Erie County Senior Services

Visit our website to see what we are offering this spring! https://www2.erie.gov/universityexpress/ Thank you Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, Excelsior Orthopaedics, Wegmans, and Erie County Senior Services for all of the support!

Just released is the Spring 2021 semester of "University Express" courses! These FREE online courses offer classes on history, science, the arts, wellness, and so much more!! Check out this semester's classes and register here: http://ow.ly/JG7I50EkTaD

In this recent episode of Senior Radio Buffalo, Erie County Senior Services Commissioner David J. Shenk was interviewed. He and Jim Strusienski (Nutrition Project Director) talk about happenings in our department. You will hear their portion at 33:27. http://ow.ly/DEPm50EkGQ0

Do you wonder if it's possible to improve your own or another senior's memory? Help definitely exists!! http://ow.ly/WK1z50EkG5J

Add these energizing yoga poses to your morning routine and get ready for the day ahead http://ow.ly/wCkx50EjEZ8

Thought, planning and preparation are key to visiting older family members during the pandemic. Where to start: http://ow.ly/cImB50EjF65

Please read the following press release as some of our services have been modified or suspended to deal with COVID-19.

Want to start volunteering but don’t know where or what’s offered? A wide variety of volunteer opportunities are available through Erie County Senior Services RSVP! For more info: https://www2.erie.gov/seniorservices/index.php

The Erie County Department of Mental Health partners with various organizations to present training for police, fire, EMS, mental health, and clergy/chaplaincy professionals on mental health topics and crisis situations! Available sessions: www2.erie.gov/mentalhealth/training

Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine in NYS? Vaccine supplies are extremely limited. It will take several months before groups in phase 1A and 1B are vaccinated.

Walking reduces stress, cheers you up and increases self-esteem. Here's why it’s crucial to get outside and walk, even if it’s just 15 minutes! http://ow.ly/yn0R50D9s6W

How do you provide help remotely? The first step, experts say, is to determine the level of care needed. The care continuum typically follows three stages: check-ins, full-time monitoring, and hands-on assistance. http://ow.ly/GMkG50D8FtB

All the coronavirus tips you need for everyday activities, all in one place, as the pandemic stretches on. http://ow.ly/QCaK50D8Fzv