Seniors

Wave Hello To The World. Buffalo Amateur Radio Klub. Sept 2023

September 7, 2023

‘Ham radio’ as it is commonly known has long been a great additional communication resource for a wide variety of interests and needs.   In areas such as Johnson County where cellphone service can be patchy, amateur radio can be…

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“Mind Matters.” Addressing Alzheimer’s Disease. Aug 2023

August 22, 2023

Alzheimer’s, often referred to as the “silent epidemic,” is a neurodegenerative disorder that not only affects individuals but also their families and caregivers. The older we get, the more likely we are to develop Alzheimer’s Disease.  Johnson County has a…

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SCAM ALERT. Johnson County Sheriff. Aug 2023

August 4, 2023

Scamming is nothing new in Johnson County.  However, the Sheriff’s Office and Buffalo Police Department want you to know about a recent uptick in scam phone calls trying to extort the public out of thousands of dollars.   This one fakes the vehicle…

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Human Trafficking? In Wyoming? July 2023

July 14, 2023

Human trafficking has become a hot topic lately.   It’s been the subject of numerous documentaries, and even a new movie that delves into this pressing issue. It’s definitely a conversation starter, as more and more people are becoming aware…

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Pump Up The Volume! July 2023

July 12, 2023

Maybe you know already that people enjoy listening to loud music it has direct connections to pleasure centers in the brain? It releases endorphins when stimulated by loud music, so listening to loud music is essentially self-medicating and makes us…

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Helpful Conversations – The Power of Sharing. New Support Groups at VOA. June 2023

June 26, 2023

Life can be tough, even for the toughest among us.   Sometimes we just need to learn some new ways of looking at things.   There is confidential help and support available.   Kadelyn Burd and Tyler Broderick of Volunteers…

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‘Hear It Right’. Hearing Health Matters. May 2023

May 27, 2023

Download Hearing is a topic that’s often misunderstood and underestimated, yet plays a vital role in our lives every single day.  It’s an important subject that affects so many people, yet it’s not talked about nearly enough. Many of us take our…

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Caregivers Need Care Too. May 2023

May 22, 2023

Download Caregiving can be a challenging journey, filled with physical and emotional demands. Recognizing the need for a safe space where caregivers can find solace and support, the Buffalo Senior Center is launching this confidential support group. It’s an opportunity…

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Hike for Hope. Taking Strides for Suicide Prevention. May 2-23

May 16, 2023

Download Take strides to support suicide prevention.   Suicide has touched many many people in Johnson County.  Hike for Hope is a great time to come together for show it is an issue that you care about about build connections…

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Rely on Medicaid? Changes Ahead. May 2023

May 2, 2023

Download Medicaid is changing its enrollment requirements.  Thousands of Wyomingites stand to lose their Medicaid health insurance coverage if they don’t actively re-enroll each year.  Find out who is at risk and how to keep your coverage with Erik Saulness…

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