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Warmer temperatures create an increased desire—and increased options—for outdoor activity Jeff Robinson, Feature Writer You're not imagining things. As the days get warmer and longer, we all seem to feel a strong desire to enjoy the great outdoors, especially after being cooped up for much of the winter—a season many of us are convinced lasts longer than three months. Delaware County and the surrounding area offer a plethora of ways for older adults to get out and get active. While you don't have to be another "Banana" George Blair, who holds the record for oldest barefoot water skier at age 92, Jean Pierre Gaston, who bungee jumped off a bridge at age 85, or even former President George H.W. Bush, who completed a tandem skydive on his 90th birthday, the options will let you be as extreme as you want to be.
Safety first Before deciding what you might want to do for your outdoor activity, it would be wise to make sure your body is up to the task. Let your doctor know what you plan to do ahead of time, and if need be, get a physical to ensure that you're ready to go, particularly if you had an inactive winter. Hoveround, a national manufacturer of power chairs and senior mobility advocate, offers these additional tips for spring and summer safety: Use sunscreen. You should always use sunscreen to protect your skin when outdoors, even on a cloudy day. An SPF (sun protection factor) of 30 to 50 typically is recommended, applied liberally before activity and reapplied every couple of hours, or sooner if you're swimming or perspiring. Drink plenty of water. Hydration is paramount to keeping active in the outdoors. (No—lemonade, soft drinks, iced tea, and
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coffee don't count.) Caffeinated and sugary drinks can contribute to dehydration, so Hoveround recommends ice water flavored with lemon, cucumber, or watermelon. Eight glasses per day is generally recommended, but that number may increase on more active or hotter days. Dress appropriately. Dressing for the weather seems like a no-brainer, but it's always a good idea to put some thought into what you'll wear outdoors, particularly if you have a long day planned. Light colors and fabrics are ideal, along with loose clothing and layers. Dark colors absorb the sun's rays, heavy fabrics keep heat in, and tight clothing won't allow your body to breathe. Layering can allow for things to be added or removed as the temperature changes. Comfortable footwear is a must, too, and can vary based on activity. Hiking on a wooded trail would likely require different shoes than a jog in the park. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18...
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What's Inside Health and Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caregiver Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Resource Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Puzzle Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 In Our Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 In-Home Care and Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Delaware County Senior Services Levy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Volunteer Visions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 From the Insurance Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Session Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Bookshelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Personal Reflection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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You Hear it All the Time–Be Active and Stay Active Dr. Kenneth Cayce IV, OhioHealth MAX Sports Medicine, Delaware
When you get to the age of 55 and older, to be able to do that right away. Instead, set As we age, another important thing to keeping yourself moving is key to great long- out smaller goals that you can accomplish, remember is hydration. We get dehydrated term health. If you're already doing that, like getting your maximum heart rate to 80 faster as we age, and our thirst mechanism great. If you want to start—the good news is percent, 45 minutes a day, or seven full days. can decrease. That means as we dehydrate, it’s never too late. If you really want to run a marathon, work up we might not even realize that we're thirsty. As a sports medicine doctor, when someone to it, or find a 5K, and see where it takes you. So before a workout, drink two cups of water, comes to me over the age of 50, I call them If that sounds intimidating, but you still and then one to one-and-a-half cups every master athletes. And just like when you come want to start a program, try modifying 20 to 30 minutes after a workout. to the doctor if you're sick, I work with patients things in the beginning. If you want to run, We want you to remain active, but we want to write up a prescription for exercise. try a walk/run program. Maybe you want to to make sure you stay in the game. What I think it’s important for someone over the swim, but aren’t sure you can make it for 45 we don’t want is for you to get injured, and age of 55 to work with an expert, such as a minutes. Try walking up and down the pool, instead of spending time on your program, trainer or doctor, to write down an exercise plan swimming 10 minutes, and walking 10. you're spending time at a doctor’s office. to make it official. Then you can Another great thing about work together to find and achieve exercise is that there is a your goal. Where are you now, and tremendous social component where do you want to go? to it. People come together, NEW MEMORY CARE SUITES That’s your exercise prescription getting their exercise, talking to Let’s say for instance you want others about what is going on in Opening Spring 2018 to start a running program. their lives, or in the community. First, you need to know what From there, you get plugged Now Accepting Reservations you're capable of. As you age, into a group of friends and make Call Us for Details! there are many changes to your connections that can last for the body. Functional changes will rest of your lives. THE INN AT BEAR TRAIL help shape what we put in your Every month we see people 8199 MONROE DRIVE exercise prescription. Functional diagnosed with things like LEWIS CENTER, OH changes could include muscle high cholesterol, osteoarthritis, 74 0- 879 -3 181 mass, power, strength, and body diabetes, or heart disease. We marketing@innatbeartrail.com fat. Couple that with physiological hear people say, if only I would Located across from Little Bear Golf Club on changes, like decreased reaction have started to get healthy Premier Assisted Living Old State Rd. time, speed, and endurance, and sooner. Great news—there is no Affordable Pricing it all helps shape where your better time than now to get that starting point might be. plan together. As spring ends and Private Rooms From there you can decide summer begins, you’ll be ready to One Floor - No Elevators Licensed Nurse 24 hrs/day what you want your goals to be. get active and stay active. Secure Outdoor Spaces with Are you moving to an end goal, Walking Paths like an event or race, or are you State-of-the-Art Monitoring just trying to be more active? System When you're starting a plan, Spacious Common Areas be sure to start low and slow. Preserving Dignity in a Safe Environment I see someone come into my Month to Month Lease office and say, “I want to run a Locally Owned and Operated marathon.”Well, that sounds fine, but you're most likely not going
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Successful Aging is All in Your Attitude Steve Gorman, Enrichment Center Administrator, SourcePoint We're all getting older, every minute, every day, every year. Why is it sometimes looked down upon when we pass a certain milestone? When I reached the 55-years-young marker, I reflected back on what I thought was “old." As a young man, 55 seemed so far away. I imagined people that age becoming more feeble and less independent or able to care for themselves. I know now that this is certainly not true. As we reach these agerelated celebrations, why do any of us think we have to slow down and just accept getting "older," as if it were some type of chronic condition? Popular culture today often focuses on the objective traits of aging well— avoiding the physical appearances of aging, such as getting rid of wrinkles and sags, doing the right exercises, eating the right foods, keeping your mind sharp, or delaying the onset of chronic conditions. All admirable goals and worthy of some attention; however, as Michael Friedman, an associate professor at Columbia University, said, “Successful aging is based on older people’s experiences of themselves and their lives." Successful aging takes on many different shapes and forms. It is, after all, individually defined. Ultimately, a working definition of aging well simply means feeling good about ourselves and our lives. This shifts the focus away from objective criteria and makes it more personal, more subjective. How can we learn to age well despite the unavoidable physical and mental declines of aging? Recent research indicates that people who self-identify as being satisfied or happy with the way they're aging reveal some key components to aging well: 1. Personality indicators, including keeping a positive attitude, optimism, adaptability, and resilience. 2. Creating and maintaining relationships with people you like and care about, who also care about you. 3. Finding and engaging in activities you find pleasurable, valuable, or meaningful. These findings probably do not come as a great surprise. We often equate people with positive, upbeat personalities as being happier and more satisfied. Developing relationships with people we care about is just as important. We are born with family members, in one form or
another, and throughout our careers, we develop relationships with coworkers and contacts. But as we get older, we can be more selective about who we create and maintain relationships with. These relationships—with the people we choose—tend to be deeper and more meaningful. This also contributes to a sense of happiness, fundamental to aging well. Participating in activities that are pleasurable, valuable or meaningful, certainly add to the quality of our lives. How many times have you heard or said yourself, "Once I retire, I’m going to do exactly what I want to do.” Why wait to retire to do this? Starting now adds to the quality of life you're leading and makes aging well a reality! So what's our takeaway on aging well in today’s society? "Who we are as babies is different from who we are as toddlers is different from who we are in elementary school is different from who we are as adolescents, as young adults, and as working age adults with family and community responsibilities," said Friedman. "And all of these stages are different from becoming old— which is a period of life with several stages in itself." How we choose to face "becoming old" is critical. At SourcePoint, our objective is to provide you with the means to age well. We do this by providing and encouraging positive opportunities for social connection, intellectual stimulation, and physical wellbeing, which allows participants to create and maintain meaningful relationships and engage in meaningful activities.
