Falls Prevention Fitness Class

Check out this video of the class led by Barb Genton, and view some comments from participants. Log on or call in, find the link here. The class meets Mondays and Fridays, 11 am

Log in or call in to other SAGE programs too:

• Knitting and Fiber Arts

• Men's Night Out 

• Oswego Social 

• SAGEVets

• Second Sunday with SAGE

• Trans Social

• Utica Social

• Writers Group

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More info on the

calendar page here. 

Long COVID -- 6 things to know from AARP

Some who are diagnosed with COVID-19 recover in a few weeks. But some "long-haullers"  experience difficulties for for much longer. Here are some things you should know about Long COVID 19: 

1. It can happen even if your COVID-19 case is mild: people who have been hospitalized can get it, as can people who were barely affected.

2. It is NOT uncommon: Studies have shown that 87 % of people have at least one long term symptom; researchers estimate that 10 - 14% have lingering symptoms. 

3. Symptoms vary: The most common are tiredness or fatigue, brain fog, headaches, loss of taste or smell, dizziness, racing heart, chest pain, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, cough, joint/muscle pain, depression or anxiety, fever. 

4. We still don't know the cause: it's not clear why some people have long term symptoms and some do not. Finding a cause will no doubt help identify who might be more susceptible. 

5. You can recover from it: It may take a while (maybe several months), but most people get over it. 

*6. The vaccine could end it. * The best way to avoid long Covid is to keep yourself safe from Covid in the first place -- by getting the vaccine, wearing masks, washing your hands, etc. Once most of the population is vaccinated, long term cases might be a thing of the past.

Find  all of the details at AARP here. 

Screened In by Leslie Feinberg @ ArtRage

Screened In, Looking Out by Leslie Feinberg

Leslie Feinberg (1949-2014) was a renowned trans activist, historian, writer and the author of the groundbreaking gender- nonconforming 1993 novel ‘Stone Butch Blues.’ Feinberg made this photographic series between summer 2009 and winter 2011, when ze (ze and hir were Feinberg’s preferred pronouns) relocated to Syracuse, New York, to live with hir spouse, Minnie Bruce Pratt. Hir long-standing illness from Lyme+ disease was intensifying, complicated by anti-trans prejudice embedded in for-profit health care. Hir ability to complete writing projects was impaired and hir ability to visualize waned. From Leslie's Artist Statement: "These photographs are the unexpected form and shape of my memory cabinet. They also reveal the geographic and social isolation of severe illness and resulting disabilities. This body of work reveals my inner struggle for articulation at a time when illness and disability–and discrimination and prejudice–were silencing my voice.” Visit with Minnie Bruce Pratt in-person at the Opening Reception (by Reservation Only) on Friday, May 14th from 3-6pm, and Saturday, May 15th from 1-4 pm. To register or for more info:

https://artragegallery.org/exhibitions/. 

LGBTQ Pride in Manlius

The Rainbow Flag will once again fly above Manlius Town Hall this year, In 2020, the town declared June as Pride Month. From the resolution: "Those in the LGBTQIA Community who have ever worked or resided here be assured that they are recognized and respected, and beyond the protection of their equality and civil rights, that they belong here ... be it resolved that the Manlius Town Board recognizes the continued struggles of the LGBTQIA community; and be it further resolved that the Manlius Town Board recognizes June as Pride Month in the State of New York; and be it further resolved that the Town recommits itself to partnering with the Onondaga Human Rights Commission and local partner agencies that serve the LGBTQIA community for training and consultation." ​

Lewis County Pride Picnic

SAVE THE DATE: LGBTQ+ and Allies are invited to come together at the Lewis County Fairgrounds in honor of Pride Month. 1:00 - 4:00, Forest Park Pavilion. FREE Picnic lunch for all. Please wear a mask, social distancing will be expected. See the event flyer here. 

Cayuga County: Resources for Medicare, Caregivers

Cayuga County offers complimentary monthly classes to help you make sense of Medicare, including Supplemental and Advantage plans, free and low cost preventive care, Part D and more.  Classes are virtual (zoom and call in options available); class materials will be mailed to you, and Zoom help is available. The current schedule is April 6 th 2pm-4pm, and May 4 th 3pm-5pm, June 8 th 12pm-2pm. Registration is required. For more information or to register, please call the Cayuga County Office for the Aging at 315-253-1226, or visit our website at https://www.cayugacounty.us/507/Office-for-the-Aging under the News & Activities section.​ Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to help you to take care of yourself. The program offers tools for reducing stress, improving self-confidence, balancing, finding resources and making decisions. The six sessions are held online, and participants receive The Caregiver Helpbook, which was  developed specifically for the class. Classes will be FREE, thanks to the support from the New York State Caregiving  & Respite Coalition. Registrations are now being accepted for the session starting in mid-June. TO REGISTER, please contact Danielle Schneider at Cayuga County Office for the Aging
by phone at (315) 294-8043, or email to dschneider@cayugacounty.us to register.

Registration is open! A session will be offered (for free) each Thursday in May via Zoom webinar. Presenters will provide helpful content on areas of law that are of interest to older adults and caregivers. Sessions will provide information on:

• common fraud and scams targeted at older adults

• renters rights and reasonable accomodations

• caregiving support and resources

• , Estate Planning and more. 

Find more info and register here:  

https://www.onvlp.org/events/elderfair2021/

Virtual Elder Law Fair