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COMMUNICATOR Vol. 24, No. 1

January/February 2016 LOVE STORIES Page 10

The Heart of the Matter Jeff Robinson, Editor, My Communicator With January being the time to focus on New Year’s resolutions, and February being the month of romance, what better time than now to turn your attention to your heart? Sure, you may be able to ask Cupid for help with your heart health in the romance department, but it’s up to you to make your physical well-being a priority in the new year. And because heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States (it is responsible for one in four deaths each

year), it’s never too early to focus on cardiovascular care. Needless to say, you certainly don’t want to wait until it’s too late. The bad news is that our risk for heart disease increases as we age, but the good news is that heart disease often can be prevented by making healthy life choices and managing any existing health conditions. February is American Heart Month, a time the American Heart Association uses to raise awareness of heart disease across the country and what steps can be taken to prevent it. When it comes to making healthy life choices, the American Heart Association offers ideas on its website, www.heart.org. Suggestions for having a healthier heart... CONTINUED on page 20...

THE HEART OF THE MATTER Page 20

CARDIO CONTEST Page 21

HEART SMART APPS Page 24

HEART-HEALTHY RECIPES Page 27

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Jan. 1-2 Closed for New Year’s Day Jan. 9 New to Medicare a.m. class (p. 16) Intergenerational Printmaking (16) Jan. 12 Caregiver Support Groups (14) Jan. 13 New to Medicare a.m. class (16) Italian Buffet Dinner (28) Jan. 27 Hearing Screenings (16) Creative Connection (16) New to Medicare p.m. class (16) Jan. 28 Volunteer Open House (28)

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Feb. 3 Medicare Mini-Workshop (16) Feb. 6 New to Medicare a.m. class (16) Feb. 8 Hearing Screenings (16) Feb. 9 Caregiver Support Groups (14) Feb. 10 New to Medicare a.m. class (16) Valentine’s Day Buffet Dinner (28) Feb. 17 Medicare Mini-Workshop (16) Feb. 24 New to Medicare p.m. class (16)

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

My Favorite Sections Health & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Resource Development . . . . . . . 6 Tree of Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Financial Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Puzzle Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Local Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Volunteer Visions . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Community Support . . . . . . . . 14 Caregiver Corner . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Enrichment Center . . . . . . . . . Personal Reflection . . . . . . . . . From the Insurance Desk . . . . . In Your Community . . . . . . . . . Bookshelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today’s Technology . . . . . . . . . In the Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . .

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SourcePoint is your primary local source 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. 2016 Board of Directors President: David Black, Westerville Vice President: Anita Reeb, Delaware Treasurer: Robert Gore, Delaware Secretary: Anne Farley, MS LSW, Powell Past President: Jane Nance, RN, Galena Past President and Sustaining Director: Karen Pillion, Sunbury Sustaining Director: Larry Harris, Delaware William Brown, Jr., Delaware Paula Dinovo, Delaware Matthew Frericks, JD, Delaware Dwayne Gardner, PhD, Delaware Jan Garlock, Westerville Fred Johnson, Galena Joan Lawrence, Galena Ross Long, JD, Delaware Roger Lossing, CPA, Lewis Center John McDavid, Centerburg Amber Miller, Delaware Frank Pinciotti, Lewis Center Trudy Poole, Lewis Center Tansukh J. Salgia, PhD, Galena My Communicator is published bimonthly by SourcePoint and is made possible through the generosity of advertisers, donors, and volunteers. Approximately 40,000 copies of each edition are printed and distributed throughout Delaware County in the Delaware Gazette, Sunbury News, and to subscribers of the Sunday Columbus Dispatch. In addition, My Communicator is available at our facility, social service agencies, healthcare providers, public offices, libraries, and more than 50 other locations. To find a nearby pick�up site, please contact SourcePoint at (740) 363�6677 or visit www.MySourcePoint.org, where you can also read My Communicator online via Issuu. To advertise in the paper, submit articles, or request information, please contact Alison Yeager, marketing supervisor, at (740) 363�6677 or alison@MySourcePoint.org. The appearance of advertising in this publication does not represent an endorsement of products, services, or political candidates and issues by SourcePoint. We reserve the right to refuse advertising from any entity whose mission may conflict with our own. My Communicator cannot guarantee the return of articles or photographs submitted for publication.

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SEASONAL SPOTLIGHT What’s my SOURCE for... NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES? SourcePoint has a variety of positions currently available, and will host an open house on January 28 so you can learn more! PAGE 13 HELP WITH HEATING UTILITY BILLS OR SNOW REMOVAL? PAGE 14 ASSISTANCE WITH PREPARING MY INCOME TAXES? PAGE 14 SUPPORT FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS? Support groups are available each month. PAGE 14 NEW PROGRAMS AND TRIPS? SourcePoint’s enrichment center offers a variety of fitness, wellness, arts, education, and social activities. PAGE 16 REVIEWING THIS YEAR’S MEDICARE COSTS? PAGE 19

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Cardiac Rehabilitation David J. Nicholson, DO OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians A cardiac rehabilitation program—typically lasting three months— is prescribed for men and women who have heart disease, or who have had a heart attack or a coronary procedure. Participation limits the effects of cardiovascular disease, yet only about one-third of eligible patients referred by their physician take advantage of a program. Patients may be inhibited by cost and/or transportation issues, or simply fearful of making a lifestyle change, among other reasons. We can’t force our patients to attend cardiac rehab, but we know it speeds recovery from surgery, prevents recurrent coronary disease, and improves quality of life. Physicians refer patients to a program if they have one or more of the following conditions and procedures: coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction (MI), acute coronary syndrome (ACS), chronic stable angina, angioplasty or stent, bypass surgery, and valve surgery. Medicare and Medicaid recently expanded access to cardiac rehab for a large population when it included coverage for heart failure patients. OhioHealth offers its program at several locations, including Grady Memorial Hospital, for patient convenience. We know that classes close to home improve the chance our patients will take part. In our program, patients engage in prescribed exercise under the supervision of medical professionals who monitor heart rates and rhythms to ensure patient safety. The nature and length of exercise is determined by the patient’s condition. Patients will advance to more intense aerobic activity as their programs progress. However, there’s more to it than exercise—much more. Patients work with a multidisciplinary team that includes a registered nurse, exercise physiologist, dietitian, and licensed counselor to mitigate risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, stress, diet, obesity, and depression. Depression commonly occurs after a heart procedure, especially among older adults. A rehab program guarantees that it is not overlooked. We also have a strong educational component that teaches patients about their disease and how to manage it for the rest of their lives. Each patient is assigned a care coordinator to oversee the implementation of a personalized plan that continues at home after their outpatient stint has concluded. We often see older adults drop out of a program they started. Begin-

My COM M UNICATOR ning an exercise program and changing a lifestyle can seem daunting at first, but the rewards of sticking with it are well worth the effort. Our team keeps patients motivated by continually tracking their progress in key parameters such as cholesterol and triglyceride levels, weight, and blood pressure. Participants find that rehabilitation programs improve their relationships, moods, mental health, sexual activity, spiritual well-being, and even their financial status, as many patients are able to return to work more quickly. In short, rehab improves overall health. I could make a strong argument that all Americans—with or without heart disease—should follow its lifestyle recommendations. Medicare and most insurance companies pay for cardiac rehabilitation. Our program administrator will verify coverage and help patients get started. I’ve heard many heart disease patients say cardiac rehabilitation gave them a new lease on life. It strengthened their heart, made them happier and more active. Some have called their improvement miraculous. David J. Nicholson, DO, joined OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians in 2011. He performs invasive cardiac procedures and cardiac device implants. His specialties include preventative cardiology, heart valve disease, cardiac arrhythmias, and non-invasive diagnostic testing.

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The Effects of Aging on Communication Ann Cola-Schuh, AuD, CCC-A, and Rhonda Granger, MS, CCC-SLP Delaware Speech and Hearing Center We live in a world where cognition, attention, memory, language, and hearing play critical roles in listening. A key factor for healthy aging is the ability to communicate. Our ears and the auditory system bring sound to the brain. The brain processes what is heard. Some of the brain processes that occur include identifying what is heard, understanding speech in noise, and localizing sound. If there is damage or “gaps” to any of the components within the auditory system, sound will not be properly processed by the brain. When there is a hearing loss, listening can take a lot of effort. Having to concentrate to hear every word spoken is fatiguing, not only for the person with a hearing loss, but also for the speaker, as he/she has to make a concerted effort to be heard and understood. The advance features in digital hearing aid technology can help bridge these hearing gaps. Hearing aids utilizing computer chip technology and duel microphones provide a greater understanding of noise, plus a more natural sense of surroundings. Noise reduction and wind guard features help to reduce annoying background sounds. There are even hearing aids that can be

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paired with Bluetooth-enabled devices that can enhance the listening experience. When a person has trouble understanding others, it is not always due to hearing loss. A person may have trouble comprehending others due to a language disorder or aphasia. Aphasia is a communication disorder that results from damage to the parts of the brain that contain language. We tend to usually think of spoken language or talking; however, understanding what is spoken (called receptive language) is also a big part of language and can be affected by damage to the brain. Although aphasia is most often caused by stroke, diseases such as brain tumors, traumatic brain injuries, and progressive neurological disorders can also cause aphasia. Let’s face it, listening requires a great deal of attention and concentration. Have you ever attended a long conference or listened to a speech by someone who had a strong accent? This can be exhausting. Sometimes just following conversations when more than one person speaks at once can be tiring. Imagine trying to follow a complex conversation after suffering damage to the language part of the brain. One of the easiest ways that family and friends can help is to establish a good communication environment. Some tips that facilitate a good communication environment include: • Set up your home so that chairs are facing each other. Seeing faces and facial expressions of the people to whom you are talking gives you a lot of information. • Make sure you have your partner’s attention before starting to talk. If you are the listener, don’t be tempted to jump in with questions or comments every time there is some silence. • Reduce background noise and other distractions during conversations. • Keep sentences and questions short, but don’t “talk down” to the person. • Slow down your rate of speech. • Allow extra time for the receiving person to respond to your questions. At the Delaware Speech and Hearing Center, we have mature professionals who specialize in assisting people of all ages with communication. If you have concerns about yourself or a loved one, please contact us at 740-369-3650 or contact@delawareshc.org. More information about our services can be found at www.delawareshc.org. With offices in Delaware and Powell, we are available and always willing to help. Referenced: Global Age-Friendly Cities: A Guide. Published 2007.

