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COMMUNICATOR Vol. 23, No. 4

July/August 2015

A Helping Hand

Two caregivers talk about their experience and how they’ve turned to SourcePoint for help Jeff Robinson, Editor My Communicator

Your Source for Summer Fun At SourcePoint, July and August are filled with cool classes and hot events Jeff Robinson, Editor My Communicator When it came time to plan for summer programs at SourcePoint, the powers that be took a cue from the game show Family Feud and looked to what the survey said.

SourcePoint distributed a member survey in April to solicit ideas for programming, classes, and events in an effort to better serve the current clientele while attracting potential new members.

“We had almost 300 respond to the survey, which is a good number,” said Steve Gorman, director of the enrichment center at SourcePoint. “We’re using the survey as the basis for what we’re trying to do this summer. We want to use these months almost as an experimental lab, trying some things we haven’t done before.”

One of those new additions is Toe-Tapping Tuesdays and Thursdays. As Gorman explains it, the atmosphere will be “like a coffeehouse,” where local music groups will practice and give performances at the enrichment center in exchange for the use of the space.

Movies are also being added to the calendar. Gorman said SourcePoint will screen summer-themed movies on Friday afternoons... CONTINUED ON PAGE 8...

While the movie screen and the media do a good job of depicting those heroes who wear capes, wield fire hoses, carry badges, and perform surgeries, there is another type of hero whose daily work goes largely unnoticed, except by those to whom they are most heroic.

Within every community are family caregivers and support group members who reach out to provide a helping hand or a listening ear when it is needed most.

Delaware County is no exception; SourcePoint offers a number of professional and peer support group opportunities (including a support group for family caregivers), and the surrounding community is full of people who are helping a friend, neighbor, or loved one get through day-to-day life.

There is a good chance that, at one time or another, all of us will fight some type of personal battle and will be in need of some form of support. Perhaps only then can we appreciate the resources offered in our own back yard.

SourcePoint’s programs for family caregivers provide various types of support. Caregiver workshops and support groups are alternately available on the second Tuesday of each month, in both morning and evening sessions. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22...

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Grandparents Day Caregiver Workshop New to Medicare A.M. Class Medicare Mini-Workshop New to Medicare P.M. Class Rock the Boat Fundraiser

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Happenings at the Center . . . . 16

Resource Development . . . . . . . 5

Travel & Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . 18

Health & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

Puzzle Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

From the Insurance Desk . . . . 10

Personal Reflection . . . . . . . . . 24

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

Club News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Community Support . . . . . . . . 14

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Formerly known as the Council for Older Adults, SourcePoint is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides professional expertise, services, and programs for Delaware County adults who want to thrive after 55. Services and programs are supported in part by the local senior services levy, corporate and private donations, sponsorships, and grants. SourcePoint is a United Way agency.

2015 Board of Directors President: Jane Nance, RN, Galena Vice President: David Black, Westerville Secretary: Alice Solove, Powell Treasurer: Anita Reeb, Delaware Past President: Karen Pillion, Sunbury Past President: Larry Harris, Delaware William Brown, Jr., Delaware Dwayne Gardner, PhD, Delaware Jan Garlock, Westerville Robert Gore, Delaware George Kannapel, Delaware Anne Kuntz, MS LSW, Powell Joan Lawrence, Galena Ross Long, JD, Delaware John McDavid, Centerburg Amber Miller, Delaware Trudy Poole, Lewis Center Tansukh J. Salgia, PhD, Galena Bill Verhoff, RN, Milford Center Sara Walsh, Westerville John Watkins, Radnor My Communicator is published bimonthly by SourcePoint and is made possible through the generosity of advertisers, donations from individuals, and the contributions of volunteers.

Approximately 40,000 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, My Communicator is available at our facility, social service agencies, healthcare providers, public offices, libraries, and over 50 other locations. To find a nearby pick�up site, please contact SourcePoint at (740) 363�6677 or visit www.MySourcePoint.org, where you can also read My Communicator online via Issuu.

To advertise, submit articles, or request information, please contact Alison Yeager, the marketing supervisor at SourcePoint, at (740) 363�6677 or alison@MySourcePoint.org.

The appearance of advertising in this publication does not represent an endorsement of products, services, or political candidates and issues by SourcePoint. We reserve the right to refuse advertising from any entity whose mission may conflict with our own. My Communicator cannot guarantee the return of articles or photographs submitted for publication.

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SEASONAL SPOTLIGHT What’s my SOURCE for...

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS? Save the date for our second annual Rock the Boat fundraiser on PAGE 4 HELP UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE OPTIONS? SourcePoint offers free monthly classes and mini-workshops on Medicare. More on PAGE 10 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES? We welcome one and all to get involved! Our most urgent needs can be found on PAGE 15 NEW PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES? SourcePoint is your source for summer fun. See PAGE 16

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Our New Favorite FUNdraiser and More Mike Miller, Development Administrator SourcePoint PICK UP YOUR TRUSTED ADVISORS LIST TODAY If you are working on your personal financial planning matters, we have a new resource to help you in the process – our Trusted Advisors. This list features 44 professionals in our community who have a passion for educating their clients and working with individuals 55 and older. They offer expertise in the fields of accounting and taxes, financial planning, funeral planning and hospice, insurance, and law.

In the near future, our Trusted Advisors will offer educational programs at SourcePoint and other venues in Delaware County.

Pick up a copy of the Trusted Advisors list at SourcePoint or online at www.MySourcePoint.org/trustedadvisors.

LET’S ROCK THE BOAT ON AUGUST 28!

Our newest fundraising event, Rock the Boat Caribbean Cruise 2, presented by Manos, Martin & Pergram Co., LPA, is set for August 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at SourcePoint. It’s our biggest party of the year, complete with live steel drum music, sumptuous food and tropical adult beverages, dancing, casino games, auctions, and a boat full of other surprises.

More details can be found at www.MySourcePoint.org/cruise.

Tickets to this SourcePoint fundraiser are $40 for one, $75 for two, and $200 for six, and are available at our office, online, and through committee members.

Thanks to Magic Cruises & Tours, we’ll also feature two Royal Caribbean International cruise promotions: a three- or four-night Caribbean Cruise raffle prize for two and a seven-night trip offering to the Caribbean from February 27 through March 5, 2016.

Those who purchase a Rock the Boat ticket will be automatically entered for a chance to win the three- or four-night Caribbean Cruise for two.

Current Rock the Boat sponsors include Country View-Sunbury, DCB, Foot & Ankle Wellness Center, The Franklin Foundation, Inc., Interim HealthCare, Jack Hilborn Insurance, Kiwanis Club of Delaware County, Magic Cruises & Tours, Manos, Martin & Pergram Co., LPA, OhioHealth, and Sarah Moore Community.

Keeping busy with all of the Rock the Boat details is an energetic crew of volunteers, including David Black, Sherry Brown, Patti Cash, Marcia Forsee, Nancy Gore, Rose Ann Haynes, Trudy Poole, Carla Poston, Anita Reeb, T.J. Salgia, Carolyn Sloan, and Laura Teague, with support from Source-

Point staff members Mary Homan, Stephanie Steinbeck, and myself.

MEANINGFUL GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Many of you may know that SourcePoint is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means that your contributions support our work and may be tax deductible.

One of the most meaningful ways to make your gift is through one of our memorial giving programs. This includes year-round “memorial” and “in honor of” gifts, the purchase of an engraved brick in our Veterans Memorial Garden, and contributions made this fall through our Tree of Lights program.

Friends and family members are the core of our lives, and when we lose them we hurt and grieve. If your loved one was active at SourcePoint as a member or volunteer, you may find solace by remembering them and honoring them with a memorial gift to SourcePoint.

Memorial and in-honor-of gifts of any amount may be made year-round and once made, a thank-you note is sent to the family letting them know of your thoughtful gesture (gift amounts remain confidential).

