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Some people think that rehabilitation centers and nursing homes are quiet, boring places filled with quiet people just passing the time. Those people never visited Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare. As a member of the Centers Health Care family, Essex Center continues to add quality staff and provide them with the most up to date training and we’re very proud of our 4-Star staff rating from Medicare. gov. But most of all we’re proud of the lifestyle our residents enjoy. When it comes to passing the time, this place can be a real blast, so if you
aren’t ready to live life to the fullest, maybe you should think about one of those other homes. Where a lot of quiet people sit around watching the hands of the clock and passing the time. Come by for a visit, and see how much richer and fuller life is at Essex Center. Additional facilities located through out the Adirondack region.
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Tour the circuit of machines and other equipment. Find out if you can sample a class to see if it might be a good fit. • Find a gym buddy. Working out with a partner in your age group may encourage you to keep going to the gym and increase your comfort level. You each can offer support and enjoy a good laugh through the learning process. • Don’t get discouraged. Anyone working out for the first time, regardless of age, will feel somewhat out of place until exercise becomes part of a routine. Give it some time before throwing in the towel. Once you catch on, you may discover you enjoy working out. • Choose a senior-friendly gym. Some gyms cater to senior members. They may offer “Silver Sneakers” classes at their facility. Other niche gyms may only accept members of a certain age group. Investigate these gyms if working out with a younger crowd is proving too great a deterrent. Fitness is important for healthy seniors. It can prolong life, help seniors maintain healthy weights and reduce their risk of injury. ■
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PORT HENRY | The success of RSVP of Essex County lies in our volunteers. It is through the combined contributions of these folks that so many others who are in need receive benefit. This year, more than 150 people in Essex County over the age of 55 — people just like you and I — gave of their time to make a world of difference in our community. One of the ways that RSVP says “thank you” to our volunteers for their service to others, is with our annual Recognition Luncheon. Each year, active RSVP volunteers receive a personal invitation to join us for a free day of fun, food and good times. 2017’s Recognition Luncheon proved to be a banner year. Despite the rainy weather, nearly 90 people came out to beautiful Noblewood Park, in Willsboro. We almost had to spill out of the lovely enclosed pavilion to the “al fresco” picnic tables A delicious meal of spare ribs and macaroni and cheese was prepared by Rob Alexander and the ACAP food services, who catered the event. The greatest compliment for the cooks was how quiet the boisterous crowd became once the food was served and we all dug in. The beautiful woodland setting on the shore of Lake Champlain was an ideal spot to spend a relaxing day. Besides the wonderful meal and genial conversations, the goody bags at each seat and the basket giveaways were a source of great entertainment. We were honored to have Essex Town Supervisor Edward Gardner and Willsboro Town Supervisor Shaun Gillilland in attendance, and we thank them for coming. While the luncheon is to thank all RSVP volunteers, two people were especially recognized for their outstanding contributions. Phyllis Smith received a lifetime achievement award for her many years of service to RSVP and Edwin Rafferty received the volunteer of the year award for his work at the
Moses Ludington Hospital gift shop. Every year the Recognition Luncheon gets bigger and better. One thing that would please me to no end would be to save a seat for you at next year’s! Why not become an RSVP volunteer and join us? Free Tax Preparation: A great program that has been a success in those areas where it has been introduced is the VITA tax program. The “Volunteer Income Tax Assistance” program provides free tax preparation assistance to senior and low to middle income households. It is made possible through the cooperation of United Way of the Adirondack Region, IRS and RSVP. In Essex County there will be tax preparation sites at the Hand House in Elizabethtown, the Schroon Lake Senior Center, and the Lake Placid Public Library. We’re seeking to grow the free tax preparation sites to include the Moriah Town Hall in Port Henry. With just two new volunteers, we can add Port Henry as a much-needed site to that area of the county. Volunteers will receive free tax preparation training, a laptop computer station and tax preparation software. As a volunteer, you can be a working person, a college student, semi-retired or retired. If you would like to become a VITA volunteer either as a tax-preparer or greeter, please call Kyle Miller at 518-546-3565. Drivers Needed: One of the many things that the Essex County Office for the Aging does is provide transportation to people who might otherwise not have a way to get to their medical appointments. RSVP sends them as many volunteer drivers as we canbut there is always greater demand than there are drivers. Can you imagine having a doctor’s appointment you’ve scheduled three months ago and having to cancel because of a car ride? That’s what some Essex County residents face. Many of you in Essex County who are 55 and older are excellent drivers. If this sounds like you, consider what a splendid use of your time it would be to volunteer as a driver! You really would be a life-saver! You’ll receive mileage reimbursement to gas up your car
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and you’ll be covered by Volunteer Insurance. Give Kyle Miller a call at 518-546-3565 to find out more. Other Opportunities to Volunteer: RSVP volunteers have many choices to contribute to helping your communities. Here are a few of the programs volunteers support: Friendly Visitor volunteers spend a few hours a week simply enjoying a visit with someone who may not otherwise have outside social contact. Reading Buddy volunteers pair with elementary school students one-on-one in the classroom reading to and listening to primary school students read to boost literacy. Hospice volunteers provide comfort to those near endof-life by visiting with elderly or infirm individuals in their own homes and providing respite for families and caregivers. Literacy volunteers serve in a very rewarding effort that can literally change lives. Literacy Volunteers of Essex and Franklin counties offers free tutoring (one on one, or group sessions) for basic literacy and for the high school equivalency exam. Consider how you might enjoy spending a few volunteer hours a week and then call Kyle Miller at 518-546-3565 to take the first step! ■
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oints play vital roles in the human body, forming the connections between bones and facilitating movement. Damage to the joints can be especially painful, and that damage may result from conditions such as osteoarthritis or gout. While not all joint pain is debilitating, the discomfort of joint pain is such that it’s wise for adults to take steps to protect their joints with the hope of preventing joint pain down the road. Recognizing that joint pain can negatively affect quality of life, the Arthritis Foundation offers the following joint protection tips to men and women. • Forgo fashion with regard to footwear. When women choose their footwear, fashion should not be their top priority. According to the Arthritis Foundation, threeinch heels stress the feet seven times more than one-inch heels and heels put additional stress on knees, possibly increasing women’s risk for osteoarthritis. Though heels may be fashionable, the risk of developing joint pain is not worth making the fashion statement.