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It’s a New Year Mike Miller, Development Officer SourcePoint TRUSTED ADVISORS It’s a new year and, if learning more about financial issues and investment topics is one of your resolutions, we can help! Beginning in January, SourcePoint’s Trusted Advisor team will offer a variety of presentations on financial topics to help you make more informed decisions. In January we will offer Tax Return Planning, including Tips on Paperwork and Forms, presented by Gordon Sherk, CPA, and Bob Evans, CPA, with HW & Co. Individuals and business owners who attend this program will learn how to assemble everything needed to prepare their tax returns in the least amount of time and without any stress! This workshop is available: • January 12, 2–3 p.m., at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware • January 13, 7–8 p.m., at Andrews House, 39 W. Winter St., Delaware • January 19, 6:30–7:30 p.m., at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Del. On February 9, please join us at SourcePoint from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for The Myths of Hospice. You’ll learn about the relevance of advance directives and do-not-resuscitate orders (DNR) when discussing hospice services, types of Medicare reimbursement for hospice, common diseases seen in end-of-life care, and more. Presented by L.A. Castle from VITAS Healthcare. To RSVP, or for more information, contact me at (740) 203-2420 or mike@ MySourcePoint.org, or go to www.MySourcePoint.org/trustedadvisors.

NEW TRUSTED ADVISORS SourcePoint is pleased to welcome the following members to its Trusted Advisor team: Marlene Casini, Delaware County Foundation; and Andrew Panyik, Money Concepts-Sunbury. To view the entire list of Trusted Advisors, go to www.MySourcePoint.org/trustedadvisors.

SPONSOR RECOGNITION More than a dozen large-scale community and member events were staged at SourcePoint in 2015, including our Senior Prom, Grandparents Day, Best Little Pig Roast, and Health & Wellness Expo. Nearly 50 corporate sponsors were recognized at the SourcePoint Annual Celebration for their investments in these programs. Without their help, we could not offer these special events throughout the year. We pay tribute to the 15 premier sponsors who made a significant investment in our programs: Country Club Rehabilitation Campus; Country View of Sunbury; Danbury at Parkside Village; DCB; Foot & Ankle Wellness Center; Haller Wealth Management Group; Hiram Lodge #18 F&AM; Humana; Interim HealthCare; Magic Cruises & Tours; Manos, Martin & Pergram Co., LPA; OhioHealth; Sarah Moore Community; Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center; and Willow Brook Christian Communities.

My COM M UNICATOR FUNDRAISERS SUPPORT SOURCEPOINT MISSION Two popular fundraising events are coming in 2016. Mark your calendars now so that you can take part in them! On April 12 and 13, our Boxed Lunch Fundraiser returns. This fundraiser offers people in businesses, organizations and professional offices a chance to support Meals on Wheels by purchasing a specially prepared boxed lunch that will be delivered by community volunteers. It’s a wonderful way to support SourcePoint’s Meals on Wheels program, which serves more than 192,000 meals a year to homebound seniors and others. The second event is Rock the Boat, our cruise-themed fundraiser that— for the past two years—has had a Caribbean theme. It sold out in 2015! Rock the Boat 3 takes place on August 26 right here at SourcePoint. If you would like to serve on either of these event committees, or receive advance details as they become available, please contact me at (740) 203-2420 or mike@MySourcePoint.org.

TREE OF LIGHTS The following individuals were honored with a light on our 2015 Tree of Lights. Please join us in recognizing these special people:

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Phyllis J. Anderson Edie Balser The Bennison Family Nell Coleman Paula Dean Debra S. Dutro Cynthia Foster The Gee Family Alicia Gorman Piper Gorman Rose Ann Haynes Nelson L. Jones Sgt. Donald L. Jones Matt Langel Savannah Grace Langel Valarie R. Langel Rebecca Miller Trudy Poole Terri Elaine Ross Karel Samsom Madelyn Snyder The Waltermeyer Family All My Water Babies

Joyce Foster and Mary Lee Stocks Carolyn Zishka Karen Waltermeyer Alta Daphane Daly Mary Johnson and Betty Stimmel Alison Yeager Joyce Foster and Mary Lee Stocks Karen Waltermeyer Steve Gorman Steve Gorman Patti Fifner Mary Alice Jones Brenda Durfey Judith E. Loney Judith E. Loney Judith E. Loney Mike Miller Maria Burk Alta Daphane Daly Joyce Foster and Mary Lee Stocks The Snyder Family Karen Waltermeyer Patti Fifner

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Ted Aisel Linda Aisel Aloi Family Members Judy Aloi Al Amato RoseMarie Smith Carl Anderson Joyce Foster Mary Lee Stocks Elsa Anderson Joyce Foster Mary Lee Stocks Carl Anderson, Jr. Joyce Foster Mary Lee Stocks Mary Wipf Avoy Joan Lawrence Dale & Lucille Bailey Marvin Bailey, Family Gwendolyn Bailey Marvin Bailey, Family Mary L. Bailey Harper Marvin Bailey, Family Granny & Dad Dad Barry Kelly Barry Susan Barry Kelly Barry Betty Bastyr Janet Garlock John Bastyr Janet Garlock Jean Blakeslee Kelly Barry Barbara Ann Brown Kelly Barry Richard Brown Kelly Barry Vivian Brown Kelly Barry Jack R. Brown, Sr. Kelly Barry Charles E. Butterfield Nancy Z.-Butterfield Earl Cappel Kelly Barry Emma Cappel Kelly Barry Kenneth Clevenger Laura Smith Ruth Ann Clevenger Laura Smith Robert L. Cosgray Tracey Merrin Ruby Jordan Cosgray Tracey Merrin Aubrey Jay Cribb Judy Cribb Luella J. Davis Linda Aisel James Everett Day Kelly Barry Mildred Day Kelly Barry Charles A. DeVault Shirley B. DeVault Clifford & Hazel Donaldson Joyce Foster Mary Lee Stocks Jeffrey L. Dutro Alison Yeager John Eckler Kathy Maslouski Fred Fifner Patti Fifner Ed Fisher Charlotte Pritt Eunice Fisher Charlotte Pritt Lorie Fitzgerald Bob & Jan Horrocks Arthur Flemming Bob & Jan Horrocks

Joseph Flesh Alex Forisch Della E. Forisch Edward Fronk Tom & Alice Gaffey Barbara Garlock Jay Garlock Fran Gorman Owen E. Harmon Alberta Harris Audrey Harris Robert W. Haynes James M. Hennessee Viola Henshaw Jeanne Horrocks John Horrocks Martin Janis Robert G. Jewell LuAnn Johnson Idella Jordan Alice Justen Howard Kilchenmann Carolyn S. Kranz Lakits Family Members Gertrude S. Lawrence Wayman C. Lawrence, Jr. Jewell Layton Joe Liston Melvin Mantor John Maslouski John & Ruth Matheny Tim Bailey McBride Cinda Sue McClary John Thomas McGeary Dale McMains Thomas L. Murfield Dale Nelson Amelia F. Novak William V. Novak Herald & Janice Ogg William Ogg Helen Osborn Barbara Pagel Eugene Prince

Vicky L. Flesh Joanne A. Roberts Joanne A. Roberts Nancy Fronk Bob Gaffey Janet Garlock Janet Garlock Steve Gorman Evelyn J.-Harmon Larry & Janet Harris Larry & Janet Harris Rose Ann Haynes Tracey Merrin Nancy Ogg Bob & Jan Horrocks Bob & Jan Horrocks Bob & Jan Horrocks Evelyn J.-Harmon Kathy Maslouski Tracey Merrin Patti Fifner Trudi Kilchenmann Donald G. Kranz Judy Aloi Joan Lawrence Joan Lawrence Dale Layton Kelly Barry Wanda L. Mantor Kathy Maslouski Nancy Ogg Mary Alice Jones Linda Aisel Dorothy McGeary Nancy McMains Marilyn Murfield Ross & Sally Long Ruth Stichter Ruth Stichter Nancy Ogg Nancy Ogg John Watkins Kelly Barry Larry & Janet Harris

