2012 Jan Feb For Website
2012 Jan Feb For Website
2012 Jan Feb For Website
January/February 2012
Whats Inside
Pages 7 Whats Happening in Zionsville? Page 14 Prescription Drugs & Medication Disposal Page 16 Winter Preparedness ...And More
Barbara Anderson Margaret Beesley Roger Burruss John Cowan Lori Cravens Judy Cunningham Matt Drury Jeff Madtson Valaree Messenger Eric Ragsdale Ed Schilling Cinda Sullivan Jayne Thompson Sharon Walker Sue Ritz
Executive Director
Services include:
Homemaker & Home Health Guardianship Respite Transportation Information & Assistance Friendly Visitor & Volunteers Activities & Workshops Insurance Information Tax & Legal Assistance Prescription Counseling Computer Classes Caregiver Support & More!
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Sonya Shoup
Newsletter Editor, Director of Operations
A New YearA New Journey Many years ago I would visit my grandparents in Brown County. As I went from room to room I would cross a raised threshold. There were times that I would trip over the threshold as my foot hit it or other times I crossed into the next room with ease. Today most homes do not have a distinct threshold that separate rooms. Yet, you can think of the threshold as a point of entry, a new beginning, or a rite of passage. You can either pass through the doorway tripping or pass over the threshold into the next room with ease. Going from room to room may suggest life transitions. You may think of going from childhood to becoming an adult to retirement as entering new rooms or life transitions. Or you can think of going from one year to the next. As I look at the room we just left I can state with assurance we have accomplished much. Staff and volunteers have made a difference in the lives of so many senior citizens. Sowhat do we expect upon entering our new room2012? A new year is a new beginning. We can hope, predict, vision and dream. We can Take our past successes Embrace best practices Assess our programs & services, and Manage our financial resources 2012 will be a new beginning for me. It will be the first year without my mother which means Chuck and I are the oldest generation in our familythe patriarchs so to speak. This New Year I will be entering a new room on my journey of life. May you have a great journey during 2012!
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Frances Thurston recently joined BCSSI as the assistant bookkeeper. Frances grew up in Lebanon and her maiden name was Coons. Her father, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather were all doctors in Boone County. She lived in Wisconsin for 35 years and taught elementary school. Frances and her husband Jack moved back to Indiana in 2007. They have two grandchildren Joseph and May. Frances enjoys swimming, reading, biking and knitting. She keeps busy with water aerobics three times per week and is the social director for her condo community in Westfield. Her sister Kate Koehler works at BCSSI and told Frances about the job opportunity. Frances said that she joined BCSSI because she wants to do something meaningful in her retirement and work with older adults. Welcome Frances!
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BCSSI Annual Meeting January 25, 2012 12:00-1:30PM BCSSI Community Room Lunch Cost: $15 per person To RSVP Contact: 765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939 Thanks to staff member Jessica Evans for creating a beautiful Christmas wreath for BCSSI called a Cup of Cheer". The wreath was one of forty wreaths donated and auctioned during the annual Deck the Hearth event at The Hearth of Tudor Gardens in Zionsville. Proceeds benefited the Alzheimers Association.
Thank you to Allen Andrews, Boone County resident and historian, for presenting information about WWI and WWII during three lunch and learn sessions. BCSSI would like to thank all of the 2011 presenters! Turn to page 9 for more information about the upcoming FREE luncheons in January and February.
Thank you to the following businesses for providing the meals for the 2011 luncheons: Homewood Health Campus, Hickory Creek, Parkwood, The Hearth at Tudor Gardens and Zionsville Meadows.
Thank you to the Wal-Mart Foundation for their generous grant of $1000 to support our mission of providing life sustaining and enriching services to Boone County older adults.
For more information regarding the topics listed above contact BCSSI at 317-873-8939 or jbrower@booneseniors.org
For a listing of educational resources and activities in Zionsville contact the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library at www.zionsville.lib.in.us/hmmpl/page/main or 317-873-3149.
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Boone County Senior Services, Inc. TBA Depression with Amy Schezny, Witham Transitions No Lunchn Learn Cardio Care with Witham Dr. Lacy Boggs Hospice Ortho/Witham
Independent Computer Consultation Do you wish you knew more about computers and how to use them, but you arent sure what questions to ask? Get independent instruction with basic computer skills from BCSSI staff member Frances Thurston. Jan. 10 & 24 and Feb. 21 from 1:00-3:00PM.
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Ideas & Suggestions for Van Trips? Please contact us 765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939
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Avoid getting your car out in the cold weather! Try BATS!
Boone Area Transit System Call 482-5220 or 317-873-8939 County Wide, All Ages Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Are you cleaning your house or office for the new year?
