http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:02:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Bender Family Foundation of Albany recently awarded Senior Services a grant of $10,000 to upgrade the equipment and hire an instructor for the Louise Corning Center Computer lab. The lab has been out of commission, but with the infusion of these funds, we plan to reopen it in October ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=55 Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people and the community around you? Maybe you already are, and hats off to you. Perhaps you want to, and have no idea where to begin, maybe you need a little convincing to get started. Robert Danzig, one of the ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=54 Senior Services has been chosen to participate in the Community Foundation’s Legacy Partnership Program and has recently established a permanent endowment fund - the Centurion Legacy Society. Senior Services of Albany’s Centurion Legacy Society is a planned giving program designed to create an endowment fund that over time, will sustain ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=49 The Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance program (HIICAP), is an outreach effort funded by the Albany County Department for Aging and run by Senior Services of Albany. HIICAP's mission is to make sure that every Albany County senior gets the health insurance they need, and the best coverage that ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=48 Are you thinking of selling or trading in a drivable older car or van? Why not donate it to Senior Services of Albany instead? You will receive a tax deduction, and your vehicle will be put to work serving the needs of elderly Albany County residents. Right now, we need four-door ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=47 Are you looking for relief from paying the full cost or your prescription drugs? New York State recently launched the New York Prescription Saver, a free prescription discount card for New York residents ages 50 to 64 years old, or persons with a disability regardless of age. Income eligibility limits ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=45 Empire BlueCross, located on Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany recently presented a $30,000 grant to Senior Services of Albany’s Meals On Wheels program, the largest home delivered meal program in upstate New York. Meals On Wheels delivers more than 1,000 meals each day to disabled and homebound elderly, and in 2008, ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=43 Senior Services of Albany’s Meals on Wheels program recently received a donation of 1,650 cans of tuna from Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation. The tuna will provide emergency rations to supplement home delivered meals in the event of inclement weather. Meals On Wheels delivers more than 1,000 meals each day, supplying ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=42 Retirement Tutor, author and career coach presents Achieving the Good Life After 50Join Senior Services of Albany and its SmartWorks volunteer program for a breakfast program featuring Renee Lee Rosenberg, author of Achieving the Good Life After 50: Tools and Resources for Making it Happen, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 8:00 a.m. ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=41 Free Living Well classes from MVP Gold return to Louise Corning Center the week of October 14. MVP Gold On the Ball is a balance and movement class utilizing large stability balls. Balance, strength and stretching exercises on the ball follow a light, low-impact aerobic workout. The class is fun and ... http://seniorservicesofalbany.com/news/?p=40