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afternoon dancing and needs to take a break!” Of course the dancing was probably preceded by a card game or bean bag baseball or going for a walk. I think my 92-year-old grandmother is more active than I am! She moved to an independent living community in Folsom about two years ago and is certainly enjoying her cozy apartment, with the knowledge that friends and activities — and help if she needs it — are just outside her door. Many readers turn to Golden Pages when considering new living situations or other options available for them-selves or family members. While it’s obviously best to plan ahead for possible changes in circumstances, we all know that many times families suddenly find themselves scrambling because a situation has become urgent. Several times this year, I’ve shared the information in this book with friends who are helping relatives with some of these important decisions. I am glad to help and make people aware of the many great resources available to seniors in our region! Thank you to the readers who have called to let me know much they appreciate this publication. Observing how many of my friends are transitioning into retirement lifestyles (as well as the example of my folks and grandmother), I can only say that it looks really fun. In this edition you can read about just a few of the sports, so-cial and service clubs in our area that not only offer fun, but other benefits as well! Check them out — you’re sure to meet some great people and may discover, or re-discover, some new interests to pursue! We hope you share this magazine with friends and neigh-bors. And please let the businesses listed know that you saw them in the Golden Pages!

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Contents Tips for Organizing Your Affairs ............ 4

Benefit Your Brain With the Mind Diet ............ 7

Options for Medical Alert Systems ......... 10

Take a Swing at Senior Softball! ......... 16

Long-standing Clubs Keep Tradition of Service ......... 20

What Are the Symptoms of a Thyroid Disorder? ......... 26

Sons In Retirement Offers Fun and Fraternity ......... 34

SPCA Programs for Senior Pet Owners ......... 37

Passions & Pastimes: Keeping an Eye on the Ball ....... 30

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Assessment/Referral .................................................................... 6

Chambers of Commerce ........................................................... 8

Clubs & Organizations ................................................................ 8

Community Services ................................................................ 11

Consumer Assistance ............................................................... 12

Education ......................................................................................... 12

Employment ................................................................................... 12

Estate Services .............................................................................. 12

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Health/Medical Products & Services ............................. 15

Hospice Care .................................................................................. 17

Hospitals ........................................................................................... 17

Housing ............................................................................................. 19

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Real Estate ........................................................................................ 31

Retirement Benefits .................................................................. 31

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Quick ReferenceAdult Protective Services Sacramento County .................................. (916) 874-9377 Yolo County ..............................................(888) 675-1115

Animal Control City of Sacramento ................................... (916) 808-7387 County of Sacramento ............................... (916) 368-7387

Better Business Bureau ............................. (916) 443-6843

California Franchise Tax Board ...............(800) 852-5711

Elder Abuse Hotline .................................. (916) 874-9377

Emergency .....................................................................911

Garbage / Curbside Recycling / Hazardous Waste City of Sacramento ....................................(916) 808-5011 City of West Sacramento ........................... (916) 617-4589 Sacramento County ................................... (916) 363-9390 Yolo County .............................................. (530) 666-8856

Internal Revenue Service ........................ (800) 829-1040

Medi-Cal Information .............................. (916) 874-3100

Medicare Information.........................(800) MEDICARE

Nursing Home Ombudsman .................... (916) 376-8910

PG&E ......................................................... (800) 743-5000

Police, Sacramento City (non-emergency) ..... (916) 264-5471

Postal Information / National Zip Code Line ................................................................. (800) 275-8777

Regional Transit ........................................ (916) 321-2877

Road Conditions ........................................ (800) 427-7623

Sacramento Fire Department .................. (916) 228-3035

Sheriff Sacramento County ..................................(916) 874-5115 Yolo County ............................................. (530) 666-8282 Placer County .......................................... (530) 886-5375

SMUD ..........................................................(916) 452-3211

Social Security Administration ................ (800) 772-1213

Voter Registration ..................................... (916) 875-6451

Water/City of Sacramento Utilities ......... (916) 264-5454

How to organize your affairs Savvy SeniorBy Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior, MywifeandIwouldliketogetourpersonalandfi-nancial affairs in order so our kids will know what’s going on if we get sick or die. What tips can you offer? — Procrastinating Paul

Dear Paul, Organizing your key information and getting your personal and financial affairs in order is a great gift to your loved ones. To help you get started, your first step is to gather up all of your important personal, financial and legal infor-mation so you can arrange it in a format that will benefit you now, and your loved ones later. Then you’ll need to create various lists of important information and instructions of how you want certain things handled when you die or if you become incapaci-tated. Here’s a checklist of areas to focus on.

PERSONAL INFORMATION Contacts: Make a master list of names and phone numbers of close friends, clergy, doctors, and profes-sional advisers such as your lawyer, accountant, broker and insurance agent. Medical information: Include a list of medications you and your spouse take, along with any allergies and illnesses.

For phone referral to information and assistance call 211 In Sacramento, 211 can be used to locate support services for older Americans and persons with disabilities.Visit the 211 website at www.211sacramento.org.

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Directory Listings

ADULT DAY CARE & HEALTH CENTERSCity of Sacramento Triple R Adult Day ProgramLocations in Midtown, North Sacramen-to and Greenhaven ............................. (916) 808-1591www.tripler.orgSee ad page 15

Eskaton Carmichael Adult Day Health Center5105 Manzanita Ave.Carmichael, CA 95608 ............................. (916) 334-0296www.eskaton.org/adult-day

Health for All, Inc.Adult Day Health Care Centers2730 Florin RoadSacramento, CA 95822 ............................. (916) 391-5591

Rancho Cordova Adult Day Care Center10086 Mills Station RoadRancho Cordova, CA 95827 ..............................(916) 369-1113www.ranchocordovaadhc.com

The Respite C.L.U.B.Caring Laughing Understanding Belonging10600 Coloma RoadRancho Cordova, CA 95670 ............................. (916) 635-5147A drop-in program providing respite for caregivers and socialization for seniors with memory loss and physical limita-tions. Music and sing-a-longs, snacks and lunch, craft projects, short walks and exercise, intergenerational activities

Yolo Adult Day Health Center20 N. Cottonwood St.Woodland, CA 95695 ............................. (530) 666-8828

AGING/ADVOCACY GROUPSAARP1415 L St., Suite 960Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (866) 448-3614www.aarp.org

Agency on Aging/Area 41401 El Camino Ave., 4th FloorSacramento, CA 95815 ............................. (916) 486-1876www.agencyonaging4.org

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform650 Harrison St., 2nd FloorSan Francisco, CA 94107 ............................. (800) 474-5171www.canhr.org

California Association for Adult Day Services1107 Ninth St., Suite 701Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (916) 552-7400www.caads.org

California Association of Area Agencies on Aging980 Ninth St., Suite 240Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (916) 443-2800www.c4a.info

California Commission on Aging1300 National Drive, Suite 173Sacramento, CA 95834 ............................. (916) 419-7591www.ccoa.ca.gov

California Department of Aging1300 National Drive, Suite 200Sacramento, CA 95834 ............................. (916) 419-7500www.aging.ca.gov

California Partnership for Long-Term CarePO Box 997413, MS-4100Sacramento, CA 95899

............................. (916) 552-8990www.rureadyca.org

California Retired Teachers Association800 Howe Ave., Suite 370Sacramento, CA 95825 ............................. (916) 923-2200www.calrta.org

California Senior Legislature 1020 N St., Room 513Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (916) 552-8056www.4csl.org

City of Davis Senior CitizenCommissionc/o Davis Senior Center646 A St., Davis, CA 95616 ............................. (530) 757-5696

Congress of California Seniors1230 N St., Suite 201Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (800) 543-3352www.seniors.orgwww.calseniorcenters.org

Foundation Aiding the ElderlyPO Box 254849Sacramento, CA 95865-4849 ............................. (916) 481-8558www.4fate.org

Leading Age California1315 I St., Suite 100Sacramento, CA 95814 ..............................(916) 392-5111www.aging.org

Long-term Care Ombudsman Services1401 El Camino Ave., 4th FloorSacramento, CA 95815 ............................. (916) 376-8910www.agencyonaging4.org

Mobile Home OmbudsmanMobile Home Assistance CenterPO Box 31Sacramento, CA 95812 ............................. (800) 952-5275www.hcd.ca.gov

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Assessment/ReferralNational Association of Retired Federal Employees 606 N. Washington St.Alexandria, VA 22314 ............................. (800) 456-8410www.narfe.org

National Silver Haired Congresswww.natlshc.org

Older Women’s LeaguePO Box 161646Sacramento, CA 95816 ............................. (916) 832-6863www.owlca.org

Retired Public Employees Association of California300 T St.Sacramento, CA 95811-6912 ............................. (800) 443-7732www.rpea.com

Sacramento County Adult and Aging CommissionP.O. Box 269131Sacramento, CA 95826 ............................. (916) 874-9775www.sacramentoadultandaging.org

The 60 Plus Association515 King St., Suite 315Alexandria, VA 22314 ............................. (703) 807-2070www.60plus.org

State Long-Term CareOmbudsman1300 National Drive, Suite 200Sacramento, CA 95834 ............................. (916) 419-7500www.aging.ca.gov

ASSESSMENT/ REFERRALAllied In Home Care and Senior Placement3570 Hazeltine LaneRoseville, CA 95747

............................. (916) 749-2224www.alliedinhomecare.com

ApexCare1333 Howe Ave., #206Sacramento, CA 95825 ..............................(916) 924-9111

1100 Melody Lane, #123Roseville, CA 95678 ..............................(916) 924-9111

www.apexcare.comSee ad page 19

A Senior Connection5631 Major WaySacramento, CA 95841 ............................. (916) 208-3338www.aseniorconnection.comSee ad page 15

A Place for MomElder Care Referral Service ............................. (877) 926-1285www.aplaceformom.com

Assistance, Referrals & More for Seniors (ARMS)c/o Hart Senior Center915 27th St., Sacramento, CA 95816 ............................. (916) 808-5462www.cityofsacramento.org/hartcenter

California Assisted Living Association455 Capitol Mall, Suite 222Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (916) 448-1900www.caassistedliving.org

The California Health Collabora-tive Senior Services Program2012 H St., Suite 202Sacramento, CA 95811 ............................. (916) 374-7730www.healthcollaborative.org

California Registry PO Box 5202Santa Monica, CA 90409 ............................. (800) 777-7575www.calregistry.com

CarePatrol of Sacramento4005 Manzanita Ave., Suite 6-301Carmichael, CA 95608 ............................. (916) 850-0220www.carepatrol.comFor over 20 years, CarePatrol has been helping seniors and their families findthe safest and most appropriate sen-ior living and care options available. A FREE COMMUNITY SERVICE.See ad page 23

Live Well at Home by Eskaton1640 Eskaton LoopRoseville, CA 95747 ............................. (916) 459-3220www.livewellathome.comLive Well at Home is Eskaton’s leading home care solution, providing trusted, committed and trained caregivers ena-bling you to maintain a safe and inde-pendent lifestyle wherever you call home.See ad on back cover Resources for Independent Living420 I St., Level B, Suite 3Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (916) 446-3074www.ril-sacramento.org

Ronald Demske Ma,CSA, NPRC–CarePatrol ............................. (916) 580-3280 [email protected] See ad on page 33

Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance SSI and Medi-Cal Food Stamps.......... (916) 874-3100www.dhaweb.saccounty.net

Sacramento County Adult and Aging CommissionP.O. Box 269131Sacramento, CA 95826 ............................. (916) 874-9598

“The key to successful aging is to pay as little attention to it

as possible.” — Judith Regan


By Jennifer K. Morita

Liz Applegate is on a mission to convince people it really does mat-

ter what you eat.The UC Davis Director of Sports

Nutrition says eating more vegeta-bles, whole grains, beans, nuts and berries reduces the risk of adult-onset diabetes as well as Alzheimer’s Dis-ease and dementia.

