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FREE! For 50+ living AN ANNUAL RESOURCE GUIDE FOR SENIORS & CAREGIVERS Zest Silver Pages FEBRUARY 2015 VOLUNTEERING Share your time & talent with others AGING AGENCIES Who can help HOME CARE Aging in place ARTS & ACTIVITIES Lots to do & see SENIOR DINING Nutritious meals TRANSPORTATION Bringing seniors to their destination END OF LIFE Hospice offers care, support in final days ADULT DAY SERVICES Care for seniors and a respite for caregivers SENIOR LIVING Apartments to nursing homes

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AN ANNUAL RESOURCE GUIDE FOR SENIORS & CAREGIVERS

ZestSilver PagesFEBRUARY

2015

VOLUNTEERINGShare your time & talent with others

AGING AGENCIESWho can help

HOME CAREAging in place

ARTS & ACTIVITIESLots to do & see

SENIOR DININGNutritious meals

TRANSPORTATIONBringing seniors to their destination

END OF LIFEHospice offers care,support in final days

ADULT DAY SERVICESCare for seniors anda respite for caregivers

SENIOR LIVINGApartments to nursing homes

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WE OFFER THREE AREAS OF EXPERTISEIN ONE CONVENIENT, RELAXEDATMOSPHERE

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Senior centers &dining sites: Seniorscan eat and socializeat area senior centers,dining sites and throughhome-delivered meals

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PUBLISHED BYLitchfield Independent Review217 Sibley Ave. N., Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-3266

Hutchinson Leader170 Shady Ridge Road NW, Suite 100Hutchinson, MN 55350320-587-5000

PUBLISHERBrent [email protected]

EDITORJuliana [email protected] Litchfield office320-234-4172 Hutchinson office

ADVERTISING DIRECTORKevin [email protected]

SUBSCRIPTION OR ADDRESS CHANGEMichelle [email protected]

PRINTED BYCrow River Press170 Shady Ridge Road NWHutchinson, MN 55350

Zest is published monthly by the LitchfieldIndependent Review and Hutchinson Leadernewspapers. Silver Pages is published annually.No part of this publication may be reproduced,stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted inany form by means, electronic, mechanical, pho-tocopying, recording or otherwise, without theprior consent of the publisher.

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CONTENTS

Silver PagesAN ANNUAL RESOURCE GUIDE FOR SENIORS & CAREGIVERS

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Senior living: Apartments,retirement sites, assisted living, and

skilled nursing homes offer different levels ofcare to meet varying needs and preferences

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4 Advertising index5 Active mind & body: Local programs keep seniors learning

8 Agencies & organizations: Federal, state, county contacts

12 Arts & activities: Festivals, community theater, museums

18 End of life: Hospice, caregivers, funerals, pre-planning

22 Eye care: Problems to watch for as people age

24 Hearing: When to see a doctor; methods for coping

26 Home care: Helping seniors age in place

28 Hospitals & clinics: What to do before visiting the doctor

30 Pharmacy: Managing your medications

38 Transportation: Getting around town without a car

39 Volunteering: Gaining a sense of purpose while giving back

Adult dayservices:Offering care forseniors, respite for caregivers

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The quote above is such an interesting way tolook at aging, and it has made me realize I needto change my own thinking. I used to be sadabout turning another year older — wishing I

could turn back the hands of time.However, I’ve come to realize that growing old isn’t a

bad thing. Like the quote says, not everyone gets to do it. Let’s celebrate the years we have been given, and make

the most of them. That’s our philosophy at Zest becausetoday’s seniors are an active, dynamic, diversified group —ranging from those who just turned 50 and are still work-ing to those who are long retired and are still keepingbusy.

This month, we offer you our fourth annual edition ofSilver Pages — a resource guide for people 50 and older,as well as caregivers.

This magazine, published by the Hutchinson Leaderand Litchfield Independent Review, is designed to be aneasy-to-use guide filled with valuable information andresources that seniors, their loved ones and professionalscan use.

Our goal is to help you navigate through the abundantservices available, including government and private pro-grams.

On the following pages, you will find stories and list-

ings: from aging agencies to volunteeropportunities. Check out the table ofcontents on Page 3 and the advertis-ers index below to find services youare interested in or need.

We have worked diligently toensure the accuracy of listings.However, if you find any errors,please let us know so we can correctthem.

Also, every effort was made to com-pile a complete list of serviceproviders, but if you are a business or organization whoseservice is not listed, please let us know so we can includeyou in next year’s edition. Our contact information can befound on Page 3.

Thank you to our advertisers, whose support makes itpossible for us to distribute copies of this guide free ofcharge. Please let them know you saw their ads here andthat you appreciate their community spirit.

This publication was compiled with care, and we areproud to be able to serve the community in this way.

All the best to you as we all grow older!

— Juliana Thill, editor

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Please support and thank the businesses and organizations that care enoughabout those who are 50+ to make Silver Pages possible

Advertiser Page numberAmerican Legion Post 104 17Buffalo Wild Wings 17Cashwise Pharmacy 31Divine Home Care 27Ecumen of Litchfield 7Ecumen Oaks & Pines 37Evergreen Apartments 15Family Rexall Drug & Pharmacy 29Hutch Bowl 17Hutch & Litchfield Hearing Aid 25

Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.— Author Unknown�

Advertiser Page numberMcLeod Cooperative Power 11Meeker County Veterans 15Meeker Memorial Hospital 19Melchert, Hubert, Sjodin law firm 21Prairie Senior Cottages 9Prince of Peace Retirement Living 11Regional Eye Center 2Snap Fitness 13State Farm Insurance 15Woodstone Senior Living Community 40

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People 50 and older havenumerous opportunities inMcLeod and Meeker counties

to remain active both in mind andbody.

Research shows that older adultswho participate in senior center pro-grams can learn to manage and delaythe onset of chronic disease and expe-rience measurable improvements intheir physical, social, spiritual, emo-tional, mental, and economic well-being, according to the NationalCouncil on Aging.

In addition, community educationofferings that teach healthy habits andempower them to live better can leadto a healthy life for seniors. Researchshows healthy habits can delay dis-ability by as much as 10 years, accord-ing to the National Council on Aging.

In addition to being physicallyactive, Harvard Medical School alsorecommends seniors keep their mindactive, as well.

Challenging your brain with mentalexercise is believed to activate process-es that help maintain individual braincells and stimulate communicationamong them, according to HarvardHealth Publications.

Many people have jobs that keepthem mentally active, but pursuing ahobby, learning a new skill, or volun-teering for a project that involves askill you don’t usually use can functionthe same way.

Below are some area contacts forkeeping your mind and body active:

Dassel-Cokato areaDassel-Cokato Community Edu-

cation offers a variety of adult enrich-ment and recreational activities.Programming includes arts and crafts,exercise classes, and AARP SafeDriver courses. Some classes require afee. For more information, call 320-286-4120 or go online to www.dc.k12.mn.us/commed.

Glencoe areaGlencoe-Silver Lake Community

Education offers a variety of adultenrichment and recreational activitiesand classes all year. Programmingincludes arts and crafts, exercise class-es, and AARP Safe Driver courses.Some classes require a fee. For moreinformation, call the Glencoe-SilverLake Community Education office at320-864-2690 or go online towww.gsl.k12.mn.us and click onComm Ed/ECFE.

Hutchinson areaSenior programming at the

Hutchinson Event Center/SeniorCenter is open to all surrounding areaseniors 50 years of age and older.Senior programming offers a variety ofactivities such as card playing, crafts,fellowship dinners, brunches, tours,health services, exercise classes, andAARP Safe Driver courses. Someclasses require a fee. The library at thesenior center offers a diverse selectionof books and puzzles. The loungeserves as a place to view the largescreen TV or enjoy a cup of coffee. Thecomputer lab is available for daily useduring senior programming hours. Formore information, call the HutchinsonEvent Center at 320-234-5656 or goonline to www.ci.hutchinson.mn.us/senioractiv.html.

Litchfield areaLitchfield Community Education

offers a variety of adult enrichmentand adult recreation opportunities,such as arts and crafts, AARP SafeDriver courses, tours, exercise and fit-ness classes, and a walking club. Formore information, call the LitchfieldCommunity Education office at 320-693-2354 or go online to www.litch-field.k12.mn.us and click on theCommunity Education link in the topright corner.

Local classes encourageseniors to remain active,

continue learning

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ACTIVE MIND & BODY

Continue to learn.

Keep moving.

Pursue a hobby.

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Choosing an adult day programfor your loved one is animportant decision.

Finding the right program can makea tremendous impact on their wellbeing, while giving you peace of mindthat your loved one is in a safe, sup-portive and engaging environment,according to the Minnesota Adult DayServices Association, which is thestate’s organizing body for adult dayservice providers.

Adult day services are community-based programs that meet the health,social, recreational and therapeuticneeds of elderly and disabled adults.They serve people who face physicalchallenges, are socially isolated, havememory problems, are in need of assis-tance with personal care, or are limit-ed in their ability to function inde-pendently in the community.

Adult day services also providemuch needed respite and peace ofmind for family caregivers. Thoughcenters differ in services and operat-ing hours, they all have a commongoal — to enable an adult to maintainindependence in the least restrictiveenvironment while ensuring purpose-ful living and engagement. By sup-porting families and caregivers, adultday services enable participants tomaximize independent living in thecommunity.

Services they provideAdult day services offer an individu-

alized plan of care to meet the needs ofeach participant. Participants attendon a scheduled basis, and servicesmight include the following:

� Care and supervision.� Therapeutic and cognitively stim-

ulating group and individual activities.� Meals and snacks.� Transportation.� Personal care management.� Medication management.� Physical, occupational and speech

therapies.� Social interaction and companion-

ship.� Daily exercise.

How day services helpAdult day service programs work to:� Promote the individual’s maxi-

mum level of independence� Ensure a high quality of life and

sense of dignity.� Maintain the individual’s present

level of functioning as long as possible,preventing or delaying further decline.

� Provide support, respite, and edu-cation for families and other care-givers.

� Foster socialization and peerinteraction.

� Serve as an integral part of thecommunity service network and long-term care continuum.

Making a selectionThe Minnesota Adult Day Services

Association offers tips on selecting anadult day center for for your loved one:

� Make an appointment to visit thecenter(s). A personal visit is the bestway to have your questions answeredand learn more about the program-ming, activities and services providedby the center.

� Do your homework prior to andduring your visit. The National AdultDay Services Association has created acomprehensive site visit checklist thatcan help guide your initial visit to acenter. Go online to http://nadsa.org/consumers/site-visit-checklist/.

� Check references. Ask the staff atthe center you are considering for twoor three people who have used theirservices and would be willing to sharetheir opinions and experiences.

� Try it out. Select a day center andgive it a try for a few days. Keep inmind that it often takes several visitsfor a new participant to feel comfort-able in a new setting and routine.

Adult day centers offer services for older adults,provide respite for family caregivers

Determining your needs, needs of a loved oneDetermining the medical and social needs of

your loved one can be a difficult and confusingprocess. The Minnesota Adult Day ServicesAssociation provides the following questions tohelp guide your decision-making when determin-ing if adult day services would best serve yourloved one:

� Is the person idle? Does she or he sleep alot throughout the day, perhaps in front of the TV?

� Does the person have a low interest inother family members?

� Does the person seem sad, lonely, or con-fused? Do you feel that she or he would benefitby more social activity during the day?

� Do you lack time and energy to take careof your own needs? Do you need more time foryourself, or to be with other family members andfriends?

