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2020, January Issue Keith Rider, CMA, President/CEO
Hoangvan 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
25th MLK Day of Service…………...1
Golf Tournament—New Location:
Metamora Fields Golf Course……..2
New Year’s Meal—A Blessing for Those Who Prepare, Deliver and Receive!.....................................……....3
A THANK YOU to Downtown Rotary Club of Peoria, IL and Kroger Company…………………………...4
“Touch-A-Heart” Celebrates the Holiday Season—Thank you ……....5
The Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren Holiday Party ……...6
National Blood Donor Month .........7
United States®
Census 2020………………......8 –11
Seven Steps for Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick…………..12
Inspector General Warns Public About New Twist to Social Security Phone Scams……………………...13
Reduce Your Risk of Cognitive Decline in the New Year……........14
Glaucoma 101…………………….15
Tax-Related Identity Theft………..16
Tax Time………………………….17
HealthAlliance MEDICARE…..…...18
Friendship Line………………...….19
Take Charge of
Your Health………….............20 & 21
Planning a Group Trip or
Outing………………………...…..22
Support Groups, Place to Go...Things to See and Facebook ..................….23
U.S. House of Representative, U.S. Senators for IL, IL General Assembly, Board of Directors and Council Rosters .................................24
To Receive Senior Gazette,
e-mail Hoangvan Dinh at hdinh@ciaoa.net
IN THE ISSUE
Source: https://www.nationalservice.gov/serve-your-community/mlk-day-service
MAKE IT A DAY ON,
NOT A DAY OFF
Office Hours: Monday — Friday: 8:30 am—5:00 pm
Saturdays: Closed
Save-the-Date
CIAA 18th Annual Dr. Laurence E. Norton
Golf Tournament
Date: 08/21/2020
Metamora Fields Golf Course
For sponsorship, registration materials
or additional information contact
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
309-674-2071 ext. 2204 (Beth) or 2205 (Renee)
Beth Stalker at bstalker@ciaoa.net
Renee Razo, rrazo@ciaoa.net
The proceeds from the 2019 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 delivered to homebound seniors in Tazewell, Peoria and
Woodford Counties. Over 725 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’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.
NEW LOCATION FOR 2020
Serving Fulton,
Marshall, Peoria,
Stark, Tazewell,
and Woodford
Counties
Central Illinois Agency on Aging would like to thank the following churches and business
for their time, devotion and service in preparing these New Year’s Day Meals for
homebound seniors in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties.
Bethel United Methodist Church, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Church of
the Living God #338, First English Lutheran Church in Peoria, First Baptist Church in Pekin
and Metamora Fields Golf Club.
Organizers for these meals at the respective churches/businesses are: Mr. Ed Funches and
Ms. Johnnie Locker, (Bethel); Ms. Linda Byrd (New Morning Star); Ms. Pearl Smith and
Bobbie Bowel (Church of the Living God), Mr. Jerry James (First English Lutheran),
Ms. Gayla Long (First Baptist) and Matthew Rogers (Metamora Fields).
They along with many members from these churches/businesses commit time,
energy and passion for this program.
Eight hundred eighty eight (888) meals were served this New Year’s Day.
NEW YEAR’S MEAL
A BLESSING FOR THOSE WHO PREPARE,
DELIVER AND RECEIVE!
By Beth Stalker Program Manager for Nutrition and Legal Services
We want to THANK many members of the Downtown Rotary Club, Peoria Kiwanis Club,
Key Club students from Peoria High, Richwoods, Peoria Notre Dame, and Peoria Heights
and Renaldo and Peggy Jacques, Betty Porter and family, Walter and Judy Porter,
Wanda and Mr. Aberle, Denise Smith, Theresa Gidcumb, and many, many members of the
churches and businesses that also prepared meals for helping to deliver these meals.
A very special THANK YOU to the Downtown Rotary Club of Peoria, Illinois for selecting
Central Illinois Agency on Aging and the New Year’s Day meals as one of the recipients
of their 2019 Hunger Grants. This grant was a tremendous help in providing these meals.
We appreciate your support.
Also a Thank You to the Kroger Company
for their donation of $250 to support
this program.
“Touch A Heart” 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 and
“Socks for Seniors” Program this past holiday season.
Through generous donations of gifts, socks, and cash
we were able to brighten the holiday of all
the residents of Schlarman House Apartments.
