April, May, June 2019 SPRING HAS SPRUNGFINALLY! Vol. XLVI ... · famous family, the Garfields. James R. Garfield, son of Presi-dent James A. Garfield, became head of its board in

The board of trustees of the Lake County Council on Aging will host its annual meeting and awards presenta-tion on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Holiday Inn Cleveland Northeast Mentor at 7701 Reynolds Road. Doors open to the public at 11 am with social-izing, followed by dinner and a brief program. The event will conclude at approximately 1 pm.

The purpose of the Council on Ag-ing’s annual meeting is to provide the community with updates on the agency's achievements during the past calendar year including accomplish-ments, a printed annual report and new initiatives that are forthcoming.

President of the board of trustees, Sunny Masters, will present the 2019 Ruth A. Densmore Senior Advocate Award which is named by the board of trustees and Council on Aging leader-

ship. This award annually recognizes a deserving person or organization that has demonstrated a passion for service to seniors and whose actions advo-cate for the senior population of Lake County. This year’s honoree is board-certified internist and Lake Health geri-atrician, Dr. Stephen Baum, MD. For over 40 years, Dr. Baum has played a key role in providing preventative and medical care to the aging population in Lake County. Most recently, he and Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust were instrumental in re-establishing a geriatric assessment program at Lake Health with the sup-port of the Council on Aging.

Since 1994, the Senior Citizens Hall of Fame has honored individuals who at age 60 or older have had significant impact on the community through their employment, civic or volunteer activi-ties. This year marks the 25th anniver-

sary of the Hall of Fame and inductees are Fran and Marilyn Raishart (nomi-nated by RSVP) and Pete Nunes (nomi-nated by the Wickliffe Senior Center).

The Helping Hands Award is an honor given directly from nominations of employees of the Council on Aging, to recognize a community partner or in-dividual who goes above and beyond in assisting seniors, or our agency, in our mission. This year’s recipients are Bob Gallese of Acclaim Renovations, Prof. Connie Golden from Lakeland Com-munity College and a double recogni-tion to the city of Mentor Fire Depart-ment and the Mentor channel.

Join us for this important event by contacting the Council on Aging at 440-205-8111 or making your reserva-tion online at www.lccoa.org. Tickets to the annual meeting and awards pre-sentation are $25 each.

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April, May, June 2019 SPRING HAS SPRUNG...FINALLY! Vol. XLVI - No. 2

The Mentor Public Library celebrates its 200th anni-versary in 2019.

That’s older than the city of Mentor, which incor-porated 56 years ago. That’s older than the Cleveland Public Library, which is a sprightly 150 years old.

It’s older than the railroad tracks that run through Mentor, the Erie Canal or Lake County itself, which formed in 1840. In fact, when it formed in 1819, the Mentor Library Com-pany was the first subscription library service in the Western Reserve.

Things have changed a lot in 200 years.In 1819, the library company owned 79 books that were

housed in the homes of its shareholders. The rules were strict back then. A dog-eared page would cost you a 6.5-cent fine.

The company was reborn as the Mentor Library Association in 1875 and soon came under the guidance of Mentor’s most famous family, the Garfields. James R. Garfield, son of Presi-dent James A. Garfield, became head of its board in 1890.

Back then, the library was funded by donations and en-tertainment. (It helped that the first lady, Lucretia Garfield, donated an upright piano.) It must have worked because its collection tripled from 278 to 767 books in a year.

The volumes were housed in a room in the Mentor Village

Hall. Any Mentor resident – 15 years or older – could bor-row books for two weeks and renew them for another week. Nonresidents needed to pay 25 cents a month for the same privilege.

In May 1895, Mentor Village Council levied a .5-mill tax for the library. It assured the library $160 a year, rendering the fundraising socials no longer necessary.

Special Insert: Lake County Council on Aging 2018 Annual Report

See MENTOR LIBRARY 200TH on page 4

Seniors recognized at 25th annual Hall of Fame eventAgency to recognize community members at annual meeting on May 23

Above: The Mentor Public Library Main Branch as it looks now. Inset: The Library as it looked in the early 1900s.

Happy 200th anniversary!The Mentor Public Library has come a long way since 1819

Senior Day at the Mall

Page 9

Preparing for the job search

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COUNCIL ON AGING EVENTS

Free Health Screenings

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Social Security April 26

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Senior Dayat the Mall

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CoA AnnualMeetingMay 23

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Welcome toMedicare

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A message from the CEOIn this edition of Bridge you will find our special insert of the agen-

cy’s 2018 annual report. If you take the time to read through the report, you will more deeply understand and appreciate the impactful role that Council on Aging plays to ensure our clients’ needs.

So often I reflect on our mission statement, and focus on the daily impact that our mission accomplishes. In my comments this quarter, I wish to enlighten you on a set of values that we hold at our agency, which form the foundation on which we conduct ourselves, principles that guide us as employees, how we interact with each other as well as how we relate to those we serve. Our values are: to be fair, honest and impartial; to honor privacy and self-determination; to respect diver-sity, individuality and community; and to embrace all aspects of aging. Accepting these core values and practicing them is how we conduct ourselves at the Council on Aging and should be evident in everything we do.

Our staff remains committed, hard working and passionate about improving the lives of seniors in Lake County. Additionally, we are indebted to our incredible volunteers who continue to contribute in amazing ways to our senior community. April is Volunteer Apprecia-tion Month, so take a moment and thank a volunteer!

In May we celebrate Older Americans Month, and the Council on Aging will hold its annual meeting and 25th awards presentation on Thursday, May 23. Several individuals will be honored at the event which will run from 11 am until 1 pm at the Holiday Inn on Reynolds Road in Mentor. (Please see details on page 1 of this issue of Bridge.)

Please visit us at www.lccoa.org and “friend” us on our Facebook page to learn more about our available services and programs. If you get a chance, please visit our online donation page to show your per-sonal support of the Council on Aging.

Sincerely,

Joseph R. TomsickCEO, Lake County Council on Aging

Board Officers

Sunny MastersPresident

Brian RiceVice President

John ThomasVice President-Elect

James R. JenkinsTreasurer

Board MembersShannon Cianciola

Lorraine FendeGini Geffert

Mary McGuinnessDr. Lori Stevic-Rust

Kimberly TutoloEileen Yates

Honorary MemberPatricia Mackey

To leave a bequest is to make a permanent statement of your values. It is by this act of char-ity that the world will remember what you cared about and what you stood for. If providing for seniors matters to you, consider a gift to the Lake County Council on Aging in your estate plans.

Remember the Council on Aging in your estate!

Mission StatementThe Lake County Council on Aging

provides aging adults and their support system with services and opportunities that enable them to achieve an optimal, self-defined quality of life.

The Council on Aging maintains a policy of equal opportunity in matters of program, contracting or employment regardless of national origin, sex, race, handicap, politics, religion, color or age.

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Senior Day at the Mall 9Coming Tuesday, May 21

Salute to centenarians 10Lake County seniors turn 100 and more!

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But the library still didn’t have a building to call its own until 1903. That’s when Addison Good-all promised to pledge $1,500 to $2,000 toward a library building, if the board would pay the balance.

The board agreed and the library was built at the corner of what was then Center Street and Mentor Avenue. This first library building was designed by Abram Garfield, another son of the president. When it opened, the building housed 2,400 books.

In 1906, Frances Cleveland – the first lady of Mentor Public Library – was hired as librarian. It’s diffi-cult to overstate Cleveland’s impor-tance to the library. She held the library’s first story hours and deliv-ered books to township schools by horse and wagon.

It was she who properly cata-logued all the books and pushed for the installation of electrical lights. During a famous episode, she spent a cold winter’s day in an unheated library assembling extra book shelves.

Cleveland held her position until she died in 1944. A meeting room in Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch is named in her honor.