can still benefit from swimming in pools with colder temperatures, cold water may not soothe the joints like warm water can. • Take breaks at work. Many people develop joint pain thanks to their jobs. If you spend all day sitting at a desk or standing on your feet, try to find a greater balance between the two. Joints can grow stiff from sitting all day, while standing throughout your work day can stress the joints. Take a short break every 30 minutes to stand up and walk around if you spend most of your day at a desk. If you stand a lot at your job, stop to sit down for a few minutes once every half hour. Joint pain and aging do not have to go hand in hand. More information about joint paint is available at arthritis.org. ■
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that 2.2 million people in the U.S depend on wheelchairs for day-to-day tasks and mobility. More than six million use canes, walkers or crutches to assist with mobility. The following are some of the common types of mobility devices available for purchase. • Canes: Canes are handheld devices that provide a little extra stability or support to weakened limbs. Canes are easily transported and can assist those who need only a little help. • Standard walkers: Also known as medical walkers, standard walkers offer substantial support and must be lifted to move. That requires upper body strength, which can be difficult for some to maintain on long trips. • Rolling walkers: Rolling walkers are similar to standard walkers. But rolling walkers have wheels, either on the front only or on both sets of legs. They are somewhat less stable than standard walkers. Rolling walkers with wheel-locking devices may
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Boxer/Pit Bull• Adult Male
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Senior Life | Winter 2017 • 11
Cost-saving benefits, personalized care
FIDELIS
CARE®
Medicare Advantage Plans for 2018 Original Medicare1
Fidelis Medicare Advantage Flex (HMO-POS)
Fidelis Medicare $0 Premium (HMO)
Monthly Part B Premium2
$134
$38
$0
Flex Benefit
None
$400/year
None
Part B Deductible
$183
None
None
PCP Copay
20%
$5
$15
Specialist Copay
20%
$30
$45
Outpatient Surgery in a Hospital or Ambulatory Surgical Center
20%
$360
$360
$0 or 20%
$20
$20
20%
$10
$10
Benefit
Lab Tests X-rays Inpatient Copay
$1,316
$360/day for days 1-5, $360/day for days 1-5, per admission per admission
No
Yes, with $0 copay for preferred generics $125 deductible
Yes, with $0 copay for preferred generics $0 deductible
None
Yes
Yes
Hearing Device Discounts through TruHearing3
No
Yes
Yes
Money-saving Programs through My Advocate4
No
Yes
Yes
Part D Prescription Drug Coverage Preventive Dental
These are 2017 amounts and may change for 2018. 2You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. 3Fidelis Care partners with TruHearing for discounted purchases of hearing devices. 4My Advocate Program, offered through a company called Altegra, connects members to money-saving programs, discounts, and services that may be available. Premiums, copays, coinsurance, and deductibles may vary based on the level of Extra Help you receive. Please contact the plan for further details. This is not a complete listing of plans available in your service area. For a complete listing, contact the plan. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information, contact the plan. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, premium and/or copayments/ coinsurance may change on January 1 of each year. This information is available for free in other languages. Please contact our Member Services number at 1-800-860-8707 (TTY: 1-800-558-1125). Fidelis Care is a Coordinated Care plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the New York State Department of Health Medicaid program. Enrollment in Fidelis Care depends on contract renewal. 1
Annual Election Period (AEP) is October 15 - December 7, 2017 Call us today! 1-800-860-8707 TTY: 1-800-558-1125 Monday–Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. from October 1–February 14 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. from February 15–September 30 @fideliscare
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GANIENKEH
GANIENKEH WHOLISTIC TREATMENT CENTER An Alternative Health Care Center CHIROPRACTIC - DR. PETER VANCE, D.C. MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS Over 30 years experience - specializing in headaches, sciatic, chronic pain, worker’s comp & personal auto injuries. NATUROPATHIC - DR. DEBRA DAHLER, N.D. MONDAYS THROUGH THURSDAYS Offering holistic health care options for most health concerns. Herbalism, nutrition & lifestyle counseling. PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD THERAPY AND THE ONDAMED - RICK WHITE MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS 8AM-3PM BY APPT ONLY - Energy Medicine is any healing modality that affects positive change in the energetic system of living beings.
3083 Rand Hill Road • PO Box 275 • Altona, NY • 518-493-6300
GANIENKEH TERRITORIAL
ADMISSION: 9 Face Cards $5.00; 2 Special Books $5.00; 10 70/30 Games $8.00 Wednesday & Friday doors open at 5pm • Games start at 6:30pm Sun. doors open at 10am & Games start at Noon.
Devil’s Den Road via Altona, NY • 518-493-2247 104027