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The Spring in Your Step Carol O'Brien, Delaware County Prosecutor
I love walking, especially when the weather turns warm and I can wear shorts and T-shirts! For me, spring and summer are always much anticipated, and I know I’m not alone. The good news is, we have a lot of options for getting out and active, be it riding bikes, working in the garden, walking the trails in our parks, or simply sitting on the front porch after a stroll in our neighborhood. It’s easier than ever to take in the fresh air and enjoy. As carefree as this sounds, we need to remember there are precautions everyone should take. Some seem unnecessary. Some seem simple. And some seem like common sense. When you go for a walk, for example, let people know where you’re going and when you’ll return. Why? Well, think of where you’re walking. Is it off the beaten path? Could you fall and need help? Anyone, at any age, can fall, and you don’t want to be alone if that happens. I’ve slipped and fallen, and while the most I’ve suffered was embarrassment, it could have been worse. While on a hike in Georgia, my son’s coach—who is young and athletic—slipped, fell, and sprained his ankle. He could not walk without assistance. Had he been alone, it may have been hours before help arrived. Always take your phone. It’s the fastest way to summon help. This
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The educational program offers six lessons that cover a wide range of topics. Join us for this fun program, where you’ll meet new people and: • Learn about the aging process and how to make healthy choices. • Celebrate this exciting stage of life and all the benefits. • Discuss risk factors and behaviors you should avoid to stay healthy. • Examine how alcohol and medications affect seniors differently. • Learn how to use simple tools to help you feel more empowered about your health and the healthcare you receive.
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Keeping Physically Active as a Caregiver Jessica Adams, Caregiver Program Coordinator, SourcePoint As a caregiver, finding time can be a difficult task. Your days are filled with caring for your loved one and you may feel that you do not have a free minute to yourself. You're not alone. Although you may be busy caring for your loved one, you can still take time for yourself and your own health. One important thing that often gets lost when time is limited is exercise. However, physical activity can make us feel that we have more time in the long run due to some of its positive outcomes. Some benefits of exercise include: • Stress reduction. • Increase in energy. • Better sleep. • Weight loss. • Disease prevention. • Feeling happy! While the benefits of exercise sound enticing, the fact remains that it takes time. However, there are some easy ways to make time for exercising so you can reap the benefits from it, even on a tight schedule. Walking: It's one of the easiest ways to exercise and one of the best. With walking, you can fit it into your caregiving schedule, whether it's two 10-minute walks or one 20-minute walk. You can walk nearly anywhere. Walking also can be a great stress reliever and provide some much needed alone time. Alternatively, walking can be an activity you enjoy with friends or even your care receiver. When walking, you can make it more or less difficult by walking more briskly or walking at a slower pace. Stretches: Throughout the course of a busy day, a caregiver can hold a lot of tension in various muscle groups in the body. Stretching is another activity you can do almost anywhere with no equipment necessary. By stretching, you not only release tension, but improve your flexibility. Aim for three to four stretch breaks each day. You can
stretch standing or sitting. Some common areas to stretch are the back, abdomen, arms, and legs. Easy strength training: Caregiving can sometimes be physically demanding and you often have to use different muscle groups. However, a gym membership or expensive equipment aren't necessarily required; you can increase your strength at home with some common household items: • Chair squats: All you need is a dining room chair. Stand in front of the chair, place your feet hip width apart, slowly lower yourself into a squat, and return to standing. Repeat five to 10 times and increase repetitions as you become stronger. • Abdominal crunches: You can do crunches on the floor or a fitness ball. Strengthening your core will help with more demanding caregiving tasks. • Wall push-ups: Stand facing a wall and put your hands against it at shoulder height and width apart. Keep your body in a straight line and bend your elbows to lower your chest to the wall. Let your heels come up off the ground, pause, then slowly press through your hands to straighten your elbows. Repeat five to 10 times and increase repetitions as you grow stronger. You can walk your feet a few inches further away from the wall to add resistance. You can keep an at-home routine as simple
as you like, so that exercise fits into your life. Remember, exercising does not have to feel like a chore or last for an hour at a time. You can make it fun and enjoyable for yourself. By exercising, you can stay healthy and continue to provide care for your loved ones. Even small changes can make a huge impact on your overall health. Finally, don't get down on yourself. If you're caught up in caregiving and haven't exercised, that's OK. It's never too late to start. It's a process that will take time to turn into a routine. Just remember to keep moving and stay positive! Upcoming Caregiver Support Groups • Tuesday, May 8, 9 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m., at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware. • Thursday, May 17, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sunbury Community Library, 44 Burrer Drive, Sunbury. • Thursday, May 24, 11 a.m. to noon, Ganzhorn Suites, 10272 Sawmill Parkway, Powell. • Tuesday, June 12, 9 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m., at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware. • Thursday, June 21, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sunbury Community Library, 44 Burrer Drive, Sunbury. • Thursday, June 28, 11 a.m. to noon, Ganzhorn Suites, 10272 Sawmill Parkway, Powell.
