2018, May Issue Keith Rider, CMA, 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 Office Hours: Monday — Friday: 8:30 am—5:00 pm Saturdays: Closed Older Americans Month…...1 CIAA Community Forums and Public Hearings………...2 Celebrating Generations…...3 Health Alliance MEDICARE SM …………….4 10 Things to Know about Your New Medicare Card…5 Fruit & Vegetable Storage 101 and Top 10 Ways to Spice Up Your Parties with Fruits & Veggie………...…...6 The Mini Skin Cancer Prevention Handbook.…......7 What is a Food Allergy….....8 Managing Arthritis: Strive for Five………………….............9 Older Adults and Mental Health……….……..…........10 Simple Tips for Healthy Eyes……………..11 F.A.S.T. Is How We Come Together to End Stroke TM …………..…….12 Save-the-Date: CIAA 16 th Annual Dr. Norton Golf Tournament………….…...13 Friendship Line ……….......14 Planning a Group Trip or Outing?....................................15 Take Charge of Your Health………....16 & 17 From the desk of Anita Brown: REST Program; and Place to Go...Things to See 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 [email protected]IN THE ISSUE Keith Rider When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65 th birthday. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing. A meeting in April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens led to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month,” the prelude to “Older Americans Month.” Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since Kennedy has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs, and other such activities. Community Living, leads our nation's observance of Older American's Month. The 2018 theme, Engage at Every Age, emphasizes that you are never too old (or young) to take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It also celebrates the many ways in which older adults make a difference in our communities. Participating in activities that promote mental and physical wellness, offering your wisdom and experience to the next generation, seeking the mentorship of someone with more life experience than you—those are just a few examples of what being engaged can mean. No matter where you are in your life, there is no better time than now to start. We hope you will join in and Engage at Every Age! Sources: https://oam.acl.gov/history.html and https://oam.acl.gov/index.html
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8 What is a Food Allergy? If your child has symptoms after eating certain foods,
he or she may have a food allergy.
A food allergy occurs when the body’s immune system sees a certain food as harmful and reacts by causing
symptoms. This is an allergic reaction. Foods that cause allergic reactions are allergens.
Two Categories of Food Allergies
1. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated. Symptoms result from the
body’s immune system making antibodies called Immunoglobulin
E (IgE) antibodies. These IgE antibodies react with a certain food.
2. Non-IgE mediated. Other parts of the body’s immune system
react to a certain food. This reaction causes symptoms, but does
not involve an IgE antibody. Someone can have both IgE
mediated and non-IgE mediated food allergies.
IgE Mediated Food Allergies
The IgE mediated food allergies most common in
infants and children are eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts,
soy and wheat. The allergic reaction can involve the
skin, mouth, eyes, lungs, heart, gut and brain. Some of
the symptoms can include:
Skin rash, itching, hives
Swelling of the lips, tongue or throat
Shortness of breath, trouble breathing, wheezing
Stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea
Feeling like something awful is about to happen
Sometimes allergy symptoms are mild. Other times
they can be severe. Take all allergic symptoms
seriously. Mild and severe symptoms can lead to a
serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis (anna-fih-
LACK-sis). This reaction usually involves more than
one part of the body and can get worse fast.
Anaphylaxis must be treated right away to provide the
best chance for improvement and prevent serious,
potentially life-threatening complications.
Treat anaphylaxis with epinephrine. This medicine is
safe and comes in an easy-to-use device called an
auto-injector. You can’t rely on antihistamines to treat
anaphylaxis. The symptoms of an anaphylactic
reaction occur shortly after contact with an allergen. In
some individuals, there may be a delay of two to three
hours before symptoms first appear.
Non-IgE Mediated Food Allergies
Most symptoms of non-IgE mediated food
allergies involve the digestive tract. Symptoms may
be vomiting and diarrhea. The symptoms can take
longer to develop and may last longer than IgE
mediated allergy symptoms. Sometimes, a reaction to
a food allergen occurs up 3 days after eating the food
allergen.
When an allergic reaction occurs with this type of
allergy, epinephrine is usually not needed. In general,
the best way to treat these allergies is to stay away
from the food that causes the reaction. Below are
examples of conditions related to non-IgE mediated
food allergies.
Not all children who react to a certain food have an allergy. They may have food intolerance. Examples are lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance, sulfite sensitivity or dye sensitivity. Staying away from these foods is the best way to avoid a reaction. Your child’s doctor may suggest other steps to prevent a reaction. If your child has any food allergy symptoms, see your child’s doctor or allergist. Only a doctor can properly diagnose whether your child has an IgE- or non-IgE food allergy. Both can be present in some children.
