UPCOMING MEETINGS. Caregiver Support Group: April 1st, May 6th and June 3rd 7pm at the Fulton Co. OFA, 19 N William St, Johnstown, NY

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1 April May June 2019 Issue 203 Andrea Fettinger, Director Volunteers Are Shining Stars The Fulton Co. Office for Aging is so thankful for the FABULOUS volunteers who assist in many ways: delivering home meals, advocating for residents of nursing homes and adult homes, representing Fulton County neighborhoods on the OFA Advisory Council, assisting at the annual Senior Picnic, leading senior clubs and the senior council, helping at senior dining sites, and much, much more! We could not do all that we do without YOU!! 19 N William St Johnstown, NY phone: (518) fax: (518) website: fcofa.org fcofa@co.fulton.ny.us UPCOMING MEETINGS Caregiver Support Group: April 1st, May 6th and June 3rd 7pm at the Fulton Co. OFA, 19 N William St, Johnstown, NY Alzheimer s Association Annual Caregiver Conference: April 17th at the Albany Marriott The Conference features an array of workshops geared specifically toward the needs of caregivers, as well as more than 50 exhibitors call to register. SAVE THE DATE!!! Senior Picnic Thursday, August 1st, am 3pm Concordia Park, Gloversville Call Fulton Co. Office for Aging for information Senior Council Meeting: April 11th and June 30th 9:30 am at the Johnstown Senior Center, 109 E Main St, Johnstown, NY Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions Class TBA in Kingsboro Towers Information to be posted soon! We are always looking for volunteers for: Meal Delivery The Senior Picnic Advisory Council To Help at the Office

2 Long Term Services & Supports When you have questions about Long Term Services & Support such as, OFA home care, Medicaid services, information about nursing homes, adult homes, medical day care, social adult day care, need assistance with paperwork, need legal help, planning for the future for all ages - please call the Fulton Co. Office for Aging/NYConnects at ll Your Opinion is Important to us! In the next few months, the Fulton Co. Office for Aging will be reaching out to you, caregivers, senior clubs, and others to get input on OFA programs and services. We will be sending out a paper survey, and we will be engaging people at round-table events to talk about how OFA can serve our community in the most valuable way! You are all VITAL to this type of communication, so please consider participating when asked! THANK YOU! May is Older Americans Month: Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation s observance of Older Americans Month. We are pleased to announce the 2019 theme, Connect, Create, Contribute, which encourages older adults and their communities to: Connect with friends, family, and services that support participation. Create by engaging in activities that promote learning, health, and personal enrichment. Contribute time, talent, and life experience to benefit others. Communities that encourage the contributions of older adults are stronger! By engaging and supporting all community members, we recognize that older adults play a key role in the vitality of our neighborhoods, networks, and lives. Everyone benefits when everyone can participate. We encourage you to connect, create, and contribute for stronger and more diverse communities this May, and throughout the year. Senior Day: Tuesday, May 22nd at the Empire State Plaza Hart Lounge Celebrating Outstanding Older New Yorkers! 2

3 Nutrition Notes By Shannon Davis, RD Most of us aware of the recommendation to limit our sugar intake. And of course, sugar is found in overly sweet foods such as cookies, cakes, and ice cream. But there are many sources of hidden sugars that you may not be aware of. And these can greatly increase your overall sugar intake. The average American consumes 22 teaspoons of added sugar every day. Not only could this added sugar be padding your waistline, but it could also be increasing your risk of heart disease. Excess sugar is known to increase your triglyceride level. The American Heart Association recommended limiting your added sugar consumption to 25 grams for women (about 6 teaspoons) and 36 grams daily for men (about 9 teaspoons). Not all food labels will have added sugars listed as sugar. The label may also not separate the amounts of naturally occurring sugar from added sugar. For instance, sugar is found in fruits and vegetables. To identify the added sugars, look at the ingredient list. Some clues that the food contains added sugar are as follows: It has syrup (ex: corn syrup, rice syrup) The word ends in ose (ex: fructose, sucrose, maltose, dextrose) sugar is in the name (ex: raw sugar, cane sugar, brown sugar, confectionary sugar) Many foods that are considered healthy may actually have a lot of added sugar in them. Here are some examples. Breakfast cereal: just because it says whole grain or fortified with vitamins and minerals doesn t mean there s no added sugar. Try to choose a cereal with grams or less of sugar per serving. Granola and granola bars can be heavy sources of added sugars. Did YOU Know? 3 Yogurt: if you like flavored yogurt, be sure to check the container for sources of added sugars. You may also want to be careful of artificial sugars found in yogurt, including sucralose and NutraSweet. You could also buy a plain or vanilla yogurt and add your own fruit. Condiments: ketchup, BBQ sauce, and salad dressings all have added sugars. Because these foods may also be high in calories and fat, limiting your portion size is a good way to get the flavor without all the unnecessary extras! Beverages: Sodas, fruit drinks, iced teas, and lemonades are all loaded with excess sugar. Sports drinks can also be quite high in sugar, even if they re marketed as healthy. Try seltzers with natural flavorings or buy an infuser to flavor water with your favorite fruits! While is it recommended that you limit your sugar intake, be careful about swapping our sugar for sugar substitutes. Often, these substitutes come with their own batch of side effects, including stomach upset. And if you are using sugar substitutes to manage your diabetes, be aware that many foods that contain these alternatives are still loaded with carbohydrates. So you may not see much of a positive impact on your blood sugar levels. Natural sweeteners are also promoted as healthier options. These natural sweeteners include fruit juices and nectars, honey, molasses, and maple syrup. Unfortunately, even these products often undergo processing and refining. moderation remains the key! As with most foods, Mohawk Harvest Co-Op has fresh & organic foods & an Art Gallery and very friendly staff & that they are open every day? The Sunflower Shoppe on Main Street in Johnstown offers affordable clothing for any woman looking for new items or for job interviews? & Second Wind Coffee is OPEN? What about the indoor Marketplace, have you been? The Gloversville and Johnstown Libraries have awesome classes and new options for all? The Fulton Montgomery Chamber of Commerce has a number of interesting events posted to their online calendar and in print? Gloversville Downtown events are being planned and everyone is invited to attend? AND they are looking for volunteers to help out? It s the Year of the GLOVE? Contact the Fulton Co. Museum or Fulton Co. Historian Samantha Hall-Saladino for more information!

