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The COA Reporter
Executive Officers
President ~ Randy Packer
Vice President ~ Joy Sharp
Secretary/Treasurer ~ Cory Brown
Board of directors
Members
Lisa Bowen-Slaven
Lulu May Carney
David Clark
Marilyn Faulkner
Pat Grosenbacher
Jodi Isaacs
Ann Kadish
Amanda Mainstone
Mary Lee Mitchell
James Norris
Karan Scigouski
Ted Strawser
Tom Zachrich
County Commissioner Assignment:
Jac Price County Council Assignment:
Charles Ashcraft
Volume 19, Issue 09 September 2013
SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013
8:00 AM—3:00 PM
Michiana Event Center
7605 N S.R. 9 — Howe, IN
Mission, Vision & Values Statements The LaGrange County Council on Aging's’ mission is to be a provider and resource for services that improve the quality of life for older adults of LaGrange County and enable them to retain their independence, including providing accessible public transportation for all residents of the county. The LaGrange County Council on Aging's’ vision is to enrich the quality of life for every LaGrange County senior citizen by serving as a leader and catalyst for programs, education, and services that foster independence.
Stewardship: We use our resources responsibly. Teamwork: We are committed to teamwork and value everyone’s contribution. Excellence: We expect the best of ourselves and one another. Integrity: We keep our word and are faithful to whom we say we are. Dignity: We respect and fully recognize the person as an individual
Whispering Pines of Ligonier Sponsors August Luncheon
Thank you to Vickie Archer
from Whispering Pines of Ligo-
nier for sponsoring our month-
ly luncheon. Guests enjoyed
grilled pork burgers and hot
dogs from our transportation
specialist Wayne Bieberich and
Connie Good. 7 layer salad,
cheesy potatoes, cheesy corn,
baked beans and some great
desserts were served. Food
was prepared by staff members
Cheri Perkins, Deb Carter, Kris-
tyn Steele, Erin Young and
board members Jodi Isaacs and Joy Sharp. Ice was provided by board
president Randy Packer. If you have never attended a monthly lunch-
eon you should sign up today. We do have limited space, so sign up
early. These luncheons are once a month and are totally free. We try
to provide informational speakers in family style dining atmosphere.
We do ask that you bring a non-perishable food item for our Senior Pan-
try. If you need transportation, we can provide that too, please call
(260) 463-4161 to sign up or to schedule a pick-up to attend the next
luncheon. The next luncheon will be on September 16th with the guest
speaker being Sheriff Terry Martin.
We had a record number of 55 people in
attendance at our August luncheon
The COA Reporter Page 2
Special Thank You
Every Thurs-day morning, rain, snow or shine, the Foltz Bakery of LaGrange provides the Council on Aging with donuts for their weekly morning coffee and donut program. Thanks so much to Foltz Bakery for their thoughtfulness, generosity and delicious donuts. Every Thursday morning, our cli-ents come to the Council on Aging building for their Blood Pressure/glucose testing. Thanks to Miller’s Merry Manor for donating the time and professional nursing ser-vice for this very important weekly activity.
www.lagrangecoa.org
TRIAD ALERT: MEMORY
Have you ever walked into a room and suddenly forgot why you went in there?
Have you ever been talking to someone about a mutual friend and all of a sud-
den you can’t remember their last name? Well don’t be alarmed it’s happened
to all of us at one time or another. Our connected brain cells sometimes don’t
fire the right signals. Your LaGrange County TRIAD Committee would like to
make you aware of a condition called “dementia”. Most people immediately
think of Alzheimer’s Disease and that can bring on the worst kind of dementia.
Dementia is not, however, a specific disease. It is an overall term that is used to
describe a wide range of symptoms. When these symptoms include memory
loss and thinking skills that are severe enough to reduce a persons ability to
perform everyday activities, it is said that they have full blown dementia. Many
people have memory issues. This does not mean they have Alzheimer’s or an-
other dementia related problems. Symptoms of dementia vary greatly. At least
two of the following core functions must be significantly impaired to be consid-
ered dementia.