Veterans bricks honor those who served in our military and cost $80 for three lines of engraved text. The bricks are placed in our Veterans Memorial Garden near the main entrance. Orders are placed twice yearly, on September 21 (before Veterans Day) and on April 13 (before Memorial Day).

This fall, you will have the opportunity to designate a light on our Tree of Lights with a $10 contribution to SourcePoint. A special program featuring music and light hors d’oeurves will precede the lighting of the tree on December 1. Details on this program will be available in September.

REQUESTING MEMORIAL GIFTS Losing a loved one is difficult, but many families find comfort in honoring those they have lost by requesting that memorial contributions be made to SourcePoint. You can invite others to give by asking the person arranging the funeral or memorial service to insert the following phrase in the obituary notice: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware, OH 43015, or online at www.

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Give or Get Help This Make a Difference Day Melinda Garcia Metz, Senior Leadership Coordinator Connections Volunteer Center Summer fun is under way, but fall will be here before you know it!

Every fall, Make a Difference Day takes place on the fourth Saturday in October, and our entire community needs you to make the biggest difference yet.

Make a Difference Day is the largest single day of volunteering in the country. This past year saw a 40% increase in local participation with more than 700 volunteers completing projects at 18 non-profits, and helping with outdoor chores at 46 homes of older adults throughout the county. This past year’s effort won the USA Today National Make a Difference Day Award thanks to this outpouring of support from the community. Non-profits throughout the county save precious resources by using donated labor for needed improvements, and older adults rely on this annual event to have outdoor chores performed that they are no longer able to do.

One morning of volunteering translated to 2,118 hours of service in 2014. A new food pantry organized its warehouse, downtown Delaware was given a deep clean, two large community Halloween events were set up, a crisis center was made more welcoming for clients, and many people were introduced to non-profits throughout Delaware County and the services they provide—just to name a few projects. Older adults had leaves raked, weeds pulled, patio furniture moved, porch railings painted, and much more done at their homes.

On October 24, 2015, Connections Volunteer Center hopes to break its record with at least 1,000 volunteers participating. Connections is already hard at work organizing meaningful projects that will make a lasting impact on the community.

Older adults can request outdoor chores to be performed at their homes simply by contacting a care consultant at SourcePoint and filling out a request form. There are no income or other qualifications to request the help provided during this national day of service. For some in our community, this positive and easy experience is a fruitful introduction to SourcePoint and the wide range of services provided throughout the year.

Volunteers can be individuals, groups, or families, and have diverse abilities. Seated service projects will be available to benefit those in our community and beyond. Older adults are being sought to once again play a leadership role in the planning and execution of this event.

Please consider joining this worthwhile effort and contact Connections Volunteer Center at (740) 363-5000 to register or request further information for your church, work, or social group today. Learn more about Connections by visiting www.connectionsvolunteercenter.org.

Connections Volunteer Center is a program of HelpLine, funded by SourcePoint, United Way of Delaware County, HelpLine, and private donations.

HelpLine is a contract provider of the Delaware Morrow Mental Health & Recovery Services Board, a partner with United Ways of Delaware, Morrow, and Union Counties, and recipient of various state and federal grants as well as contributions that support its mission and services. To learn more, visit www. helplinedelmor.org.

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During the six-month grading period, Grady scored exceptionally well on issues that are especially relevant to senior citizens. For example, we did not have a single case of bed sores, and were ranked near the top of the heap in the prevention of falls and medication errors.

Our infection rates also were extremely low when compared to other hospitals.

Patient safety is a way of life at Grady. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our processes before an accident happens. It is no surprise, then, that we equaled the best performing hospitals in areas such as communication, leadership, training, staffing, hand-washing, and record-keeping.

By outperforming many large, nationally known hospitals, Grady demonstrated that bigger is not always better.

The Hospital Safety Score result dovetails with our designation late last year as one of the nation’s Top Hospitals in a survey by the Leapfrog Group that considered safety and quality.

Grady and OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital were just two of 94 Top Hospitals recognized nationally.

While it is gratifying to receive recognition for our effort to provide the best possible care, we are not content to rest on our laurels and will continue to find ways to improve our outstanding record of safety and quality.

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“The movies are among the things that members said they missed,” Gorman said.

Starting in July, Thursday nights will feature a new segment of programming called Live on Cheshire, with live music performances along with opportunities for attendees to get to know each other. Gorman said people can bring their own snacks and beverages to the performances, which will be in the main gathering room at SourcePoint from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays will feature an evening euchre club during the same hours. Gorman said euchre has long been a favorite activity at the center, with a normal weekly turnout of 50 to 70 players. The last Wednesday of every month will be pizza night at the enrichment center, where members can contribute a few dollars to enjoy pizza from a local shop.

Gorman said in August, SourcePoint will debut a “Jack and Jill billiards program,” a his-and-hers tournament that will take place on Monday nights beginning at 5:30 p.m.

“Billiards is typically something that our male members have participated in, so we wanted to create an event that would invite our female members to join the fun,” Gorman said.

The SourcePoint survey told staff that people want to see different types of games on the activity calendar. As a result, Gorman said Tuesday nights will be game night, where attendees can try their hand at everything from backgammon, chess, and checkers to the Wii video game system and what Gorman called “more engaging games” such as Left, Center, Right.

Gorman said the new activities are just part of the larger picture of improvements going on at SourcePoint.

“With the renovations that are taking place, we are changing the front desk area to be more welcoming and inviting as part of the atmosphere here,” he said. “And what we are seeing as we look at all that’s happening and look at the new programming is, this is a place where you can get a good workout, get your social needs met, be creative, all of those things.”

The workout portion of the activity calendar will be enhanced this summer by new water Zumba classes that are scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays, and a water powerwalking class on Fridays. Gorman also said SourcePoint has hired a personal trainer who will be available as of July 6 to offer training sessions in the fitness center as well as the pool.

In addition to the new activities on the SourcePoint calendar, many old favorites are returning as well. The ever-popular trips continue this summer, highlighted by an evening safari at The Wilds in southeast Ohio. And SourcePoint’s annual Grandparents Day event returns on Thursday, August 6, with a variety of activities planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Grandparents Day is one of the really popular community-based ac-

My COM M UNICATOR tivities that we do here,” Gorman said. “The Columbus Zoo is one of our partners and will have some animals here, we’ll have face painting, a ‘chill-out lounge’ where you can make snow cones and create your own Olaf character from the movie ‘Frozen.’ Preservation Parks is also a partner on this program. The event is free, and we anticipate we’ll get about 150 here that day.”

Gorman said he is excited to see how people respond to the new activities and programs.

“I tell our staff all the time that you have to ask questions, and then you have to really listen to the answers,” Gorman said. “We have to listen and respond to what the population is telling us. With this survey and all of the new activities, I hope they see that we have tried to do that, and that we are trying to change direction without alienating those members we have had for years.”

To learn more about the different ways you can spend your summer at SourcePoint, read a brief summary of activities on pages 16-17, or visit www.MySourcePoint.org. Don’t forget to bring a friend! A free guest pass is available on page 17.

You can make a difference in your community.

IT’S EASY TO GIVE. Your donation to SourcePoint supports programs and services for individuals 55+ in Delaware County. This includes Meals On Wheels, health screenings, volunteer opportunities, transportation to doctors’ appointments, social and educational programs, information and referral services, and much more.

(740) 363-6677

www.MySourcePoint.org Formerly known as the Council for Older Adults, SourcePoint is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. All or part of your gift may be tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. Please check with your tax advisor.

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Crossword Puzzle

Sudoku #1

by Satori Publishing Solution on page 21

Level of difficulty: Easy Solution on page 21

ACROSS 1. Brit. Virgin Islands (abbr.)

4. Viking 8. External covering 12. Belonging to (suf.)

13. End (pref.)

14. Mississippi bridge 15. Compass direction 16. Maenad 18. Broad structural basin 20. Water nymph 21. Abdominal (abbr.)

23. Stair post 27. Sp. instrument 32. Annoy 33. Insect 34. Misrepresent 36. You (Ger.) 37. Hindu month 39. Female noble 41. Bird 43. Eur. Economic Community (abbr.)

