This Newsletter is funded through grants from the New York State Office for the Aging, the Older American’s Act, and the generous support of the Genesee County Legislature. SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION - $4.00

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GENESEE COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING Batavia - Genesee Senior Center 2 Bank St. Batavia, New York 14020

2 Bank Street Batavia, N.Y. 14020 Phone: 343-1611

Website: www.co.genesee.ny.us Email: ofa@co.genesee.ny.us

PAMELA WHITMORE Director

“INFORMATION FOR ADULTS 60 AND

OVER”

July/August, 2011

SUMMERTIME IS PICNIC TIME AT THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING

T his year, both picnics will be held at Darien Lake State Park, a beautiful park which has a very large pavilion with parking close by. To get from the parking area to the picnic pavilion at both picnic locations it is all level ground, with sidewalks, which provides easy access for all.

Come along and bring a friend and take in the fresh air and the beauty of the great outdoors at one of our picnics being planned. Have a picnic lunch and just sit back and enjoy the entertainment we have in store for you. Wednesday, July 20th - Darien Lake State Park - 11:00 am - 2:30 pm At our picnic you will sit back and enjoy the sound of musical entertainment. Bingo will be played and all are welcomed to join in. Suggested contribution is $3.00. Bus transportation will be provided with pickup points at the Senior Center, Havenwood, and Corfu Presbyterian Church if needed. Call 343-1611 for your reservation for this event, and for the bus, no later than Friday, July 15th. Wednesday, August 24th - Darien Lake State Park - 11:00 am to 2:30 pm Our picnic is very relaxing. All you will need to do is sit back and enjoy the sound of musical entertainment. Bingo will be played and all are welcomed to join in. Bus transportation will be provided with pickup points at the Senior Center, Havenwood, and Corfu Presbyterian Church if needed. Suggested contribution is $3.00. Call 343-1611 for your reservation for this event no later than Friday, August 19th. For those driving to the park, there is FREE admission to the State Park for cars with either a driver or passenger that is over 62 years of age. All you need to do is to show that person’s drivers license or a non-drivers identification to verify their age. Only one person in the vehicle needs to be age 62 or older to get in free. Entertainment at both events is being very generously funded by the Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc., a not for profit organization that works with the Office for the Aging to serve the needs of seniors in Genesee County.

You May Wish to Bring Along a Lawn Chair for your Comfort

Or Current Resident

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ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST By: Barbara A. Matarazzo, Clerk/Typist

MEETINGS

Disabled American Veterans No Meeting in July and August, 2011

Doehler-Jarvis

NO Meeting in July and August, 2011 Graham Retirees Wednesday, July 13th & August 10th ........... 12:00 p.m. To Be Announced I.A.R.P. Board Meeting

No Formal Meeting in July - Picnic at Kiwanis Park No Meeting in August, 2011

I.A.R.P. Regular Meeting

No Formal Meeting in July - Picnic at Kiwanis Park No Meeting in August, 2011

N.A.R.F.E. Meeting Tuesday, July 26th & August 30th ... 11:45 a.m. (Lunch) Bohn’s ............................................. 1:00 p.m. (Meeting) For more information, call 343-2479 or 591-1044 Us Too Prostate Cancer Support Group (Batavia Chapter) Monday, July 18th & August 15th ................... 7:00 p.m. United Memorial Medical Center Board Room - North Street

BATAVIA - GENESEE SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES By: Kim Wurthman, Recreation Program Assistant

BLOOD PRESSURE MORNINGS Bethany - East Bethany Church Wednesday, July 6th & August 3rd .................................................. 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Gillam Grant Community Center Blood Pressure Screenings are held two (2) times d u r i n g the month ................................ Call 494-1621 for dates. .................................................. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

ADVISORY COUNCILS (Meet at the Senior Center)

Office for the Aging No Meeting in July and August, 2011 Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc. Thursday, July 14th & August 11th .................. 2:00 p.m. R.S.V.P. Advisory No Meeting in July and August, 2011

