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Message from New President/CEO of CIAA… ……………..………......1 March is National Nutrition Month………………………………2 A Brief of American Red Cross……………………………….3 Three Ways to Keep Your Sight………………………………..4 Tips for Prevent Poisonings……..5 Five Surprising Ways You Could be Damaging Your Kidneys..........6 National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month ………………..7 National Women’s History Month………………………………8 Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI)……………….….9 Caring for the Caregiver Expo Across the Lifespan……………..10 2016 Golf Tournament Save-The-Date………………..…11 Tax Time………………………….12 From the desk of Anita Brown, HR Director and Advice Clinics…….13 City of Peoria Public Safety Career Fair and OSF Faith Community Nursing Program, Places to Go...Things to See, and Facebook …………………...14
Support Groups……..……..…….15
U.S. House of Representative, U.S. Senators for IL, IL General Assembly, Board of Directors and Council Rosters…………..…...…16
To Receive Senior Gazette, e-mail Hoangvan (Van) Dinh at
2016, March 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
IN THE ISSUE
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 am—8:00 pm 2nd and 4th Saturdays: 9:00 am—1:00 pm
Keith Rider
Letter from President and CEO
Good News
The prospect for the passage of the Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act is
looking bright. On Monday, March 21st, the House of Representatives passed the
Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2015. The Senate has previously
passed its version of the act. This means that the bill will be sent to the President
for signature as soon as the Senate endorsed the House changes. The previous Older
Americans Act expired in 2011.
The Older Americans Act provides for essential services for 11 million seniors.
Services include information and assistance, in-home supports, nutrition programs,
transportation, caregiver support, job training, legal services and abuse and financial
exploitation protection. The act will ensure that needed programs and services will
continue and helps older adults age with dignity, have independence and health in
their homes and communities.
On another subject, the State of Illinois is still without a budget for the current year.
We are almost 9 months into the year and we still need a budget. Many social
services including services to older adults are lacking in funding and services have
been reduced or eliminated. Several local services providers have gone out of
business. There is irrevocable damage done to the social network in Illinois. We
must call on our state leaders, Governor, Representatives and Senators that
differences be put away and come up with a budget to protect our state and our
most vulnerable citizens.
Keith Rider President/CEO
By Beth Stalker
Program Manager for Nutrition and Legal Services
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EATING RIGHT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED!
Before you eat, think about what goes on your plate or in your bowl.
Choose foods that provide the nutrients you need without too many calories.
FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP
(FULTON COUNTY)
Contact Lorie Pence 309-674-2071
Email: [email protected]
Meal Sites at: Avon, Astoria, Canton,
Cuba, Lewistown and Vermont
RURAL PEORIA COUNTY
Contact: Karen Long 309-674-1131
Email: [email protected]
Meal sites at: Chillicothe, Glasford and
Princeville
FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP CAFÉ
Contact: Lorie Pence 309-674-2071
Email: [email protected]
Meal sites at: St. Sharbel, Sterling
Towers, Heartland Apts. and
Southside Manor
MARSHALL/STARK/ WOODFORD
Contact: Debbie Daykin 309-364-2287
Email: [email protected]
Meals sites at: Henry, Wenona,
Bradford, Toulon, and Metamora
TAZEWELL COUNTY SENIOR
MEALS
Contact Karen Long: 309-674-1131
Email: [email protected]
Meal Sites at: Hopedale, Pekin,
Tremont, Mackinaw and Leisure Acres
(Sunnyland)
Activity Level Women—age 51+ Men—age 51+
Sedentary (Not Active) 1600 2000
Moderately Active 1800 2200-2400
Active 2000-2200 2600-2800
MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH
One factor that affects good nutrition is the social aspect. Eating with a family or a group of seniors is a great
opportunity to socialize. Socializing with others can help reduce isolation for seniors and depression.
A second factor is physical. There are many physical things that affect good health, from chronic illnesses to low
activity levels. Physical activity is important at any age. Try walking in and around your home, doing simple chair
exercises, even simple weight lifting activities. Before engaging in any physical activity, you should always consult
your physician.
Other physical things that may influence your nutrition might include chewing (poorly fitting dentures, cavities,
gum problems) can affect taste and ability to chew. Medications that you may be taking can also depress appetites
and alter the taste of many foods.
