OMMISSION ON AGING MAY/JUNE 2020

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COMMISSION ON AGING

Dementia affects our community. But did you

know our community can even more powerfully affect

individuals who live with Dementia? Those who are

living with memory loss or who are caring for

someone living with the dementia can play an active

role in our society. It is possible to have a good

quality of life with dementia. This is made possible

through an educated community. For instance, if a

local restaurant had servers who were aware of communication techniques to help someone with dementia feel

comfortable ordering food, caregivers could take their loved ones out more often. It can take 30 seconds for an individual

living with dementia to process a question and provide a response. A regular drink order can be less than a 15 second

interaction, but when serving someone living with Dementia it may take a few extra minutes. Our society is

instant-gratification focused and this can let those who live with dementia slip through the cracks. Individuals & caregivers

find that it’s just easier to stay home verses going out and dealing with populations that do

not understand. Well, what if Newaygo County changed that? What if we choose to be a

community that serves and cares for those living with dementia?

The Commission on Aging (COA) is striving to promote Dementia awareness. The

main area the COA is working on promoting dementia awareness is in our Dementia

Friends Sessions. COA is trained to host a free one-hour session for local businesses,

church groups, social groups, etc. Some of the agencies and businesses who have

already participated in Dementia Friends include: a dentist office, insurance agency,

realtor company, senior service agencies, and community collaborations. If you’re

reading this and know you would like to participate in the next Dementia Friends

Session, please call the COA to see when our next one will be (231) 689-2100.

In the mean time here are five things you need to know about dementia:

1) Dementia is NOT a normal part of aging.

2) Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain.

3) Dementia is not just about having memory problems.

4) It is possible to have a good quality of life with dementia.

5) There’s more to the person than the dementia.

MAY/JUNE 2020

…… Dementia Friends

Page 2……Silver Fox Box

Page 3……Travel

Page 4 ……Volunteer

Page 5…… Games & Recipe

Page 6……May Meals

Page 7……Fremont Activities

Page 8……Newaygo Activities

Page 9……White Cloud Activities

Page 10….June Meals

Page 11….Senior Project Fresh

Page 12…. Mary’s Poem

Page 13….Puzzle Answers

Page 14…. White Pine Adult Day

Page 15….COA Services

Page 16….Memorial Match

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THE SILVER FOX BOX

Thanks to the baby boomers, over 10,000 Americans are turning 60 each day. This phenome-non is called THE SILVER TSUNAMI. This COA newsletter symbolizes the tidal wave of nearly 25% of Newaygo County folk who are now over 60. This is the twenty-fourth issue of THE TSUNAMI, we hope you enjoy it. We are in unprecedented times. A world pandemic the likes of which we have not experienced since 1918! Here are a few thoughts as you face COVID-19:

Stay home—Unless you have a serious health issue or do not have food available, stay safe in

your home.

Make the world come to you—Order your prescriptions and groceries over the telephone or online.

Or, call on a family member or neighbor to drop them at your front step. If you need meals on

wheels, call the Commission on Aging (231-689-2100) and leave a message.

Spread kindness without spreading germs.

Share what you can—If you can share something safely with a family member or neighbor, maybe

some of those extra rolls of toilet paper, please do.

Stay updated—Know what’s happening in the neighborhood and the world around you.

Check in—Connect well with family members and neighbors. Let them know how you are doing. If

there is anything that the COA can help with, do not hesitate to give us a call.

Use the gift of free time—Write letters to your grandchildren. If you have the technology, use

Facetime, Zoom or Skype. Read some good books. Sort through some of the piles that have

accumulated in your home over the years.

We are hoping that things will return to normal by June. But at this point, we are not sure when things will return to status quo at the Commission on Aging or in the world around us. But, we do know that this too shall pass and that the sun will come out tomorrow. Remember that no storm lasts forever. Hold on, be brave, have faith. Every storm is temporary. We never face the storm alone. Keep in touch with THE SILVER TSUNAMI and the Newaygo County Commission on Aging. We are here to come alongside anyone who is 60 and over. We are making available caring services that enhance the quality of life and support the independence of older adults. Give us a call if you would like to know more.

Joseph D. Fox COA Director, a.k.a., “The Silver Fox”

Thank you for

supporting COA

services by

attending our

annual St. Patrick's

Day Baked Potato

Fundraiser!

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May 7—Tulip Festival at Dutch Village and Tour of Veldheers Tulip Gardens

Cost $40 Includes transportation to Holland, MI, a chance to explore the shop Nelis’ Dutch Village, Dutch

dance performance, Shopping & Exploring at Veldheers Tulip Gardens. Cost of lunch is not included. We will

be making a separate stop for lunch in the Holland area. - CANCELLED

June 5 — Lunch at Northern Trails

Cost $5 to cover COA transportation. Enjoy a meal at Northern Trails with friends! Lunch is paid for on your

own. Sign up & pay by May 15

July 21– “Honkey Tonk Angels” at Cornwell’s Turkeyville U.S.A,

Cost $70. Includes transportation and ticket to Cornwell’s Dinner Theater show located in Marshall, MI. The

Creator of, “Always Patsy Cline” combines over 30 classic country tunes in a hilarious story about 3 gusty gals

who are determined to better their lives & follow their dreams to Nashville. Sign up & pay by June 19.