� Are you also parenting children?� Are you also working part time, or full time?� If the person is not living with you, are you

often worried about this person?� Have you thought about a nursing home,

but feel guilty when you have these thoughts?� Are you spending a lot of time providing routine care for the person, such as cooking,

dressing and toileting, and find that you have less time for talking or doing activities with theperson?

If your response to one or several of these questions is yes, you may find that both you andthe person you are caring for would benefit from adult day services.

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LitchfieldEcumen of Litchfield 200 N. Holcombe Ave.Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-2430www.ecumenoflitchfield.org

Silver LakeCedar Crest Estates 1401 Main St. W.Silver Lake, MN 55381320-327-6577www.cedarcrestmn.com

WatkinsHilltop Care Center410 Luella St.Watkins, MN 55389320-764-2300

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CokatoCokato Charitable Trust182 Sunset Ave. N.W.Cokato, MN 55321320-286-2158www.cokatoseniorcare.com/

skilled-nursing

CosmosCedar Crest Estates130 Neptune St. N.Cosmos, MN 56228320-877-9100www.cedarcrestmn.com

DarwinLakeview Ranch 69531 213th St.Darwin, MN 55324320-275-4610 or 800-546-5175www.lakeviewranch.com/

adultdaycare.php

DasselLakeview Ranch 22851 Minnesota Highway 15Dassel, MN 55325320-275-5515 or 800-546-5175www.lakeviewranch.com/

adultdaycare.php

ADULT DAY SERVICE PROVIDERS

For over 30 years, Ecumen of Litchfield has been the #1 providerof quality senior housing and healthcare services in Meeker County!

Emmanuel Care Center• Medicare-certified skilled nursing, short stay rehabilitation

Ecumen of Litchfield Home Care & Hospice• Medicare-certified skilled care or home maker services in

your homeGloria Dei

• Affordable and HUD apartments for those age 62+Emmaus Place

• Gracious senior living apartments with services as neededBethany Assisted Living and Memory Care

• Private apartments with 24-hour licensed staffDayBreak

• Adult day program Monday through Friday

320-693-2472 www.ecumen.orgCall us for information or to

tour any of our Litchfield locations!

Ecumen of Litchfield NorthHousing, Home care& Hospice Campus200 North Holcombe AveLitchfield, MN 55355

Ecumen of Litchfield SouthCare & RehabilitationCenter600 S. Davis AveLitchfield, MN 55355

We Have You Covered!

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Since 1900, the percentage ofAmericans 65 and older hasmore than tripled (from 4.1

percent in 1900 to 13.7 percent in2012).

The older population — people 65years or older — numbered 43.1million in 2012 (the most recentyear for which data are available).They represented about one inevery seven Americans, accordingto the U.S. Census Bureau.

From 2002 to 2012, the numberof older Americans increased by 7.6million or 21 percent, compared toan increase of 7 percent for theunder-65 population.

In addition, the older population

itself is increasingly older. In 2012, the 65 to 74 age group

(24 million) was more than 10times larger than in 1900; the 75 to84 group (13.3 million) was 17times larger and the 85 and oldergroup (5.9 million) was 48 timeslarger, according to the U.S.Administration on Aging.

Between 1980 and 2012, the cen-tenarian population experienced alarger percentage increase than didthe total population.

There were 61,985 people aged100 or more in 2012 (0.14 percent ofthe total 65 and older population).This is a 93 percent increase fromthe 1980 figure of 32,194.

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AARP601 E St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20049888-687-2277 or 877-434-7598 TTYwww.aarp.orgA nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps people 50 and older

improve the quality of their lives.

Caregiver Action Network2000 M St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036202-772-5050www.caregiveraction.orgA family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for

the more than 65 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronicconditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services7500 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21244800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227) 877-486-2048 TTY www.cms.gov • www.medicare.gov • www.medicaid.govCMS is committed to transparency of data about quality and cost of

care provided by physicians, hospitals and other health care professionals.

First Government800-FED-INFO or 800-333-4636 • www.usa.govAs the U.S. government's official web portal, USA.gov makes it easy for

the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web.

National Council on Aging1901 L St. NW, Fourth floor, Washington, D.C. 20036 202-479-1200 or 800-677-1116 • www.ncoa.orgNCOA is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization representing

older adults and the community organizations that serve them.

National Institutes of Health8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplusMedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's website for patients

and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library ofMedicine, it brings information about diseases, conditions, and wellnessissues. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date, free health information.

National Institute on Aging31 Center Drive, MSC 2292, Bethesda, MD 20892800-222-2225 or 800-222-4225 TTYwww.nia.nih.govThe NIA is dedicated to understanding the nature of aging, supporting

the health and well being of older adults, and extending healthy, activeyears of life for more people.

Social Security AdministrationSt. Cloud Social Security Office (Serving McLeod and Meeker counties)3800 Veterans Drive, Suite 100, St. Cloud, MN 56303800-772-1213 or 800-325-0778 TTYwww.ssa.govSocial Security helps older Americans and workers who become dis-

abled, and families in which a spouse or parent dies.About 165 millionpeople work and pay Social Security taxes and about 58 million peoplereceive monthly Social Security benefits.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS

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America’s older population tops40 million, continues to increase

In 2011, people reaching age 65 had anaverage life expectancy of an additional19.2 years (20.4 years for females and17.8 years for males).

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U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesHubert H. Humphrey Building200 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C. 20201877-696-6775 • www.hhs.govThe U.S. government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all

Americans and providing essential human services.� Administration for Community Living � Administration on AgingAdministration for Community Living Washington, D.C. 20201202-619-0724 • www.acl.gov • www.aoa.govThe AoA provided home and community-based services through the

programs funded under the Older Americans Act.� Eldercare Locator800-677-1116 (to find local resources)www.eldercare.govConnecting people to services for older adults and their families.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs810 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20420800-827-1000 for benefits • 877-222-8387 for health care 800-273-8255 press 1 for Veterans Crisis Line www.va.govVA offers assistance to veterans. It operates a health care system, with

hospitals, clinics, community living centers, domiciliaries, readjustment coun-seling centers, and other facilities. It administers benefits and services thatprovide financial and other forms of assistance to servicemembers, veter-ans, their dependents and survivors.And it operates national cemeteries.

MINNESOTA GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS

Minnesota Board on AgingP.O. Box 64976, St. Paul, MN 55164800-882-6262 • 800-627-3529 TTYwww.mnaging.orgThe Minnesota Board on Aging is the gateway to services for

Minnesota seniors and their families. It administer funds from the OlderAmericans Act that provide a spectrum of services to seniors, includingSenior LinkAge Line, insurance counseling and more.

Minnesota Department of CommerceDivision of Energy Resources85 Seventh Place E., Suite 500, St. Paul, MN 55101651-539-1886 or 800-657-3710http://mn.gov/commerce/energyProvides information on a variety of topics — energy, banking and

finance, insurance, real estate, securities and franchises, and telecom.

Minnesota Department of Human Services444 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, MN 55155651-431-2000 • 800-627-3529 TTYhttp://mn.gov/dhsHelps provide essential services to Minnesota’s most vulnerable resi-

dents, including seniors, people with disabilities, and children.

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www.prairieseniorcottages.com

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When a comfortable, stress-free environment iscombined with trained caregivers, people with

Alzheimer’s Disease or related memory disordersexperience a better quality of life.

Prairie Senior Cottages features• 24-Hour On-site Caregivers • Secured Building

• Nutritious Family Style Meals • Specialized Programming• RN Supervision & Case Management

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• Personal Transportation • Professional Management

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For more information, call John Peterson.Hutchinson: 320-587-5508Willmar: 320-235-6022

Alexandria: 320-763-8244New Ulm: 507-359-3420

Prairie Senior Cottages

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Minnesota Department of Veterans AffairsState Veterans Service Building 20 12th St. W., No. 2, St. Paul, MN 55155 888-546-5838 • 800-627-3529 TTY800-273-8255 Press 1 for Veterans Crisis Line, chat

online, or send a text message to 838255 for 24/7 supporthttp://mn.gov/mdvaA state agency dedicated to serving veterans and their families by

assisting them in securing state and federal benefits, and by providing pro-grams and services relating to higher education, benefits, burial, claims, out-reach and veterans preference. MDVA also operates five veterans homes.

MinnesotaHelp NOW!800-333-2433 Senior Linkage Line 866-333-2466 Disability Linkage Line 888-546-5838 Veterans Linkage Line www.MinnesotaHelp.info • Chat online with an expertA free service that helps people find human services, information and

referrals, financial assistance, and other forms of help.

Minnesota House of Representatives100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155651-296-2146 or 800-657-3550www.house.leg.state.mn.us

Minnesota Office of the Attorney General1400 Bremer Tower, 445 Minnesota St.St. Paul, MN 55101651-296-3353 or 800-657-3787www.ag.state.mn.us

Minnesota Office of the Governor75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-201-3400 or 800-657-3717http://mn.gov/governor

Minnesota Senate75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155651-296-0504 or 888-234-1112www.senate.leg.state.mn.us

Minnesota State Council on Disability121 E. Seventh Place, Suite 107, St. Paul, MN 55101651-361-7800 or 800-945-8913 Voice/TTYwww.disability.state.mn.us

COUNTY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS

McLeod CountyMcLeod County Courthouse830 11th St. E., Glencoe, MN 55336320-864-5551 • www.co.mcleod.mn.us

McLeod County License Center2391 Hennepin Ave. N., Glencoe, MN 55336320-864-1312 • www.co.mcleod.mn.us

McLeod County Public HealthMcLeod Social Service Center1805 Ford Ave. N., #200, Glencoe, MN 55336320-864-3185 • www.co.mcleod.mn.us

McLeod County Social Service CenterMcLeod Social Service Center1805 Ford Ave. N., Suite 100, Glencoe, MN 55336 320-864-3144 or 800-247-1756 • www.co.mcleod.mn.us

McLeod County Veteran Services2381 Hennepin Ave. N., Glencoe, MN 55336320-864-1268 • www.co.mcleod.mn.us

Meeker CountyMeeker County Courthouse 325 Sibley Ave. N., Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-5200 • www.co.meeker.mn.us

Meeker County Public HealthMeeker County Family Service Center114 Holcombe Ave. N., Suite 250 Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-5370 • www.co.meeker.mn.us

Meeker County Social ServicesMeeker County Family Service Center114 Holcombe Ave. N., Suite 180Litchfield, MN 55355 320-693-5300 or 877-915-5300www.co.meeker.mn.us

Meeker County Treasurer Driver’s license, permits & ID cards325 Sibley Ave. N., Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-5345 • www.co.meeker.mn.us

Meeker County Veteran Services114 Holcombe Ave. N., Suite 120Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-5445 • www.co.meeker.mn.us

Minnesota’s Capitol is in St. Paul.

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Your Dignity & Independence Is Our Top PriorityPrince of Peace Retirement Living is designedfor your independence with an assurancethat personalized services are available. Foryour comfort, we offer one or two bedroomapartments decorated with your own personalitems. Come and go as you wish.

Life here is about independence.

For your peace of mind, we also offer optionalmeals, housekeeping, and health care ala carte toassist you with your changing needs.

Life here is about dignified services.

For your convenience, we offer a full line ofactivities and opportunities to meet with yourneighbors who share common and uniqueexperiences.

Life here is about community.

Retirement Living301 Glen Street SW, Hutchinson320-234-7588 www.poprl.org

“Celebrating20 years of Excellence”

The First Alert emergency pendantfrom McLeod Co-op Power may bejust the thing they need to help you

worry less while they live on their own.One press of the button will call the

24-hour medical dispatch center, which willsend a family member, neighbor or policeover to help. The pendant allows them towork outside in the garden or go to the

mailbox, and still summon helpif they need it.

Emergency pendants are leased for$30 a month

(plus a $49 installation charge).

1-800-494-6272

DO YOU WORRY ABOUT

mom or dad livingalone?

DO YOU WORRY ABOUT YOUR

parents gettingolder?

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Research shows that people who are sociable, gener-ous, and goal-oriented can be happier and lessdepressed than other people.

There are plenty of options or places for seniors to besocially active. The following are suggestions of social andproductive activities people can be involved in:

� Volunteer at a library, hospital, or senior facility.� Join a senior center/take a community education class.� Play cards and other games with friends.� Go to a theater performance or sporting event.� Travel or go on a tour with a group of older adults.� Garden in a community park.� Take a cooking class or art class.� Sing in a choral group.� Join a local theater troupe.� Form or join a book club.� Go dancing.� Take a group exercise class.� Audition for a community theater play.� Join a group interested in a hobby you like, such as

knitting or wood carving.On the following pages are a variety of festivals, fairs,

community celebrations, plays, musicals, and museums inMcLeod and Meeker counties that people can attend, volun-

teer at or participate in throughout the year:

FESTIVALS, FAIRS, CELEBRATIONS

Memorial Day: May 26Memorial Day events take place in a number of local

towns. Check local newspapers for details.

Manannah Daze: June 6The small village kicks off summer with a variety of

activities, including volleyball and horseshoe tournaments,tractor pulls and a street dance. The parade on Saturdayis followed by a pageant, where Manannah men dress indrag to compete for the title of “Miss” Manannah.

Water Carnival: June 15-21The annual Hutchinson summer celebration includes a

boat parade, canoe races, carnival midway, MissHutchinson pageant, kiddie parade, outdoor concerts andvarious sporting events.

Eden Valley’s Valley Daze: June 18-21Eden Valley celebrates every June with a parade, carni-

val, live music, food stands, a tug-of-war tournament andan annual youth fishing contest.

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Glencoe Days Celebration: June 19-20Many of the celebration’s favorite activities, including

live music, great food, and fireworks, will be at Oak LeafPark. The celebration’s annual parade will be on Saturday.

Litchfield Watercade: July 9-12The annual citywide celebration includes a fireworks

display, golf tournament, parade, art in the park, medal-lion hunt, 4-mile run, fishing contest, kiddie parade, LittleCrow water ski show, and coronation.

RiverSong Musical Festival: July 17-18Experience live music along the Crow River in Masonic

West River Park, Hutchinson. The festival features musicby artists and bands from across the nation performing ina number of genres, including folk, blues, jazz, and celtic.

Cosmos Space Festival: July 17-19The annual Space Festival is expected to be an out-of-

this-world event, including the crowning of Little MissUniverse and Man in the Moon, fireworks, parade and acow pie bingo.

Prairie Days: July 17-19This fun-filled weekend in Lester Prairie includes an

all-school reunion, beanbag tournament, kiddie parade,grande parade and fireworks.

Orange Spectacular: July 24-26 North America’s largest Allis Chalmers show features

family activities, vendors, food and exhibits at the McLeodCounty Fairgrounds, Hutchinson.

Meeker County Fair: July 30-Aug. 2It’s the annual “Fairest Days of Summer” for county res-

idents the first weekend in August. The county fair fea-tures traditional fair activities, such as exhibits and show-ing of livestock, carnival rides, exhibitors, live music anddemolition derbies.

Pola-Czesky Days: July 30-Aug. 2Silver Lake’s annual celebration includes a queen coro-

nation, classic car show, parade, street dance, live music, aflea market, parade, tractor pull, and polka Mass.

Watkins Kraut ‘N’ Wurst Days: July 31-Aug. 1Residents celebrate their German heritage in a celebra-

tion that includes a parade, Little Miss Watkins pageant,cow drop raffle, and a feast of bratwurst and sauerkraut.

Heatwole Threshing Show: Aug. 7-8Take in threshing demonstrations with more than 150

tractors on display. Crafts and flea market vendors, black-smith shop, engines and equipment displays, and otherdemonstrations on Walden Avenue, six miles southwest ofHutchinson.

Winsted Summer Festival: Aug. 7-9The city celebration includes a canoe/kayak race, car

show, sports tournaments, live music, pork chop dinner,polka Mass, parade, fireworks, and coronation.

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Darwin Twine Ball Celebration: Aug. 8It’s one of Minnesota’s unique landmarks — Darwin’s

big ball of twine. Dubbed the World’s Largest Twine BallCollected by One Person, the spherical collection is cele-brated with a parade, mini-rod races, craft fair, and porkchop dinner.

Antique Car Run: Aug. 8The New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run

with vehicles from 1908 and earlier covers 120 miles,including traveling through Meeker County, making stopsin Grove City, Litchfield and Kingston.

Cokato Corn Carnival: Aug. 10-12The annual carnival serves up free corn on the cob, a

parade and live music.

Grove City AugustFest: Aug. 13-16 Grove City celebrates summer with a tractor pull, mud

volleyball, horseshoe, trap shooting, classic car show, pet-ting zoo, arts and crafts, parade, and talent show.

McLeod County Fair: Aug. 13-17McLeod County celebrates 141 years of tradition and

agriculture. It features traditional fair activities, such asexhibits and showing livestock, carnival rides, exhibitors,live music, AutoCross and demolition derbies.

MusicFest 2015: Aug. 14-16Polka Lovers Klub of America will present Music Fest

2015 at Pla-Mor Ballroom, 1904 Ninth St. E., Glencoe.Polka bands will perform throughout the weekend.

Minnesota Garlic Festival: Aug. 15The premier event for lovers of garlic is held at the

McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. This familyevent features fragrant food, celebrity chefs, music, areaartisans, games and lots of garlic.

Forest City Stockade Rendezvous: Aug. 15-16The stockade, a replica of a fort built by Forest City res-

idents during the 1862 Dakota Conflict, is home to a vari-ety of old-fashioned activities, demonstrations and food.Some reconstructed period buildings include a newspaperoffice, church, woodwright shop, gun shop, pottery andcandle-making shop, land office, and a school.

Forest City Thresher Days: Aug. 15-16Thresher Days include a tractor parade, displays of

antique tractors and other farm equipment, along withthreshing and corn shredding demonstrations.

Dassel Red Rooster Days: Sept. 4-7Labor Day weekend is time to celebrate, with an ambas-

sadors coronation, parade, Minnesota’s Largest ChickenBarbecue, and other activities.

Forest City Pioneer Christmas: Dec. 5The Forest City Stockade takes on a winter holiday

theme during its annual Pioneer Christmas. Activitiesinclude horse-drawn sleigh rides, visits with Santa,Christmas caroling and old-fashioned ornament making.There’s also plenty of food and other activities.

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Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts CenterDassel-Cokato High School, 4852 Reardon Ave. S.W. Cokato

www.dc.k12.mn.us/pac/index.html • 320-286-4120

U.S. Army Field Band: Jazz AmbassadorsThe U.S. Army Field Band: Jazz Ambassadors, a 19-

member ensemble, is the official touring big band of theUnited States Army. Their diverse repertoire includes bigband swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards,popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals, and patriotic selections.They will perform at 7 p.m. March 23 at Dassel-CokatoPerforming Arts Center. The concert is free, but ticketsare required. Tickets will be available beginning Feb. 26.Seating is general admission.

Transit Authority: A Tribute to ChicagoTransit Authority is a tribute band to the music of

Chicago. This group of eight professionals takes audiencesthrough more than three decades of music and countlesshits. Transit Authority will perform at 7 p.m. April 25 atthe Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts Center. Tickets forreserved seating are $25 for adults and $10 for youth.Member ticket sales begin March 30, and public ticketsales begin March 31.

Hutchinson Theatre CompanyBuy tickets at www.hutchtheatre.org, call 320-587-7278 or in person at:

• Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism,on the corner of Main Street and Second Avenue.

• Hutchinson Center for the Arts, 15 Franklin St. SW

‘Leading Ladies’In this comedy two English Shakespearean actors, Jack

and Leo, find themselves so down on their luck that theyare performing on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amishcountry of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady

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is about to die and leave her for-tune to her two long-lost Englishnephews, they resolve to passthemselves off as her beloved rela-tives and get the cash. The troubleis, they find out that the relativesaren’t nephews, but nieces.Romantic entanglements abound.Performances are at 7 p.m. March19-21 and 26-28 at HutchinsonCenter for the Arts. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are$18.

‘The Fantasticks’“The Fantasticks” tells the story

of a young man and woman, whoseparents have built a wall to keepthem apart. The youngsters never-theless contrive to meet and fall inlove. The story is based on thenotion that children — of whateverage — cannot fall in love unlesstheir love is forbidden. Shows will

be at 7 p.m. in August. Dates and location to be deter-mined. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $18.

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‘The Taffetas’It’s 1950-something, and Kaye,

Peggy, Cheryl and Donna, four singingsisters from Muncie, Ind., are makingtheir national television singingdebut. “Spotlight on Music,” a ficti-tious weekly 1950s television showsets the framework for an evening ofsome of the greatest hits of the 1950s.“The Taffetas,” accompanied by athree-piece band, pay tribute to thesounds of The McGuire Sisters, The Fontane Sisters andThe Chordettes. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 5-7and Nov. 12-14 at Crow River Winery in Hutchinson.Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. Ticketsare $40 per person (dinner is included).

Litchfield Community Theatre &Litchfield Community Youth Theatre

www.litchfieldcommunitytheatre.com • 320-693-2354Buy tickets online or in person at Litchfield Community Education,

inside the Meeker County Family Service Center, 114 Holcombe Ave.N., Suite 110, Litchfield. Most performances are at Bernie Aaker

Auditorium, also inside the Meeker County Family Service Center.

‘A USO Show Across the Ages’Litchfield Community Theatre will present “A USO

Show Across the Ages: From World War II to Viet Nam.”The show, designed as a salute to soldiers and veterans,will include comedians, musicians, dancers, singers andactors from the community performing acts from the1940s through the 1970s. This is LCT’s second annual“USO Show.” Performances will be at 7 p.m. March 5-7and March 13-14, as well as at 2 p.m. March 8 and 15.

‘My Son Pinocchio Jr.’Litchfield Community Youth

Theatre will present Disney’s“My Son Pinocchio Jr.” Thisnew musical retells the classicDisney story, “Pinocchio,” fromGeppetto’s perspective. Join theBlue Fairy, Stromboli and a lively cast of characters asGeppetto journeys beyond the toy shop to discover themeaning of family. Performances will be April 16-19 atLitchfield High School Little Theater.

‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’Litchfield Community

Theatre will present “ChittyChitty Bang Bang.” The musi-cal is based on the beloved1968 film version of IanFleming’s children’s book,“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” Aneccentric inventor, CaractacusPotts sets about restoring anold race car from a scrap heap with the help of his chil-dren Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car hasmagical properties including the ability to float and takeflight. Trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburstdesires the magic car for himself. The family joins forceswith Truly Scrumptious and batty Grandpa. Performanceswill be July 17-19 and July 24-26 at Bernie AakerAuditorium.

