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2018, April Issue Keith Rider, CMA, President/CEO
Hoangvan (Van) Dinh, B.S., Editor
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Boulevard, Peoria, Illinois 61603 Telephone: (309) 674-2071, Toll Free: 1-877-777-2422
Website: http://www.ciaoa.net
Serving Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell,
and Woodford Counties
Senior
Gazette Office Hours:
Monday — Friday: 8:30 am—5:00 pm Saturdays: Closed
A Special Thank You to Our
Volunteers………….……....1
CIAA Community Forums
and Public Hearings………...2
Celebrating Generations…...3
Managed Care Organizations
(MCO) and the Expansion
to make the Statewide
Transition to Managed
Care………….…………….4
New Medicare Card……......5
Friendship Line………...…...6
Child Abuse Prevention…....7
What is Autism?…………....8
Women’s Eye Health and
Safety…………………..........9
7 Ways to Reduce Stress and
Keep Blood Pressure
Down………………….......10
The DOS & DON’TS for
Diabetic Foot Care…...…..11
Caregiver Workshop Series
at Snyder Village…………..12
Tax Time ………………....13
Save-the-Date: CIAA 16th
Annual Dr. Norton Golf
Tournament………….…...14
Planning a Group Trip or
Outing?....................................15
Take Charge of
Your Health………....16 & 17
From the desk of Anita
Brown: REST Program; and
Place to Go...Things to See
and Facebook ……….…....18
Support Groups.……...…...19
U.S. House of
Representative, U.S. Senators
for IL, IL General Assembly,
Board of Directors and
Council Rosters…................20
To Receive Senior Gazette, e-mail Hoangvan (Van) Dinh at
IN THE ISSUE
Keith Rider
A Special Thank You to All of Our Volunteers Here at
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
National Volunteer Week, brought to you by Points of Light, is an opportunity to
recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice and support to causes
they care about in their community. Their stories can serve to inspire others to find ways
to take action that creates change.
National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 and has grown exponentially each
year, with thousands of volunteer projects and special events scheduled throughout the
week.
National Volunteer Week is an
opportunity to shine a light on the
people and causes that inspire us to
serve.
To learn more about
National Volunteer Week, visit
https://ww2.pointsoflight.org/nvw
Volunteers are paid
in six figures...
S-M-I-L-E-S. ~
Gayla LeMaire
Pictures Credit: http://www.pointsoflight.org/for-volunteers
We want to hear from you!
The Community Forums provide the information and ways to help avoiding social isolation.
Immediately following the Community Forums, the presentation of the Public Information
Document represents a summary of Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.’s (CIAA)
proposed FY2019, FY2020, FY2021Area Plan on Aging. The hearings will focus on CIAA’s
plan for providing access to needed services and giving attention to the CIAA Area Plan
Initiatives. The Public Information Document will be presented at three Public Hearings, as
listed below:
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria, IL 61603
Phone: (309) 674-2071
Fax: (309) 674-3639
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ciaoa.net
CENTRAL ILLINOIS AGENCY ON AGING, INC.
COMMUNITY FORUMS & PUBLIC HEARINGS
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
UAW Seniors
Citizens Center
444 S. Parkway Dr.
Pekin, IL 61554
Thursday, May 17, 2018
St. John’s Church
801 3rd St.
Henry, IL 61537
Friday, May 18, 2018
Central Illinois
Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Blvd.
Peoria, IL 61603
10:00 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.
“Social Isolation”
Julie Reams, Co-owner of Comfort Keepers
11:00 AM—11:45 AM
Public Hearing
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Managed Care Organizations (MCO) and
the Expansion to make the Statewide
Transition to Managed Care
Effective January 1, 2018 if you are on the Community Care Program (CCP) and have Medicaid
or Medicare and Medicaid (MMAI)
The Department of Healthcare and
Family Services (HFS) has changed the
Medicaid Program name to Health
Choice of Illinois and will require those
that want to stay on CCP to choose a
MCO.
In PSA 04 this only effects Peoria, Tazewell, and Stark counties NOW. The Statewide Expansion
has been delayed until further notice for the other counties that are not MCO areas. HFS will be
sending out letters to all that are on Medicaid with more information.
