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Senior Recognition Day is May 10th!

If you see this lady, CONGRATULATE her! Joan E. Davis, a.k.a. “Joanie,” was nominated for and awarded the 2015 “Randy Streeter Senior Citizen of the Year” award that was given out at our annual Public Hearing and Oktoberfest event on October 2nd, 2015.

Joanie is a Copenhagen native who has lived in Lewis County her whole life. She is a mother of 4, step-mother of 6 daughters, grandmother & step-grandmother of roughly 25 grandchildren and a great-grandmother of 4. She and her husband owned the famous local diner, Lloyds of Lowville, for quite a few years. After selling the diner, they then opened Lance’s Appliance and Repair Shop, located on Shady Avenue in Lowville. Most of her career was being employed by Lowville Academy & Central School in the cafeteria, where she eventually retired. After

learning of her husband’s illness, she decided to go back to work, where you will still find her today.….touching the lives of her “kids” as the lunch monitor, or better known as “Grandma!”

This awardee is known to volunteer her time to local community organizations and to the citizens of Lewis County in many different ways! Some include:

- Helping out with funeral dinners at St. Peters Catholic Church. - Serving as chair for funeral dinners and organizing dances at the Lowville VFW. - Serving over 10 years as Chair on the Cancer Aid and Research Committee. - Serving as Auxillary President for 3 years, helping out with funeral dinners & Friday night

dinners at the Lowville Legion. - Independently raising over $1,000 from pull tabs off of empty cans from which she collected over

time from the VFW and Legion. This money was then donated by her, to the Dialysis Department at Lewis County General Hospital.

- Graciously making over 100 lap robes which have been given to the Lewis County Nursing Home, as well as the children at Head Start.

When asked what advice the nominee has about Volunteering, she states “DON’T BE AFRAID TO

VOLUNTEER! Do not be scared to reach out, listen to what people have to say and take the time to care!” Joanie never stops caring and giving and her heart never stops growing. In September 2015, during her granddaughter’s last “home” soccer game, she not only bought her granddaughter a bouquet of flowers, but she gave ALL the seniors on the team a bouquet!

Because of receiving this award, Joanie will be attending the New York State Senior Citizen’s Day Recognition Event in Albany on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, along with a few Office for the Aging staff members. Congratulations to Joanie Davis on a well deserved award!

APRIL/MAY 2016 EDITION

OFA Is Pleased to Announce…

Mary “Molly” Mallette, RDN, CDN has been hired for the position of Nutrition Services Coordinator with Lewis County Office for the Aging effective April 18, 2016. Molly comes to

us with a variety of internship and work experiences. We are fortunate to have her join the OFA team! You’ll be seeing her soon.

Welcome, Molly!

Lewis County General Hospital, Mountain View Preven tion

and Lewis County Sheriff’s Department To Hold Safe Pill Drop Off Day April 30th

LOWVILLE, NY─ Lewis County General Hospital, in partnership with Mountain View Prevention Services and the Lewis County

Sheriff’s Department, is hosting a Safe Pill Drop Off Day on Saturday, April 30, 2015, from 10:00AM to 2:00PM in the Lewis County General Hospital lobby.

Traces of medications are increasingly becoming found in bodies of water across the country. Flushing your medications down the toilet is a common form of disposal many Americans still use. This, however, could be a cause of unsafe levels of medications being found in water. Turning in these medications also keeps them out of the household where children and young adults can access them.

At the Safe Pill Drop Off Day, dropping off your expired, unused or unnecessary medications is a fast, easy and convenient way to properly dispose of them at no cost to you. If you have hazardous drugs that we cannot accept we will be happy to give you proper instructions on how to dispose of them.

Collection items include expired/unwanted OTC and prescription drugs (including controlled substances), pills, powders, liquids and epi-pens. Excluded items include sharps, medical waste, thermometers and household cleaning items.

Please plan to be proactive as you spring clean your medicine cabinet at home and bring all expired, unused or unnecessary medications to the Safe Pill Drop Off Day April 30th in the lobby at Lewis County General Hospital. For more information, contact Mountain View Prevention Services at (315) 376-2321.