In the intervening years, the library system went through a pair of name changes. In 1927, it was redubbed the Garfield Public Library in gratitude to James R. Garfield. By then, it was run by the Mentor Village School Board.

In 1950, the Mentor Village and Mentor Township school districts combined, as did their respective libraries. Only then did the joined libraries receive its modern name, Mentor Public Library.

In 1959, Mentor residents passed a $200,000 bond issue to fund the library’s growth. The Mentor Pub-lic Library, Garfield Unit, opened on Dec. 19, 1960 in a familiar loca-tion – 8215 Mentor Avenue, still the location of the library’s Main Branch. The building has expanded since, but it began as a T-shaped, one-floor edifice with room to hold 65,000 books.

About the same time, Mentor Public Library took over the Men-tor Headlands Branch (started by

the Fairport Library) in 1959 and added a second branch at Salida School in Mentor-on-the-Lake in 1966. By 1971, the Salida School Library moved to a rented home next door to the Mentor-on-the-Lake firehouse and was redubbed the Lake Branch.

The main branch grew again in the late 1980s, adding another story and parking space.

The Lake Branch also received a makeover in the ensuing years. In 1998, the building was designed to look like the lighthouses that border nearby Lake Erie.

And the library’s still growing. It added a fourth location just last year – The HUB inside of Mentor High School which features laser engravers, 3D printers, vinyl cutters and a green-screen studio. But the same library card that allows people to borrow books and movies now provides access to The HUB’s state-of-the-art makerspace.

A library card has always been a good value. In 1890, a quarter a month gave you access to more than 700 books. Now, you have access to not just hundreds, not just thousands or even tens of thou-sands, but hundreds of thousands of books, movies, albums, video games, story times, programs and more.

In short, a Mentor Public Library card has never been worth more in its 200-year history. That’s a reason to party.

And the library has big plans to celebrate in 2019. People can join the festivities in a couple of differ-ent ways.

The library has compiled a read-ing list of 200 books for its big anniversary: everything from Walt Whitman to Margaret Atwood, Judy Blume to Goosebumps. Anyone can read along with the list. The more books they read, the bigger prizes they’ll win.

The library is also hosting a year’s worth of donation drives for local nonprofits, amnesty days and special programs to celebrate its 200th.

For a list of books, prizes and do-nation drives, visit www.mentorpl.org/200th.

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Council on Aging volunteersare a ray of sunshine

Springtime brings milder days, blooming flowers and birds sing-ing. It is a busy time for Mother Nature as everything begins to grow again in the increased sun-shine and longer days. In the volunteer program at Lake County Council on Aging, spring is a busy time as we share Letters of Love on Valentine’s Day, welcome Lake County Community Champions to learn more about Meals on Wheels and the benefits to Lake County seniors, host the March for Meals Walk to raise funds and celebrate our volunteers during National Volunteer Week.

Letters of Love was a great suc-cess in 2019 with approximately

1,000 cards being shared with seniors receiving Meals on Wheels and having lunch at the Lunch Places in Eastlake, Madison and Wickliffe senior centers. There was a heartwarming response from the community with 16 groups and nine individuals contributing hand-crafted cards, including two indi-viduals who live outside of Ohio! The cards were beautiful and lifted the spirits of the recipients.

Thank you so much to all who had a part in sharing Letters of Love:

Robin, Vicky, Peggy, Jane, Vic-toria, Sally, Denise, Cherise and Ann along with Eastlake Baptist Church, Northern Career Institute-Bridges to Success, Stamping Club, Amy’s Adoptables, Great Day Childcare, Perry Middle School students, Maple Elementary stu-dents, Mentor High School cheer-leaders, MHS Sparkle cheerleaders, MHS Cardinal Lab students, St. Noel’s, Playdates with Purpose, Retirebees-Mentor Hopkins Retired Teachers, Faith Lutheran Women’s Guild and Family Faith Founda-tion.

Community Champions Week is a great opportunity to meet se-nior residents and see firsthand the value of our nutrition program and the service provided by our dedi-cated volunteers. An enlightening and meaningful experience was had by all who participated.

March For Meals – Volun-teer teams from the five nutrition programs were amongst the hun-dreds of community members who participated in the March for Meals Walk on March 30 at Great Lakes Mall. This event showcased the far reaching benefits of Meals on Wheels and raised funds needed for the program. Thank you to all the volunteers who showed their support by walking rather than packing or driving.

National Volunteer Week – Lake County Council on Aging will be singing the praises of our over 600 volunteers during Na-tional Volunteer Week, April 7–14, 2019. Volunteers in each of our nutrition programs and our East Avenue office will be showered with accolades and appreciation in a number of fun ways. Volunteer week is an opportunity to highlight the positive life-changing impact made by volunteers in their roles as Meals on Wheels kitchen volun-teers and drivers, friendly visitors and callers, grocery shoppers, OSHIIP counselors, administrative supporters, community and event promoters and board members. It will be a week of celebration.

We are so grateful for the 620 volunteers who contributed 27,881 hours of their time and talents to make a difference in the lives of Lake County seniors and all who continue to serve in 2019.

Our plans to recognize the Coun-cil on Aging volunteers are bloom-ing this spring and will be in their full color for an annual volunteer appreciation event in June. We will be honoring volunteers who are achieving a Milestone Award for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of dedicated service. The 2019 re-cipients of milestone anniversaries are:


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Volunteer opportunities are ever changing so please give me a call and I’ll be happy to share current openings.

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“Volunteers are awesome & I love knowing that there is a check-in & hot lunch for her while I am at work. If not for Meals on Wheels, she forgets to eat and would have no interaction for nine hours each day.” – Note from the daughter of a home-delivered meal recipient.

Numerous studies have been con-ducted that demonstrate the value of the Meals on Wheels concept. A hot, nutritious meal and brief inter-

action with a kind volunteer dur-ing delivery go a long way to help combat two issues that homebound seniors face –– food insecurity and social isolation. Each weekday, our volunteers deliver around 650 meals to our neighbors who can-not easily prepare their own meals. Recently, close to 35% of our clients took the opportunity to pro-vide feedback on our home-deliv-ered meal program by responding to our survey. The results shown above reaffirm the importance of the program and express that the recipients feel a high degree of satisfaction.

Similarly, a survey is offered to

our dine-in Lunch Place guests. The same meals that are delivered to senior residents are served to our senior guests at one of our three Lake County locations within the Eastlake, Madison and Wickliffe senior centers. These diners are more mobile than our home-de-livered clients and enjoy not only the meal, but eating together with their peers in familiar surround-ings. Most of our guests eat with us several days each week, are between 70 and 90 years old, and agree that the ability to participate in these meals helps them maintain their independence.

The Council on Aging would not fare so well in client satisfaction surveys or program success without a very dedicated staff and of course the compassion and generosity of hundreds of volunteers. It is also important to mention the critical financial support we receive from the Lake County Senior Services Levy, the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, United Way of Lake County, and community do-nors who together provide funding for the nutrition programs.

Please contact the Council on Aging with questions about home-delivered meal eligibility or Lunch Place registration at 440-205-8111.

Agree or Strongly Agree Impact

97% I am eating regularly scheduled meals98% I feel my nutrition has maintained/improved90% I feel less lonely and isolated98% I can remain living in my own home95% I feel secure because I have someone checking in

on me98% Overall I am satisfied with Meals on Wheels

The Council on Aging is currently accepting donations for gently used medical equipment. Items needed include

wheechairs, rollators, raised toilet seats, quad canes and tub seats. Donations are accepted during our normal business hours. All dona-

tions should be clean and in good working order. The agency also loans out medical equipment free

of charge. Call 440-205-8111 or visit www.lccoa.org for more details.

