1. health and fitness
2. disorders
3. mental disorder
4. depression

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
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:30 am—8:00 pm
2nd and 4th Saturdays: 9:00 am—1:00 pm
IN THE ISSUE
Senior
Gazette
2015, May Issue
Joanne Thomas, PhD, President/CEO
Hoangvan (Van) Dinh, B.S., Editor
CELEBRATING OLDER
AMERICANS MONTH
Celebrating Older Americans …..…….1
Get Into the Act-May is Older
Americans Month………………...…....2
Molina Community Champions
Awards……………………………….….3
Public Hearing Announcement……….4
Celebrating Generations……………....5
Early Sign-Up Farmers’ Market
Coupons…………………………….…..6
4 Basic Steps to Food Safety
At Home…………………………….…..7
Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
(MMAI)…………………………………..8
CIAA Receives United Way Award
And National Women’s Health………..9
Mental Health Awareness & Mental
Health and Children………..…..10 & 11
Men and Depression…………..12 & 13
May is National Arthritis Awareness
Month…………………………………..14
May is Stroke Awareness Month…...15
The Dr. Aldag Award…………………16
The Stafford Award…………..………17
The Timmes Award...……………..….18
The “Because We Care” Awards……19
From the Desk of A. Brown and Advice
Clinics……………………………….....20
Golf Tournament……………………...21
8th Annual Fan Drive, Places to
Go...Twitter & Facebook…22
Support Groups……………..….…….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 (Van) Dinh at
hdinh@ciaoa.net
Dr. Joanne Thomas, PhD, LPC
Older adults are a vital part of our society. Since 1963, communities
across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older
Americans Month each May. The theme of this year’s celebration is
“Get into the Act,” to focus on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their
communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others.
The theme also reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the
Older Americans Act into law in July 1965. Since that time, the Act has provided a nationwide aging services
network and funding that helps older adults live with dignity in the communities of their choice for as long as
possible. These services include home-delivered and congregate meals, caregiver support, community-based
assistance, preventive health services, elder abuse prevention, and much more.
Older Americans Month offers an opportunity to emphasize how older adults can access the home- and communitybased services they need to live independently in their communities. It is also an occasion to highlight how older
adults are engaging with and making a difference in those communities.
Below is the list of the websites provided the additional information , for the full list, please visit http://www.acl.gov
Staying Engaged Through Work and Play
Community Service Projects: http://www.serve.gov
Creative Activities for Older Adults: http://www.creativeaging.org
Re careering and Retirement: http://www.aarp.org/work/working-after-retirement/
Volunteerism: http://www.giveitbacktoseniors.org/
Injury and Abuse Prevention
Elder Abuse Prevention: http://ncea.aoa.gov/
Falls Prevention: http://www.ncoa.org/improve-health/falls-prevention/
Healthy Living
Brain Health: http://www.acl.gov/Get_Help/BrainHealth/Index.aspx
Nutrition Tips: http://www.nutrition.gov/life-stages/seniors
Older Americans Act (OAA)
About the Act: http://www.aoa.acl.gov/AoA_Programs/OAA/
AoA (OAA-funded) Programs: http://www.aoa.acl.gov/
Molina Community Champions Awards
Two Great Nominees
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Roger Hawk, Board of Directors
By Robert Mueller
Wanda Aberle, Board of Directors For Southside Mission
By Michelle Sanders
Roger Hawk retired in 2001 from a career in Special Needs
Education. As active as he had been, while gainfully
employed, he has become even more so in the past 14
years. He has been very active in the Central Illinois Agency
on Aging' serving in several leadership positions including
Chair of the Executive Committee. His work at promoting
the work of this Agency has been tremendous. He is also
very active with the Center for Abuse Organization out of
Princeton, Illinois. He has also kept active with the Retired
Teachers of Illinois again attaining both local and state wide
leadership positions. His activity in his church, First
Congregational of Toulon, Illinois, also falls under a solid
program of witnessing and leadership. Roger is truly a role
model for anyone who believes in the motto "Pay
Forward." He truly is a doer of this philosophy. His
willingness to volunteer his gifts in many areas is
exemplary. His resume of volunteer activities would easily
fill a page. His stamina, organizational abilities and
dedication to a concern he believes in is really to be admired.
Wanda Aberle is all about Public Health, she received her
Master’s in the area of Public Health Nursing, her Bachelors
in Nursing and a heart for the community. She has worked
for the Peoria City/County Health Department, has over 30
years of Public Health experience and served on many boards
in various capacities. She has authored a public health grant
and an Adjunct Faculty for major universities and
colleges. Member of the Aging and Disability Resource
Center at CIAA, representative of the Southside Mission and
a Board of Director for CIAA.
