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Inside this issue:
President
Message
2
Executive
Director Message
3
New Members 4
Articles 8-9
Committee
Meeting Dates
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Remember to RENEW your Membership!
Connecting and Enriching Senior Resources
Summer
2017 GRAPEvine G R E A T E R R O C H E S T E R A R E A P A R T N E R S H I P F O R T H E E L D E R L Y
Don’t get left out from this years dedicated G.R.A.P.E.
organization page in the new Print Edition of The ElderPages
the deadline has passed but, you can still get in renew now!
Consider making more of your membership by joining
a committee this year! Visit our home page and click
“Get Involved” to see what committee might fit your
interests.
See page 11 for detailed instructions on how
to renew.
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President Message Connie Lester
Connie Lester, President of
G.R.A.P.E., works for Hurlbut Care Communities
Connie can be reached at
(585) 944-8644 or
Dear fellow G.R.A.P.E members, It is my great pleasure to greet you as the president of the Greater Rochester Area Partnership for the Elderly. I was thrilled to see many of you at our 25th Silver Anniversary Gala on June 8th. This year’s annual dinner was indeed a successful one and we had a huge turnout! I would like to express my gratitude for the leadership and advocacy of our past President, Lorre Anderson, and the tireless work of all the members of the Board, Executive Committee, and all of the other hardworking committees that are the backbone of this organization. I encourage members to take a look at the different committees listed in the newsletter, or reach out to myself, a Board member, Committee Chair, or Executive Director Kim Kenna to find out how you can join any of the following committees: Newsletter, Advocacy, Marketing, Program, Finance, and many more . In my opinion, it is the best way to become more closely involved in the continued growth and success of the organization. I look forward to our Summer Networking events, and hope to see and interact with lots of new members as we ease into another (too short) Rochester summer. Personally, I will be trying to catch my breath as my children’s school years come to a close, and try to fit in some weekend getaways to further explore beautiful Upstate NY area hiking, waterfalls, and lakes. I hope that each of you also take some time for yourselves, reconnecting with family and friends this summer. When our programming and regular meetings start back up in September, I challenge each of you to take the initiative to grow personally and professionally in 2017-2018 with G.R.A.P.E. by your side. Our exciting variety of educational speakers, ElderCare Fairs, and networking opportunities are provided to assist our members in achieving their professional and personal goals. It is up to you to take advantage of them. I would also encourage you to reach out to me with any feedback you may have at [email protected] so that we can work together to continue to make G.R.A.P.E. great! Sincerely, Connie Lester
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Executive Director Message
Kim Kenna
Kim Kenna, Executive Director of G.R.A.P.E. She can be
reached at (585) 256-4351
A ugust … already?!
I hope you have taken time to enjoy time with family and friends whether it be here
in Rochester or in a vacation spot, we all deserve a little summer fun!
Remember to add G.R.A.P.E. to your calendar this month and come out to join us
for the casual breakfast gathering at Pinehurst, August 16th.
Spending the last several weeks planning for our next membership year and
hearing our G.R.A.P.E. Segments on WYSL’s Seniors Rock Radio show has been
invigorating! Thanks to the hard work, support and creativity from our
membership, I believe we will have a year of tremendous growth! (see our New
Members on Page 4)
It has been 3 years since our last Print Edition of The ElderPages and the
Committee is working feverishly to meet the fall deadline. I am in amazement at
the hard work and dedication this committee has when under pressure! Please show
your support by doing your part and updating your Provider/Company Profiles!!
The listings and the accuracy of them are up to each of you. At this time, I would
like to acknowledge the funders that have made the Directory Printing possible:
NCJW, National Jewish Women Council, Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation, John F.
Wegman, Greater Rochester Health Foundation and NYSOFA Legislative grant via
Joseph Morelle.
Our 25th Silver Anniversary G.R.A.P.E. Gala had over 240 people in attendance
and we have heard nothing but rave reviews. A few adjectives and comments
shared with the committee were: memorable, like no other, great atmosphere,
scenic, fun… “G.R.A.P.E. Members danced?!” Oh, yes they did! THANK YOU
AGAIN to our emcee Deanna Dewberry from Channel 10, over 60 generous
sponsors and our Gala Committee because of your support we were able to
celebrate Gala-Style!
The Annual Dinner Committee wouldn’t be successful if it wasn’t already
planning for NEXT year! You will definitely want to mark your calendars for the
26th Annual Dinner on June 14, 2018. The committee has already planned to
bring some of what you liked this year into next year! Stay tuned for more exciting
details about the theme and location.
