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COMMUNICATOR Vol. 25, No. 2

March/April 2017

A Management Mentality

Delaware County offers a variety of resources for those want to manage—and even prevent—chronic disease Jeff Robinson, Editor, My Communicator Here’s a riddle for you: The more you have, the less you want. And ideally, you’d never have any. What are they? The answer? Chronic diseases, which are among the leading causes of death year after year and, in many cases, are preventable. The National Council of Aging (NCOA) lists the top 10 common chronic conditions for ages 65 and over: high blood pressure; high cholesterol; heart disease; diabetes; kidney disease; heart failure; depression; Alzheimer’s disease and dementia; and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Cancer, obesity, and osteoporosis also are common, costly, and chronic health problems in the United States. About 80 percent of older adults have at least one of these, according to the NCOA, and 68 percent have at least two. In recent years, seven of the top 10 causes of death were chronic diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) chronic disease overview (www.cdc.gov/ chronicdisease/overview/). Two of those—heart disease and cancer— together accounted for nearly 48 percent of all deaths. Information on chronic disease on the AARP website (www.aarp.org) attributes the rise in chronic disease in recent years to a variety of factors, including the aging of the population, longer life expectancies due to advancements in medical care, and changes in lifestyle that could help lead to chronic conditions. CONTINUED ON PAGE 20...

People with chronic disease who learn how to manage their symptoms can improve their quality of life and reduce their health care costs. Learn more in the article, “Chronic Illness Needs Active Management,” on page 6.

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Mar. 4 New to Medicare a.m. class (16) Mar. 6 Enrichment Center Session 2 activities begin (16) Mar. 8 New to Medicare a.m. class (16) Mar. 9 OhioHealth Colorectal Screening Awareness (3) Mar. 14 Caregiver Support Groups (27) Mar. 15 March for Meals (10) St. Patrick’s Day Dinner (25) Mar. 22 New to Medicare p.m. class (16)

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Apr. 1 New to Medicare a.m. class (16) Apr. 4-5 Boxed Lunch Fundraiser (4) Apr. 5 Medicare Plan Comparisons (16) Apr. 11 Caregiver Support Groups (27) Apr. 12 New to Medicare a.m. class (16) Apr. 19 Medicare Plan Comparisons (16) Apr. 26 New to Medicare p.m. class (16) Apr. 29 Financial Planning Forum (4) Spring Formal Dinner & Dance (11)

For a look at more daily activities availa ble at SourcePoint, see pages 16-17.

My Favorite Sections Resource Development . . . . . . . 4 Health & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Legal Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 From the Insurance Desk . . . . . . 8 Puzzle Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 In the News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Enrichment Center Highlights . 11 Volunteer Visions . . . . . . . . . . . 12 In-Home Care & Nutrition . . . . 14

Provider News . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enrichment Center Activities . . Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . Personal Reflection . . . . . . . . . Bookshelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In Your Community . . . . . . . . . Supper Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today’s Technology . . . . . . . . . Caregiver Corner . . . . . . . . . . .

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SourcePoint is your primary resource and starting point for professional expertise, services, and programs for Delaware County adults who want to thrive after 55. SourcePoint is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Services and programs are supported in part by the local senior services levy, corporate and private donations, sponsorships, grants, and by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging. SourcePoint is a United Way agency. 2017 Board of Directors David Black, Westerville Bill Brown, Delaware Elizabeth Dalvi, Shawnee Hills Paula Dinovo, Delaware Anne Farley, Powell Matthew Frericks, Delaware Janet Garlock, Westerville Fred Johnson, Galena Joan Lawrence, Galena Roger Lossing, Lewis Center John McDavid, Centerburg Amber Miller, Delaware Jane Nance, Westerville Frank Pinciotti, Lewis Center Trudy Poole, Lewis Center Anita Reeb, Delaware Gretchen Roberts, Powell Richard Roell, Galena T.J. Salgia, Galena Carolyn Slone, Delaware Roger Van Sickle, Delaware My Communicator is published bimonthly by SourcePoint and is made possible through the generosity of advertisers, donors, and volunteers. Nearly 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 more than 60 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. To advertise in the paper, submit articles, or request information, please contact Alison Yeager, marketing manager, 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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Colorectal Screening Awareness

SEASONAL SPOTLIGHT What’s my SOURCE for... SUPPORTING MEALS ON WHEELS? SourcePoint’s Boxed Lunch Fundraiser is right around the corner! Page 4 BECOMING A PROVIDER AT SOURCEPOINT? We’re currently seeking new in-home care providers. Page 10 IS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IMPORTANT TO YOU? Delaware County residents are encouraged to take part now in a regional online survey. Page 14 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH MY ENRICHMENT CENTER PROGRAMS? Scholarships are available. Page 18

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Ready, Set, Order! Mike Miller, Development Officer SourcePoint READY, SET, ORDER YOUR BOXED LUNCH! Our Meals on Wheels fundraiser, presented by OhioHealth, takes place on April 4 and 5. Through March 24, you can place your order for a delicious, volunteer-delivered boxed lunch from the Delaware County Community Market. The goals of this program are to raise money to support Meals on Wheels, as well as to help identify new clients and drivers. OhioHealth is the presenting sponsor of this community event and is joined by AlerStallings, Hiram Lodge #18 F.&A.M., and Ohio Living Sarah Moore, our champion sponsors. We are thankful for their support. Your support will help us in our work to provide and serve more than 200,000 meals a year to homebound Delaware County seniors. Order your lunches online at www.MySourcePoint.org/lunch or give us a call at (740) 363-6677 and we will be happy to take your order. FINANCIAL PLANNING FORUM ON APRIL 29 Our new Financial Planning Forum, presented by Interim HealthCare, takes place Saturday, April 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at SourcePoint, and will offer educational sessions on how to avoid probate, maximize social security income, and plan for retirement. During the forum, guests may attend up to three program sessions of their choice. The faculty includes local attorneys, CPAs, and financial planners from our Trusted Advisors group, who will share their expertise during 45-minute presentations. You may see a complete listing of classes and sign up online at www. MySourcePoint.org, or call our customer service team at (740) 363-6677 for more information. This is a public event with limited seating, so please register early! INCREASE YOUR BUSINESS AT SOURCEPOINT SourcePoint is one of the best places in Delaware County to connect with people ages 55 and older. Just ask one of the 200 people that come here every day for fitness, arts and education, and wellness programs, and they will confirm that fact. If you are connected to, run, or own a business that needs to reach this market demographic, then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to consider sponsoring an event at SourcePoint. As a sponsor, you have opportunities to reach our army of nearly 900 active volunteers, 2,300 enrichment center members, and 1,100 clients through events and media campaigns. This includes our 38,000-issue run of My Communicator, ... CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...

