Martin Luther King Day ……….....1 New Year’s Day Meals………..….2 Rotary Club of Peoria Brings Smiles & Warm Meals to Homebound Seniors!....................3 CIAA Celebrates the Holiday Season………………………..4 & 5 Fall Prevention Tips for Winter…..6 Winter Weather-Outdoor Safety…7 Top 10 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Older Adults…………………..8 & 9 AFA Care Connection………..…10 Dangerous Eye Problem You Should Never Ignore…………….11 Preventing Colds and Flu ……...12 Over 50? Add These 7 Foods to Your Diet………………………….13 Tax Identity Theft Awareness.....14 2016 Golf Tournament: Save- The-Date…………………..….….15 Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI)……………...….16 From the desk of Anita Brown, HR Director and Advice Clinics…….17 Tax Time, Places to Go...Things to See, and Facebook……...….…..18

Support Groups……..……..…….19

U.S. House of Representative, U.S. Senators for IL, IL General Assembly, Board of Directors and Council Rosters…………..…...…20

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2016, January Issue Joanne Thomas, PhD, President/CEO Hoangvan (Van) Dinh, B.S., Editor

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

700 Hamilton Boulevard, Peoria, Illinois 61603 Telephone: (309) 674-2071, Toll Free: 1-877-777-2422

Website: http://www.ciaoa.net

Serving Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties

Senior

Gazette

IN THE ISSUE

Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 am—8:00 pm 2nd and 4th Saturdays: 9:00 am—1:00 pm

Dr. Joanne Thomas, PhD, LPC

Martin Luther King Day

Third Monday in January

"We will not resort to violence.

We will not degrade ourselves with hatred.

Love will not be returned with hate."

--Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a

black clergyman who is ranked among the greatest

of black Americans because of his crusade to win

full civil rights for his people. Preaching

nonviolence, much in the same way as had

Mahatma Gandhi of India, Martin Luther King, Jr.

spoke and campaigned tirelessly to rid the United

States of traditions and laws that forced on black

Americans the status of second-class citizens.

Among these laws were those in some states which required black people to take back

seats in buses or which obstructed voting by blacks.

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, African Americans, led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,

used boycotts, marches, and other forms of nonviolent protest to demand equal treatment

under the law and an end to racial prejudice. A high point of this civil rights movement

came on August 28, 1963, when more than 200,000 people of all races gathered in front

of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., to hear King say: "I have a dream that one

day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former

slaveholders will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood....I have a dream

that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by

the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." Not long afterwards the U.S.

Congress passed laws prohibiting discrimination in voting, education, employment,

housing, and public accommodations.

The world was shocked when Dr. King was assassinated in 1968. Ever since, special

memorial services have marked his birthday on January 15. By vote of Congress, the

third Monday of every January, beginning in 1986, is now a federal holiday in Dr. King's

honor.

Source: http://www.usconsulate.org.hk/pas/kids/mlkd.htm

Martin Luther King, Jr.,

making his "I have a dream" speech

National Park Service Photograph

By Beth Stalker

Program Manager for Nutrition and Legal Services

NEW YEAR’S DAY MEALS A BLESSING TO THOSE WHO RECEIVE & THOSE WHO

PREPARE & DELIVER!

Central Illinois Agency on Aging would like to thank the following churches serving Peoria and

Tazewell Counties. Bethel United Methodist Church, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist

Church, Church of the Living God (Broadway & Nebraska) in Peoria and

First Baptist Church in Pekin.

A special THANK YOU goes to the Rotary Club of Peoria.

Central Illinois Agency on Aging was chosen as one of the recipients of

a community grant. These funds helped in the purchase of food for the

meals. Several members and members of their families also help to

deliver meals too.

Sharing the gift of love to seniors with a warm meal and a “Happy New Year” greeting is an Important

tradition that the members of the above named churches hold onto. The organizers for each congregation: Mr.

Ed Funches, Ms. Johnnie Locker, Ms. Fannie, Williams, Ms. Linda Byrd, Ms. Pearl Smith and Ms. Laura

Over commit time, energy, and passion for this day each year. More than 800 meals were served to

homebound seniors.

New volunteers were added this year in the delivery of meals. Student representatives from Peoria Christian

High School, members of the Peoria Norte Dame and Richwoods Key Clubs, and members of the Peoria

Kiwanis Club deliver meals.

THANK YOU also to the

Peoria Olive Garden® for the

donations of breadstick to

the New Year’s Day meals.

A nice tasty addition for the

holiday meal.

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Rotary Club of Peoria brings smiles and

warm meals to homebound seniors!