Thank you to everyone that assisted.
It was truly a group effort!
CIAA would like to thank the following individuals, groups, and business
for helping us remember area seniors and persons with disabilities
this holiday season.
Addus Healthcare
Christine Matlock
Deloris Turner
Marjorie Douglas
Wayne Heinemann
Keith Rider
Cliff Williams
Heart Warming Hats of the
First Baptist Church
Beth Stalker
Jimmy Hardin
Roger Sparks
Mary & Roger Hawk
Melody McFadden-Flatt
Renee Razo
Mitch Forrest
Karen Ice
Galilee Missionary Baptist Church
By Renee Razo, B.A., B.S., CIRS Director of Program Management
GRG Holiday Party
The annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Holiday party had another spectacular turnout December
13th, 2019 at the RiverPlex in Peoria, IL! We had 51 grandparents attend this year and 146 grandchildren
were in attendance for pizza, soda, a visit from Santa, basketball, gifts for grandchildren and grandparents,
winter hats and gloves, crafts and some extra give away prizes. This year we also had a representative from
the Carver Center to set up an informational table and staff from Health Alliance helped with a craft table.
This event would not be possible if it was not for these and many generous donations from community
partners like the Senior Care Network. Bradley University Counseling Research and Training Clinic is our
funded provider of caregiver services of whom deserves the most credit for organizing, supervising, collecting
donations, wrapping presents, taking RSVP’s and purchasing many of the wonderful gifts provided! CIAA
staff also went over and above to see that the event was a success including providing volunteer supervision,
purchasing grandchildren’s gifts, taking pictures and the purchase and distribution of hats and gloves for the
grandchildren in attendance.
Bradley University Counseling Research and Training Clinic offers grandparents raising grandchildren
monthly support groups and or individual counseling. These Grandparents Raising Grandchildren are
coping with multiple issues as reported in an article in Psychology Today, Sept 1, 2017.
About two-thirds of these families live in households with incomes less than 200 percent of the federal
poverty line. Grandparents in these families are less likely to be employed, less likely to receive help
with childcare, and more likely to suffer from physical disabilities and chronic health problems.
These grandparents experience higher levels of stress compared with other grandparents and are
more likely to face mental health and financial problems. (Psych Today, 2017)
Despite these obstacles with a little support from places like Bradley University Counseling and Research,
their faith communities and other community resources, grandparents are able to help their grandchildren
graduate from high school, enter college or become employed in a job that helps them become independent.
By Mitch Forrest MSW, LSW, CIRS-A/D Family Caregiver Information and Assistance Specialist
6
Please contact:
Central Illinois
Agency on Aging, Inc.
309-674-2071
if you or someone you know is
raising grandchildren and needs
the extra support.
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7 National Blood Donor Month
Sources: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/Resolve-to-Give-during-National-Blood-Donor-Month.html
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/8-benefits-donating-blood-that-you-may-not-know-about.html
This January, the American Red Cross celebrates National Blood Donor Month and recognizes the lifesaving
contribution of blood and platelet donors. As we begin the New Year, the Red Cross encourages individuals to
resolve to roll up a sleeve to give this month and throughout the year.
National Blood Donor Month has been observed in January since 1970 with the goal of increasing blood and platelet
donations during winter – one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood products to meet patient
needs. During the winter months, inclement weather often results in cancelled blood drives, and seasonal illnesses
like the flu may cause some donors to become temporarily unable to donate.
Blood donation appointments can be made by
downloading the American Red Cross Blood
Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling
1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make
an appointment or to receive more information.
All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable
supply for patients.
A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who
are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good
health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have
to meet certain height and weight requirements.
To ensure the safety of both patients and donors, these are some of the requirements donors must meet to be eligible
to donate blood based on their donation type. To explore a list of eligibility, visit Requirements by Donation Type
Benefits of Donating Blood
Blood donation is good for your health.
Blood donation has also been shown to lower the risk of cancer.
When someone donates blood, they get a free health check-up.
Along with a health check-up, the donor will get a free blood analysis and be notified of their blood type.
There are some fun benefits of donating blood that you might not have known about, like getting some
free stuff!
Replenishing blood can be good for the body.
Donating blood is the fastest way to lose a pound of weight.
Blood donors get to relax for an hour or so and lay back in a chair.