Our members are staying connected this summer even though there were not
traditional membership meetings many came out to the casual events including
Painting with a Twist which raised $100 for G.R.A.P.E., the coffee club at Mellow
Mug, New Roots Coffee House and Quail Summit.
One final word before I conclude…. RENEW!
You can pay your membership dues through your Member Login. Click on “Renew
Membership” or contact the office and pay by credit card or request an invoice.
Happy Summer to all and see you soon!
Kim
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Welcome New Members and Job Changes
Miles P. Zatkowsky
Dutcher & Zatkowsky
1399 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY 14618
585-256-0090x103
Yolanda Rios
Dutcher & Zatkowsky
1399 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY 14618
585-256-0090x114
Sue Schaller
Rochester Presbyterian Home
256 Thurston Rd
Rochester, NY 14619
585-278-4384
Steven Wexler
Spectrum Enterprises
2620 West Henrietta Rd
Rochester, NY 14626
585-340-8355
Glenn Kane
Integrated Systems
7588 Main Street Fishers
Victor, NY 14564
585-924-8670
Marsha Raines
Marsha Raines & Associates
95 Allens Creek Rd Bldg 1 Ste 106
Rochester, NY 14618
585-271-0400
Kathleen Wilson
Fairport Baptist Homes
4646 Nine Mile Point Rd
Fairport, NY 14450
585-388-2309
Steve Pike
ReNu Surface Restoration
17 Hilltop Dr.
Pittsford, NY 14534
585-820-7453
Patricia Campbell
Rochester Area Community Foundation
500 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
585-341-4355
Colleen Boice
Companion Care of Rochester
70 Carlson Rd
Rochester, NY 14610
585-546-1600
Margy Riemer
Grandma’s Helpers
35 Colony Way
Rochester, NY 14623
585-334-3544
Stacey Padginton
Hamister Group Healthcare, LLC
10 Lafayette Square, Suite1900
Buffalo, NY 14203
716-770-7146
Jeanette Cooper
Atria Senior Living Penfield
2006 Five Mile Line Rd
Penfield, NY 14526
585-381-0282
Mike Power
Professional Member
8 Sorrento Dr.
Webster, NY 14580
585-329-7158
David Prete
Elderwood at Hornell
1 Bethesda Drive
Hornell, NY 14843
607-661-5475
Brian Heppard, MD
Pillard Medical Associates, PC
St. Ann’s Community
1550 Portland Ave
Rochester, NY 14621
585-697-6416
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Mark your Calendar for the September
G.R.A.P.E. MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST MEETING
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
7:45 am to 8:15 am - Registration & Networking
8:15 am to 9:30 am - Program
Location: The Briarwood at St. John’s Meadows
1 Johnsarbor Dr. West, Rochester
Speakers: Lori Parker, Parker Law Office &
Daniel Jones, Daniel Teaches
Topic: Digital Afterlife– legal issues/practical tips
Sponsored by: Seniors Rock & WSYL 1040AM
Mark your Calendar for the September
G.R.A.P.E. MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON MEETING
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
11:30 am to 12:00 pm - Registration & Networking
12:15 pm to 1:30 pm - Program
Location: The Highlands at Pittsford
100 Hahnemann Trail, Pittsford, NY
Speaker: Melissa Wilson, Dale Carnegie
Topic: How to Build Relationships Through Networking
Sponsored by: The Highlands at Pittsford
An RSVP is required for the luncheon.
Please register through your Member Login from www.grapelder.org.
Upcoming Meetings for
September!
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May Breakfast Winner
Don’t miss this upcoming Summer
networking opportunity!
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Pinehurst, 1000 Pine Trail, Honeoye Falls
8:30am—9:30am Come and network with fellow G.R.A.P.E.
members in a casual summer fun event.
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Use your My Better Benefits card this summer! You can pick them up in the office or at the breakfast or luncheon membership meetings. You can also follow the links below to get an online card. Just a reminder of some of the benefits... * There are over 1,125 ways to save locally, regionally, and nationally. * Customer service is available 365 days a year via email, phone or text. *All you have to do is visit https://www.mybetterbenefits.org/ *A mobile version is also accessible online at this same link which allows your employees to show their ID card to a vendor on their smart phone (https://www.mybetterbenefits.org/IDcardmobile2017.asp)
Discounts through my Better Benefits include:
A “Public Service Announcement” from
your Elder Services Directory Committee!
Update your Provider/Organization Profiles today!
