Better Living June 2012

A special supplement to The Daily Nonpareil

Membership has its privileges

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Father’s Day gift ideasSee Page 10

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Older Iowans in centralIowa have been reportingcalls that may be potentialscam attempts.

All those receiving callsare customers of a majorpharmacy chain; the callersays they are phoning fromthat pharmacy and askingto verify Medicare numbersand other prescriptionrelated information.

SMP has contacted oneof the stores, a district officeand the corporate head-quarters. The particularstore said they are not call-ing customers to ask forthat type of information.The district office said theyare not involved in any call-ing. We have not yetreceived a response fromtheir headquarters.

The cautionary messagefor all readers is to remem-ber that a pharmacy, doc-tor’s office or hospitalwhere you are a patient orcustomer is not likely tophone you to ask personalinformation, including yourMedicare number.

You’ve already providedthat information to them. Ifyou receive a call like this,do not reveal your Medicarenumber or any medicalinformation to the caller!

If you think it could be alegitimate call, ask for thecaller’s name but do not usea phone number they giveyou. Look up the number inyour own records or phonebook and make a call to seeif information is needed foryour records. If these arescam calls, the callers knowyou might not think twicesince they are giving thename of the store you use.Be smarter than a scamartist!

Be a Careful Consumer:Use Medicare’s

“Quality Care Finder”Medicare has just

unveiled a new tool you canuse to view how patients ofhome health care agenciesrate the care they received.

The “Quality CareFinder” shows surveyresults from Medicare bene-ficiaries and caregivers

about the home health careagencies from which theyreceived services.

You can read informationabout opinions of the over-all care provided, the effec-tiveness of communication,whether care was providedin a courteous and respect-ful way, and whether theagency adequately dis-cussed the patient’s medica-tions, safety and level ofpain.

If you or a loved oneneed home health care, itmay be a new and mystify-ing experience for you. Besure to take advantage ofinformation that’s availableto help you decide whoshould provide your care.

Go to www.Medicare.govand look for “Patient Sur-vey Results Help YouChoose a Home HealthAgency.”

Arrests Made for $452 Million in

Medicare False BillingIn early May, the U.S.

Department of Justice andHealth and Human Ser-vices announced that 107persons were arrested forcommitting Medicare fraud.These arrests were made inseven cities and constitutedthe largest single day“Medicare Fraud StrikeForce” operation.

This is still just the tip ofthe iceberg of Medicarefraud. As criminals arechased out of large cities,including the Midwesterncity of Detroit, they willlikely move to more ruralareas. If anyone calls you orapproaches you trying toconvince you to give yourMedicare number inexchange for free servicesor in exchange of money, donot give out your number.

FBI Deputy Director

Sean Joyce reminds us,“Health care fraud is not avictimless crime. Every per-son who pays for healthcare benefits, every busi-ness that pays higherinsurance costs to covertheir employees, every tax-payer who funds Medicare– all are victims.” Help keepMedicare fraud out of Iowaby protecting yourMedicare number.

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Telemarketing Calls?There is no better time

than today to go to yourphone or computer to regis-ter your phone number onthe Federal Trade Commis-sion’s (FTC) “Do Not Call”Register. The reason …soon you will be able toavoid those annoyingrecorded telemarketingmessages, also known as“robocalls.”

You know the kind. Youanswer the phone, there’susually a pause and thenthe fake-sounding recordedvoice comes on with thesales pitch. Or perhapsworse, you come home,check your phone messagesand find a LONG messagefrom one of these prere-corded sales calls.

In early 2013, a newrestriction will be in effect,making these calls illegalunless you have given writ-ten consent to receive them.

There is a similar rulealready but there areexceptions allowed forbanks, financial institu-tions, insurance companiesand in-state telemarkert-ers.

The sooner you get yourphone number registeredwith the FTC, the better.

Call the FTC at 1-888-382-1222 or visit online at

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Available OnlinePersons of any age who

are still working shouldcheck the Social SecurityStatement that confirmsthe annual amount ofwages or self-employmentposted to their personalrecord. Even if you arealready receiving SocialSecurity retirement bene-fits, there are some circum-stances when earnings mayincrease your benefits.

If you are not receivingretirement benefits yet, youshould make certain youare receiving credit for allyour earnings.

When you get ready toapply for retirement bene-fits you don’t want to be

surprised by a lower benefitdue to earnings missingfrom your record. SocialSecurity is a HUGE sys-tem, which relies upon theaccuracy of reports fromemployers and tax returnsfor millions of workers. Mis-takes can happen and theyare much easier to correctsooner rather than later.

This statement can alsogive you information aboutbenefits for your spouseand dependents if you die,things to consider as yourdraw closer to retirementage, and an estimate ofyour benefit amount.

Go to socialsecurity.govto look for the “statement.”You will be asked to createa “my Social Security”account by confirming iden-tifying information and cre-ating a user name andpassword.

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Why buy a member-ship to a theater,museum or other cul-tural or entertainmentvenues?

Because, as the oldslogan goes, “Member-ship has its privileges”– and, it can save a fewbucks, too.

“You can buy a seasonmembership for $65,”Chanticleer Theatermanager Bob Putmansaid. “If you came to allfive shows, it would cost$85, so you save $20with a membership.”

The five-punch mem-bership card costs evenless – $50 – if you’re asenior, and a studentcan buy one for $30.

“You can use onepunch for each show,and some people willbuy multiple member-ships,” Putman said.

Chanticleer alsooffers sponsorship pric-ing. Bronze patronswho spend $200 receivethree punch cards for15 admissions; Silverpatrons who spend$250 receive four punchcards with 20 admis-sions; and Gold patronswho spend $500 get sixpunch cards with 30admissions.

Chanticleer’s 60thseason starts in Julywith a Children’s The-ater production called“Fiddler on the Roof Jr.”The main stage lineupannounced for 2012-13will include “A LittleNight Music” byStephen Sondheim inSeptember, “Lips

Together, Teeth Apart”by Terence McNally inNovember, “Proof” byDavid Auburn in Febru-ary and “Joseph and theAmazing TechnicolorDreamcoat” by AndrewLloyd Webber and TimRice next May. Moreinformation is availableatchanticleertheater.com.

One way to get morebang for you buck froma membership to one of17 area organizations iscalled the Metro ArtsPass, a concept originat-ing more than twoyears ago.

Molly Noon, thedirector of the Arts Cen-ter at Iowa WesternCommunity College,said the Arts Centerbecame part of theMetro Arts Pass grouplast year.

“It’s essentially a col-laboration of area artsand cultural organiza-tions,” Noon said. “Wekind of pool our intellec-tual resources. Lastseason we had 12 par-ticipating organiza-tions.”

Now there are 17. In

addition to the ArtsCenter, participatingorganizations includethe Bluffs Arts Council,Ballet Nebraska, TheBemis Center, DurhamMuseum, El MuseoLatino, Film Streams,Fontenelle NatureAssociation, Joslyn ArtMuseum, LauritzenGardens, Love’s Jazz &Arts Center, NebraskaShakespeare Festival,Omaha Children’sMuseum, Omaha Com-munity Playhouse,Omaha PerformingArts, Opera Omaha andThe Rose Theater.

The Metro Arts Passis a simple concept,Noon said. If you’re amember of one of theMetro Arts Pass organi-zations, you qualify forspecial offers from anyof the other Metro ArtsPass organizations.

The MAP follows acalendar in which oneor two organizations inthe group will make aspecial offer everymonth.

Those additionalincentives and dis-counts help everyone

involved.“It encourages people

to explore the arts andthe culture of the area,”Noon said.

“It helps my patronsbecause when they buya season ticket, the cardthey get allows them toget the offers from theother organizations.”

The reciprocalarrangement meanssomeone with a mem-bership card at one par-ticipating organization

automatically qualifiesfor discounts at otherparticipating organiza-tions, “so it promotes usto others,” Noon said.

In other words, it hasa two-fold purpose.

“It not only adds abenefit for one organi-zation, it encouragesexploration into othercultural or artistic orga-nizations,” Noon said.

Details are availableonline atmetroartspass.com.

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Loose the sweatersand books this Father’sDay. Be original and sin-cere using these greatideas for gifts. Dad willbe impressed with thevery unique way youchose to honor him on hisspecial day.

Go on a Road TripThis Father’s Day gift

idea can be done a fewways.

If your Dad can’t driveanymore it would begreat treat to take himon a scenic ride. Pack alunch and bring a map soyou both can plan a funtrip.

He’ll enjoy the changeof scenery and you’ll bothenjoy some quality timetogether.

If Dad does still drive,this would be a goodchance to make sure heis still driving safely. Asour parents age, thisbecome an importantissue. Let him be thetour guide and observehow well his drivingskills are. This Father’sDay gift idea could be alifesaver some day.

Be a Father’s DayHandyman

Chances are there areprobably some tasksneeded around the housethat he can’t do anymore.So dedicate Father’s Dayto helping him fix allthose things around thehouse. This Father’s Daygift idea gives you greattime together and accom-plishes some importanttasks.

If you’re not thehandyman type, thereare services availablewhere you can “rent” aperson for a day for thispurpose.

Either way it will givehim piece of mind havingall those things done andyou’ve given him a great

Father’s Day gift too!

Satellite Radio or TVDoes your Dad like

sports or other specialinterests? Some elderlypeople are a bit intimi-dated by the overwhelm-ing choices available forsubscription TV andradio services. They missout on some great enter-tainment.

Order a year’s worth ofthe service, and helpwith the installation andprogramming. Show himthe basics on how itworks and see how fasthe’ll come to enjoy watch-ing or listening to hisfavorite sports games ormovie stations. ThisFather’s Day gift ideakeeps on giving for a fullyear and you can renewhis subscription afterthat!

Be His Private ChefOftentimes, elderly

people tend not to eatproperly. Especially ifthey live alone. Theydon’t feel like cooking sothey will choose mealsthat perhaps aren’t the

healthiest options (likefrozen dinners and fastfood).