CHOOSE MY PLATE
Make half your plate fruits and vegetables: Getting adequate vegetables, especially red and orange vegetables and
dark leafy greens; add fruit to meals and snacks.
Make half of your grains whole: include cereals, breads, crackers, rice or pasta.
Have three servings of low -fat or fat -free dairy (milk, yogurt or cheese) that are fortified with vitamin D
Vary your protein choices: lean meat, peanut butter, sea food, beans, nuts, eggs, and poultry
Cut back on sodium & empty calories from solid fats and added sugars: add spices & herbs to season food
Be physically active your way: Enjoy your food, but eat less
Drink water instead of sugary drinks.
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A Brief History of the American Red Cross
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people
in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We
depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our
lifesaving services and programs.
Clara Barton and a circle of her acquaintances founded the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. on May 21,
1881. Barton first heard of the Swiss-inspired global Red Cross network while visiting Europe following the Civil
War. Returning home, she campaigned for an American Red Cross and for ratification of the Geneva Convention
protecting the war-injured, which the United States ratified in 1882.
Barton led the Red Cross for 23 years, during which time we conducted our first domestic and overseas disaster
relief efforts, aided the United States military during the Spanish-American War, and campaigned successfully for
the inclusion of peacetime relief work as part of the global Red Cross network–the so-called “American
Amendment” that initially met with some resistance in Europe.
The Red Cross received our first congressional charter in 1900 and a second in 1905, the year after Barton resigned
from the organization. The most recent version of the charter, which was adopted in May 2007, restates the
traditional purposes of the organization which include giving relief to and serving as a medium of communication
between members of the American armed forces and their families and providing national and international disaster
relief and mitigation.
Prior to the First World War, the Red Cross introduced its first aid, water safety, and public health nursing
programs. The Second World War called upon the Red Cross to provide extensive services once again to the U.S.
military, Allies, and civilian war victims.
Since 2006, the Red Cross and FEMA have worked together helping government agencies and community
organizations plan, coordinate and provide feeding, sheltering and family reunification services for people affected
by disasters.
Today, the supporters, volunteers and employees of the American Red Cross provide compassionate care in
five critical areas:
People affected by disasters in America
Support for members of the military and their families
Blood collection, processing and distribution
Health and safety education and training
International relief and development
To learn more about American Red Cross, please visit
the website at www.redcross.org/about-us/who-we-are/history
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"Keeping your eyes healthy means learning about them and the conditions for which you may be at risk," says
Emily Chew, M.D., deputy director of NEI's Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Research. "Early detection and
treatment are the keys to preventing vision loss. Remember, poor vision is not a normal part of aging."
Three Ways to Keep Your Sight by Eye Expert Dr. Emily Chew
Source: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/summer08/articles/summer08pg15.html
Get regular eye exams.
One of the easiest ways to keep
your eyes healthy is by getting a
regular eye exam. Early detection
and treatment are the keys to
preventing vision loss. In fact, the
eyes often show signs of other
conditions, such as diabetes and
high blood pressure, when no other
symptoms are present. An eye care
professional may be the first to
identify one of these problems. If
you are at higher risk for an eye
disease, it is important to make sure
you get an eye exam through
dilated pupils. This allows your eye
care provider to see more of the
inside of your eyes to check for
early signs of the disease. After the
exam, your close-up vision may
remain blurred for several hours.
Eat a healthy diet.
New research shows that omega-3 fatty
acids may protect the retina from wear.
The retina is a layer of tissue in the
back of your eye that senses light and
sends images to your brain. It has one
of the highest concentrations of
omega-3 fatty acids in the body. Your
mother may have told you to eat
carrots, and she was right. These
orange veggies are high in vitamin A,
a key ingredient to good sight.
Protect your eyes at all ages.
Eye injuries are the leading cause
of blindness in children in the
United States. Most injuries are
sports-related. Outfit your child
with goggles or helmet shields for
sports. Protect your own eyes when
working with lawn mowers and
other tools. Be sure to wear
sunglasses to limit the impact of
ultraviolet rays from the sun on
your eyes.
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Drugs and Medicines
Only take prescription medications that are prescribed to you by a healthcare professional. Misusing or abusing
prescription or over-the-counter medications is not a “safe” alternative to illicit substance abuse.