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Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. recommends
before choosing a MCO health plan to:
Open all letters from HFS
Call your primary care provider, all specialists,
pharmacy, and hospital to see which MCO plan
they accept to be sure you are in the right plan
For more information call the
Client Enrollment Broker for assistance at
1-877-912-8880 (TTY: 1-866-565-8576) or
online at http://enrollhfs.illinois.gov
By Lorie Pence, BSW, CIRS Director of Outreach and Community Services
You asked, and we listened. You’re getting a new Medicare card! Between April 2018 and April 2019, we’ll be
removing Social Security numbers from Medicare cards and mailing each person a new card. This will help keep
your information more secure and help protect your identity.
You’ll get a new Medicare Number that’s unique to you, and it will only be used for your Medicare coverage.
The new card won’t change your coverage or benefits. You’ll get more information from Medicare when your new
card is mailed.
Beware of anyone who contacts you about your new Medicare card. We’ll never ask you to give us
personal or private information to get your new Medicare Number and card.
Understand that mailing everyone a new card will take some time. Your card might arrive at a
different time than your friend’s or neighbor’s. CMS Product No. 12002
September 2017
Source: https://www.medicare.gov/pubs/pdf/12002-New-Medicare-Card-flyer.pdf
“I feel lonely. Can I talk to you?”
Friendship Line 1-800-971-0016 Institute on Aging’s 24-hour toll-free accredited crisis line for
persons aged 60 years of age and older, and
adults living with disabilities.
Suicide intervention;
Providing emotional support;
Elder abuse prevention and
counseling;
Giving well-being checks;
Grief support through assistance and
reassurance; and
Information and referrals.
The Friendship Line is both a crisis intervention hotline and
a warmline for non-urgent calls.
Friendship Line provides round-the-clock
crisis support services including:
Contact:
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. for available
information on services for seniors.
Phone: (309) 674-2071
Website: http://www.ciaoa.net
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ciaoa.illinois
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By Renee Razo, B.A., B.S., CIRS Director of Program Management
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/features/healthychildren/index.html
Child Abuse Prevention 7
Facts about Child Abuse and Neglect
Child abuse and neglect are significant public health problems in the United States.
More than 1,670 children died in the United States in 2015 from abuse and
neglect.
According to child protective service agencies, about 683,000 children were
victims of child abuse or neglect in 2015.
One in 4 children have experienced abuse or neglect at some point in their lives,
and 1 in 7 children experienced abuse in the last year, according to self-reports from the National Survey of
Children’s Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV).
The financial costs for victims and society are substantial. A CDC study showed the total lifetime cost
associated with just 1 year of confirmed cases of child abuse or neglect is $124 billion.
Abused children often suffer physical injuries including cuts, bruises, burns, and
broken bones. However, physical injury is not the only negative impact of abuse
and neglect—it can also affect lifelong health including:
Mental health.
Social development.
Risk-taking behavior (e.g., smoking, high-risk sexual behaviors, and drug
abuse).
Life opportunities (e.g., educational attainment, employment, and income).
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Learn more about preventing child abuse and neglect in your community.
Child abuse and neglect includes all types of abuse or neglect of a child under the age of 18 by a parent, caregiver,
or another person in a custodial role that results in harm, potential for harm, or threat of harm to a child. There are
four common types of abuse and neglect.
Physical abuse is the use of physical force, such as hitting, kicking, shaking, burning, or other shows of force
against a child.
Sexual abuse involves inducing or coercing a child to engage in sexual acts. It includes behaviors such as
fondling, penetration, and exposing a child to other sexual activities.
Emotional abuse refers to behaviors that harm a child’s self-worth or emotional well-being. Examples include
name calling, shaming, rejection, withholding love, and threatening.
Neglect is the failure to meet a child’s basic physical and emotional needs. These needs include housing, food,
clothing, education, and access to medical care.
For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/CAN-Prevention-Technical-Package.pdf; https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/index.html;
Child Abuse and Neglect Are Preventable CDC works to stop child abuse and neglect before they occur. In doing this, CDC promotes the development of
safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments between children and their parents or caregivers.
Children’s experiences are defined through their environments (such as homes, schools, and neighborhoods) and
their relationships with parents, teachers, and other caregivers. Healthy relationships and environments act as a
buffer against adverse experiences and are necessary to ensure the long-term physical and emotional well-being of
children.