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Facebook page (2,000+ followers), and website (with 4,000 home page views each month). Program offerings include Grandparents Day (August 1), Leaf Raking Day (November 4), and the Tree of Lights program (December 11), just to name a few. Full details of the sponsorship program may be viewed at www.MySourcePoint.org/sponsorship-opportunities. For more information, please contact me directly at (740) 203-2420 or mike@MySourcePoint.org. ANNUAL CAMPAIGN TOPS GOAL, THANK YOU! Each year, during November and December, we conduct our annual campaign, which is an opportunity for you and other members of our community to support the life-enhancing work of SourcePoint with a personal financial contribution. Your gifts in 2016 were generous and totaled just over $16,000 from more than 200 people. Nearly 25 percent—$4,040 of the total given—was dedicated to the enrichment center scholarship fund. Interim HealthCare provided a major boost to the campaign with a $1,000 gift to the scholarship fund. Thank you, Interim HealthCare! SourcePoint’s board of directors led the way in giving as well, with each one of the 19 board members making a contribution to the campaign. We realize these gifts are a choice and, in some cases, a sacrifice. We also know they are above and beyond the support many of you provide to SourcePoint through the senior services levy. We cherish each of these gifts and thank you very much for your continued support. GIVING THE GIFT OF HEALTH Judy Staiger has been taking yoga classes at SourcePoint for nearly two years. When she saw our annual campaign appeal in November, she made a commitment to a monthly gift toward the enrichment center scholarship fund. She wanted to make sure other people can enjoy classes just as she does. Judy said that we have a great facility and that she loves our teachers and thinks we are doing a fantastic job! We think Judy is doing a fantastic job, too, because her willingness to commit to a monthly gift to the scholarship fund is going to help someone she may not even know. This individual may want to take a health or wellness-related class or enjoy an arts program, but not have the means to do so. With this help from Judy, that door is now open. That is generosity at the highest level. With just a few clicks, you too can join Judy as a monthly donor to the enrichment center scholarship fund. It’s easy and your gift can be started from our secure website and applied to your VISA, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express card. You may start your giving at www.MySourcePoint.org/give.

Interim HealthCare team members (left to right) Deb Simpson, Megan Ralph, and Ava Roby present a check to SourcePoint Enrichment Administrator Steve Gorman (front row) and Executive Director Bob Horrocks (back row) in support of the enrichment center scholarship fund.

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Chronic Illness Needs Active Management Dr. Matthew Koehler, M.D., Doctor of Internal Medicine OhioHealth Primary Care Physician Treating senior patients should be considered a unique privilege for any physician. I try to view the care of my older patients in terms of how I would want my own father or mother treated by their doctor. These people have made it to this stage in life through hard work and perseverance, and deserve respect from us as physicians. Many elderly patients have chronic illnesses that require active management while looking for ways to stay healthy longer through preventive care. In order to stay on top of things, such as medication dosing or the monitoring of blood pressures and sugars, doctors and patients must be active in the process. I see the most engaged patients as those who have a strong advocate, either in themselves, a spouse, family member, a close friend, or member of the community, who can play a role in their health and wellness. I am concerned when I hear comments, such as “Well, it’s that white pill, don’t know what it is for.” If patients ask questions and are skeptical, I love it. It tells me they want to be educated and active participants in their health care. At times, there are real challenges patients and families face as they grow older. A diagnosis or treatment plan can be difficult. I think it’s important for people to understand that their primary care providers and staff will be with them through the process. We work hard to educate about what may be around the corner. There might be struggles ahead, but we will be there to support them. They can always turn to us, even if it’s just to ask questions about what a specialist told them. You should always make sure you understand your doctor’s advice as much as possible at the time you see him or her. Don’t wait to see your doctor for a follow-up; voice your concerns today. If a question comes

up later, call. One problem I see—perhaps more frequently than anything else—is patients not asking really important questions until a follow-up, which may be a few months away. That will always be a challenge. Doctors have to always push themselves to be better communicators, and I think we have gotten better at it. We have to ensure that we continue to improve, so that patients know they are being taken care of comprehensively when they walk out the door. Teamwork is better when it comes to good quality health care. Working with your doctor, having clear communication, and taking action can lead to better outcomes for chronic disease, and in turn lead to a better quality of life into our older years. Dr. Koehler’s areas of expertise include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, complex patient management, coronary disease, and diabetes. He attended the University of Ohio at Toledo for medical school, with residency at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine for Psychiatry, and OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital for Internal Medicine. He has hospital privileges at OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital.

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NEW YEAR, NEW STRESS AKA—“It’s time to revise our wills and trusts.” Beatrice E. Wolper Emens & Wolper Law Firm The general rule of thumb is that one should review his or her will need to provide guidance to the trustee, as well as powers. and trust every five years—or whenever major life events occur. NO ONE Well-written wills and trusts will also contemplate how to take care of wants to do this. Ever. But this New Year is an especially good time to a loved one who is unable to take care of himself. Without planning, your review your estate plan. child may receive money in his pocket after your death, but if he has a There is a lot of buzz about no estate tax, changes to income tax laws, spending problem, a drug problem, or some other illness, it may well changes to capital gain tax laws, and changes to “step-up” basis. The one be that without planning, he will spend all of the money you intended known fact is that at some point death will occur, and not writing down would be there in his old age. (In this sense, the “he” is meant to be genyour plans makes it more difficult for those you leave behind. der neutral.) It is difficult enough to contemplate your own death, but then again, In addition, if you are receiving large amounts of income, do you really to consider the possibility that your loved ones could pass before you do want to create “trust babies” who are able to live off their unearned inis almost too much to bear. But well-written wills and trusts need to concome and therefore decentivize their work ethic? A trust can provide for template all scenarios—even the ones you don’t want to think about. It matching funds to a child or grandchild for earned income. is vital to think about the “what if’s”—”What if I die first?” “What if you Keep in mind that your will and trust should make it easier for the exdie first?” “What if something happens to a child?” And so on. ecutor and trustee—not harder. Anything you can do in advance helps. Your will and trust may be the last time you can “speak” to your spouse Fill in a personal security checklist—one can be found on our website: and children. While there are some w w w. e m e n s wo l p e r l aw. co m . “appropriate” words that need to Don’t forget to update the list of be in every will to comply with the Delaware Court - Where Caring Comes First passwords, especially in this day law, that does not preclude addiof breaches! Everyone should pretional language that says exactly pare a memorandum of personal what you want to say. However, property he or she desires to give since wills may be probated and to specific people. And remember, therefore subject to public eyes, your will and trust need to be upyour private conversations can be dated to give your executor and placed within your trust, which is trustee the right to access your acProvided with the comforts of home! private. counts with your passwords. WithSchedule a tour and learn about our You can put in special sentences out updating your documents, Return to Home services by calling about the love you have for your the host site may deny access. (740) 369-6400. spouse and children. You can exDeal with the stress, and call an plain why you decided to leave a attorney to update your estate certain something to someone. documents. It may be a little stress You can write down your visions, for you now, but if you do not upmottos, and purposes. date your documents, it could be Make it personal to you. If you a huge stress for your loved ones want the trustee to stand in your if there is confusion about your 4 New Market Drive, Delaware, Ohio 43015 • (740) 369-6400 shoes, and do things the way you wishes after you have passed on. www.delawarecourt.com would have done them, then you

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Happy Savings! Paula Dean and Charlotte Pritt, Insurance Specialists, SourcePoint PRESCRIPTION SAVINGS SOLUTIONS ALL YEAR LONG If you missed the opportunity to change your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Plan during Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (Oct. 15 through Dec. 7), don’t fret! You may still be able to save money. SourcePoint’s insurance specialists saved Delaware County residents more than $358,000 from October through December 2016, just by enrolling Medicare beneficiaries in a drug plan for the first time, switching their plan for 2017, or changing their pharmacy. And if you qualify for the “Extra Help with Medicare Part D” program, also known as the low-income subsidy program, you can save even more AND change your plan monthly without having to wait for the Annual Enrollment Period each fall. This program can pay all or most of your plan’s monthly premium, all or most of the annual deductible (which can be as high as $400 in 2017), and most of your drug copayments/coinsurance; plus, you have full coverage during the donut hole. Your annual gross income and total resources/assets must be below the following limits, which change each year: • Single Person: Monthly Income $1,505; Resources $13,640 • Married Couple: Monthly Income $2,023; Resources $27,250 Resources include money in a checking or savings account, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). Resources don’t include your home, car, household items, burial plot, up to $1,500 for burial expenses per person, or life insurance policies. To see if you qualify or to apply, contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 or call SourcePoint at (740) 363-6677 to speak with one of our insurance specialists. Did you know that simply changing where you get your prescription drugs filled could save you money? By using your Part D or Medicare Advantage Plan’s preferred network pharmacies, you could do just that. Many plans have a preferred network pharmacy list, and using those pharmacies to get your medications filled can save you money throughout the year. This can add up to big savings that can help with other basic needs, such as heating costs, groceries, home repair, and more. Each year during Medicare’s annual open enrollment, you are encouraged to evaluate your Medicare Part D and Advantage Plan based on

