1. health and fitness

Central Illinois
Agency on Aging, Inc.
Senior
Gazette
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
Joanne Thomas, PhD, President/CEO
Hoangvan (Van) Dinh, B.S., Editor
2014, November Issue
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.’ s
IN THE ISSUE
Annual Caregiver Conference and
Night-out Were a Big Success !
Special Thanks to
our Gold Sponsors
CIAA’s 14th Annual Caregiver
Conference was a big success…..….1
Health Alliance Connect
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Vendors
Celebrate National Family Caregiver
Month... ……………………….............2
Top 8 Truths of Dementia
Caregiving…………..……………..…..3
Governor’s Unique Achievement
Awards…………. …………......………4
Dr. Larry Lindahl, MD
Diabetes Self-Management
Program………………………..……...5
Runaway Prevention & Grandparents
Raising Grandchildren…………….…6
“Touch-A-Heart_……………………..7
Holiday Party………...………………..8
Advice Clinic and Cookbook…….….9
Debra Myers, RN, MS-FNPC, Unity
Point Methodist, Center for Senior
Do 1 Thing………...……………...10-11
An Herb To Know-Cranberries 12-13
Places to Go...Twitter & Facebook..14
Support Groups……………..……….15
U.S. House of Representative, U.S.
Senators for IL, IL General
Assembly, Board of Directors and
Council Rosters…………………..…16
Dr. Joanne Thomas, PhD, LPC
Amy Funk, OSF
To Receive Senior Gazette,
e-mail Hoangvan (Van) Dinh at
hdinh@ciaoa.net
Marjorie Getz with Panel Discussion
Advocates for Access
Alzheimer’s Association
Bradley University Counseling and
Research
Center for Youth and Family
Solutions
Central Illinois Agency on Aging
Exact Care Pharmacy
Farmington Manor
Grand Victorian of Washington
Grandview Alzheimer’s Special
Care Center
Hallmark House
Helping Hands Healthcare
IL Talking Books Outreach
IPMR Senior World
Lutheran Hillside Village
Lutheran Social Services
Methodist College
Molina Healthcare
Morton Terrace
Morton Villa
OFS Home Care
OSF Wound Care Clinic
Petersen Healthcare
Popcorn Milk
Riverview Senior Living
Rosewood Nursing Home
Safe Haven Hospice
Snyder Village
Unique Vases
Unity Point Methodist Proctor
Hyperbaric Med
Washington Christian Village
Panelists are from left to right: Lorie Pence,
CIAA; Chris Maxeiner, Health Alliance Connect; Dr. Kathy Buchko, Bradley University;
Brenda Scarbeary, Alzheimer’s Association;
Jackie Bowers, IPMR Senior World. Standing is
Marjorie Getz, Methodist College
Attendees
Debra Disney, MS Ed, LCPC
Methodist College in Peoria, IL
Mary Hosbrough, Bradley University
Chrystal Downs, Bradley University
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Celebrate National Family Caregiver Month
By The National Family Caregiver Association
Over 50 million Americans are recognized this month during National Family Caregivers Month. The estimated
value of the "free" services provided by these family members caring for loved ones who are frail, chronically ill or
disabled is conservatively estimated to be $306 billion annually.
Sponsored each year by the Caregiver Action Network, National Family Caregivers Month focuses on the
challenges facing family caregivers. Family caregivers provide a vast array of emotional, financial, nursing, social,
homemaking and other services on a daily or on an intermittent basis. While some family caregivers provide 24/7
care for loved ones who require assistance for all daily living activities, others may provide care on a part-time basis.
Family caregiving can extend for a few years or a lifetime.
Top 10 Ways to Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month
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Offer a few hours of respite time to a family caregiver so they can spend time with friends, or simply relax.
Send a card of appreciation or a bouquet of flowers to brighten a family caregiver's day.
Encourage local businesses to offer a free service for family caregivers through the month of November.
Help a family caregiver decorate their home for the holidays or offer to address envelopes for their holiday
cards.
5. Offer comic relief! Purchase tickets to a local comedy club, give a family caregiver your favorite funny
movie to view, or provide them with a book on tape.
6. Find 12 different photos of the caregiver's family and friends. Have a copy center create a 2008 calendar that
the family caregiver can use to keep track of appointments and events.
7. Offer to prepare Thanksgiving dinner for a caregiving family in your community, so they can just relax and
enjoy the holiday.