Never share or sell your prescription drugs.
Follow directions on the label when you give or take medicines. Read all warning labels. Some medicines cannot
be taken safely when you take other medicines or drink alcohol.
Turn on a light when you give or take medicines at night so that you know you have the correct amount of the
right medicine.
Keep medicines in their original bottles or containers.
Source: http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/poisoning/
preventiontips.htm
Household Chemicals and Carbon Monoxide
Always read the label before using a product that
may be poisonous.
Keep chemical products in their original bottles or
containers.
Never mix household products together. For
example, mixing bleach and ammonia can result in
toxic gases
Wear protective clothing (gloves, long sleeves, long
pants, socks, shoes) if you spray pesticides or other
chemicals.
Turn on the fan and open windows when using
chemical products such as household cleaners.
Keep Young Children Safe from Poisoning
Be Prepared
Put the poison help number, 1-800-222-1222, on or
near every home telephone and save it on your cell
phone. The line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Be Smart about Storage
Store all medicines and household products up
and away and out of sight in a cabinet where a child
cannot reach them.
When you are taking or giving medicines or are
using household products:
Do not put your next dose on the counter or
table where children can reach them—it only
takes seconds for a child to get them.
Secure the child safety cap completely
every time you use a medicine.
After using them, do not leave medicines or
household products out. As soon as you are
done with them, put them away and out of
sight in a cabinet where a child cannot reach
them.
Other Tips
Do not call medicine "candy."
Identify poisonous plants in your house and yard
and place them out of reach of children or remove
them.
What To Do If A Poisoning Occurs
Remain calm.
Call 911 if you have a poison emergency and the
victim has collapsed or is not breathing. Try to have
this information ready:
the victim’s age and weight
the container or bottle of the poison if available
the time of the poison exposure
the address where the poisoning occurred
Stay on the phone and follow the instructions from
the emergency operator or poison control center.
Tips to Prevent Poisonings
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Your kidneys work 24/7 to keep the body healthy by filtering out toxins and extra fluid and regulating blood
pressure. Damage to these vital organs could be irreversible, yet so many are unaware of what might be harmful.
During March, National Kidney Month, the National Kidney Foundation offers information on five surprising ways
you might be damaging your kidneys:
Long term use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (over-the-counter painkillers, known as NSAIDs):
As many as 3% to 5% of new cases of chronic kidney failure each year may be caused by the overuse of painkillers.
Long-term use, especially at high doses, has a harmful effect on kidney tissue and structures. These drugs can also
reduce the blood flow to the kidney.
Cigarette Smoking: People who smoke are more likely to have protein in the
urine, which is a sign of kidney damage. Smokers are also more likely to need dialysis
or kidney transplants.
Exposure to contrast dye commonly used in x-ray procedures such as
angiograms and CT scans: Sometimes the dye can cause serious problems in the
kidneys. This is known as "contrast induced nephropathy (CIN)." CIN is a rare
complication and may be preventable but it's important to discuss any concerns you may
have with your doctor before the procedure.
Consuming large quantities of salt: Diets high in sodium increase blood pressure
levels. High blood pressure damages the kidneys over time, and is a leading cause of
kidney failure.
Drinking large amounts of cola-based soft drink beverages: Studies have shown that drinking two or more
colas a day-diet or regular-is linked to a higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease.
If you would like more information, please visit the website: https://www.kidney.org
© 2015 National Kidney Foundation. All rights reserved. This material does not constitute medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only.
Please consult a physician for specific treatment recommendations.
Source: https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/fivesuprisingwayskidneydamage
FIVE SURPRISING WAYS YOU COULD BE DAMAGING YOUR KIDNEYS
The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney
disease. For more information, visit www.kidney.org.
Source: https://www.kidney.org/news/national-kidney-month-take-five-your-kidneys
KIDNEY FACTS
1 in 3 American adults is at
high risk for developing
kidney disease today.
High blood pressure, diabetes, a
family history of kidney failure
and being over 60 are major
risk factors for developing
kidney disease.
Early detection and treatment
can slow or prevent the
progression of kidney disease.
1 in 9 American adults has
kidney disease -- and most
don't know it.