It feels great to donate blood knowing that with one blood donation you could help three people and could
even be helping yourself if you are ever in need of blood
United States® Census 2020 What Is the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census counts every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia,
and five U.S. territories.
The count is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government
agency. The 2020 Census counts the population in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories
(Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands).
Ways To Respond
By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census.
You will have three options for responding:
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By phone Online By mail
In mid-March, households will begin receiving official Census Bureau mail with detailed information on how to
respond to the 2020 Census.
Spread the Word
The 2020 Census is more than a
population count. It's an opportunity
to shape the future of your
community. Through your social
media channels, your voice can
make a difference.
Visit 2020census.gov
to learn more about the
2020 Census –
how to respond, and
why it matters.
What Will the 2020 Census Ask?
United States® Census 2020
The Census will ask
1. How many people were living or staying in
this house, apartment, or mobile home on
April 1, 2020?
2. Is this house, apartment, or mobile home
(mark ONE box) …
3. Name
4. Female/Male
5. Race
6. Relationship to the person answering the
Census
For the full list sample of the questionnaire, visit
https://2020census.gov/content/
dam/2020census/materials/partners/2019-
08/2020-informational-questionnaire.pdf
The Census Will Never Ask Certain Questions
During the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau
will never ask you for:
Your Social Security number.
Money or donations.
Anything on behalf of a political party.
Your bank or credit card account
numbers.
If someone claiming to be from the Census
Bureau contacts you via email or phone and
asks you for one of these things, it's a scam,
and you should not cooperate. For more
information, visit Avoiding Fraud and Scams.
What Happens to Your Answers?
Your personal information is kept confidential. The Census Bureau is bound by federal law to
protect your information, and your data is used only for statistical purposes.
Your responses are compiled with information from other homes to produce statistics, which
never identify your home or any person in your home.
Learn more about how we protect your information.
Yours Answers Matter
Impact in Your Community
A new school to ease overcrowded classrooms. A new road to ease overcrowded commutes.
There are many ways the 2020 Census can shape your community. The results, collected once
a decade, help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and
communities each year.
Visit https://2020census.gov/ to learn more and
Plan to be counted in the 2020 Census and Spread the Word
For additional information, visit https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/seven-steps-for-making-your-new-years-resolutions-stick
Seven Steps for Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick 12
Maybe you plan to ring in 2020 with a new resolve to quit smoking,
lose weight, exercise more, not sweat the small stuff. And maybe
these resolutions sound familiar — maybe just like the ones you
made a year ago!
Creating new habits takes time and energy. A new behavior won't
become automatic overnight, but you may enjoy some of its
benefits fairly quickly. Also, as you start to take walks regularly or
engage in stress-soothing practices frequently, you'll find you won't
feel quite right if you stop. That's a great incentive to continue.
So, keep nudging yourself in the direction you'd like to go.
Try the following seven tips to help you create long-lasting change.
1. Dream big. Audacious goals are
compelling. Want to compete in a
marathon or triathlon? Lose 50
pounds or just enough to fit into
clothes you once loved? With
perseverance, encouragement, and
support, you can do it.
2. Break big dreams into small-
enough steps. Now think tiny.
Small steps move you forward to
your ultimate goal. Look for surefire
bets. Just getting to first base can
build your confidence to tackle —
and succeed at — more difficult
tasks. Don't disdain easy choices. If
you start every plan with "Make
list," you're guaranteed to check one
box off quickly. So break hard jobs
down into smaller line items, and
enjoy breezing through the easy
tasks first.
3. Understand why you shouldn't
make a change. That's right.
Engaging in enjoyable aspects of an
unhealthy behavior, without the
behavior itself, helps too. For
example, if you enjoy taking a break
while having a smoke, take the
break and enjoy it, but find healthier
ways to do so. Otherwise, you're
working against a headwind and are
less likely to experience lasting
success.
4. Commit yourself. Make yourself
accountable through a written or
verbal promise to people you don't
want to let down. That will
encourage you to slog through tough
spots.
5. Give yourself a medal. Don't wait
to call yourself a winner until you've
pounded through the last mile of
your big dream marathon or lost
every unwanted ounce. Health
changes are often incremental.
Blast your favorite tune each time
you reach 5,000 steps. Get a pat on
the back from your coach or spouse.
Ask family and friends to cheer you
on.
6. Learn from the past. Any time
you fail to make a change, consider it
a step toward your goal. Why?
