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COMMUNICATOR Vol. 25, No. 4

July/August 2017

A SourcePoint Celebration The organization that helps Delaware Countians "thrive after 55" turns 25 Jeff Robinson, Editor, My Communicator The next time you pay a visit to SourcePoint—whether it's to take an aquatics class, learn how to be a better caregiver, or fulfill your volunteer shift with Meals on Wheels—try to picture the Cheshire Road facility as being nothing more than a card table, a couple chairs, and a telephone.

That will give you a pretty good idea of what SourcePoint was like in the early days. Those early days were 25 years ago, and as SourcePoint celebrates a quarter century of serving Delaware County seniors, Executive Director Bob Horrocks—who was there virtually from the beginning— takes a look back, with help from Director of Client Services Fara Waugh, who marked her 22nd anniversary with SourcePoint in June.

The Beginning SourcePoint had its genesis in 1991, when a group of concerned citizens, service providers, older adults, and elected officials came together to discuss the needs of a growing older population in the county. At that time, a variety of services for older adults were available within the county, but the capacity of the providers was limited, causing long waiting lists.

Because individual needs could not be responded to quickly or efficiently, nursing home placement often was the most viable option for older adults in need of help.

With the older population in Delaware County increasing in size (and expected to continue doing so), it became clear that something had to be done to increase the amount and quality of community-based care available. A task force was formed to create a blueprint for an organization that would coordinate a system of services that incorporated the concerns of the community to meet current and future needs. The organization that would become SourcePoint emerged from that brainstorming in 1992.

Bob Horrocks—I think some of the folks on the task force ended up on the original board of directors. Others were very supportive; elected officials were instrumental in securing some initial seed funding, and others were just there to support me or get me connected to people.

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1993: Bob Ho rrocks ma kes calls to see what agi ng resource s are needed in the cou nty.

1993: An early meetin g of the organi zation's board of directo rs.

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JULY 2017 July 1

New to Medicare Saturday a.m. class (16)

July 3

Enrichment Center Session 4 begins (16)

July 4

Closed for Independence Day

July 11 Caregiver Support Groups (27) July 12 New to Medicare a.m. class (16) July 18 Supper Club Beach Party (28) July 19 Medicare Supplements Workshop (16) July 26 New to Medicare p.m. class (16)

AUGUST 2017 Aug. 2 Medicare Plan Comparisons (16) Aug. 5 New to Medicare a.m. class (16) Aug. 8 Caregiver Support Groups (27) Aug. 9 New to Medicare a.m. class (16)

Supper Club Elvis Event (28) Aug. 16 Medicare Plan Comparisons (16) Aug. 19 Grandparents Day (16) Aug. 23 New to Medicare p.m. class (16) Aug. 24 Caregiver Coalition (27)

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

My Favorite Sections Resource Development . . . . . . . 4

Enrichment Center Activities . . 16

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

Travel & Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Employment Opportunities . . . . 7

Bookshelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

From the Insurance Desk . . . . . . 8

In Your Community . . . . . . . . . 24

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

Today’s Technology . . . . . . . . . 26

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

Caregiver Corner . . . . . . . . . . . 27

In-Home Care & Nutrition . . . . 14

Supper Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Provider News . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SourcePoint is your primary resource and starting point for professional expertise, services, and programs for Delaware County adults who want to thrive after 55. SourcePoint is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Services and programs are supported in part by the local senior services levy, corporate and private donations, sponsorships, grants, and by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging. SourcePoint is a United Way agency.

2017 Board of Directors David Black, Westerville Bill Brown, Delaware Elizabeth Dalvi, Shawnee Hills Paula Dinovo, Delaware Anne Farley, Powell Matthew Frericks, Delaware Janet Garlock, Westerville Fred Johnson, Galena Joan Lawrence, Galena Roger Lossing, Lewis Center John McDavid, Centerburg Amber Miller, Delaware Jane Nance, Westerville Frank Pinciotti, Lewis Center Trudy Poole, Lewis Center Gretchen Roberts, Powell Richard Roell, Galena T.J. Salgia, Galena Carolyn Slone, Delaware Roger Van Sickle, Delaware The Board of Directors typically meets the last Wednesday of the month at noon. Remaining 2017 meeting dates include July 26, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 29, and Dec. 20. Members of the public wishing to attend should contact the executive director by calling (740) 363-6677.

My Communicator is published bimonthly by SourcePoint and is made possible through the generosity of advertisers, donors, and volunteers.

Nearly 40,000 copies of each edition are printed and distributed throughout Delaware County in the Delaware Gazette, Sunbury News, and to subscribers of the Sunday Columbus Dispatch. In addition, My Communicator is available at our facility, social service agencies, healthcare providers, public offices, libraries, and more than 60 other locations. To find a nearby pick�up site, please contact SourcePoint at (740) 363�6677 or visit MySourcePoint.org, where you can also read My Communicator online.

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

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

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YOUR SOURCE FOR...

Questions about your Hearing?

Know someone in Need of Speech Therapy?

The Delaware Speech & Hearing Center serves people of all ages and incomes by providing speech, swallowing, voice, hearing health and hearing aid services.

HELP DEALING WITH ALCOHOL OR DRUG ADDICTION AS AN OLDER ADULT. SourcePoint hosts the W.I.S.E. (Wellness Initiative for Senior Education) program. Page 10 FULFILLING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. You, too, can make a difference in your community! Page 13

Two Convenient Locations

IN-HOME CARE PROVIDERS. Applications for new providers are now being accepted at SourcePoint. Page 15

Delaware Speech & hearing center

TIPS FOR DEALING WITH THE EXTREME HEAT OF SUMMER. Five steps to help you handle the heat. Page 25

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TREATING YOUR FRIENDS TO DINNER—AND SUPPORTING A GOOD CAUSE! Our Supper Club summer events are sure to please! Page 28

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Connecting Seniors to Services Kim Schuette, Director of Communications & Development, SourcePoint FIRST Program Puts Coordinators in Local Fire Departments Recently, The Delaware Gazette featured the story of two WWII veterans, Craig Carmichael and Bill Rico, who were recently honored for their military service by the FIRST (First in Response Service Team) program, a service coordination partnership between SourcePoint and the Liberty Township Fire Department (LTFD). The event brought the men, who are both FIRST clients, together to share their military service experiences with each other and with others.

FIRST is one of a few programs in the nation that places trained service coordinators, who are employees of SourcePoint, in local fire departments to work closely with emergency service professionals to engage them in the referral process and to educate them regarding the needs of older residents.

At this time, Liberty Township and the city of Delaware fire departments allow a service coordinator to be in the heart of the dayto-day action—able to hear and see the needs of Delaware County residents that may otherwise go unnoticed.

“Seldom is the root of the call solved by the emergency assistance,” said Fara Waugh, director of client services for SourcePoint. “The caller may be eligible for in-home care services through SourcePoint or we may be able to provide support and connection to community resources.”

Reaching out to residents to assess needs, identify appropriate community resources, and linking them to the services they need to live safely in their own homes are the tasks of the FIRST service coordinator.

The FIRST program helps to reduce the number of non-emergency calls and runs by first responders and works with residents to ensure their health, safety, and sanitation needs are being met.

“Non-emergency 911 calls from older residents are something that fire departments handle all the time,” Waugh said. “The non-emergency call CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...

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According to Waugh, the service coordinator reaches out to residents to see how they are doing following a call. The service coordinator will discuss community services with them if needs are identified. The service coordinator also may travel to the homes of older residents, meeting one-on-one with them, which allows the service coordinator to further assess needs, including completion of a home safety check, and identify the appropriate community resources to meet their individual needs.

With the county’s expanding senior population, the need for FIRST and other in-home care services are growing. Join us in our mission to keep our seniors safe and independent in their homes longer by donating to SourcePoint. It’s easy, just go online to MySourcePoint.org/give.

With just a few clicks, your gift can be made securely with your VISA, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express.

