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2018, August Issue Keith Rider, CMA, President/CEO
Hoangvan (Van) Dinh, B.S., Editor
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Boulevard, Peoria, Illinois 61603 Telephone: (309) 674-2071, Toll Free: 1-877-777-2422
Website: http://www.ciaoa.net
Serving Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell,
and Woodford Counties
Senior
Gazette Office Hours:
Monday — Friday: 8:30 am—5:00 pm Saturdays: Closed
National Immunization
Awareness Month………….…..1
CIAA 16th Annual Dr. Norton
Golf Tournament…………........2
The 2018 Dr. Aldag Award…....3
The 2018 Mrs. Stafford
Award……………………….....4
The 2018 Mrs. Timmes
Award……………………….....5
The 2018 Because We Care
Awards…………………….…...6
Oh Hear Ye!...................................7
Back to School Tips for
Diabetes Child…………….........8
My Plate Snack Tips
for Parents……………………..9
Friendship Line……………….10
Planning a Group Trip or
Outing………………………...11
Take Charge of
Your Health………….....12 & 13
From the desk of Anita Brown:
REST Program; and Place to
Go...Things to See and
Facebook ………….…….........14
Support Groups.……………...15
U.S. House of
Representative, U.S. Senators for
IL, IL General Assembly, Board
of Directors and Council
Rosters….................................16
To Receive Senior Gazette,
e-mail Hoangvan (Van) Dinh at hdinh@ciaoa.net
IN THE ISSUE
Keith Rider
Your need for immunization doesn’t end when you become an adult. Get vaccinated to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious diseases.
Regardless of age, we all need immunizations to protect against serious, and sometimes deadly, diseases. Protection from vaccines you received as a child can wear off over time, and more vaccines are now available.
Find Out Which Vaccines You Need
The specific vaccines you need as an adult are determined by your age, job, lifestyle, health conditions, travel destinations, and which vaccines you’ve had in the past. Throughout your adult life, vaccines are recommended for protection against:
Seasonal influenza (flu) (for all adults)
Pertussis (whooping cough) (for all adults who have not previously received the Tdap vaccine and for women during each pregnancy)
Tetanus and diphtheria (every 10 years following Tdap vaccine)
Shingles (for adults 50 years and older)
Pneumococcal disease (for adults 65 years and older and adults younger than 65 who have specific health conditions or who smoke cigarettes)
Other vaccines you may need include those that protect against human papillomavirus(which can cause certain cancers), meningococcal disease, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, chickenpox, measles, mumps, and rubella..
Ask your doctor which vaccines are right for you.
Getting Vaccinated
Immunization is one of the safest ways for you to protect your health. Vaccine side effects are usually mild and go away on their own. Severe side effects are very rare.
Adults can get vaccines at doctors’ offices, pharmacies, workplaces, community health clinics, health departments, and other locations. To find a place near you to get a vaccine, visit the HealthMap Vaccine Finder.
Most health insurance plans cover recommended vaccines. Check with your insurance provider for details and for a list of vaccine providers. If you do not have health insurance, visit www.healthcare.gov to learn more about health insurance options.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/features/adultimmunizations/index.html
Adults Need Vaccines, Too
For sponsorship, registration materials
or additional
information, contact
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria, IL 61603
309-674-2071
or email one of the following
Beth Stalker, bstalker@ciaoa.net
Renee Razo, rrazo@ciaoa.net
16th Annual
Dr. Laurence E. Norton
Golf Tournament
The proceeds from the 2018 Dr. Laurence
E. Norton Golf Tournament will be used
to benefit Central Illinois Agency on Aging
Faith-Based Meals and New Year’s Day
Meal Programs for Homebound Seniors.
New Year’s Day meals are delivered to
homebound seniors in Tazewell and Peoria
County. 764 meals were cooked and
delivered by volunteers this past New Year.
Faith-based meals, also supported by
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, are
served all year round. These meals,
prepared and delivered by local churches,
are for shut-in seniors.