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Levy Funding, Your Donations Vital for Senior Services Kim Schuette, Director of Communications & Development, SourcePoint The Delaware County Senior Services Levy is on the ballot May 8. To meet the needs of the county’s rapidly growing older population, the levy seeks a 1.2-mill renewal and a 0.1-mill increase. Passage of the levy is vital to provide in-home care and community services to Delaware County seniors. But did you know that SourcePoint does not solely rely on taxpayers to pay for the services we provide? We have made a consistent and conscious effort to identify other sources of financial support and raise money wherever possible to support our mission. Although local levy funds provide about 80 percent of the cost of services, the remaining 20 percent, raised by SourcePoint, not only helps provide an extra level of quality, but reduces the amount of tax dollars required for these services. In our current five-year levy cycle (2014 to 2018), SourcePoint committed to raise an additional $7 million dollars in non-levy funding and by the end of 2018, we will reach this goal. These funds come from competitive state and federal sources, local foundations, the United Way, sponsorships, fees, client copays, and your donations. Additionally, volunteer support, which is vital to the services we provide, is equal to about $1.4 million annually and growing each year. Over the next levy cycle, SourcePoint is committed to raise $10 million dollars in non-levy funding. This is equal to 0.3 mills, which would be required in the absence of this commitment. We are raising the bar for non-levy funding at a time when state and federal funds are shrinking and there is increased competition for all sources of private funding. This will be a significant challenge for SourcePoint to meet, but one we are prepared to achieve. If you know someone who has benefited from our services or could benefit from them in the future, be sure to vote in this election. If you want to help SourcePoint raise additional funding to provide quality services for those
you love and care about, please donate at MySourcePoint.org/give. Financial Expertise Available at Upcoming Forums SourcePoint’s Trusted Advisors will host two Financial Forums June 11 and Aug. 14 from 4:15 to 8 p.m., both taking place at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware. The Financial Planning Forums, presented by First Commonwealth Bank in June and Young Wealth Management in August, bring together attorneys, CPAs, financial planners, and other professionals to share expertise on relevant topics, such as how to avoid probate, maximize income, and plan for retirement. Additional sponsors include Peak Financial and Interim HealthCare. After a meet-and-greet reception, presentations will follow at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Visit MySourcePoint.org/ trustedadvisors for more details. Our newest Trusted Advisors include: David Anderson of Thrivent Financial, Charles Kotzin of Bankers Life, Dennis Ku of Bankers Life and Bankers Life Securities, and James Roesch of Creative Financial Insurance. The complete 2018 list is on our website. Meals on Wheels Fundraiser Breaks Record Hundreds of tasty boxed lunches were delivered to area businesses and organizations in March for our fourth annual Meals on Wheels fundraiser. Despite the cold and snow, our volunteer drivers were up to the task, including Meals on Wheels volunteers and members of The Delaware County Board of Realtors and staff of the Comfort Inn Polaris.
With the help of chairperson and Delaware Mayor Carolyn Kay Riggle and other volunteers, we sold a record-breaking 1,233 lunches, raising $10,000 in net proceeds for Meals on Wheels. The fundraiser was presented by OhioHealth, Trucco Construction, Inno Pak and sponsored by Hiram Lodge No. 18, Humana, J&J Appraisals, and Ohio Living Sarah Moore. Meals on Wheels provides hot, nutritious meals to seniors and others who are homebound. Last year, we served more than 218,000 meals. Meals have a direct impact on isolation, hunger, and poverty, which are issues faced by homebound individuals who want to stay independent and healthy. Creative Ways to Support SourcePoint Donating to SourcePoint while doing something for yourself is a great way to give. Initiatives from Thrivent Financial and Amazon.com offer easy ways for you to do so. SourcePoint is approved as a charitable organization for Thrivent Choice Dollars. If you participate in Thrivent Choice, you can recommend where Thrivent should distribute a portion of its charitable outreach funding. To learn more, visit Thrivent.com/ thriventchoice. SourcePoint is on AmazonSmile, a simple way for you to support SourcePoint. When you shop at Smile.Amazon.com you will find many of the same items available on Amazon.com, with the added bonus that 0.5 percent of your purchase price will be donated to SourcePoint. Use the link Smile.Amazon.com/ch/31-1354284 to support SourcePoint when you make your purchase.
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Support Groups ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Meeting: Second Tuesday, 10–11:30 a.m. at Inn at Bear Trail, 8199 Monroe Drive, Lewis Center; Second Thursday, 10–11 a.m. at Willow Brook Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing, Delaware; Third Tuesday, 1–2:30 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 55 W. Lincoln Ave., Delaware Contact: 740-363-1365 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS Meeting: Second Tuesday, 9–10 a.m. or 6–7 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware; Third Wednesday, 5:30– 6:30 p.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 9633 E. State Route 37, Sunbury*; Fourth Thursday, 11 a.m.–noon at Ganzhorn Suites, 10272 Sawmill Parkway, Powell Contact: 740-203-2399 *Sunbury support group changing time and location beginning in April. Go to MySourcePoint.org/caregiver for details. CARE/SHARE/CONNECT Meeting: First and third Mondays, 1–2 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Contact: 740-363-6677 DELAWARE MIGHTY SOULS (MS) Meeting: First Thursday, 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: Third Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m. at Ganzhorn Suites, 10272 Sawmill Parkway, Powell Contact: Anne Farley at 614-356-9810 NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) CONNECTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP Meeting: Second Thursday, 11:30 a.m. at Maryhaven, 88 N. Sandusky St., Delaware;
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Meeting: Second Friday in March, June, September; First Thursday in December Contact: Pat Bateman at 614-776-1339
NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Meeting: Third Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m. at NAMI, 560 Sunbury Road, Delaware Contact: Becky Becker at 740-815-1767
GENOA TOWNSHIP SENIOR CITIZENS Genoa Community Building 5111 S. Old 3C Highway, Westerville Meeting: Second Thursday, noon Contact: Bill Brown at 614-882-1034
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Meeting: Third Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Delaware Township Hall, 2590 Liberty Road, Delaware Contact: Kathy Kotowski at 614-846-8009 THURSDAY NIGHT T.O.P.S. (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) Meeting: Mondays, 5:45–6:45 p.m. at Old Stone Presbyterian Church, 41 Hodges Road, Delaware, and Thursdays, 6–7 p.m. at Zion United Church of Christ, 51 W. Central Ave., Delaware Contact: Georgeanna Mills at 740-881-4497
Community Clubs ASHLEY SENIOR CITIZENS Ashley Villa, 240 S. Main St., Ashley Meeting: Third Monday, noon 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: First Thursday, 11:30 a.m. Contact: Virginia Helwig at 740-965-9636 DUBLIN COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS Dublin Rec Center, 5600 Post Road, Dublin Meeting: Second Monday, 11:15 a.m. Contact: Wanda Kamler at 614-410-4550 DELAWARE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Willow Brook Christian Village, 100 Willow Brook Way, Delaware
HYATTS AREA SENIOR GROUP SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Meeting: Second Tuesday Contact: Barb Spellman at 740-369-3500 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS lwvdelawarecountyohio.com Contact: Trish Bishop at 614-394-8339 or lwvdelawarecountyohio@gmail.com OLENTANGY AREA SENIORS Orange Township Hall, 1680 E. Orange Road, Lewis Center Meeting: First Wednesday, 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: Fourth Thursday, 1 p.m.; euchre and dominoes every other Thursday; birthday celebrations second Thursday Contact: Harla Lawson at 614-570-8978 or hlawsite@gmail.com PROSPECT SENIOR CITIZENS Prospect Senior Citizens Building 318 N. Elm St., Prospect Meeting: Thursdays, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Contact: Rick Willey at 740-494-2989 WESTERVILLE AAUW Westerville Area Resource Ministry 150 Heatherdown Drive, Westerville Meeting: Second Thursday, 7 p.m. Contact: Miriam Holmes at 614-891-1140 or mholmes3@columbus.rr.com
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IN-HOME CARE & NUTRITION Healthy Eating at Any Age Karen Pillion, Nutrition Manager, SourcePoint Our bodies change through our 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond. As we age, it's important to adapt our eating habits to accommodate our changing metabolism and lifestyle. Food provides important and necessary nutrients that can aid in the prevention or maintenance of chronic illnesses, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. Healthy eating can help improve how we feel and affect our overall quality of life. Making small adjustments in your daily eating and drinking habits can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Foods may seem to lose their flavor as you age, causing once favorite dishes to taste different. Some medications also may change how foods taste. Adding herbs and spices to meals for
flavor is a healthier alternative to salt. Medications also can affect your appetite or cause dry mouth. You may want to consult with your physician to determine if there are other options if you exhibit these symptoms. It's important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Other options include lowfat or fat-free milk or 100-percent juice. However, it's important to limit beverages that contain too much sugar, such as soda and alcohol, and too much salt, such as vegetable juice. It's also important to obtain much needed nutrients as we age, including potassium, calcium, vitamin D, and fiber. Most fruits and vegetables are a good source of fiber and a low-calorie source of nutrients. By consuming a variety of different colored vegetables and
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fruits, you can obtain the required nutrients and prepare an appealing and appetizing plate. If slicing and chopping has become a challenge, most retailers offer pre-sliced vegetables and fruits. Cooking for one can be difficult or discouraging and may result in consuming unhealthy processed foods. It also can result in isolation and depression. Meals are more enjoyable when you eat with others. Invite a friend to join you, attend a church dinner, or visit one of SourcePoint’s cafes. As you navigate this journey of healthy nutrition, there are many trusted sources available for nutrition information, such as which foods are most healthy, tasty methods to prepare them, and correct portion sizes. Some of these sources include ChooseMyPlate.gov and the National Institute on Aging.
