SEPTEMBER 2022 TownePost.com MAGAZINE OUT AND ABOUT SPIRIT OF KOKOMO ASSISTS THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED MAN WITH THE PLAN NICK BYRD TALKS MEDICARE INS AND OUTS THERE’S PLENTY TO STAY BUSY WITH AT THE CITY OF KOKOMO SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER CENTER ATTENTIONOF 2022 SENIOR SPECIAL ISSUE
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“We can transport clients anywhere within our service area,” says Jan Basil, the City of Kokomo’s transit system supervisor. “We take them to the grocery stores, the park, the movies or even to visit friends at their Applicantshomes.”over the age of 60 are automatically “Applicantsapproved. under the age of 60 must go through the application process that includes a seven-page application, with the last page being filled out by OF KOKOMO ASSISTS THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED
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Writer / Matt Keating Photography Provided Getting around Kokomo can sometimes be a challenge for That’sseniors.where the Spirit of Kokomo comes to the rescue. It’s a transportation system in Kokomo for people over 60 years of age, or citizens of any age with qualifying disabilities. It transports clients to and from the Kokomo Senior Citizens Center.
Basil adds that old vehicles are scheduled to be replaced after a useful life.
“In 2021 the Spirit of Kokomo received grant funding to purchase six new buses,” Basil says. “The grant covered 80% of the costs while the city covered the remaining 20%. These were Ford Elkhart Coach buses with capacity to seat seven passengers and two wheelchairs. All Spirit of Kokomo buses are ADA accessible.”
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their health-care provider establishing a qualifying disability,” Basil says.
Basil notes that there are six new Spirit of Kokomo buses.
“Production time, however, for new buses is currently up to three years,” Basil says.
The Spirit of Kokomo riders enjoy the transportation program.
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“I’ve had several clients tell us that they appreciate the fact that they can keep their independence without feeling like a burden to their families - especially our clients that are in wheelchairs,” Basil says. “Sometimes their families don’t have the vehicles capable of transporting their chairs. Our service allows them the ability to do their own shopping, go to appointments or even lunch with friends.”
The Spirit of Kokomo and CityLine Trolley continued to service citizens through every day of the pandemic.
“Theprogram.drivers for the Spirit and the CityLine trolleys serve the most vulnerable citizens of our city - our elderly and our disabled,” Basil says. “This gives our clients the ability to keep their freedom no matter their circumstance.”
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“While several businesses either closed or reduced their services, our drivers continued to transport clients to and from their doctor appointments, dialysis and grocery stores,” Basil says. “We also collaborated with Area Five Agency and
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the senior building to deliver thousands of meals to citizens that were unable to get out. We have six dispatchers that take hundreds of calls per day scheduling trips and answering questions. We are still operating with less than an optimal amount of staff.”
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The CityLine Trolley has five fixed routes with more than 250 stops. Services are available from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Spirit of Kokomo services are available from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday through Friday. The last pickup is at 6:30 p.m. Next-day service scheduling is also available during administrative hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. “We are looking for people who would like to join our team,” Basil adds. “We are currently taking applications for drivers.” Applications for the Spirit of Kokomo can be found at cityofkokomo.org, under the Transportation tab. answering questions. We are still operating with less than an optimal amount of staff.” The CityLine Trolley has five fixed routes with more than 250 stops. Services are available from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Spirit of Kokomo services are available from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday through Friday. The last pickup is at 6:30 p.m. Next-day service scheduling is also available during administrative hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through “WeFriday.are looking for people who would like to join our team,” Basil adds. “We are currently taking applications for drivers.” Applications for the Spirit of Kokomo can be found at cityofkokomo.org, under the Transportation tab. 765-271-6875 Main Street IN home is where the heart is
“With that many carriers, finding a person’s best Medicare option should not be a problem,” Byrd says. “I like to sit down with a client and go over their prescriptions and some of these other variables, to help them decide which way they want to go for their Medicare. Once they decide to go with Original Medicare and supplement, or Medicare Advantage, we then look at which plans will serve them best.”