44. Trespass for game 48. Gamin 51. Puce (2 words) 55. Shoe size 56. “Uncle Remus” rabbit 57. 7th incarnation of Vishnu 58. Cathode-ray tube (abbr.)

59. Convey 60. Black 61. Kilometers per hour (abbr.)

Complete the grid so that each row, column and each 3x3 square contains every digit from 1 to 9 without repeats or omissions.

Sudoku #2 DOWN 1. Conquer 2. Anatomincal duct 3. Limp 4. Off-track betting (abbr.)

5. Compact 6. Razor-billed auk 7. Central points 8. Dive 9. John, Gaelic 10. Banned pesticide 11. Compass direction 17. Chin. dynasty 19. Dance company (abbr.)

22. Cotillion 24. Jab 25. Ancient Gr. city 26. Dregs 27. Heddles of a loom 28. Handle 29. Beak 30. Guido’s note (2 words) 31. Shooting match 35. Equal opportunity employer (abbr.)

38. Household linen 40. Nat’l Endowment for the Arts (abbr.)

42. Chin. pan 45. Rhine tributary 46. Crustacean 47. Blood (pref.)

49. Amer. Assn. of Retired Persons (abbr.)

50. Eng. spa 51. Abate 52. Yorkshire river 53. Race the motor 54. Israelite tribe

Level of difficulty: Medium Solution on page 21

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Medicare Workshops Paula Dean, Insurance Specialist SourcePoint In addition to our popular New to Medicare classes, SourcePoint is proud to offer additional opportunities to learn more about Medicare.

Our first workshop will teach you, a Medicare beneficiary, how to run your own Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plan comparisons. This is a hands-on, interactive training session facilitated by an OSHIIP-trained team member. This session is available: • July 1, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

• July 15, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Our second workshop will teach you more about Medicare supplement terms, how to obtain rate information, the pros and cons of supplements, and a basic review of rules. This session is facilitated by an OSHIIP-trained team member and is available: • August 19, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Space is limited! Register online at www.MySourcePoint.org or call the registration hotline at (740) 203-2382.

Seeking Board Members

Nominate a Veteran

The Board of Directors of SourcePoint is seeking interested candidates to serve on the organization’s governing board beginning in 2016. This local nonprofit organization provides professional expertise, services, and programs for Delaware County adults who want to thrive after 55. SourcePoint provides community support with in-home care services, resources for family caregivers, and an enrichment center for adults age 55 and older to focus on health and wellness, education, creativity, and recreation.

SourcePoint’s volunteer board of directors is responsible for planning, policy development, resource development, financial oversight, evaluating the performance of the executive director, and ensuring that the organization is addressing its mission of service to the older population of Delaware County. The board meets no less than 10 times annually, and members are expected to actively participate on at least one board committee, volunteer at various special events, and participate in fundraising activities. The board typically meets at noon on the last Wednesday of each month.

The board is seeking a diverse mix of community members, and adults of any age are encouraged to apply. Applications are available online at www.MySourcePoint.org or by calling (740) 363-6677. The application deadline is Friday, July 24, 2015.

The Delaware County Veterans Service is accepting nominations for Outstanding Veterans of the Year. Persons may be nominated in three categories: • Veterans whose service to the veteran community through national, state, or local service encompasses lifetime accomplishment or heroic action (within the past year), or a combination of any two or more of these areas.

• Veterans who are working in emergency services (EMS/EMT/Fire /Police, etc.) who, within the past five years, went above and beyond the requirements of their duties in saving life or preventing or stopping a dangerous situation. (Nominees must be honorably discharged veterans.)

• Non-veterans who have given exceptional service or support to the veteran community and are considered a “Friend of Veterans.”

Nomination forms may be picked up at the Delaware County Veterans Service Office at 149 N. Sandusky Street in Delaware or by contacting Don DeShazo, executive director of Delaware County Veterans Services, at (740) 833-2010 or ddeshazo@co.delaware.oh.us.

Nomination forms must be submitted by September 15, 2015.

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VOLUNTEER VISIONS VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE Thursday, July 30, 4-6 p.m. at SourcePoint This event is open to anyone interested in volunteering with SourcePoint. We have many open positions, and experienced volunteers and staff members will be here to answer questions and explain the positions.

Light refreshments will be served, too! Learn more about Meals On Wheels, medical transportation, kitchen assistants, catering, special events, gift shop volunteers, and more! There are more than 50 volunteer positions available! RSVP to Sharon Fryer, coordinator of volunteer programs, at (740) 203-2368 or sharon@MySourcePoint.org.

VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNERS SourcePoint would like to recognize our volunteers who were nominated to win awards for their service: Mahsa Ghassab: Columbus State Community College Student of the Year Honorable Mention Award Bernie Workman: Medical Mutual Outstanding Senior of the Year for Central Ohio Honorable Mention Gary and Sandy Must: Medical Mutual Outstanding Senior of the Year for the State of Ohio Honorable Mention Dr. Jerome Driesen: Central Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame 2015 Inductee

NEW SOURCEPOINT VOLUNTEERS Marianne Anderson, Wayne Anderson, Mary Arnold, Nancy Bevan, Victoria Coleman, Zachary Fisher, Chris Glass, Nneka Iwuafor, Christine Kunkle, Jon McClure, Doug Palmer, Elaine Palmer, Keith Radick, Joan Sadzeck, Carla Vogel, Marcy Ward, and Jennifer Woodruff.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Meet one of our beloved volunteers: Ruth Stichter. Ruth has been a SourcePoint volunteer for almost a year and is also an enrichment center member.

Ruth heard about SourcePoint from her sonin-law, Todd, who is married to her daughter, Larae. Ruth mistakenly thought SourcePoint was a residential home for older adults, and was surprised when her son-in-law told her that it was a community center with many fun activities to enjoy. Ruth recently retired and decided she wanted to make friends and try something new – which is exactly what happened when she became a volunteer!

Ruth is a dining room assistant in Studio 60, which is open to the public for lunch every weekday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ruth volunteers on Mondays and assists the diners with their trays, if needed, refills their drinks, cleans tables, and helps her volunteer supervisor, Ellie, with set-up and clean-up. Ruth also volunteers as a Scrappy Crafter (see program details on page 16), and what she enjoys most about this position is the creativity the leader of this group

brings out in everyone. The last projects Ruth completed were cute beach ornaments with sand and shells. The crafts made by the Scrappy Crafters group are sold in SourcePoint’s gift shop.

Ruth also volunteers at St. Mary Catholic Church as a lecturer, where she reads daily Scriptures, and as a Eucharistic Minister who gives communion. She recently was asked to join the church’s bereavement committee and she helps make dinner for families who have recently lost a loved one.

Ruth lives with her daughter’s family, which includes her two grandchildren, Jack, age 10, and William, age 7. Ruth loves baseball and said her father has had her playing baseball since she was two years old! He also introduced her to the love of jazz music.

Ruth’s dream vacation would be to go to Rome, Italy to the Vatican and meet Pope Francis. Her maternal grandmother is from Italy, and she said she would love to immerse herself in that culture. Ruth loves learning new things, so at a recent euchre game at SourcePoint, she decided she would learn how to play horseshoes!

Ruth wants everyone to know how SourcePoint changed her life. She said from the first time she set foot in our building, her life has truly been enriched.

Why don’t you take that first step and find out how SourcePoint can enrich your life?

Volunteering is a great way to start. We have more than 50 different volunteer positions, so you know you will find a perfect fit! Contact Sharon at (740) 203-2368 or sharon@MySourcePoint.org.

VOLUNTEER VISIONS

Home Safety Checks Any home can be made safer, allowing you to continue living independently.