NY Connects is a trusted place where you can get the information and assistance you need to make informed decisions for the care you need. Long Term Care can include many services that will help people of all ages remain independent in their daily lives. Finding those services can be confusing. A child or an adult with a disability, an older adult, caregivers, family members, friends or neighbors and even helping professionals should reach out to Lewis County NY Connects, at 315-376-5432, to discuss needed services.

Lewis County 376-5432

(800) 342-9871

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1% Milk & Bread Offered

Daily

1 HDM’s Only

Cook’s Specialty

4 Stuffed Cabbage

Roll

Spinach

Peaches

Lucky Plate Day!!!

5 Cream of Broccoli

Soup & Tuna Fish

Sandwich

Corn Nibblets

Apple Crisp

6 Pork Chop

Herb Roasted Potatoes

Zucchini & Tomatoes

Vanilla Pudding

7 Codfish Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Butternut Squash

Apricots

8 HDM’s Only

Beef Goulash

Brussel Sprouts

Fresh Fruit

11 Hearty Chicken

Stew

Biscuit

Broccoli Florets

Mandarin Oranges

12 Fish on a Bun

Peas & Carrots

Fruited Yogurt

13 Roast Turkey

w/Gravy

Seasoned Stuffing

Butternut Squash

Pears

14 Tuna Noodle

Casserole

Capri Blend Vegetable

Chocolate Pudding

w/Whip Topping

15 HDM’s Only

Cook’s Specialty

18 Chicken Parmesan

Side of Pasta

Green Beans

Pineapple Tidbits

19 Meatloaf

Mashed Potatoes

w/Gravy

Diced Beets

Birthday Cake!!

20 Chef Salad w/Fresh

Veggies

Tuna Salad

Dinner Roll

Cottage Cheese

Peaches

21 Boiled Ham Dinner

Cabbage

Potatoes

Carrots

Sugar Cookie

22 HDM’s Only

Macaroni & Cheese

Stewed Tomatoes

Vanilla Pudding

25 Spaghetti &

Meatballs

Garden Salad

Fruited yogurt

26 Cook’s Specialty

for HDM’s.

Closed at Sites – See Your

Site Manager.

27 Baked Chicken

Breast

Baked Beans

Sliced Carrots

Diced Peaches

28 Chipped Beef

Over Mashed Potatoes

Broccoli

Chocolate Pudding

w/Whip Topping

29 HDM’s Only

Baked Lemon

Pepper Fish

Rice Pilaf

Coleslaw

Apple Cobbler

April, 2016

LEWIS COUNTY SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM (376-5313) Menu Subject to Change Without Prior Notice.

The suggested donation is $3.50 Guest Fee – Check with Site Manager The Nutrition Program accepts cash, checks & Food Stamps

Copenhagen, Croghan, Harrisville, Lyons Falls, Osceola & Lowville

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 Chicken Cordon Bleu

Red-Skinned Potatoes

Green Beans

Pineapple Tidbits

3 Beefy Chili

Cauliflower

Corn Muffin

Tapioca Pudding

4 Baked Sliced Ham

Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Vegetable Blend

Mixed Fruit

5 Salisbury Steak

w/Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Diced Beets

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

6 HDM’s Only

Cook’s Specialty

9 Mother’s Day Dinner

Stuffed Chicken Breast

Mashed Potatoes

w/Gravy

Green Bean Casserole

Cranberry Sauce

Chocolate Cream Pie

10 Cream of Broccoli

Soup &

Tuna Sandwich

Corn Nibblets

Blueberry Crisp

11 Pork Chop

Herb Roasted Potatoes

Broccoli

Vanilla Pudding

Lucky Plate Day!!!

12 Codfish Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Butternut Squash

Apricots

13 HDM’s Only

Beef Goulash

Brussel Sprouts

Fresh Fruit

16 Hearty Chicken

Stew

Biscuit

Vegetable Blend

Mandarin Oranges

17 Cook’s Specialty

for HDM’s.