Maude Prince Stephen Rife David G. Roberts Linda Rolinc Clarence C. Rose Bob Shackelford Evelyn Shackelford Carlos Shafer Jessie Siniff Ray E. Siniff Betty Lee Smith Craig Snyder Judy Solomon LeRoy G. Steinbeck Miriam Steinbeck Virginia & Graham Stocks Linda Stover Betty Suttles, RN Dr. Charles Suttles Frank M. Thompson Wade & Irene Tom John B. Tuller Jack Voltmann Lois Voltmann Bertha & Graham Walker Frances M. Walsh Jackie Watkins Ronnie Watkins James & Virginia Wigfield Helen Wiley Cathy Williams Patricia Ann Williams Marguerite Williamson Merle Williamson Nancy Wilson Cornie Wipf Betty Wise William A. Wise Barbara Wolfe James Woods Alan Carroll Yarnell Carroll Yarnell James O. Zaiser

Larry & Janet Harris Kelly Barry Joanne A. Roberts Patti Fifner Joanne A. Roberts Kelly Barry Kelly Barry Charlotte Pritt Linda Aisel Linda Aisel Laura Smith The Snyder Family Kelly Barry Stephanie Steinbeck Stephanie Steinbeck Joyce Foster Mary Lee Stocks Nancy Ogg Bob Gaffey Bob Gaffey Kelly Barry Nancy Ogg Ruth Stichter Bob & Jan Horrocks Bob & Jan Horrocks Jerry Wigfield Alison Yeager John Watkins Nancy Ogg Jerry Wigfield Kelly Barry Kelly Barry Kelly Barry Nancy McMains Nancy McMains Kelly Barry Joan Lawrence Stephanie Steinbeck Stephanie Steinbeck Nancy Ogg Nancy Ogg Luella Yarnell, Family Luella Yarnell, Family Nancy Z.-Butterfield

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Financial Preparations Can Brighten Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is almost here. And while it’s certainly fun to give and you considered investments that can be structured to provide a lifetime receive chocolates and roses, why not go a little deeper this year? Spe- income stream? Have you thought about having the higher-earning cifically, if you are married, consider using this commemoration of love spouse delay taking Social Security to maximize the survivor benefit for as a starting point for taking care of your spouse in the future—even if the surviving spouse? These are the types of questions you’ll want to you’re not part of it. answer as you think about providing adequate income for the partner Actually, both you and your spouse could designate Valentine’s Day as who outlives the other. the beginning of your joint efforts to provide financial security for the • Leaving a legacy—If you and your spouse haven’t already done so, surviving spouse when one of you is gone. Your strategy should involve take this opportunity to discuss your estate plans. For example, you may at least these three key elements: want to talk about the need to consult with a legal advisor to determine • Understanding your household’s finances—In some marriages, one if you, as a couple, could benefit from setting up some type of trust arspouse handles all the household financial matters, including invest- rangement. You should also discuss how, when the time comes, you ments. If this person were to pass away first, it could leave the surviv- want to handle any retirement assets, such as IRAs, that were titled in the ing spouse with the dual responsibility of managing day-to-day financ- deceased spouse’s name. Do you both want the assets to immediately es and tracking down all investment information. These tasks could roll over to the surviving spouse, or should you name your children as be overwhelming to someone who is unprepared to deal with them, beneficiaries? Estate considerations can be complex and involve many so you’ll want to take steps to ensure different aspects of your financial reyou and your spouse are aware of your sources. So you and your spouse need joint financial picture. For starters, keep to be “on the same page” with your degood records of all your financial assires and goals. Everyone has milestones to celebrate in life. sets, including investment accounts, Valentine’s Day will come and go Be prepared to make the most of each one. life insurance policies, and legal docquickly. But if you use the occasion to uments—and make sure both of you start having the types of discussions There are things you plan for throughout your life, and there know where these records are kept. described above, you can create someis no better feeling than knowing you are prepared when that moment arrives. At Edward Jones, we are committed Also, if you use the services of a finanthing that will last a lot longer than to help you make sure you are there for your loved ones at cial professional, it’s a good idea for candy or flowers. every milestone. you and your spouse to meet regularThis article was written by Edward Join nearly 7 million investors that trust us with ly with this individual to ensure both Jones for use by your local Edward Jones their finances and their aspirations. of you know where your money is beFinancial Advisor. Bob Hetterscheidt, AAMS® Dan C Jay, AAMS® ing invested and how close you are to Financial Advisor .

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Level of difficulty: Easy Solution on page 23

ACROSS 1. Liquid crystal display (abbr.) 4. Rural free delivery (abbr.) 7. Confederate States of America (abbr.) 10. Red-tailed Hawaiian bird 11. Water (Fr.) 12. Snake (pref) 14. A (Ger.) 15. Ask 17. Three (pref.) 18. Blesbok 19. Big apple (abbr.) 20. Kemo _ 22. Agent (abbr.) 24. Ingenuous 27. Slave of Sarah 31. Fare 32. End 34. Servant 35. Auricular 37. Saltwort 39. Royal Air Force (abbr.) 41. New sugarcane shoot 42. Negative population growth (abbr.) 45. Marked with lines 47. Health resort 50. Indic language 52. Husband of Jezebel 53. Wings 54. Or nearest offer (abbr.) 55. Cleave 56. Age 57. Soak flax 58. Atlantic standard time (abbr.)

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

Sudoku #2 DOWN 1. Large Eur. dormouse 2. Tea box 3. River into the North Sea 4. Solicit 5. Field deity 6. Chaperon (Sp.) 7. Bed 8. Whirl 9. Nautical cry 10. Ketone (pref.) 13. Incorporated (abbr.) 16. Audible breath

18. Compass direction 21. Amend 23. Dravidian language 24. “Fables in Slang” author 25. Inlet 26. Family relative 28. Overshoes 29. Trouble 30. Recommended daily allowance (abbr.) 33. Overcoat 36. Gloomy

38. Energy unit 40. Public excitement 42. Nat’l Security Agency (abbr.) 43. Pallid 44. Growl 46. Cord 48. Beat rapidly 49. Abdominal (abbr.) 51. Expanse 52. Altar constellation

Level of difficulty: Medium Solution on page 23

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cy said), but then it took John a couple weeks before he asked Nancy out on an official date. “We started skating with each other and started dating,” said John, who graduated from Athens High School before enlisting in the service. Nancy is a graduate of Nelsonville High School. John proposed at Christmas in 1970, and they used the time between Jeff Robinson, Editor then and August of 1971 to plan their wedding and prepare to have a My Communicator home. Initially, they stayed in Athens, but knew they’d need to move if they wanted to advance their careers. Nancy, who started as a legal secRoller skates and flying popcorn may not be the keys to a successful retary, eventually landed at the Ohio Department of Taxation, where she stayed for 31 years. marriage, but for two Delaware County couples with nearly 120 years of John worked for a vending company in Athens, which led to getting marriage between them, they were a good start. John and Nancy Ogg an interview with Sanese Services, a Columbus vending company. celebrated 44 years of marriage last August, while Eugene and Eleanor “I went to work for Sanese and made a reputation for myself moving Fegley will have their 75th wedding anniversary this spring. It’s safe to say they probably know a thing or two about staying together, so any product, and that led to taking over the routing area in Newark,” John said. Sanese had the contract for Ohio State University at that time, and advice they might offer about making marriage work is worth hearing. John eventually got promoted to supervise the Ohio State contract. He injured his back on the job in the late 1980s, which limited his ability to JOHN AND NANCY OGG do the day-to-day work that it required. From there, he took some classFor the Oggs, the road to 44 years of marriage—and counting—began es at Columbus State Community College that helped him get a job at at a roller rink just south of Nelsonville, Ohio. the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, from which he retired. “There weren’t a lot of things to do around there, so a girlfriend and I The couple, which has two sons and an unofficially-adopted grandwent skating one night and the place was really full,” Nancy said. “I had exact change to get in, but my girlfriend had to get change. So I told her daughter (the daughter of a close friend), moved to Delaware County in 2004. Reflecting on more than 44 years of marriage, they said that paI’d get us a seat, and I sat down beside John.” tience and respect are two important For both of them, it was a case of components of a healthy marriage. good timing with a touch of mistaken MANOS, MARTIN & PERGRAM CO., LPA Attorneys at Law “You have to respect each other, and identity. give each other their space when they “I had been in the Navy and had need it,” Nancy said. “Several years afserved two terms in Vietnam. After I ter John had injured his back, he said got out of the service, I gave myself six ‘I thought when this happened, you months to find a job or else I was going would leave. Most women don’t want to go back into the service,” John said. to deal with that.’ But I said that had “I met Nancy about two weeks before never entered my mind. I meant my that six months was up.” vows, and obviously he did too.” At that time, Nancy said she and a Both agreed that loving and caring close friend “favored each other,” offor each other make it easier to get ten dressing alike and wearing their through those rough times that evhair the same. So when Nancy took a eryone has. seat next to John, John mistook NanProviding legal services in business, business succession planning, “It’s too easy to get a divorce these cy for her friend. employment, estate planning, probate/estate administration, litigation, days,” Nancy said. “A lot of people “So when we’re asked about the two and real estate. don’t want to put in the effort.” of us meeting that night, I say it was Steve Martin is a SourcePoint Trusted Advisor “If we have a disagreement, we talk meant to be, and he says ‘I thought it out, and if we don’t talk it out we you were Linda,’” Nancy said, grinning. 50 North Sandusky Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015-1926 Phone: 740-363-1313 Fax: 740-363-1314 don’t hold ill feelings,” John added. John, who was 25 at the time, and E-mail: email@mmpdlaw.com; Web page: mmpdlaw.com After nearly 45 years, Nancy said Nancy, who was 23, spent the rest of Caring Counseling and Sophisticated Solutions Since 1951 they don’t even argue anymore. that evening together (“Linda was a Drawing By Karen Thomas CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE... good friend, so she understood,” Nan-

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“There is nothing to argue about. We’ve already discussed it,” she said, laughing. Today, the Oggs keep busy by volunteering at SourcePoint and serving as “redcoats”—think of ushers with additional duties—at Ohio State sporting events, the latter of which John has done since 1992 and Nancy since 2004. “I spend a lot of time at Ohio State, or I’d be at SourcePoint more,” John said. “There are a lot of good people here.”