Because each sincere attempt
represents a lesson learned. If nailing
down 30 consecutive minutes to
exercise never seems to work on
busy days, break that down by
aiming for three 10-minute walks —
one before work, one during lunch,
one after work — or a 20-minute
walk at lunch plus a 10-minute mix
of marching, stair climbing, and
jumping rope or similar activities
slipped into your TV schedule.
7. Give thanks for what you do. Forget perfection. Set your sights on
finishing that marathon, not on running it. If you compete to complete,
you'll be a winner even if you wind up walking as much as you run. With
exercise — and so many other goals we set — you'll benefit even when
doing less than you'd like to do. Any activity is always better than none. If
your goal for Tuesday is a 30-minute workout at the gym, but you only
squeeze in 10 minutes, feel grateful for that. It's enough. Maybe tomorrow
will be better.
INSPECTOR GENERAL WARNS PUBLIC ABOUT
NEW TWIST TO SOCIAL SECURITY PHONE SCAMS 13
Source: https://oig.ssa.gov/newsroom/news-releases/january8-advisory
The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, is warning the
public that telephone scammers may send faked documents by email to
convince victims to comply with their demands. The Social Security
Administration Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has received
reports of victims who received emails with attached letters and reports
that appeared to be from Social Security or Social Security OIG.
The letters may use official letterhead and government “jargon” to
convince victims they are legitimate; they may also contain misspellings
and grammar mistakes.
This is the latest variation on Social Security phone scams, which continue to be widespread throughout the United
States. Using robocalls or live callers, fraudsters pretend to be government employees and claim there is identity
theft or another problem with one’s Social Security number, account, or benefits. They may threaten arrest or other
legal action, or may offer to increase benefits, protect assets, or resolve identity theft. They often demand payment
via retail gift card, cash, wire transfer, internet currency such as Bitcoin, or pre-paid debit card.
Inspector General Ennis urges continued vigilance against all types of phone scams no matter what “proof” callers
may offer. As we continue to increase public awareness of phone scams, criminals will come up with new ways to
convince people of their legitimacy. Social Security will never:
threaten you with arrest or other legal action unless you immediately pay a fine or fee;
promise a benefit increase or other assistance in exchange for payment;
require payment by retail gift card, cash, wire transfer, internet currency, or prepaid debit card; or
send official letters or reports containing personally identifiable information via email.
If there is ever a problem with your Social Security number or record, in most cases Social Security will mail you a
letter. If you do need to submit payments to Social Security, the agency will send a letter with instructions and
payment options. You should never pay a government fee or fine using retail gift cards, cash, internet currency,
wire transfers, or pre-paid debit cards. The scammers ask for payment this way because it is very difficult to trace
and recover.
If you receive a call or email that you believe to be suspicious, about a problem with your Social Security number
or account, hang up or do not respond. We encourage the public to report Social Security phone scams using our
dedicated online form, at https://oig.ssa.gov. Please share this information with your friends and family, to help
spread awareness about phone scams.
For more information, please visit
https://oig.ssa.gov/scam.
Members of the press may make inquiries to
Social Security OIG at (410) 965-2671.
Reduce Your Risk of Cognitive Decline in the New Year 14
Source: https://www.alzheimers-illinois.org/wp/2020/01/03/reduce-your-risk-of-cognitive-decline-in-the-new-year/
In 2020, the most popular New Year’s resolutions among Americans will be focused on living healthier lives. In
addition to achieving healthier bodies, the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter encourages people to strive to
achieve healthy brains in the new year.
More than 230,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s disease in Illinois. Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of
death in the U.S. and the only cause of death in the top 10 that cannot be prevented, treated or cured. However,
growing evidence indicates that people may reduce their risk of cognitive decline by making key lifestyle changes.
Cognitive decline is a deterioration in memory or cognition that is, to some extent, expected with age. Normal
cognitive decline is different from dementia in that it is not severe enough to interfere with daily life.
The following is a collection of tips to reduce one’s risk of cognitive decline:
• Break a sweat. Engage
in regular cardiovascular
exercise that elevates your
heart rate and increases
blood flow to the brain and
body. Several studies have
found an association between physical activity and
reduced risk of cognitive decline.
• Hit the books. Formal education in any stage of life
will help reduce your risk of cognitive decline and
dementia. For example, take a class at a local college,
community center or online.
