LeRoy Pennysaver & News

LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - JANUARY 5, 2020 Alzheimer's Association of Western New York Free dementia education, caregiver resources in Genesee County. The Alzheimer’sAssociation® Western New York Chapter offers a number of free education programs about dementia and support services for those living with dementia and caregivers all across the region and has a program scheduled in Genesee County in January. Chapter experts will present Know the 10 Warning Signs in Batavia on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. The free class, at The Manor House (427 East Main Street), outlines common changes that may indicate some type of cognitive impairment and lead to early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. “This is a great tool for starting a conversation with your doctor about changes you notice,” says WNY Chapter Program Director Rachel Rotach. “We also have resources across Genesee County to help those living with the disease and their care partners to ensure they are living a full life while making plans for the future”. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged by calling the Chapter during traditional business hours at (716) 626- 0600 extension 313 or 24-hours a day, 7-days a week at 800- 272-3900. Additionally, the Chapter oversees several monthly caregiver support group meetings across the county, which allow caregivers to connect with others facing similar challenges and hear advice for overcoming them: • 3rd Wednesday (January 15) at 7:00 p.m. – Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street in Batavia • 3rd Thursday (January 16) at 1:00 p.m. – Genesee County Office for the Aging, 12 Bank Street in Batavia • 2nd Monday (January 13) at 2:00 p.m. – The Greens of LeRoy, 1 West Avenue in LeRoy Community social programs, or respites, are also available every month in Batavia and Corfu. This program provides relief to those who care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia and offers them some time to refresh and re-charge, while their loved one is engaged in social activities in a safe environment. St. James Episcopal Church at 405 East Main Street in Batavia offers a four-hour program, starting at 10:30 a.m. on the second Monday of every month (January 13). Those interested in this respite should call Barbara King at (585) 343- 6802. First Presbyterian Church of Batavia also offers this free service on the fourth Monday (January 27) from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For additional information, please call Mickey Rodak at (585) 455-5940. And Indian Falls United Methodist Church in Corfu at 7908 Allegany Road offers a respite program on the thirdWednesday (January 15 ) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information, call Celinda McQuiston at (585) 762-9105. To learn more about other Alzheimer’s Association programs and services, contact the WNY Chapter office at 800-272-3900. You can also access dementia care programs and resources by calling the Genesee County Office for the Aging at (585) 343-1611. GCC's 2019 Play to Get Fit Challenge LeRoy Central School has won the 2019 Play to Get Fit Challenge hosted by the Health and Physical Education department at Genesee Community College! The Get Fit Challenge effort began in 2011 to motivate third, fourth and fifth graders in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming counties to get more active. The Challenge is designed to draw students' attention to just how many minutes they spend engaged in physical activity outside of school. Throughout the five- week program, participating students record their active minutes - time spent walking, biking, running, skating, swimming, playing a sport, playing tag, playing on a swing set and other active, creative games. (Video games designed for fitness utilizing Wii, Xbox Kinect or other similar gaming systems are not active minutes eligible.) Recorded minutes are then totaled and an average active minute count is calculated based on the number of students enrolled in third, fourth and fifth grades in each school. This year, LeRoy Central School generated an impressive 2,831 average active minutes - beating even their winning count from 2018. The school was awarded the 2019 winning plaque and each student received a certificate recognizing their participation and effort. In each participating school district the program also recognizes the three most active students: LeRoy - 1st Lyla Jones; 2nd Jacob Kochmanski; 3rd Abigail Valdes Batavia - 1st Ryan Bigsby, 2nd Jonah Arroyo; 3rd Dominic Darch Warsaw - 1st Delaney Baker; 2nd Kinsley Baker; 3rd Jaiden Fries York - 1st Briana Parsons; 2nd Brody Pangrazio; 3rd Charlie Cuozzo Pavilion - 1st Ella Brian; 2nd Peyton Gay and Colton Brian; 3rd Jessie Brian Perry - 1st Reagan Moroz; 2nd Aubrey McCowen; 3rd Tysen Deaton The three most active participants (based on total minutes recorded) in the region this year were: Ryan Bigsby of Batavia with 11,122 minutes Reagan Moroz of Perry with 8,620 minutes Aubrey McCowen of Perry with 5,540 minutes "The Play to Get Fit Challenge encourages kids to lead an active lifestyle in a way they can see and understand," said Becky Dziekan, GCC's director of Health and Physical Education. "Each year, the participating school districts see proof that the program works! 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