Cook a wide selectionof meals, package themindividually and freezethem. Now he has whole-some homemade mealsthat he can easily enjoy.A Father’s Day gift ideathat’s made with love!

How Safe is Dad’s House?

This Father’s Day giftidea is another potentiallife saver. Injuries fromfalling pose some seriousrisks to the elderly.Inspect his house for anysafety type issues. Lookfor trip hazards like looseflooring or slippery rugs.

The bathroom shouldhave grab bars in thetub/shower area and arubber mat in the bottomof the tub.

If there are stairs,ensure the railings aresturdy and the stairwellis well lit.

If the laundry is donein a cellar, research thecost to purchase somesmall stackablewasher/dryer sets and

have them installed onthe main floor of thehouse somewhere. Theexpense may seem great,but avoiding the risk ofinjury from falling downthe stairs with a basket-ful of laundry is wellworth the price. If youhave siblings, share thecost amongst you for agroup Father’s Day gift.

Searching for the per-fect Father’s Day gift canbe challenging enough. IfDad is elderly it can beeven more difficult.Chances are they havepretty much everythingthey want. These greatgift ideas for Father’sDay will go a long way intelling him how specialand loved he is.


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Clarinda SeniorCenter1140 E. Main St.(712) 542-2932M-F 11:30 a.m.

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Glenwood Sr.Center20 N. Vine St.(712) 527-4213M-F 11:30 a.m.

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Lakin Campus Senior Center815 N. 16th St.(712) 310-0617, M-F 9:30 –1:30, Serve at 11:30 a.m.

Logan Senior Center108 West Fourth St.(712) 644-2229M-F 12 p.m.

Malvern Senior Center201 East Fourth St.(712) 624-8985 M-F 11:30 a.m.

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SidneySenior Center2820 N. RidgeRoad(712) 374-3053M-F 12 p.m.

StantonSenior Center 326 Broad Ave.(712) 826-2782Tue./Wed./Thurs.11:45 a.m.

Villisca Senior Center312 S. ThirdAve.(712) 826-5182M-F 11:30 a.m.

Woodbine SeniorCenter411 Walker St.(712) 647-3011M-F 11:30 a.m.Open 8:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m.

Neola Senior Center110 Fourth St.(712) 485-2179M-F 12 p.m.

Oakland SeniorCenter618 N. Hwy(712) 482-3353M-F 12 p.m.

Atlantic Senior Center411 Walnut St.(712) 243-3599M–F 9 a.m. to 4p.m.; Mealsserved Tues./Wed./Thurs.,11:30 a.m.

The following centers are not affiliated withSouthwest 8 Senior Services:

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these services. Anyone con-cerned about the well-beingof an older person isencouraged to contact us.

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WoodbineHello from Woodbine.

With the start of somecold winter days, whowould have thought itwas May – especiallyas warm as it was inApril. It appearsMother Nature is justa little confused thisyear.

Our senior center isin full décor with allthe vases and themonthly tree is filledwith spring flowersassuring summer is onthe way, thanks toDorothy and all herhelpers.

Who would havethought liver & onionswould be such ha hotitem – Len the delivery

guy said that Woodbinehad the most orders.Congratulations!

As always the birth-day party attendancewas a success – thanksto Waunita and ForrestJohnson, and thanks toall the helpers for theday.

With all the promsand weddings andsummer finally on itsway, the next fewmonths will be verybusy for the most part.

■ In June, we willhave Continuing Edu-cation on the 4th, 15thand the 25th.

■ Council meets onJune 5th.

■ Wellness on the6th, 19th and the 29th.

■ Nutrition on the1st, 11th and 21st.

■ Board meets onthe 12th.

■ Chef Charles onthe 27th.

■ Brown Bag Bingoon the 8th and 22nd.

■ Blood PressureClinic on the 13th.

■ Birthday day onthe 14th.

HarlanWhat beautiful

weather we have beenhaving.

Things have beenvery eventful at theHarlan Senior Center.We have a new man-ager that has comefrom the Dunlap Cen-ter and has changed to

the Harlan Center. Wehave a lot of thingsplanned for the monthof June, starting us offwith some of the regu-lar activities and thentrying some new activi-ties. Monday June 11that 9:30 a.m.Alzheimer’s SupportGroup.

Tuesday June12th at9:30 a.m. Movie withHy-vee.

June 8th 14th wewill be National HugWeek.

Thursday June 14thSenior Council Meetingat 9:30 a.m. Birthdayand Anniversary Partyevening meal, withentertainment andBlood Pressure checks

at 6 p.m. In honoringour fathers we will behaving a GentlemansDay on June 15th atnoon.

Thursday June 28thwe will be having oursecond evening mealwith entertainmentand Blood pressurechecks.

Mondays and Fri-days is Crafts at 9 a.m.and Wednesday is Wiibowling at 9 a.m. andBingo at 1p.m. after-noons have cardsgames and Pool gamesgoing.

Always somethinghappening at the Har-lan Senior Center stopand check out all thefun we have.

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