Hult Center For Healthy Living 5215 N. Knoxville Avenue Peoria, IL 61614 692-6650 www.hulthealthy.org
The Peoria Playhouse Children’s Museum 2218 N. Prospect Road Peoria, IL 61603 323-6900 www.peoriaplayhouse.org
Peoria Riverfront Museum 222 S.W. Washington St. Peoria, IL 61602 686-7000 www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Peoria Park District Luthy Botanical Gardens Owens Center Forest Park Nature Center 2218 N. Prospect Road Peoria, IL 61603 682-1200 www.peoriaparks.org
RiverPlex Wellness & Recreation Center 600 NE Water Street Peoria, IL 61603 282-1700 www.riverplex.org
Peoria Civic Center 201 SW Jefferson Avenue Peoria, IL 61602 673-8900 www.peoriaciviccenter.com
Central Illinois Agency on Aging is now on Facebook and our fan base is on an upward trend. CIAA wants
Facebook to be a place where our fans/those we serve and those interested in what we do as an agency can come
to find information and updates that pertains to those that visit our page or for those wanting to know
more about our services and programs. CIAA also wants to know what you/our fans would like to
know more about. ? Please email Lorie Pence, Director of Outreach & Community Services at
[email protected] 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.
From the desk of Anita Brown, HR Director/
Community Relations
REST is an educational course that
provides volunteer respite training to
adults and teens who want to offer very
special care and assistance to people
with special needs or healthcare issues.
It is implemented in a Train-the-
Trainer professionally designed two
day course. These trainers will then go out and train individuals to be respite care
providers and give caregivers a much needed break. The goal of REST is to create
an international network of organizations that prepare individuals to support
caregivers through respite.
Volunteer Respite workers/ REST Companions:
There is no need to have a medical background to
provide respite care.
This 8-hour REST Companion™ course is
designed to give people a basic overview of skills
needed to provide respite in a variety of settings.
This comprehensive and professional tool prepares
them so they can have the most information
possible to feel comfortable.
For more information about becoming a REST volunteer,
Heartland Health Care Center 1650 Indian Town Road, Henry, IL 61537
4th Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Peoria County
Pearce Community Center 601 W. Cedar Street, Chillicothe, IL 61523
3rd Monday, 6:30 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Lutheran Hillside Village 6901 N. Galena Road, Peoria, IL 61614
3rd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
PALZ Support Group 612 W. Glen Ave., Peoria, IL 61614
2nd Thursday, 3:00 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
(Caregivers only meeting)
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral 3601 North St., Peoria, IL 61614
3rd Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Stark County
Toulon Healthcare Center 700 E. Main St., Toulon, IL 61483
3rd Monday, 3:00 pm. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Tazewell County
Apostolic Christian Restmor 1500 Parkside Ave., Morton, IL 61550
3rd Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
First United Methodist Church 154 E. Washington Street, East Peoria, IL 61611
2nd Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Woodford County
Snyder Village Nursing Home 1200 E. Partridge Street, Metamora, IL 61548
2nd Monday, 1:45 pm. Support Group Type: General Caregiving
Please call helpline to confirm date and times before attending a group
1.800.272.3900
Source: Alzheimer’s Support Groups sourced by http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org/support_groups/
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, Inc. and Bradley University
For more information, call (309) 677-3189 or visit www.bradley.edu/sites/caregiver
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month (1:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m.) Central Illinois Agency on Aging, 700 Hamilton Boulevard Peoria, IL 61603 Facilitator: Tabatha Poppenga , B.S.
Pekin Miller Center Life Support/Caregiver Support Group
1st Tuesday of the month (1:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m.) Miller Senior Center, 551 S 14th St., Pekin, IL 61554 Facilitator: Tabatha Poppenga , B.S.
Liberty Village Caregiver Support Group 2nd Monday of the month (1:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m.) Liberty Village of Peoria, 6906 North Stalworth Drive Peoria, IL 61615 Facilitator: Nargis Khan, NCC, LCPC
Peoria Senior World Caregiver Support Group Every Thursday (1:30 pm—3:00 pm) Senior World, 719 300 N. William Kumpf Blvd., Peoria, IL 61605 Facilitator: Tabatha Poppenga , B.S.
Woodford County Family Caring 4 Family Support Group 3rd Monday of the Month (1:00—2:30 p.m.) Maple Lawn Apartments Community Room, 700 N. Main St., Eureka, IL 61530 Facilitator: Tabatha Poppenga, B.S
Morton Senior World Caregiver Support Group 4th Tuesday of Month (10:00—11:30 am)
Senior World, 730 W Jefferson St Suite 200, Morton, IL 61550 Facilitator: Tabatha Poppenga, B.S.
Washington Caregiver Support Group 3rd Wednesday of the Month (5:30 pm—7:00 pm)
Washington Christian Village, 1201 Newcastle Rd., Washington, IL 61570 Facilitator: Tabatha Poppenga, B.S.
Country Comfort Caregiver Support Group 1st Monday of the Month (10:30 am—Noon)
Country Comfort, 829 N. Hurff, Elmwood, IL 61529 Facilitator: Nargis Khan, NCC, LCPC
Bradley University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and the promotion of equal
opportunities for all persons regardless of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender,
marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The
University is committed to compliance with all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination,