January 2018 Senior Tidings

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Message from COA ...... Pg 2

View Senior Tidings......Pg 2

Activity Day in Galion..Pg 2

Hearing Evaluations......Pg 2

Upcoming Trips .......... Pg 3

Activities ..................... Pg 4-5

Calendar ......................Pg 6

Menu .......................... Pg 7

Monthly Movies .......... Pg 8

Medicare Amounts .......Pg 9

Cold, Flu or Allergy .....Pg 9

Medicare Answers.........Pg 10

January 2018

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Elf Kevin

Meet Elf Kevin Ruth, transpor-

tation driver, who dressed up for

the seniors while on an outing to

see the Christmas lights. We are

so blessed to have such a won-

derful group of drivers who go

over and above to make each

day special for our seniors.

2 | Crawford County Council on Aging

We are taking a day of Activities to the Galion Golden Age Center,

301 S. Market Street, Galion on Friday, January 12th. Our goal is

to reach out to different areas of the county giving others the op-

portunity to participate in activities. Our Activities Coordinator,

Candy Yocum, will be presenting the events.

Check out the calendar of events on page 4 to read more about the

descriptions of the activity and the time of the events.

Need a ride to the Activity at the Galion Golden Age Center? Call

the Council on Aging for Transportation at 419-562-3050.

Hearing Evaluations

Beltone Hearing Testing will be present

at the Council on Aging on Tuesday,

January 16, from 1-4pm. Appoint-

ments will include a free hearing eval-

uation and consultation. Appointments will be scheduled

every 15 minutes. Contact the Council on Aging at 419-

562-3050 to reserve your spot.

Out to Lunch

January 11, 11:30 a.m. Meet at the Center to depart on our bus. We will

be dining at the Bucyrus Moose Family Fun Cen-

ter #669. Reservations are required and limited.

Participants must pay for their own lunch.

Out to Breakfast

January 25, 9:00 a.m.

Enjoy a breakfast with other seniors. We will be

dining at the American Legion Post 181 in

Bucyrus. Meet at the center and depart on our

bus. Reservations are limited and required. Partic-

ipants must pay for their own breakfast.

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Upcoming Trips Trips 2018

The Wyandot County Council on Aging has invit-

ed us to join them on their travels. The following

trips will be available to seniors of Crawford Coun-

ty. For more information you may call Candy at

(419) 562-3050.

March 27-Spring Food Tour $90.00

April 21-Mystery Tour $89.00

May 21-23-West Virginia Train Adventure $554.00

June 16-23- Discover New England $1249.00

June-Cleveland Indians Game (To be announced)

July 19- Shipshewana Dinner Theatre $135.00

August- Ohio State Fair (To be announced)

September 28-October 1-Washington, D.C. $557.00

October 2-9-Canyon Country Adventure $2,912.00

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Activities

Chair Yoga January 3,10,17, 24, & 31, 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Join Candy, Activities Coordinator, for this class

that not only helps relieve stress, but also helps

improve strength and flexibility. Reservations are

encouraged. Free.

Scrap Booking Class

January 4, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Bring in your treasured pictures and learn the basics

of scrapbooking. Please bring your own scrapbook

or choose from pages available at the Senior Center.

Class size is limited. Free. Reservations are re-

quired.

Adult Coloring January 5 & 26, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Relax by coloring with other seniors. Pictures will

be reflecting the season. Free.

Movie & Popcorn January 5 & 19, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Relax by coloring with other seniors. Pictures will

be reflecting the season. Free.

Essentials Bingo

January 8, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Enjoy Bingo while winning household essentials

such as toiletries and cleaning supplies. Free.

Blood Pressure Checks

January 9, 11:00 a.m-12:00 p.m.

Cambridge Home Health will check your blood pressure. Free.

Tech Time January 9, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

(30 minute classes available by appointment)

Do you need help learning how to use your smart phone, tablet, or laptop? Call to make an appoint-ment for a one on one class. Free.