• Catch some Zzz’s. Not getting enough sleep due to
conditions like insomnia or sleep apnea may result in
problems with memory and thinking.
• Buddy up. Staying
socially engaged may
support brain health.
Pursue social activities
that are meaningful to
you. Find ways to be
part of your local community, or just share activities
with friends and family.
• Follow your heart. Evidence shows that risk
factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke —
obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes —
negatively impact your cognitive health. Take care of
your heart, and your brain just might follow.
• Heads up! Brain injury can raise your risk of
cognitive decline and dementia. Wear a seat belt, use a
helmet when playing contact sports or riding a bike,
and take steps to prevent falls.
• Fuel up right. Eat a
healthy and balanced diet that
is lower in fat and higher in
vegetables and fruit to help
reduce the risk of cognitive
decline. Although research on diet and cognitive
function is limited, certain diets, including
Mediterranean and Mediterranean-DASH (Dietary
Approaches to Stop Hypertension), may contribute to
risk reduction.
• Take care of your mental health. Some studies link
a history of depression with increased risk of cognitive
decline, so seek medical treatment if you have
symptoms of depression, anxiety or other mental health
concerns. Also, try to manage stress.
• Butt out. Evidence shows that smoking increases
risk of cognitive decline. Quitting smoking can reduce
that risk to levels comparable to those who have not
smoked.
• Stump yourself. Challenge and
activate your mind. Build a piece
of furniture. Complete a jigsaw
puzzle. Do something artistic.
Play games, such as bridge, that
make you think strategically.
Challenging your mind may have short and long-term
benefits for your brain.
15
Source: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-glaucoma
Glaucoma 101
What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye’s optic nerve. It usually happens when fluid builds up in the front part
of your eye. That extra fluid increases the pressure in your eye, damaging the optic nerve.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness for people over 60 years old. But blindness from glaucoma can often be
prevented with early treatment.
Symptoms of Glaucoma
Open-angle glaucoma
With open-angle glaucoma, there are no warning signs or obvious
symptoms in the early stages. As the disease progresses, blind spots
develop in your peripheral (side) vision. Most people with open-angle
glaucoma do not notice any change in their vision until the damage is
quite severe. This is why glaucoma is called the “silent thief of sight.”
Angle-closure glaucoma
People at risk for angle-closure glaucoma usually show no symptoms
before an attack. Some early symptoms of an attack may include blurred
vision, halos, mild headaches or eye pain. An attack of angle-closure
glaucoma includes the following:
severe pain in the eye or forehead
redness of the eye
decreased vision or blurred vision
seeing rainbows or halos
Normal tension glaucoma
People with "normal tension glaucoma" have eye pressure that is within
normal ranges, but show signs of glaucoma, such as blind spots in their
field of vision and optic nerve damage.
Glaucoma suspects
Some people have no signs of damage but have higher than normal eye
pressure (called ocular hypertension). These patients are considered
"glaucoma suspects" and have a higher risk of eventually developing
glaucoma.
Causes of Glaucoma
Your eye constantly makes aqueous humor. As new aqueous flows into
your eye, the same amount should drain out. The fluid drains out through
an area called the drainage angle. This process keeps pressure in the eye
(called intraocular pressure or IOP) stable. But if the drainage angle is
not working properly, fluid builds up. Pressure inside the eye rises,
damaging the optic nerve.
Risk for Glaucoma
Some people have a higher than normal
risk of getting glaucoma. This includes
people who:
are over age 40
have family members with
glaucoma
are of African, Hispanic, or Asian
heritage
have high eye pressure
are farsighted or nearsighted
have had an eye injury
use long-term steroid medications
have corneas that are thin in the
center
have thinning of the optic nerve
have diabetes, migraines, high blood
pressure, poor blood circulation or
other health problems affecting the
whole body
headache
nausea
vomiting
Treatment
Glaucoma damage is permanent—it
cannot be reversed. But medicine and
surgery help to stop further damage. To
treat glaucoma, your ophthalmologist
may use one or more of the following
treatments.
Source: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/tax-
related-identity-theft
Tax-Related Identity Theft 16
An identity thief may use your Social Security number (SSN) to get a tax refund or a job. This is tax-related identity
theft. You may not know it has happened until:
the IRS sends you a letter by mail saying they have gotten a suspicious tax return that uses your SSN, or
you try to efile your return but it’s rejected as a duplicate because a return already has been filed using your SSN
If the IRS sends you a letter, follow the instructions in the letter. Then visit IdentityTheft.gov to report the identity
theft to both the IRS and the FTC and get a recovery plan.
