The Rockland County Office for the Aging Strives to Empower Seniors

The Rockland County Office for the Aging Strives to Empower Seniors

BY BARRY WARNER Rockland County government offers programs for the elderly through its Office for the Aging which are designed to help seniors maintain maximum independence in the home and provide employment and volunteer activities in the community. Director June F. Molof explained, “There are more than 59,000 people in Rockland County over the age […]

Older Adults Learn About Fall Risk Factors and Prevention at a Community Health Forum

Older Adults Learn About Fall Risk Factors and Prevention at a Community Health Forum

BY BARRY WARNER The Rockland County Department of Health in conjunction with the Rockland County Office of the Aging and the New York State Osteoporosis Education and Prevention Program (NYSOPEP) sponsored a special Fall Awareness Day program at Helen Hayes Hospital last month. The Retired Senior Volunteer Program also cosponsored the event. According to Shari […]

Esplanade Palisades Luxury Senior Residents Get a Taste of China

Esplanade Palisades Luxury Senior Residents Get a Taste of China

Residents of the Esplanade Palisades Luxury Senior Residence learned about Chinese culture and civilization on March 23 in a presentation given by Ying-Ying Zhang, Assistant Director of Community Outreach for Shen Yun Promotions International. Zhang’s presentation included an introduction to classical Chinese dance and Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun Performing Arts is a non-profit […]