Roger has received the Melvin A Jones Award from
Lions. This is the highest honor a Lion can receive. Even
though he has attained leadership levels in basically every
organization in which he involves himself, he does not seek
recognition. He shares his success with all members. He is
very much a believer in the "we" attitude when goals are
attained. Personal recognition is very low on his ladder of
volunteerism. His main influence in his many areas of
activity is to get all people involved. This continues even
though he and his wife have faced the loss of their daughter at
a far too young age from cancer. He, himself, has also faced
medical problems during the same time. His faith life
continues to support him and his wife in their endeavors.
Even though faced with his own problems, Roger continues to
show his love of life and belief of sharing at all levels in all
manners. He has spoken to students about the loss of a
daughter to cancer. The daughter also left behind two
children and a husband. This up-beat personality and courage
in facing problems gives encouragement to many
people. There is, in this writers opinion, no person more
worthy of this "Community Champion" recognition.
Wanda currently visits with residents to help them with
medication management and giving those residents the
support they need. Today she did a medication set-up for
Ms. Geraldine who I learned was an Molina Member. Wanda
has such a caring and joyful demeanor with her residents that
she has them smiling and forgetting that they are dealing with
illness.
Wanda said to me that she is in a position where she can do
for others and have the opportunity to give back. Wanda
says she retired but from what I have learned from Wanda,
that if you truly have a passion for something you love to do
it doesn’t seem like work it’s more like the gift of
giving. Wanda, truly is committed to serving the community.
Wanda gave Ms. Geraldine the flowers she was presented for
Community of Champions to brighten her day.
Congratulations
to Wanda Aberle
Award Winner
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Public Hearing Announcement
Speak Out-Voice Your Opinion
We want to hear from you!
The presentation of the Public Information Document represents a summary of Central Illinois
Agency on Aging, Inc.’s (CIAA) proposed FY2016, FY2017, FY2018 Area Plan on Aging. The three
Public Hearings will inform older persons, caregivers, service providers, and other interested
persons about the Area Plan on Aging. The hearings will focus on CIAA’s plan for providing access
to needed services and giving attention to the CIAA Area Plan Initiatives. The Public Information
Document will be presented at three Public Hearings, as listed below:
May 19, 2015 at 10am
Maple Manor Housing Authorities
250 S. Main Street
Canton, IL 61520
May 20, 2015 at 10am
Tremont New Town Meeting Hall
211 S. Sampson St.
Tremont, IL 61568
May 21, 2015 at 11am
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Boulevard
Peoria, IL 61603
700 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria, IL 61603
Phone: (309) 674-2071 Fax: (309) 674-3639
Email: ciaoa@ciaoa.net
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FARMERS’ MARKET COUPONS
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EARLY SIGN-UP, Wednesday, May 20th 10:00-2:00
(This is the only day that you can sign-up early)
EMBASSY SUITES CONFERENCE CENTER
100 CONFERENCE CENTER DRIVE, EAST PEORIA
Admission only $1.00; Lunch Provided
Call 309-674-2071 to register.
Come to the Celebrating Generations Expo and sign up ahead of time for the
Senior Farmers Market Coupons.
Coupons will not be distributed on this day, but you can sign up early.
The actual distribution day will be Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 11 am.
(By signing up early, does not guarantee that you will receive coupons,
this will let us know that you are interested in receiving them.)
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Must be age 60 and older.
Must bring picture I.D.
Annual income must be less than
$21,775 (Household of 1)
$29,471 (Household of 2+)
$37,167 (Household of 3+)
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Boulevard, Peoria, IL 61603
Telephone: (309) 674-2071
Website: http://www.ciaoa.net
4 Basic Steps to Food Safety at Home
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By Beth Stalker
Program Manager for Nutrition and Legal Services
1. Clean
Always wash your food, hands, counter and cooking tools.
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Wash hands in warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds.
Do this before and after touching food.
Wash your cutting boards, dishes, forks, spoons, knives and counter tops with hot soapy
water. Do this after working with each food item.
Rinse fruits and veggies.
Clean the lids on canned goods before opening.
2. Separate (Keep Apart)
Keep raw foods to themselves. Germs can spread from one food
to another.
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Keep raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs away from other foods. Do this in your
shopping carts, bags and fridge.
Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods unless you bring them to a boil first.
Use a special cutting board or plate for raw foods only.
