Assemblyman crowns King and Queen of senior prom JAMESTOWN, N.Y. -- Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C–Chautauqua) recently joined the Taft Center for their senior prom. The day’s activities were capped off with the crowning of the prom King and Queen. This year’s recipients were Mr. Richard Maitland of Lakewood and Mrs. Doris Smith of Jamestown. ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY -- On January 1, 2012, the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) program changed significantly. EPIC will only provide co-pay assistance for prescription drugs while members are in their Medicare Part D coverage gap (donut hole). Until the coverage gap is reached, EPIC members will need to pay the price charged ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- Edgewood Communities will host its second seminar in their Best of Times Series entitled Preparing for the Big “M” – Medicare 101. The community is invited to Warner Place, Aldren Avenue, on the Lutheran Campus, Wednesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Janell Sluga, Certified Geriatric Care Manager for the Senior Life Matters program ... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Elaine Vlieger is making some concessions to Alzheimer’s. She’s cut back on her driving, frozen dinners replace once elaborate cooking, and a son monitors her finances. But the Colorado woman lives alone and isn’t ready to give up her house or her independence. Some 800,000 people with Alzheimer’s, ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- On Thanksgiving morning 2010, I awoke early to begin preparing for my first ever attempt at cooking a traditional Thanksgiving meal. I had only just begun to unload items from the refrigerator when the phone rang. It was my father calling to let me know my mother had fallen and that they were awaiting an ambulance to take her ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — The Johnson Foundation recently made a $6,674 grant to WCA Hospital for the purchase of a gas convection oven to support meal preparation for the Southern Chautauqua County Meals on Wheels program. In 2011, the Office for the Aging Senior Nutrition Program, in collaboration with the Southern Chautauqua County Meals on Wheels ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- Edgewood Communities on the Lutheran Campus is sponsoring a fun, educational and motivational event. Celebrating the Best of Times, Life After 60! will be held in the Scharmann Theatre and the Weeks Room at Jamestown Community College on Thursday, May 3 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30. “Bring your spouse, parents, or come with a ... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Medical student Gregory Shumer studied the electronic health record and scooted his laptop closer to the diabetic grandfather sitting on his exam table. "You can see," he pointed at the screen — weight, blood sugar and cholesterol are too high and rising. The man didn't reveal he was too nearsighted to see those numbers, but ... Read More

Service is first in Northern Chautauqua County   WCA Home of Fredonia has recently received licensing from New York State to provide Assisted Living Services, making it the only provider of its kind to women in Northern Chautauqua County. The facility sought licensing in 2009 allowing it to provide 23 of its 37 beds to residents who need more ... Read More

Participants show off their medals at an award ceremony for the recent Senior Games at the Tanglewood Group. (Submitted photo) JAMESTOWN, NY -- It was a week filled with laughter, fun, and camaraderie for all who took part in the Senior Games at the Tanglewood Group. Whether a participant or a spectator, ... Read More