The Rotary Club of Peoria awarded a grant to Central

Illinois Agency on Aging to help support the hot meal

program for New Year’s Day.

The Rotary Club believes in enhancing the quality of

life in Peoria and choose this program to help enhance

that belief.

The club members also choose the New Year’s Day

program as one of the two grantees to support with

service as well.

Ten members volunteered to assist with the meal

delivery on New Year’s Day. Some of the members

brought other family members with them to wish the

senior a “HAPPY NEW YEAR”

THANK YOU

ROTARY

CLUB

OF PEORIA!

By Beth Stalker

Program Manager for Nutrition and Legal Services

Renee Razo, B.A., B.S., CIRS

Director of Program Management

4 CIAA Celebrates the Holiday Season

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. would

like to thank everyone that participated in

our “Touch A Heart” Holiday Gift Campaign

this past holiday season. Through generous

donations of gifts and cash we were able to

brighten the holiday of all 78 residents of

Hurlburt House Apartments. It was truly a

group effort!

CIAA would like to thank the following individuals, groups, and business for helping us

remember area seniors and individuals with disabilities this holiday season.

Addus Healthcare Home Health Plus Services Shirley & Gary Newman Mary McMillian Christine Matlock Mitch Forrest Sally Brown Lee Linwood Jim Brija Donna Bays Raymond Russ Mary Anne Child Roger and Mary Hawk Beth Stalker Marjorie Douglas Jean Aldag JoAnn and Marty Olson Keith & Lori Rider

Renee Razo Humana Guidance Center Knitting & Crocheting Group

CIAA would like to thank Unity Point—

Methodist Dietary Department for

donating 50 Cases of Ensure to us!

5 CIAA Celebrates the Holiday Season

CIAA was invited to be a participant of Humana’s 8Skate

for Charity at PNC’s Winterfest at the Peoria Civic

Center. Humana’s 8Skate for Charity provided local

agencies the opportunity to provide information about

programs and services that they offer and the featured

organization received a portion of the skate rental fees. CIAA’s Feed a Senior Program

and Touch A Heart Program were featured. Thank you Humana for a great opportunity

to get more information about CIAA programs out to the public.

Renee Razo, B.A., B.S., CIRS

Director of Program Management

CIAA Staff volunteering at Humana’s 8Skate event at

PNC’s Winterfest.

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As people get older, their chances of falling drastically increase. The U.S.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explained that 1 in 3 adults

over 65 years old falls every year. While many factors contribute to an

increased risk of experiencing an incident, winter conditions like ice and

snow make it more likely that seniors will fall if they aren't exercising

caution.

While you shouldn't feel like you can't go outside in the winter from fear of falling, it is important that you

understand how to reduce your risk of falls. Everything from the shoes you wear to how well you prepare your home

can contribute to how likely you are to slip or trip this season.

As the temperature begins to drop and snow takes over the weather forecasts, you should take note of these fall

prevention tips to enhance your winter safety this year.

Fall Prevention Tips For Winter

By Megan Ray

Source: http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/blog/november-2015/3-fall-prevention-tips-for

-winter.aspx

2. Improve your lighting

Just as the inside of your home

should be well lit, you should have

all of your pathways illuminated

outside. If a friend or loved one

drops you off at home when it's dark

out, you'll be happy that you have

motion-sensor flood lights to guide

you as you walk to your front door.

It's also nice to have these for other

people who visit.

3. Reach out for help

You may need more assistance with

everyday tasks during the winter and

you shouldn't be afraid or hesitant to

ask friends or family to help you.

Getting the mail, for example, may

be challenging if the ground is

covered in ice. Ask a neighbor if he

wouldn't mind bringing you your

mail when he gets his. Don't strain

your back or overexert yourself

trying to shovel or salt your walk-

ways either. Ask a loved one for a

helping hand. If you live on your

own and have been thinking about

making the transition to an assisted

living community, the winter may be

a good time to do so. You'll be

surrounded by friends with

opportunities to participate in indoor

exercise programs and social

activities during periods where

winter weather makes venturing

outside dangerous. Full-time

caregivers are also there to provide

you with assistance when needed to

reduce your risk of falls.

1. Have the necessary

tools ready

Stock up on items you'll need to stay

safe once the winter weather hits.

For example, have a shovel in your

garage in case an emergency occurs

and you need to get out of the house

but you're snowed in. Buy a bag of

salt at your local hardware store to

sprinkle on the walkways you use

frequently to make slipping on ice or

snow less likely.

You should also have a couple of

flashlights handy with extra batteries

in case of a power outage. If you live

alone and lengthy outages are

common in your area, it may be

worth it to look into buying a backup

generator.