“Would it surprise you if I told you eating for a healthy brain isn’t that much different from eating for a healthy heart?”

Applegate, a nationally renowned expert on nutrition, explained the benefits of the Mind Diet at a recent lecture on healthy brain food put on by the UC Davis Alzheimer’s Dis-ease Center.

The Sacramento-based research center that also conducts comprehen-sive patient evaluations, has hosted a lecture series for the last five years.

“I realized five years ago that people didn’t have access to good information,” Administrator Jane La-Grande said. “We have a tremendous faculty, and we really wanted to share what we were doing and share infor-mation we knew about Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia.

“We wanted to be a community resource and not just a place people come to for evaluations. We wanted an educational component for the public.”

Applegate said the death rate for Alzheimer’s Disease increased rap-idly between 1980 and 2010, and the growing number of cases can’t be explained by the aging population alone.

“What the heck is going on? A lot of people want to think there are tox-ins in the water or contamination in our food. That’s an easy answer. We can fix that,” Applegate said. “But

the bigger picture has to do with our lifestyle.”

Research shows people with Al-zheimer’s and dementia have similar characteristics with people who have Type 2 diabetes, or adult onset dia-betes.

The Mind Diet includes: • Plants — eat at least one dark, leafy green salad or steamed veg-etable, plus at least one other colorful vegetable per day. • Fruits — eat one cup of berries at least twice a week. Frozen is as good as fresh, but dried berries lose many healthy benefits through the dehydrating process. • Nuts — eat at least one ounce of nuts a day. No one nut is better than

another. Sorry, chocolate covered nuts do not count. • Beans — eat beans at least every other day. • Red Wine — drink a 5-ounce glass of red wine per day, but you can’t save all your servings for the weekend. Wine can be substituted with pomegranate juice or dark, un-sweetened grape juice. • Poultry — eat poultry at least twice a week • Seafood — eat fish at least once, preferably twice, a week • Whole grains — the less pro-cessed, the better

It also calls for limiting: • Saturated fats • Meat, particularly beef • Cheese • Sugar

The Mind Diet is a combination of the Mediterranean and another re-search-based diet, known as DASH, geared to reduce hypertension.

“All three diets worked, if followed really well over time,” Applegate said. “But only the Mind Diet, even

Mind Diet helps protect against dementia and more

Research shows people with Alzheimer’s and dementia

have similar characteristics with people who have

Type 2 diabetes, or adult onset diabetes.


Brain Food


Chambers of Commerce

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCECarmichael6241 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite KCarmichael, CA 95608 ............................. (916) 481-1002www.carmichaelchamber.com

Citrus Heights7920 Alta Sunrise Drive, Suite 100Citrus Heights, CA 95610 ............................. (916) 722-4545www.chchamber.com

Elk Grove9401 E. Stockton Blvd., Suite 125Elk Grove, CA 95624 ............................. (916) 691-3760www.elkgroveca.com

Fair Oaks10014 Fair Oaks Blvd.Fair Oaks, CA 95628 ............................. (916) 967-2903www.fairoakschamber.com

Folsom200 Wool St.Folsom, CA 95630 ............................. (916) 985-2698www.folsomchamber.com

Natomas3511 Del Paso Road, Suite 160Sacramento, CA 95835 ............................. (916) 877-5436www.natomaschamber.org

Orangevale9267 Greenback Lane, Suite B-91Orangevale, CA 95662 ............................. (916) 988-0175www.orangevalechamber.com

Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce3700 Rocklin RoadRocklin, CA 95677 ............................. (916) 624-2548www.rocklinchamber.com

Roseville Chamber of Commerce650 Douglas Blvd.Roseville, CA 95678 ............................. (916) 783-8136www.rosevillechamber.com

Sacramento Asian-Pacific2331 Alhambra Blvd., Suite 100Sacramento, CA 95817 ............................. (916) 446-7883www.sacasiancc.org

Sacramento Hispanic Chamber1451 River Park Drive, Suite 220Sacramento, CA 95815

............................. (916) 486-7700www.sachcc.org

Sacramento Metro Chamber1 Capital Mall, Suite 300Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (916) 552-6800www.metrochamber.org

West Sacramento1401 Halyard Drive, Suite 120West Sacramento, CA 95691 ............................. (916) 371-7042www.westsacramentochamber.com

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONSArts & Crafts Club ............................. (916) 393-9026Meets every Tuesday, 1-2:50 p.m., at Asian Community Center, 7334 Park City Drive, Sacramento.

Carmichael Cactus and Succulent Societywww.ccandss.comMeets10a.m.firstThursdayofthemonthat 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael.

Carmichael Senior Citizens Club ............................. (916) 487-5525

if it was modestly followed, still had a risk reduction.”

In addition to nutritional advice, Applegate offered a tip on dietary supplements.

While vegetables, berries and nuts are rich in vitamins and other healthy compounds, simply taking pills or a nutrition bar won’t have the same benefits.

“Don’t take a vitamin pill and think you’re covered,” Applegate said. “Vegetables and berries have hun-dreds of compounds, that’s why a bar or a pill or nutritional supplement is

so inadequate relative to what real food provides.

“... There’s a synergy with what’s in food that we don’t understand, yet. Believe in food, question supple-ments.”

Applegate added that you should always consult your healthcare pro-vider before taking memory supple-ments because they have many side effects.

This year’s lecture series will focus on maintaining a healthy brain and will touch on topics such as physical exercise and activity, diet, as well as social and intellectual stimulation, LaGrande said.

The upcoming lecture series so far includes: • Dr. Charles DeCarli, UC Davis neurology professor, will discuss healthy brain aging, 6 p.m., May 25, MIND Institute, 2825 50th Street in Sacramento • Caregiver Workshop, 8 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., Nov. 4, MIND Institute, 2825 50th Street in Sacramento

For more information about the UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Cen-ter and its 2017 lecture series go to www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/alzheimers or call (916) 734-5496.

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Clubs & Organizations

Get Social,Make Connections!Services • Groups • ActivitiesArts and Crafts, Bunco, Computer Groups, Resources, and More!

Contact SeniorLink: (916) 369-7872M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. email: [email protected]

No more staying home feeling sad and lonely!Our program assists olderadults (age 55+) in Sacra-mento County with servicessuch as connecting to com-munity, transportation, doc-tors, senior or culturalcenters, exposure to localactivities and events, andmuch more.

There is NO COST to people receivingservices or to those who refer them.

Meets second and fourth Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., each month at Carmichael Park Club House, 5750 Grant Ave., Car-michael.

Cottage Senior Club ............................. (916) 706-2966 ............................. (916) 486-1338MeetsfirstandthirdTuesdayeachmonthin the Conzelmann Center, 2201 Cottage Way, Sacramento.

The Genealogical Association of Sacramentowww.gensac.orgMeets third Wednesday of the month, 12:15 p.m., at Belle Coolidge Library, 5600 South Land Park Drive.

Gray Eagles ............................. (916) 421-0844www.grayeagles.netSocial group sharing the history of military and or civilian aviation. Meets

second Monday each month at noon at Golden Corral Buffet, 4940 Watt Ave., North Highlands.

Mahjong Club ............................. (916) 393-9026Meets Every Friday, 1-4 p.m., Asian Community Center, 7375 Park City Drive, Sacramento. Mission Oaks Senior Wednesday Club ............................. (916) 410-0506MeetsthefirstfourWednesdaysofeverymonth at Mission Oak Community Cent-er, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael.

North Highlands Pinochle Club ............................. (916) 332-4551Meets Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at North Highlands Community Center, 6040 Watt Ave., North Highlands.

Organic Gardening Club of Sacramento County ............................. (916) 635-6724Meeting places and times vary, call for details.

Old Times Fiddlers Association ............................. (530) 676-0836www.csotfa5.comMeets second Sunday of every month at Grange Hall, 5807 Walnut Ave. in Oran-gevale. [email protected]

The Renaissance Society7750 Colllege Town Road, Adams Bldg. Rm. 106Sacramento, CA 95819 ............................. (916) 278-7834www.csus.edu/org/rensoc

Call today to schedule your complimentary lunch and visit! (916) 683-6833

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Why Seniors Love The Commons At Elk Grove:Enthusiastic Social Events · Restaurant Dining & Bistro

Garden Classes · State of the Art Fitness CenterArt Classes · Hair & Nail Salon · Movie Theatre

Come see why The Commons at Elk Grove Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care

Community is the best place for you!

Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical SocietyPO Box 265Citrus Heights, CA [email protected]

Sacramento Capitolaires ............................. (888) 877-9806www.capitolaires.orgSacramento’s premier a cappella barber-shop chorus and quartets since 1946.

Sacramento Odd Fellows ............................. (916) 921-0569www.sacioofhall.com.

Sacramento Senior Citizen’s Club Dance ............................. (916) 967-8670 ............................. (916) 371-1091Held every Sunday (except holidays), 2-4 p.m. at Hart Center, 915 27th St., Sacra-mento. Sacramento Walking Sticks ............................ (916) 792 -1720www.sacramentowalkingsticks.orgMonthly membership meeting on the sec-ond Thursday of each month at 7 p.m, location TBD. Society of Military Widows, Sacramento Chapter #5 ............................. (916) 635-6724Meets monthly at Lions Gate Hotel, Mc-Clellan Park.

Sons in Retirement - SIRwww.sirinc.org

Soroptimist Sacramento Club www.soroptimistsacramento.comMeets every Friday 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Casa Garden Restaurant, 2760 Sutterville Rd. from September through June.

Western Swing Society ............................. (916) 635-9310www.westernswingsociety.net MeetsfirstSundayofeverymonthattheMachinist Hall, 2749 Sunrise Blvd., Ran-cho Cordova.

How to choose a medical alert systemSavvy SeniorBy Jim Miller

A good medical alert system is an affordable and effective tool that

can help keep you or a loved one safe. Here are some tips that can help you choose one that is best for you.

How They Work Medical alert systems, which have been around for about 40 years, are popular products for elderly seniors who live alone. Leased for about $1 a day, these basic systems provide a wearable help button – usually in the form of a neck pendant or wristband – and a base station that connects to the home phone line, or to a cellular network if no landline is present. At the press of a button, you can call and talk to a trained operator through the system’s base station re-ceiver, which works like a powerful speakerphone. The operator will find out what’s wrong, and will notify family members, a friend, neighbor or emergency services as needed. In addition to the basic home sys-tems, many companies today (for an additional fee) are also offering mo-tion sensitive pendants that can de-tect a fall and automatically call for help if the wearer is unable to push the button and mobile medical alerts that work when the wearer is away from home. Mobile alerts work like cell phones with GPS tracking capa-bilities. They allow you to talk and listen to the operator directly through the pendant button, and because of the GPS, a general location would be known in order for help to be sent.