Medical equipment donations now being accepted


The Lunch Place at Eastlake1580 East 332nd Street

Hours: 8:30 am – 1:30 pmPhone: 440-946-8822

Coordinator: Barb Sawicki

The Lunch Place at Madison2938 Hubbard Road

Hours: 8:00 am – 1:00 pmPhone: 440-428-7002

Coordinator: Glynnis Fox

The Lunch Place at Wickliffe900 Worden Road

Hours: 8:30 am – 1:30 pmPhone: 440-373-5017

Coordinator: Nancy Krause

If you are age 60 or older and are looking for warm companionship and healthy, nutritious food, then sched-ule time to eat a meal with a friend.

The Lunch Place serves hot lunches five days per week providing 1/3 of the daily-required recommendations of USDA. There is no charge although a suggested vol-untary donation of $1.50 is accepted. A reservation in advance of the meal is also required.

It is never too late to start making positive lifestyle changes. Eating well can help you stay healthy and independent -- and look and feel good -- in the years to come.

More information about the Lunch Place can be obtained by calling the listed numbers.

Enjoy good food with friends at Lake County Council on Aging meal sites

The Lunch Place Great Lakes Mall will host “Senior Day” on Tuesday, May 21. This year’s theme is “Connect, Create, Contribute.”

The Lake County Council on Ag-ing, in partnership with all of the Lake County senior centers, RSVP, the Great Lakes Mall, Laketran, and WINT Radio, is hosting the event which begins at 8:30 am and will run until 2:30 pm.

Lake County seniors are invited to come for a special day of ac-tivities, annual awards and great fellowship. $1 tickets are available at any of the Lake County senior centers or at the door on the day of the event.

Sponsored by Advanced Audiol-ogy Concepts, Brunner Sanden De-itrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Laketran, and the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, Senior Day at the Mall will kick off with a continental breakfast and bingo in the food court.

Activity stations include mas-sage, digital photography technol-ogy, card-making workshop, bocce ball, a cooking demonstration, chair volleyball, and more and will be located throughout the mall.

The Pop Tarts will perform from 11 am until 12 noon. Guests will also meet with vendors throughout the event and participate in vendor bingo with a chance to win a gift card. Audience members will be randomly chosen to participate in an abbreviated version of the popu-lar game show “Deal or No Deal” with a chance to win prizes.

A major focus of the day will be the presentation of the “Seniors of the Year” awards which will in-clude proclamations from the Lake County Board of Commissioners and the Lake County Council on Aging, emceed by CEO Joe Tom-sick. Door prizes will be awarded at the end of the event.

Please consider celebrating aging in Lake County by attending this year’s grand event on May 21.

Senior Day at the Mall set for May 21

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For the past three years, the Lake County Council on Aging has been honoring those resi-dents of Lake County who have turned at least 100 years old. If you know of someone marking this milestone birthday or even older, please notify us by going online to our website at www.lccoa.org and using the fillable form. You will receive a beauti-ful centenarian certificate from the Council on Aging, along with name and birth date recogni-tion in our quarterly newspaper, “Bridge.”

You may also drop us a note or email and include the following:• Name of honoree• Your name (as requestor)• Your mailing address

• Your phone number• Honoree date of birth• Relationship to honoree

Send to:Council on Aging

Centenarian Project8520 East Avenue

Mentor, Ohio 44060or email:

[email protected]

Privacy policy:In order to protect the identity

of participants from unwanted so-licitation or contacts, we will only print the name, city and birth date of the centenarian. All other in-formation you send to the Council on Aging will be kept confidential and is for use on a centenarian certificate only.

Do you know someone turning 100 years old...or older?

Saluting Lake County Centenarians

Congratulations to these residents of Lake County who were recently recognized for having turned at least 100 years of age. They will re-ceive a signed Centenarian Certificate from the Council on Aging.

Rebecca Dlouhy, Wickliffe 100 years old, born February 14, 1919

Elizabeth A. Shinhearl, Fairport Harbor103 years old, born February 29, 1916

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Try something new at Lake Metroparks this spring!Today’s seniors are using free time for a variety of active leisure activities—hiking, biking and kayaking to name a few. We no longer want to watch life and opportunities pass us by, we want to get out and participate! We are looking for new things to do and places to see to check off our bucket lists. With this in mind, Lake Metroparks is joining the fun by creating opportunities to introduce active people to the outdoors. Many activities can be done on your own as you explore the parks or register for a group program.

We have more than 60 miles of trails to hike, several different parks along rivers and tributaries, eight ponds to fish, six lakefront parks to explore and summer kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals at Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park.

To experience the many adventures that can be had right here in Lake County, visit lakemetroparks.com or call 440-358-7275 to set up your next adventure.

JIM MARQUARDT

Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Nature Center presents

On display through May 129 am to 5 pm daily

Water covers 70 percent of the earth and comprises 60 percent of the human body. It is an ever-present force in our lives—from the trickle of a faucet in our homes to waves crashing on a beach, to the serenity of a still pond. Experience the power of water through art in this new multi-media show. Artwork is available for purchase.

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Community Services

Aging in Place: Home is Where the Heart IsBy Adrienne Green, LISW-S, Director, Care Management, Council on Aging

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines aging in place as “the ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.” Aging in place is a hot-button issue in the field of elder care as baby boomers transition into their older years. One-third of American households are home to one or more residents 60 years of age or older, and that number is growing every day.

Most adults would prefer to age in place — that is, remain in their home of choice as long as possible. A full 90 percent of adults over the age of 65 report that they would prefer to stay in their current residence as they age. But many aren’t able to do that. 40% of people will require long-term nursing home care at some point in their lives. How do we help adults maximize their potential to live fulfilling, self-determined lives in the home of their choice?

There are a number of factors that impact a person’s ability to age in place. A person must be able to manage: mobility, hygiene, healthcare, housework, and nutrition. The setup of not only one’s home, but also of the larger community can make a tremendous difference in whether or not aging in place is possible.

Northeast Ohio is full of older homes—picture

the century homes in Painesville and Madison or the neat rows of post-World War II bungalows in Willowick. Narrow hallways that can’t accom-modate a wheelchair, bathrooms and bedrooms on the second floor, laundry in the basement — all can be a barrier to successful aging at home.

In addition to making homes accessible, “liv-able communities” are needed to support suc-cessful aging in place. AARP defines a livable community as one that has affordable and appro-priate housing, supportive community features and services, and adequate mobility options, which together facilitate personal independence and the engagement of residents in civic and

social life.Policymakers on the federal, state, and local

levels have important roles to play in designing livable communities where residents of all ages can participate fully. The AARP Foundation provides the following principles which set out the broad livable communities goals for policy-makers across the areas of land use, housing, and transportation:

Secure affordability – communities should provide transportation, housing, and other ser-vices and features that are affordable to people of all income levels.

Ensure equitable access – all people should have access to affordable transportation and housing, as well as a safe and healthy environ-ment in which to live.

Ensure quality – individuals should have high-quality choices to meet their needs, includ-ing housing and transportation.

Prioritize accessibility and the ability to age in place – people of all abilities and ages should be able to enjoy services and community fea-tures that meet their needs, allowing them to live in the setting of their choice and increase their access to destinations.

Promote health, safety, and environmen-See AGING IN PLACE on page 12


Are you or someone you care for turning 65 this year? Or perhaps you are over 65 but deciding to retire so you are eligible for Medi-care in 2019? If so, the Ohio Se-nior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) and the Council on Aging are offering 10 opportu-nities this spring for you to get the important information you need about Medicare! Certified OS-HIIP volunteers from the Council on Aging will explain the various components of Medicare, provide information on timelines for initial eligibility so you can avoid pen-alties, and offer insight on some things to consider when choosing original Medicare vs. a Medicare Advantage Plan. Each presentation will also include time for Q&A.

OSHIIP is funded by a federal grant and by the state of Ohio. The program provides free, objec-tive health insurance information, and is administered by the Ohio Department of Insurance in Colum-bus.

