September 12, 2025 issue
Submitted by Briana Snyder, AOA Options Counselor A family caregiver can be someone caring for a spouse or parent, an extended family member, or even a friend or neighbor. Do you provide someone help with: • Transportation to medical appointments?• Purchasing or organizing medications?• Monitoring their medical condition?• Communicating with health care professionals?• Advocating on […]
Submitted by Irma Cortes We, as a Nation, place great value on our Elders and we are hoping these interviews will help us better understand the needs of our Elders in our Community. So, ATTENTION ALL ELDERS: Please stop by your respective AOA Office or call to schedule an appointment with us if you are […]
Help us spread the word! Effective July 18th, 2022, Farmer’s Market Coupon booklets can be picked up at the Allegany Elder Center or the Wini-Kettle Senior Center. Coupons may also be requested online at: https://form.jotform.com/SNAOA/2022SFMNP For more information contact them at: Cattaraugus Territory:716-532-5777 Allegany Territory:716-945-8414
Seneca Allegany Elder Center Check out the calendar below for Allegany activities for the month of August 2022.
We are organizing a Survivors/Attendee list for those who have attended the Indian Residential Boarding Schools. We are looking to preserve our Seneca Nation history. If you attended one or more of the Indian Boarding schools, we want to invite you to share your experience by filling out the following survey. Any story / experience that you […]
Six Steps to Better Balance Classes at AOA To register, sign-up at AOA or call Allegany Office at 716.945.8414 or Cattaraugus Office at 716.532.5777. See flyer below for details:
Submitted by Melissa Shaw The first annual AOA Elder Resource Fair was held June 21st at the Seneca Fire Hall on the Cattaraugus Territory. Over 200 Elders and caregivers attended and gained a wealth of information from over 30 different organizations and departments. Nya:wëh to everyone who attended, donated and helped make the event successful.
Online Wellness Groups…Move forward with Hope Here is a free and anonymous resource from NY Project Hope. Online wellness groups focused on different topics like grieving, relationships and mental health concerns. See flyer below for more information.
Cattaraugus Territory Oak Tree residents along with their friends and family enjoyed a Hawaiian themed Picnic hosted by Seneca Nation Housing Authority earlier this month. The residents enjoyed a luncheon, door prizes, bingo and optional mask free conversations.
Submitted by Briana Snyder, AOA Options Counselor The answer is that there’s not a single “best” age for everyone and, ultimately, it’s your choice. The most important thing is to make an informed decision. Base your decision about when to apply for benefits on your individual and family circumstances. What you should know before you […]