Zest Silver Pages Feb. 2019

Zest For 50+ Living

FEBRUARY 2019

Silver Pages ANNUAL RESOURCE GUIDE FOR SENIORS & CAREGIVERS

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Finding balance A guide to help you maneuver aging, from Activities to Volunteering and everywhere in between

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WELCOME

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“Age is only a state of mind.

You are as young as you think.”

— Lailah Gifty Akita, author

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n the quote above, I believe no truer words have been spoken. How many of us know “old” people who are 25 and “young” people who are 80?

The key is to think young, feel young. My good friend, Jay, used to say it was important to have friends of all ages. I agree.

As the new editor of Zest, I look forward to sharing the opportunities available to older adults in our area with you. At Zest our philosophy is we need to celebrate the years we have been given, and make the most of them.

Today's seniors are an active, dynamic, diversified group — ranging from those who just turned 50 and are working to those who are long retired and continue to be active.

This month, we offer you our eighth annual edition of Silver Pages. This magazine, published by the Hutchinson Leader and Litchfield Independent Review, is designed to be an easy-to-use guide filled with valuable information and resources that seniors, their loved ones, caregivers and professionals can use.

The idea of publishing 24 pages devoted exclusively to senior resources is exciting. There was a time and it wasn't that long ago that senior services were relatively unknown. In Hutchinson, it was in 1957 when “talk” turned to “action” to move forward on the idea of building a home for older citizens. That initial motivation came from Dr. J.H. Burns, who designated $50,000 in his will to be used for this purpose.

From that seed, it took several years and much work for this idea to come to fruition. It was a joyful day when work began in March 1964 on a 65-bed structure that would eventually be named Burns Manor Nursing Home.

The first residents were admitted on April 30, 1965.

That banner day was more than 40 years ago. A lot has

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happened in senior services since then. Today's older adult can access a continuum of care that ranges from in-home services to nursing home care. This issue brings all those resources together into one handy guide.

When I worked at the Hutchinson Senior Center, I would have loved to have a guide such as this to share Kay Johnson with adult children of aging parents.

It was fairly common for the office Features Editor staff to receive a desperate call from an adult child who needed to access services for mom or dad. Questions were asked fast and furiously: What services were available, who do I call, where do I go?

Today the answer to that question would be Zest Silver Pages. The guide brings it all together. We have worked hard to ensure the accuracy of the listings. However, if you find an error, please let us know so we can correct it.

Also, every effort was made to compile a complete list of service providers, but if you are a business or organization whose service is not listed, please let us know, so we can include you in next year's edition. Our contact information can be found on page 3.

We would also like to thank the advertisers whose support makes it possible for us to distribute copies of Zest Silver Pages free of charge. Readers, please let our advertisers know you appreciate their support and community spirit. On that note, we are proud to publish Zest and serve the community in this way. And remember, age is just a state of mind.

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CONTENTS

Silver Pages

For 50+ living

AN ANNUAL RESOURCE GUIDE FOR SENIORS &

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Volunteering:

FEBRUARY 2019 Vol. 10 No. 12

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Agencies & organizations:Resources for older adults Eye care:Regular exams can detect diseases early Hospice:Offering care to people in last stages of their life Housing:Options abound for meeting various needs Pharmacy:Help with managing your medications Financial:Consider these resolutions for the new year Senior dining:Enjoy a hot meals and make new friends Transportation:Where to turn when you need a lift FEBRUARY 2019 | SILVER PAGES • ZEST

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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Engaging mind, body, spirit

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There's a common phrase often used to describe the effect exercise on our bodies: “Move it or lose it.” It's straightforward in that if you don't move your body, it's easy to lose muscle tone especially after age 50.

The same can be said about your brain. Research shows older adults who participated on a daily or weekly basis in social activity had a 40 percent reduced risk of developing dementia compared to those who were not socially engaged.

Fortunately for older adults, there are plenty of opportunities in McLeod and Meeker counties to remain active in mind and body.

Whether you're interested in seeing a play at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres or learning a new skill such as how to use an insta pot, opportunities for community engagement such as adult enrichment programs and recreational activities are available through local community education programs.

At one time retirement meant a rocking chair on the

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Hutchinson Senior Center Hutchinson Event Center 1005 State Highway 15 S., Hutchinson 320-234-5656 hutchinsonprce.com

Dassel-Cokato Community Education 4852 Reardon Ave. S.W., Suite 1400, Cokato 320-286-4120 district.dc.k12.mn.us/community-ed

Glencoe-Silver Lake Community Education 1621 E. 16th St., Glencoe 320-864-2690 gsl.k12.mn.us

Hutchinson Community Education 900 Harrington St. S.W., Hutchinson 320-587-2975 hutchinsonprce.com

Litchfield Community Education 307 Sixth St. E., Suite 11, Litchfield 320-693-2354 litchfield.k12.mn.us

GALLERIES & MUSEUMS Cokato Museum 175 Fourth St. S.W., Cokato 320-286-2427 cokatomuseum.org Showcases local Cokato and southwestern Wright County history, It is also home to the Gust Akerlund

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Hutchinson Community Education rents to those looking for a slow — or energetic — paddle on the Crow River.

Photography Studio, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum's permanent exhibits feature the area's social, economic and cultural development.

Dassel History Center and Ergot Museum 901 First St. N., Dassel 320-275-3077 dassel.com/history-center The museum highlights Dassel history the following permanent exhibits: "Ergot: From Blight to Blessing," "Dassel Seed Corn: Planting the Seed," "Peterson Pharmacy" and "Magnus Johnson: No Yokel and No Man's Echo." A fourth-floor exhibit space features a changing exhibit of local artists' work.

Hutchinson Center for the Arts 15 Franklin St. S.W., Hutchinson 320-587-7278 hutchinsonarts.org HCA features a changing roster of rotating exhibits showcasing the work of Minnesota artists. The center is also host to a variety of special events ranging from stage productions to vocal performances.

McLeod County Historical Society and Museum 308 School Road N.W., Hutchinson 320-587-2109 mcleodhistory.org The museum's permanent exhibits include: the Les Kouba Gallery, Emanuel Albrecht Gallery and the Historical Gallery, which features displays from the county's nine towns. For those pursuing family history projects, a research library and Ancestry Library Edition are available.

