Advancing Aging and Behavioral Health………………………………..…1

CIAA Annual Meeting-Dr. Sara Rusch-Keynote Speaker... ………………......2

Active Aging Week Encourages Health into Golden Years……………………………….…..3

10 Tips for Reinventing Yourself during Healthy Aging Month…………………………………..4

National Food Safety Education Month……………………………..……5

MSW Health Fair………….……...…..6 Triad Health Fair…………..…………..7 Stark County Senior Expo…………...8 National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month………………….….9 Cholesterol Education Month………10 CIAA: 2014 Annual Caregiver Conference……………………..…….11

Osteoporosis, Falls and Broken Bones………..……………..………...12

September is National Preparedness………………………..13

Do 1 Thing………...…………...14 & 15

Living Smart Workshop Series……..16

Advice Clinic and Cookbook…….….17 Top 10 Reasons to Eat More Fruits and Veggies, Places to Go…; Twitter and Facebook………………………..18 Support Groups……………..……….19

U.S. House of Representative, U.S. Senators for IL, IL General Assembly, Board of Directors and Council Rosters…………………..….20

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

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2014, September Issue Joanne Thomas, PhD, President/CEO Hoangvan (Van) Dinh, B.S., Editor

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

700 Hamilton Boulevard, Peoria, Illinois 61603 Telephone: (309) 674-2071, Toll Free: 1-877-777-2422

Website: http://www.ciaoa.net

Serving Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties

Senior

Gazette

IN THE ISSUE

Dr. Joanne Thomas, PhD, LPC

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

Chronic Disease Self –Management (CDSMP) and the Spanish cultural adapted Tomando

Control de su Diabetes are Stanford Patient Education Research Center behavioral self-

management programs. The six week, 2 and half hour workshops are conducted by two trained

lay facilitators. CDSMP and Diabetes Self-Management Program are offered by AgeOptions

and Central Illinois Agency on Aging. Tomando Control de su Diabetes is offered by

AgeOptions.

AgeOptions Diabetes Self-Management Program has received accreditation from American

Association of Diabetes Educators. The program uses the Stanford contact with individual

assessments by Registered Dietitian.

Arthritis Exercise Program is low-impact recreational exercise programs for people with

arthritis offered by AgeOptions and conducted by certified instructors.

Matter of Balance is a program to reduce fall risks and fear of falling. It is eight two-hour

sessions for a small group led by a trained facilitator. The program was developed at the Roybal

Center at Boston University and is provided by AgeOptions and Western Illinois Area

Agency on Aging.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a self-care education program for family caregivers offered

by AgeOptions.

Healthy Ideas is a program to reduce the severity of depressive symptoms in high risk and

diverse older adults done by trained case managers. AgeOptions was involved in a pilot of the

program in our region which also is offered by Egyptian AAA.

PEARLS is a program integrated into counseling services to help older adults reduce

depressive symptoms offered by East Central Area Agency on Aging and partners in its

network of service providers including the Family Service Senior Counselor, PATH (Providing

Access to Help) Senior Counselor, and a Doctor of Psychiatry as Clinical Consultant.

The Center for Youth & Family Solutions-Healthy IDEAS Program: Screening and

assessment of depressive symptoms; education about depression and self-care for clients and

family caregivers

Home Health Plus Services, Inc.-HomeMeds Program: individualized in-home screening,

assessment and alert process to identify medication problems; computerized screening and

pharmacist review can help prevent falls, dizziness, confusion, and other medication-related

problems for elders living at home.

“Advancing Aging and Behavioral Health -

Demonstrating Proven Practices”

Sara L. Rusch, M.D. was appointed Regional Dean of the University of Illinois College of

Medicine at Peoria in January 2008, becoming the college’s seventh Regional Dean since it

was established in 1970.

Dr. Rusch practiced general Internal Medicine in a private practice group from 1981-2001

and as a hospitalist from 2001-2008. She served as the Chair of the Department of

Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) from

1995-2008, and held the same position for OSF Saint Francis Medical Center from

1993-2008. She also was the Residency Program Director for the Department of Medicine

from 1995-1999 and from 2005-2006. Dr. Rusch served as Governor for the downstate

chapter of the largest medical specialty organization in the U.S. – the American College

of Physicians – from 2005-2009.

She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1974 with a BA degree in Molecular

Biology and received her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1978.

Since becoming Regional Dean, Dr. Rusch has led multiple efforts to improve UICOMP.

This includes facility improvements, advancing simulation training, expanding research,

and building the graduate medical education program. She oversaw the $13 million

expansion of the Cancer Research Center, construction of small-group, active-learning

spaces to advance medical student education, and transformation of the Donald E. Rager, MD Clinical Skill Laboratory.

Under her leadership, UICOMP in partnership with OSF HealthCare, helped in the development, construction and opening of

the Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center, a state-of-the-art virtual hospital and medical simulation facility.

Research and educational activities also have grown, including establishment of the Center for Outcomes Research, a

residency program in Psychiatry with UnityPoint Health – Methodist, fellowship training programs in cardiovascular disease

and gastroenterology, and formal accreditation of a fellowship program in vascular neurology/stroke.

Dr. Rusch is married to Dr. Thomas Cusack, Professor of Radiology at UICOMP. She is mother to seven children and

grandmother to six.

The Stafford Award

The Timmes Award

“Because We Care”

Awards

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 11:30 A.M.— 1:30 P.M.

PEORIA CIVIC CENTER

201 SW JEFFERSON AVENUE PEORIA, IL 61602

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon

Dr. Sara Rusch, MD, MACP

Regional Dean

University of Illinois

College of Medicine at Peoria

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“Health Literacy and Health Communication:

A Foundation for Community Health”

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As I get older, I have noticed the changes that come with it. I think the one I notice the most lately is inertia. You

find yourself sitting down to open the mail and not getting up for the rest of the evening. OK, it happens to all of us

once in a while. My concern is inertia may become my hobby unless I take action.

The International Council on Active Aging (http://www.icaa.cc/index.asp) sponsors an annual event called Active

Aging Week. Its website explains, “Led by the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA), Active Aging

Week is an annual health promotion event held each year during the last week of September. The weeklong

observance celebrates adults ages 50 and older as fully participating members of society and promotes the benefits

of leading an active, healthier lifestyle. It also highlights the ability of older adults to live well, regardless of age or

health conditions.”

It got me thinking which of my family members had the best quality of life as they aged. The dividing line was very

clear. The active (some would say hyperactive) ones who kept a healthy weight were the ones who made the most

of their mature years. The sofa-sitters aged well into their 80s, but didn’t get the same enjoyment from their golden

years. The prospect of that fate was enough to get me up and moving again.

And now the disclaimer: As with any type of exercise, it’s important to talk to your doctor to make sure you choose

an activity safe for you. I started with a 15-minute walk in the morning and another 15-minute walk in the evening

after work. It’s no marathon, but it’s doable and even enjoyable in good weather. I miss my walks when our

Central Illinois climate doesn’t cooperate. Plus, I am seeing results and notice I feel better overall.

Health Alliance Medicare is working with Clark-Lindsey (a continuing care retirement community in Urbana) to

sponsor an Active Aging Week from September 21-27. As the hosts, we can craft a program of activities that suits

our own community (and weather). Maybe you would consider doing something similar in your area.

If you have any questions, I would be happy to help. Or visit clark-lindsey.com and click on “news and events” for

more information. It’s time to get moving!

Active Aging Week Encourages Health into

Golden Years

By Patrick Harness

Health Alliance Medicare

Patrick Harness is a community liaison for Health

Alliance Medicare.

For more information on Health Alliance Medicare,

go to HealthAllianceMedicare.org or

Call 1-888-382-9771, TTY/TDD 711 or

1-800-526-0844 (Illinois Relay).

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10 Tips for Reinventing Yourself during

September Is Healthy Aging Month

1. Do not act your age or at least what you think

your current age should act like. Picture yourself at

that age and be it. (Tip: Don’t keep looking in the

mirror, just FEEL IT!)

2. Be positive in your conversations and your

actions every day. (Tip: Stop watching the police re-

ports on the local news.)

3. Have negative friends who complain all of the

time and constantly talk about how awful every-

thing is? Surround yourself with energetic, happy,

positive people of all ages and you will be happier

too. (Tip: Smile often. It’s contagious and wards off

naysayers.)

