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2019, February Issue Keith Rider, CMA, President/CEO
Hoangvan 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
Presidents Day—Celebrates All
U.S. Presidents Past and
Present……………………........1
Medicare …..…...……………....2
Heart Attack…………………...3
New Shingles Vaccine……….....4
10 Things to Know about VCA
Organ Transplants……......….....5
Age-Related Macular
Degeneration…………...…..….6
Raise Healthy Eaters in the
New Year………………...….....7
February is Children’s Dental
Health Month…….………..…...8
Tax Time……..………………...9
Save-the-Date: CIAA 17th Annual
Dr. Laurence E. Norton
Golf Tournament………….....10
Planning a Group Trip or
Outing………………………...11
Take Charge of
Your Health………….....12 & 13
Friendship Line……………….14
Support Groups, Place to
Go...Things to See and
Facebook …………...................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 [email protected]
IN THE ISSUE
Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington,
the holiday became popularly known as Presidents Day after it was moved as part of
1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for
the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the
birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents Day is now
popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present.
Source: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/presidents-day
Presidents’ Day
Keith Rider
Celebrates All U.S. Presidents
Past and Present
Image Credit: http://www.trainupthechild.org/2018/02/18/presidents-day-celebrating-two-great-presidents/
Presidents Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February;
Presidents Day 2019 occurs on Monday, February 18.
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MEDICARE
By Nancy Bell Prescription Assistance Manager
Central Illinois Agency on Aging has many Long Term Options available for all those we serve. This month we are
featuring our Pharmaceutical Department. We can assist with all Medicare related matters, discounts on license
plates, and free bus passes.
You are eligible for Medicare when you become 65 year of age and some disabled people under 65.
Medicare Has
Four Parts:
Part A, Part B,
Part C, and
Part D
Part A- Cover inpatient hospital care
if all of the following conditions are met:
A physician prescribes inpatient hospital care for the treat of an illness or injury
The beneficiary requires and receives the kind of care that can be provided only in the hospital
The hospital participating in Medicare
Part A 80% of the hospital bill
Part B – Covers:
Physician’s hospital care; Emergency hospital care; Ambulance services;
Medical equipment; Medical supplies; Home
health care, and other health services.
The Part B beneficiary costs include monthly premiums, an annual
deductible, coinsurance or copayment and excess
charges.
Part C – Medicare Advantage plan People with Medicare have another option on how they can receive their Medicare benefits other than through Original Medicare; this is known as Medicare Advantage plan also referred Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) All Medicare Advantage plans have to cover services provided under Medicare Part A and Part B and Prescription Plans. Some plans may provide services that Medicare does not cover such as vision, hearing, dental and physical exams.
Part D – Medicare
Part D is prescription drug insurance offered by insurance companies and other private companies approved by Medicare.
It does not include doctor samples, discount cards,
free clinics or drug discount websites.
An individual’s decision about Medicare
prescription drug coverage will depend upon the type
of prescription drug coverage a person
currently has.
Heart Attack 3
What is a heart attack?
Your heart muscle needs oxygen to survive. A heart attack occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the
heart muscle is severely reduced or cut off completely.
This happens because coronary arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood flow can become narrowed from a
buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances that together are called plaque. This slow process is known
as atherosclerosis.
When plaque within a heart artery breaks, a blood clot forms around the plaque. This blood clot can block the
blood flow through the artery to the heart muscle.
Ischemia results when the heart muscle is starved for oxygen and nutrients. When damage or death of part of the
heart muscle occurs as a result of ischemia, it’s called a heart attack, or myocardial infarction (MI).
About every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack.
Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
More Information, visit these websites
American Heart Association
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mayo Clinic
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Source: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack
Catch the signs early
Don’t wait to get help if you experience any of these heart
attack warning signs. Some heart attacks are sudden and
intense. But most start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Pay
attention to your body and call 911 if you experience:
Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in
the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes – or
it may go away and then return. It can feel like
uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms
can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back,
neck, jaw or stomach.
Shortness of breath. This can occur with or without chest
discomfort.
Other signs. Other possible signs include breaking out in a
cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
Download our heart attack warning signs infographic (PDF).
Symptoms vary between men and women
As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom
is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more
likely than men to experience some of the other common
symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and
back or jaw pain.
New Shingles Vaccine
Shingles is a painful rash illness, which sometimes leads to long-term nerve pain.