Painting Class January 12 , 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (Galion)

22 & 29 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (Bucyrus)

We will be painting a snowman

looking towards the sky. The class

held on January 12 will be at the

Galion Golden Age Club and reser-

vations for Galion class may be

made by calling (419) 468-5152. No

previous painting experience necessary. All supplies

are provided. Class size is limited. Cost: $5 dona-

tion encouraged. Reservations are required

Sock Snowman

January 12, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (Galion)

Jan. 25th ,1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (Bucyrus)

Learn how to make your own decorative

sock snowman. January 12 will be held at

the Galion Golden Age Club and reserva-

tions can be made for the Galion class by

calling (419)468-5152. Reservations are

required. Cost: $2 donation appreciated.

Beltone Hearing Testing January 16, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

(by appointment) Beltone will be here conducting free hearing evalua-tions. Please call Candy to schedule an appointment at (419)562-3050. Free.

Senior Bingo

January 18, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Community members ages 55 and over are wel-

come to participate in this Bingo sponsored by Kin-

dred at Home for January. Free.

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Activities

Ice Cream Social

January 18, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Join us for an ice cream sundae while visiting with other seniors in the community. Cost: Donations accepted. Reservations are required.

Walking Tacos January 19, 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m

Walking tacos are tacos made right in a chip bag (Fritos or Doritos). Join us for this delicious and portable treat with your choice of toppings. Reserva-tions are recommended. Cost: $1 per walking taco donation appreciated.

Trivia Contest January 22, 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Do you like trivia? The winner of this educational

contest receives a gift certificate provided by

McDonald’s. Free.

Silver Sneakers Presentation

January 23, 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Stephanie Faulkner, Fitness Coordi-

nator for the Bucyrus YMCA, will be

here to speak about the Silver Sneak-

ers program. Silver Sneakers is a fitness program

provided at no cost through many insurance poli-

cies for seniors that may include membership to the

YMCA. Free.

Super Bowl Snacks

Cooking Class

January 23, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Get ready for the big game by learning some new

quick and easy recipes. We will be making grape

jelly meatballs, queso dip, ham and cheese sliders,

guacamole, and cheeseball bites. You will get to

sample all of them and go home with the recipes.

Reservations are required. Cost: $3 donation en-

couraged.

Pizza and a Movie

January 26, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Enjoy a movie and popcorn on us! Pizza will also

be provided. Reservations are required. Free. (See

page 8 for a list of our featured movies)

Donuts and a Movie

January 30, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Start your morning right with donuts, coffee, and a

movie. Free. (See page 8 for a list of our featured

movies)

Ceramic Pot Snowman Decoration

January 30, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Join us for this simple decoration

made out of a tiny clay pot. Reserva-

tions are required. Cost: $1 dona-

tion appreciated.

Cards

Mondays & Thursdays, 12:15-2:15pm

Euchre is played twice a week. Come in and enjoy

a friendly game and meet other seniors from the

community. There will be no cards on New Year’s

Day or Martin Luther King Day. Free.

Wood Carving

Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00pm

Bring in your wood carving project and supplies for

this group that meets weekly to talk about the craft

while working on their own projects. Free.

JANUARY 2018 Activities


Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 Closed 2 3

Dominoes

12:30-3

Wood Carving

1-3

Chair Yoga

2-2:30 *

4

Scrapbooking

Class

9-11 *

Cards

12:15-2:15

5

Adult Coloring

10-11

Movie and

Popcorn

1-3

8

Cards

12:15-2:15

Essentials Bingo

2-3

9

Blood Pressure

Checks

11-12

Tech Time

(by appointment)

10-2 *

10

Dominoes

12:30-3

Wood Carving

1-3

Chair Yoga

2-2:30 *

11

Out to Lunch

11:30-1:00 *

Cards

12:15-2:15

12

Sock Snowman

(Galion)

10:30-11:30 *

Painting Class

(Galion)

1-4 *

15 Closed 16

Beltone Hearing

Testing

(by appointment)

1-4 *

17

Dominoes

12:30-3

Wood Carving

1-3

Chair Yoga

2-2:30 *

18

Cards

12:15-2:15

Senior Bingo

2-3

Ice Cream Social

3-4 *

19

Walking Tacos

12:30-1 *

Movie and

Popcorn

1-3

22

Trivia Contest

11:00-11:30

Cards

12:15-2:15

Painting Class

1-4 *

23

Silver Sneakers

Presentation

10:30-11:00

Super Bowl

Snacks Cooking

Class

2-3 *

24

Dominoes

12:30-3

Wood Carving

1-3

Chair Yoga

2-2:30 *

25

Out to Breakfast

9-11 *

Cards

12:15-2:15

Sock Snowmen

1-3 *

26

Adult Coloring

10-11

Pizza and a

Movie

2-4 *

29

Cards

12:15-2:15

Painting Class

1-4 *

30

Donuts and a

Movie

9:30-11:30 *

Ceramic Pot

Snowman

Decoration

2-3:30 *

31

Dominoes

12:30-3

Wood Carving

1-3

Chair Yoga

2-2:30 *

Some events have limited reservations.