Most Urgent Needs Sharon Fryer, Coordinator of Volunteer Programs, SourcePoint With more than 50 volunteer positions available, we have something for everyone! This month’s most urgent needs include: Gift Shop Volunteers: Are you friendly? Do you enjoy working retail? Then our new gift shop volunteer position might be a perfect fit for you! Our newly remodeled gift shop needs volunteers to cover two- to four-hour shifts throughout the week.

Medical Transportation Volunteers: Get a warm feeling each time you drive one of our clients to a medical appointment in this volunteer position. You must be available during weekday time frames when doctor appointments are made.

Meals On Wheels Volunteers: We are looking for volunteers on weekday mornings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to deliver nutritious meals to our Delaware County clients.

Kitchen Assistant Volunteers: Would you like to work behind the scenes with our Meals On Wheels team? Then our kitchen assistant position might be a great fit for you! You will prepare, prep, and pack the meals each morning from either 7 to 11 a.m. or 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in our on-site kitchen.

Team SourcePoint Volunteers: Represent SourcePoint at local events such as the Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, Sunbury Relay for Life, and more. All ages welcome.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact me at (740) 203-2368 or sharon@MySourcePoint.org.

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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

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT FREE FARMERS’ MARKET VOUCHERS Each year, SourcePoint provides Delaware County residents age 60 and over with vouchers for fresh foods from farmers’ markets in Delaware, Sunbury, and Powell. The vouchers can be used to purchase fresh fruits and veggies, herbs, baked goods, honey, and even food-bearing plants. Participants who sign up

by August 31, 2015 will receive vouchers with a total value of $60. Those who sign up after August 31 will receive vouchers with a total value of $30. All vouchers are valid through October 31 but participants will need to check with their farmers’ market to determine how late in the season each one will be open, as market dates differ.

Applicants must be 60 or over and certain income restrictions apply.

Vouchers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please – no mail-in applications accepted. Applications are available at SourcePoint, online at www.MySourcePoint.org, or at participating farmers’ markets.

Voucher distribution information is available online or by calling (740) 363-6677.

This program is funded by the Delaware County Senior Services Levy.

FREE GROCERIES TO HELP FIGHT HUNGER SourcePoint is still accepting applications for a free monthly box of groceries through our Commodity Supplemental Food Program, a cooperative effort between SourcePoint and the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. Qualifying individuals must be age 60 or older, a county resident, and have an income of no more than $15,301 per year. Income proof is not required.

Participants can pick up special grocery boxes on a designated day (fourth Tuesday of each month) or send a pre-determined authorized representative. Delivery may be available. Typical contents of the grocery box, which weighs approximately 30 pounds, include items such as 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.

Applications may be picked up at the main office or on our website at www.MySourcePoint.org.

CAREGIVER CORNER SourcePoint offers free caregiver workshops and support groups held on the second Tuesday of each month. Two workshop times are available: 9 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Support groups are led by trained staff.

Come join us to share experiences, meet other caregivers, discover new resources, and to ask questions.

• July 14: Support Group • August 11: “Getting the Most Out of Doctor’s Appointments: How to Ask the Right Questions,” by Dr. Alice Frazier To attend, please register by calling Sara Stemen, caregiver program coordinator, at (740) 203-2399 or online at www.MySourcePoint.org.

Additional resources for caregivers are available, including: • Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) workshops are available throughout the year, allowing family caregivers to develop tools and strategies to face the challenges of caregiving. The next sessions are available: • Mondays, September 28 - November 2, 9 - 11 a.m. or • Thursdays, October 1 - November 5, 6 - 8 p.m.

The registration deadline is September 8, 2015. To qualify for this free workshop series, either the caregiver OR the care recipient must reside in Delaware County.

• Caregiver Coalition meets on Wednesday, August 5, 6 - 7 p.m., and gives the community an opportunity to offer feedback and suggestions in order to drive the planning for our Family Caregiver Program.

• Our Private Care Registry is being expanded so that more caregivers and care recipients have the resources needed to hire individually certified professional home care workers.

• A Volunteer Respite Program that utilizes trained volunteers to provide respite care. Coming Soon!

For more information about the family caregiver programs available in Delaware County, or to register for workshops, go to www.MySourcePoint.org or call (740) 203-2399.

Programs are funded in part by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM SourcePoint’s Community Support Program is designed to help adults live safely in their own homes with independence and dignity.

We provide direct access to in-home care services as well as referrals and answers to your aging-related questions.

• Adult Day Care helps people with some level of impairment engage in purposeful activity in a safe, supervised setting.

• Chore Services such as changing light bulbs, tacking down cords or rugs, raking leaves, shoveling snow, painting, and more.

• Counseling is available to address grief, depression, anxiety, family caregiving issues, and more.

• Emergency Response Systems that provide a direct link to 24/7 emergency assistance.

• Home Repair & Accessibility Modifications such as plumbing, flooring, bathroom access, smoke detectors, handicap accessibility, or other repairs necessary for safety and accessibility.

• Homemaker Services such as light cleaning, cooking, laundry, errands, and grocery shopping.

Specializing in Pain Management to help you get back to your day call today!

The Pain Management Clinic located at OhioHealth Delaware Health Center 801 OhioHealth Boulevard, Suite 270 For an appointment, please call (740) 615.2222.

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• Insurance & Medicare Consultations to answer questions and help resolve problems with complicated and confusing medical billing and insurance issues.

• Meals On Wheels provides good nutrition and the security of checking on your loved one every weekday.

• Medical Equipment Loans are often available for county residents whose insurance may not cover such expenses.

• Medical Transportation to medical appointments, social service agencies, and adult day care centers.

• Nursing Services to help you achieve optimal health and well-being through health screenings and medication monitoring.

• Personal Care such as bathing and dressing for those who are unable to perform those tasks on their own.

• Respite in the home or at a local facility. Respite workers can perform personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

SourcePoint can handle all these arrangements and our services are available on a sliding fee scale. Call (740) 363-6677 today.

accepting new patients

The Pain Management Clinic diagnoses and treats the following conditions: + Neck and back pain

+ Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)

+ P ersistent pain after back or neck surgery

+ N erve damage or muscle spasm pain

+ Headaches

+ C hronic pelvic pain, including interstitial cystitis

+ A rthritis pain in the neck or lower back

+ Shingles pain

Robert E. Gould, DO Interventional Pain Specialist

+ Board-certified in Pain Medicine + Board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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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) 363-6677 or visit www.MySourcePoint.org.

New programs are highlighted in red.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Caregiver Support Group Jul. 14, 9 - 10 a.m. or 6 - 7 p.m.

Caregiver Workshop Aug. 11, 9 - 10 a.m. or 6 - 7 p.m.

Caring and Sharing 1st & 3rd MO, 1 - 2 p.m.

Early Stage Alzheimer’s Group 2nd MO, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Foot Care Clinic TU, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. by appt.

Health Screenings by DGHD Jul. 29 & Aug. 26, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Medigold Insurance Presentation Aug. 26, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

New to Medicare Class 2nd WE, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 4th WE, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Parkinson’s Support - Speech Therapy 2nd & 4th WE, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Silver Sneakers Yoga TU & TH, 11 - 11:45 a.m.

Tai Chi Intro Starting Jul. 6, MO, 5 - 6 p.m.; TH, 4 - 5 p.m.

Tai Chi Beginner TH, 5 - 6 p.m.

Yoga (Chair) MO & WE, 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Yoga (Hatha 1) MO & WE, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Zumba Basic for Boomers MO & WE, 5:30 p.m.

Zumba Gold TU & TH, 9 - 9:45 a.m.

Aqua Zumba MO & WE, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

Aquatics 1 MO & WE or TU & TH, 9 - 9:45 a.m.

Aquatics 2 MO & WE, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.; TU & TH, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Aquatics 2 1/2 TU & TH, 10 a.m.; MO & WE, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Aquatics 3 TU & TH, 3 - 3:45 p.m.