3. Cook
Foods need to get hot and stay hot. Heat kills germs.
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Cook to safe temperatures:-Beef, Pork, Lamb 145○ F
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Fish 145○ F
Ground Beef, Pork, Lamb 160○F
Turkey, Chicken, Duck 165○F
Use a food thermometer to make sure that food is done. You can’t always tell by looking.
4. Chill
Put food in the fridge right away.
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2-Hour Rule: Put foods in the fridge or freezer within 2 hours after cooking or buying from the store.
Do this within 1 hour if it is 90 degrees or hotter outside.
Never thaw food by simply taking it out of the fridge.
Thaw food:
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In the fridge
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Under cold water
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In the microwave
Marinate foods in the fridge
Each year millions of people get sick from food illnesses. Food illness can cause you to feel
like you have the flu. Food illness can also cause serious health problems, even death.
If you think you have a food illness, call your doctor and get medical care right away.
Information provided
by the Food and Drug
Administration.
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CENTRAL ILLINOIS AGENCY ON AGING, INC.
700 Hamilton Blvd.
Peoria, IL 61603
309-674-2071
Serving Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark,
Tazewell, and Woodford Counties
These three counties: Peoria, Stark and Tazewell now have two Managed Care
Organizations, Health Alliance Medicare and Molina Healthcare to serve you,
who qualify for Medicare and Medicaid.
Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
(MMAI)
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INFORMATION
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ASSISTANCE
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OPTIONS
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ALTERNATIVES
Central Illinois Agency on Aging
Heart of Illinois Aging and Disability Resource Center/Network
(ADRC/N)
is now offering information and assistance, options, and alternatives to
those that have questions regarding the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment
Initiative (MMAI) (Dual Eligible=Qualify for Medicare and Medicaid)
Questions You May Have?
1. What is a Managed Care Organization and why do I have to choose
one?
2. What are my options under this program?
3. I received a letter saying that I have been enrolled into a Managed
Care Organization under the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative,
what does this mean?
Call Us for Additional Information: 309-674-2071
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
Receives United Way Award
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Congratulations on achieving the GOLD Employee Campaign
Award for the 2014 Heart of Illinois United Way Campaign.
Together we reached another “first” by surpassing the $11 million
mark-and raising more than $11.3 million to support local health and
human services.
This is remarkable! Because of all of our successful efforts, our
44 partner agencies and initiatives will help over 100,000 people
in our community in the coming year. In accordance with our
2014 them from Toy Story-we truly are going to “infinity and
beyond” - to hopefully leave no need behind. Hooray for you
and the part you played in reaching this achievement!
National Women’s Health
National Women’s Health Week is an observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office on Women’s Health. The goal is to empower women to make their health a priority. The week also serves
as a time to help women understand what steps they can take to improve their health.
To improve your physical and mental health, you can:
 Visit a doctor or nurse to receive regular checkups and
preventive screenings.
 Get active.
 Eat healthy.
 Pay attention to mental health, including getting enough
sleep and managing stress.
 Avoid unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking, texting while driving,
and not wearing a seatbelt or bicycle helmet.
Find out what additional steps you should take based on your age by
visit website http://www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw/by-age
Source: www.womenshealth.gov
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Mental Health Awareness Month
Contrary to stereotypes about aging, depression is not a “normal” part of getting older. It is a medical problem that
affects many older adults and can often be successfully treated. A recent study from the American Journal of
Geriatric Psychiatry found that 27% of older adults assessed by aging service providers met the criteria for a
diagnosis of major depression, and 31% had symptoms of depression that didn’t qualify as a diagnosable disorder,
but significantly impacted their lives.
Symptoms of Depression
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Depressed mood
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Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
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Disturbed sleep
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Weight loss or gain
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Lack of energy
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Feelings of worthlessness or extreme guilt
 Difficulties with concentration or decision
making
 Noticeable restlessness or slow movement
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Frequent thoughts of death or suicide, or an attempt of suicide
Check for Risk Factors
Depression in older adults may be linked to several important risk factors.
These include, among others:
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Medical illness (particularly chronic health conditions associated with disability or decline)
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Overall feelings of poor health, disability, or chronic pain
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Progressive sensory loss (i.e. deteriorating eye sight or hearing loss)
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A history of falling repeatedly
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Sleep disturbances
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Mental impairment or dementia
 Medication side effects (in particular from benzodiazepines, narcotics,
beta blockers, corticosteroids, and hormones)
 Alcohol or prescription medication misuse or abuse
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Prior depressive episode, or family history of depression
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Extended mourning due to death of a friend, family member, or other loss
 Any type of stressful life events (i.e. financial difficulties, new illness/disability, change in living situation,
retirement or job loss, and interpersonal conflict)
 Dissatisfaction with one’s
social network
Mental Health Awareness Month
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Medicare Helps Cover Mental Health Services
Worrying about health insurance costs should never be a barrier to treatment. Visit the Medicare QuickCheck® on
MyMedicareMatters.org to learn more about all of the mental health services available to you through Medicare.
Medicare Part A
Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) helps cover mental health care if you’re a hospital inpatient. Part A covers
your room, meals, nursing care, and other related services and supplies.
Medicare Part B
Medicare Part B (medical insurance) helps
cover mental health services that you would get
from a doctor as well as services that you
generally would get outside of a hospital, like visits
with a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist or clinical
social worker, and lab tests ordered by your doctor. Part B may also pay for partial hospitalization services if you
need intensive coordinated outpatient care.
Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage) helps cover drugs you may need to treat a mental health condition.
Need help figuring out mental health coverage through Medicare? Use the Medicare QuickCheck® to get a
personalized report on the best options for your situation.
Sources: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/depression-older-adults
From fact sheets brought to you through a joint partnership with the National Council on Aging and Mental Health
MENTAL HEALTH AND CHILDREN
Mental health conditions can also begin to develop in young children. Because
they’re still learning how to identify and talk about thoughts and emotions, their most
obvious symptoms are behavioral. Symptoms in children may include:
 Changes in school performance
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Excessive worry or anxiety, for instance fighting
to avoid bed or school
Hyperactive behavior
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Frequent nightmares
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Frequent disobedience or aggression
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Frequent temper tantrums
Source: http://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Know-the-Warning-Signs
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Men and Depression
Everyone feels sad or irritable sometimes, or has trouble sleeping occasionally. But these feelings and troubles
usually pass after a couple of days. When a man has depression, he has trouble with daily life and loses interest in
anything for weeks at a time.
Both men and women get depression. But men can experience it differently than women. Men may be more likely to
feel very tired and irritable, and lose interest in their work, family, or hobbies. They may be more likely to have
difficulty sleeping than women who have depression. And although women with depression are more likely to
attempt suicide, men are more likely to die by suicide.
Many men do not recognize, acknowledge, or seek help for their depression.
They may be reluctant to talk about how they are feeling. But depression is a
real and treatable illness. It can affect any man at any age. With the right
treatment, most men with depression can get better and gain back their
interest in work, family, and hobbies.
"My daily routine was shot. I didn't have the energy to do anything. I got up
because the dog had to be walked and my wife needed to go to work. The day
would go by and I didn't know where it went. I wanted to get back to normal. I just wanted to be myself again."
—Jimmy Brown, Firefighter
What are the different forms of depression?
The most common types of depression are:
Major depression—severe symptoms that interfere with a man's ability to work, sleep, study, eat, and enjoy most
aspects of life. An episode of major depression may occur only once in a person's lifetime. But more often, a person
can have several episodes.
Dysthymic disorder, or dysthymia—depressive symptoms that last a long time (2 years or longer) but are less
severe than those of major depression.
Minor depression—similar to major depression and dysthymia, but symptoms are less severe and may not last as
long.
What causes depression in men?
Several factors may contribute to depression in men.
Genes—men with a family history of depression may be more likely to
develop it than those whose family members do not have the illness.
Brain chemistry and hormones—the brains of people with depression look
different on scans than those of people without the illness. Also, the
hormones that control emotions and mood can affect brain chemistry.
Stress—loss of a loved one, a difficult relationship or any stressful situation may trigger depression in some men.
Most of the time, it is likely a combination of these factors.
Men and Depression
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How is depression treated?
The first step to getting the right treatment is to visit a doctor or mental health professional. He or she can do an
exam or lab tests to rule out other conditions that may have the same symptoms as depression. He or she can also
tell if certain medications you are taking may be affecting your mood.
The doctor needs to get a complete history of symptoms. Tell the doctor when the symptoms started, how long they
have lasted, how bad they are, whether they have occurred before, and if so, how they were treated. Tell the doctor
if there is a history of depression in your family.
Medication
Medications called antidepressants can work well to treat depression. But they can take several weeks to work.
Therapy
Several types of therapy can help treat depression. Some therapies are just as effective as medications for certain
types of depression. Therapy helps by teaching new ways of thinking and behaving, and changing habits that may be
contributing to the depression. Therapy can also help men understand and work through difficult situations or
relationships that may be causing their depression or making it worse.
