Living OLDER Grandparents as Parents Part II
OLDER Vol 30 Issue 11 A United Way Agency Serving Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo Counties November, 2014 NONPROFIT ORG. AUTOCR U.S. POSTAGE PAID CLINTON, IN PERMIT NO. 6 Living A publication of the Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled 1718 Wabash Ave. Terre Haute, IN 47807 OPTIMISM • LOVE • DIGNITY • ENTHUSIASM • RESPECT Grandparents as Parents Part II Lynn Stanton “Makes a Difference” in Sullivan County The WTHI TV “Make a Difference” Award honors someone in the community who makes a difference in the lives of others. According to client family member, Kim Hurteau, Lynn Stanton is the perfect someone in this regard. Kim’s sister, Lorrie Racey, became a client of Lynn Stanton in 2010. Since then, all of Lorrie’s family members have seen the help Lynn has provided Lor- Lynn Stanton with the rie shared that Lynn is a nice person. Lynn helps her “Make a Difference” out when she needs it. She is kind. She listens when Award she received from you are having trouble with something and helps you being nominated by Lorrie Racey and her family. with it. Kim said, “If there is something I could do to show people how good she is, I would do it,” and she did. After learning about the “Make a Difference” Award while watching WTHI, Kim went online and filled out the form. When she nominated Lynn, Kim had to tell her that she had done so. She did not have to tell her in advance that she had won the honor of receiving the award. Kim had been informed when WTHI was coming and she had made arrangement for the van to park next door to Lorrie’s house to help keep the secret. Lynn didn’t know they were coming. She was wanting to get there that day because she was running late which she never does. When she arrived at Lorrie’s house, she knew there were two guys there who were out of the ordinary. All of the client’s family was there, but Lynn didn’t think anything about that because Lorrie was due for her annual assessment and they might have been there to help answer questions. When WTHI presented her with the award, Lynn said, “I was so got that I don’t remember what I told the man who interviewed me.” Kim said that the look on her face was priceless. Her family took her out to dinner and gave her roses to celebrate. (The taping of the award presentation aired on WTHI on September 29, 2014. Kim shared that Lynn does a lot that most people do not realize. She had helped clients get wheelchair accessible ramps to help maintain their independence and she has help a client acquire a chairlift. She is always helping someone. When Lynn says she will do something, she does it. She always says she will “try.”, but she always comes through. She always calls clients and their family members back when they have questions or need assistance with something. Jean Ray, another of Lorrie’s sisters said: This is who she is. For Lynn, it is not just a job, it comes natural to her. Kim added: Lynn has a family of her own, but she has her client family. She is a very good case manager. She is very special. She is caring and compassionate towards her clients and that is what they need Lynn Stanton has been a case manager with Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled/WCIEDD, Inc. for almost 5 years. She enjoys her work. She says it keeps her moving. While she is very pleased to have received the “Make a Difference” Award, her reward is the ability to help her clients get what they need. Raising grandchildren tip 4: Focus on creating a stable environment While it will take your grandkids time to adjust to their new living arrangement, there are things you can do to make the transition easier. Above all, your grandchildren need to feel secure. Children thrive in an environment that is stable and predictable. • Establish a routine. Routines and schedules help make a child’s world feel safe. Set a schedule for mealtimes and bedtimes. Create special rituals that you and your grandchildren can share on weekends or when getting ready for bed. • Encourage their input in their new home. Let your grandkids help pack and move in their things to the extent that they’re able for their age. Encourage them to decorate their new room and arrange things as they’d like. Having some control will make the adjustment easier. • Set up clear, age-appropriate house rules and enforce them consistently. Children feel more secure when they know what to expect. Loving boundaries tell the child he or she is safe and protected. • Make sure that each grandchild has a private space. If grandchildren are sharing a bedroom, get creative: use a divider to partition off a private area in a bigger room, erect a playhouse in the backyard, or set up a tent in the family room. • Offer your time and attention. You can be a consistent, reassuring presence for your grandkids. Try to make time to interact with them at the beginning of the day, when they come home from school, and before bed Raising grandchildren tip 5: Encourage open and honest communication Communicating openly and honestly with your grandchildren is one of the best things you can do to help them cope with their new situation. It’s especially important to take the time to really listen to your grandkids. In this difficult time, they need an adult they can go to with their questions, concerns, and feelings. • Plan regular times when you sit and talk to each other, free from TV, games, or other distractions. • Encourage your grandchildren to talk about their feelings, both good and bad. Try to listen without judging or dismissing their feelings. • Help your grandkids learn to identify their emotions. For example, if your grandchild seems upset, you might say, “You look sad. Is something bothering you?” • Young children communicate through play. Young children may not be able to verbalize how they feel, but will express themselves through their play. • It’s okay to say, “I don’t know.” You don’t have to have an answer for everything. If you don’t know when mommy’s coming home, for example, be Client Lorrie Racey and honest about it. Don’t evade the question or lie. her sister, Kim Hurteau, talk about why they nominated Area 7 Case Manager Lynn Stanton for the WTHI “Make a Difference” Award. Raising grandchildren tip 6: Encourage contact with parents It is not always possible for children to remain in contact with their parents, and at times, it may not be in a child’s best interest. But in general, it is good for your grandchildren to maintain relationships with their parents, especially if they may live with them again. If meeting in person isn’t possible, you can encourage contact in other ways, including phone calls, cards and letters, and email. Continued on Page 9 Older Living Page 2 Social Security QUESTION: What is Medicare Open Enrollment? Do You Need to Evaluate Your Plan? ANSWERS: 1. What is it? Throughout the year, Medicare has different enrollment periods. The Open Enrollment Period, or OEP, is the timeframe during which Medicare beneficiaries (people with Medicare) can make changes to their Medicare plans. November 2014 Agency Contacts & Staff 1718 Wabash Ave Terre Haute, IN 47807 (812) 238-1561 or 1-800-489-1561 http://www.westcentralin.com Ron Hinsenkamp, Executive Director Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 238-1561 Connie Conner, Executive Secretary Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 238-1561 In-Home Services Jenni Bigham, Case Management Team Leader Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 238-1561, Ext 241 Debbie Hardas, Case Management Team Leader Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 238-1561, Ext 245 Jordan Pirsch, Pre-Admission Screening Coordinator Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 917-3146 Dixie Ringham, Pre-Admission Screening Clerk/ Records Keeper Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 238-1561, Ext 230 2. When is it? OEP comes in the fall. This year’s OEP will take place October 15 through December 7, 2014. Any changes you make to your Medicare plan during this period go