Login and be sure that your company is not only listed in our
next edition of The ElderPages but, YOU MUST make sure
your information is accurate! Only YOU can make sure your
company information is up to date! Don’t miss out on the
2017 Print Edition!
You should have already received an Eblast with detailed
instructions.
*Message brought to you by your Elder Services Directory Committee.
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“Don’t wait too long” “Don’t wait too long.” Words of wisdom from Jane, a resident of
The Highlands at Pittsford. She expressed that seizing
opportunities or making your own for the things you want out of
life should never be put on hold. Be proactive!
Joan also speaks lovingly of her late husband, who she said spent
his retirement volunteering in fields such as the one he worked
in. This ‘continuity of activity’ kept him young, and continues to
keep her young and full of life!
* Have Words of Wisdom from a local senior?
Email their advice and a photo to:
Words of Wisdom
Great words of wisdom from some of the older adults and seniors in our community.
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Want Better Health? Go Outside
Being in green or blue spaces may improve your physical and mental health
By Elizabeth Marglin July 18, 2017
If you want to feel better, become more active and live longer, the answer may sound similar to the familiar real estate mantra:
Location, location, location. Being out in nature — or even living close to it — can have a significant, positive impact on your
health.
And nature doesn’t have to mean vast swaths of wilderness. It can also be an urban park, a garden or even a tree-lined street. The
current lingo for describing different natural environments is green space (an area with a high density of green in an otherwise urban
setting) and blue space (water-based environs with standing or running water such as oceans, lakes, rivers, fountains or streams).
So is nature the new-old miracle medicine for brain health?
Florence Williams, author of The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, thinks so. Her recent
book extols the effect that nature can imprint not just on our psyche, but on our soul. (Williams also wrote Breasts: A Natural and
Unnatural History and hosts the Breasts Unbound podcast on Audible.com.)
To find out why nature has such a profound effect on us, Williams tracked researchers all over the globe who are developing new
frontiers of nature neuroscience. Peter James, a researcher at Harvard Medical School’s Department of Population Medicine, says,
“This is the bio philia theory — that we evolved with nature to have an affinity for nature.” But technology creep has eroded that
affinity. On average, says Williams, less than a quarter of American adults say they spend 30 minutes or more outside every day.
The science is just starting to prove what we intuitively feel: that nature holds a rejuvenating power for both brain and body. Here
are five life-changing reasons to get yourself to a park, forest or beach:
1. Nature as a Stress-Buster
A 2017 study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology measured Finnish people’s well-being in three environments: a
city center, a busy city park and an urban woodland. Researchers found that people who sat a mere 15 minutes in both the park and
forest had a sense of feeling psychologically restored. Cortisol (a stress hormone) levels significantly decreased in both nature-based
settings.
For those confined to the indoors, a room with a nature view can still make a dent in stress levels. A seminal study published
decades ago showed that patients in hospital rooms with nature views spent less time in the hospital and needed less pain medication
than those in hospital rooms with a view of a brick wall.
And if you are a stuck in the office, try angling for a desk with a view: Office workers in South Korea who had a forest view had
higher job satisfaction and less job stress than workers with no forest view.
2. A Push to Get Out and Move
Living close to vegetation seems to provide an irresistible invitation to get outside and play. “Being near green space is linked with
higher levels of physical activity,” James tells Next Avenue.
Jessica Finlay, an environmental gerontologist at the University of Minnesota, says her research found that time in nature
contributed to overall well-being. “Natural spaces tended to promote physical activity, such as walking, gardening, golfing, hiking,
bicycling. People enjoyed venturing outside, in all different weather and times of the year. A green environment provided a reason
to get out the door. It made people feel more active, as well as happier,” she says.
Continued on page 9
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Cont’d from page 9: Want Better Health? Go Outside
3. A Possible Weapon Against Depression
A large study out of the University of Exeter Medical School in England analyzed data from 10,000 city residents and found that
those living closer to urban nature experienced a pronounced “green space effect:” a perceived sense of higher life satisfaction coupled
with less mental distress.
Although how exactly nature effects the brain is still unknown. One theory is that it serves as a buffer against depression. A
2015 Stanford University study found that subjects taking a walk in a natural setting had decreased activity in the brain region
associated with repetitive, negative thoughts compared with those who walked along a traffic-heavy, four-lane roadway. The study
homes in on the mechanics of the brains-on-nature experience: One reason nature makes us feel better is because it serves as a de facto
emotional regulator, inhibiting our tendency to brood.