My COM M UNICATOR your current medications. However, you don’t have to wait until open enrollment to make sure you are getting the most out of your drug plan. SourcePoint offers free Plan Comparison Workshops twice every other month to Delaware County residents. These classes teach individuals how to complete their own plan comparison to help select the best option. These classes are not just for people who are new to Medicare— anyone on Medicare can take these classes to learn how to save money using their plan’s preferred network pharmacies. Registration is required. Delaware County residents who would like to attend one of these sessions can call the SourcePoint registration hotline at (740) 230-2382 to register, or register online at www.MySourcePoint.org. (Note: Non-Delaware County residents should contact the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program at 1-800 -686-1578 or other local community centers for support.) Did you know that some pharmacies offer low-cost or free generic drugs and antibiotics? You can check their website for a list of drugs to see if they offer a $4/30-day supply or $10/90-day supply list. Be sure to ask your doctor if you can take a lower-cost generic versus a brand name drug, which could also save you money. Even if there is no generic available for the medication you take, there may be another less-expensive equivalent brand name drug, so always ask your doctor. Other ways to save on the high costs of prescriptions is by using free Prescription Discount Programs (and you don’t have to wait to go into the donut hole to use these programs). These discounts cannot be used in conjunction with your Medicare drug plan, and are used in place of your Medicare drug plan. A few of the more popular programs are listed below: • Blink Health – www.blinkhealth.com • Good RX – 1-888-799-2553 | www.goodrx.com • Needy Meds – 1-800-503-6897 | www.needymeds.org • New Benefit Drug Card – 1-800-800-7616 | www.rxpricequotes.com • OHIO’s Best Rx – 1-866-923-7879 | www.ohiobestrx.org • Delaware County Free Prescription Drug Card – 1-800-726-6232 | www.co.delaware.oh.us/index.php/prescription-card • RX Outreach – 1-888-796-1234 | www.rxoutreach.org For additional assistance regarding your Medicare plans, individuals already enrolled in SourcePoint’s In-Home Care Services should contact their care consultant. For those Delaware County residents who would like assistance with Medicare, but do not have a care consultant, you may schedule an appointment with one of our insurance specialists by calling SourcePoint at (740) 363-6677. Happy savings!

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SourcePoint Seeking In-Home Care Providers SourcePoint is currently seeking in-home providers for homemaking, escort, personal care, and respite services. These services are in high demand throughout Delaware County and new providers are needed to help address the shortage of available staff. SourcePoint is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of in-home care services to Delaware County residents age 55 and older, including adult day care, chore services, counseling services, emergency response systems,

home repair modifications, homemaker services, Meals on Wheels, medical transportation, nursing services, personal care, and respite. SourcePoint’s In-Home Care Services are designed to help seniors live safely and independently in their own homes, and are directly provided through a local network of partners. All contracted providers are held to a high standard of care, maintained by a thorough process of pre-screening and ongoing quality monitoring. Care consultants, SourcePoint’s

professionally trained and licensed social workers, are in regular contact with clients to help oversee their in-home care services. Additional details, including conditions of participation and service specifications, can be found online at www.MySourcePoint.org/ providers. Interested providers should contact Amelia Tucciarone, quality improvement coordinator, at (740) 203-2392 or amelia@MySourcePoint.org to schedule a pre-submission meeting.

SourcePoint Participates in Nationwide March for Meals Support from Community Helps Fight Senior Hunger and Isolation in Delaware County SourcePoint is proud to participate in the 15th annual March for Meals campaign, a national event led by Meals on Wheels America to help raise awareness of senior hunger and isolation. Each year, SourcePoint’s Meals on Wheels program provides more than 200,000 meals to seniors and others in need in Delaware County. SourcePoint’s participation in the campaign helps draw attention to the issue of senior hunger on a local level, as well as informs the community of the nutrition services provided to help address it. On Wednesday, March 15, SourcePoint will host a special Community Champions event during which local officials and community leaders will deliver Meals on Wheels. This hands-on experience allows participants to see first-hand the impact of a hot, nutritious meal and a safety check on local seniors. To learn more about SourcePoint’s Meals on Wheels program, to volunteer, or to make a donation, go to www.MySourcePoint.org.

Photographs from 2016’s March for Meals event

Enrichment Center Highlights

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Take Advantage of New Programs at SourcePoint Aqua Zumba Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30–7:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30–7:15 p.m. A low-impact, high-energy exercise routine that blends Zumba with water resistance. Fee: $36 for 6-week series; $12 for two-week mini-series Dance Club: Spring Formal Dinner and Dance Saturday, April 29, 6–9 p.m. Buffet dinner served at 6:30 p.m. with live dance music from 7 to 9 p.m. by Vinyl Revival. Dance partner not required! Fee: $20; register early, registration ends April 22. History of the United States Navy Fridays, April 7 through May 5, 2–4 p.m. Richard H. Owens, Ph.D., former U.S. Navy officer, will discuss the history of the U.S. Navy in a five-week series. OhioHealth Colorectal Screening Awareness Thursday, March 9, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

OhioHealth Delaware Health Center Group Tours Thursday, April 20, 4–5:30 p.m. Photo Workshop: Using LED Lights Thursday, April 6, 1–3 p.m. Join photographers Debra Collins and Floyd Siebert to explore moving LED lights for colorful photo backgrounds while using flash on the subject. There will be a short video, demonstrations, and an opportunity to take your own photos. Bring your camera and tripod. New York, New York Trip July 3–6 (4 days, 3 nights) Travel Arrangements by Wendt Touring, Inc. Highlights include: Hudson Valley, West Point Military Academy, Hudson River Cruise, Broadway musical, 9/11 Memorial, Macy’s fireworks, Manhattan, Rockefeller Plaza, Times Square, and St. Patrick Cathedral. Tour includes: Motorcoach transportation, Hudson River/NYC Harbor Cruise, three nights lodging, five meals, all sightseeing and entrance fees, baggage handling, travel protection insurance, gratuities for driver, guides, porters, and professional tour manager. Tour Fare: $1,399 per person based on double occupancy; $1,829 per person based on single occupancy

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VOLUNTEER VISIONS Thank You to All of Our Fantastic Volunteers! Karen Conison, Human Resources Manager SourcePoint THANK YOU to all SourcePoint volunteers! National Volunteer Week is April 23 through April 29. This is a yearly week of recognition for all who volunteer and give generously of their time and resources to a variety of causes. We have a group of more than 900 individuals who volunteer at SourcePoint and make a huge impact on our community. Because of their efforts, many older adults can remain living safely and independently in their own homes. We appreciate our wonderful volunteers and the work that they do!