How can I help a loved one who is depressed?
If you know someone who has depression, first help him find a doctor or mental health professional and make an
appointment.
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Offer him support, understanding, patience, and encouragement.
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Talk to him, and listen carefully.
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Never ignore comments about suicide, and report them to his therapist or doctor.
 Invite him out for walks, outings and other activities. If he says no, keep trying, but don't push him to take on
too much too soon.
 Encourage him to report any concerns about medications to his health care provider.
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Ensure that he gets to his doctor's appointments.
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Remind him that with time and treatment, the depression will lift.
Source: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/men-and-depression/index.shtml
What Is Arthritis?
Arthritis is very common but is not well understood. Actually, “arthritis” is not a single disease; it is an informal
way of referring to joint pain or joint disease. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and related
conditions. People of all ages, sexes and races can and do have arthritis, and it is the leading cause of disability in
America. Nearly 53 million adults and 300,000 children have some type of arthritis. It is most common among
women and occurs more frequently as people get older.
Common arthritis joint symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion. Symptoms may
come and go. They can be mild, moderate or severe. They may stay about the same for years, but may progress or
get worse over time. Severe arthritis can result in chronic pain, inability to do daily activities and make it difficult to
walk or climb stairs. Arthritis can cause permanent joint changes. These changes may be visible, such as knobby
finger joints, but often the damage can only be seen on X-ray. Some types of arthritis also affect the heart, eyes,
lungs, kidneys and skin as well as the joints.
There are different types of arthritis:
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Degenerative Arthritis
Inflammatory Arthritis
Inflections Arthritis
Metabolic Arthritis
How to Prevent Arthritis
The fact is, there is no sure way to prevent arthritis. But you can help to prevent, that is, reduce your risk, and delay
the potential onset of certain types of arthritis. If you have healthy joints right now, do all you can now to maintain
mobility and function and avoid the pain and disability associated with arthritis.
There are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions, and have all have risk factors, individual features,
behaviors and circumstances that are associated with the disease.
There are risk factors that are not modifiable. That means there is nothing you can do about them. Being female and
having a family history of arthritis (genetic profile) are two examples of factors that make people more likely – but
not certain -- to get some types of arthritis.
For further information, please visit www.arthritis.org
Source: www.arthritis.org
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Award Criteria
The
2015
Dr. Jean
C. Aldag
Award
for
Outstanding
Commitment to
Education and
Research, Health
and Social
Services
1. Recipient(s)
must
have
demonstrated
a long term
commitment, defined as 10 years
or more, to community service
and/or education and research, or
health and social services.
Presented by
700 Hamilton Boulevard
Peoria, Illinois 61603
Telephone: (309) 674-2071
Toll Free: 1-877-777-2422
Website: http://www.ciaoa.net
2. Recipient(s) must demonstrate
commitment to helping Central
Illinoisans live longer, better and
healthier lives.
3. Recipient(s) must demonstrate a
personal pursuit of and/or
development of opportunities for
life-long learning.
4. Recipient
who
demonstrate
contributions to the funding of
education and research and/or
health and social services will be
given preference.
5. Recipient(s) must demonstrate a
track record that addresses the
dignity and independence of older
adults.
The deadline for submission
of the Official Nomination
Form is Tuesday, August 11,
2015
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
Central Illinois
Agency on Aging, Inc.
The Official Nomination
Form should have
accompanied this brochure.
If you did not receive one,
please call Van at
(309) 674-2071
Central Illinois Agency on Aging,
Inc. is an independent not-forprofit organization with a 41-year
history of providing service to
older adults, their caregivers, and
grandparents raising
grandchildren in Fulton,
Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell,
and Woodford Counties.
Award Nominations must be
mailed by Tuesday, August 11,
2015 to:
Award Nominations
Committee
Central Illinois Agency on
Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Blvd.
Peoria, IL 61603
or forwarded by e-mail to:
hdinh@ciaoa.net
Award Criteria
The 2015
Evelyn
Serena
Smith
Stafford
Award
for
Outstanding
Commitment to
Informal
1. Recipient(s) must have provided
primary informal (non-paid)
caregiving assistance to a family
member, friend, or neighbor for at
least 10 years.
2. Primary informal caregiving must
have been provided without
formal (paid) caregiving assistance.
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
3. Informal caregiving provided while
performing multiple caregiving
roles, such as caring for one’s own
children, grandchildren, spouse or
other loved one in conjunction
with the informal care for which
this nomination is made, will be
given preference.
