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COMMUNICATOR Volume 22, Number 4

July/August 2014

Work Smarter, Not Harder

Adjustments to your routine are key to staying in shape Jeff Robinson, Editor Council Communicator There’s a reason most distance races have an age group for “65 and older,” and there’s a reason the enrichment center at the Council for Older Adults has a fitness center with everything from dumbbells and weight machines to treadmills. Exercising as you age is good for you; if anything, it’s even more important to make fitness a part of your life as you get older. But it’s also important to be wiser about exercising – your running speed at age 60 likely won’t be what it was at age 30, and the weights in your

strength training routine will probably be a little lighter than they once were. Knowing your limitations and making the proper adjustments are vital to getting the most from your workout. “There are so many benefits to exercising for older adults,” said Julie Clinger, fitness coordinator at the Council for Older Adults. “Your metabolism slows naturally as you age; exercise increases that metabolism and builds muscle mass. It also burns calories, wards off illness and chronic disease, gives you a better heart rate and the possibility of lowering your blood pressure, your bone density increases... WORK SMARTER continued on page 22...

Get in the Swim Aquatics classes are a great way to stay fit as you age. If you’ve been wanting to get in better shape but aren’t sure where to start, the aquatics classes at the Council for Older Adults’ enrichment center are - literally and figuratively - a great way to get your feet wet. Activities such as swimming and warm water aerobics have long been known to provide great cardio exercise while also helping conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia. Patti Fifner, the aquatics coordinator at the Council, said you’ll get those benefits and more from their classes. “You can’t diminish the social aspect of the pool,” Fifner said. “If someone is missing from... GET IN THE SWIM continued on page 23...

We provide choices for older people so they can live safely in their own homes and stay healthy as they age.

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In This Issue

Council Special Events Calendar JULY 2014

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Strawberry Fest Independence Day (Closed) Caregiver Workshop New to Medicare Class Employment for Seniors Volunteer Open House Hearing Health Seminar New to Medicare Class

Grandparents Day Caregiver Workshop New to Medicare Class 3 R’s of Medication Mgmt. New to Medicare Class

Your Favorite Sections Local Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Happenings at the Center . . . . 16

Community Foundations . . . . . . 6

Personal Reflection . . . . . . . . . 18

Resource Development . . . . . . . 7

Club News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Insurance Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Bookshelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Puzzle Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Travel & Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . 24

Volunteer Visions . . . . . . . . . . 12

Today’s Technology . . . . . . . . . 27

COA Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Ask Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

The Council for Older Adults is a nonprofit organization that helps older people in Delaware County live safely in their own homes and stay healthy as they age. Programs and services provided by the Council are supported in part by the local senior services levy, corporate and private donations, and grants. The Council for Older Adults is a United Way agency. 2014 Board of Directors President: Karen Pillion, Sunbury Vice President: Dwayne Gardner, PhD, Delaware Secretary: Jane Nance, RN, Galena Treasurer: Tansukh J. Salgia, PhD, Galena Past President: Larry Harris, Delaware David Black, Westerville Alice Frazier, MD, Delaware Robert Gaffey, PhD, Delaware Jan Garlock, Westerville Robert Gore, Delaware George Kannapel, Powell Anne Kuntz, MS LSW, Powell Ross Long, JD, Delaware John McDavid, Centerburg Trudy Poole, Lewis Center Anita Reeb, Delaware Alice Solove, Powell Robert Sprengnether, Galena Bill Verhoff, RN, Milford Center John Watkins, Radnor The Council Communicator is published bimonthly by the Council for Older Adults of Delaware County and is made possible through the generosity of advertisers, donations from individuals, and the contributions of volunteers. About 45,000 copies of each edition are printed and distributed throughout Delaware County in the Delaware Gazette, Sunbury News, and to subscribers of the Sunday Columbus Dispatch. In addition, the Council Communicator is available at social service agencies, healthcare providers, public offices, libraries, and over 50 other locations. To find a nearby pick�up site, please contact the Council at 740�363�6677 or visit www.growingolder.org, where you can also read the Communicator online via Issuu. To advertise, submit articles, or request comments, please contact Alison Yeager, Marketing Coordinator, Council for Older Adults at 740�363�6677 or alison@growingolder.org. The appearance of advertising in this publication does not represent an endorsement of products, services, or political candidates and issues by the Council for Older Adults. We reserve the right to refuse advertising from any entity whose mission may conflict with our own. The Council Communicator cannot guarantee the return of articles or photographs submitted for publication.

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SEASONAL SPOTLIGHT Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how the Council for Older Adults can help you this month... Fight Senior Hunger We provide monthly grocery boxes as well as farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market vouchers to qualifying seniors.

Summer Chores The Council has service providers and volunteer programs in place to help you with your summer chores.

DONATE STUFF. Create Jobs. For your convenience, a Goodwill employee will unload your donations at any of our retail locations and provide you a tax deductible receipt.

Visit www.mariongoodwill.org for locations Corporate Phone: 740-387-7023

Caregiver Workshops Learn, grow, and gather support with other caregivers throughout the community at our monthly workshops.

Quality Services As always, the Council provides a variety of year-round services that provide choices to older adults so they can live safely in their own homes and stay healthy as they age. See our COA Services center spread on pages 14 - 15!

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Local Spotlight

First-Place Half-Marathon Finisher Kind of a Big ‘Deel’ Jeff Robinson, Editor Council Communicator If Delaware resident Albert Deel were to make a list of his accomplishments, finishing first in his age group in a half marathon at age 77 might not even make the top three. While the feat is impressive, the obstacles Deel overcame on the way to the finish line may be even more so. Deel took first place honors in the 70-79 age group as a competitive walker in the 2012 Columbus Marathon. He finished the half marathon course - 13.1 miles - in three hours, 10 minutes, and 47 seconds. “I had it planned out that I’d push it for the last four miles,” Deel said. “I wanted to make sure I had plenty of strength to finish that race.” Deel competed in the 2013 version of the race hoping to improve on his time (and defend his title), but a heel spur started to nag him about halfway through the race. “It was painful, and I had to let up a little bit,” Deel said. “I finished 13 minutes slower, but I still got second place.” Deel’s foray into competitive walking began not as training for a race but as a way to combat his diabetes. “I started slow, and worked my way up. In 2005, I started walking high numbers of miles, sometimes 10 miles a day, seven days a week,” Deel said. “I was doing my own thing, competing with myself, and I didn’t need my medication when I was doing that.” The walking did wonders for his diabetes, but Deel also had knee and back issues to contend with at the time. And as if that weren’t enough – and for most competitive walkers, knee and back problems are more than enough – Deel had eight outpatient surgeries between 2002

and 2007 to fight a diagnosis of bladder cancer. “It started with a cluster of tumors in the bladder, and I had them removed,” Deel said. “I’d have them removed each time they would return. That’s how I ended up having the eight surgeries. When it looked like they weren’t going to come back, I had chemotherapy once a week for three months. That was in 2007 and 2008.”

Albert Deel with his marathon awards The treatments rid Deel of the cancer, and he said it hasn’t returned since then, though he did have some tissue removed in April of this year to be safe. He sees his doctor annually to make sure he gets a clean bill of health, and he said regular exercise definitely helped him become cancer free. “The exercise helped with all of that. It improved my knee, too,” he said. Deel had planned to retire from the half marathons after 2013, and while he doesn’t plan to take part this year, he has set his sights on the 2015 race.