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VOLUNTEER VISIONS CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Calling all volunteers! Make a difference in the lives of older adults and join SourcePoint’s amazing team of volunteers! Current volunteer opportunities include: Meals on Wheels: Let’s do lunch! Did you know you can take your lunch break from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to deliver more than a meal as a Meals on Wheels volunteer? Volunteers are needed for pick-up and delivery of meals for our Delaware County clients. Meal drivers are eligible for mileage reimbursement and a free lunch. It’s also the perfect volunteer opportunity for retirees, stay-at-home parents, civic groups, churches, and more! Kitchen Assistant: Do you like preparing, packing, and serving food? We have positions available in our on-site kitchen weekdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. We provide training and a free lunch! Medical Transportation: Want to make a difference in an older adult’s life? We need volunteers who can transport local seniors to and from important doctor and outpatient appointments. Training is provided, and you may use your own car and receive mileage reimbursement. Skilled Home Chores: We are seeking volunteers with carpentry skills to help with our home-chore program. A flexible schedule and mileage reimbursement are available. OSHIIP-Certified Volunteer: Assist with or teach New To Medicare classes throughout the year, and provide individual counseling to older adults with Medicare questions. We connect you directly with Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) to train for this position. Concierge Volunteers: Do you like people? Are you a friendly, outgoing person who wants to make a difference? We are seeking volunteers to help welcome new members to our enrichment center. You would provide tours, answer questions, and help keep our common areas looking beautiful. For more information or to volunteer, please contact me at (740) 203-2422 or kconison@MySourcePoint.org. You can also apply online at www.MySourcePoint.org/volunteer. WELCOME NEW VOLUNTEERS! SourcePoint extends a warm welcome to Mary Pat Boyle, Cy Cottrell, Neil Griffen, Carmenza Gutierrez, Mary Myklebust, Ralph Musgrave, Catherine Schonauer, Linda Sipes, Dean Thomas, Karthik Vallabhu, and Jeff Washburn.

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IN-HOME CARE & NUTRITION HAVE LUNCH WITH YOUR FRIENDS Did you know that SourcePoint operates six social dining centers throughout Delaware County, including one in the Second Ward Community Center at 50 Ross St. in Delaware? The Second Ward is located in the southwest section of the City of Delaware, well-situated for residents who live between Park Avenue and London Road. However, all Delaware County residents age 55 and older are welcome. The Second Ward dining center is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (740) 203-2432. Our six dining centers, located in Delaware, Ashley, and Sunbury, are a key component of our nutrition program to help encourage older adults to engage in their community while enjoying a hot, nutritious meal. Dining centers also provide regular educational programs on nutrition, health, and topics such as Medicare, special celebrations, and social and recreational opportunities. For more information about our dining centers, call (740) 363-6677 or go to www.MySourcePoint.org. YOUR OPINION COUNTS! TAKE TRANSPORTATION SURVEY The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is updating Delaware County’s transportation plan with Franklin County. In cooperation with the Delaware Area Transit Agency (DATA), MORPC would like Delaware County residents to take a few minutes to answer a brief online survey. This survey will gather information on transportation needs, activities, and feelings to help MORPC better coordinate services in Franklin and Delaware counties. “We’re hopeful we can get many responses from Delaware County residents to make our coordinated plan as comprehensive as possible,” said Ginny Berry from DATA. Please take a few minutes to answer the survey at www.surveymonkey. com/r/DelawareCo-transportation. Your voice and opinions make all the difference.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS As you get older, would you rather live in a nursing home or in your own home? We all want to live independently, and emergency

response systems can make that a safer option. If you suffer a fall or medical emergency, help arrives at the press of a button. In Delaware County, SourcePoint provides access to emergency response systems, as well as other in-home care services to help adults over 55 live safely at home. For more information, call (740) 363-6677 or go to www. MySourcePoint.org. HOME-DELIVERED MEALS IN WINTER It is SourcePoint’s goal to deliver Meals on Wheels as scheduled throughout the year. Unfortunately, there are times—especially during the winter months—when meal delivery must be canceled or delayed. On these occasions, our Meals on Wheels recipients receive an automated phone call alerting them about the cancelation or delay. Our clients are periodically provided with shelf-stable, emergency meals, which can be utilized when regular meal delivery is canceled. We also encourage clients to have their own emergency food supply on hand, including items such as ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables; canned juices, milk, and soup; high-energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, and trail mix; comfort foods such as hard candy, sweetened cereals, candy bars, and cookies; instant coffee or tea bags; foods for persons on special diets, if necessary; compressed food bars; dried foods (watching labels for salt content); freeze-dried foods; instant meals, such as cups of noodles or soup; snack-sized canned goods with pull-top lids or twist-open keys; and prepackaged beverages in foil packets or foil-lined boxes. WOULD YOU BENEFIT FROM FREE MONTHLY GROCERIES? SourcePoint provides qualifying Delaware County residents with free monthly groceries! Participants can pick up free grocery boxes each month, or delivery may be available. Typical contents include shelf-stable items such as cereal, fruit juice, canned meat or fish, peanut butter or beans, canned fruit or vegetables, rice or potatoes, and American cheese. This nutritious food is intended to supplement food budgets for lower-income adults. This program is a cooperative effort between SourcePoint and the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. To qualify, you must be age 60 or older, a county resident, and have an income of no more than $15,444 per year. Applications can be picked up at the main office or on our website.

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IN-HOME CARE SourcePoint’s In-Home Care Services are designed to help Delaware County adults live safely in their own home with independence and dignity. We provide information, referrals, and direct access to in-home care services, such as: • Adult Day Care • 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 • Home Repair and 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. Please note: Homemaker services are in high demand, but workers in Delaware County are in short supply; these services may be limited due to availability. • Meals on Wheels • 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. SourcePoint can handle all of your care arrangements and our services are available on a sliding fee scale. Call us for a free, professional, in-home consultation with one of our licensed care consultants. Information and referral specialists are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer all your questions about aging. Call (740) 363-6677 today or learn more at www.MySourcePoint.org. PROVIDER NEWS SourcePoint is currently seeking new providers for homemaking, escort, personal care, and respite services. See page 10 for more details. To efficiently address the varied needs of Delaware County’s older population, SourcePoint grants funding to local agencies offering supportive services to residents age 55 and older. Applications for 2018 funding of community programs will be available on April 24. Interested applicants will be required to attend a conference in early May. Questions about the grant program can be directed to Amelia Tucciarone.

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ENRICHMENT CENTER ACTIVITIES Session 2: March 6 – April 29 Activity dates and start times are listed below, and are subject to change. Learn more and register for classes at www.MySourcePoint.org. FITNESS Brains & Balance Mon. & Wed., 11 a.m.

Aquatics 3 Mon. & Wed., 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.; Tue. & Thu., 10 a.m. Aquatics 4 Tue. & Thu., 3 p.m.

Creative Writing Last Mon., 2 p.m.

Water Aerobics Tue. & Thu., 5:30 p.m.

Del Chimers Tue., 1:30 p.m.

Water Boot Camp Mon. & Wed., 5:30 p.m.

Functional Fitness Tue. & Thu., 4:15 p.m.

Water Wellness Fri., 10 a.m.

Golden Marathon Indoor Hiking Mon. & Thu., 1:30 p.m.

Water Volleyball Tue., 1, 2 p.m.; Thu., 11 a.m., 1, 2 p.m.; Sat., 10, 11 a.m.