WEEKLY PROGRAMS Mondays Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class ($1.50) .... 9:30 a.m. Bridge ............................................................ 12:30 p.m. Pinochle ........................................................... 1:00 p.m. Tuesdays Cribbage .......................................................... 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays Quilters ............................................................ 9:00 a.m. Euchre ............................................................. 1:00 p.m. Thursdays Strong Bones ................................................. 10:00 a.m. Bridge .............................................................. 1:00 p.m. Cribbage .......................................................... 1:00 p.m. Fridays Line Dancing .................................................... 9:45 a.m. Art Class ........................................................ 10:00 a.m. Board Games ................................................. 11:00 a.m. Card Group ...................................................... 1:00 p.m. Open Pool Table .............................................. 2:00 p.m.

OTHER PROGRAM OFFERINGS: 2ndTuesdays Adult Diabetes Support Group VA Medical Center - Ambulatory Care Area For Information call Michele Gaylord, CDE at 297-1000, ext. 72555. This is Open to the Public ............ 6:30 p.m. 3rd Tuesdays Caregivers Support Group Sponsored by LeRoy Christian Community Project For Information Call 768-7540 Garden View - 124 East Main Street, LeRoy, NY ....................................................... 7:00 p.m. 3rd Wednesdays Alzheimer's/Dementia Information & Discussion Group, Richmond Memorial Library, Gallery Room 19 Ross Street, Batavia For Information Call the OFA at 343-1611……..…… 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Insurance Counseling Insurance Counseling Offered on an Appointment B a s i s ONLY .................................................... . Call 343-1611

This Newsletter is funded through grants from the New York State Office for the Aging, the Older American’s Act, and the generous support of the Genesee County Legislature. SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION - $4.00

Cribbage Results April, 2011

1st Place – Joe Guppenberger 2nd Place – Jane Laesser 3rd Place – Eleanor Johnson 4th Place – Ken Dehm

IARP Annual Picnic Wednesday, July 13, 2011

A nnual IARP Picnic is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at Kiwanis Park. Time of the picnic is 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Everyone attending is asked to bring a generous dish to pass along with their own table service.

Website Address for the Genesee County Office for the Aging www.co.genesee.ny.us

“Gene-Senior” Newsletter is collated by RSVP Volunteers

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NEWSLETTER SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION

Submitted by: Pamela Whitmore, Director

O ur suggested annual contribution for this “Gene-Senior” newsletter is $4.00. It is costly to mail the newsletter and your contribution will help to ensure that we will be able to provide the

information included in a timely and cost effective manner. This is only a suggested contribution amount. We appreciate any donation that you can make.

Please return the form provided below with your contribution to: Office for the Aging, 2 Bank Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

Newsletter Contribution

Name _____________________________________

Address ___________________________________

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Telephone # ________________________________

Amount of Contribution $ ______________________

Thank You For Your Support!!

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

B ecause needs are always greater than the funds available to meet them, the Genesee County Office for the Aging encourages monetary donations to our not-for-profit foundation called

the Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc. Name________________________________________ (May we publish your name? Yes No) Address______________________________________ _____________________________________________ All donations are greatly appreciated. All contributions are tax deductible to the extend of the law I designated my contribution of $_______to be used where most needed. Funds received will be used to support Office for the Aging Programs such as: Recreation, Transportation, Home Delivered Meals, Caregiver Support, In-Home Care, & Health Insurance Counseling

Please make checks payable and send to: Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc. 2 Bank Street, Batavia, NY 14020

THANK YOU!

2011 Holland Land Office Museum History Heroes Summer Program

July 12th through 22nd, 2011 Tuesday - Friday

10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Ages 7 - 11 yrs.

Cost: $18.00/Day for HLOM Members

$20.00/Day for NON-HLOM Members For more information please call the Holland Land

Office Museum at 585-343-4727 Volunteers needed for the Holland Land Office

Museum. If your interested in history we want you! Please call the Holland Land Office at 343-4727

The Holland Land Office Museum Lecture Series is every Third Saturday of the month.

