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President

Message

Executive

Director Message

New Members

In the Spotlight

Article

Membership Meeting Dates

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


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Lorre Anderson, is the President of G.R.A.P.E.

Lorre can be reached at(585) 455-0507 or

[email protected]

Advance Care Planning: Next Step

The greater Rochester area has been a leader in advocating for end-of-life advance care planning for many years. We are fortunate to have community leaders who recognized the need for advance care planning and worked to ensure there was a standard tool where a patient could indicate their personal wishes for interventions. This tool is based on the belief that individuals have a right to make their own medical decisions, including decisions about life-sustaining treatment, to communicate those wishes to their health care providers and to receive comfort care while wishes are being honored.

Early progress in this area resulted in development of the “hot pink” MOLST form that many people have posted on the back of their residence door. MOLST stands for Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment.

In 2016 G.R.A.P.E. requested that our NYS legislators take the MOLST one step further by developing legislation creating a state-wide electronic “eMOLST registry.” To their credit, Assemblyman Joe Morelle and Senator Rich Funke introduced bills to do just that. Their bills would amend the Public Health

Law to establish and maintain an eMOLST statewide registry that mandates use by medical profes-sionals. It will assure prompt ac-cess by those medical professionals no matter where the patient is be-ing treated. The bills were referred to their respective Health Com-mittees in the spring.

Fast forward to 2017! Passage of this legislation is a high priority for the G.R.A.P.E. Advocacy and Emerging Issues Committee and we will pursue further discussions with Assemblyman Morelle and Senator Funke.

Our thanks to Dr. Pat Bomba, VP and Medical Director, Geriatrics, for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield for her leadership and persistence in New York’s creation of the MOLST and her on-going efforts to create the eMOLST registry!

The eMOLST registry, along with several other important issues will be brought to the attention of our legislators at the 15th Annual Legislative Town Hall Breakfast on Friday, February 3rd. You can register through the G.R.A.P.E. website and we look forward to seeing you at Locust Hill!

Lorre

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Kim Kenna is the Executive Director ofG.R.A.P.E. She can be

reached at(585) 256-4351

or [email protected]

1992-2017!

This New Year marks a year of reflections and celebrations

for G.R.A.P.E.! Twenty Five years of connecting and enriching senior resources with growing support from over 350 members! Networking, Advocacy and Education still play a critical role in our success and will continue well beyond 2017!

This year is shaping up to be a memorable year in the making as you will see in the next few para-graphs!

To all of you who became ROCstars on ROC THE DAY – THANK YOU!

Your donations added up to $710.00. Donations will be split between Holiday Gifts for Seniors for the 2017 deliveries and The ElderPages Directory.

Speaking of Holiday Gift for Seniors! The committee delivered close to 100 gifts this year thanks to large donation from Health Direct and from our generous members like you! See page 15 for pictures of our wrapping day. Your generosity and support of all G.R.A.P.E.’s initiatives is very much appreciated.

Our Holiday Party on December 15th was rescheduled to January 26th, due to weather complications. The good news is there will be more reasons to celebrate! We will be kicking off the start of our 25th Anniversary Year. There will be some raffles and door prizes as well as a sneak peak of the G.R.A.P.E.’s 25th Silver Anniversary Gala!

Also Please Take Note.. Our Annual Business Meeting is being held at our MAY Breakfast Meeting INSTEAD of our June Annual Dinner.

Our annual Legislative Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 3th, 2017. The event will again be held at Locust Hill Country Club. This year’s presentation will focus on the theme of “Aging with Options,” highlighting ways to sup-port older adults in our community and the challenges we face in doing so. The Advocacy & Emerging Is-sues Committee as always has been working very hard on this event and as in the past, you will find this event very informative.

Registration can be made through your Member Login from www.grapelder.org Registration is now open. You should also have received an invitation letter with complete details.

Major sponsors for this event are: ElderONE, An Affiliate of Rochester Regional Health, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, Paris Kirwan Associates, PointClickCare, UltraMobile Imaging and Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP.

Take a few minutes now and reserve your spot for February 3th, 2017.


Happy New Year!