Meeker County Historical Society Museum and Grand Army of the Republic Hall 308 Marshall Ave. N., Litchfield 320-693-8911 garminnesota.org The Grand Army of the Republic Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is one of the few remaining in the United States and the only authentic one in Mnnesota. The museum features local Meeker County and Civil War history. It is also the site of the Litchfield G.A.R. Civil War Roundtable, which meets the second Thursday of each month.

Winsted Arts Council 320-485-3330 winstedartscouncil.org The Winsted Arts Council is committed to providing artistic experiences for all ages. Upcoming events include afterDervish school art classes and adult painting classes. The council is also sponsored the return visit of the world renowned Irish band Dervish on March 10.

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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS Hutchinson Concert Association

Enjoy music, comedy and vocal performance? This organization sponsors three concerts during its season, which runs September through May. Thanks to a reciprocal agreement with the Glencoe Performing Artists Series, members can attend six concerts for the price of three. For more information, call Bev Wangerin, president, at 320583-3652.

Litchfield Area Male Chorus Established in 1964, the all-male group rehearses at 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Litchfield High School choir room.

New members are welcome. For more information, email LitchfieldMaleChorus@hotmail.com or find the chorus on Facebook.

Rainbow Singers In existence since 2006, the singing group includes more than 30 women from Litchfield and surrounding areas, including Dassel, Darwin, Eden Valley, and Watkins. Members Rainbow Singers rehearse weekly, from April to October, and perform a diverse selection of songs and medleys. New voices are welcome. For more information, call Sue Hein at 320699-1340.

RiverSong Music Festival This celebration of music is Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, at Masonic/West River Park in Hutchinson. This rain-or-shine outdoor festival features a variety of genres, ranging from bluegrass and country to calipso, rock 'n' roll and American roots. For more information or to volunteer, call the Hutchinson Center for the Arts at 320-587-7278 or visit riversongfestival.org.

PERFORMING ARTS Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts Center 320-286-4120 • http://pac.dc.k12.mn.us

Buy tickets online or in person at Dassel-Cokato Community Education or PAC at Dassel-Cokato High School, 4852 Reardon Ave. SW, Cokato

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Crow River Singers This community chorus offers people who love to sing an opportunity to share this interest with others. Two seasons are offered: spring and fall. New members are welcome and no auditions are required. For more information, call Holly Dapper at 320-587-0710.

Two shows at 11 a.m. And 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16.

This is an opportunity for families to see and learn about a variety of live animals.

Buffalo Community Orchestra This 65-piece orchestra is performing at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10.

Tonic Sol Fa This local a cappella group is back by popular demand.

Hear this local favorite at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27.

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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS FungusAmongus Players of Dassel-Cokato 612-968-9707 • www.fungusamongusplayers.org

Buy tickets online; performances often are at Dassel History Center and Ergot Museum, 901 First St. N., Dassel

‘Foxfire’ and ‘Old Herbaceous’ This show originally was staged in 2017, it is being reprised in a shorter format at the theater company's entry for the Minnesota Association of Community Theatres MACfest. It is directed by David Metcalf and is set in the Appalachians of northern Georgia.

Kurt Schulz is ‘Old It is the story of an elderly widow Herbaceious’ who faces a changing world while having deep roots in the past. “Old Herbaceious” and “Foxfire” will be performanced together at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22, Feb. 23, March 1 and March 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 and March 3 at the Dassel History Center and Ergot Museum.

vision series, this musical reintroduces the Cunninghams, one of America's best-loved families with Howard, Marion and Joanie. This is a blast to the past: Milwaukee 1959 complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin' fun. Watch for performance dates.

‘Man of La Mancha’ To wrap up the FungusAmongus Players season, the troupe is presenting the classic story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play. This musical features popular songs such as “The Impossible Dream.” The musical will be staged in July. Watch for performance dates.

Hutchinson Theatre Company 320-587-7278 • www.hutchtheatre.org

Buy tickets online or in person at: Hutchinson Center for the Arts, 15 Franklin St. SW; or Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, 2 Main St. S.

‘Seasonal Allergies’ This dinner theater production is performed at Crow River Winery, 14848 State Highway 7 E., Hutchinson.

Expect to laugh away your throat tickle and clear your sinuses with a healthy dose of holiday fun as Julia Shelby and her brother, Peter, deal with all the joy and calamities that come with Thanksgiving and Christmas. Doors open at 5:30 with dinner served at 6 p.m. Curtain is at 7 p.m.

Watch for performance dates.

Litchfield Community Theatre 320-693-2354 • www.litchfieldcommunitytheatre.com Buy tickets online or in person at Litchfield Community Education, Wagner Education Building, 307 Sixth St. E., Suite 110, Litchfield.

Most performances are at Bernie Aaker Auditorium, inside the Meeker County Family Service Center, 114 Holcombe Ave. N., Litchfield.

‘Shadowlands’ The story follows C.S. Lewis as he meets an American fan, Joy Gresham, whom he befriends and eventually marries. It also deals with his struggle with personal pain and grief. Lew preaches that one should endure suffering with patience, but finds that the simple answers he had preached no longer apply when harsh realities of life, namely illness and death, impact him personally.

Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 4-6 and April 11-13, at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $18.

‘Happy Days: A New Musical’ Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the “king of cool” Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli. Based on the hit tele-

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‘Disney's Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical’ This production features 21 songs with music by Alan Menken, and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice.

It is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress.

If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end, but time is running out.

Adult day centers offer variety of services

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hoosing an adult day program for your loved one is an important decision. Finding the right program can make a tremendous impact on their well-being, while giving you peace of mind that your loved one is in a safe, supportive and engaging environment, according to the Minnesota Adult Day Services Association.

Adult day services are community-based programs that meet the health, social, recreational and therapeutic needs of elderly and disabled adults.

Adult day services also provide respite and peace of mind for family caregivers.

The Minnesota Adult Day Services Association, offers tips on selecting an adult day center for your loved one: ◆ Make an appointment to visit the center(s) to learn more about the programs, activities and services provided. ◆ Check references. Ask the staff at the center for two or three people who have used their services and would be willing to share their opinions. ◆ Try it out. Select a day center and give it a try for a few days. Keep in mind that it often takes several visits for a new participant to feel comfortable in a new setting and routine.

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ADULT DAY SERVICES

ADULT DAY SERVICE PROVIDERS Cokato Charitable Trust 182 Sunset Ave. NW, Cokato 320-286-2158 • www.cokatoseniorcare.com/services Lakeview Ranch 69531 213th St., Darwin 320-275-4610 • http://lakeviewranch.com

Dassel

Lakeview Ranch 22851 Minnesota Highway 15, Dassel 320-275-5515 • http://lakeviewranch.com

Litchfield

Ecumen of Litchfield 200 N. Holcombe Ave., Litchfield 320-373-6627 • www.EcumenOfLitchfield.org

Watkins

Hilltop Health Care Center 410 Luella St., Watkins 320-764-2300 • www.hilltophealthcarecenter.com

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AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS

Federal, state, county resources help older adults, caregivers FEDERAL SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

7500 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21244 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227) 877-486-2048 TTY www.cms.gov • www.medicare.gov • www.medicaid.gov

Social Security Administration

3800 Veterans Drive, Suite 100, St. Cloud, MN 56303 800-772-1213 or 800-325-0778 TTY • www.ssa.gov

St. Cloud Office serves McLeod and Meeker counties.

MINNESOTA SERVICES Minnesota Board on Aging

P.O. Box 64976, St. Paul, MN 55164 800-882-6262 • 800-627-3529 TTY • www.mnaging.org

Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging serves southwestern counties, including Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker and Renville.

Contact Director Linda Giersdorf at 507-387-1256, email her at lgiersdorf@mnraaa.org, or visit the website, www.mnraaa.org.

Minnesota Department of Human Services

540 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN 55101 651-431-2000 • 800-627-3529TTY • https://mn.gov/dhs

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

State Veterans Service Building 20 12th St. W., #2, St. Paul, MN 55155 888-LINKVET (888-546-5838) or 800-627-3529 TTY http://mn.gov/mdva

Veterans Crisis Line: Call 800-273-8255 then press 1, or send a text message to 838255 for 24/7 support

MinnesotaHelp NOW!

800-333-2433 Senior Linkage Line 866-333-2466 Disability Hub MN 888-546-5838 Veterans Linkage Line www.minnesotahelp.info/Index • Chat online

Minnesota Council on Disability

121 E. Seventh Place, Suite 107, St. Paul, MN 55101 651-361-7800 or 800-945-8913 Voice/TTY www.disability.state.mn.us

COUNTY SERVICES McLeod County McLeod County Courthouse

830 11th St. E., Glencoe 320-864-5551 • www.co.mcleod.mn.us

McLeod County Public Health

McLeod Social Service Center 1805 Ford Ave. N., Suite 200, Glencoe 320-864-3185 • www.co.mcleod.mn.us

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The primary contact for all veteran benefits is a county veterans service officer. Meeker County Veteran Service Officer Don Dufner, at left, met with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) in 2017.The veteran service officer and director in McLeod County is Jim Lauer.

McLeod County Social Service Center McLeod Social Service Center 1805 Ford Ave. N., Suite 100, Glencoe 320-864-3144 or 800-247-1756 www.co.mcleod.mn.us

McLeod County Veteran Services

2381 Hennepin Ave. N., Glencoe 320-864-1268 • www.co.mcleod.mn.us

Meeker County Meeker Council on Aging

218 Holcombe Ave. N., Litchfield 320-693-0194 or email Coordinator Donna Whitcomb at donnawhitcomb@ecumen.org

Meeker County Courthouse

325 Sibley Ave. N., Litchfield 320-693-5200 • www.co.meeker.mn.us

Meeker County Public Health

Meeker County Family Service Center 114 Holcombe Ave. N., Suite 250, Litchfield 320-693-5370 • www.co.meeker.mn.us

Meeker County Social Services

Meeker County Family Service Center 114 Holcombe Ave. N., Suite 180, Litchfield 320-693-5300 or 877-915-5300 www.co.meeker.mn.us

Meeker County Veteran Services

114 Holcombe Ave. N., Suite 120, Litchfield, MN 55355 320-693-5445 • www.co.meeker.mn.us

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS ◆ Hutchinson Caregiver Support & Discussion Group, sponsored by Lutheran Social Service, meets at Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Franklin St. SW, Hutchinson. Call Sarah at 320-894-0479. ◆ Alzheimer’s Association’s Caregiver Support Group meets at Meeker County Family Services Building, 114 Holcombe Ave. N., room 130, Litchfield. For information, call Barb 320-221-3747. ◆ Litchfield Caregiver Discussion Group meets at the Meeker County Family Services Building, 114 Holcombe Ave. N., room 200, Litchfield. For information, call Barb 320-221-3747. ◆ Forget Me Not Café, where people with memory loss and their care companions come together in a supportive environment, meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at Litchfield Public Library, 216 N. Marshall Ave., Litchfield. For information, send an email to ACTonalz@meekermemorial.org.

RESPITE CARE FOR CAREGIVERS

Lutheran Social Service provides respite care for caregivers in McLeod County and surrounding counties as part of its Caregiver Support Program. LSS often seeks volunteers to provide care an average of 10 hours a week so caregivers can have a break.

Volunteers do not provide medical or personal care.Training is provided. For information about the Caregiver Support Program or becoming a volunteer, contact Sarah at 320-221-4513 or sarah.doering@lssmn.org.

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CAREGIVING

Caregivers need care, too, as they assist a loved one

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aregiving can start slowly with a loved one who has dementia, or can be triggered by a major health event such as a stroke or accident, according to the Family Caregiver Alliance & National Center on Caregiving. Other times, caregiving can consume much of your time and energy.

Taking care of yourself is as important as taking care of someone else. Caregiving is important work and it can be rewarding, but it also can be overwhelming, according to the Minnesota Board on Aging. It is important for caregivers to understand that it is OK to ask for help in this new role, and that support groups and programs are available to them.

For information, support and resources available: ◆ Caregiver Action Network — Visit the website at http://caregiveraction.org ◆ Family Caregiver Alliance & National Center on Caregiving — Call 800-445-8106 or go online to www.caregiver.org ◆ Minnesota Live Well At Home — go online to www.mnlivewellathome.org ◆ Senior LinkAge Line — call 800-333-2433

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EYE CARE

Regular eye exam can reveal diseases, changes

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hile vision changes occur as people get older, these changes don’t have to compromise people’s lifestyle.

Knowing what to expect and when to seek professional care are important steps to safeguarding your vision, according to the American Optometric Association.

As people reach their 60s and beyond, they need to be aware of the warning signs of age-related eye health problems that could cause vision loss, the AOA says, because many eye diseases have no early symptoms.

Eye health problems can develop painlessly, and people might not notice the changes to their vision until the condition is advanced.

Regular eye exams and early detection of disease can significantly improve people’s chances of maintaining good vision as they age.

An annual eye exam by an ophthalmologist or an optometrist can help detect eye diseases before a problem becomes advanced.

The AOA says people should be aware of the following vision disorders: ◆ Age-related macular degeneration — affecting the macula, the cen-

ter of the light sensitive retina at the back of the eye, causing loss of central vision. ◆ Cataracts — cloudy or opaque areas in the normally clear lens of the eye. Cataracts can cause a decrease in contrast sensitivity, a dulling of colors and increased sensitivity to glare. ◆ Diabetic retinopathy — a condition occurring in people with diabetes. It is the result of damage to the blood vessels that nourish the retina.

They leak blood and other fluids that can cause swelling of retinal tissue, clouding of vision, and blindness. ◆ Dry eye — an insufficient amount of tears or a poor quality of tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. ◆ Glaucoma — a group of eye diseases characterized by damage to the optic nerve resulting in vision loss. ◆ Retinal detachment — a tearing or separation of the retina from the underlying tissue.

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EYE CARE OPTICIANS & OPTOMETRISTS Cokato

Cokato Eye Center 115 Olsen Blvd. NE, #300, Cokato 320-286-5695 www.cokatoeyecenter.com

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Hutchinson

Midwest Vision Centers Hutchinson Mall 1060 Highway 15 S., Hutchinson 320-587-2370 www.midwestvisioncenters.com/ hutchinson

Shopko Eyecare Center 3225 10th St. E., Glencoe 320-864-6005 https://optical.shopko.com

Primary Eyecare 1059 Highway 15 S., Plaza 15, Hutchinson 320-587-4744 http://primaryeyecare2020.com

Southwest Eye Care 1201 Greeley Ave. N., #3, Glencoe 320-864-2020 http://southwesteyecare.net/glencoe

Regional Eye Center 1455 Montreal St. SE, Hutchinson 320-587-6308 www.regeyecenter.com Shopko Eyecare Center 125 Main St. N., Hutchinson 320-587-4994 https://optical.shopko.com

Southwest Eye Care 218 Main St. S., #105, Hutchinson 320-587-2593 www.southwesteyecare.net/ hutchinson Walmart Vision Center 1300 Highway 15 S., Hutchinson 320-587-1020 • www.walmart.com

Litchfield

Fischer Family Eye Center 517 Sibley Ave. N., Litchfield 320-593-2020 www.fischerlaser.com Litchfield Eye Center 135 N. Sibley Ave., Litchfield 320-593-3100 www.litchfieldeyecenter.com Primary Eyecare 520 Highway 12 E., #106, Litchfield 320-693-9333 https://primaryeyecare2020.com

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Vision loss from macular degeneration, in many cases, can be prevented or reversed. The early diagnosis of macular degeneration is essential for the best visual outcomes.

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HEARING HEARING SPECIALISTS

Glencoe Hearing Care Specialists 1130 Hennepin Ave. N., Glencoe 877-864-0069 • www.hcshearing.com Pin Drop Hearing 2915 10th St. E., Glencoe 320-300-4026 • www.pindropglencoe.com

Hutchinson Hearing Help Audiology Clinic 125 Main St. S., #1, Hutchinson 320-587-3636 • http://hearinghelpaudiology.com Hutchinson Hearing Aid Center 903 Minnesota Highway 15 S., #100, Hutchinson 320-587-7557 • www.hutchhearing.com

Litchfield Harmony Center For Hearing 32 Second St. E., Litchfield 320-693-4210 • www.hearingprosmn.com Litchfield Hearing Aid Center 517 Sibley Ave. N., Litchfield 320-593-0333 • www.litchfieldhearing.com

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earing loss is a natural sign of aging due to a change in the structure of the ear. Unfortunately, hearing loss can affect people’s lives in many ways. It can range from missing certain sounds to total loss of hearing.

Hearing loss is a sudden or gradual decrease in how well you can hear. It is one of the most common conditions affecting older and elderly adults, according to the National Institutes of Health and National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders.

Approximately one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss and nearly half of those older than 75 have difficulty hearing.

Having trouble hearing can make it hard to understand and follow a doctor’s advice, to respond to warnings, and to hear doorbells and alarms. It can also make it hard to enjoy talking with friends and family. All of this can be frustrating, embarrassing, and even dangerous.

Hearing problems can make people feel anxious, upset and left out. It’s easy to withdraw from people when you can’t follow what is being said at the dinner table or in a restaurant. Friends and family might think people with hearing loss are confused, uncaring, or difficult when they’re really having trouble hearing.

Your doctor might be able to diagnose your hearing problem or could refer you to other clinicians such as an otolaryngologist, a doctor who specializes in problems of the ear, nose, and throat, or to an audiologist, who is trained to measure hearing and provide services to improve hearing.

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Home-care providers bring health services to people

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or some people, there’s no place like home for growing old. With the help of home care, some people can do just that.

Home care encompasses a wide range of health and social services, according to the Minnesota Home Care Association.

These services are delivered to people at home who are recovering from an injury or illness, disabled, chronically or terminally ill. Services provided can vary and include medical, nursing, social, therapeutic treatment and/or assistance with the essential activities of daily living.

