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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-05 ProclamationCity of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the bicycle is an economical, environmentally sound, and effective means of transportation, recreation, and fitness; and Whereas, the bicycle is considered a legitimate vehicle in all 50 states and is entitled to legal and responsible use of all public roads in Iowa, except interstate highways; and Whereas, increased use of the bicycle will benefit all citizens by improving air quality, reducing traffic congestion and noise, decreasing use of and dependence upon finite energy resources and will foster healthy lifestyles; and Whereas, the City of Iowa City has an ongoing commitment to encourage bicycling as a viable mode of transportation and recreation; and Whereas, May 10-16 has been declared National Bike to Work Week, and the City of Iowa City supports bicycling to work; and Whereas, the League of American Bicyclists has established the month of May as National Bicycle Month. NOW, therefore, I, Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2009 to be Bicycle Month in Iowa City, and encourage all citizens to ride their bicycles to work, to the store, to the park, and with friends and family to promote the benefits achieved from bicycling. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 5`h day of May, 2009 City of Iowa City PR CLAMATION :, Whereas, the bicycle is ari:, economical, environmentally sound, and effective means of transportation, recreation, and fitness; and Whereas, the bicycle is considered a legitimate vehicle in all 50 states.. and is entitled to legal and responsib~~ use of all public roads in Iowa, except interstate highways; and `' Whereas, increased use of the bicycle will benefit all citiz-~ns'by improving air quality, reducing traffic congestion and noise, decreasing use of and dependence upon finite energy resources and will foster healthy ljf~styles; and f. Whereas, the City of Iowa City has a~ ongoing-commitment to encourage bicycling as a viable mode of transportation an~recreation; and Whereas, May 10-16 has been declared of Iowa City supports bicycling to work; Whereas, the League of American Bi National Bicycle Month. Now, therefore, I, Regenia D. Bailey, M~ hereby proclaim the month of May 2009 to Bike to Work Week, and the City has established the month of May as of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do Bicycle Mo th in Iowa City, and encourage all citizens to ride their bicycl to work, to the store, to the park, and with friends and family to promote the benefits ac 'eved from bicycling. Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 5`h day of May, 2009 City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, May is Tennis Month; and Whereas, tennis is a means of healthy recreation and physical fitness promoting high standards of sportsmanship and development of health, character and responsible citizenship; and Whereas, The City of Iowa City joins the Iowa District and the Missouri Valley Section of the United States Tennis Association, in recognizing tennis' contributions to the health and well-being of the citizens of Iowa City; and Whereas, these organizations sanction and conduct tennis tournaments and competitions open to athletes without regard to race, creed, color or national origin; and Whereas, the mission of the United States Tennis Association is "To Promote and Develop the Growth of Tennis"; and Whereas, tennis is a sport for life which has contributed to making Iowa City one of the most enjoyable and livable cities in the United States. NOW, therefore, I, Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim May 2009 to be Tennis Month in Iowa City. Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 5`h day of May, 2009. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, older adults in Iowa City and throughout the nation are an incr~ population with evolving needs; and WHEREAS, older Americans are valuable members of our society who enhance our communities and personal lives; and WHEREAS, the increasing number of baby boomers reaching traditional retirement age highlights the need for increased support of older adults; and WHEREAS, our older citizens of today and tomorrow promise to be among the most active and involved older adult populations in our nation's history; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of this and all U.S. communities to work collaboratively to address older adults' unique health and long-term care challenges; and WHEREAS, communities can improve older citizens' overall quality of life by helping them: Make behavioral changes in their lifestyles that can reduce the risk of disease, disability, and injury; Obtain the tools they need to make informed decisions about, and gain better access to, existing health and long-term care options in their communities; Have more options to avoid placement in nursing homes and remain at home as long as possible. NOW THEREFORE, I, Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor of Iowa City, Iowa do hereby proclaim May 2009 to be OLDER AMERICANS MONTH and urge everyone to take time this May to honor our older adults and the professionals, family members, and citizens who care for them. I Mayor Signed in Iowa City, owa this S`" day of May, 2009 City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION t? WHEREAS, older adults in Iowa City and throughout the natior~are an increa~ population with evolving needs; and ; WHEREAS, older Americans are valuable members of our~society who enhance our communities and personal lives; and WHEREAS, the increasing number of baby boomers reaching traditional retirement age highlights the need for increased support of older adults; and ,~ WHEREAS, our older citizens of today and ttimorrow promise to be among the most active and involved older adult population~'fn our nation's history; and 4 F~. f WHEREAS, it is the re onsibility of,,~his and all U.S. communities to work collaboratively to addres older adults' unique health and long-term care challenges; and \ ~ WHEREAS, communities nfimp~ve older citizens' overall quality of life by helping them: ,~' Make behavioral c~ange in their lifestyles that can reduce the risk of disease, disability, and inj~iry;,~` Obtain the toola~they need make informed decisions about, and gain better access to, exi ing health an long-term care options in their communities; Have more ptions to avoid pl cement in nursing homes and remain at home as long asp Bible. NOW THE FQ"RE, I, Regenia D. Bai y, Mayor of Iowa City, Iowa do hereby proclaim y 2Q09 to be OLDER AMERI ANS MONTH and urge everyone to take time this May to honor ur older adults and the professionals, family members, and citizens who cake for them. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa this 5`h day of May, 2009 Johnson County: A Livable Community for Successful Aging Johnson County 1556 1 S' Avenue -Suite. A Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 338-0515 www.-ivabl ecommunity.orq iohnsoncounty(a~livablecommunity.orq Serving present and future residents of Johnson County and their families. "Johnson County - A Good Place to Grow Up and Grow Older" -JOHNSON COUNTY - A LIVABLE COMMUNITY Check the web site: www.livablecommunity.o g What Makes Johnson County A Livable Community ? What Is Available to Help Me Stay in My Home ? What Options are available to me when I need to Move ? What is the Livable Community Initiative & What Is It Doing ? At livablecommunity.ora you will find information on affordable ~~"" and accessible housing, health and long term care options, supportive ~~ "~~ ~ ~~ community assistances and transportation options, ~~ activities to suit most "~ ~ interests, urban/rural choices -and opportunities for personal independence and active involvement of residents of all ages in civic and social life in their chosen community. If you don't find what you need, Call Elder Services at 319.338-0515 ~~'_ } z~~~ For Life After Sixty May 2009 Published by the Heritage Area Agency on Aging and Marengo Publishing Corporation, Marengo, Iowa a .._. ~; ~ ~+~ __ ~~~~ emor~es o e ~~, .. . ~:.~ Bs ,'~~„r ~~.. k - ~~ rea a ress ~ n 0 ~. ...and other Senior Expressions, on the cover, and pages 13-17 The Great Depression Janet Wehde Cedar County Our families were already struggling when the great depression came, so they had nothing more to lose, and certainly nothing more to gain. According to my mom and dad, times of depression were very hard, that took up most of the yard. they canned lots of vegetables and fruit. at least they had something to eat, not like a lot of others going hungry, and living out on the street. Mom and Dad weren't putting their money in stocks, their money went from hand to hand, and I know what little money they were able to save, was stuck away in an old oil can. Clothes were passed down from child to child, times were very lean, girls were taught to make their own clothes, using patterns and a treddle machine. Men would travel in groups from harvest to harvest, helping with crops and hay, working wherever they possible could, just going from day to day. They had a butchering day, they rendered all of their lard, they made their own lye soap, in large kettles out in the yard. In the time of the Great Depression, everyone suffered someway, but bonding together they got through it, just as we will today. Heritage Area Agency on Aging The Involvement Magazine Kirkwood Community College P.O. Box 208, Marengo, Iowa 52301 nnAGAZwE Volume 37 No. 11 A Modern Parable Darlene Schrimper Linn County When our three children were in school we moved into an established neighborhood of lovely homes, quiet streets and mature trees. We loved the spacious yards and the neatness and beauty of the neighborhood. Since the house was located close to shopping, church, and work, yet in an island away from traffic and congestion, we felt very fortunate indeed. Our daughter, Susan was at a very impressionable age when we moved in there. Before long she began pointing out activities and possessions of neighbors around the circled street. She began commenting about a neighbor sporting a shiny, new, and very expensive car. Another neighbor was observed puffing out`of the driveway for a weekend tsi~ in ~ huge mobile lrortre. #~~c~her neighbor owned an enormous boat pulled behind a big van. There was talk about some neighbor- hood kids swimming at the country club. Eventually, two families completed major construction to install a private pool in their yards. These observations caused Susan to remark, "We really don't belong in this neighborhood!" "What do you mean, `belong.' What gives a person the right to `belong' in a neighborhood or in our world?" I would ask. Susan didn't seem to know how to answer or didn't want to answer. Her remark would nearly always bring a comment: "I'll get it isn't paid for" from her Dad! "That's not our worry, dear," I'd always point out. One warm summer day the kids noticed ripe apples on a neighbor's tree. However, the neighbor seemed to be raking them up, bagging them and dragging the bags to the curb for garbage pick- up. He suggested to the kids that they pick some apples from the tree to eat, and some to take home for Mom. He said his wife didn't want to bother with the apples. So the kids filled a paper sack and brought some home. The tree had never been properly sprayed and care for; there was a lot of waste to the apples. Much time and effort was spent peeling and cutting them before the aroma of a hot apple pie came from the oven. Those apples made the best-tasting applesauce one could ever want. "Wow, this tastes great!" were the remarks around the dinner table. "Yes," said Dad, "thanks to your Mom and her efforts: ' Then one morning the kids were shocked to see a good, full-sized bicycle sitting next to the curb for garbage pick-up. "Do you think they are really going to throw it out?" exclaimed Mike. Since Mike's hobby was repairing and reselling bikes, he was quite excited. He talked sister Sue into calling the neighbors about it. They said he was welcome to have it. Many days later, after some time and effort, Mike wheeled the bike out for all of us to admire. It was in perfect working order, thanks to Mike's talent and mechanical ability. Later the bike was sold and Mike deposited $75.00 in his account for college. "What does `belonging' in this world mean?" I again asked, halfway talking to myself. Susan gave me a broad grin. She didn't answer my question, but I truly believe she knew the answer. Kirl~wood Comml~nity College ~^ ~Ye ~ /~ r ~ ~1+\'a'~+\ J 1 ~ •1' w ~~ has immediate availabili~y~Or all levels a f care in our ~' ~ Li~r~ Assisted Livin ~' 1VJ~emo Care, ~""' Senwr ; ~ ~ g ~ I '{4 ~ yr Br00k ~GEVI~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ __., u,,,.,_.-..~_ ~4YY ~,~COmlt>t~1V~i MeneArr Ctrt Y~1le~e , .. - .,~--~-.. _. f •~~ Inv®Ieent 9-ler~es Tna ~~ ~.~ ~~ . Involvement Heroes are those'who your last contribution was made by have made a donation within the last checking the address label. Above year through late June. Names of your name are numbers indicating a some contributors are omitted at their month, day and year. For instance, request. 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POSTMASTER-Send address changes to The Irnrolvement Magazine, 100 West Main Street, Marengo, IA 52301. - The Heritage Agency 1-800-332-5934 Page 2 INVOLVEMENT May 2009 Heritage Area Agency on Aging Advisory Counei~-and Advisory Col~ncil - Subcommittee monthly meetings • Advisory Council: No meeting scheduled for May • Program, Planning, Budget: May 27, 9:00 a.m., at the Heritage Agency, Conference Room 32A • Community Relations: No meeting scheduled in May • Government Relations: May 14, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., at the Heritage Agency, Conference Room 32A • Resource Development: No meeting scheduled for May Feeling Good Is Ali ~'f~at Matters! «~~ ~ ~ Natural Remedies for: ~~ Stress Relief Cold & Flu Defense ~ Better Sleep Healthy Weight Loss Reduced Pain Natural Libido Over 3000 Organic, Non-GMO Health Products On-Line! i ~,-~ Certified organic: Aromatherapy Personal Care The Feel Good Store ~ ,/ `'melvSo~ut~ons~: ~Y Homeopathy es Natural Remedies ~ Gifts for Well- Bing Flower Essenc H su sp m" ~c~ Open Weekdays 9:30 am - 6 pm • Saturday 10:00 am - 5 pm irfield • Toll Free 877-432-4372 • F Health Products a 104 North Court St. f ~~ , ~~~ t K s ~ ~y ` ? , ~. '~ ~. ~, '~ ~ ..Y (319) 241-7560 All Heart ~-lome health Heafthcare with Heart T"" We help people stay in their home, safely. ELDERLY WAIVER APPROVED www.AllHeartStaffing.com . 4403 First Ave. SE, Suite 310 Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Our name is changing. Our services to you stay the sa Amenity Hospice is now Hospice Compassus Opening its f rst hospice in 1979, Hospice Compassus is a family of community ba hospices. Our nationwide network is a vast resource of Information benefiting b patients and their families.The affiliates of Hospice Compassus have a cam culture around three core values: compoalt has icerlcare adnd servlice in e primary goals are to provide the highest q Y P community in which we operate and to be the hospice employer of choice. At Hospice Compassus, we honor that every life is unique and deserves a meaningful and personal final journey. If you feel the time is right for hospice care, talk to your loved ones, family physician, or call us for more information on how we can serve you at this very important time.You can also visit our web site at www.hospicecompassus.com. HOSPICE 610 32nd Avenue SW, Sie. F ~COMPASSUS ceaafRapias,lA524o4 Scr~in~: wish lL~n ~~l I ~ „in~as,~~.n (319) 362.2500 • 1.866.263.6489 www.hospicecompassus.com me. ~ sed oth man Our very _ ~ Ac the heart of who we are stands compassion. ~"~ e~i " 1 ~' ~_ ~ _: • . __-_ ~- _._ _ .. ~. e m ve vo _ _ NE }SSG MA~AZt MAY 2009 - VOLUME 37, NUMBER 11 Every month award-winning Involvement gives you more and more news and features. Wouldn't you like to receive your own copy at your door? Subscribe by calling 1-800-414-5506 Involvement Heroes...•••••••••• 2I ••••••••• 4 Giving back ......................... ......... Director's update ................. ...••••••5 Privilege ofshaping the future .......6,7 .................... d i T ..........8 ................ a r 9 ..................... dicare Rx M .......... .. e ..................... lth beat H ........10 ..... ea Livable Communities......... ...12-13 13-17 Senior expressions .............. . • . • Senior Dining/Task Force... ....20,21 Guide to Services.......•••••••• ••••22,23 Involvement Report.........