Winter Weather-Outdoor Safety

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When the weather is extremely cold, and especially if there are high winds, try to stay

indoors. Make any trips outside as brief as possible, and remember these tips below to

protect your health and safety.

Avoid Frostbite and

Hypothermia

Hypothermia is most likely at very

cold temperatures, but it can occur

even at cool temperatures (above 40°

F) if a person becomes chilled from

rain, sweat, or submersion in cold

water.

Frostbite is an injury to the body

that is caused by freezing. Frostbite

causes a loss of feeling and color in

affected areas. It most often affects

the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers,

or toes. Frostbite can permanently

damage the body, and severe cases

can lead to amputation. The risk of

frostbite is increased in people with

reduced blood circulation and among

people who are not dressed properly

for extremely cold temperatures.

Dress Warmly and Stay Dry

Be sure the outer layer of your

clothing is tightly woven, preferably

wind resistant, to reduce body-heat

loss caused by wind. Wool, silk, or

polypropylene inner layers of

clothing will hold more body heat

than cotton. Stay dry—wet clothing

chills the body rapidly. Excess

perspiration will increase heat loss,

so remove extra layers of clothing

whenever you feel too warm. Also,

avoid getting gasoline or alcohol on

your skin while de-icing and fueling

your car or using a snow blower.

These materials in contact with the

skin greatly increase heat loss from

the body. Do not ignore shivering.

It’s an important first sign that the

body is losing heat. Persistent

shivering is a signal to return

indoors.

Avoid Exertion

Cold weather puts an extra strain on

the heart. If you have heart disease

or high blood pressure, follow your

doctor’s advice about shoveling

snow or performing other hard work

in the cold. Otherwise, if you have

to do heavy outdoor chores, dress

warmly and work slowly.

Remember, your body is already

working hard just to stay warm, so

don’t overdo it.

Avoid Ice

Walking on ice is extremely

dangerous. Many cold-weather

injuries result from falls on

ice-covered sidewalks, steps,

driveways, and porches. Keep

your steps and walkways as free of

ice as possible by using rock salt

or another chemical de-icing

compound. Sand may also be used

on walkways to reduce the risk of

slipping.

Be Safe During Recreation

Notify friends and family where

you will be before you go hiking,

camping, or skiing. Do not leave

areas of the skin exposed to the

cold. Avoid perspiring or

becoming overtired. Be prepared

to take emergency shelter. Pack

dry clothing, a two-wave radio,

waterproof matches and paraffin

fire starters with you. Do not use

alcohol and other mood altering

substances, and avoid caffeinated

beverages. Avoid walking on ice

or getting wet. Carefully watch for

signs of cold-weather health

problems.

What to Do if You Get

Stranded Staying in your vehicle when

stranded is often the safest choice if

winter storms create poor visibility or

if roadways are ice covered.

Source: http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/duringstorm/outdoorsafety.asp

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AFA’s Care Connection is a free monthly teleconference

providing the opportunity for family caregivers and

professionals to further educate themselves on dementia

related topics, receive support, and connect with others. Care

connection takes place on the 2nd Thursday of each month

from 1pm-2pm EDT.

These teleconferences are a valuable mix of coaching, guest speakers, Q&A and sharing.

AFA’s licensed social workers facilitate each session and encourages participants to pose questions to the

experts as well as share their own experiences in this supportive environment. For information about specific

speakers and topics, see below.

On the second Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. (ET), call Care Connection's toll-free number and, when

prompted, enter the designated guest identification number.

Call toll-free: 877-594-8353

Guest identification number: 46692951#

Connecting can make all the difference

ALZHEIMER’S FOUNDATION OF

AMERICA (AFA)

CARE CONNECTION

January 2016

January 14, 2016

Guest: Joan Griffiths Vega, MFA, Mindfulness

Meditation New York Collaborative, New York, NY.

Topic: "Ways to Manage Life Stressors as a Care

Partner"

February 2016

February 11, 2016

Guest: Judith Schwarz, Ph.D., Clinical Coordinator, End

of Life Choices New York. NY

Topic: "The 101 of Advance Care Planning"

Alzheimer's Foundation of America Programs and Services Toll-Free Helpline - 866.232.8484

The helpline now operates Monday through Friday, 9 am to

9 pm (EDT). During these hours, licensed social workers

are available by phone, as well as via Skype and live chat.

This service is available both in English and Spanish. If

your situation is an emergency, please dial 911.