What to Consider When shopping for a home medical alert system, here are some things to look for to help you choose a quality system: • Extra help buttons: Most com-panies offer waterproof neck pendant and wristband help buttons, but some

also offer wall-mounted buttons that can be placed near the floor in high fall risk areas like the bathroom or kitchen, in case the pendant isn’t be-ing worn. • Range: The base station should have a range of at least 400 feet so it can be activated from anywhere on the property – even in the yard. • Backup: Make sure the system has a battery backup in case of a pow-er failure. • Monitoring: Make sure the re-sponse center is staffed with trained emergency operators located in the U.S., are available on a 24-hour ba-sis, and responds to calls promptly. • Contacts: Choose a company that provides multiple contact choic-es – from emergency services, to a friend or family member who lives nearby – that they can contact if help is needed • Certification: Find out if the monitoring center has been certified by Underwriters Laboratories, a non-profit safety and consulting company.

Top Rated Companies While there are dozens of compa-nies that offer medical alert systems, here are some top options that offer both home and mobile alerts: Bay Alarm Medical (fees start at $30 per month for a home landline system); Life Station ($30/month); Medical Alert ($33/month); MobileHelp ($30/month); and Phillips Lifeline ($30/month plus a $50 activation fee). Most of these companies offer dis-counts if you pay three to 12 months in advance. For mobile medical alerts only, you should also see GreatCall’s Lively Mobile and Wearable (these cost $50 plus a $20 to $35 monthly service fee) and Consumer Cellular’s Ally ($150 plus $25 per month). Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. Visit SavvySenior.org.



Personal documents: Include such items as your birth certificates, Social Security cards, marriage license, mili-tary discharge papers, etc. Secured places: List all the places you keep under lock and key or protected by password, such as safe deposit boxes, safe combination, security alarms, etc. Service providers: Provide contact information of the companies or people who provide you regular services such as utility companies, lawn service, etc. Pets: If you have a pet, give instructions for the care of the animal. End of life: Indicate your wishes for organ and tissue donation (see organdonor.gov), and write out your funeral instructions. If you’ve made pre-arrangements with a fu-neral home include a copy of agreement, their contact in-formation and whether you’ve prepaid or not.

LEGAL DOCUMENTS Will, trust and estate plan: Include the original copy of your will and other estate planning documents you’ve made.

Financial power of attorney: This document names someone you trust to handle money matters if you’re inca-pacitated. Advance health care directives: These documents (see caringinfo.org) – a living will and medical power of at-torney – spell out your wishes regarding your end-of-life

Community ServicesWAC (Womens Army Corps)Veterans Association, Chapter 963916 Arderly CourtSacramento, CA 95826 ............................. (916) 361-9026

Widowed Persons Association2628 El Camino Ave., Suite D-18Sacramento, CA 95821 ............................. (916) 972-9722No-host newcomers buffet and social held the third Monday of every month at Plaza Hof Brau, 2500 Watt Ave., Sacra-mento.

COMMUNITY SERVICESAmerican Red Cross1565 Exposition Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95815 ............................. (916) 993-7070www.redcross.org/ca/sacramento

The Jewish Federation ofthe Sacramento Region2130 21st St.Sacramento, CA 95818 .............................. 916-486-0906jewishsac.org

Neighborhood Services Dept.915 I St., 3rd FloorSacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (916) 808-6789www.cityofsacramento.org

Project GO, Inc. 801 Vernon St.Roseville, CA 95678 ............................. (916) 782-3443www.projectgoinc.org Emergency Utility Bill Assistance ............................. (888) 524-5705 Home Energy Weatherization Assistance Program ............................. (916) 782-3443 Affordable Independent Senior Housing ............................. (916) 773-4050

Canine Companions for IndependencePO Box 446Santa Rosa, CA 95402 ............................. (800) 572-2275www.cci.org

Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento3555 Auburn Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95821 ............................. (916) 482-2370crhkids.orgProviding a safe haven for children affected by abuse, neglect and trauma throughout the Sacramento Region. We are eternally grateful to our supporters and advocates!See ad on inside back cover

Del Oro CaregiverResource Center8421 Auburn Blvd., Suite 265Citrus Heights, CA 95610 ............................. (916) 728-9333 www.deloro.orgCaregiver resources and support.

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Consumer AssistanceProjectGO,Inc.isanon-profitcommu-nity action organization that advocates for and enhances the quality of life of low to moderate income and at-risk families and seniors by providing them with af-fordable housing, energy conservation and emergency assistance.

River City Community ServicesFood Bank1800 28th St.Sacramento, CA 95816 ............................. (916) 446-2627www.rivercityfoodbank.org

Sacramento Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)6201 Florin-Perkins RoadSacramento, CA 95828 ............................. (916) 383-7387www.sspca.org

Sacramento County In-Home Support ServicesP.O. Box 269131Sacramento, CA 95826 ............................. (916) 874-9471

SeniorLink, El Hogar, Inc. ............................. (916) 369-7872www. elhogarinc.org email: [email protected] seniors to community resources and activitiesSee ad page 9

Senior Companions ProgramPO Box 269131Sacramento, CA 95826 ............................. (916) 875-3622www.SCPsacramento.org

Senior Peer Counseling Program1908 O St.Sacramento, CA 95811 ............................. (916) 366-4600www.mhanca.org

United Christian CenterBroderick Center110 Sixth St.West Sacramento, CA 95605 ............................. (916) 372-0200

Yolo County Older Adult Services 137 N. Cottonwood St. Woodland, CA 95695 ............................. (530) 666-8630

500 B Jefferson Blvd., Suite 100 West Sacramento, CA 95605 ............................. (916) 375-6350

Senior Link of Yolo County619 North St.Woodland, CA 95695 ............................. (530) 207-4250 ............................. (877) 883-4927

CONSUMER ASSISTANCEBetter Business Bureau3075 Beacon Blvd.West Sacramento, CA 95691 ............................. (916) 443-6843www.necal.bbb.org

California Department of Consumer Affairs1625 N. Market Blvd., Suite N112Sacramento, CA 95834 ............................. (916) 445-1254 ............................. (800) 952-5210www.dca.ca.gov

California Telephone Access Program (CTAP)PO Box 30310Stockton, CA 95213 ............................. (800) 806-1191www.californiaphones.org

Clearpoint Credit Counseling Solutions1750 Howe Ave., Suite 125Sacramento, CA 95825 ............................. (916) 921-1802 ............................. (800) 750-2227www.clearpoint.org

Deaf & DisabledTelecommunications Program(voice and TTY) 1300 Ethan Way, Suite 105Sacramento, CA 95825 ............................. (800) 806-1191 www.ddtp.org

Funeral Consumers Alliance of Northern CaliforniaPO Box 60266Sacramento, CA 95860 ............................. (916) 486-3552www.fcanc.org

Seniors AgainstInvestment FraudCalifornia Department of Business Oversight1515 K St., Suite 200Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (916) 445-7205 ............................. (866) 275-2677www.dbo.ca.gov

EDUCATIONAmerican River College4700 College Oak DriveSacramento, CA 95841 ............................. (916) 484-8011www.arc.losrios.edu

California State University, Sacramento — Re-Entry Services 60+ Fee Waiver Program6000 J St.Sacramento, CA 95819 ............................. (916) 278-6011www.csus.edu

Charles A. Jones Skill Center5451 Lemon Hill Ave.Sacramento, CA 95824 ............................. (916) 643-7400www.cajscusd.edu

Cosumnes River College 8401 Center ParkwaySacramento, CA 95823 ............................. (916) 691-7344www.crc.losrios.edu

Need help or some support? See Support Groups on page 35


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medical treatment when you can no longer make decisions for yourself.

FINANCIAL RECORDS Financial accounts: Make a list of all your bank ac-counts, brokerage and mutual fund accounts, and any other financial assets you have. Debts and liabilities: Make a list of any loans, leases or debt you have – mortgages owed, car loans, student loans, medical bills, credit card debts. Also, make a list of all credit and charge cards, including the card numbers and contact information. Company benefits: List any retirement plans, pensions or health benefits from your current or former employer including the contact information of the benefits adminis-trator. Insurance: List the insurance policies you have (life, long-term care, home, auto, Medicare, Medigap, prescrip-tion drug, etc.) including the policy numbers, agents and phone numbers. Property: List real estate, vehicles and other proper-ties you own, rent or lease and include documents such as deeds, titles, and loan or lease agreements. Taxes: Include the location of your tax records and your tax preparer’s contact information.AdChoices Keep all your organized information and files together in one convenient location, ideally in a fireproof filing cabinet or safe in your home. Also be sure to review and update it every year, and don’t forget to tell your loved ones where they can find it. If you need help, get a copy of “12 Critical Things Your Family Needs to Know.” This is an excellent 60-page workbook available at 12criticalthings.com for $15 or $19 for the downloadable versions, or $25 for a printed copy. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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EducationElk Grove Adult & Community Education (EGACE) EGUSD 8401-B Gerber RoadSacramento, CA 95828 ............................. (916) 686-7717www.egusd.net

Folsom Cordova Unified School District Adult Education10850 Gadsten Way Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 ............................. (916) 635-6810www.fcusd.org/adulted

Mature Driver Safety Course3909 Bradshaw RoadSacramento, CA 95827 ............................. (916) 438-3385www.safetycenter.org/senior-safetyMature Driver Defensive Driving Class offers safety techniques for adapting to the effects of aging. Course is DMV ap-proved for insurance discounts.

Osher Lifelong Learning Instituteat Sierra College5000 Rocklin RoadRocklin, CA 95677 ............................. (916) 781-6290 ................ (800) 242-4004 x16290

The Renaissance Society7750 Colllege Town Road, Adams Bldg. Rm. 106Sacramento, CA 95819 ............................. (916) 278-7834www.csus.edu/org/rensoc

Road Scholar11 Avenue de LafayetteBoston, MA 02111 ............................. (800) 454-5768www.roadscholar.org

Roseville Joint Union High School District — Just for Seniors Roseville Adult School200 Branstetter St.Roseville, CA 95678 ............................. (916) 782-3952www.rjuhsd.k12.ca.us

Sacramento City College Re-Entry Center3835 Freeport Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95822 ............................. (916) 558-2063www.scc.losrios.edu

Sacramento City Unified School District Older Adult ProgramA. Warren McClaskey Adult Center5241 J St.Sacramento, CA 95819 ............................. (916) 277-6625www.scusd.edu/adult-education

San Juan Unified School District Adult Education School4640 Orange Grove Ave.Sacramento, CA 95841 ............................. (916) 971-7419www.sanjuan.edu

Sunrise Tech Center7322 Sunrise Blvd.Citrus Heights, CA 95610 ............................. (916) 971-7654www.sanjuan.edu

EMPLOYMENTAARP Senior Employment Services4640 Marconi Ave., Suite 4Sacramento, CA 95821 ............................. (916) 483-5991www.aarp.org www.aarpworksearch.org

Sacramento Employment and Training Agency925 Del Paso Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95815 ............................. (916) 263-3800www.seta.net

Senior Employment ProgramAgency on Aging/Area 41401 El Camino Ave., 4th FloorSacramento, CA 95815 ............................. (916) 486-1876www.agencyonaging4.org

Work Incentives Education Project517 12th St.Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (916) 551-2150www.LSNC.net

ESTATE SERVICESB & C Estate Sales, Inc. ............................. (916) 482-7888www.NorCalEstateSales.com

Chaffin Estate Sales & Services ............................. (916) 804-5774 ............................. (916) 684-2194www.chaffinestatesales.com

Kathy Platt Estate Sales ............................. (916) [email protected]

Schiff Estate Services & Estate Sales1309 Del Paso Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95815 ............................. (916) 206-4458www.schiffestateservices.com www.estatesalebuilding.com

FINANCIAL SERVICESThe Light for Seniors, Inc.8250 Vickers St., Suite GSan Diego, CA 92111 ............................. (858) 751-0752www.lightsourceis.com

Mortgage Consultants Group3000 Lava Ridge CourtRoseville, CA 95661 ............................ (916) 768-9369www.dougtheloanguy.com

Sacramento Reverse MortgageSacramento Mortgage Inc. ............................. (916) 261-0499www.sacramentomortgage.com


Health/Medical Products & Services

GOVERNMENT Please see srgoldenpages.com for government listings.

