August 30, 2017

Aging Networking Event

BUFFALO, NY (August 31, 2017) – This month’s Network with the Network event will be held on Thursday, September 14 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at Waterfront Center, located at 200 7th Street in Buffalo. Attendees of the event will enjoy sleight of hand entertainment by an array of musicians, magicians and artists. Member sponsors of the event are Centers Health Care, Alpine Home Care and Wheatfield Commons and they will have information on services available. Tours will also be given of the newly renovated facility, as well as refreshments for all. To promote networking, guests will also have an opportunity to enter to win a $25 gift card by meeting three new people during the event.

\"The Network in Aging is a long standing, vital organization which has a special place in the community among professionals,\" said Kristin Surdej, current Network in Aging President. \"Our organization has grown over the years and has become eclectic in its membership. Members are from for profit and non-for profits alike. Membership includes those in the field of aging and others from organization or businesses who serve those in the aging population.\"

Once a month, select member agencies of the Network in Aging collaborate to develop a themed \"Network with the Network\" event. These complimentary events are designed for members to meet regularly in a variety of settings and are also open to area professionals who want to learn more about the sponsoring organizations and the Network.

For more information about this month’s event, or to RSVP, call 716-863-9035 or email ppace@centershealthcare.org.

 

About Network in Aging of Western New York

The Network in Aging of Western New York is a non-profit, voluntary corporation, founded in 1981 and is committed to bringing together individuals and organizations involved in aging and improving the quality of life for older persons and their families in the area. They currently have over 100-member agencies specializing in various fields including education, health and social services, and community and government leadership. Their mission is to provide members with opportunities for resource exchange, professional development and stimulation of interdisciplinary collaboration. For more information contact 716-829-3712 or visit www.networkinaging.com.

About Centers Health Care

Centers Health Care is one of the largest and most complete post-acute health care undefineds in the northeast. The Centers Health Care family includes 42 skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in NY, NJ and Rhode Island, as well as four home health care companies, New York State’s second-largest Managed Long-Term Care company and a provider of durable medical goods. Centers facilities also operate eight fully accredited Adult Day Healthcare Centers, two state-of-the-art Renal Dialysis Centers, three assisted living facilities and Centers Urgent Care providing walk-in medical care. In addition, more than 15,000 dedicated staffers and caregivers provide for the needs or over 7,500 long-and short-term residents throughout the Centers Health Care family.  For more information about Centers Health Care, please visit www.centershealthcare.org

About Wheatfield Commons

Wheatfield Commons, a brand-new DePaul Senior Living Community at 3920 Forest Parkway in North Tonawanda, New York, will soon welcome new residents for both assisted living and memory care accommodations. Wheatfield Commons provides gracious, single-floor living in a well-appointed setting with spacious, furnished suites and a choice of floor plan. The community offers a full range of amenities, supportive, caring staff and personal care services that promote independence and dignity. Wheatfield Commons has inviting grounds and courtyards, and is close to shopping, restaurants and places of worship. Rates are all-inclusive and stays may be long- or short-term. For more information, contact Administrator Kathy Hyland or Marketing Director John Tomes at 716-475-7600 or via email at wheatfieldinfo@depaul.org.