The types of services that home care providers offer vary, but can include: ◆ Home health aides, who under the supervision of a registered nurse, assist with personal care. ◆ Homemaking services such as light housekeeping and running errands. ◆ Interpretive services, to eliminate language barriers. ◆ IV therapy, which assists people with prescribed medical treatments. ◆ Occupational therapy to help people who have physical, developmental, social, or emotional problems that prevent them from performing general daily living activities. ◆ Personal care assistance to help with day-to-day activities to allow people to be more independent. ◆ Physical therapy to restore the mobility and strength of patients who are limited or disabled by physical injuries.

Home care includes a range of health and social services for people who are recovering from illness or injury, or are disabled, chronically ill or terminally ill. ◆ Respite care for when a caregiver needs a break to run errands, go to an event or go away for the weekend. ◆ Skilled nurses. who work with you and your doctor to develop a plan of care that is in your best interest. ◆ Speech and language pathology to restore the speech of individuals and re-train patients in breathing, swallowing, and muscle control.

HOME CARE PROVIDERS Allina Health Home Health Services 320-234-5031 www.allinahealth.org/Medical-Services/Care-at-home Service area includes the counties of McLeod, Sibley and Wright, as well as parts of Meeker and Renville.

Cokato Manor Home Health 511 Cokato St. W., Cokato 320-286-3049 www.cokatoseniorcare.com/home-health Divine Home Care 201 Sibley Ave. S., Litchfield 320-693-2580 • 888-240-5456 www.divinehomecare.com Serves 26 counties, including Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker and Renville.

Dominion Home Health Aide Services 9204 170th St., Glencoe 320-864-9926 www.dominionhomehealth.com Serves 12 counties, including Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Wright, Renville and Sibley.

Ecumen of Litchfield Home Care 600 S. Davis Ave., Litchfield 320-693-7367 www.EcumenOfLitchfield.org/home-care Grove City Area C.A.R.E. (Community Answers for Reaching the Elderly) 200 South Ave., Grove City 320-857-2274 • http://grovecitycare.com Guardian In Home Health & Security 2071 10th St. E., Glencoe 320-864-6544 or 877-401-9371 www.guardianinhomehealth.com Independence Home Care 161 Eighth St. S., Winsted 612-978-0416 www.facebook.com/IndependenceHomeCareLLC Prairie River Home Care Inc. 246 Main St. S., Hutchinson 320-587-5162 or 800-624-9024 www.prhomecare.com/hutchinson-mn

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HOSPICE

Caring for people in last stage of life

HOSPICE PROVIDERS Allina Health Home Care Services 211 Freemont Ave. SE, Hutchinson 320-234-5031 www.allinahealth.org Provides services in Glencoe and Hutchinson.

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hen death is imminent, hospice can provide comfort to the patient and family. Hospice offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses and those who love them.

A team of professionals and volunteers work with the patient and family to carry out their wishes. Hospice care also offers support for caregivers during the illness and grief support after the death.

Hospice is available to a patient and the family when curative measures have been exhausted and life prognosis is six months or less, according to Hospice Foundation of America.

Hospice services are provided in the setting that the patient calls home, such as their residence or that of a loved one, a hospital, nursing home or hospice center. The majority of hospices follow Medicare requirements to provide services, including: ◆ Time and services of the care team. ◆ Medication for symptom control or pain relief. ◆ Medical equipment and supplies. ◆ Medicare-covered services needed to symptoms related to the terminal illness, as recommended by the hospice team. ◆ Grief and loss counseling for patient and loved ones.

Divine Hospice Care 322 Second St. SW, Willmar (corporate office) 888-240-5456 www.divinehomecare.com Provides care in Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville and Swift counties.

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Housing options range from retirement living to skilled nursing

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ome people opt to move to a smaller residence, whether it’s to have less upkeep and responsibilities of a house, to live in a one-level residence, or to be closer to their grown children and grandchildren.

The type of housing people choose largely will depend on three factors: people’s needs, finances, and the service options available in a facility, according to the Family Caregiver Alliance. See Pages 16 and 17 for listings of housing options in McLeod, Meeker and western Wright counties.

Downsizing Moving to a smaller residence often brings the need to pare down years of accumulated belongings to the key things you want to have around, you

need or enjoy using.

There will be emotions and memories stirred up because, in essence, you are sorting through the years of your life. The following are tips for going through belongings in your home: ◆ Begin in the areas of the house that you use infrequently because it will be least disruptive to everyday life. ◆ Start with the large items in each room and work your way down to the small items. If you start with the small items, you might get overwhelmed and frustrated before you even get started. ◆ Sort items in each room into five groups: items to keep, items to pass on to family or friends, items to sell at a garage sale or auction, items to donate to charity, and items to throw away.

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variety of housing options are available to older adults in the area:

◆ Small apartment, condominium or one-story house. ◆ Retirement community They usually offer individual apartments in a multi-unit setting, with group meals, transportation, housekeeping services, and organized social and enrichment activities.

Brownton Midway Apartments 122 Fourth Ave. S., Brownton 507-351-3759 www.smrrental.com Parkview Apartments 424 Second Ave. N., Brownton 507-351-3759 • www.smrrental.com

Cokato Edgewood Gables 600 Third St. E., Cokato 320-286-2159 www.cokatoseniorcare.com Cokato Apartments 440 Second St. NW, Cokato 320-286-2758

Cosmos Cherrywood Apartments 25 Neptune Ave. S., Cosmos 320-864-5282

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Augustana Lakeside Apartments 441 William Ave. E., Dassel 320-275-3308 http://lakesidecampus.org

Eden Valley Edenbrook Apartments 169 Hambroer St., Eden Valley 320-587-2483 Hillside Apartments 349 Coleman Ave. E., Eden Valley 320-252-2000

Glencoe Beihoffer Apartments 715 Greeley Ave., Glencoe 320-587-2483

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Glenhurst Apartments 515 Abby Lane, Glencoe 320-864-4393 Millie Beneke Manor 1319 Greeley Ave. N., Glencoe 320-864-5282 www.nationwidegrp.com/properties/ Millie-Beneke-Manor Orchard Estates/ Glencoe Regional Health Services 1900 Ford Ave. N., Glencoe 320-864-7798 http://orchard-estates.org Park Place Apartments 2201 14th St. E., Glencoe 320-587-2483