Memory
Communication and language
Ability to focus and pay attention
Reasoning and judgment
Visual perception
While most changes to the brain that cause dementia are permanent and wors-
en over time, thinking and memory problems caused by the following condi-
tions may improve when the condition is addressed and treated
Depression
Medication side effects
Excess use of alcohol
Thyroid problems
Vitamin deficiencies
There is no one test to determine if someone has dementia. Doctors diagnose
dementia based on a careful medical history study, a physical examination, la-
boratory tests, and the characteristics changes in thinking, day-to-day function
and behavior associated with each type.
As always, if you think you may have a problem, pay a visit to your family doc-
tor and explain the situation. Even something as simple as a change in diet may
cure your problem. The worst thing you can do is nothing.
September is Library Card Sign-Up
Month
Below is a list of 10 benefits
for reading:
1. Mental Stimulation
2. Stress Reduction
3. Knowledge
4. Vocabulary Expansion
5. Memory Improvement
6. Stronger Analytical Thinking Skills
7. Improved Focus & Concentration
8. Better Writing Skills
9. Tranquility
10. Free Entertainment
Visit the LaGrange County Public
Library for information on getting a
library card. You can check out books,
CDs, Movies, and more! You can also
utilize the libraries computers and
Genealogy area at the main branch in
LaGrange.
222 South State Street
Kendallville, Indiana 46755
(260) 347-0950
State Road 9 North
Wolcottville, Indiana 46795
(260) 854-2251
Pat & Kathy Young
w w w . y o u n g f a m i l y f u n e r a l h o m e . c o m
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JULY 2013 SERVICE REPORT
BP/Glucose Checks ................................................... 40
BINGO ....................................................................... 31
Volunteer Hours ....................................................... 56.5
Transportation Vehicle Miles ................................... 38,218
Total Transportation Trips........................................ 2,832
Total Transportation Hours……………………………… 2,037
Clients unable to schedule ....................................... 41
Home Assistant Clients............................................. 21
Home Assistant Miles ............................................... 531.40
Phone Calls ............................................................... 1,039
Senior Mart Client/Trips ........................................... 17/20
Wills Living Wills Probate Decedent’s Estates
212 South Detroit Street
LaGrange, IN 46761-1808
463-2526 (Office)
854-2564 (Residence)
JEFFREY W. WIBLE Attorney at Law
MICHAEL J. FROST Funeral Director
603 S. Detroit Street LaGrange, IN 46761
Phone: (260) 463-3444
Cell: (574) 292-0659
Fax: (260) 463-3481
Carney-Frost Funeral Home
Support Groups Alzheimer - Sept. 17th at 6:00 PM @ COA
Stroke - Sept. 19th at 6:30 PM @ COA
Have You Visited Us Online Lately?
The LaGrange County Council on Aging’s website has
helpful information that is always being updated.
VISIT US OUR WEBSITE AT
WWW.LAGRANGECOA.ORG
Anyone Can Ride
The COA Reporter Page 4
Friday, September 13th
with Carl Mosher
Call 463-4161 to sign up
LaGrange County Council on Aging
WISH LIST Flat Screen TV
Blue Ray Player
Small Plastic Bowls
Small Coffee Cups
Large Plastic Drink Cups
Regular Coffee
Candy for BINGO Prizes
6’ or 8’ Folding Tables
Windshield Washer Fluid
Lysol Spray
AAA Batteries
Garmin Navigation
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Funny bits to live by
contributed by our friends and
readers:
With modern medicine doing so
well at increasing our life expec-
tancy, we’d better be careful
about adding to the national debt
- we might have to pay it off our-
selves instead of passing it on.
www.lagrangecoa.org
Notice Senior Mart Shoppers:
Our pantry is here for low income seniors that need help with groceries. 2012
filed taxes or proof of household income are
needed for eligibility. We also accept donations of
non-perishable items. Please check expiration dates before bringing in
items. $15.00 TOTAL
Habitat For Humanity Seeks Volunteers
This letter is an open invitation to you to volunteer for the renovation of our 23rd Habitat for Humanity home. LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity is asking for your help, Come hammer with us. This volunteer organization relies on volunteer labor to build houses within LaGrange County for those people who could not otherwise afford to own a home. We need volunteers to help Bill Dingley and his 4 children located at 701 N Sixth St. Howe, In 46746. Habitat for Humanity relies on volunteers, donated materials, and donated funds. We have the funds availa-ble to renovate their home. Now we need your help. We will be working on Sat-urdays and through the week. Workdays will start at 8:00 a.m. and stop at 4:00 p.m. We have a break a.m. and p.m. and lunch will be served at approximately 12 noon with devotions before lunch. Please join us in this Christian ministry and join the Habitat for Humanity team and make a difference in LaGrange county. If you have questions please contact Mont Arnold at 463-8519.
Schedule
September 14th Demolition (30-35 volunteers needed)
September 17th Demolition (10-15 volunteers needed)
September 19th Demolition (10-15 volunteers needed)
September 24th Framing (5-6 volunteers needed)
September 26th Framing (5-6 volunteers needed)
September 28th Roofing (8-10 needed) and Framing/Deck (5-6 needed)
September 30th Roofing
October 1st Windows (4-5 needed)
October 2nd Windows/Ext Doors (4-5 needed)
October 8th Windows/interior work
October 11th Layout Siding (4-5 needed)
October 12th Siding ( 15-20 needed)
October 15th Siding (8-10 needed)
October 16th Siding (6-8 needed)
November 12th Paint Interior (10-12 needed)
November 19th Cabinets and Trim (8-10 needed)
November 21st Interior Work (6-8 needed)
December 7th Punch List (10-12 needed)
Above is the painting for the
September/October paint
class. This painting will
take both sessions to
complete
www.lagrangecoa.org Page 5 September 2013
Free medical equipment for use as
needed. Lift chair available.
Call 463-4161 for more information
CLASSIFIEDS
COA is looking for
Part-Time Van Drivers
Paid position. Call Cheri for more info
at 463-4161
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need volunteers to assist us
with the “LaGrange County Senior
Expo”. Call us if you’re interested!
Volunteers are also needed to help
with our wheel chair ramp project
and small home repairs.
TRANSFER-ON-DEATH DEEDS
This article was contributed by Attorney/LaGrange County Council on Aging Board Member Lisa Bowen-Slaven
In Indiana, one can avoid opening an estate with the Court if the decedent’s total probate assets, less liens and en-
cumbrances, does not exceed $50,000.00. Quite typically, married couples own title to their house, usually their most
valuable asset, as tenants by the entireties during both of their lifetimes. After the first spouse dies, the surviving
spouse owns the real estate outright. Without further estate planning, the home will likely cause an estate to be
opened upon the death of the surviving spouse. The good news is that Indiana, along with a growing number of other
states, have adopted laws which allow transfer-on-death deeds.
A transfer-on-death deed is a lot like using a payable-on-death (POD) designation for a bank account. You can
name one or more beneficiaries now, who then inherit the property at your death without the need for probate court
proceedings. The deed looks similar to any other real estate deed; it names the current owner, describes the property
exactly, and names the person the property will be transferred to upon death. The beneficiary that you name to inher-
it the property does not have any legal right to it until your death. The beneficiary doesn’t have to sign, acknowledge,
or even be told about the deed. The deed must be recorded with the local county land records office before your
death. You keep complete ownership of and control over the property while you’re alive. You can change your mind
at any time and record another TOD deed leaving the property to someone else. The transfer-on-death deed does not
make a gift of the property, so there is no need to file a federal gift tax return.
At your death, the ownership of the real estate passes automatically to the beneficiary named in the deed. Any
mortgage or debt attached to the land goes along with it. The process is much simpler and quicker than probate. A
living trust also works well to avoid the probate process, however, you may not want to spend the money or time to
create and fund a living trust. If your real estate will likely be the most valuable probate asset in your estate, a transfer
The staff has voted and the winner for the “Employee of the
First Half of 2013” is Carl Stump!
Carl has been a driver for the LCAT Transit program since 07-2008. For
being nominated Carl receives a new staff shirt with “Employee of the
First Half of 2013” on the back and a Sears gift card. Carl prides him-
self on being one of our “elder” driver’s, I think that the younger gen-
eration should take notice of his work ethics and the pride that he
shows in his job every day. If you have any questions from chickens to
birds to gardening tips, Carl is the
man to ask. Everyone tell Carl great
job on his nomination and the
above and beyond efforts that he
shows every day in his pride while
doing his job and his care to help
others out.
Thank You To Our Volunteers
COA Reporter Page 6 www.lagrangecoa.org
Special thank
you to
Arrowhead
popcorn for
being our
popcorn
sponsor!
Our Deepest Thanks...
Donations Jim Kennah
Maxine Schlabach Shirley Stansbury
Ed Gilmore William and Deverle Nerney Monroe and Beverly Gage
Mary McCormick Deb Walb
Marlene Lynch Keith Petrie
Donna Grimes Carolyn Schrock
Cheri Perkins Jim DeBoer
AMANDA MAINSTONE
ANN FREMION
BARBARA FRYMIER
BETTY GREEN
CHERI PERKINS
DAVID CLARK
HAZEL REESE
JERRY GROSENBACHER
JIM KENNAH
JODI ISAACS
JOSEPH FEIERTAG
JOY SHARP
LULU MAY CARNEY
MARILYN FAULKNER
MARLENE STUTZMAN
MARY LEE MITCHELL
MYRON SHARP
PAT GROSENBACHER
RANDY PACKER
VIOLA MILLER
Want to see your name on this list?
Contact the LaGrange County Council on Aging at 260-463-4161 for
different volunteer opportunities. We are currently looking for vol-
unteers to help fill various time slots for our Senior Expo on Tues-
day, October 15th.
Upcoming Events
RED DOG
Footcare Clinic Sept. 20th & 25th, At COA
www.lagrangecoa.org Page 7 September 2013
Free Popcorn and a Movie September 20th at 9:30 AM
BIBLE STUDY 9-10am At the COA
September 4, 11, 18 & 25
BINGO Every Thursday, 9-10 am
Bring non-perishable food item to play.
Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks
8-9am @ COA
AARP Friday, September 6th—1:30 PM
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
Paint Class September 13th, 9:00 AM
COA LUNCHEON
September 16th,11:30 am at COA
Call 463-4161 to RSVP (bring item for Senior Mart)
Speaker: Sheriff Martin Sherriff Sponsor: COA Staff & Board
Healthy Living/Diabetic
Class
Tuesday, September 17th
10:00 AM
Donate Blood! At the LaGrange County Council on
Aging Senior Expo on October 15th,
2013 the American Red Cross will be
there for a blood drive.
Please call 1-800-733-2767 to reserve
your appointment for the date. You
can also go to redcrossblood.org for
more information on donating. For
more information on the Senior Expo,
please contact Cheri at 260-463-4161.
DID YOU KNOW?
By donating blood you could potentially
save 3 lives!
COA Reporter Page 8
Popcorn & Movie Friday, September 20th ● 9:30 a.m.
This is the story of a legendary, lovable canine that roams the outback and finds his way into the hearts of each and every person he meets along
the way. He brings people together, helping some find love and others find themselves.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchair Ramps
& Loan Equipment
The LaGrange County Council on Aging has loaner equipment for our LaGrange County Seniors or those
with disabilities.
Wheelchairs Walkers Canes Commodes Shower Chairs
If you are in need of any of
these items, please contact
the Council on Aging at
463-4161
Items loaned at no charge,
however donations
are accepted.
www.lagrangecoa.org
Rated PG—92 Minutes
RED DOG
Volunteers Needed
AARP Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers to work at the Lagrange County Council on Aging for the 2014 tax
season. If you like working with numbers, are computer literate and like helping people, there may be an
opportunity with AARP Tax-Aide. Training and all necessary equipment and software is provided.
Contact Gary Chapman @ 260-562-1022 or Angelique Bensch @ 260-485-3208 for more information.
