OFA News
Arkell Center Programs during October
Arkell Center Programs for ALL AREA Seniors during OCTOBER are as follows: Monday–Friday: 11:45am the OFA Meals of Montgomery- serves hot meals, $3.00 donation for 60 and older. Call 673-2000 […]
Older Adults Offered Free Admission on Special Days to 2017 Great New York State Fair
Albany, NY (August 25, 2017)—The Great New York State Fair is once again offering free admission on Senior Citizen’s Days, Monday, August 28, and Tuesday, August 29, to all attendees 60 years of age and older. Identification showing date of birth may be requested to allow free admittance. Last year’s Senior Days drew more than 142,000 visitors.
Preventing Life Settlement Fraud in NY
What is a life settlement? A life settlement is a lawful and regulated transaction under New York State law. A “life settlement” can be defined simply as the sale of […]
Home Safety for Older Adults
There are currently 40 million people aged 65 or older in the United States. By 2050, that number will increase to 88 million. Protect America has assembled a short guide […]
Start Walking At Home For Senior Citizens With Leslie Sansone
Here is a great walking at home exercise that any senior citizen can do to keep physically fit, give you more energy, and that is fun to do. Get started […]
Better Nutrition for Senior Citizens
Proper nutrition is extremely important for senior citizens, as many are undernourished and consume far too few calories. Dietician Elisa Zied offers advice on diet options for senior citizens. Healthy Nutrition For Seniors […]
Wii for Senior Citizens
The Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition at the University of Delaware is conducting research on the use of “exergames” — Wii games that require physical exertion as an input to gain […]
Senior Health: Building muscle and strength into the Golden Years
It’s often thought that older adults must tolerate the strength and muscle loss that come with age. But analyses of current research by University of Michigan scientists reveal that not […]
Exercise for Seniors
Growing Old With Grace Getting older doesn’t mean that someday you will become completely inactive. No matter what your current age, it is advisable to focus on remaining as energetic […]