Golf Hidden Valley League Meeting Mon. & Thu., 1:30 p.m. Golf Travel League Mtg. Wed., Mar. 15, 10 a.m. Line Dance! Tue., 11 a.m. Line Dancercise Thu., 10 or 11 a.m. Line Dancing Tue., 6 p.m. Line Dancing: the Basics Thu., 1 p.m. Massage Therapy Mon., Wed. & Thu., by appt. PACE Tue. & Fri., 10 a.m. Pilates Mon. & Wed., 4:30 p.m. SilverSneakers Cardio Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m. SilverSneakers Circuit Tue. & Thu., 9 or 10 a.m. SilverSneakers Classic Mon. & Wed., 10 a.m. SilverSneakers Yoga Tue. & Thu., 11 a.m. Tai Chi Beginner Mon., 1 p.m.; Thu., 9 a.m.; Thu., 4 p.m. Yoga: Breathing Wed., 10 a.m. Yoga: Chair Mon., 10 a.m. Yoga: Hatha Mon., Wed., or Fri. , 11 a.m. Yoga: Restorative Mini-Series Mon. or Wed., Apr. 17-29, 11 a.m. AQUATICS Aqua Zumba Mon. & Wed., 6:30 p.m.; Tue. & Thu., 6:30 p.m. Aquatics 1 Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m. Aquatics 2 Mon. & Wed., 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.; Tue. & Thu., 9 a.m.

Creative Connection Wed., Mar. 8 & Fri., Mar 10, 1 p.m.

Pool Walking Mon., Tue., Wed. & Thu., 12, 4:30 p.m.; Fri., 9, 11 a.m., 12, 1, 2 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.

Cardio Mix Mon. & Wed., 5:30 p.m.

Golden Marathon Outdoor Hiking Fri., Apr. 21, 10 a.m.

Create & Pour 3rd Tue., 5:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY AARP Tax-Aide Wed. & Thu., Feb. 1–Apr. 15, by appt. Alzheimer’s Support Group 2nd Tue., 10 a.m. Buying a Condo Tue., Mar. 14, 1:30 p.m. Caregiver Support Group 2nd Tue., 9 a.m., 6 p.m. Dance Club: Spring Formal Dinner & Dance Sat., Apr. 29, 6 p.m. DGHD Health Screenings 4th Wed., 9:30 a.m. Employment for Seniors: Job Seekers Workshops Mar. 16 & 21, 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.; Apr. 20 & 25, 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Financing Your Retirement Home Tue., Apr. 11, 1:30 p.m.

Decorative Desk Set Wed., Mar. 22, 1 p.m. Do For Others I Mon., 9 a.m. Do For Others II 1st Wed., 8 a.m. The Golden Notes Fri., 1:15 p.m. Hand Work with Friends Thu., 1:30 p.m. Knitting Circle Tue., 11 a.m. Life’s a Stitch Thu., 11:30 a.m. Liquid Stained Glass Fri., Mar. 17–Apr. 7, 1 p.m. Old-Fashioned Sing-Along Last Fri., 10 a.m. Open Studio Mar. 29 & Apr. 14, 1 p.m. Open-the-Door Bracelet or Necklace Wed., Apr. 5, 1 p.m. Painting Group Mon., 1 p.m. Photo Workshop: Using LED Lights Thu., Apr. 6, 1 p.m. Photography Group 4th Thu., 1 p.m. Quilling 3D Easter Egg Sat., Mar. 18 & 25, 10 a.m. Quilters Rule Tue., 1 p.m.

Foot Care Clinic Tue., by appt.

Reminiscence Theatre Thu., 2:30 p.m.

Legal Aid by Appointment 4th Thu., by appt.

Scrappy Crafters Tue., 12 p.m.

Matter of Balance Thu., Mar. 9–Apr. 27, 1 p.m.

Sculpey Jewelry Class Sat., Apr. 1 & 8, 9:30 a.m.

Medicare Mini-Workshop 1: Plan Comparisons Wed., Apr. 5, 6:30 p.m. or Apr. 19, 10:30 a.m.

Wreath Wed., Apr. 12, 1 p.m.

Medicare Mini-Workshop 2: Supplements Wed., Mar. 15, 6:30 p.m. Medicare: New to Medicare 1st Sat., 10 a.m.; 2nd Wed., 10 a.m.; 4th Wed., 6 p.m. Parkinson’s Support: Speech Therapy 2nd & 4th Wed., 2:30 p.m. WISE (Wellness Initiative for Senior Education) Mon., Mar. 6–Apr. 10, 1 p.m. ARTS Beginning Crochet Tue., Mar. 14–Apr. 18, 2 p.m. Coloring Club Sat., 9 a.m.

Woodcarving Mon., 5 p.m. & Tue., 9 a.m. EDUCATION Basic Piano & Theory Mon., 1 p.m. Book Club Discussion Group 2nd Mon., 12 p.m. Guitar Lessons with Bob Claymier Beginner: 1st & 3rd Tue., 6 p.m.; Intermediate: 2nd & 4th Tue., 6 p.m. History of U.S. Navy Fri., Apr. 7–May 5, 2 p.m. How Does Your Garden Grow? Wed., 10 a.m. iPads & iPhones Mon., Mar. 13–27, 11 a.m. Mind Aerobics Fri., 11 a.m. Social Media: Basics Tue., Mar. 14, 11 a.m.

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ENRICHMENT CENTER ACTIVITIES Something to Think About 2nd Tue., 6 p.m.

Bridge Lessons (Intermediate) Mon., 12 p.m.

Talk with the Expert Thu., Mar. 9, 6 p.m.; Wed., Apr. 5, 10 a.m.

Caring & Sharing 1 & 3 Mon., 1 p.m.

Talking Tech(nology) Tue., 11 a.m.; 2nd & 4th Sat., 8:30 a.m.

Cornhole Tue., 5:30 p.m.

Think Positive 2nd Fri., 10 a.m. Van Young Presents: The Hanging of Mary Surratt and the Lincoln Conspiracy Trial Tue., Mar. 28, 6 p.m. SOCIAL Billiards Available during center hours Billiards 8-Ball Tournament 2nd Thu., 5 p.m. Billiards 9-Ball Tournament 4th Thu., 5 p.m. Billiards Jack ‘n’ Jill 1 , 3 , & 5 Thu., 5 p.m. st

Bingo Wed. & Fri., 1 p.m. Bridge (ACBL-Sanctioned) Thu., 12 p.m. Bridge (Duplicate) Tue., 12 p.m. Bridge (Open Play) Mon. & Fri., 10 a.m.

Coffee & Conversation Wed., 9 a.m. Dining Out: Center Diners 3rd Thu., 5:30 p.m. Dining Out: Red Hats 2nd Thu., 11:30 a.m. Dining Out: ROMEOs 1st Tue., 12:30 p.m. Dominoes Tue. & Thu., 1 p.m.

OhioHealth Delaware Health Center Group Tours Thu., Apr. 20, 4 p.m. The Piano Man Karl Schmidt Mon., 10 a.m. Table Tennis (Multiple Tables) Mon. & Wed., 1 p.m.; Thu., 5 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m. Table Tennis (Single Table) Mon. & Thu., 8 a.m.; Tue.-Fri., 1 p.m. Toe-Tapping Tuesdays Tue., 2:30 p.m. Unplugged Elastic Band Wed., 10 a.m.

Euchre Mon., 1 p.m.

TRIPS New York, New York July 3-6

Euchre Club Wed., 5 p.m. Hand & Foot Mon. & Wed., 3 p.m.

Coastal New England Oct. 12-18

LIVE on Cheshire Thu., 5:30 p.m.

Treasures of Quebec by Rail Sep. 15-21

Mah Jongg Wed., 1 p.m. Member Experience Potlucks 2nd Tue., 12 p.m. Movies Mon., 6 p.m.; Fri. 2 p.m. OhioHealth Colorectal Screening Awareness Thu., Mar. 9, 10 a.m.

For full details & up-to-date information about session activities, call (740) 363-6677 or go to www.MySourcePoint.org. See highlights on page 11.