Kidney disease risk can be
reduced by controlling blood
pressure and blood sugar,
quitting smoking, regular
exercise, maintaining a healthy
weight, and avoiding excessive
use of pain medications.
Source: http://preventcancer.org/learn/preventable-cancers/colorectal/
Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or rectum. Each year, more
than 136,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and more
than 50,000 die of the disease.
With certain types of screening, this cancer can be prevented by
polyps (grape-like growths on the wall of the intestine) before they
become cancerous. Several screening tests detect colorectal cancer
early, when it can be easily and successfully treated.
Risk Factors
You might be at an increased risk for colorectal cancer
if you:
Are age 50 or older
Smoke or use tobacco
Are overweight or obese, especially if you carry fat
around your waist
Are not physically active
Drink alcohol in excess (especially if you are a man)
Eat a lot of red meat, such as beef, pork or lamb, or
a lot of processed meat, such as bacon, sausage, hot
dogs or cold cuts
Have a personal or family history of colorectal
cancer or benign (not cancerous) colorectal polyps
Have a personal or family history of inflammatory
bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s
disease
Symptoms
Early stages of colorectal cancer don’t usually have
symptoms. Later on, people may have these symptoms:
Bleeding from the rectum or blood in or on the stool
Change in bowel habits
Stools that are more narrow than usual
General problems in the abdomen, such as bloating,
fullness or cramps
Diarrhea, constipation or a feeling in the rectum that
the bowel movement isn’t quite complete
Weight loss for no apparent reason
Being tired all the time
Vomiting
Prevention
Be physically active for at least 30 minutes at least
five days a week
Maintain a healthy weight and waist size
Don’t smoke. If you do smoke, quit
Limit alcohol to no more than one drink per day if
you’re a woman or two drinks per day if you’re a
man
Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, which
are good sources of fiber
Eat less red meat and cut out processed meat
Get screened according to guidelines
Colorectal Cancer is cancer of the colon and rectum. It
is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in both
men and women and the second leading cause of cancer
deaths in the United States.
Early Detection
Begin getting screened at age 50. If you are older
than age 75, ask your doctor if you should continue
to be screened.
If you are a high risk, talk to your health care
professional about screening earlier and more often
Talk to your doctor about your screening test
options
Tests that find pre-cancer and cancer:
Colonoscopy – Every 10 years
Virtual colonoscopy – Every 5 years
Flexible sigmoidoscopy – Every 5 years
Double-contrast barium enema – Every 5 years
Tests that mainly detect cancer
Stool occult blood test (FOBT) (guaiac) – Every
year
Stool immunochemical test (FIT) – Every year
An abnormal result of a virtual colonoscopy or a
double-contrast barium enema, or a positive FOBT,
FIT or sDNA test, should be followed up with a
colonoscopy.
To learn more about Colorectal Cancer or preventing any
cancer, please visit the website: www.preventcancer.org
8 National Women’s History Month
WORKING TO FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION
Honoring Women in Public Service and Government
Source: http://www.hp.org/womens-history-month/brochure/
Working to Form a More Perfect Union, the 2016 National Women’s History Month theme, presents the
opportunity to honor women who have shaped America’s history and its future through their public service and
government leadership.
Top Row, left to right
Sister Mary Madonna Ashton (1923 - present) Public health leader and
first woman Commissioner of Health in
Minnesota.
Nadine Smith (1965 - Present)
LGBT civil rights activist & Executive
Director of Equality Florida.
Dorothy C. Stratton (1899 - 2006)
WWII Director of the SPARS (Coast
Guard women’s reserve) & Executive
Director of the Girl Scouts of America.
Bernice Sandler (1928 - Present)
Women’s rights activist, known as the
“Godmother of Title IX.”
Karen Narasaki (1958 - Present)
Civil & human rights leader,
Commissioner on the U.S. Commission on
Civil Rights.
Nancy Grace Roman (1925 - Present)
Created a space astronomy program at
NASA, known as the “Mother of
Hubble.”
Judy Hart (1941 - Present)
National Park Founding Superintendent of
Rosie the Riveter World War II Home
Front National Historical Park and
Women’s Rights National Historical Park.
Isabel Gonzalez (1882- 1971)
Champion of Puerto Ricans securing
American citizenship.
Bottom Row, left to right
Sonia Pressman Fuentes (1928 - Present)
National Organization for Women
co-founder and first woman attorney at the
Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission General Council’s Office.