4 APRIL 2019 menu April 1 Tomato Bisque Soup Hot Dog with Sauerkraut Hot Dog Roll Fruit Cocktail April 8 Omelet Hash Browns Sausage Patty Lemon Muffin Fresh Fruit April 15 Chicken Croquette in Cream Sauce Sweet Potatoes Lima Beans White Bread Pineapple April 2 Chicken and Biscuits Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Mousse April 9 Tangy Meatloaf Baked Potato Pacific Blend Vegetables Peaches April 16 Shepherd s Pie with Corn and Mashed Potatoes Oat Bread Brownie April 3 Cheesy Ham and Rice Casserole Beets Broccoli Rye Bread Frosted Birthday Cake April 10 Turkey Tetrazzini Over Spaghetti Peas White Bread Butterscotch Pudding April 17 Shaved Roast Beef on a Kaiser Roll Oven Browned Potatoes 3-Bean Salad Whipped Cream Fruit Medley April 4 Chili Cauliflower Corn Bread Peanut Butter April 11 Pesto W/Diced Tomatoes Chicken O Brien Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Oat Bread Mandarin Oranges April 18 Parmesan Crusted Chicken Confetti Rice Red Cabbage Italian Bread Chef s Choice Pie April 5 Macaroni and Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Green Beans Lemon Lush April 12 Stuffed Shells Italian Blend Vegetables Garlic Roll Yogurt Whip April 19 Fish on a Bun with Tartar Sauce Rice Spinach Peacheasy Dessert April 22 Hamburger Cabbage Casserole Rice Green Beans Rye Bread Fruit Cocktail April 23 Pulled Pork on a Roll Baked Beans Coleslaw Poke Cake with Topping April 24 Chicken Marsala With Pasta Wax Beans Italian Bread Pears April 25 Ham with Plum Raisin Sauce Scalloped Potatoes Squash Fruited Gelatin April 26 Beef Stroganoff over Egg Noodles Dill Carrots Oat Bread Banana April 29 Pizza Burger Potato Puffs Corn Hamburger Roll Tropical Fruit April 30 Chicken Fricassee Au Gratin Potatoes Brussels Sprouts White Bread Sugar May 1 Salisbury Steak with Gravy Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Ambrosia May 2 Vegetable Lasagna Garlic Bread Italian Blend Vegetables Chocolate Chip May 3 Turkey Dinner with Gravy Stuffing Sonoma Blend Vegetables Dinner Roll Pudding 4

5 May 2019 menu May 4 May 5 May 6 May 7 May 8 Goulash, Applesauce, Green beans, Mandarin oranges Salmon, Baked potato, Mixed Cheesy ham & rice casserole, Beets, Cauliflower, Orange Salisbury steak, O brien potatoes, Corn, Italian bread, Chef s choice pie Chicken & biscuits, Lima beans, Ice cream May 11 May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15 Lemon chicken, Scalloped potatoes, Country blend Fruit cocktail Pancakes with fruit compote, Sausage patty, Muffin, Mousse Ziti with meatballs, Tossed salad, Italian bread, Cinnamon cake Macaroni & cheese, Green beans, Stewed tomatoes & zucchini, Peacheasy dessert Turkey with gravy, Stuffing, Peas, Frosted birthday cake May 18 May 19 May 20 May 21 May 22 Baked fish in lemon sauce, Rice, Spinach, Pears Beef burgundy, Au gratin potatoes, Red cabbage, Dinner roll, Brownie Pork Chop with Gravy, Seasoned Noodles, Broccoli, White Bread, Pudding Chicken breast in gravy, Sonoma blend Fresh fruit Hamburger cabbage casserole, Applesauce, Beets, Italian bread, Ambrosia May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29 CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY Veal parmesan, Rotini in sauce, Italian blend Garlic roll, Peaches Turkey tetrazzini over spaghetti, Brussels sprouts, Roast beef in gravy, Broccoli, Fruited gelatin Bologna & cheese cold plate, Macaroni salad, 3-bean salad, Fruit crisp 5