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Financial Assistance Available SourcePoint offers financial scholarships enabling those with modest incomes to participate in its many enrichment center activities. Assistance may be used to cover the cost of a SourcePoint membership as well as class, program, or activity fees. “There are those in the community who would love to participate in more of our classes and programs, but who are limited by their income,” said Bob Horrocks, executive director of SourcePoint. “We wanted to find a way to help, and yet the majority of our levy support underwrites our more critical in-home care services like Meals on Wheels. We have always believed that to make the best use of our community’s levy support, those who can afford to pay some share of their services should do so. With the help of local donors—many of whom are members themselves—we are grateful to be able to offer financial assistance to help those who want to participate more fully in our enrichment center offerings, while still being good stewards of the community’s tax support.” Applications for financial assistance are now available. Applicants must be 55 and older and meet certain eligibility requirements. For more information on the scholarship program or to receive an application, go to www.MySourcePoint.org or call (740) 363-6677.

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Creative Connection Joan Pearse, Arts & Education Manager SourcePoint There are 26 letters in the English language. It is amazing that individual letters, when put together, create sounds, words, phrases, and sentences, and inspire entire concepts that allow us to communicate with one another. Members from the creative writing group at SourcePoint share short writings that make us think, smile, feel, or leave us asking questions. Please enjoy these unique and wonderful combinations of 26 letters, carefully chosen and woven into words of art. Life 2.0 by Donna Bingham If I could start again and live my life anew, I might change the recipe of my personal murky stew. I might remove the Big Regret and choose a different road, to live a new and different life, to carry a different load. It might alter who I am and change my history. If I were to choose new things then I would be a mystery. My family might be different, my friends might all be new. Would I still be writing? I haven’t got a clue. I think I’ll keep my murky stew with heartbreak’s salty tears. I’ll keep the Big Regret and all my crazy fears. I’ll continue on my current path to wherever that may lead. I’ve known love and happiness and that’s all I really need.

Writing by Donna Bingham I dream of writing. With body supine in slumber My mind explodes Into a cauldron of activity. Thoughts of faraway places, Emotions untethered, Words unharvested. Snippets of sentences, Fragments of phrases Swirl and bubble awake Like a witch’s brew. Always under cover of darkness I am visited by Muse. Are not words an art form? Splattered on paper Like paint upon canvas. Like clay on a potter’s wheel. Words shaded and brightened With color, Twisted and pulled into form. I dream of writing. Of writing the unwritten, Of shouting rather than whispering. Seeking the palette of colors to shape the words into sound and sense. Words on Paper by Jack Spies Words on paper: A book. Books on shelves: A library. Libraries on Earth: A universal understanding.

Eight and a Half by Eleven by Jack Spies I’ve paced the space. I’ve walked the line. And always it is the same, sir. Space enough for a single verse But surely not for two, sir. So I’ll travel on. I’ll greet the dawn. I’ll start looking again for you, sir. To find where a line’s nearly broad as a vine, And the length of a page isn’t through, sir. Coming Home by Judy Titus I recently discovered a new home. It is a home for which my spirit has been longing. Here I find kindred spirits who bid me welcome. Here, I immediately experience a sense of belonging and acceptance. Within this home there lives a special family. Some of them are deep thinkers, some are spiritual, and some are humorous. Some share very complicated thoughts which leave me pondering many questions. Some share simple experiences and simple truths, which speak to my soul. Some make me laugh aloud, while others leave me with tears gathering on the brink of flowing. These people make jokes, tease one another, and never, ever take themselves too seriously. Becoming part of this family is a blessing for which I will remain forever grateful. I have come home and my spirit dances with joy! Thank you for providing this “Creative Writing” home. Join us for the next creative writing group, in which writers share excerpts from their different styles of creative writing. It is like reading parts of several interesting books in one sitting. Listeners are welcome! Creative writing meets on the last Monday of each month at 2 p.m.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1... It also calls the health consequences of chronic disease “extensive,” indicating that people with chronic disease have difficulty with basic tasks or daily life activities (bathing, climbing stairs). They also have higher rates of hospitalization and more ER visits, and spend significantly more in health care costs than those without a chronic illness. AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION... While many of the aforementioned diseases force older adults to give up their independence much sooner than they’d like, many of the symptoms can be managed, which can help to reduce health care costs and improve quality of life. Behaviors can also be changed in an effort to lower the risk of chronic illness. The CDC cites four behaviors—lack of exercise or physical activity, poor nutrition, tobacco use, and drinking too much alcohol—as those that can cause many chronic illnesses and early death relating to those illnesses. Addressing and changing those behaviors can help prevent disease. According to the CDC, recent studies show that more than half of adults didn’t meet recommendations for aerobic exercise or physical activity, and 76 percent didn’t meet recommendations for muscle-strengthening activity. Nearly half of adults in the United States have at least one of the major risk factors for heart disease or stroke—uncontrolled high blood pressure, uncontrolled LDL cholesterol, and regular tobacco use (more than 42 million adults said they currently smoke cigarettes). Ninety percent of Americans also consume too much sodium, which increases the risk of high blood pressure. And drinking too much alcohol is responsible for 88,000 deaths each year. Preventing or managing disease starts with knowing where you stand in terms of your own health statistics—what is your blood pressure, your cholesterol, etc.? “Our professionals at the health district always say ‘Know your numbers’ in the prevention of chronic disease,” said Traci Whittaker, public information officer at the Delaware General Health District. “We offer different health screenings, so people can see if they are trending up or if their exercise and diet programs are working.” Those screenings include the health district’s In Your Neighborhood clinics, which take place at various spots around Delaware County throughout the year. The clinics include a number of free services, including blood pressure screenings, blood sugar screenings, medication review and counseling, and chronic disease prevention and education. Cholesterol screenings are available for $4.50, and most insurance plans are accepted for adult immunizations offered, including flu shots and shingles shots.

My COM M UNICATOR For specific times, days, and locations for the health district’s In Your Neighborhood clinics, visit www.delawarehealth.org. ANOTHER "SOURCE" OF HELP The Delaware General Health District is just one of several resources available in Delaware County for those wanting to take control of their health. SourcePoint has several ways to help manage and prevent chronic illness. “SourcePoint recognizes that one of the key attributes to improving the quality of life for older adults is to find strategies that help them to self-manage their chronic health conditions,” said Steve Gorman, SourcePoint’s enrichment center administrator, who added that SourcePoint is looking to schedule evidence-based programs based out of Stanford University that help individuals take charge of managing their health issues and find ways to develop better communication with health care and support providers. “SourcePoint is in the process of getting a staff member and a volunteer trained and certified to run the programs for Delaware County residents,” Gorman said. “This training is provided by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, which has been tremendously supportive in helping us prepare to offer these workshops.” In addition, SourcePoint’s enrichment center offers a variety of classes that help improve physical fitness, along with a fitness center and warm water exercise pool that can help manage and prevent chronic conditions. SourcePoint also offers Delaware County residents age 55 and older, who are managing chronic illness, one-on-one support through its InHome Care Services and professional, licensed care consultants. Karen Waltermeyer, client services manager at SourcePoint, said that available services include: in-home care coordination; home-delivered meals, including low-carb and low-sodium options for dietary restrictions; medical transportation through volunteers and local transportation providers; emergency response buttons; personal care assistance; adult day care; homemaking services for those with limited mobility; and more. “Whether you are managing a chronic illness or are post-operative, call SourcePoint for a professional in-home consultation and enrollment with one of our care consultants, who will work with you to customize your care plan,” Waltermeyer said. “Information and referral specialists are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help get you started. We also offer free caregiver support groups and workshops for those helping you manage your chronic illness.” CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...