Grove City SouthGrove Square 200 South Ave., Grove City 320-857-2322 http://grovecitymn.com/senior%20 living.html

Hutchinson Community of Lake Ridge 1085 Dale St. SW, Hutchinson 320-234-8360 Evergreen Apartments 115 Jefferson St. SE, Hutchinson 800-661-2501 • www.bdcmgmt.com

South Place Apartments 1220 Brandford St., Hutchinson 320-587-2483 Village Cooperative 1300 Sherwood St. SE, Hutchinson 320-234-7761 www.ittakesavillagecoop.weebly.com

Lester Prairie Prairie Manor Apartments 201 Elm St. N., Lester Prairie 320-587-2483

Litchfield Emmaus Place Senior Community 200 Holcombe Ave. N., Litchfield 320-693-2430 www.EcumenOfLitchfield.org Gloria Dei Senior Community 218 Holcombe Ave. N., Litchfield 320-693-2430 www.EcumenOfLitchfield.org Groveland Estates/ Edgewood Townhomes 901 E. Fifth St., Litchfield 952-920-3890 Lincoln Apartments 122 Fourth St. W., Litchfield 320-693-2104

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Green Castle Condominiums 250 Freemont Ave. SE, Hutchinson 320-587-4040

Lakeside Manor Apartments 127 Park Ave., Silver Lake 320-327-2536

Leona Apartments 225 Echo Circle, Hutchinson 320-587-2483

Uptown Apartments 301 Center St., Silver Lake 507-625-5573 www.lloydmanagementinc.com

North Place Apartments 415 School Road N., Hutchinson 320-587-2483 Park Towers Apartments 133 Third Ave. SW, Hutchinson 320-587-2168 www.hutchinsonhra.com/ park-towers/ Prince of Peace Retirement Living 301 Glen St. SW, Hutchinson 320-234-7588 • www.poprl.org

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Watkins St. Anthony Manor 131 W. Church St., Watkins 320-764-5600 • www.smrrental.com

Winsted Linden Wood Apartments 215 Linden Ave. W., Winsted 320-485-4303 www.stmaryscarecenter.org/ independent_living

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variety of assisted living arrangements are available in the area:

◆ Residential care facility These facilities provide supervision, meals and care for people who cannot be left alone but do not require skilled nursing. They provide assistance with bathing, grooming, eating, and using the toilet. ◆ Assisted living facility These facilities are for people who are somewhat independent but require daily oversight and assistance with housekeeping, medication management and personal care. Meals are provided in a shared dining room.

Staff can assist with care needs.

Medical staff might be on-site or on call. ◆ Intermediate care facility These facilities provide around-theclock care for those who require help with bathing, grooming, using the toilet and walking. People in these facilities cannot live independently and require nursing care, although nursing care is not offered 24 hours a day. ◆ Skilled nursing facility Commonly called nursing homes, these facilities provide nursing services 24 hours a day and high levels of personal and medical care.

Brownton Shade Tree Retirement Center 115 Fourth Ave. S., Brownton 320-328-5949

Cokato Brookridge 182 Sunset Ave. NW, Cokato 320-286-2158 www.cokatoseniorcare.com Cokato Manor & Heritage Place Memory Care 182 Sunset Ave. NW, Cokato 320-286-2158 www.cokatoseniorcare.com

Cosmos Cedar Crest Estate 130 Neptune St. N., Cosmos 320-877-9100 www.cedarcrestmn.com

Dassel Augustana Lakeside Health Care Center 439 William Ave. E., Dassel 320-275-3308 http://lakesidecampus.org

Eden Valley Valley Country Care 569 State St. N., Eden Valley 866-584-7170

Glencoe Glencoe Regional Health Services Long Term Care 705 18th St, Glencoe 320-864-7790 http://grhsonline.org/senior-services Grand Meadows 1420 Prairie Ave., Glencoe 320-864-5577 www.grandmeadowsmn.com Orchard Estates 1900 Ford Ave. N., Glencoe 320-864-7798 http://orchard-estates.org

Hutchinson Birchwood House 710 Park Island Drive, Hutchinson 320-587-7737 www.birchwoodmn.com Ecumen Oaks 945 Century Ave. SW, Hutchinson 320-484-9150 www.ecumenoaksandpines.org Ecumen Pines 1015 Century Ave. SW, Hutchinson 320-484-9150 www.ecumenoaksandpines.org Harmony River Living Center 1555 Sherwood St. SE, Hutchinson 320-484-6000 www.harmonyriverliving.org Prairie Senior Cottages 1310 Bradford St. SE, Hutchinson 320-587-5508 www.prairieseniorcottages.com Woodstone Senior Living Community 1025 Dale St. SW, Hutchinson 320-234-8917 http://woodstoneseniorliving.com

Local communities offer a variety of senior housing options, from apartments to nursing homes.

Litchfield Bethany Assisted Living 203 Armstrong Ave. N., Litchfield 320-693-2430 www.EcumenOfLitchfield.org Ecumen Memory Care 203 Armstrong Ave. N., Litchfield 320-693-2430 www.EcumenOfLitchfield.org Meeker Manor 600 Davis Ave. S., Litchfield 320-693-2472 http://monarchmn.com/ meeker-manor

Silver Lake Cedar Crest Estate 1401 Main St. W., Silver Lake 320-327-6577 www.cedarcrestmn.com

Watkins Garden View at Hilltop 404 Luella St., Watkins 320-764-2300 www.hilltophealthcarecenter.com Hilltop Health Care Center 410 Luella St., Watkins 320-764-2300 www.hilltophealthcarecenter.com

Winsted Garden House Saint Mary’s Care Center 551 Fourth St. N., Winsted 320-485-2151 www.stmaryscarecenter.org/ assisted_living

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PHARMACY

Pharmacists help manage medications

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our pharmacist is an important part of your healthcare team and plays an important role in ensuring you are taking medication safely.

In addition, you are part of that team every time you take your medication.

It is important that you check that you are taking the right dose of the right drug, at the right time, in the correct way. To accomplish this, you need to know as much as possible about your medications.

Your pharmacist is available to provide this information, according to the National Patient Safety Foundation.

