Connections Winter 2016

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Volume 41, Issue 1

ACCA Celebrates the Holidays

A publication of the

Also inside‌.

Thank You to Our 2016 Donors Favorite Holiday Recipes 2016 Healthy U Graduation Image Credit: Designed by Awesomecontent - Freepik.com

Transit for Everyone!

Athens Transit is now serving the Athens area 6:00 AM to 9:45 PM 7 days a week.

65+ Bus Fare: $1.00 For additional information: 706-613-3430 www.athensclarkecounty.com/transit

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table of contents 6

Legislative Update

14

Meet Our People

15

Volunteer Spotlight

16

Around the Bend

17

Make a Difference

24 At The Station: Fall Prevention 27 CAL Catalog 38

On the Scene

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features 8 Thank You 2016 Donors 18 Holiday Recipes: From our Family to Yours 21 Making Holiday Visits Special 22 Healthy U Class of 2016 Graduation 2 connections

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Letter

from the CEO CEO/President Eve Anthony Connections Editors Kelli McCain Eve Anthony Erin Beasley

As 2016 winds to a close, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for sharing in the success ACCA has achieved this year. Through volunteer hours, monetary contributions, and an ever growing number of community partners, ACCA was able to offer excellent programming and services to older adults in Athens and Northeast Georgia.

We would not be able to accomplish this level of service without you! It is an honor to be part of a community that shows such an extraordinary level of commitment to bettering the lives of older adults. I, along with the staff of ACCA, feel honored to work each day towards making a difference in the lives of those we serve and we feel especially privileged to have the strong support of so many of you.

Although reflecting on the successes of 2016 brings a sense of accomplishment, I am also looking forward to what is sure to be a year of even bigger and better things at ACCA. In 2017, we will be celebrating our 50th year of service delivery and have many exciting events in the works to commemorate this special year.

These events will recognize all that we have accomplished as well as the exciting direction the agency will be taking in the future!

Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment. 2017 is sure to start off strong and pave the way for many future successes. We look forward to working with you to continue doing this important work and serving the people who need us.

Board of Directors Shannon Wilder, Chair Paige Otwell, Vice-Chair Gary Franklin, Treasurer Julie Gaines, Secretary Charles Auslander, III Annette Barfield Henry Brown Dr. Katheryn Davis Dawn Donovan Laurie Douglas Mary Erlanger (Honorary) Dexter Fisher Robert Hardell Mary Ann Johnson Tommie Mullis Mariah Pierce Dr. Ram Reddy, MD Ross White Evelyn Wright (Honorary)

135 Hoyt Street Athens, GA 30601 706-549-4850

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, March 25 - 8 AM Save the date and make plans to join the March for Meals, raising awareness and funds for hungry seniors in the Athens area.

this plate.

www.accaging.org Sincerely,

Eve Anthony

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Š 2016 ACCA Connections is a quarterly publication distributed by ACCA throughout Northeast Georgia. The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. Reproduction, in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission from the publisher, is prohibited. Advertising in this publication does not imply a relationship with ACCA. ACCA is a contract agency of the Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging.

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Legislative Update 2017 State Legislative Priorities Funding for Home and Community Based Services Each year, CO-AGE includes a budget priority to increase funding of Home and Community Based Services. These services allow people to remain in their home and community instead of institutional care and cost the state less money! This legislation affects several of ACCA’s programs including the Meals on Wheels, Center for Active Living, and Adult Day Health programs.

Funding for Transportation Services Older Adults consistently rank transportation as their number one need and concern yet transportation options are limited. In ACCA’s service area, transportation for older adults is severely underfunded and the available options don’t necessarily match the wants and needs of consumers. This year advocates chose to support a budget ask of $10 million for transportation services. This money will be used to design and implement creative and flexible transportation options for seniors who no longer drive.

St. Mary’s Home Health Care/Hospice Services brings more than nursing, rehabilitation, social work services, aides and spiritual care into our patients’ homes. We also bring our hearts. Whether you

For more information about these issues as well as the 2017 Legislative Priorities, please visit www.gcoa.org/2017-issuespresented.

are recovering from a total joint replacement, combating heart failure,

Please join us at our state Capitol!

or have a loved one who is

Be there for Seniors Rally January 19th Senior Week February 15th

near the end of life, we care.

If you are interested in joining us on our visits to the Capitol, please contact Allyn Rippin at 706-549-4850 or arippin@accaging.org.

One Senior on a waiting list is too many!

There are 13,000 seniors in Georgia waiting for Home and Community Based Services.

Proudly serving Northeast Georgia counties since 1970.

The average annual cost of institutional care in Georgia is $172,280 compared to $28,901 for Home and Community Based Services.

St. Mary’s Home Health Care Services provide care in Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Franklin, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe and Walton counties.

The waiting list includes more than 60 seniors in Clarke and Barrow Counties waiting for Meals on Wheels!

Hospice provides care in the above counties as well as Banks, Elbert and Hart counties. ©2016 St. Mary’s Georgia License #029035

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For more information call 706.389.2273

To Our 2016 Donors Mr. Ira Aaron Mr. and Mrs. Buck Adams Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Adams AgSouth Mr. David Ait AKO Signs, Inc. Ms. Cecel Allee Mr. C. Patrick Allen Ms. Mavis Allgood Mr. and Mrs. William Alworth Amici Cafe Amvets Ladies Auxilliary No. 10 Dr. Wyatt and Dr. Margaret Anderson Ms. Merry Anderson Dr. Richard Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Anderson Dr. Grover Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Nevel Andrews Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Neal Anthony Mrs. Marilyn Appleby Appointments at Five, LTD Ms. Marta Aquino Ms. Sylvia Arant Dr. and Mrs. Allan Armitage Mr. Mark Armstrong Ms. Melissa Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Arnold Ms. Betsy Arrington Artini’s Ms. Sally Askew Athens Cleaning Company Athens Downtown Parking System Athens Elks Lodge #790 Athens First Bank and Trust Athens Floral Boutique Athens High and Industrial School Class of ‘57 Athens Interiors Market Athens Korean Presbyterian Church Athens Womans Club Athfest Educates Mr. Maurice Atkins The Honorable and Mrs. Charles Auslander, III Reverend and Mrs. Ray Austin Mr. Gary Avants Avid Bookshop B & D Fabricators, Inc. Mr. Frank Bachelder Ms. Rebecca Baggett Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bagnall Mrs. Sheila Bailey Ms. Carol Baker Ms. Shirley Baker Ms. Victoria Baker Ms. June Ball

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Ms. Ashley Banks BankSouth Mr. and Mrs. Allan Barber Ms. Renee Barber Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Barfield Mr. and Mrs. George Barkley Ms. Betty Barnett Ms. Alicia Barney Dr. Diane Barret Mr. and Mrs. John Barrett Mr. Kenneth Bart Ms. Elizabeth Barton Baxendale Guitars Ms. Erin Beasley Mrs. Louise Bekkenhuis Ms. Martha Bell Ms. Michelle Bell Bella Salon Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Bemisderfer Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream - Athens Mrs. Frances Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bennett Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Benson Ms. Oonagh Benson Benson’s Hospitality Group Mr. and Mrs. Mason Bentley Ms. Jo Benton Mr. and Mrs. Mack Benton Mr. C. Reese Berdanier Mrs. Ann Berrigan Ms. Joan Berryman Mr. Edward Best, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bienvenue Ms. Laura Lee Bierema Ms. Julianne Bierwirth Big Frog Athens Ms. Carol Bitner BKOS Birthday Club Ms. Betty Black Ms. Cindy Black Mr. and Mrs. Paul Blazeski Mr. and Mrs. John Bleyle Mr. Lowell Blickenderfer Mr. James Blount Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia Mr. Frank Boardman Ms. Susan Boatright Mrs. Betty Boland Ms. Susan Boleyn Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bone Mr. and Mrs. Francis Boney Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Borremans Mr. and Mrs. William Boswell Reverend and Mrs. James Bowden Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowden Mrs. Jane Bowen Mr. and Mrs. Don Bower