Writer / Matt Keating Photography Provided Nick Byrd, a local Medicare agent and occupational therapist in Kokomo, says getting a Medicare number early is “Whenimportant.aperson is three months before their 65th birthday, they should contact the Social Security Administration and start the process to get their Medicare number,” Byrd says. “Medicare pays for a lot, but not everything.”
Byrd is contracted with eight different carriers who have multiple Medicare Advantage Plans, prescription drug plans and Medicare supplements.
“What is the best plan for one person may not be the best plan for someone else,” Byrd says. “Some of the variables a person should consider are their health history, their prescriptions, their financial situation, where they live, who their doctors are, do they have Veterans Administration, and do they travel, stateside or international.”
“Except for eight years in the Army and a few years in college, I’ve been in Kokomo my entire life,” Byrd says. “I’ve been a practicing occupational therapist in Kokomo and the surrounding area for over 25 years and have
Medicare requires copayments and “Theredeductibles.aretwo ways for seniors to get their Medicare,” Byrd says. “They can have Original Medicare, Parts A and B, and a supplement to help with the deductibles and copays. This way would also require a separate prescription drug plan, Part D. The Medicare supplement and the prescription drug plan would have monthly premiums.
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The other way seniors get their Medicare is through Medicare Advantage Plans, also known as Part C.”
Byrd adds that Medicare Advantage Plans have Parts A, B and D all rolled into one plan.
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“Most of these plans have little to no monthly premiums, and other benefits such as vision, dental, hearing, and free over-the counter health items,” Byrd says. “These are the plans being advertised on all the commercials, mailers and phone calls seniors get. There are pros and cons for each way, and everyone must look at their individual situation to make their best choice.”
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Byrd notes that there are many different variables that a Medicare beneficiary should review when considering their Medicare plan.
“I have had interactions with all the Medicare insurance companies and have a better understanding of local networks and their practical realities when compared to other agents and telemarketers from a commercial, phone call, or mailer who are not from here,” Byrd says. “They also don’t know which nursing homes in Kokomo and the surrounding areas have the best reputations for rehabilitation should that be Byrdnecessary.”encourages
people to be cautious about calling Medicare numbers on TV “Incommercials.thistimeof 9% inflation and high gas and food prices, people need to get the most benefit for the lowest costs from their Medicare,” Byrd says. “I encourage everyone to do an annual plan review for all your Medicare plans, especially your prescription drug plan, as plan carriers change their premium prices and you may have a change in your prescriptions. I know for a fact there are people paying over $300 a month for their Medicare supplement for Medicare Plan F. They are paying an extra $100 a month, $1,200 a year, to save their Part B deductible of $240 a year. They should be calling me to see if they can qualify for Plan G and save over $1,000 a year.
“Theperiod.first thing seniors should do is cut out my ad, attach it to their refrigerator and put my phone number in their contacts,” Byrd says. “The new Medicare Advantage Plans and prescription drug plans come out October 1, with the enrollment period running October 15 through December 9. Beginning October 1, you can call me and we can discuss how your current plan compares to some of the new plans coming out. After you call me, you can ignore all the commercials, block all the phone calls and recycle all the mailers. They will not have anything to offer you that I will not have.”
To find out which Medicare plan works best for you, call Byrd at 765-776-6309.
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“There may be some people thinking about dropping their Medicare supplement and going to a Medicare Advantage Plan, which could save them $150 to more than $300 a month. If anyone is considering this, please contact me so we can discuss your situation and find the best plan for you. Keep in mind that applying for a different supplement does not require waiting for Medicare’s enrollment period,” Byrd adds. “It can be done at any time.”
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With a focus on marriage-minded dating, eHarmony is a dating site with plenty of seniors as well. The site’s focus on providing long-term matches has seen it amass over 10 million users. eHarmony offers a guarantee that you will find the right matches as a member or you get three months free. This makes it easy to try the site’s paid services.
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EliteSingles uses a sophisticated matching system to find ideal mates for users. It caters to a range of user age groups, including seniors. Many of the site’s users hold bachelor’s degrees, master’s, and even PhDs. Plans cost from $30 a month to $60 a month, depending on the subscription length. The site also provides regional dating guides that show you how to get the best results from your dating.