1. Uncovering Tax-Related Identity Theft
If someone uses your SSN to file for a tax refund before
you do, here’s what happens: When you file your
return, IRS records will show that someone else has
already filed and gotten a refund. If you file by mail, the
IRS will send you a notice or letter in the mail saying
that more than one return was filed for you. If you try to
efile, the IRS will reject your tax return as a duplicate
filing.
If someone uses your SSN to get a job, the employer
may report that person’s income to the IRS using your
SSN. When you file your tax return, you wouldn’t have
included those earnings. IRS records will show you
failed to report all your income. The agency will send
you a notice saying you had wages that you didn’t
report. But the IRS doesn’t know those wages were
reported by an employer you don’t know, for work
performed by someone else.
IRS notices about tax-related identity theft are sent by
mail. The IRS doesn't initiate contact with a taxpayer by
sending an email, text, or social media message that
asks for personal or financial information. The IRS also
does not call taxpayers with threats of lawsuits or
arrests. And, the IRS will never ask you to wire money,
pay with a gift card or prepaid debit card, or share your
credit card information over the phone.
If you get an email, text, or other electronic message
that claims to be from the IRS, do not reply or click on
any links. Instead, forward it to phishing@irs.gov. And
report IRS imposters to the US Treasury Inspector
General for Tax Administration at tigta.gov.
Image Credit: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/tax-identity-theft-awareness
2. Dealing With Tax-Related Identity Theft
If the IRS sends you a notice or letter saying that
someone used your SSN to get a tax refund, or
saying there’s another problem, respond quickly and
follow the instructions in the letter.
Call the IRS using the telephone number given in
the letter. You’ll need the letter and a copy of your
prior year’s tax return when you call to help verify
your identity. Visit the IRS’s guide, IRS Identity
Theft Victim Assistance: How It Works, for more
information.
If you think someone used your SSN to file for a tax
refund, but you haven’t gotten a letter from the IRS, use
IdentityTheft.gov to report it to the IRS and FTC and
get a recovery plan.
Visit IdentityTheft.gov to complete an IRS Identity
Theft Affidavit (IRS Form 14039) and submit it to
the IRS online so that the IRS can begin resolving
your case. You’ll also be reporting the identity theft
to the FTC.
File your tax return, and pay any taxes you owe. If
you can’t efile your tax return, you may need to
mail a paper return.
3. Other Steps to Repair Identity Theft
Next, it’s important to limit the potential damage from
identity theft.
Put a fraud alert on your credit reports.
Order your free credit reports and close any new
accounts opened in your name.
Consider placing a credit freeze on your credit
reports.
Visit IdentityTheft.gov for help with these important
steps.
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Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-2241
Hours: Only Tuesdays
1:00 pm—4:00 pm
Dates Open: 2/1/2020 - 4/15/2020
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—5:00 PM
Dates Open: 2/1/2020 - 4/15/2020
For appointment, come in person
when tax site is open
NO telephone appointments
Chillicothe Library
430 N. Bradley Ave.
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-2719
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:30AM—1:00PM
Saturdays: 9:30 AM—1:00 PM
Dates Open: 2/1/2020 - 4/11/2020
Walk-in Only—No Appointments
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Fondulac District Library
400 Richland St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 699-3917
Hours: Fridays
9:00 AM—1:30 PM
Dates Open: 2/1/2020 - 4/15/2020
By appointment ONLY
Miller Senior Citizen Center
551 S. 14th St.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-5210
Hours: Only Fridays
9:00 AM —1:00 PM
Dates Open : 2/1/2020 - 4/15/2020
For appointment, call the site.
Peoria North Library
3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 497-2100
Hours: Wednesdays: 11 AM—7 PM
Thursdays and Fridays
10:00 AM—3:00 PM
Dates Open: 2/1/2020 - 4/10/2020
For appointment, come in person
when tax site is open.
NO Phone call appointments
Peoria Public Library (Main)
107 NE Monroe St.
Peoria, IL 61602
(309) 497-2000
Hours: Tuesdays:
10:00 AM—3:00 PM
Dates Open: 2/1/2020 - 4/14/2020
For appointment, come in person
when tax site is open.
