Defensive Driving Course Offered Free to UH Employees

OGDENSBURG – United Helpers will be hosting a New York DMV approved National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in the Staff Development Training Room at the Behavioral Health/Life Skills (formerly Mosaic) Complex, 100 Ford St. in Ogdensburg. 

The class serves as a refresher course for drivers of all ages and includes safe driving tips and an overview of today’s vehicle and traffic laws. 

 

Successful completion of the class makes attendees eligible for a mandatory insurance premium reduction of up to 10% for three years on the base rate for their automobile or motorcycle insurance premiums, provided you are listed as the principal operator. Participants may also be eligible to have up to a four points removed reduction with the NYS DMV. The class may be taken once every 18 months for point reduction.

The cost of the class is $30, payable in cash, check or money order made out to United Helpers Care, Inc.  United Helpers employees may attend the class free of charge.

Please bring your driver’s license with you to class.  It is a requirement that you have it with you for documentation purposes.

Advanced registration is required. To register please contact Mark Darou at (315) 394-6702 ext. 303 or madarou@unitedhelpers.org.

United Helpers Hosting Educational Presentations in Canton and Ogdensburg

CANTON – The term “Senior Living” is, let’s face it, confusing and the term itself can have different meanings to different people. While senior living facilities typically cater to people 55 years and older, the services and amenities provided at each can be completely different. How do you know which living option is right for you or your loved one?

United Helpers is proud to host, “Senior Living: Understanding Your Options” on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room at United Helpers Independent Senior Living, 30 Sullivan Drive in Canton.

This same presentation will again be held on Monday, March 2 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the large classroom at United Helpers Behavioral Health and Life Skills, 100 Ford St., Ogdensburg.

 “Understanding Your Options” is a free educational presentation designed to provide valuable information about the many senior living options and the types of services available here in northern New York.

“The majority of us plan to age in place or live at home for as long as possible,” explained Andrea Smith, Navigator for United Helpers. “This can be a viable solution for some, but for many seniors, a need will arise that will make it necessary for other options to be explored. Often times, our loved ones can become debilitated quickly and without warning. Our goal is to make sure you and your family are able to make a well-informed decision when the time comes.”

“Understanding Your Options” is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are encouraged, as space is limited. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Andrea Smith at 315-714-3117 or aesmith@unitedhelpers.org.