OVER50DATE Over50Date does a lot to protect your privacy as a senior looking for romance online. It will not reveal your name or other details to other members unless you choose to have this information revealed. The site also checks the details of users to make sure that only legitimate seniors are operating on the platform. Creating a profile is free. However, you will need a subscription to unlock advanced features. Plans cost from $11 a month to around $30 a month.
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If you are a Catholic, then CatholicMatch might be a fit for your senior dating needs. The site has a focus on connecting people of the Catholic faith. This ensures you will meet romantic interests who are already familiar with your beliefs. Subscriptions cost around $12 to $30 per month. However, a forever free plan is also available. The site’s CatholicMatch Guarantee ensures you get a relationship within six months, or get automatically renewed for free.
MATCH Match is one of the most successful dating sites on the web. With over seven million users, conservatively estimated, the site caters to all age groups. What it offers for seniors, however, is the ability to find matches regardless of location. If you live in a remote area or small village, you can likely still connect with other seniors on Match.
To make full use of Match, you need a subscription, which costs between $20 and $26 a month.
JDATE If you are Jewish and interested in meeting other Jewish seniors, then Jdate be the ideal dating site for you. While it caters to all age levels, the site has over 700,000 users in the US. Users that are non-Jewish can also join, and they will list whether they’d be willing to convert to the Jewish faith or not. You can use the site’s mobile apps on iPhone and Android to stay connected with romantic interests on the go. Subscriptions on Jdate cost around $20-$40 per month.
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OURTIME Unlike general-purpose dating sites that take just about anyone, OurTime has a unique focus on people 50 and older. Joining the site will enable you to search profiles and meet with other seniors. A monthly subscription is required if you want to message others on the site. The fee is between $25 and $32 a month.
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Writer / Julie Yates Photography Provided The Nursing Honor Guard (NHG) Serving North Central Indiana commemorates nurses during their funeral or memorial services. Families find comfort as representatives from the organization pay
tribute to their loved one who followed a calling to take care of others. NHG groups are found nationwide, with about 17 active groups located in Indiana.
“I first found out about NHG in 2014 when I got a call from Jill Jeffries, community outreach coordinator for Ellers Mortuary,” says Peggy Faulkner, BSN, RN, coordinator for the Nursing Honor Guard Serving North Central Indiana. “She asked if I might be interested in helping develop a Nursing Honor Guard program in Howard County. Jill explained that NHG is a way
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“We have participated in over 150 services and each one is special,” Faulkner says. “One was held in a backyard and involved a balloon release. At another, the family’s dog befriended me and stayed by my side.” to pay tribute to a fallen comrade from our nursing profession. It was similar in some ways to a military honor guard. She had also spoken to my former boss, Mel Greene, who at that time was the CNO of Community Howard Regional Health.”
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By February of 2015, Faulkner had organized the North Central chapter. Today there are around 113 members, with 20 on the active contact list who participate in funeral services. The other members are on the electronic contact list, and are notified when a nurse passes on and asked to pray for the family.
Typically the funeral-home staff handling arrangements is the liaison between the family and the NHG, offering the family of a nurse this final tribute to their loved one. The NHG members bring a display table with a Nightingale lamp, a white Bible and a nurse’s cap to the visitation and service, and stand vigil at the casket. During the funeral they read the Nightingale Pledge, call a final roll call, present a Nightingale lamp to the family and read the Nurse’s Prayer.
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At the time when Faulkner received that initial call, she was unable to devote the time needed to start the organization in the Kokomo area. She had retired in 2012 to take care of her parents, who were in failing health. Her father, a World War II veteran, had just been buried with full military honors. Ten months prior, her mother, who had been a nurse for 40 years, had also passed on.
of our dear Community Howard nurses was involved in a very tragic automobile accident while she was driving to work. The next day she died from her injuries. The Anderson NHG was called and they came to Tipton to pay homage to Lora’s dedication to nursing. I and the nurses there experienced the impact that the Nursing Honor Guard service had on Lora’s family and friends, and on us.”