into effect on January 1, 2015. Dana McLain, Business Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 235-5503 3. What changes can you make? During OEP, you can… • Switch from Original Medicare (Medicare Parts A and B) to a Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan. • Switch from a Medicare Advantage plan back to Original Medicare. • Switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another. This might involve switching from a plan without Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage to one that has it, or vice-versa. • Make changes to your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan: • Join a Part D plan. • Switch from one Part D plan to another one. • Drop your Part D plan altogether. Note: Medicare Supplement Insurance plans are an exception. You can join one at any time during the year, not just during OEP. Aging and Disabled Services Division Linda Chesher, Services Clerk/Records Keeper Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 238-1561, Ext 229 Administration Gloria Wetnight, Director Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 917-3140 Nutrition Services Chris Mangia, Nutrition Program Specialist Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 917-3139 Patty Cannoy, Health, Wellness & Outreach Coordinator/OLDER Living Editor Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 917-3142 Jennifer Torpy, Nutrition Program Meal Site Coordinator Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 917-3144 4. Why is OEP so important? Once the Medicare Open Enrollment Period closes on December 7, you can’t make any changes to your Medicare plan until the following year. There are some exceptions, such as if you move out of the area served by your plan, are eligible for Extra Help/Low Income Subsidy programs, or are dual eligible (on both Medicare and Medicaid). But for most people on Medicare, the OEP is the only time when you can make a change. Want to receive a free subscription to OLDER Living? Fill out the form below and mail it to: OLDER Living, 1718 Wabash Avenue; Terre Haute, IN 47807. You can also sign up by sending a message by email to: [email protected]. Name Address City, State, Zip Phone _____ Check here if you want to be taken off the OLDER Living mailing list John Turner, Ombudsman Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 235-2289 Kathy Adams, Administrative Assistant Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 238-1561, Ext 237 Aging and Disability Resource Center Michelle Graham, ADRC Coordinator Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 917-3143 Glenda Parks, Information & Assistance Specialist Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 917-3141 Robin Walsh, Options Counselor Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 238-1561, Ext 254 Transportation Services Dale Nightingale, Transportation Coordinator Email: [email protected] Phone: (812) 232-2675 McMillan Adult Day Service – (812) 232-4627 Patty Butterfield, Director Email: [email protected] Simone Gehrke, Assistant Director Email: [email protected] Teri Lankston, Activities Aide Email: [email protected] Bonnie Washington, Activity Aide Email: [email protected] Tracey Whited, Activity Aide Email: [email protected] 5. Do you have to make a change during OEP? No, you do not have to make any changes. If the Medicare coverage you have now is working for you, and your plan(s) is offered for 2014, then you can keep your coverage as it is. However, because this time comes but once a year, it’s a good idea to evaluate your coverage during Open Enrollment Period every year. That way, you’ll know if you already have the best coverage options for you, or if you need to make some changes. If you would like to schedule an appointment or have any questions regarding the Part D options information or about services through Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled, contact our Aging and Disability Resource Center at (812) 238-1561 or toll free at 1-800-489-1561. Medicare Part D options information is provided by appointment only. ADVERTISING IN OLDER LIVING SIZE 9¾”w x 7 5/8”h (half page) 5 7/8”w x 5 7/8”h 3 7/8”w x 3 5/8”h 3¾” w 1 7/8”h (business card size) Price for Black & White Price for Color $200 $105 $250 $130 $60 $41 $75 $50 Discounts 3-Month Discount: 10% off if advertisement is exactly the same — size and copy — and fee is paid for all three months. 12-Month Discount: Pay for a year, get 2 months free. No size change. Can change the ad copy up to four times during the year. Older Living November 2014 Page 3 Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled Nutrition Program 2014 NOVEMBER 2014 The Nutrition Program of Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled serves persons who are aged 60+ and persons who are disabled. For persons who are 60+, the meals are on a donation basis, and a $2 donation per meal is recommended. Area 7 serves Clay, Parke, 3 Chicken & Noodles w/Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Bread w/Jelly Mandarin Oranges Milk/Coffee/Tea 467 calories 4 TUESDAY BBQ Pork w/Bun Vegetable Soup Hot Fruit Salad Milk/Coffee/Tea 628 calories 5 WEDNESDAY Salisbury Steak Hominy Vegetable Blend Bread w/Margarine Mixed Fruit Milk/Coffee/Tea 547 calories Chicken Patty w/Bread Broccoli w/Margarine Mashed Sweet Potatoes Pudding Milk/Coffee/Tea 567 calories 11 HOLIDAY SITES CLOSED 12 17 Hotdog w/Bun Baked Beans Mixed Vegetables Pineapple Milk/Coffee/Tea 777 calories 18 Pork Roast w/Gravy Over Noodles Broccoli Carrots Applesauce Milk/Coffee/Tea 495 calories 19 25 Turkey w/Dressing & Gravy Glazed Carrots Creamed Peas Roll w/Margarine Pumpkin Pie Milk/Coffee/Tea 984 calories 26 24 Stuffed Baked Potato w/Meat & Broccoli w/Shredded Cheese Pears Graham Crackers Milk/Coffee/Tea 547 calories Anyone aged 60+ who would like to try a meal at an Area 7 Congregate Dining Site should call the Area 7 Nutrition Department at (812) 238-1561 or tollfree 1-800-489-1561. Reservations must be made in advance. Those who are aged 60+ and/or disabled who would like to REGULAR MENUS 10 Chopped Steak w/Gravy Brussel Sprouts Mashed Potatoes Bread w/Margarine Apple Juice Milk/Coffee/Tea 505 calories see if they qualify for home delivered meals should call the Information and Assistance Department at (812) 2381561 or toll-free at 1-800-489-1561. All contributions for meals served in Area 7 Nutrition Sites are considered donations and are non-refundable. “DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED” THURSDAY 6 Onion Sage Chicken Peas Cauliflower Bread w/Margarine Strawberry Oatmeal Bar Milk/Coffee/Tea 556 calories 3 17 24 MONDAY Chicken & Noodles w/Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Mandarin Oranges Milk/Coffee/Tea 50 carbs Chicken Patty w/Bread Broccoli w/Margarine Mashed Sweet Potatoes Pudding Milk/Coffee/Tea 66 carbs Hotdog w/Bun Pickled Beets Mixed Vegetables Pineapple Milk/Coffee/Tea 66 carbs Stuffed Baked Potato w/Meat & Broccoli w/Shredded Cheese Pears Milk/Coffee/Tea 67 carbs 4 11 18 25 BBQ Pork w/Bread Vegetable Soup Hot Fruit Salad Milk/Coffee/Tea 71 carbs HOLIDAY SITES CLOSED Pork Loin w/Gravy Over Noodles Broccoli Carrots Applesauce Milk/Coffee/Tea 67 carbs Turkey w/Gravy Glazed Carrots Peas Bread w/Margarine Mixed Berry Applesauce Milk/Coffee/Tea 61 carbs 5 14 Chili w/2 pkgs crackers Baked Potato Applesauce Milk/Coffee/Tea 664 calories Creamed Ham w/Biscuit Potatoes O’Brien Stewed Tomatoes Orange Juice Milk/Coffee/Tea 654 calories 20 Ham Steak w/Onions Corn Spiced Peaches Bread w/Margarine Cinnamon Bears Milk/Coffee/Tea 780 calories 21 Parmesan Chicken Seasoned Cabbage Bread w/Margarine Berry Pear Crisp Tomato Juice Milk/Coffee/Tea 509 calories Beef & Peppers Over Rice Beets – ½ cup Peas & Carrots Peaches Milk/Coffee/Tea 469 calories 27 HOLIDAY HAPPY THANKSGIVING SITES CLOSED 28 HOLIDAY SITES CLOSED WEDNESDAY 12 19 26 7 Burrito w/Cheese Sauce Peas & Carrots Seasoned Cabbage Pears Milk/Coffee/Tea 481 calories DIABETIC MENUS TUESDAY FRIDAY Swiss Steak Sweet Potato Hot Applesauce Bread w/Margarine Milk/Coffee/Tea 538 calories 13 