This year the Council on Ag-ing is excited to offer five evening presentations throughout Lake County to best serve the needs of those who are still working! Please contact the site directly to register for a presentation.

Friday, April 26 at 10:00 amMadison Senior Center

2938 Hubbard Road(440) 428-6664

Friday, May 3 at 10:00 amKirtland Senior Center

7900 Chardon Road(440) 256-4711

Friday, May 3 at 12 noonWilloughby Senior Center

38032 Brown Avenue(440) 951-2832

Monday, May 6 at 6:30 pmPerry Senior Center

2800 Perry Park Road(440) 259-3772

Tuesday, May 7 at 10:00 amWickliffe Public Library

1713 Lincoln Road(440) 944-6010

Thursday, May 9 at 12 noonFairport Senior Center

1380 East Street(440) 354-3674

Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 pmMorley Library

184 Phelps Street(440) 352-3383

Thursday, May 30 at 6:00 pmLake County Council on Aging

8520 East Avenue(440) 205-8111

Tuesday, June 4 at 5:00 pmWillowick Senior Center

321 E. 314th Street(440) 585-5112

Monday, June 17 at 6:30 pmMadison Public Library

6111 Middle Ridge Road(440) 428-2189

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tal sustainability – communities should support the right of individ-uals from all incomes and back-grounds to live safe and healthy lives.

Achieve holistic policymaking – all communities should recog-nize and act on the intersections between livable communities and such issues as health, wellness, safety, work, education, environ-ment, and social engagement to enable residents across generations to live their best lives.

The Lake County Council on

Aging is proud to partner with local organizations to support aging in place as well as with Lake County leaders to work toward the goal of livable communities for all.

For more information about local resources to support aging in place, contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 440-205-8111. Our information specialists can assist you in connecting to services such as home repair programs, home care services, legal assis-tance, senior centers, and much more.

Aging in place from page 11

Senior Day!TUESDAY, MAY 21Starts at 8:30am

Brought to you by Lake County Senior Centers, Lake County Council on Aging, Lake County Board of Commissioners, RSVP, WINT Radio 1330 AM/101.5 FM and Great Lakes Mall.

BINGO, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE! We welcome seniors to participate in this fun-filled day! Senior Day will feature exhibitors, activity stations and games, live entertainment from The Pop Tarts and the Outstanding Senior Awards Presentation.

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Lake County Fairgrounds - FREE to residents1301 Mentor Avenue, Painesville Township(Commercial building near entrance)

Saturday, April 27, 20199 AM–1 PM. Rain or shine

ACCEPTED ITEMS: Battery back-ups, cable boxes, CD/DVDs, CD/VCR/DVD players, cell phones, circuit boards, coffee makers, computers/towers, curling irons, digital cameras, digital office phones, docking stations, fax machines, game systems, hair dryers, hard drives, keyboards, laptops, microphones, microwaves, modems/networking, printers, radios, scanners, servers, speakers switches, tablets, toasters, typewriters, wires/cables, vacuums and most other corded or rechargeable household electronics.PROHIBITED ITEMS: TVs, CRT monitors, exercise equipment, large appliances, bulbs, loose batteries and any other item on the entire prohibited list.

See website for complete list of ACCEPTED & PROHIBITED ITEMS at:LakeCountyOhio.gov/Utilities - Special Collections Information

Sponsored by the Lake County Solid Waste District, the Lake County Board of Commissioners, and the Lake County Department of Utilities.

Call OSU Extension at 440-350-2582 or the Solid Waste District at 440-350-2644


Lake County Fairgrounds - FREE to residents1301 Mentor Avenue, Painesville Township(Follow the signs at entrance)

Saturday, May 4, 20198 AM–1 PM. Rain or shine

FREE: Up to 6 automobile/light truck tires WITHOUT rims

• $2 each, tires without rims, cash/check only • $4 each, tires with a rim, cash/check only • $10 each, any oversized tire, cash/check only

Personnel will be on hand to collect the required fees and correct change is appreciated. Cash or check only, payable to the

Lake County Dept. of Utilities.


For more information about the Scrap Tire Collection:LakeCountyOhio.gov/Utilities - Special Collections Information


SCRAP TIRE COLLECTIONMay 4, 2019

COMPUTER & ELECTRONICS COLLECTION

April 27, 2019

Big changes are coming to Willoughby!

The Willoughby Senior Center will be closed from July 22 until August 9 to complete the transition into their new location. On Monday, August 12, the David E. Anderson Willoughby Senior Center will officially open at 36939 Ridge Road in the new Union Village. The phone number will remain the same: 440-951-2832.

Spaghetti Dinner May 10! The Perry Senior Center is holding its

8th annual spaghetti dinner on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 5:00–7:00 pm. Tick-ets are $10 per person and children under 10 are $5.

Enjoy great food, door prizes, 50/50 raffle and several reverse raffle boards. Tickets are available in advance at the Perry Senior Center or at the door until sold out.

The Perry Senior Center is located at 2800 Perry Park Road in Perry, Ohio. Please call 440-259-3772 for more infor-mation.

COA board of trustees host successful fundraiser

Board members Shannon Cianciola, John Thomas and Kimmie Tutolo orga-

nized a very successful “winter break” evening in February at the Willoughby restaurant, Brim.

The committee would like to acknowl-edge the incredible support of the dozens of individuals, businesses and organiza-tions that supported the event by attend-ing or with gift basket donations. A spe-cial thank you to the following donors: Aimee Zorko, Artist Uncorked, Atlas Cinemas, Beth Osborne, Betsy Corr, Bloom Making Skin Happy, Brian Kozar, Brian Rice, Busy Bees Pottery, Cardinal Woods, Cass Mathew, CLE Juice, Cleve-land Monsters, Confectionary Cupboard, Corwin & Jenkins CPAs, Daniel Seink, Deanne's Hair & Spa, Edie Ziska, Ferole Parmalee/Fotos by Ferole, Fowler's Mill Golf Course, Gini Geffert, Jamie Huber, Kemper House, Kristen Nicole Photog-raphy, Lake County Captains, Legend Lake Golf Course, Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust, Lorraine Fende, Mary McGuinness, Mentor Salt Cave, Myra Juth, Nancy Haggerty, Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice, Powderhorn Golf Course, Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, Schraff Thomas Law, Shannon Cianciola, St. Denis Golf Course, Sunny Masters, Superior Bev-erage, Visiting Angels, Vista Springs, Waterworks Studio/Pat Carroll artist.

News and Notes

Statistics show that, in general, our senior community shy away from modern technology appliances such as smart phones, tablets and personal computers. The devices didn’t exist in their educational, professional or domestic timeline and they are often leery of change and challenge. To solve this dilemma, the Painesville Senior Organization reaches out to seniors and tutors them with their own device or with one of four traveling iPads.

To further assist our Lake County senior community with an open mind, in 2018 the Painesville Senior Organization created and launched a social engagement program called “The Neighborhood.” This program is geared to connect seniors through technology, by engaging peer connections with simple phone calls or face to face video social that connects you to possibilities to virtual communication.

Virtual communication refers to communications made possible over a network between two or more people. From the very traditional invention of the telephone to the newer inventions of computers, we are surrounded by virtual communications. This neighborhood is a social network among peers within the comfort of your own resi-dence. Participants are neighbors and will have the ability to hear (telephone) or see (video social) one another in real time; simulating the experience of a group visit (up to 10 people).

The Neighborhood program is scheduled in sessions. For more information contact Leona Shang at the Painesville Senior Center, 440-721-8471 or [email protected].

Not yet comfortable using modern technology?New program can lend a hand!