August 20– Mystery Trip

Cost $20.00. Includes transportation and your ticket on a mystery tour! We hope you enjoy being surprised as

this trip will have you guessing! Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes as this trip does include about

30—45 minutes of walking! Lunch is not included on this trip so please bring additional money for lunch and

if you would like to browse the gift shop! Sign up & pay by August 7.

September 29—John Ball Zoo

Cost $30.00 Come and monkey around with the Commission on Aging! Cost includes transportation, zoo

entrance fee and a boxed lunch. The boxed lunch is your choice of turkey & cheese, ham & cheese or veggie

sub sandwich. If you utilize a wheel chair you must have an escort able to assist you. Sign up & pay by

September 16.

Trip Activity Level!

One Star = Fully handicapped accessible with

very limited walking

Five Stars = able to stand/walk/hike for over

an hour over uneven terrain.

Do I have to be over 60 to attend?

NO! Our trips are focused on individuals 60 years and up. However, we

welcome anyone 18+ to sign up for a trip! We seek out great prices and often

need a minimum number of attendees to make a trip happen. The more the

merrier! We also encourage intergenerational experiences and families

traveling together. This allows for great memories and promotes our

mission:...enhance the quality of life of those 60+ in Newaygo County!

Call to get your name on a sign up list today! 231-689-2100 All trips are subject to cancellation or change due to weather conditions, trip

availability, accommodation changes, staffing and client interest. All trips are refundable until the due date of payment.

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JUNE 2020 ACTIVITY CALENDAR Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

10:15 Golden Arts

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

12:30 BINGO

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

10:00 Open Play Cards

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

8 9 10 11 12

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

12:30 THS Games

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

Bus to Love Inc.

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch & Birthdays

12:30 BINGO

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch


11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

15 16 Senior Project Fresh 9-12 17 18 19

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

SITE CLOSED FOR

RESONATE SENIOR

LUNCH

11:00 BP Checks

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

12:30 BINGO

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch


11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

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11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

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12:00 Lunch

11:30 Salad Bar

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Activities Subject to Change

Here are some things to help us smile:

I need to practice social-distancing from the refrigerator.

Public Service Announcement: Every few days try your jeans on just to make sure they fit.

Pajamas will have you believe all is well in the kingdom.

I don't think anyone expected that when we changed the clocks we'd go from Standard

Time to the Twilight Zone.

This morning I saw a neighbor talking to her cat. It was obvious she thought her cat

understood her. I came into my house, told my dog … we laughed a lot.

We can't wait to see everyone gathering at meal sites again.

May meal site openings and activities will be spread by calls

and word of mouth.

8 NEWAYGO Activity Site Located at St. Bartholomew Church, 599 West Brook Street Activities Subject to Change JUNE 2020 ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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10:00 Exercise

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Bingo

10:00 Exercise

11:00 BP Checks

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

10:00 Exercise

Bus to Fremont

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10:00 Exercise

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

10:15 Golden Arts

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch & Bingo

10:00 Exercise

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

11:30 Salad Bar


10:00 Exercise

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10:00 Exercise

11:30 Salad Bar

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11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

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11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

11:00 Chair Exercises

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

10:00 Exercise

Bus to Fremont

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10:00 Exercise

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Bingo

THANK YOU to those that donated

masks for our staff to wear during the

Coronavirus outbreak.

We appreciate your donation!




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White Cloud Activity Site Located at the COA, 93 S Gibbs Street Activities Subject to Change

JUNE 2020 ACTIVITY CALENDAR Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Wii Bowling

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

6:00 Jam Session

11:00 BP Checks

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

12:30 BINGO

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

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11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Wii Bowling

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

6:00 Jam Session

11:00 BP Checks

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

12:30 BINGO

11:00 Open Mic.

11:30 Salad Bar


11:30 Salad Bar

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11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

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SITE CLOSED FOR

RESONATE SENIOR

LUNCH

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11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

12:30 BINGO

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

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Mother’s & Father’s

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11:30 Salad

12:00 Lunch

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

6:00 Jam Session

11:00 BP Checks

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

12:30 BINGO

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

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11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

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10:15 Golden Arts

11:30 Salad Bar

12:00 Lunch

6:00 Jam Session

The Commission on Aging Welcomes

Clara Grace Murray

Born to Mitchell & Andrea Murray

(COA Senior Programs & Community Relations Coordinator)

March 16th, 9lbs 8.5oz, 21” long.

Mom & Dad are doing well!

Fun Fact: Clara has more hair than her Daddy!