Source: http://nationalautismassociation.org/resources/autism-fact-sheet/
What is Autism?
Autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability
that generally appears before the age of 3
Autism impacts the normal development of the brain in
the areas of social interaction, communication skills, and
cognitive function. Individuals with autism typically have
difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social
interactions, and leisure or play activities
Individuals with autism often suffer from numerous co-morbid medical conditions which may include:
allergies, asthma, epilepsy, digestive disorders, persistent viral infections, feeding disorders, sensory
integration dysfunction, sleeping disorders, and more
Autism is diagnosed four times more often in boys than girls. Its prevalence
is not affected by race, region, or socio-economic status. Since autism was first
diagnosed in the U.S. the incidence has climbed to an alarming one in 68
children in the U.S.
Autism itself does not affect life expectancy, however research has shown
that the mortality risk among individuals with autism is twice as high as the
general population, in large part due to drowning and other accidents.
Currently there is no cure for autism, though with early intervention and treatment, the diverse symptoms
related to autism can be greatly improved and in some cases completely overcome.
Autism Facts & Stats
Autism now affects 1 in 68 children
Boys are four times more likely to have autism than girls
About 40% of children with autism do not speak. About 25%–30% of
children with autism have some words at 12 to 18 months of age and then lose
them. Others might speak, but not until later in childhood
Autism greatly varies from person to person (no two people with autism are
alike)
The rate of autism has steadily grown over the last twenty years
Comorbid conditions often associated with autism include Fragile X,
allergies, asthma, epilepsy, bowel disease, gastrointestinal/digestive disorders,
persistent viral infections, PANDAS, feeding disorders, anxiety disorder, bipolar
disorder, ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, OCD, sensory integration dysfunction,
sleeping disorders, immune disorders, autoimmune disorders, and
neuroinflammation.
Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder, yet most underfunded
A 2008 Danish Study found that the mortality risk among those with autism was nearly twice that of the general
population
Children with autism do progress – early intervention is key
Autism is treatable, not a hopeless condition
Photos Credit: Autism Overview—National Autism Association
Logo Credit: Autism Society
Source: https://www.friendsforsight.org/resources/eye-health-awareness/item/63-women-s-eye-health-and-safety-month-april
Women’s Eye Health and Safety 8
It is an unfortunate fact of life that women are more likely than men to have
eye-related problems. Two-thirds of blindness and other visual impairments
worldwide occur in women.
Glaucoma, cataracts, and Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) are more
likely to be an issue for women.
There are various reasons for this: women generally live longer than men and
women have hormonal fluctuations during their lives that negatively affect
their eyes.
Here are other reasons why women tend to have more eye problems:
Birth control/HRT: These may cause blood clots and strokes which can
cause vision problems. Birth control/HRT can also increase women’s
chances for cataracts and dry eye.
Pregnancy: There are several changes that take place in a woman’s body during pregnancy, and eyes are not
left out. Dry eye syndrome, light sensitivity, prescription changes, and eye puffiness are the most common eye
problems seen in pregnant women. Migraines are common with pregnant women, which can cause light
sensitivity. Higher blood pressure during pregnancy can cause blurry vision and retinal detachment.
Menopause: Women who undergo menopause may experience dry eye syndrome and uveitis (eye
inflammation).
Fertility drugs: Women who take fertility drugs may experience spots in their vision.
Breast cancer: Drugs taken to treat or prevent breast cancer can increase your risk of cataracts, eye bleeds,
itchy eyes, and light sensitivity.
Autoimmune diseases: Women are more likely to experience lupus, multiple sclerosis (MS), rheumatoid
arthritis, and Sjögren's syndrome (this destroys the glands in the eye and mouth that produce moisture).
These diseases can impact the eye negatively.
There are ways to lessen or even prevent future visions problems, including:
Receive an annual eye exam: Regular dilated eye exams help monitor your vision status.
Pregnant women should definitely see their eye doctor regularly! If you are pregnant, discuss any vision
changes with your eye doctor so you can get the correct prescription change, if needed.
Eat a healthy diet: Eating a diet rich in water intake, vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene, lutein, zinc,
omega - 3 fatty acids, and zeaxanthin will help you maintain healthy vision. Also remember to keep your
diet low in sodium and caffeine.
Quit smoking today: Smoking vastly increases your chances of eye disease.
