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April is Stress Awareness Month Transportation Reminder
Volume 16 Issue 2 April 2016 April is Stress Awareness Month 1050 West Genesee Street Syracuse, NY 13204 P: 1.888.477.HOME F: 315.477.9590 www.vnahomecareoptions.org Chronic stress has been shown to have a number of negative health impacts, from insomnia to weight gain to an increased risk for heart disease - not to mention impairing the immune and digestive systems, as well as the central nervous system. The good news? There are many things you can do to reduce your stress level: • Keep a positive attitude; • Do things that are pleasurable, like reading or gardening; • Eat healthy, well-balanced meals; Welcome New Employees • Get enough rest and sleep; Cynthia Abair Member Services Representative Christina Cass Service Coordination Supervisor Susan Dunnigan Regional Program Director Michael Fospero Transportation Supervisor Darlene Harrington Care Manager Mary Jo Rutledge Care Manager Caitlin Spencer Member Services Representative Geoffrey Szilagyi Entitlement Coordinator Thomas Wenban Driver • Take 15-20 minutes every day to sit quietly and reflect; • Exercise regularly; • Learn and practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing; • Engage in a creative activity such as writing, crafts, or art. Stress happens. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, at times it’s unbearable. So remember; while you can’t avoid stress altogether, you can minimize it by changing how you choose to respond to it. The ultimate reward for your efforts is a healthy, balanced life. Transportation Reminder Whenever you need transportation, call Jennifer Partridge or Liz Harris at 1.855.877.8868. They’ll assist in arranging your transportation and getting you to your appointment as efficiently as possible. And please remember; in order to guarantee your transportation, you must call to schedule it at least three days prior to your appointment. New Providers - 1st Quarter, 2016 Please join us in welcoming the newest members of our growing Provider Network. A complete listing of providers can be obtained by visiting www.vnahomecareoptions.org/member-materials or by calling 1.888.477.HOME (4663). Allcare Family Services Home Care - LHCSA Erie County 625 Delaware Avenue Suite 150 Buffalo, NY 14202 716-884-1001 Community Work & Independence Consumer Direct Essex, Warren & Washington Counties 37 Everts Avenue Glens Falls, NY 12804 518-793-4700 At Home Care Home Care - CHHA & LHCSA Chenango, Delaware, Herkimer, Otsego & Schoharie Counties 25 Elm Street Oneonta, NY 13820 607-432-7924 Delaware County Office for Aging Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) Delaware County 6 Court Street Delhi, NY 13753 607-832-5750 Attica Bus Service Transportation Wyoming County 949 Creek Road Attica, NY 14011 585-591-2107 Elderwood at Amherst Skilled Nursing Facility Erie County 4459 Bailey Avenue Amherst, NY 14226 716-835-2543 Auburn Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Facility Cayuga County 85 Thornton Avenue Auburn, NY 13021 315-253-7351 Elderwood at Cheektowaga Skilled Nursing Facility Erie County 225 Bennett Road Cheektowaga, NY 14227 716-681-9480 Belvedere Health Services Home Care - LHCSA Albany, Essex & Saratoga Counties 1 Van Stomp Street Albany, NY 12207 518-694-9400 Elderwood at Grand Island Skilled Nursing Facility Erie County 2850 Grand Island Boulevard Grand Island, NY 14072 716-773-5900 CH Medical Transportation Transportation Monroe County 871 Monroe Avenue Rochester, NY 14620 585-271-4340 City Service Transportation Transportation Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans & Wyoming Counties 621 Waldon Buffalo, NY 14211 716-248-1256 4800 Bear Road Liverpool, NY 13088 315-457-9946 Elderwood at Waverly Skilled Nursing Facility Tioga County 37 North Chemung Street Waverly, NY 14892 716-817-5076 Elderwood at Wheatfield Skilled Nursing Facility Niagara County 2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard Wheatfield, NY 14304 716-215-8000 Elderwood at Williamsville Skilled Nursing Facility Erie County 200 Bassett Road Williamsville, NY 14221 716-689-6681 Finger Lakes Ambulance Transportation Ontario, Seneca, Wayne & Yates Counties 20 Crane Street Clifton Springs, NY 14432 315-462-5701 Frary Funeral Home Transportation St. Lawrence County Elderwood at Hamburg Skilled Nursing Facility Erie County 5775 Maelou Drive Hamburg, NY 14075 716-648-2820 515 Caroline Street Ogdensburg, NY 13669 315-393-1414 Elderwood at Lancaster Skilled Nursing Facility Erie County 737 Willow Avenue Ithaca, NY 14850 607-273-1878 1818 Como Park Boulevard Lancaster, NY 14086 716-683-6165 Helping Hands Physical Therapy Outpatient Therapies Washington County Elderwood at Liverpool Skilled Nursing Facility Onondaga County 4 Main Street Greenwich, NY 12834 518-692-3311 Gadabout