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BOONE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, INC.

Volume XXXII Number 4 July/August 2011

Whats InsidePage 6

Cataracts &Macular

Degeneration

Page 7

Prescription

Drug Abuse

Page 14Odette Chase &This ChildsWar

...And More

Pictured above is BCSSI Homemaker Maria Shepherd (right) withBCSSI client Darlene Pate. Maria has been assisting Darlene for

more than 9 years through providing personal assistance in herhome. Contact BCSSI to learn how we can help you or a loved one.

BCSSI staff members provide more

than just assistance in the home...


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Boone CountySenior Services, Inc.

2011Board of Directors

Barbara Anderson

President

Margaret Beesley

John Cowan

Lori Cravens

Judy CunninghamMatt Drury

Jeff Madtson

Valaree Messenger

Eric Ragsdale

Ed SchillingCinda Sullivan

Jayne Thompson

John Tousley

Sharon Walker

Rick Whiteman

Sue RitzExecutive Director

Sonya ShoupNewsletter Editor,Director of Operations

Boone CountySenior Services, Inc.

Mission Statement:To provide life sustaining andenriching services for BooneCounty older adults.

Core Values:Choice for older adults andtheir familiesEnhance, protect and

preserve the dignity of older

adultsFiscal responsibilityCooperation with otheragencies

Services include:Homemaker & Home Health

GuardianshipRespite

TransportationInformation & Assistance

Friendly Visitor & VolunteersActivities & WorkshopsInsurance Information

Tax & Legal AssistancePrescription Counseling

Computer Classes

Caregiver Support& More!


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2011 Boone County Winners

Older Hoosier & Senior Volunteer of the Year

This spring, the Boone County

Council on Aging (BCCOA) hosted

the 2011 Older Hoosier & Senior

Volunteer of the Year awards

program. Ren Stanley, presidentof BCCOA organized the event.

Doug May, CICOAAging & In-

Home Solutions was the emcee

and spoke to the group about the

importance of volunteering andthanked all for their efforts in

helping the community.

Those nominated for the 2011

Older Hoosier and Senior

Volunteer of the Year Award were

as follows: Robert Freshour,

Delores Goodman, Connie Hunt,

Doris Sutton, Olive Wade and

Barbara Whitinger.

The Older Hoosier of the Year

recognizes outstanding Hoosiers

for their lifetime of service to theircommunities through both

volunteer and/or professional

achievement. The Senior

Volunteer of the Year

recognizes those individuals age

60 and over who are actively

engaged in volunteer work in theircommunity.

Pictured above is the 2011 Boone

County Older Hoosier Olive Wade

and the 2011 Senior Volunteer

Robert Freshour. Olive will

represent Boone County in the

Area 8 contest sponsored by

CICOAAging & In-Home

Solutions later this year.

Congratulations to all of thenominees and thank you for your

dedication to our community.


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BCSSI recently recognizedseveral community memberswho serve as a Friendly Visitor.Many Friendly Visitors invitedtheir special friend to the

gathering. If you are interested inbecoming a Friendly Visitorcontact Judy Brower at 765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939.

Stephen Conway of the SpielFoundation generouslydelivered 5 games to BCSSI.The Spiel Foundation isdedicated to donating board andcard games to childrenshospitals and senior centers.BCSSI plans to host daysthroughout the week for seniorswho enjoy playing board and

card games. To learn moreabout the Spiel Foundation goto www.thespielfoundation.com.

Pictured above is Friendly Visitor

Bonnie Klinger, Mary Graham &

Friendly Visitor Ann Newsom.

Attendees enjoyed a special visit

from Friendly Visitor Rufus.

BCSSI is proud toannounce that aftercompleting our 2010

Audit, 94 cents of

every dollar donated to BCSSIgoes directly to provideservices.
http://www.thespielfoundation.com/http://www.thespielfoundation.com/


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Purdue University Horticulturestudent Steve Anderson visitedthe agency to present his seniorCapstone Project whichfeatures the design for the newStroll Garden. The garden will belocated on the north end of theagency building and feature

flowers, plants, walking path,benches and more.