Financial Planning Forum Highlights Financial Literacy Month We had a successful Financial Planning Forum April 29, with more than 40 guests in attendance, wrapping up National Financial Literacy Month.

The event, presented

by Interim HealthCare, featured a lineup of 12 CPAs, financial planners, and attorneys presenting one-hour programs on a variety of financial topics, including annuities, estate planning, how to select a financial advisor, social security and retirement planning, veterans’ benefits, Medicare, and more. Participants had the opportunity to attend up to three classes of their choice. Look forward to the forum returning next year.

Sponsors Make Our Events Extra Special Businesses provide financial support to SourcePoint events, so we can make them affordable and extra special to attend. Our thanks to our upcoming Grandparents Day sponsors: Ohio Living Sarah Moore; Foot and Ankle Wellness Center; Country Club Rehabilitation Campus; Parkside Village Senior Living Community; Delaware Speech & Hearing Center; and Powell Senior Living. We also want to give a shout out to our Supper Club sponsors: For July, it’s The Inn at Bear Trail and Country Club Rehabilitation Campus; and for August, it’s Delaware Speech & Hearing Center and The Inn at Olentangy Trail.

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The road to the 2017 National Senior Games in Birmingham, Alabama will be well traveled by a group of table tennis players from SourcePoint! Pictured, left to right: Richard Bruns, Sue Neal, Jeff Marshall, Peggy Potts, and Wendy Tyree.

We still have sponsorships open for the 25th Anniversary Celebration (Oct. 25), the Leaf Raking Community Service Project (Nov. 11); Tree of Lights (December), and Impact Lunch (Dec. 20). Each of these events provides great sponsor benefits and a way to support the valuable programs at SourcePoint. To learn more, visit MySourcePoint.org/ sponsorship-opportunities or contact me at (740) 203-2437 or kschuette@MySourcePoint.org.

Mark Your Calendars for Our 25th Anniversary Celebration On Oct. 25, we will be hosting a stellar event to celebrate SourcePoint’s 25th anniversary and to honor Larry Harris, CEO of Willow Brook Christian Communities and the former president of SourcePoint’s Board of Directors. More information will be available soon at MySourcePoint.org on how to get your ticket to the dinner and auction.

High-level corporate sponsorships are now available. Funds will go to Save Senior Services committee to support the 2018 levy campaign.

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OhioHealth to Offer Comprehensive Cancer Care in Delaware Chaoyang Li, M.D., Medical Oncologist, OhioHealth Cancer Physicians Those who live and work in and around Delaware now have access to comprehensive cancer care, right here in the community. Patients here have already had access to high-quality care through cancer surgery and medical oncology services. Now, patients who need radiation oncology services can receive that care at the OhioHealth Delaware Health Center.

I am a medical oncologist with OhioHealth Cancer Physicians in Delaware. Offering comprehensive cancer care services in the community will only benefit patients.

It can be stressful to go through cancer treatment Between surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, patients go through a lot. Patients have been able to have surgery and chemotherapy in Delaware, but have had to travel somewhere else for radiation. To be able to eliminate the hassle of a long commute is one way OhioHealth is making the overall experience better for patients.

And, having all three services here will help ensure the continuum of care and better collaboration for patient care.

One of those patients who had to travel outside the community for treatment was the late Joan Berg. Mrs. Berg, who was a Delaware resident, dreaded the long car trips to Columbus for treatment as her cancer progressed. Her family later donated funds that helped establish the first chemotherapy unit at Grady Memorial Hospital, so others wouldn’t have to travel outside the community for this care. Now, patients can receive the full spectrum of cancer care in Delaware. The Berg family was recently honored by OhioHealth for their thoughtful contributions to cancer care in Delaware at the opening of the new radiation oncology building.

MD Anderson Cancer Network® In 2015, OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital became a certified member through MD Anderson Cancer Network®, a program of MD Anderson Cancer Center, a world-renowned leader in cancer care. In addition to the hospital being certified, seven Grady cancer physicians have been certified through the network, including myself. So what does this mean for the community?

Certification has helped advance cancer care here in Delaware, which has really created a new standard of care. What’s exciting is that our patients have an added resource in the event that they have a complex type of cancer—we can leverage our relationship with our colleagues at MD Anderson Cancer Center to discuss the treatment plans to ensure

our patients are receiving world class care, while still being treated right here in Delaware, with their loved ones and support system nearby.

Between our relationship with the network and the increased treatment options in Delaware, cancer care here is getting even better.

OhioHealth is serious about building a quality cancer program and I am excited to be a part of the team. Cancer care is not a one person job— it's teamwork. We have highly skilled surgeons, medical oncologists, and a radiation oncologist working together, as well as a nurse practitioner, skilled oncology nurses, cancer navigators, a research nurse, palliative care, nutrition services, and genetic counseling. It’s a comprehensive team, providing comprehensive care in our community.

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Job Searching Over the Decades—Tips for Today’s Job Seeker Dr. Carol A. Ventresca, Executive Director, Employment For Seniors Much has changed in the job search process over the span of our careers. Mature job seekers can no longer walk into a company, fill out a paper application, shake the employer’s hand, and begin work the next day. For those who have been in steady employment for decades, learning today’s application process has become a new challenge.

Instead of paper applications, we complete online forms. Resumes now resemble marketing brochures. Networking is a daily task. And if you are absent from LinkedIn, recruiters are not calling.

However, older job seekers still provide solid skills, valuable experience, and maturity to an employer—factors that are critical in today’s workforce. Why, then, are seasoned job seekers having such a difficult time finding employment?

Just as our phones have changed, and computers have replaced typewriters, job-searching “tools” have changed. However, one longstanding measure of the job search process has not changed over time.

Applicants can be successful when they remember that job searching is a formal process. Even when searching for a part-time position, realize there is only one opportunity to make a great first impression.

Job seekers ignoring this important strategy will continue to struggle in their job search, or end up in positions that do not fulfill the need or provide satisfaction in their daily work.

Let’s review a few of the common missteps made by mature job seekers: • Be dedicated: If you are job searching, keep a detailed record of your applications, conversations, and correspondence to refer back to when needed.

• Show professionalism: Not only should your resume be free of errors and in perfect shape, your email address and your voicemail message should be formal. If your email is “JoeSmith1952@gmail.com,” you are making a statement about your age rather than emphasizing your professionalism.

• Know your skills: Have a clear understanding of the type of work you desire and what you have been most successful at doing. When an employer interviews you, do not state, “I can do anything.” No one possesses every skill. Job seekers who are prepared to speak with employers can clearly list achievements and how their skills match the position the employer posted (transferable skills).

• Practice interviewing: Interviews can be a wonderful experience if you are prepared. The more you practice, the more comfortable— and more successful—the outcome. Appreciate the employer’s effort to get to know you; arrive on time, turn off your cell phone, have application materials ready, and dress for success. Even if the interview does not result in a job, it may lead to a future opportunity.

• Networking is information sharing: Many view networking as a difficult step in the application process. Treat networking as information sharing; many individuals generously help by providing information about their company, or other employers. Use the time to gain and share information.

• Be willing to learn new skills: Employers need qualified candidates who can perform the job immediately. Mature job seekers have incredible skills. However, if you have not kept skills up to date, or need new skills, training is often easily accessible at no or low cost, right in your community. Show employers you are willing to learn and perform new tasks.

• Find assistance: Central Ohio job seekers have many wonderful agencies ready to assist in their employment search. Use the various resources available to locate that job waiting for you!

Job seekers, check out "Can Volunteering Lead to Employment?" on page 12.

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Dean Recognized by Ohio Department of Insurance

New Program Provides Discounted Insulin to Those Who Pay Full Price

Paula Dean, an insurance specialist with SourcePoint, was recognized recently as the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) Coordinator of the Year by the Ohio Department of Insurance. Dean, who also serves as OSHIIP Delaware County coordinator, earned this welldeserved recognition because of her strong knowledge of and dedication to the program and her outstanding efforts to serve her clients.