“I decided I will start this fall and train to do another one for my 80th birthday. By taking off a year I may not have that problem with my heel spur,” he said. Occasionally Deel will have someone to walk with, but he humbly admits many can’t keep up with his pace and he said it’s more harmful than helpful to slow down. He does most of his training at Metro Fitness in Delaware, where he knows and is an inspiration to many of the other members. Born and raised in Virginia, Deel moved to Delaware County with his family in 1953 and he’s been here ever since. Soon after the family arrived, Deel met the girl who would become his wife. He and Lorena will celebrate 60 years of marriage on July 1. “I met her in the old Greyhound bus station in Delaware. They had a little place to eat there, and she and her friend were in there kind of giggling it up one day,” Deel said. “I had a relative with me and I asked them if they would take a ride with us. Well, her friend got in the front seat with me and she got in the back seat with my relative. That didn’t really work in my mind.” Later, Deel tried again and asked her if she’d like to go for a ride. She accepted, and they’ve been together ever since. Today, they have four children, 15 grandchildren, and “about the same number of great-grandchildren.” Deel spent 15 years working for Allied Van Lines, then took a training course to process medical claims and was hired by Equitable in 1986. He stayed there until soon after the company was bought by Cigna, retiring in 1999. The distance walking and numerous ailments have taught Deel quite a bit about perseverance, and he’ll be marshaling every ounce of it that he can (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)

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muster to get through his latest journey – Lorena recently was diagnosed with small-cell lung cancer. “This has been a big thing for me to get past. If my walking somewhere would help her get over this then I’d nail it right now,” he said. “Her oncologist said he’s looking to get 80% of the cancer. I’m going for 90.” Deel said Lorena recently started her treatment, and while he still aspires to finish that half marathon to commemorate his 80th birthday, he knows he has a more important race to run with his wife, and he plans to be with her every step of the way ... something a competitive walker should know all about.

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Community Foundations

A Family Legacy of Generosity Marlene Casini, President Delaware County Foundation Just as parents can leave their financial assets to their children, they can also pass down a legacy of philanthropy. Philanthropy comes in many shapes and sizes—large gifts, small gifts, gifts bequests of cash, stock, IRA, or other property. Financial and legal advisors can play a major role in guiding a financial plan that includes a portion to a charity or multiple charities. You can also suggest the topic to your advisor, or seek information directly from a charity to share with your advisors. The Delaware County Foundation provides educational programs and sample documents for legal and financial advisors about charitable giving. Discussing Family Philanthropy When starting the discussion about philanthropy, asking questions can be a helpful way to learn about a family member’s interests. Questions can include: • What are your charitable interests? • Do you want to pass the value of giving on to your children? Your grandchildren? • Have you shared with your heirs your personal story of generosity and the importance of some charities to your life? This could be through church, volunteering, or financial donations. • What level of responsibility would you like the children to have regarding carrying on your charitable legacy? Can the responsibilities grow and change over time or be passed on to future generations? • What are your hobbies, interests, and passions? What are the hobbies, interests, and passions of your children and grandchildren? • What areas of charitable need do you feel are most important in your community today, or in the future? • Would you like to give the majority of dollars to one charity, give smaller amounts to a lot of nonprofit organizations, or give through an organization such as a community foundation that supports multiple charities? Many families find that starting a donor-advised fund at a community foundation can be the easiest and most effective way to put their charitable goals in action. It is cost effective and requires a minimal amount of paperwork, and the family has access to the community foundation’s grant-making expertise.

A family fund can grow over time. Grants from the fund can change as community needs change or the interests of the participants change. One simple, yet significant, aspect is that the fund can carry the family name, such as the John and Mary Smith Fund. Grants from the fund are then made in the family’s name. By creating such a fund through the Delaware County Foundation, a family can support one cause or multiple causes important to them. The Benefits of Community Foundations The Delaware County Foundation offers the following benefits to donors: • Expertise. With knowledge of local charities, we can identify the giving opportunities that best suit a family’s interests. • Structure. We provide an established framework for the giving process. • Simplicity. Families don’t need to worry about incorporating or filing tax returns or applying to the IRS for tax-exempt status using Form 1023. • Ease of Giving. We can accept many types of contributions in addition to gifts of cash or check. Table Talk One of the easiest ways to get started with a conversation about giving is over the dinner table. Ask each participant what he or she would do if charged with giving a certain amount of money to charity. The answers may surprise you. Recognizing Generosity The Delaware County Foundation will again recognize an outstanding individual or family with a track record of community support through its Spirit of Philanthropy Award. This award, as well as recognition for Outstanding Business, Volunteer, and Youth or Youth Group will be presented at an “Evening of Generosity” on October 16. For more information on family philanthropy, or the Evening of Generosity event, contact Marlene Casini at the Delaware County Foundation at 614-764-2332. A brief biography of the 2013 awardees can be viewed on the Foundation’s website, www.delawarecf.org. Portions used with permission from the Council on Foundations.

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Resource Development

Dream Big in 2014 Mike Miller, Development Administrator Council for Older Adults As a child I used to walk our neighborhood and “trick or treat” for UNICEF, raising money to help kids in need across the globe. Maybe some of you did the same thing. That experience had a profound impact on my life, and I have been in nonprofit development work ever since. I sometimes think that the word “develop-

ment” is too confining, preferring to think of fundraising as dream-making. Let me explain. When you and I make a gift to charity we help fulfill dreams, both ours and those of others. We provide a week of camp for a child who dreams of seeing stars at night through a thick canopy of trees. We build a new wing on a hospital for those who dream of being close to home for treatment. www.edwardjones.com We support a missionary who dreams of sharing the gospel overseas. So what is our dream? For many, we dream of changing If you own an annuity, it just makes sense to review it every now lives and helping others, and and then. That’s why we offer complimentary annuity reviews. Then you can work to ensure your annuity stays in sync with your our investments and gifts to goals. Plus, there may be features your current annuity simply charity make this possible. doesn’t offer. So what is your dream for the So regardless of where you purchased your annuity, call your local financial advisor to schedule your Council? What else can we do complimentary review. to meet the known and unEdward Jones operates as an insurance producer in Califorknown needs of older adults nia, New Mexico, and Massachusetts through the following subsidiaries, respectively: Edward Jones Insurance Agency in Delaware County? Let your of California, L.L.C., Edward Jones Insurance Agency of heart guide your thinking and New Mexico, L.L.C., and Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, L.L.C. “Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.” (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe) When you are ready to share Bob Hetterscheidt, AAMS® Dusty Hostutler, AAMS® Financial Advisor Financial Advisor your dream, give me a call so 4 S Vernon Street 595 Sunbury Road we can sit down over a cup of Sunbury, OH 43074 Delaware, OH 43015 740-965-6401 740-363-9200 coffee and visit. You can reach Dan C Jay, AAMS® me at 740-203-2420 or mike@ Financial Advisor growingolder.org.