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Healthy Aging at Home Laura’s bright smile hides the fact that she’s had some serious health issues in recent years. Fortunately, as a Delaware County resident, Laura has benefited from a variety of SourcePoint’s in-home care services. She has received Meals on Wheels, nutrition supplements, and an emergency response system.
DELAWARE COUNTY POPULATION GROWTH Ages 55 and Older
But when Laura had a pacemaker put in in 2016, she was helped most by the volunteer transportation services that got her to doctor’s appointments and cardiac rehab sessions, held three times a week for three months. “I’m feeling much better and can’t say enough about all they’ve done,” Laura said. “SourcePoint’s staff and volunteers take you in like you’re family.”
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The Delaware County Senior Services Levy is on the ballot May 8. The current levy expires this year. In order for local in-home and community services to continue through 2023, voters must approve the levy in 2018. If approved, the senior services levy allows SourcePoint to: • Provide in-home care services that help local seniors remain living safely at home, where they want to be.
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• Keep pace with the rapid growth of our older population and ensure that there is no waiting list for in-home services. • Provide community programs that promote healthy-aging and prevention-related services to older adults. The senior services levy requests a renewal of 1.2 mills, which is the same amount voters approved in 2013, and an addition of 0.1 mill. The additional cost to the taxpayer is $3.50 each year per $100,000 of property valuation—less than a penny a day.
Learn more about how you can help keep the care going. For more facts about the levy, go to
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5 Reasons to Support Senior Services
1. Services made possible through the levy provide older adults and their families with choices that promote healthy aging and independence. These services help seniors remain living safely at home, where they want to be. 2. Home care is a bargain compared to average nursing home costs, which can total more than $5,000 each month. Inhome care is a more desirable and affordable alternative for taxpayers in our community.
The senior services levy, on the May 8 ballot, helps older adults remain living safely at home, where they want to be. In-home services provided by SourcePoint through the local levy include: • Care management • Meals on Wheels • Emergency response systems
3. Senior services levies can last no longer than five years by state law and the current levy expires in 2018. In order for local in-home and community services to continue through 2023, voters must approve the levy this year. 4. Our county’s 55 and older population more than doubled in the last census, the highest in the state. This phenomenal rate of growth will continue. The good news is that a coordinated system of services already is in place, and the levy allows us to keep pace. 5. A healthy aging population benefits our entire community. Many seniors are healthy, financially stable, and engaged in our community. They pay property and sales taxes, support local businesses, and volunteer in our schools, hospitals, and social service organizations.
• Personal care • Chore services • Homemaker services • Adult day services • Medical transportation • Counseling • Home repair and modification • Durable medical equipment
Visit SaveSeniorServices.org to learn more. The Committee to Save Senior Services, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware, OH 43015
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VOLUNTEER VISIONS Global vs. Local
Jill Smith, Recruiter for Volunteer Services Many people are drawn to causes close to their homes and hearts. That’s why they volunteer for Meals on Wheels or raise funds for Alzheimer's research if a family member has been affected by that disease. But the idea of volunteering overseas appeals to many people for a variety of reasons, and a few of our own volunteers recently shared their experiences. After graduating from a five-year engineering program, Bob Postle was “not ready to jump into industry.” He applied for the Peace Corps which, in 1967, was relatively new. He was assigned to teach at a small technology school in Iran. Cultural differences displaced Bob as a teacher and he stuck out in the Muslim country, where overseas volunteers were mistrusted. “Everybody thought you were a spy. They didn’t understand why you were there," Bob said. His mission became to alter the Iranian people’s impression of Americans. But by the end of his post, Bob couldn’t help but wonder, “Did I gain more than they did?” While Bob was in Iran, his future wife, Sue, was a missionary in Brazil. She volunteered with the United Methodist Church to establish the first school in a remote village. “Because of the yearning to learn, teaching was the easy part," Sue said. She also was responsible for driving the other teachers to the school over perilous roads. When the classrooms got cold, the window shutters were closed, blocking out the only light source. During her four-year assignment, Sue taught without paper or electric power to children who suffered from lack of food and health issues, like worms. The school’s progress led to other developments in the area and eventually the school was incorporated by the government. For Sue, the experience was “super rewarding.” Last summer, Karen and Paul Johnson traveled to Europe for an international church conference. But instead of attending the conference, they volunteered to teach and entertain the children of the attendees. They arrived early to meet up with friends in Amsterdam, then stayed after the conference to tour southern
Germany. In between travels, Karen and Paul worked long days at the conference, keeping children from around the world amused with stories, drama, crafts, and games. Before the trip, Karen spent countless hours prepping her activities. “If I knew before I left what I know now, I would have absolutely had everything done,” Karen said. She found that lesson plans had to be adjusted to accommodate cultural differences and that classroom management varied with each culture. “When you told them to line up, the German kids formed a straight line and Chinese kids got in a cluster," Karen said. Years of volunteering at church equipped her for this opportunity. “My involvement in volunteering prepared me to lead this program. I felt comfortable stepping in and running things.” Although the appreciation she received from her work at the conference was tremendous, Karen’s local volunteering has been the most rewarding. Without it, the experience of trudging across the ocean to serve would not have been as successful. “My local volunteering impacted my global volunteering," Karen said. In the 50 years since Bob and Sue’s overseas volunteer adventures, the couple has participated in many weekend mission trips and have been Meals on Wheels drivers for more than 15 years. Sue discovered the value of the meal service when she was a caregiver. “Meals on Wheels volunteers made my life so much easier," Sue said. "I couldn’t have gotten by without it.” When asked which has been more fulfilling, global or local volunteering, Sue couldn't decide. “Either way, we help make people healthier and happier.” For a successful volunteer experience abroad, be sure to research the sponsoring organization and ensure it has an established program in the host country. Otherwise, you may not have the support you need, or as Bob observed, "When you go to countries with limited resources, you can end up being a load on those resources." Volunteers should choose a mission that suits their skill set and has a clear objective, or they will leave without the experience they expected. Most importantly, for service both global and local, volunteers should understand that success is measured long after the volunteer’s tenure. For more information on best practices volunteering abroad, visit travel.state.gov and search for "volunteering abroad."
