Inside this issue:
Presidents
Message
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New Members 3
Membership Meeting Dates
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Employment Opportunities
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Committee Chairs &
Meeting Dates
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Connecting and Enriching Senior Resources
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 ER S H I P F O R T HE E L D E R L Y
See you at
the GRAPE
Annual Gala
Thursday,
June 13th!
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There still
might be a
seat for you!
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
A Message from our leadership
Check out Kim’s message in the next issue of the G.R.A.P.Evine
As I make my exit as the president of the Greater Rochester Area Partnership for the Elderly, this quote from Gandhi could not ring more
true for me. The past 2 years serving membership as the president have been nothing short of fulfilling. When I joined the organization back
in 2011/2012, I was not anticipating what a significant impact the organization and its’ members would have on me both professionally and
personally. I had no previous experience being a truly active member of an organization like GRAPE, and I really didn’t foresee governing an
organization that directly affects change in our community. I joined with the intention to networking, learning, and maybe making some
friends in Rochester; my new home. Not only did G.R.A.P.E. provide a platform for all of those things, but this organization and its’ members
have helped me to feel like I can “make a difference”. It has also helped me to become a better community member, all while further
advancing the mission of a wonderful organization. Through guidance and others’ experiences and leadership, I was able to understand that
for a nonprofit to be truly successful, all parts of the organization are valuable and must all work together to accomplish goals. As I reflect on
the past 2 years, what has become tremendously clear is that the spirit and practice of philanthropy is something that I believe collectively
improves the human condition. It isn’t always the giving of financial resources, but giving of one’s expertise, passion, talent, and experience.
So, in other words, anyone can be a philanthropist. We all come from varying walks of life, which contributes to the uniqueness of how we
view the world and how and why we choose to make an impact. I firmly believe that deep down, we all want to make the world a little
better than the condition it was in when we entered it. This has been my motivation the more deeply that I became involved with
G.R.A.P.E .
As I hand off the title of President to Kim Vogt this June, I take with me this experience which has ignited my desire to do more, be more,
and serve more. Serving G.R.A.P.E. through committees, as the President, and as a member of the board of directors has been one of the most
valuable experiences I have had. Thank you, for this learning chapter in my life. And as I continue to navigate the world with three
teenagers, I can proudly instill in them the value of service to others and the socially responsible duty of giving what you can, how you can,
when you can.
Connie
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Welcome
New Members and Job Changes
Membership Update: 340 Members and growing strong!
Caitlin McAneney Elm Manor 210 N. Main St. Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-394-3883 [email protected] Carla Harris Urban League of Rochester 265 N. Clinton Ave Rochester, NY 14605 585-325-6530 [email protected] Stacey Maid Bring The Party 254 Curtice Park Webster, NY 14580 585-500-5366 [email protected]
Mark Auberger CCOR 70 Carlson St Rochester, NY 14610 585-546-1600 [email protected]
Jeannie Talbot Constance Care Management 30 Watchet Lane Fairport, NY 14450 585-622-1061 [email protected]
Mark Cohen PopHealthCare 1163 Pittsford Victor Rd. Bldg 4 Suite 140 Pittsford, NY 14534 585-760-4567 [email protected]
Laurie Alverio PopHealthCare 1163 Pittsford Victor Rd. Bldg 4 Suite 140 Pittsford, NY 14534 585-490-1752 [email protected] Debbie Vandewall Elderwood Village at Greece 1402 Long Pond Rd Rochester, NY 14626 585-225-7210 [email protected]
Alyssa Stevens Crimson Ridge 3 Treeline Drive Rochester, NY 14612 585-720-9330 [email protected]
Raquel Serrano IBERO American Action League, Inc. 817 East Main St. Rochester, NY 14605 585-256-8900x123 [email protected] Erica Walther Keller Williams Realty 4185 St. Paul Blvd Rochester, NY 14617 585-455-1092 [email protected]
Tammy Morgan Crest Manor Living & Rehab 6745 Pittsford—Palmyra Rd Fairport, NY 14450 585-397-4674 [email protected]
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Upcoming Meetings and other events
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Caring Transitions Cornell Construction Freed Maxick Generations Elder Care Heather Heights
Lifespan St. John’s The Manor House Unidine
Thank you to our GRAPE Gala Sponsors for our event on Thursday, June 13th!