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COUNCIL FOR OLDER ADULTS AWARDED GUIDESTAR EXCHANGE GOLD SEAL The Council for Older Adults has been awarded a GuideStar Exchange Gold certification for its demonstrated transparency and commitment to excellence. GuideStar collects, organizes, and publishes information on the programs, finances, and impact of IRS-recognized nonprofits. GuideStar’s Exchange program is designed to connect nonprofits with current and potential supporters. The program’s gold, silver, and bronze participation levels are structured to reward nonprofits based on the amount of information they share with the public. To qualify for the Gold certification, the Council for Older Adults provided a charting impact report, audited financial report, and extensive information about its operation to GuideStar. “GuideStar is a catalyst for positive change in the nonprofit world and we are extremely excited to announce this designation,” said Mike Miller, development administrator for the Council for Older Adults. “We, like GuideStar, believe that improving our financial health, offering world-class services, and providing full disclosure of financial and program information is important to those who want to support our work.” Only 3,321 of the nation’s more than 1.8 million nonprofit organizations have received GuideStar’s Gold level of recognition. Visit our website at www.growingolder.org for a link to view our GuideStar profile and learn more about the exchange program.

Health & Fitness

Counter the Effects of Aging with Exercise Mitchell Briant, Adult Injury Prevention Coordinator Delaware General Health District Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do as an older adult to prevent health problems that can come with age. It also helps your muscles maintain strength so you can keep doing your day-to-day activities. Not doing any physical activity can be bad for you, no matter your age or health condition. When older adults develop certain health conditions, beginning or sticking with an exercise program can be a challenge. If you have a health condition such as arthritis, diabetes, or heart disease, it doesn’t mean you have to stop being active. In fact, regular physical activity can improve your quality of life and even reduce your risk of developing other conditions. When it comes to getting the physical activity you need each week, it’s important to pick activities you enjoy and that match your abilities and health condition. Here are a couple things to keep in mind: • Try to do a variety of activities. This can make physical activity more enjoyable and reduce your risk of injury. • If you have to take a break from your regular workout routine due to an illness, be sure to start again at a lower level and slowly work back up to your usual level of activity. • Having a workout buddy or attending an exercise class with friends can make exercising more enjoyable. • Set goals and for every goal met, reward yourself. Older adults should do exercises that help them with balance. The Health District offers a couple programs that help residents improve their balance and reduce fall-related injuries. Starting in August, the Delaware General Health District will offer A Matter of Balance class – an eightweek program designed to help older adults improve their stability. The class teaches participants different non-strenuous exercises that will help improve balance. In addition, the Health District will hold tai chi classes this fall as another way to promote exercise and improve balance. Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance is a group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency. For more information or to register for these programs, contact Mitchell Briant, DGHD adult injury prevention coordinator, at 740-203-2054 or mbriant@delawarehealth.org.

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MyCare Ohio: Connecting Medicare & Medicaid MyCare Ohio is a new managed care program designed for Ohioans who receive BOTH Medicaid and Medicare benefits. This program has a team approach to coordinating a person’s care based on his or her needs – a team with the individual at the center. The MyCare Ohio program aims to improve the overall health and well-being of the individual while also improving health care quality and outcomes, and containing costs. Who will participate? Individuals must be at least 18 years old, receive full Medicaid benefits, plus Medicare Parts A, B & D, and live in one of the seven multi-county demonstration regions. The program includes individuals currently enrolled in the Waiver Programs for Passport, Choices, Assisted Living, Ohio Home Care, and Transitions Carve Out. How does MyCare Ohio enrollment work? Enrollment into MyCare Ohio is in phases, by region, over several months. For Delaware County, enrollment started in May with a July 1 effective date. Eligible individuals received letters informing them of their voluntary enrollment period, and when enrollment into a MyCare Ohio managed care plan becomes mandatory for their region. If an eligible individual does not choose a managed care plan by the mandatory enrollment date, Ohio will choose one for them based on which plan best fits their needs. Individuals will have the ability to enroll by phone, online, or by mail. After enrollment, the plan will work with the individual and their health care team to develop the individual’s care management plan. What are the benefits of MyCare Ohio? The MyCare Ohio approach is centered on the individual to effectively coordinate care based on the person’s specific needs. This care team includes the individual, the individual’s family/caregiver, the MyCare Ohio plan care manager, the waiver service coordinator (if appropriate), the

primary care provider, specialists, and other providers as applicable. Combined Benefit Package: The benefit package includes all benefits available through the traditional Medicare and Medicaid programs, including long-term care services and supports and behavioral health services. There is no additional cost to participate in this program. Single Point of Contact: The MyCare Ohio managed care plans will be a single point of contact for all individuals enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. This will allow individuals to easily navigate their health care goals and needs across various services and health care settings. Person-Centered Care: The plans will encourage choice and self-direction, provide support for individuals to remain independent and in the community, and provide care management that includes face-toface visits in the home and community. Choice of MyCare Ohio Plan: Eligible individuals will be able to choose from at least two managed care plans in each region. Delaware County will have a choice between Aetna Better Health of Ohio and Molina HealthCare of Ohio. Medicare Opt-out: Individuals will have the option to have the managed care plan also provide their Medicare benefits or to opt out of the Medicare portion of the program, and stay with their current Medicare Advantage plan or traditional Medicare. However, the individual’s selected MyCare Ohio managed care plan will provide and pay for all their Medicaid services. If an individual chooses to receive both their Medicaid and Medicare through their MyCare Ohio plan, then the individual will receive one ID card for both Medicaid and Medicare. For more information, please visit the Ohio Medicaid Consumer website at ohiomh.com or call the Ohio Medicaid Hotline at 1-800-324-8680. The Council for Older Adults is one of several organizations available to assist Delaware County residents with plan selection and enrollment. Just call us at 740-363-6677 to speak with one of our certified counselors.

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Puzzle Page

Crossword Puzzle

Sudoku #1

One Day at a Time by Ed Canty Solution on page 21

Level of difficulty: Easy Solution on page 21

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VOLUNTEER VISIONS MORE TRANSPORTATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteer Recognition Business Award winners from Alum Creek Dog Park with Toni Dodge (center)

Bob Backus & Carol Rohde think YOU should volunteer! Join us July 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at our Open House.

VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE ON JULY 17

From the Volunteer Recognition celebration in April: we appreciate all of our volunteers and members!

Learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Council for Older Adults at an open house to be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 17 at 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware. Enjoy light refreshments, door prizes, and tours of the Council’s facility. Staff and current volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about specific programs. The Council is recruiting transportation drivers, insurance volunteers, Meals On Wheels volunteers, home chore volunteers, community ambassadors, kitchen assistants, and more. To RSVP for the volunteer open house, or for more information about the volunteer program, please call the Council for Older Adults at 740-363-6677 or visit www.growingolder.org.

ATTENTION CURRENT VOLUNTEERS!

Volunteer Recognition Student Award winner Mahsa Ghassab

Do you live in a condo, or know of condos in Delaware County? The Council is reaching out to condominium homeowners associations and older adults in those communities to promote our in-home services, enrichment center, and volunteer program. If you have any information, please contact Donna Meyer at 740-203-2358 or donna@growingolder.org.