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1... Hoveround concludes with instructions to pay attention to your body, and to take a break if something doesn't feel right. It also recommends bringing any needed medication—and even a first-aid kit—and to plan for any scenario you might encounter. Safe outings ensure that you'll be back for more.
feet above sea level, Binder, who lives near the Alum Creek Reservoir, has plenty of favorite local routes. "I'll go north of Routes 36 and 37 toward Kilbourne and Ashley and into Morrow County. Sometimes I'll meet people in Galena toward Olive Green and we'll go into Knox County," he said. "A short ride I like is going up Hogback Road along the upper end of Alum Creek. That's nice anytime of year." Binder's advice to new riders stems from the knowledge that cyclists have to be more careful than ever when sharing the road. "I try to wear bright clothing, have front and rear lights on my bike, and I try not to ride at night," Binder said. "Part of why I like to go north of Route 36 and 37 is there is not as much traffic. But the first thing you have to have is a helmet. I've been in accidents where I've cracked my helmet, and I'm not sure what shape I'd be in if I didn't have it." If you're in the market for a bike, Binder suggests basing your choice on how much you'll ride. New cyclists can spend between $500 and $1,000 to get a good bike and the
Ask the experts If part of your plan to get outdoors involves taking up a new activity, getting some insider tips from those in the know can also be a benefit. Friends, neighbors, and SourcePoint members can be a great resource for advice on everything from travel to trail hiking. Come spring, Greg Binder trades his skis and snowshoes for cycling gear. The 68-yearold started bicycling when he was 45 and hasn't looked back—well, other than to check for oncoming traffic. Greg Binder on a bike trip. "I had some friends who were into it and I just fell in love with it," said Binder, who normally can be found riding with a group necessary accessories. out of Breakaway Cycling in Delaware on "If you won't ride a lot, I wouldn't get a Tuesdays and Thursdays. "I think just being high-end road bike. They are more sensitive outside appealed to me. Plus it's much easier and cost more," Binder said. "I'd get a hybrid on the knees than running and you see so bike, and I recommend going to a bike shop much more country because and not a mass merchandiser. you go farther. On weekends, I'll You'll get the right fit and service ride with friends or just go out for it." by myself." Binder said many bike In 2010, Binder was part of a manufacturers have what are four-person team that took part called power-assisted e-bikes, in a race across America. which have batteries that help "We started in California and increase your speed when finished in Maryland. We stay pedaling uphill. together as a team, but only one "So someone who may have a person rides at a time, so you hard time getting up a hill can • Your foot and/or ankle • It saves you time and money have someone riding 24 hours turn on the battery and up they problem is treated by a compared to most emergency a day," Binder said. "It took us go," he said. foot and ankle specialist room or urgent care visits seven-and-a-half days. It was Binder said cycling shops can • State-of-the-art digital X-rays, • A modern facility with my first, and probably last, time help you find social riding groups. taken and read in the office amenities and all necessary seeing the country like that." The Thursday rides at Breakaway supplies Your Foot & Ankle And while the views around are more social in nature, and Pain & Injury Specialists Delaware County may not rival Binder said there are shops in those of California or Colorado, Dublin and Westerville that can where a ride that began 200 feet provide assistance, as well. 1871 West William Street, Delaware, OH 43015 below sea level ended up 5,300 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE... www.FAAWC.com
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My COM M UNICATOR For information on Breakaway Cycling, go to breakawaycycling.com or call 740-363-3232. For Erica Scurr, the question of whether hiking or traveling became an interest first is irrelevant. What matters is where she'll go next. "I'm originally from England, so coming to the U.S. in 1968 was a travel adventure from the beginning," she said. "I went back to Europe in the early 1980s to work for the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. I hadn't really done any hiking then, but when you're there, it's the natural way to get out and explore the area. I was with a group of women and we would go on weekend hikes around Geneva and into France, and it's just grown from there." Scurr started walking as a daily activity about 30 years ago, when she would hit the walking trail at Chemical Abstracts. "I started walking at lunchtime, mostly as a mental health exercise," she said. "I also started going on local hikes and walking trips, and then started doing it for travel purposes." In the past 15 years, Scurr's walking and hiking have taken her to Patagonia in South America, the Milford Track in New Zealand, Iceland, Arizona, California's Death Valley, Nevada, and back to Europe to hike the Adriatic coast of Croatia, Italy, and parts of France and Germany. "Patagonia and New Zealand were fairly strenuous. I'm 76 now, and can't do those anymore," she said. "In 2016 and 2017, I embarked on a new project. I grew up in an area west of London, and the Thames River was a feature of the countryside. You can walk the Thames Path from the source of the river, and the whole thing is 184 miles. I wanted to do it to celebrate turning 75. In 2016, I made it 103 miles in nine days, but I injured my foot and had to stop. I went back last year and did another 60 miles. I hope to get back to finish the last 25 miles or so." Scurr has hiked some of the world's most scenic trails, to be sure, but she still finds
many local trails to be just as enjoyable. "I live a few miles from Highbanks Metropark, which is a very nice park. You can do about eight miles of trails in there," she said. "I started a walking group there and we meet every Friday morning. I'm also a member of the Golden Marathon hiking group, which hikes in the Preservation Parks." Scurr's advice for new hikers and walkers is to just get out there. "The thing is to try it and start with a mile loop around a local park. You can build up fairly quickly," she said. "There are plenty of opportunities for group walking, and you really become good buddies with your group." Another reason Scurr enjoys and recommends walking and hiking? It's a relatively inexpensive pastime. "One of the reasons I like it is, I'm the world's biggest cheapskate," Scurr said. "You really just need comfortable sneakers." Scurr acknowledged that the travel aspect can get a little pricey, but the beauty of walking is that it can be done just about
Erica Scurr after a hike in Italy. anywhere. And if your interest in walking and hiking does come with a bit of wanderlust, Scurr said there are group travel rates through places, such as SourcePoint and Road Scholar, that are worth researching. Bob Brenner has been involved with the
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Golden Marathoners—the walking program where participants reach their marathon goal of 26.2 miles in smaller increments— since 2008. At that time, the group was organized by Preservation Parks of Delaware County and spent the winter months hiking inside Polaris Fashion Place. "After a couple years of that, I suggested that I organize and lead an outdoor hiking group for the winter. The rest of the group went along and I've been doing it ever since," Brenner said. When it comes to putting the outdoor hikes up against a few laps around the mall, Brenner said there is no comparison. "I like getting out and looking at the beauty of nature. And when you are hiking outdoors it is more challenging," he said. "You have to be able to go up and down hills and walk at a pretty good clip. We try to do under 25-minute miles for a minimum of a two-mile hike." SourcePoint now runs the Golden Marathon program; Brenner leads it with help from SourcePoint's Mary Ann Evans and said the group goes out every Monday. He echoes Scurr's advice for budding hikers to just get out and do it. "The older you get, the more active you should be, otherwise you'll start losing those abilities. The more you do, the healthier you'll be," he said. When Brenner isn't walking or hiking, you'll likely find him working on the railroad...in the garden. "My primary activity is garden railroading. I've been doing that all my life and belong to the Columbus Garden Railroad Society. I also do square dancing with a group called the Westerville Promenaders. There's usually a square dance happening somewhere every weekend." To learn more about Golden Marathon, go to MySourcePoint.org/ec or call Brenner at 740-815-3643. For information about the... CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...
