Day Program at Seniors Unlimited - 11/17/09
Senior Services Works to Increase Health Screenings Among Older Adults - 11/06/09
Orchard Park Press article about Lifelong Learning - University Express: Free or low-cost college-level courses in various topics
- 01/12/09
Resolutions Made "Easy" by Senior Services - 11/17/08
HEAP Outreach - 10/20/08
Informational Events: Paying for Long Term Care & Health Insurance Information - 12/07/07
Help with Medicare Available - 10/10/07
Erie County NY Connects to Help Consumers with Long Term Care
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Nominate Someone Who is Aging and Living Well
In May, Senior Services celebrates Older Americans Month. This year's theme is "Aging Well, Living Well." This is particularly appropriate for today's seniors-so many people we know do truly amazing things. Volunteers help keep the community going. Many seniors we meet are active, full of vitality, and totally opposite the old stereotype image of just sitting in a rocking chair watching the world go by. These seniors bring "life" to "living."
Some achievements by older adults worth noting:
- At 65, Laura Ingalls Wilder published Little House in the Big Woods, first of her eight volume series.
- At 68, Lillian Carter, mother of President Jimmy Carter, joined the Peace Corps & served 2 years in India.
- At 89, Doris Haddock, activist also known as "Granny D" walked 3,200 miles across the US to generate support for campaign reform.
- At 91, Hulda Crooks climbed Mount Whitney, the second highest peak in the continental US.
Senior Services wants to know about Erie County's living examples of "Aging Well, Living Well" and to showcase local senior accomplishments. If you know of someone who has made significant contributions to improve the quality of life in this community, please let us know as soon as possible. Write a description of less than 100 words and mail it to: Senior Services-Aging Well, Living Well, 95 Franklin St.-13th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202 or email to seniorinfo@erie.gov. Photos are welcome, but cannot be returned.
We look forward to hearing from you, and check back to this website soon to find out more about our local folks who are Aging Well, Living Well!
Blanche McCarren
Celebrated her 100th birthday July 2003 at Northwest Senior Center!
Richard Derwald
Senior Services own Fitness Coordinator, aka Mr. Fitness, is 69, but leads exercise classes for all ages!
Eda Quigley
With her 93rd birthday coming in May, Eda Quigley takes care of business as a Senior Aide with the Department of Senior Services. Following a stroke, her doctor prescribed work to use her brain!
Fred Moorhouse
RSVP volunteer Fred Moorhouse at age 79 acts as a docent at the Naval Park and can easily give tours and history of all three ships and subs there!
Some achievements by older adults worth noting:
- At 65, Laura Ingalls Wilder published Little House in the Big Woods, first of her eight volume series.
- At 68, Lillian Carter, mother of President Jimmy Carter, joined the Peace Corps & served 2 years in India.
- At 89, Doris Haddock, activist also known as "Granny D" walked 3,200 miles across the US to generate support for campaign reform.
- At 91, Hulda Crooks climbed Mount Whitney, the second highest peak in the continental US
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