Ms. Sandra Bowers Boykin Team Real Estate, Inc. Ms. Marlene Boyle Mr. and Mrs. Asa Boynton Ms. Elizabeth Brabazon Mr. and Mrs. William Bracewell Mr. Evan Bradford Ms. Joyce Bradley Ms. Laine Bradshaw Ms. Cynthia Branch Mr. and Mrs. Barney Brannen Bread Basket Food Stores Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bridgers Ms. Mary Beth Brient Ms. Anne Brightwell Ms. Mary Yelenick and Ms. Elizabeth Broad Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brock Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brockway Ms. Virginia Brooks Ms. Alicia Broughton-Oliver Mrs. Fran Brown Ms. Frances Brown Ms. Joyce Brown Ms. Marilyn Brown Ms. Susan Brown Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brutcher Mr. Joseph Brutzman Mr. and Mrs. Richard Buckley Ms. Judith Buckley Ms. Rhonda Buckley Ms. Virginia Budd Mr. Steven Budsberg Buffalo’s Southwest Cafe Ms. Phyllis Buhler Bulldog Sporting Goods Mr. Ricky Bullock Dr. and Mrs. Charles Burch, Jr. Nefrateri Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Burkhalter Mrs. Dorine Burkhard Ms. Mildred Burt Dr. and Mrs. Robert Burton burton+BURTON Mr. and Mrs. William Bushnell Ms. Carla Buss Busy Box Day Care Center Ms. Mary Calfee Mr. and Mrs. Damon Camp Camp Twitch and Shout Mr. Jeff Campodonico Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cannon Ms. Judith Capie Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Carleton Ms. Justina Carlson Carmike Ovation Theatre Ms. Margaret Carr

Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Carroll Ms. Dianne Carson Mr. Michael Carson Mr. and Mrs. Scott Carson Mr. Alan Carte Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carter Mr. James Carter Ms. Patricia Carter Mr. and Mrs. Randall Carver Ms. Emily Castellucci Mr. and Mrs. Steven Catani Ms. Lindsey Catanise Mr. and Mrs. Skeet Cathey Mr. and Mrs. J. Mack Cawthon Mrs. June Cawthon Mr. and Mrs. Brian Cerwonka Mr. and Mrs. Verner Chaffin Ms. Patricia Chagnon Ms. Janet Chambers Mr. Warren Chandler Ms. Christine Chaney Ms. Norma Chapin Ms. Frances Chapman Chastain and Associates Insurance Agency, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James Cheney Mr. and Mrs. Mark Christenson Ms. Marian Christian Christian Women’s Group of Athens Ms. Erin Churney Ms. Alexis Ciesla Ms. Gloria Cisrow Citrus Solution Carpet Cleaning Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Clark, III Classic City Tours Classic Race Services Mr. Jim Clauser Dr. Vikki Clawson Mr. and Mrs. John Clay Mr. and Mrs. James Cleary Ms. Hollis Clegg Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clements Dr. and Mrs. William Cobb Mr. Bryon Cochran Mr. and Mrs. Dan Coenen Dr. and Mrs. Larry Cohen Mr. John Colclough Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cole Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Cole Mr. W. Gary Collins Ms. Carolyn Combs Compassionate Care Hospice Mr. Chad Conner Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook Mr. Walter Cook, Jr. Ms. Shirley Cooley Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cooney

Ms. Beverly Copeland Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cosgrove Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Cotney Countryside Catering Ms. Stacie Court Covenant Presbyterian Church Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cowsert Ms. Caty Cowsert Ms. Natalie Cox Cox Media Group Cozart Realty LLC Ms. Edith Craft Ms. Eunice Crawford Creature Comforts Brewing Co. Ms. Kemberly Credle Mr. Anthony Crisafulli Dr. Victor Crosby, II Mr. and Mrs. David Crowe Ms. Charlotte Crowe Ms. Claire Cruse Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Cuebas Dr. and Mrs. John Cuff Ms. Velda Cummings Mr. and Mrs. Jack Curry Ms. Susan Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Nick Dale DanceFX Mr. and Mrs. John Daniel Mr. and Mrs. Larry Daniel Ms. Frances Danilison Ms. Tamara D’Anjou-Turner Ms. Cynthia Davidson Ms. Fay Davis Drs. John H. and Katheryn B. Davis Ms. Martha Davis Ms. Mary Davis Ms. Samia Davis Ms. Terri Davis Reverend and Mrs. Thomas Davis, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Al Davison Ms. Cheryl Dean Ms. Jo Ann Dean Ms. Martha deBeaugrine Ms. Leslie DeHaseth Ms. Betty DeLorme DePalma’s Italian Cafe Mr. and Mrs. Dan DerVartanian Ms. Christine Devereaux Mrs. T. C. DeVore Mrs. T. M. DeVore Ms. Rosalyn DeVorsey Ms. Irene Diamond Ms. Sharyn Dickerson Colonel and Mrs. Jeffrey Dill Ms. Jennifer Dill Colonel and Mrs. Wayne Dill Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Dixon Mr. Mark Dobish Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Donnan Dr. Ginny Barton and Mr. Lucas Doroshenko Ms. Susan Dougherty Mr. and Mrs. Bill Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn Douglas Mr. and Mrs. James Dowd Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Downend Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Downer Mr. Obie Downer Ms. Nancy Downes Mr. and Mrs. Bertis Downs Downtown Athens Business Association

Ms. Diana Doyle Mr. J. Griffin Doyle Ms. Carolyn Duclos Mrs. Ginger Duensing Ms. Joan Duffett Ms. Chantel Dunham Ms. Karen Dunlavy Ms. Caroline Durden Mr. and Mrs. Tal Duvall Mr. Alvin Dye Mrs. Anna Dyer Mr. John Dynes Ms. Elizabeth Ebel Dr. and Mrs. William Edwards Mrs. Toni Edwards Ms. Melinda Edwards Ms. Barbara Eidam Dr. Elizabeth Eidson Mr. Hugh Eidson Dr. and Mrs. Charles Eidsvik Mr. William Eiland Einstein’s Bagels Elbert Industrial Medicine Dr. and Mrs. Herman Elder Mr. and Mrs. Doc Eldridge Ms. Ruby Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Elliott Ms. Sylvia Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ellis, III Ms. Leigh Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Engel Mr. and Mrs. Robert Engesser Ms. Ruth Engle Mr. John English Dr. Mary Erlanger Ms. Janet Escoe Mr. Brian Evans Mr. Daniel Everett Ms. Laura Fair Mr. and Mrs. Leon Farmer, III Ms. Nancy Farmer Mr. and Mrs. Willie Farmer, Sr. FATZ Cafe Ms. Garnet Faulkner Ms. Carolyn Faust Mr. Luke Federico Mr. Richard Fiala Mr. and Mrs. Richard Field Ms. Edna Firor First American Bank and Trust Co. First Christian Church Men’s Fellowship First Presbyterian Church Mr. and Mrs. Luke Fisher Ms. Marian Fisher Ms. Heather Fletcher Dr. Evan Fliegel Mrs. Ann Florence Mrs. Margie Flowers Mr. and Mrs. Richard Flowers Flowers, Inc. Ms. Janet Fong Ms. Consovella Foote Ms. Joann Ford Ms. Jan Forker Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Fors Ms. Mary Fort Fortson, Bentley & Griffin, P.A. Ms. Mary Beth Forwood Four Seasons Fashions Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fox Mr. William Francis

Ms. Rosemary Franklin Mrs. Edith Frazier Mr. and Mrs. Byron Freeman Ms. Sandra Freeman Dr. Dwight Freshley Mr. and Mrs. Jack Frierson Mr. John Frierson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Frierson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Frierson, III Ms. Carolyn Frost Ms. Josephine Fulford Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gagliano Ms. Julie Gaines Mr. and Mrs. Leon Galis Ms. Natasha Ganem Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ganschow Ms. Beatrice Garrett Mr. Richard Garrett, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Gaudin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gauthreaux Ms. Violet Gauthreaux Mr. Harvin Gay Dr. and Mrs. George Gazda Mr. and Mrs. James Geiser Georgia Square Mall Mrs. Mary Jo Gerlach Mr. William Gesch Mrs. Janett Gibbs Ms. Rachel Gibson Ms. Ann Giddens The Honorable David Sweat and Ms. Kay Giese Ms. Freda Giles Mr. Max Gilstrap Dr. Anne Glass Mr. and Mrs. Carl Glickman Mr. Theodore Goetz Golden Gourmet Mrs. Priscilla Golley Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gomez Ms. Barbara Goodrich Ms. Patricia Goodwin Ms. Dorothy Gordon Mr. Thomas Gorman Ms. Mary Gould Mr. and Mrs. Tom Grace Graduate Athens Hotel Ms. Dianne Graham Mr. and Mrs. John Gratzek Ms. Susan Gravely Ms. Midge Gray Ms. Nancy Grayson Mr. and Mrs. Norman Grayson Ms. Jeanne Barsanti and Mr. Craig Greene Ms. Vanda Greenway Ms. Kittsu Greenwood Ms. Irene Gregg Mrs. JoAnn Griffeth Gumucio Plastic Surgery Mr. Robert Gutman Mr. George Gwaltney Ms. Nancy Gwaltney Ms. Karen Gwiazdzinski Mr. and Mrs. John Haag Ms. Ann Haarmann Ms. Silke Haidekker Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hajduk Mr. Harold Hale, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lynda Hale Mr. and Mrs. John Haley Dr. and Mrs. James Hall

Mr. Jerry Hall Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hall Ms. Patricia Hamby Ms. June Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hamilton Mrs. Marjorie Hammock Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hanna Mr. and Mrs. Kent Hannon Mr. Bernard Harden Mrs. Annette Harper Mrs. James Harris Mrs. Marge Harris Ms. Diane Harrison Ms. Dorothy Harrison Ms. Fay Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Glynn Harrison, Sr. Jamie Harrison Ms. Patricia Harrison Mr. Thomas Harrold, Jr. Ms. Laurie Hart Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hart Ms. Barbara Hartman-Arnold Ms. Theresa Harvey Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Hasbrouck Ms. Leslie Haseth Mr. Jerry Hawkins Ms. Bucilla Hawks-Bradley Ms. Alisha Head Ms. Anita Heady Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Heard Heery’s Clothes Closet Mr. Jimmy Hembree Mr. Michael Hembree Hendershot’s Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Henderson Mr. and Mrs. David Henry Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hepburn Ms. Annis Herring Ms. Peggy Herrman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hewell Mr. and Mrs. R. James Heyl Heyward Allen Toyota Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hill Mr. Brett Hill Mr. Richard Hill Ms. Susan Hill Hilltop Grille Restaurant Ms. Laura Hines Mr. Steven Hish-Frisbie Ms. Thelma Hitchcock Mr. John Hodge Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hodgson Hodgson’s Pharmacy, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hodson Ms. Joan Hoffman Ms. Kimberly Hoffman Dr. Leigh Holland Mr. Thomas Hollingsworth Mr. David Hammond and Mr. Jack Hollis Ms. Emma Holman Mr. and Mrs. William Holmes Ms. KaDee Holt The Holt-Kassay Fund Holy Cross Lutheran Church Ms. Kyle Hopwood Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Horne Mr. and Mrs. Harold Horton Ms. Glada Horvat Ms. Helen Hosti Mr. and Mrs. David House Mr. Carl Hoveland

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Ms. Debbie Howard Ms. Frances Howard Ms. Lucille Howard Mr. and Mrs. Kline Howell, Jr. Mrs. Katherine Hoyt Ms. Anne Hric Mr. and Mrs. Chung Huang Ms. Mona Huber Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Huff, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Huff Ms. Magnolia Huff Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hughes Ms. Martha Hulsey Ms. Theresa Hunt Ms. Nancy Hunter Mr. and Mrs. Rick Huszagh Mrs. Mary Hutcherson Mrs. Kay Hymo Ms. Keren Hymo Intelligent Networks, Inc. Dr. Elizabeth Ireland Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Irvin Mr. Joe Irving Ms. Debra Jackson Jackson Electric Membership Corp.

Ms. Sarah Jackson Mr. Thomas Jackson Mr. and Mrs. James Jacobson Mr. Eric Jaegers Dr. Geoffrey Cole and Dr. Mary Bess Jarrard Ms. Chrstine Jarrett Mr. and Mrs. John Jeffreys Ms. Pamela Johns Ms. Charlotte Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Farris Johnson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson Johnson & Johnson Mrs. Lacy Johnson Dr. Mary Ann Johnson and Mr. Terence Centner Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Johnson Ms. Wilma Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Joiner Ms. Amie Jones Ms. Anne Jones Ms. April Jones Mr. Bryan Jones Mr. Charles Jones Ms. Kelly Jones Ms. Krista Jones Mrs. Molly Jones Ms. Tina Jones Junior League of Athens Mr. and Mrs. Matt Justus JWR Jewelers Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Kagerer Mr. and Mrs. John Kardos, P. C. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kassay Mr. Charles Kauderer Ms. Paula Keam Mr. Paul Keck Keller Williams Greater Athens, LLC Kelly Family Cuidiu Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Michael Kempf Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kenerly, Jr. Ms. Lucy Kern Ms. Jane Kilgo Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Kilpatrick Mr. and Mrs. Bruce King Dr. and Mrs. Daniel King

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Ms. Elizabeth King Mr. and Mrs. Michael King Kingdom Landscapes Mr. John Kingston Mr. and Mrs. David Kissel Mrs. Joyce Kitchens Mrs. Garland Kittle Kiwanis Club of Athens Georgia, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Scott Kleiner Mr. Francis Klonowski Ms. Nancy Klopman Mr. John Knowlton, Jr. Mr. George Koch, Jr. Ms. Lauren Koch Mr. and Mrs. William Koehler Ms. Diane Kohl Mr. and Mrs. John Kohler Ms. Pamela Kovach Mr. David Gastley and Ms. Mary Kramer Ms. Sarah Kruse Mr. and Mrs. George Kuhlman Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kurtz Dr. and Mrs. Sidney Kushner Ms. Kathryn Kyker Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lacy Ms. Shelby Lacy Ms. Merrill Lago Lakewood Hills Senior Village Ms. Reversal Lamb Mr. and Mrs. Michael LaMorte Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lanier Ms. Edna Lanier Ms. Pamela LaSalle Last Resort Grill Ms. Arleen Laster Mr. David Lastie, Jr. Ms. Barbara Laughlin Ms. Joan Laughton Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Lauth Ms. Constance Lavelle Mrs. Patti Law Mr. and Mrs. Vance Leavy Mr. and Mrs. Marty Ledenham Ms. Barbara Lee Mr. Patrick Lee Mr. Robert Lee Vuepao Lee Ms. Joan Leon Ms. Elizabeth Leonard Ms. Mary Leverett Mr. Edwin Levine Ms. Elizabeth Levine Ms. Audrey Lewis Mr. Caleb Lewis Liberty National Life Insurance Company Dr. Dorris A. and Dr. Huda Lillard Ms. Jeanne Lindberg Mr. Jim Litchford Mr. Derek Little Mr. Ben Liverman Dr. Lars Ljungdahl Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lloyd Ms. Meagan Logsdon Ms. Liz Lohse Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lokey Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Long, Jr. Ms. Jennifer Long Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Long Ms. Ruth Long Mrs. Vicki Long

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lopp Dr. and Mrs. Charles Lord Mr. William Loughner Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lowe Ms. Ruth Lowe Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Loyd Ms. Marjorie Lucas Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ludwig Mr. and Mrs. David Luke, III Ms. Kirsten Lundergan-Linker Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lusk Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Lyle Ms. Briana MacDougald Mr. Armett Mace, Jr. Mack and Payne Funeral Home Ms. Amy Gellins and Mr. Tad MacMillan Ms. Karen Maffei Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Magill, III Mr. and Mrs. Michael Maglioli Majorette Club Two Mr. and Mrs. Chester Malanoski Mama’s Boy Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Roy Manoll, III Manor Holdings Mr. Thomas Manuel Ms. Heather Marchant Ms. Sue Marks Mr. James Marshall Ms. Jane Marston Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin Ms. Linda Martin Martin Management Investments L.P. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Martinka Marti’s at Midday Ms. Patricia Mason Ms. Katha Massey Ms. Rachel Mather Mr. and Mrs. Iain Matheson Mr. Caesar Mattioli, Jr. Maxwell-Wood AMVETS, Post 10 Ms. Deborah McAnallen Mr. Alan McArthur Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm McArthur Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCarthy Ms. Barbara McCay Ms. Ann McClain Mr. and Mrs. Jason McClure Ms. Peggy McClure Ms. Kristen McDaniel Ms. Nancy McDuff Ms. Reba McDuffie Ms. Mary McElhannon Ms. Carol McKay Mr. and Mrs. Billy McKeller Mrs. Carol McKillip Mr. and Mrs. John McKinney Mrs. Margaret McLanahan Ms. Temple McLanahan McLane Southeast Ms. Virginia McLaren Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McNeely Me’ Chanted Ms. Mildred Mealor Mr. Dan Measel Dr. Larry Medders Mr. and Mrs. Paul Meech Mr. and Mrs. Craig Meeks Ms. Jane Melson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Meltzer Menchie’s Ms. Frances Mengak

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Oconee Climate Control Mr. and Mrs. Keith Oelke Mr. Robert Oertel Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Olejnik Olive Basket Ms. Jo Ellen Oliver Opa Robby’s Market Ms. Kathryn Paige Otwell Ms. Loretta Paluck Dr. and Mrs. Clifton Pannell Ms. Kathy Papa Ms. Susan Parish Dr. Olin Parker Mr. and Mrs. Julius Parks Dr. and Mrs. Gordhan Patel Mr. and Mrs. Manoj Patel Ms. Janice Patterson Ms. Marye Paul Ms. Ruth Payne Ms. Jane Payne Ms. Diana Pearson Ms. Nancy Pennington Ms. Theresa Perenich Perno’s Formal Wear Mr. and Mrs. C. Douglas Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Red Petrovs Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Phillips Mr. and Mrs. David Phlegar, III Ms. Mariah Pierce Dr. and Mrs. Cecil Pinholster Mr. Richard Pipitone Mr. John Plogh Ms. Diane Plummer Mr. John Shirreffs and Ms. Jeanne Plummer Ms. Christine Podeszwa Mrs. Martha Pollack Mr. Lawrence Pomeroy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pontzer Ms. Edith Pope Ms. Lois Pope Porterhouse Grill Mr. Bobby Poss, III Ms. Ruby Poulnott Ms. Dorothy Powell Mr. Evan Powell Mrs. Paige Powell Mr. and Mrs. Scott Powell Mr. Stephen Powell Ms. Charlotte Pratt Mr. John Prechtel Ms. Judith Preissle Presbyterian Women - First Presbyterian Church Mr. Billy Presnell Ms. Jessica Pritchard Mr. Charles Pruitt Publix Super Markets Pulaski Heights BBQ Ms. Gloria Pylant Ms. Janet Quinn Rachel Allen Media Services, LLC Ms. Melissa Rackley Mr. Donald Ragogna Dr. Adeel Rahman Ms. Julie Raines Ms. Nancy Ramsey Ms. Therese Ramsey Dr. and Mrs. Donald Randall, Jr. Ms. Betty Rattary Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rawlings Mr. Mac Rawson

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Thank you again for your generous support!

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Dev and Gene Weeks Ms. Elizabeth W. Leonard

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Our Parents Drs. John H. and Katheryn B. Davis

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ACCA 2016 Honorariums

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Volunteer Spotlight

MEET OUR PEOPLE julie k. gaines Secretary, Board of Directors

Julie K. Gaines first became involved with ACCA in August 2010, when the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership opened in Athens. She served as a faculty coach for a team of first year medical students who were working with ACCA for their community health service-learning course. In October 2012, Julie started serving on the ACCA Board of Directors, and now serves as the Secretary for the Board.

A native of Elberton, GA, Julie grew up in a family that has always served and given back whether it be through church or other local nonprofit organizations. Julie says, “The importance of service and volunteering was instilled in me at a very young age. I feel it’s important to give back and serve the community in which I live. I am motivated to specifically serve ACCA because working with older adults has always been an interest and passion of mine. My grandparents were such an integral part of my growing up, and their influence inspires me to help other older adults in my community. I want to make sure their needs are being met and that they will always have a resource such as ACCA to support them.”

Julie is Head of the Library at the Augusta University/ University of Georgia Medical Partnership in Athens, where she has been since it opened in 2010. Julie enjoys technology, but also loves the more traditional analog items of books and fountain pens. In her free time she enjoys spending time with my family and friends, pop culture, a good pie and photography.

When asked about her work with ACCA Julie says, “I am inspired by ACCA and everything they do for older adults.

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every year with the amount of funding they are given.

The ACCA staff impress me with their positive attitudes and their hearts for serving the older adult population. I am happy to be a part of this organization and to have made lifelong friends through my working with ACCA. I would like to encourage others to get involved with volunteering for ACCA. You will not find a more rewarding and inspiring agency to work with.”

ANNIE LUMPKIN

ADH Health & Activity Aide Annie Lumpkin began her second career at ACCA in August of 1995.

Annie worked at DuPont for 21 years, and during her time there knew several co-workers that were balancing a full-time job with the demands of caring for older family members. When she decided it was time for a change, she chose to apply at ACCA. Annie’s great aunt was a client at ACCA, and she says, “I applied because I have a great compassion for people. I knew ACCA was a blessing to family members and caregivers.”

KATHY KASARSKIS has been a volunteer at ACCA for 10 years and is heavily

involved at the Center for Active Living (CAL). It all started when she saw an ad in the newspaper for a pianist for CAL’s Belle Hill Singers choir. Taught by her mother, who she describes as an incredible musician, Kathy played piano as a child but took a long break for many years. The position represented the perfect opportunity to pick up where she left off.

Since then, she has faithfully accompanied the choir every Tuesday and Thursday as they go out into the Athens community, using their music as a means to uplift others.

As if her duties with the choir weren’t service enough, Kathy then dons her dancing shoes to lead one of CAL’s most popular classes, Line Dancing (Tuesday and Thursday at Noon).

The group started seven years ago with only two or three people but now tops around thirty people each class! She credits longtime member and dancer, Pat Wong, for helping get a solid group of enthusiastic individuals involved.

Kathy is a well-seasoned teacher with a knack for breaking down the choreography into easy-to-follow steps. She refers to her faithful class members as “warriors” because of the bravery it takes to come in, learn a dance from scratch, and perform in front of others. “I enjoy seeing people succeed,” says Kathy, whose members describe the class as their “happy place”. When asked why she has been such a dedicated volunteer over the years, Kathy remarks that she enjoys helping people stay active in every capacity from the physical to mental. She does not think of aging as getting older but as getting better every year.

While working at Bentley Adult Day Health Annie socializes with clients, engages them in activities, and helps with daily needs. Annie’s smile is a regular sight in the center where she brings joy and laughter to clients, co-workers, and family members. “It brings joy to me to socialize with the community, family members, and caregivers on a daily basis”, she says.

In her free time Annie enjoys spending time shopping and traveling with family, especially her beloved grandchildren. Born and raised in Clarke County, Annie is an active member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in West Athens where she is a member of the Senior Usher Board. Annie’s secret to staying forever 29? “I live each day, as tomorrow is not promised. And, SMILE!”

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AROUND THE BEND 50th Anniversary Kick-off Thursday, January 26, 2017 July of 2017 marks ACCA’s 50th Anniversary of serving the Athens community. We will be kicking off the year with a mix and mingle event to celebrate all we have done and all we look forward to doing!

Stay tuned to hear about special events we will be hosting throughout the year to celebrate this landmark anniversary!

March For Meals 5k Saturday, March 25, 2017 The Athens Community Council on Aging joins Meals on Wheels America each year in celebrating March for Meals. Please join us for our annual March for Meals 5K Run/Walk beginning and ending at Creature Comforts brewery. Help us raise awareness of senior hunger while supporting the Meals on Wheels program at ACCA! Not a runner? We need volunteers to help with registration, cheering on runners, set-up and tear-down, awards, manning the food tables, etc. Please call Susan Jacobs at (706) 549-4850 for more information.

retroPROM 2017 Friday, May 12, 2017 You Know You Want To! Let’s Do It All Over Again!

Choose your decade, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to rock the night away at ACCA’s 3rd Annual retroProm! Join us for a totally radical night at The Foundry, featuring The Highballs high-energy 80’s covers.

There will be dancing, prizes, and the crowning of this year’s retroProm King and Queen. You don’t want to miss the party of the year!

Be sure to like ACCA on Facebook or visit our website at www.accaging.org for updates on these events.

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE Volunteer Opportunities l Meals on Wheels Drivers and Substitute Drivers needed to deliver lunchtime meals, Monday through Friday. l Volunteer Drivers, ages 55+, are needed to provide transportation and companionship for older adults. This service opportunity is very flexible, and meets one of the greatest needs of older adults in our community. l The Helping Hands Buddy program matches volunteers, age 55+, with older adults based on shared interests, volunteer skills, and requested assistance. The Buddy Program is a great way to share your talents and hobbies, and make a new friend. l Community Garden Volunteers to help on designated work days throughout the season. l Take-Out Tuesday Volunteers needed to deliver food on the last Tuesday of each month, late afternoons. l Bentley Adult Day Health Center needs volunteers to spend time with our clients throughout the day to keep them engaged in activities. We are also always looking for hair stylists, manicurist/pedicurist, and pet therapist willing to give of their time.

There are many other opportunities to volunteer with ACCA. Please call or e-mail Susan Jacobs and find a great fit for your talents and abilities – 706-549-4850 or sjacobs@accaging.org.

• MLK Day of Service – Monday, January 16, 2017 • March 4 Meals Race – Saturday, March 25, 2017 • 2017 retroPROM – Friday, May 12, 2017 For more information about these events, please contact Susan Jacobs at sjacobs@accaging.org and follow us on Facebook.

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Cranberry Apple Casserole

Peanut Butter Cookies Judy Lavergene

Robin Miller This recipe has been passed down from sister to sister for over 10 years and is always a big hit at Ms. Robin’s family gatherings. It’s a simple holiday dish that most anyone can prepare. We hope your family will enjoy it as much as ours!

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Cranberry Apple Casserole 1 bag cranberries (washed) 3 Gala apples (sliced, with skin) 8¾ oz can crushed pineapple ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup uncooked oatmeal

1/3 cup flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup melted margarine

Wash cranberries and place in bottom of 13 x 9 glass pan.

Top with apples. Drain pineapple and put on top. Mix together sugar, oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, and pecans and spread over fruit. Drizzle margarine over the top. Bake (covered with tin foil) for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Ms. Judy started making this recipe 25 years ago at her child day care center. She enjoys making this recipe with her grandson because it is simple.

It has been such a hit that all of Ms. Judy’s children still make her famous Peanut Butter Cookies. We chose this one because it is timetested and grandchild approved.

Peanut Butter Cookies

1 jar creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons of brown sugar ¼ cup of white sugar 2 tablespoons of flour 1 egg ¼ cup salty peanuts

Stir, mix all ingredients. Bake at 375 for 10-13 minutes. Cool on each for 5 minutes then eat with 1 glass of milk. Number of cookies limited by Grandmama.

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Broccoli Almondine

Broccoli Salad Duchess Street This amazingly simple dish is sure to be a staple at any holiday dinner. Add dried cranberries for a sweeter take on this crowd favorite.

2 packages frozen broccoli ½ cup sliced almonds 3 tbsp. oil 2 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. salt Brown almonds over medium heat.

Remove to a bowl. Heal oil and butter.

Add broccoli. Cook until tender.

Sprinkle with almonds.

This simple and delicious recipe was created by a group of young children in an after school program in Germany. For one of their projects, the students were asked to write down their favorite treats. These treats were combined into one recipe and the kids named it, the Pink Salad. Sarah loves this recipe because it’s an easy holiday desert and reminds her of those kids. What could be sweeter than a recipe made by children?

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16 oz. Cool Whip can cherry pie filling cup mini marshmallows can eagle brand milk can crushed pineapple (drained) cup of nuts

Prepare all ingredients together. Let chill in refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes, then serve, taste, and enjoy!

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Congratulations

Making Holiday Visits Special The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program at The Athens Community Council on Aging has been recognized by the Brookdale Foundation with the Janet Sainer RAPP Award recognizing excellence in the delivery of supportive services to relative caregiver families. The award was presented to ACCA Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program Director, Paige Powell, at an awards dinner in Denver, Colorado, during the 2016 RAPP Conference.

Will you be visiting family in nursing or personal care homes over the holidays?

ACCA is pleased to announce that Frances Marshall has received the 2016 ACCA Successful Scholar Award. This scholarship supports ACCA employees wishing to continue their education in securing increased responsibility and growth within their professional careers.

Thank you ACCA was honored to accept a $5,000 donation from the Kelly Family Foundation. Linda Kelly, a current Take-out Tuesday volunteer and Senior Leadership Academy graduate, presented a check to CEO Eve Anthony. This is the second year ACCA has been recognized by the Foundation, and we are so very grateful to Linda and her family for their continued support.

Here are some ideas to help you make the most of your visit: 1. Bring a copy of the newspaper from your family member’s hometown.

2. Bring videotaped greetings from family and friends, or bring home movies and family photo albums- and don’t forget the popcorn.

3. Help your family member make and/or send holiday cards.

4. Play “name that tune” with holiday records, tapes or music on the radio.

5. Make simple gifts for your older adult’s grandchildren. (The activity director at the Nursing Home may be able to help provide supplies and ideas for these.)

6. Play card, table or board games together- lifelong favorites or new ones. Keep a running tally of the scores in your own tournament.

7. Go “shopping” from catalogs for clothes, household, or frivolous necessities.

Go “window shopping” in fancy catalogs filled with things you’d never buy.

Maybe even plan to make one of the items in a following visit.

8. Bring a favorite holiday recipe book to explore or to plan a meal together. The next visit you can bring along a treat made using one of the recipes.

9. Bring a tape recorder and to reminisce about favorite memories. Cover family memories one visit, memories about growing up on another visit, compile the memories and share copies with family. You can bring an old family photo album, pick pictures and have them copied to include. Make and decorate a “Memory Book” that your family member can keep.

10. Start a friendly news-filled “chain letter” among your family member’s friends. Nothing makes a residents day like a letter from a friend.

Want more tips and ideas like these? Call ACCA’s Ombudsman program at (706) 549-4850 to request the complete list “101 Things To Do While Visiting your Older Adult”.

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HealthyU 2016 Highlights

Wraps Up First Year with Graduation In September, the Center for Active Living presented its first graduating class in the HealthyU program, a six-month curriculum that encourages healthy eating as the foundation to good health. Inspired by the What A Waste initiative brought to the center by the National Foundation to End Senior Hunger last year, the continuing education program focused on senior hunger and nutrition, composting and sustainability, and making healthy lifestyle choices. Participants followed the “Journey of the Zucchini” from seed to plate to soil while receiving credits towards graduation.

Throughout the journey, members immersed themselves in all stages of the growing cycle. They revitalized the Center’s garden and traveled to local farms, including UGArden and West Broad Garden, to learn about sustainable agricultural practices. Other highlights included a visit from California-based food activists, Rob Greenfield, who spoke about the problem of food waste in the U.S. There were tutorials on composting, canning and creative uses for fresh herbs, like summer popsicles. Local chefs, farmers markets and dieticians shared tasty recipes to eat more greens, eat on a budget and eat right for health. Local health professionals came by to share their expertise and conduct screenings.

HealthyU inspired healthy habits beyond the plate, too. Volunteerism is up at the Center and recycling has become part of everyday culture. In July, for example, members repurposed a wooden palate into an American flag. The “flag” has since become garden folk art. Members have also increasingly participated in on-site physical therapy and fitness classes to improve strength and balance. Thanks to its success, HealthyU will return in April 2017 for another season.

Congratulations to all our graduates!

Clockwise from top left: Senior Hunger AmeriCorps VISTA Christy Tweedy invites hands on learning about vermiculture and composting; Fourth of July repurposing project inspires creativity; Members get involved in Planting Day in ACCA’s garden; One of several presentations by Athens Farmers Market; CAL Director Allyn Rippin with proud graduates; West Broad Manager Rebecca Ennis gives a tour of the community garden; CEO Eve Anthony does the honors for Adeline Jackson; the Garden Club repurposes egg cartons for seedlings; Harvesting the fruits of our labor (center)

Thank you, community partners!

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Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens Farmers Market, UGA Cooperative Extension, Open Hand, St. Mary’s Health, Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging, UGA Office of Service Learning, Athens Transit, Lyndon House, Athens Land Trust, UGArden, Campus Kitchen, Genesis Rehabilitation Services, UGA Foods and Nutrition Department, the National Foundation to End Senior Hunger, and all of the individuals, instructors and wellness professionals who helped enrich the lives and health of our members. winter 2016 23

A Matter of Balance Thursdays from 3:30-5pm, January 12 – March 2 (8 weeks)

Programs Focus on Fall Prevention Falling is a fear for many people, especially for those who have fallen in the past. According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in older Americans. One in three Americans aged 65+ will fall every year. As the risk increases with age, we may start to limit daily activities, social engagements and physical exercise. The good news is falls don’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. Studies show that evidencebased classes and targeted exercises that focus on balance enhancement can boost confidence, range of motion, strength as well as a sense of community and fun. Throughout the year, the Center for Active Living offers members a variety of classes and workshops to maintain sure footing and an active, independent lifestyle.

In this highly popular, evidence-based falls prevention workshop, participants will learn how to change your thoughts about falls to help you overcome fear of falling, take steps to prevent falls, and learn exercises that will increase strength and flexibility and improve balance. Each two-hour session will be led by ACCA’s CAL Wellness Coordinator Nikaela Frederick, and ADH Activities Coordinator Brooke Pike -- both trained Matter of Balance coaches. The class size is limited to 15 participants because small group discussions and problem-solving are an important part of the workshop.

Free and open to CAL members and the community.

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(Mondays at 1pm) Michelle Simpson leads CAL members in low-impact, easy-to-learn movements from Tai Chi and Yoga. By engaging the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems, coordination and sense of balance are improved. Chairs are often incorporated into the class to add stability as well as a modified, seated position so all can participate. Learn how to incorporate these activities into your daily routine with ease.

Balance in Motion @ ACCA’s Adult Playground (Wednesdays at 10am)

(left) Tai Chi class brings a calming presence to the What’s Next? Expo in October; (right) CAL+ member Esteletia Miller enjoys the challenge of the Wellness Motion System with some help from Genesis Rehab Services therapist Amanda Wagner.