CIAA 16th Annual Dr. Laurence E. Norton
Golf Tournament
Date: 08/17/2018
Location: Coyote Creek
Hole in One Prize: $10,000
Sponsored by:
Hecht–Stout
Insurance Agency
Co-Dinner Sponsors
The
2018
Dr. Jean
C. Aldag
Award for
Outstanding
Commitment to
Education and
Research, Health
and Social
Services
Presented by
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
Award Criteria
1. Recipient(s) must have
demonstrated a long term
commitment, defined as 10
years or more, to community
service and/or education and
research, or health and social
services.
2. Recipient(s) must demonstrate
commitment to helping Central
Illinoisans live longer, better and
healthier lives.
3. Recipient(s) must demonstrate a
personal pursuit of and/or
development of opportunities for
life-long learning.
4. Recipient who demonstrate
contributions to the funding of
education and research and/or
health and social services will be
given preference.
5. Recipient(s) must demonstrate a
track record that addresses the
dignity and independence of
older adults.
The deadline for submission of
the Official Nomination Form
is Friday, August 17, 2018
The Official Nomination Form
should have accompanied this
brochure.
If you did not receive one,
please call Van at
(309) 674-2071
Central Illinois
Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Boulevard
Peoria, Illinois 61603
Telephone: (309) 674-2071
Toll Free: 1-877-777-2422
Website: http://www.ciaoa.net
Central Illinois Agency on Aging,
Inc. is an independent not-for-
profit organization with a 44-year
history of providing service to older
adults, their caregivers, and
grandparents raising grandchildren
in Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark,
Tazewell, and Woodford Counties.
Award Nominations must be
mailed by
Friday, August 17, 2018 to:
Award Nominations
Committee
Central Illinois
Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Blvd.
Peoria, IL 61603
or forwarded by e-mail to:
hdinh@ciaoa.net
The
2018 Evelyn Serena Smith
Stafford Award
for
Outstanding
Commitment to
Informal
Caregiving
Presented by Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
Award Criteria
1. Recipient(s) must have provided primary informal (non-paid) caregiving assistance to a family member, friend, or neighbor for at least 10 years.
2. Primary informal caregiving must have been provided without formal (paid) caregiving assistance.
3. Informal caregiving provided while performing multiple caregiving roles, such as caring for one’s own children, grandchildren, spouse or other loved one in conjunction with the informal care for which this nomination is made, will be given preference.
4. Informal caregiving provided while also engaged in employment, education and training, faith or civic activities, will be given preference.
5. Informal caregiving must have been provided in ways that addressed the dignity and independence/autonomy of care recipients.
The deadline for submission of
the Official Nomination Form
is Friday, August 17, 2018
The Official Nomination Form
should have accompanied
this brochure.
If you did not receive one,
please call Van at (309) 674-2071
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Boulevard Peoria, Illinois 61603 Telephone: (309) 674-2071 Toll Free: 1-877-777-2422 Website: http://www.ciaoa.net
Award Nominations must be mailed by
Friday, August 17, 2018 to:
Award Nominations Committee
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Blvd. Peoria, IL 61603
or forwarded by e-mail to:
hdinh@ciaoa.net
Central Illinois Agency on
Aging, Inc. is an independent
not-for-profit organization with
a 44-year history of providing
service to older adults, their
caregivers, and grandparents
raising grandchildren in
Fulton, Marshall, Peoria,
Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford
Counties.
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Boulevard Peoria, Illinois 61603 Telephone: (309) 674-2071 Toll Free: 1-877-777-2422 Website: http://www.ciaoa.net
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
is an independent not-for-profit
organization with a 44-year history of
providing service to older adults,
their caregivers, and grandparents
raising grandchildren in Fulton,
Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, and
Woodford Counties.
Award Nominations must be
mailed by Friday, August 17, 2018 to:
Award Nominations Committee
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Blvd. Peoria, IL 61603
or forwarded by e-mail to:
hdinh@ciaoa.net
Award Criteria
1. Recipient(s) must have demonstrated a long term commitment, defined as 10 years or more, to intergenerational community service and/or education.
2. Recipient(s) must demonstrate commitment to developing or sustaining Central Illinois’ connections between generations that can respond to critical social needs.
3. Recipient(s) must demonstrate a personal pursuit of and/or development of opportunities for collaborating with schools, developing youth, supporting families, the arts and community organizations.
4. Recipient who demonstrate contributions that change the dynamics of school and community relations will be given preference.
