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03/05/2026

01/09/2026

Prices for daily necessities increased in 2025, disproportionately affecting certain groups like older adults. For Poverty Awareness Month, NYSOFA Advocacy Specialist Colleen Scott stresses the importance of resources available to help. https://aging.ny.gov/news/poverty-awareness-month

01/09/2026

How is everyone doing with their insurance in 2026?

01/08/2026

Here comes the sun! ☀️ Even as winter holds on, the amount of sunlight increases rapidly through January, with some parts of the United States gaining more than an hour by month’s end.

01/06/2026

Walk with Ease is Back! Meeting at the Oakdale Commons in Johnson City!

🗓Starting Monday, January 26th
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 10 - 11AM

Join your walking coaches at the Oakdale Commons for this indoor 6-week walking program where you will learn fitness tips, meet new people, and step your way to a lasting walking routine. 👣

• 1 hour, 3 times per week inside the mall.
• Each participant will receive a guidebook and walking diary to log progress.
• Learn how to exercise safely and comfortably while having fun.

Walk with Ease is an evidence-based program with several proven benefits, such as decreased pain, improved balance, and increased strength. As you develop a walking
routine, you may also control weight, reduce stress, boost your energy, and much more. Advanced registration is required, and space is limited.

To obtain more information and sign up, please call 607-778-2411.

*Remember to consult a healthcare professional before beginning this
or any new exercise program*

01/06/2026

Feel free to reach out to me with any questions! I am happy to help!

HIICAP provides free and accurate information, counseling and assistance with Medicare and private health insurance.

01/06/2026

No matter the weather, there’s plenty to do to get moving! Physical activity helps prevent and treat a variety of chronic diseases. Find ideas to get outside and get moving: health.ny.gov/community/physical_activity/

01/06/2026

11/19/2025

Looking forward to a wonderful day at the Holiday Inn Express. Stop by if you have any insurance questions or need help signing up for 2026. I will be here until 3pm.

11/18/2025

Older adults lose body heat faster and are less able to tolerate cold than younger adults.

These tips to stay warm can help older adults and their caregivers this winter:
• Keep the home properly heated at a temperature of 68 F to 70 F.
• Winterize windows and doors with weather stripping and caulk.
• Close heat vents and shut doors in rooms that are seldom used.
• Dress the senior in warm layers that can be removed if he or she gets too hot.
• Put socks and slippers on the senior and use a blanket over legs.
• Make sure the senior wears a hat, scarf and gloves when going outside.
• Check weather reports and know that snow, rain and wind can increase heat loss.
• Have the senior change out of damp or wet clothes right away.
• Help the senior practice sound nutrition to fuel the body’s heat and energy sources.
• Ensure the senior stays fully hydrated — dry air temperatures inside and outside can cause dehydration.
• Support the senior in eating regular meals to stimulate the body’s own thermostat.
• Encourage the senior to avoid alcohol consumption, which can trigger heat loss.
• Learn the temperature-lowering effect of specific medications and over-the-counter drugs.
• Be aware that some space heaters and fireplaces are fire hazards and can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Devise an evacuation plan in case of a power outage or the furnace/heat source breaks down.
• Create a plan for family and friends to check on the senior regularly, especially during colder weather.

If you are an older adult or caregiver and need help staying warm this winter, please call Delaware County Office for the Aging at 607-832-5750.