OSHIIP, funded in part by state funds and by a federal grant, provides Medicare beneficiaries with free, objective health insurance information and one-on-one counseling. The Ohio Department of Insurance annually recognizes its volunteers for outstanding service to Ohio’s Medicareeligible population.

SourcePoint’s insurance team helps seniors in Delaware County evaluate Medicare needs and prescription drug coverage options, as well as provide Medicare-related classes—all at no charge. In 2016, Dean met with more than 400 individuals on a one-on-one basis. By empowering her clients and classes to make informed decisions regarding their health insurance, Dean helped them to save more than $380,000 last year.

Dean, who has worked at SourcePoint as an insurance specialist since 2012, recommends that Medicare enrollees in Delaware County visit Medicare.gov to compare available plans. She also encourages eligible residents to enroll in one of SourcePoint’s New to Medicare classes offered three times a month at its enrichment center, located at 800 Cheshire Road in Delaware. Individual consultations also can be scheduled. Visit MySourcePoint.org/insurance for more information.

Individuals with diabetes who pay retail prices for brand insulin now can benefit from a 40-percent discount at nearly every pharmacy nationwide.

Blink Health, working with Eli Lilly and Company, began offering discounted Lilly insulins, including the widely-prescribed Humalog, earlier this year. The Blink Health Insulin Patient Access Program gives the discount directly to patients and will be honored at more than 67,000 local pharmacies nationwide.

How does it work? The manufacturer-funded patient access program leverages technology to lower insulin costs for the most vulnerable patient populations—people who have no insurance or have highdeductible insurance plans, and have to pay full retail price for this lifesaving medication. Individuals can purchase Lilly insulins through Blink Health’s mobile app or website, blinkhealth.com.

There is no membership fee or monthly premium for this program.

Users enter the dosage and quantity of the Lilly insulin that matches their prescription. The discount will be automatically applied. Payments are made online and the prescriptions can be picked up at virtually any U.S. pharmacy, including: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Target, RiteAid, Safeway, and Kroger. Purchases are fully refundable. People using federal government programs (VA, Medicare) are not eligible.

Kendra Burford, Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program Community Liaison, presents Paula Dean with the OSHIIP 2016 Coordinator of the Year Award at a special recognition gathering at SourcePoint.

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Sudoku #1 Level of difficulty: Easy 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 Level of difficulty: Medium

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ON PAGE 23

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W.I.S.E. Up with a New Class Jean Bednar, M.Ed., OCPSA, Drug-Free Delaware Coalition Millions of older adults living in the United States are struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Their addictions may be compounded by depression, dementia, or Alzheimer’s disease. Lifestyle choices also have a significant impact on overall health, particularly as we grow older. With more health problems, seniors take more medications than any other age group. As we age, our bodies process alcohol and medications less efficiently, thereby putting older adults at risk of experiencing problems with alcohol and medication use.

Forecasts suggest that the number of substance-dependent and abusing adults over age 50 (1.7 million) will increase by 259 percent to 4.4 million by 2020 (Office of National Drug Control Policy, 2001).

Based on the Health Belief Model, the evidence-based W.I.S.E. (Wellness Initiative for Senior Education) program celebrates healthy aging and educates adults age 55 and over, so they are less likely to experience problems associated with alcohol and medications.

This free program, funded in part by SourcePoint, is offered in two locations in Delaware County beginning Tuesday, July 11. The program meets once a week for six weeks at: • Community Library, 44 Burrer Drive, Sunbury, 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.

• SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

To register, contact me at (740) 369-4811 or jean.bednar@rprdm.org.

WILL YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE? SourcePoint is accepting applications for its board of directors.

Delaware County's older population is rapidly growing in numbers, and our board of directors helps ensure that SourcePoint addresses its mission. Do you want to help local residents thrive after 55?

SourcePoint is seeking a diverse mix of community members and adults of any age to serve and provide board leadership.

Apply today! The deadline is Wednesday, July 12.

Apply online at MySourcePoint.org/boardapplication or call (740) 363-6677.

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SourcePoint members and volunteers line up for treats at the recent Ice Cream Social celebration of the organization's 25th anniversary.

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VOLUNTEER VISIONS Can Volunteering Lead to Employment?

Jill Smith, Recruiter for Volunteer Services, SourcePoint I was primed to re-enter the workforce, but the only relevant employment history on my resume was my volunteer work.

Fortunately, it was enough to help me land a part-time job as a hostess at a SourcePoint dining center. Ten years later, every stage in my career is linked to my experience as a volunteer.

A 2013 study by the Corporation for National and Community Service concluded that volunteering increases a job seeker's chances for employment by 27 percent. Besides instilling feelings of confidence and accomplishment, volunteering can lead to increased skill sets and a widened range of contacts. When a job opens at a nonprofit, a volunteer may be on the inside track for that position. A walk down the hallways of SourcePoint easily proves that point.

Carissa Krauss and Laura Bean (pictured at left) share the position of volunteer specialist in our In-Home Care program. Eight years ago, they unknowingly shared the same Meals on Wheels route on different days of the week.

Carissa volunteered with three children in tow, in addition to working from home as a proposal writer. The job was stressful and the hours were inconsistent. In her search for meaningful and structured part-time employment, Carissa followed her passion for working with seniors.

“This job allows me to do something that fills a space in my heart,” said Kraus.

After an early career in customer service management, Laura spent 20 years as a stay-at-home mother and volunteer. Her eight years as a Meals on Wheels driver helped to fill the long gap in her resume. That experience, plus the impression she had cultivated as a dependable volunteer, landed her a rewarding job.

“Even when you have a bad day, you leave work knowing you’ve helped somebody," said Bean.

When Karen Pillion’s mother became ill, it opened her eyes to the need for giving back to the community. She joined SourcePoint’s all-volunteer

board of directors, spending the next 10 years in the upper ranks of the organization. With that bird’seye view, Karen (pictured at left) realized she wanted a new career in the nonprofit sector. Her years of dedication to SourcePoint paid off when the position of nutrition program manager opened. Karen was able to exchange her volunteer service for a meaningful career change.

“I like being in the trenches where I can make a difference every day,” Pillion said.

John Kuhn began volunteering after retiring from the auto industry.

In one year, he put 1,150 miles on his car just by delivering meals and completing home chore assignments. He decided to give his car a reprieve and drive the SourcePoint van.

“It gave me the opportunity to continue doing what I really liked," said Kuhn (pictured at right).

John delivers meals to the Londontown Apartments three days a week. He doesn’t see as much of the county as he used to, but says it’s worth it for the relationships he has developed visiting the same clients on a regular basis.

Whether you are thinking of returning to work after a lengthy absence, in the middle of your career, or considering a part-time job in retirement, volunteering for a cause for which you are passionate can lead to gratifying employment.

Check out MySourcePoint.org/volunteer for a list of volunteer opportunities, or just stop in. We can help you boost your resume!

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VOLUNTEER VISIONS CURRENT VOLUNTEER NEEDS Transportation: Volunteers are needed to drive seniors without transportation to medical appointments. The hours are flexible and the clients appreciative! Training and mileage reimbursement are provided.

Farmers Market: Volunteers are needed to staff a table at three farmers markets in Delaware County. Duties include assisting qualified seniors in filling out applications for market vouchers and collecting redeemed vouchers from vendors. Training and mileage reimbursement are provided. The hours are 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Delaware) or 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Powell and Sunbury) on Saturday mornings, summer through fall. Volunteers can choose once-a-month or once-a-week assignments.

Kitchen Assistant: Volunteers are needed to assist with returning clean dishes to SourcePoint’s lively kitchen from approximately 12 to 2 p.m, any weekday, Monday through Friday. Lunch is provided.

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IN-HOME CARE & NUTRITION Central Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame 2017 Inductees From visiting senior centers and nursing homes to delivering meals and advocating for those who are unable to do so for themselves, the many remarkable accomplishments of older adults are in the spotlight for the 42nd year of the Central Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held on May 17 in the Martin Janis Center, Columbus.