Eugene, who had quit high school to join the Civilian Conservation Corps, was working for the Pennsylvania Railroad when he and Eleanor got married. “I started out laying rail and tamping ties, then became a train conductor. I worked for them for 43 years and retired from there. It was a good job,” Eugene said. Eugene made a deal with Eleanor that he would earn the money if she’d take care of the house and raise their family. In all, the Fegleys had 10 children (nine daughters and one son), which meant the occasional second or third job for Eugene to help support their growing family. “Over the years, the kids went to school in Delaware, Buckeye Valley, and Cardington,” Eugene said. “We lived on Section Line Road just north of Route 42.” Eugene said he and Eleanor sold the house on Route 42 and bought a 400-acre farm in Cardington during the oil boom. “We had to remodel the whole house; it was a wreck when we bought it,” Eugene said. “But she worked right alongside me, and I couldn’t have done it without her.” The Fegleys sold the farm in 1986, after Eugene had retired from the railroad. They moved to Florida in June of 1986, but decided to return to Ohio only six months later. “At least I got to do some fishing,” Eugene said of their short stint in the Sunshine State. When asked the secret to a 75-year marriage, Eugene said it boils down to settling your issues before bedtime. “Don’t take an argument to bed,” he said. “We always try to say we’re sorry before going to bed. One of us would always admit when we were wrong. And I’ve been wrong lots of times.” But even with a few mistakes along the way, Eugene said their marriage has had more ups than downs. “I would do it all over again,” he said.

EUGENE AND ELEANOR FEGLEY Unlike the Oggs, who met after sitting next to each other, Eugene said Eleanor was already seated inside the Star Theatre in Delaware when she caught his eye. “I was trying to get her attention,” Eugene said, a bit sheepishly. “I was tossing popcorn at her.” While his method likely didn’t earn him many points in the romance department, Eugene won her over. And to say his initial efforts led to a long marriage would be an understatement, given that the Fegleys will celebrate 75 years as husband and wife in May. Today, Eugene lives in Delaware and travels daily to visit Eleanor, who resides at the Sarah Moore Home. “They are very good to me here,” Eleanor said. Eugene said he arrives in the morning each day and leaves around 5. “I wish I could spend more time with her,” he said, a testament to their feelings for each other after nearly three-fourths of a century. Eugene was 17 when he met Eleanor and 19 when they got married. Eleanor is four years his junior. “She was 15, and we had to go to Covington, Kentucky to get married,” Eugene said. “That’s right when (World War II) started. I thought I was going to go to the service, but I wanted to get married. I didn’t want somebody else nabbing her. She has been a lovely wife, and a good mother. I think I was a pretty good husband most of the time.”

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ELDON & ETHAN JOHNSTON Calling all grandparents—please read! Meals on Wheels driver teams are needed! In this day and age, many grandparents are looking for ways to connect with their grandchildren, especially since they seem to grow up so quickly! One great way to connect is to volunteer together, delivering nutritious meals to homebound older adults in Delaware County. A perfect example of this is Eldon and Ethan Johnston. Eldon began delivering Meals on Wheels at SourcePoint back in 2011. When his grandson Ethan, who was then in third grade, began joining Eldon during his school breaks, a dynamic duo was formed. Ethan is now 11 years old and comes with his grandpa whenever his school schedule permits. “I like to meet new people and interact with people on my route—they are really excited to see me,” said Ethan. Ethan’s enthusiasm was evident as he described how much he loves to deliver meals with his grandpa. Eldon drives our Riverside Meals on Wheels route and delivers to approximately 15-16 clients that live in the

apartment community. It typically takes an hour to complete the route. Eldon and his wife, Karen, their son, Brent, daughter-in-law, Dena, and Ethan all celebrate the time spent together for such a good cause. Ethan’s little sister Avery—who is five years old—looks forward to the day she can help, too! Eldon said he enjoys the camaraderie of spending time with his grandson; he enjoys talking with people and knowing that they are doing a good deed. He said that his clients are thankful and appreciative of this important service. Eldon also enjoys the morning meetings where the drivers gather for a cup of coffee and visit before heading out on their route. He said he has made some lifelong friends while volunteering at SourcePoint. Aside from volunteer work, Eldon and Ethan share other interests—they both watch the same television shows and enjoy discussing them at lunch after their Meals on Wheels route. With a huge smile on his face, Ethan said he likes to spend time with his grandpa and that he likes having “a few hours alone with just him.” Eldon is very proud of his grandson. Ethan recently won Student of the Month at Berkshire Middle School with an overwhelming number of votes. Eldon said that volunteering together gives them a chance to bond while doing something good for the community. Eldon said he’s paying it forward, and that “hopefully someone will remember me when the day

comes that I need assistance.” Ethan wants everyone to know that you don’t have to be old enough to drive to help out. You can make a difference at any age! We are currently in need of more Meals on Wheels volunteers. If you would love the chance to bond with your grandchild, set a great example for them, and enjoy a free meal, please contact me at (740) 203-2368 or sharon@MySourcePoint.org.

VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE Thursday, January 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. We are recruiting volunteers to assist with Meals on Wheels, medical transportation, the gift shop, and home chores. Experienced volunteers and staff will be available to answer questions. More details on page 28.

A POEM FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS The key to our success rests in people like you, who embody the spirit of greatness by saying, “Yes I can, and so can you!” Thanks for your inspiring dedication and tremendous example to the world.

NEW VOLUNTEERS Welcome aboard: Tara Billiter, Carly Buresti, Kay Campbell, Layee Chau, Caden Ehrhardt, Lisa Ehrhardt, Marc Ehrhardt, Barbara Gentile, Beverley Hagaman, Connie Magill, Renee Martinez, Carrie McCammon, Kay Melching, Anita Reeb, Stewart Rich, Gregory Rogers, Don Sampson, Jeanie Sampson, Diane Skinner, David Staats, Teresa Staats, Michael Tucker, Joanne Turner, Jeri Wilson, Glenda Woodling, and Gail Wylie.

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VOLUNTEER VISIONS We Need YOU! Sharon Fryer Recruiter for Volunteer Services, SourcePoint SourcePoint is currently seeking volunteers! Make a difference in the lives of older adults and help deliver meals and groceries, drive a senior to a doctor’s appointment, or shovel snow for those who can’t do so themselves. With more than 50 positions available at SourcePoint, the perfect one is waiting for you! Our most urgent volunteer needs include: Meals on Wheels: Put a smile on someone’s face! You deliver more than just a meal as a Meals on Wheels volunteer! Drivers are eligible for mileage reimbursement and a free lunch. It’s the perfect opportunity for retirees, stay-at-home parents, local businesses, churches, and more! Medical Transportation: Drive local seniors to and from important doctor and outpatient appointments. Training is provided, and you may use your own car and receive mileage reimbursement. Free Grocery Delivery: Help out just once a month by loading and delivering boxes of free groceries to local adults. Each van needs two volunteers, so recruit a friend to join you or make a new one here! Perfect for local businesses and busy adults who can volunteer just one afternoon each month. Snow Shoveling: By signing up to help shovel snow in the winter months, you will be on call, and will receive e-mails after a snowstorm requesting your help with shoveling clients’ driveways and walkways. This important service also helps our Meals on Wheels volunteers safely deliver lunches to our clients. For more information or to volunteer, please contact me at (740) 203-2368 or sharon@MySourcePoint.org. You can also apply online at www.MySourcePoint.org/volunteer. PLUS... Join me at our open house on Thursday, January 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. to learn more about our current openings. You’ll get a chance to talk to experienced volunteers and staff members to learn more about SourcePoint and the rewarding experience that is volunteering! Read more details on page 28.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT HEAP The Ohio Department of Development offers several programs to help low-income residents pay utility bills and improve the heating efficiency of their homes. These programs include: • Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) - Assistance usually consists of a credit on the heating bill account each year. • Winter Crisis Program (E-HEAP) - This program assists households where the source of energy has been disconnected or threatened with disconnection, or where there is less than a 10day supply of bulk fuel. • Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP-PLUS) - A special payment plan that requires eligible customers to pay a portion of their household income each month to maintain utility service. • Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) - Assistance comes in the form of reducing energy use by providing insulation, air leakage reduction, heating system repairs, health and safety inspections and testing, as well as other services. Applications are now available; call (740) 363-6677 for information.

SNOW REMOVAL Do you or someone you know need help with snow shoveling? SourcePoint offers snow removal services to eligible residents of Delaware County who are 60 years old or older. We can connect you with (adult-supervised) youth in our community who wish to perform service projects this winter. If you are a current client in our Community Support Program, you may be eligible for snow plowing services, to which your co-pay will apply. Please contact your care consultant for more information. If you have questions or would like to request snow removal, please contact our office at (740) 363-6677 for more information.