These menus are served in the Area7 Agency on Aging and Disabled Nutrition Sites in Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo Counties only 10 NOVEMBER MONDAY Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo Counties in Indiana. The locations for the Area 7 Congregate Dining Sites listed below help determine if a site is within driving or walking distance for interested participants; however, advance reservations are required. Salisbury Steak w/gravy Hominy Vegetable Blend Bread w/Margarine Mixed Fruit Milk/Coffee/Tea 65 carbs Chopped Steak w/Gravy Brussel Sprouts Mashed Potatoes Bread w/Margarine Apple Juice Milk/Coffee/Tea 59 carbs Creamed Ham w/Biscuit Potatoes O’Brien Stewed Tomatoes Orange Juice Milk/Coffee/Tea 67 carbs Beef & Peppers Over Rice Beets Peas & Carrots Peaches Milk/Coffee/Tea 59 carbs Onion Sage Chicken Peas Cauliflower Bread w/Margarine Strawberry Oatmeal Bar Milk/Coffee/Tea 69 carbs 13 20 27 Note: We do not discriminate as to race, sex, or national origin ... These menus are provided by Mid-Land Meals, Inc. It will only meet state guidelines if recommended recipes and products are used. THURSDAY 6 Menus are subject to change due to the availability of food product. Burrito w/Cheese Sauce Peas & Carrots Seasoned Cabbage Bread w/Margarine Pears Milk/Coffee/Tea 78 carbs Ham Steak w/Onions Corn Spiced Peaches Bread w/Margarine Graham Cracker Milk/Coffee/Tea 67 carbs HOLIDAY HAPPY THANKSGIVING SITES CLOSED These menus are served in the Area7 Agency on Aging and Disabled Nutrition Sites in Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo Counties only FRIDAY 7 Swiss Steak Sweet Potato Hot Applesauce Cookie Milk/Coffee/Tea 63 carbs 14 21 28 Chili w/Crackers Baked Potato Cauliflower Applesauce Milk/Coffee/Tea 66 carbs Parmesan Chicken Seasoned Cabbage Peas Bread w/Margarine Pears Milk/Coffee/Tea 60 carbs HOLIDAY SITES CLOSED Menus are subject to change due to the availability of food product. Note: We do not discriminate as to race, sex, or national origin ... Want more information about aging and disability services? Call Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled at (812) 238-1561 or toll-free at 1-800-489-1561 Older Living Page 4 Ombudsman: Listening & Talking to All Sides by John Turner – Area 7 Ombudsman Celebrating Nursing Facility Residents’ Rights A History of Celebrating Residents’ Rights One way to honor residents receiving long-term care is by celebrating Residents’ Rights Month 2014. This is an opportunity to show tribute to residents and support long-term care ombudsmen, citizen advocates, facility staff and family members who work to promote and support residents’ rights. Setting aside a month to focus on rights is an effective way to ensure this important topic is recognized in your community, facility or state. Residents’ Rights Month is celebrated each October and is designated by the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care* (the “Consumer Voice”), to highlight residents living in all long-term care settings. It is a time to reflect on the importance of the Nursing Home Reform Law of 1987 that promises quality of life, quality of care and rights for each resident. During this month, the Consumer Voice also gives special recognition to the work of thousands of individuals who collaborate daily to help assure ignity, privacy and other basic human rights - often taken for granted in the community - are maintained as an integral part of the lives of residents living in long-term care settings. Residents’ Rights Month originated as Residents’ Rights Week in 1981 at a Consumer Voice annual meeting. Several nursing home residents in attendance from across the United States decided it would be special for all residents if time were set aside to celebrate residents and their rights, separate from annual National Nursing Home Week events always held in May. The Consumer Voice organized a successful petition drive to persuade Congress to designate a “Residents’ Rights Day.” Senator Claude Pepper (D-FL) and Senator David Pryor (D-AR) responded by introducing a Congressional Resolution for that purpose. The Consumer Voice was also successful in making arrangements to take five nursing home residents to the White House to meet with President Jimmy Carter’s Special Counselor on Aging, Dr. Harold Sheppard. The residents who attended were Janet Tulloch, Rae Spanover, Joan Knowlton, Ethel Gross and Virginia Caming (all now deceased). Since 1981, the Consumer Voice has preserved the tradition of celebrating Residents’ Rights, and, in 2011, Residents’ Rights Week was expanded to Residents’ Rights Month. This expansion provides additional time for residents/facility staff, family members, community advocates and ombudsmen to conduct educational programs and festive events to call attention to this important topic. What are Residents’ Rights? Residents’ Rights: Guarantee Quality of Life The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Law requires each nursing home to care for its residents in a manner that promotes and enhances the quality of life of each resident, ensuring dignity, choice, and self-determination. All nursing homes are required “to provide services and activities to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident in accordance with a written plan of care that… is initially prepared, with participation, to the extent practicable, of the resident, the resident’s family, or legal representative.” This means a resident should not decline in health or well-being as a result of the way a nursing facility provides care. The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Law protects the following rights of nursing home residents: The Right to Be Fully Informed of • Available services and the charges for each service • Facility rules and regulations, including a written copy of resident rights • Address and telephone number of the State Ombudsman and state survey agency • State survey reports and the nursing home’s plan of correction • Advance plans of a change in rooms or roommates • Assistance if a sensory impairment exists • Residents have a right to receive information in a language they understand (Spanish, Braille, etc.) Right to Complain • Present grievances to staff or any other person, without fear of reprisal and with prompt efforts by the facility to resolve those grievances • To complain to the ombudsman program November 2014 • To file a complaint with the state survey and certification agency Right to Participate in One’s Own Care • Receive adequate and appropriate care • Be informed of all changes in medical condition • Participate in their own assessment, care-planning, treatment, and discharge • Refuse medication and treatment • Refuse chemical and physical restraints • Review one’s medical record • Be free from charge for services covered by Medicaid or Medicare Right to Privacy and Confidentiality • Private and unrestricted communication with any person of their choice • During treatment and care of one’s personal needs • Regarding medical, personal, or financial affairs Rights During Transfers and Discharges Remain in the nursing facility unless a transfer or discharge: • is necessary to meet the resident’s welfare; • is appropriate because the resident’s health has improved and s/he no longer requires nursing home care; • is needed to protect the health and safety of other residents or staff; • is required because the resident has failed, after reasonable notice, to pay the facility charge for an item or service provided at the resident’s request • Receive thirty-day notice of transfer or discharge which includes the reason, effective date, location to which the resident is transferred or discharged, the right to appeal, and the name, address, and telephone number of the state long-term care ombudsman • Safe transfer or discharge through sufficient preparation by the nursing home Right to Dignity, Respect, and Freedom • To be treated with consideration, respect, and dignity • To be free from mental and physical abuse, corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, and physical and chemical restraints • To self-determination • Security of possessions Right to Visits • By a resident’s personal physician and representatives from the state survey agency and ombudsman programs • By relatives, friends, and others of the residents’ choosing • By organizations or individuals providing health, social, legal, or other services • Residents have the right to refuse visitors Right to Make Independent Choices • Make personal decisions, such as what to wear and how to spend free time • Reasonable accommodation of one’s needs and preferences • Choose a physician • Participate in community activities, both inside and outside the nursing home • Organize and participate in a Resident Council • Manage one’s own financial affairs Source: www.theconsumervoice.org Social Security Announces 1.