What's Happening in Senior Services

Powerful Tools for Caregivers class sessions starting soon!

Classes for People Helping Older Relatives or Friends

A six-week educational program designed to provide caregivers the tools needed for taking care of themselves is now being offered. Through six 2 1/2 hour sessions held on a weekly basis caregivers learn to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings, and locate helpful resources. Attendees also learn how to increase their ability to make tough decisions and balance their lives.

Updated: January 9, 2019 11:28am
A Matter of Balance

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.

Updated: January 2, 2019 10:01am
Your Guide to Health Care Enrollment 2019

Looking for Medicare comparison sheets to help you choose what plan is right for you? HIICAP is here to help you!

Updated: December 20, 2018 2:10pm
Restaurant Dining Pilot Program

Erie County Department of Senior Services is interested in starting a restaurant dining pilot program for Older Adults in Erie County. The Department would like to partner with locally owned establishments within Erie County that would be willing to work together to offer nutritious, well balanced menu items at a cost to be assumed by the Department of Senior Services. The Department wishes to provide Dine- In breakfast, lunch and dinner options to program participants, though all 3 options do not need to be provided at each location.

Updated: November 9, 2018 4:42pm
Safer Senior Homes

Review detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Erie County, including the overall rating based on health inspection, staffing, and quality measure ratings, on our Safer Senior Homes website.

Updated: November 9, 2018 9:59am
Falls Prevention Seminars

Facts about Falls

• Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of non-fatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults.

• Falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations and more than 27,000 deaths.

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Updated: October 2, 2018 1:50pm
University Express Class List Fall 2018

The University Express Class Schedule for Fall is here! Take a look at the class catalog to see what you can learn!

Updated: September 6, 2018 3:28pm
2018 Living Healthy Community Workshops

Register for upcoming Living Healthy workshops!

There are new sessions of both Diabetes Self-Management classes and Chronic Disease Self-Management classes.

*New for 2018! The Diabetes Program includes a FREE Consultation with a Registered Dietitian prior to the 1st workshop for eligible Medicare Recipients.

Want to lead one of the Living Healthy classes?

Updated: August 16, 2018 11:02am
New Medicare Cards Are Coming!

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is required to remove Social Security Numbers (SSNs) from all Medicare cards by April 2019. A new, unique Medicare Number will replace the SSN-based Health Insurance Claim Number (HICN) on each new Medicare card. People with Medicare will be able to check the status of card mailings in their area on Medicare.gov.

Updated: March 27, 2018 3:21pm
2018 Erie County Senior of the Year Award

The Erie County Department of Senior Services is seeking nominees for Erie County Senior of the Year, a resident over the age of 60 whose community involvement has made a difference to others---improving the quality of life in and around Erie County---and putting to use his or her knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to enable that difference.

Updated: February 28, 2018 10:33am
Upcoming RSVP Volunteer Orientation 2/23

You’ve gained a lifetime of experience. Now is the time to put your skills and talents to good use by volunteering through Erie County’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program – RSVP. Orientations cover RSVP’s history and mission, volunteer policies and procedures, volunteer opportunities, and volunteer benefits.

Updated: February 8, 2018 10:06am
Erie County Senior Services Annual Public Hearings

Let your voice be heard!

East Aurora Senior Center - 101 King St, East Aurora 14052 - Thursday, November 9th, 12:30pm-2:00pm

We value your input and suggestions about the services that are important to you:

Health Insurance Counseling, Stay Fit Lunch, Case Management, Legal Services, Transportation, and more!

Updated: October 25, 2017 11:25am
Active Aging Video Series

It is difficult and often impossible to surf the internet, read a newspaper or magazine, watch TV or listen to the radio, without hearing about the great benefits of some new supplement or exercise routine that promises to relieve illnesses that have plagued mankind since the beginning of recorded history. All this information can be overwhelming. What we really need is simple, straight-forward advice from people like us who we can trust.

Updated: August 23, 2017 9:12am
Scam Alert

Remember the old adage: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Be wary of any offers or deals that sound too good to be true, as they likely are. In addition to being vigilant consumers, residents should also report instances of fraud by calling 1-800-771-7755 or by visiting https://ag.ny.gov/contact-attorney-general.

Updated: February 22, 2017 2:36pm
Volunteer Peer Leaders Needed For Living Healthy Classes (Chronic Disease & Diabetes Self-Management Programs)

Do these qualities describe you?

 Want to make a difference
 Friendly, positive, and open-minded
 Enjoy helping people
 Comfort speaking in front of small groups
 Willing to read aloud and follow a script
 Non-judgmental and respectful of the opinions of others
 No Prior healthcare training necessary!

Updated: February 9, 2017 12:23pm
Erie County Senior of the Year and Other Local Seniors Awarded

Three local seniors were recognized in Albany on May 10th for winning prestigious awards from Erie County.

Senior of the Year: Chris Kasprzak

Updated: June 2, 2016 11:11am
Events Calendar

See our upcoming events and activities in the community

Updated: March 17, 2016 9:28am

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