A shingles vaccine called Shingrix is the best way to help protect yourself against shingles.
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Get the new shingles vaccine if you are 50 or older
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/shingles/fact-sheets/shingles-factsheet-adults.html
If you’re 50 or older, get Shingrix
Shingrix provides strong protection from shingles and
long-term nerve pain.
Get Shingrix even if you already had shingles, because
you can get the disease more than once.
Your risk of shingles and complications increase
as you age.
You need 2 doses of Shingrix. Get the second dose 2 to
6 months after you get the first dose.
If you got a shingles vaccine in the past, still get Shingrix
You may have already got a different shingles vaccine
called Zostavax. If you did, you still need 2 doses
of Shingrix.
Make a plan to get 2 doses
You can get Shingrix at your doctor’s office or pharmacy.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about getting Shingrix.
Call your health insurance provider ahead of time to see
if they will cover the vaccine.
Plan to get the second dose of Shingrix 2 to 6 months
after your first dose.
Shingrix is more than 90% effective at preventing shingles and long-term nerve pain.
Know your risk of getting shingles
and complications
99%
About 1 out of every 3 people in the
United States will develop singles
during their lifetime.
If you’ve had chickenpox, you are at risk for
shingles. More than 99% of Americans born
before 1980 have had chickenpox, even if
they don’t remember it.
Your risk of getting shingles and having
serious complications increases as you
get older.
About 1 in 10 people who get shingles
develop nerve pain that lasts for months or
years after the rash goes way. This is called
postherpetic neuralgia and is the most
common complication of shingles.
Shingles may lead to other serious
complications involving the eye, including
blindness. Very rarely, it can also lead to
pneumonia, hearing problems, brain
inflammation (encephalitis) or death.
Know the benefits and the side effects
Shingrix is more than 90% effective at preventing shingles
and long-term nerve pain. You may experience some short-
term side effects because Shingrix causes a strong response
in your immune system.
After getting Shingrix:
Most people had a sore arm.
Many people had redness and swelling where they got
the shot (wider than 4 inches for some people).
Many felt tired, had muscle pain, a headache, shivering,
fever, stomach pain, or nausea.
About 1 out of 6 people who got Shingrix experienced side
effects that prevented them from doing regular activities like
yardwork or swimming. Side effects usually go away after 2
to 3 days. Remember that the pain from shingles can last a
lifetime, and these side effects should only last a few days.
Important reminders
You may choose to take an over-the counter pain
medicine such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen after
getting Shingrix to ease discomfort from side effects.
If you get side effects after the first dose of Shingrix,
you should still get the second dose to get the full
protection from the vaccine.
Learn more about donation and transplantation. Visit organdonor.gov.
VCA stands for Vascularized Composite
Allograft organs. VCA transplants involve
multiple tissue types including skin,
bone, nerves, and blood vessels
(vascular means vessels) which are
transplanted onto a patient.
1 2 What are some types of VCA transplants?
The VCA transplants that you probably
hear about most often are hand, arm,
and face transplants. But they can also
include the larynx, genitalia, the
abdominal wall, and other body parts.
3 Why a transplant versus artificial limbs or reconstructive surgery?
VCA transplants can restore abilities and
independence in ways that artificial limbs
and surgery can’t. These transplants can
completely transform lives.
4 How common are these transplants?
As of 2017, about 85 hand and arm
transplants and 20 full or partial face
transplants had been performed
around the world. The first VCA
transplants were performed about 20
years ago, but it is still a relatively
new, developing surgery.
5 How does a hand or arm transplant work?
The surgery is very complicated. Bones have to be
connected to the arm; arteries, and veins must be
reattached; and tendons and nerves need to be
repaired. The medical and surgical team can
include dozens of
professionals and take up to
16 hours to perform.
6 How does a face transplant work?
These transplants also take teams of doctors and many hours to perform—how
long depends on the recipient’s injury or illness. For example, if the mouth and jaw need to be replaced, then teeth,
bone, tongue, chin, and skin might need to be transplanted, increasing the complexity of the process.
7 Will a face recipient “look like” the donor?
The answer is yea and no. Yes, skin
characteristics as moles, freckles, and
scars will transfer to the recipient.
However, since the recipient’s underlying
bone structure is apt to be different
from the donor’s, any resemblance
will likely be minimal.