HEALTH/MEDICAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES Accent Care, Inc.1451 River Park Drive, Suite 150Sacramento, CA 95815 ............................. (916) 563-3831www.accentcare.com

Anchor Orthotics & Prosthetics1800 Tribute Road, Suite 150Sacramento, CA 95815 ............................. (916) 484-0682www.anchorop.com

Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center8421 Auburn Blvd., Suite 265Citrus Heights, CA 95610 ............................. (916) 728-9333www.deloro.org

Health for All, Inc.Adult Day Health Care Centers2730 Florin RoadSacramento, CA 95822 ............................. (916) 391-5591www.health-forall.org

Health Net Inc.11040 White Rock RoadRancho Cordova, CA 95670 ............................. (916) 463-9601www.healthnet.com

Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage1545 River Park Drive, Suite 202Sacramento, CA 95815 ............................. (888) 448-9400See ad on page 2

Maxim Healthcare Services1050 Fulton Ave., Suite 230Sacramento, CA 95825 ............................. (916) 974-2599www.maximhomecare.com

Mercy Home Health9912 Business Park DriveRancho Cordova, CA 95627 ............................. (916) 281-2300www.dignityhealth.org

Providing quality adult day services since 1992

Providing your loved ones a safe and enriching place to spend the day, while giving family caregivers respite.

www.TripleR.org • (916) 808-1591Locations in Midtown, North Sacramento and Greenhaven

Licensed by the State of California, Dept. of Social Services

“I’m finding that the older I get, it’s not that I learn new things, it’s more like I find out how much of what I know is common knowledge.” — Sam Lipsyte, The Subject Steve


Golden Seniors Softball Club welcomes all levels of talent

Play Ball!By Jennifer K. Morita

Seventy-eight year-old Henry Low grew up playing softball.

Except for a couple years on his church team in high school, Low was a retired data-processor in his mid-50s before he played on an organized team.

“Growing up, we played in the streets almost every day during the summer, and I gained a lot of experi-ence that way,” said Low, now a Life-time member of the Golden Seniors Softball Club.

Founded in the late ’80s by a group of retired men playing in Tahoe Park, the Golden Seniors Softball Club of Sacramento has grown from six teams to eight leagues with nearly 600 players from as far away as Dix-on and Rocklin.

The club is open to men age 50 or older and women at least 45 years old, with leagues geared for specific age brackets.

Between spring and summer, these senior softballers battle it out morn-ings and evenings at Howe Park and the Sacramento Softball Complex,

culminating the season with their Championship Picnic in September.

“It started out very small, and quickly expanded,” Club President Bill Hill, 64, said.

The club’s day leagues are so pop-ular, there’s a wait list to play every year, although organizers have a lit-tle trouble recruiting players for the leagues that play at night.

Each league plays about 20 games throughout the season.

“I’ve played softball my whole life,” said Hill, who joined the Gold-en Seniors Softball Club 14 years ago. “I wanted to stay competitive and test myself, but it’s also become a social thing. This is place where you can meet new people and new friends.”

Deanna Sesso, 56, played softball most of her life except for about a 10 year window while her kids were young.

“I picked it up again after my daughter graduated from high school,” Sesso said. “It’s fun. To me, it’s like socializing. I call it my social hour.”

Now, she plays for a few different clubs in the region and says while the Golden Seniors Softball Club is more laid-back than tournament clubs, the players are still competitive.

“It’s not as hard on your body as the regular city leagues that allow slid-ing. This is just a notch or two more laid back from that,” Sesso said “We still want to win, but if we don’t, it’s still fun for us, and everybody gets to play, regardless of their skill level.

“We have some guys who play tournaments every single weekend, and some who have never played in a tournament, and it’s the same with the women.”

Players are drafted for their teams so each year they play with differ-ent people, which helps balance the


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teams talent-wise, but there’s an add-ed benefit.

“You get to meet all kinds of differ-ent people,” Hill said. “Every year is a brand-new team, so every year you meet ten other guys you didn’t know the year before. By about the fifth year, you know just about everybody in the league.”

The Golden Seniors Softball Club also has more than 100 Lifetime members, who may not be able to play anymore but still help out and attend games.

Low, who played on a team up un-til suffering a stroke a few years ago, still serves as a league commissioner.

“I like the activity,” Low said. “It’s a chance to get together with fellow old guys that are interested in keep-ing active and hopefully improve their health and getting a lot of ex-ercise.”

For more information about the Golden Seniors Softball Club, go to www.gsscs.org or call the club hot-line at (916) 491-1721.

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“It’s not as hard on your body as the regular city leagues that

allow sliding. This is just a notch or two more laid back from that.

We still want to win, but if we don’t, it’s still fun for us, and everybody gets to play,

regardless of their skill level.”


HospitalsKaiser PermanenteRancho Cordova10725 International DriveRancho Cordova, CA 95670 ............................. (916) 631-3000

Kaiser Permanente Roseville1600 Eureka RoadRoseville, CA 95661 ............................. (916) 784-4000

Kaiser Permanente South6600 Bruceville Road Sacramento, CA 95823 ............................. (916) 688-2000

Kaiser Medical Offices Riverside1001 Riverside Ave.Roseville, CA 95678 ............................. (916) 784-4050

Mercy General Hospital4001 J St.Sacramento, CA 95819 ............................. (916) 453-4545www.mercysacramento.org

Mercy Hospital of Folsom1650 Creekside DriveFolsom, CA 95630 ............................. (916) 983-7400www.mercyfolsom.org

Mercy San Juan Hospital6501 Coyle Ave.Carmichael, CA 95608 ............................. (916) 537-5000www.mercysanjuan.org

Methodist Hospital 7500 Hospital DriveSacramento, CA 95823 ............................. (916) 423-3000www.methodistsacramento.org

Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital11815 Education St.Auburn, CA 95602 ............................. (530) 888-4500www.sutterauburnfaith.org

Sutter Davis Hospital2000 Sutter Place

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Sutter Medical Center2825 Capitol Ave.Sacramento, CA 95816 ............................. (916) 887-0000www.suttermedicalcenter.org

Sutter Roseville Medical CenterOne Medical Plaza DriveRoseville, CA 95661 ............................. (916) 781-1000www.sutterroseville.org

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Woodland Memorial Hospital1325 Cottonwood St.Woodland, CA 95695 ............................. (530) 662-3961www.woodlandhealthcare.org

HOUSINGACC Greenhaven Terrace1180 Corporate WaySacramento, CA 95831 ............................. (916) 395-0210www.accgt.orgIndependent Living

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Tips to Help Prevent a Return to the HospitalThe Associated Press

Patients too often leave the hospi-tal without knowing how to care for themselves, leading to a preventable return. Here are tips to improve your chances of a successful recovery at home: • Be sure you understand your ill-ness and the care you received in the hospital. • Ask if you will require help at home. Can you bathe yourself? Climb stairs? Will you need band-ages changed or shots? If so, do you have a caregiver to help, or will you need to arrange a visiting nurse? • Repeat back your care instruc-tions, to be sure you understand them. • Ask for a written discharge plan that lists your medical conditions, treatments, and plan for ongoing care. • Get a list of all medications, how to use them, and what to do if you ex-perience side effects. Be sure to ask whether to continue medications you were taking before this hospitaliza-tion. • Ask what symptoms suggest you’re getting worse and what to do if that happens, especially at night or during the weekend. • What follow-up appointments will you need and when? Ask if your hospital will make the appointments for you. • Do you have transportation home, to follow-up appointments, and to the drugstore? • If you have a regular physician, make sure the hospital sends a report of your hospital stay. • If you are uninsured or will have difficulty affording prescriptions, a hospital discharge planner or social worker may be able to link you to community resources that can help. • Get a name and number to call in case you have questions once at home.

Sources: Dr. Eric Coleman, University of Colo-rado in Denver; Robert Wood Johnson Founda-tion; Journal of the American Medical Associa-tion.


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Bruceville Terrace Nursing8151 Bruceville RoadSacramento, CA 95823 ............................. (916) 423-6000Nursing Care

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Soroptimist, Odd Fellows continue traditions of service

Good WorksShrouded in mystery for decades,

clubs like the Odd Fellows and Soroptimists are more than secret handshakes and funny-sounding names.

These service organizations, whose members span the globe, are really about trying to make the world a bet-ter place and finding a little camara-derie along the way.

Soroptimist InternationalSoroptimist International gets its

name from two Latin words mean-ing sisterhood and best, according to longtime member Nancy Wolford-Landers.

“We interpret that to mean best for women,” she said.

Founded in Oakland in 1921, So-roptimist is a service organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and children.

The Sacramento club, established in 1923, is the fourth oldest in the world and is among a half dozen So-roptimist clubs in the greater Sacra-mento area.

“Back in the ’60s, our particular club was the largest in the world with over 150 members, but like all ser-vice clubs, we’ve been getting small-er,” said Wolford-Landers, a Soropti-mist since 1983.

Although it started as a women’s service organization, Soroptimist is open to anyone.

“Women lack in a lot of ways — economically, inequality in job pay-ment, domestic violence, human traf-ficking — and our club works hard to improve those situations,” said Wol-ford-Landers, a retired Sacramento County auditor controller.

Every year, the Sacramento So-roptimist club gives away more than $40,000 to programs such as Women Escaping A Violent Environment, My


Sister’s House and the Boys & Girls’ Club. They helped build a computer lab for youths in Rancho Cordova, updated the kitchen at the Wellspring Women’s Center and restored the Clunie Community Center in McKin-ley Park.

In addition to roughly $8,000 a year in scholarships, Soroptimist also runs two programs that help single moth-ers go back to school and get jobs as well as manage their finances.

“We offer a lot of scholarships be-cause we believe that education is the best way for women to achieve their full potential,” Wolford-Landers said. “... It’s always about building the individuals to be self-sufficient, productive members of society.”

The Sacramento club currently has about 60 members from all walks of life.

“We are probably one of the most diverse clubs in the area whether it’s racially, economically, profession-ally and age-wise,” Wolford-Landers said.

Like many clubs, Soroptimist membership has dwindled in recent years, so leaders are always recruit-ing.

“We have made a real effort to try and attract younger members,” Wol-

“We have made a real effort to try and attract younger

members. The real heart of our working membership are the

ones whose kids have just gone off to college and they’re

looking for some activities. They have a lot of energy and

a lot of enthusiasm.”

ford-Landers said. “The real heart of our working membership are the ones whose kids have just gone off to college and they’re looking for some activities. They have a lot of energy and a lot of enthusiasm.

“But we call ourselves the No Guilt Club. We’re really happy to have you contribute wherever and whenever you can.”