My COM M UNICATOR Waltermeyer said SourcePoint data shows that about 90 percent of those clients served by care consultants are managing a chronic medical condition, with many managing multiple chronic conditions. COMMUNITY COLLABORATION When it comes to managing and preventing chronic disease, the more help you have, the better. To that end, SourcePoint has collaborated with OhioHealth to create opportunities for Delaware County residents to learn more and gain control of their health. “We recognize that being aware of chronic disease symptoms or screening tools are invaluable to catching chronic conditions before more intensive intervention is dictated,” Gorman said. “To this end, OhioHealth is conducting a Lunch and Learn session in June that will revolve around diabetes prevention and management.” Gorman said the Lunch and Learn will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 8. The program will be open to the public and hosted by a primary care professional from OhioHealth. SourcePoint and OhioHealth have additional programs on the calendar in the days and weeks ahead, as well. They include: • Colorectal Screening Awareness – Thursday, March 9, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. • Lunch and Learn: Medication Management and Pain Management – Thursday, May 11, 12 p.m. Additional details on these programs are available by calling SourcePoint at (740) 363-6677 or visiting www.MySourcePoint.org.

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In addition to collaborating with SourcePoint, OhioHealth is looking at other ways to help those patients dealing with chronic diseases. “When looked at from a hospital perspective, as health care reform continues to evolve, we are looking at the patient across the whole continuum of care,” said Abby Hartung, system director for care coordination at OhioHealth. “In Delaware, we have three physician practices with a care manager, a nurse focusing specifically on chronic care management, and transitional care in and out of the hospital. And we have a team at each of our hospitals focused on care coordination.” Hartung said OhioHealth is working to make sure it helps patients link from one care manager to another, while also working closely with the care consultants at SourcePoint. “This helps to empower patients to take control of their health,” Hartung said. “We ask patients what their goals are as part of this process, and our care managers want to make what we call a warm handoff to the next person in their chain of caregivers to help patients reach those goals. In a small community like Delaware, it is a little bit easier to make those connections.” Marcus Thorpe, media relations manager for OhioHealth, said the newly retooled OhioHealth website—www.ohiohealth.com—has plenty of resources for patients looking to proactively manage their health. “The website is brand new and more user friendly,” Thorpe said. “It’s broken down by care site location and specialty.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 22...

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21... THE LIFE YOU SAVE COULD BE YOUR OWN For those who are dealing with chronic disease, the importance of any information to help improve their condition cannot be overstated. Dealing with any disease comes with its share of challenges, and patients must have a strong resolve while being armed with a treatment plan. Knowing what resources are available and having an awareness of those in the community who want to help can make a huge difference, and in some cases, it can be life saving. At a recent meeting of Delaware County’s Suicide Prevention Coalition, discussion recognized that, among older adults who have chronic medical conditions, especially if there is pain, there is an increased chance of suicide or a suicide attempt. Michelle Price, suicide prevention program manager for HelpLine of Delaware & Morrow Counties, Inc., said it is estimated that, of the approximate 41,149 suicide deaths in a year, 20,000 could be related to chronic pain. “It has been reported that some people struggling with intense chronic pain take their lives because the pain has become intolerable and possibly even untreatable,” Price said. “Chronic pain can also lead to mental illness like depression. This could be caused due to lack of mobility and not being able to participate in activities that were once effective coping skills.” Price provided the following advice for those for whom chronic illness has led to thoughts of suicide: • Talk to someone you trust. • Talk to your doctor and/or a counselor. • Call HelpLine at (740) 369-3316, or text “helpline” to 898211. For caregivers or others concerned about someone possibly being suicidal, Price said it is important to both talk and listen, while also letting the person know that you care and will support them. “It is also important for those trying to help to know it is simply their job to be a caring and supportive friend,” Price said. “Encourage the person to seek help and support them.”

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Things Aren’t Always As They Seem… Puzzle Solutions Rachael Clukey, Reference Librarian Delaware County District Library Have you ever been told that things are too good to be true or not as they seem? Most of us have heard this at one point or another. Things often seem perfect, until we see them up close. That is the case when it comes to the Windsor house in The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier. In this book, Molly and Kip, Irish abandoned siblings, came to England to look for work after escaping the famine in Ireland. They were offered servant positions without pay, other than room and board, at the Windsor house. The house seemed like a great place to both of them in the beginning. However, the longer they stayed there, the more questionable things seemed to be. There was a tree that seemed larger than life on the Windsor property that happened to be both magical and creepy. It somehow attached itself to the house and was in a secret room that had to be unlocked with a secret key. The tree granted each member of the household their greatest wishes. The mom, dad, two children, and Molly and Kip all used the tree to grant their wishes. Having their wishes granted made it much harder for the family to realize all the evil that was happening. There was also a creepy man, who was guarding the tree, that visited the house late at night while everyone was fast asleep. This late night visitor caused many things, including illness among the family and Molly. If you would like to find out what all happened with the night man and the tree that he guarded, you definitely need to pick up this book. Although it is considered a children’s book, I can almost guarantee that it will put a chill down your spine. Jonathan Auxier, the author of this book, is from Canada and has always had a love for children’s literature. He is a New York Times best-selling author, who has also written Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes and Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard, which are both strange and magical in their own ways. Washington Irving and Ray Bradbury are a few authors whose works inspired him to write this book. The Night Gardener was written for children ages 9 and up. However, I would recommend this book to children ages 9 to 99. If you are a fan of horror, but would like a lighter version than Stephen King or Dean Koontz, this book is for you.

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In Your Community

Support Groups ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Meeting: 2nd Tue., 10–11:30 a.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware; 2nd Thu., 10–11:30 a.m. at Willow Brook Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing, Delaware; 2nd Tue., 1–2:30 p.m. at Asbury UM Church, 55 W. Lincoln Ave., Delaware Contact: (740) 363-1365

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS Meeting: 2 Tue., 9–10 a.m. or 6–7 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Contact: SourcePoint at (740) 203-2399

My COM M UNICATOR DELAWARE MIGHTY SOULS (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS) Meeting: 1st Thu., 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

MEMORY LOSS EMPOWERMENT GATHERING Meeting: 3rd Tue., 6:30–8 p.m. at Ganzhorn Suites, 10272 Sawmill Pkwy., Powell Contact: RSVP to Anne Farley at (614) 3569810 or crd.powell@ganzhorn.com

CARING AND SHARING Meeting: 1st & 3rd Mon., 1–2 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Contact: SourcePoint at (740) 363-6677

Community Clubs ASHLEY SENIOR CITIZENS Ashley Villa, 240 S. Main St., Ashley Meeting: 3rd Mon., 12 p.m. Contact: (740) 747-2658

BELLPOINT SENIOR CITIZENS Contact: Bob Burr at (740) 369-0652

BIG WALNUT SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB PJ’s Pizza, 571 W. Cherry St., Sunbury Meeting: 1st Thu., 11:30 a.m. Contact: Virginia Helwig at (740) 965-9636

DUBLIN COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS Dublin Rec Center, 5600 Post Road, Dublin Meeting: 2nd Mon., 11:15 a.m. Contact: Wanda Kamler at (614) 410-4550

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

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Meeting: 3rd Tue., 6:30–8 p.m. at NAMI, 560 Sunbury Road, Delaware Contact: Becky Becker at (740) 815-1767

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

THURSDAY NIGHT TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) Meeting: Mon., 5:45–6:45 p.m. at Old Stone Presbyterian Church, 41 Hodges Road, Delaware and Thu., 6–7 p.m. at Zion United Church of Christ, 51 W. Central Ave., Delaware Contact: Georgeanna Mills at (740) 881-4497