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Lifeline / 211 Lake CountyMarous Brothers Construction

Mentor Ridge Health and RehabilitationNMS, Inc. Certified Public AccountantsOhio Living Home Health & Hospice

PeerPlace Networks, LLCPrecious Care Assisted LivingTaylor Made Home Care, Inc.

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Mentor Senior CenterPremier Behavioral Health Services

Robert S. Rosplock, AttorneySenior Safeguard

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Busy Bees Pottery & Art StudioCardinal Woods

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Ferrante WineryThe Fine Arts Association

Gateway Retirement CommunityGloria Jean's Coffee / Great Lakes MallGovernor's Port & Governor's Pointe

Grand River CellarsGreat Lakes CaringGreat Lakes Mall

Hofbrauhaus ClevelandJenniffer & Company

Ladies & Gentlemen Salon & SpaLake County Captains

Lake County Council on Aging staffLake Metroparks

MaryAnn's Family HearingMentor Ice Breakers

Mentor Salt CaveOhio Lottery Commission

Quail Hollow ResortRabbit Run Community Arts Association

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Editor's note: This is the 2nd in a series of articles on searching for a job.

I consider myself very fortunate. I have been given the opportunity to grow in a profession that strives to help others work through their career challenges. And now as many seniors are considering an encore career, I have been engaged in a rewarding search for sound advice and reliable tools for senior job hunters.

In recent years, I have been drawn to a book and series of articles written by Alison Doyle, a highly regarded job search expert. She shares a wealth of high quality guidance for those of us 60 and older that want to continue to contribute skills and knowledge in gainful, and meaning-ful, employment. Much of the following insight was gained from reading Ms. Doyle.

Here are some important things to keep in mind when you are seeking that encore career opportunity:

Be a stand-out candidateOlder job seekers possess a real wealth of

skills that can be transferred to new opportuni-ties. So take some time to list all of the transfer-able skills that you have acquired through prior employment, school, formal and informal work training, hobbies, and volunteer experiences. Then, highlight the ones that could transfer to

the new position, making you the standout.

Age-proof your resumeIt likely goes without saying … you need to

employ approaches that will help you avoid the stigma of being considered “too old” for cur-rent opportunities. To overcome the potential, it is critical to age-proof your resume and cover letter, and steer clear of an “everything I have done” perspective.

So here are some suggestions:• Limit the range of experience to the past 10

to 15 years.• Consider using a functional resume, high-

lighting key skills.• Don’t include dates of completion of training

or of school graduations.• Don’t include “other experiences” unless the

skills can directly transfer to opportunity.And it may be helpful prior to interviewing

to establish or to update your LinkedIn profile (assuring it is consistent with your functional resume). If you are uncertain how to do it, you are likely to find help at Lake County Job & Family Services or at your local public library.

Get your message outEven though hiring folks can’t legally ask you

directly, they employ clever questions to deter-mine your approximate age. It is critical for you to become familiar with the potential questions and prepare nondefensive, upbeat responses that are anchored by your knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to contribute in a new opportunity.

Here are few of those clever questions and upbeat responses:

Question: You look as though you’ve led too accomplished a life to be returning to the job market now. (Translation: You don’t fit in with our young culture.)

Answer: I believe that my experience will be of great benefit to your company because (give one or two examples). I can work effectively with people of all ages. In fact, I really like working with young people because I respect their energy and vitality and fresh look at chal-lenges.

By Christopher Jochum, Human Resources Manager, Lake County Council on Aging

Let’s start again … hitting the right job search notes!

See JOB SEARCH on page 18


Seniors are riding Laketran’s Local Routes 1–6 now more than ever. In 2018, seniors confidently boarded buses along the major corridors in Lake County making up 30 percent of Laketran’s Lo-cal Route ridership. That means Laketran provided over 100,000 trips to seniors using Local Routes getting to work, medical appoint-ments, shopping, libraries, and visiting family and friends.

Offering convenient, hourly service along Lake County’s major corridors and with an affordable fare of just 75 cents, it’s no sur-prise that more and more seniors are opting to use Laketran’s Lo-cal Routes 1–6 to get them around town.

Accessibility is keyLocal Routes travel the major

corridors of Lake County with bus stops every quarter mile along the routes. Local Routes operate Mon-day through Saturday on a regular-ly operated schedule to offer spon-taneous travel whenever you want to go — no advance reservations

are needed! Local Route buses are operated with low-floor buses, that are equipped with handrails and ADA ramp, making them very ac-cessible and easy to board and ride using your mobility device. Laket-ran also reserves front seats of all their buses for seniors and people with disabilities.

Seniors want to stay activeUsing Local Routes naturally

incorporates walking into your

daily routine with trips to the bus stop and seniors who are more ac-tive can bike to their bus stop and take advantage of the onboard bike racks to get to their final destina-tion.

Without Laketran, many seniors would lack independence. Most women outlive their ability to drive by 10 years, and men by six years. Laketran is proud to offer services that meet the needs of seniors whether they can walk to a bus

stop to get where they need to go or need special assistance of door-to-door Dial-a-Ride.

Have you been considering tak-ing Laketran, but not sure where to start? Laketran’s Seniors on the Go program is the perfect introduc-tion. Seniors on the Go is a pro-gram designed to help you to better understand Laketran’s local routes and highlights its benefits. Dur-ing the program, you’ll also learn also about reduced fare programs, planning trips, and other travel tips for riding Laketran. Over the last four years, Laketran has helped over 900 seniors who attended the Seniors on the Go program.

Whether you’re trying to save money, making the transition from driving, or just want to take a grandchild out for a fun bus trip, Laketran is here to keep you mov-ing and help you maintain your independence.

Call Ben Mordush at 440-350-1067 to schedule a Seniors on the Go home visit or find out when there will be a group training ses-sion in your neighborhood.

Laketran Local RoutesA popular choice for seniors in Lake County

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Lake County Fairgrounds1301 Mentor Avenue, Painesville Township(Commercial Building near entrance; follow signs)

Saturday, May 11, 20199 AM–3 PM. Rain or shine

Tube TV/CRT monitors will be accepted for a nominal fee, see below for pricing. Cash or check only (payable to Lake County Dept. of Utilities) are accepted.

Flat/LCD/Plasma screens any size - *FREE* Screens sized less than 21 inches - $5 each, cash/check only Screens sized 22+ inches, all projection & console sets - $10 each, cash/check only

PROHIBITED ITEMS: Any items on/in trailers and any other type of electronics will not be accepted.


For more information about the Television and Monitor Collection: LakeCountyOhio.gov/Utilities - See Special Collections Information


TELEVISION & CRT MONITOR COLLECTION

May 11, 2019

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUSWASTE COLLECTION

June 8, 2019Lake County residents only - No Businesses

Lake County Fairgrounds - FREE to residents1301 Mentor Avenue, Painesville Township

Saturday, June 8, 2019 9 AM–3 PM. Rain or shine

ACCEPTED ITEMS INCLUDE: • Automotive fluids: motor oil, gasoline, coolants, antifreeze, grease. • Oil based paints, varnish, shellacs, stains, aerosols, polyurethanes,

primers, and grout. • Bulbs & batteries: all sizes (lead acid & household) & flourescents. • Household cleaners & solvents: thinners, kerosene, turpentine, lighter

fluid, and paint strippers. • Liquids/solids: pool, lawn & garden chemicals, pesticides, weed. killers,

spray insecticides, photography, “hobby” chemicals, mercury, empty propane tanks, roofing tars, drive sealers, and adhesives.

PROHIBITED ITEMS: Ammunition, explosives, medical waste including prescription medicines, smoke alarms or any other item not on the accepted list.

GUIDELINES: Leave product in original container, or label contents if known. Bring materials ONLY during collection event, as trained technicians will unload your vehicle.


For more information about the HHW Collection:LakeCountyOhio.gov/Utilities - See Special Collections Information


Submitted by Lake County Auditor's Office

The homestead exemption is a form of property tax reduction in real estate taxes for those who qualify. The deadline is now on December 31, 2019. This is a good time to review some of the require-ments for homestead exemption. If you have any further questions, feel free to call the auditor's office at 440-350-2536 or you may down-load the application from www.lakecounty ohio.gov/auditor/Forms.

Who is eligible to file the homestead exemption?

In July 2013 the law governing homestead exemption was changed to an income-based program for homeowners who were 65 years of age or totally disabled (if less than 65) and owned and occupied their home as of January l.

If you are a veteran who is 100% permanently and totally service-connected disabled, then you may be entitled to an additional credit. VA disabled veterans do not have any income requirements but must

provide a copy of their VA disabil-ity letter and DD214 to receive the homestead exemption.

In order to file for the homestead exemption, you must meet certain criteria. You must be 65 years of age during the year in which you first file for the exemption, or be permanently and totally disabled.

The income is based on your Ohio adjusted gross income which is located on line 3 of the state income tax return. The total in-come for the tax year 2018 must be under $32,800. This income-based program applies to homeowners that are turning 65 in 2019 as well as persons qualifying under the dis-ability exemption.

You must own and occupy your home or manufactured home and it is your primary place of resi-dence as of January 1, 2019. For all forms of qualifying ownership, please refer to page 2 of the home-stead application (DTE105A).

In Lake County, proof of age is a requirement. A photocopy of a driver’s license, state of Ohio ID card, birth certificate or current or expired passport must be included

with your application. The applica-tion may be filed in person at the auditor’s office or postmarked on or before December 31, 2019.

If your property is in a trust, we are requiring a copy of the page or pages that indicate the type of trust. Per Ohio law, certain irrevocable trusts do not allow you to qualify for the exemption.

If you would have qualified for homestead in 2018 and did not apply, please check the “late ap-plication for prior year” box on the application, as well as the current application box. If you are filing a late application, then the total amount of income must be under $31,200 for tax year 2017.

Does disability qualify me for homestead?

If you are claiming a physi-cal disability, you must have the certificate of disability form signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in Ohio or you may sub-mit a certificate from any approved state or federal agency that classi-fies you as permanently and totally disabled. If you are claiming a

mental disability, you must have the certificate signed by a physician or psychologist licensed to practice in Ohio or you may submit a cer-tificate from any approved state or federal agency that classifies you as permanently and totally disabled.

If my application has been accepted, how will I

be notified?If you have qualified, the exemp-

tion will appear on the tax bill you receive the following January. The auditor’s office will review the information you provided and determine if you qualify for the homestead exemption. We will notify you before the end of the year in which you filed only if your application has been denied.

We hope that we have answered some of your basic questions regarding the homestead exemp-tion. We would urge you to call or visit us personally at the Lake County Auditor’s office to answer any further questions. Please re-member that the deadline for your homestead exemption application is December 31, 2019.

Homestead exemption can help save you property taxes


Your Well-Being

Lake Health offers Thai "yoga" massage Ancient healing and bodywork practice provides

myriad of physical and mental benefits By Lake Health

Thai “yoga” massage, with origins dating back to India 2,500 years ago, is the newest healing therapy offered at Lake Health Integrative Medicine. Commonly referred to as “assisted yoga,” Thai massage combines the benefits of a yoga class with the hands-on pres-sure of a massage to relieve muscle and joint tension, increase flexibil-ity and provide deep relaxation of the body and mind.

Unlike Swedish massage, in which an individual lies on a table, Thai massage is performed on a padded mat on the floor. In this unique practice, the practitioner gently positions the client into various yoga postures. The cli-ent remains passive and relaxed while the practitioner does all the work. Both client and practitioner are dressed in comfortable cloth-ing allowing ease of movement and flexibility. Traditional massage

techniques are also used, but no lo-tions or oils are applied.

Massage practitioner Jen Ley-rer describes the one- to two-hour sessions as a “dance” — a cho-reographed sequence of repetitive movements blending acupres-sure, Indian Ayurvedic principles focused on the mind-body-spirit balance, and passive facilitated stretching.

“In addition to assisted yoga poses, the massage incorporates light to moderate pressure along energy lines and pressure points in the body in order to align the ener-gies of the body for optimal health and wellness. All of this results in a full body treatment that improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body ener-getically,” Leyrer explained.

Although Thai massage encour-ages recipients to reach the edge of their flexibility, it never exceeds the recipient’s comfort level. The pace of the massage is purposely

slow as the practitioner guides clients through each movement, always being aware of their physi-cal limits.

Leyrer said that immediately following a session clients have reported feeling deeply relaxed and energized all while experiencing an overall sense of lightness in their body. Lasting benefits may include more restorative sleep, less muscle and joint pain, reduced stress and relief of chronic tension headaches.

“As a practitioner, it’s rewarding for me to see my clients experience positive results. Oftentimes they are so happy and excited after a session because they finally have relief from a problem they’ve been dealing with for a long time,” Ley-

rer said. Thai massage is suitable for most

individuals in good physical health and free of injuries. However; individuals with medically super-vised health conditions should first consult with their physician.

The massage is offered at Lake Health’s Brunner Sanden Dietrick Wellness Campus in Mentor. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Lake Health Inte-grative Medicine at 440-375-8153.

Question: What do you do to maintain good health? (Transla-tion: You don’t look too healthy to me and you may not be around long enough to justify training costs.)

Answer: Maintaining good health is a passion with me. I ex-ercise several times a week. And I watch what I eat and participate in a number of wellness activities sponsored in the community.

These are just a few examples of the challenging questions you may encounter. An Internet search will likely net a number of other inappropriate age-related questions with suggested answers.

Network, network, networkDon’t make the mistake of rely-

ing primarily on job applications or resumes to secure an interview. At this stage of life, when you are looking for works offering money and purpose you must rely on relationships. Politely work it into

each encounter with associates, friends and family that you are in-terested in finding employment and would appreciate information and support on available opportunities. So the three most important ac-tions in our daily life until we get our foot in the door should be … network, network, and network.

In closing, the good news is that older workers add strengths to the workforce. A survey conducted by Forbes Magazine confirmed that organizations that open consider-ation to mature workers find indi-viduals that have superior writing and listening skills; a more positive work ethic; tend to be good prob-lem solvers; and typically lead by example.

I have successfully used this guidance in securing a great op-portunity and believe you can do as well. So, let’s get out there and find our encore career opportunity! **This is part 2 in a series of help-ful tips and advice.

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Listen to the Council on Aging’s radio show every Satur-day afternoon on both 1330 AM and 101.5 FM. The pro-gram, “Our Aging World,” is hosted by CEO Joe Tomsick, from the Council on Aging and heard from 3 pm – 4 pm. The show focuses on issues, resources and opportunities for those Lake County residents 60 and older.

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2019 Alzheimer's Association Facts and Figures special report

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2019Northcoast senior gamesMark your calendars for these great events that promote healthy lifestyles through education, fitness and sport. Competition groups are divided into 10-year categories beginning at age 50.

June 1–8Events include: softball, bowling, billiards, darts, basketball (foul shot), shuffleboard, horseshoes, golf, chair volleyball, putt-putt golf, fishing, bocce ball, cornhole, pickleball, archery, track & field events

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REGISTRATIONFee: $25 by May 11 ($35 after May 11)Registration begins April 1.

Registration forms are available at local senior centers, by calling the Lake Metroparks Registration Department at 440-358-7275 or at lakemetroparks.com.

The 2019 Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures special report includes new data examin-ing senior and physician awareness, attitudes, and utilization of brief cognitive assessments in the primary care setting for patients age 65 and older.