Your health is your own. Taking the necessary steps today will provide your eyes
with a bright and clear future.
7 Ways to Reduce Stress and
Keep Blood Pressure Down
Source: https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/7-ways-to-keep-stress-and-blood-pressure-down
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When it comes to preventing and treating high blood pressure, one often-overlooked strategy is managing stress.
If you often find yourself tense and on-edge, try these seven ways to reduce stress.
1. Get enough sleep. Inadequate or poor-quality sleep can negatively affect your mood, mental
alertness, energy level, and physical health.
2. Learn relaxation techniques. Meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, deep
breathing exercises, and yoga are powerful relaxation techniques and stress-busters.
3. Strengthen your social network. Connect with others by taking a class, joining an organization, or
participating in a support group.
4. Hone your time-management skills. The more efficiently you can juggle work and family
demands, the lower your stress level.
5. Try to resolve stressful situations if you can. Don't let stressful situations fester. Hold family
problem-solving sessions and use negotiation skills at home and at work.
6. Nurture yourself. Treat yourself to a massage. Truly savor an experience: for example, eat slowly
and really focus on the taste and sensations of each bite. Take a walk or a nap, or listen to your favorite
music.
7. Ask for help. Don't be afraid to ask for help from your spouse, friends, and neighbors. If stress and
anxiety persist, talk to your doctor.
Along with these ways to reduce stress, add in a healthy lifestyle —
maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, regular exercise, and a diet that
includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthful fats —
and high blood pressure could be a thing of the past.
THE DOS & DON’TS FOR DIABETIC FOOT CARE
DIABETIC FOOTCARE DOS DIABETIC FOOT CARE DON’TS
CARING FOR YOUR FEET A DEGREE OF PREVENTION
Inspect your feet daily, including the bottoms, for cuts, blisters, redness, swelling or nail problems.
Regularly moisturize your feet to avoid itching or cracking.
Get periodic foot exams from a foot and ankle surgeon to prevent complications—they can reduce risk of amputation by 45-85 percent.
Never use healing pads, hot water bottles or electric blankets; you can easily burn
your feet without noticing.
Don’t put your feet in hot water— test with your hand first.
Don’t try to remove corns or calluses—visit your foot and ankle surgeon for appropriate treatment.
TIPS FOR SAFE STROLLING A STEP EACH DAY CAN HELP KEEP PROBLEMS AT BAY
Keep the blood flowing to your feet; wiggle your toes and move your ankles for 5 minutes, 2-3 times a day.
Shake out your shoes and feel for objects inside before wearing ; you may bit feel a small foreign object when your shoe is on your foot.
Maintain healthy blood sugar levels; out-of-control blood sugar levels can lead to nerve cell damage.
Don’t wear tight, elastic or thick, bulky socks.
Don’t let your feet get wet in snow or rain—wear warm socks and
waterproof shoes in the winter.
Don’t walk barefoot, even at home! You can easily get a scratch or cut.
CHARCOT FOOT
Charcot Foot is a weakening of the bones and joints that occurs in people with
significant nerve damage (neuropathy).
SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:
swelling, redness, heat, insensitivity of the foot, with or without pain.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR… Keeping blood sugar levels under control can help reduce the progression of nerve damage in the feet.
Check both feet everyday and see a foot and ankle surgeon immediately if you notice signs of Charcot Foot.
Source: https://www.foothealthfacts.org/article/the-do-s-and-don%E2%80%99t-s-for-diabetic-foot-care
To RSVP for a Caregiver Workshop at Snyder Village, call Marty at (309) 366-4211 or
email [email protected].
CONTACT: Susan Grebner, Marketing Coordinator Snyder Village, 1200 E. Partridge, Metamora, IL 61548 Phone (309) 366-4133; s grebner@s nyder village.com
NEWS: For Immediate Release
Snyder Village Caregiver Workshop Series Begins Feb. 26
METAMORA – Snyder Village will host a series of free workshops specifically for caregivers. Caregivers may
be loved ones or acquaintances who are responsible for providing care when a family member faces a chronic
health condition or unique set of challenges. The series will explore the obstacles and struggles caregivers often
face and provide helpful tips and strategies. All sessions are free and open to the public.
However, attendees are asked to register in advance to ensure enough materials and refreshments are prepared.