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2015 Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 64 million Americans will increase 1.7 percent in 2015, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 1.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits that more than 58 million Social Security beneficiaries receive in January 2015. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 31, 2014. The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some other changes that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $118,500 from $117,000. Of the estimated 168 million workers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2015, about 10 million will pay higher taxes because of the increase in the taxable maximum. Information about Medicare changes for 2015 is available at www.Medicare.gov. The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, please visit www.socialsecurity.gov/cola. Source: www.ssa.gov Older Living November 2014 Page 5 A service of Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled McMillan Adult Day Service Wish Lists 486 1st Avenue; Terre Haute, IN 47807 (812) 232-4627 or toll-free 1-800-489-1561 ext. 333 Pull-Up Depends Medication Cups Small Dixie Cups Band-Aides (All Sizes) Cough Drops (Sugar Free) Activity Wish List Bingo Prizes Construction Paper Glue & Glue Sticks General Wish List Dryer Sheets Febreze Fabric Spray Laundry Detergent Wet Wipes Kleenex D Batteries AA Batteries AAA Batteries Hand Soap Paper Shredder Prayer List Leroy Smith Pauline Lemmons Karen Richards Jeanette Graham Family of Donna Miller Kitchen Wish List Healthy Snacks Dixie Cups Nurse Wish List Gloves Alieve Ibuprofen November Birthdays Barbara Gresham - Nov. 6 Bill Houtz - Nov. 11 Hallie Franklyn - Nov. 24 McMillan Activity Calendar – November 2014 3 MONDAY 8-9:00 am Coffee 9:30 am Exercise 10:00 am States Bingo 1:30 pm The Wizard of Oz Premiered: Watch The Wizard of Oz 10 8-9:00 am Coffee 9:30 am Exercise 10:00 am Horse Shoes 4 TUESDAY 8-9:00 am Coffee 9:30 am Exercise 10:00 am Ladder Ball 1:30 pm Table Ball Finish Lines WEDNESDAY 5 8-9:00 am Coffee 9:30 am Exercise 10:00 am Bible Study with the Hoovers, Harbours, and Cathy 17 1:30 pm Where in the World? 24 8-9:00 am Coffee 9:30 am Exercise 10:00 am Washers 1:30 pm EZ Does it Random Trivia 8-9:00 am Coffee 9:30 am Exercise 10:00 am World Categories 1:30 pm Bulletin Board Craft FRIDAY am Coffee 7 8-9:00 9:30 am Exercise 10:00 am Bingo 1:30 pm Nutrition Hour 1:00 pm Live Country Music 11 CLOSED for Veterans Day 12 9:30 am Exercise 8-9:00 am Coffee 10:00 am Bible Study with Dennis Manual 1:30 pm Celebrate Veterans 8-9:00 am Coffee 9:30 am Exercise 10:00 am Dead Man’s Hand Card Game 6 THURSDAY 13 9:30 am Exercise 8-9:00 am Coffee 10:00 am Bingo 18 1:30 pm Reminisce with Teri 19 8-9:00 am Coffee 9:30 am Exercise 10:00 am Bible Study with the Hoovers, Harbours, and Cathy 8-9:00 am Coffee 1:30 pm Piglet Dice 20 9:30 am Exercise 8-9:00 am Coffee 10:00 am Cornhole 10:00 am Bible Study with Pastor Henderson 12:00 pm Thanksgiving Dinner am Coffee 21 8-9:00 9:30 am Exercise 10:00 am Bingo 1:30 pm A Thanksgiving Family Story and Discussion 1:00 pm Live Country Music 8-9:00 am Coffee am Exercise 25 9:30 26 9:30 am Exercise 10:00 am Apple Wreath 10:00 am Thanksgiving Price is Right 1:30 pm Fold & Fly It: Paper Airplanes 1:30 pm Heating Pad Sock Craft 8-9:00 am Coffee 9:30 am Exercise 10:00 am Bowling am Coffee 14 8-9:00 9:30 am Exercise 27 CLOSED for Thanksgiving 1:30 pm Piano Music with Barbara Hamilton 28 CLOSED for Thanksgiving 1:30 pm Odds or Evens Card Game Activities are Subject to Change Without Prior Notice Want more information about aging and disability services? Call Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled at (812) 238-1561 or toll-free at 1-800-489-1561 Page 6 Older Living Websites Consumers Can Access for Information on Long-Term Care Consumer Websites State and Federal Government Websites http://www.nursinghomeaction.org The National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR) provides information on quality care, residents' rights, and quality of life issues for nursing home residents. An easy to use map connects you to the key long-term care agencies in each state including citizen advocacy groups and their websites. http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/Home.asp Nursing Home Compare is a federal government website run by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services. Consumers can search nursing homes by state and research information on facility inspections (surveys) and quality measures. http://www.ltcombudsman.org You can find links to your local and state ombudsman offices through on the National Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC) website. Ombudsmen are resident advocates who work at both the regional and statelevel. Many ombudsman programs sponsor websites with consumer information. http://www.aarp.org AARP is a nonprofit membership organization of persons 50 and older dedicated to addressing their needs and interests. A five-item preliminary check list about what consumers should look for when choosing a nursing home is available on this site. http://www.pioneernetwork.org The Pioneer Network is a group of elders, family members, healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, and others working to transform traditional institutions and practices for the elderly into communities in which each person's capacities and individuality are affirmed and developed. http://www.ahfsa.org The Association of Health Facility Survey Agencies sponsors this site. Consumers can find links to state government offices responsible for licensing and certifying nursing homes. Many state sites include inspection (survey) data, nursing home deficiency information, characteristics of nursing homes, staffing ratios and much more. http://www.eldercare.gov This website is sponsored by the U.S. Administration On Aging. It provides links to information and referral (I&R) services for state and area agencies on aging. These I&R programs can help consumers identify appropriate services in the area where family members reside. Disease - Specific Sites Many websites are sponsored by organizations with a mission to educate consumers on diseases commonly associated with long-term care residents. Alzheimer's Disease: http://www. alz.org Diabetes: http://www.diabetes.org Heart Disease: http://www.americanheart.org http://www.memberofthefamily.net memberofthefamily.net is an independent website that Incontinence: http://www.incontinence.org provides information on nursing homes throughout the Parkinson's Disease: http://www.pdf.org U.S. including reports and information based on recent More fact sheets and publications on how to get good government surveys. http://www.myziva.net This is an independent website that combines limited consumer information with extensive information for industry professionals. Information is available about licensed nursing homes from government data as well as information about specific facilities provided by facilities. care in nursing homes are available by calling NCCNHR at 202.332.2275 or visiting our website at www.nursinghomeaction.org Nursing Homes: Getting Good Care