Meeting: 2nd Thu., 11:30 a.m. at Maryhaven, 88 N. Sandusky St., Delaware; 4th Thu., 6 p.m. at NAMI, 560 Sunbury Road, Stes. 11-12, Delaware Contact: Becky Becker at (740) 815-1767

DELAWARE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION delawarecountyretiredteachersassociation.com Willow Brook Christian Village, 100 Willow Brook Way, Delaware Meeting: 2nd Fri. in March, June, September; 1st Fri. in December Contact: Carolyn Tarantine at (614) 895-9861

GENOA TWP. SENIOR CITIZENS Genoa Community Building 5111 S. Old 3C Hwy., Westerville Meeting: 2nd Thu., 12 p.m. Contact: Bill Brown at (614) 882-1034

HYATTS AREA SENIOR GROUP

OLENTANGY AREA SENIORS, INC. Orange Township Hall, 1680 E. Orange Road, Lewis Center Meeting: 1st Wed., 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Contact: Patricia Fitch at (614) 854-0855

OSTRANDER SENIOR CITIZENS Ostrander Community Center 3737 Ostrander Road, Ostrander Meeting: 4th Thu., 1 p.m.; euchre and dominoes on every other Thu.; birthday celebrations on 2nd Tue. Contact: Harla Lawson at (614) 570-8978 or hlawsite@gmail.com

PROSPECT SENIOR CITIZENS

SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Meeting: 2nd Tue. Contact: Barb Spellman at (740) 369-3500

Prospect Senior Citizens Building 318 N. Elm St., Prospect Meeting: Every Thu., 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Contact: Rick Willey at (740) 494-2989

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

WESTERVILLE AAUW

www.lwvdelawarecountyohio.com Contact: Trish Bishop at (614) 394-8339 or lwvdelawarecountyohio@gmail.com

Westerville Area Resource Ministry 150 Heatherdown Dr., Westerville Meeting: 2nd Thu., 7 p.m. Contact: Miriam Holmes at (614) 891-1140 or mholmes3@columbus.rr.com

Supper Club

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SourcePoint invites the community to join friends and family on select dates throughout the year for delicious buffet dinners and musical entertainment. Upcoming dinner dates include: • Wednesday, March 15 St. Patrick’s Day • Wednesday, May 10 Mother’s Day Dinners are held between 5 and 7 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware, and are open to the public. Net proceeds benefit programs and services that help Delaware County adults thrive after 55. Join us for a St. Patrick’s Day-inspired feast on Wednesday, March 15. The menu features: mixed baby greens with sliced granny smith apples, shaved radishes, toasted pecans, and goat cheese served with assorted dressings; roasted corned beef brisket with root vegetables; shepherd’s pie with Guinness sauce; braised red and green cabbage; rosemary carrots; parsley-buttered redskin potatoes; assorted pies; and marmalade

and whiskey bread and butter pudding. March’s St. Patrick’s Day dinner is sponsored by The Inn at Bear Trail and Hearing Health Solutions. The March dinner is available for $16.50 per person, $7 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6. Reservations are required for all dinners; please call (740) 363-6677 or go to www.MySourcePoint.org. There is no Supper Club event in April, but be sure to join SourcePoint’s Dance Club for the Spring Formal Dinner and Dance on Saturday, April 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. A buffet dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., with live music from Vinyl Revival from 7 to 9 p.m. Dance partners aren’t required! Tickets are $20 per person, and registration is required by April 22. Call (740) 363-6677 for more information.

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Today’s Technology

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Get the Internet Speed You Deserve Travis Fordham, Digital Media Coordinator SourcePoint

Depending on where you live in Delaware County, you may have heard that there are now additional internet service provider options available. Because of the new competition, many of my friends and neighbors have been discussing and comparing what we pay for our internet service and what download speeds we receive at that price. In order to test these download speeds, I’ve been recommending a fantastic free service called Speedtest.net for checking the actual download speeds on your internet connection. I’ve learned over the years that some internet service providers do not deliver the speeds for which their customers are paying. I have always found Speedtest.net to be quite accurate with its test results, and I recommend it to run a home test. But there’s now an easy way to get a “second opinion” that has been provided by Netflix. Fast is a service from Netflix that will test your internet download speed without much fuss. All you have to do is visit Fast.com and the test runs automatically and accurately.

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Since I recently switched internet service providers at home, I’ve checked the download speeds on my own internet connection dozens of times with both Fast.com and Speedtest.net and found the test results from the two services to be very consistent. Most importantly, everyone deserves to get the internet speeds they’re promised. You can use both Fast.com and Speedtest.net to find out if your service is true to the provider’s promise. If not, I recommend that you call your internet service provider to find out why. Considering the additional cable and internet options now available to Delaware County residents, I’ll bet they’ll find a way to keep you as an existing customer by giving you the service for which you’re paying. Or if you’re considering switching to a new provider, you may be able to negotiate a higher internet speed at a lower price than what you have now. It doesn’t hurt to ask!

Caregiver Corner

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When you want the Best for yourself or for someone you love

• Perfect inspections by the Ohio Department of Health in our healthcare centers. • Perfect scores in City restaurant inspections. • 5-star (the best) ratings from Medcare.gov. • Ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report–for several years running. • Top-rated resident and family satisfaction surveys. • Named best retirement community, best assisted living, and best nursing home by readers in the annual People’s Choice Awards – two years in a row! • Renovated Courtyard Restaurant at Willow Brook Christian Village—perfect spot for Sunday brunch. • Introduced Willow Brook by Day, adult day services program. Watch the construction off West William Street as we expand our Transitional and Assisted Living areas to accommodate the growing and changing needs of the elders of our community. CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES

Willow Brook Christian Village 100 Willow Brook Way S, Delaware

740-369-0048

Willow Brook Christian Home 55 Lazelle Road, Worthington

614-885-3300

Willow Brook at Delaware Run

100 Delaware Crossing W, Delaware

740-201-5640

www.willow-brook.org

Powerful Tools

Sara Stemen, Caregiver Program Coordinator SourcePoint Are you caring for a loved one? You don’t have to do it alone. SourcePoint is your number one resource, and has a number of free programs available to assist you in your caregiving journey. I’m also available for free one-on-one consultations, whether by phone or in person. Call me today at (740) 203-2399 for more information about our family caregiver program. POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS There are still a few days left to register for the proven, national program, Powerful Tools for Caregivers. This free six-week workshop will help you—the caregiver of a loved one—develop tools and strategies to face the challenges of caregiving, such as how to identify and reduce personal stress, communicate in challenging situations, and make tough caregiving decisions. Two workshop times are available (pending registration totals) and light refreshments will be provided: • Monday mornings, 9-10:30 a.m., March 20 through April 24 • Mondays evenings, 6-7:30 p.m., March 20 through April 24 Each participant will receive a copy of The Caregiver Helpbook and those who attend all six sessions will receive a $25 gift card. The final deadline for program registration is Friday, March 10. Registration is required to participate and can be completed by calling me at (740) 203-2399. FREE MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS SourcePoint offers free caregiver support groups on the second Tuesday of each month. Two sessions are available—9 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m.—on March 14 and April 11. Join us to share experiences, meet other caregivers, discover new resources, and ask questions. Registration for monthly support groups is required. To register, call me at (740) 203-2399 or register online at www.MySourcePoint.org. SUPPORT GROUPS NOW AVAILABLE IN POWELL SourcePoint is now offering free caregiver support groups at the Ganzhorn Suites, located at 10272 Sawmill Parkway in Powell. Support groups will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. on March 22 and April 26, pending registration totals. Registration is required and seating is limited. To register, call me at (740) 203-2399.

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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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Robert E. Gould, DO Interventional Pain Specialist

DanaMarie E. Aminian, MD Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine