AUGUST 2018
SPOTLIGHT M O N T H L Y
Call 877.480.4040 www.sih.net/secondact
N E W S L E T T E R
BE ENVIRO-SMART IMPACT HOME ENERGY
A free program for adults
50 and beyond Questions about Medicare? Medicare supplement plans
NEW DOCTORS AT SIH
SIH MEDICAL GROUP ADDS TWO CANCER PHYSICIANS
Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) Medicare enrollment options Understanding the benefits provided through Medicare Medicare disability Making changes during the open enrollment period Annual review of Part D plans Medicare.gov website Understanding a medical bill or explanation of benefits Contact the Second Act for an appointment. 877.480.4040
Georges Tanios, MD completed hematology/oncology fellowship training at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Tanios is fluent in English, Arabic and French. He is a member of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, American Federation of Medical Research, American Society of Hematology, American Society of Oncology and the Lebanese Order of Physicians. He is accepting new patients at the SIH Cancer Institute.
Hammad Shafqat, MD completed hematology/ oncology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his internal medicine residency from Alpert Medical School of Brown University at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. He is a member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American College of Physicians. He is accepting new patients at the SIH Cancer Institute.
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TRIP & CLASS POLICY • Reservations are required for all trips and classes. • Trips require prepaid reservations. Cancellations made to trips after the posted cancellation deadline will not be refunded unless another member can fill the vacancy. • All trips have designated activity levels. Please adhere to the requirements set forth in the policy. • Registered guests of members for all trips, events and classes must be at least 21 years of age.
SPECIAL NEEDS It is the responsibility of the SIH Second Act member to notify the Second Act office at least two weeks prior to the published cancellation deadline for a trip or event (one week prior to the date of an educational program) or upon registration, whichever date is earlier, if he/she has a need which requires special accommodations in order to participate. Following an appropriate notification, all reasonable efforts will be made by the Second Act department manager to accommodate those special needs.
Physicians providing services at and admitting patients to Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and St. Joseph Memorial Hospital are not employees of the hospital. Physicians exercise their own independent judgment regarding medical care and treatment and the hospital is not responsible for their actions.
SECOND ACT
TRAVELS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MINERS VS. TRAVERSE CITY BEACH BUMS
August 2, 2018 Start Time
7:05 PM Registration Call-In Time
9:00 AM Registration Call Date Thursday, July 26, 2018 Cost FREE (Seating is limited. Four tickets max per person.)
Join Second Act for a night at the Southern Illinois Miners ballpark. Cheer on the Miners as they play the Traverse City Beach Bums! Tickets are free. Inquire about a parking pass. Let’s root for our hometown baseball team!
TRIP HOW TO’S • Trip registration happens on a designated date. They fill up fast, so call 877.480.4040 at exactly 9:00 am that day. Since our phones record many messages at once, we ask everyone to call instead of coming to the office.
• Leave a message with the name of the trip, who you are registering and a call back number. You may register for up to four people at a time.
• Confirmation calls happen within 48 hours of your call. Keep your phone handy and check your messages. • Payment is due within 24 hours of call back. Credit card payment is preferred for speedy processing. • The day of the trip, seats are assigned. Just be sure to get there 15 minutes prior to bus departure. ACTIVITY LEVELS MI N I MA L >
MOD E R AT E >>
HIGH >>>
Requires very little walking and standing. Must be able to climb five steps.
Requires the ability to walk up to 1 mile, climb up to 10 steps, and stand for up to 1/2 hour. Some seating available but not guaranteed.
Requires the ability to walk at least 2 miles or more without assistance, stand for an hour, walk on hilly terrain and have no trouble climbing steps.
Trip example: Touring a museum.
Trip example: Shopping, hikes, multi-day trips, and craft fairs
Trip example: Going to see a play and stopping for lunch.
Please register for Second Act classes, trips and special events by calling 877.480.4040
SECOND ACT
EAT & EDUCATE DEALING WITH DIABETES
Registration Required All Eat & Educate Classes
3
$
TO DRIVE OR NOT TO DRIVE
Monday, August 6, 2018 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Thursday, August 9, 2018 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
SIH Corporate Office 1239 East Main Street, Carbondale, IL Conference Room 101 A-D
Marshall Browning Hospital 900 North Washington Street, Du Quoin, IL Second Floor Conference Room 1B & 1C
Sekhar Nandipaty, MD SIU Family Medicine Resident
Elizabeth W. Wheeler, OTR/L Occupational Therapist, Marshall Browning Hospital
This workshop is for people with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or for people living with or caring for someone with diabetes. You will learn how to care for yourself and to prevent or delay the complications of diabetes. Healthy eating, physical exercise will be discussed. Other topics include blood sugar monitoring and dealing with low blood sugar. Find out how to manage, improve or prevent!
Join us to discuss the Illinois state laws and regulations that impact driving as we age and after a serious illness or injury. Learn about various assistive services and equipment to help stay independent. Resource contact information for alternative transportation services will be available.
SPOT A STROKE F.A.S.T.
THAT GUT FEELING
Monday, August 13, 2018 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
SIH Corporate Office 1239 East Main Street, Carbondale, IL Conference Room 101 A-D
SIH Cancer Institute 1400 Pin Oak Drive, Carterville, IL Unity/Vision Room
Samantha Evans, RN, BSN SIH Stroke Coordinator
Kathryn Head, RN, BSN Nurse Coach, SIH Employee Wellness
Although a stroke can be devastating, medical advancements, proper treatment, and secondary prevention have greatly improved the outcome for many stroke survivors. There are many things we can do every day to reduce our risks. With nearly 800,000 strokes each year, time is key. Learn to spot a stroke F.A.S.T. and help save a life.
We have often heard the terms probiotic, gastric reflux, IBS, and gut bacteria. Join us to reduce the confusion around these terms. Be prepared to be surprised by the extent to which your gut health affects your mood, immunity, weight and even vitality. Leave with simple strategies to care for this diverse organ system.
PLANT FORWARD DIET: DELICIOUS WAYS TO EAT MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
FALL PREVENTION
Tuesday, August 21, 2018 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Friday, August 24, 2018 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
SIH Corporate Office 1239 East Main Street, Carbondale, IL Conference Room 101 A-D
Harrisburg District Library 2 West Walnut, Harrisburg, IL Barnes Room
Micah Pierce, MS, RD, LDN Clinical Nutrition SIH
Blaine Eubanks, MD Family Medicine, SIH Medical Group
You don’t have to be a vegetarian to reap the health benefits of vegetables. Learn how to increase your vegetable intake and decrease animal based foods. Enjoy a small food demonstration.
Do you want to remain active and independent? This program intends to improve balance, reduce the fear of falling and enhance overall well-being. Learn how to prevent a fall and reduce the chance of serious injury should a fall occur.
Please register for Second Act classes, trips and special events by calling 877.480.4040
SECOND ACT
OTHER CLASSES & EVENTS
CRAFT TIME!
VISUAL ESCAPE
HOW TO DISTRESS AND REFINISH FURNITURE
Friday, August 31, 2018 12:30 – 3:00 PM
Friday, August 10, 2018 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Thursday, August 23 10:00 – 12:00 PM
Cost: $10.00
SIH Cancer Institute 1400 Pin Oak Drive, Carterville, IL Unity/Vision Room
Herrin Medical Arts 100 East Lyerla Drive, Herrin, IL
University of Illinois Extension 1212 Ag Street, Benton, IL Stachia Cullers Health Education Coordinator SIH Second Act Create a wooden, farmhouse style welcome sign for your door. We will use pre-cut wood, paint, and stencils to create a project you will be proud to display. Come join the fun!
Lezlie Von Lanken-Terry Licensed Massage Therapist Discover how guided imagery meditation directs the imagination to help relax your mind and body. Learn to connect with your inner resources for improving health. This relaxation technique uses positive mental images to influence how you feel.
Juli Turner, Small Business Owner Country Cottage, Custom Painting and Primitive Furniture Explore ways to create custom kitchen, furniture or décor. Any raw wood or painted furniture surface in your home can have a new look. Learn how this process is accomplished.
Please register for Second Act classes, trips and special events by calling 877.480.4040
SECOND ACT
STAR GROUPS B O CCE BA LL
C A N ASTA- MU R P H YS B O R O
C A N ASTA- C A R B O N DALE
Wednesdays | 1:00 PM
Tuesdays | 12:00 – 3:30 PM
1st & 3rd Wednesday | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 7, 14, 21, 28
August 1, 15
Herrin Courts (Behind Civic Center) Herrin, IL
Murphysboro Senior Center Murphysboro, IL Leader: Wilma Nelson
University Mall (In front of SIH The Place) Carbondale, IL
C REATIVE WRITIN G
C R OCH E TI N G
DINING OUT
Thursday | 1:00 PM
2nd & 4th Monday | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Wednesday | 11:30 AM
August 2
August 13, 27
August 15
Carbondale Public Library 405 W Main Street, Carbondale, IL
17th Street Barbecue - Marion 2700 17th Street Marion, IL
Leader: David McKay, Bill Simonds
University Mall (sitting area in front of S&B’s Burger Joint) Carbondale, IL
PH OTOGRAP HY
KN I T T I N G
L I N E DA N C I N G | Carbondale
Wednesday | 8:00 – 11:00 AM
Mondays | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Wednesdays | 9:00 – 10:00 AM
August 15
August 6, 13, 20, 27
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 8588 Route 148 Marion, IL
University Mall (meets in front of SIH The Place) Carbondale, IL
Carbondale Senior Center Carbondale, IL
Leader: David Ullman
Leader: Jim Osborn, Photographer
Leader: Mary Holm
Leader: Janet Spires
Leader: Norma Flores
Leader: Joe Taylor
Leader: Gloria Perrott
3rd Monday 7/16 will meet at Bandana’s, 309 E. Main, Carbondale at 12:30 PM for lunch/knitting.
L INE DANCIN G | Murphysboro
QU I LT I N G
STR U TTE R ’ S C LU B WA L K I N G G R O U P
Thursdays | 9:30 AM
Fridays | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Mondays | 9:00 – 10:00 AM
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
August 6, 13, 20, 27
Murphysboro Senior Center Murphysboro, IL
Murdale Baptist Church (meets in basement) Carbondale, IL
University Mall, Carbondale In front of SIH The Place Carbondale, IL
Details: Materials and machines provided. Group makes quilts for charitable causes.
Leader: Jo Ann Whitehead
Leader: Marcia Allen
Leader: Margee Betts
To learn more about a Star Group call The Second Act at 877.480.4040 Unless otherwise noted, registration is not required for Star Groups
OTHER WORKSHOPS
IMPACT HOME
ENERGY
Energy efficiency is a goal to reduce as much energy as possible in our everyday lives/routines. Why is this so important? Energy efficiency reduces usage in peak periods, which allows lower demand and prices, making the majority of users much happier. It also leads to fewer power outages because power grids become less stressed and overused. Lastly, energy efficiency reduces pollution! Improving our efficiency on the energy we use every day allows a much cleaner environment to live in. Here’s how you can reduce your energy usage:
Heating & Cooling LIVE WELL BE WELL: DIABETES WORKSHOPS 2 Six Session Options Thursdays Aug. 9 through Sept. 13 Time: 2:00 – 4:30 PM
Wednesdays Sept. 5 through Oct. 10 Time: 4:30 – 7:00 PM
Jackson County Health Dept. 415 Health Department Rd Murphysboro, IL
Shawnee Health Care 1006 South Division St Carterville, IL
Register: 618.684.3143 ext 133 or online at www.hsidn.org/takecharge
Register: 866.744.2468 or online at www.hsidn.org/takecharge
For anyone living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Caregivers welcome. Learn how to build an effective relationship with your doctor, deal with pain frustration, isolation and lack of energy, prevent complications, make healthy food choices, solve problems, manage medications, explore exercises and set goals. Participants must be able to complete 4 of the 6 scheduled classes beginning with week one or two. For maximum benefit, all six classes are strongly recommended.
• Adjust thermostat when you are asleep or away from home
• Open blinds/curtains in the winter to allow heat in • Close blinds/curtains to keep sunlight out during the summer • Set thermostat fan to automatic • Runs only when needed • Refrain from closing off vents in unused rooms • Creates unbalanced pressure which makes system run inefficiently
Weatherization • Add sufficient insulation where needed (attic, etc.) • Caulk or seal cracks around windows and doorways Phantom Energy (Energy used by electronics when plugged in but not in use)
• Unplug small electric devices when not in use • Use power strips and turn them on or off as needed • Evaluate extra appliances running in garage or basement To learn more about energy saving tips, please visit energy.gov/energysaver.
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