For additional information about Toll-Free Helpline, please

visit the website:

http://www.alzfdn.org/AFAServices/tollfreehotline.html

Source: http://www.alzfdn.org/AFAServices/careconnection.html

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Dangerous Eye Problems You Should Never Ignore

By Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Far too often, people will put off having an eye exam until they decide to get

new eyewear or detect a change in their vision. Comprehensive exams help

spot potentially serious eye problems early on, when treatment can still slow

or prevent vision loss.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),

only half of an estimated 61 million American adults at high risk for serious

vision loss went to an eye doctor in the past year. The American Optometric Association (AOA) and the American

Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recommend that low-risk adults 60 years of age and under get a comprehensive

eye exam every 24 months. Older adults and those who are at greater risk, such as people with diabetes, should get

their eyes checked annually or as directed by their doctor.

The following are some common eye conditions that can go undetected without a thorough examination.

Source: http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/dangerous-eye-problems-you-should-never-ignore/?

Cataracts

Like a camera, the eye has a lens

that focuses light on the retina at the

back of the eye. The lens can

become cloudy — a condition

known as a cataract — limiting

vision and making it difficult to read

or drive, especially at night. As

cataracts advance, you may have

difficulty recognizing faces from a

distance or reading street signs.

Trauma, inflammation in the eye, or

other medical conditions, like

diabetes, can cause cataracts to

develop more quickly.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

(AMD)

The macula is the small, central part of

the retina which is necessary for sharp,

straight-ahead vision

“AMD is the leading cause of

irreversible vision loss among people

60 and older,” Dr. Grodin says.

Besides age, other AMD risk factors

include family history, smoking, and

high blood pressure. There are

currently no treatments for dry AMD,

but wet AMD can be treated with drugs

or laser surgery.

Macular Puckers and Holes

“A macular hole is a small,

full-thickness defect in the

macula,” Grodin says. “You may

notice loss of central vision or

blurred or distorted central

vision, making it difficult to read

or drive. Macular holes most

often result from aging and ‘bad

luck.’ They are most common in

people over age 60 and in

women.”

Most macular puckers don’t

affect vision; however, one in

three may require surgery. Risk

factors include age, history of

retinal tear or detachment,

diabetes, inflammation in the eye,

and blockage of the small veins

that carry blood away from the

retina (known as retinal venous

occlusions).

Retinal Detachment

“A detached retina is serious and can threaten your sight,” says Grodin. “The

retina becomes separated from its underlying supportive tissue and cannot

function. Unless it’s reattached quickly, you may have permanent vision loss.

The sudden appearance of eye floaters, accompanied by flashes of light or loss

of peripheral vision, may be warning signs of a detached retina. “Your vision

might also become blurry or poor, or you may notice a shadow or curtain cross

your eye,” Grodin says. “Symptoms of a detached retina can occur gradually or

suddenly. The sooner the retina is reattached, the better the chance your vision

can be restored.”

Dr. Sanjay Gupta is a practicing

neurosurgeon and associate chief of

neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital

and an assistant professor at Emory

University Hospital in Atlanta

Protecting young children

from eye injuries at home and at play Preventing Colds

and Flu

Source: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/cold-flu-prevention-tips

Yes, you can avoid colds and the flu most of the time.

By Sandra Adamson Fryhofer,

MD, MACP, FRCP Surveys show that Americans suffer

a billion colds each year. Yes, you

read that right. One BILLION, with a

B. When you add in the flu, the

number is even higher. But there are

things you can do to avoid becoming

one of those miserable statistics.

Exercise: It’s a Proven

Immune Booster

Moderate exercise, such as brisk

walking, for 45 minutes a day, five

days a week can reduce risk of a

cold by a third. The best results are

long-term. In one study, women

who walked for 12 months had the

most resistance to colds in the final

quarter of the year.

Wash Your Hands Often

Use warm water and a good helping

of soap. Plain soap is fine, because

it’s the act of rubbing the hands

together for at least 20 seconds that

is going to eliminate germs. Don’t

forget to clean under the nails,

between the fingers, and wash your

wrists as well. In public bathrooms,

use a paper towel to turn off the

facet, another one to dry your hands,

and throw them away.

Get the Flu Vaccine

Vaccines are the surest way

to prevent the flu. The best time to

get a flu vaccine is from October

through November, although you

can get the vaccine even later

during flu season. Get the flu

vaccine every year. Flu viruses are

constantly changing, and

new vaccines are developed each

year to protect against new strains.

Clean for Virus Prevention

Use disinfectant when you clean

at home, especially in the bath-

room

and

kitchen.

Stay

away

from

sponges

and rags -- studies show they’re

the number one source of germs in

the whole house. If you must use

sponges, change them once a

week or soak them in bleach for

15 minutes.