BCSSI will take your used: Ink Cartridges Mobile phones Digital Cameras Newspapers & Magazines Walkers, Wheelchairs & more...
More Seniors are Addicted to Prescription Drugs Drugs in the Danger Zone:
The abuse of prescription drugs has taken place quietly among a segment of the population where you would least expect it: the elderly. Drugs commonly abused by senior citizens belong to a group called the benzodiazepines. These drugs slow the activity of the brain and are used to treat anxiety and sleeplessness. They can easily veer off into the danger zone of abuse: Diazepam (Valium) Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride (Librium) Alprazolam (Xanax) Triazolam (Halcion) Estazolam (ProSom) The National Institute on Drug Abuse recommends that senior citizens use those drugs for no longer than 4 months because of the risk of addiction. Signs of trouble for users include: Memory loss or forgetfulness, excessive sleepiness and frequent falls or stumbling. If you or a family member have any of these symptoms, experts recommend that you talk with your doctor. Source: www.USATODAY.com
The National Institute on Drug Abuse at 888-644-6432 or www.drugabuse.gov The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information at 800-729-6686 or www.health.org FREE Medication Disposal Available
The Boone County Jail has a medication disposal cabinet in the jail entry. The disposal is available seven days per week and is open for public use. The project was made possible thanks to the joint efforts of the Boone County Sheriffs Department, the Boone County Health Department and the Boone County Solid Waste Management District which also provided funding for the disposal
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more than 100 years old. John is a the former president of the Village Residents Association. In his free time he enjoys playing with computers, reading, history and finding interesting places and things to explore. John recently fulfilled a nine-year term on the BCSSI Board of Directors. He joined the board in 2003 and participated in many functions. He serves as the Building and Facility chair and he will continue to chair the committee through 2012. As an attorney, John feels it is important to serve when and where his education and experience are needed. BCSSI was an opportunity to serve a part of our society to whom we owe a great deal and whose needs are sometimes overlooked or simply not met. I was convinced that BCSSI was doing a great job and the people I was serving were just as committed to the cause we all served. Thank you John for your service and support of BCSSI!
Falls-Shovel your sidewalks and walkways often or arrange to have someone do it for you. Wear proper, skid-resistant footwear and avoid icy areas or snowy sidewalks if possible. Recruit the assistance of a friend or loved one to help you safely navigate uncertain terrain if you must venture out. If you use a cane or walker, Hypothermia-Avoid, or limit your time, attachments and accessories, such as ice outdoors. If you must go outside, bundle picks, are available. up with multiple layers of Driving safety-Winterize your car, loose-fitting clothing, a hat, checking antifreeze levels, tire tread and scarf and gloves. When pressure, and the windshield wipers. inside, set the thermostat to a Before driving, stock your car with basic comfortable level (suggested emergency supplies, blankets, and food. 65-70 degrees) and consume warm meals Check weather reports and road maps and drinks. If you believe you, or and use tire chains when possible. someone else, may have hypothermia, Always take a cell phone with you seek immediate medical attention. during any trips. While driving, stop Home fires-Keep areas around space heaters clear of clothing, bedding, blankets, curtains, etc. Do not use kerosene heaters, gas stoves, or charcoal grills for home heating. Have your fireplace and chimney inspected and cleaned yearly, keep an operable fire extinguisher readily available, and ensure smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors are properly functioning. Finally, avoid
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gently to avoid losing control, reduce speed, keep headlights on, and proceed with caution on bridges or overpasses. Source: www.holidaytouch.com For weather related emergencies sign up for text & email alerts at www.nixle.com For all emergencies Dial 9-1-1
Mix brown sugar, butter or margarine, corn syrup and salt. Boil 5 minutes. Add soda and pour over popped corn. Add nuts. Bake at 250 F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on cookie sheet to cool.
Combine the cans of soup, the cans of water, Rotel, beans and chicken. Garnishes: Tortilla strips, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado chunks (or guacamole). To submit your favorite recipes contact sshoup@booneseniors.org or mail to BCSSI, attn. Sonya Shoup 515 CrownPointe Dr., Lebanon, IN 46052
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We hope you have enjoyed this issue of Senior Sounds. It is a bi-monthly publication for all Boone County residents age 60 or older, and is published by Boone County Senior Services, Inc., your not-for-profit, multi-service agency. To change your address call (765) 482-5220 or (317) 8738939. To add a name to the mailing list, please send your $5 donation to defray printing and mailing costs to: BOONE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, INC. 515 CROWNPOINTE DRIVE LEBANON, IN 46052 E-mail us at bcssi@booneseniors.org www.booneseniors.org Boone County Senior Services, Inc. is partially funded by the Boone County Commissioners, UWCI & CICOA.
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