Pool Walking MO - FR, 12 - 12:45 or 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.; FR 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

S.W.E.A.T. FR, 9 - 9:45 a.m.

Water Aerobics TU & TH, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. or 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

Water Boot Camp MO & WE, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Water Power Walk FR, 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Water Volleyball TU & TH, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.

FITNESS & AQUATICS

EDUCATION & DISCUSSION

Circuit & Interval Training TU & TH, 5:30 6:15 p.m.

Fitness Room Circuit FR, 11 - 11:45 a.m.

Golden Marathon Hike with Preservation Parks MO, 9:30 a.m.

Line Dance (Basic) TH, 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.

NuStep Boot Camp MO & WE, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

P.A.C.E. TU & FR, 10 - 11 a.m.

Personal Trainer Sessions MO & TH, 8 a.m. 12 p.m. by appt.

Run Lift Run TU & TH, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

Silver Sneakers Circuit TU & TH, 8 - 8:45 a.m.

Silver Sneakers Classic TU & TH, 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Book Club Discussion Group 1st TU, 4 - 5 p.m.

Coffee and Conversation WE, 9 - 10 a.m.

DCDLibrary on Wheels Jul. 1, 22, Aug. 5, 26, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Legal Aid Jul. 23 & Aug. 27, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. by appt.

Mind Aerobics FR, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Something to Think About Jul. 9 & Aug. 14, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Think Positive! Jul. 10 & Aug. 14, 10 - 11 a.m.

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS Basic Drawing Jul. 10, 17, 24, 31, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Beginning Crochet Jul. 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Creative Jewelry Framed Art Aug. 7 & 14, 1 3:30 p.m.

Creative Writing Jul. 13 & Aug. 31, 2 - 4 p.m.

Del Chimers Choir TU, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Do For Others I MO, 9 - 11 a.m.

Do For Others II WE, 9 - 11 a.m.

The Golden Notes FR, 1:15 - 3 p.m.

Hand Work with Friends TH, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Life’s a Stitch TH, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Liquid Stained Glass #1: Jul. 1, 8, 10, 15, 1 3:30 p.m.; #2: Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, 1 - 3:30 p.m.

The Music Gathering WE, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Painting Group MO, 1 -3 p.m.

Photography Group Jul. 9 & Aug. 20, 1 - 3 p.m.

Quilters Rule TU, 3 - 5 p.m.

Reminiscence Theatre TH, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Scrappy Crafters TU, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Silk Scarf Painting Aug. 7 & 14, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Woodcarving MO, 6 - 7:30 p.m.; TU, 9 - 11 a.m.

FUN & GAMES Billiards Available all day, every day Bingo WE & FR, 1 - 3 p.m.

Bridge (ACBL) 1st & 3rd TH, 12 - 4 p.m.

Bridge (Advanced) FR, 1 - 3 p.m.

Bridge (Duplicate) TU, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Bridge (Open Play) MO & FR, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Dominoes TU & TH, 1 - 3 p.m.

Euchre MO, 1 - 3 p.m.

Evening Euchre Club WE, 5 - 7:30 p.m.

GingerSnaps TU, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Hand and Foot MO & WE, 1 - 3 p.m.

Mah Jongg WE, 1 - 3 p.m.

Monthly Potlucks Jul. 14 & Aug. 11, 12 p.m.

Old-Fashioned Sing-Along Jul. 31, 10 a.m.

Table Tennis Available every day, hours vary

ON THE GO Center Diners Jul. 16 & Aug. 20, 5:30 p.m.

Red Hats Jul. 9 & Aug. 13, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

ROMEO Club Jul. 7 & Aug. 4, 12 - 1 p.m.

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HAPPENINGS AT THE CENTER Special Events JUL 1

Medicare Mini-Workshops July 1, 6:30 - 8 p.m.; July 15, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; August 19, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

JUL 7

Downsizing or Upgrading Your Home July 7 & August 4, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

JUL 9

Senior Driver Safety July 9, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

JUL 16

Talk to the Expert July 16, 6:30 p.m. & August 26, 10 a.m.

Poker Night Mondays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

JUL 20

Hearing Screenings July 20, 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Table Tennis Mondays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

AUG 6

Grandparents Day August 6, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Jack ‘n’ Jill Billiards Mondays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

AUG 7

Mind Aerobics - Special Guest August 7, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Toe-Tapping Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

AUG 28 Rock the Boat Caribbean Cruise 2 August 28, 6 - 10 p.m.

Come on Down! Game Night Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Unplugged Elastic Band Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Evening Euchre Club Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

LIVE on Cheshire Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Float Away Friday Matinees Fridays, 2 - 4 p.m.

Spend your summer with us!

Traci Born & Ray Klosz, Financial Advisors, RJFS DCB Investment Partners 110 Riverbend Ave., P.O. Box 613  Lewis Center, OH 43035 740-657-7872  740-657-7868 traci.born@raymondjames.com  raymond.klosz@raymondjames.com Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC, an independent broker/dealer, and are: NOT deposits • NOT insured by FDIC or any other governmental agency • Subject to risk and may lose value • NOT GUARANTEED by The Delaware County Bank & Trust Company • Subject to risk and may lose value • The Delaware County Bank and Trust Company and DCB Investment Partners is not affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

FREE GUEST PASS Your source for fitness, wellness, education, and FUN – visit today!

800 Cheshire Road, Delaware www.MySourcePoint.org

VITAS Can Help When someone you love is seriously ill, there is so much to think about.

• Who makes the decisions?

• Where do I turn for help?

• How do we know when it’s time?

800.723.3233 VITAS.com

VITAS brings that extra level of hospice services to patients in Central Ohio.

Name: Phone: Get more answers in our Family Discussion Guide. It’s free at HospiceCanHelp.com, or scan the QR code.

Email: This guest pass grants access to SourcePoint’s enrichment center for one day. Must be an Ohio resident age 55+. Limit one per person. Valid through August 31, 2015.

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On the Go! Day Trips & More Evening Safari at the Wilds The Wilds is a private, non-profit conservation center located on nearly 10,000 acres of reclaimed mine land in rural, southeastern Ohio. Join us to enjoy the animals and take in the views at sunset!

Date: Thursday, July 23 Time: 1:30 - 11 p.m.

Fee: $87 per person Lake Erie Put-In-Bay Join us on the Jet Express to Put-In-Bay, where we will take a golf cart tour, have lunch, and explore what the island has to offer.

Date: Wednesday, August 12 Time: 7:15 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Fee: $98 per person Blennerhassett Island The Blennerhassett Mansion was once regarded at the American west’s most beautiful home. Completed in 1800, it was burned in a fire in 1811, and has since been recreated following historical research. Enjoy a guided tour of the mansion, a sternwheeler cruise to and from the mainland, and a horse-drawn carriage ride. Lunch is included.

Date: Thursday, August 20 Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Fee: $100 per person BB Riverboat Join us aboard a riverboat to explore Cincinnati! Bring friends and family and enjoy the buffet, reserved seating, and cash bar for soft drinks, mixed drinks, beer, and wine. Register by August 31.

Date: Thursday, October 1 Time: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Fee: Before August 1: Members $75, Non-members $85 After August 1: Members $85, Non-members $95 OSU Football Join the National Champion Buckeyes as they take on the Hoosiers in Bloomington, Indiana. We’ll also see beautiful fall foliage and shop in the quaint town of Nashville, Indiana.

Date: Saturday, October 3 - Sunday, October 4 Fee: $309 per person (double); $368 (single); $289 per person (triple) To register for a trip or for more information, call (740) 363-6677, stop by SourcePoint, or visit www.MySourcePoint.org.

When Home is no longer Enough If you are concerned about the safety of someone you love who is living alone, maybe it is time to think about Willow Brook’s assisted living for your own peace of mind.

We offer beautiful, safe, and loving homes with neighbors who quickly become friends. There’s a lot going on to keep the boredom away, and we have one, all-inclusive price that covers practically everything. We don’t confuse you with levels of care that make you expect one price but get a bill for something totally different.