Teach Prevention Hygiene to

Your Kids

Children share cold viruses easily --

and bring them into your home.

Teach your child to cough or sneeze

into a tissue. And instill a life-long

habit that is the key to illness

prevention: handwashing.

Eat and Sleep for Health

Mom was right when she told you to

eat right and get plenty of rest. That,

along with exercise and stress

reduction, keeps your immune

system healthy and better able to

withstand infection. Eat plenty of

vegetables and fruits that offer

antioxidants. Try to get eight or

seven hours of sleep a night.

Over 50? Add These 7 Foods to Your Diet

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By Johannah Sakimura, RD

Eating a variety of whole foods really is the key to a healthy

diet, but some foods — including those highlighted below —

offer more nutritional bang for your buck than others. Power-

house ingredients like beans and leafy greens supply much-

needed vitamins and minerals and help the body stay

metabolically fit, making them terrific everyday staples for the

50+ crowd.

There aren’t any big surprises or trendy ingredients on this list,

and that’s completely intentional. All of these featured foods are relatively affordable and readily available, which

means their health benefits are well within reach.

Source: http://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/johannah-

sakimura-nutrition-sleuth/over-50-add-these-foods-to-your-diet-

now/?pos=4&xid=nl_EverydayHealthWomensHealth_20160110

1. Beans

Research shows that eating a daily serving of beans or

lentils (3/4 cup) can help to lower LDL (“bad”)

cholesterol by 5 percent. Another study in people with

type 2 diabetes found that eating about a cup of beans or

lentils per day as part of a healthy diet lowered

hemoglobin A1c, a marker of blood sugar control, by

0.5%, which is a substantial improvement.

2. Oats

The risk for heart disease increases dramatically in men

over 45 and women over 55, so incorporating more

cholesterol-lowering foods like oats into your diet is a

smart move. Oats are rich in a type of soluble fiber

called beta glucan, and consuming at least 3 grams of

this fiber a day

3. Apples

A large apple supplies 5 grams of heart-healthy fiber,

and research shows that eating apples daily can lower

both total and LDL cholesterol to help keep your ticker

in tip-top shape. A 2013 study found that frequent apple

eaters are at lower risk for type 2 diabetes.

4. Nuts

A 2013 randomized controlled trial conducted in Spain

found that eating an ounce of mixed nuts daily as part of

Mediterranean-style diet reduced the risk of heart

attack, stroke, and death from heart disease by 28

percent. And don’t forget that peanuts count, too —

they’re equally healthy

5. Leafy Greens

Piling on the spinach, kale, collards or other leafy

greens at meals may help to keep your mind sharp as

you age.

6. Berries

You also want to get your fill of berries, another

potential brain booster. Strawberries, blueberries, and

their sister fruits are rich in phytochemicals that may

help slow age-related memory decline by increasing

blood flow to the brain and reducing harmful

inflammation.

7. Yogurt

Eating adequate protein spread throughout the day may

help to preserve muscle and slow the gradual decline in

lean body mass that occurs as our bodies mature.

Image Credit: iStock, Thinkstock, iStock

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Identity Protection Tips

Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen Social Security number to file a tax return claiming

a fraudulent refund. You may be unaware you are a victim until you receive an IRS notice or you file your return,

but it is rejected because your SSN already has been used. It's important that you take steps to protect all of your

personally identifiable information.

January 25-29, 2016

Don't fall for common scams

An unexpected email purporting to be from the IRS

is always a scam. The IRS does not initiate contact

with taxpayers by email or social media to request

personal or financial information. If you receive a

scam email claiming to be from the IRS, forward

the email to phishing@irs.gov.

An unexpected phone call from someone claiming

to be an IRS agent, either threatening you with

arrest or deportation if you fail to pay immediately,

is a scam. In another variation, the caller requests

your financial Information in order to send you a

refund. Report these calls and other IRS

impersonation schemes to the Treasury Inspector

General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484

or online at IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting.

If you discover a website that claims to be the IRS

but does not begin with 'www.irs.gov,' forward the

link to phishing@irs.gov.

Tips to protect your SSN and identifiable

information

Keep your card and any other document that shows

your Social Security number in a safe place; DO

NOT routinely carry your card or other documents

that display your number.

Be careful about sharing your number, even when

you are asked for it; ONLY share your SSN when

absolutely necessary.

Protect your personal financial information at home

and on your computer.

Check your credit report annually.

Check your Social Security Administration

earnings statement annually,

Protect your personal computers by using firewalls,

anti-spam/virus software, update security patches

and change passwords for Internet accounts.

Protect your personally identifiable information;

keep it private. Only provide your SSN when YOU

initiate the contact or you are sure who you know is

asking.