For more information please call 343-4727

Prime Time Alive Batavia First United Methodist Church

Senior Fellowship !"#$#%&''()*%+,--('!$.%/)'0(1$%

Monday, September 19, 2011 Punch: 5:30 pm; Dinner: 6:00 pm

Cost: $10.00 per person Location: Batavia First United Methodist Church

8221 Lewiston Road, Batavia, NY 14020 Program: The Batavia Swing Band

**Dancing - Listening - or Both**

Your Reservation & Check for the evening is to be sent no later than Sunday, September 11, 2011 to:

Dorothy Taylor 7 Mix Place

Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-6907

Make checks payable to: “Batavia First United Methodist Church”

memo “Sr. Banquet” Come and bring a friend and enjoy a delicious Swiss Steak

Dinner and an evening of fun, fellowship, and relaxation. You might even win a door prize!

Partially funded by the Rochester Area Community Foundation Muriel Marshall Fund For The Aging through

the Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc

Crossroads House Events July/August, 2011

July 29 & 30, 2011: Crossroads House Annual MEGA Garage Sale. Friday from 9am-4pm & Saturday from 9am-1pm. All proceeds go directly to Crossroads House. August 28, 2011: Alex’s Golf Tournament to benefit Crossroads House at Terry Hills Golf Course.

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FARMERS’ MARKET COUPONS for 2011Please Note Income Guidelines Below!

Each year OFA receives Farmers’

Market Coupons to distribute to income qualified seniors. The program helps low-income seniors by providing a coupon book to be used at local Farmers’ Markets for fresh fruits and vegetables.

We anticipate receiving the coupons mid to late July. We do not know exactly how many coupons we will get. You must be 60 or older to be eligible for coupons AND

You must income qualify (see below) OR reside in Section 8 subsidized housing

Income Guidelines (subject to change) Household of 1 =$1,670 Household of 2 =$2,246 Household of 3 =$2,823 Household of 4 = $3,400

Please bring in proof of your income to apply for

coupons. You will need to complete some paperwork to receive

your coupons. Farmers’ Market Coupons are given out on a first-

come, first-served basis. Family members CANNOT pick coupons up for you. We must give them directly to you.

Coupons will be given out at our office during the

following specified times

Monday July 25: 9 am to noon Wednesday July 27: 1 pm to 4 pm Friday July 29: 9 am to noon Tuesday August 2: 9 am to noon Thursday August 4: 1 pm to 4 pm

If you have any questions, please call us at 343-1611.

HANDYMAN PROGRAM

Submitted by: Courtney Iburi, Specialist

T ake advantage of the summer weather and let the Handyman Program complete small home repairs like repairing broken porch steps and railings or replacing outdoor light fixtures with a

motion sensored light. As always, safety first! The Handyman can install handrails and/or grab bars in your bathroom or other places in your home. If you don’t already have a carbon monoxide detector in your home, let the Handyman Program put one in for you today!

If you’re not sure the Handyman Program can help with a repair you need, just call Karen at the Genesee County Office for the Aging at 343-1611 for more information. For home repairs that are larger than what the Handyman Program can do, we will gladly refer you to other programs in the community that may be able to assist you. Many of these programs have income guidelines to qualify.

To Qualify for the Handyman Program You Must Be:

1) a Genesee County resident, 2) be 60 or older and 3) be a homeowner, but renters may benefit in some circumstances, with their landlord’s approval.

This is one of the many wonderful services made possible by the Rochester Area Community Foundation’s Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging in Genesee County.

Loan Closet Submitted by: Jill Yasses, Specialist, Aging Services

T he Office for the Aging is happy to offer several assistive devices on loan for Genesee County residents, 60 years

and older. The office has walkers, commodes, wheelchairs, shower benches, etc. Although the office does have a service to disinfect items upon their return, we ask you to return your borrowed items in good, clean condition. We thank you for your consideration. If you would like to borrow an item, please feel free to call us at 343-1611 to see if we have one in stock and we’ll have it all ready for pickup for you.

*** HEAP eligible households do NOT automatically qualify***

Please check to make sure you income qualify IF you do not live in Section 8 subsidized housing.

The program provides for up to $100 in material costs and labor is free of charge for households

of one earning $41,800/year or less or for households of two earning $46,350/year or less. If a household earns more, we suggest a $10/hour labor contribution and that the individual covers

the cost of their materials. All contributions to the program go back into providing these wonderful

services to the community.

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-Senior Spice Corner- Are You a Caregiver?

Submitted by Dan Crofts, Program Assistant, GCASA

W arm greetings! This is Dan Crofts, coming

to you from the Prevention floor at

GCASA. I hope your summer is going

well, and that you are ready for another

edition of Senior Spice Corner! Well, it’s July, which means warmer weather and many opportunities for fun outdoor festivities. But for some people, getting out of the house for recreational purposes is a luxury. Are you one of these people? Are you caring for an ailing spouse or other relative? If so, do you sometimes feel left out of what’s going on outside of your home? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you are not alone! Many people – especially senior citizens – find themselves having to act as caregivers. I think anyone in that position would agree that it is like a full-time job with long hours, no pay and no benefits, but also a labor of love. With all the pressure that comes with caring for an ailing loved one, it’s very easy to get frustrated, discouraged and stressed. This is a serious issue, because long-term stress has been shown to have negative effects on the immune system and pose significant risks for people’s health. Here are just a few questions you should ask yourself to see if you have symptoms of caregiver stress: Are you often irritable? Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you spend a lot of time crying or feeling depressed? Do you find yourself having headaches, back or neck pain?

If you think you may be suffering from caregiver stress, you should talk to your doctor. He/she can give you some tips on how to effectively manage your stress. Some steps you might take are as follows: Breathing Exercise- This exercise is very simple. You just breathe in slowly through the nose, keep breathing until you can’t breathe in any more, hold it for a couple of seconds, and then exhale slowly through the mouth until you can’t breathe out any more. Repeat this several times in one sitting, and you will find that you feel more physically relaxed. Physical Exercise- The more active you are, the more prepared your body will be to deal with the effects of stress. You don’t have to do anything strenuous – even simple exercises like taking a walk, stretching, aerobics and swimming can have great benefits for both mind and body.

Find Support- Whatever your experience, there are a lot of people out there who know how you feel. July might be a great time to start networking with other caregivers in the community. Maybe you could get together and organize a bridge club, or just a time to meet and talk about the ups and downs of the past week. It will be good for your mental health and well-being and, at the same time, help you become a better caregiver to your loved ones. Whatever you do, don’t let the caregiver blues put a damper on your summer. Make sure you take care of yourself, too! For information on GCASA Prevention programs, contact Shannon Ford at (585) 815-1876 or sford@gcasa.org.

Upcoming Living Healthy Workshops! Submitted by: Christi Hayden, Consumer Engagement

Associate, Lake Plains Community Care Network

L iving Healthy is a 6 week program designed to help people live better and feel better with chronic conditions. Classes meet for 2.5 hours once a week for the 6 weeks, and topics

include: healthy eating, exercise, communicating with doctors, family, and friends, goal setting, medication management, relaxation techniques, and much more! Come join us! Learn to feel better and be in control of your health condition while enjoying the air conditioning in the heat of the summer months! Registration is required-register soon because space is limited. Please note the registration numbers are different for each workshop: Living Healthy with Diabetes Location: Genesee County Health Department- 3837 West Main Street Road, County Building #2, Batavia, NY 14020 Dates: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16 Time: 9:30am-12pm Registration-Contact Christi at Lake Plains Community Care Network: (585)345-6110 Living Healthy (any chronic condition- diabetes, heart disease, asthma, arthritis etc.) Location: Genesee County Office for the Aging-Senior Center- 2 Bank Street Batavia, NY 14020 Dates: 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 (Skipping 9/5 for labor day) Time: 6pm-8:30pm Registration-Contact Genesee County Office for the Aging (585)343-1611

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Transportation Options Expand for Genesee County Seniors