This year’s inductees range in age from 65 to 89. Presented annually by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA), the ceremony honors those who actively lead meaningful lives and enrich the quality of life for others.

Farmers Market Vouchers Now Available SourcePoint provides free vouchers so that qualifying adults age 55 or older can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, baked goods, honey, and even food-bearing plants at local farmers markets.

Participants who sign up will receive 20 $3 vouchers—a total value of $60—that can be used at markets in Sunbury, Powell, and Delaware.

Delaware County residents can sign up at participating farmers markets during market hours, or at SourcePoint’s customer service desk on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vouchers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more details, go to MySourcePoint. org/vouchers.

Mature Driver Event 2017 AAA, in partnership with SourcePoint and the Delaware General Health District, will host the annual Mature Driver event on Thursday, July 13, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in SourcePoint’s Radebaugh Room.

This free event will provide information on how to continue to drive safer for longer, allow attendees a chance to talk with highway patrolmen on safe driving habits, and offer several free assessments, such as reaction time and a certified CarFit assessment to determine if a driver is properly using the safety features of their car.

Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in attending should RSVP to Jackie Bain at (740) 203-2083.

The 2017 inductees included Clyde "Bud" Rannebarger. The distance that Bud has driven as a volunteer for SourcePoint is exceptional. He has driven more than 8,000 miles while transporting older adults in Delaware County to and from medical appointments. That distance is the equivalent from Columbus, Ohio to Anchorage, Alaska.

One of Bud's regular passengers said, "Going the extra mile is second nature to Bud!" Bud is pictured above with SourcePoint staff: Director of Client Services Fara Waugh, Volunteer Specialist Carissa Krauss, and Volunteer Specialist Laura Bean.

SourcePoint's History with Meals on Wheels SourcePoint’s Meals on Wheels program currently serves more than 200,000 meals each year! But that wasn’t always the case. You can read more about the program’s history, which predates the organization’s own founding, in the feature article starting on page one.

SourcePoint's Dining Center Renamed Cafe 55 After a total of 232 individuals voted in our dining center poll, the winner is Cafe 55! Thank you to all who voted.

SourcePoint operates six social dining centers in Delaware County for local adults age 55 and older.

Meals are provided on a donation basis throughout the week. Educational programs on nutrition, health, and consumer affairs are provided, as well as special celebrations. Have you dined with us lately? Learn more at MySourcePoint.org/dining-centers.

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IN-HOME CARE & NUTRITION IN-HOME CARE SERVICES SourcePoint’s In-Home Care Services are designed to help Delaware County adults live safely in their own homes with independence and dignity. We provide information, referrals, and direct access to in-home services, such as: • Adult Day Care • Chore Services such as changing light bulbs, tacking down cords or rugs, raking leaves, shoveling snow, painting, and more.

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

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

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

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

• Nursing Services to help you achieve optimal health and well-

being through health screenings and medication monitoring.

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

SourcePoint can handle all of your care arrangements and our services are available on a sliding fee scale. Call us for a free, professional, inhome consultation with one of our licensed care consultants.

Information and referral specialists are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer all your questions about aging.

Call (740) 363-6677 today or learn more at MySourcePoint.org.

IN-HOME CARE PROGRAM SEEKING NEW PROVIDERS SourcePoint’s In-Home Care program is currently accepting applications for new service providers. SourcePoint offers its clients assistance with homemaking, personal care, respite, home repair and modification, emergency response systems, extermination, and more. Applications are due by Wednesday, Aug. 2. To learn more about the application process, please contact Amelia Tucciarone, quality improvement supervisor, at amelia@MySourcePoint.org or (740) 203-2392.

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ENRICHMENT CENTER ACTIVITIES Session 4: July 3–Sept. 2 Activity dates and start times are listed below and are subject to change. For complete details and to register, visit MySourcePoint.org. Guests may purchase a one-day guest pass for $5.*

Aquatics 4 Tue & Thu, 3 p.m.

Creative Connection Fri, July 7, 1 p.m.

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

Creative Writing Mon, July 31 & Aug. 21, 2 p.m.

FITNESS Fitness Center Available during center hours.

Water Wellness Fridays, 10 a.m.

Brains & Balance Mon & Wed, 11 a.m.

Circuit Sets Tue or Thu, 4:45 p.m.

Golden Marathon Outdoor Hiking Mon, 9:30 a.m.

Golf: Hidden Valley League Fri, 9 a.m.

Golf: Travel League Wed, 9 a.m.

Group Fitness and Falls Education Thu, Aug. 31, 8:30 a.m. NEW! Line Dance! Tue, 11 a.m.

Line Dancercise Thu, 10, 11 a.m.

Line Dancing Tue, 6 p.m.

Line Dancing: The Basics Thu, 1 p.m.

Massage Therapy Mon, Wed, Thu, by appt.

PACE Tue & Fri, 10 a.m.

Pilates Mon & Wed, 4:30 p.m.

SilverSneakers Cardio Mon & Wed, 9 a.m.

SilverSneakers Circuit Tue & Thu, 9, 10 a.m.

SilverSneakers Classic Mon & Wed, 10 a.m.

SilverSneakers Yoga Tue & Thu, 11 a.m.

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

Water Volleyball Tue & Thu, 11 a.m., 2, 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10, 11 a.m.

Decorative Photo Album Wed, July 26, 1 p.m. NEW! Do For Others I Mon, 9 a.m.

Do For Others II 1st Wed, 8 a.m.

Exploring Drawing and Watercolors Fri, July 14, 21, 28 & Aug. 4, 10 a.m. NEW! Hand Work with Friends Thu, 1:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY Activities open to residents of Delaware County.

Knitting Circle Tue, 11 a.m.

Alzheimer’s Support Group 2 Tue, 10 a.m.

Make It-Take It Wed, July 19 & Aug. 16, 1 p.m. NEW!

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Caregiver Support Group 2nd Tue, 9 a.m., 6 p.m.

Delaware Speech & Hearing 4 Wed, 9:30 a.m. th

DGHD Health Screenings 4th Wed, 9:30 a.m.

Downsizing Made Easier Tue, Aug. 8, 1:30 p.m.

Financing Your Retirement Home Tue, July 11, 1:30 p.m.

Foot Care Clinic Tue, by appt.

Grandparents Day Sat, Aug. 19, 8:30 a.m. NEW! Legal Aid 4 Thu, by appt. th

Matter of Balance Thu, 1 p.m.

Medicare Workshop 1: Plan Comparisons Wed, Aug. 2, 6:30 p.m.; Wed, Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m.

Medicare Workshop 2: Supplements Wed, July 19, 6:30 p.m.

Life’s a Stitch Thu, 11:30 a.m.

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

Painted Rock Cacti Fri, July 14, 21 & 28, 1 p.m. NEW! Painting Group Mon, 11 a.m. & Sat, 8:30 a.m.

Photo Workshop: Snapshot to Portrait Thu, July 27, 1 p.m. NEW! Photography Group Thu, Aug. 24, 1 p.m.

POST-IT Note Class Wed, Aug. 23, 1 p.m. NEW! Quilters Rule Tue, 1 p.m.

Reminiscence Theatre Thu, 2:30 p.m.

Scrappy Crafters Tue, 12 p.m.

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

Zentangle: Advanced Thu, Aug. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 1 p.m. NEW!

Medicare: New to Medicare Classes 1st Sat, 10 a.m.; 2nd Wed, 10 a.m.; 4th Wed, 6 p.m.

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

OhioHealth Lunch and Learn: Diabetes Prevention & Management Thu, July 27, 12 p.m.

Guitar: Beginner 1st & 3rd Tue, 6 p.m.

Yoga Restorative Mini-Series Mon or Wed, 11 a.m.

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

Mind Aerobics Fri, 11 a.m.

Zumba Mon & Wed, 5:30 p.m. NEW!

Supper Club Tue, July 18 & Wed, Aug. 9, 5 p.m.

