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Living Healthy, Living Well

Cornell Cooperative Extension's Caregiver Resource Center Program, administered by Dependent Care Educator Bonnie Lewis, RN, along with Shawn Comfort (Systems Advocate) from Action Toward Independence will be offering a series of free classes - ‘Living Healthy, Living Well'. These six weekly classes assist any adult managing a chronic illness.

Classes start Oct. 2 at 1:30pm at the Mamakating Public Library in Wurtsboro, concluding on November 6.

Here are more details:

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a low-cost evidence based intervention developed by Dr. Kate Lorig through the Stanford University School of Medicine. People with different chronic health problems attend together in a patient-centered environment. The program promotes self-efficacy and education through interactive peer-support.

Subjects covered include:

• Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation

• Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance

• Appropriate use of medications

• Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals

• Nutrition

• Decision making

• How to evaluate new treatments

Who is it for?

CDSMP is designed for adults with a variety of chronic conditions, including but not limited to arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, lung disease, and other chronic conditions that can make life difficult.

What are the benefits?

CDSMP contributes to improvements in both psychological and physical health status, self-efficacy, and selected health behaviors, and many of these improvements are maintained over 12 months, according to a meta-analysis using data from more than 20 studies*.

Benefits include:

• Improved self-reported health

• Improved health status: fatigue, shortness of breath, depression, pain, stress, and sleep

• Improved health-related quality of life

• Improved communication with doctors, medication compliance, and health literacy

For information contact sullivancce.org, sullivan@cornell.edu, 845-292-6180

All attendees should arrive 15 minutes early to complete registration. Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations to attend this class, and to provide dietary restrictions.

This co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging, National Library of Medicine, and University of Pittsburgh.

For more information on programs and services available from the Sullivan County Office for the Aging call 845-807-0241.

Upcoming AARP Driver Safety Classes at the following locations: South Fallsburg Senior Center, Laurel Avenue, South Fallsburg, NY, Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Please Arrive at 8:45 am and No Walk-ins. To Register and for information call Sonny Smith at 434-8922 after 9 AM (Leave Message). The Fee is $20.00 for AARP members and $25.00 for Non Members. A course is instructed by a Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteer and is sponsored by the Sullivan County Office for the Aging & RSVP.

Upcoming Community Driver Safety Program, Inc., Defensive Driving Class - Callicoon Town Hall, 19 Legion Street, Jeffersonville, NY on Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 10 am to 4:30 pm (this allows for one hour for lunch). Call to register toll free at (877) 910-7843. Cost: Under 50 years old $25.00, Over 50 years old $30.00. Pre-Registration required. Web Page: communitydriversafetyprograms.com. Course is instructed by a Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteer and is sponsored by Community Driver Safety Programs, Inc., Callicoon Town Hall, and the Sullivan County Office for the Aging & RSVP.

Transportation Schedule for week of September 30 through October 4, 2019

For senior shopping bus transportation call 807-0241.

Monday: Town of Bethel, Smallwood, Cochecton, Bethel Senior Housing, and White Lake. (This bus always shops in Monticello) Neversink Bus-Neversink, Grahamsville, and Foxcroft Village. (This bus alternates weekly between Liberty and Monticello)

Tuesday: Fallsburg Bus- Woodridge, Mountaindale & South Fallsburg (This bus always shops in Monticello) Rockland Bus- Livingston Manor & Roscoe (This bus alternates weekly between Liberty and Monticello)

Wednesday: Liberty Bus - Liberty (This bus alternates weekly between Liberty and Monticello) Mamakating Bus - Summitville, Wurtsboro, Bloomingburg. (This bus always shops in Monticello) Thursday: Narrowsburg, Eldred, Barryville, Glen Spey, etc.* (This bus always shops in Monticello) *(and some surrounding areas, not all areas are included). Thompson Bus - All of Monticello and Mongaup Valley. (This bus always shops in Monticello)

Friday: Delaware Bus -Fremont, Callicoon, Hankins, Jeffersonville, etc.* (This bus always shops in Monticello) * (and some surrounding areas, not all areas are included). Liberty Village and Fallsburg Bus - Liberty Village Apts., Hurleyville, Loch Sheldrake, & Kiamesha Lake. (This bus always shops in Monticello)

Suggested Donation of $3.00 per round trip - Bus Donation. Seniors must call 24 hours in advance. Contact Office for the Aging at 845-807-0241. Medical Transportation, including wheelchair - For appointments please let the office know two weeks in advance. Suggested Donation of $10.00 per round trip for medical transportation. To make appointments call the Office for the Aging at 845-807-0241.

Senior Nutrition Sites Menu for week of September 30 through October 4, 2019

Monday, September 30, 2019

Chicken Masala, Rice, Glazed Baby Carrots, Tossed Salad, Dinner Roll, Sherbet

K: Manicotti

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Stuffed Shells, Italian Vegetable Blend, Tossed Salad, Italian Bread, Sugar Cookies (3)

K: Stuffed Shells

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Cheeseburger, Oven roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Hamburger Bun, Pineapple

K: Meatloaf

Thursday, October 3, 2019

BBQ Chicken, Fresh Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli Spears, Pumpernickel Bread, Grapes

K: Chicken

Friday, October 4, 2019

Hungarian Goulash, Egg Noodles, Brussels Sprouts, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Apple

K: Beef Goulash

Decaf Tea, Coffee, 2% and Skim Milk served at all meals.

Menu items - Subject to change