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Tammy Lee HallNothnagle Realtors1797 Penfield RdPenfield, NY [email protected]

Lauren Fenton, SWThe Highlands at Pittsford500 Hahnemann TrailPittsford, NY [email protected]

Joanne BagleyLegacy at Clover Blossom100 McAuley DriveRochester, NY [email protected]

Lorraine WolchMy Accounting Office40 Office Park WayPittsford, NY [email protected]

Deborah FitchMy Accounting Office40 Office Park WayPittsford, NY [email protected]

Chris GauvinCompanion Care of Rochester70 Carlson RdRochester, NY [email protected]

Sharon Kaplan, LMSW155 Roosevelt RoadRochester, NY [email protected]

Julie SentiffA Place for Mom142 Siebert RdLancaster, NY [email protected]

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Mark your Calendar for the JANUARY G.R.A.P.E.MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST MEETING

Wednesday, JANUARY 18, 2017

7:45 am to 8:15 am - Registration & Networking8:15 am to 9:30 am - Program

Location: The Br iar wood at St. John’s Meadows 1 Johnsarbor Dr. West. Rochester

Speaker: Leanne Ror ick, Lifespan

Topic: Updates to MMLTC

Sponsored by: Grandma’s Helpers

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Here’s The Simplest, Most Practical Solution You’ll Ever Find!

Schedule Your Complimentary Consultation TodayCall 585-334-3544

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Mark your Calendar for the JANUARY G.R.A.P.E.MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON MEETING

Tuesday, JANUARY 24, 2017

11:30 am to 12:00 pm - Registration & Networking12:15 pm to 1:30 pm - Program

Location: Baywinde Senior Living100 Kidd Castle Way, Webster

Speaker: Katy Allen, Director Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute

Topic: Lifespan & the Alzheimer ’s Association create new Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute

RSVP: January 20, 2017

Sponsored by: Baywinde Senior Living

Join us to learn about the expansion of existing and development of new programs and services supporting caregivers of those with dementia throughout the Finger Lakes Region.

An RSVP is required for the luncheon. Please register through your Member Login from www.grapelder.org.

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Mark your Calendar for the FEBRUARY G.R.A.P.E.MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST MEETING

Wednesday, FEBRUARY 15, 2017

7:45 am to 8:15 am - Registration & Networking8:15 am to 9:30 am - Program

Location: The Br iar wood at St. John’s Meadows 1 Johnsarbor Dr. West. Rochester

Speaker: Cyndy Rochford, Rochfor d Law & Mediation

Topic: Family Mediation

Sponsored by: Caring Transitions

Mark your Calendar for the FEBRUARY G.R.A.P.E.MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON MEETING

Tuesday, FEBRUARY 21, 2017

11:30 am to 12:00 pm - Registration & Networking12:15 pm to 1:30 pm - Program

Location: Parkwood Heights1340 Parkwood Drive, Macedon

Speaker:

Topic:

Sponsored by: Suite Artistry

An RSVP is required for the luncheon. Please register through your Member Login from www.grapelder.org.

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We will once again offer, My Better Benefits card for 2017.

They won’t be mailed but 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 – from movie tickets and car washes to theater, amusement parks, online shopping, skiing, sports and much more.

* Customer service is available 365 days a year via email, phone or text.

*All you have to do is visit https://www.mybetterbenefits.org/

An online version of the 2017 ID card that can be printed off of the web site is available now: https://www.mybetterbenefits.org/idcard2017.asp.

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)

Here are just a few places that offer discounts through my Better Benefits:Bill Grays Regional IceplexCorning Museum of GlassNazareth College Arts CenterRock VenturesAlamoCostcoKillingtonQuality InnTarget.com(online only)

For a complete listing, go to the my Better Benefits website. https://www.mybetterbenefits.org/

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Sarah Hepler is the Executive Director of Hepler and

DiMarco, Inc. and the co-chair of our Marketing Committee. She was introduced to G.R.A.P.E. by a few friends that were already members of G.R.A.P.E.

Sarah was told she had to join a committee (sounds like Kathleen working her magic) and she joined the committee she felt she could learn the most from. She was briefly on the Annual Dinner Committee before joining the Marketing Committee.

She has been able to develop and grow professionally. Being a one-person business, Sarah has to take on a lot of tasks. Through her involvement in G.R.A.P.E., with professionals from many diverse areas, Sarah has been able to learn a lot.

Outside of G.R.A.P.E., Sarah’s two horses take up the majority of her time. She serves on the Fundraising Committee for Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Programand on the Development Committee for The Community Place of Greater Rochester and she helps run the Inner City Slickers Rochester, a non-profit that works on building trust and confidence at the Rockow Equestrian Center.

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Updates from your Committee Chairs

“ You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other

people interested in you!”Dale Carnegie

We would love to hear from all committee chairs for updates for the newsletter. If you would like your committee update added, please get it to the Newsletter Committee by the 15th of

the Month. Thank you.

