http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:32:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Long term care insurance is not something that many people enjoy talking about. First of all, it’s insurance, and “long term care” conjures thoughts of illness and mortality. But when and if you need long term care, it may be too late to consider obtaining the coverage you need. Even though ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=36 The Nomination Committee is looking for individuals, age 60 years or older, who have taken the opportunity in the "Third Age" of their lives to make a lasting contribution in our community or to pursue a new interest. There are eight suggested areas of involvement that should serve as a ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=34 MVP Gold Medicare Advantage Plan is proud to present the third annual Senior Idol Variety Show on June 18 at the Louise Corning Center, 25 Delaware Ave., Albany. Senior Services of Albany (SSA) is again hosting the event. Local Fox News anchor John Gray, will serve as emcee. Set in ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=33 As we reported in our Legislative Alert last week, the Senate Budget Resolution included a Smith-Lincoln amendment to increase FY 2009 funding for Older Americans Act programs by $184 million over current fiscal year levels. Now Senators Smith and Lincoln have taken their advocacy and support to the next level. ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=32 Seven community volunteers were recognized for their contributions to Albany County residents by County Executive Michael Breslin at an April ceremony. Judith Blair of Menands, Ann Donohue of Delmar, William Dickson of Glenmont, Robert Lewis of Watervliet, Marianne Rings of Albany, John Scherer of Voorheesville and Brenda Wood of Preston Hollow ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=27 The largest growing group of people playing video games are not teenagers! By George Lewis Correspondent NBC News Updated: 6:49 p.m. ET April 9, 2007 SEATTLE - Call it the graying of the gamers: The largest growing group of people playing videogames in this country is not teenagers, it's seniors. So move over kids, and ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=25 Albany- You are invited to attend a free seminar sponsored by Senior Services of Albany and the Capital District Senior Issues Forum. This seminar is designed to give seniors and their caregivers the information they need to make good health care choices. The program will provide guidelines, pose helpful questions, ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=15 Are you responsible for the care an elderly loved one? Are your hands full running their errands, doing their housework, and administering other personal care? Are you experiencing a loss of freedom? If so, you may want to consider Senior Services of Albany’s Family Caregiver Telephone Groups. The monthly groups ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=12 Your chance to be engaged, enriched and energized Calling all accountants, lawyers teachers, engineers, professionals in the Capital Region!! As you wrap up your career and start to peek around the corner of life after retirement- are you grappling with the question of what's next? " SmartWorks" could be ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=9 Senior Services of Albany was selected as the 2006 Nonprofit Organization of the Year by The Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Council – a shared initiative of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Chamber of Schenectady County. The award recognizes excellence in ethical management, community collaboration and achieving effective ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=8