Thank you to volunteer, Gary Powell for chairing this specialproject. For more information on how you can get involved contactBCSSI at 765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939.

www.facebook.com&

www.booneseniors.org


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This issue has a shortdiscussion on age-related maculardegeneration(AMD). As discussed

previously, the eye issimilar to a camera. Cataractsoccur in the lens of the eye whilemacular degeneration occurs in theretina. The macula is the area ofthe retina responsible for most

detailed vision used for reading,looking at pictures, sewing, anddriving. It is similar to the center ofthe film in a camera. AMD is one ofthe leading causes of vision loss ofpeople who are over the age of

60. When a patient gets maculardegeneration, that area slowlybecomes unhealthy and visiondecreases--sometime mildly andother times greatly. There are twoforms of macular degeneration--wet

and dry. The wet form means thatthere is bleeding occurring in themacula. Wet AMD is less commonthan dry AMD but has the potentialto cause greater vision loss. Themore common form is dryAMD. This means that there areareas of the macula where drusen

have occurred. Drusen are yellowdeposits in the macula that lead todecrease in vision. Both forms ofAMD can be detected by dilatedeye exams. The treatment for wet

AMD may include injections in theeye or perhaps laser treatments,but there is no treatment for dryAMD. To slow the progression ofAMD, we encourage patients toeat green leafy vegetables like

spinach and kale or to take avitamin supplement as well aswear ultraviolet protection againstdamaging rays from the sun.

Lacy Boggs, OD112 West Washington StreetSTE 101. Lebanon, IN 46052

765-484-8247www.drlacyboggs.com

Cataracts and Macular Degeneration, Part II

Submitted by Lacy Boggs, OD


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Prescription drug use ison the rise and so isprescription drug abuseand misuse. Mostpeople would not think

that seniors would not be involvedwith prescription drug abuse, butseniors are often prescribedmedications which can be addictive.These medications are calledcontrolled substances and are

highly regulated by the government.

When you go to the pharmacy topick up your drugs, you may havenoticed that the rules aboutdispensing some classes of

medications are stricter than othermedications. These medicationsinclude narcotics (used formanagement of severe pain) andbenzodiazepines (used for anxietydisorders or sleep problems).

Seniors are frequently prescribedthese two classes of medications.Heres what you need to know whenyou come to the pharmacy if youuse narcotics or benzodiazepines:

Prescriptions for controlledsubstances cannot be called orfaxed to the pharmacy by yourdoctor. Your doctor may be

Prescription Drug Abuse In The Senior PopulationBy Ashlen Christie, Butler University Pharmacy Student &

John Cowan, Pharmacist & Owner Cowan Drugs & Parkside Pharmacy

willing to do this for your othermedications, but it is illegal forthem to do this with controlledsubstance.Strong narcotics cannot be

refilled. You must go see yourdoctor every time you need anew prescription.Pharmacists will not refillprescriptions forbenzodiazepines early. These

medications are often misused,and its the pharmacists job tomake sure that people arenttaking more than is prescribedby their doctor.

Examples of Strong Narcotics:

Morphine (MS Contin, Av-

inza, Kadian)

Oxycodone (Oxycontin)

Hydrocodone (found in Lorcet,

Lortab, Vicodin, and Norco)

Fentanyl (Duragesic, Actiq)

Examples of Benzodiazepines:

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Clonazepam (Klonopin)

Alprazolam (Xanax)Diazepam (Valium)

Temazepam (Restoril)


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Caregiver Support Group

July 28 & Aug. 25 from 6:00-8:00PM. The group will address a

variety of topics and issues fortodays caregiver. No Registrationneeded.

Needlepoint Class

A Free class (only supplies areneeded) offered on August 1 from1:30-3:30PM at BCSSI. Instructedby Linda Burkhart owner ofNeedlework Elegance. To register

contact Linda directly 765-284-9427.

Legal Assistance

Free legal assistance will beoffered July 19 & Aug. 15beginning at 9:00AM at BCSSI.Call BCSSI for an appointment.

Les Girls Craft Group

Bring your own craft! All ages ofladies are welcome. Group willmeet July 13 & Aug. 10 at1:00 PM. No registrationrequired.

Insurance Assistance

Have a question regardingMedicare? We will be offeringinsurance assistance July 12 &

Aug. 9 Contact BCSSI for anappointment time.

Coming soon!!!

A Day to Remember Doris Daywith Mary Anne Barothy,author of Day at a Time.