4. Informal caregiving provided while
also engaged in employment,
education and training, faith or
civic activities, will be given
preference.
5. Informal caregiving must have
been provided in ways that
addressed the dignity and
independence/autonomy of care
recipients.
Central Illinois Agency on Aging,
Inc. is an independent not-forprofit organization with a 41-year
history of providing service to
older adults, their caregivers, and
grandparents raising grandchildren
in Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark,
Tazewell, and Woodford Counties.
Caregiving
The deadline for submission of the
Official Nomination Form
is Tuesday, August 11, 2015
The Official Nomination Form should
have accompanied this brochure.
Presented by
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
If you did not receive one,
please call Van at (309) 674-2071
Award Nominations must be
mailed by Tuesday, August 11,
2015 to:
Award Nominations
Committee
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Blvd.
Peoria, IL 61603
or forwarded by e-mail to:
hdinh@ciaoa.net
Award Criteria
The
2015
Kathryn
W.
Timmes
Award
for
Outstanding
Commitment to
Intergenerational
Services
1. R e c i p i e n t ( s ) m u s t h a v e
demonstrated
a long term
commitment, defined as 10
years or more, to
intergenerational community
service and/or education.
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
2. Recipient(s) must demonstrate
commitment to developing or
sustaining Central Illinois’
connections between generations
that can respond
to critical
social needs.
3. Recipient(s) must demonstrate a
personal pursuit of and/or
development of opportunities
for collaborating with schools,
developing youth, supporting
families, the arts and
community organizations.
4. Recipient who demonstrate
contributions that change the
dynamics of school and
community relations will be
given preference.
5. Recipient(s) must demonstrate a
track record that addresses the
dignity and independence of
older adults.
Central Illinois Agency on Aging,
Inc. is an independent not-for-profit
organization with a 41-year history of
providing service to older adults,
their caregivers, and grandparents
raising grandchildren in Fulton,
Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell,
and Woodford Counties.
Award Nominations must be
mailed by Tuesday, August 11,
The deadline for submission of 2015 to:
the Official Nomination Form
is Tuesday, August 11, 2015.
The Official Nomination Form
should have accompanied this
brochure.
Presented by
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
If you did not receive one,
please call Van at
(309) 674-2071
Award Nominations
Committee
Central Illinois Agency on
Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Blvd.
Peoria, IL 61603
or forwarded by e-mail to:
hdinh@ciaoa.net
Central Illinois
Agency on Aging, Inc.’s
Family Caregiver
Purpose of the Awards
The purpose of the award is to recognize
“Because We Care”
Awards
achievement by individuals and Service
Providers who exemplify the human service
philosophy of Central Illinois Agency on
Aging, Inc.
Senior Volunteer
The nominee must live within the 6-county
service area of Fulton, Marshall, Peoria,
Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford counties,
and fall within one of the following two
categories:
1.
Outstanding
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Senior Volunteer
Family Caregiver
Relative as Parent
Service Provider
Award Nominations must be mailed by
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 to:
The nominee must be age 60 or older and
reside within the 6-county service area of
Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell and
Woodford counties, who has contributed to
the aging network, by giving of their time
and talent without pay.
Relatives as Parents
May be a spouse, family member or a
non-related household member who is
caring for a senior age 60 or older;
may be under age 60 with Alzheimer’s
or related disorder with neurological
and organic brain dysfunction.
2. May be a spouse, family member or
non-related household member,
caring for adult children with
disability who are between the ages of
19 and 59 years of age.
Service Provider
Award Nominations Committee
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Blvd.
Peoria, IL 61603
or forwarded by e-mail to:
hdinh@ciaoa.net
The deadline for submission of the
Official Nomination Form is Tuesday
August 11, 2015
The Official Nomination Form should
have accompanied this brochure.
If you did not receive one,
please call Van at (309) 674-2071
The nominee may be a social service
The nominee must be age 55 or older and a
resident of either Fulton, Marshall, Peoria,
Stark, Tazewell or Woodford County, who
has taken on the parental role of raising a
relative child from newborn to the age of 18.
agency, business, or organization who
serves the elderly within our 6-county
service area. The nominee must have
demonstrated an exceptional ability to
empower the elderly through their own
programs.
From the desk of Anita Brown, HR Director/Community Relations
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INCOME MUST BE BELOW:
$21,775 (Household of 1)
$29,471 (Household of 2)
$37,167 (Household of 3+)
Must be age 60 and older.
CENTRAL ILLINOIS AGENCY ON AGING, INC.
Must bring a picture I.D.
FARMERS MARKET DISTRIBUTION BEGINS
IF YOU ARE PICKING UP COUPONS FOR
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015
SOMEONE ELSE THE SAME GUIDELINES ABOVE
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
APPLY. ALSO YOU MUST BRING THEIR PICTURE
LOCATION: PEORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
I.D. AND A NOTE FROM THE SENIOR STATING
107 NE MONROE, PEORIA
THAT YOU CAN PICK UP THE COUPONS ON
AUDITORIUM
THEIR BEHALF.
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
Information & Assistance Department
June Advice Clinics
Where: Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Boulevard
Peoria, IL 61603
Got Questions?
When: Tuesday, June 2 from 10:00 am– 11:00 am
nd
and Tuesday, June 16th from 2:00 pm—3:00 pm
License Plate Discounts
 Caregiver Assistance
 Nutrition Programs
 Relatives as Parents Program

Every First and Third Tuesdays of the Month
Bus Passes
 Community Education
 Food Pantries
 Housing
 Transportation
 Medicare Part D
 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
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For additional information and assistance
you may contact us at: 309-674-2071
CENTRAL ILLINOIS AGENCY ON AGING, INC.
13TH ANNUAL
DR. LAURENCE E. NORTON
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, August 21, 2015
(Rain date: Friday, August 28, 2015)
Contests: 10:00 am
Shotgun Start:12 noon
Fee: $95 per person
(golf, cart and dinner)
NEW
Early bird fee: $85.00
Hole in One Prize:
$10,000
Sponsored by:
Hecht–Stout Insurance Agency
(must be registered & paid by July 15)
4 person scramble
Major Sponsor
Wine tasting by Willet’s Winery & Cellar
Sponsorship Opportunities available
please call 674-2071 ext. 2204 for information
Proceeds Benefit CIAA’s Faith Based
Meals and New Year’s Day Meal
Programs for Homebound Seniors.
For more information contact:
Beth Stalker, 309-674-2071 ext. 2204
bstalker@ciaoa.net or
Renee Razo, 309-674-2071 ext. 2205
rrazo@ciaoa.net
www.ciaoa.net
Places to Go ...
Things to See
To see what’s happening in
Peoria, visit these websites:
Hult Health
Education Center
Seniors on the Go
5215 N. Knoxville Avenue
Peoria, IL 61614
692-6650
www.hult-health.org
Peoria Riverfront Museum
222 S.W. Washington St.
Peoria, IL 61602
686-7000
www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Peoria Park District
Luthy Botanical Gardens
Owens Center
Forest Park Nature Center
2218 N. Prospect Road
Peoria, IL 61603
682-1200
www.peoriaparks.org
RiverPlex Wellness &
Recreation Center
600 NE Water Street
Peoria, IL 61603
282-1700
www.riverplex.org
Peoria Civic Center
201 SW Jefferson Avenue
Peoria, IL 61602
673-8900
www.peoriaciviccenter.com
Central Illinois Agency on Aging is now on Facebook and our fan base is on an upward trend. CIAA wants
Facebook to be a place where our fans/those we serve and those interested in what we do as an agency can come
to find information and updates that pertains to those that visit our page or for those wanting to know
more about our services and programs. CIAA also wants to know what you/our fans would like to
know more about. ? Please email Lorie Pence, Director of Outreach & Community Services at
lpence@ciaoa.net with your thoughts/ideas. Thanks to all of our fans and continue to let others know
about CIAA’s Facebook page and all that CIAA does.
Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Association
Marshall County
Heartland Health Care Center
1650 Indian Town Road, Henry, Illinois
4th Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.
309-364-3905
Stark County
Toulon Healthcare Center
RR 1, Highway 17 East, Toulon, Illinois
3rd Monday, 3 p.m.
309-286-2631
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Bradley University
Counseling, Research & Training Clinic
Caregiver Support Group Meetings
The Caregiver Program provides emotional support to help family
caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren raising cope with
their caregivers roles, and/or develop and strengthen their capacities for
better social and personal adjustments. Meet other caregivers and
grandparents raising grandchildren, learn how to self-care, and learn
how to be there without always “being there”.
There is NO CHARGE for services; however, contributions are accepted.
Tazewell County
Apostolic Christian Restmor, Inc.
1500 Parkside Ave., Morton, Illinois
3rd Thursday, 1:30 p.m.
309-284-1416
Pekin Hospital - SNF
600 S. 13th Street, Pekin, Illinois
2nd Wednesday, 2 p.m.