A brief cognitive assessment is a short evalu-ation for cognitive impairment performed by a health care provider that can take several forms – including asking a patient about cognitive con-cerns, directly observing a patient’s interactions, seeking input from family and friends or using short verbal or written tests that can be admin-istered easily in the clinical setting (not a full diagnostic workup). An evaluation of cognitive function is a required component of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV), but findings from the report show that only one in three seniors are aware these visits should include this assessment.

Benefits of early detection• A better chance of benefiting from treatment.• More time to plan for the future.• Lessened anxieties about unknown problems.• Increased chances of participating in clinical

drug trials, helping advance research.• An opportunity to participate in decisions

about care, transportation, living options, financial and legal matters.

• Time to develop a relationship with doctors and care partners.

• Benefit from care and support services, mak-ing it easier for them and their family to man-age the disease.

Even though there are currently no treatments that change the underlying course of Alzheimer's disease, early detection — a core function of public health — is essential to providing access to information, care and support. For early detec-tion to occur, people must feel comfortable dis-cussing symptoms and concerns with their health care providers. This requires addressing barriers such as low public awareness of the early signs of Alzheimer’s, emotional distress of Alzheimer’s and other dementias on family members, and misperceptions about Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Public health can educate and empower their communities about brain health and healthy ag-ing. By sharing accurate and credible informa-tion, the public health community can:

• Raise awareness about brain health and changes in cognition that merit a conversation with a health care professional.

• Shift mindsets and normalize discussions about cognitive health in the routine delivery of health care to support early detection and modification of risk factors.

• Improve access to available information, care planning, and community services to sup-port physical and behavioral health as well as

social, legal, financial and spiritual needs• Reduce stigmas and myths surrounding the

disease.The earlier dementia is diagnosed, the sooner

care can be provided. The advancement in recognizing biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease, is making it possible to detect Alzheimer's and provide an accurate diagnosis earlier than at any other time in history. As trusted sources of health information in their communities, public health leaders can educate the general public about brain health, the benefits of early detection, and when to discuss concerns with a health care provider.

The Alzheimer’s Association offers 10 warning signs to help individuals identify symptoms that warrant a discussion with your doctor. Visit alz.org to access a checklist to prepare for your visit and issues to discuss with your doctor.

The Alzheimer’s Association has an office in Mentor next door to the Lake County Council on Aging. The Alzheimer’s Association has free caregiver support services, online and in-person community education, caregiver support groups, volunteer opportunities, and much more. Visit them at 8522 East Avenue Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or dial the Association’s toll-free helpline at 800-272-3900 any day, any time and speak with a trained specialist. Visit alz.org/Cleveland.

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The Lake County General Health District is seeking individuals who are interested in being trained as volunteer facilitators for “A Matter of Balance.” A Matter of Balance is an eight-week, structured class that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and in-crease activity levels. Participants learn to:

1) View falls and fear of falling as controllable.

2) Set realistic goals to increase activity.

3) Change their environment to reduce fall risk factors.

4) Exercise to increase strength and balance.

A two-day training for volunteers will be held Thursday, April 11 and Friday April 12, 2019 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at Lake County General Health District, 5966 Heisley Road in Mentor. Lunch and snacks will be provided. The qualifications needed to become A Matter of Bal-ance volunteer are:

• Attend the two-day training session.

• Possess the ability to perform range of motion and low level endurance exercises.

• Be able to commit to leading two, eight-session workshops, within a year after completion of volunteer training.

Additionally, Lake County Gen-eral Health District currently has A Matter of Balance classes sched-uled for the spring and summer of 2019 at the following senior cen-ters in Lake County:

Willoughby Senior CenterThursdays beginning May 2

through June 20Willowick Senior Center

Thursdays beginning July 11 through August 29

Kirtland Senior CenterTuesdays beginning September 10

through October 29

Seniors are encouraged to check with their local centers for more dates and times as the program makes its way across Lake County.

A Matter of Balance can be helpful for anyone who is con-cerned about falls, has fallen, or has restricted activities because of falling concerns; as well as anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength. Although A Matter of Balance is not a fit-ness class, it can help to improve performance in those who currently participate in regular exercise.

If you have any questions or would like to be a volunteer, con-tact Rose Watts-White at 440-350-2140 or [email protected].

LCGHD seeking volunteers for A Matter of Balance program

The Council on Aging along with University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center will conduct a free health fair on Wednesday, April 17 between 10 am and 3 pm. The event will be held in Mentor at the Council office, 8520 East Avenue, and the screenings will take only about 15–20 minutes to complete. Participants will receive personal-ized information about indicators that can help determine the risk of developing chronic health condi-tions.

“We’re very excited to bring this mini health fair back to the Council on Aging,” said CEO Joe Tomsick. We’ve reached a milestone with our seventh health fair and interest continues to grow. We’re always interested in getting our senior

community to take part in activities that promote health and fitness.”

Health screenings offered that day will measure cholesterol, blood sugar, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, stroke, balance and memory. Participants can also talk to physical therapists about posture and body balance, get valuable information about medications and new this year is a Wellness Naviga-tor questionnaire to screen for lung cancer, colon cancer, and sleep apnea.

No appointments are needed. The health screenings will be available for Lake County seniors and their caregivers from 10 am until 3 pm.

For more information you may call UH Geauga Medical Center at 440-214-3180

Free health screenings at Council on Aging office in Mentor

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Just about everyone is forget-ful at times. The occasional memory slip is usually simply the cost of our busy lives. A few more slips and we joke about having a “senior mo-ment.” When forgetting becomes problematic, we jump straight into a self-diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

Dementia is a decline in cogni-tion that can vary from person to person. One person may have trouble learning something new, while another has trouble only with old information. Some may have trouble with motor function and others may have difficulty making decisions. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, but there others.

Fortunately, we know some of the risk factors that increase our chances of mental decline.

University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center primary care physi-cians share this information on risk factors for dementia and steps you can take to avoid it.

RISK FACTORS FOR DEMENTIA

Age: Unfortunately there isn’t much we can do to prevent this. Are older brains more susceptible to deterioration, or is it just that people are living longer? Maybe it is some of both?

Family history: Once again, we can’t change this risk factor, but knowing we are at risk is helpful.

Gender: Women seem to be at greater risk for Alzheimer’s disease, while men seem to be at greater risk for vascular dementia.

STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO AVOID DEMENTIA

You can control some risk factors to help lessen your chances of de-veloping dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

Smoking: We all know that smoking carries serious health risks. Asthma, cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are just a few of the seri-ous diseases linked to smoking. More bad news for smokers - stud-ies have shown that people who smoke are at higher risk of devel-

oping all types of dementia and a much higher risk -- up to 79 per-cent –– for Alzheimer's disease.

Uncontrolled high blood pres-sure: High blood pressure, or hypertension, stresses nearly every system in the body, often leading to disease. How so? Uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause problems by damaging and narrow-ing the blood vessels in your brain. Anything that weakens or blocks our blood vessels (for example, diabetes, high cholesterol) can cause brain problems.

Poorly controlled diabetes: What do diabetes and dementia have in common? Diabetes occurs when the body is unable to make enough insulin or use the insulin it makes properly. Studies have shown that diabetes can be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and other types of dementia because diabetes dam-ages blood vessels. Any condi-tion that damages blood vessels also damages blood vessels in our brains.

Sedentary lifestyle: Being more active increases blood flow to your brain, helps with weight control, blood pressure control, blood sugar control, and if you get up and get moving with someone else, it coun-ters the final risk factor…

Lack of social contact: A recent large study confirms the heavy toll that loneliness can take on your health; it increases your risk of dementia by 40 percent. The risk is across the board, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity or education.

WHAT TO DO TODAYIf you have any concerns about

dementia or memory problems, a UH primary care physician can evaluate you and help you reduce your risk for dementia. Visit https://www.uhhospitals.org/doctors to find a doctor close to you. You can schedule your appointment online or call 1-866-UH4-CARE.