Holiday Showcase The annual Holiday Showcase features the singing and

music talents of area residents. The Holiday Showcaseusually is the first Saturday in December; it tentatively isscheduled for Dec. 5 at Bernie Aaker Auditorium.

Litchfield Community Theatre will present “A USO Show Across the Ages: From World War II to Viet Nam.”The show is a salute to soldiers and veterans, and it will include comedians, musicians, dancers and singers.

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MUSEUMS

� Cokato Museum and Akerlund Studio, 175 FourthSt. W. Learn about the history of Cokato and the surround-ing townships in southwestern Wright County. For infor-mation, call 320-286-2427.

� Dassel History Center and Ergot Museum, 901First St. N. Both are housed in the historic UniversalLaboratories building, which is on the National Register ofHistoric Places. For information, call 320-275-3077.

� G.A.R. Hall and Meeker County HistoricalSociety Museum, 380 Marshall Ave. N., Litchfield. TheG.A.R. Hall was the first Grand Army of the Republic meet-ing hall built is Minnesota. The museum was added to therear of the historic hall in 1960. For information, call 320-693-8911.

� Hutchinson Center for the Arts, 15 Franklin St.SW. Learn about the Hutchinson-area art scene. For infor-mation, call 320-587-7278 or www.HutchinsonArts.org.

� McLeod County Historical Museum, 380 SchoolRoad N.W., Hutchinson. Learn about local history throughits exhibits, research library, monthly programs and specialevents. For information, call 320-587-2109.

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Coping with the loss of a spouse,close friend or family member canbe one of the hardest challengesmany people face, according to theAmerican Psychological Association.

Loss is understood as a naturalpart of life, but people still can beovercome by shock and confusion,leading to prolonged periods of sad-ness or depression. Everyone reactsdifferently to death and employspersonal coping mechanisms forgrief. There is no “normal” timeperiod for someone to grieve.

Mourning the loss of a spouse orrelative takes time,but research saysit also can be the catalyst for arenewed sense of meaning thatoffers purpose and direction to life.

According to the AmericanPsychological Association, peoplewho are grieving can use some ofthe following strategies to helpcome to terms with their loss:

� Talk about the death of yourloved one with friends and col-leagues.

� Accept your feelings. Peopleexperience all kinds of emotionsafter the death of someone close.

� Take care of yourself and yourfamily.Eating well,exercising and get-ting plenty of rest help people getthrough each day.

� Remember and celebrate thelife of your loved one.

When a loved one’s death isimminent, hospice canprovide comfort to the

patient and family.Hospice offers comprehensive,

state-of-the-art care and support forpeople with life-limiting illnesses andthose who love them.

A team of professionals and volun-teers provide this care working withthe patient and family. Your hospiceteam members use their experienceand skills to carry out your wishes.

Hospice offers medical care withthe goal toward maintaining orimproving quality of life for someonewhose illness, disease or condition isunlikely to be cured. Each patient’sindividualized care plan is updated,as needed, to address the physical,emotional and spiritual pain thatoften accompanies terminal illness.

Hospice care also offers practicalsupport for the caregiver(s) duringthe illness and grief support after thedeath.

Hospice is something more that isavailable to the patient and the entirefamily when curative measures havebeen exhausted and life prognosis issix months or less, according to theHospice Foundation of America.

Care comes to the patientHospice services are provided in

the setting that the patient callshome, whether it’s their private resi-dence or that of a loved one, a hospi-tal, assisted living center, or nursinghome. Some hospices have their ownlong-term residential center wherethey provide hospice care.

The majority of hospices follow

Medicare requirements to providenecessary services to manage the ill-ness, including:

� Time and services of the careteam, including visits to the patient’slocation by the hospice physician,nurse, medical social worker, home-health aide and chaplain/spiritualadviser.

� Medication for symptom controlor pain relief.

� Medical equipment and supplies.� Medicare-covered services need-

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� Grief and loss counseling forpatient and loved ones.

Hospice offers care in last stages of life

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Your father has dementia,your mom falls periodically,and your neighbor struggles

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Before you realized it, you entered anew phase of your life — caregiving.

A caregiver is a relative, friend orneighbor who provides care for anolder or disabled adult.

Caregiving is important work and itcan be rewarding, but it can also beoverwhelming, according to theMinnesota Board on Aging.

If you are a caregiver, it is importantto realize that it is OK to ask for help.Assistance is available throughCaregiver Consultants, professionalstrained in providing individual sup-port for family caregivers. In-person orover the phone, a caregiver consultantwill listen to your concerns and helpyou develop a plan of action depending

on your needs.For a referral to a caregiver consult-

ant, call the Senior LinkAge Line at800-333-2433. The Minnesota Board

on Aging also is dedicated to address-ing the needs of older adults and theirfamilies. For information, call 800-882-6262 or go to www.mnaging.org.

Caregivers need care, should seek assistanceCaregiver resources

The pressure of caring for another person can take a toll on your health.Caregivers often feel anxious, overwhelmed and depressed. If this sounds likeyou, it is important to decrease stress in your life:

�Take time for yourself and make your health a priority. Keep doctorappointments, get flu shots, eat well and stay active.

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expectations.Don’t struggle alone with your caregiving responsibilities. Help is available:� Senior LinkAge Line: 800-333-2433.� Minnesota Live Well At Home: www.mnlivewellathome.org� Family Caregiver Alliance: www.caregiver.org� National Alliance for Caregiving: www.caregiving.org� National Family Caregiver’s Association: www.thefamilycaregiver.org

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CokatoSwanson-Peterson Funeral Home655 Broadway Ave. S.Cokato, MN 55321320-286-2534www.swansonpeterson.com

DarwinHantge Funeral Chapel100 First St.Darwin, MN 55324320-693-8710www.hantge.com

DasselJohnson Funeral Home611 Second St. N.Dassel, MN 55325320-275-3381www.jfamilyfuneralhome.com

Eden ValleyWilliams Dingmann Family Funeral Homes233 State St. N.Eden Valley, MN 55329320-453-3608www.williamsdingmann.com

GlencoeJohnson-McBride Funeral Chapel1222 Hennepin Ave.Glencoe, MN 55336320-864-3737 • www.hantge.com

HutchinsonDobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel & Crematory899 Highway 15 S.Hutchinson, MN 55350320-587-2128 • www.hantge.com

Lester PrairiePaul-McBride Funeral Chapel23 Fir St., P.O. Box 668Lester Prairie, MN 55354320-395-2513 • www.hantge.com

LitchfieldJohnson-Hagglund Funeral Home316 S. Sibley Ave.Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-8151www.johnsonhagglund.com

Silver LakeMaresh Funeral Home105 Main St. W.Silver Lake, MN 55381320-327-2417www.mareshfuneralhome.com

StewartHughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel805 Powers St. S.Stewart, MN 55385320-562-2312 • www.hantge.com

WatkinsErtl Funeral Home221 Church St.Watkins, MN 55389320-764-2800 • www.ertlfuneral.com

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Funerals fill an important rolefor those mourning the loss ofa loved one. By providing sur-

viving family members and friends acaring, supportive environment inwhich to share thoughts and feelingsabout the death, funerals are the firststep in the healing process, accordingto the National Funeral DirectorsAssociation.

The ritual of attending a funeralservice provides many benefits includ-ing:

� Providing a social support systemfor the bereaved.

� Helping the bereaved understanddeath is final and that death is part oflife.

� Integrating the bereaved backinto the community.

� Easing the transition to a new lifeafter the death of a loved one.

� Providing a safe haven forembracing and expressing pain.

� Reaffirming one’s relationshipwith the person who died.

� Providing a time to say good-bye.It is possible to have a full funeral

service even for those choosing crema-tion. As more people are choosing cre-mation, funeral service professionalsare striving to give consumers a truesense of what their many options arefor a funeral service.

The importance of the ritual is inproviding a social gathering to help

the bereaved begin the healingprocess, according to the NationalFuneral Directors Association.

A funeral is so much more than away to say goodbye; it’s an opportunityto celebrate the life of someone special.

A funeral can be as unique as theindividual who is being honored. Often,people have hobbies that become morethan just a casual pastime. Showcasethat important part of their life duringthe funeral or memorial service — dis-play items they made, awards theywon, or personalize the casket or urnwith a symbol of their hobby. Byadding personal touches to a funeral,the service becomes a reflection of theperson’s life and personality.

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Some people plan their own funeralbefore they die, and see it as anextension of their will and estateplanning.

Thinking about your ownfuneral might make you feela little uneasy, but more

adults are finding that pre-planning afuneral offers emotional and evenfinancial security for themselves andtheir families.

With pre-planning, families findcomfort in knowing that the funeralreflects what their loved one wanted.It also gives them peace of mind to nothave to make important decisions at astressful time, according to theNational Funeral DirectorsAssociation.

If you are considering pre-arrang-ing a funeral, contact funeral homesin your community. A funeral directorcan walk you through the prearrange-ment process.

Once you’ve made your pre-arrangements, keep a copy of the planand any pertinent paperwork in asafe place. Also, inform a close friendor relative what arrangements havebeen made and where the informationcan be found.

If you choose, there are severalways to prepay for your funeral thatcan offer you financial benefits.However, prepaying is not required,but an option that many individualsfind helpful.

If you feel pre-paying is a wise deci-sion, be sure to go over all availableoptions with your funeral director.

Remember, like any contract, askall questions you might have regard-ing your pre-need plan before yousign an agreement.

Pre-planning a funeral can provideemotional, financial peace of mind

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It’s a fact of life that visionchanges occur as people getolder. But these changes

don't have to compromise peo-ple’s lifestyle.

Knowing what to expect and whento seek professional care are impor-tant steps to safeguarding yourvision, according to the AmericanOptometric Association.

As people reach their 60s andbeyond, they need to be attentive towarning signs of age-related eyehealth problems that could causevision loss, according to theAmerican Optometric Association.Many eye diseases have no earlysymptoms. They might developpainlessly and people might not beaware of changes to their visionuntil the condition is quiteadvanced. But wise lifestyle choicesand regular eye exams can signifi-cantly improve people’s chances ofmaintaining good eye health even asthey age.

Eye, vision problemsIn the years after people turn 60,

a number of eye diseases can devel-op that can change people’s visionpermanently. The earlier these prob-lems are detected and treated, themore likely you can retain goodvision.

The following are some vision dis-orders that the AmericanOptometric Association suggestspeople should be aware of:

� Age-related macular degen-eration is an eye disease affectingthe macula, the center of the lightsensitive retina at the back of theeye, causing loss of central vision.Although small, the macula is thepart of the retina that allows us tosee fine detail and colors. Activitieslike reading, driving, watching TVand recognizing faces all requiregood central vision provided by themacula. While macular degenera-tion causes changes in centralvision, peripheral or side visionremains unaffected.

� Diabetic retinopathy is a con-dition occurring in people with dia-betes. It is the result of progressive

damage to the tiny bloodvessels that nourish theretina. They leak bloodand other fluids thatcause swelling of retinaltissue and clouding ofvision. The condition usu-ally affects both eyes. Thelonger a person has dia-betes, the more likelythey will develop diabeticretinopathy, which cancause blindness.

� Retinal detach-ment is a tearing or sepa-ration of the retina fromthe underlying tissue. Itcan be caused by traumato the eye or head, healthproblems like advanceddiabetes, and inflamma-tory disorders of the eye.But it most often occursspontaneously as a resultof changes to the gel-likevitreous fluid that fills theback of the eye. If nottreated promptly, it cancause permanent visionloss.

