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