2017, April Issue Keith Rider, CMA, 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 Office Hours:

Monday — Friday: 8:30 am—6:00 pm

Saturdays: Closed

A Special Thank You to All of

Our Volunteers......................1

Helping Future Professional

Caregivers…………..………...2

April is National Autism

Awareness Month……….......3

How to Tell if a Child is Being

Abused……………………..…4

Grandparents Raising

Grandchildren Informational

Workshops………….………..5

Caregiver Resource Fair for

Fulton County………………..6

Caring for Someone with

Memory Loss? Don’t Miss Our

Dementia Caregiver Half-Day

Retreat………………………..7

CIAA Public Hearings

Announcement……………....8

Celebrating Generations…….9

From the desk of Anita

Brown: REST Program; and

What is Distracted Driving?..10

Save-the-Date: CIAA 15th

Annual Dr. Norton Golf

Tournament…………………11

Tax Time.............................12

Six Stress Management Tips for

Seniors……...……………..…13

Expungement Summit; and

Place to Go...Things to See

and Facebook ………………14

Support Groups……..……...15

U.S. House of Representative,

U.S. Senators for IL, IL General

Assembly, Board of Directors

and Council Rosters………..16

To Receive Senior Gazette,

e-mail Hoangvan (Van) Dinh

at hdinh@ciaoa.net

IN THE ISSUE

Keith Rider

National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers who lend

their time, talent, voice and support to causes they care about in their community and

around the world. Their stories serve to inspire others to take action and discover their

collective power to unite in making a difference.

National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate the impact of volunteer service on our

communities. The local events and social media conversations that take place during this

week demonstrate that service unites – bringing people together to tackle tough

challenges, create change, and build stronger, more vibrant communities.

National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to shine a light on the people and causes that

inspire us to serve. Volunteerism empowers individuals to find their purpose, to take

their passion and turn it into meaningful change.

National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 and

has grown exponentially each year, with thousands of

volunteer projects and special events scheduled

throughout the week. This signature week is about

honoring the impact of change makers in our

communities, and inspiring others to serve.

To learn more about National Volunteer Week,

please visit the website: http://www.pointsoflight.org

A Special Thank You to All of Our Volunteers Here at Central Illinois

Agency on Aging, Inc.

2 Helping Future Professional Caregivers

Critical to meeting the needs of an aging population in which 10,000

baby boomers turn 65 every day until the year 2030 is preparing new

professionals interested in aging services, geriatrics and especially Social

Work (NASW, Feb. 2014). An article in Social Work Today, July/

August 2008 stated “Basic Social work competencies easily translate to

gerontology. Clinical and systems knowledge are extremely useful with

this population.” It’s because of the obvious need for additional

professionals in this field and my own appreciation for social work

internship experiences that I agreed to have Abby Snow, a bachelors level

social work student at Cedarville University in Ohio shadow me for a

week this month. It was also impressive to know that she took her spring

break in order to drive in and complete her “job shadowing” experience. Abby quickly became familiar with the basic

functions of the Agency on Aging and was made welcome by the friendly staff at the Hamilton Office of CIAA. I want

to thank Anita Brown for helping to gather paperwork and other staff who took time to be “shadowed.” Below you will

find Abby’s final reflections on her time here.

My time at the Central Illinois Agency on Aging was very

beneficial for my future as a social worker. This can be seen

through shadowing Mr. Mitch Forrest. From my week at the

agency, I have understood the different activities of a social worker.

This included being a part of a staff meeting, helping clients,

listening to colleague interaction, and learning about the agency.

This week has shown me the value of the Agency of Aging in

Peoria, IL. It is a vital agency for many people over sixty years old

or disabled. This was explained to me by learning the main

programs of the agency. These are the caregiver respite care,

congregant food for clients, transportation, benefit access, and

many more

important programs. From talking with staff, I have learned

the importance of these programs in the Peoria, Tazewell,

Marshall, Woodford, Stark, and Fulton counties.

Therefore, I believe this experience has helped me in

my overall social work education and career. I have learned

different social work tasks and qualities. I am excited to see

what my future holds as a social worker. I am thankful for the

Agency on Aging and their work in helping my career as a

social worker.