Willow Brook is known first of all for the quality of the care we provide: • Ranked among the top in Ohio in resident and family satisfaction • Received perfect nursing scores in state inspections several years in a row • Consistently win awards for culinary prowess Call any of our assisted living centers below to make an appointment. We’d love to show you why we are so proud!

Making the Willow Brook decision brings you peace of mind.

Willow Brook at Delaware Run

100 Delaware Crossing W Delaware 43015

740-201-5640

Willow Brook Christian Home 55 Lazelle Road Columbus 43235

614-885-3300

Willow Brook Christian Village

100 Willow Brook Way S Delaware 43015

740-369-0048

Not for Profit • Church of Christ • www.willow-brook.org

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Love Gardening? Go Native!

Sue Hagan, Marketing & Communications Manager Preservation Parks of Delaware County There is just something about getting our hands in the soil and transforming a patch of dirt into a riotous, colorful feast for the eyes!

Many of my friends – some retired, some not – use gardening as a way to simultaneously relax and recharge, to soothe their minds and lift up their spirits. I, with little spare time these days, fill some pots and plant a few flowers. Then I try to keep the rabbits away and everything watered.

But what my friends and I have in common is that we use native Ohio plants whenever possible, and are mindful of what we can plant to help pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.

I have a beautiful butterfly bush planted next to my foundation (and hiding my furnace and dryer vents). It comes back year after year, after I prune it to the ground every spring, and attracts both bees and butterflies. I have monarda, also

known as bee balm, and bergamot here and there. Monarda is a flowering plant in the mint family, and its spectacular magenta flowers attract both the human eye and the hummingbirds! Both of these plants are well-adapted to Ohio soil and climate, and are easy to grow.

Coneflowers (Echinacea) and Black-Eyed Susans are some of my favorites – and a favorite of bees and butterflies too – although I do have to fend off the rabbits, who like these plants as much as I do. Once established, however, they can fill a garden with summer-long color.

Okay, so why do I plant native Ohio plants? For one, they take less work. Because they have had centuries to adapt to my soil and other growing conditions, and they don’t need much in the way of supplemental fertilizer, spraying, and winter mulch. Many natives are drought-resis-

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tant too, letting you save both time and money on your water bill.

So convenience is one thing. But even more important is the help they provide to pollinators. Biologists say that pollinators are in trouble because of habitat loss, introduced diseases, pollution, and pesticide poisoning. And with the world’s food supply and biological systems dependent on pollination, the loss of bees and butterflies can have disastrous effects long term.

We at Preservation Parks are doing our part as well. Within the parks are 86 acres of prairie plantings, and we recently received a grant that will allow us to develop a pollinator garden at Deer Haven Preserve. Five park district programs this summer focus on pollinators and/or their habitat. Check out the Summer Program Guide, available at SourcePoint, in Preservation Parks preserves, and other locations, and online at www.preservationparks.com.

And please keep the birds, bees, and butterflies in mind as you enjoy your gardening this summer!

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Find Comfort and Strength in Local Support Groups ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

DELAWARE MIGHTY SOULS (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS)

Meeting: 2nd TH, 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Willow Brook Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing, Delaware; 2nd 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

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

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) CONNECTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP

Meeting: 2nd TU, every other month, 9 - 10 a.m. or 6 - 7 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Contact: SourcePoint at (740) 363-6677

Meeting: 2nd & 4th TH, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at 325 S. Sandusky St., Ste. 305, Delaware Contact: (740) 815-1767

CARING AND SHARING

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

Meeting: 1st & 3rd MO, 1 - 2 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Contact: SourcePoint at (740) 369-5133

Meeting: 3rd TU, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at 325 S. Sandusky St., Ste. 305, Delaware Contact: (740) 815-1767

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Meeting: 3rd WE at 1:30 p.m. at Delaware Township Hall, 2590 Liberty Road, Delaware Contact: Kathy Kotowski at (614) 846-8009

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

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Calling All Western Mystery Fans!

Harla Lawson, Ostrander Branch Manager Delaware County District Library Readers, you must go now and pick up any of the books featuring Walt Longmire as the sheriff of Absaroka County in Wyoming. The author, Craig Johnson, first introduced the aging Longmire in A Cold Dish in 2005. Since then he has written 12 more in the series, and each one of them has been received by an ever-growing base of western mystery fans. The award-winning books are a feast of action sprinkled with plenty of human drama, humor, just a hint of romance, and plenty of who-done-it suspense.

Gun battles, bar fights, and death are woven into almost every book, and yet these scenes are balanced by the seemingly mystic way that Longmire works to solve the crime. With help from his closest friends, he uses his uncanny ability to read the darker side of human nature to eventually uncover the mystery and bring the criminals to justice, western-style. All the while, he stares down danger from every side and challenges even the unrelenting forces of nature as Johnson brings to life each action-packed chapter.

The novels are also full of memorable characters. They try to protect and at the same time aid Longmire as he struggles to do what is right and keep the peace in this remote and seemingly endless part of the west. They include the beautiful yet outspoken undersheriff, Victoria Moretti, longtime friend and Native American Henry Standing Bear, sometimes amusingly called the Cheyenne Nation, and a hardcore unpredictable retired sheriff, Lucian Connolly. Each one adds an element of humor and history that makes these books an emotional and compelling read.

In one of his latest offerings, Spirit of Steamboat, Lucian’s past is brought to the present through an unexpected visit from a woman he and Longmire had encountered and helped years before.

Her sudden appearance starts the retelling of one harrowing Christmas Eve that brought both Longmire and Lucian into a situation that without question endangered the lives of everyone involved. The novella contains all the elements needed to keep the reader riveted: a blizzard, a possibly unreliable aircraft, and an absolute life-and-death deadline! This should absolutely be read in one sitting!

Longmire is also featured in a TV series by the same name, based on these books by Johnson. The TV version is good, as well, but in the mind of this reviewer the books are far better! They are available at the Delaware County District Library in several formats, including audio and downloadable eBooks. The TV series is available on DVD. Check them out today!

The Delaware County District Library provides periodic book reviews for My Communicator. Materials reviewed are available for use at DCDL.

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SourcePoint’s Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) workshops are also available throughout the year, allowing caregivers to develop tools and strategies to face the challenges of caregiving.

In the near future, support group sessions led by licensed professionals to address a wide variety of other topics will be a regular program available at SourcePoint. SourcePoint also offers professionally led, evidence-based workshops such as Healthy U, which helps individuals manage chronic illness. These types of workshops can act as an additional tool for those seeking support for specific circumstances.

In addition to the support services offered at SourcePoint, there are a variety of community-based support groups that meet regularly, including for Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes. A short list can be found on page 20. SourcePoint is in the process of compiling a complete list of community-based support groups in Delaware County. The list should be ready in July; contact an intake and referral specialist at (740) 3636677 for more information.

Love in Action When it comes to unsung heroes, few are more deserving of accolades than caregivers.

Many are thrust into their caregiving role with little notice or preparation, and their often daily task of caring for a friend or family member can last for months or years. For most, it is a labor of love, but there can still be some stressful times and the occasional need for respite.

Two local caregivers – Keith Falzone and Deb Crain – recently talked about the ups and down of their experiences, and how they have benefited from the support offered by SourcePoint: Q. How long have you been a caregiver, and what circumstances led to your becoming one?

Keith: My wife, Denise, and I care for her 86-year-old mother. As long as Denise and I have been married (15 years), I have helped provide care for her at one level or another. When

My COM M UNICATOR Denise and I were married, we lived in Fairbanks, Alaska for six years so Denise could be closer to her sister. When my father-in-law passed away, Denise’s mother asked us to move back to New Mexico to help. Last August I needed to move back to Ohio, where I was born and raised, for my own health issues. When we mentioned our impending move to my mother-in-law, who was in an assisted living facility in New Mexico, she expressed interest in moving with us, so in September we purchased a 26-foot travel trailer and moved to Ohio, where we now provide care to her 24/7.