About data breaches

Not all data breaches or computer hacks result in identity theft and not all identity theft is tax-related identity

theft. It's important to know what type of personally identifiable information was stolen. For example, did a data

breach compromise your credit card or did it compromise your SSN?

If you've been a victim of a data breach, keep in touch with the company to learn what it is doing to protect you.

Follow the steps recommended by the Federal Trade Commission's www.identitytheft.gov site.

If your SSN was compromised, follow the steps outlined in the Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft.

Source: https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Identity-Protection-Tips

Save-the-Date

CIAA 14th Annual Dr. Laurence E. Norton

Golf Tournament

Date: 08/19/2016

Location: Coyote Creek

14th Annual

Dr. Laurence E. Norton

Golf Tournament

The proceeds from the 2016 Dr. Laurence

E. Norton Golf Tournament will be used

to benefit Central Illinois Agency on Aging

Faith-Based Meals and New Year’s Day Meal

Programs for Homebound Seniors.

New Year’s Day meals are delivered to

homebound seniors in Tazewell and Peoria

County. Over 800 meals were cooked and

delivered by volunteers this past New Year’s

Day.

Faith-based meals, also supported by

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, are

served all year round. These meals, prepared

and delivered by two local churches, are for

shut-in seniors.

CIAA’s funding to these organizations

helps with the cost of supplies enabling

them to serve a meal to a homebound senior

at least once a month.

Serving Fulton, Marshall,

Peoria, Stark, Tazewell,

and Woodford Counties

For more information, contact

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

700 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria, IL 61603

309-674-2071

or email one of the following

Golf Committee Members:

Beth Stalker, bstalker@ciaoa.net

Renee Razo, rrazo@ciaoa.net

JoAnn Olson, jolson@ciaoa.net

Shirley Newman, snewman@ciaoa.net

16 CENTRAL ILLINOIS AGENCY ON AGING, INC.

700 Hamilton Blvd.

Peoria, IL 61603

309-674-2071

Serving Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark,

Tazewell, and Woodford Counties

In 2016, these three counties: Peoria, Stark and Tazewell will only have one

Managed Care Organizations-Molina Healthcare to serve you, who qualify for

Medicare and Medicaid.

Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI)

INFORMATION ASSISTANCE OPTIONS ALTERNATIVES

Central Illinois Agency on Aging

Heart of Illinois Aging and Disability Resource Network (ADRN)

is now offering information and assistance, options, and alternatives to

those that have questions regarding the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment

Initiative (MMAI) (Dual Eligible=Qualify for Medicare and Medicaid)

Questions You May Have?

1. What is a Managed Care Organization and why do I have to choose

one?

2. What are my options under this program?

3. I received a letter saying that I have been enrolled into a Managed

Care Organization under the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative,

what does this mean?

Call Us for Additional Information: 309-674-2071

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

Information & Assistance Department

February Advice Clinics

Got Questions?

Where: Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

700 Hamilton Boulevard

Peoria, IL 61603

When: Tuesday, Feb. 2nd from 10:00 am– 11:00 am

and Tuesday, Feb. 16h from 2:00 pm—3:00 pm

For additional information and assistance you may contact us at: 309-674-2071

Every First and Third Tuesdays of the Month

License Plate Discounts

Caregiver Assistance

Nutrition Programs

Relatives as Parents Program

Bus Passes

Food Pantries

Transportation

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Community Education

Housing

Medicare Part D

From the desk of Anita Brown, HR Director/Community Relations

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Are you 55 or older and looking for a job?

Contact : Anita Brown, HR

Send Resume To:

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

700 Hamilton Blvd.

Peoria, IL 61603

Phone: 309-674-2071

Training Program Available 16-20 hours a week at minimum wage

Skill enhancement opportunities

Assistance in the transition to unsubsidized

employment

Up to 27 months in the training program

Are you eligible?

Age 55 years or older

Unemployed

Capable of performing tasks involved in the

proposed community service assignment

Annual Income under $14,713 for an individual

Employment

Opportunity

Part-Time Meal Driver

Places to Go ... Things to See

To see what’s happening in Peoria, visit these websites:

Hult Health

Education Center Seniors on the Go

5215 N. Knoxville Avenue Peoria, IL 61614

692-6650

www.hult-health.org

The Peoria Playhouse Children’s Museum

2218 N. Prospect Road Peoria, IL 61603

323-6900

www.peoriaplayhouse.org

Peoria Riverfront Museum 222 S.W. Washington St.