8 How does VCA organ matching happen?
Criteria for matching donors and
recipients in a traditional
transplant also apply for VCA, such
as compatible blood and tissue
types. VCA also requires matching
other features such as skin tone,
body size, hair color, and
sometimes gender.
9 Area there some risks with this surgery?
Yes, there is a risk of rejection, just as
any organ transplant can be rejected.
Patients will be on medication for the
rest of their lives. Rehabilitation can
be a full-time job for years. And any-
time a person undergoes a surgical
procedure there can be complications.
10 When I sign up as an organ donor, am I agreeing to donate my hands and face?
No, you’re not authorizing a VCA
donation when you sign up as an
organ, eye, and tissue donor. Your
family makes the decision about
VCA donation after your death, so
make sure your wished are known.
What is a VCA organ transplant?
Age-Related Macular Degeneration 6
Source: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/amd-macular-degeneration
What is Macular Degeneration?
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a problem with your retina. It happens when a
part of the retina called the macula is damaged. With AMD you lose your central vision. You
cannot see fine details, whether you are looking at something close or far. But your
peripheral (side) vision will still be normal. For instance, imagine you are looking at a clock
with hands. With AMD, you might see the clock’s numbers but not the hands.
Two types of AMD
1. Dry AMD
This form is quite common. About 80% (8 out of 10) of
people who have AMD have the dry form. Dry AMD is
when parts of the macula get thinner with age and tiny
clumps of protein called drusen grow. You slowly lose
central vision. There is no way to treat dry AMD yet.
2. Wet AMD
This form is less common but much more serious. Wet
AMD is when new, abnormal blood vessels grow under
the retina. These vessels may leak blood or other fluids,
causing scarring of the macula. You lose vision faster
with wet AMD than with dry AMD.
Many people don’t realize they have AMD until their
vision is very blurry. This is why it is important to have
regular visits to an ophthalmologist. He or she can look
for early signs of AMD before you have any vision
problems.
Who Is at Risk for AMD?
You are more likely to develop AMD if you:
eat a diet high in saturated fat (found in foods like
meat, butter, and cheese)
are overweight
smoke cigarettes
are over 50 years old
have a family history of AMD
are Caucasian (white)
Having heart disease is another risk factor for AMD, as
is having high cholesterol levels.
Vitamins for AMD
People who have a certain form of age-related macular
degeneration (AMD) may benefit from a specific mix
of vitamins and minerals. Taking these nutritional
supplements might help slow this eye disease.
About 8 out of 10 people with AMD have the dry form.
This condition is due to a breakdown or thinning of
the macula. Dry AMD usually begins when tiny, yellow
deposits called drusen form under the retina.
Eventually, the macula may become thinner and stop
working properly.
Many people with AMD have drusen. These alone do
not cause vision loss. But when drusen grow in size or
number, you are at risk for getting early or intermediate
AMD. There are not always symptoms with these
stages of AMD, though people with intermediate AMD
might start to notice a blurred spot in their central
vision.
Advanced AMD develops when cells in your macula
begin to break down. This is when the blurred spot in
your central vision starts getting bigger and darker.
That is what robs you of your central vision.
Should you take nutritional supplements for AMD?
Talk with your ophthalmologist about whether
nutritional supplements are recommended for you.
Here are some topics to discuss:
Your chance of getting advanced AMD.
Eye-healthy foods.
Benefits and risks of nutritional supplements.
Visit https://www.aao.org/eye-health/a-z to learn on Eye Health topics.
Raise Healthy Eaters in the New Year 7
By Dayle Hayes, MS, RD
Source: https://www.eatright.org/food/nutrition/eating-as-a-family/raise-healthy-eaters-in-the-new-year
Image Credit: oksun70/iStock/Thinkstock
Ring in a healthy new year by teaching kids the importance of food, nutrition and
eating skills: food to fuel busy, successful lives; nutrition to nourish strong bodies
and smart brains; and eating skills to enjoy the social aspect of meals with family
and friends.
As with any part of raising children, no one does a perfect job with nutrition. As a
parent, grandparent or adult caregiver, you can help to raise healthy eaters during
these critical years by doing your best to:
Serve regular, balanced meals and snacks with a variety of nutrient-rich foods.
Provide calm, pleasant meal times where adults and children can talk together.
Remove distractions such as television, phones and tablets so that your attention is on each other.