Transportation Transportation Tompkins County Herkimer Eye Care Center Vision Care Herkimer County 394 East State Street Herkimer, NY 13350 315-866-9667 Homestyle Direct Home Delivered Meals All Counties Served by Options 2032 Highland Avenue East Twin Falls, ID 83301 866-735-0921 Lanpher’s Transport Transportation Cayuga, Cortland, Madison & Onondaga Counties 4333 LaFayette Road Jamesville, NY 13078 315-492-6719 Lockport Home Medical Durable Medical Equipment Erie, Niagara & Orleans Counties 21 Main Street Lockport, NY 14094 716-433-8735 Monroe Podiatry Group Podiatry Monroe County 200 White Spruce Boulevard Rochester, NY 14623 585-424-6800 Monroe Podiatry Group Podiatry Monroe County 45 North Avenue Webster, NY 14580 585-872-6520 Northern Lights Home Health Care Home Care - CHHA St. Lawrence County 91 Main Street Canton, NY 13617 315-714-3135 Premo Limousine Service Transportation Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie & Steuben Counties 301 South Union Street Olean, NY 14760 716-372-4546 Regional Health Transport d/b/a Southern Tier Medivan Transportation Broome, Chenango & Tioga Counties P.O. Box 978 Vestal, NY 13850 607-772-8500 Safe Care Mobility Services Transportation Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren & Washington Counties 456 North Pearl Street Albany, NY 12204 518-462-5923 Schoharie County Public Transportation Transportation Schoharie County 114 Rock Road Cobleskill, NY 12043 518-234-2046 The Eliot at Erie Station Home Care Greene County 122 Jefferson Heights Catskill, NY 12414 845-363-8140 The Resource Center Audiology, Outpatient Therapies & Podiatry Chautauqua County 200 Dunham Avenue Jamestown, NY 14701 716-483-2344 Timkey Enterprises Transportation Niagara County 301 Walnut Street Lockport, NY 14094 716-433-0699 Venture Forthe Consumer Direct Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Steuben, Wayne & Wyoming Counties 3900 Packard Road Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-285-8070 WCA Services Transportation Chautauqua County 28 Maple Street Jamestown, NY 14701 716-664-4700 Well Timed Transportation Transportation All Counties Served by Options 2917 Pine Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14301 716-299-0138 Westside Medical Supply Durable Medical Equipment Monroe County 765 Elm Grove Road Rochester, NY 14624 585-227-8750 Wilkenson RHCF Adult Medical Day Program Montgomery County 4988 State Highway 30 Amsterdam, NY 12010 518-842-3100 Wyoming County Office for Aging Home Delivered Meals Wyoming County 8 Perry Avenue Warsaw, NY 14569 585-786-8833 1050 West Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13204 www.vnahomecareoptions.org Don’t Get Scammed - Tips for Avoiding Telephone Fraud Every year, thousands of Americans lose their hard-earned money to telephone scams. Perhaps the most common scheme is when scammers prey on senior citizens via fraudulent telephone calls (almost 1-in-20 elderly respondents in a large 2014 study of New York residents reported being financially exploited at some point in their later lifetime). With no face-to-face interaction and no paper trail, these scams are incredibly hard to trace. Examples of telephone scams include: The Grandchild Ploy A crying young person calls, posing as your grandson or grandaughter. He or she claims to have been arrested, kidnapped or in an accident in another country and requests that you wire money for bail, ransom, medical fees, etc. Charity Scams Money is solicited for fake charities. This often occurs after natural disasters. IRS Scams Scammers say you owe money to the IRS and demand immediate payment via prepaid debit card, threatening arrest, deportation or loss of your driver’s license. If you have caller ID, the number may even show up as “IRS.” Utilities Scams A “representative” from your electric, water or gas company calls. He/she tells you that you’re late on your bill and that you need to pay immediately, or your utilities will be terminated. The caller refuses payment by credit card or check and demands payment via prepaid debit card. The first step to protecting yourself from these scams is learning to recognize them. Remember, legitimate companies never call to ask for your social security number, date of birth, bank account number, etc. In addition, the IRS and companies like your electric or water provider will send written notice of any issues before contacting you via telephone. Here are some additional tips to rememeber: • Trust your instincts. If you suspect that something’s “not right,” get off the phone right away. • Don’t provide information that the company calling should already know (your credit card company, for example, would never ask for your credit card number). • If the caller is pushing you to make a quick decision, it’s a red flag. Don’t be pressured to act before you’ve had a chance to think things through.
