10 Reasons to be Vaccinated-Not Just for Kids………………………….……....1

CIAA Annual Meeting.…………...…....2

ADRN-What Does “No Wrong Door” Mean for You?.....................................3 Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI)…………………………………..4

Farmers’ Market Coupons……….……5

Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month…..……………………..………...6

Flu Vaccination: Who Should Do It, Who Should Not…..……………………7

Part-Time Position Opening & Advice Clinics………………............................8

Come Celebrate National Caregiving ……………………….…..…9

CIAA Staff was preparing gift baskets for the Golf Tournament, Places to Go...Things to See, and Facebook...10

Support Groups……………..….…….11

U.S. House of Representative, U.S. Senators for IL, IL General Assembly, Board of Directors and Council Rosters………………..…..…12

To Receive Senior Gazette, e-mail Hoangvan (Van) Dinh at

hdinh@ciaoa.net

2015, August Issue Joanne Thomas, PhD, 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

IN THE ISSUE

Dr. Joanne Thomas, PhD, LPC

1.Vaccine-preventable diseases haven’t gone away

The viruses and bacteria that cause illness and death still exist and can be passed on to

those who are not protected by vaccines.

2. Vaccines will help keep you healthy

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccinations

throughout your life to protect against many infections

3. Vaccines are as important to your overall health as diet and exercise

Vaccines are one of the most convenient and safest preventive care measures available

4. Vaccines can mean the difference between life and death

Vaccine-preventable infections are dangerous.

5. Vaccines are safe

The US has the best post-licensure surveillance system in the world making vaccines

extremely safe

6. Vaccines won’t give you the disease they are designed to prevent

You cannot “catch” the disease from the vaccine

7. Young and healthy people can get very sick, too

Infants and the elderly are at a greater risk for serious infections and complications in

many cases, but vaccine-preventable diseases can strike anyone

8. Vaccines –preventable diseases are expensive

An average influenza illness can last up to 15 days, typically with five or six missed

work days.

9. When you get sick, your children, grandchildren and parents are at risk, too

A vaccine-preventable disease that might make you sick for a week or two could prove

deadly for your children, grandchildren, or parents if it spreads to them.

10. Your family and coworkers need you

In the US each year, millions of adults get sick from vaccine-preventable diseases,

causing them to miss work and leaving them unable to care for those who depend on

them, including their children and/or aging parents.

For additional information, visit

http://www.adultvaccination.org/10-reasons-to-be-vaccinated#sthash.lmQP6ren.dpuf

Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 am—8:00 pm 2nd and 4th Saturdays: 9:00 am—1:00 pm

This year’s theme “2015-The 50th Anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act: Renewed

Opportunities for Service and Learning”.

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. Cordially invites you to attend our Annual Awards Luncheon with keynote speaker

Dr. Kimberly A. Johnston, EdD, CNE

President, Methodist College

Wednesday, September 23, 2015 11:30 am

Peoria Civic Center 201 SW Jefferson Avenue Peoria, Illinois 61602 Room 401-404

R.S.V.P by Monday, September 14 Contact Van at 674-2071 or e-mail hdinh@ciaoa.net

Committed to Excellence in Health Science Education

As the demand for nursing and healthcare professionals continues to increase, Dr. Kimberly Johnston, President of the

Methodist College (MC) is committed to meeting this need through increasing degree programs in the healthcare professions

while maintaining excellence in the education of students in these programs. This believes this is best achieved through the

growth of Methodist College to become the premier college of choice for healthcare education in the Midwest.