The Soroptimist Sacramento Club meets every Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., at the Casa Garden Res-taurant, 2760 Sutterville Road from September through June.

For more information about So-roptimist International go to www.soroptimistsacramento.com

Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Longtime Sacramento Odd Fellow John Morgan isn’t really odd at all — he just wants to help people in need.

“We’re a well-kept secret,” John Morgan, 77, said. “... You can only play so much golf and go fishing so often … Even if I can only go to one meeting a year, if I can make a differ-ence in somebody’s life, to me that’s satisfaction.”

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows dates back to 18th Century England, when people were dying of famine and disease.

“There were several men of means who wanted to try and make a differ-ence, so they started having meetings in a pub and pooled their resources,” Morgan said.

They visited the sick, buried the dead and educated orphans.

“The community called them odd fellows because they thought what they did was odd,” Morgan said. “That’s how we got our name.”

With several lodges throughout the Sacramento region, the Odd Fellows


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has an auxiliary women’s group called the Rebekah’s as well as a youth camp near Sonora.

In addition to scholarships at American River College, the Sacramento Odd Fellows gives money to the Mustard Seed School and hosts an annual Easter Egg Hunt for vi-sually impaired children.

Roughly 300 people show up for the hunt, which uses beeping easter eggs children can find and exchange for prizes. Afterwards, volunteers cook hamburgers and hot-dogs.

“The food that’s leftover we package very carefully and take downtown to feed the homeless,” Morgan said.

In California, the Odd Fellows run a children’s home in Gilroy and senior care facilities in Saratoga and Napa.

“The bad side is we’re suffering, like all fraternal or-ganizations, because we’re getting smaller and smaller,” Morgan said.

“But fraternal organizations are needed just as much to-day as they were a hundred years ago. Just look at how many homeless people you see every day when you leave the house.”

Members are not required to put in a certain number of hours.

For more information about the Sacramento Odd Fel-lows, call (916) 921-0569 or go to www.sacioofhall.com.

In-home Services

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In-home ServicesCalifornia CareGiversIn-Home Care for Seniors1100 Corporate Way, Suite 200Sacramento, CA 95831

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Placer County Office 6951 Douglas Blvd. Granite Bay, CA 95746 ............................. (916) 226-3737

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Interim Homestyle Services2941-B Fulton Ave.Sacramento, CA 95821 ............................. (916) 486-8181

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Kaiser Permanente1600 Eureka Ave.Roseville, CA 95661 ............................. (916) 474-6386Alzheimer’s Care

LIFE (Living in Familiar Environments)2640 Cordova Lane, Suite 102Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 ............................. (916) 340-7000www.webpayee.com

Life Options for Seniors ............................. (916) 803-8148

Live Well at Home by Eskaton1640 Eskaton LoopRoseville, CA 95747 ............................. (916) 459-3220www.livewellathome.comLive Well at Home is Eskaton’s leading home care solution, providing trusted,

committed and trained caregivers ena-bling you to maintain a safe and inde-pendent lifestyle wherever you call homeSee ad on back cover

Maxim Healthcare Services1050 Fulton Ave., Suite 235Sacramento, CA 95825 ............................. (916) 974-2599www.maximhomecare.com

Personalized Homecare4700 Northgate Blvd., Suite 160Sacramento, CA 95834 ............................. (916) 979-4975www.personalizedhomecare.comPersonalized Homecare is a non-medi-cal agency with 38 years of experience. We serve Sacramento, Placer, Yolo and El Dorado counties. Current rates are available on our website.

Sacramento County In-Home Support ServicesP.O. Box 269131Sacramento, CA 95826 ............................. (916) 874-9471

Seniors Helping Seniors®

2764 Rogue River CircleWest Sacramento, CA 95691 ............................. (916) 372-9640www.seniorcaresacramentoca.comSee ad page 13

Support for Home1333 Howe Ave., Suite 206Sacramento, CA 95825 ............................. (916) 482-8484www.supportforhome.com

Sutter Health Lifeline & Senior Care Sacramento & Yolo counties ............................. (916) 454-6781

Sutter Hospice 8334 Ferguson Ave. Sacramento, CA 95928 ............................. (916) 775-7728

3001 Lava Ridge Ct., Suite 330B Roseville, CA 95661 ............................. (916) 797-7979www.suttervnaandhospice.org


InformationSutter SeniorCare PACE1234 U St.Sacramento, CA 95818

............................. (916) 446-3100

7000 Franklin Blvd., Suite 1020Sacramento, CA 95823

............................. (916) 424-8412www.sutterseniorcare.org

UC Davis Multipurpose Senior Services Program3700 Business Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95820 ............................. (916) 734-5432

Visiting Angels Senior Homecare ............................. (916) 273-9199www.visitingangels.com/sacmidtownAmerica’s choice in homecare! Our variety of services provide individual-izedcaretofityourneedsandsched-ule with caregivers you are comfort-able with having in your home.See ad on page 11

INFORMATION211 Sacramento ................................................ 211 ............................. (800) 500-4931www.211sacramento.org

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Del Oro CaregiverResource Center8421 Auburn Blvd., Suite 265Citrus Heights, CA 95610 ............................. (916) 728-9333www.deloro.orgCaregiver resources and support.

Elder Care Locator ..............................(800) 677-1116www.eldercare.gov

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The 50+ Wellness Program, City of Sacramento Older Adult Services2921 Truxel RoadSacramento, CA 95833 ............................. (916) 808-1593

InfoLine CARES (IHSS) ............................. (916) 442-5450

Sacramento County Network of Care On-Line Resource ............................. (415) 458-5900www.sacramento.networkofcare.org

LEGAL SERVICESCalifornia Rural Legal Assistance Foundation2210 K St.Sacramento, CA 95816 ............................. (916) 446-7904

HELPS Nonprofit Law Firm ............................. (855) 435-7787www.helpsishere.org

McGeorge School of LawCommunity Legal Services3455 Fifth Ave.Sacramento, CA 95817 ............................. (916) 340-6080Must be low-income, by appointment only

Sacramento County Bar AssociationAttorney Referral Service425 University Ave., Suite 1200Sacramento, CA 95825

............................. (916) 564-3780www.sacbar.org

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Senior Link of Yolo County619 North St.Woodland, CA 95695 ............................. (530) 207-4250

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Thyroid disorders often missed in seniorsSavvy SeniorBy Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you write a column on the overlooked problem of thyroid dis-ease? After struggling with chronic fatigue, joint pain and memory prob-lems, I was finally diagnosed hypo-thyroidism. Now, at age 70, I’m on thyroid medication and am doing great. Five years of feeling lousy. I wish I’d have known. —Frustrated Patient

Dear Frustrated, I’m glad to hear that you’re finally feeling better. Unfortunately, thyroid problems are quite common in older adults but can be tricky to detect be-cause the symptoms often resemble other age related health problems. In fact, as many as 30 million Ameri-cans have some form of thyroid dis-order, but more than half of them aren’t aware of it. Here’s a basic overview: The thy-roid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck that has a huge job. It produces hormones (called T3 and T4) that help regulate the rate of many of your body’s ac-tivities, from how quickly you burn calories to how fast your heart beats. It also influences the function of the brain, liver, kidneys and skin. If the gland is underactive and doesn’t produce enough thyroid hor-mones, it causes body systems to slow down. If it’s overactive, and churns out too much thyroid, it has the opposite effect, speeding up the body’s processes. The symptoms for an underactive thyroid (also known as hypothyroid-ism) – the most common thyroid dis-order in older adults – will vary but may include fatigue, unexplained weight gain, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, joint pain, muscle stiffness, dry skin and depression.

Some patients may even develop an enlarged thyroid (goiter) at the base of the neck. However, in older adults, it can cause other symptoms like memory impairment, loss of appetite, weight loss, falls or even inconti-nence. And the symptoms of an overactive thyroid (or hyperthyroidism), which is more common in people under age

50, may include a rapid heart rate, anxiety, insomnia, increased appe-tite, weight loss, diarrhea, excessive perspiration, as well as an enlarged thyroid gland. Too much thyroid can also cause atrial fibrillation, affect blood pressure and decrease bone density, which increases the risk of osteoporosis. Those with the greatest risk of de-veloping thyroid disorders are wom-en who have a family history of the disease. Other factors that can trig-ger thyroid problems include: auto-immune diseases like Hashimoto’s or Graves disease; thyroid surgery; radiation treatments to the neck or upper chest; and certain medications including interferon alpha and inter-

leukin-2 cancer medications, ami-odarone heart medication and lithium for bipolar disorder.

Get Tested If you have any of the aforemen-tioned symptoms, or if you’ve had previous thyroid problems or notice a lump in the base of your neck, ask your doctor to check your thyroid

levels. The TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) blood test is used to diag-nosis thyroid disorders. Thyroid disease is easily treated once you’ve been diagnosed. Stand-ard treatment for hypothyroidism involves daily use of the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Lev-othroid, Synthroid and others), which is an oral medication that restores ad-equate hormone levels. And treatments for hyperthyroid-ism may include an anti-thyroid medication such as methimazole (Ta-pazole), which blocks the production of thyroid hormones. Another option is radioactive iodine, which is taken

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West Sacramento Branch Library1212 Merkley Ave.West Sacramento, CA 95691 ............................. (916) 375-6465

Yolo County Library226 Buckeye St.Woodland, CA 95695 ............................. (530) 666-8005www.yolocountylibrary.com

orally and destroys the overactive thyroid cells and causes the gland to shrink. But this can leave the thyroid unable to produce any hormone and it’s likely that you’ll eventually be-come hypothyroid and need to start taking thyroid medication.

For more information on thyroid disorders, visit the American Thyroid Association.

Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. Visit SavvySenior.org.

Feeling social? Ready to explore a new interest?

See Clubs and Organizations starting on page 8.


Medicare Information

MEDICARE INFORMATIONCalifornia Department of Insurance300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1700Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (800) 927-4357www.insurance.ca.gov

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)505 12th St.Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (916) 376-8915 ............................. (800) 434-0222www.hicapservices.net

Medicare7500 Security Blvd.Baltimore, MD 27244 ...................... (800) MEDICAREwww.medicare.gov

MENTAL HEALTHConsumers Self-HelpPatients’ Rights9719 Lincoln Village Drive, Suite 300Sacramento, CA 95827 ............................. (916) 485-4175www.consumersselfhelp.org

Mental Health America1908 O St.Sacramento, CA 95811 ............................. (916) 366-4600www.mhanca.org

Sacramento Mental Health Treatment Center2150 Stockton Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95817 ............................. (916) 875-1000

SeniorLink, El Hogar, Inc. ............................. (916) 369-7872email: [email protected] seniors to community resources and activitiesSee ad page 9

Suicide Prevention24-hour crisis linesSacramento ...............(916) 368-3111 ............................. (800) 273-8255For appointments .... (916) 737-5555www.wellspacehealth.org

Sutter Center for Psychiatry7700 Folsom Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95826 ............................. (916) 386-3000

MORTUARIESAndrews & Greilich Funeral Home3939 Fruitridge RoadSacramento, CA 95820............................ ........(916) 732-2026www.EastLawn.comSee ad on inside cover

East Lawn Memorial Park & Crematory4300 Folsom Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95819........................ ............(916) 732-2000www.EastLawn.comSee ad on inside cover

East Lawn Pet Loss Center & Pet Cemetery6700 Verner Ave.Sacramento, CA 95841........................ ............(916) 732-2037www.EastLawn.comSee ad on inside cover

Elk Grove Memorial Park & Mortuary9189 E. Stockton Blvd.Elk Grove, CA 95624 ................................ (916) 732-2031www.EastLawn.comSee ad on inside cover

Lind Brothers4221 Manzanita Ave.Carmichael, CA 95608 ............................. (916) 482-8080

Sierra Hills Memorial Park & East Lawn Mortuary5757 Greenback LaneSacramento, CA 95841 ................................ (916) 732-2020www.EastLawn.comSee ad on inside cover

Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes4701 Marysville Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95838 ............................. (877) 261-7759

NURSING HOME INFORMATIONCalifornia Association of Health Facilities 2201 K St. Sacramento, CA 95816 ............................. (916) 441-6400www.cahf.org

California Department of Health Services Nursing Home Complaints 3901 Lennane Drive, Suite 210 Sacramento, CA 95834 ............................. (916) 263-5800 ............................. (800) 554-0354

Health Facility Licensing ............................. (800) 554-0354

California Longterm Care Ombudsman After Hours Emergencies CRISIS line ............ (800) 231-4024

Leading Edge of California1315 I St., Suite 100Sacramento, CA 95814 ..............................(916) 392-5111www.aging.org

“The older I get, the better I was.”— Van Dyke Parks


Healthy meals are served to older adults 60 years and better throughout Sacramento and Placer Counties. Home-delivered meals are served by well trained and friendly drivers who visit our homebound participants, share in friendship and provide critical services when necessary.