Peoria, IL 61602 686-7000

www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org

Peoria Park District

Luthy Botanical Gardens Owens Center

Forest Park Nature Center 2218 N. Prospect Road

Peoria, IL 61603 682-1200

www.peoriaparks.org

RiverPlex Wellness &

Recreation Center 600 NE Water Street

Peoria, IL 61603 282-1700

www.riverplex.org

Peoria Civic Center

201 SW Jefferson Avenue Peoria, IL 61602

673-8900 www.peoriaciviccenter.com

Central Illinois Agency on Aging is now on Facebook and our fan base is on an upward trend. CIAA wants Facebook to be a place where our fans/those we serve and those interested in what we do as an agency can come to find information and updates that pertains to those that visit our page or for those wanting to know more about our services and programs. CIAA also wants to know what you/our fans would like to know more about. ? Please email Lorie Pence, Director of Outreach & Community Services at lpence@ciaoa.net with your thoughts/ideas. Thanks to all of our fans and continue to let others know about CIAA’s Facebook page and all that CIAA does.

Tax Time METEC

2605 W. Krause Street

Peoria, IL 61605

309-676-3832

Start Date: January 25, 2016

Hours: Mondays 2pm – 6pm

Saturdays 9am – 1pm

End Date: April 11, 2016

Peoria North Library

3001 W. Grand Pkwy.

Peoria, IL 61615

(309) 497-2100

Hours:

Wednesdays 11:00 am – 7 pm

Thursdays 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Dates Open: 2/1/2016-4/15/2016

Pekin Public Library

301 S. 4th St.

Pekin, IL 61554

(309) 347-7111

Hours: Only Thursdays

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Dates Open: 2/1/2016— 4/15/2016

By Appointment Only. Library is

temporarily located at 3524 Court St.

(back side of the Pekin Mall-it faces

the Walmart store)

Miller Senior Citizen Center

551 S. 14th St.

Pekin, IL 61554

(309) 346-5210

Dates Open : 2/1/2016-4/15/2016

Hours: Only Monday

10:30 am —3:00 pm

Washington District Library

380 N. Wilmore Rd.

Washington, IL 61571

(309) 444-2241

Hours: Only Tuesdays

1:00 pm—4:00 pm

Dates Open: 2/2/2016—4/12/2016

Appointment Required

Source:

http://www.washington.lib.il.us/

Source: http://www.aarp.org/

applications/VMISLocator/

searchTaxAideLocations.action

Support Groups

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Alzheimer’s Association

Marshall County

Heartland Health Care Center 1650 Indian Town Road, Henry, IL 61537

4th Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. 309-364-3905

Stark County

Toulon Healthcare Center RR 1, Box 249, Hwy 17 East, Toulon, IL 61483

3rd Monday, 3:00 p.m. 309-286-2631

Tazewell County

Apostolic Christian Restmor, Inc. 1500 Parkside Ave., Morton, IL 61550

3rd Thursday, 1:30 p.m. 309-284-1416

Pekin Manor 1520 El Camino Dr., Pekin, IL 61554

3rd Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. 309-353-1099

Pekin Home Health Care 600 S. 13th St., Pekin, IL 61554

2nd Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. 309-347-1151

Peoria County

Apostolic Christian Skylines 7023 N. Skyline Drive, Peoria, IL 61614

1st Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. 309-691-8091

River Valley Support Group Pearce Community Center, Room 210

610 W. Cedar Street, Chillicothe, IL 61523 3rd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.

800-272-3900

Bickford of Peoria 2000 West Willow Knolls Dr., Peoria, IL 61614

4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. 309-589-0800

Grandview Alzheimer’s Special Care Center 6210 North University St., Peoria, IL 61614

3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. 309-692-2484

Lutheran Hillside Village 6901 N. Galena Road, Peoria, IL 61614

3rd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. 309-689-2180

PALZ Support Group (Activities available for loved ones with dementia)

612W. Glen Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614 2nd Thursday, 3:00 p.m.

Please call ahead to register 309-681-1100

St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral 3601 North Street, Peoria, IL 61604

3rd Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. 309-692-0805

Bradley University Counseling, Research & Training Clinic

Caregiver Support Group Meetings

The Caregiver Program provides emotional support to help family caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren raising cope with

their caregivers roles, and/or develop and strengthen their capacities for better social and personal adjustments. Meet other caregivers and

grandparents raising grandchildren, learn how to self-care, and learn how to be there without always “being there”.

There is NO CHARGE for services; however, contributions are accepted.

Co-sponsored by Central Illinois Agency on Aging and Bradley University

For more information, call (309) 677-3189 or visit www.bradley.edu/sites/caregiver

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, 700 Hamilton Boulevard Peoria, IL 61603

Facilitator: Laura Stone, B.S., M.S.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren-Farmington High School

4th Wednesday of the month (6:00-7:30 p.m.)