July/August Classes & ActivitiesCall 482-5220 for Registration and Information

All Classes & Activities held at BCSSI

Please visit our

website calendarfor a completelisting of activities

and van trips.

www.booneseniors.org


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Lunch & Learn

July & August Series

Lunch & Learn

Join us for a FREE lunch and learn

about current topics that affectseniors and their caregivers. Theluncheon is every Wednesday atnoon and is limited to 20 people.Contact 765-482-5220 or317-873-8939 for reservations.

July Series

July 6This Childs War

with author OdetteChase

July 13Nutritionwith Witham DieticianJenna Gilcrease

July 20Simplify Space Part IIwith MaryAnn Yates

July 27Ask the PhysicalTherapist

August Series

August 3Cooking with

Homewood ChefKristine

August 10Facts aboutFalling with NickMcGail.

August 17Ask theChiropractor withDr. Brian Darrow

August 24No Lunch & LearnAugust 31TBA

Registered Nurse Janice Ross


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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 9:00 AMLePeeps

Stein Mart

Kohls

4OfficeClosed

510:00 AMIndy Zoo

$8.00

Tuesday

69:00 AMCastleton

Square Mall

7 810:00 AM

GraysCafeteria

11 12 139:00 AMIndianaMedical

HistoryMuseum

149:00 AMCastleton

Square Mall

1510:00 AM

TheFarmhouseCaf & Tea

RoomNashville

18 199:00 AM

Hoosier Park

Casino

20 2110:30 AMLunch @

RicksBoatyard

229:00 AM

Greenwood

Park Mall

25 2610:30 AMCovington

Beef House

27 289:00 AM

EdinburghOutlet Mall

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July 2011 Van TripsFor more info about van trips refer to page 12.


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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 210:00 AMIndy Zoo

$8.00Tuesday

39:00 AM

Tippecanoe

Mall

4 5

8 9:00 AMWestfield

Antique MallLunch @Kelties

9 1010:00 AMLucas OilShapiros

11 9:00 AMState FairIndy Star

FreeAdmission

129:00 AM

EdinburghOutlet Mall

15 16State Fair

GoldenHoosiers Day

17 189:00 AM

GreenwoodPark Mall

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229:30 AM

Stein Mart

Kohls &Lunch

23 24 2510:30 AM

Indianapolis

Museum ofArt

269:00 AMCastleton

Square Mall

29 30 31

August 2011 Van TripsTo schedule a van trip please call 482-5220.


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BCSSI Van Trip InformationRefer to trip dates on Pages 10-11

To schedule call:

482-5220 or (317) 873-8939A minimum of4 people per trip.

Must be notified in advance if

you are cancelling. Day of tripcancellations will be charged atransportation fee.

Depart from: BCSSIArrangements can be made to bepicked up in Zionsville, Thorntown

or Jamestown.

You are responsible for payingtransportation costs, food &admission fees.

Transportation Cost (round trip)

per person:Lebanon, Indy, Carmel-$5.00Lafayette, Greenwood-$6.00Covington, Edinburgh-$10.00Anderson-$15.00

Indianapolis Zoo:

Admission $8.00. Tour includes thebutterfly exhibit & dolphin show. Lunch onlocation or bring your own.

The Farmhouse Caf & Tea Room:

Situated on the grounds of The Flower &Herb barn. Dine in a restored farmhousenear Bean Blossom. Enjoy fresh salads,sandwiches & deserts.

Indiana Medical History Museum:

Admission $5.00. Visit a collection ofpsychiatry & modern medicine artifactsfrom the 19th & 20th centuries.

Lucas Oil Stadium Tour:

Tour fee $5.00. A behind the scenes lookat the home of your Indianapolis Colts.Tour is 1 hour.

Indiana State Fair:

Aug. 11 is Indy Star free admission day.Visit the Indy Star on Monday, Aug. 8 for afair ticket good for free admission.Seniors can also purchase a $3.00

wristband to ride the shuttle all day.Aug. 16 is Golden Hoosiers Day & $2.00Tuesdays at the fair. Seniors can ride theshuttle for free. To print a $2.00 admissionvoucher go to www.turkeyhill.com/indianastatefair.There will be $2.00 food specials.

Indy Museum of Art (IMA): Admission isfree. Restaurant on location. View 50,000pieces of art, culture and history.