Your Well-Being


APRILBuckeye Chocolate Sale

Lake Health Auxiliary is sponsoring a candy sale by Buckeye Chocolate.All proceeds will benefit the Auxiliary.

Sales held in the lobbies at:TriPoint Medical Center

7590 Auburn Road, ConcordApril 9 and 10 • 7 am – 5 pm

West Medical Center36000 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby

April 9 and 10 • 7 am – 5 pmMentor Campus

9485 Mentor Avenue, MentorApril 9 • 8 am – 5 pm

Sales open to the general public. Special prewrapped gift items and sugar-free selections are available. For more information call Lake Health Volunteer Services at 440-354-1665.

Masquerade Jewelry and Accessory Sale

Lake Health Auxiliary is hosting this annual fundraising event open to the general public. All items are $5.00! Proceeds benefit Lake Health Auxiliary.

Sales are held in the lobbies at:TriPoint Medical Center

7590 Auburn Road, ConcordApril 14 at 10 pm and runs

continuously to April 16 at 2 pmWest Medical Center

36000 Euclid Avenue, WilloughbyApril 16 at 10 pm and runs continu-

ously to April 18 at 2 pm.For more information call Lake

Health Volunteer Services at 440-354-1665.

Ninth Annual Community Paper Shred Day

Saturday, April 139 am – 1 pm

Mentor Public LibraryLibrary auxiliary lot at the corner of

Mentor Avenue and Sharonlee DriveMentor Public Library is partner-

ing with Xpress Shredding of Mentor to host this one-day event. Patrons and Mentor residents are invited to bring up to five boxes of documents for shredding to the Main Branch’s auxiliary lot on the corner of Men-tor Avenue and Sharonlee Drive. All papers will be taken to a secure facility for shredding.

Earth Day 2019Sunday, April 28 • noon – 4 pmPenitentiary Glen Reservation

Kirtlandwww.lakemetroparks.com

Celebrate Earth Day with your family this spring and discover many ways to help Earth be a healthier planet. Discover how we treat the environ-ment is important for all living things through fun, interactive activities, wildlife programs, games, crafts and demonstrations. Find out what local conservation-focused organizations and agencies are doing to help our planet at the Eco-Fair. Free admission.

Free miniature train rides are offered by the Lake Shore Live Steamers 1 to 3 pm, weather permitting.

MAYSheep Shearing

& Fiber Arts WeekendMay 11 & 12 • 9 am – 5 pmLake Metroparks Farmpark

KirtlandSheep are shorn of their winter coats

to obtain wool and prevent them from overheating during hot summer weather. This lustrous fiber is used to make many wonderful products from clothing to blankets. Sheep shearing is one of many hands-on opportunities children can experience. Also, learn how to spin and weave and make felt. See a border collie herd sheep and meet fiber-producing sheep.

Come shop with our vendors to find the tools you need to knit, crochet, spin, felt and weave. Vendors will have equipment and supplies, as well as finished products for sale in the arena. Farmpark admission/member-ship applies.

HorseFestMay 18 & 19 • 9 am – 5 pmLake Metroparks Farmpark


Discover the magical beauty of hors-es at this two-day equine extravaganza showcasing the versatility and history of the horse. Watch as many different breeds of horses participate in a vari-ety of activities and demonstrations for all ages to enjoy. HorseFest features training techniques, riding disciplines

and a variety of uses for these versatile animals. Farmpark admission/mem-bership applies.

Ohio Civics Game HourThursday, May 23 • 6:30 pmMentor Library Main Branch

8215 Mentor Avenue440-255-8811

www.mentorpl.orgHow much do you remember about

civics from high school? You and your friends can test your basic civics knowledge against other teams in this Jeopardy-like competition. Top teams win prizes.

A Universe of Stories! Adult Summer Reading 2019Friday, May 24 – Friday, July 26

Wickliffe Public Library1713 Lincoln Road

440-944-6010www.wickliffepl.org

Read or listen to a book and enter our weekly drawing for prizes. All entries will be eligible for the grand prize drawing!

JUNENorthcoast Senior Games

June 1 through 8Various locations throughout

Lake CountyLake Metroparks will host the sum-

mer regional Senior Games. These great events are geared for both ath-letic competition and social opportuni-ties. Competition groups are divided into five-year categories beginning at age 50. Scheduled events: bowling, billiards, softball, 18-hole miniature golf, chair volleyball, shuffleboard, golf, archery, basketball (foul shot), horseshoes, bocce ball, fishing con-test, pickleball, cornhole and darts.

For more information, look for the registration forms in your local senior center or at lakemetroparks.com.

Call 440-358-7275 to register.

Railroads in the ParksJune 1 & 2 • 9 am – 5 pmLake Metroparks Farmpark


A weekend filled with operating model train exhibits! Both HO and N

Scale modular layouts will be on dis-play. Other featured exhibits include G-scale trains, Lionel O-scale trains and a Lego train layout. Children may build a wooden train for an additional $2. Take a ride on Farmpark's barrel train. Farmpark admission applies.

Smokey Bear's 75th Birthday PartySunday, June 2 • noon to 4 pmPenitentiary Glen Reservation


Come enjoy music, Smokey Bear memorabilia, train rides, and an ap-pearance from the big bear himself! Meet a ranger and learn what you can do to keep our local parks safe.

Starry Trails Planetarium Experience Monday, June 3

10 am, 1 pm and 7 pmWickliffe Public Library

1713 Lincoln Road440-944-6010

www.wickliffepl.orgAstronomer Suzie Dills will guide

you through the night sky and the wonders of the solar system inside her mobile planetarium! Adults and children ages 5 and up are welcome. Children ages 5–10 must be accom-panied by an adult. Space is limited, registration required.

SAVE THE DATE!!World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Fairport Senior CenterWednesday, June 12 • 2 – 4:30 pm

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In The Bag Fundraising Sale Lake Health Auxiliary is hosting a

fundraising event open to the general public from In the Bag. In the Bag provides authentic branded designer handbags, luggage, briefcases, backpacks, small leather goods for men and women all at 40% to 70% off department store prices.

Sales held in lobby at each location from 7 am – 5 pm at:

TriPoint Medical Center7590 Auburn Road, Concord

June 25 & 26West Medical Center

36000 Euclid Ave., WilloughbyJune 27 & 28.

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Madison Senior Center2938 Hubbard Road, Madison

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¼ lb. butter1½ cup sugar2 tablespoons water12 oz. chocolate chips

Melt the above ingredients in pan. Cool 10 minutes.

2 eggs2½ cups flour½ teaspoon salt

Mix these ingredients and stir in first set of ingredients. Chill 1 hour in refrigerator.

Roll into balls & slightly flatten, place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 min-utes. Place ½ Andes mint on top of each cookie after baking. When melted, swirl, then let cool.

Summer Issue's RecipeJust in time for farmers market

season, we will feature healthy hummus recipes and a summertime fruit treat!

Chocolate Mint Cookies

The Social Security Administra-tion will be celebrating the third annual National Social Security Month in April. Brandon Smith, public affairs specialist from Social Security in downtown Cleveland, will be joining the Lake County Council on Aging’s CEO Joe Tom-sick and ADRC Manager, Jennifer McLaughlin for the Council’s inau-gural Facebook live broadcast!

The broadcast will air live start-ing at 10:30 am, Friday, April 26 on the Lake County Council on Aging’s official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/lakecounty councilonaging. Please be sure to follow the Council on Facebook to avoid missing out on this great event. Brandon will discuss the

basics of benefit eligibility, what documents might be needed when you apply for Social Security, the various ways to contact Social Security, plus many more topics. Viewers can also submit questions during the broadcast.

Please join the broadcast on Friday, April 26 at www.facebook.com/lakecountycouncilonaging starting at 10:30 am.

Social Security Month to be featured on CoA's Facebook live broadcast

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