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BABY BOOMERS and Traditionalists BABY BOOMERS Traditionalists BORN BETWEEN BORN BETWEEN 1922 and 1945 ROUGHLY 76 MILLION ALIVE AGES 50-68 MONEY BABY BOOMER: Money is a status symbol. TRADITIONALIST: Money is my livelihood. RETIREMENT BABY BOOMER: If I retire, who am I? I need to work... TRADITIONALIST: Put in 30 years and retire. WORK-LIFE BALANCE BABY BOOMER: No balance. “Live to work.” But was that worth it? TRADITIONALIST: Keep them separate. “Ne’er the two shall meet.” ROUGHLY 20 MILLION ALIVE AGES 69+ COMMUNICATOR Council for Older Adults www.growingolder.org Volume 22, Number 5 September/October 2014 Council There’s an old Jerry Seinfeld stand-up routine that starts with him saying, “My parents didn’t want to move to Florida, but they turned 60, and that’s the law.” The comedian further expounds on all that comes with retirement life in the Sunshine State for the 60-and-older set – golf clubs, the early bird dinner at 4:30 p.m., and “driving slow and sitting low” in the car, with the left turn signal blinking in perpetuity. Since Seinfeld debuted the material on stage (and later, in his TV sit- com), a new generation of adults 60 and older has been ushered in – the baby boomers, most of whom want nothing to do with the clichés associated with aging. “The next cohort of older adults - the baby boomers - will be very dif- ferent as older adults from the current cohort,” said Ohio Department of Aging Director Bonnie K. Burman. “People are the sum of their life ex- periences, and each generation experiences different things. As a state our focus is on ensuring that we are prepared to meet the needs of the next generation while we continue to serve those (from the previous generation).” Thinking young The focus, as stated by Burman, summarizes an issue that begins at the local level and ripples throughout the state and beyond to the national stage. The new generation of adults 60 and older – or, in the case of the Council for Older Adults, 55 and older – still thinks of itself... YOUNGER IS THE NEW OLDER continued on page 22... Jeff Robinson, Editor Council Communicator YOUNGER IS THE NEW OLDER Active adults beyond age 55 are distancing themselves from all things ‘senior’ We provide choices for older people so they can live safely in their own homes and stay healthy as they age.

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BABY BOOMERS and Traditionalists

BABY BOOMERS TraditionalistsBORN BETWEEN BORN BETWEEN

1922 and 1945ROUGHLY

76 MILLIONALIVEAGES 50-68

M O N E YBABY BOOMER: Money is a status symbol.TRADITIONALIST: Money is my livelihood.

RETIREMENTBABY BOOMER: If I retire, who am I? I need to work...

TRADITIONALIST: Put in 30 years and retire.

WORK-LIFE BALANCEBABY BOOMER: No balance. “Live to work.” But was that worth it?

TRADITIONALIST: Keep them separate. “Ne’er the two shall meet.”

ROUGHLY

20 MILLIONALIVEAGES 69+

COMMUNICATORCouncil for Older Adultswww.growingolder.org

Volume 22, Number 5 September/October 2014

Council

There’s an old Jerry Seinfeld stand-up routine that starts with him saying, “My parents didn’t want to move to Florida, but they turned 60, and that’s the law.” The comedian further expounds on all that comes with retirement life in the Sunshine State for the 60-and-older set – golf clubs, the early bird dinner at 4:30 p.m., and “driving slow and sitting low” in the car, with the left turn signal blinking in perpetuity.

Since Seinfeld debuted the material on stage (and later, in his TV sit-com), a new generation of adults 60 and older has been ushered in – the baby boomers, most of whom want nothing to do with the clichés associated with aging.

“The next cohort of older adults - the baby boomers - will be very dif-ferent as older adults from the current cohort,” said Ohio Department of Aging Director Bonnie K. Burman. “People are the sum of their life ex-periences, and each generation experiences different things. As a state our focus is on ensuring that we are prepared to meet the needs of the next generation while we continue to serve those (from the previous generation).”Thinking young

The focus, as stated by Burman, summarizes an issue that begins at the local level and ripples throughout the state and beyond to the national stage. The new generation of adults 60 and older – or, in the case of the Council for Older Adults, 55 and older – still thinks of itself...

YOUNGER IS THE NEW OLDER continued on page 22...

Jeff Robinson, EditorCouncil Communicator

YOUNGER IS THE NEW OLDERActive adults beyond age 55 are distancing themselves from all things ‘senior’

We provide choices for older people so they can live safely in their own homes and stay healthy as they age.

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The Council for Older Adults is a nonprofit organization that helps older people in Delaware County live safely in their own homes and stay healthy as they age. Programs and services provided by the Council are supported in part by the local senior services levy, corporate and private donations, and grants. The Council for Older Adults is a United Way agency.

2014 Board of DirectorsPresident: Karen Pillion, Sunbury

Vice President: Dwayne Gardner, PhD, Delawaresecretary: Jane Nance, RN, Galena

treasurer: Tansukh J. Salgia, PhD, GalenaPast President: Larry Harris, Delaware

David Black, WestervilleAlice Frazier, MD, Delaware

Robert Gaffey, PhD, DelawareJan Garlock, WestervilleRobert Gore, Delaware

George Kannapel, PowellAnne Kuntz, MS LSW, Powell

Ross Long, JD, DelawareJohn McDavid, CenterburgTrudy Poole, Lewis Center

Anita Reeb, DelawareAlice Solove, Powell

Robert Sprengnether, GalenaBill Verhoff, RN, Milford Center

John Watkins, Radnor

The Council Communicator is published bimonthly by the Council for Older Adults of Delaware County and is made possible through the generosity of advertisers, donations from individuals, and the contributions of volunteers.

About 45,000 copies of each edition are printed and distributed throughout Delaware County in the Delaware Gazette, Sunbury News, and to subscribers of the Sunday Columbus Dispatch. In addition, the Council Communicator is available at social service agencies, healthcare providers, public offices, libraries, and over 50 other locations. To find a nearby pick�up site, please contact the Council at 740�363�6677 or visit www.growingolder.org, where you can also read the Communicator online via Issuu.

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The appearance of advertising in this publication does not represent an endorsement of products, services, or political candidates and issues by the Council for Older Adults. We reserve the right to refuse advertising from any entity whose mission may conflict with our own. The Council Communicator cannot guarantee the return of articles or photographs submitted for publication.

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How to Reach Us Council for Older Adults 800 Cheshire Road Delaware, Ohio 43015 740�363�6677 www.growingolder.org

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Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Resource Development. . . . . . . 6

Financial Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Legal Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

From the Insurance Desk . . . . . 9

Puzzle Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Volunteer Visions . . . . . . . . . . 12

Care Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Your Favorite SectionsHappenings at the Center . . . 16

Personal Reflection . . . . . . . . 18

Club News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Support Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Health & Wellness . . . . . . . . . 26

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OCTOBER 2014Oct. 1 Annual Insurance Seminar

Oct. 5 Volunteer Picnic

Oct. 8 New to Medicare Class

Oct. 14 Caregiver Workshop

Oct. 15 Sweetest Day Dinner

Oct. 22 New to Medicare Class

Oct. 30 Senior Health & Safety Day

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Here’s how the Council for Older Adults can help you this month...

Caregiver Support The Council is expanding its caregiver program, offering more support to those who support. See page 14 for details...

Home Chores With fall just around the corner, it will soon be time for leaf raking and other chores around the home. COA can help! See page 15 for details...

Quality Care Services As always, the Council provides a variety of year-round care services that provide choices to older adults so they can live safely in their own homes and stay healthy as they age.

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SEASONAL SPOTLIGHT

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[email protected] [email protected] offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC, an independent broker/dealer, and are: NOT deposits • NOT insured by FDIC or any other governmental agency • Subject to risk and may lose value • NOT GUARANTEED by The Delaware County Bank & Trust Company • Subject to risk and may lose value • The Delaware County Bank and Trust Company and DCB Investment Partners is not affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

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Council COMMUNICATORSpecial Events4

DELAWARE COUNTY FAIRSenior Day is Tuesday, September 16

Visit our booth on the east side of the Merchants Build-ing at the Delaware County Fair (September 13 - 20). Learn more about upcoming enrichment center programs, in-home care services, and volunteer opportunities.