Under her leadership, she has managed Methodist College through the initial and continuing achievement of both

institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission and specialty accreditation of the nursing program through

the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education. In the past nine years she has led the college in achieving its strategic plan

which has led to: increasing enrollment from 120 to 600 students, increasing academic programs from one to five (including

graduate education), improving net earnings from a deficit to an average of 1.5-2 million dollars annually, increasing faculty

FTE’s from 12-50, adding a complete department of Arts and Sciences, completing multiple construction projects such as a

new library, new student lounge, an additional unit of student housing, a new administrative floor, a new biology lab, an

addition of four classrooms, a million dollar nursing simulation center, an outdoor construction project to give students

recreation and relaxation space, and additional faculty offices. As the college has outgrown its present space she is now

heading the planning and construction of a new college and student residences which will accommodate over 1000 students.

She says that the accomplishment she is most proud of “would probably be taking a very young college and making it a success

both academically and financially while providing healthcare professionals for our community.”

Dr. Johnston was born and raised in Clearfield Pennsylvania and received both her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees

from Penn State University and her Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Widener University in Chester

Pennsylvania. Dr. Johnston has been a faculty member at Penn State University, Albright College in Reading Pa., Kutztown

University in Kutztown, Pa and held administrative roles at Kutztown University before coming to Methodist College. She

lived in Reading Pennsylvania where she and her husband Randy McCormack raised their children. She now enjoys spending

time with her family which includes husband Randy, children Kyle and Kelsey Johnston-McCormack and their spouses Tina

and Jeff and grandchildren Will and Peyton as well as dogs Brady and Murphy.

ON THE SPOT: Who do you look up to as a role model?

“My father was my role model. He was the principal of my high school and then the superintendent of my school district. He

was a truly effective leader as he was very knowledgeable, but people always came first. He respected everyone and as a result

was well respected.”

WHAT DOES

“NO WRONG DOOR”

MEAN FOR YOU?

YOU ARE

INVITED

Date: Friday, August 28, 2015 8:00 AM—8:30 AM –Registration Begins 8:30 AM—12:00PM—Workshop Begins

Advocates for Access 4450 N. Prospect Rd., Suite C8-Conference Room Peoria Heights, IL 61615

Speakers: Lorie Pence, Director of Outreach & Community Services, Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. ADRC Evolution into “No Wrong Door” (NWD) System

Jeannine McAllister, Executive Director Advocates for Access What is Balancing Incentive Program (BIP)?

Marsha Johnson, Director Community Care Systems, Inc. NWD/Coordinated Entry Points, Stage 1

Julia Haage, Care Coordinator Supervisor, Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. Minimum Requirements by CMS-Example of IL Initial Screen Questions

To Register, contact Hoangvan (Van) Dinh at 309-674-2071 or by e-mail at hdinh@ciaoa.net

FREE WORKSHOP

700 Hamilton Boulevard

Peoria, IL 61603

Telephone: (309) 674-2071

Website: http://www.ciaoa.net

Workshop

Location:

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CENTRAL ILLINOIS AGENCY ON AGING, INC.

700 Hamilton Blvd.

Peoria, IL 61603

309-674-2071

Serving Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark,

Tazewell, and Woodford Counties

These three counties: Peoria, Stark and Tazewell now have two Managed Care

Organizations, Health Alliance Connect and Molina Healthcare to serve you,

who qualify for Medicare and Medicaid.

Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI)

INFORMATION ASSISTANCE OPTIONS ALTERNATIVES

Central Illinois Agency on Aging

Heart of Illinois Aging and Disability Resource Center/Network

(ADRC/N)

is now offering information and assistance, options, and alternatives to

those that have questions regarding the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment

Initiative (MMAI) (Dual Eligible=Qualify for Medicare and Medicaid)

Questions You May Have?

1. What is a Managed Care Organization and why do I have to choose

one?

2. What are my options under this program?

3. I received a letter saying that I have been enrolled into a Managed

Care Organization under the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative,

what does this mean?

Call Us for Additional Information: 309-674-2071

700 HAMILTON BLVD.

PEORIA, IL 61603

10 am – Noon

Monday thru Friday

Depending on availability of coupons.

Must be age 60 and older.

Must bring picture I.D.

Annual income must be less than

$21,775 (Household of 1)

$29,471 (Household of 2+)

$37,167 (Household of 3+)

Must be age 60 and older.

Must bring a picture I.D.

IF YOU ARE PICKING UP COUPONS FOR SOMEONE

ELSE THE SAME GUIDELINES ABOVE APPLY. ALSO YOU

MUST BRING THEIR PICTURE I.D. AND A NOTE FROM

THE SENIOR STATING THAT YOU CAN PICK UP THE

COUPONS ON THEIR BEHALF.

FARMERS’ MARKET COUPONS

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

700 Hamilton Boulevard,

Peoria, IL 61603

Telephone: (309) 674-2071

Website: http://www.ciaoa.net

LOCATION: CENTRAL ILLINOIS AGENCY ON AGING, INC.

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August Is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month!

It's almost back-to-school time and you're prepared with your child's

enrollment forms, orientation schedules, and immunizations--but what about

their eyes?

August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month—a great signal for you to

get your child's eyes checked before school starts.

Join us as we observe Children's Eye Health and Safety Month in

partnership with Prevent Blindness America and the American Academy of

Ophthalmologists.

Most children have healthy eyes. But there are conditions that can threaten good vision. Because you can't always

"look" into your child's eyes to tell if they have eye health problems, set up some time today for an eye exam:

Your child's eyes should be examined during regular pediatric appointments and vision testing should be

conducted around age three.

Parents should be aware of signs that may indicate their child

has vision problems, including:

Wandering or crossed eyes

A family history of childhood vision problems

Disinterest in reading or viewing distant objects

Squinting or turning the head in an unusual manner

while watching television

Eye Safety:

More than 12 million children suffer from vision impairment, and eye injuries are one of the leading causes of

vision loss in children*. There are an estimated 42,000 sports-related eye injuries each year and the majority of

them happen to children.

Children should:

Wear protective eyewear while participating in sports or recreational activities

Play with are age-appropriate toys. Avoid toys with sharp or protruding parts

To find more information about Children's Eye Health and Safety, visit:

www.preventblindness.org

www.aao.org

*Nearly 25 percent of school-aged children have vision problems. Of children ages 3 to 5, close to one in 20 has a

problem that could result in permanent vision loss if left untreated. The American Academy of Ophthalmology

estimates that 80 percent of preschoolers do not receive vision screenings.

Source: http://www.hap.org/health/topic/eyemonth.php

Children's Eye Health and Safety Month

Talk to your child's pediatrician if you suspect

your child has any of the eye diseases below:

Amblyopia (lazy eye)

Strabismus (crossed eyes)

Ptosis (drooping of the eyelid)

Color deficiency (color blindness)

Protecting young children

from eye injuries at home and at play

Toy Safety

Read all warnings and instructions on toys.

Avoid toys with sharp or rigid points,

shafts, spikes, rods, and dangerous edges.

Keep toys intended for older children away

from younger children.

Avoid flying toys and projectile-firing

toys; these pose a danger to all children,

particularly those under five years old.

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

Information & Assistance Department

September Advice Clinics

Got Questions?

Where: Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

700 Hamilton Boulevard

Peoria, IL 61603

When: Tuesday, Sept. 1st

from 10:00 am– 11:00 am

and Tuesday, Sept. 15th from 2:00 pm—3:00 pm

For additional information and assistance you may contact us at: 309-674-2071

Every First and Third Tuesdays of the Month

License Plate Discounts

Caregiver Assistance

Nutrition Programs

Relatives as Parents Program

Bus Passes

Food Pantries

Transportation

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Community Education

Housing

Medicare Part D

From the desk of Anita Brown, HR Director/Community Relations

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PART-TIME POSITION OPENING

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides information and assistance services on behalf of older persons and persons

with disabilities about available services and resources which meet person’s

expressed need, and links and follows up with appropriate service providers and

community resources to ensure that the need is met.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.*

2. One year of related experience.*

3. Expertise in issues affecting older persons and persons with disabilities, individual needs assessment, and services and resources available to them.