Submitted by: Courtney Iburi: OFA Specialist, Services for the Aging

A s of April 1, 2011, Community Action of Orleans & Genesee has expanded their CATS Assisted Transportation service, most commonly known as “the CATS bus”, to include two new services

for Genesee County residents, age 60 and over. The new offerings are: 1) weekly rural shopping trips to Batavia and 2) weekly out-of-county medical trips to Buffalo and Rochester. This is made possible using grant funds from the Rochester Area Community Foundation’s Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging in Genesee County. CATS Rural “One-Stop Shopping” routes are as follows: Monday: Corfu, Darien, Pembroke, E. Pembroke, Indian Falls, Basom, Alabama, Oakfield, (Elba- depending on the rider’s location and bus availability) Tuesday: LeRoy, Stafford, Byron, Bergen (Elba - depending on the rider’s location and bus availability) Wednesday: Attica, East Bethany, Pavilion Thursday: Batavia (City/Town), Alexander CATS “One-Stop Shopping” service begins at 9 am with at home pick-ups. Around 11 am riders are dropped off in Batavia at one shopping destination of their choice. They are picked up about one hour later around the noon hour and are returned home by 2 pm. This schedule is approximate and depends entirely on the number of riders and their distance from the main route. Should there be fewer riders or less distance to travel, the time frames would be shortened. The purpose of this rural shopping service is to ensure all seniors in Genesee County have access to transportation services for their grocery, pharmacy or other personal shopping needs. Assisted transportation services help people who need assistance getting out of their homes and onto the bus or need help getting their groceries loaded onto the bus and into their home. Out-of-County Medical Transportation will also be provided by CATS. If you are age 60 or older and need transportation to medical appointments in the Buffalo or Rochester areas, consider scheduling your appointments during the following times, so we can assist you:

***Tuesday afternoon - Buffalo*** *** Friday morning - Rochester***

Prior registration through Office for the Aging is

necessary to begin taking CATS bus trips. Please call our office for more information at 343-1611.

Office for the Aging (OFA) Transportation Coordination Program, also made possible through the Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging, assists seniors and their caregivers in understanding transportation options available; and will connect them to the services that meet their needs. If you are interested in CATS bus services or in learning more about other transportation available such as Batavia Bus Service (B-line), OFA Medical Transportation Program for Genesee County medical appointments or OFA Volunteer Transportation Program for out-of-county medical trips, please do not hesitate to contact us at 343-1611.

Do You Have Part D? Submitted by Kimberly Perl, HIICAP Coordinator

W ith major changes coming to EPIC, beginning in July and other changes effective in January 2012, you will need to look at your drug coverage. EPIC will

NOT be creditable coverage as of January 1, 2012. This means if you currently do NOT have Part D through your insurance plan, or as a stand-alone, EPIC will no longer cover you as of January UNLESS you have Part D. Also – EPIC will ONLY work when you fall in the donut hole – they will NOT work as secondary coverage with your Part D plan, as many are used to. Not sure you understand? Please attend Tuesday, July 12

th at 10am, 2 Bank Street, Batavia, when a

representative from EPIC will be here to explain the changes.

Senior Spice Upcoming Events:

Time Out for Grandparents: 1st Monday of each

month, 6-7 pm, GCASA, 430 East Main Street, Batavia, 2

nd Floor Prevention conference room.

Senior Spice Monthly Meeting: 2nd

Wednesday each month, 1:30-2:30 pm, GCASA, 430 East Main Street, Batavia, 2

nd Floor Prevention conference room. New

members are always welcome!

Concert in the Park: Senior Spice is sponsoring the night of July 20

th, 7 pm, Centennial Park, Batavia.

Come and enjoy the beautiful music provided by the Batavia Concert Band!

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July, 2011 Monday, July 11th - Bingo Join us for our noontime luncheon and then take the chance to win at our monthly game of “Bingo”. It is the game where there is always a winner and that winner might just be “you”. Wednesday, July 20th - Picnic at Darien Lake State Park At our first picnic you will sit back and enjoy the sound of musical entertainment. Bingo will be played and all are welcomed to join in. Suggested contribution is $3.00. Call 343-1611 for your reservation for this event, and for the bus, no later than Friday, July 15th. More information located on the cover of this issue of the Gene-Senior. Friday, July 29th - July Birthdays A Birthday Celebration is all set to take place for our friends born in the month of July. Join us for our noontime luncheon followed by the July Birthday Celebration.