All sessions will be at 6 pm in the SV Center on the Snyder Village campus.
Caregiver Self-Care: Sometimes It’s OK to be Selfish!
Monday, February 26 – 6 pm – Too often caregivers put their own needs and care last. Join us for this
informational and interactive session to learn better ways to practice self-care while being a caregiver.
Caregiver Communication & Conflict Resolution: Why can’t we just all get along?
Monday, March 26 – 6 pm – Emotions and tensions run high within families when a loved one requires
additional care. This informational workshop explores positive ways to communicate needs, conflict resolution
skills and assertiveness awareness.
Having Hard Conversations
Monday, April 23 – 6 pm – How and when do we have the difficult conversations surrounding a loved one’s
care? Talking to a loved one about accepting help or transitioning into a care facility can be difficult topics.
We’ll offer strategies for having those conversations.
Presenter for this workshop series is Tabatha Poppenga of the Bradley University Counseling Research &
Training Clinic. Affordable respite care is available from Snyder Village Home Care professionals who can
come to the home to stay with loved ones so the caregiver can attend these sessions. Please contact Snyder
Village Home Care at (309) 367-2300 five days prior to the workshop to arrange respite care.
January 31, 2018
METEC Resource Center
2605 W. Krause Street
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-3832
Start Date: January 27, 2018
Hours: Mondays 2PM – 6PM
Saturdays 9AM – 1PM
Tax Time INCOME: $54,000
OR LESS
Pekin Public Library
301 S. 4th St.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7111
Hours: Only Thursdays
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dates Open: 2/1/2018— 4/17/2018
Appointment Required.
Peoria North Library
3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 497-2100
Hours:
Wednesdays: 11 AM—7 PM
Thursdays: 10 AM—3 PM
Fridays: 10 AM—3 PM
Dates Open: 2/7/2018—4/13/2018
For appointment, come in person
when tax site is open.
NO Phone call appointments
Washington District Library
380 N. Wilmore Rd.
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-2241
Hours: Only Tuesdays
1:00 pm—4:00 pm
Dates Open: 2/1/2018—4/17/2018
For appointment, come in person
when Library is open or call for
appointment.
Alpha Park Public Library
3527 Airport Rd.
Bartonville, IL 61607
(309) 697-3822
Hours:
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
1:00 PM—5:00 PM
Dates Open: 2/1/2018—4/13/2018
For appointment, come in person
when tax site is open
NO telephone appointments Chillicothe Library
430 N. Bradley Ave.
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-2719
Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:00AM—2:00PM
Dates Open: 2/1/2018—4/17/2018
Walk-in Only—No Appointments
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TAX DEADLINE
Tuesday, 4/17/2018
In 2018, April 15 falls on a Sunday,
and this would usually move the
filing deadline to the following
Monday – April 16. However,
Emancipation Day – a legal holiday
in the District of Columbia – will be
observed on that Monday, which
pushes the nation’s filing deadline to
Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Under the
tax law, legal holidays in the District
of Columbia affect the filing
deadline across the nation.
Source: https://www.irs.gov/
newsroom/2018-tax-filing-season-
begins-jan-29-tax-returns-due-april-
17-help-available-for-taxpayers
Fondulac District Library
400 Richland St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 699-3917
Hours: Call for hours
Dates Open: 2/1/2018—4/17/2018
NO Appointment Required.
Miller Senior Citizen Center
551 S. 14th St.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-5210
Hours: Only Monday
10:00 AM —3:00 PM
Dates Open : 2/1/2018-4/17/2018
For appointment, call the site.
For sponsorship, registration materials
or additional information, contact
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria, IL 61603
309-674-2071
or email one of the following
Golf Committee Members:
Beth Stalker, [email protected]
Renee Razo, [email protected]
Serving Fulton, Marshall
Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, and
Woodford Counties
Save-the-Date
CIAA 16th Annual Dr. Laurence E. Norton
Golf Tournament
Date: 08/17/2018
Location: Coyote Creek
16th Annual
Dr. Laurence E. Norton
Golf Tournament
The proceeds from the 2018 Dr. Laurence
E. Norton Golf Tournament will be used
to benefit Central Illinois Agency on Aging
Faith-Based Meals and New Year’s Day Meal
Programs for Homebound Seniors.