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nights, canoeing and archery programs, kayaking, and more. To learn more, visit preservationparks.com or call 740-5248600. Program guides are available at any of the parks or Delaware County District Library branches. Get out! Delaware County also is home to two There is no shortage of options for state parks—Delaware State Park and outdoor activities in Delaware County, Alum Creek State Park, both with an array regardless of your activity level. If you're of activities for hikers, campers, mountain looking for a scenic walk along a wooded bikers, and boaters, to name a few. To trail or a more challenging hike, one or learn more about scheduled activities, more of the Preservation Parks of Delaware visit parks.ohiodnr.gov. County should be on your to-do list. Looking for a unique way to enjoy the "There are a lot of general getting-outoutdoors while keeping active? and-exploring opportunities within our Plan to pay a visit to the Stratford parks," said Rich Niccum, education services Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Road manager at Preservation Parks. "Almost all in Delaware. Stratford is a nonprofit, of our trails are gravel trails, so they are educational organic farm and nature easily walkable by most age groups. Some preserve that invites visitors to hike its are flat, and some are a little more hilly, so trails, visit livestock, tour gardens and there is something for just about anyone Bob Brenner on a hike at Shawnee State Park. greenhouses, and explore the creek, pond, depending on your skill level." prairie, swamps, and state nature preserve Niccum said Preservation Parks has been on the 236-acre property. The latest monthly event calendar, which adding primitive trails at some of its sites, as well, allowing explorers can be found at stratfordecologicalcenter.org/calendar, includes wild to get off some of the gravel trails and on to what he describes as flower walks and family farm chores. "basically foot paths." For the more adventurous, central Ohio offers opportunities to Niccum said Preservation Parks also offers a variety of programming see the outdoors from a different perspective. Camp Mary Orton, to help visitors get the most out of the outdoors. "We do a monthly bird walk on the last Saturday of each month, located just north of I-270 at 7925 N. High St., is home to ZipZone Outdoor Adventures. ZipZone offers a hands-free, guided zipline starting at 8 a.m.," he said. "We'll be at Gallant Woods for the May walk tour among the treetops that takes you over ravines and streams and on May 26, and it's a good opportunity to get out whether you're sky bridges with help from professionally trained guides. This ecoan avid bird watcher or a novice. You can see migrating birds and waterfowl, and there are probably easily 50 to 100 different species friendly adventure requires some light physical activity, including climbing stairs, crossing bridges, walking along uneven terrain, and of birds within the parks, including cranes, bald eagles, and warblers." Preservation Parks also offers a letterbox program that Niccum said lifting up to 10 pounds, but promises a unique view of nature. Visit zipzonetours.com for more information. has become popular with grandparents and their grandchildren. If adventure under the sea is more your speed, you can learn about "That's a family program where we work with the libraries to distribute the booklets that provide clues on where to find the ocean exploration without leaving central Ohio. Captain Rick's Diving letterboxes in the parks," he said. "If they complete those, they get a Adventures, 230 S. Otterbein Ave. in Westerville, offers a variety of prize. It's a great way to introduce families to our parks, and a great classes taught by National Association of Underwater Instructors certified teachers. Captain Rick works from a variety of pools around activity for grandparents. We had a couple thousand kids take part central Ohio, and divers can check out a variety of local quarries, such last year." Along with dressing appropriately for temperatures and rain in as Circleville, Zanesville, and Gahanna, to name a few, or take what they've learned on their next trip to the beach. Visit captainricksscuba. the spring and summer, Niccum suggests having sturdy, waterproof com to learn more. shoes that provide good support on the trails and a walking stick to Of course, a list of outdoor activities wouldn't be complete without help navigate uneven terrain. The education theme this year at Preservation Parks is "Adventures including all that SourcePoint has planned. MySourcePoint.org/ec will link you to a variety of upcoming activities and trips. With all of in Flight," with activities that spotlight animals that fly, as well as the information at your fingertips, you're ready for your best season human flight. Niccum said hot air balloon rides are part of the Memorial Day weekend festivities. Other activities include movie of outdoor activity yet!
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Preventive Services
Paula Dean and Charlotte Pritt, Insurance Specialists, SourcePoint We see it on TV, read it in the newspaper, and hear it on the radio—if you live healthy, you'll live longer. You can even prevent disease by leading a healthy lifestyle, including eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, and, of course, not smoking. Medicare’s preventive services are designed to help keep you healthy and prevent certain diseases from even starting! Preventive services include exams, shots, lab tests, screenings, counseling, and education to help you take charge of your own health. Medicare evaluates this list each year to determine which new services to add. Before the Affordable Care Act, there were relatively fewer preventive services listed, but as time goes on, it is clear that our government has learned the importance of being proactive instead of reactive, which reduces overall costs for everyone, and leads to longer, healthier lives. We all know that early detection can catch health problems early, when treatment works best. But did you know that many of these preventive services are available at no cost to you if you have Medicare Part B and get them from a qualified health care provider? Talk with your doctor or health care provider to find out which services you should consider. Below are some of the many preventive services, grouped by category, that are covered by Medicare. For a complete list or description of each service, refer to your "Medicare & You Handbook," call 1-800-MEDICARE, or go to medicare.gov. CHRONIC DISEASE Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening–A one-time ultrasound for people at risk, with a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysms or men age 65 to 75 who have smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lifetime. Bone Mass Measurement–Once every two years for people at risk for osteoporosis. Cardiovascular Disease Behavioral Therapy–One visit each year with your primary
care doctor to check blood pressure and to discuss aspirin regimen and eating habits to help prevent heart attack and stroke. Cardiovascular Disease Screenings–Once every five years to check cholesterol, lipids, and triglyceride levels. Colorectal Cancer Screenings–One or more tests at age 50 or older. Frequency depends on the test and your level of risk. Diabetes Screenings–Up to two screenings each year to check for diabetes or prediabetes if you have certain risk factors. Glaucoma Tests–Once a year for people at high risk for glaucoma. Hepatitis C Screening–A one-time test for those born between 1945 and 1965 or otherwise at high risk. Lung Cancer Screening Test–Once a year Low Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) if you meet certain criteria. Obesity Screening and Counseling– Behavioral therapy sessions if you have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more.
diabetes or kidney disease, or you have had a kidney transplant in the last 36 months, and your doctor or other qualified practitioner refers you for the service.