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Champagne
Vineyard
Cabernet
Elderwood of Lakeside & Hornell
Atria Senior Living Legacy Watermark Communities Elderwood Village Fairport & Greece Health Direct Pharmacy Hurlbut Care Communities Peregrine Senior Living
PopHealthCare The Gables of Brighton The Highlands at Pittsford The Villages United Healthcare
AETNA Companion Care of Rochester Crest Manor & Eastside Living & Rehab Centers
Rochester Regional Health LTC Special Care Systems Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
AVO Resources Brookdale Brockport Episcopal Senior Life Fairport Baptist Homes Friendly Senior Living
Jewish Senior Life Parkwood Heights Rochester RHIO St. Ann’s
AML Accounting &Tax Services Baywinde Canandaigua The Medicine Shoppe Former Executive Directors, Kathleen Krauss & Jeanne Jones Genesee Valley Physical Therapy Griswold Homecare Home Instead Home Care of Rochester
iCircle Jaqueline Bell, CPA Loyal Helper Group Quail Summit Sounds for Life Theresa Green, Board Member Urban League Your Best Move
Would you like to see GRAPE continue to advocate, educate and provide networking to our senior industry professionals and contribute the elders they serve?
See the sponsor sheet on the next page.
It isn’t too late to
sponsor!
Burgundy Comfort Keepers
Merlot
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Annual Gala Committee is in the midst of planning the big event this June!
What level will you sponsor?
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follow the links below to get an online card. For 2019, your mBB ID # is 20198743 Some of the perks of using the * There are 3,500 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/IDcardmobile2018.asp)
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2019 Membership Breakfast & Luncheon
BREAKFAST Dates
September 18, 2019
October 16, 2019
November 6, 2019*
December 11, 2019*
January 15, 2020
February 19, 2020
March 18, 2020
April 15, 2020
May 20, 2020
*dates vary due to holiday
*Each Month at St. John’s Meadows
Registration & Networking starts at 7:30am
LUNCH Dates
September 24, 2019 *
October 22, 2019 *
November 12, 2019 *
No December Lunch
January 21, 2020*
February 25, 2020*
March 24, 2020*
April 21, 2020* Special Lunch – Fee
May 26, 2020
*Watch your email & newsletter for lunch
locations, details and updates.
Registration & Networking starts at 11:30am
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Committee Member
In The Spotlight
Marie Candelora
by:
Angela Wollschlager
Get to know more about your new President-Elect, Marie Candelora from Companion Care of Rochester. (CCOR)
M arie Candelora made the decision to join GRAPE in 2014. She felt that it would be the best place to meet other
professionals in elder services. Marie felt that GRAPE gives you the opportunity to be exposed to, and become familiar with so many different organizations that can be beneficial to CCOR and her clients. She started her career with CCOR 10 years ago, as an Independent Living Skills Trainer, and is now the Marketing Manager. Marie made the decision to join a committee to make the most of her membership. She is a member of both the Gala Committee, as well as the Marketing Committee; which she co-chairs. Serving a committee gives Marie the chance to build relationships, but also she loves helping to make things happen for GRAPE. The fact that she has been the co-chair of the Marketing committee for three years, feels unbelievable. I think we can all agree that she’s been doing great work! Thanks to GRAPE, Marie has had the opportunity to build professional relationships, which has led to growth at CCOR. Her continued involvement on committees has helped her to develop her leadership skills. She also has formed some great friendships that extend beyond GRAPE, with friends that she likely wouldn’t have met otherwise. Marie is an avid baker. During Christmas time, she bakes over 10 varieties of cookies! She enjoys gardening, and just finished planting her vegetable garden. Let’s cross our fingers for good weather and a plentiful harvest this year. Marie also enjoys the gym. She does PiYo a couple of times a week. Marie is the infamous driver of the blue bug. Although she isn’t a mom, she relishes in being the fun aunt to two nieces and a nephew. Thank you, for sharing with us, Marie!
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Benefits of Lunch or Breakfast Sponsorship
*brought to you by Program Committee Sponsorship fee is $150.00
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.
Website listing of the event with your company logo up to 1 month prior. May also include postings on Facebook before and/or after event .
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 break-fast 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.
Business cards collected from the drawing will be given to sponsoring organization.
There are usually 50-70 members at the breakfast meetings and 60-70 members at the luncheon meetings. Attendance numbers are not guaranteed to sponsoring organizations.
How will YOU reach fellow GRAPE Members and potential referrals this year?!
Sponsoring an event is a great way to connect!
*This is a member ONLY benefit and efficient way to introduce yourself and your organization to a large amount of our members at one time.
Read below to see what is included
Contact the corresponding Committee Chair or G.R.A.P.E. Office to book your sponsorship today!
Benefits Networking Events Sponsorship *brought to you by Marketing Committee Sponsorship fees between $150.00—$250.00* *Holiday party is usually $250.00
Website listing of the event with your company logo on event homepage and event listing page. May also include postings on Facebook before and after the event.
Announcement of event and sponsoring organization at Member Lunch/breakfast leading up to the event.
Announcement of the event in the GRAPEvine Newsletter with your logo.
A company display board and/or opportunity to distribute collateral materials to the members attending the event at registration table.
Acknowledgment from organizer during the event. Depending on venue a 1-2 minute opportunity to speak to attendees about your program/organization/product .
A copy of the RSVP list for the sponsoring organization will be provided after the event.
There are usually 30-70 members at the networking events however, attendance numbers are not guaranteed to sponsoring organizations.
Stay tuned for more opportunities to sponsor our Legislative Town Hall February 2020!
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GRAPE Breakfast
GRAPE Luncheon at Baywinde Senior Living Community
Rochester General Elder Care Fair 5/8/19 & 5/16/19
GRAPE Day of Caring
Committee Retreat
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It’s always been a sort of final chapter of the American dream: Get married and have kids. Buy a house. Move to a bigger house. Downsize to a smaller one. But a growing number of aging baby boomers are saying, “No, thanks” to downsizing, choosing instead to remain in the same sprawling houses in which they raised kids and created lifelong memories. “We’re just not seeing that much downsizing,” says Alexandra Lee, a housing data analyst at Trulia, a real estate research firm. While many older Americans are still stepping down to smaller homes, they're doing so later in life. The trend is contributing to a housing supply short-age across much of the country. A more modest home typically means less upkeep and a potential financial windfall as a big chunk of the proceeds from the sale of the larger property can help bolster retirement nest eggs. Boomers, however, are defying the traditional bounds of advancing age just as they rebelled against the establishment in the 1960s and work- and family-centered values in the 1970s in favor of self-fulfillment. “They have refused to follow what the traditional expectations were,” says Barbara Risman, a sociology professor at the University of Illinois at Chica-go.os There are other forces at work. Boomers, generally those age 54 to 73, are working longer and putting off retirement. Many of their millennial children are living with them well into adulthood. And there’s a dire shortage of less expensive entry-level houses across the country, pushing up prices in that category and making the trade-off less appealing. Fifty-two percent of boomers say they’ll never move from their current home, according to a Chase bank survey of 753 boomer homeowners released earlier this year. Chase doesn’t have comparable data from an earlier period. An Ipsos/USA TODAY poll of 45- to 65-year-olds in 2017 found 43% antici-pated remaining in their current residence through their retirement, possibly indicating the share of non-downsizers is rising. Many boomers are staying in their longtime homes and communities because they’re deferring retirement. About 20% of Americans 65 and older are working or looking for jobs, up from 12.1% in 1996, Labor Department figures show. Older people are staying in the workforce because they’re healthier and will need bigger nest eggs to finance longer retirements, according to Jennifer Schramm, senior strategic policy adviser for the AARP Public Policy Institute. Also, many older workers’ retirement savings were hammered a decade ago, she says. Jeff Levy, 58, an insurance broker who lives in a 3,900-square-foot, four-bedroom house in the upscale Memorial section of Houston, plans to work into his 70s. “Our home is less than one mile from my office,” he says. “Downsizing and moving further away from the office is not attractive.” Levy’s wife, Shelly, 55, wouldn’t mind moving to a high-rise that offers more security and “turnkey” services at some point. “What do we do with this big space?” she says. But Shelly, a legal assistant, adds they would prefer to stay in Memorial and the few condominiums there cost about the same as their house. Plus, the Levys want to have the house available for visits from their two adult children and, eventually, grandchildren. “I am looking forward to the day when our children have kids, and they come to our house and play in their parents’ room,” Jeff says.
Staying active
The tendency to age in place is also rooted in boomers’ better health and desire to stay active.
“Baby boomers don’t want to become old in a way that has negative connotations,” Risman says. “Remaining in one’s old house is part of remaining in the prime of one’s life longer.”
Even when they retire, boomers are staying engaged through volunteer work and other activities, says Phyllis Moen, a sociologist at the University of Minnesota.
“They are in the space opening up for the first time in history between the career-and family-building years and the frailties associated with old age,” Moen says.
Boomers’ penchant to stay in their long-time homes is likely playing a role in low housing supplies, says Danielle Hale, chief economist of realtor.com. The crunch has improved since last year but housing stocks are still well below normal levels.
Cont. on page 12
More baby boomers stay in their homes as they reach retirement, skipping downsizing
Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, May 21, 2019
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Cont. from page 11
To be sure, many aging Americans are moving to traditional retirement havens like Florida and Arizona. But even among those who plan to move, 43% want their next home to be the same size as their current one, and 22% want it to be larger, according to a January survey of 50- and 60-year-olds by Del Webb, which builds communities for age 55-plus Americans.
