The Amherst Center for Senior Services has a Full Time opening for a Social Caseworker. Candidates must meet the following requirements:
• Masters Degree in Social Work and one year social casework experience involving older adults in a public or private social agency adhering to acceptable standards; or
• Bachelor’s Degree and three years social casework experience involving older adults in a public or private social agency adhering to acceptable standards or
• an equivalent combination of training and experience
A Memory Cafe is a place for caregivers and their loved ones to go to enjoy music and something to eat in a social setting. There are three locations to choose from and multiple dates at each location as well. Contact (716) 570-6520 for more information or to RSVP!
A Memory Cafe is a place for caregivers and their loved ones to go to enjoy music and something to eat in a social setting. There are three locations to choose from and multiple dates at each location as well. Contact (716) 570-6520 for more information or to RSVP!
Thank you for attending the Elder Law Day 2020 virtual summer series. Your comments about the series are very important to us and will assist in making this series better. Please complete this evaluation regarding the virtual series.
Free legal advice and help from an attorney on: Collections, garnishments, frozen bank accounts, court cases or judgments related to credit card debts, medical debts, student loans, utility collections, lines of credit, charge accounts.
Please bring ALL papers related to the issue you are having. If there is a default judgment against you, please bring a complete copy of your court file.
The Erie County Department of Senior Services’ Stay-Fit Dining Program will be visiting the Clinton-Bailey Farmer’s Market (1443 Clinton Street, Buffalo NY) on Saturday September 19, 2020 from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM to distribute Farmers Market coupons (a $20 value that may be used at area Farmer’s Markets through November 30) and other departmental information to seniors.
PLEASE NOTE: There are no upcoming Matter of Balance sessions due to the COVID-19 outbreak. However, there will be instructional falls prevention videos posted to this page periodically.
The Erie County Department of Senior Services’ Health and Wellness program has announced that the Spring 2020 semester of the University Express lifelong learning program will be taking place exclusively online. The University Express program is a collaboration of the Erie County Department of Senior Services, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Excelsior Orthopaedics, and Wegmans. Classes are designed to stimulate the mind and provide opportunities to build social networks while reducing social isolation. No homework or tests, just exciting discussions alongside peers with similar interests!
Have questions about Coronavirus? Call our information hotline at (716)858-2929. Staff from the Erie County Department of Health are answering calls Monday-Friday. You can also always visit http://erie.gov/covid19 for accurate, up-to-date information about the virus.
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.
Senior Services is offering FREE nutrition counseling to all residents aged 60+. Specialists can answer questions about diabetes, digestive problems, weight issues, or other concerns. Call (716)858-8526 today!
Presentation on nutrition, exercise, home hazards, vestibular system, and balance. There will also be free bone density and balance testing. Light refreshments will be provided.
Thursday, March 12th | 9:00am - 1:00pm
St. Joseph's Hospital, 2625 Harlem Rd. Cheektowaga
When the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather, including hypothermia, frostbite, and falls in ice and snow. Like most things in life, it is better to be prepared.
Extreme winter weather can keep even the most active of older adults in the house for unforseen amounts of time. Here's some tips on what to have on hand so that your blizzardy day doesn't turn into an emergency.
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.
• 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