4. Walk like a vibrant, healthy person. (Tip: Make a

conscious effort to take big strides, walk with your heel

first, and wear comfortable shoes.)

5. Stand up straight! You can knock off the

appearance of a few extra years with this trick your

mother kept trying to tell you. (Tip: Your waistline will

look trimmer if you follow this advice.)

6. How's your smile? Research shows people who

smile more often are happier. (Tip: Go to the

dentist regularly and look into teeth whitening.

Nothing says old more than yellowing teeth!)

7. Lonely? Stop brooding and complaining about

having no friends or family. Volunteer your time.

Take a class. (Tip: Volunteer at the local public

school )

8. Start walking not only for your health but to

see the neighbors. Have a dog? (Tip: If you don’t

have time for a dog, go to your local animal shelter

and volunteer. )

9. Make this month the time to set up your

annual physical and other health screenings. (Tip:

For a list of recommended annual health screenings,

visit http:/www.cdc.gov/family/checkup/

10. Find your inner artist. (Tip: Sign up now for

fall art or music classes and discover your inner

artist!)

For more tips and ideas, see Healthy Aging Magazine, www.healthyaging.net.

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September is National Food Safety Education Month, a perfect time for busy families to consider the

importance of food safety.

From top to bottom, a clean kitchen is the best line of defense between your family and food poisoning.

Before you prepare and enjoy foods, eliminate common breeding grounds for dangerous bacteria:

Everyone in your family should wash their hands often – front and back, between fingers, under fingernails – in

warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds (or two choruses of "Happy Birthday") before and after every step in

preparing or eating foods.

Clean all work surfaces often to remove food particles and spills. Use hot, soapy water. Keep nonfood items –

mail, newspapers, purses, reusable tote bags – off counters and away from food and utensils.

Wash the counter carefully before and after food preparation, as well as items commonly touched such as

cabinet knobs and the refrigerator handle.

Wash dishes, cutting boards and cookware in the

dishwasher or in hot, soapy water, and always rinse

them well.

Remember that chipped plates and china can collect

bacteria.

Replace old cutting boards that have cracks, crevices

and excessive knife scars.

Change towels and dishcloths often and wash them in

the hot cycle of your washing machine. Allow them to dry out between each use. If they are damp, they're the

perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Throw out dirty sponges or wash them in a bleach-water solution.

On any appliance, clean spills right away. Wash appliances with hot, soapy water. Pay close attention to the

refrigerator and the freezer shelves, sides and door where foods are stored.

Spills and food splatters inside your microwave can also collect bacteria, so clean it regularly as well.

For more information about food safety, from facts and figures to what more you can do to prevent it,

visit www.HomeFoodSafety.org.

National Food Safety Education Month

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About 1 of every 5 (17%) children in the United States has obesity and certain

groups of children are more affected than others. While there is no single or simple

solution, National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month provides an opportunity for

learning about ways to prevent and address this serious health concern.

Childhood obesity is a major public health problem.

Children who have obesity are more likely to have obesity as adults. This can lead to lifelong physical and

mental health problems, including diabetes and increased risk of certain cancers.

Children who have obesity face more bullying and stigma.

Childhood obesity is influenced by many factors. For some children and families factors include too much time

spent in sedentary activities such as television viewing; a lack of bedtime routine leading to too little sleep; a

lack of community places to get adequate physical activity; easy access to inexpensive, high calorie snacks and

beverages; or a lack of access to affordable, healthier foods.

There are ways parents can help prevent obesity and support healthy growth in children

To help ensure that children have a healthy weight, energy balance is important. To achieve this balance, parents

can make sure children get adequate sleep, follow recommendations on daily screen time, take part in regular

physical activity, and eat the right amount of calories.

Parents can substitute higher nutrient, lower calorie foods such as fruit and vegetables in place of foods with

higher-calorie ingredients, such as added sugars and solid fats.

Parents can ensure access to water as a no-calorie alternative to sugar-sweetened beverages.

Parents can serve children fruit and vegetables at meals and as snacks and model this behavior themselves.

Source: http://www.cdc.gov/features/childhoodobesity/

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

Riding bicycles is a great activity to help children maintain a

healthy weight. Being physically active improves children’s overall health.