To make a reservation call (419) 562-3050 and

ask for Candy Yocum, Activities Coordinator.

Some activities encourage a small donation

to participate. If Bucyrus City Schools are

closed due to inclement weather, activities

for that day will be cancelled.

Reservations will be available January 1st.

JANUARY 2018 Menu


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1.

CLOSED!

HAPPY NEW

YEAR!

2. Pork Roast OR

Italian Sausage

Mashed Potatoes

Corn

Cereal Bar

3. Chicken Breast

OR Pork Chop

Sweet Mashed

Potatoes

Broccoli

Strawberry Delight

4. Cabbage Roll OR

Orange Chicken

Succotash

Orange/Pineapple

Juice

Rice

5. Chili Soup OR

Beef Veg. Soup

Tossed Salad

Tropical Fruit

Crackers

8. Chicken Patty

OR Turkey Burger

Italian Blend

Redskin Potatoes

Orange Juice

9. Cheese Burger

Meatloaf OR

Salisbury Steak

Cheesy Broccoli

Mashed Potatoes

Banana

10. Egg Fritta OR

Blueberry/Sausage

Pancake Wrap

Baked Apples

Redskin Potatoes

Orange Juice

11. Pork Fritter OR

Chicken Bites

Brussel Sprouts

Sweet Potato Puffs

Fruit & Jell-O

Animal Cracker

12. Chicken Salad

OR PB&J

Sandwich

Tropical Fruit

Mandarin Oranges

Apple Juice

Bagel

15.

CLOSED!

MLK JR. DAY!

16. Chicken &

Dumplings OR

Shredded Chicken

Over Biscuit

Redskin Potatoes

Pea & Carrots

17.Turkey Breast OR

Chicken Breast

Brussel Sprouts

Sweet Potatoes

Fruit & Jell-O

18. Sloppy Joe OR

Sloppy Jack

Cheesy Broccoli

Tater Tots

Pineapple &

Cottage Cheese

19. Fajita Chicken

Taco OR Seasoned

Meat Taco

Tropical Fruit

Fritos

22. Mac & Cheese

OR Mostaccioli

Peas & Carrots

Cauliflower

Bread Crackers

23. Italian Sausage

OR Country

Fried Steak

Corn

Asparagus

Banana

24. Shredded Chicken

Sandwich OR

Hamburger Patty

With Peppers

Asparagus

Cubed Hash Brown

25. Sliced Beef OR

Pork Chop

Mashed Potatoes

Corn

Grape Juice

Dinner Roll

26. Chicken &

Noodle Soup OR

Beef Vegetable

Soup

Tossed Salad

Fruit Salad

Cheese Stick

29. Pork Chop OR

Chicken Thigh

Peas & Carrots

Asparagus

Pineapple

Cereal Bar

30. Sweet & Sour

Chicken OR

Pepper Steak

Cauliflower

Broccoli

Mandarin Oranges

31. Chicken

Parmesan OR

Veal Parmesan

Cubed Carrots

Broccoli

Mandarin Oranges

To cancel a meal

please call-

419-562-3050 or

1-800-589-7853

Menu subject

to change.

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Monthly Movies Movie and Popcorn Days Friday, January 5, 1:00 p.m.

‘While you were Sleeping’ A hopeless romantic token collector (Sandra Bull-

ock) is mistaken for the fiancée of a man who falls

into a coma after she rescues him from being hit by

a train while at work.

Friday, January 19,1:00 p.m.

‘Grease’ Good girl Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) and greaser Danny (John Travolta) fell in love over the sum-mer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekin-dle their romance?

Pizza and a Movie

Friday, January 26, 2:00 p.m.

‘Breathe’ This is the inspiring true love story of Robin and Diana Cavendish, an adventurous couple, who re-fuse to give up in the face of a devastating disease and set out to help others with polio.