Here are some tips from the NPSF for medication safety: ◆ Tell your pharmacist all the medications and over-the-counter drugs you take, including vitamins and herbal remedies purchased at health food or grocery stores, nutrition or smoothie shops. Your pharmacist can identify potential drug interactions. ◆ Try to have all your prescriptions filled at the same pharmacy so your records are in one place.

If people have questions about their prescription, they can talk to a pharmacist for help.

◆ Make sure you can read and understand the name of the medicine, and the directions on the container. ◆ Check that you can open the container. If not, ask the pharmacist to put your medicines in bottles that are easier to open. ◆ If you have questions about your medicine, talk to your pharmacist. Or ask questions such as:

• What will the medicine do?

• How many times a day do I take it?

• How much do I take at one time?

• How long do I take the medicine?

• How do I take it (with water, on an empty stomach, etc.)?

• What are the side effects?

• How do I store the medication?

PHARMACIES Cokato Shopko Hometown Pharmacy 145 Broadway Ave. N., Cokato 320-559-0203 www.shopko-pharmacy.com

Glencoe Coborn’s Pharmacy 2211 11th St. E., Glencoe 320-864-5192 www.coborns.com/pharmacy Shopko Hometown Pharmacy 3225 10th St. E., Glencoe 320-864-6005 www.shopko-pharmacy.com

Hutchinson Cash Wise Pharmacy 1020 Highway 15 S., Hutchinson 320-587-8070 www.cashwise.com/pharmacy Family Rexall Drug 237 Hassan St. SE, Hutchinson 320-587-2509 or 800-944-1795 www.familyrexall.com Shopko Pharmacy 125 Main St. N., Hutchinson 320-587-4994 www.shopko-pharmacy.com Target Pharmacy 1370 Highway 15 S., Hutchinson 320-587-7113 • www.target.com Walgreens Pharmacy 945 Highway 15 S., Hutchinson 320-234-9499 • www.walgreens.com

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Walmart Pharmacy 1300 Highway 15 S., Hutchinson 320-587-1020 • www.walmart.com

Litchfield

Econofoods Pharmacy 951 Frontage Road E., Litchfield 320-693-3261 www.econofoods.com/departments/ pharmacy Walmart Pharmacy 2301 Frontage Road E., Litchfield 320-693-1022 www.walmart.com

Winsted Keaveny Drug 150 Main Ave. W., Winsted 320-485-2555 www.keavenydrug.com/winsted.html

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RETIREMENT

Consider financial resolutions in the new year

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s you look ahead to see which areas of your life you can improve in 2019, you may want to consider some New Year’s financial resolutions.

Here are a few ideas to consider: • Boost contributions to your employer-sponsored retirement plan.

For 2019, you can contribute up to $19,000 (up from $18,500 in 2018), or $25,000 (up from $24,500 in 2018) if you’re 50 or older to your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. It’s usually a good idea to contribute as much as you can afford to your employer’s plan, as your contributions may lower your taxable income, while any earnings growth is tax-deferred. At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered.

• Try to “max out” on your IRA.

Even if you have a 401(k) or similar plan, you can probably still invest in an IRA. For 2019, you can put in up to $6,000 in a traditional or Roth IRA (up from $5,500 in 2018), or $7,000 (up from $6,500) if you’re 50 or older.

Contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax-deductible, depending on your income, and any earnings growth is tax-deferred. Roth IRA contributions are not deductible, but earnings growth can be withdrawn tax-free, provided you don’t start taking withdrawals until you are 59 and you’ve had your account at least five years.

You can put most types of investments – stocks, bonds, mutual funds, government securities and so on – into an IRA, so it can expand your options beyond those offered in your 401(k) or similar plan.

• Build an emergency fund. Try to build an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living

expenses, with the money held in a low-risk, liquid account. This fund can help you avoid dipping in to your longterm investments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a major car repair.

• Control your debts. Do what you can to keep your debts under control. Ultimately, the less you have to spend on debt payments, the more you can invest for your future.

• Don’t overreact to financial market volatility. The last few months of 2018 saw considerable market volatility, with huge drops and big gains. What will 2019 bring? It’s always difficult to forecast the market’s performance over the course of an entire year. But try not to overreact.

Instead, continue pursuing an investment strategy that’s appropriate for your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.

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SENIOR DINING

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warm meal, time to socialize, an opportunity to see old friends or make new ones are among the offerings at senior dining sites in the area.

Lutheran Social Service manages many congregate or senior nutrition sites in McLeod and Meeker counties.

The sites are open to people 60 and older and their guest on a donation basis and anyone at full price.

However, no one will be turned away because of inability to pay.

Reservations usually must be made by noon the day before the meal.

Lutheran Social Service also provides home-delivered meals for adults age 60 and older who are home-bound

Senior dining offers food and fellowship.

Reservations must be made at least one day before the meal. Fees vary.

However, no one will be turned away because of inability to pay. and unable to prepare their own meals. Meals typically are delivered Monday through Friday. However,

frozen meals are available for weekends, holidays and other closure days.

For information, call 800-488-4146.

SENIOR CENTERS, DINING SITES & HOME-DELIVERED MEALS Brownton Brownton Senior Dining 310 Second Ave. N., Brownton 320-328-4181 Meals are served at 11:20 a.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Cokato Cokato Senior Dining Cokato Apartments I 440 Second St. N., Cokato 612-834-5081 Meals are served at 11:45 a.m.

Monday through Friday.

Cokato home-delivered meals 182 Sunset Ave. NW, Cokato 320-286-2158 Cokato Charitable Trust offers home-delivered meals to Cokato residents seven days a week.

Cosmos Cosmos Senior Dining Cedar Crest 130 Neptune St. N., Cosmos 320-877-9100 Meals are served at noon Monday through Friday.

Cosmos home-delivered meals 320-877-7525 Lutheran Social Service provides home-delivered meals.

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Dassel Dassel Senior Citizens Dassel History Center 901 First St. N., Dassel 320-275-3077 Gather 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Dassel Senior Dining Lakeside Health Care 439 William Ave. E., Dassel 320-275-3308 Meals are served at noon Monday through Friday in the activity room.