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Too much cholesterol in the blood is one of the main risk factors for heart disease and stroke—two leading causes

of death in the United States. One way to prevent these diseases is to detect high cholesterol and treat it when it is

found.

Cholesterol Education Month

What is cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body

needs. But when you have too much in your blood, it

can build up on the walls of your arteries and form

blockages. This can lead to heart disease, heart attack,

and stroke.

What role does screening play?

Screening is the key to detecting high cholesterol.

Because high cholesterol does not have symptoms,

many people do not know that their cholesterol is

too high. Your doctor can do a simple blood test to

check your cholesterol level.

The National Cholesterol Education Program

recommends that adults aged 20 years or older have

their cholesterol checked every 5 years.

Make therapeutic lifestyle changes by

Eating a healthy diet. Avoid saturated fats and trans fats, which tend to raise cholesterol levels. Other

types of fats, such as polyunsaturated fats, can actually lower blood cholesterol levels. Eating fiber also

can help lower cholesterol.

Exercising regularly. Physical activity can help lower cholesterol. The Surgeon General recommends

that adults engage in moderate-intensity exercise for 2 hours and 30 minutes every week.

Maintaining a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese can raise your cholesterol levels. Losing

weight can help lower your cholesterol.

Not smoking. If you smoke, quit as soon as possible.

Source: http://www.cdc.gov/features/cholesterolawareness/

You may need to have your cholesterol checked more often if any of the following

statements applies to you:

Your total cholesterol is 200 mg/dL or higher.

You are a man older than age 45 or a woman older than age 50.

Your HDL cholesterol is lower than 40 mg/dL.

You have other risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

Although the number of people who said they were screened for cholesterol within

the previous 5 years increased from 73% to 76% from 2005-2009, only a handful of

states have met the 82% Healthy People 2020 objective, and disparities in getting

screened persist.

There are two kinds of cholesterol: high-density

lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein

(LDL). HDL is also called "good" cholesterol. LDL is

called "bad" cholesterol. When we talk about high

cholesterol, we are talking about "bad" LDL.

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

The 2014 Annual Caregiver Conference

National Caregiving Month

Save-the-Date

Thursday, November 6, 2014

8:30 am –3:30 pm

Family Caregiver and/or Grandparent

Raising Grandchildren

Will have vendors, food, speakers and

panel discussion

Thursday, November 13, 2014

5:30 pm– 8:30 pm

Family Caregiver and/or Grandparent

Raising Grandchildren

Will have vendors, music , food and

speaker

Location:

Gateway Conference Center,

200 NE Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602

Take some time for you to

have Respite

Discussion Topics:

How to be a Healthy Caregiver

Coping with Transitions in Care

Additional Information, please contact Mitch Forrest at 309-674-2071

Or e-mail MForrest@ciaoa.net

The Emergency Preparedness and Response offers additional information and resources under topics such as

hurricane preparedness, extreme heat, and bioterrorism. CDC continually updates information on recent outbreaks

and incidents, and lists emergency resources for the general public as well as for clinicians and public health

professionals.

Get an Emergency Kit

If disaster strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water, or electricity for some time. By

taking time now to prepare emergency water supplies, food supplies and a disaster supplies kit, you can provide for

your entire family.

Make an Emergency Plan

Make plans with your family and friends in case you're not together during an emergency. Discuss how you'll

contact each other, where you'll meet, and what you'll do in different situations. Ask about planning at your work-

place and your child's school or daycare center. Workers at small, medium, and large businesses should practice

for emergencies of all kinds.

Be Informed

Being prepared means staying informed. Check all types of media – Web sites, newspapers, radio, TV, mobile and

land phones – for global, national and local information. During an emergency, your local Emergency

Management or Emergency Services office will give you information on such things as open shelters and

evacuation orders. Check Ready.gov community and state information to learn about resources in your community.

Get Involved

Look into taking first aid and emergency response training, participating in community exercises, and volunteering

to support local first responders

Homeland Security promotes emergency preparedness all year round via the Ready America campaign.

Checklists, brochures, and videos are available in English and in Spanish online and by phone

1-800-BE-READY and 1-888-SE-LISTO).

Source: http://www.cdc.gov/features/beready/

September Fact Sheet

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Source: http://do1thing.com/userfiles/file/fact-sheets/september.pdf

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CENTRAL ILLINOIS AGENCY ON AGING SNACKS PROVIDED 700 Hamilton Boulevard

LIVING SMART FALL SERIES

TOPICS

September 2nd—Using Your Mind to Manage Symptoms

September 9th—Exercising for Fun and Fitness,

September 16th—Exercising for Flexibility and Strength: Warm-Up/Cool-Down

September 23rd—Exercising for Endurance: Aerobics Activities

September 30th—Exercising Tips for People with Specific Chronic Illness

October 7th— Finding Resources

TIME 3:00 pm —4:00 pm

September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7th DATE

RSVP Linda Tatum at (309) 674-2071

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Information & Assistance Department

October Advice Clinics

Got Questions?

Where: Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

700 Hamilton Boulevard

Peoria, IL 61603

When: Tuesday, October 7th from 10:00 am– 11:00 am

and Tuesday, October 21st from 2:00 pm—3:00 pm

Bring your questions about your needs and community resources to our advice clinic. Let us tell you

about what’s available in our six-county area.

Example include, but are not limited to:

For additional information and assistance

you may contact us at: 309-674-2071

We have prepared a taste-tempting cookbook featuring

over 350 favorite recipes from members of our

community in the counties of Fulton, Marshall, Peoria,

Stark, Tazewell, & Woodford.

Available for $15.00

These cookbooks contain special pages of interest in our

community, notable People, helpful Cooking hints, and over 350

recipes including family favorites past down through many

generations, such as Appetizers & Beverages, Soups & Salads,

Sides & Main Dishes, Cookies & Candy and the special This &

That Category.

CALL CIAA TO ORDER A COOKBOOK TODAY !!!

Every First and Third Tuesdays of the Month

License Plate Discounts

Caregiver Assistance

Nutrition Programs

Relatives as Parents Program

Bus Passes

Food Pantries

Transportation

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Community Education

Housing

Medicare Part D

Places to Go ... Things to See

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

Hult Health

Education Center Seniors on the Go

5215 N. Knoxville Avenue Peoria, IL 61614

692-6650

www.hult-health.org

Peoria Riverfront Museum

222 S.W. Washington St.

Peoria, IL 61602 686-7000

www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org

Peoria Park District Luthy Botanical Gardens

Owens Center Forest Park Nature Center

2218 N. Prospect Road Peoria, IL 61603

682-1200

www.peoriaparks.org

RiverPlex Wellness &

Recreation Center

600 NE Water Street Peoria, IL 61603

282-1700 www.riverplex.org

Peoria Civic Center

201 SW Jefferson Avenue Peoria, IL 61602

673-8900 www.peoriaciviccenter.com

Central Illinois Agency on Aging is now on Facebook and our fan base is on an upward trend. CIAA wants Facebook to be a place where our fans/those we serve and those interested in what we do as an agen-cy can come to find information and updates that pertains to those that visit our page or for those wanting to know more about our services and programs. CIAA also wants to know what you/our fans would like to know more about. ? Please email Lorie Pence, Director of Outreach & Community Services at lpence@ciaoa.net with your thoughts/ideas. Thanks to all of our fans and continue to let others know about CIAA’s Facebook page and all that CIAA does.

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. (CIAA) and Heart of

Illinois-Aging and Disability Resource Center at CIAA now

has a twitter account, and we invite you to follow us

@EventsCIAA for all upcoming events and news.

Source: www.studenthealth.uiowa.edu

Support Groups

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Alzheimer’s Association

Marshall County Heartland Health Care Center

1650 Indian Town Road, Henry, Illinois 4th Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

309-364-3905

Stark County Toulon Healthcare Center

RR 1, Highway 17 East, Toulon, Illinois 3rd Monday, 3 p.m.