New Year’s Day meals are delivered to
homebound seniors in Tazewell and Peoria
County. 764 meals were cooked and delivered
by volunteers this past New Year’s Day.
Faith-based meals, also supported by
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, are
served all year round. These meals, prepared
and delivered by local churches, are for
shut-in seniors.
CIAA’s funding to these organizations
helps with the cost of supplies enabling
them to serve a meal to a homebound senior
at least once a month.
Planning a Group Trip or Outing?
Come
Ride With Us!
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Available for Group Excursions
For more information contact:
James Barrett, Transportation Program Manager
700 Hamilton Blvd.
Peoria, IL 61603
P: (309) 674-2071
Email: [email protected]
Wheelchair lift for our friends with mobility issues
AM/FM/CD stereo with 4 speakers and 3 T.V. screens for pleasurable DVD viewing
Trips to group outings/functions/ shopping, out of town (i.e. Chicago/St. Louis)
Transportation services available any day
of the week, including evenings and
weekends
We can accommodate :
20 passengers without wheelchairs
18 passengers with 1 wheelchair
16 passengers with 2 wheelchairs
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH
We invite you to participate in this exciting interactive program!
Get support and encouragement from others living with ongoing
health conditions just like you!
WHAT IS TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH?
Take Charge of Your Heath programs generally last 6 to 8 weeks. Participant and facilitators meet weekly for
two and a half hours. Workshops are led by facilitators who have professional or personal experience with ongoing
health conditions.
Take Charge of Your Health: Live Well, Be Well is a program for anyone living with any ongoing
condition. The program helps participants take steps towards positive change and healthier living as they
build their confidence and their ability to manage their day-to-day life.
For more information on classes or class schedules contact Lorie Pence at
309-674-2071 or by email at [email protected]
Space is limited.
Take Charge of Your Diabetes is a program for anyone living with
diabetes. The program helps participants take steps towards positive
change and healthier living as they build their confidence and their
ability to manage their day-to-day life.
Active Living Every Day (ALED) is a behavior change program that
is designed to help participants make simple lifestyle changes necessary
to incorporate physical activity into their everyday life. Not an exercise
program, the classes give participants the tools to overcome barriers to
physical activity, set realistic goals, and stay motivated.
A Matter of Balance is a program designed to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels among
older adults. Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase
activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance.
Medication Management Improvement System (MMIS) – Home Meds is an in-home,
medication review and intervention that includes a computerized risk assessment and alert process, plus a
pharmacist review and recommendation for improvement.
Healthy IDEAS (Identifying Depression, Empowering Activities for Seniors) is a depression
self-management program designed to detect and reduce the severity on depressive symptoms in older
adults with chronic conditions and functional limitations. The program includes screening and assessment,
education, referral to appropriate health professionals, and behavioral activation. The presence and severity
of depression will determine the scope and duration of the program.
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Learn new information and tools to help you manage
your health, such as:
Find out how healthy eating can improve your
condition
Create an exercise program that works for you
Learn ways to improve communication with your
family, friends, and healthcare providers
Develop your own weekly goals to help you manage
your condition
Learn problems –solving strategies to help cope
with pain, fatigue and frustration
Gain Support and encouragement from others
living with ongoing health conditions
LEARN HOW TO THRIVE –
NOT JUST SURVIVE!
For more information contact: Lorie Pence Director of Outreach and Community Services 309-674-2071 or email [email protected]
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. does not discriminate in admission to programs or treatment of employment in programs or
activities in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, The U.S. Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, The
Age Discrimination Act, The Age Discrimination In Employment Act, and The U.S. and Illinois Constitutions. If you feel you
have been discriminated against, you have a right to file a complaint with the Illinois Department on Aging. For information,
call 1-800-252-8966 (Voice & TDD), Or Keith Rider, President/CEO, Central Illinois Agency On Aging, Inc.
Participants are asked to make a
personal commitment to attend
all of the sessions if at possible.
Each program’s researched
based curriculum is proven to
work and is offered to the
community on a suggested
donation basis to cover the cost
of materials.
