HANCI Offers FREE Personal Care Aide Training Courses on Site

HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA COUNTY, INC. (HANCI) SHOWS OFF NEW TRAINING SPACE   Photo caption, from left: Instructor Sharon Farrugia, RN, is teaching safety techniques to future personal care aides (PCA) Tyffany Mullen, Debra Corsette Magin, Tammy Johnson and Shaikuavia Byrd at newly renovated training space at HANCI’s headquarters in Niagara Falls.   As a … Continued

Niagara Office of Aging Joins COA for “Meals with Monica”

It was “Zoodles” of fun on the set of the Council of Older Adults (COA*) of Niagara’s Young at Heart television show this month with special guests from the Niagara County Office for the Aging — Darlene DiCarlo, Director (center), and Susan Christian, Aging Services Specialist (left). The ladies joined COA Coordinator Monica Barner in … Continued

HANCI offering FREE Personal Care Aide Training Classes

  As a home health care aide with HANCI, you can change lives for the better! AND you can earn a good living with benefits – all while working the hours YOU want to work. There is immediate work available for you! All you have to do is call (716) 285-8224, ext. 239 to start … Continued

COA HOSTS “FREE MOVIE DAY” AT NIAGARA UNIVERSITY

The Council for Older Adults in Niagara County (COA) is hosting a FREE Movie Day at 1 pm on Friday, August 10th to educate community members about the ins and outs of Alzheimer’s Disease.  The movie, The Leisure Seekers, starring Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland, portrays a married couple dealing with Alzheimer’s, cancer and their … Continued

FACES OF NIAGARA BOOK NOW AVAILABLE

HANCI ANNOUNCES FACES OF NIAGARA PHOTO BOOK AVAILABLE NOW Over 20 book “models” gathered to celebrate their lives and connections to Niagara  ** Photo Credits: Professional Photographer John Lagomaggiore) NIAGARA FALLS, May 2, 2018– The Health Association of Niagara County, Inc. recently hosted a book launch celebration at the Wheatfield Community Center honoring almost 70 … Continued

Gala Celebrates HANCI’s 90th Anniversary

Ninety years ago a group of concerned and kind-hearted citizens banded together to form the Health Association of Niagara County, Inc. (HANCI)- a nonprofit charitable organization led by a volunteer board of directors. Their goal was simple: to promote the health, wellness and independence of individuals and families in the Niagara area. Ninety years later, we … Continued

HANCI’s 2017 Senior Prom “It’s A Luau”

ONE Smile Can Start a Friendship…ONE Person Can Change Your Life! 90 Years Ago… a group of concerned and kind-hearted citizens banded together to form the Health Association of Niagara County, Inc. (HANCI). Their goal was simple: to promote the health, wellness and independence of individuals and families in the Niagara area. Ninety years later, … Continued

COA Picnic Shines During Solar Eclipse

The Solar Eclipse didn’t shade the 2017 Annual Council for Older Adults of Niagara’s Summer Picnic, held last Monday at Pinewoods Park in North Tonawanda. Over 100 older adults gathered for a Chiavetta’s lunch, games, prizes and lots of fun! Monica Barner, Coordinator of the COA, made sure the event was one to remember for … Continued

Senior Corps Programs under HANCI Raise Funds to Honor 9/11 Victims

This year the Senior Corps Programs under HANCI (Retired, Senior Volunteer program, Foster Grandparent Program & Senior Companion Program), are collecting money to purchase rose bushes to be planted in memory of the victims of 9/11. To contribute, please mail your donation to: HANCI Attn: Kim Richbard 1302 Main Street Niagara Falls, NY 14301. If … Continued