4. ‘A Tangible Way to Feel Less Alone’
According to Finlay’s research, natural settings offer a key opportunity for social engagement. “They provided places for
multigenerational social interactions and engagement, including planned activities with friends and families as well as impromptu
conversations with neighbors,” she says. The participants said instead of feeling isolated and lonely at home, “they could have a chat
with someone on a bench. Or stop and pet a neighbor’s dog. Being outside was a tangible way to feel less alone.”
5. A Potential Link to Longevity
The most dramatic finding may be that simply living close to some degree of nature may prolong your life expectancy. James, the lead
author on a 2016 study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, found that after
adjusting for age, socioeconomic status and race, the group whose homes were surrounded by high levels of greenery had a 12 percent
lower mortality rate than those in the lowest-vegetation areas.
The nationwide cohort study of over 100,000 nurses used satellite imagery to assess their home’s proximity to vegetation and then
combined that information with their medical records. The association between greenery and lower mortality rates was strongest for
respiratory and cancer mortality.
Although many of us may have lost touch with the great outdoors, the science keeps pointing to it as a free, effective way to feel better
about ourselves and our connection to the world around us.
Now that’s worth opting out for.
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Lunch /Breakfast Sponsor Information
The Program Committee, on behalf of G.R.A.P.E., would like to thank you for considering a Spotlight
Sponsorship for your organization. This opportunity is offered to G.R.A.P.E. Member organizations at each
Breakfast and Lunch Member Meeting September – May.
Secure your Sponsorship date by contacting the G.R.A.P.E. Office via email: [email protected] or by calling 585
-256-4351 as soon as possible.
Sponsorship fee is $150. Benefits include the following:
A half page advertisement in the GRAPEvine newsletter the month your organization will host/sponsor. Ad
for the newsletter will be designed by your organization and submitted to the G.R.A.P.E. Office by 15th of the
prior month.
Advertisement due to the G.R.A.P.E. office by the 15th of the month prior to your
sponsorship date.
Ad size: 7.25”x5” pdf or jpg format at least 300 dpi, low resolution
Website listing of the event with your company logo up to 1 month prior.
Announcement of the Member Meeting in the GRAPEvine Newsletter with your logo.
A company display board and/or opportunity to distribute collateral materials to the members attending the
breakfast meeting or luncheon.
An opportunity to speak for approximately 3-5 minutes to the group about your program/organization/product
prior to the speaker/presentation.
There are usually 50-70 members at the breakfast meetings and 60-70 members at the luncheon meetings.
Please send a check payable to G.R.A.P.E. or call 585-256-4351 to pay by credit card.
G.R.A.P.E.
100 McAuley Drive, Suite 2000
Rochester, NY 14610
Did you know that your organization can sponsor our monthly
breakfast and luncheon membership meetings?
*This is a great benefit for new members specifically as a way to introduce
themselves to many members in one meeting.
Read below to see what’s included!
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If you haven’t renewed your membership yet, NOW is the time to do so. Use
your Member login and you will see the PURPLE RENEW
BUTTON on your member profile. (like the one below) Just click it and it will walk
you thru the process. If you have issues, email the office or call.
*NOTE: If you do not have the renew button on your profile then we have already received
your renewal.
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Photos from Seniors
Rock! Pre Recordings!
Mildred Strader, Universal Care
Jane Stets, Crossroads Elder Services
Joanna Palvino, Your Host
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Membership Job Board
A FREE job listing for our members. This will be a two line listing including one job title, contact info, and company.
If you would like to add more information to your job posting, you can purchase a
business card ad for $35.
Email a job posting to [email protected]—Attn: Suzanne
Community Relations Manager
Touching Hearts at Home - Contact Mark McDermott ([email protected]) or (585) 271-7390
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Board of Directors
and Contact Information:
President Connie Lester [email protected] President-Elect Kim Vogt [email protected] Treasurer Andrew Hastings [email protected]
Secretary Kerry Hallock [email protected] At-Large Members Theresa Green [email protected] Jennifer McDermott [email protected] Alison Bearer [email protected]
Patrick Nicholson [email protected] Trisha Fast [email protected]
Committee Chairs and Contact Information: Advocacy & Emerging Issues: Paul Ryan [email protected] Annual Dinner: Gigi Lerminiaux & Alison Bearer [email protected] [email protected]
Budget & Finance: Andrew Hastings [email protected] By-Laws: Todd Gustafson [email protected] Elder Services Directory: Virginia Clark & Mollie Traub [email protected] [email protected] Long Range Planning: Connie Lester [email protected] Marketing: Marie Candelora & Becky Carrigan [email protected] [email protected] Membership: Kathleen Allen & Kristen Treadway [email protected] [email protected] Newsletter: Kerry Hallock [email protected] Program: Kim Vogt & Kevin Curley [email protected] [email protected] Board Meeting Dates 2017-18 * 2nd Tues of month; 9/12/17, 10/10/17, 11/14/17, 1/9/18, 2/13/18, 3/13/18, 5/8/18, 6/12/18
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Senior Housing Alliance
Aug 4, 2017 8:30 am
GrandeVie
Annual Dinner Committee
Aug 4, 2017
9am
Village Bakery @ The Armory
Marketing Committee
Aug 10, 2017 9:00 am CCOR
70 Carlson Rd. 14610
Advocacy Committee
Sept 6, 2017 12 noon G.R.A.P.E.