Taoist Tai Chi® Mon, 1 p.m.; Thu, 9 a.m., 4 p.m.

Yoga: Breathing for Beginners Mon, 10 a.m.

Yoga: Breathing Wed, 10 a.m.

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

AQUATICS Aqua Circuits Mon or Wed, 5:30 p.m. NEW! Aqua Zumba Tue, 1 p.m.

WISE (Wellness Initiative for Senior Education) Tue, 10 a.m.

Guitar: Intermediate 2nd & 4th Tue, 6 p.m.

Piano Lessons: Beginner Mon, 1 p.m.

Piano Lessons: Intermediate Mon, 2:30 p.m.

Preservation Parks Wed, July 12 & Aug. 30, 1 p.m.

Senior Learning Network Tue, July 11, 11 a.m.

Aquatics 1 Mon & Wed, 9 a.m.

ARTS Art Exploration Fri, Aug. 4, 11 & 25, 1 p.m.

Aquatics 2 Mon & Wed, 11 a.m., 2 p.m.; Tue & Thu, 9 a.m.

Art for Others Sat, July 15, 9 a.m.

Talk with the Expert: Good Health through Nutrition Wed, July 12, 10 a.m.; Thu, Aug. 17, 2 p.m.

Coloring Club Sat., 9 a.m.

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

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

Create and Pour Thu, July 20 & Tue, Aug. 22, 5:30 p.m.

Think Positive 2nd Fri, 10 a.m.

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

SourcePoint offers financial assistance to Delaware County residents who cannot afford membership and/or program fees.

The application can be obtained at the customer service desk and takes only a moment to complete.

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ENRICHMENT CENTER ACTIVITIES Van Young Presents: Civil War Facts and Trivia Tue, Aug. 1, 5:30 p.m.

WE (the members) Talk Wed, Aug. 9, 11 a.m.

NEW! What Europe Thinks About Trump and Europe's Refugees Sat, July 22, 10 a.m. NEW! SOCIAL Billiards Available during center hours.

Billiards Tournaments Thu, 5 p.m.

Bingo Wed & Fri, 1 p.m.

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

Bridge (Duplicate) Tue, 12 p.m.

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

Care/Share and Connect Group 1st & 3rd Mon, 1 p.m.

Coffee & Conversation Wed, 9 a.m.

Cornhole: Outside! Tue, 6 p.m.

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

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

Dining Out: ROMEOs 1st Tue, 12:30 p.m.

Ohio State at Indiana Aug. 31–Sept. 1

Dominoes Tue & Thu, 1 p.m.

Explore Muskingum County Thu, Sept. 7

Euchre Mon, 1 p.m.

Treasures of Quebec by Rail Sept. 15–21

Euchre Club Wed, 5 p.m.

Delaware County Fair Tue, Sept. 19

Hand & Foot Mon & Wed, 3 p.m.

Lunch Cruise on the Ohio River Thu, Sept. 28

Mah Jongg Wed, 12 p.m.

Coastal New England Oct. 12–18

Member Potlucks 2 Tue, 12 p.m.

Scioto Downs Racino Thu, Nov. 2

Movies Fri 2 p.m.

Spirit of America Thu, Nov. 9

The Piano Man, Karl Schmidt Mon, 10 a.m.

Shopping at Tanger Outlets Tue, Nov. 28

Table Tennis (Multiple Tables) Mon & Wed, 1 p.m.; Thu, 5 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.

Christmas in Tennessee Nov. 28–Dec. 1

Table Tennis (Single Table) Mon & Thu, 8 a.m.; Tue–Fri, 1 p.m.

SourcePoint is closed July 4 and Sept. 2.

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Toe-Tapping Tuesdays Tue, 2:30 p.m.

Unplugged Elastic Band Wed, 10 a.m.

For full details and up-to-date information about session activities, call (740) 363-6677 or go to MySourcePoint.org. *Applicable for any daily fee activity or free activity

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SourcePoint members learn the art of chair caning.

Create and Pour classes allow SourcePoint members and guests to explore creativity in a fun, casual setting.

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about care and people would say, "I wish this was available when my dad CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1... was alive." That was encouraging.

Things we heard time and again were, "I don't know where to go for help," Horrocks said getting signatures for the petition provided a head start and, "When I talk to an organization, they tell me they will put me on a on the levy campaign. In the fall of 1994, the .5-mill levy passed with 58 waiting list." That became kind of the basis of our planning. If you're trying percent of the vote, and it didn't take long for county residents to call to keep people out of a nursing home, you can't put them on a waiting list.

Horrocks' office to ask about the promised services.

You have to be able to inject services right away.

Bob—The day after the levy passed, I went to the office at 8:30 a.m. and Horrocks was brought on board in 1992 and tasked with getting the the phone was ringing. One lady said, "I hear you got your levy passed. I organization incorporated and securing nonprofit status for what was didn't vote for it, but I've got this big tree in my to become the Council for Older Adults. back yard that's going to fall on my house and Bob—At first, I had no office space. My very first I need you to take care of it." Needless to say, we week I worked on a table at the Beeghly Library at were scrambling that year to put things in place.

Ohio Wesleyan. It had a telephone booth in the lobby, We had Brenda, a part-time bookkeeper, me, and I literally came to work with a roll of quarters. I and then Fara. lined up our first office from there.

Fara—I was the third full-time person hired. I The group's first office was on North Sandusky had been working at the Alzheimer's Association Street in Delaware. Horrocks said the Delaware of Central Ohio, and when I interviewed, I think County District Library was in the process of Bob must have had some idea of what the agency renovating at that time, and was keeping its would become. When I asked what he saw in the old furniture in a storage unit on London Road. future, he said, "Oh, about 20 social workers."

The library offered Horrocks his pick of the old State law requires that senior services levies furniture for the new office, and he was ready to last no more than five years, so SourcePoint go to work. went back to voters in 1999, 2003, 2008, and Bob—We spent that first year talking to and 199 4: Bob Ho rrocks talk s to loca l 2013. The current senior services levy of 1.2 listening to a lot of people. The question became, pres s abo ut the sen ior serv ices levy. mills was approved by 68 percent of voters, and "How do we create a client-centered system that its funding will expire in 2018. would be ready when families needed help and would keep people in their homes?"

The First In-Home Client Fara Waugh—What was happening before In 1995, the office moved from Sandusky Street to is that people who just needed a meal or some the former Red and White Store on Central Avenue. help around the house would end up in nursing The newly approved levy gave the organization the homes for those services, and it was not where money to begin implementing some of its services, they wanted to be. People actually do a lot better including the creation of In-Home Care Services, when they are at home. designed to help older adults stay safely and independently in their homes. Services included The Levy help with chores, counseling, emergency response The Sandusky Street office was populated systems, home repair modifications, homemaker

by Horrocks and Brenda Durfey, a now-retired and Bob Horrocks Durfey a Brend 1994: services, medical transportation, nursing, personal SourcePoint employee who worked for six g of the first levy. passin the te celebra care, and respite. Licensed social workers provided months as a volunteer before being put on the free in-home assessments and helped ensure that payroll in 1993. The small staff concentrated on services offered met the needs of older adults getting a property tax levy on the ballot in 1994 and their families. In 1995, the organization welcomed its first in-home to fund the work that needed to be done. client; by the end of the year, 49 individuals were serviced. That number Bob—It took a lot of shoe leather to get information out to the voters jumped to 1,000 in the year 2000, and to 5,000 in 2012. about the levy. When I talked to elected officials, I was often told that people Bob—It seemed to take forever to serve our first client. Leading up to 1995, weren't going to raise their taxes for this. We had to knock on doors and ask we spent so much time trying to understand needs, creating a workable people to sign a petition, and when we explained what we wanted to do, plan for a system of care that would be responsive to older adults and their 29 out of 30 people we talked to got it in 30 seconds. Whenever I felt like CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE... this concept wasn't going to work, I'd go knock on doors and start talking

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19... families, and then building consensus and support. The next pivotal step was to create real structure, real services, and a real system of care.