Meals are also served at 22 lunch sites in the Sacramento region.

Meals for Seniors

Contact us at (916) 444-9533 or mowsac.org Volunteer Opportunities Too.

Chabolla Community Center660 Chabolla Avenue Galt, CA 95632M-F ............................ (209) 745-7332

Creekside Village Senior Apts.6465 Village Center Drive, SacramentoM-F ............................ (916) 801-7081

Delta Cove Senior Community6800 Woodbine Ave., SacramentoM-F ........................... (916) 427-0772

Eskaton Jefferson Manor5959 66th Ave., SacramentoM-TH ........................ (916) 428-6325

Folsom City Senior Center48 Natoma St., FolsomM-F ........................... (916) 351-3386

Fruitridge Community Center4000 Fruitridge Road, SacramentoM-F ........................... (916) 422-7610

Hagginwood Community Center3271 Marysville Blvd., SacramentoT, W, & Th ................. (916) 922-4770

Hart Senior Center915 27th St., SacramentoM-F ........................... (916) 808-5462

Japanese United Methodist Church6929 Franklin Blvd., SacramentoWednesdays only........ (916) 421-1017

Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center3480 Routier Road, SacramentoM-F ............................ (916) 361-1262

Orangevale Community Center6826 Hazel Ave., OrangevaleT, W, & Th .................. (916) 988-4373

Rio Linda Parks and Recreation District810 Oak Lane, Rio LindaT, W, & Th ................. (916) 991-3405

Riverview Plaza600 I Street, 15th Floor, SacramentoM-F ........................... (916) 801-7028

Rusch Park Community Center7801 Auburn Blvd., Citrus HeightsM-F ........................... (916) 801-7019

Sacramento Buddhist Church2401 Riverside Blvd., SacramentoFridays only .............. (916) 446-0121

Samuel & Bonnie PannellCommunity Center2450 Meadowview Road, SacramentoM,W & F ................... (916) 808-6680

Stanford Settlement450 W. El Camino Ave., SacramentoM-F ........................... (916) 927-1819

The Comstock Senior Community Center1725 K St., SacramentoM-F ............................ (916) 801-7378

Women’s Civic Improvement Club3555 3rd Ave., SacramentoM-F ........................... (916) 452-9167

Senior Center of Elk Grove, Inc.8830 Sharkey Ave., Elk GroveM-F ............................ (916) 685-4804

If you are 60 years old or better and are interested in getting out of the house and meeting others over a deli-cious hot lunch, take a look at this list

of café sites to find one close to you. Please call the center’s number to let them know you’re coming! Transportation help may be avail-

able. Please call (916) 393-9026 (ext. 342) for more information about the transportation program.

All Seasons Cafés serve hot noontime meals to seniors 1 to 5 days a week

Nutrition


NutritionLive Well at Home by Eskaton1640 Eskaton LoopRoseville, CA 95747 ............................. (916) 459-3220www.livewellathome.comLive Well at Home is Eskaton’s leading home care solution, providing trusted, committed and trained caregivers ena-bling you to maintain a safe and inde-pendent lifestyle wherever you call home.See ad on back cover

Ombudsman, Agency on Aging/Area 4 ............................. (916) 376-8910 Northern California ............................. (530) 755-2018 Yolo County ............................. (530) 668-5775

NUTRITIONAll Seasons CafésForahotmeal,findanAllSeasonsCafé near you.See page 29

California Emergency Foodlink5800 Foodlink St.Sacramento, CA 95828 ............................. (916) 387-9000 ............................. (800) 283-9000www.foodlink.org

Elk Grove Food Bank Services9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140Elk Grove, CA 95624 ............................. (916) 685-8453www.egfbs.org

Food Bank Sacramento3333 Third Ave.Sacramento, CA 95817 ............................. (916) 456-1980www.sacramentofoodbank.org

Central Downtown Food Basket1701 L St.Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (916) 761-5624www.cdfb.org

Meals on Wheels by ACC7375 Park City DriveSacramento, CA 95831 ............................. (916) 444-9533www.mowsac.orgSee ad page 29

PARKS & RECREATIONCalifornia Department of Fish and Game - License and Revenue 1740 N. Market Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95834 ............................. (916) 928-5805www.wildlife.ca.gov/licensing

California State Parks and Recreation Campground Reservations ........... (800) 444-7275www.parks.ca.gov

City of RocklinCommunity Services & Facilities5460 5th St., Rocklin, CA 95677 ............................. (916) 625-5200

Cottage Senior Citizens Club2201 Cottage WaySacramento, CA 95825 ............................. (916) 927-3802www.fecrecpark.com

Community Services23 Russell Blvd., Suite 5Davis, CA 95616 ............................. (530) 757-5626www.cityofdavis.org

Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District — Program for Active Senior Adults4150 Temescal St.Fair Oaks, CA 95628 ............................. (916) 966-1036www.fairoakspark.org

Federal Recreation Passport Program (BLM)2800 Cottage Way, Suite W1623

Sacramento, CA 95825 ............................. (916) 978-4400TDD ........................ (916) 978-4419www.ca.blm.gov

National Forest Reservation Center ............................. (877) 444-6777www.recreation.gov

National Park Information ............................. (415) 623-2100

Robinson’s TaekwondoSilver Tigers17 Sacramento regional locations ............................. (916) 783-3191www.robinsonstkd.com

Sacramento County Parks and Recreation4040 Bradshaw RoadSacramento, CA 95827 ............................. (916) 875-7275www.sacparks.net

City Excursions — City of Sacramento Parks and Recreation4623 T St.Sacramento, CA 95819 ............................. (916) 808-8687www.cityofsacramento.org

Park and Recreation Departments and Districts in Sacramento County:

Arcade Creek 4855 Hamilton St. Sacramento, CA 95691 ............................. (916) 482-8377 www.acrpd.com

Arden Manor 1415 Rushden Drive Sacramento, CA 95864 ............................. (916) 487-7851 www.amrpd.org

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Arden Park 1000 La Sierra Drive Sacramento, CA 95864 ............................. (916) 483-6069 www.aprpd.org

Carmichael Park 5750 Grant Ave. Carmichael, CA 95608 ............................. (916) 485-5322 www.carmichaelpark.com

Cordova Recreation and Park District 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Suite 230 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 ............................. (916) 842-3300 www.crpd.com

Cosumnes Community Service District 9355 E. Stockton Blvd., Suite 185 Elk Grove, CA 95624 ............................. (916) 405-7150 www.yourcsd.com

Fair Oaks 4150 Temescal St. Fair Oaks, CA 95628 ............................. (916) 966-1036 www.fairoakspark.org

Folsom 50 Natoma St. Folsom, CA 95630 ............................. (916) 355-7285 www.folsom.ca.us

Fulton — El Camino 2201 Cottage Way Sacramento, CA 95825 ............................. (916) 927-3802 www.fecrecpark.com

Howe Community Center 2201 Cottage Way Sacramento, CA 95825 ............................. (916) 927-3802 www.fecrecpark.com

La Sierra Community Center 5325 Engle Road Carmichael, CA 95608

............................. (916) 485-5322 www.carmichaelpark.com

Mission Oaks 3344 Mission Ave. Carmichael, CA 95608 ............................. (916) 488-2810

North Highlands 6040 Watt Ave. North Highlands, CA 95660 ............................. (916) 332-7440 www.NHRPD.org

Orangevale 6826 Hazel Ave. Orangevale, CA 95662 ............................. (916) 988-4373 orangevalecommunitycenter.com

Rio Linda 810 Oak Lane Rio Linda, CA 95673 ............................. (916) 991-5929 www.rleparks.com

Southgate 6000 Orange Ave. Sacramento, CA 95823 ............................. (916) 428-1171 www.southgaterecandpark.net

Sunrise 7801 Auburn Blvd. Citrus Heights, CA 95610 ............................. (916) 725-1585 www.sunriseparks.com

West Sacramento Parks and Community Services1075 W. Capitol Ave.West Sacramento, CA 95691 ............................. (916) 617-4620

Woodland Parks and Recreation2001 East St.Woodland, CA 95776 ............................. (530) 661-2000

Yolo County Parks and Recreation120 W. Main St., Suite CWoodland, CA 95695 ............................. (530) 406-4880

REAL ESTATELisa A. Linares, Realtor, SRES™Seniors Real Estate SpecialistCalBre#01827930Serving Yolo and Sacramento Counties ............................. (916) 956-4745Email: [email protected] specialist who is experienced, responsive and focused on your needs. You can count on Lisa to help guide you to success. Patti Martinez, Lyon Real EstateSenior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) ............................. (916) 447-1451Email: [email protected] ad on page 33

RETIREMENT BENEFITSCalifornia Public Employees’ Retirement System400 Q St., Room 1820Sacramento, CA 95811 ............................. (888) 225-7377 TDD .................... (916) 326-3240www.calpers.ca.gov

California State Retirees1108 O St., Suite 300Sacramento, CA 95814................................. (916) 326-4292www.californiastateretirees.orgSee ad on inside cover

California State Teachers’ Retirement System100 Waterfront PlaceWest Sacramento, CA 95605 ............................. (800) 228-5453www.calstrs.com

National Active and Retired Federal Employees ............................. (916) 689-5334 ............................. (800) 456-8410

Real Estate


North HighlandsCommunity Center6040 Watt Ave.North Highlands, CA 95660 ..............................(916) 332-7440

Samuel C. Pannell Meadowview Community Center2450 Meadowview RoadSacramento, CA 95832 ..............................(916) 808-6680

Senior Center of Elk Grove8830 Sharkey Ave.Elk Grove, CA 95624 ..............................(916) 685-3160www.thesceg.org

Sierra II Center2791 24th St.Sacramento, CA 95818 ..............................(916) 452-3005www.sierra2.org

South County Services539 N. Lincoln WayGalt, CA 95632 ..............................(209) 745-9174