100 McAuley Dr. @
Legacy Clover Blossom
*Budget & Finance Committee
Sept 7, 2017
8:30 am G.R.A.P.E.
100 McAuley Dr @
Legacy Clover Blossom
Board of Directors
Sept 12, 2017 8:15 am G.R.A.P.E.
100 McAuley Dr. @
Legacy Clover Blossom
Program Committee
Sept, 14, 2017 8:15 am Char Broil
Monroe Ave.
Newsletter Committee
No Meeting
Long Range Planning Committee
TBA
Membership Committee
TBD
Upcoming Committee Meetings
Please let the G.R.A.P.E. office know of any changes to your address, phone number or email address! If you change your info on the website, that doesn’t mean we have it. Also, updating your member profile doesn’t update
Provider. You have to do both.
We send out exciting membership information and would hate for you to miss it, if we don’t have your current information on file.
Thank you!!
* The Budget and Finance Committee
is seeking new committee members
who enjoy the world of finance!
Please consider joining the committee
if this is an area of expertise you have.
We would love to have you!
June Breakfast Winner
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Front Page ad
available starting
September 2017
Connect with
potential buyers!
Call the G.R.A.P.E. Office
at 585-256-4351 for details!
Thank You to St. John’s for hosting G.R.A.P.E.’s
Membership Breakfast Meetings.
Interested in joining a committee??
We have plenty to choose from. See page 15 for
committee meeting dates.
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Editorial Policy: G.R.A.P.E. welcomes items consistent with the mission of
G.R.A.P.E. Items should be informational in nature, and of general interest to the
membership. In general, content should pertain to aging-related issues that affect
members or the aging populations they serve. G.R.A.P.E. does not accept or distribute
items that contain advertising, or
which are promotional in nature, with the exception of purchased advertisements.
Editorial Group
Kerry Hallock
Hallock Move Management
Lisa Izzo
Touchstream Solutions
Suzanne Kowalcyk
G.R.A.P.E. Office
Julie Conlon
United Oxygen
Kim Kenna
Executive Director
Sandra Swanson
LMT
Nicole Weltzer
VNA HomeCare Options
Connecting and Enriching
Senior Resources
Connecting and Enriching Senior Resources
Summer 2017 GRAPEvine
G R E A T E R R O C H E S T E R A R E A P A R T N E R S H I P F O R T H E E L D E R L Y
The GRAPEvine is the
official publication of the
Greater Rochester Area
Partnership for the Elderly.
It is published by the
G.R.A.P.E. Board of
Directors to communicate
appropriate G.R.A.P.E.
business, decisions and
positions, and to keep
membership informed
about aging-related issues.
G.R.A.P.E. is an organization of professionals
and interested persons who aspire to improve the
quality of services for older people. We accomplish
this by sharing expertise, knowledge and skills,
and by acting as their advocates in ways deemed
appropriate by the membership.
G.R.A.P.E. seeks to foster a sense of camaraderie
among professionals, provide high-quality education
and training, influence social and public policies and
facilitate debate about emerging issues, and
compile and disseminate an accurate and up-to-date
listing of elder services in the Greater Rochester area.
G.R.A.P.E. members are
encouraged to submit ideas,
pictures and articles, with subjects
relating to elder care. We also
solicit calendar events,
announcements, and employment
opportunities. Pictures should be
submitted digitally to the
G.R.A.P.E. office. Articles are
subject to revision by the
GRAPEvine Newsletter
Committee. Please do not include
politics, religion, or advertising in
your submission. We are not
responsible for errors or omissions.
The information provided here does
not constitute legal advice.
Opinions and viewpoints expressed
here do not necessarily reflect
those of G.R.A.P.E. or its
membership. Items for the
newsletter must be submitted no
later than the 15th of the month.
Items may be submitted to the
G.R.A.P.E. office at
[email protected]. We have the
right to determine the size of the
image and cannot guarantee its
quality. All images should be clear.