Places to Go ... Things to See
To see what’s happening in
Peoria, visit these websites:
Hult Center For Healthy Living 5215 N. Knoxville Avenue Peoria, IL 61614 692-6650 www.hulthealthy.org
The Peoria Playhouse Children’s Museum 2218 N. Prospect Road Peoria, IL 61603 323-6900 www.peoriaplayhouse.org
Peoria Riverfront Museum 222 S.W. Washington St. Peoria, IL 61602 686-7000 www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Peoria Park District Luthy Botanical Gardens Owens Center Forest Park Nature Center 2218 N. Prospect Road Peoria, IL 61603 682-1200 www.peoriaparks.org
RiverPlex Wellness & Recreation Center 600 NE Water Street Peoria, IL 61603 282-1700 www.riverplex.org
Peoria Civic Center 201 SW Jefferson Avenue Peoria, IL 61602 673-8900 www.peoriaciviccenter.com
Central Illinois Agency on Aging is now on Facebook and our fan base is on an upward trend. CIAA wants
Facebook to be a place where our fans/those we serve and those interested in what we do as an agency can come
to find information and updates that pertains to those that visit our page or for those wanting to know
more about our services and programs. CIAA also wants to know what you/our fans would like to
know more about. ? Please email Lorie Pence, Director of Outreach & Community Services at
[email protected] with your thoughts/ideas. Thanks to all of our fans and continue to let others know
about CIAA’s Facebook page and all that CIAA does.
From the desk of Anita Brown, HR Director/
Community Relations
REST is an educational course that
provides volunteer respite training to
adults and teens who want to offer very
special care and assistance to people
with special needs or healthcare issues.
It is implemented in a Train-the-
Trainer professionally designed two
day course. These trainers will then go out and train individuals to be respite care
providers and give caregivers a much needed break. The goal of REST is to create
an international network of organizations that prepare individuals to support
caregivers through respite.
Volunteer Respite workers/ REST Companions:
There is no need to have a medical background to
provide respite care.
This 8-hour REST Companion™ course is
designed to give people a basic overview of skills
needed to provide respite in a variety of settings.
This comprehensive and professional tool prepares
them so they can have the most information
possible to feel comfortable.
For more information about becoming a REST volunteer,
please contact Anita Brown at 674-2071.
Photo Credit: http://restprogram.org/about-rest/
Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Association
Marshall County
Heartland Health Care Center 1650 Indian Town Road, Henry, IL 61537
4th Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Peoria County
Pearce Community Center 601 W. Cedar Street, Chillicothe, IL 61523
3rd Monday, 6:30 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Lutheran Hillside Village 6901 N. Galena Road, Peoria, IL 61614
3rd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
PALZ Support Group 612 W. Glen Ave., Peoria, IL 61614
2nd Thursday, 3:00 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
(Caregivers only meeting)
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral 3601 North St., Peoria, IL 61614
3rd Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Stark County
Toulon Healthcare Center 700 E. Main St., Toulon, IL 61483
3rd Monday, 3:00 pm. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Tazewell County
Apostolic Christian Restmor 1500 Parkside Ave., Morton, IL 61550
3rd Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
First United Methodist Church 154 E. Washington Street, East Peoria, IL 61611
2nd Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Woodford County
Snyder Village Nursing Home 1200 E. Partridge Street, Metamora, IL 61548
2nd Monday, 1:45 pm. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Please call helpline to confirm date and times before attending a group
1.800.272.3900
Source: Alzheimer’s Support Groups sourced by http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org/support_groups/
Bradley University Counseling, Research & Training Clinic
Caregiver Support Group Meetings
The Caregiver Program provides emotional support to help family caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren raising cope with their caregivers roles, and/or develop and strengthen their capacities for better social and
personal adjustments. Meet other caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren, learn how to self-care, and learn how to be there without always
“being there”.
There is NO CHARGE for services; however, contributions are accepted.
Co-sponsored by Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. and Bradley University
For more information, call (309) 677-3189 or visit www.bradley.edu/sites/caregiver
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month (1:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m.) Central Illinois Agency on Aging, 700 Hamilton Boulevard Peoria, IL 61603 Facilitator: Tabatha Poppenga , B.S.
Pekin Miller Center Life Support/Caregiver Support Group
1st Tuesday of the month (1:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m.) Miller Senior Center, 551 S 14th St., Pekin, IL 61554 Facilitator: Tabatha Poppenga , B.S.