Mitch Forrest MSW, LSW, CIRS-A/D Family Caregiver Information and Assistance Specialist

and Abby Snow, Social Work Student—Cedarville University, Ohio

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex

developmental disability; signs typically appear during

early childhood and affect a person’s ability to

communicate, and interact with others. ASD is defined

by a certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum

condition” that affects individuals differently and to

varying degrees. There is no known single cause of

autism, but increased awareness and early diagnosis/

intervention and access to appropriate services/supports

lead to significantly improved outcomes. Some of the behaviors associated with autism include delayed learning of

language; difficulty making eye contact or holding a conversation; difficulty with executive functioning, which

relates to reasoning and planning; narrow, intense interests; poor motor skills’ and sensory sensitivities. Again, a

person on the spectrum might follow many of these behaviors or just a few, or many others besides. The diagnosis

of autism spectrum disorder is applied based on analysis of all behaviors and their severity.

Autism through the Lifespan

In our culture, autism spectrum disorder is often thought of as a childhood condition, with public attention focused

primarily on children and the importance of early detection and intervention. However, autism is a lifelong

condition, and the available, necessary supports and treatments change as people on the spectrum move through

major life phases. With therising diagnostic rate at 1 in 68, we must accommodate the pressing need for supports

and programs for people on the spectrum across the lifespan.

Like everyone else, people with autism move through significant life changes. Their quality of life depends not

only on the foundation provided in childhood, but also on ongoing supports that are specific to their educational,

medical, social, recreational, family and employment needs.

The Autism Society supports people with autism and their families through three critical stages of life.

Early Detection and Intervention

The Autism Society promotes early identification and access to effective treatments before age

3. Autism behaviors can become apparent as early as 18 months, and parents should

investigate as soon as they suspect autism or another developmental issue. Early diagnosis of

autism can reduce lifetime care costs by two-thirds, as it allows parents, therapists and others

to begin treatments sooner. Learning as much as possible about autism and its community is

important at this stage.

Building a Strong Foundation from Childhood through Adolescence

The Autism Society helps parents and caregivers build treatment and educational programs so

that all children and adolescents can reach their fullest potential. At this stage, it is important to

understand how the school system can help (for example, through an Individualized Education

Plan) and how to prepare for the transition to adult life.

A Life of Happiness and Dignity

The Autism Society works to ensure that every adult with autism has access to services and

supports that maximize independence and secure the highest quality of life. For many,

employment and living in the community are goals to pursue during adulthood. Self-

advocacy is also important to many people on the spectrum, as more people with autism are

speaking out about their experiences, identities and needs.

Source: http://www.autism-society.org/living-with-autism/autism-through-the-lifespan/

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What are some of the warning signs of abuse or neglect?

Unsure if a child's injuries are the result of mistreatment or the mistreatment of a child is abuse or neglect that

places the child at risk of harm? Ask yourself some simple questions:

If I witnessed a child being treated this way by a babysitter, teacher or other caregiver, rather than a parent or

relative, would I want someone to stop it?

If a babysitter, teacher or other caregiver were treating my child this way, would I want someone to stop it?

If I was that child, would I want someone to help me?

What do your instincts tell you is the right thing to do, even if it is difficult?

To report suspected child abuse or neglect, call 1-800-25-ABUSE (252-2873) DCFS Info and Assistance 800-232-3798 / 217-524-2029

Source: https://www.illinois.gov/dcfs/safekids/prevention/howtotell/Pages/default.aspx

How to Tell if a Child is Being Abused

What are child abuse and neglect?

Child abuse is the mistreatment of a child under the age of

18 by:

a parent or their romantic partner;

an immediate relative or someone living in their home;

a caretaker such as a babysitter or daycare worker;

any person responsible for the child's welfare, such as a health care provider, educator, coach or youth program

volunteer.

The mistreatment can either result in injury or put the child at serious risk of injury. Child abuse can be physical

(i.e. bruises or broken bones), sexual (i.e. fondling or incest), or mental (emotional injury or psychological illness).

Neglect is the failure of a parent or caretaker to meet "minimal parenting" standards for providing adequate

supervision, food, clothing, medical care, shelter or other basic needs.

ACT to stop child abuse and neglect

125,000 children are abused or neglected each year in

Illinois, and one in five children will be abused before they

turn 18. When you call the Child Abuse Hotline at

800-25-ABUSE (800-252-2873), you are joining the tens of

thousands of every day Illinoisans who make the socially-

responsible choice each year to keep kids safe and get

families the help they need, before it is too late.

Over the last four years, DCFS received more than one

million calls to our Child Abuse Hotline, offering and

coordinating services wherever needed to help children

remain in their homes safely whenever possible.

Unfortunately, as many as 100,000 abused and neglected

children go unreported to DCFS each year. By making the

call, you can help make sure every child gets the help she

needs.

Brought to you by Bradley University Counseling Research & Training Clinic and CIAA

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS

Join us for three completely free informational workshops for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Wednesday, April 12 Children’s Mental Health/Illness Wednesday, April 19 Drug Awareness Wednesday, April 26 Grandchildren and Technology in the 21st Century (what to know and look out for; current trends)

Time: 5:00-6:00pm

Location:

Central Illinois Agency on Aging

700 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria, IL 61603

RSVP to Tabatha @ (309) 677-3189 by Friday,

April 7 to save your spot for the April 12th event

April 14 to save your spot for the April 19th event

April 21 to save you spot for the April 26th event

Additional Details:

Friday, April 21, 2017

Spoon River Towers

401 N. Illinois St.

Lewistown, IL

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Visit with Local Agencies, Resources, and Services

Bring Your Questions for a Speaker from the Local Medicaid Office

Enjoy a Free Lunch Provided

Meet Other Caregivers

Win a Door Prize

Caregiver Resource Fair

For Fulton County

A Free Event for

Family Caregivers

For additional information call Cindy Levingston at 309-547-2303 or

e-mail clevingston@uchinc.org

This program is funded by the

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

(AFA).

Hosted by Spoon River Towers and Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH MEMORY LOSS? DON’T MISS OUR

Dementia Caregiver Half-Day Retreat

Rethink …Refresh…Recharge JOIN US SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017 FOR A HALF-DAY RETREAT

Rethink caregiving skills to help

you work smarter and improve

communication.

Refresh yourself while learning

to manage your competing

responsibilities.

Recharge with some fun and

creative brain and body exercises

with Ageless Grace.®

Lunch with caring conversations

as we all reflect on what we have

learned and what resources the

Alzheimer’s Association can offer.

RETREAT AGENDA

8-8:45 a.m. Check-in and continental

breakfast

9 a.m. Welcome

Effective communication strategies

9:45 a.m. Increasing well-being and

lowering stress

10:15 a.m. Ageless Grace®:

Timeless fitness for the brain and body

11 a.m. Lunch; Caring conversations

and resource review

12 p.m. Closing remarks

FREE in-home care* for your

loved one with dementia while you

attend the half-day retreat!

Certified, quality care in your home,

coordinated by Central Illinois

Agency on Aging (CIAA). Deadline:

register by April 5 for care.

For questions or to register for care,

please contact Mitch Forrest, Family

Caregiver Specialist at CIAA at

309.674.2071

*Free caregiving available only in CIAA’s service area.

Saturday, April 22, 2017 | Pere Marquette Hotel | 501 Main St., Peoria, Illinois 61602

Registration: $25 /person or $50 for a family (4 or fewer) by April 12* | 309.681.1100 or alz.org/illinoiscentral

Day of / Walk in registrations at $40/person may be accepted if space is available.

*Scholarships may be available

Public Hearing Announcement

Speak Out—Voice Your Opinion

We want to hear from you!