309-286-2631

Tazewell County Apostolic Christian Restmor, Inc. 1500 Parkside Ave., Morton, Illinois

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

Pekin Hospital - SNF 600 S. 13th Street, Pekin, Illinois

2nd Wednesday, 2 p.m. 309-353-0925

Peoria County Apostolic Christian Skylines

7023 N. Skyline Drive, Peoria, Illinois 1st Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.

309-691-8091

Lutheran Hillside Village 6901 N. Galena Road, Peoria, Illinois

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

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

3rd Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. 309-286-2631

Pearce Community Center –Chillicothe

(Respite Available) 610 W. Cedar Street, Chillicothe, Illinois

2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. Room 210 309-351-9774

Men’s Only Support Group

606 West Glen Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61614 3rd Tuesday, 10 a.m.

309-681-1100

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

606 W. Glen Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61614 2nd Thursday, 4:00 p.m.

Please call ahead to register 309-681-1100

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

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

Facilitator: Amy Dunton

Hispanic Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Last Wednesday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)

Friendship House, 800 NE Madison Peoria, IL 61603

Facilitator: Paige Minter

Fon du Lac Park District GRG Support Group

First Thursday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)

Fondulac Park District, 500 Springfield Road East Peoria, Il 61611

Facilitator: Amy Dunton

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

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

Facilitator: Nargis Khan, NCC, LCPC

HCR Heartland Healthcare of Peoria Caregiver Support Group Second Wednesday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)

Heartland Healthcare, 5600 Glen Elm Drive Peoria, IL 61603

Facilitator: Paige Minter

Liberty Village Caregiver Support Group Second Monday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)

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

Facilitator: Nargis Khan, NCC, LCPC

Washington Christian Village Caregiver Support Group Third Thursday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)

Washington Christian Village, 1201 Newcastle Road Washington, IL 61571

Facilitator: Paige Minter

HCR Heartland Healthcare of Canton Caregiver Support Group Fourth Monday of the month (1:00-2:30 p.m.)

Heartland Healthcare, 2801 North Main Street Canton, IL 61520

Facilitator: Amy Dunton

Miller Senior Center Caregiver Support Group

Second Wednesday of the month (2:00-3:30 p.m.)

Miller Senior Center, 551 South 14th Street Pekin, IL 61554

Facilitator: Amy Dunton

Rosewood Care Center Caregiver Support Group

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

Rosewood Care Center, 1500 West Northmoor Road Peoria, IL 61614

Facilitator: Paige Minter

Bradley University Counseling, Research & Training Clinic

Caregiver Support Group Meetings

The Caregiver Program provides emotional support to help family caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren raising cope with their caregivers roles, and/or develop and strengthen their capacities

for better social and personal adjustments. Meet other caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren, learn how to self-care, and

learn how to be there without always “being there”. There is NO CHARGE for services; however, contributions are accepted.

Co-sponsored by Central Illinois Agency on Aging and Bradley University

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

Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. does not discriminate

in admission to programs or activities to treatment of

employment in programs or activities in compliance with

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

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age

Discrimination Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment

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

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

complaint with the Illinois Department on Aging. For

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

or Joanne Thomas, President/CEO, Central Illinois Agency

on Aging, Inc.

FY 2014 CIAA

Board of Directors

Robert Mueller, Chair Barry Beck, Vice-Chair Jean Aldag, Treasurer

Wanda Aberle, Secretary

Dereada J. Amos David Baker Steve Buttice

Thomas Eckert Beverly Grimes

Rose Marie Hasler Robert Johnson

Mary Frances Prayne Denny Rewerts Raymond Russ Patricia Trickle

Keith Wagy

FY 2014 CIAA

Advisory Council

Paul Flynn, Chair Vicki Hoke, Vice -Chair

Joan Cheatham, Secretary

Zenobia Alexander Maxine Blane Cheryl Diegel

Joyce H. Francis A. Jeanne Graham

Philip Girgurich Francis Hackwith

Roger Hawk Shirley Horwedel Joyce Jackson Maggie Jenkins Donald Koski

Cindy Levingston Charles Owens

Leslie Pulfer Bernard Riley Martha Ross

Marilyn Sloan-Couch Roger Sparks

Jerry Vanderheydt Margarie Winters Roger Wiseman

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

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

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

Congressman Aaron Schock 100 NE Monroe, Room 100 Peoria, IL 61602 (309)671-7027, Fax (309)671-7309

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

Illinois General Assembly

U.S. House of Representatives

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

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