� Cataracts are cloudy or opaqueareas in the normally clear lens ofthe eye. Depending upon their sizeand location, they can interfere withnormal vision. Usually cataractsdevelop in both eyes, but one may beworse than the other. Cataracts cancause a decrease in contrast sensi-tivity, a dulling of colors andincreased sensitivity to glare.

� Glaucoma is a group of eye dis-eases characterized by damage tothe optic nerve resulting in visionloss. People with a family history ofglaucoma, African Americans andolder adults are at higher risk fordeveloping the disease.

� Dry eye is a condition in whichthere is an insufficient amount oftears or a poor quality of tears tolubricate and nourish the eye. Tearsare necessary for maintaining thehealth of the front surface of the eyeand for providing clear vision. Dryeyes are a common and often chron-ic problem, particularly in olderadults.

Annual eye exams can help detect diseases, changes

An annual eye exam from an ophthal-mologist or optometrist can helpcatch eye diseases, like glaucoma andmacular degeneration, early.

Need an eye exam?Make an appointment for a com-

plete eye exam if you have:�Trouble seeing objects on either

side.� Difficulty seeing at night or

when reading.� Gradual loss of the sharpness

of your vision.� Difficulty telling colors apart.� Blurred vision when trying to

view objects near or far.� Diabetes or a family history of

diabetes.� Eye itching or discharge.�Vision changes that seem relat-

ed to medication. (Do not stop orchange a medication without talkingto your doctor.)

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CokatoCokato Eye Center115 Olsen Blvd. NE, Suite 300Cokato, MN 55321 320-286-5695www.cokatoeyecenter.com

GlencoeGerry’s Vision Shoppe Inc.1234 Greeley Ave. N.Glencoe, MN 55336 320-864-6111www.gerrysvisionshoppe.com

Shopko Eyecare Center3225 10th St. E.Glencoe, MN 55350 320-864-6005 www.shopko-optical.com

Southwest Eye Care1201 Greeley Ave. N., #3Glencoe, MN 55336 320-864-2020 www.southwesteyecare.net

HutchinsonSouthwest Eye Care225 Main St. S.Hutchinson, MN 55350320-587-2593www.southwesteyecare.net

Midwest Vision CentersHutchinson Mall1060 Highway 15 S.Hutchinson, MN 55350320-587-2370www.midwestvisioncenters.com

Primary Eyecare1059 Highway 15 S., Plaza 15Hutchinson, MN 55350320-587-4744http://primaryeyecare2020.com

Regional Eye Center1455 Montreal St. SEHutchinson, MN 55350320-587-6308www.regeyecenter.com

Shopko Eyecare Center125 Main St. N.Hutchinson, MN 55350 320-587-4945www.shopko-optical.com

Walmart Vision Center1300 Highway 15 S.Hutchinson, MN 55350320-587-1020www.walmart.com

LitchfieldFamily Eye Center517 N. Sibley Ave.Litchfield, MN 55355320-593-2020www.fischerlaser.com

Litchfield Eye Center135 N. Sibley Ave.Litchfield, MN 55355 320-593-3100www.litchfieldeyecenter.com

Primary Eyecare520 E. Highway 12, Suite 106Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-9333www.primaryeyecare2020.com

Here are tips to make living with avisual impairment more manageable:

� Brushing teeth — Use colored orstriped toothpaste, as these are easierto see on the white bristles of a tooth-brush. Or, squirt the toothpaste direct-ly into your mouth and brush.

� Using a cell phone — Many cellphones are voice activated and can beused by voice commands. Have some-one help you program yours to usevoice activation features.

� Marking dials on the stove —Use puff paint or tactile paint, avail-able at fabric stores, to mark keypoints on the dial. Or, liquid White-Out can be used to mark black or darkcolored stove dials.

� Matching socks — Pin sockstogether before placing them in thelaundry. Use brass or stainless steelsafety pins as they will not rust.

� Pouring liquids into a cup —Pour coffee into a white mug; the con-trasting color of the coffee and themug will make it easier to see how fullthe cup is. Or place your index fingerinto the cup; you will feel when the liq-uid touches your finger.

� Lighting — Increase the amountof light and focus it directly over thetask you are doing. LED lights, natu-ral light and natural daylight bulbsare recommended. Do not use fluores-cent lights, as fluorescent light causesglare.

Tips for people living with visual impairment

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Hearing loss is a natural sign ofaging due to a change in thestructure of the ear.

Unfortunately, hearing loss can affectpeople’s lives in many ways. It can rangefrom missing certain sounds to total lossof hearing.

Hearing loss can be serious. Peoplewho have a hard time hearing might nothear their smoke detector alerting themto a fire. They might miss out on talkswith friends or family. Hearing problemscan make people feel anxious, upset, andleft out. It’s easy to withdraw from peo-ple when you can’t follow what is beingsaid at the dinner table or in a restau-rant. Friends and family might thinkpeople with hearing loss are confused,uncaring, or difficult when they’re reallyhaving trouble hearing.

Two types of hearing lossThere are two kinds of hearing loss

common in older people, according to theNational Institute on Aging:

� Presbycusis is a common type ofhearing loss that comes on slowly as aperson ages. It seems to run in familiesand affects hearing in both ears. Thedegree of hearing loss varies from per-son to person. A common sign of earlyhearing loss is not being able to hear aphone ringing.

� Tinnitus causes a ringing, roaring,or hissing noise in your ear. Tinnitus canaccompany many types of hearing loss.It also can be a sign of other health prob-lems, such as high blood pressure orallergies. Often it is unclear what causestinnitus, which can be permanent, comeand go, or go away quickly.

Other causes of hearing lossHearing loss can have other causes,

including: � Build-up of earwax.� Chronic middle or inner ear infec-

tions.� Medical conditions like diabetes or a

brain tumor.� High blood pressure.� Exposure to excessive noise like

heavy machinery.� A blood clot in nerves of the ear.

� High blood pressure.� Meniere’s disease (excess fluid in

canals of the inner ear).

When to see a doctorSee your doctor if you:� Have trouble hearing over the tele-

phone.� Find it hard to follow conversations

when two or more people are talking.� Often ask people to repeat what

they are saying.� Need to turn up the TV volume so

loud that others complain.� Have a problem hearing because of

background noise.� Think that others seem to mumble.� Can’t understand when women and

children speak to you.Your doctor might be able to diagnose

and treat your hearing problem. Or,your doctor might refer you to other cli-nicians such as an otolaryngologist, adoctor who specializes in medical prob-lems of the ear, nose, and throat (alsocalled an ENT doctor), or an audiologist,who is trained to measure hearing andprovide services to improve hearing.

After age 65, one out of threeAmericans experiences at least somehearing loss.

Many people develop hear-ing problems as they growolder. Here are some tips ifyou have trouble hearing or ifyou are talking with someonewho has a hearing problem.

What to do if you have trouble hearing:

� Let people know thatyou have trouble hearing.

� Ask people to face youand to speak more slowly andclearly.Also, ask them tospeak without shouting.

� Pay attention to what isbeing said and to facialexpressions or gestures.

How to help a personwho has trouble hearing:

� Find a quiet place to talk;help reduce backgroundnoise, especially in restaurantsand social gatherings.

� Stand in good lightingand use facial expressions orgestures to give clues.

� Face the person and talkclearly.

� Speak a little more loud-ly than normal, but don’tshout.

� Speak at a reasonablespeed; do not hide yourmouth, eat, or chew gum.

�Try to make sure onlyone person talks at a time.

� Be patient. Stay positiveand relaxed.

� Ask how you can help.

Tips to cope with hearing loss in yourself, others

Doctors can help diagnose, assistpeople who experience hearing loss

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GlencoeHearing Care Specialists1130 Hennepin Ave. N.Glencoe, MN 55336320-300-4852 www.hcshearing.com

Pin Drop Hearing/All American Hearing2915 10th St. E.Glencoe, MN 55336320-587-2585www.allamericanhearing.com/hear-

ing-aids/pin-drop-hearing-glencoe

HutchinsonAvada Audiology & Hearing Care102 Main St. S., Suite 204Hutchinson, MN 55350612-204-2215www.avada.com

Hearing Help Audiology ClinicKamrath Chiropractic Building125 Main St. S., #1Hutchinson, MN 55350320-587-3636 http://hearinghelpaudiology.com

Hutchinson Hearing Aid Center-Audibel903 Highway 15 S.Hutchinson, MN 55350320-587-7557 or 888-718-0260www.hutchhearing.com

Connect Hearing100 Washington Ave. E.Hutchinson, MN 55350 320-234-6825 www.connecthearing.com

LitchfieldConnect Hearing338 E. U.S. Highway 12Litchfield, MN 55355320-593-0885www.connecthearing.com

Harmony Center For Hearing32 E. Second St.Litchfield, MN 55355 320-693-4210

Litchfield Hearing Aid Center517 N. Sibley Ave.Litchfield, MN 55355320-593-0333www.litchfieldhearing.com

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For some people, there’s noplace like home for growingold. With the right help,

through home care, some people cando just that.

Home care encompasses a widerange of health and social services,according to the Minnesota HomeCare Association.

These services are delivered athome to recovering, disabled, chroni-cally or terminally ill persons in theirown homes.

Their needs may be medical, nurs-ing, social, therapeutic treatmentand/or assistance with the essentialactivities of daily living.

Generally, home care is appropriatewhen a person prefers to stay at home,but needs ongoing care that cannoteasily or effectively be provided solelyby family and friends.

Home care services can be providedin the client’s home, which can be asingle-family dwelling, apartment,assisted living facility, group home,residential housing facility, adult day

care, according to the MinnesotaHome Care Association.

Types of home care include:

� Personal Care Assistance pro-gram provides services to people whoneed help with day-to-day activities toallow them be more independent intheir own home.

� Occupational therapists help indi-viduals who have physical, develop-mental, social, or emotional problemsthat prevent them from performinggeneral activities of daily living.

� Physical therapists work torestore the mobility and strength ofpatients who are limited or disabled byphysical injuries.

� Speech and language pathologistswork to develop and restore the speechof individuals and also retrain patientsin breathing, swallowing, and musclecontrol.

� Private duty home care organiza-tions provide broad range of servicesfrom medical care to bill paying.

� A Private Duty Team is composedof non-Medicare certified organiza-tions assisting clients with servicessuch as meal preparation, transporta-tion and personal care.

Eden ValleyCheryl’s Nursing Pool Inc.209 State St. N., P.O. Box 65, Eden Valley, MN 55329320-453-7007

GlencoeAllina Health Home Care Services211 Freemont Ave. S.E., Hutchinson, MN 55350 651-635-9173www.allinahealth.org/Medical-Services/Care-at-home

Dominion Home Health Services1205 10th St. E., Glencoe, MN 55336320-864-9926 or 800-470-9366www.dominionhomehealth.com

Guardian In Home Health & Security2071 10th St. E., Glencoe, MN 55395320-864-6544 or 877-401-9371www.guardianinhomehealth.com

Grove CityGrove City Area C.A.R.E Program 200 South Ave., P.O. Box 192, Grove City, MN 56243320-857-2274 • www.grovecitymn.com/care.html

HutchinsonAllina Health Home Care Services211 Freemont Ave. SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350 320-234-5031www.allinahealth.org/Medical-Services/Care-at-home

Prairie River Home Care Inc. 246 Main St. S., Hutchinson, MN 55350320-587-5162 or 800-624-9024www.prhomecare.com

LitchfieldDivine Home Care201 Sibley Ave. S., Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-2580 • www.divinehomecare.com

Ecumen of Litchfield Home Care600 S. Davis Ave., Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-7367 • http://ecumenoflitchfield.org/home-care

Home care offers seniors independence

Home care includes a range ofhealth and social services.