15th ANNUAL INSURANCE SEMINARWednesday, October 1, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join us for a free seminar about the ABCDs of Medicare, including A) Hospital Coverage, B) Medical Coverage, C) Medicare Advantage Plans, and D) Prescription Drug Cov-erage. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a free conti-nental breakfast. RSVP by September 24 at 740-203-2382.

SENIOR HEALTH AND SAFETY DAYThursday, October 30, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

This event focuses on helping older adults stay healthy and safe in all aspects of their lives. With free admission and parking, adults get access to free health screenings, exhibitors, and more. Plus, since our event is on Hallow-een Eve, we invite attendees to wear costumes for the day, throwing a little extra fun into this popular event!

VETERANS DAY CEREMONYTuesday, November 11, 9:45 a.m.

Join us for our sixth annual Veterans Day ceremony. A complimentary breakfast buffet is available to veterans and active military personnel at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. All other guests can enjoy breakfast for $8 per person. The cere-mony will begin at 9:45 a.m. and will honor all veterans, with a themed presentation to honor Peacetime Warriors. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. Reserva-tions will be taken beginning October 1 at 740-203-2381.

If you are interested in honoring a past or current mem-ber of the military with a brick in our Veterans Memorial Garden, please call Joan Pearse at 740-203-2410. Bricks are priced at $80 each. Bricks ordered before September 15 will be installed before this year’s ceremony.

Save the Date!

Steel drum and DJ musicIsland-inspired food & drinksThemed games and activitiesAuctions and raffles

This FUNdraiser supports COA!

Boarding Passes$40 . . . Single (1 ticket)$75 . . . Double (2 tickets)$200 . . Island Package (6 tickets)

For more details, go to www.growingolder.org/cruise

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 46 - 10 P.M.

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Looking AheadMike Miller, Development AdministratorCouncil for Older Adults

Council COMMUNICATORResource Development6

When I introduce myself to folks in the community they invariably ask me what I do. “I bring hope, help, and fun to those 55 and older in Dela-ware County!” is much more engaging than “I’m development adminis-trator at the Council for Older Adults,” don’t you think?

With that opening, I am free to go in many directions and I often end up talking about the wonderful programs and staff at the Council and all of the new people I have met during my first seven months in Delaware. We have a lively bunch here, which I know from first-hand experience. My wife and I came out for an evening line dancing class and the next day I was aching. That’s funny because I thought I was in good shape!

Tuesdays and Wednesdays are particularly busy in the enrichment cen-ter with woodcarving classes, foot care clinics, the elastic band, eight ball, and more. And every time I go by the billiards room, a hustler named Jack asks, “Got any money?”

Wait a minute, that’s what I’m looking for: MONEY. And where is it go-ing to come from?

Many of you know that due to the generosity of Delaware County tax-payers, about 80% of our income needs are currently being met through the property tax levy. This revenue, along with the wonderful work of hundreds of volunteers, allows us to offer a majority of our programs and services at little or no cost to our clients. This includes home visits by our social workers and much of the programming in the enrichment center.

As we look forward, we know we will need additional revenue to ex-pand and enhance our programs and services because the growth in population of those 55 years of age and older in Delaware is exploding. Current projections forecast 71% growth in this age category in our coun-ty between 2010 and 2020. Aren’t these numbers simply staggering?

To help fund these soon-to-be-needed programs and services, we will search for support from foundations and corporations that champion programs for those 55 and older, but we must also look to ourselves to fund those needs.

As a start, this fall we will launch a more robust memorial-giving pro-gram at the Council as well as an annual giving program. Through the memorial-giving program you will be able to recognize and remember loved ones and others who are special to you through anniversary and birthday announcements and other unique remembrances. Gifts to this program will support the services offered by the Council and provide a unique way for you to recognize those who are important to you.

One new element of the memorial-giving program is our Tree of Lights, which allows you to designate a light on our holiday tree in honor of or in memory of someone you love or care for. Full details about our Tree of Lights program will be posted on our website on September 12.

And lastly, our new annual giving program begins this fall, and is mod-eled after a college or traditional nonprofit fundraising campaign, allow-ing volunteers and friends to support our work and mission through per-sonal giving. We welcome your support if you wish to help us in this way. Giving materials for this program will also be available in mid-September.

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Council COMMUNICATOR Financial Focus 7

Here’s an interesting statistic: Over the past three decades, the centenarian population in the United States has grown about 66%, ac-cording to the U.S. Census Bureau. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you have a good chance of living to 100 — but the possi-bility may not be as remote as it once was. In any case, if you do plan to retire in your mid-60s, and you are in good health, you may well

Could You Afford to Live to 100?

have two, or even three, decades ahead of you. To enjoy this time to the fullest — and to help prevent the possibility of outliving your financial resources — you will need to invest for income and growth throughout your retirement years.

As a retiree, how much income do you need from your investments? There’s no one “right” percentage for everyone. Furthermore, you shouldn’t have to rely solely on your invest-

ment portfolio, because you may have other sources — such as So-cial Security and potentially your employer-sponsored retirement plan — from which to draw in-come. Nonetheless, your invest-ments can play a big role in pro-viding you with the income you’ll need during retirement.

Many retirees depend on fixed-rate investments for a good por-tion of their retirement income — so it’s a real challenge when interest rates are low, as they have been for the past several years. Consequently, when you retire, you’ll certainly need to be aware of the interest-rate envi-ronment and the income you can expect from these investments. Longer-term fixed-rate vehi-cles may be tempting, as they typically offer higher rates than shorter-term ones, but these longer-term investments may have more price fluctuation and inflation risk than shorter-term investments. Ultimately, you’ll likely need a balance between

short-, intermediate- and long-term fixed-in-come investments to provide for a portion of your income in retirement.

While it’s important to invest for income, you can’t ignore the need for growth — because you won’t want to lose purchasing power to in-flation. As you know, we’ve experienced quite mild inflation recently. But over time, even a low rate of inflation can seriously erode your purchasing power. To illustrate: If your current monthly costs are $3,000, they will be about $4,000 in 10 years with only a 3% annual infla-tion rate. And in 25 years at that same rate, your monthly costs will have more than doubled, to about $6,200. To help protect yourself against inflation risk, you should consider having at least some investments that offer growth po-tential, rather than only owning fixed-income vehicles. And some investment vehicles, such as dividend-paying stocks, can offer both growth potential and current income. In fact, some stocks have paid, and even increased, their div-idends for many years in a row, giving you not just income, but rising income. (Keep in mind, though, that companies are not obligated to pay dividends, and can reduce or discontinue them at any time.)

To determine the right mix of growth and in-come vehicles for your individual needs, con-sult with a financial advisor who is familiar with your retirement plans, your risk tolerance and your family situation. And it may well be a good idea to plan for a very long retirement. You may not live to be 100 — but it would be a good feeling to know that you could afford to do so.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisors, listed at left.

www.edwardjones.com

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So Much Planning Goes into Retirement.Have You Thought About Taxes As Well?

It’s likely that your retirement income may come from many sources, such as Social Security, pension distributions, a 401(k) or IRA withdrawals. That’s why, if taxes are a concern for you, it’s important to choose the right investments for your portfolio. At Edward Jones, we have many options that can give you more control over your taxes, so you can enjoy what you’ve worked so hard to achieve.

Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax advice. You should consult with a qualified tax specialist for professional advice on your specific situation.

Call today to see how our unique, face-to-face approach makes us best suited to help long-term investors meet their current needs and future financial goals.

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Dan C Jay, AAMS®Financial Advisor.

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costly depending on the size and complexity of the estate. Finally, ev-erything that takes place during probate, including all documentation, is generally of public record. Everyone will know that you left more money to the mailman than to your son. Most people prefer privacy.

Specific instructions. Let’s face it, most of us will never need to worry about federal estate tax; yet, many tax issues have less to do with money and more about control. An estate plan allows you to specify who will receive your assets and when they will get them. Think about specific family members, charities, or causes that you might want to include. You should also consider when they will receive your assets. For instance, you might want your children to receive their inheritance in various amounts depending on age. If you think your 30-year-old son might not be mature enough to handle $500,000 until he is 40, you can include restrictions on timing of the distribution. You can consult an attorney about a living trust, a common document in an estate plan. A living trust allows you to name a trustee who will oversee the distribution of assets per your wishes.