309-353-0925
Peoria County
Apostolic Christian Skylines
7023 N. Skyline Drive, Peoria, Illinois
1st Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
309-691-8091
Lutheran Hillside Village
6901 N. Galena Road, Peoria, Illinois
3rd Tuesday, 6 p.m.
309-689-2180
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral
3601 North Street, Peoria, Illinois
3rd Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.
309-286-2631
Pearce Community Center –Chillicothe
(Respite Available)
610 W. Cedar Street, Chillicothe, Illinois
2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. Room 210
309-351-9774
Men’s Only Support Group
606 West Glen Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61614
3rd Tuesday, 10 a.m.
309-681-1100
PALZ Support Group
(Activities available for loved ones with dementia)
606 W. Glen Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61614
2nd Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
Please call ahead to register
309-681-1100
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
First and Third Wednesday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, 700 Hamilton Boulevard Peoria, IL 61603
Facilitator: Chrystal Down
Peoria Caregiver Support Group
Fourth Wednesday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, 700 Hamilton Boulevard Peoria, IL 61603
Facilitator: Chrystal Down
HCR Heartland Healthcare of Peoria Caregiver Support Group
Second Wednesday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)
Heartland Healthcare, 5600 Glen Elm Drive Peoria, IL 61603
Facilitator: Mary Hosbrough
Liberty Village Caregiver Support Group
Second Monday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)
Liberty Village of Peoria, 6906 North Stalworth Drive Peoria, IL 61615
Facilitator: Nargis Khan, NCC, LCPC
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.
Co-sponsored by Central Illinois Agency on Aging and Bradley University
U.S. House of Representatives
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos
3100 N. Knoxville Ave., Suite 205
Peoria, IL 61603
(309)966-1813
U.S. Senators for Illinois
Senator Richard J. Durbin
525 South 8th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)492-4062, Fax (217)492-4382
Senator Mark S. Kirk
607 East Adams, Suite 1520
Springfield, IL 62701
(217)492-5089, Fax (217)492-5099
Illinois General Assembly
Senator Darin LaHood (37th District)
5415 N. University, Suite 105
Peoria, IL 61614
(309)693-4921, Fax (309)693-4923
Rep. David Leitch (73rd District)
5407 N. University, Arbor Hall, Suite B
Peoria, IL 61614
(309)690-7373, Fax (309)690-7375
Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (92nd District)
300 E. War Memorial Drive, Suite 303
Peoria, IL 61614
(309)681-1992, Fax (309)681-8572
Senator Dave Koehler (46th District)
400 NE Jefferson, Suite 200
Peoria, IL 61603
(309)677-0120, Fax (309)346-4650
Rep. Mike Unes (91st District)
19 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309)620-8631, Fax (309)349-3046
Rep. Keith Sommer (88h District)
121 W. Jefferson
Morton, IL 61550
(309)263-9242, Fax (309)263-8187
FY 2015
CIAA
Board of Directors
FY 2015
CIAA
Advisory Council
Paul Flynn, Chair
Vicki Hoke, Vice -Chair
Joyce Jackson, Secretary
Robert Mueller, Chair
Barry Beck, Vice-Chair
Roger Wiseman, Treasurer
Wanda Aberle, Secretary
Dereada J. Amos
David Baker
Steve Buttice
Thomas Eckert
Beverly Grimes
Rose Marie Hasler
Roger Hawk
Robert Johnson
Cindy Livingston
Mary Frances Prayne
Patricia Reinbacher
Denny Rewerts
Raymond Russ
Keith Wagy
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. does not discriminate
in admission to programs or activities to treatment of
employment in programs or activities in compliance with
the Illinois Human Rights Act, the U.S. Civil Rights Act,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age
Discrimination Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment
Act, and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions. If you feel you
have been discriminated against, you have a right to file a
complaint with the Illinois Department on Aging. For
information, call 1-800-252-8966 (Voice & TDD),
or Joanne Thomas, President/CEO, Central Illinois Agency
on Aging, Inc.
Zenobia Alexander
Maxine Blane
Richard Bowes, Sr.
Joan Cheatham
Joyce H. Francis
Linda Glackin
Donna Ginglen
A. Jeanne Graham
Philip Girgurich
Francis Hackwith
Shirley Horwedel
Maggie Jenkins
Sherri Nichols
Charles Owens
Leslie Pulfer
Earl Riley
Marilyn Sloan-Couch
Roger Sparks
Jerry Vanderheydt
Margarie Winters