••• ••••-••••24 Crossword puzzle .............. .........24 25-27 Coming events ................... .... It's Approaching! i Cedar --- --- , - - - - - - - - - -Two person Scramble - I :00 p.m• $ 150/per golfer or $300 /2 person team reen and cart fees, professional ' ' All golfers receive: g ift & buffet meal. ; services, driving range use, complimentary g ortunities and door prize drawings! ' Flight prizes, raffle app anies ; Prizes donated by local merchants & national comp Sponsorship opportunities begin at $100 for hole/or tee sponsorships; donations and door prizes welcomed! - May 2009 INVQLVEMENT Page 3 The Heritage Agency 319-398-5559 ~ ~ Givin .back s 1 _~ ------------- ~RememberyourlovedOne I Yes, I want to make a gift of $ to the . on Memorial Day! i Kirkwood Foundation I the Older Iowans I As our state continues to struggle with its budget, O I d e r Iowans Fund Fund endowment continues hed the Older IowlanstFund9o helprensuroe the ~ I visionary volunteers estabhs I Yes I want to make a gift of $_. to the ongoing viability of home and community-based services for older adults ' O n I in East Central Iowa now and into the future. These volunteers realized that I Kirkwood Foundat state and federal resources would not always be available and our commu- wa n s F I ood Reeove ry Fu n d I nity needed a long range plan to support the needs of older adults. I Older to to the I The Older Iowans Fund's mission is to help create aself-sustaining I Yes, I want to make a gift of $ system of support for senior programs and services so they will be avail- i d s Foundation I able for future generations. All the programs the endowment supports seek I Greater Cedar Rap I to maintain the independence and dignity of seniors. A few of the many i O I d e r Iowans Fund services the endowment supports include: adult day care, case manage- I ment, home delivered meals, and family caregiver support. I Phone: _ Name: I I Address: I City: State: Zip: ~ My gift is in memory/honor (circle one) of: I ~ Send notification of my gift to: ~ Print name(s) and complete mailing address: I If you would like to give a gift in memory of a loved one or would like I more information about the Older Iowans Fund please complete the short form on this page or call Ingrid Wensel, Associate Director at the Heritage I Agency 1-800-332-5934. I Send me more information! ~ Please send me a complimentary copy of "Your Guide to a I Better Will" of Estate Directory" Please send me a complimentary copy " I Please send me information about makio9~The Gift of Peace Please send me a complimentary copy ~ of Mind" Please send me information about the Older Iowans Fund ~ and Heritage Area Agency on Aging support programs. I Make checks payable to the: I Kirkwood Foundation Older Iowans Fund, I Kirkwood Older Iowans Flood Recovery Fund, or Greater Cedar Rapids Foundation Older Iowans Fund I Mail completed form to: I Kirkwood Community College The Heritage Agency 16301 Kirkwood Blvd. S.W. Cedar Rapids, IA 52406_ - - - - - - L - - - _. J A Gift to the Ulder Iowans Fund has been made by Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Webster Helga Mayhew A Gift to the Older Iowans Flood Recovery Fund has been made by John and Marian .Greenlee #~z R.eno~ated 1-~droom apartments and brand new studio apartment • ~~part ment `,~-lomes forSeniors l~tilities Included • Elevator Ser~~ice Small Pets'~~''elcome • Service Coordinator Responsive Staff • Rental Assistance Adjacent to the Senior Center and so much more Call Tatum for a Fersanal Tauri r--• 3 8-?'45t1 1319)..3 st ~'ash>wn ton Street ~ 320 Ea g -- The Heritage Agency 1-800-332-5934 Page 4 INVOLVEMENT May 2009 Director's update ~ ~'~` -~' i In March my staff and I met with the Heritage Budget Program and Planning Committee and Heritage Advisory Council to outline our recommendations regarding FY10 funding allocations for our partner providers and the Heritage office budget. The staff recommendations included significant cuts to the Heritage budget, with a much more modest reduction for providers. In late March the Heritage Advisory Council approved the Budget Program and Planning Committee's recommendations which include a 2.5°Io cut to all Heritage sub- contractors and a 20.44% cut to the Heritage office budget. Although budget realities necessitated difficult decisions, my hope is that the final outcome will have the least impact on the frail older adults Heritage and our partner providers serve. The reductions in the Heritage budget include staff layoffs and not filling an open position. In addition to staff cuts, program cuts were implemented. One of the cuts included ending our long partnership with Marengo Publishing Company and thus eliminating the publication of The Involvement Magazine. The Advisory Council felt Eve Casserly receives 2008 Shining Star Award Dear Awards Committee: On behalf of The Johnson County Task Force on Aging, I am pleased to offer support of The Heritage Agency's nomination of Ms. Eve Casserly to receive a 2008 Shining Staz Award. Eve is an incredible volunteer in this and every year, but the efforts she has made in 2008 made a direct impact on the lives of older adults in Johnson County and throughout the state. Continuing her work with the Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board, Eve wrote a guide to transportation services in Johnson County and updated an activities directory for its citizens. Eve's active involvement and leadership with state study groups and many local community groups and boazds has made 2008 a successful year for all those that are blessed to have her valuable commitment and dedication. Please consider honoring Eve Casserly with the 2008 Shining Staz Award. Thank you, Pat Ephgrave, Chair Johnson County Task Force Eve Casserly has been instrumental in the creation of a Livable Com- r -- munity for Johnson County. Eve has worxea towaras uus ~~~~«a~~~ l~l years, but in the year of 2008 she has gone above and beyond.. Specific activities in 2008 that worked to address existing and ongoing efforts to create a Livable Community was the production of two important infor- mation resources for senior citizens of Johnson County: • Writing "Transportation Services: A Guide for Seniors-Transportation and Mobility Options in Johnson County" • Helping update "Aging Without Limits" Activities Directory. This directory was officially issued by the Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board (LCSAPB), of which she is secretary. heritage ®kirkwood.edu that the most responsible way to continue to meet the immediate needs of frail seniors in our community was to maximize the direct service dollars that were available to support their ability to remain independent in their home. The Involvement Magazine has a long history in our region and Marengo Publishing has provided exceptional service to our community. I would like to extend our deepest appreciation to Marengo Publishing Company for its support and dedication, its staff, and the many contributors to The Involvement Magazine over its 30 year history. The last print issue of The Involvement Magazine will be June 2009; however, we are in the process of developing an on-line version that will be available starting in July. The June issue will explain this new service and how you can still access information on issues of interest to older Iowans in East Central Iowa. We are saddened that we no longer will be able to offer this print publication to our community, but believe that our unwavering commitment to at-risk seniors in the Heritage region required that we dedicate our diminishing resources to where it is needed most. Robert Welsh receives 2008 Betty GrandquistAward _ ._ Deaz Awazds Committee: It is with great pleasure that I offer my enthusiastic support of The Heritage Agency's Johnson County Task Force on Aging's nomi- nation submission of Mr. Robert Welsh to receive the 2008 Betty Grandquist Lifetime Achievement Awazd. Bob's achievements are many and his dedication to older adults has made a positive impact at the local, state and national level that will last for many years to come. The enclosed nomination lists all of the amazing things Bob has accomplished and how he has made a difference to so many. However, the application farm cannot capture how remarkable he is, nor the tremendous advocate he is for older adults. There truly cannot be a more deserving or qualified individu- al to receive this most honorable award. Please consider honoring Mr. Robert Welsh with the 2008 Betty Grandquist Lifetime Achievement Awazd. Thank you, Elizabeth Selk Director The Reverend Robert Welsh has worked for the betterment of senior citizens for over 40 years. In 1966 he helped spur the creation of a city housing commission, later he chaired it, leading it to recommend the City participate in the Section 8 housing program. In the late 1970's, Rev. Welsh was the prime mover in establishing a corporation to develop Ecumenical Towers, that opened in 1981. Located within six blocks of all needed services, this apartment complex for the Elderly and Dis- abled was situated next to the Senior Center in Iowa City, which he also worked to create. Continued, see WELSH, page 11 May 2009 INVOLVEMENT Page 5 -- 1~ The privilege of shaping the future A look at how Eastern Iowans are making a difference in the lives of seniors ~' i On the next page is a sample letter that you Send your letter to his local Iowa office at: You can also call in your support or send can use to send a message to Senator Harkin, Brenton Bank Bldg. him a fax: who is currently the Chairman of the Senate 150 1st Ave NE Ste 370 Phone: 319-365-4504 Appropriations Committee. Cedar Rapids, IA 52401. FAX: 319-365-4683 .r~ :~:x~ .*r•::~. a~a+~.. „' Z »~H. s rt w k' 4=. tart ~ ~ n:>~ ,~ i~L z } : at ' F'3~' ~: t ; 31'» w s v i, :..'.".ik;3r~»M ~~srn j `'r _ 4 ~~.:. j Look to your June issue of the Living today for a better tomorrow InVOIVen1 er1 t Ma9-aZIr1 a fO r a For Older Americans Month this May, the AoA theme is "Living Today for a Better Tomorrow." This theme reflects AoA's continued review Of the I Owa S}ate 2009 focus on prevention efforts and programs throughout the country l that are helping older adults have better health as they age and L e g i s I at i ve Session . avoid the risks of chronic disease, disability and inj ury. A theme poster, sample proclamation and article are available to help spread the message about the importance of a healthy lifestyle for future well-being. r -- SNORING is annoying but SILENCE is dangerous! DO YOU: • Snore? • Gasp for breath while sleeping? • Stop breathing during sleep? • Feel tired after you wake up? • Nod off while driving? / p CarePro ~-~ HQME MEDICAI ~~ Cedar Rapids • 877.787.6790 Coralville • 877351.3930 www.careprohealthservices.com ~' Page 6 INVOLVEMENT May 2009 www.heritageaaa.org Sample letter of support for the Older Americans Act: Deaz Senator Harkin: As advocate on behalf of older Iowan residents, I am writing to request an overall increase of at least 12 percent in appropriations (at least an additional $247.5 million) for all Older Americans Act (OAA) programs in the fiscal year (FY) 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations bill. To this end, I urge you to: • Invest in Older Americans Act (OAA) programs by increasing funding for all of these programs by at least 12 percent, or $247.5 million, to allow them to keep pace with projected population growth and price increases in FY 2010, as well as taking modest steps toward addressing the yeazs of funding erosion and the toll it has taken on service capacity. • Give special attention to two OAA programs, Title III B Supportive Services and Title VI Grants for Native Americans, which aze particularly overdue for increases. • Allocate $3 million in OAA Title IV funding for state and local planning to assist our nation's communities in meeting the challenges and opportunities of the coming "age wave" As the older adult population continues to grow, it is critical that Congress place great emphasis on federal policies and programs that strengthen home and community-based services, thus supporting older Americans and their caregivers. I believe that investing in home and community-based care is far more cost effective, in economic and human terms, than paying for Medicare health care claims, Medicaid nursing home bills, or losing the economic and social contributions of older Americans. The cost of home and community-based care is estimated to be one-quarter of the cost of institutional care. Older Americans Act The Older Americans Act (OAA) is the backbone of the nation's long-term care system, providing older adults with much needed services that include home care, congregate and home-delivered meals, adult day care, care management, legal services, transportation and caregiver support programs, among other essential services. AAAs and Title VI aging programs have coordinated these services at the local level for more than 30 years. The need for these supports is great and growing. The first of the 77 million Boomers are now reaching traditional retirement age. Meanwhile, the fastest growing segment of the aging population is individuals over 85, the most vulnerable older adults, who tend to need long-term services and supports and whose numbers are expected to double by 2030. Yet, for the past eight years, OAA programs have effectively been cut as federal funding levels have failed to keep pace with inflation or to recognize increasing demographic need. Furthermore, OAA programs have had to absorb increases in operating costs due to such factors as hikes in insurance premiums and gas prices. Recent economic pressures have only magnified the situation, driving away volunteer support and forcing program cuts even as demand rises. "u" In FY 2010, the nation's 60 and over population, who will be eligible for OAA programs and services, will grow by almost 3 percent. Meanwhile, the cost ,w. ~~~"' of providing these critical supportive services will increase 3.77 percent, based on the Consumer Price Index. Our request for an at least 12 percent in-„ . crease for all titles of OAA is based on two factors: First and foremost, at least holding the OAA programs harmless (which would require a 6.67 percent increase); plus taking modest steps toward addressing the years of funding erosion and the toll it has taken on service capacity (5.33), for a total of 12 percent. OAA Title 111 B, Supportive Services OAA Title III B provides very flexible funding to states and local agencies that they can use to provide a wide range of needed supportive services to old- erAmericans. Title II I B dollars, for example, support senior transportation programs, case management services, housing assistance, in-home services for frail elderly, and emergency/disaster response efforts targeted to older adults. Since the Medicare Part D roll out, funds have been used to provide enrollment assistance and one-on-one counseling for individuals. The flexibility of this funding stream gives agencies a greater ability to meet the needs of older adults and FY 2010 funding needs to reflect this vital role with an at least 12 percent increase, or $43.4 million over FY 2009. OAA Title Vl, Grants for Native Americans Title VI Native American programs are especially in need of an overdue increase in funds. OAA provides the primary authority for funding services to elders in Indian country, who are among the most economically disadvantaged elderly minority in the nation. Current Title VI funding levels are woefully inadequate to meet the needs of Indian elders. (In FY 2009, Congress appropriated $27.208 million for nutrition and supportive services and $6.389 mil- lion for caregiver supports under Title VI.) Inadequate funding has made it impossible for many tribes to meet the five-days-a-week home-delivered meal requirement and has forced them to only serve congregate meals two or three days a week. This is clearly unacceptable. A 12 percent increase in Title VI nutrition and caregiver programs for FY 2010 would total only $4.03 million, but would significantly boost the ability of Title VI programs to serve vulnerable elders more efficiently and effectively. Planning for the coming age wave: helping communities prepare ~ The first baby boomers began turning 60 in 2006, yet most communities are unprepared to handle the increased demands that this population shift will create. According to The Maturing of America -Getting Communities on Track for an Aging Population report, only 46 percent of American communities have started planning to address the needs of the rapidly increasing aging population in terms of housing, transportation, workforce development and public safety. The survey of 10,000 local governments found that "although many communities have some programs to address the needs of the older adults, few have undertaken a comprehensive assessment to make their communities `elder friendly' or livable communities for all ages:' There is an im- mediate need for organized, informed and thoughtful planning around aging at every level of government. The Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006 (P.L. 109-365) authorized state units on aging (SUAs) and AAAs to include an assessment in the devel- opment of their state/area plans and Sec. 411(a)(9) authorizes AoA to make grants for planning activities, as well as offer technical assistance to SUAs, AAAs and Title VI aging programs. However, no funding has been appropriated to help address this goal. I encourage maximum financial and technical support for these critical endeavors and I specifically ask for $3 million in OAATitle IV funding for a technical assistance center and seed grants to support state and local planning to assist our nation's communities in meeting the challenges and opportunities of the coming "age wave:' ~ f While I understand the difficult fiscal constraints under which you are operating, I hope you will make every effort to reverse the erosion of-and invest in the future of-the innovative and cost-effective Older Americans Act programs in FY 2010. Thank you. Sincerely, The Heritage Agency 319-398-5559 May 2009 INVOLVEMENT Page 7 Hackers, scams and worms By Tom Brennom, Triad Identity theft hackers becoming savvier CNN reports that sophisticated techniques developed by a new breed of cyber-criminals intent on stealing personal data represent a grow- ing threat to millions of Americans, a top U.S. Justice Department official told Congress on March 31. "Skilled hackers are now capable of perpetrat- ing large-scale data breaches that leave hundreds of thousands -and in many cases tens of millions - of individuals at.risk of identity theft," said Rita Glavin, who heads the Justice Department's criminal division. Rather that purchasing goods with stolen credit card numbers, criminal organizations have recently begun to engage in "PIN cashing," Glavin said. They disseminate stolen finan- cial information immediately to criminals who promptly withdraw money from ATMs all over the world. In one recent cases PIN cashers made 9,000 withdrawals totaling $5 million in less than 48 hours from four compromised prepaid debit card accounts. Glavin told the House Homeland Security Committee the problem has grown so big federal prosecutors across the country are pursuing more than 2,000 cases related to identity theft. She said the number of convictions for identity theft has more than doubled (a 138% increase) in the past four years. Stimulus scams The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has is- sued aConsumer Alert "Seeing Through Stimu- lus Scams" With all the talk of stimulus plans in the news, a new round of stimulus scams have come on the scene. Here's how it goes: An e-mail, online ad, or web site says you're eligible to get an economic stimulus payment. You just have to send back a form or submit one online to get it. The message might appear to come from a rebate company or look like it's straight from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The premise of stimulus money in return for a fee or financial information is ALWAYS A SCAM, according to the FTC, the nation's con- sumer protection agency. There's more than one way to perpetuate a stimulus scam. Some scam artists ask you to send a small processing fee, supposedly to get a much larger check in return. That's money you'll never see again! Others skip the fee, and instead ask for your bank account number so they can "deposit" your check. Then, they use the information to clean out your account or open new ones using your identifying information. Some stimulus scams encourage you to click on links, open attached forms, or call phony toll- free numbers. Remember that simply clicking on a link or opening an attached document can install hazmful softwaze on your computer: Page 8 INVOLVEMENT May 2009 If you get a message offering you money from the stimulus program in exchange for your per- sonal information, IGNORE IT, DELETE IT, or THROW IT OUT! The IRS doesn't send a-mails like this asking for personal information, and rebate companies claiming to have stimulus pay- ments for you should not be trusted, regardless of how plausible the script sounds or how official the forms look. If you get an expected e-mail from someone claiming to be from the IRS and asking you to call a number or e-mail back personal informa- tion, forward it to phishing@irs.gov, then delete it without clicking on any links or opening any attachments. If you think you are the target of a scam, you also can file a complaint with the FTC at www.gov/complaint. Remember, always type the web address directly into your browser rather than clicking on a link inane-mail. Parking ticket scam The April HARP Bulletin has an article titled "Hacked in the Parking Lot" which is a new type of scam. Scammers place phony parking tickets on cars, which direct their owners to an "official" web site that claims to have photos of the alleged violation. Once they go to the web site, victims inadvertently download a nasty virus onto their computer. This isn't only in the big cities, as several drivers in Grand Forks, ND reported this happening to them. A computer security expert, Lenny Zeltser, analyzed the virus website and found dangers including: • Tricking you into buying fake antivirus soft- ware • Capturing user keystrokes to reveal your online passwords and account numbers • Enslaving the infected computer as a "bot" that can be used remotely Zeltser states: "It doesn't depend on you to open a corrupted a-mail sent by a stranger. Instead, it provides bait to lead you right to the virus!" How can you keep from getting trapped? He suggests avoiding unfamiliar web sites, and don't download or install new programs from a web site you don't trust. Also, beware of ".com" sites. Most police and other official agencies end in ".gov." He also recommends you consider a "se- curity suite" protection program. More on pro- tection programs in a future Involvement issue. Conflicker Worm Most of you have probably heard about the "Conflicker Worm" with warnings about this virus. It's some malwaze software that, if in your computer, causes a virus warning to pop up. It then advises you to purchase some bogus anti- virus software for $49.95, which carries another worm! According to OpenDNS, 5% of the PCs in the US are infected. So how do you deal with this type of thread? Never click on links from unsolicited offers or emails. Never click on emails you think are from your bank, Paypal, Ebay, your credit cazd company, or anywhere else that you have an account. ALWAYS type in the URL address in your browser rather than clicking on a link. Also, make sure your anti-virus and anti-software is up to date. And, as always, check your statements for any unexpected charges or entries. Also, there is a simple, free tool to verify that your PC is not infected. Here is the link: http://www.confickerworkinggroup. org/infec- tion_test/cfeyechart.html. Linn County TRIAD More information can be obtained about TRIAD by going to the website http://www.linn- countytriad.org/. Past articles from Involvement can also be found on this website by selecting the "TRIAD Presentations" button on the left of the home page. IDT Tip of the Month I will be providing a tip each month to help fight identity theft. Many of these tips will be familiar to you, and are important enough for me to repeat again as the "tip of the month: ' Now that tax season is over, take the time to destroy/shred papers that have your personal information on them, but are no longer needed. This would include old financial statements, credit card statements and even old tax returns. I even shred gas, electric and insurance papers no longer needed. Remember, your social security number is the piece of personal information ALL scammers would like to have! At1SW~CS f01' May C~oSSWORD on page 24 E C R U W E B F I L L B R E R R A V E L A G E E B I D S H Y E N A R E N E B B L O O A N C O D O D E N E S T T E R I A I C R E M S T T O R E R R E P A Y C A R T A i R A O V E N C O I N S L E E K O' E R M E R L E F O R C E M A E G A A S E T U S H R E A E C S H G R R A I O A G S T S I T S E T O O T L O U I S W O V E T O N E S P R E E A W E D A P E R E L F S A N S www.heritageaaa.org Prescription Drug Program ~' i~ The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides for a one-time payment of $250 to people who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security benefits. The Social Security Administration expects everyone who is entitled to a payment to receive the payment by late May 2009. Beneficiaries do not need to take action in order to get a payment. Q Who will receive aone-time economic stimulus payment from Social Security? A Almost 55 million Social Security and SSI beneficiaries will get a one-time payment of $250. To get a payment, the beneficiary's address of record must be in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands. Q When can I expect to receive my one-time economic stimulus payment? A The Social Security Administration plans to pay all eligible Social Security and SSI beneficiaries by late May 2009. Beneficiaries should expect to receive the payment no later than the first week of June 2009. The one-time payment will be a separate payment, and will not be included in the regular monthly benefit payment. Q How will I receive my one-time economic stimulus payment? A The Social Security Administration will deliver the payment in the same way they currently deliver a Social Security or SSI benefit. If they deliver your monthly benefit by check, they will deliver the one-time payment by check. If you receive a monthly direct deposit or Direct Express® debit card payment, that is how you-will receive your one-time payment. Q Can a person receive more than one one-time economic stimulus payment? A No, individuals may receive only one $250 payment, no matter how many types of benefits they receive. A person who gets Social Security and SSI, or a person who gets Social Security and Veterans or Railroad Retirement benefits, will receive only one economic stimulus payment. Q Will people who get benefits from other federal programs get the one-time economic stimulus payment? " A Yes, people who get benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or Railroad Retirement Board may be eligible for the one-time economic stimulus payments. h e ritage ~ ki rkwood. ed u ~' i Q Does Medicare include preventive services in its list of benefits? A Over the past decade Medicare has added several preventive and screening services to its list of benefits. Unfortunately, many people on Medicare either don't know they are entitled to these benefits or don't use them. Q Does Medicare offer cancer screening? A There are four cancer screenings covered by Medicare, including: Screening Mammography: All women age 40 and older enrolled in Medicare can get a screening mammogram every 12 months. Screening Pap Test & Pelvic Exam: Covered once every two years for most, but annually for women at high risk. Colorectal Cancer Screening: Afecal-occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy and barium enema are offered for those 50 and older; ,, ~~_ colonoscopies are available for anyone on Medicare. ~;~_; Prostate Cancer Screening Tests: The PSA (prostate specific ~,e antigen) test and digital rectal exam are covered annually for men age 50 and older. Q Diabetes and heart disease are two of the most common diseases affecting older adults. What preventive services does Medicare offer for them? ~~` A. Medicare covers both testing and monitoring for these diseases: Cardiovascular Screening Blood Tests: Tests that check your cholesterol and other blood fat (lipid) levels' every 5 years. ''! Diabetes Screening Tests: Those at "high risk" for diabetes will be able to have up to two screening each year, including the fasting plasma glucose test and the post-glucose challenge test.. Diabetes monitoring and education are also covered. Q What is the "Welcome to Medicare" Physical? A This is a one-time preventive physical exam which must be given within the first twelve months of going on Medicare. The' other preventive services are glaucoma screening and bone mass measurements for osteoporosis for high risk individuals, flu and pneumococcal shots, and medical nutritional therapy. You can go to www.MyMedicare.gov to see a description of your covered preventive services, the last date that a service was performed, and the next date you are eligible for that service. For more information on the benefits and any costs related to them, get SHIIP's fact sheets, Medicare Preventive Care Benefits and Welcome to Medicare Physical. Call SHIIP at 1-800-351-4664 (TTY 1-800- 735-2942) or go to www.therightcalliowa.gov and select "Medicare" Local SHIIP counselors are. also available to explain these benefits. May 2009 ;INVOLVEMENT Page 9 f i - -- Health beat '~-- ~'~ i With May being designated as Fibromyalgia Month, consider taking time to learn about how food can affect those diagnosed with this debilitating disease. Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects muscles and their attachments to the bone. Some of the most common characteristics include: widespread pain and points in the body that are more sensitive to pain than others. Although this disease does not cause joint or muscle damage, those suffering from fibromyalgia have been known to experience stiffness, fatigue and disturbed sleep. Common treatments can include: muscle relaxants, exercise, antidepressants, pacing of physical activity and careful attention to diet. Careful attention to diet has been known to help decrease the affects of fibromyalgia in patients. Patients are encouraged to follow general guidelines of good nutrition (MyPryamid.gov) and avoid foods high in fat and low in antioxidants, limit the amount of red meat, and consider selecting foods high in omega-3 fats and polyunsaturated and monosaturated fats. It is also recommended that those suffering from fibromyalgia avoid foods that include gluten. It is further recommended that patients avoid refined carbohydrates. This could help increase immunity and fight fatigue. It is important to know that there is no one diet or dietary plan that will completely control effects of fibromyalgia. Certain foods that make some patients feel better have been known to increase the affect of this disease in others. The creation of a food diary is a very common method in controlling the side affects of fibromyalgia. Consider documenting what is being eaten when there is little pain being felt, and also document what is being eaten when the pain is at its greatest. This could, be a key resource in deciding which foods can help elevate and control :T pain. Finally, exercise is also suggested to help in pain reduction. Daily rigorous exercise is not necessary, but moderate exercise such as swimming and walking is recommended at least three to four times per week. As always, consider consulting a physician before starting or changing eating habits and before beginning an exercise program. By paying attention to what is eaten daily and exercising several times per week, a significant amount of relief from pain could be gained in the fight against the painful affects of fibromyalgia. 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He chaired the John- son County Task Force and AARP advocates. Through forums and trips to the state capital, he led lobbying for legislation and regulations benefiting seniors and developing a vision of a livable community for aging. For his advocacy contributions, Heritage nominated him for the JC Pen- ney Golden Rule Award, presented in 1996. He was active in the Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, the Johnson County AARP Chapter, and the SEATS (Para transit) Advisory Council. In 1998 he was recognized by Systems Unlimited for his "unselfish dedica- tion" on behalf of persons with disabilities. In 2001 he received the Senior of Distinction Award from the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center. And again in June, 2004, Heritage Area Agency presented him with its first Heritage Visionary Award. Bob Welsh currently chairs the Johnson County Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board, serves on several State of Iowa groups: the Senior Living Coordinat- ing Unit, the Single Point of Entry Task Force, and the CME Nursing Home Accountability Study Groups, and on the local Nutrition Study Committee of JCTF, and on JCAARP. In 2005, Bob Welsh, with the backing of Heritage Area Agency, JCTF, and the JCAARP, pulled together non-profits, governmental agencies and community leaders to develop the unique Johnson County Consortium on Successful Aging (JCCSA). Beginning with a survey of senior citizens in 2005, the JCCSA issued a report: Successful Aging in Johnson County: A Market Analysis. From this study, four reports were issued in 2006 on Health and Supportive Services, Housing, Transportation, and Success- A Perfect Mothers Day Gift! 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R5566_080408_B031A 55743_080408_B041A IA-MA-01-P-08 Our Hospice Professional Team includes: r R1V Case Manager ~' Home Health Aide ''' Social Worker Chaplain Volunteers Call our professional staff for infarma#ian on our hospice Contact our office to learn more about services at 319-465-4637 ortall-free at 866-233-1533. becoming a hospice volunteer. The Heritage Agency 319-398-5559 SAFE, `PROFESSIONAL ADULT CARE AT HOME Let your loved ones remain independent and living at home Call today for a free evaluation PCS HOMECARE VICTOR ~• 319-213-2176 ~M~a or -° 319-647-2175 - L{ceresed~ insured, utedicaid eerti~ied May 2009 INVOLVEMENT Page 11 A Livable Community has affordable and accessible housing, diverse health and long term care options, supportive community features and mobility options, including walking, biking and transit services. To- gether, these features facilitate personal independence and the engage- ment of residents in civic and social life. What makes Johnson County a Livable Community: 1. OUTSTANDING HEALTH CARE: Some of the best health care in the nation including: • Three major hospitals: the only comprehensive academic medical center in Iowa, a regional veterans hospital, and one of the outstanding private hospitals in the state. • Public and private network of home and community-based providers that can provide quality. • Agencies such as The Mid-eastern Iowa Community Mental Health Center and the Mid-eastern Council on Chemical Abuse. • County Departments of 1)Public Health 2) Mental Health and Disability Ser- vices. 2. ACCESSIBLE HOUSING: • A diverse stock of single family homes, condos and apartments and nine low income housing units for seniors including nine assisted living facilities (two of which are designed to serve low income persons) and ten nursing homes for those who need short or long term caze. 3. TRANSPORTATION • Two fixed route systems with discount services for seniors, plus a free Cambus system. All buses aze accessible. • SEATS, a paza-transit system that exceeds federal requirements, provides door- to-door service and assistance with small packages in the communities with fixed routes for all persons with disabilities and limited bus service to persons of all ages living in the small towns. • Iowa City has adopted a smart street policy. • A county-wide trial system for walking and bicycling. 4. CULTURAL AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES • Home of the University of Iowa with year around athletic events, musical and dramatic presentations and lectures. • Numerous theatrical groups and musical participation venues. • A network of libraries and community centers, including a national accredited senior center. • A branch of one of the nation's largest community colleges and some of the top high schools and elementary schools in the nation. 5. EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES • A varied labor market which is open to the employment of persons of all ages. • A Retired Senior Volunteer Program along with an extensive array of volunteer opportunities in the hospitals, libraries and community organizations. 6. BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT • Johnson County has a two large shopping malls, hundreds of businesses plus many unique stores in the urban and rural areas. • A county government committed to helping persons. • A Council of Government that coordinates planning among the cities, county and school district. 7.. FAITH-BASED OPPORTUNITIES • There is a wide array of faith-based organizations (both Western and Eastern). • Johnson County has a history of leadership in inter-faith action to meet human needs. Page 12 INVOLVEMENT May 2009 JOHNSON COUNTY IS A GREAT PLACE TO GROW UP AND GROW OLD. John McCalley, Director of the Iowa Depart- ment of Aging, said, "Many communities in Iowa are addressing the needs of seniors, but only in Johnson County, Iowa is a comprehen- sive approach being made" Johnson County with its urban-rural mix offers the advantages of an urban area, along with the advantages of small towns and of rural land. Johnson County, Iowa is preparing for the maturing of America, the maturing of Iowa, the maturing of Johnson County, Iowa, where everyone can grow up and grow old with maximum independence, safety and well-being while finding many enjoyable things to do and experience. What is Johnson County doing to help persons age successfully? The County Supervisors appointed a Johnson County Livable Community For Successful Aging Policy Board to help Johnson County prepare for the matur- ing of Johnson County. The policy board meets monthly at the County Services Building. In 2000 there were 11,044 persons in Johnson County aged 60 and up. By 2007 this number had grown to 14,426 persons or 11,5% of the population. There also were an additional 14,107 persons aged 50-59 in the county representing the ad- ditional azea senior citizens of the neaz future. The Policy Boazd sponsors five Action Teams: The following aze some of the items the Johnson County Livable Community for Successful Aging Initiative has done. 1. WEB SITE: WWW.LIVABLECOMMUNITY.ORG This web site being launched May 4, 2009 outlines: • The services available to help a person stay in their home. • The options available when one needs to move. • What makes Johnson County a livable community? • What the Livable Community Initiative has done and is doing? Web site unique features include: • Information on eligibility and costs of the services. • An interactive map that provides direction to the services. • Information on how to select a service to meet one's needs. 2. HEALTH • Eat Better -Move More Program in Tiffin/Oxford • Fall Prevention Program • Train the Trainer 3. HOUSING • Home for Life program in cooperation with Greater Iowa City Homebuilders Association. • Work on code amendments that, with minimal cost, will improve accessibility and. visibility. • Educating the public on Universal Design features and the assistive technology available in today's world. 4. TRANSPORTATION • Mobility Options Booklet -now in its second printing of 1,000 each. • When to Stop Driving training program. • AARP Driver Safety programs several times yearly • National Center on Senior Transportation Grant Applications. • Car-Fit Program, being sponsored by Senior Center June 20th 5. COMMUNITY PARTNERS • Employment Seminar -with national and state leaders • A Certification program for senior-friendly employers is now being explored. • Spiritual Care Seminar -with national leader at Mercy Hospital in co-operation with the Hartford Center for Nursing Excellence at the U of I College of Nursing. • Aging Without Limits - 64-page resource directory identifying social, recre- ational and educational resources for seniors and how to access them in Johnson County. (This is available in hard copy as well as on www.livablecommunity.org) • A Newsletter to over 900 seniors. THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS WHO HAVE PROVIDED FUNDING • The Johnson County Board of Supervisors • The Heritage Area Agency on Aging • The State of Iowa -The Department on Aging Thanks to our volunteers who have made this possible and who are working to make Johnson County an even better place to grow up and grow old. For further information, call Livable Community Aging Specialist Kate Getty at 319-338- 0515 or e-mail her at johnsoncounty@livablecommunity.org. www heritageaaa.org Johnson County: A livable community for successful aging Learn about livablecommunity.org On May 4 at the Iowa City Pub- lic Library Johnson County AARP will be hosting a program to detail the offerings of a new aging re- sources web site, livablecommunity. org. Join us at 2:00 p.m. on Mon- day, May 4 in meeting room A of the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn Street in Iowa City. See how to navigate the site and learn how your organization can be listed. Livablecommunity.org is the cul- mination of a cooperative effort of area governments, non-profits and elder services organizations. The site is aimed at helping residents, potential residents and their care- givers to easily access current and comprehensive information about facilities and services in Johnson County for older adults. At livable- community.org you will find an up- to-date database of service provider listings that includes critical infor- mation like eligibility requirements, photos, an interactive map with directions and cost of services. A recent survey conducted by AARP indicated that more than 90% of aging Americans would like to stay in their homes. This web site provides the answer to the question "What is available to help me stay in my home?" as well as address- ing common concerns and consid- erations for older residents. Along with links to many local providers, there is more in-depth information from describing adult day centers to home modification tips to transpor- tatton opttons. To see all that this collaborative site has to offer, or to request that your organization be added to the ,. .. Worry-free living at the Lodge on Lafayette Independent living apartments with helpful services ...an excellent alternative to long term care. Amenities include: • Meals • Housekeeping/Laundry • Transportation • Emergency Nurse Call System • Medication Reminders • Maintenance Free Apartments with full kitchens • Plus many more! Call today to schedule a tour! _~t~~ 319-741-6146 or 319-642-5533 ~~~ 1590 LaFayette Ave. ~ Marengo, IA database, go to livablecommunity. org. The local AARP chapter also will be holding a membership meeting at 1:30 at the library. Public is welcome to attend. Carol Thompson will be there representing the Iowa Juvenile Home in Toledo. We are holding a collec- tion for suitcases, personal care items and age-appropriate books and CDs for the kids at the Juvenile Home in Toledo. Bring items to donate. Meet- ing Room A at the Iowa City Public Library May 4, the membership meeting starting at 1:30 p.m. For more information on AARP's May 4 program highlighting livable- community.org, please contact Eve Casserly at 319-351-1135 or e-mail johnsoncounty @ livablecommunity. org. Early Spring Days Mrs. M.J. Johnson Linn County Unfriendly cold soil Holds captive the proclamation Of Nature's rebirth. Curled far beneath in The cold brown loam Sleeping roots bide their time. Rain falls to nourish all Dormant plants far below-- Stir, stretch and awaken. Unfurling tiny tendrils Start their long climb Upward to the surface. Timid, tender, green, Small shoots push up Through winter's crust. Ever reaching for the light, Once more proclaiming an End to their winter slumber. Spring Rain Mrs. M.J. Johnson Linn County Spring rain, angry and violent, Falls from dark turbulent clouds, Drenching a dormant earth. The long-awaited moisture Brings new life to a thirsty soil. Storm clouds lighten and fade, The land, now renewed gives a fresh Spring scent to moisture-laden earth. ~ v ~ v ,~ ~F t~~ :~ l ~~"~i St. Luke's Hospice is in a new location designed with our patients and volunteers in mind. 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My dad left his freshman year in high school to take over the family farm, as his father suffered from Parkinson's disease. At fourteen, he told me (in his advancing years), how he hated to hitch up the team and go out to the fields alone. This always stirred my feelings, watching the machinery age advance, all my married life on the farm. When I was between four and five years old we lived on ninety acres near my grandparents where my father had lived and now he farmed both places for a few years. He and my mother milked eight cows, separated the milk with a hand crank on the DeLavel separator. The cream was taken to the cave to keep it cold, the separator faithfully was washed every morning, and the pigs received the by-product -- the skim milk. It was put in a barrel and ground oats and corn were added and a big wooden pad- dle would be used to mix it all. The cows would go to the pasture, the pigs would be fed in wooden troughs, as well as eat corn shoveled out on the ridge above the hog house. They loved to go to the creek and lay in a muddy spot, then come back and rest under Dad's corncrib on one side that was made for them! Then he would go to Grandpa's and attend to the few beef cows, hogs, and help Grand- ma if she needed help. In the springtime, horses were used to plow, disc and harrow the fields. If small grain was to be sown, with oats and anurse-crop for hay the next years, that would be sown first, then later, the corn. Horses would pull the corn planter, as it followed a marker made by the planter at the end of each row. Also, an iron stake at both ends of the field with "bumps or check-marks" on the wire, dropped the corn seed, evenly, when the check wire clicked. Then at the end of the row, Dad would get off and reset the iron stake and switch the marker for the return trip across the field. I was the oldest of three small children then; I had two little brothers in the early `30s. When my mother went to gather the eggs and to milk, I was to watch the boys. It wasn't difficult -- it was fun. We'd play house with play dishes or we'd sit on the couch and play we were riding the train; or we'd hide Mama's thimble, or play with a box of blocks. It wasn't long until I could stand on a Sears Roe- buck catalog and wash the dishes out of the dishpan on our kitchen table -- and eventually they were wiped dry! My dad yearned for a tractor. The vegetable garden was huge; we had a lot of hens and hatched chick- ens. We had beef and pork to butcher, fry down or can in the fall, lots of fruit from both grandparents' orchards; we were well fed with homemade bread and churned butter and lots of love on that little farm. I can't remember the details but Dad eventually purchased a tractor. He was so happy, I can remember. He drove it up near Grandpa's house and brought him out to see it. I was there that day...Sometime af- ter the crops were in we had a hail storm, and Dad was very concerned as he was counting on the corn and beans and hay to provide profit enough, along with the cream and eggs, to make the tractor pay- ments. As I say, I can't remember where he bought it or how much it cost, but one morning he brought the mail home from Grandpa's (the mail route didn't go by our farm). He handed my mother a letter and went outside and sat on the big cement step. To this day I remember how he cried unashamedly. Children then knew more about feelings, circumstances and conditions because we were all together -- no radios, TV, no movies, just simple things, but we cared and we understood happiness as well as sadness. The tractor was repossessed and the horses were prominent in the fields again. Children back then wore one pair of shoes -- for everyday, school, church, and wherever we were privi- leged to go. My grandparents made clothes for my mother and the children. Mama would turn Dad's chambray shirt collars and restitch, and patch his striped overalls. But we were happy. God cared for us as we never had a bad illness or needed a surgery, nor did we break any bones. A creamery was constructed in North English, so haulers in trucks came to the farms and picked up the cream stored in metal cans, with names and numbers on them. Ours was B80. There were no handouts, everyone was facing the same issues on the acres. That's all I was familiar with, but we were happy. I'm saying that difficult times left a mark on folks who were reared on the acres, but we managed and, most of all, didn't expect favors from the government. All people can't live on the acres, or raise gardens, or do the things we who are past 80 now recall, and times were difficult wherever or whatever profession they were in. Great D How My Family Coped with the Depression Patricia Lalley Linn County My father was a machinist at Viking Pump in Cedar Falls, Iowa. When he got laid off, he asked for any way to earn money. His boss gave him SOcents to take a gunnysack full of scrap steel to the dump. Not having his own means of transportation and not wishing to spend money for a ride on a streetcar, he car- ried it -- and he was not a big man in stature. What a chore that must have been! He worked on the W.P.A. when possible, dig- ging ditches, etc. Then my parents and I moved in with my maternal grandparents in Lamont, Iowa. Dad worked a while with the C.C.C. "boys" build- ing Forrestville Dam near Backbone State Park. Grandpa owned a meat market and bought live cows and pigs from nearby farmers and did his own, butchering, made sausage, bologna, etc. He also cured ham and bacon. My grandparents owned three adjacent lots so grew all the vegetables, berries, cherries, ground cherries, grapes, etc., that we needed. They also raised bees and chickens. So we ate good and earned it, too. They sold honey, eggs, and maybe some chick- ens, They also shared their blessings with those people who were less fortunate. Some men bought wood from farmers to use in cooking and heating stoves. The price was less if the buyer cut the trees down themselves. Many times they left tall stumps since that was easier on the back when using atwo-man saw. My Dad and Grandfather got permission to cut those stumps close to the ground in order to get free firewood. What a job that must have been on the knees, sometimes in the snow. Of course, the ladies were busy, too. Besides tending garden, bees and chicken, they also canned many jars of food. They sewed a lot, did laundry by hand, baked and cooked great meals using what was on hand. They only bought floor, salt, sugar and other staples. Like others, if you couldn't pay for it, you Dad had poor teeth and Dr. Shoenthaler at North English extracted his teeth for $35. He went a long don't buy it. time without dentures until he could afford them. But we were happy. Through it all, there was no despair in the Attitudes and personalities can and do reveal many traits: there's pride, greed, envy, gluttony, anger, household. People did what was needed to be slothfulness and self-destruction. But there is always the fruit of the Spirit available to those who seek done each day, believing that God would take it: love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance. Oh, how we care of us, while keeping a pleasant demeanor need these latter ones today! with hope for better days ahead. Page 14 INVOLVEMENT May 2009 The Heritage Agency 1-800-332-5934 Senior expressions 1 s O Stretching Pennies Depression Memories e Cathenne Batey Arleene Martens Port Byron Cedar County ress~on Depression Memories Ardith Tjossem Johnson County My most indelible memory of the Great Depres- sion has to do with my school shoes. Several days before school started in the fall, Mother and Dad collected our white summer shoes and lined them up on the kitchen floor. One by one, we four children came forward, tried on our shoes, and waited while our parents decided if there was still a little bit more room for growth. As I recall, the decision, much to my disappointment, was usually "yes: 'And so, out would come the shoe blacking and I'd prepare to return to school, embarrassed that I would not have new shoes like I imagined everyone else in the school would have. I am twelve years younger than my oldest brother, so I suppose it's not surprising that his most mem- orable recollection would be somewhat different from mine. His response to my inquiry of his most indelible memory of the time had to do with our grandfather. Grandpa was a farmer in northwest Iowa who had become active with a group of farmers in the summer of 1932 who were protest- ing the massive number of farm foreclosures. The group had learned of an impending court decision and decided to protest peacefully in front of the county courthouse. Word of this protest, however, reached the ears of county and state officials...my brother vividly recalls watching an endless line of trucks, a convoy, carrying armed national guards- men/soldiers going north on Highway 59. Appar- ently, someone in the crowd of about 60 protestors had shouted something incendiary, suggesting that there could be a riot. Those protestors, including my grandfather, were rounded up and hauled off to a makeshift enclosure about fifty miles away, where they were held. My grandmother, as one would imagine, was nearly distraught with worry and uncertainty. In addition to comforting her, my brother recalls helping Dad do Grandpa's morn- ing and night chores, before doing our own. After three or four days, all of the farmers were released and no charges were filed against them. But whatever the shared memories are of the Great Depression, what all of us learned was to be very frugal, save our pennies, clean up our plates, shop at a second-hand store, if possible, and never, nev- er get into debt...in short, to do whatever it took to avoid having to become residents, as Dad would frequently remind us, of "THE POOR FARM," a scary and desolate-looking place not far away! heritageC~ kirkwood.edu When I think of hardships I've endured, I am thinking this story is about our lives about 67 I well remember my first y ear out of years ago. Anyway, it has to be close to that time when high school during the Great Depres- we had ration stamps. You tore one out and turned it Sion years of the late 1930s. Things had in as you used them. I think at that time DST was tried been pretty slim at home on my father's as a trial and our little boy was first on the bus as they farmhand wages of $50 a month. After started the route on the opposite end, so it was dark graduation when I was offered asum- when he got on. One thing that was hard to find was mer's job doing housework in one of overshoes for a little boy. We found a pair and bought the finer homes in our small town, I was them for him, but they were too big for him. It was all glad for the chance to make $3.50 a we could find, and he had difficulty walking with them. week. We had a hard rain and as he struggled to walk through That next fall, in spite of the bleak finan- the mud to the bus the overshoes tripped him and he fell cial outlook, I made plans to attend a in the mud. He was so little and the bus driver was very business school in a nearby town. My caring of the. children. He picked him up and brought parents helped me all they could, their him to the house and patiently waited while I cleaned greatest contribution being encourage- the dirt off of the little fellow and put on clean clothes. ment. He didn't have many changes as we were so poor we couldn't outfit him for the start of school. The business school secured two part- time jobs for me. I clerked on Saturdays The ration stamps weren't too big of an inconvenience at F & W Woolworth for 19 cents an for farmers as we had to have gas for tractors; we had jour. On Thursday evenings I worked as meat because we raised the animals. Sugar was hard for a Banknite-girl at a local theatre where us because we had hired help a lot in those days and we the wages were a fantastic 53 cents an fed them so there was baking every day. After a time, hour. The Banknite job paid my tuition we became parents of a new baby girl, and we could and the pay from the Dimestore provid- use more stamps because of her, but before we ever got ed my lunch and pin money. to start on them, the government stopped using stamps. A kind lady who ran a rooming house If i remember, tires were rationed, so we used them ten blocks from the school rented me a until they burst. Another thing happened I think during room for $1.50 a week. I walked the ten that time. We had to get a driver's license and we had to blocks twice a day. She also provided go upstairs over what used to be Schultz Bros. store in me with breakfast and supper in ex- Tipton, Iowa. We had to give a thumb print for our first change for helping her with the kitchen license, no vision test then, I think. work in the evenings. At that time few farmers had any of the conveniences Somehow during that year I stretched we take for granted now, no bathrooms, no jet pumps those pennies far enough that I was able for water. If the windmill didn't pump, which happened to purchase a badly needed winter coat. many times and unless you had a gas engine to operate The new coat cost $6.00 and I bought it the pump, you pumped by hand and carried the water. on time -- a dollar down and a dollar a All water for the house was pumped and carried by week. hand to use for drinking. You were lucky if you had a cistern where you caught the water for other uses. Some of us had a cistern pump in the house, but that was not for internal use. What a thrill it was when we finally got a bathroom and even a shower. If I remember we got REA soon about that time, and how wonderful to have water from a faucet and lights everywhere. I still have Impressions of that gratifying feeling when thinking of the modern conveniences most of us have now to use at our de- the Depression mands. Lou Ann Myers Johnson County The depression made a profound impression on the lives of both myself and my husband. It was forever instilled in our minds to buy things only when we knew they could be paid for. When we bought our first home, only the husband's salary was considered. I was a trained nurse with plans to work. My mindset was "if it's not paid for you can lose it" We saved and made extra payments and had paid for our home within five years. We never wasted anything. We always raised a garden and canned produce or froze it after a few years when we purchased a freezer. We always used coupons and looked for bargains and continue to do so. Recycling has been a habit all my life. Nothing with any possible use was thrown out. Our family witnessed these habits and we hope some of it rubbed off. Saving things is a habit hard to break. May 2009 INVOLVEMENT Page 15 When the sun peaked over the horizon, to welcome the new day, Found the Obamas enthusiastically wending their way To the Church, where a Prayer Service was being held, so.. . Inauguration Day could begin as it did eight years .ago. January twentieth was a cold and windy day, you see, But Inauguration plans had been made and must be. Millions came from far and near, all glad to be there Atthis Historical Event, tho' rumors of CHANGE filled the air. Sotnething our government needs, and we need it now, We the~people, elected Senator Obama, trusting he would know, With C'lod's guidance and everyone's help, we pray each day; Amerieawill be governed with justice and peace, the right way. Next on the agenda, the picturesque motorcade famous parade, Down Pennsylvania venue for observers, what a picture it made. The Obamas opted to ride a vuhile, then walk and wave to all, Those watching were pleased3 but wished weather more like Fall. In the meantime, former presidents and waves were greeted, Ushered to their reserved places and formally seated. As each couple entered, memories of days gone by, Came flooding back, to cherish each they would desperately try. First, President George H. and Barbara Bush, then the Carters, we did see. That was dames hnd~Rosalyn followed by the Clintons, Bill and Hillary. Three couples allvvereactive in government and one more couple, too, George W andLaura Bush, served our country well doing what they had to do. Next to see was the Oath of Office, the main event to take place at noon, All xhose, present had been .checking their. watches, so very ooh... We saw the Obamas take their place, as did others who were part of the event. This was history in the making, so all present secretly recorded how it went, Senator Barack Obama intelligent forty-seven year-old'blaek men, and alert too, Caught the wording of the vow out of place, pondered what could he do? Correction was soon made, all were Cahn and few words did they .say. But the suggestion. was offered, that they repeat the vows the following day. Making Senator Obama President and Michelle, First Lady, a fashion plate, Who will keep us in acceptable and proper dress all up-to-date. She wore a yellow dress with matching coat for the day seemed just right. Far heads turned as she appeared all through the day, a pleasing sight. Two little daughters, Malia, age ten, and Sasha, eight, caught everyone's eye, As they smiled and spread their charm while they went tripping by. `Twas their moment in the spotlight, they were happy and free, They enjoy and love their friends, but most of all their black family,' Nice to be included in some of the important historical events of this day. And then the Bushes presented the White House keys withoutdelay, Now the Obamas will occupy it and the girls to Boatding School-tray go, Recommended by former presidents and wives, a helpfulfact toknow. However, girls and playmates will play on the White House Iawn,~ is true, When opportunity knocks and it is vacation tithe from Boarding School. The entire family can appreciate their new home :with ample. room, For it is a show place in spring when flowers arein bloom. The day was full of excitement with each special event, All who attended were pleased with the way bane was. spent. The Obamas escorted the Bushes to their wai~ng helicopter that day, Farewells were exchanged and George and Laura were up and away,. As the Obanlas watched the helicopter fly high in the sky and out of sight, Their thoughts shifted to the Inauguration Ball, to be held that tught, When the President will wear a dark suit with a white tie,First Lady will do her best, Wear a sequin, one-shoulder white formal gown. Complimenting the rest, Of formal attire worn by Joe andi dill Biden, vice-president and wife, so. The Inauguration Ball can go on as it did fifty-.five years ago. The evening was full of entertainment, a real happy time for all, A perfect way to end Inauguration Day with the Inauguration Ball. ~~~H~~ ~ IOWA ~ ~ AUDIOLOGY x~~.~""~ & HEARING AID CENTERS "Where education, experi- ence, and technology , ~ come together for hearing care that is customized to `:~ your individual needs and budget. Call today for your FREE Consultation or Dr. Stacy Rebal, FREE Hearing Information Audiologist Packet." 800-227-0156 www. iowaaudiology. com 300 W. May St., Marengo Marengo Memorial Hospital www.heritageaaa.org A ministry of the Iowa Mennonite Benevolent Association. Admission without regard to race, religion, creed or national origin. Page 16 INVOLVEMENT May 2009 - - ~ Senior expressions _ ' i Ode to Gray Wolfe Walking Gray Wolfe (the Lakota Sioux name of Terry Bradshaw) Mt. Auburn A Hairy Problem John Hunt • Linn County As I sat one late summer evening under a lone pine tree, As the mist was sitting on the mountain peaks tall, The purple and gold sunset kissing the tips of the peaks, I felt I was being watched. As I turned, oh so slowing, to my right was a lone wolf, frail, weak and tired, as I am, old and tired and weak. I motioned for him to come. He came over so slowly and laid his head in my lap. I could see he was almost blind, cold, shaking with Fear. I stroked his head so he could see there was nothing to fear. I wrapped him in my blanket and carried him to the valley where I once lived; we went back to the old place. I gave him a warm bath and dried him with an old towel. I bundled up some straw and put it on my back. I wrapped him in a nice warm blanket and carried him back to where we had met. I placed him in the straw. I could see a tear run down his muzzle, as tears ran down my face; they mingled for a while. I told him "Friend, it's OK -- you're free. You can let go" He closed his eyes and took one last breath, as I did. We came here for one thing... Grampa Planted Bluebells Three Cold King Carol Kosek (an old Czech legend) Linn County Carol Kosek It was long ago in April Linn County When Grampa came to say The Middle of the month of May He was going to plant some bluebells Brings Three Cold Kings who In our garden on that day. pass this way, "They are tiny now," he told me, Arriving with a chill north "But from year to year they'll grow breeze. And you will have more bluebells Beware -- your tender plants After every winter's snow." may freeze. Now they've marched across the flower On May 15th the Warm Queen beds brings And spread into the lawn. Hot water to thaw out those Bluebells ring the birdbath. Kings. Although Grampa has been gone They shake their robes and off For over twenty years now, they scurry. 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When he came out of the restaurant, he started walking down the main street where he asked a stranger where he could find a barber. He was told that about a block farther on he would come across the only two barbers in town -- they were facing each other across the street. Sure enough, after a few minutes stroll, he arrived outside a barber's shop. It was, indeed, quite shoddy; the paint was peeling off the .woodwork, and the window was in need of a wash. On looking through the window he saw that inside it was untidy and messy, with hair on the floor and maga- zines strewn about. The barber himself looked untidy, and he had a very bad haircut, and he needed a shave. He then walked across the street to the other barber shop. What he saw was completely different; The outside was freshly painted and the window was spotless. He saw that the inside was clean and spotless -- so neat and tidy. The barber was neatly dressed, was clean-shaven, and had an immacu- late haircut. So Charlie withdrew, went to the edge of the sidewalk, and after a few moments of deliberation, walked across the street and went into the seedy- looking barber's shop. The next morning, back in Thornton, Charlie was having breakfast in Bruno's diner, when a familiar voice said, "Hi there, Charlie, Where were you yesterday?" It was George Edwards, his best friend. "Oh, I was out of town visiting an old war buddy of mine who's in the hospital," he replied. Then he told him about the two barber shops. "That's a nice haircut you got there, but why did you choose the run- down place? Because you thought it was cheaper?" asked George. "Oh, no, No! Though it did only cost me eight bucks. You see, that guy who directed me to the barbers said that there were only two barbers in town, so I figured that being so close to each other and all, they cut each other's hair." 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Those at increased risk for stroke are overweight, have a family history of strokes, PVD, aortic abdominal aneurysms, and/or high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabe- tes, cigarette smoking or inactive lifestyle at any age. The brain needs oxygen and nutrients sup- plied by the blood. If brain cells are deprived of oxygen and nutrients for even a few min- utes - which is what happens during astroke - they stop working and die. As a result, the part of the body they control will not work either. A stroke can be devastating, because brain cells cannot be replaced. For a medical evaluation of your risks, sign up for Mercy's VascYouLearn. (Vascular) Screen- ing Program for carotid, aortic, and peripheral vascular disease. In addition to receiving test results within days, Mercy's staff will provide education during screening sessions on avoid- ing cardiovascular or cerebrovascular issues, PVD, diabetes and developing proper solu- tions with your diet and exercise. After receiving results, Mercy's staff are available to help you interpret them and to create a customized plan. To schedule a VascYouLearn screening, call the Mercy Im- aging Center, located at Mercy Health Plaza, address, at 319-398-6868. Screenings are scheduled every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. A physician referral is required. Copies of tests are sent to physicians to keep them aware of their patients' current medical tests. If you've already had a stroke, prevention of a second stroke becomes a top priority. Over 30 percent of stroke patients can experi- ence asecond stroke within five years and 18 percent of all second strokes are fatal. Mercy's Stroke & Vascular Clinic provides follow-up care for stroke patients, as well as for patients who have a Transient Ischemic Attack, a "mini-stroke" that occurs when a blood clot temporarily clogs an artery and that part of the brain does not get oxygen for a short period of `" time. Patients are checked for medication regimen compliance, risk factors for an- other stroke, rehabilitation needs, depression screening and treatment, and other appropri- ate medical needs. Education is a major part of the appointment, which typically lasts an hour. Individualized, patient-centered care is emphasized. Dr. Young directs the clinic with Julie Shaw, Neurology, ARNP, and Diane Handler, Stroke Coordinator, Mercy Medical Center. I I ~' ~~ (~ ~ ~ ~% ~' _~ ~- ~~- ~~ { ..nom Our services include: Skilled nursing ~ IU Therapy N Ulound Specialist Home Health Hide N Homemaker N Social Ulorker Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy We are approved providers for Medicare, Medicaid, Medicaid Waiver Services such as III and Handicap, Elderly, MR, Physical Disability and AIDS/HIV, most private insurance, We also provide services for private pay. Contact our professional staff for 111oi'f' 111fDY311atton on 0141' home T1Galtjl SCYUICE'S. .Local. 319-465-3059 or toll-free a#.877-465-3059... Serving all of Jones, Delaware and Dubuque counties and portions of Jackson, Cedar, Linn and Clayton counties. Page 18 INVOLVEMENT May The Heritage Agency 1-800-332-5934 ~INe are commited t0 e,~CE~ettCe The life of an emergency room doctor is rarely slow -especially when you work in Iowa's second busiest ER. Craig Hovda, MD, has worked in St. Luke's ER for over two decades. He's almost always on his feet caring for patients, ordering tests and diagnosing other people's emergencies. Late last year he experienced his own emergency and sought advice from Sandeep Munjal, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon with Phy- sicians' Clinic of Iowa, P.C., and a member of St. Luke's Human Motion team when he was forced to slow down because of extreme pain in his right knee. "I've had issues with that knee for some- time," said Dr. Hovda. "In my 40s I had torn cartilage and up until that point I had been a runner, enjoyed tennis and played football in college. I was fortunate 1 never had any serious injuries. After tearing the cartilage I had a knee scope and the doctor determined it was more serious than first thought. There wasn't much cartilage left in that knee, it was bone-on-bone. I was upset because I like to stay active and that meant I was limited to only biking and golfing." Eventually the pain worsened and soon after the knee scope Dr. Hovda had an osteotomy, which is a surgical procedure that involves bone-cutting. The surgeon removes a wedge of bone located near the damaged joint. The pro- cedure is supposed to cause a shift of weight from the area where there is cartilage dam- . age to an area where there is more normal or healthy cartilage. "At the time, I decided this was my best option because I was still young for a total knee replacement," said Dr. Hovda. "Unfortu- nately the procedure didn't give me the results I hoped for and I struggled for five more years with significant pain." "Obviously since Craig is a physician he is not a typical patient for me," said Dr. Munjal. "He already knew the pros and cons of total knee replacement and what the surgery would entail. I knew he was in a significant amount of pain and had exhausted other treatment options. It was determined his next course of action to relieve pain was total knee replace- ment: ' St. Luke's Human Motion program takes a unique approach to patient care -focusing on the continuum of care and concentrating on the patient experience from the time a patient schedules joint replacement surgery through education, surgery, recovery and therapy. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) approximately 300,000 knee replacements are performed each year in the United States and as baby boom- ers age and want to stay active that number is expected to increase. In fact, approximately 10 million adults in the United States are esti- mated to have symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee. Causes of knee pain The most common cause of chronic knee pain and disability is arthritis. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and traumatic arthritis are the most common forms. Osteoarthritis is when the cartilage that cushions the bones of the knee rub against one another, causing knee pain. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease involy- ing chronic inflammation, which can damage the cartilage and traumatic arthritis can follow a serious knee injury. "Craig had osteoarthritis," said Dr. Munjal. "Once I determine surgery is the logical next step - it is pretty much up to the patient to determine when they can no longer tolerate the pain to the point where it's affecting their qual- ity of life:' In his early SOs Dr. Hovda wanted to wait as long as possible before going ahead with knee replacement surgery. Demand for this procedure is expected to grow the fastest among patients aged 45 to 54. Researchers anticipate a 17 fold increase in the number of knee replacements in this age group from 59,077 procedures in 2006 to 994,104 procedures by 2030. Improved joints walked up to SurgiCare for surgery. Following surgery each St. Luke's patient enjoys a private room. "The nurses were wonderful," said Dr. Hov- da. "They got me up and walking not long after surgery and I started doing physical therapy (PT) right away, which is very important for recovery." Dr. Hovda had surgery on a Friday and was discharged from St. Luke's on Sunday morn- ing. Rapid recovery Every patient's recovery is different, but most patients are discharged from the hospital in one to three days following joint replace- ment surgery and feeling better within six to eight weeks. Computer-assisted surgery and pain medi- cine injections are making total knee joint replacement easier on patients -allowing them to get moving sooner. "A surgical navigation system helps me align and orient the knee implants with the pa- tient's anatomy," said Dr. Munjal. "It provides measurements to give the patient's new knee the best strength, stability and range of move- ment: ' A week after surgery, Dr. Hovda was back at St. Luke's ER caring for patients. He used crutches and took appropriate breaks to ice his knee and elevate it. "It has been about seven weeks since I had the surgery," said Dr. Hovda. "There is still some swelling and I am still doing PT, but already I see and feel a significant difference in my right knee. I have five children and we like to hike, bike and ski. I decided why put off this surgery any longer -you only live once and now I'm looking forward to being as active as possible with my kids again °' According to AAOS most hip and knee re- placement procedures will perform well for the remainder of the patient's life. Current hip and knee replacements are expected to function at least 15 to 20 years in 90 percent of patients. "The life of a hip or knee replacement var- ies from patient-to-patient," said Dr. Munjal. "There are many factors that determine how long they last ~ one in particular is patient activity." "I decided I couldn't tolerate the pain any longer," said Dr. Hovda. "It was impacting my ability to get around. I scheduled knee replace- ment surgery for mid-December." Hovda worked his regular shift in St. Luke's Emergency Room and when he was done To learn more about St. Luke's Human Motion or to view a video of total knee joint re- placement surgery log on to stlukescr.org. NIEI~IORIAL DAY -- ~ -t)~) May 2009 INVOLVEMENT Page 19 The Heritage Agency 319-398-5559 ~' i Belle Plaine Belle Plaine Community Center, 1309 Fifth Ave. Lunch at 1 i :45 a.m., with cards and activities daily. Open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact Clarissa from Horizons Meals on Wheels at 319- 444-3135 for more information. Blairstown Home delivered meals, Monday '? through Friday. Seniors gather at the Community Center on the second ~„ Thtusday, with a meal served by members of local churches. Call 319-454-6459 for more information. Garrison, Newhall, Urbana 1 Home delivered meals only, GarrisF~n/ Mount Auburn, Tuesdays and Thursdays; Newhall, Wednesdays and ' Fridays; Urbana, "Mondays through F Fridays; Van Horne, Fridays. Call Vinton, 319-472-4761. Norway Norway Catholic Church, hot. meals served at noon on Thursdays. Call Horizons at Belle Plaine Community Center for home-delivered meals and more information. Amara Walford Walford Community Center, 120 Fifth St. North, Walford. Mondays only, at 0 11:30 a.m. Call Witwer Senior Center for reservations, 319-398-3636. Vinton HACAP North Benton Family- . Resource Center, 202 East Fourth Street, Vinton. Lunch buffet Sunday through Friday,11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations needed only for groups ~~~~: of five c>r more. Center open 8~ a:m. to ''' S p.m;,'Monday through Friday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also home- delivered itte~ls. C`a11 3 1 9-472-4761 for moreinformatiun. Task Force ~_ The next meeting of the Benton County Task Force. on Aging will` be:•May 20, 9:30 a.rn., at the Belle Plaine Community Center. For more information about the Benton County Task Force, contact: TheHeritageAgency at 1-h~1B-332-5934.. 2nd, 4th Thurs.: What cha got? 11 a.m. Fridays: Sing Along, I 1 a.m. Farrell Call for reservations one day ahead, 319-668-8111 or 319-664-3283. Home delivered meals only. V1CtOr Victor City Hall, 707 Second St., open daily from 9:f10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch provided by Horizons at noon. Call Laurie from Horizons Meals on Wheels for more information. Williamsburg Ca1T 319-668-8111 ox 319-664-3283, for home delivery. reservations. Main Amana Church, 622-45th. Ave., opens Monday at 11 a.m. for hot lunch provided by Horizons at 11:30 a.m. each Monday. Contact Anne Freshour at 319-622-3781, or Horizons At Belle Plaine Community Center for more information. Amara Essen Wager ', Home-delivered meals only, from `4 Colonial Manor, Middle Amana. Call 319-622-3258. Marengo New location at 1083 Court Ave. in `"" Marengo, open from 9:30 a.m. to s" 1:30 p.m. daily, with lunch served at noon. Contact Scott from Horizons Meals on Wheels at 319-642-5817 for more information. Millersburg F In new location at the new City Hall.. `' Lunch at noon, Monday through Friday, open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact "Phyllis Kinzler one day ahead,. 319-655-8318. Wednesdays: Music before lunch Ttas k Force North English Lunch at noon. Monday through Friday. Contact Judy Humiston, Director, Rayann Schmelzer, Kitchen Director, 319-664-3283; MWF: Exercises, 8:30 a.m. Mondays: Card Club,-meal, 5:30 p.m. Wed, and Fri.: Quilting, 1 p.m. Wed. Music before lunch, 11 a.m. 2nd Wed. each month: Bible study, 1:00 p.m. Monday-Friday: Pool, 2 p.m. 1st, 3rd Thurs.: Hymn Sing 11 a.m. Page 20 INVQLVEMENT May 2009 The next meeting of the Towa County Task Force'-on Aging will 1 be: May 11,..1:00 p,m., at the Williamsburg Kirkwood Center. For moreinformation a.botltthe Iowa County Task Force contact:. The Heritage Agency at 1-800-332-5934. Senior. Dining ~~~~u~w Editor's Note: welcome to the expanded Senior Dining pages, with Task Force updates. I would like to encourage site managers to let me know if there are special events happening in association with the dining site that could be listed here. Space is still limited, but if there is room, I will do what I can to add your information. The deadline for submissions is the 15th of each month, and the best way to get it to me is by a-mail, at: involvement@dmreg.com, or mail to: The Involvement, 100 West Main, P.O. Box 208, Marengo, IA 52301. Coralville Lone Tree '. United Methodist Church, ;306 - lath Lone Tree Community Center. Lunch Ave. Tuesdays only, at noon. Call at norm, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call §_ Elder Services, 319-356-5216, for ; 319-629-5144. reservations. Noah Liberty IOWA City.. North Liberty Community Center, Iowa City/Johnson County: Senior: 520 West Cherry St. Call 319-626- Center, 28 South-Linn St.,serves X716. people 50 and older... Lunch is served SOlOn 11;30 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. The t Solon United Methodist Church. Senior Center is open 8 a.m. to 5 Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Monday through p.riz., Monday through Friday with x ? Friday. Ca11319-624-2251. ,»~ '~' occasional evening and weekend: ' l r classes. Senior Center membership" :~F.; -~:.,,,.< is required for many of thec}asses and activities offered. Membership TaS~k ~~~.~~ clue ti range from $10 to $60 annually depended on residence and income The next meeting of the level. Johnson County Task Force on ^ The Center offers many programs ' Aging will be: May 11, 1:30 p.m., ' and classes that are free and open at the Johnson County Senior to ~e public. Membership is noC Center, Assembly Hall. required to attend these events or t participate in the meal program. For more information about Parking is available in the Tower the Johnson County Task Force, Place Parking Ramp on the corner ~ ;; Contact: of Iowa Avenue and Linn Streets. A ~ The Heritage Agency at skywalk connection the parking ramp 1-800-332-5934. and the Center is located on level 3A. For information about the Senior. Center call-319-356-5220. R1VerSide The Mini-Bus picks up in Wellman, Riverside Community Center. Lunch Monday through Thursday. Ca11319- at noon, open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 646-2711 before 9 a.m. of the day Monday through. Friday. Cai1319- you wantto eat, or for information on 648-5241. other activities. WaSllingtOn Monday -Friday: Exercises, 9 a.m. Community Y, 121 East Main. Lunch Saturdays: Bingo, 6:30 p.m. 11:30-12:30, Monday through Friday, served buffet style. Membership in i i ' '" ` - k ~ T pate c the Y is not necessary to part ~ (~~ ,~ ,~; as in Senior Dining. Bus service in Washington is provided to the site. The next meeting Of the Call Cris. at 319-653-53010 for more 'Washington County Task Force on information. Aging will be: May 14,1:30 p.m. Home delivered meals to Brighton at the Riverside senior dining site. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; For more information about the to Ainsworth an Tuesdays and Washington County Task Force, Thursdays; to Crawfordsville on contact: 'Thursday. Call Cris at 319-653-53tT(l: i The Heritage Agency at Wellman _, I-80o-332-5934. 3 Washington County Senior Center. Coffee and goodies, 9:30 a.m.; lunch ~ . ~ at noon, Monday through Friday. . r ~ ~ . . b , ~~I~I~~ www. ~r ~ Task Force ~ Each county task force is a committee of grassroots advocacy volunteers. They are convened by and serve at the discretion of The Heritage Agency. The mission of a county task force is to provide grassroots assistance to the Heritage Agency in its efforts of advocacy, planning and funding. To learn more about what task forces are up to, visit the Heritage web site at www.heritageaaa. org, or refer to the contact information listed in each county. As space permits, special speakers and task~force events can be listed here in The Involvement. Cedar Rapids Horizons Meals on Wheels 819 5th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, serves home-delivered meals seven days a week to clients of all ages. Meal cost for people 60 and over in on a donation basis. For people under 60, the cost is $4.OOImea1. Frozen meals, T~iquid Supplement: Breakfast Bags and rural delivery are also available: For more information call the Horizons Meals on Wheels office at 3I9-398-3574. Witwer Center, Inc. The Witwer Center's. programs incorporate a holistic health evidenced based research approach. The four pillars of excellence include: Nutrition, Life-Long Learning, Leisure Activities, and Health Promotion and Wellness Programs. The Witwer Center Nutrition Program includes nutritional assessment and counseling by a registered dietician, home delivered meals, on-site dining opportunities, frozen meals, breakfast bags, supper bags, and nutritional supplements. Meal cost is a suggested donation of $3.00 for adults aged 60 and above. For people under 60, meals cost $4.00. Please ca11319- 398-3636 for more information about our nutrition program. For activity program questions, call 7oEllen at 398-3636 or a-mail JHaddad @ abbe. org. Check out our web site: www. witwerseniors.org. People's Church 600 3rd Ave SE. Lunch at 11:30 a.m.> Monday -Saturday. Meal reservations required - 24 hours in advance. Call the Witwer Center at 319-398-3636 ', by 1:00 p.m. St. Marl's United Methodist Church 4700 Johnson Ave NW. Lunch at 11:45 a.m., Monday -Friday. Meal reservations requited - 24 hours in advance. Call Gen at 31.9-396-7770 by 1:00 p,m. Ely Ely Community Center, 1570 Rowley St. Lunch at 11:45 a.m. Open at 10 a.m., Monday -Friday. Meal Reservations Required - 24 hours in advance. Call Lenny or Rachael at 319-848-4140 by 12:00 noon. hel~tage~kirkwood.edu Marion Lowe's Park - 4500 North 10th Street. Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Monday - Friday. Meal Reservations Required - 24 hours in advance. Call Shari or Marilyn at 319-377-3221 between >0 a.m. - 12 noon. .Hiawatha Hiawatha Community Center - 101 Emmons Street. Lunch at 11:30 am, Monday -Friday (closed 2nd. Wednesday of the each month). Meal reservations required -- 24 hours in advance, Call Mary at 319-393-9348 between 9:00 atn - l 2:30.pm. Wilford Watford Community Center - 120 5th Street N. Lunch at 12:00 noon, Open Mondays, ~. Meal . Reservations required by 12:(10 on Fridays, Call Joyce at 319-846-2965. SE Linn Southeast Linn Community Center - 108 South Washington. Lunch at 12:00 noon, Monday -Friday :and Sundays. Meal t2eservations Required - 24 hours in advance. Calf Beverly at 319-455-2844. Springville Springville Community Center - 265 Broadway. Lunch at 12:00 noon, Monday -Friday. Meal Reservations Required - 24 hours in advance. Call Becky at 319-854-6200. Jane Boyd Community Center 943 loth Ave SE. Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday only. Meal Reservations Required - 24 hours in advance. Ca11366-0431 Task Force The next meeting of the Linn County Task Force on Aging will be: May 14, 10:00 a.m. at the Witwer Center, 605 2nd Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. For more information about the Linn County Task Force, contact: The Heritage Agency at 1-800-332-5934. Anamosa Jones County Senior Center, 112 North Forcl St, Anamosa. Hot meal vrith salad bar,. 11:30 a.m., reservations required: Monday through Frida}~. Open 7 a.m, to .3:30 p.m. Cards, games, music, guest speakers and a monthly health clinic. Call Lisa Tallrtian, 319-462-4484. Center Junction Community Center, lunch served at 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays only, call 563-487-2531 far reservations. Monticello 766 North Maple St. Lunch at 11:30 a.m.; open ld a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday Through Friday. Cards, games, music, guest speakers and a monthly health .clinic. For information or for meal reservations, ca11319-465-5723, calls will be answered 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. fJxford Junction Community Center, T15 Broadway. Lunch at noon; open 7:3fl a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 563-826-2660: Mondays -Exercise, .10:30 a.rn. followed by Bingo,`lunch aird cards at 1 p.m. Bennett Bennett Community:Center, 242 Main St.. Meal reservations call 563-886- 3293, by 9 p.m. the previous day Dining ih and home delivery, M -Fat 11:30 a.m., except the 2nd Thursday. Clarence All meals are home-delivered Monday through Friday. Call Marlene Armstrong, 563-452-3061, by 9 p.m. the. previous day. Durant Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Senior dining and carryouts Thursdays only. Lunch at l 1:30 a.~n. Open I 1 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Make meal reservations before 6 p.m. Wednesday by calling Dolores Marten. 563-785-4416. Lowden All meals are home-delivered Monday through Friday. Call Eunice Boedeker, 563-941-5859, by 9 p.m. the previous day. Mechanicsville American Legion Building, 102 John St Lunch at 11:45 a.m., open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meal reservations must be made one day in advance or by 8 a.m. the day of the meal. Call 563-432- 6334 or Rita Becker at 563-942-6686. Stanwood Ronne delivery only Monday-Friday. Re-servativns call Rita Becker at 563-942-6686. TiptOA Second Monday -Board meeting, 9 a.m Second Tuesday - "Over 60" cards, with lunch fo0ow~ng: Ulin Legion Hall. Lunch at noon. Monday through Friday. Cott 319-484-2241. Wyoming Home-delivered meals only. Cah 563-48$-331'1 for reservations ar cancellations. Congregate meals: The 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of each month, Memorlat Hall, noon, for reservations call Lttt•ile ion Sprecken, 563-488-3317. Task Force The next meeting of the Janes County Task Force on Aging will be: May 13, 10:00 a.m., at the Jones County Courthouse in Anamasa. For more information about the Tones County Task Force, contact: The Heritage Agency at 1-800-332-5934. Senior Center, 111 Orange St. Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Monday tluough Friday, Sunday dining, 12:00 p.m.; .open $ a.m. to 4 p.m: For meal reservations or information, cal] 563- 886-3293. May 4: Site Council May 5: Foot Clinic, 8-10:30 a.m. May 19: Birthday Party, 11:00 a.m. W@st Braricll All meals are home-delivered Monday through Friday. Ca11319-643-2551. ]~ Task Force The next meeting of the Cedar County Task Force on Aging will be: no meeting scheduled for May. For more information about the Cedar County Task Fore, contact: 'The Heritage Agency at 1-800-332-5934. May 2009 ~^ i • ~~ Anamosa Care Center 1209 E. 3'~ St. Anamosa, IA 52205 319-462-4356 Atrium Village 117 South Third Street Hills, IA 52235 319-679-2224 Belle Plaine Nursing & Rehab Center 1505 Sunset Drive Belle Plaine, IA 52208 319-444-2500 Cedar Manor Nursing Home, 1200 Mulberry St. Tipton, IA 52772 563-886-2133 Clarence Nursing Home 402 Second Ave. Clarence, IA 52216 563-452-3262 Colonial Manor of Amana, 3207 220th Trail Amapa, IA 52203 319-622-3131 Crestview Nursing & Rehab Center 451 West Orange St. West Branch, IA 52358 319-643-2551 Heritage Nursing & Rehab Center 200 Clive Drive SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-396-7171 Iowa City Rehabilitation & Health Care Center 3661 Rochester Ave. Iowa City, IA 52245 319-351-7460 Keystone Nursing Care Center, 250 Fifth St. Keystone, IA 52249 319-442-3234 Lantern Park Nursing & Rehab Center 2200 Oakdale Rd P.O. Box 5720 Coralville, IA 52241 319-351-8440 Mechanicsville Nursing & Rehab Center 206 E. 4th St. Mechanicsville, IA 52306 563-432-7235 Monticello Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 500 Pinehaven Dr. Monticello, IA 52310 319-465-5415 Pleasantview Home 811 Third St. Kalona, IA 52247 319-656-2421 www.pvhome.org •~~~ Rose Haven 1500 Franklyn Ave. Marengo, IA 52301 319-642-5533 St. Luke's Living Center East 1220 Fifth Ave. SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 319-366-8701 St. Luke's Living Center West 1050 Fourth Ave. SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 319-366-8714 Windmill Manor 2332 Liberty Drive Coralville, IA 52241 319-545-7390 Winslow House Care Center 3456 Indian Creek Road Marion, IA 52302 319-377-8296 Helpline for Caregivers: Toll-free 1-866-432-4324 or locally in Cedar Rapids: 319-398-5559, Sandy Nulle The Heritage Agency 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 Asbury Retirement House 378 27th Ave. SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-366-6670 Atrium Village 117 South Third St. Hills, IA 52235 319-679-2224 Cedar Village Apartments (Subsidized-equal housing) 193 Jacolyn Drive NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-396-9083 Coral Village (Subsidized-equal housing) 1799 5"' St. Coralville, IA 52241 319-351-2386 Ecumenical Towers (Subsidized-equal housing) Adjacent to the Senior Center 320 E..Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 319-338-7450 Evergreen Estates Apartments 2200 Johnson Ave. NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-363-8116 Five Seasons Senior Housing (Subsidized-equal housing) 1225 42"d St. SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 319-399-1550 Horne Instead Senior Care 208 Collins Rd. NE Suite 206 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-247-0400 www.homeinstead.com Home Instead Senior Care Eastdale Plaza, Suite 28 1700 1st Avenue Iowa City IA 52240 319-358-2340 www.homeinstead.com Respite Program Aging Services, Inc. 800 First Street NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-398-3644 Systems Unlimited Inc. 1556 South First Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 319-338-9212, ext. 860 Visiting Angels of Cedar Rapids Serving Linn & Eastern Benton 136 Jacolyn Dr. SW, #4 Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-377-0797 www.visitingangels.com/ cedarrapids Page 22 INVOLVEMENT May 2009 Keystone Place at Blairsferry 6126 Rockwell Dr. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 319-393-7900 www. keystonesenior.com Kingston Hill Independent Living with Courtesy, 24 Hr Staffing 202 12th Street NW Cedar Rapids, IA 319-364-2342 www. kingston-hill.com Lakeview Village 220th Trail Middle Amapa, IA 319-622-6500 Lodge on Lafayette Independent living apartments with helpful services 1590 Lafayette Ave. Marengo, IA 52301 319-741-6146 Pleasantview Home 811 Third St. Kalona, IA 52247 319-656-2421 www.pvhome.org The Villages at Marion 365 Marion Blvd. Marion, IA 52302 319-377-9808 www.marionvillages.com Walden Place Gracious Retirement Living 2423 Walden Road Iowa City, IA 52246 319-337-7277 Windmill Pointe Estates "On the Roundabout" 1500 First Ave. North Coralville, IA 52241 319-337-6320 Belle Plaine Pharmacy 732 12th St. Belle Plaine, IA 52208 319-444-2480 Meals on Wheels 819 5th St. Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 319-398-3574, 866-516-3257 All Heart Home Health 4403 First Ave. SE, Suite 310 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-241-7560 www. All HeartStaffing.com Mercy Home Care 2740 First Ave. N E Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-398-6034 www.mercycare.org CarePro Home Health 402 10 St. SE Suite 100 Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 319-363-1284 800-755-6997 Visiting Nurse Association 1201 3'~ Ave. S.E. Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 319-369-7990 Wellman Apartments (Subsidized-equal housing) 401 8th Ave. Wellman, IA 52356 319-646-6018 Home Instead Senior Care 208 Collins Rd. NE Suite 206 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-247-0400 www.homeinstead.com Home Instead Senior Care Eastdale Plaza, Suite 28 1700 1st Avenue Iowa City IA 52240 319-358-2340 www.homeinstead.com PCS Homecare Victor, Iowa Serving Iowa, Benton and Poweshiek Counties 319-213-2176 or 319-647-2175 www.pcshomecare.com Visiting Angels of Cedar Rapids Serving Linn & Eastern Benton 136 Jacolyn Dr. SW, #4 Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-377-0797 www.visitingangels.com/ cedarrapids The Heritage Agency 1-800-332-5934 Emerson Point 1355 Shannon Drive Iowa City, IA 52246 319-466-0200 www.burnshousing.com Garnett Place 202 35th Street Drive SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 319-362-3630 Hawthorne Inn at Windmill Pointe "On the Roundabout" 1500 First Ave., North Coralville, IA' 52241 319-337-6320 Honey Creek Cottage 999 Swisher View Drive Swisher, IA 52338 319-857-5551 Irving Point 910 7th St. SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 319-294-5007 www.burnshousing.com Jefferson Point 45 West Jefferson North Liberty, IA 52317 319-626-3263 www.burnshousing.com Keystone Cedars Assisted Living Residence 6325 Rockwell Dr. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-393-9500 or 319-361-9502 www.keystonesenior.com Milestones Adult Day Health Center 1725 "O" Ave. NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-398-3647 Milestones in Marion 1080 Cardinal Drive Marion, IA 52302 319-373-3494 Pathways Adult Day Health Center 817 Pepperwood Lane Iowa City, IA 52240 319-339-6162 optioncare® of East and Central Iowa 402 10'h St., SE, Suite 100 Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 319-363-1284 or 1-800-755-6997 St. Luke's Home Care Services 298 Blairs Ferry Rd NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-369-8686 1-800-728-8687 The Heritage Agency 319-398-5559 Keystone Senior Suites 250 5th St. Keystone, IA 52249 319-442-3234 Lakeview Village 3012 F Drive Amana, IA 52203 319-622-6371 Legacy Pointe 1020 S. Scott Blvd. Iowa City, IA 52240 319-341-0911 Pennington Square Assisted Living 502 Pinehaven Drive Monticello, IA 52310 319-465-2013 Prairie Hills at Tipton 219 S. Cedar St. Tipton, IA 52772 563-886-1584 www.prairiehills.com RidgeView Assisted Living Community 2975 F Ave., NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-362-1050 www.rvassistedliving.com The Villages at Marion 365 Marion Blvd. Marion, IA 52302 319-377-9808 www.marionvillages.com Woodland Park Assisted Living 1207 East Third Street Anamosa, IA 52205 319-462-2668 ~• • • Mercy Home Medical Equipment 701 10th St. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 319-363-1308 www.mercycare.org St. Luke's Home Care Services 298 Blairs Ferry Rd NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-369-8686 1-800-728-8687 Aging Services 800 First St. NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-398-3644 Elder Services Inc. 1556 S. First Ave. Ste A Iowa City, IA 52240 319-338-0515 ~>~9i Amenity Hospice 211 1St Ave. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 1-866-263-6489 www.amenityhospice.com Essence of Life Hospice 3207 220th Trail Middle Amana, IA 319-622-3195 Hospice of Mercy 315 18th Avenue Hiawatha, IA 52233 319-398-6496 www.mercycare.org Iowa City Hospice 1025 Wade St. Iowa City, IA 52240 319-351-5665 1-800-897-3052 www. iowacityhospice. org St. Luke's Hospice 1026 A Ave. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52202 319-369-7744 www.stlukescr.org Hospice of Washington County 948 E. 11th Street Washington, IA 52353 319-653-7321 1-800-966-6608 hwchospice C~iowatelecom.net Aspen Therapy & Wellness 220th Trail Middle Amana, IA 319-622-3551 Crestview Nursing & Rehab Center 451 West Orange St. West Branch, IA 319-643-2551 Lantern Park Nursing & Rehab Center Physical, Occupational, Speech 2200 Oakdale Rd P.O. Box 5720 Coralville, IA 52241 319-351-8440 Monticello Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Outpatient Therapy Clinic 500 Pinehaven Drive Monticello, IA 52310 319-465-5415 ~ • •• Concha Audiology and Rehabilitation P.L.C. Better Hearing Clinic www.conchahearing.com Del Concha, MA, CCC-A 2431 Coral Court #1 Coralville, IA 52241 319-545-7125 Toll free 1-866-272-7965 207 S. Harrison Suite 4 Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 319-385-9030 or 1-800-475-9110 Lindsey Tubaugh, M.S.,000-A 618 18th St. Fort Madison, IA 52627 319-372-2999 or 1-800-569-8919 1425 Morgan St. Keokuk,lA 52627 319-526-6365 or 1-800-569-8919 Iowa Audiology & Hearing Aid Centers Dr. Jason E. Aird, Audiologist Dr. Stacy Rebal, Audiologist www.iowaaudiology.com 1-800-227-0156 for all the following locations: 1006 5th St., Suite 100 Coralville, IA 52241 319-338-6043 300 W. May St. Marengo, IA 52301 501 S. White St. Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 1312 S. Stuart St. Sigourney, IA 5259 56 Cedar St. Tipton, IA 52772 214 S. Iowa Ave. Washington, IA 52353 1-800-278-4327 Evergreen Estates I, II & III 3410 12th Ave., SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-396-3692 319-365-4116 319-363-8116 Higley Mansion Care Center 860 17th St. SE Cedar Rapids 52403 319-364-6710 Aspen Therapy & Wellness 220th Trail Middle Amana, IA 319-622-3551 Legacy Gardens Special Memory Care 15 Silver Crest Place Iowa City, IA 52240 319-338-4404 legacygardensiowa.com MeadowView Memory Care Village 3005 F Ave. NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-294-9669 The Villages at Marion 365 Marion Blvd. Marion, IA 52302 319-377-9808 www.marionvillages.com Windmill Manor Garden Court 2332 Liberty Drive Coralville, IA 52241 319-545-7390 .l.t• Cedar Memorial GriefCare LineT"" Accredited Grief Counseling Available day and night Private phone access 319-362-5929 Essence of Life Hospice 3207 220th Trail Middle Amana, IA 319-622-3195 Hospice of Mercy 315 18th Avenue Hiawatha, IA 52233 319-398-6496 www.mercycare.org Iowa City Hospice Grief Support Services 1025 Wade St. Iowa City, IA 52240 319-351-5665 or 1-800-897-3052 www. iowacityhospice.org St. Luke's Hospice 1026 A Ave. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52202 319-369-7744 www.stlukescr.org I • • Marengo Memorial Hospital Skilled & extended care 300 W. May St. Marengo, IA 52301 319-642-5543 May 2009 INVOLVEMENT Page 23 CROSSWORD See answers page 8 volvem nt e iCEPOKT ~y~ M ~1 V7~IV Ll~ ~~~~~, }~ ~„ "The Involvement Report" can be viewed on Kirkwood Community College Cable Channel 11 and other cable channels listed below. Times Thursday through Sunday 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monticello and Anamosa - Channels 11 and 17 Tuesday -Friday 8:00 a.m. First and Third week of each month Channels Channelll Newhall Washington Amana North English Wellman Anamosa North Liberty What Cheer Bertram Olin Williamsburg Cascade Oxford Channel l2 Cedar Rapids Riverside Atalissa Coralville Robins Oxford Junction Covington Shueyville Tipton Fairfax Sigourney West Branch Hiawatha Solon West Liberty Hills Stanwood Wyoming Iowa City Swisher Channel 27 Kalona Tiffin Elberon Keota Toddville Fairview Lisbon University Garrison Lone Tree Heights Keystone Marion University of Morley Monticello Iowa Stone City Mount Vernon Vinton 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 24 19 25 26 27 20 22 28 29 23 21 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 47 48 49 43 45 50 51 46 44 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 ACROSS 1. Pale tan, to a couturier 5. Network 8. Plug up 12. Rabbit 13. Composer Maurice 15. Author who praised famous men 16. "One heart" and "double" 17. African screamer 18. Monsieur Coty 19. Squeezing snake (2 wds.) 22. Verse form 23. Vexation 24. Goldilocks, for one 28. Dray driver 33. Redeem, as an IOU 34. Magna 35. Source of funds for AARP members 36. Where Gretel shoved the witch 37. Lire, e.g. 38. Scallion's kin 39. Above, anthem-style 40. Author Miller (Plain Speaking) 41. Constrain 42. Ounces and pounds, e.g. 44. Beef entrees 45. Inhabitants of: suffix 46. Stifle 47. The Mousetrap author 55. Bender 56. Richelieu advised him 57. Made cloth 59. Stress of voice 60. Wild frolic 61. Dazzled 62. Imitator 63. Folklore creature 64. fagon (informal) DOWN 1. Retrogress 2. Scaled-down silo 3. Use a decorator 4. Bear constellation 5. Newton of Vegas 6. Sunset followers 7. Warped 8. Broad comedies 9. Get A Kick Out Of You" (2 wds.) 10. Marsalis' boss 11. Creep's peep 13. Island 14. Riatas 20. Kathie Lee's son 21. Singer Thomas 24. Sweeper's need 25. Riverbank 26. Turandot, e.g. 27. Twin Flossie's big sister 28. Follows 29. Sea flier 30. Stadium divisions 31. Not at ease 32. Gathers leaves 34. Apple eater's discard 37. Life et al. 38. Haitian deity 40. Cornmeal preparation 41. Mists 43. Certain volleyball player 44. Increment 46. Woe 47. way to go! 48. Clod 49. Superior 50. Handle 51. Thrust 52. Poetic contraction 53. Wisconsin's neighbor 54. Tied, as a score 58. Sullivan and Wynn ~~~~~ _ • ~~ a ~. i a h Funeral and Cremation S E R V I C E ~~ !` Uniquely Caring ' ~ ' HILLS • IOWA CITY • OXFORD Page 24 INVOLVEMENT May 2009 May preuiew Johnson County Livable COrllrflUrtltieS ~arder~ingtips from an area Master Gardener r~se~e~rr~rcarei We know it isn't easy to invite someone into your home to provide homecare. At Vsiting Angels®, you'll interview and select your caregiver! Character matters with ow cslregiversl Up to 24 hour care. Hygiene assistance, meals, light housework, rewarding companionship, family respite care, weekends, holidays. ~~ ~ 1 ~ pis 319-311-0191 www.Visitin An els.com LNM14 ASSISTANCE ~ ES g g Dorothy Bach Insurance Serving My Clients Since 1981 with: • Medicare Supplements • Long-Term Care • Life Insurance r - -For information call (319) 849-2586 or return coupon below. • - ~ Name I Address City State Zip Phone Insurance Mail to L - - - Dorothy Bach, 4486 Alice Road_Center Point, IA 52213 - - - J www.herftageaaa.org "~°"1 - ---a Coming events _._ w does your car fit? d o r older motorists checks how well a dnver an Anew safety program fo t heir personal vehicle work together. The adult public is invited to Iowa City'e US Bank parking lottcorner 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 in th t ~f Linn and Washington Street in downtownof A an 1tAAA, AARP and the collaboration among the AmericanAssociation, CarFit is the first program American Occupational Therapy offer older adults the opportunity to check how their personal cars "fit' to them. g oint check- Trained professionals will lead ol~dead'ustmentsoand adaptations, and list with their vehicle, recommend J offer community specific resources and activccus arional they pist also will cars "fit" better or enhance their safety. An o p on hand to provide information to older drivers on how to maintain and be strengthen driving health. CarFit is being held in conjunction with a Iowa C y. Area businessesn 1:30-5:30 at the Senior Center, 28 S Linn St., an infor- and organizations have been invitservo e Alvariety of health sc eenings maton table about their areas of e in the process of being organized for the afte h°Bi ~o d Cottage Iowa ar sponsored by the Senior Center in partnership w Hospice, and US Bank. CarFit Appointments are required and can b omo tact Susan Rogusky at Center at 319-356-SSa Oro u ky@iovvao tY ° g'' 319-356-5224 or su g ~ ~i LEAVE A LEGACY Make a Difference in the Lives that Follow wvwv.leavealegacy.org Used book sale d book sale Friday The Friends of the Marion Library will sponsor a use hrou h Sunday, May 15 through 17, in the meeting rooms of the Marion g Library. Admission is free. Ma 15, from 4 Members of the Friends may attend the sale Friday, y ublic is 0 6 p.m. Memberships, for $10, will be sold atnt A d e~a~esale, "A Bag invited Saturday; May 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p. Ma 17, from 2 to 3:30 p•tn• for a Buck;' will be held Sunday, Y Hardcover books are $1; paperbacks sell for 50 cents. All proceeds from the sale will be used to support the Marion Library. • ~ Hess on the move! M arty n ~ mad Bents Martini Madness ids Museum of Art (CRMP') pre The Cedar Rap m. to 10:00 p.m• This hip, martini-inspired on Friday, May 8 from 7:00 p. etizers from LJs Catering, event will feature inventive drinks, delicious app live music, and fun for everyone! Guests will dance the night away to the music d voting on a.vartety nd the Instigators and Tony Brown while sampling an ecial martinis created by local businesses. Beer and wine will be avail- sp able as well. er erson and can be purchased in advance online at Tickets are $50 p p ~,~,~,~,v,,.c~a.org, by visiting the Cedar Rapid k s may also bey pu b based at ing Beth Roof at 319.366.7503 ext. 213. T the door the evening of the event at Phelan's Interiors (728 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids). i the Leave A Legacy ~or-information concern he f llowing partners: contact any of t o grogram ,lzheimer's Association East Central IOT CoffeyRCFRE - 319-335-6205 owa Chapter 319 294-9699 Ext. 13 Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity 319-337-8949 Kelly Hauer - Soy Scouts of America - Hawkeye lviark Patton - Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, area Council Ed Brandon - 319-862-0541 Inc. Christine E.H. Landa - 319-862- Catholic Community Foundation 1100 April Rouner - 319-354-5866 girkwood Community College Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation 319-398-5409 Foundation Marie DeVries - 319-739-0411 Susan Ovel - Mercy Iowa City Foundation Cedar Rapids Scottish Rite James W. Bun' - 319-364-2904 Julie Johnston - 319-358-2623 Mercy Medical Center Foundation Coe College 319-399-8555 Sue Hawn CFRE - 319-398-6206 Richard Meisterling - Mount Mercy College 319-368-6468 Cornell College Steve Miller - 319-895-4202 Blanche Abdallah - Luke's Health Care Foundation St DL Knutson Agency tson - 319-364-5341 K . Shannon Duval - 319-369-7717 d Friends School nu David Financial Planning Services Scattergoo Margie Figgins - 319-643-7621 Gary Speicher - 319-286-9447 The ARC of East Central Iowa 319-365-0487 Four Oaks of Iowa 319-364-0259, Jody Bridgewater - Gary Connors-Boe - Ext. 315 Ext. 1045 The Greater Cedar Rapids Heritage Area Agency on Aging - Older Iowans Fund Community Foundation Dan Baldwin - 319-366-.2862 Ingrid Wensel - 319-398-5559 i 'pees Forever Inc. 319-373-0650 ce Iowa City Hosp Mickey Miller - 319-688-4211' - Shannon Ramsay - University of Iowa Foundation Iowa Donor Network 831-4131. 800 1 Susan Hagan - 319-335-2568 - - ` Paul Sodders - Iowa Legal Aid waypoint Services Michelle Beisker - 319-365-1458, Dennis Groenenboom - 515-243- 2980 Ext. 1620 Ext. 145 Xavier High School Foundation Jody Ruff - 319-378-4571 May 2009 INVOLVEMENT Page 25 heritageQkirkwood.edu Jim loved to coach, not lust occa~~~ __~ reach their goals. Include your .d~~==•~ --___ loved soccer, but because he believed sports could teach important lessons. To continue your will or estate plan. Contact a charitab e organization, attorney, financial advisor or local LEAVE A LEGACYY~" program to learn ow• chose lessons, Jim placed a bequest to fund camp scholarships in his will. ~- i 'Coming events ~- Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat The Cedar Rapids Community School District is delighted to again invite members of our retired and senior citizen community to attend the invited dress rehearsal perfor- mance of Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat at Jeffer- son High School at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13. Jefferson has a long-standing tradition of extending an invitation to senior citizens for this matinee rehearsal performance. This colorful retelling of the bibli- cal story about Joseph, his uncanny abilities and his designer coat sings out to young and old alike with a score which is wall to wall hits - including "Close Every Door" and "Any Dream Will Do" This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to experience the talents of our students first-hand. The musical will last about 2 hours, with refreshments served by the school during intermission. The pro- duction is directed by Joe Link and Andrew Eley and features a large company of students, including cast, crew, and orchestra. Those interested in attending should call the Community Rela- tions Office (319-558-2124) or email communityrelations@cr.k12. ia.us by Monday, May 11, to reserve a seat. The Jefferson auditorium is handicap accessible. There is no ad- mission charge but we MUST know by the deadline how many to ex- ~ ~~~~"w ~~ ' ~ ~~ ~~~ ~~ ~~~ edom ou need? Ian that gives you the fre Y Are you looking for a Medicare p tans are a specific Medicare Select Supplement plans. Medicare Select p Take a look at PrimePlus lement plan, you have the freedom itals, enjoy automated claims type of supplement insurance' Wecialistehave access to local hos miums. With a Select plan, to choose your own doctor or sp of tans and pay reduced pre processing, have access to a vary ~ ntracted neighborhood hospitals*, including: hospital services are provided by • Mercy Medical Center - C~adar Rapids • Marengo Memonat Hosp • Virginia Gay Hospital • Buchanan County .Health Center itals you edicare Seleet'Suppl~ment plan that's contracted with the hosp So, if you are looking. fora M know and trust, take a look at a PrimePlus plan. Sierra Health and Life Insurance e n Y ffordable and accessible health insue nce plans throughout th d for our peace of mind, PrimePlus plans are underwritten by dicare Select Supplement A ~ Inc. SHL). SHL provides a Company, ( ited States and is licensed in 43 statdes and the District of Colum -a• orsed by Medicare or State or Federal Government. Plans A, Un insurance plans are not affiliated or en nd F are available in this area to Medicare recipients.. or additional B, C a lement plan needs. F es are available in your area, please call Take a look at a PrimePl ucps and whi h P aa'tYpe supp handlife.com for more information. information on our prod s~errahealt (866) 217-8580 or (319) 221.8580, or visit www. rivleges at one . h a PrimePlus plan, your doctor mer t ou to a doctargthat does.. Network *For hospital services throug tats or be willing to ref Y of these contracted neighborhood hose restrictions applY• PrimePlus SIERRA HEAi,TH AND LIFE A UnitedHeaithcare Cnmpar~y 411A5HL07699 ~' Page 26 INVOLVEMENT May 2009 pect. We also need to know ahead of time how many wheelchair patrons will attend as wheelchair seating is limited; please have this information available when you call. The musical will be staged in the auditorium at Jefferson High School (1243 - 20th Street SW). Classes will be in session so parking may be a challenge. We will again be providing a shuttle bus from the Kingston Stadium parking lot to the Jefferson Auditorium door starting at 12:00. Return shuttle will begin 5 minutes after musical ends. This user-friendly parking is highly rec- ommended. AARP to offe r new shorter defensive driving course in May AARP has streamlined its eight hour defensive driving course and is offering it in a new four hour ver- sion that includes everything the eight hour course offers. You will be able to complete the new course in one day, instead of the two day format formerly used. The course still covers adverse driving conditions and traffic haz- ards in addition to learning about the effects on aging and medications on driving. The classroom only course is sponsored by HARP and is free to AARP members. There will be a $10 fee for materials payable to AARP on the day of the class. The course will be held at the Kirkwood Transportation and Safety Range on May 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be a lunch break. To register call 319-398-1022 or 1-800-332-8833. Ask for section number CTDA-001-FIS27. The Heritage Agency 1-800-332-5934 --_; Coming events - ~ -- ~ - ~ i Aging and action forum: partnering through hard times (in place of the cancelled Governor's Conference on Aging) Wednesday, May I3 Hy-Vee Hall 730 Third Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Brought to you by the Iowa Department of Elder Affairs (IDEA) The target audience for this event is Iowans aged 60 and over and leaders in Iowa's Aging Network. The purpose of this forum is to provide information to older Iowans on issues related to housing, transportation, long term services and supports, elder abuse, financial fraud and employment. In addition, the goal of this event is to assist leaders within Iowa's aging network to recognize the is- sues and concerns impacting older adults in Iowa and to develop effective response methodologies. • There is no charge to attend this forum. • Registration is required and attendance is capped at 300. • Continuing education credit will not be offered. To register visit www.iowa.gov/elderaffairs Don't have web access? Call: 515-225-1051 or 800-264-1084 VISITING NURsE ASSOCIATION Home Care Services Skilled Nursing Physical & Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy Medical Social Service Home Care Aide The Art- of Compassion .. . • 24 Hour Service - 7 Days A Week • Medicare Certified Home Health Agency • Clinics: Senior Health Program • Health Maintenance • Health Alliance Clinics ~+ • Community Health Screening aE"'°"'°'"°"" b 600 Boyson Rd. NE, Suite 2 319.369.7990 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 ~ Agenda 8:30 a.m. -Registration 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. -Opening Remarks -John McCalley, Director, IDEA 9:15-10:15 a.m. -Keynote -Supporting Consumer Needs and Prefer- ences -Jim Varpness, MPA, Regional Administrator, U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) 10:15 -10:45 a.m. -Break (Exhibition Hall) 10:45 -11:45 a.m. -Concurrent Discussions • Housing and Transportation -Kathy Winter, Public Housing Revital- ization Specialist, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Mary Stahlhut, Comprehensive Highway Safety Program Man- ager, Office of Traffic Safety, Iowa Department of Transportation • Elder Abuse and Financial Fraud - Chantelle Smith, JD, Assistant At- torney General, Iowa Attorney General's Office and Linda Hildreth, MBL, State Elder Abuse System Coordinator, Iowa Dept. of Elder Affairs • Long Term Living and Health Related Services -Kyle Kostelecky, PhD, Family Life Extension Specialist, Iowa State University • Employment -Doug Keast, Workforce Program Coordinator, Iowa Workforce Development 11:45 a.m. -12:00 -Break (Luncheon seating) 12:00 -1:30 p.m. -Recognition Luncheon -including Lifetime Achievement, Centenarians, and Shining Stars 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. -Break (Exhibition Hall) 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. -Plenary -Services for Older Iowans: Need and Fu- ture Demand -Melvin Gonnerman, Jr., PhD, Senior Research Methodolo- gist and Dr. Gene Lutz, PhD, Professor and Director of Center for Social & Behavioral Research, University of Northern Iowa 3:00 to 3:15 p.m. -Break 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. -Wrap up -Panel (breakout discussion leaders) Move in specials available Living Gevttews -- ~ [-' Sf ~~ ~t ~I~eNe ac~ievi~g Yotnw ~ig~est eve) ~hc~e~ce is otiv` goa~. Gast 1220 Fifth Avenue SE Ph: {319) 366-8701 Gl~ecl< ih+o o~nv' mew Skilled T•~:el~abilitatioh ~eNVi ces West ST. LUKE'S 1050 Fourth .Avenue SE ~;~ ~~ Ph. (319) 366-8714 The Heritage Agency 319-398-5559 Two bedroom apartments now available at Village Place Independent! (319) 37'~-9808 365 Marion Blvd., Marion www.marionvillages. com Ea~.~ flo~~~~ Professionally Managed by Dimensions n. ~ ...............b OPPOflTUNRV May 2009 INVOLVEMENT Page 27 Love, the most tangible of the intangibles By: Verlyn LeFevere, Visiting Angels Love, or its absence, is part of every facet of life and our culture. Movies, nov- els and even short stories praise love's merits and bemoan the conflicts caused by love's absence. Personalities are formed by its presence and its absence. Relation- ships crave love and disintegrate with its absence. Love and care are essential for relationships to flourish. Love and care for the elderly, also, must go hand-in-hand. The English word love is imprecise. The Greeks have many words for love. Philia means brotherly love, hence Philadelphia. Eros describes sexual, titillating love that arouses physical passion. From it we get the word erotic. Agape is the kind of spiritual, committed love that Christians celebrate on Easter. It is a sacrificial kind of love that would prompt a parent to die for their child or a sibling to donate a kidney. Greek scholars could name a few more "love" words, but you get the idea. Our word love has many commitment levels. The more lovingly committed we are to someone the more tangible this intangible concept becomes, because love prompts us to do things for others that anyone paying attention can see. Love, though intan- gible, may have some very tangible results and manifestations. Look at the home of an elderly person. A well cared for property usually means there is a loved and well cared for individual living inside. Perhaps the love/ care was in the form of a spouse's life insurance policy that provides finances for maintenance or perhaps the love comes "with skin on" in the form of children, siblings, nieces and nephews, or caring church members and neighbors. Usually well maintained property, a tangible, indicates a loved and cared for individual, an intangible. How do you love the elder person(s) in your life? The golden rule: "Do unto others as you would like them to do to you" still applies. Just be there for them with some time, a hug or two, and sincere caring. The other side of love is realizing pain and concern. Many of today's older gen- eration did exactly what they were told and believed to be correct and have gotten stung badly. My father was proof of that old adage "Take care of your farm when you are young and your farm will take care of you when you are old" Today's adage seems to be, "Take care of your finances when you are young and some ~~ .: greedy, immoral idiot will take it away from you when you are old:' My statement may not be very loving but the response to today's reality can be. Reality makes loving more challenging and more necessary. Figures from a book written by a Missouri college professor interviewed on Public Television by Bill Moyers the other day indicated that ninety percent of all bankers and CEO's are constrained by their own moral code and personal integrity to do the moral thing. Their banks and businesses were in no danger until the ten percent who are scoundrels got caught in their greed. Some of the ninety percent may have gotten caught by the same wave of consequences the rest of us did, but they, like us, will do what it takes to overcome this recession and the government's questionable solutions. Today's circumstances are cause for concern and prompt the need for loving support for seniors. I communicate with my parents fairly regularly. When I asked my dad a couple of months ago about their finances he said my inheritance had taken a hit but since he was still getting dividends he was doing just fine. He went on to remind me that my inheritance was not his problem. I reminded him that he had told me he was going to spend my inheritance if he had to live to one hundred to do it. He responded by saying that he might be able to go to heaven sooner now. I love my parents and I love my dad's current attitude that says to all in his circle of acquaintances that being alive is reason enough to celebrate and you are welcome to celebrate with him. Celebrating is not a requirement, but financial reverses are no reason to stop. Many conversations we have end with us saying "I love you:' To me the banter confirms the love. It also contained our assurance to help each other if needed that day. I hope you can love the older person in your life for who they are. They may not always be pleasant. They may be down right unpleasant sometimes, but they still have something to offer and still need love just like the rest of us. Life makes some people bitter but love is the only thing I know of that can make us genuinely "pleasant," so love the people in your circle of friends and family -especially the elderly. • • x s ou wan ~ . ,~ ~ e e ac a ~. ~. _ __ - Exercise class at 10, your favorite n ,~ ~~ book at 2, Oprah at 4. Dinner _.,~:: ~ _ with your family at Biaggi's. Home `a in time for your favorite show and popcorn with your best friend. ~ Sun pouring through your windows, a cardinal at the feeder '~ and a clear view of just how good - life is. ~ ~. METH~WICK COMMUtNITYj j ,1 G1S` I$~S'P~ltlt~llC'l ~ - 319-365-9171 1224 i3th Street NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 wwwmethwick.org Page 28 INVOLVEMENT May 2009 www.heritageaaa.org City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, Wreaths Across America is anon-profit organization designed to honor veterans and their families, for the sacrifices made and freely given; and Whereas, the Iowa City Program of Wreaths Across America is recognized as a leader across the nation and in Iowa as a model for the program as families and the community remember their residents who gave selflessly of their lives to maintain the liberties and freedom of Americans everywhere; and Whereas, the City Of Iowa City is committed to serving as witnesses for the many Iowa residents, dating back to the Revolutionary War, who bravely served our country and are laid to rest in the Iowa City area. Now, therefore, I, Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim Saturday, December 12, 2009, as Wreaths Across America Day and urge all citizens to congratulate and thank Wreaths Across America for their contributions and dedication in honoring all veterans and their families. Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 5`~ day of May, 2009 City of Iowa City PR CLAMATION ;- ;~ Whereas, Wreaths Across erica is anon-profit organization designed to honor veterans and their families, for the sacrifices made and,%~reely given; and Whereas, the Iowa City Program Wreaths Across Americ is recognized as a leader across the nation and in Iowa a a model for the pr gram as families and the community remember their residents who gave selfless of their lives to maintain the liberties and freedom of Americans e rywhere; and Whereas, the City Of Iowa City is co 'tted to erving as witnesses for the many Iowa residents, dating back to the Re olutio ry War, who bravely served our country and are laid to rest in the Iowa Cit are . Now, therefore, I, Regenia D. Bailey, Ma ~ r of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim Saturday, December 12, 20 9, s Wreaths Across America Day and urge all citizens to congratulate and thank Wre the Across America for their contributions and dedication in honoring all veteran and their families. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 5~' day of May, 2009 I` ts~ B' City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, on April 21, .2009, President Obama signed into law the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, which will increase AmeriCorps positions from 75,000 to 250,000 over the next eight years; and Whereas, AmeriCorps members recruit, train, and supervise community volunteers, tutor and mentor youth, build affordable housing, develop anti- poverty programs, teach computer skills, clean parks and streams, run after- school programs, help communities respond to disasters, and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining, among many other activities; and Whereas, AmeriCorps members in our community serve a number of essential programs and agencies, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Johnson County, Community Corrections Improvement Association, the Johnson County Crisis Center, Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity, The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, and the Department of Natural Resources; and Whereas, AmeriCorps members in our community answered the call to rebuild our community and to respond to critical needs of our citizens in the aftermath of the devastating 2008 Flood. NOW, therefore, I, Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim May 9 - 16, 2009 to be AmeriCorps Week and urge all citizens to join them in the call to 5ignect m Iowa ~:ity, Iowa, this 5"' day of May, 2009. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, on April 21, Kennedy Serve Americ 75,000 to 250,000 over Whereas, AmeriCorps volunteers, tutor and 9, President Obama signed into law the Edward M. Act, which will increase AmeriCorps ositions from next eight years; and poverty programs, teach coal school programs, help commu of nonprofit groups to become Whereas, AmeriCorps members programs and agencies, includ Community Corrections Imprc Center, Iowa Valley Habitat Johnson County, and the Depa: -s recruit, train, and s ervise community youth, build affordable ousing, develop anti- ~uter skills, clean par and streams, run after- ~ities respond to dis ters, and build the capacity elf-sustaining, a ng many other activities; and i our c~~r~iunity serve a number of essential n Big others/Big Sisters of Johnson County, ve er~Association, the Johnson County Crisis for umanity, The Neighborhood Centers of rixe of Natural Resources; and Whereas, AmeriCorps member's in our mmunity answered the call to rebuild our community and to respond to critical eeds of our citizens in the aftermath of the devastating 2008 Food. Now, therefore, I,'Regenia D. Bailey, yor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby proclaim,lvlay 9 - 16, 2009 to be ~~ ` AmeriCorps Week and urge all citizens to join them in the call to commun~y service. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 5th day of May, 2009.