SHOTS/IMMUNIZATIONS: Flu Shots–Once per flu season. Hepatitis B Shots–Series of shots covered for people at medium or high risk. Pneumococcal Shots–Most people only need one shot once in their lifetime. A different, second shot, is covered 11 months after the first.
PREVENTIVE VISITS: One-time Welcome to Medicare Visit–Once in the first year of Medicare Part B insurance. Yearly Wellness Visit–Once a year if you’ve had Part B for longer than 12 months.
MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling– One a year. If you screen positive, you can get up to four face-to-face counseling sessions each year with a qualified practitioner. Depression Screening–One screening each year in a primary care setting that can provide follow-up treatment and referrals, if needed. Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation–Eight face-to-face visits in a one-year period. NUTRITION: Medical Nutrition Therapy Services–May be covered with related services if you have
REPRODUCTIVE: Mammogram/Breast Cancer Screening– Once a year. Pap Test and Pelvic Exam–Every two years for all women, once a year for women at high risk for cervical and vaginal cancers. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) tests once every five years if you’re age 30-65 without symptoms. Includes a breast exam. Prostate Cancer Screenings–Digital rectal exam and a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) lab test once a year for all men over age 50. Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening and Counseling–Once a year, and up to two 20-30 minute, face-to-face counseling sessions each year in a primary care setting. HIV Screening–Once a year or up to three times during a pregnancy.
Prevention is the key to good health. Get the most out of your Medicare coverage by taking advantage of your health screening benefits. If you have questions, our free classes can help you make sense of Medicare. Upcoming New to Medicare classes include: • Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. to noon at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware. • Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m. to noon at Wornstaff Library, 302 E. High St., Ashley. • Wednesday, May 23, 6 to 8 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware. • Monday, June 18, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Delaware County District Library, Orange Branch, 7171 Gooding Blvd., Delaware.
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There's Still Time for Spring Session Fun! Laura Smith, Enrichment Center Assistant Administrator, SourcePoint SourcePoint's Spring/ Session 2 runs through June 30. Program details can be found on our website at MySourcePoint.org/ec. Whether you're 55 or 95, we have an activity for you! Some highlights include: Health and Wellness HEALTHY U: DIABETES Thursdays, May 24 through June 28, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This interactive, small-group workshop gives you the skills to better manage diabetes, including ways to manage pain, fatigue, and depression, as well as how to improve nutrition and increase physical activity. YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, AND CAREGIVERS Thursdays through June 1, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Yoga activates your inner power of healing, provides strength and support, helps you summon the willpower to fight cancer and its side effects, deal with life changes, or support your loved ones, and opens you to the wisdom that will guide your journey. Arts CREATIVE ESCAPE: SUN AND SEA Tuesday, May 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Use driftwood, shells, and twine to create a summer windcatcher to hang inside or out. Bring a friend and your favorite beverage. Fee: $15 for members; $20 for non-members. CREATIVE ESCAPE: THE ART OF LETTING GO BRACELET Tuesdays, June 12 and 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Explore reactive paints and letting go of expectations. Bring a friend and your favorite beverage. Fee: $20 for members; $25 for non-members.
CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Thursday, May 24, 1 to 3 p.m. Join fellow member and photographer Amy Boye as she presents 10 ways to be a more creative photographer. Education PERSONAL SAFETY Thursday, June 7, 1 to 2 p.m. Learn ways to protect yourself and your property with Officer Hatcher from the Delaware Police Department. TECHNOLOGY TIPS: EASY PHOTO EDITING Thursday, June 28, 2 to 3 p.m. Learn basic editing on your smartphone, including filters, brightness, cropping, and posting photos online to Instagram. VAN YOUNG: SHOULD WE LEGALIZE MARIJUANA IN OHIO? Tuesday, June 26, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Discuss the eight states that have approved marijuana for recreational use, the financial impact, and potential problems. Social BOCCE BALL Fridays, 1 to 2 p.m. MODEL TRAIN CLINIC Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to noon. All aboard, train enthusiasts! Learn more about this intriguing, interactive hobby. All train gauges welcome. Visit the enrichment center at 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware, and take a tour today! Our hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. Learn more and take a virtual tour at MySourcePoint.org/ec.
Don't miss these events! SUPPER CLUB: MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET Wednesday, May 9, 5 to 7 p.m. Celebrate mothers everywhere! Enjoy dinner and entertainment: Randy Sings the Oldies. Sponsored by Delaware Court and Country Club Rehabilitation Center. Paid reservations required. Registration ends April 29. Fee: $16.50 per person; $7 for children ages 6-12; Free for children under 6. FINANCIAL PLANNING FORUM Monday, June 11, 4:15 to 8 p.m. This event brings together a faculty of attorneys, CPAs, financial planners, and other professionals to share their expertise on relevant topics, such as how to avoid probate, maximize income, and plan for retirement. Presented by First Commonwealth Bank and sponsored by Interim HealthCare and Peak Financial Partners. BREAKFAST CLUB: FATHER’S DAY Saturday, June 16, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Celebrate the men in your life; let them be boys! Sponsored by ClearCaptions and Peak Financial Partners. Paid reservations required. Registration ends June 8. Fee: $10; children 12 and under $5. OHIOHEALTH LUNCH AND LEARN Tuesday, June 26, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. OhioHealth Lunch and Learn is free and open to the community. Buffet luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m. Presentation begins at noon with a representative from OhioHealth Neurologic Rehabilitation.