Closed at Sites – See

Your Site Manager.

18 Roast Turkey

w/Gravy

Green Beans

Seasoned Stuffing

Pears

19 Tuna Noodle

Casserole

Capri Blend Vegetable

Chocolate Pudding

w/Whip Topping

20 HDM’s Only

Fish on a Bun

Peas & Carrots

Fruited Yogurt

23 Chicken Parmesan

Side of Pasta

Green Beans

Pineapple Tidbits

24 Meatloaf

Mashed Potatoes

w/Gravy

Diced Beets

Birthday Cake!!

25 Chef Salad w/Fresh

Veggies

Tuna Salad

Dinner Roll

Cottage Cheese

Peaches

26 Baked Ham w/

Pineapple Glaze

Sweet Potatoes

Tapioca Pudding

27 HDM’s Only

Cook’s Specialty

30 Memorial Day

Offices & Sites Closed

No HDM’s

31 Macaroni & Cheese

Zucchini &Tomatoes

Vanilla Pudding

1% Milk & Bread Offered

Daily

May, 2016

LEWIS COUNTY SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM (376-5313) Menu Subject to Change Without Prior Notice.

The suggested donation is $3.50 Guest Fee – Check with Site Manager The Nutrition Program accepts cash, checks & Food Stamps

Copenhagen, Croghan, Harrisville, Lyons Falls, Osceola & Lowville

Brain Food? By: Melissa Forney, MS, RDN, LPN

As we move through adulthood, I think it is safe to say that at one time or another

we all struggle with our memory. Whether it is something as simple as forgetting

where we put our glasses down to where we stored that important paperwork that

has come up missing, it can be incredibly frustrating! Accordingly, we have all likely

heard of ways to boost our memory such as playing mind games, getting adequate

rest, controlling stress, and even exercise…. however, what about foods? Are there

foods that we can eat to help boost our memory? Most definitely – let’s take a look!

Generally, heart-healthy foods are also good for your brain and memory too.

These foods contain anthocyanins, or antioxidants, that help to protect cells; as well

as omega-3 fatty acids, such as DHA, that help to reduce inflammation.

A few of these are:

�Vegetables – Specifically cruciferous veggies such as broccoli, cabbage, kale,

collard greens, and dark leafy greens.

�Dark Berries & Cherries – Namely blackberries, blueberries, & cherries.

�Seafood, Algae, & Fatty Fish – Specifically salmon, bluefin tuna, sardines, &

herring. If you can’t or don’t eat fish, talk to your Doctor or Registered Dietitian

about supplementation.

�Walnuts – Contain an omega-3 fatty acid, ALA, which can be converted into EPA

or DHA once in our bodies.

A few ways to add these foods into your meals:

�Switch out your meat a few days a week for fish,

�Add walnuts to your hot breakfast, put a few in your salad, or add to your

yogurt,

�Have berries or cherries as a snack, add them to your yogurt, or add them into

your muffins,

�Add tuna as one of your salad toppings.

In conclusion, we can easily add these tasty little treats into our daily routine; while

also ‘tackling’ our heart health too!

Resources:

http://www.eatright.org/resource/health/wellness/healthy-aging/memory-boosting-foods

http://www.walnuts.org/about-walnuts/walnut-faqs/

http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/improve-your-memory

“Like” us on FaceBook!

Do you have a FaceBook account? If you do, we would love for you to come check out

our new FaceBook page! On it, you will find things like our current menus, upcoming events and senior forums. Search for Lewis County Office for the Aging and click “Like.”

Celebrate Mother’s Day!Celebrate Mother’s Day!Celebrate Mother’s Day!Celebrate Mother’s Day! Why not bring your children, family members or someone special to

lunch on Monday, May 9th at any one of our six (6) congregate meal

sites!

The menu will consist of:

- Stuffed Chicken Breast

- Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy

- Cranberry Sauce

- Green Bean Casserole

- Pie for dessert

We would love for you to join us! You may do so by calling in your

reservation to 376-5313 by 2pm on Friday, May 6th .