Lutheran Social Service provides home-delivered meals.

Eden Valley Eden Valley Senior Dining Eden Valley Civic Center 171 Cossairt Ave., Eden Valley 320-453-8375 Meals are served at 11:30 a.m.

Monday through Friday.

Lutheran Social Service provides home-delivered meals.

Glencoe Glencoe Senior Citizens Glencoe City Center 1107 11th St. E., Glencoe 320-864-3650 Seniors meet at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Lunch is served at 2 p.m. Annual fee is $1.

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Glencoe Senior Dining Millie Beneke Manor 1319 Greeley Ave. N., Glencoe 320-864-5728 Meals are served at 11:30 a.m.

Monday through Friday.

Lutheran Social Service provides home-delivered meals.

Grove City Grove City Senior Dining SouthGrove Square 200 South Ave., Grove City 320-857-2274 Meals are served at 11:30 a.m.

Monday through Friday. Homedelivered meals also are available.

Hutchinson Hutchinson Meals on Wheels 1095 Highway 15 S. 320-484-4570 Provided by Hutchinson Health, noon meals are delivered Monday through Friday.

Hutchinson Senior Center Hutchinson Event Center, Plaza 15 1005 Highway 15 S., Hutchinson 320-234-5656 www.hutchinsonprce.com/ event-center/senior-activities/

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Evergreen Apartments Senior Dining 115 Jefferson St. SE, Hutchinson 320-587-6029 Gather from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Bingo is from 10 to 11 a.m., meals at 11:15 a.m. Call by 6 a.m. the day before to make a reservation.

Lutheran Social Service provides home-delivered meals.

Park Towers Senior Dining 133 Third Ave. SW, Hutchinson 320-587-2559 Meals are served at noon Monday through Friday.

Lutheran Social Service provides home-delivered meals.

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Litchfield Litchfield Meals on Wheels 320-373-6624 Provided by Ecumen, noon meals are delivered daily.

Litchfield Senior Dining Litchfield Civic Arena 900 Gilman Ave. N., Litchfield 320-693-6318 Activities at 10:45 a.m., dinner at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Silver Lake Silver Lake Senior Dining Community Building Auditorium 308 Main St. W., Silver Lake 320-327-2621 Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Lutheran Social Service provides home-delivered meals.

Stewart Stewart Senior Dining Stewart Community Center 551 Prior St., Stewart 320-562-2730 Meals are served at 11:15 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Watkins Watkins Senior Dining St. Anthony Manor Apartments 131 Church St., Watkins 320-764-5615 Meals at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, with activities.

Lutheran Social Service provides home-delivered meals.

Winsted

Winsted Senior Dining Linden Wood Apartments 215 Linden Ave. W., Winsted 320-485-4303 Meals at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Seniors meet at 9 a.m. Tuesdays for bingo.

Lutheran Social Service provides home-delivered meals.

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Buses, vans keep people mobile

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etting older doesn’t make a person a bad driver.

However, there are changes that happen to a person’s body that can affect driving skills over time, according to the National Institute on Aging.

As people age, their joints can get stiff, their muscles can weaken, and their eyesight can diminish. Their hearing can change, making it harder to hear horns, sirens, or noises from their own car. These changes can slow how quickly people react while driving.

AARP Safe Driver classes often are offered through community education.

These refresher courses are for people 50 and older. People can get a discount on their auto insurance by completing the courses.

People age differently. So, there is no way to set one age when everyone should stop driving. To help you decide

if it’s time to stop driving, ask yourself: ◆ Do other drivers often honk at me? Have I had some accidents, even if they are only fender benders? ◆ Do I get lost, even on roads I know? ◆ Do cars or people walking seem to appear out of nowhere? ◆ Have family or friends said they are worried about my driving?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, it might be time to think about whether you are a safe driver.

Local bus services in the area provide transportation options, whether it’s for shopping, medical appointments, church or other reasons. Each one operates differently as far as payment, routes, fares, and service area.

Veteran service offices also offer transportation services: ◆ McLeod County Veterans Service: 320-864-1268. ◆ Meeker County Veterans Service: 320-693-5445.

We’re here for one reason.

Central Community Transit 812 Ripley St. E., Litchfield 320-693-7794 www.cctbus.org Serves Kandiyohi, Meeker and Renville counties.

Trailblazer Transit 207 11th St. W., Glencoe 320-864-1000 or 888-743-3828 www.trailblazertransit.com Serves McLeod, Sibley and Wright counties.

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ACC Midwest Transportation 115 Erie St. SE, Hutchinson 320-455-9200 www.accmidwest.com Serves a nine-county area, including Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley and Wright.

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VOLUNTEERING

Volunteer opportunities abound in local communities

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he experience of helping others leads to a sense of greater self-worth and trust. Studies also have found that volunteering leads to improved physical and mental health.

For information about volunteering, contact a resource below:

Minnesota Senior Corps Senior Corps taps the skills, talents, and experience of more than 270,000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs: Foster Grandparents Foster Grandparents provide oneon-one attention to children most at risk in schools. Volunteers help children improve reading and math skills, behavior, and their well-being by providing consistent support and encouragement. ◆ In McLeod County, call Gail

Sumerfelt at 507-530-2295 or email her at gail.sumerfelt@lssmn.org. ◆ In Meeker County, call Diane Shuck at 320-212-4435 or email her at diane.shuck@lssmn.org.

Senior Companions Through weekly visits, Senior Companions offer assistance and friendship to frail older adults living in their own homes. Volunteers provide non-medical assistance, including respite and transportation. ◆ In McLeod County, call Gail Sumerfelt at 507-530-2295 or email her at gail.sumerfelt@lssmn.org. ◆ In Meeker County, call Diane Shuck at 320-212-4435 or email her at diane.shuck@lssmn.org.

RSVP Retired Senior Volunteer Program connects volunteers with service opportunities that promote positive change and meet needs in their communities.

Volunteers are needed to work with a range of people, from school children to older adults.

◆ In McLeod County and Meeker County, call Donna Whitcomb at 320693-0194 or email her at donnawhitcomb@ecumen.org. She is the coordinator for Meeker Council on Aging.

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