August, 2011 Friday, August 12th - Bingo “Bingo” is scheduled to take place on this date following our noontime luncheon. What a way to spend the afternoon but with the a game or two of Bingo and the opportunity to win a prize. Join us! Wednesday, August 24th - Picnic at Darien Lake State Park At our 2nd picnic you will sit back and enjoy the sound of musical entertainment. Bingo will be played and all are welcomed to join in. Call 343-1611 for your reservation for this event no later than Friday, August 19th. More information located on the cover of this issue of the Gene-Senior. Monday, August 29th - August Birthdays What a great way to celebrate the birthdays of your friends born in the month of August but with a celebration right here following our noontime luncheon.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGES! Submitted by: Kimberly Perl, HIICAP Coordinator

O n Tuesday, July 12

th, EPIC will be here at

10am to conduct a presentation and have a question/answer session on the upcoming changes to EPIC. (Previously, in the

Newsletter, EPIC was going to be here to assist with signing up, but we have now changed this to a presentation time.) By now, you would have received a letter from EPIC informing you of what is to come, but perhaps you just do not understand how this will affect you. If you have not already spoken with an EPIC representative, please attend if you are able. It is extremely important you are fully aware of what is happening and are prepared as best as possible for these changes. In addition, it is highly encouraged you save the dates for attending one of our Health Fairs during Open Enrollment, as there are even more changes to come from EPIC that will affect your Part D coverage. These dates are also found in the Newsletter. Please note – Open Enrollment begins October 15th

and ends December 7th this year. Be proactive! Save the dates!

UPCOMING EVENTS

For More Information, call the Genesee County Office for the Aging at 585-343-1611. To secure a seat on one of our trips, you will need to prepay for the desired trip

in person.

SAVE THE DATES! Submitted by: Kimberly Perl, HIICAP Coordinator

Open Enrollment has changed and is earlier than

usual! If you wish to CHANGE your insurance coverage, or Part D plan, this year you have between

October 15th – December 7th.

We will be short-staffed during Open Enrollment, so it is extremely important you are pro-active and come to one of these and be certain you are in the right plan

for next year!

The following dates are to offer assistance in re-evaluating your plan, or changing to a new plan/

company. Please make note of these dates:

Thursday, October 6th 10-2 – “Informational”

Insurance Fair Companies will have their “new” plans to show

(NO SALES allowed at this event!)

Sign-Up/”Sales” Fairs to assist you into a new plan for next year will be:

Thursday, October 20th 10-2

Thursday, November 10th 10-2

Tuesday, November 29th 10-2

All will take place here at the Office for the Aging, 2

Bank Street, Batavia. EPIC will be available as well, all dates EXCEPT

October 20th.

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GENESEE CAREGIVER

“A Loving Thing to Do: Preparing Today for What the Future Holds”

A series of articles to help you prepare your loved ones. Submitted by: Ruth Spink, Services Administrator

NOTE: *Items* are Department of Social Services Required Documents for Medicaid Application. Most also needed for Veteran Benefits.

This article is being reprinted due to the importance of knowing this information. IDENTIFICATION

_____*Birth Certificate* _____*Naturalization Papers* _____*Marriage Certificate* _____*Divorce, separation, and/or support papers * _____*Death Certificate for deceased spouse* _____*Social Security Card* _____*Verification of residence (ex. utility bill) (If in nursing home-residence prior to institutionalization)* _____Driver’s License

INSURANCE

_____*Medicare Card and other Health Insurance Cards, current payment receipts* _____*Life Insurance Policies and current cash values* _____*Disability/Long Term Care Insurance Policies, current payment receipts* _____ Home Insurance Policies _____ Auto Insurance Policies _____ Personal Property Appraisals (antiques, jewelry, collections, etc.)

FINANCIAL

_____*Documented income verification-Wages, Social Security, Alimony, pension, etc.* _____*Income tax forms* _____*Trust Funds (past five years) and current value verified* _____*Open and Closed stocks, bonds, savings certificates (Obtain a record of cost basis and acquisition

date. This is essential for completing a tax return if the security is sold.), mutual funds, IRA, annuities, pension statements, dating back five years* for Medicaid purposes (Before destroying older records, make sure you don’t need them for something else)

_____*Open and Closed savings and checking account verification and bank statements dating back five years* for Medicaid purposes (Before destroying older records, make sure you don’t need them for something else)

_____*Cemetery plot “Right to Burial”, Pre-paid burial accounts, documented verification of current value* _____ *Property Deed*, Survey, and Abstract of Title to property documents (These items may be held by

an attorney or title company), *Tax Bills* and Receipts _____*Closing Statements on sold property dating back five years for Medicaid purposes* (Before

destroying older records, make sure you don’t need them for something else) _____*Deed on any transferred property dating back five years for Medicaid purposes* (Before destroying

older records, make sure you don’t need them for something else) _____*Receipts for funds used to pay privately in nursing home and/or hospital* _____*Vehicle registration or title of all vehicles (including trailers, campers, motor homes)* _____*Veteran Administration information-any Veteran’s Pension for you, your spouse, or divorced

spouse, discharge papers, and benefits payable on deceased person* _____ Employment benefit/pension/retirement plans _____Credit card or other loans-account numbers, name and address of lender _____User names and passwords for internet, bank, credit card accounts _____List of current bills and where/how are they paid (ex. Utility, automatic payments out of bank accounts or credit cards)

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MISCELLANEOUS _____Safe Deposit Box/es-which bank/s and where is/are the key/s? _____Post Office Box/es-which branch, what PO Box #/s, and where is/are the key/s? _____Inventory of shotguns, rifles, etc. (NOTE: If you need to dispose of any of these, we urge you to

contact a licensed gun dealer to ensure appropriate legal consideration is taken) _____Registration papers for pistols/pistol permit (NOTE: If you need to dispose of any of these, we urge

you to contact the county sheriff’s department to ensure appropriate legal consideration is taken) _____Name/s and Phone Numbers of Doctors, Pharmacy/ies, Lawyers, Accountants, Financial Advisors/

Financial Planners _____Name of Church/Synagogue, etc., and name of minister, priest, rabbi, etc. _____Religious Preference is _______________________ _____Name of agency/agencies currently providing services (ex. Office for the Aging for Meals on

Wheels, *Visiting Nurses for in home nurse/aide care, etc.) and recent month’s out of pocket costs for service*

_____ UP TO DATE!! Medications, Vitamins/minerals, Treatments (oxygen, breathing, skin care, etc.), Over the Counter (aspirin, Tylenol, Prilosec, Fish Oil, etc.) List

ADVANCE PLANNING

_____*Power of Attorney*, Guardianship, or Conservatorship papers _____Health Care Proxy/Living Will _____Organ Donation Information (i.e. your wishes upon your death) _____Will _____Hospital preference is ___________________________________

_____Funeral Home preference is ______________________________ _____Burial preference is ____Bury ____ Cremate _____ Donate Body to Research

_____ Last wishes for funeral are ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

*Note: Some of the above documents may not apply to you These Are All Very Important Documents. It’s Important To Have One or More Persons Aware of Where They Are All Kept. It Is Also Important To Make Sure That The People You Are Giving This In-formation To Are The Right People. When Deciding Who To Share This Information With, Take These Questions Into Consideration: Do I Trust This Person?

Is This Person Willing To Do The Work And Spend The Time Handling My Affairs?

Does This Person Understand My Feelings And My Point Of View?

Will He Or She Follow My Wishes If I Am Ever Unable To Make My Own Decisions Or Take Care Of My Own Affairs?

Talk to your family and let them know your wishes!

NOTICE Genesee County Office for the Aging/NY Connects does not investigate the information provided in this check-list. The list is strictly a public service provided as a means of providing information to the community. We rec-

ommend that you consult with tax and legal advisors to ensure that your specific needs are being met.

IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO SCHEDULE AN AP-IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO SCHEDULE AN AP-POINTMENT THROUGH NY CONNECTS/OFFICE FOR THE AGING AT 585POINTMENT THROUGH NY CONNECTS/OFFICE FOR THE AGING AT 585--343343--1611 TO FIND OUT MORE 1611 TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LONG TERM CARE OPTIONS AND PLANNING FOR FUTURE NEEDS FOR GENE-INFORMATION ABOUT LONG TERM CARE OPTIONS AND PLANNING FOR FUTURE NEEDS FOR GENE-

SEE COUNTY SENIORS AND YOUNGER DISABLED PERSONSSEE COUNTY SENIORS AND YOUNGER DISABLED PERSONS

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See this issue’s complimenting article by Jill Yasses about planning for your pets’ well-being. Call the Office for the Aging/NY Connects at 343-1611 for more information.

Have You Thought About Your Pet?

Submitted by: Jill Yasses, Specialist Aging Services

Y ou are a widow and all your children are grown and moved out of the house. You spend the majority of your day with your loving companion, your pet. You feed her,

walk her and take her for car rides. In return she gives you unconditional love. She greets you at the door when you get home and keeps your feet warm while you relax. Did you ever stop to wonder what would happen if you did not walk through the door one day? Who would take care of your loving pet? Who would meet her basic needs including love? Imagine this scene: You are at the grocery store and start to have chest pain. 911 is called and you are rushed to the hospital. When you left your home that day you never expected anything like this to happen, but the reality is that it can happen. Your loving pet waits by the door, waiting for you to come home but you never arrive. So many times when people plan for the future they forget about making plans for their furry friends. How can we plan for our pets’ future? Talk to your friends and family. Find someone you trust and who is willing to give love to your pet just as you do. You also want to make sure that person is able to care for your pet. Is their living arrangement appropriate for a pet; are they able to manage the care of your pet? Hopefully you will never have to put that plan in place but again, no one knows what the future holds. If something does happen to you whether it is short term or long term, you will know that your loved one is being cared for as you would want. In New York State you are also able to set up a Trust for the future care of your pet. If this is something you are interested in you will need to seek legal advice. Your pet is always there for you, now it is time to make sure you always make sure someone is there for them.

“A Loving Thing to Do: Preparing Today for What the Future Holds”

A series of articles to help you prepare your loved ones.

Are You Helping / Caring for a Loved One?

Submitted By: Ruth Spink, Services Administrator

Y ou spend your days and hours helping someone you love with showers, bills, shopping, dressing, meal preparation, doctor appointments. Did you ever stop to wonder

who would do this for them if you could not? Imagine this scene: You have a parent, spouse, child, disabled adult child that you are caring for. You are driving to pick up some milk & lettuce when someone crosses the center line and hits your car head on. Who is there to pick up the pieces for your loved one? It’s not a pleasant thought, but it’s a potential reality. There are things in life that we have no control over, so we’d best do all we can to provide for the ones who depend upon us to get through each day. Did you know: We are seeing more and more persons caring for someone (including being guardians of adult disabled children) and they haven’t given thought to planning for the care of that loved one’s future if something happens to themselves. Put it in writing and have a backup plan. In simple terms: A power of attorney is a legal document that names a person (an agent) to act on someone else’s behalf in order to make important decisions. That “agent” is chosen by the person wanting to name someone. For example, John is a widower. John wants to give his daughter, Mary, legal authority to act on his behalf. He can make that choice himself and sign that document with a notarized signature. A guardianship/conservatorship is a legal process that names a person (a guardian/conservator) to act on someone else’s behalf if that person is unable to choose someone on their own. It is a lengthy and costly process and has to be decided upon by a judge. Often, this is done when a power of attorney document was not possible. For example, Alex is legal guardian of his developmentally disabled daughter, Lisa, who was unable to understand what she would be signing. If either of these documents are in place, it is generally recommended that there be an alternate/successor guardian/conservator wherever possible and appropriate.

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