“I couldn’t help but think how much mother would have loved the concept of the NHG,” she says. “Then, just three months later, one
When you have a nurse in the family, everyone is involved. Holidays are always impacted. When we get a call, we have the privilege of praying for the family, giving them a candlestick lamp and honoring a fallen nurse.”
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The North Central Indiana NHG has traveled to other places in Indiana to start the organization’s presence there. They have been to Elkhart, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Marion and Muncie. Out-ofstate locations have also benefitted from the chapter’s help. Locally, the NHG has partnered with Community Howard Regional Health Foundation. The NHG meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. at Cross America, Inc. in Kokomo. An orientation for new members will be held at the meeting on September 6.
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“Nursing Honor Guard tributes are a way to give back to a family of a nurse,” Faulkner says. “It’s a calling to be a nurse.
Contributions to cover the cost of keepsakes given to families, plus cards and brochures, can be sent to the NHG in care of the Community Howard Regional Health Foundation, 3548 South Lafountain Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902.
To contact the Nursing Honor Guard Serving North Central Indiana, call 765-453-1634 and leave a message.
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“I always say it’s the best-kept secret in Kokomo, although people have been coming here for years,” says Mendi Snow, office manager. “It’s been here since 1976 but it has been added on to. Most of the seniors who come here are very active.”
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Annual membership is $3 for those living within the city limits, and $4 for those outside. Besides all the recreational happenings the facility provides, the staff also serves a daily lunch and provides participants with up-to-date information about services and programs geared toward PLENTY BUSY WITH AT THE CITY OF KOKOMO SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
Tucked away at the west end of Foster Park, the Senior Citizens Center is an amenity provided by the City of Kokomo that improves the quality of life for many. Located in an unassuming building on West Superior Street, people have mistaken it for a nursing home. Inside, however, it bustles with activity. It provides welcome recreation and even nutrition, plus a bit of education, to residents aged 50 and over.
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Patrons also enjoy parties. Birthdays are celebrated and the staff offers dances on Saturday nights for a $4 admission fee.
“We have a kitchen area that has warmers and coolers,” Snow says. “Lunch is eaten in the Grand Room where most activities such as line dancing and Zumba take place. The room has round tables and 10 long tables where people sit together to eat.”
“There are three really nice pool tables in the pool room,” Snow adds. “On Monday, Wednesday and Friday there are pool tournaments and bingo. There’s a lot of laughing and talking. Tuesday and Thursdays seem quieter. Those are morning stretch, euchre, and bridge days. After morning stretch there are sponsored talks given by local businesses, or organizations like nursing homes or therapy places. The talks give tips such as how to prevent falls or what’s changing in Medicare plans.”
seniors. Lunches are provided by Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services. The cost of lunch is $4.50, and it’s free for adults aged 60 and over.
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During the week members can brush up on their dance skills by participating in sessions for beginning line dancing and Zumba.
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“The center is completely handicap accessible, and also has an area for cards and TV viewing,” Snow says. “Some people only come just for one activity, while others come for several. We have a provision for those who may be worried about coming at first. If grandma is shy, she can bring a son, daughter or grandchild with her, but they have to be at least 21. After about one or two times, people feel very comfortable and
The City of Kokomo Senior Citizens Center is located at 721 West Superior Street. For more info, call 765-456-7557 or visit cityofkokomo.org.
“During COVID we took the time to clean carpets and painted,” Snow says. “I called groups such as the pool guys to see how people were doing. It was evident that the seniors missed their friends. When we did reopen, it was slower than before but it gradually picked up again. Our goal is that we want people to get out and stay active. It keeps your mind sharp by being busy. Everyone gets one freebie. Come try it out and see if you like it.”
On the City of Kokomo website, information about the Senior Citizens Center can be accessed. A downloadable calendar is available, plus a page that provides links to many agencies and resources. Information is given that ranges from discount drug programs to Meals on Wheels. There are links to other sites that give valuable information on topics such as identity theft, the Better Business Bureau and medical alert
don’t need the family member.”
Thesystems.staff members pride themselves on getting to know the seniors who enjoy the activities offered. They may telephone a participant who misses a session, just to check in with them. During the COVID-19 shutdowns it was evident that members missed the camaraderie and programs. Some ladies brought chairs and met outside on the grounds to talk. Others would drive by or call in to see when it would reopen.