6 June 2019 menu June 1 June 2 June 3 June 4 June 5 Swedish meatballs, Egg noodles, California blend Fruit cocktail Fish square with tartar sauce, O Brien potatoes, Spinach, Hamburger roll, Turkey cold plate, Cottage cheese, Tomato wedges with mayo, Pudding Pizza burger, Baked French fries, Cauliflower, Hamburger roll, Frosted birthday cake Parmesan crusted chicken, Scalloped potatoes, Peas, Lemon lush June 8 June 9 June 10 June 11 June 12 Pulled pork on a bun, Baked beans, Wax beans, Banana June 15 Ham & cheese pasta salad, Marinated broccoli, Applesauce, Brownie June 16 Chicken & biscuits, Mixed Mousse June 17 Lazy Stuffed peppers, Cauliflower, Corn, Chef s choice dessert June 18 Macaroni & cheese, Stewed tomatoes & zucchini, Green beans, Italian bread, Whipped cream fruit medley June 19 Veal with peppers & onions, Rotini in sauce, Italian blend Garlic roll, Mandarin oranges June 22 Cheese omelet, Sausage patty, Applesauce, Muffin, Strawberry shortcake June 23 Meatloaf, Sonoma blend June 24 Chicken & wild rice casserole, Beets, Broccoli, Pie June 25 Egg salad cold plate, Carrot raisin salad, 3-bean salad, Ambrosia June 26 Kielbasa with sauerkraut, Baked beans, Squash, Hot dog roll, Pears June 29 Chicken cacciatore, Rotini in sauce, Italian blend Pineapple Stuffed shells, Italian blend Garlic roll, Pudding June 30 BBQ beef sandwich, Potato puffs, Red cabbage, Hamburger roll, Ambrosia Fiesta chicken, Rice, Black beans, Fruit cocktail July 1 Ham & Cheese Cold plate, Coleslaw, Broccoli Salad, Berries in a cloud 6 Tuna salad cold plate, Potato salad, Marinated beets, Fruited gelatin July 2 Pot roast, Boiled potatoes, Carrots, Dinner roll, Carrot cake Grandparent Discussion Group: Turkey divan over egg noodles, Mixed Brownie July 3 CLOSED HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!! Do you know someone who formally cares for their grandchildren or other family s children? Please have them call the Office for Aging at to talk about attending a unique discussion group just for them!

7 Caregiver Corner by Rebecca White, Aging Services Specialist SAVE THE DATE!! HAT S OFF TO CAREGIVERS Saturday NOVEMBER 2ND, AM 2:30PM Johnstown Senior Center 109 E. Main St., Johnstown...a note from the director... Andrea Fettinger, BA, MEd Free On-Site Respite Care Free Transportation Available Free Lunch included No Cost to Family Caregivers Professional Caregivers will be asked to pay $5.00 for this valuable training REGISTRATION REQUIRED Here s a look at all the work we did in We are so fortunate to have wonderful and talented staff at the OFA, who work tirelessly to help everyone who calls the office please thank them next time you see them! Social Adult Day Care 35 people 17,000 hours of care Caregiver Services 126 people +200 hours of assist Case Management 170 people +400 hours of help Congregate Meals 286 people 9,900 meals In Home Assessments 521 people 815 hours Health Insurance Counseling 534 people 953 hours of counseling Home Delivered Meals 461 people 75,921 meals Information/Assistance 1808 people contacts Legal Assistance 33 people 100 hours of help Nutrition Counseling 23 people 45 hours Nutrition Education 1830 people 63 events In Home Care 104 people 7300 hours of care Lifeline Units 14 people received Lifeline Transportation 128 people +13,000 rides Please show us how YOU CONNECT CREATE & CONTRIBUTE by attending the many events coming up in April, May and June. In April we will be gearing up for a Living a Healthy Life Class at Kingsboro Towers; in May, Older New Yorkers will be celebrated in Albany & Quilt Barn Trail Tours start up! In June we will be preparing for the Senior Picnic and outreach all across the county! Hope to see you along the way! 7

8 Because the needs often outweigh the means, we ask that you consider making a donation to the Fulton Co. Office for Aging, if you are able. You can designate which program area you wish your voluntary contribution to support from the list below: Home Care Nutrition Services Trust Fund Care Management Transportation Caregiver Services Health Insurance Counseling Where there is the most need Please send your donation to the Fulton Co. Office for Aging 19 North William Street Johnstown, New York PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID JOHNSTOWN, NY PERMIT NO. 14 OR CURRENT RESIDENT