5. Recipient(s) must demonstrate a track record that addresses the dignity and independence of older adults.
The deadline for submission of the Official Nomination Form
is Friday, August 17, 2018
The Official Nomination Form should have accompanied this brochure.
If you did not receive one, please call Van at (309) 674-2071 Presented by
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
The
2018
Kathryn
W.
Timmes
Award for
Outstanding
Commitment to
Intergenerational
Services
Family Caregiver
The nominee must live within the
6-county service area of Fulton,
Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, and
Woodford counties, and fall within one
of the following two categories:
1. May be a spouse, family member
or a non-related household
member who is caring for a senior
age 60 or older; may be under age
60 with Alzheimer’s or related
disorder with neurological and
organic brain dysfunction.
2. May be a spouse, family member
or non-related household member,
caring for adult children with
disability who are between the
ages of 19 and 59 years of age.
Service Provider
The nominee may be a social
service agency, business, or
organization who serves the
elderly within our 6-county service
area. The nominee must have
demonstrated an exceptional
ability to empower the elderly through
their own programs.
Purpose of the Awards
The purpose of the award is to
recognize achievement by individuals
and Service Providers who exemplify
the human service philosophy of
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
Senior Volunteer
Relatives as Parents
The nominee must be age 55 or older
and a resident of either Fulton,
Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell or
Woodford County, who has taken on
the parental role of raising a relative
who is an infant or child up to
18 years of age.
Award Nominations must be mailed by
Friday, August 17, 2018 to:
Award Nominations Committee
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Blvd.
Peoria, IL 61603
or forwarded by e-mail to:
hdinh@ciaoa.net
The deadline for submission of the
Official Nomination Form is
Friday, August 17, 2018
The Official Nomination Form should
have accompanied this brochure. If you
did not receive one, please call Van at
(309) 674-2071
Outstanding
Senior Volunteer
Family Caregiver
Relative as Parent
Service Provider
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.’s
“Because We Care”
The nominee must be age 60 or older
and reside within the 6-county service
area of Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark,
Tazewell and Woodford counties,
who has contributed to the aging
network, by giving of their time and
talent without pay.
Oh Hear Ye!
All who would operate a computer draw near.
You are invited to attend SeniorNet’s Open House and Fall Class Registration, a gathering of people who desire to learn more about computing. SeniorNet Instructors and Coaches will be on hand to answer all your questions about computers and other devices such as scanners, printers, storage devices, digital cameras, tablets, smart phones and more. The purpose of this assembly is to provide a forum where Seniors 50 and older acquire information that will help them make informed choices when buying computers, selecting computer accessories and choosing computer courses. SeniorNet volunteers will entertain questions from the attendees and discuss such things as what computer you should buy, what courses you should take and what computer programs are available to you. You may also want to talk about that computer you received as a gift. This meeting is free and open to all. Registration is not required.
WHERE: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 411 W. LAKE AVE. AT NORTH ST., PEORIA WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018, 9:00am to 10:00am
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 800-457-1089 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE
Fall Class Registration Will Follow at 10:00am.
SeniorNet is Sponsored by
Back-to-School Tips for Diabetes Child 8
Bookbags, folders, calculators, and summer
reading assignments: For kids with diabetes and
their parents, these typical back-to-school
preparations are just the beginning. By now
you've probably already met with your child's
diabetes care provider and school personnel. But
there are other important steps you can take to
make sure your child stays safe at school:
Make Sure You Have a Current
Diabetes Medical Management
Plan (DMMP)
Work with your diabetes care provider to create this plan that spells out your child's school diabetes care regimen, if
you haven't already. "What are the child's typical symptoms of hypoglycemia? What snacks does he or she use to
treat it? Can the child give his or her own injections?" Download a sample plan. Meet with the school nurse or
health care aide to to review the DMMP and understand how it will be implemented.
Write Up a 504 Plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP)
These plans take the information in the DMMP and explain the school's specific responsibilities. They are
developed to protect your child's rights under relevant federal laws. One thing the plan addresses is who else should
be trained to provide diabetes care tasks for your child when the school nurse is not available. Younger or newly
diagnosed children will generally need more help. Your list should include the school bus driver, the teacher,
anyone responsible at after-school activities or field trips. Find more about 504 plans and download a sample plan
and learn more about IEPs.