Liberty Village Caregiver Support Group 2nd Monday of the month (1:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m.) Liberty Village of Peoria, 6906 North Stalworth Drive Peoria, IL 61615 Facilitator: Nargis Khan, NCC, LCPC
Peoria Senior World Caregiver Support Group Every Thursday (1:30 pm—3:00 pm) Senior World, 719 300 N. William Kumpf Blvd., Peoria, IL 61605 Facilitator: Tabatha Poppenga , B.S.
Woodford County Family Caring 4 Family Support Group 3rd Monday of the Month (1:00—2:30 p.m.) Maple Lawn Apartments Community Room, 700 N. Main St., Eureka, IL 61530 Facilitator: Tabatha Poppenga, B.S
Morton Senior World Caregiver Support Group 4th Tuesday of Month (10:00—11:30 am)
Senior World, 730 W Jefferson St Suite 200, Morton, IL 61550 Facilitator: Tabatha Poppenga, B.S.
Washington Caregiver Support Group 3rd Wednesday of the Month (5:30 pm—7:00 pm)
Washington Christian Village, 1201 Newcastle Rd., Washington, IL 61570 Facilitator: Tabatha Poppenga, B.S.
Country Comfort Caregiver Support Group 1st Monday of the Month (10:30 am—Noon)
Country Comfort, 829 N. Hurff, Elmwood, IL 61529 Facilitator: Nargis Khan, NCC, LCPC
Bradley University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and the promotion of equal
opportunities for all persons regardless of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender,
marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The
University is committed to compliance with all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination,
harassment and affirmative action.
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Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. does not
discriminate in admission to programs or activities to
treatment of employment in programs or activities in
compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the U.S.
Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act,
the Age Discrimination Act, the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act, and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions.
If you feel you have been discriminated against, you
have a right to file a complaint with the Illinois
Department on Aging. For information, call
1-800-252-8966 (Voice & TDD), or Keith A. Rider,
President/CEO, Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
FY 2018 CIAA
Board of Directors
Barry Beck, Chair Steve Buttice, Vice-Chair
Roger Wiseman, Treasurer Cindy Levingston, Secretary
Jean C. Aldag-Daniels Richard Hammonds
Roger Hawk Joe Hendel Joan Herron
Joyce Jackson Robert Johnson
Don Mool Robert Mueller Mary Prayne
Raymond Russ Carol Strandberg
Deloris Turner
FY 2018 CIAA
Advisory Council
Vicki Hoke, Chair Donna Ginglen, Vice -Chair Shirley Horwedel, Secretary
Jo Carver Gordon Cundiff Joyce Francis
Stanley Glazier A. Jeanne Graham
Philip Grgurich Francis Hackwith Christine Jenkins
Kim Joesting Jeffrey Leeman Carolyn Little Mary Meister
Jennifer Metcalf Kirk Millis
Sherri Nichols Christine Notary Charles Owens Bernard Riley
Earl Riley Dolores Snyder Roger Sparks Bryna Warren
Rep. Mike Unes (91st
District—R)
19 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309)620-8631, Fax (309)349-3046
Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (92nd
District—D)
300 E. War Memorial Drive, Suite 303
Peoria, IL 61614
(309)681-1992, Fax (309)681-8572
Rep. Ryan Spain (73rd
District—R)
5407 N. University, Arbor Hall, Suite B
Peoria, IL 61614
(309)690-7373, Fax (309)690-7375
Rep. Keith Sommer (88th District—R)
121 W. Jefferson
Morton, IL 61550
(309)263-9242, Fax (309)263-8187
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (District 17—D)
3100 N. Knoxville Ave., Suite 205
Peoria, IL 61603
(309)966-1813
Senator Chuck Weaver (37th District—R)
5415 University St., Suite 105
Peoria, IL 61614
(309)693-4921, Fax (309)693-4923
Senator Dave Koehler (46th District—D)
400 NE Jefferson, Suite 200
Peoria, IL 61603
(309)677-0120, Fax (309)346-4650
Illinois General Assembly
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senators for Illinois Senator Richard J. Durbin (D)
525 South 8th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)492-4062, Fax (217)492-4382
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D)
8 South Old State Capitol Plaza
Springfield, IL 62701
(217)528-6124
Congressman Darin LaHood (District 18—R)
100 NE Monroe Street, Room 100
Peoria, IL 61602
(309)671-7027, Fax (309)671-7309