Oveta Culp Hobby (1905 - 1995)
WWII Director of the Women’s Army
Corps & first secretary of the Department of
Health, Education, and Welfare.
Barbara Mikulski (1936 - Present)
Senator from Maryland and longest serving
woman in the U.S. Congress.
Betty Mae Tiger Jumper (1923 - 2001)
First woman Chief of the Seminole Tribe
and presidential advisor.
Inez Milholland Boissevain (1886 - 1916)
Women’s Suffrage leader and martyr.
Daisy Lee Gatson Bates (1914 - 1999)
Civil rights organizer & leader of the Little
Rock school integration.
Ella Tambussi Grasso (1919 -1981)
Governor of Connecticut, first woman U.S.
governor elected in her own right.
Suzan Shown Harjo (1945 - Present)
Native American public policy advocate
and journalist.
Learn More about Women’s
History
The National Women’s History Project
(NWHP) is the national clearinghouse for
resources and materials related to
multicultural women’s history.
For downloadable resources and materials
related to a wide-range of issues related to
women’s history, visit www.nwhp.org.
Our NWHP online store features an array
of women’s history educational and
celebration materials, including posters,
books, DVD’s, pencils, bookmarks,
curriculum units, and educational
materials for all ages.
National Women’s History Project
P.O. Box 469
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
(707) 636-2888 (phone)
(707) 636-2909 (fax)
The NWHP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan,
educational organization committed to
recognizing and celebrating the diverse
and historic accomplishments of women
by providing information and educational
materials.
9 CENTRAL ILLINOIS AGENCY ON AGING, INC.
700 Hamilton Blvd.
Peoria, IL 61603
309-674-2071
Serving Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark,
Tazewell, and Woodford Counties
In 2016, these three counties: Peoria, Stark and Tazewell will only have one
Managed Care Organizations-Molina Healthcare to serve you, who qualify for
Medicare and Medicaid.
Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI)
INFORMATION ASSISTANCE OPTIONS ALTERNATIVES
Central Illinois Agency on Aging
Heart of Illinois Aging and Disability Resource Network (ADRN)
is now offering information and assistance, options, and alternatives to
those that have questions regarding the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment
Initiative (MMAI) (Dual Eligible=Qualify for Medicare and Medicaid)
Questions You May Have?
1. What is a Managed Care Organization and why do I have to choose
one?
2. What are my options under this program?
3. I received a letter saying that I have been enrolled into a Managed
Care Organization under the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative,
what does this mean?
Call Us for Additional Information: 309-674-2071
Save-the-Date
CIAA 14th Annual Dr. Laurence E. Norton
Golf Tournament
Date: 08/19/2016
Location: Coyote Creek
14th Annual
Dr. Laurence E. Norton
Golf Tournament
The proceeds from the 2016 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. Over 800 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 two 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.
Serving Fulton, Marshall,
Peoria, Stark, Tazewell,
and Woodford Counties
For more 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]
JoAnn Olson, [email protected]
Shirley Newman, [email protected]
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Tax Time METEC
2605 W. Krause Street
Peoria, IL 61605
309-676-3832
Start Date: January 25, 2016
Hours: Mondays 2pm – 6pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
End Date: April 11, 2016
Pekin Public Library
301 S. 4th St.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7111
Hours: Only Thursdays
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dates Open: 2/1/2016— 4/15/2016
By Appointment Only. Library is temporarily located at 3524 Court
St. (back side of the Pekin Mall-it faces the Walmart store)
Peoria North Library
3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 497-2100
Hours:
Wednesdays 11:00 am – 4 pm
Thursdays and Fridays
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Dates Open: 2/1/2016-4/15/2016
Miller Senior Citizen Center
551 S. 14th St.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-5210
Dates Open : 2/1/2016-4/15/2016
Hours: Only Monday
10:30 am —3:00 pm
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Washington District Library
380 N. Wilmore Rd.
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-2241
Hours: Only Tuesdays
1:00 pm—4:00 pm
Dates Open: 2/2/2016—4/12/2016
Appointment Required
Alpha Park Public Library
3527 Airport Rd.
Bartonville, IL 61607
(309) 697-3822
Hours: Wednesdays: 1:00 PM-5:00PM
Thursdays: 1:00PM-5:00PM
Fridays: 1:00PM-5:00PM
Appointment Required
Morton Public Library
315 W. Pershing St.
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2200
Hours: Wednesdays: 9:00 AM-1:30PM
Thursdays: 9:00AM-1:30PM
Appointment Required
Chillicothe Library
430 N. Bradley Ave.
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-2719
Hours: Tuesdays: 9:00AM-2:00PM
Thursdays: 9:00AM-2:00PM
Walk-in Welcome
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Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
Information & Assistance Department
April Advice Clinics
Got Questions?