Farmington High School, 310 S. Lightfoot Rd., Farmington, IL 61531

Facilitator: Laura Stone, B.S., M.S.

Peoria Caregiver Support Group

4th Wednesday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, 700 Hamilton Boulevard Peoria, IL 61603

Facilitator: Laura Stone, B.S., M.S.

HCR Heartland Healthcare of Peoria Caregiver Support Group

2nd Wednesday of the month (4:30-6:00 p.m.)

Heartland Healthcare, 5600 Glen Elm Drive Peoria, IL 61603

Facilitator: Laura Stone, B.S., M.S.

Liberty Village Caregiver Support Group

2nd Monday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)

Liberty Village of Peoria, 6906 North Stalworth Drive Peoria, IL 61615

Facilitator: Nargis Khan, NCC, LCPC

Pekin Liberty Village Caregiver Support Group

3rd Wednesday of the month (6:00-7:30 p.m.)

Liberty Village of Pekin, 1520 El Camino Dr., Pekin, IL 61554

Facilitator: Laura Stone, B.S., M.S.

Senior World Caregiver Support Group

Every Thursday (1:30 pm-3:00 pm)

Senior World, 719 N. Kumpf Blvd., Peoria, IL 61605

Facilitator: Laura Stone, B.S., M.S.

Bradley University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and the promotion of equal

opportunities for all persons regardless of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender,

marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The

University is committed to compliance with all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination,

harassment and affirmative action.

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. does not discriminate

in admission to programs or activities to treatment of

employment in programs or activities in compliance with

the Illinois Human Rights Act, the U.S. Civil Rights Act,

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age

Discrimination Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment

Act, and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions. If you feel you

have been discriminated against, you have a right to file a

complaint with the Illinois Department on Aging. For

information, call 1-800-252-8966 (Voice & TDD),

or Joanne Thomas, President/CEO, Central Illinois Agency

on Aging, Inc.

FY 2016 CIAA

Board of Directors

Robert Mueller, Chair Barry Beck, Vice-Chair

Roger Wiseman, Treasurer Cindy Levingston, Secretary

Wanda Aberle

Jean C. Aldag-Daniels Steve Buttice

Thomas Eckert Richard Hammonds

Roger Hawk Joe Hendel Joan Herron

Robert Johnson Mary Frances Prayne Patricia Reinbacher

Denny Rewerts Raymond Russ Deloris Turner

FY 2016 CIAA

Advisory Council

Vicki Hoke, Chair Maxine Blane, Vice -Chair Joyce Jackson, Secretary

Richard Bowes, Sr.

Paul Flynn Joyce H. Francis Donna Ginglen Linda Glackin

A. Jeanne Graham Philip Girgurich

Francis Hackwith Shirley Horwedel Christine Jenkins Jeffrey Leeman Carolyn Little

Kirk Millis Sherri Nichols

Charles Owens Leslie Pulfer

Earl Riley Dolores Snyder Roger Sparks

Jerry Vanderheydt Margarie Winters

Rep. Mike Unes (91st District) 19 S. Capitol Street Pekin, IL 61554 (309)620-8631, Fax (309)349-3046 Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (92nd District) 300 E. War Memorial Drive, Suite 303 Peoria, IL 61614 (309)681-1992, Fax (309)681-8572

Rep. David Leitch (73rd District) 5407 N. University, Arbor Hall, Suite B Peoria, IL 61614 (309)690-7373, Fax (309)690-7375 Rep. Keith Sommer (88h District) 121 W. Jefferson Morton, IL 61550 (309)263-9242, Fax (309)263-8187

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos 3100 N. Knoxville Ave., Suite 205 Peoria, IL 61603 (309)966-1813

Senator Chuck Weaver (37th District) 5415 University St., Suite 105 Peoria, IL 61614 (309)693-4921, Fax (309)693-4923 Senator Dave Koehler (46th District) 400 NE Jefferson, Suite 200 Peoria, IL 61603 (309)677-0120, Fax (309)346-4650

Illinois General Assembly

U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. Senators for Illinois Senator Richard J. Durbin 525 South 8th Street Springfield, IL 62703 (217)492-4062, Fax (217)492-4382

Senator Mark S. Kirk 607 East Adams, Suite 1520 Springfield, IL 62701 (217)492-5089, Fax (217)492-5099

Congressman Darin LaHood 100 NE Monroe Street, Room 100 Peoria, IL 61602 (309)671-7027, Fax (309)671-7309