Stanford Settlement Senior Center450 W. El Camino Ave.Sacramento, CA 95833 ..............................(916) 927-1303www.stanfordsettlement.org

West Sacramento Senior Center1075 W. Capitol Ave.West Sacramento, CA 95691 ..............................(916) 617-4620

Women’s Civic Improvement Club3555 Third Ave.Sacramento, CA 95817 ..............................(916) 451-8870www.wcicinc.org

Woodland Senior Center2001 East St.Woodland, CA 95776 ..............................(530) 661-2001

Fruitridge Community Center4000 Fruitridge RoadSacramento, CA 95820 ..............................(916) 422-7610

The Gables — Springfield at Whitney Oaks Recreation & Activity Center2801 Springfield DriveRocklin, CA 95765 ..............................(916) 630-4330

Hagginwood Community Center3271 Marysville Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95815 ..............................(916) 808-6439

Jose P. Rizal Community Center7320 Florin Mall DriveSacramento, CA 95823 ..............................(916) 395-0601

Maidu Community Center1550 Maidu DriveRoseville, CA 95661 ..............................(916) 774-5950

Mission Oaks Senior Citizen/Community Center4701 Gibbons DriveCarmichael, CA 95608 ..............................(916) 972-0336

Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center3480 Routier RoadSacramento, CA 95827 ..............................(916) 366-3133

A. Warren McClaskey Adult Center5241 J St.Sacramento, CA 95819 ..............................(916) 277-6625

Asian Community Center7334 Park City DriveSacramento, CA 95831 ..............................(916) 393-9026www.accsv.org

Auburn Senior Center550 High Street, #107Auburn, CA 95603 ..............................(530) 823-8172

City of Rocklin Community Services & Facilities5460 Fifth St.Rocklin, CA 95677 ..............................(916) 625-5275

Davis Senior Center646 A St.Davis, CA 95616 ..............................(530) 757-5696

Dixon Senior Center201 S. Fifth St.Dixon, CA 95620 ..............................(707) 678-7022

Ethel Hart Senior Center915 27th St.Sacramento, CA 95816 ..............................(916) 808-5462

Bingo takes a backseat to the large variety of other activities

— like dancing and writing classes — offered at community centers. Most senior centers in the greater Sacramento area provide entertaining and educational activities, health information, classes, meal programs and many more social opportunities. It’s time to fill your calendar with fun. Meet friends and make new ones — visit the senior center nearest you!

Senior Centers


Retirement BenefitsRailroad Retirement Board910 Cirby Way, Suite 100Roseville, CA 95661 ............................. (916) 987-6200 ............................. (877) 772-5772www.rrb.gov

Retiree Activities Office5342 Dudley Blvd., Bldg. 949McClellan, CA 95652 ............................. (916) 640-8446www.airforcechiefs.org/rao-office

Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement Systems980 Ninth St., Suite 1900Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (916) 874-9119www.retirement.saccounty.net

Social Security AdministrationOffice of Public Inquiries

1100 West High RiseBaltimore, MD 21235 ............................. (800) 772-1213 www.ssa.gov

SENIOR CENTERSSee page 32

SOCIAL SECURITYSocial Security AdministrationOffice of Public Inquiries1100 West High RiseBaltimore, MD 21235 ............................. (800) 772-1213 www.ssa.govwww.socialsecurity.gov

Local Social Security Offices: 8581 Folsom Blvd., Suite A Sacramento, CA 95826 ............................. (877) 274-5419

40 Massie Circle Sacramento, CA 95823 ............................. (866) 708-3208

910 Cirby Way Roseville, CA 95661 ............................. (866) 348-7830

825 Riverside Parkway, Suite 1000 West Sacramento, CA 95605 ............................. (866) 726-8136

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By Jennifer K. Morita

Sons in Retirement, a nearly 60 year-old organization with branch-

es throughout Northern and Central California, offers a lifeline for retired men looking for a little camaraderie. “It’s just a friendly organization of retired gentlemen,” 77-year-old Elk Grove resident Pete Eres said. “We’re just trying to keep seniors active, and give them a place to go and visit. “We don’t raise money. We don’t have a political agenda. There’s no religious orientation. We don’t sell light bulbs, or anything else. It’s just time for us to enjoy life.” Sons in Retirement started as a friendly luncheon in 1958 between former co-workers in San Mateo who wanted a way for retired men to get out and socialize with one another. Today, SIR is a non-profit organiza-tion with more than 15,500 members and 133 branches from Bakersfield to the Oregon border. The greater Sacramento region alone has 13 branches, including ones in Roseville, Carmichael and Lake of the Pines. Branches hold monthly luncheons, usually featuring a guest speaker whether it’s someone from the U.S. Coast Guard or the California Rail-road Museum. “We recently had a speaker from Vote Smart, but we always have an educational speaker who talks about some topic that is relevant to to the retired population,” Robin Aurelius, 78, said. The branches also organize a varie-ty of activities including weekly card games, fishing trips and tournaments, and bowling. Golfers in SIR put together regular rounds at courses throughout the re-gion. “It creates a sense of belonging,”

said Aurelius, a longtime member of the Carmichael SIR branch. “There are all kinds of sub-groups, and it’s great because you have something in common with one another whether it’s playing golf or bocce ball or fish-ing. Anyone can just start a group.”

Aurelius, a singer and musician, joined SIR four years ago so he could participate in a choral group that per-forms at nursing homes and senior communities throughout Sacramento County. Some branches also have groups for retirees interested in learning more about investments, computers, recreational vehicles and even li-censed radio amateurs.

“There’s a bridge group and a book discussion group,” Aurelius said. “We have a newsletter, and we keep track of all the members, so if some-one is sick a chaplain will call them. “Even if someone is aging and can’t get to a meeting anymore, somebody usually goes and picks him up.” Some branches also arrange travel tours whether it’s fishing trips to Alaska or a day trip to Old Sac. “The last one we had we toured the caverns underneath Old Sacramento where the old houses and shops used to be, and that was very, very inter-esting,” Eres said. “Afterwards, we went on the river for a cruise.” Once a year, each branch hosts a lunch for their spouses and partners. “They love it,” Eres said. “They re-ally enjoy it. They like to see where their husbands go every month and meet who they’re associating with. Plus, it’s nice to get all the wives to-gether.” For more information about Sons in Retirement, and to find a branch near you, go to www.sirinc.org.

Have an interest to pursue? SIR has a group for you!

Club Camaraderie

“There are all kinds of sub-groups, and it’s great

because you have something in common with one another

whether it’s playing golf or bocce ball or fishing. Anyone

can just start a group.”



Social Services & Welfare

SOCIAL SERVICES& WELFAREEl Dorado County3057 Briw Road, Suite APlacerville, CA 95667 ............................. (530) 642-7300

Placer County11542 B Ave.Auburn, CA 95603 ............................. (530) 889-7610

Sacramento County Senior and Adult ServicesP.O. Box 269131Sacramento, CA 95826 ............................. (916) 874-9598 Yolo County - Adult Services25 N. Cottonwood St.Woodland, CA 95695 ..............................(530) 661-1115

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONSAARP1415 L St., Suite 960Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (866) 448-3614www.aarp.org/states/ca

A Touch of Understanding5280 Stirling St., Suite 102Granite Bay, CA 95746 ............................. (916) 791-4146www.TouchOfUnderstanding.orgDisability awareness program

Al-Anon5429 Palm Ave., Suite ASacramento, CA 95841 ............................. (916) 334-2970 ............................. (916) 334-2971www.ncwsa.org

Alcoholics Anonymous9960 Business Park Drive, Suite 110Sacramento, CA 95827

............................. (916) 454-1100www.aasacramento.org

Alzheimer’s Aid Society of Northern California2641 Cottage Way, Suite 4Sacramento, CA 95825 ............................. (916) 483-2002 ............................. (800) 540-3340www.alzaid.org

Alzheimer’s Association Northern California1455 Response Road, Suite 190Sacramento, CA 95815 ............................. (916) 930-9080 ............................. (800) 272-3900www.alznorcal.org

American Cancer Society1545 River Park Drive, Suite 100Sacramento, CA 95815 ............................. (916) 446-7933 ............................. (800) 227-2345www.cancer.org

American Chronic Pain AssociationPO Box 850Rocklin, CA 95677 ............................. (916) 632-0922 ............................. (800) 533-3231www.theacpa.org

American Council of the Blind1703 N. Beauregard St., #420Alexandria, VA 22311 ............................. (800) 424-8666www.acb.org

American Diabetes Association1900 Point West Way, #212Sacramento, CA 95815 ............................. (916) 924-3232www.diabetes.org

American Heart Association2007 O St.Sacramento, CA 95811 ............................. (916) 446-6505www.heart.org

Warning Signs ofDeclining Driving Skills

Drivers should begin to limit driv-ing or stop driving altogether when they have trouble doing any of the following:• Staying in one lane of traffic or judging gaps in traffic• Reading road signs or pavement markings• Responding to unexpected situa-tions• Moving their foot from the gas to brake pedal, or pressing the correct pedal• Turning around to check over their shoulder while backing up or chang-ing lanes

Drivers should also limit their driv-ing accordingly when they experi-ence an increase in the number of:• “Close calls”• Warning or tickets issued by the police• Dents or scrapes on their car or ga-rage door• Other drivers honking or yelling at them• Situations in which they find them-selves angry with other drivers

Source: “When to Stop Driving,” by AARP

Don’t Flush Your Meds To prevent misuse and keep medi-cations from entering our waterways, please dispose of unused or expired medications responsibly. Use other methods for proper dis-posal rather than flushing them down the sink or toilet.

• Check for local medication collec-tion bins near you.

• Check for local take-back events.• Check with your local Household

Hazardous Waste Facility for a dis-posal program. Sacramento Coun-ty: (916) 875-5555.

For disposal options and locations, please call (916) 875-9393 or visitwww.dontflushyourmeds.com.


American Red Cross1565 Exposition Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95815 ............................. (916) 993-7070www.redcross.org

American Stroke Association2007 O St.Sacramento, CA 95811 ............................. (916) 446-6505 ............................. (800) 242-8721www.strokeassociation.org

Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisAssociationGreater Sacramento Chapter2717 Cottage Way, Suite 17Sacramento, CA 95825 ............................. (916) 979-9265

Arthritis Foundation1851 Heritage Lane, Suite 183Sacramento, CA 95815 ............................. (800) 571-3456 ............................. (916) 368-5599www.arthritis.org

Bereavement Network Resources of Sacramento901 G St.Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (916) 557-5882

Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center8421 Auburn Blvd., Suite 265Citrus Heights, CA 95610 ............................. (916) 728-9333 www.deloro.orgCaregiver resources and support.