Where: Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Boulevard
Peoria, IL 61603
When: Tuesday, April 5th from 10:00 am– 11:00 am
and Tuesday, April 19th from 2:00 pm—3:00 pm
For additional information and assistance you may contact us at: 309-674-2071
Every First and Third Tuesdays of the Month
License Plate Discounts
Caregiver Assistance
Nutrition Programs
Relatives as Parents Program
Bus Passes
Food Pantries
Transportation
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Community Education
Housing
Medicare Part D
From the desk of Anita Brown, HR Director/Community Relations
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CENTRAL ILLINOIS AGENCY ON AGING IS OFFERING
A SIX-DAY WORKSHOP: ONE DAY/WEEK
Take Charge of Your Health LIVE WELL, BE WELL
When: Fridays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6
Time 1:30-4:00 P.M.
Where: Central Il. Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Blvd. Peoria
Instructors: Anita Brown & Van Dinh
TOPICS INCLUDE:
1)Techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia,
stress, and emotional problems such as depression, anger, fear and frustration
2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance
3) healthy eating
4) appropriate use of medication
5) working more effectively with health care providers
DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (DSMP)
PLEASE CONTACT
HOANGVAN (VAN)
DINH
309-674-2071
OR E-MAIL
TO REGISTER
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.hulthealth.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.
OSF Faith Community Nursing Program
Drop In one of these locations for Wellness Nurse visits
Locations:
Peoria Rescue Ministries
Manna Food Pantry on Western
Salvation Army
Friendship House
Sophia’s Kitchen
Friendship House
Date:
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Time:
2:00 –4:00 pm
11:00am—1:00 pm
8:30 am—10:30 am
12:00pm—2:00 pm
10:00 am –12:00 pm
1:30 pm—3:30 pm
Visit may include:
Wellness Screenings: Blood Pressure and other services as available
Resource to helpful community programs
Wellness Education
Confidential opportunity to pray available, if desired
OSF Care-A-Van also are available
Friendship House –800 NE Madison on First Wednesday of the month from 9:00 am– 12:00 pm
Blaine Sumner School—919 S. Matthew St. on Third Wednesday of the month from 9:00 am– 12:00 pm
City of Peoria
Public Safety Career Fair Sponsored by the NAACP
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
5:00 pm– 8:00 pm
101 N. MacArthur Highway
Peoria, IL 61605
Support Groups
15
Alzheimer’s Association
Marshall County
Heartland Health Care Center 1650 Indian Town Road, Henry, IL 61537
4th Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. 309-364-3905
Stark County
Toulon Healthcare Center RR 1, Box 249, Hwy 17 East, Toulon, IL 61483
3rd Monday, 3:00 p.m. 309-286-2631
Tazewell County
Apostolic Christian Restmor, Inc. 1500 Parkside Ave., Morton, IL 61550
3rd Thursday, 1:30 p.m. 309-284-1416
Pekin Manor 1520 El Camino Dr., Pekin, IL 61554
3rd Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. 309-353-1099
Pekin Home Health Care 600 S. 13th St., Pekin, IL 61554
2nd Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. 309-347-1151
Peoria County
Apostolic Christian Skylines 7023 N. Skyline Drive, Peoria, IL 61614
1st Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. 309-691-8091
River Valley Support Group Pearce Community Center, Room 210
610 W. Cedar Street, Chillicothe, IL 61523 3rd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.
800-272-3900
Bickford of Peoria 2000 West Willow Knolls Dr., Peoria, IL 61614
4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. 309-589-0800
Grandview Alzheimer’s Special Care Center 6210 North University St., Peoria, IL 61614
3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. 309-692-2484
Lutheran Hillside Village 6901 N. Galena Road, Peoria, IL 61614
3rd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. 309-689-2180
PALZ Support Group (Activities available for loved ones with dementia)
612W. Glen Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614 2nd Thursday, 3:00 p.m.