Allow children to use their internal signals to decide how much and what to eat from the foods you set out for
each meal.
Explore a variety of flavors and foods from different cultures and cuisines.
Share an appreciation for healthful food, lovingly prepared and shared with others.
Make simple food safety, such as washing hands, part of every eating occasion.
Teach basic skills for making positive food choices away from home.
Find credible food and nutrition resources when you don't know the answer
While this may seem like an intimidating to-do list, two family habits go a long way to making all this happen:
regular family meals and involving kids in nutrition from the ground up.
Make Family Meal Times a Priority
Sometimes a very simple act can have important, long-lasting
benefits. According to parenting and health experts, that is
exactly the case with family meal times. Eating and talking
together helps to:
Foster family unity
Prevent behavior problems at home and school
Enhance academic success
Improve nutrition
Promote healthy weight for kids
With that impressive list of benefits, it's worth making the time
and effort to enjoy more family meal times each week. Look for
easy ways to add just one family meal to the schedule. If
evenings seem too hectic for family dinners, set aside time for a
weekend breakfast or lunch. After a month or two of this new
pattern, you can add another family meal each week. Before you
know it, you will be eating together on most days.
Get Kids Involved in Nutrition
This one is fun for everyone and it can happen
anywhere — your kitchen, the grocery store or
a community garden. Every trip through the
supermarket can be a nutrition lesson. Kids
can learn to categorize food into groups:
grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy and protein
foods. They can choose new foods they want
to try, including picking out a new fresh,
frozen, canned or dried fruit each trip. As
children get older, they can help plan the menu
at home and then pick out the foods to match
the menu items while shopping.
Nutrition is just one of many reasons to have a
garden. The process of planting, watching over
and harvesting a garden provides daily
opportunities for children to learn valuable
lessons and enjoy physical activity, while
reaping the fruits (and vegetables) of their
labor.
Source: https://www.ada.org/en/public-programs/national-childrens-dental-health-month
February is National Children's Dental Health Month
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METEC Resource Center
2605 W. Krause Street
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-3832
Start Date: January 26, 2019
Hours: Mondays 2PM – 6PM
Saturdays 9AM – 1PM
INCOME: $55,000
OR LESS
Pekin Public Library
301 S. 4th St.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7111
Hours: Only Thursdays
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Date Open: 2/1/2019
Appointment Required.
Washington District Library
380 N. Wilmore Rd.
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-2241
Hours: Only Tuesdays
1:00 pm—4:00 pm
Date Open: 2/1/2019
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
Date Open: 2/1/2019
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
Saturdays: 9:30 AM—2:00 PM
Date Open: 2/1/2019
Walk-in Only—No Appointments
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Fondulac District Library
400 Richland St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 699-3917
Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays
9:00 AM—1:00 PM
Date Open: 2/1/2019
By appointment ONLY
Miller Senior Citizen Center
551 S. 14th St.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-5210
Hours: Only Mondays
10:00 AM —3:00 PM
Date Open : 2/1/2019
For appointment, call the site.
Peoria North Library
3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 497-2100
Hours:
Wednesdays: 11 AM—7 PM
Thursdays and Fridays
10:00 AM—3:00 PM
Date Open: 2/1/2019
For appointment, come in person
when tax site is open.
NO Phone call appointments
Peoria Public Library (Main)
107 NE Monroe St.
Peoria, IL 61602
(309) 497-2000
Hours:
Tuesdays: 11:00 AM—3:00 PM
Date Open: 2/1/2019
For appointment, come in person
when tax site is open.
Morton Public Library
315 W. Pershing St.
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2200
Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Date Open: 2/1/2019
For appointment, come in person or
call Library.
IL Prairie District Public
Library— Metamora Branch
208 E. Partridge Street
PO Box 770
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4594
Hours: Only Mondays
10:00 AM —3:00 PM
Date Open : 2/1/2019
For appointment, call the site.
TAX DEADLINE
Monday
April 15
2019
Save-the-Date
CIAA 17th Annual Dr. Laurence E. Norton
Golf Tournament
Date: 08/16/2019
For sponsorship, registration materials
or additional information contact
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
309-674-2071
Beth Stalker, [email protected]
Renee Razo, [email protected]
The proceeds from the 2019 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 delivered to homebound seniors in Tazewell and Peoria County.
729 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.
Serving Fulton, Marshall, Peoria,
Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties
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.
