A publication of the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging
October 2015 VOL. 40 • NO. 10
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Coping skills In 1977, Joy Johnson (above) and her late husband, Marvin, founded the Centering Corporation in Omaha. The Centering Corporation has become North America’s oldest and largest bereavement center. The Johnsons also helped start Ted E. Bear Hollow, free grief support programs for kids, teens, and adults. Nick Schinker’s profile of Joy begins on page 10.
Nonagenarian Glennis Stout, age 94, is the oldest member of the Intergeneration Orchestra of Omaha. For more information about this flutist and the IGO, please see page 20.
What’s inside Meet ENHSA board member Brenda Carlisle...... 3 October 2015 events calendar............................ 4 Be aware of stinging bees, biting bats................ 5 Bringing sound to your photo collection ............ 6 Making dreams come true ................................. 6 A new dining choice for busy people ................. 9 WoodmenLife donates to meals program ........ 13 Medicare Part D enrollment sites ..................... 14 Drought impacting California’s trees ................ 17 Alzheimer’s may distort time perception .......... 18