Don't Forget the Lows
Be sure to have a "low box" containing snacks and glucagon with your child, in the classroom, and in the nurse's
office, based on what you've outlined in your care plan. Provide your child with sources of quick-acting glucose,
like tabs or juice or whatever he or she uses to treat low blood sugar.
Build Up Your Child's Confidence
Giving kids a little more independence at home—like teaching them to check their own blood glucose, if they're
ready for it—will give them the confidence that they can take care of themselves when you're not with them, too.
Listen—and Reassure
The start of school is an emotional time for everyone. Reassure your child that you've met with the school and they
are safe.
Source: http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/parents-and-kids/diabetes-care-at-school/special-considerations/back-to-school-tips.html
Save time by slicing veggies
Store sliced vegetables in the refrigerator and serve
with hummus. Top half of a whole-wheat English
muffin with spaghetti sauce, chopped vegetables,
and low-fat shredded mozzarella and melt in the microwave.
Go to ChooseMyPlate.gov
for more information.
Fruits are quicks and easy
Fresh, frozen, dried, or canned fruits,
such as applesauce, frozen grapes,
or raisins, can be easy “grab-and-go” options that need little
preparation. Offer whole fruit and limit the amount of 100%
juice served. Choose canned fruits that are lowest in added
sugars.
Keep an eye on the size
Snacks shouldn’t replace a meal, so look for ways to
help your kids understand how much is enough.
Store snack-size bags in the cupboard and use them to
control serving sizes.
Snack on protein foods
Choose protein foods such as unsalted nuts and
seeds, hummus or other bean dips, and hard-cooked
(boiled) eggs for a healthy, easy snack. Store hard-cooked
eggs in the refrigerator for up to 1 week for kids to enjoy
any time.
Grab a glass of milk
A cup of low-fat milk or fortified soy beverage is an
easy way to drink a healthy snack.
Consider convenience
A single-serving container of low-
fat yogurt or individually wrapped
string cheese can be just enough for an afterschool snack.
Mix it up
For older school-age kids, mix dried fruit,
unsalted nuts, and popcorn in a snack-size
bag for a quick trail mix. Put fat-free yogurt, 100%
fruit juice, and frozen peaches in a blender to
make a tasty smoothie.
Go for great whole grains
Offer whole-wheat breads, popcorn, and
whole-oat cereals that are high in fiber
and low in added sugars, saturated fat, and
sodium. Limit refined-grain products such as snack bars,
cakes, and sweetened cereals.
Swap out the sugar
Keep healthier foods handy so kids avoid cookies,
pastries, or candies between meals. Add seltzer
water to a ½ cup of 100% fruit juice instead of offering soda.
Prepare homemade goodies
For homemade sweets, add dried fruits like
apricots or raisins and reduce the amount of
sugar in the recipe. Adjust recipes that include
fats like butter or shortening by using unsweetened
applesauce or prune puree for half the amount of fat.
Source: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ten-tips-snack-tips-for-parents
United States Department of Agriculture
Snacks can help children get the nutrients needed to grow. Prepare snacks that include two or more food groups.
For younger children, help them get just enough to satisfy their hunger. Let older kids make their own snacks by
keeping healthy foods in the kitchen. Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov to help you and your kids select a satisfying snack.
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Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
“I feel lonely. Can I talk to you?”
Friendship Line 1-800-971-0016 Institute on Aging’s 24-hour toll-free accredited crisis line for
persons aged 60 years of age and older, and
adults living with disabilities.
Suicide intervention;
Providing emotional support;
Elder abuse prevention and
counseling;
Giving well-being checks;
Grief support through assistance and
reassurance; and
Information and referrals.
The Friendship Line is both a crisis intervention hotline and
a warmline for non-urgent calls.
Friendship Line provides round-the-clock
crisis support services including:
Contact:
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. for available
information on services for seniors.
Phone: (309) 674-2071
Website: http://www.ciaoa.net
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ciaoa.illinois
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By Renee Razo, B.A., B.S., CIRS Director of Program Management
Planning a Group Trip or Outing?
Come
Ride With Us!