The presentation of the Public Information Document represents a summary

of Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.’s (CIAA) proposed FY 2018

Amendment to the Public Information Document FY2016, FY2017, FY2018

Area Plan on Aging. The three Public Hearings will inform older persons,

caregivers, service providers, and other interested persons about the Area

Plan on Aging. The hearings will focus on CIAA’s plan for providing access to

needed services and giving attention to the CIAA Area Plan Initiatives. The

Public Information Document will be presented at three Public Hearings, as

listed below:

May 16, 2017 at 10am

Toulon United Methodist Church

229 W. Main Street

Toulon, IL 61483

May 18, 2017 at 10am

Spoon River Towers

401 N. Illinois

Lewistown, IL 61542

May 19, 2017 at 10am

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

700 Hamilton Boulevard

Peoria, IL 61603

700 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria, IL 61603

Phone: (309) 674-2071

Fax: (309) 674-3639

Email: ciaa@ciaoa.net

Website: www.ciaoa.net

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

REST is an educational course that provides volunteer

respite training to adults and teens who want to offer very

special care and assistance to people with special needs or

healthcare issues. It is implemented in a Train-the-Trainer

professionally designed two day course. These trainers will

then go out and train individuals to be respite care providers

and give caregivers a much needed break. The goal of REST

is to create an international network of organizations that prepare individuals to support caregivers through respite.

Volunteer Respite workers/ REST Companions:

There is no need to have a medical background to provide respite care.

This 8-hour REST Companion™ course is designed to give people a basic

overview of skills needed to provide respite in a variety of settings. This

comprehensive and professional tool prepares them so they can have the

most information possible to feel comfortable.

For more information about becoming a REST volunteer,

please contact Anita Brown at 674-2071.

Photo Credit: http://restprogram.org/about-rest/

What Is Distracted Driving?

Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from

driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and

drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the

stereo, entertainment or navigation system—anything that takes

your attention away from the task of safe driving.

Texting is the most alarming distraction. Sending or reading a text

takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that's like

driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.

You cannot drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention. Any non-driving activity you engage in is

a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing.

In 2015 alone, 3,477 people were killed, and 391,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted

drivers.

During daylight hours, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones while driving. That creates enormous

potential for deaths and injuries on U.S. roads. Teens were the largest age group reported as distracted at the time

of fatal crashes.

To learn more about road safety, visit the https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/distracted-driving

For sponsorship, registration materials

or additional more information, contact

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

700 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria, IL 61603

309-674-2071

or email one of the following

Beth Stalker, bstalker@ciaoa.net

Renee Razo, rrazo@ciaoa.net

15th Annual

Dr. Laurence E. Norton

Golf Tournament

The proceeds from the 2017 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. 747 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

local churches, are for shut-in seniors.

CIAA 15th Annual Dr. Laurence E. Norton

Golf Tournament

Date: 08/18/2017

Location: Coyote Creek

Hole in One Prize:

$10,000

Sponsored by:

Hecht–Stout

Insurance Agency

Title Sponsor

METEC Resource Center

2605 W. Krause Street

Peoria, IL 61605

(309)676-3832

Start Date: January 28, 2017

Hours: Mondays 2pm – 6pm

Saturdays 9am – 1pm

Tax Time

Pekin Public Library

301 S. 4th St.

Pekin, IL 61554

(309) 347-7111

Hours: Only Thursdays

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Dates Open: 2/1/2017— 4/18/2017

Appointment Required.

Peoria North Library

3001 W. Grand Pkwy.

Peoria, IL 61615

(309) 497-2100

Hours: Wednesdays, Thursdays

and Fridays

Start from 10 am (on most days)

Dates Open: 2/1/2017—4/18/2017

For appointment come in person. NO Phone call appointments

Washington District Library

380 N. Wilmore Rd.

Washington, IL 61571

(309) 444-2241

Hours: Only Tuesdays

1:00 pm—4:00 pm

Dates Open: 2/1/2017—4/18/2017

For appointment come in person when Library is open or call for appointment.