Advance directives. Solidifying your end-of-life wishes now will help your loved ones avoid conflict in the future. Do not make your family guess what you would have wanted. A solid estate plan will help mini-mize these situations by including advance directives. Advance directives include, but are not limited to, a durable power of attorney, health care power of attorney, living will, and HIPAA waiver. A durable power of at-torney allows you to designate a person to manage your financial affairs if you are unable to do so. Likewise, a health care power of attorney indi-cates who will make medical decisions on your behalf when you cannot. A living will lets you give written directions about your care when you are terminally ill or in a permanently unconscious state and unable to speak for yourself. Last, a HIPAA waiver designates who has access to your med-ical records.

As you can see, the answer to my title question is “YES!” Estate planning has many purposes other than avoiding federal estate tax, and everyone would benefit from further examining their own circumstances.

Council COMMUNICATORLegal Landing8

I recently spent a precious Saturday afternoon at a family reunion catch-ing up with relatives who I have not seen since the Reagan administra-tion. One relative was curious about my estate planning practice. When I inquired about his own estate plan, he said, “Why do I need an estate plan given that the federal estate tax is highly unlikely to apply to me?” While he is correct that the federal estate tax applies only if one’s com-bined gross assets and prior taxable gifts exceed $5,340,000 (in 2014), the rest of his statement is severely flawed for a variety of reasons.

The purpose of this article is to give you food for thought as to why YOU need a comprehensive estate plan, regardless of your net worth. Among other things, a properly crafted estate plan will help you avoid probate; direct the distribution of your assets; and express various financial, health care, and end of life wishes through advance directives.

Avoid probate. Probate is the legal process by which assets are distrib-uted upon death. When one dies, at least some assets (money, proper-ty, life insurance proceeds, retirement accounts, or other items of value) and debts are left behind. During probate, the court takes inventory of all probate assets, pays any debts, and then distributes anything left over to a person’s beneficiaries or heirs. Probate assets are those that must be distributed through the probate process before passing to a beneficiary or heir. Non-probate assets, on the other hand, become the property of the beneficiary immediately upon the death of the person who owned the asset. It follows that it is desirable to structure your estate plan so that most, if not all, assets are non-probate. How to title assets in order to avoid probate is a subject for another day. You must first understand why probate is undesirable.

First, probate can be a slow process. Ideally, the estate is wrapped up in six months, but this is not always the case. It could take months or years for you to get your hands on Grandma’s ‘57 Chevy. Second, going through the probate process involves court and attorneys’ fees. These could be

Do You Really Need an Estate Plan?Elizabeth A. Miceli, Esq.Manos, Martin & Pergram Co., LPA

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NEW TO MEDICARE CLASSESThe Council for Older Adults offers a free “New to Medicare” class for in-

dividuals who will be eligible for Medicare and want to learn about their options. The session will provide an overview of the many components of Medicare: Part A (inpatient hospitalization/skilled nursing), Part B (out-patient hospital/doctors/labs/radiology), Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans), and Part D (prescription drugs), as well as how to cover the gaps in Medicare benefits through Medicare Supplement Plans.

These classes are offered on the second Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Council for Older Adults on 800 Cheshire Road in Delaware. Due to the holidays, November and December evening classes will be held on the third Wednesday.

Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call our regis-tration hotline at 740-203-2382.

ANNUAL INSURANCE SEMINAR The 15th Annual Insurance Seminar will be held on Wednesday, Octo-

ber 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Council for Older Adults. This free sem-inar provides information about Medicare, including prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage Plans and Supplements, Social Security’s role in Medicare, veteran eligibility and benefits, and state and communi-ty resources available to Delaware County residents age 60 and older. A complimentary continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required by Wednesday, September 24. To register, please call the hotline at 740-203-2382.

From the Insurance Desk

MEDICARE FALL ANNUAL OPEN ENROLLMENTThe time for Medicare beneficiaries to compare and change Part D/Pre-

scription Drug Plans or Part C/Medicare Advantage Plans, or enroll in a plan, is the fall annual open enrollment period from October 15 to De-cember 7, with new coverage starting January 1, 2015.

If you are already enrolled in a Part D or Part C plan, it is a good idea to examine your coverage to determine if it will continue to meet your needs next year. Plans can change each year, such as the monthly pre-mium, annual deductible, list of drugs your plan covers (formulary) and quantity limits, the list of covered pharmacies (network & preferred net-work), medical copays, and out-of-pocket maximums. More importantly, your health can change, which may necessitate a change in plans.

You can change how you receive your Medicare health coverage. The last change that is made is the one that will take effect.

Here’s what you can do: • Change from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan• Change from a Medicare Advantage Plan back to Original Medicare• Change from your current Medicare Advantage Plan to a different

Medicare Advantage Plan• Add/change a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

The Council for Older Adults can help you determine the best plan for you. As the Council’s insurance specialist, I am available weekdays for a free consultation. For an appointment, please call 740-363-6677. You can also call the OSHIIP (Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program) hotline at 1-800-686-1578 to run plan comparisons and ask questions.

MEDICARE CHECK-UP DAYSThe Council for Older Adults partners with the Ohio Department of In-

surance (ODI) and the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) each year to provide this free service to Delaware County resi-dents. Held at the Council, you can meet with an OSHIIP representative during the Medicare annual open enrollment period to compare/change/enroll in the Medicare Part D/Prescription Drug or Medicare Part C/Medi-care Advantage Plan that best meets your health insurance needs.

These 45-minute sessions are scheduled for Monday, October 27 and Monday, November 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please bring a list of your prescription medications, including the complete drug name as shown on your prescription bottle, dosage strength, and frequency that you take this medication, as well as your Medicare card.

AN APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED. Please call the registration hotline at 740-203-2382. You may also call the Council’s main number during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 740-363-6677 or toll free at 1-800-994-2255 and ask for the registration hotline.

Mark Your Calendar!Paula Dean, Insurance SpecialistCouncil for Older Adults

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Council COMMUNICATORPuzzle Page10

Crossword PuzzleUrban Design by Ed CantySolution on page 21

Sudoku #1Level of difficulty: EasySolution on page 21

Complete the grid so that each row, column and each 3x3 square contains every digit from 1 to 9 without repeats or omissions.

Sudoku #2Level of difficulty: MediumSolution on page 21

ACROSS1. Heard in a stethoscope5. Overcharged10. _ cotton14. Press15. Domingo, for one16. Swear17. Secure with a rope18. Banish19. WWII Yugoslavian leader20. Slump21. Michigan city at war?23. Empties25. Pasta26. Verdi’s output28. Lincoln’s birthplace30. Ode on a Grecian Urn author31. Havana resident32. Pale35. Risqué36. Ill-natured37. Arrived38. Residue39. Cut up40. Showers with love41. Fry quickly42. Mum43. Guides46. Harpoon47. A twin city50. Frank McCourt’s book53. Opposed54. One that is doomed55. Road branch56. Lively dance57. Regis, for one58. Scoreboard word59. Weight of a container

60. Runs through small openings61. Frank diary writer

DOWN1. Picnic delicacy2. 15 across forte3. California resort town4. Finish5. Takes second6. Schoolbooks7. Part of a whole8. Coach Chuck of the Steelers9. Vince Lombardi’s work locale10. Sponsor

11. Like some Harvard buildings12. Super 8, e.g.13. Stopped doing 46 down21. Prejudice22. Devise a new word24. Skilled at painting26. Gumbo ingredient27. Pod residents28. Breaking ball29. Capable31. Schilling of the Red Sox32. Boston suburb33. Yes34. Egg holder36. Knockwursts37. Soft drink

39. _ package40. Expires41. Mentally infirm with age42. Towers43. Precedes mouth or money44. Skin infections45. Go in46. Nap48. Apple49. Story starter51. Formerly Persia52. _ terrier55. Air Traffic Controllers’ employer

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ANNUAL VOLUNTEER PICNIC Current volunteers are invited to join

the Council for Older Adults for our annu-al Volunteer Picnic on Sunday, October 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mingo Park. Watch your inbox for details!