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Available for Group Excursions
For more information contact:
James Barrett, Transportation Program Manager
700 Hamilton Blvd.
Peoria, IL 61603
P: (309) 674-2071
Email: jbarrett@ciaoa.net
Wheelchair lift for our friends with mobility issues
AM/FM/CD stereo with 4 speakers and 3 T.V. screens for pleasurable DVD viewing
Trips to group outings/functions/ shopping, out of town (i.e. Chicago/St. Louis)
Transportation services available any day
of the week, including evenings and
weekends
We can accommodate :
20 passengers without wheelchairs
18 passengers with 1 wheelchair
16 passengers with 2 wheelchairs
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH
We invite you to participate in this exciting interactive program!
Get support and encouragement from others living with ongoing
health conditions just like you!
WHAT IS TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH?
Take Charge of Your Heath programs generally last 6 to 8 weeks. Participant and facilitators meet weekly for
two and a half hours. Workshops are led by facilitators who have professional or personal experience with ongoing
health conditions.
Take Charge of Your Health: Live Well, Be Well is a program for anyone living with any ongoing
condition. The program helps participants take steps towards positive change and healthier living as they
build their confidence and their ability to manage their day-to-day life.
For more information on classes or class schedules contact Lorie Pence at
309-674-2071 or by email at lpence@ciaoa.net
Space is limited.
Take Charge of Your Diabetes is a program for anyone living with
diabetes. The program helps participants take steps towards positive
change and healthier living as they build their confidence and their
ability to manage their day-to-day life.
Active Living Every Day (ALED) is a behavior change program that
is designed to help participants make simple lifestyle changes necessary
to incorporate physical activity into their everyday life. Not an exercise
program, the classes give participants the tools to overcome barriers to
physical activity, set realistic goals, and stay motivated.
A Matter of Balance is a program designed to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels among
older adults. Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase
activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance.
Medication Management Improvement System (MMIS) – Home Meds is an in-home,
medication review and intervention that includes a computerized risk assessment and alert process, plus a
pharmacist review and recommendation for improvement.
Healthy IDEAS (Identifying Depression, Empowering Activities for Seniors) is a depression
self-management program designed to detect and reduce the severity on depressive symptoms in older
adults with chronic conditions and functional limitations. The program includes screening and assessment,
education, referral to appropriate health professionals, and behavioral activation. The presence and severity
of depression will determine the scope and duration of the program.
SIGN UP NOW
SPACES ARE LIMITED
Learn new information and tools to help you manage
your health, such as:
Find out how healthy eating can improve your
condition
Create an exercise program that works for you
Learn ways to improve communication with your
family, friends, and healthcare providers
Develop your own weekly goals to help you manage
your condition
Learn problems –solving strategies to help cope
with pain, fatigue and frustration
Gain Support and encouragement from others
living with ongoing health conditions
LEARN HOW TO THRIVE –
NOT JUST SURVIVE!
For more information contact: Lorie Pence Director of Outreach and
Community Services 309-674-2071 or email lpence@ciaoa.net
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. does not discriminate in admission to programs or treatment of employment in programs or
activities in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, The U.S. Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, The
Age Discrimination Act, The Age Discrimination In Employment Act, and The U.S. and Illinois Constitutions. If you feel you
have been discriminated against, you have a right to file a complaint with the Illinois Department on Aging. For information,
call 1-800-252-8966 (Voice & TDD), Or Keith Rider, President/CEO, Central Illinois Agency On Aging, Inc.
Participants are asked to make a
personal commitment to attend
all of the sessions if at possible.
Each program’s researched
based curriculum is proven to
work and is offered to the
community on a suggested
donation basis to cover the cost
of materials.
Places to Go ... Things to See
To see what’s happening in
Peoria, visit these websites:
Hult Center For Healthy Living 5215 N. Knoxville Avenue Peoria, IL 61614 692-6650 www.hulthealthy.org
The Peoria Playhouse Children’s Museum 2218 N. Prospect Road Peoria, IL 61603 323-6900 www.peoriaplayhouse.org
Peoria Riverfront Museum 222 S.W. Washington St. Peoria, IL 61602 686-7000 www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Peoria Park District Luthy Botanical Gardens Owens Center Forest Park Nature Center 2218 N. Prospect Road Peoria, IL 61603 682-1200 www.peoriaparks.org
RiverPlex Wellness & Recreation Center 600 NE Water Street Peoria, IL 61603 282-1700 www.riverplex.org
Peoria Civic Center 201 SW Jefferson Avenue Peoria, IL 61602 673-8900 www.peoriaciviccenter.com
Central Illinois Agency on Aging is now on Facebook and our fan base is on an upward trend. CIAA wants
Facebook to be a place where our fans/those we serve and those interested in what we do as an agency can come
to find information and updates that pertains to those that visit our page or for those wanting to know
more about our services and programs. CIAA also wants to know what you/our fans would like to
know more about. ? Please email Lorie Pence, Director of Outreach & Community Services at
lpence@ciaoa.net with your thoughts/ideas. Thanks to all of our fans and continue to let others know
about CIAA’s Facebook page and all that CIAA does.
From the desk of Anita Brown, HR Director/
Community Relations
REST is an educational course that
provides volunteer respite training to
adults and teens who want to offer very
special care and assistance to people
with special needs or healthcare issues.
It is implemented in a Train-the-
Trainer professionally designed two
day course. These trainers will then go out and train individuals to be respite care
providers and give caregivers a much needed break. The goal of REST is to create
an international network of organizations that prepare individuals to support
caregivers through respite.
Volunteer Respite workers/ REST Companions:
There is no need to have a medical background to
provide respite care.
This 8-hour REST Companion™ course is
designed to give people a basic overview of skills
needed to provide respite in a variety of settings.
This comprehensive and professional tool prepares
them so they can have the most information
possible to feel comfortable.
For more information about becoming a REST volunteer,
please contact Anita Brown at 674-2071.
Photo Credit: http://restprogram.org/about-rest/
Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Association
Marshall County
Heartland Health Care Center 1650 Indian Town Road, Henry, IL 61537
4th Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Peoria County
Pearce Community Center 601 W. Cedar Street, Chillicothe, IL 61523
3rd Monday, 6:30 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Lutheran Hillside Village 6901 N. Galena Road, Peoria, IL 61614
3rd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
PALZ Support Group 612 W. Glen Ave., Peoria, IL 61614
2nd Thursday, 3:00 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
(Caregivers only meeting)
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral 3601 North St., Peoria, IL 61614
3rd Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Stark County
Toulon Healthcare Center 700 E. Main St., Toulon, IL 61483
3rd Monday, 3:00 pm. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Tazewell County
Apostolic Christian Restmor 1500 Parkside Ave., Morton, IL 61550
3rd Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
First United Methodist Church 154 E. Washington Street, East Peoria, IL 61611
2nd Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Woodford County
Snyder Village Nursing Home 1200 E. Partridge Street, Metamora, IL 61548
2nd Monday, 1:45 pm. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Please call helpline to confirm date and times before attending a group
1.800.272.3900
Source: Alzheimer’s Support Groups sourced by http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org/support_groups/
Bradley University Counseling, Research & Training Clinic
Caregiver Support Group Meetings
The Caregiver Program provides emotional support to help family caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren raising cope with their caregivers roles, and/or develop and strengthen their capacities for better social and
personal adjustments. Meet other caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren, learn how to self-care, and learn how to be there without always
“being there”.
There is NO CHARGE for services; however, contributions are accepted.
Co-sponsored by Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. and Bradley University
For more information, call (309) 677-3189 or visit www.bradley.edu/sites/caregiver
Pekin Miller Center Life Support/Caregiver Support Group 1st Tuesday of the month (1:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m.) Miller Senior Center, 551 S 14th St., Pekin, IL 61554 Facilitator: Lauren Berry, B.A.
Liberty Village Caregiver Support Group 2nd Monday of the month (1:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m.) Liberty Village of Peoria, 6906 North Stalworth Drive Peoria, IL 61615 Facilitator: Nargis Khan, NCC, LCPC
Peoria Senior World Caregiver Support Group Every Thursday (1:30 pm—3:00 pm)
Senior World, 719 300 N. William Kumpf Blvd., Peoria, IL 61605 Facilitator: John Westerberg, B.S.
Woodford County Family Caring 4 Family Support Group 3rd Monday of the Month (1:00—2:30 p.m.)
Maple Lawn Apartments Community Room, 700 N. Main St., Eureka, IL 61530
Facilitator: John Westerberg, B.S.
Morton Senior World Caregiver Support Group 4th Tuesday of Month (10:00—11:30 am) Senior World, 730 W Jefferson St Suite 200, Morton, IL 61550 Facilitator: Lauren Berry, B.A.
Washington Caregiver Support Group Check www.bradley.edu/sites/caregiver/support/ for latest information
Washington Christian Village, 1201 Newcastle Rd., Washington, IL 61570 Facilitator: John Westerberg, B.S.
Elmwood Support Group 1st Monday of the Month (10:30 am—Noon)
Country Comfort, 829 N. Hurff, Elmwood, IL 61529 Facilitator: Nargis Khan, NCC, LCPC
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month (1:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m.)
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, 700 Hamilton Boulevard Peoria, IL 61603 Facilitator: Lauren Berry, B.A.
Bradley University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and the promotion of equal
opportunities for all persons regardless of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender,
marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The
University is committed to compliance with all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination,
harassment and affirmative action.
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Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. does not
discriminate in admission to programs or activities to
treatment of employment in programs or activities in
compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the U.S.
Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act,
the Age Discrimination Act, the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act, and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions.
If you feel you have been discriminated against, you
have a right to file a complaint with the Illinois
Department on Aging. For information, call
1-800-252-8966 (Voice & TDD), or Keith A. Rider,
President/CEO, Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
FY 2018 CIAA
Board of Directors
Barry Beck, Chair Steve Buttice, Vice-Chair
Roger Wiseman, Treasurer Cindy Levingston, Secretary
Jean C. Aldag-Daniels Richard Hammonds
Roger Hawk Joe Hendel Joan Herron
Joyce Jackson Robert Johnson
Don Mool Robert Mueller Mary Prayne
Raymond Russ Carol Strandberg
Deloris Turner
FY 2018 CIAA
Advisory Council
Vicki Hoke, Chair Donna Ginglen, Vice -Chair Shirley Horwedel, Secretary
Jo Carver Gordon Cundiff Joyce Francis
Stanley Glazier A. Jeanne Graham
Philip Grgurich Francis Hackwith Christine Jenkins
Kim Joesting Jeffrey Leeman Carolyn Little Mary Meister
Jennifer Metcalf Kirk Millis
Sherri Nichols Christine Notary Charles Owens Bernard Riley
Earl Riley Dolores Snyder Roger Sparks Bryna Warren
Rep. Mike Unes (91st
District—R)
19 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309)620-8631, Fax (309)349-3046
repunes@gmail.com
Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (92nd
District—D)
300 E. War Memorial Drive, Suite 303
Peoria, IL 61614
(309)681-1992, Fax (309)681-8572
repjgordon@gmail.com
Rep. Ryan Spain (73rd
District—R)
5407 N. University, Arbor Hall, Suite B
Peoria, IL 61614
(309)690-7373, Fax (309)690-7375
spain@ilhousegop.org
Rep. Keith Sommer (88th District—R)
121 W. Jefferson
Morton, IL 61550
(309)263-9242, Fax (309)263-8187
sommer@mtco.com
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (District 17—D)
3100 N. Knoxville Ave., Suite 205
Peoria, IL 61603
(309)966-1813
Senator Chuck Weaver (37th District—R)
5415 University St., Suite 105
Peoria, IL 61614
(309)693-4921, Fax (309)693-4923
chuck@senweaver.com
Senator Dave Koehler (46th District—D)
400 NE Jefferson, Suite 200
Peoria, IL 61603
(309)677-0120, Fax (309)346-4650
senatordavekoehler@gmail.com
Illinois General Assembly
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senators for Illinois Senator Richard J. Durbin (D)
525 South 8th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)492-4062, Fax (217)492-4382
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D)
8 South Old State Capitol Plaza
Springfield, IL 62701
(217)528-6124
Congressman Darin LaHood (District 18—R)
100 NE Monroe Street, Room 100
Peoria, IL 61602
(309)671-7027, Fax (309)671-7309