Tai Chi: Moving Meditation Balance Enhancement

Outdoor adult playgrounds are all the rage in Europe and Asia, and ACCA has a system right in our backyard! Instruction is provided by a licensed therapist who familiarizes participants with the equipment then leads a series of movements designed to increase balance, coordination, flexibility and stamina. The Wellness Motion System is open during agency hours to members as well as local residents and families.

In case of inclement weather, classes take place in the Harris Room.

Aging is an overwhelming situation. The issues surrounding this new frontier can cause anxiety, stress and worry, for the senior and family who is caring for her.

AGING SENIORS – THE CHALLENGES OF GROWING OLDER

The Elder Care Planning Council of Northeast Ga is a hub of resources that can help with these overwhelming issues by connecting families with resources that can assist on specific issues or in a comprehensive plan.

For More information contact Randy Christian at Randy@Eldercareplanningnega.com

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The Center for Active Living (CAL) is a multi-purpose center offering older adults in Athens and surrounding communities opportunities to stay active and engaged. CAL provides unique social, educational, and wellness related classes and activities, group trips, and supportive services.

For membership information, or to register for trips and classes, contact Nikaela Frederick, CAL Wellness Coordinator, at (706) 549-4850 or nfrederick@accaging.org.

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Class times subject to change or cancel, please check www.accaging.org or call 706-549-4850 for updates.

We”re looking for instructors and suggestions. Call CAL (706-549-4850) to suggest a class or offer to teach.

Yoga

between standing and sitting to keep everyone moving and engaged. Beginners are welcome!

Come find your inner peace and tranquility through a number of gentle yoga classes we offer here at ACCA! These classes will stretch and empower your mind, body and muscles. The instructor’s welcome new participants and will gladly give modifications you can do if the move is more advanced than you feel comfortable completing. Please bring your own mat and a blanket for the relaxation portion of the class. CAL will provide a mat for those who want to try a class for the first time or simply just left their mat at home.

Where: ACCA Harris Room When: Mondays w/Eleanor Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm Cost: Free for CAL Members In this class, students need to be able to move from seated to standing to lying on a mat and to be in good health. With this practice, yoga students learn to listen to their own bodies and know what is best for them.

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Where: ACCA Harris Room When: Tuesdays w/Chad Time: 2:45pm-4:15pm Cost: Free for CAL Members This class is suitable for all levels but is geared toward students who want a quicker pace and deeper stretching, i.e., those who want to be challenged. Chad welcomes beginners and offers alternatives to postures that are more advanced.

Where: ACCA Harris Room When: Wednesdays w/Bill Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm Cost: Free for CAL Members This Integral Hatha Yoga consists of bodily postures, deep relaxation, and breath control. The yoga poses are not exercises. The word exercise tends to give one the impression of quick movements which involve strain.

Instead, the yoga asanas, or postures, that Bill teaches are meant to bring steadiness, comfort and ease to the body and mind. Classes are meant to be easy for beginners, yet challenging later-on for those with more experience.

Where: ACCA Harris Room When: Fridays w/Anna Time: 10:00am-11:30am Cost: Free for CAL Members These classes are intended for active mature adults regardless of skill level. The key guideline is listening to the body and learning to recognize what works for your body. We try to find the balance between effort and ease in our poses (asanas). You are never too old to begin taking yoga—never too old to be a beginner!

Free Style Dance

Groove to the music! This energetic class takes various different dance techniques and combines them into fun and easy-to-follow routines. The music ranges from Oldies but Goodies to today’s Latest Hits. Burn calories and reenergize your day in one fun filled class.

This class is designed to be enjoyed standing or from a seated position to best fit each participant. Jean, the instructor, does a wonderful job moving flawlessly

Where: ACCA Harris Room When: Tuesdays Time: 11:00am-11:45am Cost: $2 a class

Line Dancing

This is one of our most well attended classes here at the Center for Active Living. The class uses an eclectic mix of music to keep the class moving from beginning to end. Kathy, our dedicated instructor, will walk you step-by-step through the dances and there are tenured volunteers that will help keep you on track. Grab your dancing shoes and drop in for this excellent opportunity to exercise while having fun!

Where: ACCA Harris Room When: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Cost: Free for CAL Members

Smart Moves with Becky

This all around fun class mixes the use of elastic bands, free weights and medicine balls to work your entire body. Similar to Silver Sneakers, it focuses on improved overall balance, flexibility, and strength while listening to music. Smart Moves is a low impact class that can be performed seated or standing and is appropriate for all fitness levels.

Where: ACCA Harris Room When: Mondays Time: 9:00am-10:00am Cost: Free for CAL Members Where: ACCA Harris Room When: Thursdays Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Cost: Free for CAL Members

Tai Chi: Moving Meditation Balance Enhancement

Balance is critical to maintaining a healthy, independent life style. Fortunately, the good news about balance is

that it can be taught and improved at any age. Using low impact, easy-to-learn movements from Tai Chi and yoga, this course will focus on the systems that interact and coordinate our sense of balance with a special emphasis on the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems. In addition to practicing a variety of activities, participants will learn how to incorporate these balance activities into their daily routine in an enjoyable and efficient manner.

Where: ACCA Harris Room When: Mondays w/Michele Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm Cost: Free for CAL Members

Balance in Motion

Adult playgrounds are all the rage in Europe and Asia and ACCA has the first one in Georgia. The playground located on the Greenway is called a Motion Wellness System and it is actually an outdoor gym for adults!

In this class led by a licensed therapist, participants will receive instruction on how it works and how it can be used to benefit health. Outside of class time, the playground is open to the public during the ACCA business hours of 8am-4:30pm.

Where: ACCA Motion Wellness System* When: Wednesdays Time: 10:00am-11:00am Cost: Free for CAL Members *In case of inclement weather, the class will take place in the Harris Room

On the Move with Kevin

This class is a chair oriented class that includes: Aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises. It is especially beneficial for those living with chronic conditions who require a low impact exercise program.

Kevin has many years of experience working with chronic conditions and makes individual adjustments to the routine to better serve each participant. This class is suitable for all fitness levels.

Where: ACCA Harris Room When: Thursdays Time: 10:00am-11:00am Cost: $5 a class

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YWCO Water Exercise

Water exercise provides general conditioning, flexibility, and cardiovascular workout done in the pool. Open to all ages. Present your CAL membership key card at the front desk of the YWCO to get the NEW discounted CAL rate below.

Where: YWCO Pool When: Mon., Wed., Fri. Time: 9:00am and 11:00am Cost: $5 a class with CAL Membership Card Where: YWCO Pool When: Monday and Wednesday Time: 7:00pm Cost: $5 a class with CAL Membership Card

YWCO Arthritis Water Exercise

An Arthritis Foundation Certified program for individuals with arthritis. Increases range of motion and develops strength in a warm relaxing environment. Doctor’s permission is required. Present your CAL membership key card at the front desk of the YWCO to get the discounted rate below.

Where: YWCO Pool When: Monday thru Friday Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Cost: $5 a class with CAL Membership Card

DIFFERENCE SilverSplash®

• Volunteering has proven to increase a person’s sense of pride, satisfaction and accomplishment. Our Senior Companion Program allows you to help older adults live independently within your community.

• Hourly allowance available for low income volunteers.

For more information call the Senior Corps Office at (706) 549-4850.

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Mobile Computer Lab

Once a month you can catch the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission’s (NEGRC) Mobile Learning Lab at the Center for Active Living. The on wheels lab, which is parked in the ACCA lot during visits, contains 6 individual computer work stations so space is limited.

It comes equipped with a wheelchair lift and ADA workstation. Sample topics covered in the class include basic computer skills, internet navigation, Microsoft Word and Excel, and typing tutorials.

Where: CAL Parking Lot When: Monthly, TBA Time: 10am-12pm Cost: Free for CAL members

While many consider the holiday season to be a joyful time, it can be a difficult time for those who have lost loved ones. Martina Bober, a seasoned local chaplain, will be at ACCA to speak on healthy ways to cope with grief and loss especially during the holidays.

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SilverSplash is a universal, trademarked total body aqua conditioning class in a pool. SilverSplash focuses on increasing agility, range of movement and cardiovascular conditioning. Participants use the SilverSneakers kickboards to develop strength, balance and coordination in a safe, fun, and effective way. No swimming ability is required.

Where: YWCO Pool When: Fridays Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Cost: $5 a class with CAL Membership Card

educational classes and events

We’re looking for instructors and suggestions. Call CAL (706-549-4850) to suggest a class or offer to teach.

Coping with Grief and Loss during the Holidays

Get involved

• 100% of Senior Companion volunteers say that volunteering has helped them maintain or improve their health and they would recommend this opportunity to a friend.

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Where: Glass Dining Room When: December 7th Time: 10:00am-11:00am

Cost: Free for CAL Members

Making the Best of Relocation

With aging often comes a change of circumstances.