SCHEDULE YOUR TAX APPOINTMENT EARLY! Beginning in February, an AARP tax-aide coordinator and several IRS-trained tax counselors will help prepare taxes for individuals who need assistance with their income taxes. This service is provided by ap-

pointment only and SourcePoint will begin scheduling appointments on Monday, January 25. Appointments are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., from February through April. Appointments are first-come, first-served. To make an appointment, call the tax hotline at (740) 203-2423 and leave your name and phone number (including area code) and your call will be returned within 48 hours. Please do not schedule your appointment until you have received all of your paperwork. On the day of your appointment you MUST bring: • Social Security card/1099 SA and photo ID • 2015 tax return • W-2s • 1099s • Billing statements for new windows, doors, etc. purchased in 2015 • Any other tax-related materials such as itemized deductions, etc.

FREE GROCERIES TO HELP FIGHT SENIOR HUNGER SourcePoint is accepting applications for a free monthly box of groceries, a cooperative effort between SourcePoint and the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. Qualifying individuals must be age 60 or older, a county resident, and have an income of no more than $15,301 per year. Participants can pick up special grocery boxes on a designated day (fourth Tuesday of each month) or send a pre-determined authorized representative. Delivery may also be available. Typical contents of each grocery box, which weighs approximately 30 pounds, include items such as cereal, fruit juice, canned meat or fish, peanut butter or beans, canned fruit or vegetables, rice or potatoes, and American cheese. The food is shelf-stable, nutritious, and intended to supplement food budgets for lower-income older adults. Applications can be picked up at the main office or on our website at www.MySourcePoint.org.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS SourcePoint offers free caregiver support groups held on the second Tuesday of each month. Two sessions are available: 9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m on January 12 and February 9. Support groups are led by trained staff. Join us to share experiences, meet other caregivers, discover new resources, and ask questions. Registration is required. To register, call Sara Stemen, family caregiver program coordinator, at (740) 203-2399 or register online at www.MySourcePoint.org.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM SourcePoint’s Community Support Program is designed to help adults live safely in their own homes with independence and dignity. We provide direct access to in-home care services as well as referrals and answers to your aging-related questions. • Adult Day Care helps people with some level of impairment engage in purposeful activity in a safe, supervised setting. • Chore Services such as changing light bulbs, tacking down cords or rugs, raking leaves, shoveling snow, painting, and more. • Counseling is available to address grief, depression, anxiety, family caregiving issues, and more. • Emergency Response Systems that provide a direct link to 24/7 emergency assistance. • Home Repair & Accessibility Modifications such as plumbing, flooring, bathroom access, smoke detectors, handicap accessibility, or other repairs necessary for safety and accessibility. • Homemaker Services such as light cleaning, cooking, laundry, errands, and grocery shopping.

• Insurance & Medicare Consultations to answer questions and help resolve problems with complicated and confusing medical billing and insurance issues. • Meals on Wheels provides good nutrition and the security of checking on your loved one every weekday. • Medical Transportation to medical appointments, social service agencies, and adult day care centers. • Nursing Services to help you achieve optimal health and well-being through health screenings and medication monitoring. • Personal Care such as bathing and dressing for those who are unable to perform those tasks on their own. • Respite in the home or at a local facility. Respite workers can perform personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing. SourcePoint can handle all these arrangements and our services are available on a sliding fee scale. Call (740) 363-6677 today.

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ENRICHMENT CENTER ACTIVITIES Session 1: January 4–February 13 Registration begins December 21, 2015 Dates and start times are listed below. For the most up-to-date information, call (740) 3636677 or go to www.MySourcePoint.org. FITNESS ACE Certified Personal Trainer Sessions Mon., Fri. or Sat., 8, 9, 10 or 11 a.m. Chair Yoga Mon. or Wed., 10 a.m. Core Class w/ Exercise Balls Wed., 9 a.m. Fitness Ctr. Boot Camp Mon. & Wed., 4:30 p.m. Golden Advanced Marathon Mon., 1:30 p.m.

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

Old-Fashioned Sing-Along Last Fri., 10 a.m.

Aquatics 4 Tue. & Thu., 3 p.m.

Paint & Pour Thu., Jan. 21 or Feb. 18, 5:30 p.m.; Sat., Jan. 23 or Feb. 20, 10 a.m.

Pool Walking Mon., Tue., Wed. & Thu.,12 or 4:30 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m., 12, 1 or 2 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m. SilverSneakers Splash Fri., 9 or 10 a.m. Water Aerobics Tue. & Thu., 5:30 p.m. Water Boot Camp Mon. & Wed., 5:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. Water Volleyball Tue. & Thu., 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.

Open Studio Wed., Jan. 6 & Fri., Feb. 12, 1 p.m.

Painting Group Mon., 1 p.m. Photography Group Last Thu., 1 p.m. Printmaking Sat., Jan. 16, 10 a.m. Quilling with Kris Kolb Fri., Jan. 15 & 22, 10 a.m. Quilters Rule Tue., 1 p.m. Rain Sticks Wed., Jan. 13 & 20, 1 p.m. Reminiscence Theatre Thu., 2:30 p.m.

Golden Marathon Mon., 1:30 p.m.

WELLNESS Active Relaxation for Stress Reduction Mon., 9 a.m.

Scrappy Crafters Tue., 11:30 a.m.

Hatha Yoga Mon., Wed. or Fri., 11 a.m.

Caregiver Support Group 2 Tues., 9 a.m. or 6 p.m.

Jazz & Tap Lessons Tue., 12 p.m.

Woodcarving Mon., 5 p.m. & Tue., 9 a.m.

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

LaBlast! Sat., 9 a.m.

Delaware Speech & Hearing Wed., Jan. 27 & Mon., Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m.

EDUCATION Book Club 2nd Mon., 12 p.m.

DGHD Health Screenings Wed., Jan. 13, 27, Feb. 10, 2:30 p.m.

DCDLibrary on Wheels Wed., Jan. 20 & Feb. 10, 10:45 a.m.

Early Stage Alzheimer’s Support Group Tue., Jan. 12 & Feb. 9, 10 a.m.

Explore Your Roots Mon., 11 a.m.

Foot Care Clinic Tue., 8:30 a.m.

Guitar Lessons with Bob Claymier 1st & 3rd Tue., 6 p.m.

Line Dancing (Advanced) Thu., 10 a.m. Line Dancing (Basic) Thu., 1 p.m. Line Dancing (Evening) Tue., 6:30 p.m. Line Dancing (Intermediate) Thu., 11 a.m. Line Dancing (Open) Tue., 11 a.m. Line Dancing (Prog.) 1st & 3rd Sat., 11 a.m. New-to-Yoga Introductory Class Mon. & Wed., 6:30 p.m.

Wonderful Wood Stain Sat., Feb. 6 & 13, 10 a.m.

Massage Therapy Mon., Wed., & Thu., 9 a.m.

Fly Fishing Compreh. Course Mon., 1 p.m.

Parkinson’s Support: Speech Therapy Wed., Jan. 13, 27, Feb. 10, 2:30 p.m.

Legal Aid by Appointment 3rd Thu., 9 a.m.

SilverSneakers Circuit Tue. & Thu., 10 a.m.

ARTS Creative Connection Wed., Jan. 27, 1 p.m.

Mind Aerobics Fri., 11 a.m.

SilverSneakers Classic Mon. & Wed., 10 a.m.

Creative Writing Last Mon., 2 p.m.

New to Medicare Classes Sat., Jan. 9 or Feb. 6, 10 a.m.; 2nd Wed., 10 a.m.; 4th Wed., 6 p.m.

SilverSneakers Yoga Tue. & Thu., 11 a.m.

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

Something to Think About 2nd Thu., 6 p.m.

Tai Chi Beginner Mon., 1 p.m.; Thu., 9 a.m. or 4 p.m.

Do For Others I Mon., 9 a.m. Do For Others II Wed., 9 a.m.

Talk to the Expert:Nutrition Wed., Jan. 6, 10 a.m.; Thu., Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m.

Zumba Basic for Boomers Mon. & Wed., 5:30 p.m.

The Golden Notes Fri., 1:15 p.m.

Think Positive 2nd Fri., 10 a.m.

Zumba Gold Tue. & Thu., 9 a.m.

Hand Work with Friends Thu., 1:30 p.m.

Zumba Toning Sat., 10 a.m.

Intergenerational Printmaking Sat., Jan. 9, 10 a.m.

“The True Story of What Happened to Jimmy Hoffa” by John Palmer Sat., Jan. 16, 10 a.m.

Optimal Performance Training Sat., 8 or 9 a.m. PACE Tue. & Fri., 10 a.m.

AQUATICS Aqua Zumba Mon. & Wed., 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. or 1 p.m.

Jewelry Frame Wed., Feb. 3 & 10, 1 p.m. Knitting Circle Tue., 11 a.m. Life’s a Stitch Thu., 11:30 a.m. Liquid Stained Glass Fri. (Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5), 1 p.m.

Medicare Mini-Workshops Wed., Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m. or Feb. 17, 10:30 a.m.

SOCIAL 8-Ball Billiards Tournament Thu., Jan. 7 & Feb. 4, 5 p.m. 9-Ball Billiards Tournament Thu., Jan. 21, 5 p.m. Billiards Available any time

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ENRICHMENT CENTER ACTIVITIES Bingo Wed. & Fri., 1 p.m.

