Latin Inspiration host Juan Perez interviews MaryAnn Spanos, director of the Office for the Aging. https://chqgov.com/office-aging/Office-for-the-Aging … [Read more...]
50,000 Pounds of Food Distributed Through Grow Chautauqua Pilot Program
The Grow Chautauqua pilot program has distributed over 50,000 pounds of food to Chautauqua County communities so far this season. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County oversees the program, which is funded by the USDA and NY State … [Read more...]
County Legislature Lowers Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption Rate
The Chautauqua County Legislature has voted to lower the Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption that they just passed in February. Legislators learned during last week's Audit & Control Committee that the state only allows exemptions for … [Read more...]
Residents Reminded to Take Care with Alternate Heat Sources as Winter Ramps Up
With near sub-zero temperatures and another snow storm in the forecast, people are reminded to take extra safety precautions when using alternate heat sources. New York State Office for the Aging Director Greg Olsen said, "Unattended, improperly … [Read more...]
Office for Aging Services Director Urges Seniors Seeking COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments to Please be Patient
MEDIA RELEASE FROM CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S OFFICE MAYVILLE - Although adults aged 65 and up are a part of the 7.1 million residents in New York State who are eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine, many of these folks need assistance to navigate … [Read more...]
Community Health Improvement Plan to Focus on Chronic Diseases, Women and Children Health, and Mental Health/Drug Addiction
MAYVILLE - In conjunction with the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) Prevention Agenda, the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) and the county's three hospitals have collaborated to complete the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Calls Mobile Market Pilot Program a Success
JAMESTOWN - [MEDIA RELEASE] - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is excited to announce the successful pilot launch of the Jamestown Mobile Market. Starting August 8, the innovative food access project serviced the Jamestown area over an 8 week … [Read more...]
Forum on Medicare Open Enrollment Scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 5 at Chautauqua Mall
LAKEWOOD - The Chautauqua County Office for the Aging (OFA) is once again hosting a series of county-wide Health Insurance Public Forums to provide information to seniors, veterans, and caregivers as they prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment, which … [Read more...]
Office for the Aging Announces ‘Step Up for Seniors’ Initiative to Raise Awareness about State Budget Cuts
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Office for the Aging (OFA) is joining the Association on Aging in New York and other Area Agencies on Aging across the state for the “Step Up for Seniors” initiative. This initiative brings together seniors so they … [Read more...]
Maple Springs Restaurant Joins Office for the Aging’s Senior Dining Out Program
MAPLE SPRINGS - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan will be joining representatives from the County Office for the Aging Friday Morning at 10:30 to launch a new location in the office’s Senior Dining Out Program. The latest business to join … [Read more...]