About AARP Foundation
Tax-Aide Since 1968, volunteer-based program has helped nearly 50 million low- to moderate-income taxpay-ers AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, an AARP Foundation program, helps low- to moderate-income taxpayers have more discretionary income for everyday essen-tials, such as food and housing, by assisting with tax services and ensuring they receive applicable tax credits and deductions.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is available free to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older. Through a cadre of trained volunteers, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has helped low- to moderate-income individuals for more than 40 years in every state and the District of Columbia. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offered in cooperation with the IRS.
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309 W. Michigan St.
LaGrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-3131 Office
260-463-4244 Fax
www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com
Frurip-May Funeral Home
www.CorpsOfAngels.com
1566 Shook Drive
Auburn, IN 46706
Tel 260 927.9840
Fax 260 927.9845
Toll Free 888 927.9840
ANGEL Brian H. May
Funeral Director
www.lagrangecoa.org
LaGrange County Country Place Apartments - 215 W. South Street, LaGrange, IN - (260) 463-8861
Meal Time - 11:30
Call 463-4161 for more information
www.lagrangecoa.org Page 11 September 2013
Become a Gas Sponsor of the Month
1 month for $150 Each additional month
$100 / month
Wal-Mart Shopping Trip September 9th
10 am—12 pm
Topeka Shopping Trip Visit Topeka Pharmacy, Save A
Lot and many other Topeka
businesses!
September 23rd
10 am—12 pm
Call To Schedule
Gas Sponsors IU Health Systems Parkview LaGrange
Hospital United Fund of
LaGrange County
Aging In Place Committee
Jodi Isaacs, Miller’s Merry Manor
Aging in place meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the LaGrange County
Council on Aging at 8:00 AM. For additional information about the committee, call
Cheri at 260-463-4161.
What is accessibility? The thing that comes to mind for most people is the
accessibility to public buildings. What about the accessibility to your home, or
a friend’s home? Would you be hindered in your own home if you became
disabled and had to use a wheelchair? The purpose of this article is to raise
awareness to the lack of accessibility to people’s homes. Every home should
be built using at least the standard code for accessibility, because health con-
ditions could change and the home could become less accessible to the owner
or family.
Article 27 of the Visitability Rule for one and two family dwellings and
townhouses is something that people of all ages should be asking their build-
ers about. The codes are standard and would make the house accessible to
someone in a wheel chair. Unfortunately, most people do not know that this
code exists. It is not mandatory for a builder to disclose the option of accessi-
bility to their clients and that is why this frequently gets overlooked.
Ultimately, it is the goal of Aging in Place to update Article 27 so that the
builder is required to disclose the information. While we fight that battle, we
want to also educate people about this matter so that at least the people that
read this can be informed and pass the information on. By educating other
people we can slowly build momentum for the ultimate goal: and that goal is
to have your home accessible to you so you can age in place. Please continue
to read these articles monthly for new information.
LaGrange County Council on Aging
PO Box 107 • 125 W. Fenn Street, Ste. 400
LaGrange, IN 46761
LCCOA Staff:
Executive Director: Cheri Perkins [email protected] Transportation Coordinator: Kristyn Steele [email protected] Development Consultant: Colton Strawser [email protected] Transportation Assistant: Erin Young [email protected] Home Asst. Coordinator: Vicki Baltes [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Deb Carter Home Asst.: Shelley Hamilton, Carol Haviland, Connie Kresse, and Linda Llera Transportation Specialists: Steve Olinger, Carl Stump, Wayne Bieberich, Bob Fauver, Steven Larkey, Byron Kline, John Crist, Kevin Ramer, Eli Kinsinger, Shirlena McCann, Dale Wentworth, Kevin Nelson, Mike Nelson, Phil Trippi, Lyle Miller, and Michael Richards
Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage
LaGrange, IN. 46761
Permit No. 20
Council on Aging services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin or ancestry. Services offered by the Council on Aging are made available through various funding sources. Federal and State dollars are assigned to us through Aging & In Home Services of NE Indiana. Locally, dollars are re-ceived from IU Health System, REMC Operation Round-Up, LaGrange County Commissioners, Parkview La-Grange Hospital, LaGrange Community Foundation, United Fund of LaGrange County, United Way of Elkhart County, and your very much appreciated donations!
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