SAVE THE DATE: LEAF RAKING DAY Mark your calendars! Our annual Leaf

Raking Day is set for Saturday, November 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a great op-portunity for individuals, groups, and fam-ilies to give back to their community by helping older adults in Delaware County with leaf raking.

Join us at the Council for Older Adults for a light breakfast before raking leaves at the homes of our clients. Please bring your own rakes, lawn bags, and gloves. Volun-teers of all ages are welcome, but volun-teers under the age of 18 must be accom-panied by an adult. For more information, or to RSVP for leaf raking day, please con-tact Sharon Fryer, coordinator of volunteer programs, at 740-203-2368 or [email protected].

NEW VOLUNTEERSThe Council for Older Adults extends a warm welcome to Marlene Blake-Fain, Tyler Carte, Mary Clodfelter, Joe Costa, Bernie Dew, Ida Farley, Suzanne Gavozzi, Carol Long, Jackie Moffett, Ruby Smith, and Colleen Wilson.

Leaf Raking Day 2013: Tyler Run Elementary group

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VOLUNTEER VISIONSVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Council is currently recruiting volun-teers to help with a variety of important programs, including:

• New To Medicare Class. Instructors with OSHIIP certification are needed to teach; and insurance assistants are needed to help set up classrooms and collect paperwork.

• Transportation Program. Drivers are needed to transport adults to and from medical appointments.

• Meals On Wheels. Drivers are need-ed to deliver meals.

• Dining Room. Assistants are needed in our social dining room.

• Home Chores. Volunteers are need-ed on evenings and weekends to help with yard work, garage cleaning, home repairs, and more.

If you would like to be a volunteer for the Council, contact Sharon Fryer at 740-203-2368 or [email protected].

Leaf Raking Day 2013: Volunteers at sign-in

Home Chore Volunteers

Leaf Raking Day 2013: the Richer group

Transportation Drivers

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Council COMMUNICATOR 13Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Sunday, October 26, 2014Ohio Wesleyan University -

Selby Football FieldDelaware, OH

Registration 1:00PM/Walk 2:00PM

JOIN USRegister online at

http://act.alz.org/delawareohioor call (614) 457-6003

Walk. Donate. Volunteer.

24/7 Helpline 800.272.3900 www.alz.org

WHAT: Hundreds of Delaware County residents will unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. In 2013, Delaware Walk to End Alzheimer’s raised over $38,000, contributing to more than $57.2 million raised nationwide for care, support, and research efforts for those impacted by Alzheimer’s.WHEN: Sunday, October 26, 2014. Registration begins at 1 p.m., with an opening ceremony at 2 p.m. and the walk at 2:15 p.m.WHERE: Ohio Wesleyan University, Selby Football FieldHOW: Start or join a team today at alz.org/delawareohio or call 614-442-2014.CONTACT: Jennifer Monroe-Sega, 614-442-2014 or [email protected] the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s:The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s larg-est event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support, and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alz-heimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alz-heimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s – the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

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Do you accompany a family member to his or her doctor’s appoint-ments? Do you assist a friend or neighbor with chores such as grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, or paying bills? Do you help a loved one with bathing or dressing? If you said yes to any of these questions, you are one of 65.7 million people who act as caregiver. The Council for Old-er Adults recognizes that caregivers play a vital role in the well-being of older adults and we are here to support you.

As part of that support, the Council is expanding its caregiver pro-gram, aimed at providing services that can assist you with caring for your loved one. The Council for Older Adults offers an array of in-home services for caregivers, including providing respite care, assistance with minor household chores and repairs, help with personal care, and relief from meal preparation through the delivery of hot and nutritious meals. In addition to in-home care services, the Council offers programs that focus on reducing caregiver burden and stress through providing more opportunities for education and emotional support for Delaware Coun-ty’s caregivers. In addition to our free caregiver workshops (offered the second Tuesday of each month), the Council will soon introduce programs proven to reduce caregiver stress and burden, a volunteer respite model, a web page to serve as a one-stop shop for caregiver resources, a blog to provide 24/7 support from peers and professionals, various events to honor Delaware County’s caregivers, and a caregiver coalition to provide a voice for Delaware County’s caregivers.

Sara Stemen, who serves as the caregiver program coordinator, is responsible for the development of the Council’s program expan-sion. Stemen earned her Bachelor of Science degree in family studies in 2011, and her Master of Geronto-

logical Studies in 2013 from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Prior to joining the Council, Stemen worked at the Ohio Department of Aging as a program administrator and project manager for several initiatives (STEADY U Ohio, Community Based Care Transitions, State Plan on Ag-ing, National Core Indicator—Aging and Disability Project) throughout

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CARE SERVICES

Ohio aimed at increasing the independence and improving the health and well-being of older adults and their families.

When asked about the goal for the program, Stemen said, “I want caregivers to feel significant, appreciated, and supported. Due to the nature of caregiving, many caregivers put the health and well-being of others above their own, which has the potential to create negative out-comes for both the caregiver and care recipient. My goal for the pro-gram is that caregivers feel equipped to achieve their desired lifestyle and that they can provide quality care for their loved ones.”

If you would like assistance with caring for a loved one, have suggestions for our caregiver program, or want to serve on our caregiver coalition, please contact Stemen at 740-203-2399 or [email protected]. To learn more about our care-giver program and available services, visit our website at www.growingolder.org.

CAREGIVER WORKSHOPSThe Council for Older Adults provides monthly support opportuni-

ties for active caregivers who provide assistance to their family mem-bers and friends. These workshops allow caregivers to learn, grow, and gather support. Presentations are provided by various members of our community and focus on a variety of topics. Workshops are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Upcoming workshops include:

• September 9: “Elder Law Planning: Healthcare & Asset Protection,” by Louis Borowicz, Baxter and Borowicz Co.

• October 14: “Caring for a Difficult Family Member,” by Paula Tali-aferro, Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging

• November 10*: “Stress Management: How to Survive the Holidays,” by Barbara Brahm, OSU Extension Office

*Please note the November workshop is on a Monday.Workshops are free and are held at the Council for Older Adults.

Please feel free to bring a friend! To register, RSVP to Jen Spicer at 740-203-2377.

Greater Support for the Supporters

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CARE SERVICESCARE SERVICESThe Council’s goal is to provide you with the highest-quality ser-vices available to help you remain living safely in your own home. Call us for a professional in-home consultation with one of our ex-

perienced Care Consultants, who can work with you to customize a service plan designed just for you. You’ll receive only the services you need and want from our comprehensive list of offerings, which in-cludes:

• Adult Day Care. Helps people with some level of impairment engage in fun, social activity in a safe, supervised setting.

• Chore Services. We can help with minor chores such as chang-ing light bulbs, shoveling snow, painting and more.

• Counseling. In-home counseling is available for you and your family to address grief, depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug use, and more.

• Emergency Response System. A small help button worn around the neck or wrist linked to 24-hour emergency assistance.

• Homemaker Services. We can help with light house cleaning, cooking, laundry, errands, and grocery shopping.

• Home Delivered Meals. Meals On Wheels provides hot, nutri-tious meals every weekday.

• Minor Home Repair. We can assist with handicap accessibility, plumbing, flooring repair, electrical repairs, bathroom access, smoke detectors, and furnace service, and address other safety concerns.

• Medical Transportation. Transportation to medical appoint-ments, social service agencies, and adult day care centers.

• Nursing Services. RN nursing services can help you achieve op-timal health and well-being through health screenings and med-ication monitoring.

• Personal Care. Personal care assistants provide help with bath-ing and dressing.

• Respite. Designed to provide relief and rest for caregivers and can be provided in the home or at a local facility.

The Council can handle all these arrangements and our services are available on a sliding fee scale. Call 740-363-6677 today!

Home Safety ChecksAny home can be made

safer, allowing you to continue living

independently.

Safety Checks: Are cost-free Take 1-1.5 hours Comes with safety tool kit

Contact:Mitchell Briant, Health Educator

[email protected]

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HAPPENINGS AT THE CENTEREnrichment Center Hours: MO through TH, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and FR, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.For more information, call 740-369-5133 or visit www.growingolder.org.

HEALTH & WELLNESSCaring and Sharing 1st & 3rd MO, 1 - 2 p.m.Early Stage Alzheimer’s Group 2nd MO, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Foot Care Clinic TU, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. by appt.Good Food for Dummies 2nd MO & 4th FR, 9 - 10 a.m.Health Screenings by DGHD 4th WE, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Health Screenings by WHV 2nd & 4th MO, 10 - 11:30 a.m.Massage Therapy WE, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. by appt.Matter of Balance WE thru Sep. 24, 3 - 5 p.m.; TH thru Sep. 25, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; WE Oct. 1 thru Nov. 19, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Medigold Sep. 3 & Oct. 15, 9:30 - 11 a.m.New to Medicare Class 2nd WE, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 4th WE, 6 - 7:30 p.m.Parkinson’s Support - Speech Therapy 2nd & 4th WE, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

FITNESS & AQUATICS Full Body Workout MO & WE, 8 - 9 a.m.Hiking Club MO starting Oct. 6, 1:30 p.m.P.A.C.E. TU & FR, 10 - 11 a.m.Silver Sneakers TU & TH, 2 - 2:45 p.m.Tai Chi Intro MO, 5 - 6 p.m.; TH, 4 - 5 p.m.Tai Chi Beginner TH, 5 - 6 p.m.Yoga (Chair) MO, 11 - 11:45 a.m.Yoga (Mat) MO, 12 - 12:45 p.m.Zumba Basic MO & WE, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.; TU & TH, 9 - 10 a.m.Zumba Gold with Toning MO & WE, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.Aquatics 1 MO & WE, 9 - 9:45 a.m.Aquatics 2 MO & WE, 11 a.m.; TU & TH, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Aquatics 2 1/2 TU & TH, 10 a.m.; MO & WE, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Aquatics 3 TU & TH, 3 - 3:45 p.m.Low-Impact Water Aerobics TU & TH, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. or 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.Pool Walking I MO thru TH, 12 - 12:45 p.m.; FR, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Pool Walking II TU & TH, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.Water Volleyball TU & TH, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.

EDUCATION & DISCUSSIONBook Club 3rd MO, 12 - 1 p.m.Caregiver Workshop 2nd TU, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Coffee and Conversation WE, 9 - 10 a.m.DCDLibrary on Wheels Sep. 3 & 24, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.How Does Your Garden Grow? WE, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Legal Aid 4th TH, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. by appt.Mind Aerobics FR, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Think Positive! 2nd FR, 10 - 11 a.m.Digital Camera Basics Sep. 18 & 25, 1 - 3 p.m.Facebook Basics Sep. 18 & 25, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Google Mania Aug. 28 & Sep. 4, 1 - 3 p.m.Internet Basics using Google Chrome Oct. 23 & 30, 1 - 3 p.m.Removable Storage & Cloud Backup Sep. 11, 1 - 3 p.m.Saving & Organizing Oct. 9 & 16, 1 - 3 p.m.Windows 8 Intro Oct. 2, 1 - 3 p.m.

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONSCreative Writing Last MO, 2 - 4 p.m.Del Chimers Choir TU, 2 - 3 p.m.Do For Others I MO, 9 - 11 a.m.Do For Others II WE, 9 - 11 a.m.The Golden Notes FR, 1:15 - 3 p.m.Hand Work with Friends TH, 1:30 - 3 p.m.Knitting 101 TU, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Life’s a Stitch TH, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Line Dance (Basic) TH, 9 - 10 a.m. or 1 - 2 p.m.Line Dance (Intermed.) TH, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Line Dance (Advanced) TH, 10 - 11 a.m.

Line Dance (Open) TU, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Liquid Stained Glass Sep. 5, 12 & 19, Oct. 10, 17 & 24, 1 - 3:30 p.m.The Music Gathering WE, 10 - 11:30 a.m.One of a Kind Photo Album Oct. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 1 - 3 p.m.Open Studio Sep. 26, Oct. 3 & 31, 1 - 3:30 p.m.Painting Group MO, 1 -3 p.m.Photography Group Sep. 25 & Oct. 23, 1 - 2:30 p.m.Quilters Rule TU, 3 - 5 p.m.Reminiscence Theatre TH, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.Scrappy Crafters TU, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.Watercolors Sep. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6 - 7:30 p.m.We Be Jammin’ Sep. 9, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Woodcarving MO, 6 - 7:30 p.m.; TU, 9 - 11 a.m.Zentangle WE in Sep., 1 -3:30 p.m.

FUN & GAMESBilliards Available all day, every dayBingo WE & FR, 1 - 3 p.m.Bridge Lessons MO, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Bridge (ACBL) 1st & 3rd TH, 12:30 - 4 p.m.Bridge (Duplicate) TU, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.Bridge (Interm./Adv.) FR, 1 - 3 p.m.Bridge (Open Play) MO, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. & FR, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Darts Every day, 1 - 3 p.m.Dominoes TU & TH, 1 - 3 p.m.Euchre MO, 1 - 3 p.m.Evening Euchre Club WE, 5 - 7:30 p.m.GingerSnaps MO, 1 - 3 p.m.Hand and Foot WE, 1 - 3 p.m.Mah Jongg WE, 1 - 3 p.m.Table Tennis Available every day, hours vary

ON THE GOCenter Diners 3rd TH, 5:30 p.m.Red Hats 2nd TH, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.ROMEO Club 1st TU, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Traveling Golf League WE, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Trips can be found on page 24.

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Self Defense Sep. 8, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. or Sep. 9, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Guide to Retirement Sep. 9, 10 - 11:30 a.m. or Sep. 23, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Something to Think About Sep. 11 and Oct. 9, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Secrets to Serenity Sep. 16, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Harvest Dance Sep. 25, 6:30 - 9 p.m.

AARP Driver Safety Oct. 9, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The American Revolution Oct. 10 and Oct. 24, 2 - 4 p.m.

Potluck Oct. 14, 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Annuities and Your Retirement Oct. 14, 10 - 11:30 a.m. or Oct. 28, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Sweetest Day Buffet Oct. 15, 5 - 7 p.m.

Exploring the Wonders of China Oct. 16, 2 - 3 p.m.

OSHIIP Check-up Day Oct. 27, by appointment

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Even a little kid could tell that something important was happening in our sleepy little town. Suddenly vibrant plantings sprung up on every vacant spot, and bright hanging baskets of blooms decorated the lamp-posts. All the storefront windows shone sparkling clean, and every busi-ness sported a fresh coat of paint. Even the brick streets were swept to a fine patina, and the globes of the street lamps sparkled. Soon, a new sign appeared at the edge of town where all the service clubs posted their in-signia. It said, “Marietta, Ohio: Childhood Home of Colonel Dean E. Hess.”

“Who is Colonel Dean Hess?” I asked my grandfather.“He was a fighter pilot in World War II and Korea,” Grandpa replied. “He

was a real hero. He wrote a book about his experiences in the wars, and they’ve made a movie out of it. The premiere of the movie is going to be here.”

“Here?” I asked. “In Marietta?” My hometown certainly seemed like the least likely place on earth to host a movie premiere!

“Yep,” Grandpa affirmed. “That’s why everybody is getting everything all spruced up and ready. The movie stars will be here just like you see on television. Marietta wants to be sure it makes a good impression.”

So that was what all the excitement was about. I had to admit, a mov-ie premiere was pretty heady stuff. Every day, somebody did something new to beautify our town. Both theaters got new lights on their marquees and plush new seats in their auditoriums. School wasn’t left behind, ei-ther. We studied special history and social studies lessons so we would better understand Colonel Hess’ experiences.

The title of his book was “Battle Hymn.” Colonel Hess had been a minis-ter who enlisted as a pilot when World War II broke out. He felt he couldn’t look out from his pulpit at his congregation, many of whom would be going to war, and not serve himself. So despite many crises of conscience regarding his role as a man of God and his role as a bomber pilot, he used the knowledge of flying that he had gained in a college course to enlist as a pilot in the Air Force. In all, he flew more than 300 missions over Ger-many and in Korea, never ceasing to offer religious services in tents and beside mud-soaked air strips. He also offering counsel and solace to the men in his command.

In Korea, he took on the incredible task of creating a South Korean Air Force composed of men who didn’t speak English, let alone know how to fly. Often, he was actually forced to teach them while in combat situa-tions. He was decorated many times over for his bravery and his accom-plishments, including receipt of the Korean Order of Military Merit.

Two incidents defined why Colonel Hess was remembered. Once in Germany, having been given faulty intelligence, he bombed an orphan-age in error. His heart was sickened by this mistake. Then in Korea, he mis-takenly strafed a group of fleeing refugees that a spotter had mistakenly

Mary Lee Stocks, MemberCouncil for Older Adults Enrichment Center

identified as enemy troops. Colonel Hess never forgot these tragedies. In 1951, anguished by the sight of thousands of defenseless Korean or-

phans on the streets of Seoul who were about to be engulfed by the Chinese Communist armies streaming in from the north, he shepherded them to the Seoul airport and sent out a distress call to his commander. At the last minute, a Fifth Air Force airlift picked up the orphans and flew them to safety on Cheju Island. This action became known as “Operation Kiddy Car.” Later, Colonel Hess established a permanent orphanage on the island.

That certainly seemed like a great story for a movie! My friends and I were enthralled. We were duly impressed that my mother had known Colonel Hess in high school and college. We were on pins and needles waiting for premiere week.

Finally the long-awaited week arrived. Colonel Hess came to school to speak to us about God, patriotism, and duty. He was a small man, but it was clear he had a big heart. There were all kinds of events in honor of the premiere. One in particular was a “Coke and Autograph” party, which was held at the largest venue in town. Even the schools let out so that we could all attend! Our Brownie troop leader took our troop to the par-ty, but it was more than a little disappointing. We waited in line, but we never got inside to meet the movie stars. A crew of volunteers came out just as the party was to end bearing cups of Coca Cola and autographed pictures of the movie stars. It wasn’t the same, but it was good enough for me. I got my autographed picture of Rock Hudson, who I thought was handsome, and pictures of the other two stars as well. I was tired, but happy.

Then came the parade. There is no city in the world that loves a parade more than Marietta, Ohio! The crowds were three and four thick along Putnam Street when the high school band marched over the hill and into downtown. There were color guards and floats made by the veterans’ organizations. Colonel Hess, his wife, and family went by in late model convertibles, waving to the crowds. Colonel Hess’ medals on his stiffly starched uniform were even more impressive than they had been when he spoke at school! Then there they were: the Hollywood stars were right there before our eyes! Convertibles carried the stars of the movie – Rock Hudson as Colonel Hess, Dan Duryea as his Air Force sidekick, and Anna Kashfi as the head of the Korean orphanage – right down the main street of our little town. It was incredibly exciting! We could hardly keep from jumping up and down. We waved until our arms ached and cheered until we were hoarse.

Then we headed to the theaters to meet our parents for the actual movie premiere. There were more speeches and introductions, and then the movie started. I was a little confused; the movie wasn’t exactly like the book called “Battle Hymn” that mother had given me to read. It was entertaining, and held my interest, however. As my mother and daddy and I walked home, arm in arm in the moonlight, we were all glad to have been a part of the “day the movies came to town.” Now, whenever I see a movie premiere on television, I think back to those heady days when we were a part of the premiere of “Battle Hymn.”

The Day the Movies Came to Town

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Council COMMUNICATOR Club News 19

ASHLEY SENIOR CITIZENSAshley Villa, 240 S. Main St., AshleyMeeting: 3rd MO, 12 p.m.Contact: 740-747-2658

BELLPOINT SENIOR CITIZENSBuehler’s Community Room 800 W. Central Ave., DelawareMeeting: Every MO, 1 - 4 p.m.Contact: Bob Burr at 740-369-0652

BIG WALNUT SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBPJ’s Pizza, 571 W. Cherry St., SunburyMeeting: 1st TH, 11:30 a.m.Contact: Jane Cook at 740-936-5109 or Sharon Souder at 614-855-9243

DELAWARE AAUWwww.delohioaauw.wordpress.comContact: Roberta Clark at 740-363-3965

DUBLIN COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENSDublin Community Recreation Center 5600 Post Road, DublinMeeting: 2nd MO, 11:15 a.m.Contact: Wanda Kamler at 614-410-4550

Clubs in Your CommunityGENOA TWP. SENIOR CITIZENSGenoa Community Building 5111 S. Old 3C Hwy., WestervilleMeeting: 2nd TH, 12 p.m.Contact: Beulah Fritsche at 740-965-2640

HYATTS AREA SENIOR GROUPCenter for Older Adults, Fireside Room 800 Cheshire Road, DelawareMeeting: 2nd TUContact: Barb Spellman at 740-369-3500

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSwww.lwvdelawarecountyohio.comContact: Celia Vail at 740-369-4376 or [email protected]

OLENTANGY AREA SENIORS, INC.Orange Township Hall, 1680 E. Orange Road, Lewis Center Meeting: 1st WE, 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Contact: Mary K Thompson at 614-846-3854

OSTRANDER SENIOR CITIZENSOstrander Community Center 3737 Ostrander Road, OstranderMeeting: 4th TH Contact: Wilma Rolfe at 740-363-0948

PROSPECT SENIOR CITIZENSProspect Senior Citizens Building 318 N. Elm St., ProspectMeeting: Every TH, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Contact: Marjorie Fox at 740-360-8639

WESTERVILLE AAUWWesterville Area Resource Ministry 175 E. Broadway Ave., WestervilleMeeting: 2nd TH, 7 p.m.Contact: Jerri Furniss at 614-937-4427 or [email protected]

IS YOUR CLUB MISSING FROM THE LIST? Send the club information, including meeting time and place, to [email protected]

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ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Meeting: 2nd TH, 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Willow Brook Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing; 3rd TU, 1 - 2:30 p.m. at Asbury UM Church, 55 W. Lincoln Ave., DelawareContact: Bernie Sanders at 740-363-1365 or [email protected]

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION CENTRAL OHIOMeeting: Warm-water exercise and tai chi class-es are available throughout the countyContact: 614-876-8200 or Morgan Patten at [email protected]

CAREGIVER WORKSHOPSMeeting: 2nd TU, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Council for Older Adults, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Contact: Jen Spicer at 740-203-2377

Find Comfort and Strength in Local Support GroupsCARING AND SHARING (PREVIOUSLY SENIORS ANONYMOUS)Meeting: 1st and 3rd MO, 1 - 2 p.m. at the Coun-cil for Older Adults, 800 Cheshire Road, DelawareContact: The Council at 740-369-5133

DELAWARE MIGHTY SOULS (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS)Meeting: 1st TH, 6 - 8 p.m. at Willow Brook Delaware Run, 100 Delaware CrossingContact: Thom at 740-815-5809 or Ron at 740-815-3837

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUPMeeting: 3rd WE at 1:30 p.m. at Delaware Town-ship Hall, 2590 Liberty Road, Delaware; speech

classes on 2nd and 4th WE at 2:30 p.m. at the Center for Older Adults, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware; exercise classes on TU at 11 a.m. at Willow Brook Christian Village, 100 Willow Brook Way South, DelawareContact: Kathy Kotowski at 614-846-8009

SUNBURY DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPMeeting: Sunbury United Methodist ChurchContact: 614-443-2584

THURSDAY NIGHT TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY)Meeting: TH, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Zion United Church of Christ, 51 W. Central Ave., DelawareContact: Georgeanna Mills at 740-881-4497

IS THERE ANOTHER SUPPORT GROUP THAT SHOULD BE ON OUR LIST? Send the group information, including meeting time and place, to [email protected]

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A kiss is just a kiss, a sigh is but a sigh, and Hollywood ... well, Hollywood was something else entirely in its Golden Age. Exactly how different from today is apparent after reading or listening to You Must Remember This: Life and Style in Hollywood’s Golden Age by actor Robert Wagner and collaborator Scott Eyman.

The title is a nostalgic memoir, though the authors prefer the term “mosaic of memory.” That would make the Hollywood characters that created the character of Hollywood the tesserae with interstices formed of various places around the Greater Los Angeles area from the 1930s through to the 1960s.

The author is most concerned with sharing anecdotes about how the many people he knew lived. Wagner reminisces about how sharply they dressed, how joyously they partied, how they organized their homes, and the civility by which business was conducted. His people include not only other actors and actresses, but also production workers, studio executives, reporters, restau-rateurs, and others outside of the industry. The absence of gossipy dirt is refreshing.

An attention to setting permeates his stories. Los Angeles grew and changed over Wagner’s life-time of residency, and seemingly every spot around town has a memory attached. Ample context is provided for understanding. What some readers will consider immersive ambiance, however, may drown others in details.

Nonetheless, Wagner’s conversational tone throughout the explanation is quite similar to how someone you have not seen in a long time would provide an update. It is charming in print. The effect is enhanced when listening to the audiobook, which oddly does not always happen when actors speak their own books.

Wagner and Eyman previously collaborated on the autobiography Pieces of My Heart: A Life. Events that occurred later in Wagner’s life, such as starring in “Hart to Hart,” or are extremely per-sonal, such as his grieving over the mysterious death of wife and actress Natalie Wood, are covered in that 2009 title. This 2014 memoir is a lighter, more varied read because the spotlight shines on the experience of a time and place rather than an individual. Fortunately, each title is easily under-standable without reference to the other.

You Must Remember This is especially recommended for those who want to take a trip down a memory lane that winds through Old Hollywood. Regardless of age, anyone with interest in the movies, 20th century American celebrity, or Southern California history is likely to enjoy the tour.

The Delaware County District Library provides periodic book reviews for the Communica-tor. Materials reviewed are available for use at DCDL.

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A Nostalgic Trip to RememberChris Thompson, Reference Librarian Delaware County District Library

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YOUNGER IS THE NEW OLDER continued......as young, and those who serve them need to start “thinking young,” as well.

“We are looking at the issue of, ‘How do you reach folks that are staring at retirement but ar-en’t the stereotypical senior citizen?’” said Bob Horrocks, executive director of the Council for Older Adults. “The baby boomers grew up with an image of what it was to be a senior citizen, and don’t think of themselves that way.”

The group that gave baby boomers the image to which Horrocks refers is known as the tradi-tionalists, born between 1922 and 1945. For the most part, its members are just that – tradition-al; they believe in respect, discipline, and a hard day’s work, and aren’t big fans of change. Those who lived during the Depression are likely to also be more frugal, Burman said, with more of a sense of perseverance.

“Back in the day when people didn’t live as long, reaching an older age was seen as a badge of honor, as if to say ‘I made it, I’m proud to be a senior citizen,’” Horrocks said. “Over the years, ‘senior citizen’ came to be seen as someone who is not active or involved. That may have been inaccurate even back then, but today’s older adult is much more wanting to be engaged in the community and wanting to make a difference.”

Burman said the life of the baby boomer gen-eration is “not linear like it was in general for those who are in our current cohort of elders.

“They had a path – you were a child, you got your education, maybe went to war, got mar-ried, had a family, and retired, and retirement was more a time of leisure,” Burman said. “Now, life isn’t quite as linear. The baby boom gener-ation will re-characterize what we mean by re-tirement.”

Information posted on the Colorado State University School of Business website (http://www.biz.colostate.edu/mti/tips/pages/interac-tionamongthegenerations.aspx) shows other

common values of traditionalists versus baby boomers (see tables below).Growing – and not growing – in numbers

Today, the older adult population is growing by leaps and bounds. According to Scripps Ger-ontology Center at Miami University, Ohio’s 60-

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TRADITIONALISTSPrivacy: Traditionalists are the private, silent generation. Don’t expect members of this gener-ation to share their inner thoughts.

Hard Work: They believe in paying their dues and become irritated when they perceive others are wasting their time. Members of this generation often feel that their career identifies who they are.

Trust: A traditionalist’s word is his/her bond.

Formality: Whether written or in oral communication, a formal communication style is pre-ferred. This generation values formal dress and organizational structures.

Authority and institutional leadership: Traditionalists have a great deal of respect for authority.

Social Order: Other generations may view this desire for social order and placement as bias, prejudice, or even racism or sexism.

Things: This group loves their stuff and they won’t get rid of it. Some may call them pack rats but others would argue that they remember the depression days and going without. You never know when you might need it.

BABY BOOMERSCompetition: Boomers value peer competition and can be seen by others as being egocentric.

Change: Boomers thrive on possibilities and constant change.

Hard Work: Boomers started the “workaholic” trend. The difference between traditionalists and boomers is that boomers value the hard work because they view it as necessary for moving to the next level of success, while traditionalists work hard because they feel that it is the right thing to do.

Success: This generation is committed to climbing the ladder of success.

Body Language: Boomers are the show-me generation, and body language is important.

Teamwork: This group embraces a team-based approach to business – they are eager to get rid of the command-and-control style of their traditionalist predecessors.

Anti-Rules and Regulations: They don’t appreciate rules for the sake of having rules and they will challenge the system.

Inclusion: This generation will accept people on an equal basis as long as they can perform to their standards.

Will Fight For A Cause: While they don’t like problems, if you give them a cause they will fight for it.

plus population is projected to increase by 29 percent by 2020 and nearly 50 percent by 2040. Locally, according to the Delaware County web-site, an American Community Survey shows that there were 39,894 adults 55 or older living in the county in 2012. Of those, more than half

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Broadening the appealAt the local level, Horrocks said he also is

aware of the Council’s need to evolve to meet a growing number of needs and interests. He said the January merger of the Council with Se-nior Citizens Inc. provided the opportunity for

staff to evaluate the role of the Council within the community and how to best serve its res-idents.

“Today’s older adults are healthier, and are able to participate and stay active and volun-teer,” Horrocks said. “That is more of the image that we want to project (at the Council). When you are part of this organization you are here to make a difference. You are here to learn and grow, to be involved and to help others. And you can do that and have fun at the same time.”

Horrocks said he looks around the Council’s facility on Cheshire Road and sees a lot of peo-ple “staying involved and staying active.” The key, he said, is letting more of the community know what goes on there on a daily basis.

“We need to do a better job saying this is what we’re about and what we aspire to,” he said. “There is a great deal of untapped poten-tial here, but a lot of it does start with people’s perception, and that perception is sometimes garnered by first impressions or even the name of the organization. We are working to better

demonstrate what we aspire to be, and are looking at how to clearly explain our mission and vision for the community.”

Horrocks said the Council has formed a com-mittee composed of current and former Coun-cil board members, along with public relations

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(20,855) were between the ages of 55 and 64.Although there are more people 60 and old-

er in the world (and the county) than ever, the number of those flocking to senior centers is not growing as rapidly. According to an arti-cle in The News Times in Danbury, Conn., many

older adults have an aversion to what they per-ceive to be the stereotypical senior center. The article cites people in their late 50s and early 60s who associate senior centers with a sed-entary lifestyle – “bingo lounges” that need to evolve if they want to attract the younger gen-eration of older adults, a generation more “rock and roll” than “big band,” more “Easy Rider” than “Singin’ in the Rain.”

Jon Bloch, chairman of the sociology depart-ment at Southern Connecticut State Universi-ty, states in the article that he doesn’t foresee many baby boomers eagerly signing up for senior center memberships until they start to need some of the services that the centers of-fer. Even then, Bloch said “they just won’t brag about going to one.”

Senior centers across the country are faced with the challenge of reaching those in the 55-75 age range whose idea of fun and daily ac-tivity is evolving, without alienating those old-er adults who already benefit from the existing services and amenities and who are resistant to change.

“We, as a state, need to continue to serve those that need us while we also plan for the future,” Burman said. “The Ohio Department of Aging has, for quite a while, had the Golden Buckeye program. It continues to grow and evolve. As it does, we continue to seek feedback on ‘What is a Golden Buckeye? What does it mean to be an elder in the state of Ohio – someone who con-tinues to grow, thrive and contribute?’”

and marketing professionals and others from the community, tasked with brainstorming ideas for how to reach a more diverse, more ac-tive group of older adults in Delaware County.

“The more we talk, the more we hear from folks about being open on Saturday, open in the evening, and offering different kinds of pro-gramming,” Horrocks said. “It’s a big process, but at the end of that process we want to be able to clearly communicate what we are about and why we want to be that way. We need to do a better job with the younger end of the spec-trum without turning our backs on the oldest members of the community.”

Horrocks acknowledged that a large percent-age of those served by the Council are age 80 and older, and made it clear that the desire to serve the younger generation is not an either/or proposition.