Potlucks 2nd Tue., 12 p.m.

Bridge (ACBL-Sanctioned) Thu., 12 p.m.

Poker Night Thu., 5:30 p.m.

Bridge (Duplicate) Tue., 12 p.m.

Red Hats 2nd Thu., 11:30 a.m.

Bridge (Open Play) Mon. & Fri., 10 a.m.

ROMEOs 1st Tue., 12 p.m.

Bridge Lessons (Beginner) Mon., 10 a.m.

Table Tennis (Mult. Tables) Mon. & Wed., 1 p.m.; Thu., 5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.

Center Diners 3 Thu., 5:30 p.m. rd

Coffee & Conversation Wed., 9 a.m. Dominoes Tue. & Thu., 1 p.m. Euchre Mon., 1 p.m. Evening Euchre Club Wed., 5 p.m. Friday Matinee 2 p.m. Hand & Foot Mon. & Wed., 1 p.m. Intergenerational Sat. Flick 3rd Sat., 10 a.m. Jack ‘n’ Jill Billiards Every other Thu., 5 p.m. LIVE on Cheshire Thu., 5:30 p.m. Mah Jongg Wed., 1 p.m. Monday Movie 6 p.m.

Table Tennis (Sing. Table) Mon. & Wed., 8 a.m.; Tue., Thu. & Fri., 1 p.m. Toe-Tapping Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:30 p.m.

Johnny Steiner Tea & Show Fri., Apr. 22

TRIPS Motorcycle Hall of Fame Thu., Jan. 21, 8:30 a.m. Level 1 trip. Registration ends December 21. Fee: $40 for members; $55 for non-members

Sleeping Beauty Ballet Fri., May 6

Carmen Ballet Wed., Feb. 10, 9 a.m. Level 1 trip. Registration ends January 10. Fee: $35 for members; $50 for non-members

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Beauty & the Beast Sat., Mar. 19, 12:30 p.m. Level 1 trip. Registration ends February 19. Fee: $105 for members; $120 for non-members

Unplugged Elastic Band Wed., 10 a.m.

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Fiddler on the Roof Thu., Apr. 28 Malabar Farms & Bird Sanctuary Mon., Jun. 27 For the most up-to-date information, call (740) 363-6677 or go to www.MySourcePoint.org.

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tomorrow, but only about today, every day.”— Martha Pauig “I have learned never to trust a naked bus Joan Pearse, Arts & Education Manager driver.” SourcePoint “Never aim a bullet point at anyone.”— Wallace White Each month, I feel that I am in the presence “Keep bad thoughts to yourself because the “I’ve learned that questions are better than of greatness while facilitating the creative way others perceive things can be totally differanswers.” writing group. Each student brings a unique ent than the way you see things.”—Hope Perry “I’ve learned that powers of observation and style of writing “to the table,” so to speak. For “Downsizing is not nearly as much fun as upunerring intuition can be helpful.”—Jack Spies a recent assignment, I asked students to share sizing.” “I’ve learned that when a door opens for you what they’ve learned in their lifetime. Reading “As the years pass, one always perceives oneit is better to walk through than to stay in your their responses was like experiencing creative self as younger than they actually are.” safe place. Even when what is on the other side writing and “Think Positive” at once: “It is not wise to take ‘no’ as a final answer. is not exactly what you expected, it will lead “I’ve learned not to make assumptions.” Sometimes continued discussion will change to something new; to some experience from “I’ve learned that it is better to try new someone’s mind or cause a compromise.” which you will learn and grow. Whereas, choosthings—that when I have the choice to ‘sit it “It is imperative to have goals in life and to ing to stay in that safe place will lead only to out or dance, that it is better to dance.’” steadfastly work toward them. Not all goals regret for what might have been.” “In the past 10 years, I’ve learned what true will be attained, but even a single goal accom“I’ve learned that most of the things I anticlove is and what it requires as the challenges plished is a triumph.”—Don Pearse ipate with fear or anxiety turn out not to be come from illness and caregiving.”—Herb Lucas “I’ve learned that today is the oldest I have nearly as bad as I feared.”—Erica Scurr “I read an interesting quotation on, of all ever been and the youngest I’ll ever be. There“When I was a little girl living in Mexico, I places, Facebook. I’ve learned that sometimes fore, I need to make the most of today in any learned that ‘the respect for others’ rights is things you need to hear come from unexpectway I can. I will not worry about yesterday or peace.’ What a great way of thinking! If all of ed places at unexpected times. This us stop and think that our rights finish was one of them. The quotation said: the moment our neighbors’ begin, we ‘Never let your past overly influence all would be a lot happier.”—Clara Luz your present, because you deserve an B. Black amazing future.’ Wow! I’d been having “I’ve learned that when I listen with a down day, looking backward and my heart, each person is beautiful seeing only sadness and failure; but and unique to me.” obviously, I could choose to see things “I’ve learned that I would rather colanother way. Immediately, I started to lect memories instead of memorabilia.” think about all of the things that are “I’ve learned that I am most attractgood and right in my life. Those right ed to those who are kind, considerate, things in my present far outweighed thoughtful, and who use the words my gloomy memories from the past. ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’”—Joan Pearse I smiled in spite of myself! Come on Finally, I have learned that although t’s more than a place to live... down 2016. My present is good—and it is great to spend time alone and be or 30 years, Worthington Christian Village has been home to older adults who I deserve an amazing future!“—Mary happy with oneself, there are many appreciate a faith-based, not-for-profit community that is dedicated to meeting Lee Stocks activities that are more satisfying residents’ spiritual, physical, and social needs. In addition to our many amenities and “I have learned never to criticize an- comfortable atmosphere, residents benefit from on-site medical services. when others are present to share, other person.” laugh, learn, and enjoy the journey Worthington Christian Village “Smile at everyone and change the with you! Your invitation is here… The Caring Community, Since 1985 way people look at you.” check out the enrichment center and (614) 846-6076 www.wcv.org “Read and follow the directions. It’s begin your next adventure! so much easier than trying to correct Independent Living Assisted Living Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care Creative writing meets on the last your mistakes.” 165 Highbluffs Blvd., Columbus 43235 Monday of each month at 2 p.m.

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From the Insurance Desk

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Medicare Costs at a Glance Paula Dean and Charlotte Pritt, Insurance Specialists SourcePoint Now that open enrollment is over, the holidays are behind us, and the new year is here, see what Medicare will cost you in 2016. Listed in the chart below are basic costs for people with Medicare. If you want to see and compare costs for specific health care plans, visit the Medicare Plan Finder. If you want specific cost information (such as whether you’ve met your deductible, how much you’ll pay for an item or service you received, or the status of a claim), visit MyMedicare.gov.

MEDICARE 2015 & 2016 COSTS AT A GLANCE Part A premium

Most people don’t pay a monthly premium for Part A (sometimes called “premium-free”). If you buy Part A, you’ll pay up to $407 each month ($411 in 2016).

Part A hospital inpatient deductible and coinsurance

You pay: • $1,260 deductible for each benefit period ($1,288 in 2016) • Days 1-60: $0 coinsurance for each benefit period ($0 in 2016) • Days 61-90: $315 coinsurance per day of each benefit period ($322 in 2016) • Days 91 and beyond: $630 coinsurance ($644 in 2016) per each “lifetime reserve day” after day 90 for each benefit period (up to 60 days over your lifetime) • Beyond lifetime reserve days: all costs

Part B premium

Most people pay $104.90 each month ($104.90 in 2016 for those who get Social Security benefits)

Part B deductible and coinsurance

$147 per year ($166 in 2016). After your deductible is met, you typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for most doctor services, outpatient therapy, and durable medical equipment.

Part C premium

The Part C monthly premium varies by plan. Compare costs for specific plans.

Part D premium

The Part D monthly premium varies by plan. Compare costs for specific plans.

DETAILED MEDICARE COST INFORMATION FOR 2015 & 2016 Home health care • $0 for home health care services • 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for durable medical equipment Hospice care • $0 for hospice care • You may need to pay a copayment of no more than $5 for each prescription drug and other similar products for pain relief and symptom control while you’re at home. In the rare case your drug isn’t covered by the hospice benefit, your hospice provider should contact your Medicare drug plan to see if it’s covered under Part D. • You may need to pay 5% of the Medicare-approved amount for inpatient respite care. • Medicare doesn’t cover room and board when you get hospice care in your home or another facility where you live (such as a nursing home). Mental health inpatient stay • $1,260 deductible for each benefit period ($1,288 in 2016) • Mental health inpatient deductible and coinsurance costs are the same as in the chart to the left • 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for mental health services you get from doctors and other providers while you’re a hospital inpatient • Note: There’s no limit to the number of benefit periods you can have when you get mental health care in a general hospital. You can also have multiple benefit periods when you get care in a psychiatric hospital. Remember, there’s a lifetime limit of 190 days. Skilled nursing facility stay • Days 1-20: $0 for each benefit period • Days 21-100: $157.50 coinsurance per day of each benefit period ($161 in 2016) • Days 101 and beyond: all costs We at SourcePoint are excited about the addition of Charlotte Pritt to our insurance specialist team! Charlotte joined our team in July and has spent the past several months working with our veteran insurance specialist, Paula Dean, and other team members to build a strong foundation of services related to educating and assisting Delaware County residents with Medicare and other benefits. Charlotte came to us with more than 20 years of insurance experience and has been a great addition to the team!