Deb: My caregiving started about eight years ago. My stepfather was in his late 80s and he and my mother needed more and more help with doctor’s appointments and miscellaneous chores. It wasn’t until he passed that my mother’s well-being became a concern for her and me. When my mother moved in with my husband and me, I became a full-time caregiver.

Q. What is a typical day like for you?

Keith: A typical day consists of Denise and me working as a care-providing team. Her mother, Clara, needs a myriad of medications to be administered as early as 6 a.m. She receives medication throughout the day; the last medication administration is at 8 p.m. when Clara goes to bed. I assist Denise by cleaning the house and making sure meals are prepared and dishes are washed. Denise and I work as a well-oiled machine to ensure that all of Clara’s needs are met.

Deb: Every day has its own uniqueness and challenges, and I wear many different hats – hair stylist, financial assistant, chauffeur, laundry lady, appointment maker, insurance investigator, meal provider, nurse’s aide, daughter, wife, and the list goes on.

Q. What are some of the biggest challenges of being a caregiver?

Keith: The biggest challenge is that it can often be a demanding and thankless job. Also, we are expected to be around or to have Denise’s mother with us all the time, regardless of what we are doing or planning, which can be a bit

daunting at times.

Deb: Some of my challenges are navigating and coordinating insurance coverage for specific doctors and tests, and needing to give up so much personal time.

Q. What are some of the biggest rewards?

Keith: The biggest rewards are that Denise can have more quality time and one-on-one time with her mother. For me, the reward that I gain is patience. And being a caregiver has brought Denise and me closer than we already were. Our relationship has been ideal for 15 years of marriage, but having to provide care to her mother has made us closer as a team.

Deb: Knowing that my mother is getting my best every day, and knowing her needs are met, is a good day/reward. I cannot change what is going on with her, but I can give her my best.

Q. What advice would you have for someone who has not previously been a caregiver but who may find themselves thrust into that role?

Keith: Do not isolate yourself; it is not a sign of weakness if you need to seek out help and advice from others, whether it’s family members or agencies like SourcePoint. There is a plethora of wonderful resources in Delaware County if you look for them and are open to taking and using the advice that’s given. Caregiving does not have to be overwhelming!

Deb: Educate yourself and research the diagnosis given to your care receiver, and get involved with a support group. The workshops offered at SourcePoint helped me to understand and handle the many different aspects of being a caregiver. Our needs and situations as caregivers may be different, but we are not alone. The first step of helping yourself starts with reaching out for help. That can come in many different ways: family, friends, church, support groups, professionals, and the list continues. Never stop asking for help; you will find it and what’s best for your needs.

Q. In what ways do you deal with some of the more stressful aspects of being a caregiver?

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Deb: I take care of myself by exercising, eating healthy, getting plenty of rest, and having an action plan for what lies ahead. I am amazed at how much better I can deal with the stress and the unknown. My action plan may change, but my hope is to stay healthy and be recharged daily.

Q. What community resources are available for caregivers that you have found to be helpful?

Keith: We have found SourcePoint to be a cornucopia of information and contacts for services and providers we would have never even thought of, or considered reaching out to. The SourcePoint Services Directory has so many wonderful options for any person actively providing care or anyone who may soon be thrust into a caregiving role. We have found home mental health counseling services, we have a nurse practitioner or physician come to our home and provide care, and we are connected with a service that provides an aide as well as nurses who help with daily chores, taking vitals, and addressing any medical issues. All of these are resources we were not aware of when we moved to Delaware County. They were provided when we reached out to SourcePoint and its wonderful staff.

Deb: By coming to SourcePoint for the workshops and caregiver support group, many questions and concerns are answered. SourcePoint staff are most helpful with many different resources; if they cannot answer a question they will refer you to someone who can.

For more information on the support services available through SourcePoint, call (740) 3636677 or visit www.MySourcePoint.org.

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SourcePoint’s Caring and Sharing group helps build conversations and relationships Jeff Robinson, Editor My Communicator SourcePoint is home to various opportunities for members to build relationships with one another and share common concerns, including a program called Caring and Sharing.

“Caring and Sharing is more of an ad hoc program, where members can come and go as they feel the need to participate. The group is moderated by a volunteer member. This environment makes it a peer-led group, rather than a group led by licensed professionals. The members decide what direction the conversations take, based on different topics that are affecting someone in that group,” said Steve Gorman, director of SourcePoint’s enrichment center.

Delaware resident Josephine Lake became involved with Caring and Sharing at the request of the group’s founder, Deanna Parrish. Lake, who has served as a caregiver for a friend with leukemia and been a cancer patient herself, has seen illness from both sides, and she said Parrish thought that would make her a valuable addition to the peer-based Caring and Sharing group.

Lake was diagnosed with cancer in 2007 and took part in a clinical trial that she said did not go particularly well.

“I survived both the cancer and the treatment,” she said. “As a result of the trial with which I was involved, it was decided never to use this medication as a form of treatment.”

From there, Lake had radiation and suffered through what she called “chemo brain.”

“You reach a point where you really start to lose it. I said I would rather lose part of my body than lose my mind again,” she said. “For a time, I couldn’t understand the written word, I couldn’t write, I didn’t know what numbers were.”

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overall health improved, a friend encouraged her to visit the enrichment center.

“I couldn’t drive, and I really didn’t want to be bothered, but she insisted and took me there,” Lake said. “For all that she put herself out to do, I said I’ll check it out and see what is here. And it actually worked. For a while I visited everything to see what I liked to do. I got into a painting group, I got on the board, and someone knew about my gardening background and asked if I would restore the gardens.”

Lake said her frequent visits helped her to get her brain and her motor skills fully functioning again, while helping her understand that she “wasn’t going to stay in that hole forever.”

“That devastating cancer treatment really strips you of your humanity, and I really understand mental illness now,” she said.

In hindsight, Lake said her experience helped prepare her to be a compassionate member of the Caring and Sharing group.

“The group in itself is healing; you get to hear people who have similar issues, and you have crossed that bridge and understand where they’re at,” she said. “Yes, your family loves you, but your family members aren’t suffering with that, and the age difference (between you and them) is something they just don’t get.”

Lake said that support can be found outside of the group, too.

“If you were to go (to SourcePoint) for lunch and just sit and talk to people, it’s restorative,” she said.

She said that by surviving her battle with cancer, God has given her the opportunity to pay back, to take her experience and use it to understand what someone else is going through.

“You never know how what you say will carry with someone after you’ve talked. God gave me an opportunity; I survived all that hideous treatment and the long recovery, and so far this has been my best year,” Lake said. “If you knew me five, six, seven years ago, I couldn’t sign or spell my name.”

The Caring and Sharing group meets on the first and third Monday of each month. To learn more, call (740) 363-6677.

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Memories are Made of This Mary Lee Stocks Member, SourcePoint An old friend and her husband came for a week’s visit last month. They were here to scope out a used recreational vehicle she had found online.

If it passed muster, they planned to buy it and have it serviced before heading out on a month-long trip to Florida, then back up the eastern seaboard to their home in Vermont. They were particularly anxious to find a suitable RV, as they feared that the summer of 2015 might be the last one during which they could travel together. On the surface, that might seem unrealistic, as they are not of an advanced age. However, it is, unfortunately, an accurate assessment of their situation; Lars, the husband, has early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, and it is progressing at an alarming rate.

When Lars’ symptoms first began, Alzheimer’s was the furthest thought from their minds. He was a brilliant man with a Ph.D. in engineering who had taught graduate-level courses both at home and abroad. He was a dual-national who enjoyed extensive travel and was often able to combine his teaching assignments with trips to exciting places for him and his wife. He was widely published and renowned in his field, which provided further opportunities for travel and exploration. In those years, the world truly was their oyster, and they had a superb, satisfying life together. Then little cracks began to appear in their relationship. For no apparent reason, anger and suspicion crept into what had been a charmed and trusting union. As time progressed, the cracks became crevices, undermining the very foundation of the love they had for one another.

