The Catskill Chronicle

MONTICELLO, NY (September 29, 2013) – The Sullivan County Office for the Aging has scheduled a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 16 at the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center, 2 Jefferson Street, Monticello, NY to gain input from older residents, baby boomers, and other interested parties on programs and services provided by the agency.

The Public Hearing begins at 9:00 a.m. with registration and a free continental breakfast.

The Office for the Aging provides such programs as home delivered meals and congregate meals, in-home services, assistance to informal caregivers, information and assistance, Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP), Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Sullivan NYCONNECTS, shopping bus and medical transportation.

Information gathered at the public hearing will be used in the development of the Agency’s Annual Plan for services which must be submitted to the New York State Office for the Aging by December 2, 2013.

Following the Public Hearing, TRIAD (a collaborative partnership of senior representatives, law enforcement, and county senior advocates) will be hosting the fourth annual Senior Safety Day – “Seniors Growing Stronger Safely.”

The membership continues to focus on senior concerns, and strives to reduce the victimization of the elderly as well as improve the quality of life for our seniors. It begins at 10:00 a.m. with host speakers presenting:

Preparing for and staying safe during inclement weather  (Brenda Patton/NYSEG)

Dementia and home safety (Donna Davies/Alzheimer’s Association)

Tips to improve senior strength and flexibility (Pedro Tweed/Monticello Gymnastics Club)

Regional resources to help community members age safely in their place of choice (Judy Balaban/Hudson Valley Senior Source)

Safety advice by officers from the Liberty and Fallsburg Police Departments (Chief S. Kinne and Detective B. Pavese)

There will be a buffet lunch followed by a raffle of door prizes (must be present to win). The event is free, but donations are appreciated. To register for this event, please contact the Office for the Aging at 845-807-0241.