� The Annual Dinner Committee has begun collecting sponsorships for the25th Anniversary GRAPE Gala. It is never too early to think about sponsoring our Annual

Dinner! If anyone is interested in being a sponsor of the 25th Anniversary GRAPE Galaplease contact Giovanna Lerminiaux, Co-chair, Alison Bearer, Co-Chair of the Annual Dinner Committee or Kim Kenna, Executive Director of GRAPE

� The Program Committee is set for speakers and lunch locations for the membership year.

� Two updates to note are the April Lunch will be at the Burgundy Basin Inn and the May breakfast at St. John’s Meadows will be our GRAPE Annual Meeting.

***** Please note the change.. **************The GRAPE Annual Meeting is going to be held in MAY.****

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Membership JobBoard

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

� Access Lifts and Ramps, Installer/Technician, Install, maintain and repair stairlifts, wheelchair lifts, wheelchair ramps and residential elevators.

� Access Lifts and Ramps, Outside Sales ConsultantSell stairlifts, wheelchair lifts, wheelchair ramps and residential elevators.

� Access Lifts and Ramps, Service Dispatcher/Admin AssistantSchedule and dispatch field service technicians.

For all these jobs— Learn more and apply at http://accessliftsandramps.com/careers/

� Medical Solutions, Inc., Marketing Representative, Assist with consumer and business outreach & web. Email resume to Dona, [email protected]

� Fairport Baptist Homes Job Fair Friday, January 13, 2017 10-2. $500 CNA Hiring Bonus, $1,000 LPN/RN. Must attend Fair to be eligible. 4646 Nine Mile Point Rd., Fairport 14450 . http://fairportbaptisthomes.org/employment/

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For more information .. Please click the link…Optimizing Independence and Quality of Care for Seniors in NY State

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Photo Page

Holiday Gifts for Seniors

Our Holiday Gifts for Seniors Committee with the gifts.

Our Elves wrapping

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Thank You to our Champagne Level Annual Dinner Sponsor

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Thank You to our Champagne Level Annual Dinner Sponsors

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PresidentLorre [email protected]

President-ElectConnie [email protected]

TreasurerCarly [email protected]

SecretaryKerry [email protected]

At-Large MembersTheresa [email protected]

Jennifer [email protected]

Alison Bearer [email protected]

Dona [email protected]

Patrick [email protected]

Committee Chairs and Contact Information:

Advocacy & Emerging Issues: Paul RyanJoel [email protected]@pointclickcare.com

Annual Dinner: Gigi LaPorta &Alison [email protected] [email protected]

Budget & Finance: Andrew Hastings &Jake Warmerdam

[email protected]@comfortkeepers.com

By-Laws: Todd [email protected]

Elder Services Directory:Virginia Clark &Mollie [email protected] [email protected]

Long Range Planning: Connie [email protected]

Marketing: Marie Candelora & Sarah [email protected]@hdmts.com

Membership: Kathleen Allen & Kristen [email protected]@homeinstead.com

Newsletter: Kerry [email protected]

Program: Kim Vogt & Kevin [email protected]@paris-kirwan.com

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January 4, 2017

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January 5, 2017

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Board of DirectorsJanuary 10, 20178:15am G.R.A.P.E. Office, 100 McAuley Dr. @Legacy Clover Blossom

Program CommitteeJanuary 12, 2017 8:15am Char Broil Restaurant, 2450 Monroe Ave

Marketing CommitteeJanuary 19, 20173:30pm Label 750 State St. PittsfordMembership CommitteeJanuary 25, 20178:30am G.R.A.P.E. Office, 100 McAuley Dr. @Legacy Clover Blossom

No January Meeting

Upcoming 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.

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 that 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!

December Breakfast Winner

Connect withpotential buyers!

Call the G.R.A.P.E. Office

at 585-256-4351 for details!

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Interested in joining a committee??

We have plenty to choose from.. See page 17 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 HallockHallock Move Management

Lisa IzzoTouchstream Solutions

Suzanne KowalcykG.R.A.P.E. Office

Julie ConlonUnited Oxygen

Kim KennaExecutive Director

Sandra SwansonLMT

The Newsletter Committee islooking for new members.

If you are interested in participating, pleaseContact the G.R.A.P.E. Office at 256-4351 or

Kerry Hallock Newsletter Chair.

Connecting and Enriching Senior Resources

Connecting and Enriching Senior Resources

GRAPEvineG 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.

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