The Council for Older Adults provides transportation assistance to Delaware County residents age 60 and older through a volunteer program, providing rides to medical appointments, social service agencies, and adult day care facilities. The program is popular, and additional volunteers are needed to help cover the increasing demand. The need for affordable transportation for the senior population has grown more urgent in recent months. The Delaware Area Transit Agency (DATA) increased its fares in 2014, and while the Council’s Bus Bucks program has helped local seniors offset the cost of DATA’s demand response fees, it’s only the first step in addressing a growing problem in the community. “Many seniors in the county have frequent medical appointments – some of which are in Columbus – and there just aren’t many affordable options that cover that kind of territory,” said Carissa Krauss, volunteer program specialist at the Council for Older Adults. “Our volunteer transportation program directly addresses that need. The demand is increasing and the program could easily double in size if we had more volunteer

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VOLUNTEER VISIONS drivers.” The program benefits the volunteers as well as seniors seeking transportation. David Martin, one of the Council’s newest volunteer drivers, responded positively to his first transportation assignment: “It was a great experience. The client is in his 90s and can’t see. He and his wife are still independent because of the Council’s transportation program.” The Council’s transportation volunteers use their personal vehicles to drive older adults in Delaware County to and from medical appointments. Requests are received at least one week in advance, and volunteers choose assignments that fit within their own schedule. Volunteer drivers are also eligible for mileage reimbursement. For more information, please call the Council at 740-363-6677, visit www.growingolder.org, or attend our open house on Thursday, July 17, from 4 to 6 p.m.

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FIGHTING SENIOR HUNGER The Council for Older Adults is taking applications for a monthly program which provides free groceries to qualifying local seniors. This program is a cooperative effort between the Council and the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. Participants, or an authorized representative, pick up special grocery boxes on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Delivery may be available. Typical contents of the grocery box include cereal, fruit juice, canned meat or fish, peanut butter or beans, canned fruit or vegetables, rice or potatoes, and American cheese. The food is shelf-stable, nutritious, and is intended to supplement food budgets for lower-income older adults. Qualifying individuals must be age 60 or older, a county resident, and have an income of no more than $15,171 per year. Income proof is not required. Applications are now available at the Council office or on our website. For more information, call 740-363-6677 or visit www. growingolder.org.

SENIOR FARMERS’ MARKET VOUCHER PROGRAM Each year, the Council’s Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher program provides Delaware County residents age 60 and over with vouchers for fresh foods from farmers’ markets in Delaware, Sunbury, and Powell. The vouchers are used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, baked goods, honey, and even food-bearing plants. Participants who sign up before September 1 receive vouchers with a total value of $60. Those who sign up after September 1 receive vouchers with a total value of $30. All vouchers are valid through October 31 but participants should check with their farmers’ market to determine how late in the season each one will be open. Applicants must be 60 or older and certain income restrictions apply. Vouchers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are available at the Council office, on our website at www.growingolder.org, or at local farmers’ markets. Call 740363-6677 or visit our website for voucher distribution information.

HELP WITH CHORES

CAREGIVER WORKSHOPS

The Council has service providers and volunteer programs in place to help you with your summer chores. We can assist with a variety of chores – everything from changing light bulbs or tacking down cords or rugs, to painting, yard work, and more. The Delaware County Juvenile Court has a program for county residents age 60 and older who need help with yard clean-up, including raking, picking up sticks, planting, and other types of yard work. There are youths in our community to perform these service projects, and they complete your chore requests with the assistance of an adult supervisor. They furnish their own tools, but request that residents provide lawn bags. With this particular program, no chores are able to be completed in the house. The services are free, and certain eligibility requirements may apply. For details, call the Council at 740-363-6677.

The Council for Older Adults provides monthly support opportunities for active caregivers who provide assistance to their family members and friends. These workshops allow caregivers to learn, grow, and gather support. Presentations are provided by various members of our community and focus on a variety of topics. Workshops are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Upcoming workshops include: • July 8: “Making Decisions About End of Life Care,” presented by Doug Cluxton, MA, LPC, of OhioHealth Hospice • August 12: “Finding Your Way Through the Medicare/ Medicaid Jungle,” presented by Paula Dean of the Council for Older Adults Workshops are free and are held at the Center for Older Adults. Please feel free to bring a friend! To register, RSVP to Jen Spicer at 740-203-2377.

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COA SERVICES CARE SERVICES The Council’s goal is to provide you with the highest-quality services available to help you remain living safely in your own home. Call us for a professional in-home consultation with one of our experienced Care Consultants, who can work with you to customize a service plan designed just for you. You’ll receive only the services you need and want from our comprehensive list of offerings, which includes: • Adult Day Care. Helps people with some level of impairment engage in fun, social activity in a safe, supervised setting. • Chore Services. We can help with minor chores such as changing light bulbs, shoveling snow, painting and more. • Counseling. In-home counseling is available for you and your family to address grief, depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug use, and more. • Emergency Response System. A small help button worn around the neck or wrist linked to 24-hour emergency assistance. • Homemaker Services. We can help with light house cleaning, cooking, laundry, errands, and grocery shopping. • Home Delivered Meals. Meals On Wheels provides hot, nutritious meals every weekday. • Minor Home Repair. We can assist with handicap accessibility, plumbing, flooring repair, electrical repairs, bathroom access, smoke detectors, furnace service, and address other safety concerns. • Medical Transportation. Transportation to medical appointments, social service agencies, and adult day care centers. • Nursing Services. RN nursing services can help you achieve optimal health and well-being through health screenings and medication monitoring. • Personal Care. Personal care assistants provide help with bathing and dressing. • Respite. Designed to provide relief and rest for caregivers and can be provided in the home or at a local facility. The Council can handle all these arrangements and our services are available on a sliding fee scale. Call 740-363-6677 today!

Do you, your spouse, or someone you love need a little more help in daily life than before? • You’re not quite sure that she is eating as she should, let alone getting enough liquids. • You are just about certain that he isn’t taking his medicine how and when he should. • Or maybe you’re concerned that the healthy, active one of the pair is being worn down caring for the other and needs a break during the day. • You know they’re okay overnight, but those waking hours are a concern.

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HAPPENINGS AT THE CENTER Enrichment Center Hours: MO through TH, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and FR, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 740-369-5133 or visit www.growingolder.org.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Early Stage Alzheimer’s Group 2nd MO, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Foot Care Clinic TU, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. by appt. Good Food for Dummies Jul. 14 & 25; Aug. 11 & 22; 9 - 10 a.m. Health Screenings by DGHD 4th WE, 9:30 11:30 a.m. Health Screenings by WHV 2nd & 4th MO, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Massage Therapy WE, 9:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. by appt. Matter of Balance WE in Aug., 3 - 5 p.m. or TH in Aug., 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Medigold 1st WE, 9:30 - 11 a.m. New to Medicare Class 2nd WE, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 4th WE, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Parkinson’s Support - Speech Therapy 2nd & 4th WE, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Seniors Anonymous 1st or 3rd MO, 1 - 2 p.m.