Relocating, either moving from one’s home or even to another state is one of the most common changes for older adults. Dr. Heidi Ewen, a gerontologist at the UGA Institute of Gerontology, who specializes in aging in place and relocation, will offer coping mechanisms to make the best out of adjusting to a new home based on her research.

Where: Glass Dining Room When: Monday, January 9th Time: 10:00am Cost: Free for CAL Members

Fit for Life with Trainer Rick Almand

Certified fitness trainer, Rick Almand, ACE, AFAA, is passionate about helping people achieve their ultimate best. At the age of 50 he became a personal trainer and has since worked with 1000 people, most of whom are the baby boomer generation (and older). At 67 years young, Almand understands the challenges facing older adults who want to regain their physical confidence. An engaging speaker, he motivates others to take care of their primary asset – their physical health. His mission is to let everyone who is over 50 know that, while we all are getting older, we don’t have to get old. Age is truly just a number. Almand will share with CAL members his personal story, breadth of knowledge, and practical tips that will help you regain your strength, endurance and vitality.

Where: Glass Dining Room When: Tuesday, January 10th Time: 10am Cost: Free for CAL Members

Matter of Balance

Matter of Balance is an evidence-based, eight-week fall prevention program that helps participants view falls and fear of falling as controllable to increase self-confidence and reduce fall risk factors. Each session lasts 90 minutes and will be facilitated by ACCA’s own Wellness Coordinator, Nikaela Frederick and Adult day Health Activity Director, Brooke Pike. To register please stop by or call the CAL office at 706-549-4850. Please reserve a spot by Thursday, January 5th.

Where: Harris Room When: Thursdays from January 12th-March 2nd Time: 3:30pm-5pm Cost: Free and open to the public

Outsmart Your Smartphone

Need help navigating that new electronic device you got for Christmas? Is your smartphone giving you trouble?

Is it time for you to upgrade to a new phone but the idea of having a smartphone is a little intimidating? Or are you interested in learning how to make your current phone work best for you? If so, than this is the class for you! We will be answering your individual questions winter 2016 31

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to the best of our ability and walking you through the solutions. Don’t miss this chance to get the most out of your smartphone.

to help you achieve your health goals! For additional information on the class, contact Alexa Volpe at Village Drug Shop at 706-548-4444.

Where: ACCA Computer Lab When: Monday, January 23rd Time: 2pm Cost: Free for CAL Members

Where: Brick Room When: Tuesdays from Feb 7th - March 14th Time: 10:00am-11am

The Heart of the Matter

February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. To bring more awareness and education to this public health issue, the Center for Active Living will have a series of presentations centered on the heart.

In the first installment of the series, local physician Dr. Farris Johnson will join us to share tips on how to reduce risk of heart disease, how to be heart healthy and to answer any questions you may have.

Where: Glass Dining Room When: Friday, February 3rd Time: 10am Cost: Free for CAL Members The second installment of the series is a presentation on Optimal Aging by the Athens Heart Center. Optimal aging means developing into your best self as you get older and continuing to live life to the fullest in spite of the negative images of aging that society paints. The Athens Heart Center will provide information about taking care of your heart in such a way that allows for optimal aging.

Where: Glass Dining Room When: Monday, February 27th Time: 10am Cost: Free for CAL Members

Diabetes Education Series

Village Drug Shop and ACCA have partnered to host this certified Diabetes Education class for adults 65 and up.

This six week class will give attendees a comprehensive understanding of diabetes and how to continue to thrive after diagnosis. There are only 15 slots available in this class so reserve your spot by calling or emailing the CAL office. This fun and informational class is designed 32 connections

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December

Holiday Tour of Homes in Madison, GA

The Athens Clarke County Library offers many unique services. The GLASS (Georgia Libraries for Accessible Services) program is one of them. It provides free audio books via mail, online and a mobile app for individuals who are unable to read standard print material due to visual or physical impairment. There are over 70,000 titles available through this service.

A charming southern town of more than 100 antebellum homes and buildings, Madison was described before the Civil War as “The most cultured and aristocratic town on the route from Charleston to New Orleans.” The holiday tour takes place mostly in the National Register Historic District, which features the largest collection of 19th century architecture in Georgia with its mix of Greek revival, late Victorian and Romanesque style buildings.

Visitors will enjoy rich southern heritage through this mixture of private homes, historic house museums, and churches. Completing the tour is a stroll through the festively decorated downtown area, lunch at one of the many restaurants and some antique shopping. We will have lunch at Ricardo’s Kouzzina. Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 23rd.

Where: Glass Dining Room When: TBA Time: 10am Cost: Free for CAL Members

When: Friday, December 2nd Time: Depart ACCA at 9:30am Cost: $45 (Lunch is not included in the cost of the trip)

Hearing Screening

Christmas at the Old Governor’s Mansion

Georgia Libraries for Accessible Services Info Session

Hearing is very important to quality of life Representatives from the UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic will be at ACCA to check ears for any hearing related issues and to provide information on how to prevent or reduce problems. Reserve a spot by calling the CAL office at 706-549-4850.

Where: The Round Room at ACCA When: February TBA Time: 10am Cost: Free for CAL Members

trips and off-site adventures

Established in 1803, Milledgeville was the capitol of GA for about 60 years until it was moved to Atlanta after the Civil War. Completed in 1839, Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion is one of the finest examples of High Greek Revival architecture in the nation. It holds the antebellum, Civil War, and early Reconstruction eras of the state’s history within its walls. Each holiday season, the Mansion is transformed into a Christmas wonderland. Take a step back in time and see how the elite of Georgia celebrated during this time of year. Tour lasts an hour. We will have lunch in the downtown eatery The Brick. Please RSVP by Friday, December 9th.

When: Wednesday, December 21st Time: Depart ACCA at 10am Cost: $40 (Lunch is not included in the cost of this trip) January

The Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium tops some lists as one of the

best aquariums in the U.S. It encompasses tens of thousands of animals in 10 million gallons of fresh and marine water. Spend the day marveling at the myriad of marine species, watch trainers interact with the animals at different points and enjoy an exciting dolphin show.

We will have lunch in the Aquarium’s own Café Aquaria.

Lunch is not included in the cost of the trip.

When: Wednesday, January 11th Time: Depart ACCA at 9:30am Cost: $50 (Lunch is not included in the cost of the trip)

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday this month, we will visit the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. The museum provides visitors with a broad overview of the American Civil Rights Movement as well as worldwide human rights causes. After visiting the museum, we will have lunch at one of Atlanta’s favorite restaurants, Mary Mac’s Tea Room. Please RSVP by Friday, January 20th.

When: Wednesday, January 25th Time: Depart ACCA at 9:30am Cost: $40 (Lunch is not included in the cost of the trip) February

Alice Walker Driving Tour

Alice Walker is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the novel “The Color Purple.” She is also a native of Eatonton, GA. This driving tour takes us to various points of interest in Walker’s life, including Walker’s childhood home, her birthplace and the birthplace of her mother, the Wards Chapel A.M.E. Church, where she was baptized and attended services, and the Wards Chapel Cemetery. After the tour we will visit the historic Uncle Remus Museum, followed by lunch at Smith’s Coastal Grill. Please RSVP by Friday, January 27th.

When: Wednesday, February 8th Time: Depart ACCA at 10am Cost: $20 (Lunch is not included in the cost of the trip) winter 2016 33

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Class times subject to change or cancel, please check www.accaging.org or call 706-549-4850 for updates.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Fox Theatre (special evening trip)

Be a Santa to a Senior Wrapping Party

Join us for our 12th Annual Be a Santa to a Senior gift wrapping party. Over the course of the season, generous “santas” in the community donate gifts based on the wish lists of our seniors. Volunteers are needed to help wrap these hundreds of gifts so that they can be distributed. Bring a friend, a pair of scissors and any extra gift wrapping materials you may have and join in this festive giving occasion.

Where: Hudson Conference Room When: Monday, December 5th Time: 4:00pm

Please RSVP by Friday, February 3rd.

When: Thursday, February 16th Time: Depart ACCA at 5:30pm. Show starts at 8pm.

Estimated return to Athens around 11:30pm.

Cost: $65 (Ticket is included in the cost of the trip, food is not)

CAL Secret Santa Potluck

Bring a small wrapped gift with your name on it and a tasty dish to share with the group along with your appetite, as we kick off the Christmas season together.

We will play a special Secret Santa game to get everyone to socialize and share in the Holiday cheer.

Where: Harris Room When: Tuesday, December 13th Time: 1:00pm-2:15pm

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We’re looking for instructors and suggestions. Call CAL (706-549-4850) to suggest a class or offer to teach.