Alpha Park Public Library

3527 Airport Rd.

Bartonville, IL 61607

(309) 697-3822

Hours:

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

1:00 PM—5:00PM

Dates Open: 2/1/2017—4/18/2017

For appointment come in person . NO telephone appointments

Morton Public Library

315 W. Pershing St.

Morton, IL 61550

(309) 263-2200

Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays

9:00 AM-1:30PM

Dates Open: 2/1/2017—4/18/2017

For appointment come in person or call Library

Chillicothe Library

430 N. Bradley Ave.

Chillicothe, IL 61523

(309) 274-2719

Hours: Tuesdays: 9:00AM-2:00PM

Thursdays: 9:00AM-2:00PM

Dates Open: 2/1/2017—4/18/2017

Walk-in Only—No Appointments

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TAX DEADLINE: 4/18/2017

April 15, 2017 is on a Saturday; Emancipation Day in the

District of Columbia is Sunday, April 16, 2017, and is

observed on Monday, April 17, 2017. So even if you don't live

in the District of Columbia, tax year 2016 returns are due

Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Source: https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc301.html

INCOME: $54,000

OR LESS

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6 Stress Management Tips for Seniors

1. Jot-It-Down--Find a Short-Term Solution to Your

Worries

While distractions may help in the moment, they don’t help to

address the root cause of your stress; it still lurks near the forefront

of your mind. Identify what it is, write it down and find a tentative

solution. It may be helpful to talk about it with a friend,

confidante or trained counselor to get a speedy resolution.

2. Read Words of Inspiration or Just Read…

Find a story that inspires you! Read a biography that shares the

story of a hero, find a poem that quiets your soul, or enjoy a piece of classic literature. Stories from the Bible are

filled with acts of courage, trials that were overcome, and proverbial words of wisdom. Make reading a regular

habit and allow yourself to simply read because it gives you pleasure and enjoyment.

3. Meditate and Be Thankful

Meditation is easier than you think. Start with choosing a comfortable area and try practicing some deep

breathing. Eliminate distractions around you and take several deep breaths until you find yourself becoming calm;

it’s easier to do when you think about things in your life you are most thankful for. Allow yourself to relax and find

a quiet inner place of peace, where you can feel content and at rest.

4. Play with a Pet!

Take a walk with your dog, cuddle your cat. Pets offer soothing comfort to their owners; they are fun, loving,

companions known for their ability to improve mental well-being. If you’ve never owned a pet, consider getting

one. Seniors in assisted living and senior care communities have the opportunity to cuddle and stroke “visiting

pets,” often part of a community’s pet therapy program.

5. Change the Pace – Go Mall Browsing!

An indoor or outdoor shopping mall is a perfect place to do something different with your day. Shopping or

browsing is a popular pastime for seniors, and it’s easy to see why. Mall browsing always offers something new or

different: you can simply enjoy the ambiance, the comfortable temperature and the interesting people who walk

by. Browse through books or magazines at the bookstore; try some local cuisine at a new restaurant, indulge in

a latte at the coffee shop; buy a gift for someone special or meet up with friends. Take advantage of a nice day and

shop outside, or avoid the elements and stay inside. Either way, an ordinary shopping mall can be filled with

possibilities!

6. Take Care of Yourself- Exercise, Explore the Outdoors and Don’t Forget to Laugh

Be intentional about taking care of yourself. Develop healthy eating habits and don’t neglect your rest. A good

night’s sleep can revive your body, mind, and spirit. Daily exercise can give you a sense of accomplishment and

help to refresh your mood. Whenever you feel like you are starting to fall into the rut of stressful habits, try

spending some time outdoors. Take an exploratory walk and invite some friends along to socialize. Find a new

trail, visit a garden, or sit out on the front porch. If you feel trapped inside all day, even a few moments to step

outside and enjoy the sun can make a difference. Finally, take some time to laugh and enjoy a funny movie, a witty

remark, or a comic strip, as we all know the value of a good sense of humor!

Source: http://www.umh.org/assisted-independent-living-blog/bid/306253/6-stress-management-tips-for-seniors

Places to Go ... Things to See

To see what’s happening in

Peoria, visit these websites:

Hult Center For Healthy Living 5215 N. Knoxville Avenue Peoria, IL 61614 692-6650 www.hulthealthy.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.

