Golden Living

This is one of a series of pedestrian safety columns, prepared in conjunction with the Dutchess County Transportation Council and the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health.

The “Golden Gathering” will be returning to Dutchess County on Saturday, Oct. 3. State Senator Sue Serino (R-41) and the Office for the Aging (OFA) are hosting the free event for the benefit of seniors and caregivers throughout the 41st Senate District and Dutchess County — and, like so many 2020 events, it’s been adapted to the COVID era. 

This is one of a series of pedestrian safety columns, prepared by the Dutchess County Office for the Aging (OFA) in conjunction with Emily Dozier, senior planner with the Dutchess County Transportation Council; and Aisha Phillips, senior public health education coordinator with the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Hea

By the end of the month, it’ll be fall — the season begins on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and the first day of fall coincides every year with Fall Prevention Week, Sept. 21 through the 25th.

If you’re an income-qualified senior who hasn’t yet taken advantage of the 2020 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), keep reading. It’s an opportunity well worth exploring.

In this most unusual year, it may have been a while since you’ve seen an elderly relative or friend.

If there’s a silver lining to the past six weeks of restrictions on activity related to the COVID-19/coronavirus, it’s the response of Office for the Aging (OFA) and Dutchess Responds volunteers to meet the needs of the county’s seniors. It’s been impressive, and then some.

The COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak may be new to us this year, but the scammers trying to take advantage of us are all too familiar. What’s different this time? Due to the physical distancing necessary for safety, it’s harder for seniors to stay connected with their usual network of friends, family and neighbors.