Lewis County General Hospital Health Fair

Lewis County General Hospital will host a “Spring

into Healthy Living” Health Fair on Saturday,

April 16, 2016 from 10:00AM until 1:00PM at the

community-based hospital in Lowville.

You will find the latest health information and

lots of FREE health screenings, which include

glucose, cholesterol, and balance screenings,

colon cancer screening kits, chiropractic screens,

blood pressure checks, breathing/pulmonary

function testing & hearing assessments. Skin

cancer checks are also available by appointment,

by calling Lewis County Dermatology at 376-5861.

This is a FREE event and open to everyone. There

will be a light brunch, lots of door prizes, and

giveaways. For more information, you may call

376-5001, or visit www.lcgh.net.

Living Healthy in Lewis CountyLiving Healthy in Lewis CountyLiving Healthy in Lewis CountyLiving Healthy in Lewis County

Want to feel better? Have more energy? Have relief from pain or fatigue? Do all the things you want? If you answered YES to any of those questions and would like to get the support you need, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health, it may be time to take a FREEFREEFREEFREE workshopworkshopworkshopworkshop. Living Healthy is a 6 week workshop to assist you in making choices to improve your overall health and take charge of your life. Classes are strategically set up in most areas of the County and are held at convenient times of the day. Take the first step in improving your health by calling us at 376-5313. We look forward to hearing from you.

REMEMBERING SOMEONE SPECIAL

Have you recently lost a senior friend or family

member that may have received services through

Lewis County Office for the Aging? That individual

may have attended a Senior Nutrition Site, or

received a service through our office such as Home

Delivered Meals, Expanded In-Home Services for the

Elderly Program (EISEP) or had assistance with

insurance counseling. If so, what better way to

remember that loved one then by making a monetary

donation in their memory to a program or service that

assisted them to remain in their own home as long

as they could. Memorial donation cards are

available at each of the Senior Nutrition Sites, the

local funeral homes, or at our office located at 7550

South State Street in Lowville. For more information

about the memorial cards or other services we offer,

you may call 376-5313.

Volunteer Transportation Center-Driving the Extra Mile!

Many of us take the freedom of hitting the open road, whether for business or pleasure, for

granted. Just hopping in the car and going whenever the need arises is a luxury. However, many

individuals in the North Country might not have reliable transportation to medical appointments

or maybe it is a matter of economics and rising gas prices.

The Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. (VTC), established in 1991, drives thousands of miles

each year assisting community members in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties. Over the

last 20 years this essential non-profit organization has provided rides to health care

appointments, grocery shopping, and other destinations for residents. The staff, Board of

Directors and volunteer drivers look forward to a time when transportation to community

activities and services is accessible to all North Country residents regardless of economic or

special needs. But for now the mission drives on—striving to provide essential transportation for

North Country residents who have no other transportation alternatives.

The main office of the VTC is located at 203 N. Hamilton Street, Watertown, serving Jefferson and

Lewis County residents. In late 2013 the organization added a second office to serve St. Lawrence

County in Canton. Drivers log an average of 359,937 miles per year for more than 12,236 trips

across the North Country and greater New York State. This equates to just over 17,000 hours

each year. This means the VTC is expected to see an increase in the number of miles driven and

trips offered by our generous drivers in the coming months.

The VTC relies on the generosity of volunteers who are trained and certified to fulfill this mission.

Each driver must submit an application of interest and pass extensive background checks. Once

the driver has completed all paperwork and participated in orientation, they can hit the road.

Typically, programs are funded entirely by community donations, grants, and fundraising events

such as the North Country Chili Cook-Off, Hits for Rides Youth Baseball Tournament, and the 50

Bird Shoot. These fundraising projects help the VTC reimburse their volunteer drivers for miles

driven.

If you are interested in giving back to the community and have a few

hours free each week, consider becoming a volunteer driver. If you

would like to become a volunteer driver, call John Exford, Program

Coordinator, at (315)376-3777 or if you would like to make a donation,

visit www.volunteertransportationcenter.org.