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3 Impressionable Boomers started ‘smoking’ bubble gum cigarettes that would puff out powdered sugar as smoke.
8Together”.“Shake, Shake, Shake, Shake Shake, Shake Shake Your Booty” holds the record for being the only number-one song title with a word repeated more than three times in it.
10 Elizabeth may have been 25 when she became a queen in 1953, but Freddie Mercury was a young 24 when he started fronting the British rock group Queen in 1970.
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The game Twister, which once got Johnny Carson and Eva Gabor in tangles on The Tonight Show, got its beginnings as a game of tic-tac-toe to be played with your feet.
Hopalong Cassidy, a TV Western hero, was the first image ever put onto a lunch box. It was a runaway hit, selling more than 600,000 at $2.39 each in its first year.
6 At the height of its 1950s fad, more than 5000 Davy Crockett coonskin hats sold each day, showing the power of television on commerce—the popularity of the Davy Crockett show drove sales through the 7roof.Think it was just the famous Beatles on the front of the Abbey Road cover?
1 Dairy Queen was one of the first food chains to start franchising in 1955 and had everyone screaming for ice cream with their Dilly Bars and Mr. Misty.
13 The reason yo-yos became so iconic? The launch of the Butterfly yoyo by Duncan in the ‘50s made it easier for Boomers to do tricks and stunts with
Astute Boomers also noticed that a VW Beetle was in the photo on this record that featured the lead single “Something/”Come
2 Eating in front of the TV got a lot better when TV dinners were introduced. There were only originally four main courses sold by Swanson: meatloaf, fried chicken, turkey and Salisbury steak.
9 Ricky Nelson was second only to Elvis as the most popular rock ‘n’ roll artist from 1957 to 1962.
11 “Sweet Georgia Brown” was whistled as the theme song at the Harlem Globetrotters games.
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4 One of the most popular side dishes in the 60s was Rice-a-Roni, known as “The San Francisco Treat.” Its commercials all started with the distinct cable car bell ringing.
22 Young love bloomed with the movie star set in the 50s and 60s, with Mia Farrow marrying Frank Sinatra when she was 21 and Elizabeth Taylor marrying Nicky Hilton when she was only 18 years old.
their yo-yos, which helped fuel the craze.
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The first show to ever be broadcast in color on ABC-TV was The Jetsons, which debuted in 1962 and had Boomers dreaming of walking their dog on a treadmill in space just like George walked 19Astro.
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20 Definitely not suitable for today’s roads but in 1969’s Easy Rider, Peter Fonda sported a “Captain America” red, white, and blue helmet, while Jack Nicholson donned a gold American football helmet. Another baby boomer fact: This cult classic was one of the first to use prerecorded music for a soundtrack.
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Bob Keeshan was a Boomer favorite in three different decades as Captain Kangaroo. He was also the original Clarabell the clown on The Howdy Doody Show in the 1950s.
24 During Vietnam over five million Americans wore bracelets with a POW’s name, rank and loss date in support of our 25troops.Anumber of iconic Baby Boomer celebrities wound up going into politics including Love Boat’s Fred Grandy (Congress) Sonny Bono (Palm Springs Mayor and Congressman,) and Clint Eastwood (Mayor of Carmel, CA).
Alfred Hitchcock Presents is well known for its opening credits with a camera fade in on a line-drawing caricature of Hitchcock’s profile, the theme music of “Funeral March of a Marionette” and Hitchcock’s walk to the center of the screen and his trademark “Good evening.”
23 Every day, baby boomers recited the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of their school day.
“Barbie was the ultimate doll— but Baby Boomers experienced everything from Betsy Wetsy who had problems “holding it” to Growing Up Skipper who got taller if you turned the 15knob.One of the most iconic toys from the Baby Boomer era? Stretch Armstrong—a musclebound action figure that had the physical ability to be stretched almost five feet.
16 It’s all so EGG-citing! Two products from the Boom Era came packaged in plastic eggs–Silly Putty and L’eggs 17Pantyhose.Theprice of the average movie ticket in 1975 was $2.