There,$11.95 A Consumer Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home: Fact Sheet #1 Resident Rights: Fact Sheet #2 NC CNH R i s a na t io na l, no n- p r o f it me mb e rs h i p o r g a ni z a t io n f o u nd e d in 1 9 7 5 by E l ma H o ld e r t o p r o t e c t t he rig ht s , sa f et y , a n d dig n it y o f A me ri ca ' s lo ng - t er m ca r e re s id ent s. ©2004. National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform, 1424 16th Street, NW Suite 202, Washington, DC 20036. Tel. 202.332.2275, Fax 202.332.2949, email [email protected], website: http://nursinghomeaction.org. November 2014 Why Seniors Should Get a Flu Shot Because your immune system weakens as you age, adults age 65 years and older are more susceptible to the flu. It is important all seniors get the flu vaccine. You have two options for vaccination: the regular dose flu shot and the high-dose shot that results in a stronger immune response. Talk to your health care provider to decide which one is right for you. If you have flu-like symptoms, contact your health care provider immediately. Since you are at high risk for flu-related complications, your doctor may prescribe antiviral medications if you get the flu. Why does being older than 65 put me at higher risk for getting the flu? As you age, your immune system weakens. This weakening makes seniors—adults 65 years and older— more susceptible to the flu. For seniors, the seasonal flu can be very serious, even deadly. Ninety percent of flu-related deaths and more than half of flu-related hospitalizations occur in people age 65 and older. How can I protect myself from the flu? Get the flu vaccine as soon as it is available in your area. Getting the flu vaccine protects you and prevents you from spreading the flu to your spouse, children, or grandchildren. You have two options for vaccination—the regular dose flu shot and the higher-dose flu shot designed specifically for people 65 and older. Both vaccines protect against the same three flu viruses. The higher-dose vaccine should result in a stronger immune response. Talk to your health care provider about which vaccine is right for you. In addition to getting the flu vaccine, you should follow our everyday steps to keep yourself healthy this flu season. Because you are at an increased risk of getting pneumonia, a complication of the flu, talk to your health care provider about the pneumococcal vaccine. The pneumococcal vaccine will protect you against pneumonia. Will Medicare cover my flu vaccine? Yes, Medicare will cover the flu vaccine once every flu season. I have the flu, what should I do? If you develop flu-like symptoms, contact your health care provider immediately. Since you are at high risk for flu-related complications, your health care provider may prescribe antiviral medications to help make your symptoms less severe and make you feel better faster. Source: www.flu.gov Happy Thanksgiving Older Living November 2014 Forgetfulness: Knowing When to Ask for Help Maria has been a teacher for 35 years. Teaching fills her life and gives her a sense of accomplishment, but recently she has begun to forget details and has become more and more disorganized. At first, she laughed it off, but her memory problems have worsened. Her family and friends have been sympathetic but are not sure what to do. Parents and school administrators are worried about Maria’s performance in the classroom. The principal has suggested she see a doctor. Maria is angry with herself and frustrated, and she wonders whether these problems are signs of Alzheimer’s disease or just forgetfulness that comes with getting older. Many people worry about becoming forgetful. They think forgetfulness is the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Over the past few years, scientists have learned a lot about memory and why some kinds of memory problems are serious but others are not. Age-Related Changes In Memory Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. As people get older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain. As a result, some people may notice that it takes longer to learn new things, they don’t remember information as well as they did, or they lose things like their glasses. These usually are signs of mild forgetfulness, not serious memory problems. Some older adults also find that they don’t do as well as younger people on complex memory or learning tests. Scientists have found, though, that given enough time, healthy older people can do as well as younger people do on these tests. In fact, as they age, healthy adults usually improve in areas of mental ability such as vocabulary. Other Causes Of Memory Loss Some memory problems are related to health issues that may be treatable. For example, medication side effects, vitamin B12 deficiency, chronic alcoholism, tumors or infections in the brain, or blood clots in the brain can cause memory loss or possibly dementia (see more on dementia, below). Some thyroid, kidney, or liver disorders also can lead to memory loss. A doctor should treat serious medical conditions like these as soon as possible. Emotional problems, such as stress, anxiety, or depression, can make a person more forgetful and can be mistaken for dementia. For instance, someone who has recently retired or who is coping with the death of a spouse, relative, or friend may feel sad, lonely, worried, or bored. Trying to deal with these life changes leaves some people confused or forgetful. The confusion and forgetfulness caused by emotions usually are temporary and go away when the feelings fade. The emotional problems can be eased by supportive friends and family, but if these feelings last for a long time, it is important to get help from a doctor or counselor. Treatment may include counseling, medication, or both. More Serious Memory Problems For some older people, memory problems are a sign of a serious problem, such as mild cognitive impairment or dementia. People who are worried Page 7 about memory problems should see a doctor. The doctor might conduct or order a thorough physical and mental health evaluation to reach a diagnosis. Often, these evaluations are conducted by a neurologist, a physician who specializes in problems related to the brain and central nervous system. A complete medical exam for memory loss should review the person’s medical history, including the use of prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diet, past medical problems, and general health. A correct diagnosis depends on accurate details, so in addition to talking with the patient, the doctor might ask a family member, caregiver, or close friend for information. Blood and urine tests can help the doctor find the cause of the memory problems or dementia. The doctor also might do tests for memory loss and test the person’s problem-solving and language abilities. A computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scan may help rule out some causes of the memory problems. Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Some people with memory problems have a condition called amnestic mild cognitive impairment, or amnestic MCI. People with this condition have more memory problems than normal for people their age, but their symptoms are not as severe as those of Alzheimer’s disease, and they are able to carry out their normal daily activities. Signs of MCI include misplacing things often, forgetting to go to important events and appointments, and having trouble coming up with desired words. Family and friends may notice memory lapses, and the person with MCI may worry about losing his or her memory. These worries may prompt the person to see a doctor for diagnosis. Researchers have found that more people with MCI than those without it go on to develop Alzheimer’s within a certain timeframe. However, not everyone who has MCI develops AD. Studies are underway to learn why some people with MCI progress to AD and others do not. There currently is no standard treatment for MCI. Typically, the doctor will regularly monitor and test a person diagnosed with MCI to detect any changes in memory and thinking skills over time. There are no medications approved for use for MCI. Dementia. Dementia is the loss of thinking, memory, and reasoning skills to such an extent that it seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. Dementia is not a disease itself but a group of symptoms caused by certain diseases or conditions such as Alzheimer’s. People with dementia lose their mental abilities at different rates. Symptoms may include: • Being unable to remember things • Asking the same question or repeating the same story over and over • Becoming lost in familiar places • Being unable to follow directions • Getting disoriented about time, people, and places • Neglecting personal safety, hygiene, and nutrition Member FDIC Want more information about aging and disability services? Call Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled at (812) 238-1561 or toll-free at 1-800-489-1561 Older Living Page 8 Recipes to begin and end a Thanksgiving Dinner for Two Roast Turkey for Two: Doable and Delicious November 2014 3. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the apples slices are tender. Drizzle two teaspoons of caramel topping over each crostata. If desired, serve warm with ice cream. This recipe is courtesy of Pillsbury. By Kevin D. Weeks. Even a small turkey breast is a lot of turkey for two people. My approach is to buy a whole small breast, thaw it, then cut it in half and refreeze half for later. Half a breast is not only enough for dinner for two, but enough for a few turkey sandwiches later. I also like to brine the breast, which produces a moister and more flavorful result - especially if you flavor the brine as I do in the recipe below. Serves 2 with leftovers. Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 420 minutes INGREDIENTS *** Brine *** 1 gal. apple cider 1 cup Kosher salt 4 sprigs fresh sage or 1 Tbsp. rubbed sage 1 sm. onion; chopped 5 peppercorns *** Turkey *** 1/2 bone-in turkey breast* 1/2 stick unsalted butter 1/4 tsp. rubbed sage 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground pepper Prep Time: 360 minutes PREPARATION Brine: 1. Combine all brine ingredients in a stock pot and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve salt. 2. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours. 3. Six hours before cooking, submerge the turkey in the brine refrigerate for 6 hours. Alternatively, you can brine the breast a day or two in advance, then remove from the brine, rinse, pat dry, and store in a sealed container until ready to cook. Cooking the Turkey Breast: 4. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Melt butter with sage. 5. Brush breast with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 6. Cook breast for about 45 minutes until an instant-read thermometer** inserted in the center of the breast reads 160 degrees. 7. Remove from oven and tent with foil. Rest for 15 minutes before slicing. *Note 1: You may be able to get your butcher to cut the breast in half. Don't use a breast that is self-basting or Kosher as they have already been brined. **Note 2: I can't emphasize enough the value of an instant-read thermometer when roasting any kind of meat. Oven sensors are notoriously inaccurate and variable, so relying on time to determine doneness is completely undependable - and those pop-up thermometers will always overcook the bird. Answer Key is on Page 12 Answers on Page 10 Source: cookingfortwo.about.com Mini Apple Crostatas Ingredients: Do you really want dessert for two or are you looking for a bit more? Either way, try these delightful desserts for two (well….there will be enough for seconds)! Totally easy to make (just five ingredients) and serves four -- just in case! Serves 4 people 1 refrigerated pie crust from a 15-ounce box, softened as directed on box 1 large baking apple, peeled, cored and thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 8 teaspoons caramel flavored topping Directions: 1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Unroll crust on work surface. Roll crust out slightly and cut it into four, 5-inch rounds. Place rounds on a parchment lined cookie sheet. 2. In a medium bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon and toss the apple slices into the sugar mixture. Divide the apple slices evenly onto the center of each pie crust round. Fold 1/2-inch of crust over filling, pinching slightly so that crust lays flat on apples. IN-HOME COMPANIONSHIP AND CARE SERVICES Serving Vigo, Vermillion, Parke, Putnam, Clay, and Sullivan Counties www.comfortkeepers.com Conversation and companionship Light housekeeping Grocery shopping Medication reminders Grooming and dressing guidance Recreational activities and crafts Meal preparation Errand services Respite or relief for family Incidental transportation Laundry and linen washing Mail assistance and organization Periodic review and communication with family 812-232-9766 1273 Lafayette Avenue Terre Haute, IN 47804 November 2014 Older Living Page 9 Grandparents as Parents Forgetfulness Continued From Page 7 Continued From Page 1 Making visits with parents as smooth as possible • Don’t put your grandchild in the middle. Try to set aside any feelings of anger or disappointment you have toward your grandchild’s parent. Avoid venting issues or saying critical things about the parent in front of your grandchild. And don’t make your grandchild feel guilty about spending time with their parent. This can be confusing and distressing for the child. • Communicate and cooperate with your grandchild’s parent. Do what you can to smooth the relationship and make the parent feel a part of the child’s life. Share information about the child’s school, hobbies, and friends. Make sure the parent has the child’s schedule and contact information. • Make visits part of your grandchild’s routine. Contact with parents will be less stressful for children if they know what to expect. If possible, plan visits well in advance and put them on a regular schedule. Talk with the parent ahead of time, so everyone’s expectations for the visit are clear. It’s best if both parents and grandparents enforce the same rules. • Be sensitive to your grandchild’s feelings. It’s important to talk with your grandchild about he or she feels about parental contact. Even when kids are looking forward to a visit or call, it can bring up many feelings, including uncertainty and nervousness. Kids may worry that their parent doesn’t love them anymore, or that they won’t have anything to talk about. Be there to reassure them. • Help your grandchild deal with disappointment. Sometimes, visits don’t go well or the parent doesn’t show up. Vent to a friend if you need to, but avoid the temptation to say angry or hurtful things about the parent in front of your grandchild, as this won’t make him or her feel better. Instead, talk with your grandchild about what happened and how they feel about it. Source: Reprinted with permission from: www.helpguide.org. How much should you tell young grandchildren? When deciding what to tell your grandchildren about the situation, it’s important to consider their age and developmental skills. The following tips may help: Avoid telling the child too much. Many children are simply too young to understand the whole story. When grandparents tell a young child all of the details of the situation, they may be doing more harm than good. Too much information can be confusing, scary, and overwhelming for the child. Avoid telling the child too little or nothing at all. Kids are smart. They will pick up tidbits about their situation, even if the details are not discussed directly. If children learn about what’s going on from someone else, they could feel hurt, deceived, and confused. They may avoid asking you questions or talking to you about other important concerns because they think certain topics are “off limits.” Never twist the facts or lie to the child. Even very young children know the difference between the truth and a lie. They often piece together information, but then are afraid to talk about the truth. Some people may twist the facts in an effort to protect the child. But that approach often backfires. When children are told untruths about the situation, they may become very confused, angry, and hurt. The best strategy is to be honest with your grandchildren, at their level of understanding. Your grandchildren will learn the importance of trust and honesty in relationships. Source: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, University of Wisconsin-Extension Two of the most common forms of dementia in older people are Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. These types of dementia cannot be cured at present. In Alzheimer’s disease, changes to nerve cells in certain parts of the brain result in the death of a large number of cells. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s begin slowly and worsen steadily as damage to nerve cells spreads throughout the brain. As time goes by, forgetfulness gives way to serious problems with thinking, judgment, recognizing family and friends, and the ability to perform daily activities like driving a car or handling money. Eventually, the person needs total care. In vascular dementia, a series of strokes or changes in the brain’s blood supply leads to the death of brain tissue. Symptoms of vascular dementia can vary but usually begin suddenly, depending on where in the brain the strokes occurred and how severe they were. The person’s memory, language, reasoning, and coordination may be affected. Mood and personality changes are common as well. It’s not possible to reverse damage already caused by a stroke, so it’s very important to get medical care right away if someone has signs of a stroke. It’s also important to take steps to prevent further strokes, which worsen vascular dementia symptoms. Some people have both Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. Keeping Your Memory Sharp People with some forgetfulness can use a variety of techniques that may help them stay healthy and maintain their memory and mental skills. Here are some tips that can help: • Plan tasks, make “to do” lists, and use memory aids like notes and calendars. Some people find they remember things better if they mentally connect them to other meaningful things, such as a familiar name, song, book, or TV show. • Develop interests or hobbies and stay involved in activities that can help both the mind and body. • Engage in physical activity and exercise. Several studies have associated exercise (such as walking) with better brain function, although more research is needed to say for sure whether exercise can help to maintain brain function or prevent or delay symptoms of Alzheimer’s. • Limit alcohol use. Although some studies suggest that moderate alcohol use has health benefits, heavy or binge drinking over time can cause memory loss and permanent brain damage. • Find activities, such as exercise or a hobby, to relieve feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression. If these feelings last for a long time, talk with your doctor. We are there when you need us! Meadows Home Health Care, Inc. 1009 Wabash Avenue Terre Haute, IN 47807 Meadows Home Health Care offers a variety of services designed for those who need some assistance but want to maintain their independence at home. Services Available Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses Emergency Response System Certified Home Health Aides Personal Care Attendants Homemakers (812) 232-6442 www.meadowshomehealth.com Want more information about aging and disability services? Call Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled at (812) 238-1561 or toll-free at 1-800-489-1561 Older Living Page 10 November 2014 Meetings and Reminders Vigo County Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Group The next meeting will be November 5th at 10:00 a.m.; Vigo County Public Library in Terre Haute. For more information, contact Teresa McKenzie at (812) 232-2223. Vigo County Sight Loss Support Group The Vigo County Sight Loss Support Group will meet on November 19th from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. at Westminster Village at 1120 Davis Drive in Terre Haute. Call Danny Wayne Beemer at The Wabash Independent Living & Learning Center, Inc. at (812) 2989455 ext. 205 for more information. All meetings are open to the public. Union Hospital Stroke Support Group Union Hospital Stroke Support Group will meet November 20th at 6:00 p.m. at Union Hospital, Lower Level Atrium B. The Stroke Support Group is for stroke survivors and their family members. The group is designed to allow people who have had a stroke to share their experience and lend support to each other and family members and/or caregivers throughout the recovery process. Call Laurel Weber at (812) 478-4103 for more information. Clay County Sight Loss Support Group The Clay Sight Loss Support Group will meet on November 12th at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church at 201 Meridian in Brazil. Danny Wayne Beemer of the Wabash Independent Living and Learning Center is the facilitator. Participants have the opportunity to share personal experiences as well as ask questions to other participants, facilitators and guest speakers. Call Danny Wayne Beemer at The Wabash Independent Living & Learning Center, Inc. at (812) 298-9455 ext. 205 for more information. Cloverdale Caregiver Support Group Caregivers’ Support Group meeting monthly on the first Thursday of each month at 4:00 p,m, in The Knoy Center at Cloverdale High School. Contact Cindy Little at 765-653-3076 or [email protected] for more information. Next meeting: November 6th Putnam County Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group A support group for those dealing with the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia will be held on November 6th at 4:00 p.m. at Putnam County Hospital. Cindy Little is the facilitator for this meeting. Contact Cindy Little at 765-653-3076 or wecare@ cinergymetro.net for more information. Greencastle Caregiver Support Group Caregivers’ Support Group meets each Thursday at Putnam County Public Library in Greencastle from 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. All caregivers welcome. Contact Cindy Little at 765-653-3076 or [email protected] for more information. Bereavement Support Group Hospice of the Wabash Valley is currently offering two Bereavement Support Groups You are welcome to attend no matter where you are in your own grief journey. These support groups are free and open to the public. For registration or information, call Neva McFarland, Bereavement Coordinator, at (812) 234-2515 or toll-free at 1-800-216-5692. 1. Once a month on the 1st Monday Group: 10:00–11:30 a.m.; Grace Chapel, 2107 W. Highway 40, Brazil. Next meeting: November 3rd 2. Once a month on the 1st Tuesday Group: 7:00 p.m.; Hospice of the Wabash Valley in the Annex; 400 8th Ave, Terre Haute: November 4th 3. Once a month on 1st Wednesday Group: 10:00–11:30 a.m.; Vigo County Public Library; 7th & Poplar Streets, Terre Haute. Next meeting: November 5th AARP Chapter 567 The AARP Chapter 567 will meet on November 4th at 1:00 p.m. at the Eighth Avenue Baptist Church at 2128 8th Ave in Terre Haute. All seniors are welcome to attend. INDIANA Dine with a Doc® -Brunch in BRAZIL – 11/05/14 –Speakers: Dr. Zachary Worley, DO Steven Walden, PTA/CCE/CWH Carrie Malone, RN – Topic: Falls Prevention – Lunch: Bethesda Gardens; 120 S. Franklin Street; Brazil (812) 448-8848. Dine with a Doc® —WEST TERRE HAUTE on 11/11/14 – Speaker: Dr. Marcia Miller, PhD, RN – Lunch: Terre Haute Nursing and Rehabilitation 219 N. Providence Place; West Terre Haute; (812) 533-6807 Dine with a Doc®–Clinton – 11/19/14 – Speaker: Doctor pending – Lunch: The Gardens of Clinton; Location: 133 S. Washington Street, Clinton; (765) 832-1974. Dine with a Doc®-GREENCASTLE on 10/27/2014 – Speaker: Bob Haan, PT – Topic: Physical Therapy – Lunch: Putnam County Hospital; 915 S. Zinc Mill Rd., Greencastle (765) 653-7410. Dine with a Doc® TERRE HAUTE on 11/19/14 – Speaker: Regional Hospital Health Care Partner – Topic: Behavioral Health – Lunch: Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus; 300 S 5th St. in Terre Haute; (812)-232-3245. ILLINOIS Dine with a Doc® MARSHALL, IL on 11/14/14 – Speaker: Regional Hospital Health Care Partner – Lunch: Terre Haute Regional Hospital; Trinity United Methodist Church; 503 S. Michigan Avenue; Marshall, IL. Dine with a Doc®-PARIS, Illinois on 11/12/14 – Physician: Dr. Steven McDonald, MD – Lunch: Gowin Parc; 256 W. Court Street, Paris, IL (217) 465-8143. Coffee with a Cop Terre Haute Lunch with a Lawyer will take place on November 17th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Wabash Activity Center located at 300 S. 5th Street in Terre Haute. Speaker: Attorney Rick Brewster. Topic: Estate Planning. Lunch provider: Cloverleaf Healthcare of Knightsville. Reservations are required. Call the Center at (812) 2323245 to reserve your seat today. Note: You do NOT have to be a member of the Wabash Activity Center to come and participate in this program. Just bring a questioning mind, an appetite and perhaps a friend. Lunch with a Lawyer Indiana Legal Service This is a free service for low income people and seniors 60 years and older. If you have a legal problem or have questions about public benefits, eviction or foreclosure, income tax or other collection disputes, or need a Power of Attorney or living will, you can make an appointment to see the lawyer. You MUST have an appointment to speak to the lawyer. To schedule an appointment, call toll-free 1-800-822-4774 during regular business hours. You can also contact Indiana Legal Services at (812) 339-7668. The next opportunity to sit down with a member of Vigo County Law Enforcement will be on November 12th from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at The Meeting Grounds Coffee House located at 6th and Washington Streets in Terre Haute. Free coffee and donuts will provided courtesy of The Meeting Grounds Coffee House. This month’s meeting is sponsored by United Way of the Wabash Valley. This program aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between police offices and community members one cup of coffee at a time. Everyone from the community—regardless of age—is invited to attend. For more information about Coffee with a Cop, contact Lori Aplin (812) 917-4970 or via email at [email protected]. Coffee with a Cop West Terre Haute The next opportunity to sit down with a member of Vigo County Law Enforcement will be on November 20th from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Excalibur Catering and Banquet Hall located at 212 W. National Avenue s in West Terre Haute. Free coffee will be provided courtesy of Excalibur. This month’s meeting is sponsored by United Way of the Wabash Valley. This program aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between police offices and community members one cup of coffee at a time. Everyone from the community— regardless of age—is invited to attend. For more information about Coffee with a Cop, contact Lori Aplin (812) 9174970 or via email at [email protected]. Older Living November 2014 Page 11 Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled SENIOR, DISABLED AND RURAL TRANSPORTATION The Transportation Service of Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled/WCIEDD, Inc. is provided in Vigo, Parke and Vermillion Counties only. Transportation for medical and nutrition needs is available on a donation basis. Disabled persons under age 60 may qualify for programs that assist with transportation in these counties. To find out if you are eligible, call the Information and Assistance Department at (812) 238-1561 or tollfree at 1-800-489-1561. Transportation for person reasons such as shopping, beauty or barber shop, work, education, banking, etc. are available on a fee basis. In Vigo County, transportation is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except on Federal holidays. Rural public transportation is available in Vigo County on a fee basis. This service is available to anyone regardless of age or income; however, car seats are not provided. One-way trips are $2 each. In Parke County, transportation is available on Tuesdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays we alternate between staying in Parke County one week and taking Parke County people to Vermillion County the next week. On Fridays we take individuals from Parke County to Vigo County for medical needs only. In Vermillion County, transportation is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays. On Wednesdays we take individuals to Vigo County for medical needs only. On Thursdays we stay in Vermilion County to take individuals to any location they need to go within the county. To schedule a ride in Vigo, Parke or Vermillion Counties, call (812) 232-2675 or toll-free at -1800-4891561 ext. 248. Closed November 11 Veterans Day Closed November 27-28 Thanksgiving AREA 7 AGENCY ON AGING AND DISABLED SENIOR, DISABLED AND RURAL TRANSPORTATION CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2014 for VIGO COUNTY MONDAY 3 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 5 4 10:00 a.m. Peddle Park to Baeslers HC Mall/Walmart South 9:30 a.m. PICK-UP 12:30 p.m. RETURN 10 11 12 CLOSED VETERANS DAY 17 18 19 25 6 26 7 9:00 a.m. South and West Area to Kroger South 14 20 21 9:00 a.m. North and South-East Area to Kroger on Wabash Ave. 9:00 a.m. North and South-East Area to Kroger on Wabash Ave. 10:00 a.m. Peddle Park to Baeslers Walmart East 9:00 a.m. PICK-UP 12:00 p.m. RETURN 9:00 a.m. North and South-East Area to Kroger on Wabash Ave. FRIDAY 13 10:00 a.m. Peddle Park to Baeslers Walmart South 9:00 a.m. PICK-UP 12:00 p.m. RETURN 24 THURSDAY 27 10:00 a.m. Peddle Park to Baeslers CLOSED THANKSGIVING 9:00 a.m. South and West Area to Kroger South 9:00 a.m. South and West Area to Kroger South 28 All Clients Note: Please Call In Your Appointments As Far In Advance As Possible. Calendar is Subject to Change. Thank You. CLOSED THANKSGIVING The Suggested Donation for Seniors and Disabled for Medical and Nutrition Trips is $2.00 for Each One-Way Trip The fee for all other trips is $2.00 for each one-way trip. AREA 7 AGENCY ON AGING AND DISABLED SENIOR, DISABLED AND RURAL TRANSPORTATION CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2014 for PARKE AND VERMILLION COUNTY MONDAY 3 10 TUESDAY 4 Parke County Dial-A-Ride To Parke County/ Clinton 11 24 18 25 5 Parke County Dial-A-Ride To Parke County/ Clinton Parke County Dial-A-Ride To Parke County/ Clinton THURSDAY 6 Vermillion County Dial-A-Ride Parke County To Clinton Vermillion County to Terre Haute 12 CLOSED VETERANS DAY 17 WEDNESDAY 13 Vermillion County to Terre Haute 19 20 Vermillion County to Terre Haute 26 Vermillion County to Terre Haute Vermillion County Dial-A-Ride Parke County To Clinton Vermillion County Dial-A-Ride Parke County To Clinton 27 CLOSED THANKSGIVING All Clients Note: Please Call In Your Appointments As Far In Advance As Possible. Calendar is Subject to Change. Thank You. FRIDAY 7 Parke County to Terre Haute 14 Parke County to Terre Haute 21 28 Parke County to Terre Haute CLOSED THANKSGIVING The Suggested Donation for Seniors and Disabled for Medical and Nutrition Trips is $2.00 for Each One-Way Trip Want more information about aging and disability services? Call Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled at (812) 238-1561 or toll-free at 1-800-489-1561 Older Living Page 12 November 2014 *SAVE THE DATE * SAVE THE DATE * SAVE THE DATE * FREE Clay County Sullivan County 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. November 8th November 11th First Christian Church First Christian Church Brazil, IN Sullivan, IN 1875 W. U.S. Highway 40 105 N. Broad Street Fitness & Exercise Demonstrations Health Recipe Demonstrations Free Health Screenings Healthy Lifestyle Booths Sponsored by Area 7 ?Agency on Aging and Disabled WCIEDD, Inc. For more information, contact: Patty Cannoy Health, Wellness & Outreach Coordinator 1-800-489-1561 ext. 242 [email protected] Thanksgiving Crossword Answers
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