This meant expanding services, developing high standards, and identifying quality providers with whom to contract. It also meant creating policies and procedures, internal processes, and lots of training. By that fall, we were ready to go and we began to serve our first clients.

kitchen at the new facility on Cheshire Road.

SourcePoint's team of dedicated volunteers delivered more than 200,000 meals in 2016.

Fara—It was a big change for us to prepare the meals ourselves. We had delivered meals for several years, but we were purchasing them from Grady. When we moved into this building, I remember saying to Bob that we had never cooked a meal before.

Bob—I remember how daunting it was for us when we first opened our kitchen.

We had to produce 16,000 meals in our first month of operation. In addition, all of our volunteers had to get used to a new building, new processes, and all new routes.

Looking back, it took 1995: Fara Wa ugh me ets with a huge leap of faith in-h om e care clie nts. to think that we could pull it all off. But with a team of dedicated staff and volunteers, we did it! I am so proud of all of the people who have built and supported this program.

Meals on Wheels SourcePoint's Meals on Wheels program can trace its roots back to the 1980s, when Grady Memorial Hospital received a federal grant to provide lunchtime meals to older adults in the community. After the 1994 levy passed, the organization now known as SourcePoint began to augment this funding in order to help the hospital expand the service. At that time, the hospital was cooking and A New Home serving about 30,000 From its Central Avenue meals annually. In location, the organization 1998, SourcePoint, at moved to an office park the hospital's request, on Bowtown Road on the took on the day-toers for Meals on Wheels, Volunte 1998: east side of Delaware. But day management of of Grady Memo rial Hospit al. out ng operati as the organization's list of the program, which services and the population had expanded to that it served continued to nearly 85,000 meals grow, so did the need for a larger space. annually. By 2004, SourcePoint was the only Bob—What started us thinking about a bigger Meals on Wheels provider in Delaware County. space was looking at the 2000 census and seeing SourcePoint continued to purchase meals how the population was growing. We knew we from Grady until the program outgrew space at wanted to find a way to keep the baby boomers the hospital. In December of 2007, SourcePoint engaged, and we knew they would have a began cooking meals for the first time, made different set of needs. We knew we'd need a possible by the opening of a large production

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We got in touch with George Parker; he was an architect and helped with sketches. But we had no land and no money. We made a 3D cardboard design of the building and took it around to Rotary clubs, Kiwanis, anyone who would have us. Those plans got refined and we went to the Delaware County Commissioners, ultimately putting a twotenths of a mill bond issue on the ballot.

Horrocks said they identified land on Cheshire Road where the new facility would be built if the bond were to pass, thanks to help from the Delaware County GIS office.

Bob—We asked them to put a point in downtown Delaware and do a five-mile-radius circle and see how many people 60 and older would be in that radius. They did the same for the Cheshire location, and more people fell in that circle. But we got a lot more pushback on the Cheshire location. We were told it was way out "in the country."

The bond passed, though by a smaller margin than previous operating levies. People are more interested in services than large buildings, according to Horrocks. The facility at 800 Cheshire Road opened in 2007.

A New Name The organization shared its new facility with Senior Citizens Inc., the group previously based on Park Avenue in Delaware that focused on social activities for older adults. In 2014, the two groups merged in an effort to have one comprehensive organization to provide a wealth of service and activities to Delaware County's older population. Soon after, it was determined that the Council for Older Adults would need a new name that better reflected all that it offered.

Bob—A lot of what we do is about prevention as we get older, and the earlier you get started the better off you'll be. From day one, we called this facility an enrichment center. We didn't want to create stereotypes that we knew were untrue, and we didn't want to reinforce any preconceived CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...

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In 2015, a rebranding campaign was launched in support of the organization's new name, SourcePoint, which has an overarching mission of helping Delaware County residents "thrive after 55." Such a major change wasn't immediately popular with everyone, but Horrocks said the new name has served the organization well, particularly when it comes to reaching residents throughout the county.

Bob—We've had people since we changed our name say they'd never join when it had "Older Adults" in the name, but now that we're SourcePoint it's OK. I understand that, and it's funny in a way that so much is tied to a name. But SourcePoint is nondescript enough that people want to learn more about it.

Looking Back, Looking Forward When you consider that today's SourcePoint grew from a table and a pocket full of quarters, it's easy to be impressed with and thankful for all that has been accomplished. SourcePoint has grown into one of the most comprehensive organizations for older adults in the state, housing under one roof a wealth of services and activities that meet that early goal of helping local residents stay in their homes as they age. Horrocks and Waugh look back with fondness, pride, and a bit of surprise at all that has been accomplished.

Bob—If I'd known how hard some of it was going to be, I never would have done it. With some of it, it was a case of, "We had no right to think we could do that." But I attribute everything to the people and the fact that Delaware County is a community where people support one another.

The social service agencies work, coordinate, and plan together. It was a great environment that had real needs and we had really good people who were passionate about doing their jobs. And I'm sure we've had some luck along the way too.

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people to our services to those organization 55 and older has been the key. in their homes, Fara—We've and we have received a lot helped keep of support from them at home the voters over longer.

And the years, and while we can't we've taken that be all things to responsibilit y all people, we seriously. do try to find Bob—In the a way to fill a early days, we need. If we don't did everything have a way of we could to be visible, and to let people know we supporting someone, we try to find someone were there. We hosted pig roasts, we started the who can.

Communicator, and those things brought us a Horrocks also cited some of the challenges lot of visibility. As for the future, what I always tell faced over the years that ultimately helped people is that today we look very different than SourcePoint to evolve. we looked five years ago, and five years from now Bob—One of the things that comes to mind is, as people would call us, we would start to get we'll look very different than we look today. What an idea of what the unmet needs were. People has made us successful is we are trying to stay in would start asking for help with their bills, or touch with the community. We know the in-home care program is going to keep growing; and we talking about insurance problems, and you start to think, "We need to find someone to help with know we need to do a better job of reaching out to the entire county. this." That helped us start new programs. The Most of the stuff we've tried has worked out, but I insurance program was a big thing that wasn't can honestly say this never would have gotten off on our radar, and our caregiver program was the ground if not for city council and the county also a big endeavor. commissioners in 1991 and 92. Ever since After a reflective then, we've enjoyed look back, it's only a lot of support from fitting to ask Horrocks their successors. There and Waugh what are needs throughout SourcePoint's success the county and no one can be attributed to political subdivision can and where they see the afford to meet them, organization going in but working together it the future. can get done.

Bob—One hundred percent of our success comes from the people who work for us and who volunteer for us. The passion and commitment that 2017: Bob Ho rrocks dish es out ann iversary people bring shows treats at Sou rcePoint's Ice Crea m Social. through, and the ability to attract great

I attribute everything to the people and the fact that Delaware County is a community where people support one another.

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Concerts, Tree Cookie Art, Cast Iron Cooking: Preservation Parks in the Summer

Sue Hagan, Marketing & Communications Manager, Preservation Parks of Delaware County We’re nearing Independence Day, and summer feels halfway over! At Preservation Parks, we’ve been busy with night hikes, a Father’s Day race, a tractor show, pollinator programs, and much more. But as we head into the heart (and the heat!) of the summer, it’s time to focus on some laid-back pursuits.

Our always popular Thursday Evening Concerts kick off July 6 at 7 p.m., when Slate Ridge Bluegrass will hit the stage. The following five weeks will feature: Ali Ryerson and Trombones Plus (30s, 40s, and 50s classics) on July 13; Cruizin’ Keys Dueling Pianos on July 20; Lords of Literature (60s and 70s rock) on July 27; Lone Raven (Celtic) on Aug. 3; and In Full Swing (big band) on Aug. 10.

Concerts are from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and are held at Gallant Woods Park, 2150 Buttermilk Hill Road, Delaware. Concerts are free and for all ages.