Morton Public Library
315 W. Pershing St.
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2200
Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Dates Open: 2/1/2020 - 4/15/2020
Appointment Required.
IL Prairie District Public
Library— Metamora Branch
208 E. Partridge Street
PO Box 770
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4594
Hours: Only Mondays
12:00 PM —4:00 PM
Dates Open : 2/1/2020 - 4/15/2020
For appointment, call the site.
TAX DEADLINE
Wednesday
April 15
2020
“I feel lonely. Can I talk to you?”
Friendship Line 1-800-971-0016 Institute on Aging’s 24-hour toll-free accredited crisis line for
persons aged 60 years of age and older, and
adults living with disabilities.
Suicide intervention;
Providing emotional support;
Elder abuse prevention and
counseling;
Giving well-being checks;
Grief support through assistance and
reassurance; and
Information and referrals.
The Friendship Line is both a crisis intervention hotline and
a warmline for non-urgent calls.
Friendship Line provides round-the-clock
crisis support services including:
Contact:
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. for available
information on services for seniors.
Phone: (309) 674-2071
Website: http://www.ciaoa.net
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ciaoa.illinois
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By Renee Razo, B.A., B.S., CIRS Director of Program Management
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH
We invite you to participate in this exciting interactive program!
Get support and encouragement from others living with ongoing
health conditions just like you!
WHAT IS TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH?
Take Charge of Your Heath programs generally last 6 to 8 weeks. Participant and facilitators meet weekly for
two and a half hours. Workshops are led by facilitators who have professional or personal experience with ongoing
health conditions.
Take Charge of Your Health: Live Well, Be Well is a program for anyone living with any ongoing
condition. The program helps participants take steps towards positive change and healthier living as they
build their confidence and their ability to manage their day-to-day life.
For more information on classes or class schedules contact us at
309-674-2071 or by email at ciaa@ciaoa.net
Space is limited.
Take Charge of Your Diabetes is a program for anyone living with
diabetes. The program helps participants take steps towards positive
change and healthier living as they build their confidence and their
ability to manage their day-to-day life.
Active Living Every Day (ALED) is a behavior change program that
is designed to help participants make simple lifestyle changes necessary
to incorporate physical activity into their everyday life. Not an exercise
program, the classes give participants the tools to overcome barriers to
physical activity, set realistic goals, and stay motivated.
A Matter of Balance is a program designed to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels among
older adults. Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase
activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance.
Medication Management Improvement System (MMIS) – Home Meds is an in-home,
medication review and intervention that includes a computerized risk assessment and alert process, plus a
pharmacist review and recommendation for improvement.
Healthy IDEAS (Identifying Depression, Empowering Activities for Seniors) is a depression
self-management program designed to detect and reduce the severity on depressive symptoms in older
adults with chronic conditions and functional limitations. The program includes screening and assessment,
education, referral to appropriate health professionals, and behavioral activation. The presence and severity
of depression will determine the scope and duration of the program.
SIGN UP NOW
SPACES ARE LIMITED
Learn new information and tools to help you manage
your health, such as:
Find out how healthy eating can improve your
condition
Create an exercise program that works for you
Learn ways to improve communication with your
family, friends, and healthcare providers
Develop your own weekly goals to help you manage
your condition
Learn problems –solving strategies to help cope
with pain, fatigue and frustration
Gain Support and encouragement from others
living with ongoing health conditions
LEARN HOW TO THRIVE –
NOT JUST SURVIVE!
For more information contact: Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. 309-674-2071 or email ciaa@ciaoa.net
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 by calling Keith A. Rider,
President/CEO, Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. at 309-674-2071 or with the Illinois Department on Aging at
1-800-252-8966 (Voice & TDD).
Participants are asked to make a
personal commitment to attend
all of the sessions if at possible.
Each program’s researched
based curriculum is proven to
work and is offered to the
community on a suggested
donation basis to cover the cost
of materials.
Planning a Group Trip or Outing?
Come
Ride With Us!