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CONTINUED from page 1... ...include seasoning foods with spices rather than salt and incorporating physical activity into your daily routine (school teachers are encouraged to do the same for their students, who can develop good habits early). “New studies have shown that the risk factors that can lead to heart disease and stroke, such as high blood pressure, physical inactivity and obesity, also contribute to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss, and cognitive dysfuntion,” Dr. Ralph Sacco, chief of neurology at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine, said on the American Heart Association website. To help people live longer, healthier lives, the American Heart Association has developed a list of seven things that will improve your heart health: managing blood pressure, controlling cholesterol, reducing blood sugar, getting active, eating better, losing weight, and quitting smoking. “A lot of the conditions that we see as cardiologists can be prevented, particularly hardening of the arteries,” said Dr. David Nicholson, a cardiologist with OhioHealth. “These conditions that can lead to heart attack and stroke often are made worse by decisions that we make.” Nicholson said we can’t avoid such risk factors as family history, but it’s important to watch those things that we can control. “You should exercise three or four times per week for at least 20 to 30 minutes, and make sure you break a sweat and are breathing a little heavy by the end,” Dr. Nicholson said. “Those who do are much less likely to have a heart attack or stroke than those who are inactive. We also have to watch our diet. A lot of what we eat in the U.S. is processed, with lots of saturated fat, which can lead to plaque buildup.” Dr. Nicholson said a diet of increased fruits, vegetables, fish and chicken, combined with avoiding tobacco, is “the fountain of youth,” though he added that being established with a primary care physician is equally important. “You absolutely need to know your blood pressure and cholesterol, as both can result in increased risk of a heart attack,” he said. “Blood pressure is known as a silent killer for a reason; just because you feel fine doesn’t mean your blood pressure isn’t elevated. But talk with your doctor and take the recommended steps to be healthier. A lot of the conditions I see in my patients can be prevented or delayed.”

SEEING RED Brianne Harman, director of communications for the American Heart Association’s Columbus chapter, said a great deal of outreach is done in central Ohio around the Go Red for Women campaign, part of American Heart Month.

My COM M UNICATOR “The first Friday in February (Feb. 5) is National Wear Red Day, and we encourage people to wear red to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke,” Harman said. Although the Go Red campaign is focused on women, Harman said it is important to raise awareness among men, too, as their symptoms of heart disease can differ. “For women, they can often experience jaw pain, back pain, pain in one arm, nausea, and fatigue, the latter of which is often dismissed as a symptom of a busy life,” she said. “All of this information is available online, and goredforwomen.org is a great destination and source for all things heart related.” Harman encouraged all who are interested to attend the chapter’s Go Red for Women luncheon, scheduled for Feb. 25 at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus. The event begins with breakout sessions at 10:30 a.m., followed by the luncheon and program from noon to 1 p.m. “There we will share expert testimony that will help you prevent a heart attack and stroke. It’s really empowering to think of how much of your health is in your hands,” Harman said. Harman and Dr. Nicholson agree that a healthy diet is key to a healthy heart, and that sodium from processed and restaurant foods can be a leading cause of high blood pressure. “Much of your sodium intake comes from packaged foods rather than the salt shaker, so it’s important to read labels,” Harman said. “Sodium tends to hide in a lot of foods too, especially bread, pizza, cold cuts, and soup.” People looking after their heart health also need to watch their sugar intake. Harman said one specialty coffee drink from a local shop can have two or three times your day’s recommended amount of sugar for the day. “It can add up quickly,” she said. “For women, the American Heart Association recommends 100 calories from sugar per day, which is about six teaspoons, and for men it is no more than 150 calories, or nine teaspoons. Approximately four grams is one teaspoon. One bottle of soda is about 69 grams of sugar; that’s almost three days’ worth of the amount recommended for women.” For those seriously wanting to change their dietary habits, Harman recommends visiting www.heart.org/sodium and signing up to take the sodium pledge, going to www.heart.org/nutrition for information on dietary guidelines, or visiting www.heart.org/healthyliving to access exercise and nutrition information. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...

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YOUR SOURCE FOR INFORMATION In Delaware County, SourcePoint provides a number of heart-healthy programs, including fitness and wellness classes at the enrichment center and heart-healthy menu options for Meals on Wheels clients. “Two of the most important things are diet and exercise, and you can address both of those things here through our meal programs and our enrichment center,” said Fara Waugh, director of client services at SourcePoint. “The easiest thing to do is to call our main number at (740) 363-6677 to get more information about any of the on-site programs or home-delivered meals.” SourcePoint’s enrichment center offers a wealth of fitness classes that cover all intensity levels. Steve Gorman, director of the enrichment center, said it’s important to get clearance from a physician before starting any class. “At that point, we’d recommend a class like pool walking and yoga, or something that’s a little less intense,” Gorman said. “Then, when you are able to increase your intensity level, we progress you through different classes, or you could meet with a personal trainer and get a circuit training workout designed specifically for you.” A new program at SourcePoint incorporates both exercise and music. Gorman said the Core Class with Exercise Balls is “at the high end of intensity,” with loud music and “banging on exercise balls with drumsticks,” followed by a cool down session. Gorman said it’s best to follow your doctor’s recommendations and your own body’s response when determining what class is best suited for your level of fitness. “The best monitoring is self monitoring. If you need to slow down, our instructors will tone it down for you,” Gorman said. “We have charts to show your level of intensity and indicate when you are exercising too hard.” For those desiring a lower level of intensity with positive results, Gorman said he encourages them to think about a yoga or tai chi class. “Those both offer a moderate level of activity, but they also incorporate heart rate, strength, balance, etc.,” he said. “And the group setting helps to keep people motivated because they build relationships with other participants.” SourcePoint is starting a Mind and Body program in January that Gorman said would be good for those who have had heart issues or “who just haven’t exercised in a while.” Sounds perfect for those who have “better heart health” as one of their New Year’s resolutions. And who wouldn’t want better heart health? To learn more about the ways that SourcePoint can help you care for your heart, call (740) 363-6677 or visit www.MySourcePoint.org.

Core Class with Exercise Balls at SourcePoint’s Enrichment Center

Cardio Contest! Calling all enrichment center members! During the month of January, SourcePoint is holding a contest that will reward the members with the most minutes logged on cardio equipment in the fitness center. It’s easy to participate—each cardio machine automatically tracks the length of time it is used. After each workout, simply check the display to see your time, then log that information at the fitness center desk. At the end of the month, we will tally the total number of minutes and reward the top members! The members with the most minutes logged will have their photograph taken for the next issue of My Communicator, and will each receive a certificate and a SourcePoint-branded water bottle. The winners will be announced the first week of February to kick off American Heart Month. Keep that New Year’s resolution to live a healthier lifestyle, and start working out at SourcePoint today!

In Your Community

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

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

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

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

GANZHORN GATHERING GROUP For loved ones of those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Meeting: 3rd TH, 5–6 p.m. at Ganzhorn Suites Welcome Center, 10330 Sawmill Pkwy., Powell Contact: RSVP to Anne Farley at (614) 5057351 or crd.powell@ganzhorn.com

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) CONNECTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP Meeting: 2nd & 4th TH, 7–8:30 p.m. at 325 S. Sandusky St., Ste. 305, Delaware Contact: (740) 815-1767

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

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

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

THURSDAY NIGHT TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) Meeting: TH, 6:30–7:30 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: 3rd MO, 12 p.m. Contact: (740) 747-2658

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

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

DELAWARE AAUW www.delohioaauw.wordpress.com Contact: Roberta Clark at (740) 363-3965

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

GENOA TWP. SENIOR CITIZENS

OSTRANDER SENIOR CITIZENS

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

Ostrander Community Center 3737 Ostrander Road, Ostrander Meeting: 4th TH, 1 p.m.; euchre and dominoes on other TH; birthday celebrations on 2nd TU Contact: Fredde Wray at (937) 644-2845 or fjwray@yahoo.com

HYATTS AREA SENIOR GROUP SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Meeting: 2nd TU Contact: Barb Spellman at (740) 369-3500

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

OLENTANGY AREA SENIORS, INC. Orange Township Hall, 1680 E. Orange Road, Lewis Center Meeting: 1st WE, 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Contact: Connie Kimmins at (614) 204-5289

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

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

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“Is This Thing On?” Chris Thompson, Reference Librarian Delaware County District Library The book “Is This Thing On?”: A Friendly Guide to Everything Digital for Newbies, Technophobes, and for the Kicking & Screaming by Abby Stokes is perfect reading for an absolute beginner interested in learning how to use recent consumer technology. A combination of good teaching, practical focus, and plain language explanation are the makings of a handbook that is a pleasant-to-read learning experience. Stokes mentions that she wanted to write the book that she wished had been available when her mom originally asked her for computer help. Her finished product is attuned the concerns of mature readers. “Is This Thing On?” is written in a patient tone. Question and answer sections at the end of each chapter in particular are superb in addressing in a respectful manner concerns that naturally arise. Light-hearted humor keeps the proceedings fun. Look elsewhere if you insist upon dry instruction. Coverage depth is just enough to allow for using tools for the reader’s benefit. For example, one can learn to effectively send and receive family pictures through e-mail without learning. Achieving the book’s goal of demystified understanding is empowering. No one is going to become an expert programmer or electrical engineer from just reading “Is This Thing On?” alone, and that is OK. The width of topics within the current third edition includes desktop and laptop computers (Windows and Mac), tablets (iOS, Android, and Surface), smartphones, apps, e-mail, digital photography, word processing, the Internet (social networking, online dating, shopping, etc.), purchasing considerations, safe practices, and simple troubleshooting. The material is not intended to be read in one sitting. The short, self-contained chapters invite reading followed by acting upon small portions of information over a period of time at a self-directed pace. A consistent use of plain language throughout “Is This Thing On?” makes reading through those chapters easy. Jargon is decidedly absent. Technological terms are introduced only when necessary before being followed by immediate clarification. The nuts and bolts approach of the title prevents any descent into minutiae. That stated, Stokes never writes down to anyone. Pertinent imagery complements the words on nearly every page. Black and white pictures are used when specifics are important. These pictures appear both within paragraphs and set apart from the text as appropriate. Numbered arrows on the larger images indicate sequential processes described in “Click N’ Go” sidebars on the same page. Drawings by Michael Sloan and Susan Hunt Yule provide additional context. Please note that, in addition to books, the Delaware County District Library system also has technology and staff on offer. Organized computer classes are offered at the Delaware Main location and at assisted living facilities through Family and Outreach Services. Public computers are available for use at each location. E-books, e-magazines, and research databases can be accessed from anywhere with an Internet connection and your library card. Information staff can help you with questions related to these services. The Delaware County District Library provides periodic book reviews for My Communicator. Materials reviewed are available for use at DCDL.

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Heart Smart Apps Travis Fordham, Digital Media Coordinator SourcePoint If you have a smartphone, I’m sure there are apps that you would claim you can’t live without. But did you know there are apps that can truly help you lead a healthier lifestyle? You can even use your smartphone to measure your heart rate! By utilizing this technology and accessing one of the many healthy heart apps now available, your smartphone can help you live better. With an increasing number of health apps from which to choose, I conducted some research and found these top applications designed to help you monitor your heart health, assess your risk for cardiac disease, and assist with lifestyle changes to improve and promote heart-healthy habits. These popular apps are available for less than $1 (and some are free!) in iTunes or Google Play. To find them, simply do a search by name. Cardiio: This popular app is available in the iTunes App Store. According to the developers’ description, the app “helps you measure your heart rate, learn how the numbers relate to your health, perform effective workouts to get in shape, and track your progress.” The basic version is free. Cardiograph: Cardiograph is listed as a “heart-healthy tool for the entire family.” Its multiple profile capabilities can store each person’s heart rate and track it over time. One of the coolest things about this app is that you can take a picture of your fingertip and your heart rate is instantly calculated. It can be used to help monitor heart-related conditions or any time you want to check your heart rate. Healthy Heart 2: This is free for any smartphone and is touted as being “ideal for older adults who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease.” The app is used for prevention and monitoring of high blood pressure or high cholesterol. According to the iTunes description, “It tracks blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol, and blood glucose as well behavioral and environmental factors. And can input daily factors such as stress, exercise, and eating habits to motivate a healthy lifestyle.” Instant Heart Rate: Many websites and reviews list this as the most accurate heart rate monitor app for any smartphone, and it does not require any external hardware. According to their website, “the accuracy is constantly tested by fitness coaches, nurses, doctors, EMTs, and 5 million users like you.” Use it for optimizing your exercise routine and to track your progress. The Instant Heart Rate app is available for both iPhone and Android, and it’s free!

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Our goal? Giving cancer ribbons a new purpose.

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

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We offer beautiful, safe, and loving homes with neighbors who quickly become friends. There’s a lot going on to keep the boredom away, and we have one, all-inclusive price that covers practically everything. We don’t confuse you with levels of care that make you expect one price but get a bill for something totally different. Willow Brook is known first of all for the quality of the care we provide: • Ranked among the top in Ohio in resident and family satisfaction • Received perfect nursing scores in state inspections several years in a row • Consistently win awards for culinary prowess Call any of our assisted living centers below to make an appointment. We’d love to show you why we are so proud!

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Heart-Healthy Recipes DIJON PORK WITH POTATOES AND CARROTS Serves 4 | Each serving has: 341 Calories | 511 mg Sodium | 10 g Total Fat 74 mg Cholesterol | 37 g Carbohydrates | 7 g Fiber | 12 g Sugar Ingredients 8 medium red potatoes (about 2 oz. each), cut into ½-inch wedges 4 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 small onions, cut into eighths 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 TB olive oil, extra virgin preferred 1 lb pork tenderloin, all visible fat discarded 1 ½ TB Dijon mustard ½ tsp cracked black pepper 2 tsp olive oil, extra virgin preferred ½ tsp salt Directions Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Put the potatoes, carrots, onions, bell peppers, and garlic on the baking sheet. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil. Arrange in a single layer, leaving enough room in the center for the pork. Spoon the mustard over the pork; spread evenly over the top and sides. Sprinkle with the pepper. Place the pork on the baking sheet. Tuck the thin end of the pork under for even cooking. Bake for 10 minutes. Stir the vegetables. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the pork is no longer pink in the center. Turn off the oven. Transfer the pork to a cutting board. Let stand for 3 minutes for easier slicing. Meanwhile, drizzle the remaining 2 teaspoons oil over the vegetables. Stir gently to coat. Sprinkle with the salt. Stir gently. Leave the vegetables in the oven to keep warm while you slice the pork. Recipes ©2015 American Heart Association. For more simple, quick, and affordable recipes, visit heart.org/simplecooking.

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FISH SOUP WITH POTATO AND GREENS Serves 4 | Each serving has: 307 Calories | 445 mg Sodium | 5.5 g Total Fat 53 mg Cholesterol | 37 g Carbohydrates | 7 g Fiber | 9 g Sugar Ingredients 2 medium onions, cut into ½-inch pieces 2 stalk celery, cut into ½-inch pieces 2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch pieces ½ tsp hot sauce (may also use less to reduce spiciness), optional ¼ tsp black pepper ½ lb winter squash (butternut or acorn squash), peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 lb unpeeled potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 lb fresh or frozen, thawed salmon, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 cups fresh or frozen greens (spinach, chard, cabbage, mixed greens such as kale-spinach-mustard leaf mixtures). Spinach or frozen greens can be used whole, cabbage and tougher greens should be chopped into ½ inch strips ¼ tsp salt 4 TB fresh cilantro, chopped Directions Make a vegetable stock by combining half of the onions, celery and carrots and putting them in a pot with 2 quarts of water. Bring to a boil, cover, lower heat and simmer for 15-30 minutes. Remove the vegetables and set aside to add back later. In the same water used to cook the vegetables, add squash, potatoes and the other half of the onions, celery and carrots, garlic and hot sauce. Cook the soup until the squash and carrots are tender and can be pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. If using cabbage, add it after the squash and carrots have been cooking for 10 minutes, so that it can get tender, before you add the next ingredients. Add the salmon and cook for 2-3 minutes, until it turns opaque. Add the vegetables used to make the stock back into the soup. Add the greens and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn bright green and get tender. Taste the soup and ONLY if it needs it, add the salt. Serve in bowls and garnish with cilantro.

Upcoming Events

Dine Out for a Good Cause! SourcePoint seasonally serves delicious buffet dinners at its facility at 800 Cheshire Road in Delaware. These dinners are open to the public, and friends and families of all ages are invited to attend! Proceeds from the dinners benefit Meals on Wheels and other vital services in Delaware County. These dinners are an excellent opportunity to enjoy a feast with friends and family while supporting your local community. Join us on Wednesday, January 13, for an Italian-style feast that includes an antipasto platter, garlic bread, chicken with prosciutto, veal scallopini, pasta, tiramisu, and cannoli. On Wednesday, February 10, we will host a Valentine’s Day celebration featuring shrimp cocktail, prime rib, chicken marsala, potatoes, green beans amandine, chocolate-covered strawberries, and cupcakes. Buffet dinners are available from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6. Reservations are required; please call (740) 2032356 or go to www.MySourcePoint.org.

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3769 Columbus Pike Ste 120 Delaware, OH 43015 740-549-0459

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Volunteer Open House Are you looking for the perfect volunteer opportunity? Come to SourcePoint’s volunteer open house on Thursday, January 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. Held at 800 Cheshire Road in Delaware, the open house will provide you with valuable information about our volunteer opportunities. Experienced volunteers and staff will be available to answer questions. Volunteers are needed to help with SourcePoint’s in-home services and enrichment center programs. Local residents of all ages are encouraged to volunteer—whether for just one day or for an ongoing experience—in order to make a difference in the lives of older adults in the community. Current opportunities include: • Meals on Wheels drivers to assist with pick-up and delivery of meals • Medical transportation drivers to drive local seniors to and from important medical appointments • Home chore volunteers to help our clients with chores such as cleaning out the garage, fixing a faucet, or perhaps organizing a basement Additional opportunities are available throughout the year. For more information, or to RSVP for the open house, please contact Sharon Fryer, recruiter for volunteer services, at (740) 203-2375 or sharon@MySourcePoint.org.

Where Your Family is Our Family

Move in by Jan. 15th and Save $500!

• Assisted Living Suites start at $90/day • Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care -from $162/day, • Licensed Nurse On-Site 24 hrs/day • No Endowment Fee--Month to Month Lease • One Floor ~ No Elevators

Premier Assisted Living~ Affordable Pricing 36 Corduroy Road Route 23 between Home Rd.& Orange Rd. Across from Menard’s

740-417-9287