Attendees should bring a chair or blanket to sit on, and are welcome to bring dinner or other refreshments. A food truck or cart will be on hand at each concert, and Preservation Parks volunteers will take donations for popcorn and sno-cones.

Switching over from music to art, we have a couple of fun craft projects in July and August. The first, on July 23, features tree cookie art. A tree cookie, for the uninitiated, is a circular cross section of a tree trunk or branch that retains a rim of bark and shows the growth rings. You’ll learn to use a wood burner to etch in your favorite quote or saying.

On Aug. 6, you’ll use crayons to create a colorful candle. These craft classes take place at Deer Haven Park, and full details are available at preservationparks.com. Click on individual dates on the program calendar for everything you need to know.

Now, on to cooking. Some of the best meals I’ve ever eaten have come out of a cast iron skillet placed over campfire coals. These classes will take place on Tuesday evenings, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., on June 27, July 25, Aug. 29 and Sept. 26. I’m not sure what we’ll be cooking, but I’ve made everything from stew to rolls to peach cobbler in cast iron. The bonus with this class is that you get to eat what you cook! Again, all details are located on our program calendar.

Finally, for a blast into the past, head over to Gallant Farm on Aug. 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., for “Music Under the Paper Moon.” Remember those iconic 1930s photos of people sitting on a cut-out crescent moon?

We’ll have that! And you can get your picture taken. Add in some music and refreshments, and you have a recipe for a great evening.

Preservation Parks is your county park district. Come out to nature and savor the summer!

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"Evicted" Provides a Hard Dose of Reality Puzzle Solutions Pam Taylor, Circulation Manager, Delaware County District Library The most accessible nonfiction is that which takes a pervasive issue and helps us understand it through the more personal lens of individual stories. "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City" by Matthew Desmond succeeds remarkably in giving us a gritty, unforgiving, and ultimately heartbreaking glimpse of the poor who inhabit low-rent, often substandard housing in America, and of those who profit from their struggle.

Desmond focuses on Milwaukee—once a thriving industrial city—as the location of numerous decaying rental properties. He gives us an in-depth look at the holdings and tenants of two landlords. One is a former schoolteacher turned inner-city landlord, and the other is an older man whose inherited holdings now consist of a single decaying trailer park. Both make very good livings from their respective properties, while investing little back into them. The tenants in the inner city rentals are mostly black, and the trailer park residents mostly white, but the book as the book reveals, their struggles are very similar.

While it may be said that some of the tenants make questionable choices that contribute to their never-ending evictions and subsequent searches for housing, it also shows that low-rent living is a vicious cycle of renters withholding rent to try to force landlords to make repairs, and then being evicted because of owed rent.

One cannot help but feel for the eight families featured here, most living on tenuous government assistance that barely pays their rents, leaving little or nothing for utilities and other necessities of life. Even the act of looking for work is impacted when most of one’s time is spent looking for the next place to live. For many of the individuals featured in the book, this way of life has become generational, and therefore all the harder to escape. For others, it is the product of addiction, mental and/or physical illness, or lack of education. No one would choose this way of life, or choose to live under these conditions, which often include no running water, heat, or appliances.

Many of the households contain children, making their stories even more compelling.

While the book offers no answers to the problem, Desmond does an excellent job of bringing the issue to light. He purposely wrote the work in the third person, offering the most objective view possible. It is not until the end we discover he spent months with the people he is writing about, and actually lived in the trailer park he describes. He does not attempt to woo us with sentiment, but with hard facts, and copious notes that provide statistics and further information to help the reader truly understand the scope of this problem in the country today.

If you’re looking for a frothy beach read, "Evicted" isn't it. But if you would like a better understanding of one of this country’s most underreported and devastating problems, this book is well worth your time.

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

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In Your Community

Support Groups ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Meeting: 2nd Tue, 10–11:30 a.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware; 2nd Thu, 10–11:30 a.m. at Willow Brook Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing, Delaware; 2nd Tue, 1–2:30 p.m. at Asbury UM Church, 55 W. Lincoln Ave., Delaware Contact: (740) 363-1365 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS Meeting: 2nd Tue, 9–10 a.m. or 6–7 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware; 3rd Mon, 3–4 p.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 9633 E. State Rte. 37, Sunbury; 4th Wed, May 24, 2–3 p.m. at Ganzhorn Suites, 10272 Sawmill Parkway, Powell Contact: SourcePoint at (740) 203-2399 CARING AND SHARING Meeting: 1st and 3rd Mon, 1–2 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Contact: SourcePoint at (740) 363-6677 DELAWARE MIGHTY SOULS (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS) Meeting: 1st Thu, 6–8 p.m. at Willow Brook Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing, Delaware Contact: Thom at (740) 815-5809 or Ron at (740) 815-3837 MEMORY LOSS EMPOWERMENT GATHERING Meeting: 3rd Tue, 6:30–8 p.m. at Ganzhorn Suites, 10272 Sawmill Pkwy., Powell Contact: RSVP to Anne Farley at (614) 3569810 or crd.powell@ganzhorn.com NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) CONNECTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP Meeting: 2nd Thu, 11:30 a.m. at Maryhaven, 88 N. Sandusky St., Delaware; 4th Thu, 6 p.m. at NAMI, 560 Sunbury Road, Stes. 11-12, Delaware Contact: Becky Becker at (740) 815-1767

My COM M UNICATOR NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Meeting: 3rd Tue, 6:30–8 p.m. at NAMI, 560 Sunbury Road, Delaware Contact: Becky Becker at (740) 815-1767 PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Meeting: 3rd Wed at 1:30 p.m. at Delaware Township Hall, 2590 Liberty Road, Delaware Contact: Kathy Kotowski at (614) 846-8009 THURSDAY NIGHT TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) Meeting: Mon, 5:45–6:45 p.m. at Old Stone Presbyterian Church, 41 Hodges Road, Delaware, and Thu, 6–7 p.m. at Zion United Church of Christ, 51 W. Central Ave., Delaware Contact: Georgeanna Mills at (740) 881-4497

Community Clubs ASHLEY SENIOR CITIZENS Ashley Villa, 240 S. Main St., Ashley Meeting: 3rd Mon, 12 p.m.

Contact: (740) 747-2658 BELLPOINT SENIOR CITIZENS Contact: Bob Burr at (740) 369-0652 BIG WALNUT SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB PJ’s Pizza, 571 W. Cherry St., Sunbury Meeting: 1st Thu, 11:30 a.m.

Contact: Virginia Helwig at (740) 965-9636 DUBLIN COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS Dublin Rec Center, 5600 Post Road, Dublin Meeting: 2nd Mon, 11:15 a.m.

Contact: Wanda Kamler at (614) 410-4550 DELAWARE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION delawarecountyretiredteachersassociation.com Willow Brook Christian Village, 100 Willow Brook Way, Delaware Meeting: 2nd Fri in March, June, September; 1st Fri in December Contact: Carolyn Tarantine at (614) 895-9861

GENOA TWP. SENIOR CITIZENS Genoa Community Building 5111 S. Old 3C Hwy., Westerville Meeting: 2nd Thu, 12 p.m.

Contact: Bill Brown at (614) 882-1034 HYATTS AREA SENIOR GROUP SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Meeting: 2nd Tue 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, INC. Orange Township Hall, 1680 E. Orange Road, Lewis Center Meeting: 1st Wed, 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Contact: Patricia Fitch at (614) 854-0855 OSTRANDER SENIOR CITIZENS Ostrander Community Center 3737 Ostrander Road, Ostrander Meeting: 4th Thu, 1 p.m.; euchre and dominoes on every other Thu; birthday celebrations on 2nd Tue Contact: Harla Lawson at (614) 570-8978 or hlawsite@gmail.com PROSPECT SENIOR CITIZENS Prospect Senior Citizens Building 318 N. Elm St., Prospect Meeting: Every Thu, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Contact: Rick Willey at (740) 494-2989 WESTERVILLE AAUW Westerville Area Resource Ministry 150 Heatherdown Dr., Westerville Meeting: 2nd Thu, 7 p.m.