Easter Seals Society — Superior California3205 Hurley WaySacramento, CA 95864 ............................. (916) 485-6711www.easterseals.com

Elk Grove Neuropathy Support Group — meets monthlyElk Grove Senior Center8830 Sharkey Ave.Elk Grove, CA 95624 ............................. (916) 686-4719

Friends for Survival Inc.PO Box 214463Sacramento, CA 95821 ............................. (916) 392-0664www.friendsforsurvival.orgSupport group for people who have lost family or friends to suicide

Gamblers Anonymous ............................. (855) 222-5542

Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.Sacramento Chapter ............................. (916) 721-1462 ............................. (916) 723-2339www.goldstarwives.org

Leukemia Society7750 College Town Drive, Suite 210Sacramento, CA 95826 ............................. (916) 929-4720 www.lls.org

Lupus Foundation of American, California Office18000 Studebaker Road, Suite 700Cerritos, CA 90703 ............................. (800) 558-0121www.lupuscalifornia.org

Mental Health America1908 O St.Sacramento, CA 95811 ............................. (916) 366-4600www.mhanca.org

Multiple Sclerosis Society4221 Northgate, Suite 4Sacramento, CA 95834 ............................. (916) 927-9113

Muscular Dystrophy Association3835 N. Freeway Blvd., Suite 120Sacramento, CA 95834 ............................. (916) 921-9518www.mdausa.org

National Brain Tumor Foundation ............................. (617) 924-9997www.braintumor.org

NorCal Center on Deafness4708 Roseville Road, Suite 111North Highlands, CA 95660 ............................. (916) 349-7500www.norcalcenter.org

Parkinson Association of Northern California1750 Prairie City Road, #130Folsom, CA 95630 ............................. (916) 357-6641 www.parkinsonsacramento.org

Sacramento Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group ............................. (916) 485-7723 www.pnhelp.orgMeets 3rd Tuesday each month except July and December.

Society for the Blind1238 S St.Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (916) 452-8271www.societyfortheblind.org

Stroke Support Groupc/o Sutter General Hospital2800 L St., Fifth floorSacramento, CA 95816 ............................. (916) 454-6976Also available in Roseville and Auburn

United Cerebral Palsy Association Of Greater Sacramento4350 Auburn Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95841 ............................. (916) 565-7700www.ucpsacto.org

Widowed Persons Association of California2628 El Camino Ave., Suite D-18Sacramento, CA 95821 ............................. (916) 972-9722www.sacwidowed.org

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Studies show that people who have pets are happier, healthier and live longer. The Sacramento SPCA waives the adoption fee for adult pets (1+ year) for approved adopters age 65 and older. Adoption counselors can help you find the best pet for your lifestyle. Other services offered by the Sac-ramento SPCA include free vaccine clinics for pets owned by seniors 65 and older. These clinics are held on the first Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at its location on 6201 Florin-Perkins Road, Sacramento.Please call (916) 504-2845 for more information. Free pet guardian and estate plan-ning seminars are offered quarterly to provide information about provid-ing care for your pet when you are no longer here to do so. Call the Sacra-mento SPCA Development Office at (916) 504-2805 for more informa-tion. The Love on Loan program volun-teers bring their own certified pets to senior and special care facilities to visit with residents. For more infor-mation call (916) 504-2845. Seniors can also get a discount on dog training. The Sacramento SPCA also offers six one-hour dog training classes just for seniors for only $75. For more information about the Sacramento SPCA and all of its sen-ior programs and discounts, call 916-504-2845 or visit their website at www.sspca.org.

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TRANSPORTATIONACC Rides – Asian Community Center7334 Park City DriveSacramento, CA 95831 ............... (916) 393-9026 ext. 333www.accsv.org

Amtrak 401 I St.Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (800) 872-7245www.amtrak.com 840 Second St., Davis, CA 95616 201 Pacific St., Roseville, CA 95678

Department of Motor Vehicles4700 BroadwaySacramento, CA 95820 ............................. (800) 777-0133 www.dmv.ca.gov

Driver Safety Program (AARP) ............................. (888) 227-7669

Elk Grove E-Tran8401 Laguna Palms WayElk Grove, CA 95758 ............................. (916) 687-3009www.e-tran.org

The Jewish Federation ofthe Sacramento Region2130 21st St.Sacramento, CA 95818 .............................. 916-486-0906jewishsac.org

Live Well at Home by Eskaton1640 Eskaton LoopRoseville, CA 95747 ............................. (916) 459-3220www.livewellathome.comLive Well at Home is Eskaton’s leading home care solution, providing trusted, committed and trained caregivers ena-bling you to maintain a safe and inde-pendent lifestyle wherever you call home.See ad on back cover

Folsom Stage Line – Dial-a-Ride50 Natoma St.Folsom, CA 95630 ............................. (916) 355-8347www.folsom.ca.us

Greyhound Bus Lines ............................. (800) 231-2222www.greyhound.com

420 Richards Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95811 ............................. (916) 444-7270

201 Pacific St. Roseville, CA 95678 ............................. (916) 783-4101

Medic Ambulance Services506 Couch St.Vallejo, CA 94590 ............................. (707) 644-1761medicambulance.net

Paratransit Inc.2501 Florin RoadSacramento, CA 95822 ............................. (916) 429-2009www.paratransit.org

Roseville Transit316 Vernon St.Roseville, CA 95678 ............................. (916) 745-7560www.roseville.ca.us/transit

Sacramento International Airport 6900 Airport Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95837 ............................. (916) 929-5411www.sacairports.org

Sacramento Regional Transit District1225 R St.Sacramento, CA 95816 ............................. (916) 321-2877

Bus and Light Rail Information ............................. (916) 321-2877www.sacrt.com


COMMUNITY PROFILE By Jennifer K. Morita

In Woodland, no one embodies base-ball more than 78-year-old Barbara

Bodkin — not even hometown hero and Boston Red Sox All-Star Dustin Pedroia. A fixture at Clark Field for more than 40 years, Bodkin is the offi-cial scorekeeper for the local high school’s varsity team and has served on the Woodland Babe Ruth Base-ball League Board of Directors since 1976. She makes sure the snack shack is well-stocked, fills the team’s water jugs, buys pizza on game nights and every year she’s the one in charge of the fireworks booth and organizing the state tournament. “When my boys got out of base-ball and started their own lives, I just stayed on,” Bodkin said. “They want-ed me to stay, and so here I am.” Bodkin was among three recipi-ents of the 2017 Woodland Commu-nity Service Award for her work with young baseball enthusiasts.

“I’m doing it for the kids,” she said. “The boys start with Babe Ruth and so many of them make the high school team, so I get to know them. It’s all for the kids.” Bodkin, a Woodland native herself, played softball, basketball as well as hockey all through high school,

where she met her husband, Douglas, in 1953. “We were high school sweethearts, and we’ve been married 58 years,” Bodkin said. The Bodkins raised their two boys in the same town they grew up in. Douglas coached them through Little League and Babe Ruth before they went on to play for Woodland High. “It was great watching them play for the same school we went to,” Bodkin said. “The only thing I didn’t like was being in the stands when they got hurt and not being able to do anything.” During baseball season, Bodkin spends several mornings a week making sure everything is ready for the games. On game nights, she’s

busy keeping score and tracking the stats on players’ batting averages — all by hand. “I don’t own a computer. I do it all by hand. I’ve got great big scoresheets to keep the score on,” Bodkin said. “My son wants to buy me a computer and he keeps telling me there are pro-grams to do this and that, but I’m too old to learn. “Maybe if I were in my 40s or 50s.” This year, a new rule went into ef-fect limiting pitchers to 100 pitches per game, so Bodkin also has to keep count of throws and warn the coach when they were getting close. “I was good at math in school, and it’s not that hard a job to do,” Bodkin

Woodland resident Barbara Bodkin keeps score during the high school game at Raley Field at the beginning of the season. Photo: Bethany O’Campo

“I’m doing it for the kids. The boys start with Babe Ruth and

so many of them make the high school team, so I get to know

them. It’s all for the kids.”

Decades near the dugout: Barbara Bodkin roots for the home team

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Veterans ResourcesYolo Bus350 Industrial WayWoodland, CA 95776 ............................. (530) 661-0816www.yolobus.com

TRAVELCity Excursions, City of Sacra-mento Parks and Recreation4623 T St.Sacramento, CA 95819 ............................. (916) 808-8687www.cityofsacramento.orgDay trips that offer a variety of activities at an affordable price.

VETERANSRESOURCESAmerican LegionDepartment of California1601 7th St.Sanger, CA 93657 ............................. (559) 875-8387www.calegion.org

California Department of Veterans Affairs1227 O St.Sacramento, CA 95814

............................. (800) 952-5626www.calvet.ca.gov

Disabled American VeteransDepartment of California13733 E. Rosecrans Ave.Santa Fe Springs, CA 90607 ............................. (562) 404-1266www.davmembersportal.org/ca

Mather VA Outpatient Clinic10535 Hospital WayMather, CA 95655-1200 ............................. (916) 843-7000

Sacramento County Veterans Services Office2007 19th St.Sacramento, CA 95818 ............................. (916) 874-6811

Sacramento Veterans Resource Center7270 E. Southgate DriveSacramento, CA 95823 ............................. (916) 393-8387www.vetsresource.org

United States Department of Veterans Affairs810 Vermont Ave. NWWashington DC, 20420 ............................. (844) 698-2311www.va.gov

Veterans of Foreign Wars9136 Elk Grove Blvd., Suite 100Elk Grove, CA 95624 ............................. (916) 509-8712www.vfwca.org

VOLUNTEERSERVICESCity of Sacramento Volunteer Program915 I St., First floorSacramento, CA 95814 ............................. (916) 808-8317www.sacvolunteers.org

Foster Grandparents ProgramP.O. Box 269131Sacramento, CA 95826 ............................. (916) 875-3569www.fgpsacramento.org

Hands On Superior California ............................. (916) 447-7063www.handsonsuperiorcal.org

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)P.O. Box 269131Sacramento, CA 95826 ............................. (916) 875-3631www.rsvpsacramento.org

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services3333 Third Ave.Sacramento, CA 95817 ............................. (916) 456-1980www.sacramentofoodbank.org

Senior Companions ProgramP.O. Box 269131Sacramento, CA 95826 ............................. (916) 875-3622www.scpsacramento.org

Volunteers of America3434 Marconi Ave.Sacramento, CA 95821 ............................. (916) 265-3400http://www.voa-ncnn.org

said. “I try to keep my brain active.” The only time Bodkin visited the East Coast was to see the World Se-ries in 1994. Her team — 13-year-old Woodland boys in the Babe Ruth League — won. “My husband said to me, ‘After all the years you’ve put in, you want to watch them, don’t you?’ And I said, yes. So that was our vacation that year,” Bodkin said. “Just going to watch them play was such a thrill,” Bodkin said. “But to have them win the World Series and bring back the trophy was just won-derful.”

At home, Bodkin likes to garden in her spare time. When baseball season is over, she and her husband go on camping trips, where she gets to read while he goes fishing. But they always make sure to catch an Oakland A’s or San Francisco Gi-ants game whenever they’re playing the Boston Red Sox. “Dustin Pedroia is a Woodland boy, and I kept score for him,” Bodkin said. “Every year we go to a game and I get my annual hug from him. “He comes off the field because he knows I’m there, and I get my hug.”

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A Senior Connection ......................................................................... 15

Apex Care .................................................................................................. 19

Apple Ridge ................................................................................................ 3

California State Retirees .................................. inside front cover

CarePatrol .................................................................................................. 23

Children’s Receiving Home ............................inside back cover

City of Sacramento - Triple R ........................................................ 15

The Commons at Elk Grove ............................................................. 9

Ronald Demske, Care Patrol ......................................................... 33

East Lawn ................................................................... inside front cover

El Hogar Senior Link .............................................................................. 9

Eskaton — Live Well at Home ....................................back cover

Homecare Assistance .........................................inside back cover

Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage ..................................... 2

Lyon Real Estate, Patti Martinez ................................................ 33

Meals on Wheels ................................................................................... 29

Seniors Helping Seniors .................................................................. 13

Visiting Angels ....................................................................................... 11

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