“It’s a question of how do we best expand our reach,” Horrocks said. “We’ve got to serve ev-eryone.”

Discussions of how to best do that will contin-ue through the end of the year, Horrocks said, and hopefully lead to a plan for how to best portray the Council in the community.

“An older gentleman once told me ‘Don’t group me by my age. Group me by my inter-ests. I may be in my 80s, but I love cycling with my grandchildren,’” Horrocks said. “On the oth-er hand, someone in their 50s may love book discussion groups. There is a lot to think about.”

To learn more about the Golden Buckeye pro-

gram or the Ohio Department of Aging, visit aging.ohio.gov. For information on services offered by the Council for Older Adults, visit www.growingolder.org.

“We are working to better demonstrate what we aspire to be, and are looking at how to clearly explain our mission and vision for the community.”

“We need to do a better job with the younger end of the spectrum without turning our backs on the oldest members of the community.”

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COUNCIL FOR OLDER ADULTSJoin the Hiking Club for a ghoulish good time on Monday, October 13

during a haunted history tour. Travel by motorcoach to visit a variety of historially haunted spots, including Granville to see Bryn du Mansion, Denison University, the Buxton Inn, Cedar Hill Cemetery, and Black Hand Gorge State Park. Lunch is included. $65 per person.

Enjoy tea with Johnie Steiner and a Vaud-Vilites matinee production of Over the River and Through the Woods on Friday, December 12.

For more information on these or other trips, call 740-369-5133, stop by the enrichment center or visit our website at www.growingolder.org.

OLENTANGY AREA SENIOR CITIZENSYou are invited to travel, at your own expense, with the Olentangy Area

Seniors on escorted package tours. All motor coach tours depart from convenient locations in Delaware and Worthington. For more details, call 614-882-6822.

Trips from the Center

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Humana is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in this Humana plan depends on contract renewal. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, but not a complete description of benefits. For more information contact the plan. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premium and/or copayments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. You must continue to pay your part B premium. A sales person will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings, call Humana sales at 1-800-552-0776 (TTY: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Applicable to Humana Gold Plus® (HMO) plans: H8953-001, 003, 005. Y0040_GHHHQZYEN_14 Accepted

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The world as we once knew it has been taken over by technology. From smart phones and iPads to smart TVs and 3D printers, technology is a driving force in our changing society. In addition to enabling a quick and simple path for communication, technology has become a key tool for education and therapy.

The smart phone in particular has allowed for successful interactions with patients in therapy. At one time, the smart phone was criticized for becoming a barrier to human interaction, but in this case, it actually helps deepen the experience for both the patient and the professional. The smart phone has become a tool that allows people to look up unknown terms at their convenience or download a cognition training tool such as Lumosity, a web-based program that helps improve cognition through mentally stimulating games.

The video function of the phone served as a valuable therapy tool for patients who experience aphasia as a result of a stroke. A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted for several seconds, then causes damage to that part of the brain. Aphasia can occur as a re-sult of a stroke and can be characterized by both expressive and recep-tive language difficulties. The patient with aphasia may struggle to find words and experience difficulty with initiation of verbal communication. He may have difficulty understanding complex language; however, he is able to follow simple directions and repeat phrases and sentences of 5-7 words. He may also retain the ability to navigate his iPhone for basic everyday necessities (e.g. calling family, finding directions, etc). While the patient is able to respond to routine questions appropriately, he is unable to reciprocate the question or initiate conversation.

During one session in particular, a patient with aphasia used his iPhone to find the word “you” using a list of commonly used words that he kept on his phone in an effort to reciprocate the question he was asked. This action significantly changed the dynamics of the therapy session. The session became dedicated to developing a way in which he could use his iPhone to make progress. Knowing that the patient was able to repeat short phrases and sentences, he was prompted to repeat a question that was stated by the clinician. As the clinician finished verbalizing the ques-tion, she began to film the patient as he repeated the question back to her. The patient was soon equipped with videos of himself saved to his smart phone, verbalizing various questions and conversation started that could conveniently be used in everyday social interactions.

In this case, the iPhone enabled a patient to initiate a conversation and ask questions. This is a task that he was unable to do in previous years. As a result of technological advances, the patient now feels equipped to con-tinue forming relationships and evolving his communication capabilities.

Rozlie Townsend, MA, Clinical Fellow, Speech Pathology DepartmentDelaware Speech and Hearing Center

Technology and Therapy

Join our FUNdraising cruise onHolland America Line’s WesterdamFebruary 28 - March 7, 2015to the eastern Caribbean!

You are invited to “climb aboard” and hear all the details on Tuesday, September 30 at 6 p.m. at the Council for Older Adults,

800 Cheshire Road, Delaware

Details at growingolder.org/cruise2Please RSVP to Magic Cruises & Tours

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I’ve had friends and family ask me for help with their computer prob-lems. The issues described include constant freeze-ups, random pop-ups, phantom tool bars, shutting down, and more. I tell them these are all signs their computer has most likely been infected with a virus of some kind, and their data could be at risk.

In the early days, a virus would delete your files and spread to other computers. It was frustrating, but the effects were easier to detect and contain. Today, in addition to traditional viruses, there are Trojans, worms, ransomware, spyware, adware, and more. The computer industry term for all this is “malware.” In response, I teamed up with my co-worker Aric Jones, the Council’s information systems administrator, to offer these safe browsing tips and solutions:

Be careful what links you click on. Never trust a link sent to you by someone you don’t know. By clicking the link you may be taken to a site that may look like your bank or credit card company, but isn’t. Instead of clicking a link in an e-mail, use a search engine to find the real address.

Beware of windows or pages that prompt you to click a link to run software. Malicious websites can create prompts that look like messag-es from your browser or computer.

Password safety. Avoid sharing your password with friends, even if they promise they won’t tell anyone! Also, when setting your password, make sure it isn’t something people may guess, such as your pet’s name. Use a mixture of upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, and characters.

Make sure your browser, operating system, and security software are up to date. If your antivirus or anti-spyware software has expired or you do not have any installed, here are two recommended free options: AVIRA and AVAST.

Don’t provide personal information to get something free online. Criminals may use this data to break into personal or work accounts.

Remember! What goes online stays online. There’s a site called The Way Back Machine that keeps a history of the Internet. You can view sites that are no longer active from decades ago. Be careful what you post; it may be around for a very long time.

Log out of your accounts. When you are done posting on Facebook, or checking your bank account, make sure to use the site’s logout func-tion. This prevents someone else from sitting at your computer and ac-cessing your information.

Remember, the best way to stay safe on the Internet is to get educated. We all get online as a means to socialize, learn, entertain, and stay con-nected. Just be aware of the risks and be careful what you click on.

Don’t Click That Link!Travis Fordham, Digital Media CoordinatorCouncil for Older Adults

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following “types” of trips:• Eight in-county one-way trips -OR-• Six in-county one-way trips and two out-of-county one-way trips

Basically, instead of dollars, we will be offering you a set number of trips, which should help you better utilize the DATA bus system. Those who still retain a balance from the previous Bus Bucks system will have until October 1 to utilize their remaining funds before transitioning to this expanded service. The $4 co-pay per one-way trip will still apply.

Remember that the Council also has a volunteer transportation pro-gram in place to take you to medical appointments, including dialysis, as well as social service agencies and adult day care centers. For more information about any of our transportation programs, call the Council at 740-363-6677.

Do you have a question for the Council for Older Adults? E-mail your question to [email protected] with the subject line “Ask Bob.”

Welcome to “Ask Bob,” where Bob Horrocks and his staff answer your questions about senior health, caregiving, services, and more.

Q: I heard that there will be changes to the Bus Bucks program with DATA. Will I still be able to use the remaining funds in my account?

A: Transportation is a critical need for those without the means or abili-ty to own or drive a vehicle. Delaware County lacks sufficient affordable options for people in need of door-to-door transportation assistance. As a result, in January of this year, the Council for Older Adults implement-ed the Bus Bucks program as one response to the significant increase in out-of-pocket expenses for DATA’s Demand Response service. This new option is administered by DATA through a contract with the Council.

Based on our experience with this program, we are now expanding and improving this service in an effort to make transportation accessible to more seniors throughout Delaware County. Effective September 1, the Council will authorize a total of eight one-way trips per month broken out into the

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