Contact: Miriam Holmes at (614) 891-1140 or mholmes3@columbus.rr.com

Extreme Heat

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Extreme Heat Message and Precautions: Be Informed, Make a Plan, Build a Kit, Get Involved

Administration for Community Living

Summer is almost here. While we prepare to enjoy the warm weather, it’s important to take precautions in case extreme heat strikes.

By evaluating your needs, you can plan for any heat-related situation.

The following steps will prepare you to handle periods of extreme heat and the associated risks: • Consider how potential power outages during periods of extreme heat might affect you. Plan to be temporarily self-sufficient if the electricity goes out. It’s possible that you will not have access to a medical facility or a pharmacy.

• Identify the resources you use on a daily basis and what you can do if they are limited or not available. Make provisions for medications that require refrigeration, and plan arrangements to get to a cooling center, if needed.

• Think about what you need to maintain your health, safety, and independence. Build a kit that includes any specialized items, such as extra wheelchair batteries, oxygen, catheters, and medication.

Also include nonperishable food and water, items for service animals and pets, a cooler, and anything else you might need.

• Check on family, friends, and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, especially those who spend much of their time alone, or are more likely to be affected by extreme heat.

• Be watchful for signs of heat stroke and dehydration. These include shallow breathing, a lack of perspiration, dizziness, dry mouth, and headaches.

The HHS emPOWER Map 2.0 at empowermap.hhs.gov features the monthly total of Medicare beneficiaries with electricity-dependent equipment claims at the U.S. state, territory, county, and zip code level to identify the areas and populations that may be impacted and at risk for prolonged power outages.

For more information about extreme heat preparedness and tools, go to ready.gov/heat and cdc.gov.

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Today’s Technology

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Travis Fordham, Digital Media Coordinator, SourcePoint With the confusion and frustration after the widespread WannaCry virus that infected many computers, it’s important to make sure your computer and mobile devices are protected. According to the Department of Homeland Security, “the best defense against malware, viruses, and cyber attacks is a good offense.” This means keeping your software applications and systems patched and up to date.

On Windows PCs, laptops, and tablets, you should have an antivirus package running at all times. Windows machines have been a target for years, primarily because there are so many of them to attack. Mac users with desktop computers and laptops are not immune from attacks, but the main threats still have been focused on Windows PCs. With the increasing number of Android smartphones now in use and connected to high-speed networks, these devices have become a prime target for malware and cyber attacks, as well. If you do a simple Google search, you'll find reports of crooks using malicious apps, emails, and text messages to spread viruses and ransomware to thousands of Android smartphones and tablets every day. This problem is likely to get worse before it gets better. Fortunately, there are tips to help prevent your Android device from falling victim to an attack: • Only install apps directly from the official Google Play Store. Pay close attention to the number of times an app has been downloaded and to the user reviews.

• Install a good antivirus app on your Android device and be sure to keep it updated. There are several good antivirus apps to choose from. One to try that I like is Avast Mobile Security.

• Do not open links in emails or mobile text messages unless you are 100 percent certain that the emails and text messages are genuine.

• Avoid visiting websites unless you know them to be safe. If you end up being directed to a dangerous looking site, close out immediately before tapping any links.

• Be sure to back up your photos and other files to a cloud backup service on a regular basis. Then you’ll be able to recover your files if your device is ever attacked. Google Drive makes this easy and works great with Android devices.

If you are an iPhone user, Apple says not to install an antivirus application on your phone. However, it's important to stay up to date with the latest version iOS (operating system).

These tips can help keep files and sensitive information safe, and your device running smoothly, but use common sense and be cautious.

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

• Perfect inspections by the Ohio Department of Health in our healthcare centers.

• Perfect scores in City restaurant inspections.

• 5-star (the best) ratings from Medicare.gov.

• Ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report–for several years running.

• Number One in Delaware County for family satisfaction of skilled nursing,rehabilitation, and assisted living.

• Number one in Franklin County for family satisfaction of skilled nursing and rehabilitative care.

• Named best retirement community, best assisted living, and best nursing home by readers of the Delaware Gazette’s annual People’s Choice Awards – for many years in a row!

• Renovated Courtyard Restaurant at Willow Brook Christian Village—the perfect spot for Sunday brunch.

• Willow Brook by Day now offering that same quality in adult day services.

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Powerful Tools for You! Sara Stemen, Caregiver Program Coordinator, SourcePoint MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS SourcePoint provides monthly opportunities for caregivers to learn, grow, and gather support from others who are also caring for a loved one.

You are invited to come meet other caregivers, discover new resources, and ask any questions you may have. Upcoming family caregiver support groups will take place on the following dates, at the locations listed: • Tuesday, July 11 , 9–10 a.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware.

• Tuesday, July 11, 6–7 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware.

• Monday, July 17 , 3–4 p.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 9633 E. State Route 37, Sunbury.

• Wednesday, July 26, 2–3 p.m. at Ganzhorn Suites, 10272 Sawmill Parkway, Powell.

• Tuesday, Aug. 8 , 9–10 a.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware.

• Tuesday, Aug. 8, 6–7 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware.

• Monday, Aug. 21, 3–4 p.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 9633 E. State Route 37, Sunbury.

• Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2–3 p.m. at Ganzhorn Suites, 10272 Sawmill Parkway, Powell.

If you are interested in attending any of our family caregiver support groups, please register by calling (740) 203-2399 or register online at MySourcePoint.org/supportgroups.

POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS SourcePoint is currently accepting registrations for the national, proven program, Powerful Tools for Caregivers. This free six-week workshop will help you, the family caregiver, to develop tools and strategies to face the challenges of caregiving, such as how to identify and reduce personal stress, communicate in challenging situations, and make tough caregiving decisions. Two workshop times are available on Mondays, Sept. 18 through Oct. 23 (pending registration totals), and light refreshments will be provided: • Monday mornings, 9–10:30 a.m.

• Monday evenings, 6–7:30 p.m.

Each participant will receive a copy of "The Caregiver Helpbook" and participants who attend all six sessions will receive a $25 gift card. Free in-home respite care may be provided for your loved one if you register

by Aug. 18. The final deadline for registration is Sept. 11. Registration is required—to participate, call (740) 203-2399.

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Supper Club

Where can you find delicious food, entertainment, and a friendly, festive atmosphere—all in support of a good cause? Right here at SourcePoint!

Our Supper Club events are open to the community. Join friends and family for buffet dinners and entertainment on select dates throughout the year. Make your reservations now for these upcoming dinners: • Tuesday, July 18 Beach Party Grillin' and Chillin' • Wednesday, Aug. 9 Elvis: Eat Like the King!

Celebrate summer on July 18 with BBQ at "the beach." The mouthwatering menu features applewood-smoked beef brisket, BBQ chicken quarters, lemon potato salad, calico beans, cornbread salad, fresh grilled vegetables, coleslaw, rice and lentils with crispy onions, banana pudding, and peach cobbler. Throughout dinner, enjoy live music by 3 of a Kind (pictured at right). This event is sponsored by The Inn at Bear Trail and Country Club Rehabilitation Campus. Cost is $16 per adult, $7 for

My COM M UNICATOR children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6.

August's Supper Club event, sponsored by the Delaware Speech & Hearing Center and The Inn at Olentangy Trail, throws a nod to Elvis Presley's favorite foods and top tunes. Enjoy a buffet of Memphis-style meatloaf, buttermilk fried chicken, BBQ bologna, peanut butter and banana sandwiches, creamed corn, creamed spinach, tomato fritters, buttermilk biscuits, coconut cake, and peanut butter pie.

Randy Smith will entertain you with your favorite Elvis tunes. Cost is $16 per adult, $7 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6.

Dinners are held from 5 to 7 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware, and are open to the public. Proceeds benefit programs and services that help adults thrive after 55. For more information and to make your paid reservations, go to MySourcePoint.org/supper or call (740) 363-6677.

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