FITNESS & AQUATICS Full Body Workout MO & WE, 8 - 9 a.m. Hiking Club MO, 9 - 11:30 a.m. P.A.C.E. TU & FR, 10 - 11 a.m. Silver Sneakers TU & TH, 2 - 2:45 p.m. Tai Chi Intro MO, 5 - 6 p.m. or TH, 4 - 5 p.m. Tai Chi Beginner TH, 5 - 6 p.m. Yoga (Chair) MO Jul. 21 - Aug. 25, 11 - 11:45 a.m. Yoga (Mat) MO Jul. 21 - Aug. 25., 12 - 12:45 p.m. Zumba Basic MO & WE, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. or TU & TH, 9 - 10 a.m. Zumba Gold with Toning MO & WE, 9:15 10:15 a.m. Aquatics 1 MO & WE, 9 - 9:45 a.m. Aquatics 2 MO & WE, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. start

or TU & TH, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. start Aquatics 2 1/2 TU & TH, 10 a.m. start or MO & WE, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. start Aquatics 3 TU & TH, 3 - 3:45 p.m. Low-Impact Water Aerobics TU & TH, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Pool Walking MO thru TH, 12 - 12:45 p.m.; FR, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pool Walking (Evening) TU & TH, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. or 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Water Volleyball TU & TH, 11 - 11:45 a.m. or 2 - 2:45 p.m.

EDUCATION & DISCUSSION Book Club 3rd MO, 12 - 1 p.m. Caregiver Workshop 2nd TU, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation WE, 9 - 10 a.m. DCDLibrary on Wheels Jul. 2 & 23; Aug. 13; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. How Does Your Garden Grow? WE, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Legal Aid 4th TH, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. by appt. Mind Aerobics FR, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Think Positive! 2nd FR, 10 - 11 a.m. Computer Support TH by appt. only Email Basics using Gmail Aug. 14 & 21, 1 - 3 p.m. Google Mania Aug. 28 & Sep. 4, 1 - 3 p.m. Internet Basics using Google Chrome Jul. 31 & Aug. 7, 1 - 3 p.m. iPad Basics Jul. 24 & 31, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. iPad Beyond the Basics Aug. 7 & 14, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. iPhone Basics Jul. 10 & 17, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. iTunes Aug. 21 & 28, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Saving & Organizing Jul. 17 & 24, 1 - 3 p.m. Windows 8 Intro Jul. 10, 1 - 3 p.m.

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS Creative Writing Last MO, 2 - 4 p.m. Del Chimers Choir TU, 2 - 3 p.m. Do For Others I MO, 9 - 11 a.m. Do For Others II WE, 9 - 11 a.m. Hand Work with Friends TH, 1:30 - 3 p.m. Knitting Part 3 TU, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Life’s a Stitch TH, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Line Dance (Basic) TH, 9 - 10 a.m. or 1 - 2 p.m. Line Dance (Intermed.) TH, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Line Dance (Advanced) TH, 10 - 11 a.m. Line Dance (Open) TU, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Line Dance (Evening) TU, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Liquid Stained Glass Jul. 9, 16 & 23, Aug. 8, 15 & 22, 1 - 3:30 p.m. The Music Gathering WE, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Painting Group MO, 1 -3 p.m. Photography Group Last TH, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Quilters Rule TU, 3 - 5 p.m. Reminiscence Theatre TH, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Scrappy Crafters Jul. 8, 15, 22 & 29; Aug. 12, 19 & 26; 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. We Be Jammin’ Jul. 8, 12 - 1 p.m. Woodcarving TU, 9 - 11 a.m.

FUN & GAMES Billiards Available all day, every day Bingo WE & FR, 1 - 3 p.m. Bridge MO, 1 - 3 p.m. Bridge (ACBL-Sanctioned) 1st & 3rd TH, 12 - 4 p.m. Bridge (Duplicate) TU, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Bridge (Interm./Adv.) FR, 1 - 3 p.m. Bridge (Open Play) MO, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. & FR, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Darts TU, 1 - 3 p.m. Dominoes TU & TH, 1 - 3 p.m. Euchre MO, 1 - 3 p.m. Evening Euchre Club WE, 5 - 7:30 p.m. Hand and Foot WE, 11:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mah Jongg WE, 1 - 3 p.m. Red Hat Delaware Dollies Jul. 10 & Aug. 14, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. ROMEO Club Jul. 1 & Aug. 5, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Senior Center Diners Jul. 17 & Aug. 21, 5:30 p.m. Table Tennis Available every day, hours vary Traveling Golf League WE, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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HAPPENINGS Special Events

Go Wild on Grandparents Day

Mammograms for MediGold Members Jul. 1, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. by appt.

Get ready...get set...GO WILD at the Council for Older Adults enrichment center! Bring your grandchildren to the enrichment center on Thursday, August 7 to celebrate Grandparents Day. Registration begins at 10 a.m. As a special treat, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will showcase animals from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children will enjoy learning about animals at stations throughout the center, and will receive a special stamp at each station in a keepsake passport booklet. There will also be a cake walk, dancing, coloring, photographs with the mascot from Preservation Parks, lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and a farmers’ market from 12 to 2 p.m. Don’t miss out on the fun! Save the date for August 7!

Strawberry Fest Jul. 2, 1:30 - 3 p.m. GingerSnaps Jul. 7, 1 - 3 p.m. Top IRA Planning Mistakes Jul. 8, 10 - 11:30 a.m. or Jul. 22, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Downsizing Your Home Jul. 9, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Employment for Seniors Jul. 10, 17 & 24, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Downsizing Dilemma Jul. 15, 10 - 11 a.m. Hearing Health Seminar Jul. 23, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. The Quality of Life Aug. 12, 10 - 11:30 a.m. or Aug. 26, 3 - 4:30 p.m. The 3 R’s of Medication Management Aug. 19, 10 - 11 a.m.

Home Safety Checks Any home can be made safer, allowing you to continue living independently. Safety Checks: Are cost-free Take 1-1.5 hours Comes with safety tool kit Contact: Mitchell Briant, Health Educator mbriant@delawarehealth.org 740-203-2054

You won’t want to miss this: Join us Thursday, August 7 for a fun-filled Grandparents Day celebration!

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Think Positive! Joan Pearse, Arts & Education Manager Council for Older Adults “Live each day of your life!” It sounds easy enough, but are you living and enjoying moments of each day? Once a month, usually on the second Friday, I offer a group gathering called Think Positive: A Little Bit of Inspiration, which runs from 10 to 11 a.m. I incorporate stories, videos, music, humor, and creative projects around a motivational theme that encourages you to think. I have been known to ask some difficult questions at times, all to encourage you to think about how you wish to live the rest of your life. After all, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” So, I ask you, what is on your bucket list that you have not done yet? Are there places you wish to see? Are there friends and family that you wish to visit or call? Are there hobbies or activities that you want to try? Is there a topic that you have always wanted to know more about? If you answered a resounding “YES” to any of these questions, I will ask you what I ask my students – “What are you waiting for?” If you are waiting for the perfect opportunity to do something, you may be setting yourself up to fail. Please do not have regrets. Do what you can with the resources you have and enjoy the things that make you happy. Sometimes we find that we need to be ninja-like to block and jump over those pesky hurdles that seem to find their way into our path on the way to happiness. Today, what obstacles are keeping you from living the way you want to live the rest of your life? I asked Creative Writing students to respond to these two words – think positive. Judy Allen shared this: “I woke this morning to the rain, and

dreariness invaded my being. I wanted to cover my head and go back to sleep. It is spring. It is supposed to be bright and sunny. I wanted to growl and groan as negativity took hold. “But then, a ray of sunlight within my soul lightened my mood and made me open my eyes to the wonder of the rain, the glory of a new day to live and explore. For it is all inside, you know – the negative fights to win and keep you down but you must remember to think positive and joy and love will be yours.” “Happiness is an inside job,” said author and meditation instructor Sylvia Boorstein. Although others may influence us in a variety of ways, it truly is up to us to change, edit, or adjust things so that we can live the life of our dreams. We cannot depend on others to make us happy. Motivational speaker Tony Robbins said, “If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.” Buddha said, “Be where you are — otherwise you will miss your life.” Other favorites are these anonymous quotes: “If we could be convinced that we were put on this planet for a unique purpose, that each of us has a mission no one else can fulfill, how much less time would we spend worrying about what others do…how much more energy would we put into accomplishing what our hearts deeply desire?” “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather, skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming ‘WOO HOO, what a ride!’” So, this is your life. What can you do to make it the best life that you can imagine? For none of us knows when our last day will come. Whatever your dream, I wish you good and wonderful experiences. And, whatever your dream, “finish strong,” because “the sun setting is no less beautiful than the sun rising.”