Do you have asuggestion for avan trip?

Please contact BCSSI765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939


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BCSSI Spotlight

Odette Chase & This Childs War

If you visitBCSSI on aWednesdayafternoon you

might have theopportunity toplay Bridgewith OdetteChase. Once

you speak with Odette you willrealize this is a strong lady, with aspecial personal story.

Odette was born and grew up in asmall town in the center of Paris,

France during World War II.Odette has published herchildhood story into a memoirtitled This Childs War. Odettestates that writing the book wasextremely rewarding, and shefound that the readers of the bookhad their own personal story ofhow the war impacted their familyor loved one. Odette thanks herson for encouraging her to write

her story as well as workingdiligently to get the bookpublished.

This Childs War is available atthe Lebanon Public Library.

Odette moved to the U.S. in 1956

when she married a G.I. Theylived in New Jersey and thenmoved to Tennessee for severalyears. After their recent divorce,she ironically ended up in Indianaas she was traveling to New York.She never left Indiana becauseshe felt it was a good place toraise her six children as a singlemother. Odette supported herfamily by working for several

insurance companies over 25years. She retired in 1996. Shemoved to Boone County in 2002to live with her son. She has 7grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and enjoys gardeningand playing bridge.

Odette and her memoir will befeatured during the July 6Lunch and Learn session.

Please contact BCSSI to makea reservation 765-482-5220 or317-873-8939.


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In Memory of John ShoemakerKenneth & Peggy Bailey

Foundation Memorial & Honorarium GiftsIn Memory of Helen Tjomsland

Edwin & Audrey LongElmer & Joan Stocker

BCSS Foundation Hosts Annual Legacy Dinner

The Boone County Senior

Services Foundation hosted itsannual Legacy Dinner on April29th. Attendees enjoyed theopportunity to learn more aboutthe Foundations efforts and

goals. The evening was filledwith entertainment by localMagician Marcus Lehman, adelicious dinner catered byCountry Garden Catering andtestimonials from Ingrid Temple,

George Mountain, KathleenPoland and Dr. Terry Grieshaber.

The mission of the BCSSFoundation is to build a

permanent endowment from giftsand bequests so that BCSSI cancontinue serving seniors in BooneCounty. For more informationcontact 765-482-5220 or317-873-8939.

Friendly Visitor Ingrid Temple

shared her personal experiences.

Foundation Board President Jim

Messenger (left) thanks Gene

Smock for serving as the Board

President from 1998-2010.


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Enjoy fresh producethis summer while

you visit these local

Farmers Markets:

Lebanon Farmers MarketEvery Saturday thru Aug. 27

8:30AM-1:00PMDowntown on the square

Zionsville Farmers MarketEvery Saturday thru Sept. 248:00AM-11:00AM

Downtown across from theFriendly Tavern

Traders Point CreameryEvery Friday thru Oct. 28

4:00-8:00PM9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville

The Shalom HouseOffers Free Mealsevery Tuesday from5:00-7:00PM and

every Saturday from 11:00AM-1:00PM. All ages welcome. Noreservations needed. Mealsserved at 304 W. Green St.,

Lebanon.

This summer, a sack offood including 5 luncheswill be distributed everyMonday from 11:30AM-

1:00PM for students whoreceive free and reducedlunches during the school year.Distribution sites include theCampbell Center in Lebanon,

Whitestown Fire Station,Jamestown Park and ThorntownLions Park.

Need a Ride? Try BATS!

FREE RIDE COUPON(Offer limited to one coupon per customer, for one round trip ride within Boone County)

Offer Expires August 31, 2011

Boone Area Transit System: 482-5220 or 317-873-8939County Wide, All Ages, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Name: ___________________________ Date: _____________Address: _________________________ Phone: ___________


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In Memory of Patricia Patty Wilson

Margaret Keene & Tricia Keene ActonMr. & Mrs. Bobby G. Wells

In Memory of Virginia Tribbett

Christine CaddellIn Memory of Mildred Smith

Gerald & Gulie McGowan

Judith MuehlemanJim and Marti FlickingerMr. & Mrs. Joseph SavianoMary Lee KoppelmanMr. & Mrs. Timothy Haak

In Memory of Jack Thomas

Donna ParkerNorma TrentDon & Betty RussellBill JohnsonGary & Sandy TrentDanny & Sandy Trent

