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Nutrition for Seniors
CCE, SC has been providing nutrition education and counseling for elderly Schenectady County residents for over twenty years through contracts with Schenectady County Senior and Long Term Care Services (SCSLTCS). The CCE, SC Registered Dietitian provides nutrition education for seniors participating in the Friendship Cafes and home delivered meals program. Nutrition information is provided monthly on a variety of topics relating to nutrition and wellness. In addition, six to eight presentations are provided at the Friendship Cafes. CCE, SC also provides programs by trained Master Gardeners on topics such as growing herbs and micro greens and how to use them.
The Registered Dietitian provides nutrition counseling for any senior requesting the service or referred by the SCSLTCS or Catholic Charities due to their health status or nutrition risk.
The CCE, SC also provides guidance and menu planning to SCSLTCS and Catholic Charities and to the other subcontracted meal providers, Ellis Hospital for the home delivered meals program and Glendale Nursing Home for two of the Friendship Cafes.
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Schenectady County Department of Senior and Long Term Care Services denies no person services or access to service based upon race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status and/or handicapping conditions. Schenectady County Department of Senior and Long Term Care Services is primarily funded with County tax dollars. Supplemental funding is through the New York State Office for the Aging under Title III-B/D, III-C-1, III-C-2, III-F of the Federal Older Americans Act, and New York State Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly (EISEP), Community Services for the Elderly Act (CSE), Congregate Services Initiative (CSI), and the Wellness In Nutrition (WIN). |
Contact
Lester Rosenzweig
Nutrition Educator
lyr5@cornell.edu
518-372-1622
Last updated May 9, 2018
Nutrition Education Services
Attention
Senior Citizens: Have a nutritional question or concern? If
you are participating in services offered by Schenectady County’s Senior &
Long Term Care services, you are eligible to have a free consultation with a
Registered Dietitian.
Call Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schenectady County at 372-1622, ext. 269.
Leave a message, if necessary, for the dietitian to call you back.
Why is nutrition important?
Medical experts recommend individuals follow a healthy
diet, maintain ideal body weight, and exercise to help prevent the onset or
progression of disease. If you have a personal or family history of heart
disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity and/or if you are concerned about your
overall health, then you may want to meet with a dietitian for an
individualized meal plan.
The registered dietitian can help you with:
- Losing or gaining weight
- Food allergies like lactose intolerance
- Cancer and diet
- Celiac Disease (gluten sensitivity)
- Constipation or loose bowels
- Diabetes diet management
- Diverticulitis
- Heart Disease to address high cholesterol and/or triglycerides
- Healthy eating - lifestyle habits
- High blood pressure and lower sodium (salt) diet
- Nutrition care for someone with dementia or Alzheimer's disease
- Chewing and swallowing problems
- Vegetarian diets
- “Mindfulness” eating techniques
- Osteoporosis and bone health
- Healthy eating on a budget
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Nutrition Screening
The warning signs of poor nutritional health are often overlooked. Use this DETERMINE checklist to find out if you or someone you know is at nutritional risk.
Resources for Schenectady County Older Adults
New York Connects-Schenectady County is part of the statewide program that provides information, assistance and referral for all individuals in need of senior or long-term care supports and services. To reach NY Connects-Schenectady County, call (518) 382.8481 x 302.
Senior and Long Term Care Services
Schaffer Heights, 107 Nott Terrace, Suite 305, Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 382-8481
http://www.schenectadycounty.com/node/361
Nutrition Options:
Home Delivered Meals Through an assessment process, home delivered meals
are available for seniors who are unable to prepare and/or access meals on
their own.
Call NY Connects (518) 382.8481 x 302 or Catholic Charities Senior & Caregiver
Support Services at (518) 372-5667
Friendship Café Sites
Cafes at the following four community
or senior centers provide a lunch time meal. Pre-registration is required
and there is a suggested contribution of $3.50.
Friendship Café at YMCA Duanesburg
Community Center (M, W, F)
Friendship Café at Glenville Senior Center (M-F)
Friendship Café at Ten Eyck Municipal Housing (M-F)
Friendship Café at Jewish Community Center (M, W, F)
To register for lunch or for more information about Catholic Charities Senior
& Caregiver Support Services call (518) 372-5667. Click here for their website
Salvation Army Breakfast
A free breakfast program is available five (5) days a week at the Salvation Army from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., 222 Lafayette Street, phone: (518) 346-0222.
Other Food Assistance Resources
Click here for Directory of City of Schenectady Nutrition Resources for Seniors
Click here to go to the Health and Wellness section of this website to view other resources