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Club News

Clubs in Your Community ASHLEY SENIOR CITIZENS

GENOA TWP. SENIOR CITIZENS

OSTRANDER SENIOR CITIZENS

Ashley Villa, 240 S. Main St., Ashley Meeting: 3rd MO, 12 p.m. Contact: 740-747-2658

Genoa Community Building 5111 S. Old 3C Hwy., Westerville Meeting: 2nd TH, 12 p.m. Contact: Beulah Fritsche at 740-965-2640

Ostrander Community Center 3737 Ostrander Road, Ostrander Meeting: 4th TH Contact: Wilma Rolfe at 740-363-0948

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PROSPECT SENIOR CITIZENS

Center for Older Adults, Fireside Room 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Meeting: 2nd TU Contact: Barb Spellman at 740-369-3500

Prospect Senior Citizens Building 318 N. Elm St., Prospect Meeting: Every TH, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Contact: Marjorie Fox at 740-360-8639

BELLPOINT SENIOR CITIZENS Buehler’s Community Room 800 W. Central Ave., Delaware Meeting: Every MO, 1 - 4 p.m. Contact: Bob Burr at 740-369-0652

BIG WALNUT SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB PJ’s Pizza, 571 W. Cherry St., Sunbury Meeting: 1st TH, 11:30 a.m. Contact: Jane Cook at 740-936-5109 or Sharon Souder at 614-855-9243

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

WESTERVILLE AAUW

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DELAWARE AAUW

OLENTANGY AREA SENIORS, INC.

Westerville Area Resource Ministry 175 E. Broadway Ave., Westerville Meeting: 2nd TH, 7 p.m. Contact: Jerri Furniss at 614-937-4427 or jfurniss@culterhomes.com

www.delohioaauw.wordpress.com Contact: Roberta Clark at 740-363-3965

Orange Township Hall, 1680 E. Orange Road, Lewis Center Meeting: 1st WE, 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Contact: Mary K Thompson at 614-846-3854

DUBLIN COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS Dublin Community Recreation Center 5600 Post Road, Dublin Meeting: 2nd MO, 11:15 a.m. Contact: Wanda Kamler at 614-410-4550

IS YOUR CLUB MISSING FROM THE LIST? Send the club information, including meeting time and place, to alison@growingolder.org

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Support Groups

Find Comfort and Strength in Local Support Groups ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Meeting: 2nd TH, 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Willow Brook Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing; 3rd TU, 1 - 2:30 p.m. at Asbury UM Church, 55 W. Lincoln Ave., Delaware Contact: Bernie Sanders at 740-363-1365 or bsanders@alz.org

DELAWARE MIGHTY SOULS (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS) Meeting: 1st TH, 6 - 8 p.m. at Willow Brook Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing Contact: Thom at 740-815-5809 or Ron at 740-815-3837

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION CENTRAL OHIO Meeting: Warm-water exercise and tai chi classes are available throughout the county Contact: 614-876-8200 or Morgan Patten at mpatten@arthritis.org

CAREGIVER WORKSHOPS Meeting: 2nd TU, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Council for Older Adults, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Contact: Jen Spicer at 740-203-2377

Meeting: 3rd WE at 1:30 p.m. at Delaware Township Hall, 2590 Liberty Road, Delaware; speech classes on 2nd and 4th WE at 2:30 p.m. at the Center for Older Adults, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware; exercise classes on TU at 11 a.m. at Willow Brook Christian Village, 100 Willow Brook Way South, Delaware Contact: John Latiolais at 614-530-5028

Meeting: 1st and 3rd MO, 1 - 2 p.m. at the Center for Older Adults, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Contact: The Council at 740-369-5133

SUNBURY DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Meeting: Sunbury United Methodist Church Contact: 614-443-2584

THURSDAY NIGHT TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) Meeting: TH, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at William Street United Methodist Church, 28 W. William St., Delaware Contact: Georgeanna Mills at 740-881-4497

IS THERE ANOTHER SUPPORT GROUP THAT SHOULD BE ON OUR LIST? Send the group information, including meeting time and place, to alison@growingolder.org

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Bookshelf

The Cuckoo’s Calling Not Just for the Birds Puzzle Solutions Caroline Molnar, Librarian Delaware County District Library Now that the dust has settled on the uproar over the “real” Robert Galbraith—J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter Series—readers can finally appreciate The Cuckoo’s Calling for what it is – a smartly written mystery that peels back the layers on the celebrity culture of London. Private detective Cormoran Strike lost his leg in Afghanistan and has now lost his home. After ending a tumultuous relationship, he finds himself living in his London office (not that he is seeing much business) and taking on an enthusiastic temp he can’t afford. Enter John Bristow, wealthy lawyer and adoptive brother of the famous fashion model Lula Landry. The often troubled Lula, called the “cuckoo” by a few close friends, has just been found dead from an apparent suicide, and Bristow simply won’t accept it. He is convinced Lula was murdered and hires Strike to investigate. With an advance in his pocket, Strike starts working his way through a menagerie of celebrities, starlets and drug addicts. Rowling’s greatest strength is her ability to fully develop characters into multi-dimensional people who are both highly flawed and perfectly relatable. Robin, the temp, brings a delightful addition of charm and spunk into the fray; her fiancé Matthew is increasingly disturbed over why she is so keen on working for the seemingly frazzled detective. The celebrity culture and atmosphere that is created bleeds from the pages so convincingly that you may mistakenly find yourself scanning the pages of Ok Magazine for Lula’s cohorts. One of the standout characters is Deeby Macc, an American rapper, ex-convict, and potential flame of Lula’s. Macc barely appears in the flesh but his persona is so huge that readers will be humming his songs without ever hearing a tune. The text is peppered with witty dialogue and a variety of London dialects that are neither tedious to read nor lacking in amusement. The sense of diversity amongst Londoners adds immensely to the elite set of suspects. Be prepared for a few twists and turns in the unraveling of the truth. The Cuckoo’s Calling is a highly entertaining and satisfying mystery that will leave even the most inexperienced of gumshoes delighted. The Delaware County District Library provides periodic book reviews for the Communicator. Materials reviewed are available for use at DCDL.