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Women in War: Codebreakers Chris Thompson, Reference Librarian, Delaware County District Library "Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II" by Liza Mundy offers personal histories of cryptology by women within the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy throughout World War II. Women accounted for 11,000 of 20,000 American codebreakers —55 percent—throughout the war. Recent declassification finally has allowed for their stories to be told. This title is recommended for those with any interest in the American female wartime experience, WWII, cryptology, or good narrative nonfiction. Any initial trepidation about a dry treatment of an arcane aspect of war quickly recedes while reading through the engaging text. Dual sourcing of numerous oral histories and myriad military documents allows for a hybrid approach that provides both entertaining anecdotes, as well as detailed explanations. Ample background information will allow for comprehension upon first reading for those without prior knowledge. The author’s research is extensive in order to cover the many interrelated subjects in the book. A consequence of ordering by subject is that a chronological timeline is not followed. Mundy’s care with transitions and pacing keep the narrative flowing. Consistently plain language is used throughout the easy-to-read book. All together these stories convey a multidimensional sense of different aspects of life as a 1940s female codebreaker. Everyone took the work seriously. Potentially keeping family members or friends alive was a strong motivator. The tedious nature of the work made eureka moments of discovery all the more exciting. Friendships were developed that often outlived the service. Washington, D.C. was alive with possibilities that small towns tended not to have. Generally, a fondly remembered few years. Although code boys would often condescend and harass code girls, and were paid more for the same work. "Code Girls" excels at profiles of individuals alongside germane subjects. Many individual women and their cryptologic accomplishments are represented. Dorothy “Dot” Braden Bruce is the lively and relatable protagonist to whom the books often returns. Chapters about her life are followed from shortly before recruitment to present. These often allow for a break from the more information-dense chapters of the book. Dot’s situation was remarkably similar to many other code girls. She was college educated, tired of being a schoolteacher, enjoyed crossword puzzles, and was not engaged when interviewed by government recruiters. Specifically, she worked on decoding Japanese supply ship messages as a U.S. Army Signal Intelligence Service codebreaker during the war. She was not allowed to stay in the military afterwards. Nonetheless, she maintained the oath of secrecy until convinced to speak by Mundy. Cryptology helped shorten the war. U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz credited the advance notice of war plans obtained by way of decoding Japanese embassy communication as the deciding factor for success at the Battle of Midway. A European Theater example featured encoding false traffic to successfully fool Nazi German planners into thinking that D-Day was going to occur further northeast in France than Normandy or possibly Norway. Other quality titles about female contributions to 20th-century American success are available from the library. "The Woman Who Smashed Codes" by Jason Fagone presents a full biography of pioneering cryptanalyst Elizebeth Smith Friedman. "Girls of Atomic City" by Denise Kiernan focuses on the lives and work of women in boom-science town Oak Ridge, Tenn. that assisted with the Manhattan Project in secret even to them. The recent movie "Hidden Figures" is based on a book written by Margot Lee Shetterly about African-American female contributions to the space program. The Delaware County District Library provides book reviews for My Communicator. Materials reviewed are available for use at DCDL.
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On Being Well-Seasoned Marlene L. Stumpf Hitchcock, Member, SourcePoint
This may be the season of my life; however, it may be yet to come—I don’t know. I do know I cannot participate in the seasons past. They, sadly, will never be more than a memory in my mind or on paper: Letters from family and friends, a ticket from a play or musical, a picture of a friend or family member no longer with us on earth, but in spirit. A season may have included someone too far away to ever hug again, a favorite pet—like my horse, Glory; an Irish setter of my childhood, Larry; one of more recent times, a black and white English Springer Spaniel named Gunner, who mastered at least 50 words, rang the bell to go out, and was controlled with hand signals. Each season comes with its disappointments and gladness, some events one wishes never to end, fleeting strangers one wishes could have been around longer, and landscapes beautiful one day and gone the next. Oh, the stories to tell. This season of my life seems shorter than all the rest. As an octogenarian, I want more spring, summer, and fall—less winter. I used to love to shovel snow and teach youngsters how to make a snowman or build a snow fort or even a house big enough to crawl into—complete with more stories of how it was when I was a child. But now, living alone, I keep to my cooking, knitting, crochet, sewing, and writing—and a walk the length of a football field when weather permits. Wrinkles in time become wrinkles on me! Somehow parts of me are disappearing and not able to be brought back. Adjustments are a constant—not only of the mind, but in clothes and in chairs that fit better than others at my home or where I visit. Life itself is more of a challenge than the participation in the events. Losses of dear friends and family force me to make younger and younger friends in order to be sociable. I am now the matriarch of both sides of my family of cousins. That was an eyeopener. Also, finding another best friend with whom to share sadness and happiness is hard to find, let alone establish. Traveling becomes a consideration of how much gas is in the car and when the next Social Security check will come to enable me to go out—to buy more groceries, to eat at a restaurant, to visit outside the city in which I live. Where we live takes on more attention. Can we keep this house or farm? Should we move closer to stores we need? Should we get an apartment or a small house? Do we really need the extra bedroom or a basement or two floors?
A move means to downsize the interesting things on the walls, furniture, dishes, and for artists? Well, a painter gets off easy, but a creative artist may have more than one media. One who teaches art has to buy supplies in order to learn how to do an artistic skill. Basketry and quilting take up space unimaginable to a nonartist. Reeds and fabric are only a part of it, because there are tools for each skill. Books give a background of ideas and how to do it. Having them in the studio is better than trying to find a book in the library or waiting for one to arrive. Library loaning time is short for keeping reading material handy for work—so, all the books. Sorting through my stash of proposed art projects means decisions, decisions, decisions—all based on what will fit into the apartment for older adults. The worst part is the manager doesn’t seem to understand the importance of knowing the exact size of the rooms. To her a dresser, a bed, a night table, a couch, a chair, a TV, and a dining table are easily accommodated in their apartments. I know more than one person who has no skill to keep busy beside the TV or Facebook. For me, this is not the season of life to sit in a rocker with an afghan on my lap and the heat turned up. I hope it never will be. However, I do not know if more seasons will come. I like to be busy at something whenever possible. I spent a lifetime of seasons acquiring knowledge, work skills, and research. I drafted a room sized for the apartment and the furniture measurements I need to keep my mind and body at work. I did my best to discover sizes of rooms. I wait for my children to take their early inheritance and things they left with Mom “for safekeeping.” Tagging comes next for a sale of the rejects. Lastly, I’m on a list to move in. That is the unknown, depending on when others leave the apartment and begin a new season of their life. At the rate I'm going, I may have to say, “I’m not ready.” Then again, it may be another year of listening to the thunder upstairs of little kids jumping off furniture. Such is my season of life. The creative writing class meets Mondays, May 21 and June 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. To join, register at MySourcePoint.org/ec.
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Farmers Market Season
SourcePoint's Farmers Market Vouchers are coming soon! Distribution Days Thursday, May 24 and Friday, May 25 SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Qualifying applicants can exchange vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets: • Buell Homestead Farm Market • Delaware County Community Market • Main Street Delaware Market • Miller's Country Gardens • Powell Farmers Market • Sunbury Farmers Market • Uptown Westerville Farmers Market
Volunteers are needed in Delaware County! Can you help?
New Volunteer Open House Tuesday, May 22, 4 to 6 p.m. SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Make a difference in the lives of older adults in our community by volunteering for SourcePoint, your local aging services organization.
To learn more, go to MySourcePoint.org.
To RSVP, contact Jill Smith at 740-203-2368 or jill.smith@MySourcePoint.org. Learn more at MySourcePoint.org/volunteer.
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Writer's Block
Connie Hill, Member, SourcePoint I picked up my pen When I saw a small wren He was outside my door in a tree May I write down your song? It won’t take me long It looks like you’re ready to flee. I know it’s absurd, But he flipped me the bird And then he turned up his tail at me.
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Oh wait, I know My subject is snow It seems so lovely at first But its friends are not nice The twins, sleet and ice, In fact they have been widely cursed No, we have all had enough I can’t honor this stuff This weather has just been the worst. I could write about trees Oh, I’ve always loved these I would have a great story to tell But Frost and his birches Left me in the lurches He covered that topic so well. It would be a disaster To follow the master I would have no chance at all to excel. And where is my muse? She’s been of no use Is our partnership over and done? I sent her a text and pleaded, what’s next? Can you send me a topic, just one? She wrote, “I’ll give you a ring When I return in the Spring, I’m in South Beach enjoying the sun.”
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