In Memory of John Shoemaker

Anonymous

In Memory of Phyllis Matravers

FairfieldJerry & Eva BohannonKeith & Marty CampbellChuck & Sue Ritz

In Memory of Lanthe Hodgen

Jack & Lucy Klar

In Memory of Bob GayerTom & Judy CunninghamIn Memory of Vivian Bennett

Doris Jean MetzgerTeresa, Vanessa & Logan KernodleAnthony, Lana & Kia MetzgerTom & Brenda Ward & Family

Nick & Jodi Metzger & FamilyRussell & Carole Hale & FamilyJim & Helen Netherton & FamilyDiana SnyderDominik, Makaila & Cari Arnold

In Honor of the Top of the Hill Band

Whitestown United Methodist Women

Agency Memorial & Honorarium Gifts

BCSSI Memorial and Honorarium Donation Form

In Memory of:____________________________________________In Honor of: _____________________________________________Please send notification card to:______________________________Street Address:___________________________________________City, State, Zip:___________________________________________

Thank you for your gift.Please mail form with payment to:

BCSSI, 515 CrownPointe Dr, Lebanon, IN 46052


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Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Slice

5 cups chocolate ice cream,slightly softened

14 Chips Ahoy! cookies crushed(about 1 1/4 cups)

1/4 cup butter, melted1 1/2 cups thawed Cool Whip1 square semi-sweet chocolate bar

Line 9x5 inch loaf pan with foil, with ends of foil extendingover sides. Spread ice cream onto bottom of pan. Mixcookie crumbs and butter; sprinkle over ice cream. Gentlypress crumb mixture into ice cream. Freeze 6 hours oruntil firm. Invert dessert onto plate when ready to serve;remove pan and foil. Frost dessert with Cool Whip.Sprinkle coarsely grated chocolate bar over top.Makes 12 servings.

Blueberry Sunrise Smoothie

1 egg, beaten1 banana, peeled, cut up and

frozen1 6 oz. carton low fat yogurt1/3 cup halved seedless grapes,

frozen

1/3 cup frozen blueberries2 Tbsp. frozen orange juice

concentrate, thawedblueberries and halvedseedless grapes

Lightly coat a small nonstick skillet with cookingspray; heat over medium-low heat. Add egg. Withspatula, lift and fold the egg mixture until set.Transfer to blender. Add banana, yogurt, grapes,

blueberries, and orange concentrate. Cover andblend until smooth. Serve immediately. Top withblueberries and grapes. Makes 2 servings.


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BBQ Chicken Roll-Ups

6 cups coleslaw blend (use acabbage slaw mix)

1/2 cup light ranch dressing1 small green pepper and red

pepper cut into strips1 onion thinly sliced

1 1/2 lb. boneless skinlesschicken breasts, cut intostrips

1/2 cup of your favoritebarbecue sauce

6 flour tortillas

Toss coleslaw blend with dressing; set aside.Cook and stir vegetables in large nonstick skillet onmedium heat 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir3 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in barbequesauce; simmer 3 minutes or until chicken is done, stir as needed.

Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas. Top with coleslaw, role up.Makes 6 servings.

Caesar-Spinach Dip

1/2 cup Breakstones or KnudsenSour Cream

1/3 cup Caesar dressing1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese,

divided

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen choppedspinach, thawed andsqueezed dry

1/3 cup chopped red peppers

Mix sour cream and dressing in bowl. Reserve 1teaspoon cheese. Add remaining cheese to sourcream mixture with spinach and peppers; mix well.Top with reserved cheese. Serve with crackers,Triscuits and fresh cut vegetables.

Makes 16 servings.


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TO OUR READERSWe hope you have enjoyed this issue of Senior Sounds.It is a bi-monthly publication for all Boone Countyresidents age 60 or older, and is published by Boone

County Senior Services, Inc., your not-for-profit, multi-serviceagency. To change your address call (765) 482-5220 or (317) 873-8939. To add a name to the mailing list, please send your $5donation to defray printing and mailing costs to:

BOONE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, INC.515 CROWNPOINTE DRIVELEBANON, IN 46052

E-mail us at [email protected] County Senior Services, Inc. is partiallyfunded by the Boone County Commissioners,UWCI & CICOA.

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