Donuts and a Movie Tuesday, January 30, 9:30 a.m.

‘E.T.’ One of the most beloved motion pictures of all-time. From Academy Award-winning director Ste-ven Spielberg, this timeless story follows the unfor-gettable journey of a lost alien and the 10-year-old

boy he befriends as he tries to find his way home.


2018 Medicare Amounts

Part A

· Monthly Premium $0 for most

· Hospital Deductible $1,340/benefit period

· Hospital Copays

$335/day, days 61-90

$670/day, days 91-150

(Lifetime Reserve Days)

· Skilled Nursing Copay

$167.50/day, days 21-100

Part B

· Monthly Premium $134*

*average $130 (enrolled before 2017 with SSA

deduction)

· Premium may be income based

· Late enrollees may incur a 10% penalty for

each year of delay

· Annual Deductible $183

· Copayments generally 20% of Medicare Ap-

proved Amount

Use MyMedicare.gov to see

all your Medicare claims!


For Your Information

Wise Choices

Cold, Flu, or Allergy?

Treatment depends on which

you have. A health profession-

al can help you choose the best therapy.

Common Cold

Symptoms last up to 2 weeks

Stuffy, runny nose; sore throat; cough

Treated with rest, fluids, over-the-counter (OTC)

medicines to ease symptoms

Seasonal Flu

Symptoms usually last 1-2 weeks

High fever (100-102 °F, or higher in youngsters),

headache, aches and pains, weakness, exhaustion,

cough, chest discomfort

Treated with rest, fluids, OTC medicines, pre-

scription antiviral drugs

Airborne Allergy

Lasts as long as allergens (such as pollen, pet dan-

der) are present

Stuffy, runny nose; itchy, watery eyes

Treated with antihistamines, decongestants, nasal

steroids

Links

Þ Flu: NIH Health Information

Þ Flu.gov (link is external) (HHS)

Þ Common Colds

Þ Catching a Cold When It’s Warm

Þ Pollen Allergy

Þ Seasonal Allergies

can use any supplier that has signed up with Medi-

care. To find out whether you live in a competitive

bidding area and which Medicare suppliers you can

use, call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit

www.medicare.gov/supplier.

Additionally, in 19 states, if you have Original

Medicare, your provider or supplier will need to

ask Medicare for permission before you can get a

power wheelchair or scooter. This is called prior

authorization. Click here to find out if you live in

one of these states, and how to request prior au-

thorization and/or appeal if prior authorization is

denied.

If you have Medicare Advantage, you must follow

your plan’s rules for getting a wheelchair or scoot-

er. Your plan might require you to get its approval

before you get your wheelchair. It may also ask

you to use suppliers that are in your plan’s net-

work. Your plan may also have a list of preferred

brands of power wheelchairs and scooters. These

brands will cost you the least while you are a plan

member, so you should use preferred brands when

possible. Call your plan to find out what you must

do to get your power wheelchair covered.

—Marci

Dear Marci,

I think I need a power wheelchair to

get around my home. How do I get one,

and how do I get Medicare to cover it?

- Jacob (Concord, NH)

Dear Jacob,

The first step to getting a power wheelchair is to

speak with your doctor. You may feel you need

one, or your doctor might suggest it, but either

way, you must have an office visit with your doc-

tor before you get your wheelchair. This visit

should take place no more than 45 days before the

order is placed, and should address with the medi-

cal reasons you need the wheelchair. Your provid-

er must sign an order or fill out a prescription that

states:

· Your health makes it very hard to move

around in your home, even with the help of a

walker or cane

· You have significant problems in your home

performing activities of daily living such as

getting to the toilet, getting in and out of a bed

or chair, bathing, and/or dressing

· You cannot use a manual wheelchair or scoot-

er, but you can safely use a power wheelchair

· The required visit with your doctor took place

Once you have the doctor’s order or prescription,

you must take it to the right kind of supplier in

order to get your power wheelchair covered. The

supplier you use depends on what kind of Medi-

care coverage you have and where you live.

If you have Original Medicare, the kind of suppli-

er you can use will depend on where you live. In

many areas, called competitive bidding areas,

Medicare will only pay for most durable medical

equipment (DME) from a select group of suppliers

known as contract suppliers. In other areas, you


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