Pharmacy-Based Drug Take-Back Program Launched in Oneida and Lewis Counties

Four pharmacies in New York's Oneida and Lewis counties will begin collecting leftover pharmaceuticals from residents

free of charge. Designed and implemented by the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) and the New York Product

Stewardship Council (NYPSC), this drug take-back pilot program offers county residents convenient locations to dispose

of their leftover and expired medications - just one part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce the public health and

environmental impacts resulting from unwanted drugs. The United States Department of Agriculture has provided this grant funding for the pilot program which will use

pharmacy-based collection receptacles and pre-paid mail-back envelopes to facilitate the proper disposal of leftover

pharmaceuticals. The locked receptacles and envelopes allow residents to dispose of unused medications -- both over-

the-counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) drugs -- for free, no questions asked. In contrast to the collections that take

place at police stations and non-pharmacy locations, this program represents the first time that pharmacies are

collecting controlled and non-controlled substances in the two counties on an ongoing basis. The pilot program is

scheduled for six months. "Every year more than 1,000 people in New York State die from a drug overdose - most commonly from prescription

drugs," said Jan Oatman, regional recycling coordinator of the Development Authority of the North Country, NY. "Along

with our Lewis County partner, we are honored to be working with an impressive coalition of pharmacies, local

government agencies, non-profits, and waste managers to offer this collection service and negate the environmental

and health effects leftover drugs pose to our communities." Leftover drugs are frequently flushed down drains, tossed in the trash, or relegated to medicine cabinets each year.

Improper disposal of drugs can contaminate open waterways and local drinking water. Equally dangerous, drugs left in

the home can find their way into the hands of children or potential addicts. "Pharmacies are the most convenient, accessible location for residents to safely dispose of their unwanted

medications," said Scott Cassel, chief executive officer and founder of PSI. "This project provides hassle-free collection

of unwanted medicine from citizens and will be a model for pharmacies across the state and nationwide."

Participating pharmacies include:

• Bonaparte Pharmacy, 8210 Main St, Harrisville, NY - (315) 537-5032 • The Falls Pharmacy, 6805 McAlpine St, Lyon Falls, NY - (315) 348-8121 • U&I Pharmacy, 5236 West Seneca St, Vernon, NY - (315) 829-3605 • Garro Drugs, 704 Bleecker St, Utica, NY - (315) 732-6915

For further information about this program or to discuss what medications are acceptable for drop off, contact any of

the above pharmacies.

Information received from the Product Stewardship Institute

and the New York Product Stewardship Council (NYPSC)

“THIS IS NOT A BILL” Your Voluntary Contributions Are Not Required, But Are Much Appreciated!

Some OFA Clientele have recently inquired why they are receiving letters from OFA seeking voluntary contributions for services received. As detailed in the letter, we do so as a requirement of NYSOFA. As you know, we have done so for years in some of our programs (i.e. congregate, home delivered meals, legal services). NYSOFA required we update our policy to include that service recipients are afforded the opportunity to voluntarily contribute toward any/all services. We did so and began sending out letters to recipients of other services as well, most recently for HIICAP (Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program) services. As always, Lewis County OFA truly enjoys assisting you, and we THANK YOU for your continued support of our programs and services. If you have any questions regarding voluntary contributions, please call our office at 376-5313.

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Lewis County Office for the Aging offers interpretation services for more than 200 languages. To inquire about our agencies services for the aging at no cost to you, please call (315) 376-5313.

Oficina del Condado de Lewis para el envejecimiento ofrece servicios de interpretación para más de 200

idiomas preguntar acerca de nuestros servicios de agencias para el envejecimiento, sin costo para usted. Por favor llame al (315) 376-5313.

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请致电 (315) 376-5313。

Lewis County Office für das Altern bietet Dolmetschdienste für mehr als 200 Sprachen über unsere Agenturen-

Dienstleistungen für das Altern, ohne Kosten für Sie zu erkundigen. Bitte rufen Sie (315) 376-5313.