8. Take a few minutes to write a letter. Encourage your faith community to ask for prayers not only for those
who are ill, but also those who care for them.
9. Encourage family caregivers to become a part of the National Family Caregiver Story Project. It's a great
place to not only share but read about others in like situations.
10. Help a family caregiver find new educational materials and support through family caregiving web sites or
by calling local social service agencies for help.
Source: http://www.caringnews.com/pub.59/issue.605/article.2552/
Top 8 Truths of Dementia Caregiving
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1. What type of dementia does your loved one have? Educating yourself about the type of dementia that your
care receiver is coping with will help you understand his or her behavior and allow you to provide more
compassionate care, as well.
2. Be as flexible as possible. People with dementia often change not only day to day, but moment to moment.
3. Accept that others will offer advice. If you feel you need advice, find someone with similar caregiving
experience and ask for their perspective.
4. Detachment is vital for our mental health. We need to detach from our care receiver enough to keep our own
sense of self and not allow their needs to define our whole lives. If we have a controlling, cranky elder we
cannot please, we can't let their behavior saturate our sense of self to the point that we feel we are failures.
5. Empathy is necessary for compassion. When we empathize with someone, we put ourselves in their place. We
consider how we would act if we were in a similar situation. What would we want someone to do for us so that
we could feel better?
6. Self-care is not a luxury. If we neglect our own health, we will pay a price. Take care of your own needs; for
your personal benefit as well as for the benefit of your care receiver.
7. Don't judge your caregiving skills by the response of your care receiver. Try to remember a good day when
your care receiver seemed to find some enjoyment and see if you can replicate that to some degree.
8. Know your limits and ask for help. Whether help comes from respite care provided by friends or family, hired
in-home caregivers, adult day care, assisted living or a nursing home, dementia caregivers need assistance.
Source: http://www.agingcare.com/Articles/8-truths-of-dementia-caregiving-158862.htm
Chapter Headquarters
Central Illinois
606 West Glen Avenue,
Peoria, IL 61614
Phone 309.681.1100
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Congratulations to Dr. Paulette Archer
The 2014 Governor’s Unique Achievement Awards
Each year, the department hosts the ceremony to recognize special contributions made by older adults in the
categories of community service, education, performance/graphic arts, and the labor force, in regard to their
employment. Recipients of the Governor’s Unique Achievement Award were also acknowledged during today’s
ceremony held at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield.
“I am pleased to announce the 2014 Senior Illinois Hall of Fame inductees and Governor’s Unique Achievement
Award recipients. Your individual accomplishments have helped make our communities and state better. And for
that we thank you,” said IDoA Director John K. Holton, Ph.D.
The Senior Illinois Hall of Fame was created by the Legislature in 1994 to honor Illinois residents age 65 and older
for their personal achievement. Since then, 95 people have been inducted into the Hall of Fame including the 2014
inductees. Each inductee is chosen through a statewide nomination and selection process. IDoA compiles a list of
nominees then consults with the members of the Illinois Council on Aging to determine the winner of each
category.
The recipients of the Governor’s Unique Achievement Award are nominated by Area Agencies on Aging. The
award recognizes groups, individuals and programs that positively impact the lives of seniors in Illinois. Dr.
Paulette Archer was nominated by Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
The 2014 Senior Illinois Hall of Fame award winner
Dr. Paulette Archer of Peoria, IL has been a registered nurse since 1970s. She is a true advocate for the geriatric
population. She has worked on a surgical/renal floor for 10 years and has taught nursing since 1987. Dr. Archer
educates students in all levels BSN as to the challenges and evidence-based practices needed for care of the older
adult. Through her teaching, scholarly activities and personal involvement with the community and NICHE (Nurses
Improving Care to Health system Elders) she helps with education and research for the older adult. She published
an article Health Care Reform Act’s impact on Older Adults in Chart 110(4) for Illinois Nurses. Other contributions
include but are not limited to:
1999-2003 College of Nursing Representative to Patient Care Council of Saint Francis Medical Center
1999-2003 Education and Communication Committee of Saint Francis Medical Center
2005-2007 Pain Education Committees
2006-present Member of NICHE (Nurses Improving Care tot Health system Elders)
Dr. Archer will be involved in the formation of the new class in the revised curriculum for the Geriatric Population
class at St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing in 2014. She encourages student involvement with resources
for daily living activities for older adults in community nursing home settings throughout the year. Clothing,
bathing supplies, activities as book puzzles etc., are provided for these patients through her efforts of donations at
the College of Nursing and Medical Center. Dr. Archer is passionate for the Older Adult Patient. Her compassion
and caring attitude is exemplified through her behaviors and teaching she brings to the students in her classrooms.
Diabetes Self-Management Program
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The Diabetes Self-Management workshop is given 2½ hours once a week for six weeks, in community settings such
as churches, community centers, libraries and hospitals.
People with type 2 diabetes attend the workshop in groups of 12-16. Workshops are facilitated from a highly
detailed manual by two trained Leaders, one or both of whom are peer leaders with diabetes themselves.
Subjects covered include:
1) techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyper/
hypoglycemia, stress, and emotional problems such as depression, anger,
fear and frustration;
2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and
endurance;
3) healthy eating
4) appropriate use of medication; and
5) working more effectively with health care providers.
Participants will make weekly action plans, share experiences, and help each other solve problems they encounter in
creating and carrying out their self-management program. Physicians, diabetes educators, dietitians, and other health
professionals both at Stanford and in the community have reviewed all materials in the workshop.
Source: http://patienteducation.stanford.edu/programs/diabeteseng.html
For more information on Diabetes Self-Management Program.
Please contact:
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Blvd.
Peoria, IL 61603
Lorie Pence, Director of Outreach and Community Services, Master Trainer
309.674.2071 Toll Free: 1.877.777.2422; TTY/TDD 309.674.8265
Or by e-mail lpence@ciaoa.net
Take Charge of
Your Health:
Live Well, Be Well
GRANDPARENTS KEEP
GRANDCHILDREN STAY AT
HOME
Runaway Prevention Tips For Parents
Pay Attention – Listen when your children are talking
with you. Don’t just pretend to listen to them. Kids
know the difference!
Illinois ranks 4th nationally in the number of
grandchildren living in over 200,000 grandparent headed
households.
Grandparents
Raising
Grandchildren
Give Respect - Acknowledge and support your child’s
struggle to grow to maturity.
Understand Your Child - Try to sympathize with
what your kids are going through. Remember that
when you were their age, your ideas seemed to make
sense to you.
More than 1 in 10 Grandparents, at some point, will
raise a Grandchild for at least 6 months
Don’t Lecture -- Everyone hates to be lectured,
especially teenagers.
Discuss Feelings - Talk about what it feels like to be a
parent. Share with your child the things you need from
him. When parents share their feelings, children know
it’s safe to share their own.
Create Responsibility - Give your child choices, not
orders. When punishments need to be administered,
try asking her what she thinks would be appropriate.
Administer Positive Praise - Describe your child’s
positive and negative behavior and how it affects
others. Try to praise your child than you criticize.
Stop Hassling - Asking too many questions often
shuts off information. Give your child the opportunity
to volunteer her thoughts and feelings, while you show
a sincere interest, without probing.
Don’t Always Give The Answers - You want your
children to be able to find their own answers or
solutions to problems. . Play "what if" to help them
develop problem-solving skills.
Use Team Work - Work together with your child to
lay out the problems and find mutually agreeable
solutions.
Source: http://www.1800runaway.org/parents/tips/prevention/
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Why Do Children Live with Their
Grandparents?
Substance Abuse
Divorce
Incarceration/Missing
Illness and Death
Family Abuse and Neglect
Teen Pregnancy
Unemployment/Military Deployment
What Problems Are Experienced
By Grandchildren Being Raised
By Their Grandparents?
Separation
Loss of identity
Fears
Embarrassment
Anger
Academic failure
Inappropriate sexual behavior
Help is available for Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren in Illinois through the Family
Caregiver Program
WE CAN HELP!
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
(309) 674-2071
Please Help Us “Touch A Heart”
Many times in our communities there are individuals who
are forgotten during the holiday season. Central Illinois
Agency on Aging, Inc. has undertaken the following
efforts to bring some holiday cheer to individuals who
might otherwise be overlooked.
If you would like to help CIAA “Touch A Heart” this holiday season by making a donation please
indicate the amount of the donation below.
Donation amount $
. Donations should be mailed to CIAA at 700 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria, IL 61603.
To make a donation by credit card (VISA or MasterCard), please call JoAnn Olson
at (309) 674-2071 or at jolson@ciaoa.com.
If you wish your donation to go to a specific program(s) indicate the appropriate program(s) below.
Holiday Gifts for Seniors & Disabled Individuals
Gifts are provided for individuals who would otherwise not receive a gift.
Holiday Home Delivered Meals
Home-delivered Meals are prepared and delivered to area homebound seniors on New Year’s Day,
since this is a day when other programs are not providing meals.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Provides a holiday party for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Relatives as Parents program
participants.
Possible Gift Suggestions
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Gift Cards to Grocery Stores or Pharmacies
Gloves, hats, scarves
Socks, non-skid slipper socks
Large Print Books, Playing Cards, Puzzles,
Calendars
Blanket, afghan, throw, comforter
Forever Postage Stamps & box of greeting
cards
Washcloth, Hand and Bath Towel set
Fruit basket, candy, nuts, microwave popcorn
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Assistive Devices (Jar opener, Magnifying
Glass, Reacher/Grabber, Night Lights
[automatic on/off]
Bed Pillows & Pillow Cases (Standard)
Pot Holders, dish towels, Kitchen utensils with
built up handles for easy use
Personal care items (soaps, shampoo,
conditioner, shaving lotion, razors,
toothbrushes, lotion, and tissues
Central Illinois Agency on Aging and
Bradley University Counseling Research and Training Clinic
Invite Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
And Family Caregivers to our
Holiday Party
Friday, December 12, 2014
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
RiverPlex in Peoria, IL
Come for Food, Fun, Gifts,
A relaxation session for adults,
A visit from Santa, and More!
(309) 677-3189
MUST RSVP by December 6th to attend!
*No same day / on-site registration
Please provide: Name, phone number, number of adults,
Number of children, age/gender of children attending.
*As our resources are somewhat limited, there is a maximum of one adult gift per family and one
gift per child ages infant – 18years. Caregiver must be 55 or older.
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
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Information & Assistance Department
December Advice Clinics
Where: Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Boulevard
Peoria, IL 61603
Got Questions?
When: Tuesday, December 2nd from 10:00 am– 11:00 am
and Tuesday, December 16th from 2:00 pm—3:00 pm
Every First and Third Tuesdays of the Month
Bring your questions about your needs and community resources to our advice clinic. Let us tell you
about what’s available in our six-county area.
Example include, but are not limited to:
License Plate Discounts
 Caregiver Assistance
 Nutrition Programs
 Relatives as Parents Program
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 Community Education
Bus Passes
 Housing
 Food Pantries
 Medicare Part D
 Transportation
 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
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For additional information and assistance
you may contact us at: 309-674-2071
Have you started Christmas shopping yet?
Purchase a cookbook as a Christmas gift for someone who loves to cook,
no standing in line, no waiting on a backorder. These cookbooks can even
come already wrapped. It’s the perfect gift that won’t need to be returned
after Christmas, these cookbooks contain special pages of interest, notable
people and over 350 recipes.
Available for only $15.00 – delivery available
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November Fact Sheet
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Source: http://do1thing.com/userfiles/file/fact-sheets/november.pdf
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A Herb to Know-Cranberries
By Esther Thompson
Transition Engagement Specialist
Every Autumn fresh cranberries grace the shelves in store coolers. These beautiful ruby colored orbs that are
technical a fruit, are power packed with taste and nutrition. This is great for low carbers, because they pack a lot of
nutrition, fiber, and flavor into a package without many carbohydrates. Half a cup of whole cranberries has 4
grams of effective carbohydrate , plus 2 grams of fiber, 1/3 of which is soluble (the soluble fiber is what makes
the “gel” when you cook cranberries). This relative of the blueberry is at its peak from October-December. They
can be kept for up to a year when frozen.
Health Benefits
Cooking and Serving Suggestions
Antioxidants: In study after study, cranberries
are coming out at or near the top of the antioxidant
heap. They are particularly rich in polyphenols, and
have a lot of other helpful phytochemicals as well.
These chemicals probably explain some of the studies
showing cranberries' health benefits, including:
Prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections
(they are antibacterial and also keep bacteria from
“sticking” to the inside of the bladder and ureters).
They have similar effects in the GI tract – help prevent
bacteria from causing food-borne illness. They also
have similar effects in the mouth and may help prevent
tooth decay by discouraging bacteria and preventing
them from “sticking”. Other benefits include:
Prevention of the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, which
may help prevent atherosclerosis; improves blood
vessel function in people with atherosclerosis. Some
studies show that cranberries can either raise HDL
cholesterol or lower LDL cholesterol. Cranberries may
also have anti-cancer properties.
Cranberries add a zip to dishes like other sour or
acid foods – trying using them in a similar way to
lemon, or in a vinaigrette. It takes no more than 10
minutes to make cranberry sauce, and it can eaten
on cottage cheese, yogurt, or ricotta cheese for
breakfast or a snack. (To make it even healthier, put
some flax seed meal on top.) It’s also good with
cheeses and nuts. Put them in baked goods like
these Cranberry Walnut Cookies. Put sugar-free
dried cranberries in trail mix and on salads. Good in
meat dishes, especially chicken and pork. , Don't
forget the more traditional uses, such as muffins
and breads. The sweet/tart combination of
cranberries goes well with spicy flavors as well. Try
including horseradish, jalapeno chiles, or other
“hot” spices in your cranberry sauce or chutney.
Cranberries tree
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A Herb to Know-Cranberries
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By Esther Thompson
Transition Engagement Specialist
Here’s a recipe that I enjoy and use with many types of dinners all Fall and Winter:
This low-carb, sugar-free cranberry chutney is tart, spicy (but not hot) and a little bit sweet -- the balance
can be varied to taste. The texture is important: The onions and apple should be a bit firm and contribute to the
"tooth feel." My husband thought he didn't like cranberries until he tasted this recipe.
Ingredients
Prep Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 20 minutes
1 12 oz bag cranberries - fresh or frozen;
1 cup thinly sliced onions; 1 small apple, chopped fairly fine,
but not tiny (get a variety that doesn't turn mushy);
1 teaspoon cinnamon;1/2 teaspoon allspice; pinch cloves;
1 teaspoon mild dried mild chile (e.g. ancho), or a pinch of
stronger chile (e.g. cayenne);
1/2 cup water;
1/2 cup sugar equivalent from artificial sweetener;
2 Tablespoons lime juice;1 teaspoon oil;
Preparation
Put oil in pan -- it should just coat the pan -- and add the onions. (You can cut sliced onions in half or thirds
if you want smaller pieces, but no smaller than that.) Turn heat on medium-high, until onions start to sizzle. Stir,
and cook for about 2 minutes; add apples and spices. Stir and cook another minute, until spicy smell fills kitchen.3.
Add water and sweetener, and then the cranberries. Cook until the cranberries all pop, stirring occasionally. This
should be about 5 to 7 minutes. You may have to add a little more water if it starts to stick. You don't want to the
cranberries to fully break down, as if you were making a sauce -- at least some of them should still be recognizable.
Add lime juice and stir. Taste (careful, it's hot) and adjust tartness/sweetness level by adding more sweetener and/or
lime juice.
Makes 8 servings of ~1/4 cup, each with 3 grams of effective carbohydrate and 1.5 grams of fiber.
To you and your family
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“Also Celebrating This Month”
Adoption Awareness
Arts and Health
Epilepsy Awareness
Healthy Skin Awareness
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
Prematurity Awareness
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage
Annual Enrollment for Medicare
Now through December 7 is when ALL people with Medicare can change their
Medicare health plan and prescription drug coverage for 2015. People with
Medicare can call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit www.medicare.gov for plan
information. If a person is satisfied that their current plan will meet their needs
for next year, they don’t need to do anything.
A Note
nks
of Tha
Last week I attended the Tazwood Fall Senior Fair at the
Fondulac Park District. I spoke to a representative at
the Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. (CIAA) table
who in turn suggested that I call the office for lawn help. I
have been fortunate to have help from CIAA in past years with Circuit
Breaker and other needs. I could not return on the day for the Tazewell coupons
for Farmers Market, however was informed about early sign up at the Embassy
Suites this past spring.
After the Senior Fair, I called the agency to get help. I am so thankful for the
referral that your agency helped me with. That same afternoon of my call, I
received a call from a volunteer saying that he would come to my home and
discuss my need and try to make arrangements along with his wife. On October
18th my yard duties were done. He came on time as promised. Due to my age of
88, back problems, medical problems and family not being able to help, this
volunteer really helped in the time of need.
Your office followed through for me and that was a BIG stress reliever.
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. (CIAA) and Heart of
Illinois-Aging and Disability Resource Center at CIAA now
has a twitter account, and we invite you to follow us
@EventsCIAA for all upcoming events and news.
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
Congressman Aaron Schock
100 NE Monroe, Room 100
Peoria, IL 61602
(309)671-7027, Fax (309)671-7309
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
Donald Koski
Charles Owens
Leslie Pulfer
Marilyn Sloan-Couch
Roger Sparks
Jerry Vanderheydt
Margarie Winters