Support Groups

Alzheimer’s Association

Fulton County

Spoon River Towers 401 N. Illinois St., Lewistown, IL 61542

1st Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. 309-547-7274

Marshall County

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

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

Peoria County

Pearce Community Center 601 W. Cedar Street, Chillicothe, IL 61523

3rd Monday, 6:30 p.m. 1-800-272-3900

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

3rd Thursday, 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)

612 W. Glen Ave., Peoria, IL 61614 2nd Thursday, 3:00 p.m. (please call to register)

309-681-1100

St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral 3601 North St., Peoria, IL 61614

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

Stark County

Toulon Healthcare Center 700 E. Main St., Toulon, IL 61483

3rd Monday, 3:00 pm. 309-286-2631

Tazewell County

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

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

Morton Terrace Morton Public Library

315 W. Pershing St., Morton, IL 61550 4th Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.

309-231-4319

Woodford County

Snyder Village Nursing Home Support Group Type: General Caregiving

1200 E. Partridge Street, Metamora, IL 61548 2nd Monday, 1:45 pm.

309-367-4300

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: Andrea M. Desatnick, B.S. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren-Farmington Library 4th Wednesday of the month (6:00-7:30 p.m.) Farmington Library, 411 N. Lightfoot Rd., Farmington, IL 61531 Facilitator: Andrea M. Desatnick, B.S. Peoria Caregiver Support Group 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.) Central Illinois Agency on Aging, 700 Hamilton Boulevard Peoria, IL 61603 Facilitator: Stephanie Weir, B.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 Senior World Caregiver Support Group Every Thursday (1:30 pm-3:00 pm) Senior World, 719 N. Kumpf Blvd., Peoria, IL 61605 Facilitator: Stephanie Weir, B.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.

***If you are interested in attending a support group, then please call ahead to confirm the day and time***

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For questions, please call the Helpline at 1.800.272.3900

Source: http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org/support_groups/sg_zip_locator.asp?zip=61548&distance=50&submit1=Search+%3E%3E

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 Keith A. Rider,

President/CEO, Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

FY 2017 CIAA

Board of Directors

Barry Beck, Chair Steve Buttice, Vice-Chair

Roger Wiseman, Treasurer Cindy Levingston, Secretary

Wanda Aberle Jean C. Aldag-Daniels

Thomas Eckert Richard Hammonds

Roger Hawk Joe Hendel Joan Herron

Robert Johnson Robert Mueller Mary Prayne

Patricia Reinbacher Raymond Russ

Carol Strandberg Deloris Turner

FY 2017 CIAA

Advisory Council

Vicki Hoke, Chair Joyce Jackson, Vice -Chair Shirley Horwedel, Secretary

Richard Bowes, Sr. Gordon Cundiff Joyce Francis Donna Ginglen Linda Glackin

Stanley Glazier A. Jeanne Graham

Philip Grgurich Francis Hackwith Christine Jenkins

Kim Joesting Jeffrey Leeman Carolyn Little Mary Meister

Kirk Millis Sherri Nichols

Charles Owens Bernard Riley

Earl Riley Dolores Snyder Roger Sparks

Margarie Winters

Rep. Mike Unes (91st

District—R)

19 S. Capitol Street

Pekin, IL 61554

(309)620-8631, Fax (309)349-3046

Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (92nd

District—D)

300 E. War Memorial Drive, Suite 303

Peoria, IL 61614

(309)681-1992, Fax (309)681-8572

Rep. Ryan Spain (73rd

District—R)

5407 N. University, Arbor Hall, Suite B

Peoria, IL 61614

(309)690-7373, Fax (309)690-7375

Rep. Keith Sommer (88th District—R)

121 W. Jefferson

Morton, IL 61550

(309)263-9242, Fax (309)263-8187

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (District 17—D)

3100 N. Knoxville Ave., Suite 205

Peoria, IL 61603

(309)966-1813

Senator Chuck Weaver (37th District—D)

5415 University St., Suite 105

Peoria, IL 61614

(309)693-4921, Fax (309)693-4923

Senator Dave Koehler (46th District—R)

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 (D)

525 South 8th Street

Springfield, IL 62703

(217)492-4062, Fax (217)492-4382

Senator Tammy Duckworth (D)

G12 Dirksen Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510

(202) 224-2854, Fax: (202)228-0618

Congressman Darin LaHood (District 18—R)

100 NE Monroe Street, Room 100

Peoria, IL 61602

(309)671-7027, Fax (309)671-7309