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John David Fay
ROUNDING THIRD: Writing things down can be therapeutic
Loretta Lynn, the famed county music star, once said, “I write what I live and nothing has helped me through life more.” more
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John David Fay
ROUNDING THIRD: Seek out those who lift you up
You know them and have probably dealt with them for years. They’re called pessimists, or nay-sayers — or just downers. No matter what the situation, they can find a way to make it worse. more
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Dave Meislin (left) makes a return during pickleball play Thursday evening at the Jewish Community Center with Jamie King.
Get in on the action: Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the US
Born in Bainbridge, Washington, in 1965, pickleball was a family game designed by Lt. Joel Pritchard and his friends, Bill Bell and Barney McCallon, after a golf match. more
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John David Fay
ROUNDING THIRD: Teach them how to think, not what to think
The topic of today’s article is the “Power of the Press.” For our purposes, I am referring to the whole media circus that has gripped America, and pushed us toward one of two camps. more
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Expanded financial assistance now available to Medicare beneficiaries in NYS
The New York State Office for the Aging urged income-eligible Medicare beneficiaries in New York to apply for up to $7,300 annually in financial assistance. more
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Houses in Knoxville, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Most older adults ages 50 to 80 say it’s important to stay in their homes for as long as they can, according to the 2022 National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan.
NerdWallet: Can you afford to age in place?
Most older adults ages 50 to 80 say it’s important to stay in their homes for as long as they can, according to a 2022 poll. more
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If you are receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board benefits when you turn 65, you will automatically be enrolled in both Medicare Parts A and B starting on the first day of the month after you turn 65. Three months before you turn 65, you will receive your Medicare card. You do not need to pay a premium for Part A.
COLUMN: What does Medicare Part A cover?
Our March article examined Medicare Part B, which covers outpatient health services. In this article, we will look at Medicare Part A, the hospital insurance portion of Medicare coverage. more
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John David Fay
ROUNDING THIRD: A negative shift in our workforce
In 1950, 86.4% of men of working age (16+) were at paying jobs. That figure has declined to 69.8% in 2021 (I Googled). Are there no jobs to be had? Doesn’t seem so. more
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Amanda and Clifford in front of the backboard, which is great for practice.
COLUMN: Let’s serve up some exercise with tennis (VIDEO)
This activity is similar to the growing sport of Pickle Ball but on a larger scale and a bigger court. See the video in the column. more
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John David Fay
ROUNDING THIRD: It’s easier to just do it yourself
We complain about how hard it is to get up in the morning—but we eventually get up. We complain that we don’t sleep very well—but we still go to bed and try. more
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Caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia face unique challenges. And as dementia symptoms worsen, caregivers can experience increased emotional and physical stress making it more difficult to care for their loved ones.
Five things to know about dementia caregiving
Caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia face unique challenges. more
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Pictured are, from left, Phyllis Didio; Brenda Reid; Susan Streeter, executive director of CCCC; Jeanne McDowell; Priscilla Wiley; Ruth Weltz; Pat Wyman; Darlene Hertel; Barbara Hill; and Mary McNeill as they are presented with Presidents Active Lifestyle Award certificates and Walmart gift certificates.
CCCC announces Presidents Active Lifestyle Award recipients
Thanks to the generosity of The Slocum-Dickson Foundation, Copper City Community Connection recognized its next group of members to achieve the Presidents Active Lifestyle Award. more
Copper City Community Connection, 305 E. Locust St., Rome, was able to honor their volunteers for 2022 at a Volunteer Lunch on Tuesday, April 18, catered by Crust Kitchen & Bar. In total there were 31 volunteers who gave 1954.5 hours of service. “Without this group of dedicated volunteers, we would not be able to continue to bring the community all the services and activities that we offer,” organizers noted. Each volunteer was given a certificate of appreciation and gift certificate for any event or class at the Center for 2023. “Again, thank you to all our volunteers, we truly appreciate you!”
Copper City Community Connection honors volunteers
Copper City Community Connection, 305 E. Locust St., Rome, was able to honor their volunteers for 2022 at a Volunteer Lunch. more
On Tuesday, April 11, the Kirkland Seniors held their Annual Officer Installation Banquet at the Roselawn in New York Mills. The event featured a buffet, entertainment and door prizes donated by the Westmoreland Teachers Association. A wonderful time was enjoyed by all. The group meets every Tuesday at the Kirkland Senior Center, 2 Mill St., Clark Mills, and new members are welcome. In the photo, from left, are board members, Carole Byrne, Cheryl Mody, Mary Lou Hardesty, Sandy Hynes, Sharleen Machold, Bettie Handley, Ceil Gilbert, Mary Wilbanks and Director, Jim Nolan.
SNAPSHOT: Kirkland Seniors hold Annual Officer Installation Banquet
John David Fay
ROUNDING THIRD: Sound of the times — cacophonous conversations
Have you ever noticed how group conversations today are so much more cacophonous and frenetic than they were 50, 60 or 70 years ago? more
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Officials from 50 Forward Mohawk Valley and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield pose with a ceremonial check for $7,500, representing a grant from Excellus to support 50 Forward MV’s efforts to build health and wellness programs for older adults at its Verona Beach Center.
50 Forward receives grant to support Verona Beach center
50 Forward Mohawk Valley received $7,500 in funding from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to support 50 Forward’s Verona Beach Center. more
Jervis hosts Social Security program April 26
Jervis Public Library, 613 N. Washington St., will offer a free Social Security Information program on Wednesday, April 26, at 6 p.m. more
This month's Dine-Around Town event will be held at noon on April 27 at The Franklin Hotel, 301 S. James St., Rome.
Kirkland Senior Center announces April events
Kirkland Senior Center on Mill Street is hosting several special lunches during the month of April. more
JOHN DAVID FAY
ROUNDING THIRD: Waste not, want not — items from the scrap pile
The words to an old song (1870) start with, “Sometimes I feel like a motherless child.” I admit that I don’t really fit the context of those words, but I get it. more
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Over 3.6 million residents of New York are part of the 65,103,000 people who are currently enrolled in Medicare across the nation. This means that in Oneida County, as well as in Madison, Lewis, and Herkimer counties, there are a substantial number of older adults who are enrolling in Medicare monthly and are unfamiliar with the HIICAP program, officials say.
COLUMN: What is HIICAP?
Medicare enrollment continues to increase as an estimated 10,000 people across the nation turn 65 every day. more
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