December

This is a rare opportunity to see the world renowned Alvin Ailey American Theater dance company, which has been around since 1958.Join the celebration live and in person as African-American cultural expression and classic American modern dance traditions are exquisitely merged on one of Georgia’s best stages, the luxurious Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Before the show we will stop by Publik Draft House located right outside of the Theatre for a quick bite.

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Are you single and ready to mingle?

Do you like to have fun and get out on the town? Come out for a chance to meet like-minded individuals and enjoy a variety of events each month.

December 6th- Dinner at 5pm at George’s Lowcountry Table followed by the Classic City Band Holiday Concert from 6:30-7:30pm at the State Botanical Gardens January 18th- 12pm brunch at Mamma’s Boy followed

by GA Museum of Art Tour at 2pm February 23rd- Dinner at Siri Thai followed by and the 8-time Tony Award winning play “Once” at the Classic Center on Feb 23rd at 7:00pm January Be There 4 Seniors Rally at the GA State Capitol There is power in numbers. This is the first of two major opportunities this season to let your voice be heard when it comes to aging and legislation. Join CAL at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta to take a stand for the

rights of older adults. Those in power to make decisions that will affect the lives of older adults need to hear our voices and concerns. Transportation will be provided for members.

Where: Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta When: Thursday, January 19th Time: 11:00am-12:00pm (We will depart ACCA at 9am) Cost: Free and Open to the Community February

Game Day at the Rook and Pawn

Join your CAL pals for some fun and games at the Rook and Pawn game café located in downtown Athens. From classic board games to card games, the café offers the complete gamut of options no matter your interest. A full menu of refreshments will also be available for purchase if you bring your appetite along with your game face.

Where: The Rook and Pawn When: Wednesday, February 22nd Time: 10am-11am Cost: $5 (Non-alcoholic beverage included in the price)

Valentine’s Dawgs

Man’s best friend captures the human heart in a special way. Do you love dogs but do not have one of your own? Come out for a chance to spend some quality time with a pooch. The Atlanta Pet Partners will be bringing a group of sweet pet therapy dogs to spread some love to ACCA just in time for Valentine’s Day. Please call the CAL office for additional information at 706-549-4850.

Where: The Brick Room at ACCA When: Monday, February 13th Time: 10:00am-11:00am

Cost: Free for CAL Members

Senior Week at the GA State Capitol

Coordinated by the Georgia Council on Aging, this annual event gives citizens a chance to tour the capitol, get a behind the scenes look at the legislative process, meet face to face with state legislators and even snag a picture with the governor. This is a second opportunity winter 2016 35

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for those who are passionate about the rights of older adults to let their voices be heard. Transportation will be provided.

Cost: Free for CAL Members Contact for Reservation or Information: Sharon at 706-543-8524

Where: Georgia State Capitol rotunda in Atlanta When: Wednesday, February 15th Time: 8:00am-4:00pm Cost: for CAL Members

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Mahjongg

Where: ACCA Glass Dining Room When: Tuesdays Time: 1:30pm Cost: Free for CAL Members

Join us to play Mahjongg, a Chinese Tile Game that is becoming more and more popular in the United States.

Similar to the Western card game rummy, mahjongg is a game of skill, strategy, calculation, and involves a degree of change. Some knowledge of the game and reservations are required. The game is played in tables of four, however, the group is always looking for substitutes.

Where: ACCA Bentley Conference Room When: Mondays Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm

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Join us in an informal setting to play bridge and socialize with others that share common interest. No reservation needed.

Advanced Bridge

This advanced bridge group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. The group requires reservations; please call Mary at 706-549-3160 to reserve your spot today!

Where: ACCA Glass Dining Room When: Wednesdays Time: 1:30pm Cost: Free for CAL Members

Grand Slammers Bridge Group

This advanced bridge group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. No reservation needed.

Where: ACCA Glass Dining Room When: Wednesdays Time: 1:30pm Cost: Free for CAL Members

Newcomers Card Group

Join other CAL members to play the Hand and Foot card game on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday and play Mexican Train on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday!

Where: ACCA Bentley Conference Room When: Wednesdays Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm Cost: Yearly membership fee of $20 for CAL Members Contact for more information: Nicki at 706-850-6615

Belle Hill Singers

Join fellow members to sing traditional church music in a group setting and inspire individuals through the power of song. Performances take place every Tuesday and Thursday at different community centers, nursing homes, assisted living, senior centers, and adult health centers. Transportation is provided but is optional. New members are welcome regardless of singing ability. Call the CAL office at 706-549-4850 for more information or for current performance schedule.

Caregiver Support Group- Athens Area For any caregiver or any caregivers caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias to fellowship with other caregivers, participate in educational programs, and gain knowledge from health care professionals.

Where: ACCA Bentley ADH Center When: 3rd Tuesday each month Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Cost: FREE

Where: Meet at ACCA at 9:45am When: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 10:00am-11:30am Cost: Free for CAL Members

UGArden Produce Stand

The UGArden is a four-acre, student run garden on the University of Georgia’s property and host a Produce Stand here at the Athens Community Council on Aging and runs every Tuesday from 11am-2pm during the months of April-November.

Fresh, organically grown vegetables are sold at below retail price and we offer them at half the cost for older adults at or below the poverty line, as well as those using SNAP benefits. We accept cash, check and credit/debit cards.

Profits from the produce stand support efforts to eliminate senior hunger in Athens, Georgia.

Where: Under the Pavilion at ACCA When: Tuesdays until the end of December Time: 11:00am-2:00pm Cost: Prices Vary

Alzheimer’s Support Group- Winder Area

For caregivers or anyone caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias to fellowship with other caregivers, participate in educational programs, and gain knowledge from health care professionals.

Where: Winder Adult Day Care When: Last Friday of each month Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Cost: FREE

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

A support group provided for grandparents raising their grandchildren. Group topics vary in discussion from month to month and occasionally include informational materials and guest speakers. For specific dates and times, please contact Paige Powell at 706-549-4850.

Where: ACCA’s Hudson Conference Room in Athens and Rivers of Mercy in Monroe When: TBD Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm Cost: FREE winter 2016 37

Sarah Kruse, GRG Program Manager, and Christy Tweedy, Senior Hunger VISTA, at the inaugural Georgia Senior Hunger Summit.

Representatives of the five non-profit partners, including ACCA’s Erin Beasley, Susan Jacobs, Morgan O’Kelley, and Eve Anthony, at the launch of Creature Comfort’s 2017 Get Comfortable Campaign.

It can be overwhelming for a family to make decisions regarding the care of an older loved one. Many times families don’t know where to start, how to find services, or understand the resources available to them. Athens Community Council on Aging’s Geriatric Care Management program can help you navigate the road map of decisions and tasks related to the care of the aging adult in your life. Working with families, our care manager’s expertise provides the answers at a time of uncertainty. Let us be the expert and sort out the details for you. The program provides families with the appropriate resources and support which ensure quality care for loved ones while providing caregivers peace of mind.

u Comprehensive Assessment

Using a holistic approach to assess the entire person and situation including the living environment, financial situation, personal care needs, and physical and emotional health.

u Relocation and Residential Options

Evaluate your current living situation, assist you in determining the best residential options, and provide relocation assistance as needed.

u Personalized Care Plan

Address current concerns and help prepare you for future needs.

Andrew Brasher, owner of Escape the Space, leads a client through a virtual reality experience. Escape the Space has partnered with ACCA to offer this unique programming to our CAL and ADH clients.

Bentley Adult Day Health clients and staff visit the pumpkin patch at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church.

u Health Care Coordination

Act as a liaison and advocate between you and your health care providers and physicians. Assist with and ensure compliance of physician recommendations and orders.

u Home Safety Evaluation

Evaluate and identify certain hazards in the home and make recommendations for modifications which ensure you and/or your loved one’s safety.

u Crisis Intervention

Offers support and reassurance during times of transitions and life challenges.

Available to provide counsel, recommend options, and support caregivers during what can be a stressful and emotional period.

Musicians from Athens Symphony Orchestra perform at The Athens Banner-Herald’s What’s Next Activities Expo held at ACCA.

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Creature Comforts’ Emily Gettmann and Erin Moschak deliver 125 Your Pie pizzas for ACCA’s clients as part of the Get Comfortable campaign. Since March of this year Your Pie has donated over 500 pizzas through this partnership!

u Caregiver Support and Respite

Identifies and facilitates the use of community resources including education, respite, and support programs which reduce the stress of caregiving on families.

Julie Hanna, ACCA Geriatric Care Manager

Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

PERMIT NO. 11 ATHENS, GEORGIA

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