LIVINGSTON COUNTY – For Fall Prevention Awareness Month, the Livingston County Department of Health gave a statement recommending that elderly community members protect themselves as much as possible from falling and injuring themselves at home. According to a press release from the Livingston County Department of Health, each year, thousands of elderly Americans fall and injure themselves, sometimes permanently. "Falls are often due to … [Read more...]
Firefighters Watch Over Livingston County’s Elderly in Wind Disaster
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Firefighters in York and Caledonia kept a watchful eye over vulnerable neighbors during this week's wind storm and recovery. Several elderly residents came to emergency shelters at the York Town Hall and J. W. Jones Hall in Caledonia for warm meals. Firefighters pumped flooded basements through the night Wednesday, with calls for service tapering off by 9 a.m. Thursday. Due to round-the-clock work by utility crews, lights … [Read more...]
Susanne Davin Welcomed as Director of Office for the Aging
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – At the county Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, a new Director was officially chosen for the county Office for the Aging, which initiates, coordinates, and delivers programs and services for senior citizens, age 60 and older, and helps keep them independent and living at home as long as safely possible. Chair of the County Board of Supervisors Eric Gott welcomed Davin to the Office for the Aging in Livingston … [Read more...]