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Available for Group Excursions
For more information contact:
Cliff Williams, Transportation Program Manager
700 Hamilton Blvd.
Peoria, IL 61603
P: (309) 674-2071
Email: Cwilliams@ciaoa.net
Wheelchair lift for our friends with mobility issues
AM/FM/CD stereo with 4 speakers and 3 T.V. screens for pleasurable DVD viewing
Trips to group outings/functions/ shopping, out of town (i.e. Chicago/St. Louis)
Transportation services available any day
of the week, including evenings and
weekends
We can accommodate :
20 passengers without wheelchairs
18 passengers with 1 wheelchair
16 passengers with 2 wheelchairs
Support Groups Bradley University
Counseling Research & Training Clinic Caregiver Support Group Meetings
The Caregiver Program provides emotional support to help family caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren:
Cope with their caregivers roles Develop and strengthen their capacities for better social and personal adjustments. Meet other caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren Learn how to self-care Learn how to be there without always “being there”.
There is NO CHARGE for services; however, contributions are accepted.
For more information, call (309) 677-3189 or visit www.bradley.edu/sites/caregiver
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.
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
ciaa@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.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month (1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.) Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc., 700 Hamilton Boulevard Peoria, IL 61603 Facilitator: Kaili Ruff, B.S.
Liberty Village Caregiver Support Group 2nd Monday of the month (1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.) Liberty Village of Peoria, 6906 North Stalworth Drive, Peoria, IL 61615 Facilitator: Nargis Khan, NCC, LCPC
Pekin Miller Center Caregivers, Coffee, & Chat Group 3rd Friday of the month (2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.) Miller Senior Center, 551 S. 14th St., Pekin, IL 61554 Facilitator: Kaili Ruff, B.S.
Support Group for Caregivers and Those with Early Stage Memory Loss Every Monday of the month (10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) Fondulac Park District Building, 201 Veterans Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611 Facilitator: Kaili Ruff, B.S.
Woodford County Family Caring 4 Family Support Group 3rd Monday of the Month (1:00-2:30 p.m.) Maple Lawn Apartments Community Room, 700 N. Main St., Eureka, IL 61530 Facilitator: Kaili Ruff, B.S.
*New groups will be available soon*
Co-sponsored by Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. and Bradley University
Last Updated 10/22/2019
Image Credit: https://www.ncoa.org/older-adults-caregivers/
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 by calling Keith A. Rider,
President/CEO, Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. at
309-674-2071 or with the Illinois Department on Aging at
1-800-252-8966 (Voice & TDD).
FY 2020 CIAA
Board of Directors
Robert Johnson, Chair Roger Wiseman, Vice-Chair
Jean C. Aldag-Daniels, Treasurer
Deloris Turner, Secretary
Philip Grgurich Frances Hackwith
Richard Hammonds Roger Hawk Joe Hendel Joan Herron
Joyce Jackson Margaret Jacques Cindy Levingston
Don Mool Robert Mueller
Carol Strandberg
FY 2020 CIAA
Advisory Council
Earl Riley, Chair Donna Ginglen, Vice -Chair
Vicki Hoke, Secretary
Barry Beck Thomas Eckert Eugene Hooker
Genevieve Howard Donna Hudson Kim Joesting
John Krug Carolyn Little
Jennifer Metcalf Charles Miner Sherri Nichols
Christine Notary Dolores Snyder Bryna Warren
Rep. Mike Unes (91st District—R) 19 S. Capitol Street Pekin, IL 61554 (309)620-8631, Fax (309)349-3046 repunes@gmail.com Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (92nd District—D) 300 E. War Memorial Drive, Suite 303 Peoria, IL 61614 (309)681-1992, Fax (309)681-8572 repjgordon@gmail.com
Rep. Ryan Spain (73rd District—R) 5407 N. University, Arbor Hall, Suite B Peoria, IL 61614 (309)690-7373, Fax (309)690-7375 spain@ilhousegop.org
Rep. Keith Sommer (88th District—R) 121 W. Jefferson Morton, IL 61550 (309)263-9242, Fax (309)263-8187 sommer@mtco.com
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (District 17—D) 820 SW Adams St. Suite 1 Peoria, IL 61602 (309)966-1813
Senator Chuck Weaver (37th District—R) 5415 University St., Suite 105 Peoria, IL 61614 (309)693-4921, Fax (309)693-4923 chuck@senweaver.com
Senator Dave Koehler (46th District—D) 400 NE Jefferson, Suite 200 Peoria, IL 61603 (309)677-0120, Fax (309)346-4650 senatordavekoehler@gmail.com
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) 8 South Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62701 (217)528-6124
Congressman Darin LaHood (District 18—R) 100 NE Monroe Street, Room 100 Peoria, IL 61602 (309)671-7027, Fax (309)671-7309
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