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When looking for a home care provider, consider askingthe following questions of providers and other individualswho might know about a home care provider’s track record.Their insight will help you determine which provider is bestfor you or your loved one.

1. How long has this provider been serving the communi-ty?

2. Does this provider supply literature explaining itsservices, eligibility requirements, fees and funding sources?

3. How does this provider select and train its employees?4. Does it protect its workers with written personnel poli-

cies, benefits packages, and malpractice insurance?5. Are nurses or therapists required to evaluate the

patient’s home care needs? If so, what does this entail? Dothey consult the patient’s physicians and family members?

6. Does this provider include the patient and family mem-bers in developing the plan of care? Are they involved inmaking care plan changes?

7. Is the patient’s course of treatment documented, detail-ing the tasks to be carried out by each professional caregiv-er?

8. Does the patient and his or her family receive a copy ofthis plan, and do the caregivers update it as changes occur?

9. Does this provider take time to educate family mem-bers on the care being administered to the patient?

10. Does this provider assign supervisors to oversee thequality of care patients are receiving in their homes? If so,how often do these individuals make visits?

11. Who can the patient and his or her family memberscall with questions or complaints?

12. How does the agency follow up on and resolve prob-lems?

13. Does the provider furnish written statements explain-ing all of the costs and payment plan options associatedwith home care?

14. What procedures does this provider have in place tohandle emergencies?

15. Are its caregivers available 24 hours a day, seven daysa week?

16. How does this provider ensure patient confidentiality?17. In addition, ask the home care provider to supply you

with a list of references, such as doctors, discharge plan-ners, patients or their family members who are familiarwith the provider’s service. Contact each reference and ask:

� Do you frequently refer clients to this provider?� What sort of feedback have you gotten from patients

receiving care from this provider?� Do you know of any clients this provider has treated

whose cases are similar to mine or my loved one’s? If so, can you put me in touch with these individuals?

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CokatoAllina Medical Clinic110 Olsen Blvd., Cokato, MN 55321320-286-2123 • www.allina.com

DasselDassel Health Clinic(Affiliated with Hutchinson Health)460 Fifth St., Dassel, MN 55325320-275-3358http://hutchhealth.com/locations_hours/

Meeker Memorial Clinic(Affiliated with Meeker Memorial Hospital)740 Parker Ave. (U.S. Highway 12), Dassel, MN 55325 320-275-4330 www.meekermemorial.org/meeker-clinic-in-dassel

GlencoeGlencoe Regional Health Services 1805 Hennepin Ave. N., Glencoe, MN 55336320-864-3121 or 888-526-4242http://grhsonline.org

Abasic plan can help you makethe most of your doctorappointment whether you

are visiting a new doctor or specialistor continuing with a doctor you’ve seenfor years.

The following tips will make it easi-er for you and your doctor to covereverything you need to talk about.

Before your appointmentMake a list of what you want to dis-

cuss. For example, do you have a newsymptom you want to ask the doctorabout? Are you concerned about how atreatment is affecting your daily life?If you have more than a few items todiscuss, put them in order and askabout the most important ones first.

Bring information with youSome doctors suggest you put all

your prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, andherbal remedies or supplements in abag and bring them with you. Othersrecommend you bring a list of every-thing you take. When you make yourappointment, ask what your doctorprefers. You should also bring yourinsurance cards, names, and phonenumbers of other doctors you see, andyour medical records if the doctordoesn’t already have them.

Remember to bring your eyeglassesto the doctor’s visit. If you have a hear-ing aid, make sure it is working welland wear it. Let the doctor and staff

know if you have a hard time seeing orhearing. For example, you can say:“My hearing makes it hard to under-stand everything you’re saying. Ithelps when you speak slowly.”

Sometimes it is helpful to bring afamily member or close friend withyou. Your companion can remind youwhat you planned to discuss with thedoctor if you forget, she or he can takenotes for you, and can help youremember what the doctor said.

Update the doctorTell your doctor what has happened

in your life since your last visit. If youhave been treated in the emergencyroom or by a specialist, tell the doctorright away. Mention any changes youhave noticed in your appetite, weight,sleep, or energy level. Also tell the doc-tor about any recent changes in anymedications you take or the effectsthey have had on you.

Be prepared before visiting the doctor

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Before going to the doctor, make a list of what you want to talk about.When you go to the doctor, bring all the medications you’re taking, as wellas insurance cards. It can be helpful to bring a family member or friend totake notes or help you remember what the doctor said.

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HutchinsonHutchinson Health Clinic3 Century Ave. S.E., Hutchinson, MN 55350 320-234-3290 or 800-944-2690http://hutchhealth.com/locations_hours/

Hutchinson Health Hospital1095 Highway 15 S., Hutchinson, MN 55350320-234-5000 or 800-454-3903www.hutchhealth.com

Lester PrairieGlencoe Regional Health Services1024 Central Ave., Lester Prairie, MN 55354320-864-7816 or 800-869-3116http://grhsonline.org/lester-prairie-clinic

LitchfieldAffiliated Community Medical Centers

East Clinic611 Sibley Ave. S., Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-3233 • www.acmc.com

West Clinic520 Sibley Ave. S., Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-3233 • www.acmc.com

Meeker Memorial Hospital612 S. Sibley Ave., Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-3242www.meekermemorial.org

St. CloudSt. Cloud Hospital-CentraCare Health System1406 Sixth Ave. N., St. Cloud, MN 56303320-251-2700 or 800-835-6652www.centracare.com/locations/st-cloud-hospital

StewartGlencoe Regional Health Services300 Bowman St., Stewart, MN 55385320-864-7816 or 800-869-3116http://grhsonline.org/stewart-clinic

WinstedRidgeview Winsted Clinic551 Fourth St. N., Winsted, MN 55395952-442-3190www.ridgeviewmedical.org/locations/ridgeview-winsted-

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Modern medicine has made people’s lives better inmany ways. It has helped people live longer,healthier lives.

But people 65 and older have to be careful when takingmedications, especially when they’re taking many differentdrugs. Some people refer to the pills, liquids, creams, orsprays they take as “medicine,” and other people call them“drugs.” Both words can mean:

� Medicines you get from a pharmacy with a doctor’s pre-scription.

� Pills, liquids, or creams you buy without a prescriptionto use now and then, for example, for aches and pains,colds, or heartburn.

� Vitamins or dietary supplements you take regularlyDrugs you get without a doctor’s prescription are called

over-the-counter medicines. Because mixing certain medi-cines can cause problems, be sure to let your doctor knowabout all the prescription and over-the-counter drugs youare taking.

If you’ve gone to your doctor because you don’t feel well,the doctor might decide a medicine will help and will writea prescription. Be sure you:

� Tell your doctor or nurse about all the medicines youtake whenever a new drug is prescribed.

� Remind your doctor or nurse about your allergies andany problems you have had with medicines, such as rashes,indigestion, dizziness, or mood changes.

� Understand how to take the medicine before you startusing it. Ask questions. It might help to write down theanswers.

Talk to your pharmacistYour pharmacist is an important part of your healthcare

team. If you have questions about your medicine after youleave the doctor’s office, the pharmacist can answer manyof them.

Try to have all your prescriptions filled at the same phar-macy so your records are in one place. The pharmacist willkeep track of all your medications and will be able to tellyou if a new drug might cause problems. If you’re not able

to use just one pharmacy, show the new pharmacist yourlist of medicines and over-the-counter drugs when you dropoff your prescription.

Tell the pharmacist if you have trouble swallowing pills;there might be liquid medicine available. Do not chew,break, or crush tablets without first finding out if the drugwill still work.

Make sure you can read and understand the name of themedicine and the directions on the container and on thecolor-coded warning stickers on the bottle. If the label ishard to read, ask your pharmacist to use larger type.

Check that you can open the container. If not, ask thepharmacist to put your medicines in bottles that are easierto open.

Ask about special instructions on where to store a medi-cine. For example, should it be kept in the refrigerator or ina dry place?

Check the label on your medicine before leaving the phar-macy. It should have your name on it and the directionsgiven by your doctor. If it doesn’t, don’t take it, and talk withthe pharmacist.

CokatoKeaveny Drug205 Broadway Ave. S., Cokato, MN 55321320-286-5483www.keavenydrug.com/cokato.html

DasselPeterson Pharmacy440 Fourth St. N., Dassel, MN 55325320-275-3052

GlencoeCoborn’s Pharmacy2211 11th St. E., Glencoe, MN 55336320-864-5192www.coborns.com/pharmacy.aspx

Shopko Hometown Pharmacy3225 10th St. E., Glencoe, MN 55336 320-864-5026www.shopko-pharmacy.com

Take steps to manage medications

If people have questions about their medicine afterthey leave the doctor’s office, a pharmacist can answermany of them.

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HutchinsonCash Wise Pharmacy1020 Highway 15 S., Hutchinson, MN 55350320-587-8070www.cashwise.com/pharmacy.aspx

Family Pharmacy SouthMedical Center Building3 Century Ave. S.E., #D, Hutchinson, MN 55350320-587-3638www.familyrexall.com

Family Rexall Drug237 Hassan St. S.E., Hutchinson, MN 55350 320-587-2509 or 800-944-1795www.familyrexall.com

Shopko Pharmacy125 Main St. N., Hutchinson, MN, 55350320-587-4941www.shopko-pharmacy.com

Target Pharmacy1370 Highway 15 S., Hutchinson, MN 55350320-587-7113www.target.com

Walmart Pharmacy1300 Highway 15 S., Hutchinson, MN 55350320-587-1020www.walmart.com

LitchfieldEconofoods Quality Care Pharmacy951 Frontage Road E., Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-3261 or 800-400-2185www.econofoods.com/departments/pharmacy

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy329 Highway 12 E., Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-9314www.medicineshoppe.com

Walmart Pharmacy2301 E. Frontage Road, Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-1022www.walmart.com

WinstedKeaveny Drug150 Main Ave. W., Winsted, MN 55395320-485-2555 www.keavenydrug.com/winsted.html

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Awarm lunch, time tosocialize, an opportunityto see old friends or make

new ones are among the offeringsat senior dining sites in the area.

Lutheran Social Services managesmany congregate or senior nutritionsites in the area. The sites are open topeople 60 and older and their spouseson a donation basis and anyone at fullprice.

The suggested donation for a meal is$7 for people age 59 or younger, and $4for people age 60 or older. However, noone will be turned away because ofinability to pay.

Reservations usually must be madeby noon the day before the meal, oftenby leaving a message on the answeringmachine at the phone number listed.

Plan ahead and enjoy letting some-one else cook a warm meal for you.

Meals on WheelsLutheran Social Services provides

home-delivered meals, or Meals onWheels, to people in area counties,including Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meekerand Renville. To make arrangements,call the site phone number listed

below. The Meals-on-Wheels program pro-

vides a hot, nutritious meal for seniorsage 60 and older who are home-boundand unable to prepare their ownmeals. Home-delivered meals helpseniors maintain good health andremain in their own homes, accordingto Lutheran Social Services.

A well-balanced meal can boostimmunity and reduce the risks formany health-related conditions andprevent the need for nursing home or

assisted living care prematurely.Volunteers greet and get to know the

seniors when they deliver the meals.Meals typically are delivered Mondaythrough Friday. Frozen meals areavailable for weekends, holidays andother closure days. People can choosetheir delivery schedule and choose acombination of hot meals and frozenmeals to be delivered on specific days.

Meal prices are the same as congre-gate dining. Contact 800-488-4146 foradditional information.

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BrowntonBrownton Senior DiningBrownton Community Center310 Second Ave. N., Brownton320-328-4181Meals are served at 11:20 a.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

CokatoCokato Senior DiningCokato Apartments I Community Room440 Second St. N., Cokato320-286-2758Meals are served at 11:45 a.m.

Monday through Friday.

CosmosCosmos Senior DiningCedar Crest130 Neptune St. N., Cosmos

320-877-9100Meals are served at noon Monday

through Friday. Call by 2:30 p.m. theday before to make a reservation.

DarwinDarwinNo senior dining is available.

However, Meals on Wheels are deliv-ered two days a week from Litchfield.Call 866-974-0464 for arrangements.

DasselDassel Senior CitizensDassel History Center & Ergot Museum901 First St. N., Dassel320-275-3077Coffee and treats are served from 2

to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays. Seniorsvisit, play cards and board games.

Dassel Senior Dining Lakeside Health Care439 William Ave. E., Dassel320-275-3308Meals are served at 11:30 a.m.

Monday through Friday.

Eden ValleyEden Valley Senior DiningEden Valley Civic Center171 Cossert Ave., Eden Valley320-453-8375Meals are served at 11:30 a.m.

Monday through Friday.

GlencoeGlencoe Senior CitizensGlencoe City Center1107 11th St. E., Glencoe320-864-3799 or 320-510-1551Seniors meet at 12:30 p.m. every

Senior dining offersnourishment forthe mind and body.Participants havean opportunity tosocialize with others while diningon a warm,nutritious meal.

SENIOR CENTERS, DINING SITES & HOME-DELIVERED MEALS

Senior dining, delivered meals offer nutritious options

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Tuesday and Thursday. Lunch isserved at 2 p.m. for those attending.Annual membership fee is $1.

Glencoe Senior DiningMillie Beneke Manor1319 Greeley Ave. N., Glencoe320-864-5282 or 864-5728Meals are served at 11:30 a.m.

Monday through Friday.

Grove CityGrove City Senior DiningSouth Grove Square200 South Ave., Grove City320-857-2274 or 877-480-5310 ext. 219Meals are served at 11:30 a.m.

Monday through Friday.

HutchinsonHutchinson Senior Center Hutchinson Event Center, Plaza 151005 Highway 15 S., Hutchinson320-234-5656www.hutchinsoneventcenter.com/

senadapt.html

Hutchinson Senior DiningEvergreen Apartments115 Jefferson St. SE, Hutchinson320-587-6029 Seniors gather from 9 a.m. to 1

p.m. Monday through Friday. Bingo isplayed from 10 to 11 a.m. Meals areserved at about 11:15 a.m. Call by 6a.m. the day before to make a reser-vation.

Hutchinson Senior Dining Park Towers133 Third Ave. SW, Hutchinson320-587-2559Meals are served at noon Monday

through Friday.

LitchfieldLitchfield Meals on WheelsEcumen of Litchfield has volunteers

who deliver meals to seniors in theirown homes, seven days a week. Forinformation, call 320-693-3454.

Litchfield Senior DiningLitchfield Civic Arena900 Gilman Ave. N., Litchfield320-693-6318Activities begin at 10:45 a.m.

Dinner is served at 11:30 a.m.Monday through Friday.

Silver LakeSilver Lake Senior DiningCommunity Building Auditorium308 Main St. W., Silver Lake320-327-2621Meals are served at 11:30 a.m.

Monday through Friday.

StewartStewart Senior DiningStewart Community Center551 Prior St., Stewart320-562-2730Meals are served at 11:15 a.m.

Monday through Friday.

WatkinsWatkins Senior DiningSt. Anthony Manor Apartments131 Church St., Watkins320-764-5615Meals are served at 11:30 a.m.

Monday through Friday. Activitiesalso take place.

WinstedWinsted Senior DiningLinden Wood Apartments215 Linden Ave. W., Winsted320-485-4303 orJoyce 320-543-3368 or Judi 763-227-7198Meals are served at 11:30 a.m.

Monday through Friday. WinstedSenior Citizens also meet at 9 a.m.Tuesdays at Linden Wood Apartmentsfor bingo.

Seniors often play cards or bingo atdining sites and senior centers.

The Meals-on-Wheels programprovides a hot,nutritious meal forseniors age 60 andolder who arehome-bound andunable to preparetheir own meals.Home-deliveredmeals help seniorsmaintain goodhealth and remainin their ownhomes.

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Moving to a smaller residenceoften brings the need to pare downthe years of accumulated belongingsto the key things, the favorite thingsyou want to have around and needor enjoy using.There will be manyemotions and memories stirred upbecause, in essence, you are sortingthrough the years of your life.Taketime for recalling memories, to shedtears as you need to, and to sharestories with friends and family.

The following are tips for goingthrough years of accumulatedbelongings in your home.

� Begin in the areas of the housethat you are currently not usingbecause it will be least disruptive toeveryday life.

� Start with the large items ineach room and work your waydown to the small items. If you startwith the small items, you might getoverwhelmed and frustrated beforeyou even get started.

� Sort items in each room as fol-lows: items to keep, items to pass onto family or friends, items to sell at agarage sale or auction, items forcharity, and items to throw away.

Downsizing tips

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Most people prefer to remainin their own homes if possi-ble. Sometimes resources

in the community such as meal deliv-ery service, housekeeping, transporta-tion or other in-home assistance pro-vide enough support so your parentcan remain at home, in familiar sur-roundings.

However, sometimes people opt tomove to a smaller residence, whetherit’s to have less upkeep and responsi-bilities of a house, to live in a one-levelresidence, or to be closer to theirgrown children and grandchildren.

The type of housing people chooselargely will depend on three factors:people’s needs, finances, and the serv-ice and supportive options available ina facility, according to the FamilyCaregiver Alliance and NationalCenter on Caregiving.

The Family Caregiver Alliance pro-vides a list of different types of livingarrangements, and many can be foundin McLeod and Meeker counties:

� Small apartment, condomini-um or one-story house. These canbe found in your community or nearanother family member.

� Retirement community. In-dependent retirement communitiesusually offer individual apartments ina multi-unit setting, with group meals,transportation, housekeeping servicesand numerous organized social andenrichment activities. Amenities andprices vary from place to place. Someoffer access to a nurse or nurse practi-tioner. As care needs increase, addi-tional services often can be added for afee.

� Residential care facility. Thesefacilities are small group homes thatprovide supervision, meals and carefor people who cannot be left alone butdo not require skilled nursing care.Residential care facilities provideassistance with bathing, grooming,eating, using the toilet, and walking,and they also provide socialization andrecreational activities. Rooms may beprivate or shared.

� Assisted living facility.Individuals who are somewhat inde-pendent but require daily oversight

and assistance with housekeeping,medication management and personalcare will want to consider an assistedliving facility. Assisted living facilitiesoffer rooms or apartment-style accom-modations and, often, social activities.Meals are provided in a shared diningroom. Staff is available to assist withcare needs. Medical staff might be on-site or on call.

� Intermediate care facility. Thistype of facility provides around-the-clock care for those who require helpwith bathing, grooming, going to thetoilet and walking. Individuals in thesefacilities cannot live independentlyand require nursing care, although thenursing care is not offered 24 hours aday. Residents generally require alower level of care than is offered inskilled nursing facilities.

� Skilled nursing facility:Commonly called nursing homes,these facilities provide nursing servic-es 24 hours a day and are designed toprovide high levels of personal andmedical care, such as administrationof injections, monitoring of blood pres-sure, managing ventilators and intra-venous feedings to individuals whocannot function independently. Peopleliving in skilled nursing facilities usu-ally require help with the majority oftheir self-care needs.

Finding the right place to live

Senior citizens move from their homes for a variety of reasons, from want-ing a smaller home to a desire to live near a grown child.

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BrowntonMidway Apartments122 Fourth Ave. S.Brownton, MN 55312507-351-3759www.smrrental.com/midway-apart-

ments

Parkview Apartments424 Second Ave. N.Brownton, MN 55312507-351-3759www.smrrental.com/parkview-

apartments

CokatoEdgewood Gables600 Third St. E., Cokato, MN 55321 320-286-2159

DasselAugustana Lakeside Apartments439 William Ave. E.Dassel, MN 55325320-275-3308http://lakesidecampus.org

Eden ValleyEdenbrook Apartments169 Hambroer St.Eden Valley, MN 55329320-587-2483www.kpmanagementonline.com

GlencoeBeihoffer Apartments715 Greeley Ave.Glencoe, MN 55336320-587-2483www.kpmanagementonline.com

Glenhurst Apartments515 Abby Lane, Glencoe, MN 55336320-864-4393

Millie Beneke Manor1319 Greeley Ave. N.Glencoe, MN 55336320-864-5282www.nationwidegrp.com/proper-

ties/Millie-Beneke-Manor

Orchard Estates 1900 Ford Ave. N.Glencoe, MN 55336320-864-7798http://grhsonline.org/senior-services

Park Place Apartments2201 14th St. E.Glencoe, MN 55336320-587-2483www.kpmanagementonline.com

Grove CitySouth Grove Square200 South Ave.Grove City, MN 56243320-857-2715

HutchinsonCommunity of Lake RidgeCentury Avenue/Dale Street SWHutchinson, MN 55350320-587-6115http://hometownmn.com/develop-

ments.html

Evergreen Apartments115 Jefferson St. SEHutchinson, MN 55350800-661-2501www.bdcmgmt.com

Green Castle Condominiums250 Freemont Ave. SEHutchinson, MN 55350320-587-4040

Leona Apartments225 Echo CircleHutchinson, MN 55350320-587-2483www.kpmanagementonline.com

North Place Apartments415 School Road N.Hutchinson, MN 55350320-587-2483www.kpmanagementonline.com

Park Towers Apartments133 Third Ave. SWHutchinson, MN 55350320-587-2168www.hutchinsonhra.com/parktow-

ers.html

Prince of Peace Retirement Living301 Glen St. SWHutchinson, MN 55350320-234-7588www.poprl.org

South Place Apartments1220 Brandford St.Hutchinson, MN 55350320-587-2483www.kpmanagementonline.com

Lester PrairiePrairie Manor Apartments201 Elm St. N.Lester Prairie, MN 55354320-587-2483www.kpmanagementonline.com

LitchfieldEmmaus Place200 Holcombe Ave. N.Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-2430www.ecumenoflitchfield.org

Gloria Dei Manor218 Holcombe Ave. N.Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-2430www.ecumenoflitchfield.org

Lincoln Apartments122 Fourth St. W.Litchfield, MN 55355 • 320-693-2104

Silver LakeLakeside Manor Apartments127 Park Ave.Silver Lake, MN 55381 320-327-2536

Uptown Apartments301 Center St.Silver Lake, MN 55381507-625-5573www.lloydmanagementinc.com/prop

erty_details.php?prop_id=51

WatkinsSt. Anthony Manor131 W. Church St.Watkins, MN 55389 • 320-685-9803

WinstedLinden Wood Apartments215 Linden Ave. W.Winsted, MN 55395320-485-4303www.lindenwoodapartments.org

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Sometimes, decisions aboutwhere to care for a familymember need to be made

quickly, for example, when a suddeninjury requires a new care plan. Othertimes, a family has a while to look forthe best place to care for an elderly rel-ative.