The deterioration of their relationship became evident in other unexpected ways. The recordkeeping and decisions for a business they had founded together began to unravel. Lars accused my friend of improper handling of the business, but she knew he alone had attended to them.

They were forced to sell their business, as it was unable to recover.

After a time, when it seemed perhaps their union could not withstand the breach it was experiencing, Lars’ family recalled that his father, grandfather, and brother had experienced similar difficulties. He went to his doctor, then to a neurologist, where the awful diagnosis was confirmed: Alzheimer’s is a family disease. Regrettably, the only precise means of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease is through an autopsy, and little is known about in what manner and how quickly the disease will progress. Worst of all, there is really no effective treatment and absolutely no cure. People receive a devastating diagnosis with a miserable prognosis without even a failsafe test to confirm their accuracy, and no good advice about how to plan the remainder of their lives.

My COM M UNICATOR Once the diagnosis was made, my friends could at least patch up their relationship and begin to make plans for what they hoped would be their remaining good years together. Initially, the changes were not overtly obvious, especially to others not close to them. Lars worked tirelessly in the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and was elected to the board of the national association. He went to Washington, where he and my friend testified before Congress about the changes in their lives brought on by the disease. Their efforts were rewarded with some degree of success – some funding was allocated.

As the disease inexorably marched on, Lars was unable to organize his thoughts enough to carry on these kinds of activities. He often became confused and fearful, even in his own home. He got a little dog that they trained to bring Lars home if he became lost on the long walks he loves.

That assistance and the unconditional love from the pooch seemed to stabilize his abilities, at least for a brief interval. But the disease is merciless. The trip to our home last month led to more confusion, more distraction, and the inability to remember what questions he had asked or what points had been discussed. It was also evident that this once-proud and erudite man had become increasingly dependent upon my friend, who has significant health problems of her own.

Lars is a kind man. He likes to be helpful. He now goes to an adult day care program four days a week so my friend can take care of the household, attend to her own health, and have a bit of time for herself. He believes he “volunteers” at the program to help the other people who attend, as well as to give his wife some free time. He sees his brother, children, and grandchildren several times a week. His daughter recognizes the needs his condition has presented and spends time helping, supporting, and loving him. His son, however, has difficulty accepting and spending time with his father the way he is now. Given the family history, he must be terribly frightened that when he sees Lars, he sees what his own life, and that of his family, could become. All of Lars’ family recognizes that his participation in family and social activities will change as his ability to remember, recognize, and relate continue to deteriorate.

The process is relentless. Each day, each hour, each week, new indications of what his illness is stealing from him — from all of them — become evident. For now, they take their lives one day at a time, and avail themselves of the few home support services that are available to them.

Lars is currently on a waiting list at a nice residential facility that has a good reputation, and hopefully, when his needs can no longer be managed at home by his family, his name will have reached the top of the list.

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My COM M UNICATOR CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE... ...delightful both for him and my friend. She said that while living in the small camper and in the moment, surrounded by nature, Lars had a wonderful time and was clearer mentally than he had been in a long time. Now they take the little camper down to the shore of Lake Champaign and enjoy picnic lunches while they dream of other trips they can take together when the temperature warms and skies are blue. If indeed this is the last summer that Lars will remember their travels together, they plan to make it as memorable as possible.

Certainly, most medical personnel would not place a tiny camper on a treatment plan for a patient with Alzheimer’s disease. But for Lars, it seems to have sparked memories of trips with his family in Europe; trips with his children when they were young; and trips with my friend when they both were younger and healthier.

How long he will retain those memories...who knows? But for now, they provide a pleasant diversion from a harsh reality. They are taking lots of pictures so when these memories begin to fade, there will be snapshots that hopefully will jar loose memories of lovely times to provide some degree of respite in a future of indeterminate recall.

A few days ago I came across some of the scholarly texts that Lars had authored. Flipping through the pages, my heart plunged from my chest to the pit of my stomach. No one ever said that life is fair; but what a terrible thing it is that a wonderful man like Lars, and the family and friends who love him, will be robbed of his funny and wonderful stories, his interactions with them, and eventually his life, by such an unrelenting and vicious disease. Enjoy your summer, Lars. We love you.

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Contact: (740) 747-2658 BELLPOINT SENIOR CITIZENS Buehler’s Community Room 800 W. Central Ave., Delaware Meeting: Every MO, 1 - 4 p.m.

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Contact: Connie Kimmins at (614) 204-5289 OSTRANDER SENIOR CITIZENS Ostrander Community Center 3737 Ostrander Road, Ostrander Meeting: 4th TH, 1 p.m.; euchre and dominoes on other TH; birthday celebrations on 2nd TU Contact: Fredde Wray at (937) 644-2845 or fjwray@yahoo.com PROSPECT SENIOR CITIZENS Prospect Senior Citizens Building 318 N. Elm St., Prospect Meeting: Every TH, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Travis Fordham, Digital Media Coordinator SourcePoint There’s nothing worse than not being able to find your phone—and this seems to happen far too often in my household. It is especially frustrating if you’re alone and can’t use another phone to attempt to track yours down.

Considering how many of us don’t have landlines in this day and age, that is often the case.

So, the next time you find yourself hunting for your phone, don’t waste too much time looking before you try these two handy options: Visit a helpful website called WheresMyCellPhone.com and type in your lost phone’s number. The website will place a call to your missing phone, allowing you to track down its hiding place by listening to it ring.

Secondly, if you’re fortunate enough to have

an Android phone, another nifty option is to simply use the Google search box to determine your phone’s location. All you have to do is log into your Google account from any computer, visit the Google home page, and type “Find My Phone” into the search box. No app is required.

A box will pop up telling you that Google is locating your phone. After it displays the phone’s approximate location, you can click the box to display the location on a map. If you are in that general location, you can have Google ring the phone so you can track it down by the sound.

If the phone has either been stolen or lost in a far away location, you can have Google either lock the phone or erase its contents in order to prevent whomever has possession of it from

stealing your personal information.

Keep in mind that in order for the “Find My Phone” feature to work with your phone, you must have Location Services turned on in your phone’s settings menu. Also, in order to ring the phone so you can locate it, the phone’s sound must be enabled.

I have tried Google’s “Find My Phone” feature with two Android phones, and it works really well. It’s pretty neat, so the next time you misplace your Android, give it a try!

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Weekend Hours & Unique Volunteer Opportunities Robert Horrocks, Executive Director SourcePoint Welcome to “Ask Bob,” where Bob Horrocks and his staff answer your questions about health and wellness, caregiving, services, and more.

Q: I work during the day but would love to volunteer for SourcePoint.

Are there positions available that can accommodate my schedule?

What about my daughter? Can she join me?

A: Yes and yes. We have a number of volunteer positions that can accommodate almost any schedule, including helping out at various special events. There’s also a brand new volunteer opportunity launching this summer – Team SourcePoint. Members of Team SourcePoint represent our organization at various events throughout the community, such as the Alzheimer’s Memory Walk or People In Need Holiday Clearing House.

It’s a great way to get involved with SourcePoint and support nonprofit organizations in your community – while having fun and making new friends at the same time. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. For more information, go to www.MySourcePoint.org or call (740) 363-6677.

Q: I’m 56 years old and think SourcePoint looks like a lot of fun, but I work full-time during the week. Have you considered expanding your evening programs or opening on weekends?

A: Yes, we are currently in the process of evaluating our enrichment center hours. As of this writing in June, our enrichment center is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We have already begun adding more evening programs Monday through Thursday; starting in July, there are nearly a dozen new programs that take place after 5:30 p.m. In response to continued interest and feedback from community members like you, we hope to announce expanded evening programs and weekend hours soon! Stay tuned.

Do you have a question for SourcePoint? E-mail your question to info@ MySourcePoint.org with the subject line “Ask Bob.”

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