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WORK SMARTER continued from page 1... ...you sleep better, you’re in a better mood, it’s great for your brain matter, and it can result in less depression and sadness.” So now that you know why it’s important to exercise, the next question is, how, as in, “How much exercise do I need as I get older?” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults 65 and older with no limiting health conditions should get at least 2 1/2 hours of moderate aerobic activity (brisk walking) every week, in addition to at least two days of muscle-building activity - working the legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms - each week. The CDC website states that that regimen could be altered to include 75 minutes of more intense aerobic activity (jogging or running) per week in addition to the muscle building, or an equivalent mix of moderate and intense aerobic activity plus muscle building. Spending even more time exercising per week - without overdoing it - can result in even greater health benefits. Clinger said the fitness staff at the Council for Older Adults can design a workout regimen for all fitness levels, including those who need to do chair exercises. “We can modify exercises so they can be done whether you’re in the gym or in a chair,” Clinger said. “We use elastic bands, which you can do a lot of different things with while seated. Just keep in mind that any kind of movement is worth doing.” For many, getting started on a workout program can be the hardest part, particularly at a gym or fitness center where it can be easy to feel intimidated. But Clinger said those feelings of inadequacy don’t exist at the enrichment center. “Not knowing if they’ll feel welcome somewhere is the thing that stops people from exercising. It’s a matter of having that self confidence,” Clinger said. “We just ask that people

come in and at least let us show them around and show what we have here. We’ll let them sit in on a class. There is great camaraderie in my full-body workout class. The members even took a new person out for coffee afterward. That’s just how they are.” If an illness or physical disability prevents someone from working out at a gym or fitness center, there are still plenty of beneficial exercises they can do, though it is important to always speak with a physician prior to starting any exercise program, particularly to discuss the appropriate duration and intensity of a workout and the types of exercises to avoid. According to an article on easternmainehomecare.org, older adults who are frail or homebound have seen documented benefits from as little as 30 minutes of exercise per week. Resistance bands can be used in a wheelchair, and simple stretches before and after exercise can enhance benefits and prevent injury. The website also encourages the following ways to make exercise more enjoyable for those who are homebound: 1. Make it fun - Think of favorite hobbies and how they can be utilized as exercise, or add music to the exercise environment. 2. Make it social - Promote exercise in groups whenever possible, or create virtual groups using DVDs. 3. Make it sustainable - Choose affordable exercise options and set aside brief, dedicated time periods for exercise daily. 4. Make it a priority - Think of exercise as a prescribed health intervention and enlist reinforcement from family members or caregivers. An article on the livestrong.com website provides the following examples of beneficial exercises for those in wheelchairs: ENDURANCE Propelling a manual wheelchair (make sure there is enough open space - a home environ-

ment likely will not allow for proper distance or a constant speed). Use a restorator - or tabletop bicycle - by placing it on a tabletop and using your arms to pedal it, or placing it on the floor and using it as a traditional bicycle. STRENGTH Use light dumbbells or resistance bands for such exercises as bicep curl, chest press, overhead press, front shoulder raise, and lateral shoulder raise. Training should be completed 2 or 3 times per week, but never on consecutive days to allow for muscle recovery. FLEXIBILITY Upper body stretching can be performed easily in the wheelchair. Perform finger and wrist stretches by gently pulling them back. Raise your arm as high as you can in front of you and to the side. For the lower body, straighten your knee, place your foot on a couch or coffee table, and lean forward. Hold each stretch for 15 to 30 seconds per side, and do 3 to 5 repetitions daily. Clinger stressed the importance of making the proper adjustments to the weight used during and the intensity of your workout, working with a trainer to determine those if necessary. “My suggestion as a trainer is to focus on cardio and once you get that built up you can move on to weights,” she said. “With older adults, flexibility becomes an issue more so than how much weight they are moving around. You can play around with different machines to see what is comfortable for you, and I welcome anyone who wants a plan put together based on their goals and health values to contact me.” Clinger added that proper exercise can be good for caregivers too, and she said she can formulate a workout plan that helps with stress relief. To learn more about the fitness programs offered at the Council for Older Adults, contact Julie Clinger at 740-363-6677.

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GET IN THE SWIM continued from page 1... There are different levels of aquatics at the enrichment center. Levels ...a particular class, people ask about them, and those who take the class- 1, 2, and 2.5 are under the guidelines of the Arthritis Foundation, while es can absolutely speak to the benefits they get from being in them.” level 3 is not under those guidelines because Fifner has certification that The various classes have been around in one form or another for about stretches beyond them. Level 3 provides the most cardio and strength 10 years. They began at the Super 8 motel - now the Comfort Inn - in training, and Fifner said not being able to swim does not preclude anyDelaware, and moved to the Center for Older Adults (800 Cheshire Road, one from being in a class. Delaware) soon after the pool opened in July of 2008. “Level 1 is for people who have arthritis and are somewhat limited with “Charlene Browning was the original instructor, and she’s now the ditheir range of motion; maybe someone recovering from surgery or trying rector of enrichment programs,” Fifner said. “A lot of our current instructo ward off surgery,” Fifner said. “We try to get some range of motion, tors came out of that original class.” work on core strength and balance. The For those unfamiliar with the pool at Level 2 class has those same elements the facility, Fifner said it’s different than and adds some cardio to it. The 2.5 class those found at Mingo Park or the YMCA, works on more strength and more carwhich are standard lap pools. dio, and Level 3 is core strength and car“By health department standards, we dio at a higher level.” have what is called a warm water exerThe aforementioned aquatics classes cise pool. The water is between 86 and meet twice a week - either Monday and 88 degrees, and the air in there is 90, so Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday it is a nice warm environment,” she said. - and last for 45 minutes, though Fif“The lap pools must be 85 degrees or ner said participants spend closer to an less. And for those with fibromyalgia or hour in the pool. The steps into the pool arthritis, even a drop of one or two deare half the size of a normal step, which grees can be a big difference. If the wamakes it easier to get in and out of the With water shoes to provide increased stability and tracter is too cold, it can be quite painful.” pool at a normal gait, and there are safety tion, pool walking is an effective low-impact exercise. The pool is three feet deep in the shallow bars around the perimeter. There is also a end and five feet deep at its deepest point, which Fifner said is suited for chair lift for additional help getting in and out of the pool. the classes and programs offered, including pool walking and volleyball. Fifner said those coming to the pool for the first time often have to ask “If you are up to your waist in water, 70 percent of your body weight is where it is, which she said is by design. being supported by the water. If you’re up to your shoulders, it’s 90 per“Ours is the first pool in Delaware County to have an ultraviolet system, cent,” Fifner said. “That allows you to do so much more in water than on which makes it so you can’t smell that there is a pool,” Fifner said. “We are land, particularly if you have rheumatoid or osteoarthritis.” able to use far less chemicals in the pool, and that is easier on our skin, Fifner said she can develop a workout regimen in the pool for enrichwhich gets drier as we age.” ment center members, and often combines that program with a fitness The aquatics calendar includes pool walking, volleyball, low-impact center workout created by Julie Clinger, the Council’s fitness coordinator. classes and the fitness classes. Pre-registration is required for classes, all “A lot of times Julie and I will develop a program that will start people users need to wear pool shoes, and you do have to be a member of the off in the pool to build up core strength and balance, and then they go to enrichment center to use the pool, but Fifner said they try to make the the fitness center,” Fifner said. “Then we reverse it to work out any kinks. cost as reasonable as possible. You can work on strength, balance, and range of motion in the water.” “Pool walking is $2, volleyball is $2, and we charge $3 per class,” said No matter what kind of program you begin, or what kind of condition Fifner, who added that evening classes are $4. “We’ve done all we can you want to treat, Fifner said the pool is not the place for a familiar fitness to keep this as affordable as possible for everyone. We want everyone to phrase. have access so they can stay healthy as they age.” “The buzzwords in fitness are ‘No pain, no gain,’ but that does not exist To learn more or to register for classes, call the Council at 740-363-6677. in the pool. If you are in pain, you’re doing too much,” she said.

Travel & Outdoors

Trips from the Center COUNCIL FOR OLDER ADULTS Looking for a little fun in the sun? Join us on a Bermuda cruise, leaving September 14 and returning September 21. The Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship Breakaway will leave New York and cruise down to Kings Wharf and dock for three days in sunny Bermuda. Prices from $1,059. It’s not too early to book a trip to Ireland! Join us on an eight-day tour across the Irish countryside, visiting Dublin, the Guinness Storehouse, Blarney Castle, Kilarney, Dingle Peninsula, Cliffs of Moher, Ashford Castle, a whiskey distillery, and local pubs. Leaves October 31 and returns November 7. For more information on these or other trips, call 740-369-5133, stop by the enrichment center, or visit our website at www.growingolder.org.

OLENTANGY AREA SENIOR CITIZENS You are invited to travel, at your own expense, with the Olentangy Area Seniors on escorted package tours. All motor coach tours depart from convenient locations in Delaware and Worthington. For more details, call 614-882-6822.

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Travel & Outdoors

Made in the Shade Sue Hagan, Marketing and Communications Manager Preservation Parks of Delaware County If this summer is like others in Ohio, we’ll have some nice, cool days and others will be HOT, HOT, HOT! And sunny and humid, too. That combination of heat, humidity, and blazing sunlight is not necessarily a good thing for older adults, who might have physical problems with the heat or might be battling bouts of skin cancer. But those conditions don’t mean you have to stay out of the Preservation Parks of Delaware County preserves. The key is to choose the correct parks, the correct time of day, and the correct programs that will help you steer clear of summer’s triple threat! Let’s start with parks. If you are looking for the shadiest trails, head for Char-Mar Ridge Preserve in Genoa Township, or Hogback Ridge Preserve

in Brown Township, just south of Kilbourne. Both parks have trails that are almost completely within the woodlands. The air around you feels noticeably cooler as soon as you set foot on the trail. Let’s say it together: aahhh! Gallant Woods, Emily Traphagen, and Blues Creek preserves also have wooded trails, but they are interspersed with meadow and prairie trails. (Don’t forget to visit these parks, with their bounty of colorful flowers and butterflies, on cooler summer days.) And, the Lodge at Deer Haven Preserve and the farmhouse at Gallant Farm are air conditioned, so you can enjoy nature and our Depression-era farm in comfort! The time of day you choose to be outdoors makes a difference on hot days, too. Five of our public nature programs in July and August start after 6 p.m., and two of those – night hikes at Blues Creek and Emily Traphagen – begin at 9 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., respectively. Of course, our Thursday Evening Concerts in the Park are in the evening too: 6:30 - 8 p.m., every Thursday (July 10 - August 14) at Gallant Woods Preserve. Finally, even on the hottest days, some of the Preservation Parks programs are designed to keep you nice and cool. “Walking the Waterway,” on August 24 at Shale Hollow Preserve (our newest park), will have you making your way IN the creek bed, beneath the forest trees above. There is something about walking in and along a waterway – even on the hottest summer day – that is cooling and relaxing. Then, on August 31, join us at Gallant Farm for a “Day of Rest.” Anytime between noon and 5 p.m., you can sip lemonade, pull a chair up on the porch, and take it easy just like farm families did on Sundays back in the 1930s and 1940s. Don’t let the heat keep you cooped up at home. Find your place, your time, and your activity and stay cool in the parks this summer. For information on parks, trails, programs, and more, visit our website at www.preservationparks.com, and pick up a Summer Program guide at the enrichment center, Delaware County libraries, and online.

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Today’s Technology

Social Seniors Travis Fordham, Digital Media Coordinator Council for Older Adults “I’m too old for social media!” Never say that about yourself or an older loved one, because it’s simply not true. More and more adults are demonstrating that every day. Survey after survey reflects that older Americans are increasingly participating in social media. They are joining Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and more as they realize just how fun - and beneficial - social media can be. Social Media Can Keep Families Close Because of where I work, I have the opportunity to learn from and interact with older adults on a daily basis. I often hear folks say they wish they heard more from their children or grandchildren. Even though almost everyone carries a phone nowadays, calls to grandma and grandpa seem to be less common. Phones today are used less for making actual calls and more for connecting through social media. More and more seniors are realizing that by joining social media, sites like Facebook make it easier to connect and keep up with loved ones. Conversations taking place on social media are relaxed and often occur more frequently, allowing families to stay close with the touch of a few buttons. Social Media Allows for Easy Photo Sharing With the majority of photographs now being digital, sharing memories is easier than ever before through social media. Millions of pictures are shared every day on social media sites. Grandparents can now go online and see photos taken just moments before by their grandchildren, creating a feeling of closeness that was never possible when photos had to be mailed once or twice a year. Social Media Provides Peace of Mind Today seniors and their families often live far apart, which can lead to anxiety on both sides, particularly if the older family members are living on their own. Many of us have heard, or even experienced, stories of older family members falling in their homes, not taking their medications, or not getting proper nutrition — all without anyone knowing until it became a serious problem. Social media gives seniors and their family caregivers easy ways to frequently check in, creating peace of mind on all sides of the family. There are numerous other reasons to get connected, but at the very least, social media provides the opportunity to share treasured moments with friends and loved ones and to stay in frequent contact with those who appreciate it and need it most.

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Ask Bob

New and Improved Membership Benefits Planned Robert Horrocks, Executive Director Council for Older Adults Welcome to “Ask Bob,” where Bob Horrocks and his staff answer your questions about senior health, caregiving, services, and more. Q: I recently received a survey asking for my opinion on the enrichment center and its programs. Does this mean you will be making changes? A: We sent out the survey to our current membership for two primary reasons: to update your information so that we are able to contact you via the method you prefer; and to gain a better understanding of what you like and don’t like about the center. While we are still sorting through the survey results and discussing the future, the short answer is that, yes, there will be some changes - and all for the better of our members. Many exciting improvements are already planned for this year, including: • Expanding programming. We will be adding instructors and programs, including new art classes, fitness programs, and educational opportunities. • Improved customer service. The front desk will soon begin accepting credit card payments, and you’ll have the ability to sign up and

pay for classes online. More space in the center will be devoted to programs and activities, and group transportation will be expanded, allowing for more day trips throughout the area. • Facility improvements. Renovations will take place, finishing the rooms in the lower level. Fitness equipment will be added and/or upgraded. Parking lot repairs also will take place this year. • Membership communication. The enrichment center newsletter has been redesigned and will be published more frequently. An annual booklet will be published. E-newsletters will bring you the most up-to-date information if you opt to receive emails from the center. The survey that was sent to members was just the first as we will continue to seek input on membership-related issues and needs in the future. We want our center to be the very best it can be and your thoughts are very important to us as we move forward. Do you have a question for the Council for Older Adults? E-mail your question to info@growingolder.org with the subject line “Ask Bob.”

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