Please call ahead to register 309-681-1100
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral 3601 North Street, Peoria, IL 61604
3rd Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. 309-692-0805
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 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 (1:00-2:30 p.m.)
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, 700 Hamilton Boulevard Peoria, IL 61603
Facilitator: Laura Stone, B.S., M.S.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren-Farmington High School
4th Wednesday of the month (6:00-7:30 p.m.)
Farmington High School, 310 S. Lightfoot Rd., Farmington, IL 61531
Facilitator: Laura Stone, B.S., M.S.
Peoria Caregiver Support Group
4th Wednesday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, 700 Hamilton Boulevard Peoria, IL 61603
Facilitator: Laura Stone, B.S., M.S.
HCR Heartland Healthcare of Peoria Caregiver Support Group
2nd Wednesday of the month (4:30-6:00 p.m.)
Heartland Healthcare, 5600 Glen Elm Drive Peoria, IL 61603
Facilitator: Laura Stone, B.S., M.S.
Liberty Village Caregiver Support Group
2nd Monday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)
Liberty Village of Peoria, 6906 North Stalworth Drive Peoria, IL 61615
Facilitator: Nargis Khan, NCC, LCPC
Pekin Liberty Village Caregiver Support Group
3rd Wednesday of the month (6:00-7:30 p.m.)
Liberty Village of Pekin, 1520 El Camino Dr., Pekin, IL 61554
Facilitator: Laura Stone, B.S., M.S.
Senior World Caregiver Support Group
Every Thursday (1:30 pm-3:00 pm)
Senior World, 719 N. Kumpf Blvd., Peoria, IL 61605
Facilitator: Laura Stone, B.S., M.S.
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.
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 2016 CIAA
Board of Directors
Robert Mueller, Chair Barry Beck, Vice-Chair
Roger Wiseman, Treasurer Cindy Levingston, Secretary
Wanda Aberle
Jean C. Aldag-Daniels Steve Buttice
Thomas Eckert Richard Hammonds
Roger Hawk Joe Hendel Joan Herron
Robert Johnson Mary Frances Prayne Patricia Reinbacher
Denny Rewerts Raymond Russ Deloris Turner
FY 2016 CIAA
Advisory Council
Vicki Hoke, Chair Maxine Blane, Vice -Chair Joyce Jackson, Secretary
Richard Bowes, Sr.
Paul Flynn Joyce H. Francis Donna Ginglen Linda Glackin
A. Jeanne Graham Philip Girgurich
Francis Hackwith Shirley Horwedel Christine Jenkins Jeffrey Leeman Carolyn Little
Kirk Millis Sherri Nichols
Charles Owens Leslie Pulfer
Earl Riley Dolores Snyder Roger Sparks
Jerry Vanderheydt Margarie Winters
Rep. Mike Unes (91st District) 19 S. Capitol Street Pekin, IL 61554 (309)620-8631, Fax (309)349-3046 Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (92nd District) 300 E. War Memorial Drive, Suite 303 Peoria, IL 61614 (309)681-1992, Fax (309)681-8572
Rep. David Leitch (73rd District) 5407 N. University, Arbor Hall, Suite B Peoria, IL 61614 (309)690-7373, Fax (309)690-7375 Rep. Keith Sommer (88h District) 121 W. Jefferson Morton, IL 61550 (309)263-9242, Fax (309)263-8187
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos 3100 N. Knoxville Ave., Suite 205 Peoria, IL 61603 (309)966-1813
Senator Chuck Weaver (37th District) 5415 University St., Suite 105 Peoria, IL 61614 (309)693-4921, Fax (309)693-4923 Senator Dave Koehler (46th District) 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 525 South 8th Street Springfield, IL 62703 (217)492-4062, Fax (217)492-4382
Senator Mark S. Kirk 607 East Adams, Suite 1520 Springfield, IL 62701 (217)492-5089, Fax (217)492-5099
Congressman Darin LaHood 100 NE Monroe Street, Room 100 Peoria, IL 61602 (309)671-7027, Fax (309)671-7309