Trulia analysts believe older Americans are simply deferring downsizing. Both in 2005 and 2016, 5.5% of households 65 and over moved, with that share evenly split between those moving to single-family and multifamily homes, according to a Trulia analysis of Census Bureau data. But in 2016, the youngest age at which seniors moving to multifamily homes began to outnumber those moving to single-family houses was older (late 70s) than it was in 2005 (early 70s).
Downsizing, but not yet
Jim Peet, 70, of Plymouth, Minnesota, may seriously consider selling his 3,300-square-foot house but not until he’s 80. Peet, a retired information technology professional, and his wife, Kathee, flirted with downsizing several years ago, largely to reduce maintenance hassles, but found that a condo in downtown Minneapolis would cost more than their house. They also shopped for a similar-sized house in Tallahassee, Florida, but backed out after realizing they didn’t want to be so far from their family.
In fact, their kids and grandchildren generate a consistent hive of activity in their house. “It’s just so comfortable to entertain people,” Peet says. “The kids run from the living room to the kitchen – I love watching them.”
Peet, who uses a walker because of a spine-related injury, also appreciates the support of decades-long neighbors. Recently, he says, a neighbor helped him when he fell from a chair.
Other reasons many boomers are staying where they are:
Millennial kids in the house
Millennials have lived with their boomer parents longer than prior generations as those graduating college between 2008 and 2010, in particular, struggled to launch their careers. In 2016, 16.1% of senior households had younger generations living with them, up from 14.4% in 2005, according to Trulia and Census figures.
Starter home crunch
The housing supply shortage is especially curtailing the inventory of the kind of smaller, less expensive homes that boomers may target, Hale says. That makes it harder to find a compact house and pushes up its price, reducing the net profits of any downsizing. From 2012 to February 2019, the bottom third of homes with the lowest prices appreciated an average 8.03% a year, versus 6.39% for mid-level homes and 5.01% for the most expensive units, according to a Trulia analysis.
Many upgrading, not selling
Now that home prices have more than recovered from a skid in prices, the Chase survey showed nearly nine in 10 boomers are looking to make improvements. As a result, many boomers are focused on upgrades rather than downsizing.
Paid-off mortgages
Many boomers have finally paid off their mortgages and don’t want to start making house payments again.
“Why get into another situation?” says Shelly Levy, whose mortgage will be paid off two years. “We've got a nice house. Now it’s our turn to go on vacation.”
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Membership Job Board
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Make sure you follow these guidelines when posting, as seen on our website.
A Member Benefit for you and your organization!
G.R.A.P.E. welcomes event listings consistent with its mission. Events should be informational in nature and of general interest to its membership. Events should pertain to aging-related issues that affect members or the aging population they serve. G.R.A.P.E. does not accept or distribute information that is not an event in nature and reserves the right to remove any unsuitable or conflict of interest event postings. Please limit the size of the event posting to include no more than 2-3 small logos or photos. Only post events taking place within the next 60 days.
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Catholic Family Center has an opening for a Eldersource Care Coordinator in the Aging and Adult Dept. To see full job description and to apply visit: https://www.cfcrochester.org/careers/
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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 Ramona Stein [email protected] At-Large Members Theresa Green [email protected] Jennifer McDermott [email protected] Trisha Fast [email protected]
Committee Chairs and Contact Information: Advocacy & Emerging Issues: Meghan Weaver [email protected] Annual Gala Dinner: Alison Bearer Meghan Little [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: Marie Candelora [email protected] Marketing: Marie Candelora & Becky Carrigan [email protected] [email protected] Membership: Kristen Treadway Nancy Hickey [email protected] [email protected] Program: Janet Wixom Priscilla Leiter Kendrick [email protected] [email protected] Board Meeting Dates 2018-19 2nd Tues of month; 6/11 September 10, 2019 is first Board meeting for new year.
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Annual Gala Committee Contact Chairs for Date [email protected] [email protected] Budget & Finance Committee Contact Chairs for Date 8:30am-GRAPE Office
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Board of Directors June 11, 2019 8:15am—Legacy
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We send out exciting membership information and would hate for you to miss it, if we don’t have your current information on file.
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maintain your listing and its accuracy!
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Thank You to St. John’s
for hosting G.R.A.P.E.’s
Membership Breakfast Meetings. Ads space available
Connect with potential buyers!
Call the G.R.A.P.E. Office
at 585-256-4351 for details!
Interested in joining a committee??
We have plenty to choose from. See page 15 for
committee chair contacts to verify meeting dates.
May Breakfast Winner
May Luncheon Winner
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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 mem-bership. 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
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Connecting and Enriching Senior Resources
Connecting and Enriching Senior Resources
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.
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Angela Wollschlager Medical Solutions, Inc.
Sandra Swanson
LMT
Alice Berry
Quail Summit
Suzanne Kowalcyk G.R.A.P.E. Office
Kim Kenna
Executive Director