4. Excellent interview and communication skills

* In meeting minimum qualifications, education may be substituted for experience; and experience may be substituted for education, on a year-for-year basis, for up to four years.

POSITION TITLE: ADRC INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST/OPTIONS COUNSELOR

Two Free Events

for

Family Caregivers

Come Celebrate

National Caregiving Month

Monday, November 9

First United Methodist Church

116 NE Perry Avenue

Peoria, IL 61603

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Night-Out

Relax

Renew

Enjoy entertainment

Enjoy a meal

Socialize with Other Caregivers

Tuesday, November 10

Hult Center for Healthy Living

5215 N. Knoxville Avenue

Peoria, IL 61614

8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Conference

Speakers on caregiver topics

Vendor Tables with Resources

Light meal

Discussion with other Caregivers

Door Prizes

For additional information about the Caregiver Night-Out and Conference

Call 309-674-2071 and ask for Mitch Forrest or e-mail MForrest@ciaoa.net

Sponsored By: Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. 700 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria, IL 61603

Places to Go ... Things to See

To see what’s happening in Peoria, visit these websites:

Hult Health

Education Center Seniors on the Go

5215 N. Knoxville Avenue Peoria, IL 61614

692-6650

www.hult-health.org

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.

Staff was preparing the gift baskets for the Golf Tournament

CENTRAL ILLINOIS AGENCY ON AGING, INC.

13TH ANNUAL

DR. LAURENCE E. NORTON GOLF TOURNAMENT

The proceeds from the 2015 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.

Support Groups

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Alzheimer’s Association

Marshall County

Heartland Health Care Center 1650 Indian Town Road, Henry, IL 61537

4th Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. 309-364-3905

Stark County

Toulon Healthcare Center RR 1, Box 249, Hwy 17 East, Toulon, IL 61483

3rd Monday, 3:00 p.m. 309-286-2631

Tazewell County

Apostolic Christian Restmor, Inc. 1500 Parkside Ave., Morton, IL 61550

3rd Thursday, 1:30 p.m. 309-284-1416

Pekin Manor 1520 El Camino Dr., Pekin, IL 61554

3rd Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. 309-353-1099

Pekin Home Health Care 600 S. 13th St., Pekin, IL 61554

2nd Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. 309-347-1151

Peoria County

Apostolic Christian Skylines 7023 N. Skyline Drive, Peoria, IL 61614

1st Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. 309-691-8091

River Valley Support Group Pearce Community Center, Room 210

610 W. Cedar Street, Chillicothe, IL 61523 3rd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.

800-272-3900

Bickford of Peoria 2000 West Willow Knolls Dr., Peoria, IL 61614

4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. 309-589-0800

Grandview Alzheimer’s Special Care Center 6210 North University St., Peoria, IL 61614

3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. 309-692-2484

Lutheran Hillside Village 6901 N. Galena Road, Peoria, IL 61614

3rd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. 309-689-2180

PALZ Support Group (Activities available for loved ones with dementia)

612W. Glen Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614 2nd Thursday, 3:00 p.m.

Please call ahead to register 309-681-1100

St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral 3601 North Street, Peoria, IL 61604

3rd Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. 309-692-0805

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 and Bradley University

For more information, call (309) 677-3189 or visit www.bradley.edu/sites/caregiver

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

First and Third Wednesday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, 700 Hamilton Boulevard Peoria, IL 61603

Facilitator: Laura Stone, B.S., M.S.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren-Farmington High School*

Third Wednesday of the month (6:00-7:30 p.m.)

Farmington High School, 310 S. Lightfoot Rd., Farmington, IL 61531

Facilitator: Laura Stone, B.S., M.S.

*During the summer time, support group will meet in Farmington Library at the same time

Peoria Caregiver Support Group

Fourth Wednesday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, 700 Hamilton Boulevard Peoria, IL 61603

Facilitator: Laura Stone, B.S., M.S.

HCR Heartland Healthcare of Peoria Caregiver Support Group

Second Thursday of the month (4:30-6:00 p.m.)

Heartland Healthcare, 5600 Glen Elm Drive Peoria, IL 61603

Facilitator: Laura Stone, B.S., M.S.

Liberty Village Caregiver Support Group

Second Monday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)

Liberty Village of Peoria, 6906 North Stalworth Drive Peoria, IL 61615

Facilitator: Nargis Khan, NCC, LCPC

Pekin Liberty Village Caregiver Support Group

Fourth Thursday of the month (5:00-6:00 p.m.)

Liberty Village of Pekin, 1520 El Camino Dr., Pekin, IL 61554

Facilitator: Laura Stone, B.S., M.S.

Senior World Caregiver Support Group

Every Thursday (1:30 pm-3:00 pm)

Senior World, 719 N. Kumpf Blvd., Peoria, IL 61605

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.

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. does not discriminate

in admission to programs or activities to treatment of

employment in programs or activities in compliance with

the Illinois Human Rights Act, the U.S. Civil Rights Act,

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age

Discrimination Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment

Act, and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions. If you feel you

have been discriminated against, you have a right to file a

complaint with the Illinois Department on Aging. For

information, call 1-800-252-8966 (Voice & TDD),

or Joanne Thomas, President/CEO, Central Illinois Agency

on Aging, Inc.

FY 2015 CIAA

Board of Directors

Robert Mueller, Chair Barry Beck, Vice-Chair

Roger Wiseman, Treasurer Wanda Aberle, Secretary

Steve Buttice

Thomas Eckert Rose Marie Hasler

Roger Hawk Robert Johnson

Cindy Levingston Mary Frances Prayne Patricia Reinbacher

Denny Rewerts Raymond Russ

Keith Wagy

FY 2015 CIAA

Advisory Council

Paul Flynn, Chair Vicki Hoke, Vice -Chair

Joyce Jackson, Secretary

Maxine Blane Richard Bowes, Sr.

Joan Cheatham Joyce H. Francis

Linda Glackin Donna Ginglen

A. Jeanne Graham Philip Girgurich

Francis Hackwith Shirley Horwedel Maggie Jenkins Sherri Nichols

Charles Owens Leslie Pulfer

Earl Riley Marilyn Sloan-Couch

Roger Sparks Jerry Vanderheydt Margarie Winters

Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (92nd District) 300 E. War Memorial Drive, Suite 303 Peoria, IL 61614 (309)681-1992, Fax (309)681-8572 Rep. Keith Sommer (88h District) 121 W. Jefferson Morton, IL 61550 (309)263-9242, Fax (309)263-8187

Rep. David Leitch (73rd District) 5407 N. University, Arbor Hall, Suite B Peoria, IL 61614 (309)690-7373, Fax (309)690-7375 Rep. Mike Unes (91st District) 19 S. Capitol Street Pekin, IL 61554 (309)620-8631, Fax (309)349-3046

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos 3100 N. Knoxville Ave., Suite 205 Peoria, IL 61603 (309)966-1813

Senator Darin LaHood (37th District) 5415 N. University, Suite 105 Peoria, IL 61614 (309)693-4921, Fax (309)693-4923 Senator Dave Koehler (46th District) 400 NE Jefferson, Suite 200 Peoria, IL 61603 (309)677-0120, Fax (309)346-4650

Illinois General Assembly

U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. Senators for Illinois Senator Richard J. Durbin 525 South 8th Street Springfield, IL 62703 (217)492-4062, Fax (217)492-4382

Senator Mark S. Kirk 607 East Adams, Suite 1520 Springfield, IL 62701 (217)492-5089, Fax (217)492-5099