A nursing home, also known as askilled nursing facility, is a place forpeople who don’t need to be in a hospi-tal but can no longer be cared for athome. This can include people withcritical injuries or serious illnesses, orthose needing care after surgery. Mostnursing homes have aides and skillednurses on hand 24 hours a day.

Nursing homes can be:� Hospital-like. This type of nursing

home is often set up like a hospital.Members of the staff give medicalcare, as well as physical, speech, andoccupational therapy.

� Household-like. These facilitiesare designed to be more like homes,and the day-to-day routine is not fixed.Teams of staff and residents try to cre-ate a relaxed feeling. Kitchens areoften open to residents.

� Combination. Some nursinghomes have a combination of hospital-like and household-like units.

If you need to go to a nursing homeafter a hospital stay, the hospital staffcan help you find one that will providethe kind of care that’s best for you.

There are a variety of nursing home

and assisted living options available inMcLeod and Meeker counties.

When looking for a nursing home orother senior living arrangement, theFamily Caregiver Alliance suggests:

� Consider what is important to you— nursing care, meals, physical thera-py, a religious connection, hospice, orspecial units for dementia patients.

� Talk with others — friends, rela-tives, social workers — to find outwhat places they suggest.

� Get in touch with each place onyour list. Ask questions about how

many people live there and what itcosts. Find out about waiting lists.

� Visit at least twice at differenttimes of day and ask questions. Makeplans to meet with the director and thenursing director. Look for: Medicareand Medicaid certification, residentswho look well cared for, warm interac-tion between staff and residents.

� Understand. Once you select anursing home, read the contract. Askabout anything you don’t understand.Have a friend or family member readthe contract before you sign it.

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BrowntonShade Tree Retirement Center115 Fourth Ave. S.Brownton, MN 55312 320-328-5949

CokatoBrookridge182 Sunset Ave. NWCokato, MN 55321320-286-3196

Cokato Manor180 Sunset Ave. NWCokato, MN 55321320-286-2158

CosmosCedar Crest Estates130 Neptune St. N.Cosmos, MN 56228320-877-9100 www.cedarcrestmn.com

DasselLakeside Health Care Center439 William Ave. E., PO Box 383Dassel, MN 55325320-275-3308http://lakesidecampus.org

GlencoeGlencoe Regional Health Services Long Term Care705 18th St. E., Glencoe, MN 55336320-864-7790 or http://grhsonline.org/ltc-directions-

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Facilities offer different levels of care

When considering a senior living facility, the Family Caregiver Alliance suggests visiting each one and asking questions.A preliminary visit shouldreveal a facility that is clean, smells pleasant, has staff interacting with residents, and in which the residents are satisfied with their new home.

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Grand Meadows Independentand Assisted Living1420 Prairie Ave.Glencoe, MN 55336320-864-5577www.grandmeadowsmn.com

HutchinsonEcumen Oaks 945 Century Ave. SWHutchinson, MN 55350320-234-0873www.ecumenoaksandpines.org

Ecumen Pines1015 Century Ave. S.W.Hutchinson, MN 55350320-234-0873 www.ecumenoaksandpines.org

Harmony River Living Center1555 Sherwood St. SEHutchinson, MN 55350320-484-6000www.harmonyriverliving.org

Prairie Senior Cottages1310 Bradford St. SEHutchinson, MN 55350 320-587-5508www.prairieseniorcottages.com

Woodstone Senior Living Community1025 Dale St. SWHutchinson, MN 55350320-234-8917http://woodstoneseniorliving.com/

hutchinson

LitchfieldEcumen of Litchfield600 Davis Ave. S.Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-2430www.ecumenoflitchfield.org

Bethany Assisted Living203 Armstrong Ave. N.Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-2430www.ecumenoflitchfield.org

Emmanuel Home600 Davis Ave. S.Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-6228www.ecumenoflitchfield.org

Silver LakeCedar Crest Estates1401 Main St. W.Silver Lake, MN 55381320-327-6577www.cedarcrestmn.com

WatkinsHilltop Care Center410 Luella St.Watkins, MN 55389320-764-2300

WinstedSaint Mary’s Care Center551 Fourth St. N.Winsted, MN 55395320-485-2151www.stmaryscarecenter.org

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Offering Assisted Living &Memory Care Services

Offering Assisted Living &Memory Care Services

Senior Living CommunitySenior Living Community

• 1 & 2 BR Apartments

• Activities & Outings

• Medication Administration

• Meals Available 7 Days/Week

• 24-Hour Staffing

• Most Utilities Included

• Housekeeping & Laundry Services

• Bus for Group Outings

innovate empower honor ™

For information or to arrange a tour, call Pamela Kern at 320-234-0873Ecumen Oaks • 945 Century Avenue SW, Hutchinson

Ecumen Pines • 1015 Century Avenue SW, Hutchinsonwww.ecumenoaksandpines.org

TOGETHER WE’RECHANGING AGING

Which Turns Out Pretty Fun

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Getting older doesn’t make aperson a bad driver.However, there are changes

that happen to a person’s body thatcan affect driving skills over time,according to the National Institute onAging.

As people age, their joints can getstiff, and their muscles can weaken.Their eyesight might change. At night,they might have trouble seeing thingsclearly. Their hearing can change,making it harder to notice horns,sirens, or noises from their own car.Changes over time might slow howfast they react.

AARP Safe Driver classes areoffered in Hutchinson and Litchfieldthrough community education. Theserefresher courses are for people 50 andolder. People can get a discount ontheir auto insurance by completingthe course.

Getting around without a carSome people worry that if they stop

driving, they won’t be able to do the

things they want and need to do.However, there are ways to staymobile.

McLeod and Meeker counties havepublic bus transportation. Religiousand civic groups sometimes have vol-

unteers who will drive people. While there is a cost for transporta-

tion services, don’t forget, it costsmoney to own a car. If you aren’t mak-ing those payments, you might be ableto afford other public transportation.

ACC Midwest Transportation409 California St. NW, Hutchinson, MN 55350320-455-9200 • www.accmidwest.comACC Midwest provides transportation for people of all

ages who are unable to drive. It offers ambulatory, wheel-chair, and stretcher transportation in mid-westernMinnesota.

Kandiyhoi Area Transit1320 22nd S. SW, P.O. Box 186, Willmar, MN 56201320-214-7433 or 888-750-7433 • www.katbus.orgKandiyhoi Area Transit runs between Willmar and

Litchfield, on U.S. Highway 12, with stops in between.Riders must be at least 60 years of age. People can use theprogram up to two times a week, or up to three times aweek for medical appointments with a 48-hour notice.

Meeker Public Transit812 Ripley St. E., Litchfield, MN 55355320-693-7794 or 800-513-7433www.ecumenoflitchfield.orgEcumen of Litchfield provides transportation for people

of all ages through Meeker Public Transit for medical, per-sonal or social events. Vehicles are equipped with a wheel-chair lift.

Schumacher Transportation5208 Mayview Road, Minnetonka, MN 55345888-473-3126www.schumachertransportation.comSchumacher Transportation offers medical transporta-

tion and has specially equipped vehicles that accommo-date wheelchairs, stretchers, and various other medicalimplements. It offers limited transport assistance for per-sonal or social functions in McLeod and Meeker counties.

Trailblazer Transit207 11th St. W., Glencoe, MN 55336320-864-1000 or 888-743-3828 www.trailblazertransit.comServes McLeod and Sibley counties. Trailblazer buses

are equipped with an elevator for handicapped accessibili-ty and for customers who have difficulty using the stairs.

Area bus, van services help seniors stay mobile

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Is it time to stop driving a car?People age differently. So, there is no way to set one age when everyone

should stop driving.To help you decide if it’s time to stop driving, ask yourself:� Do other drivers often honk at me? Have I had some accidents, even if

they are only fender benders?� Do I get lost, even on roads I know?� Do cars or people walking seem to appear out of nowhere?� Have family or friends said they are worried about my driving?� Am I driving less these days because I am not as sure about my driving

as I used to be?� Do I have trouble staying in my lane?� Do I have trouble moving my foot between the gas and the brake ped-

als, or do I confuse the two?If you answered yes to any of these questions, it might be time to think

about whether you are a safe driver.

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Volunteering is good for people because it canstrengthen the social ties that protect individualsfrom isolation during difficult times. In addition,

the experience of helping others leads to a sense of greaterself-worth and trust.

Several studies have found that volunteering leads toimproved physical and mental health. Those who volunteerhave lower mortality rates, greater functional ability andlower rates of depression.

Reasons to volunteerA study of adults age 65 and older found that the positive

effect of volunteering on physical and mental health is dueto the personal sense of accomplishment that an individualgains from his or her volunteer activities.

Volunteering can provide a sense of purpose, as found ina study of older adults; according to this study, formal vol-unteering moderated the loss of a sense of purpose amongolder adults who had experienced the loss of major roleidentities, such as wage-earner and parent.

Additional reasons to volunteer:� Develop a new skill or learn a new hobby.� Be a part of your community.� Meet new people.� Accomplish a personal sense of achievement.� Be a community leader.� Transition into retirement.� Inspire other people with your passion.� Find creative ways to put your talent to work.

Before you volunteer� Think about the things you might be interested in and

the number of hours you can volunteer.� Think about what sparks your passion and what skills

you might have — be creative.� Write down your thoughts and then share with the call

specialist.

Volunteer opportunities, local contacts� Retired Senior Volunteer Program, or RSVP, is a

nationwide volunteer program offering adults age 55 andover the opportunity to use their life experiences and skillsin service to their neighbors in need. For current volunteeropportunities in the four-county area (Meeker, McLeod,Renville and Kandiyohi), call 320-693-0194.

� McLeod County: Gail Sumerfelt 507-337-0382 oremail at [email protected].

� Meeker County: Donna Whitcomb 320-693-0194 oremail at [email protected].

� Senior LinkAge Line: 800-333-2433 to link to anexpert who can help you find volunteer opportunities.

� Minnesota Senior Corps oversees three volunteerprograms: Foster Grandparent, Senior Companion and

RSVP. For more information, go online to www.mnsenior-corps.org.

� The National Senior Games is the premier event of theNational Senior Games Association. The Games are a 19-sport, biennial national championship for men and women50 and older. In 2015, Minnesota will serve as host of theNational Senior Games, which will attract 13,000 athletesto Minnesota. Volunteers will be needed. For more informa-tion, go to www.mnseniorgames.com.

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Volunteering can strengthen social ties that protectpeople from isolation. Volunteer opportunities areavailable in McLeod and Meeker counties.

Studieshave foundthat volun-teeringleads toimprovedphysicaland mentalhealth.

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Call today for your personal introduction!

Memories hold a connection to our past and a special link to our future. For those with higher careneeds and memory loss, comfort can be found in a fulfilling and loving atmosphere. At Woodstone,we offer a smaller, more intimate, and personal setting for our residents to call home.

1025 Dale Street SW,Hutchinson, Minnesota

320-234-8917

www.woodstoneseniorliving.com

Featuring:• Private Apartments• 24 Hour Staffing• RN on staff• Home-Cooked Meals• Health Related Services• Social, Recreational &

Wellness Activities

• Emergency ResponseSystem

• Personal Related Services• Salon/Barber Shop• Chapel• Weekly Housekeeping• Weekly Laundry

The more we care,the more beautiful life becomes.