SIGN UP NOW
SPACES ARE LIMITED
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.
“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
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:
Cope with their caregivers roles Develop and strengthen their capacities for better social and personal adjustments. Meet other caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren Learn how to self-care Learn how to be there without always “being there”.
There is NO CHARGE for services; however, contributions are accepted.
For more information, call (309) 677-3189 or visit www.bradley.edu/sites/caregiver
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.
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
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Evergreen Senior Living Caregiver Support Group (Starts in March 2019)* Every 2nd Wednesday of the month (3:00 pm-4:30pm) Evergreen Senior Living, 404 Stillwater Drive, Chillicothe, IL 61523 Facilitator: Lauren Berry, B.A.
Farmington Family Caregiver Support Group Every Monday of the month (2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.)* Farmington Country Manor, 701 S Main Street, Farmington IL 61531 Facilitated by: Lauren Berry, B.A.
George Washington Carver Recreational Center Caregiver Support Group* Every Tuesday of the month (1:00 pm - 2:30pm) George Washington Carver Recreational Center, 710 W Percy Baker Ave, Peoria, IL 61605 Facilitator: Lauren Berry, B.A.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group 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: Lauren Berry, B.A.
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
Morton Senior World Caregiver Support Group* 1st and 4th Tuesday of the month (10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.) Senior World, 730 W. Jefferson St. Suite 200, Morton , IL 61550 Facilitator: Lauren Berry, B.A.
Pekin Miller Center Caregivers, Coffee, & Chat Group 3rd Friday of the month (2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.) Miller Senior Center, 551 S 14th St, Pekin, IL 61554 Facilitator: Lauren Berry, B.A.
Peoria Senior World Caregiver Coffee & Chat Group Every Thursday of the month (1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.) Senior World, 719 N William Kumpf Blvd #300, Peoria, IL 61605 Facilitator: John Westerberg, B.S.
St. Francis Woods Caregiver Coffee & Conversation Group (Will start in March 2019)*
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month (5:00 pm-6:30 p.m.) St. Francis Woods Supportive Living Facility Chapel 3507 N. Molleck Drive, Peoria, IL 61520 Facilitator: Lauren Berry, B.A.
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: John Westerberg, B.S
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Last Updated 1/29/2019
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 2019 CIAA
Board of Directors
Steve Buttice, Chair Roger Wiseman, Vice-Chair
Jean C. Aldag-Daniels, Treasurer
Deloris Turner, Secretary
Wanda Aberle Philip Grgurich
Richard Hammonds Roger Hawk Joe Hendel Joan Herron
Joyce Jackson Margaret Jacques Robert Johnson
Cindy Levingston Don Mool
Mary Prayne Raymond Russ
Carol Strandberg
FY 2019 CIAA
Advisory Council
Earl Riley, Chair Donna Ginglen, Vice -Chair
Vicki Hoke, Secretary
Barry Beck Gordon Cundiff Thomas Eckert Joyce Francis
Stanley Glazier Genevieve Howard
Kim Joesting Jeffrey Leeman Carolyn Little Mary Meister
Jennifer Metcalf Charles Miner Sherri Nichols
Christine Notary Charles Owens Bernard Riley
Dolores Snyder Bryna Warren
Rep. Mike Unes (91st District—R) 19 S. Capitol Street Pekin, IL 61554 (309)620-8631, Fax (309)349-3046 [email protected] Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (92nd District—D) 300 E. War Memorial Drive, Suite 303 Peoria, IL 61614 (309)681-1992, Fax (309)681-8572 [email protected]
Rep. Ryan Spain (73rd District—R) 5407 N. University, Arbor Hall, Suite B Peoria, IL 61614 (309)690-7373, Fax (309)690-7375 [email protected]
Rep. Keith Sommer (88th District—R) 121 W. Jefferson Morton, IL 61550 (309)263-9242, Fax (309)263-8187 [email protected]
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (District 17—D) 820 SW Adams St. Suite 1 Peoria, IL 61602 (309)966-1813
Senator Chuck Weaver (37th District—R) 5415 University St., Suite 105 Peoria, IL 61614 (309)693-4921, Fax (309)693-4923 [email protected]
Senator Dave Koehler (46th District—D) 400 NE Jefferson, Suite 200 Peoria, IL 61603 (309)677-0120, Fax (309)346-4650 [email protected]
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