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2020 Senior Project Fresh

Senior Project Fresh allows you to buy fresh fruits and vegetables utilizing these coupons at qualifying local Farmer’s Markets and Farm Stands.

Coupon Distribution Days

June 15 Grant Community Center, 105 Front Street, Grant …..9am–12pm

June 16 Merrill Township Hall, 1585 W 11 Mile Road, Bitely…. 10am-12pm

June 17 Fremont 1st Reformed Church, 348 E Main Street, Fremont 9am–12pm

June 18 Newaygo St. Bartholomew, 599 W Brooks, Newaygo….. 9am–12pm

June 19 White Cloud COA, 93 S Gibbs, White Cloud…. 9am-3pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I qualify for Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH? A. If you are a resident of NEWAYGO COUNTY, 60 years or older, and meet our income

guidelines, then you qualify for Senior Project Fresh/Market FRESH Coupons.

Q. Do I need to bring proof of my income? A. NO! Your signature on the form states that you are being truthful about your income levels. Q. Where do I go to get my Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH Coupons? A. At the designated places listed above. Q. Can I just stop into the Commission on Aging to pick up my coupons? A. No! Only on the scheduled day, June 19th from 9am – 3pm. Q. Can I pick up coupons for my neighbor, sister, mother, etc? A. No, not unless you have a signed proxy form. A signed proxy form allows you to pick up coupons for another senior. However, the qualifying senior must fill out and sign the application and the proxy form, and a proxy person must bring their proof of identification. Q. Can I go to ANY of the sites to pick up coupons? A. Yes, you may go to any of the scheduled designated sites.

Persons in family/household Poverty guideline

1 $1,872 monthly $22,459 yearly

2 $2,538 monthly $30,451 yearly

3 $3,204 monthly $38,443

This project is funded through the Aging and Adult Services Agency and

The Fremont Area Community Foundation

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The White Pine Adult Day Group

(WPADG) COA’s Adult Day Services are available to

assist both the people in need of care and

caregivers. Adult Day Services provides

opportunities for socialization, recreation,

and activities to increase mental skills. Some

transportation and a noon meal are

provided for those receiving care. By

providing a safe place for care recipients to

socialize, exercise, participate in activities,

make some choices, and remain socially and

cognitively active. The Adult Day Services

assist to relieve some of the physical and

emotional stress of the caregiving

responsibilities, thereby helping to keep

people, caregivers and care recipients, in

their homes for as long as possible.

WPADG Dates to Remember

BINGO & BP Checks every Wednesday Golden Arts: 5/26 & 6/30 Trips: June 18– John Ball Zoo

In February COA sends a handful of staff to the Art and Science of Aging Conference at GVSU. This year’s conference had 18 different break out sessions for staff to attend. Each of us came back with more tools for our toolkits. Staff shared some of their take-aways from the

break out sessions:

• The key-note speaker shared his passion for the end of life process. He shared 3 F’s. Fitness, Finding our calling (passion) and

Forgiveness.

• When faced with difficult diagnoses, the person should be empowered to choose the medical care they receive in accordance to what is most important to them in following their life goals and meeting

their needs for their best quality of life.

• We need to think of quality of life, not just quantity

• Dying is only what happens on the last day, on all the other days we are LIVING!

• Sleep is important for physical, mental and emotional health.

• Our life stories matter - what we learn by deliberately telling and listening to life stories can open doors and windows to

relationships with spouses, family members, friends, caregivers, health-care professionals, and others.

• What we eat is what we are. The Mediterranean Diet Pattern loaded with Polyphenols, Antioxidants, Omeag-3 Fatty

Acids, and B-Vitamins can make a difference in physical and particularly brain health.

• We need to build HOPE into our lives. One way to do this is to start and maintain an Attitude Journal. In this journal, we

should date and list at least three things that we are thankful for on a daily basis.

• A healthy-sedentary adult reduces oxygen consumption at a rate of 10% per decade after age 30, while a healthy-active

adult only reduces oxygen consumption by 5% per decade. It is NEVER too late to improve your cardiovascular ability!

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OUR MISSION: Newaygo County Commission on Aging exists to make available caring services that

enhance the quality of life and support the independence of adults who are 60+.

A List of Services Community Meals are served in three locations throughout Newaygo County: Fremont, Newaygo, and

White Cloud. Salad bar starts at 11:30. Many activities and social opportunities take place at the meal sites.

Meals on Wheels are delivered to homebound people who are physically unable to cook or come to

community meal locations.

Bus Service provides transportation to meal sites, shopping, banking, and errands. We have bus routes that

center around Fremont, Grant/Newaygo, and White Cloud.

Medical Transportation carries people to medical and health care appointments both in and out of county.

Homemaker aides are available for basic housekeeping, laundry, and the occasional errand.

Home Repair labor for minor home repairs for qualifying people is available when the homeowner

provides the needed materials.

Other services include: Respite, Case Management & Wellness Programs including fitness classes and

Senior Project Fresh.

Call COA with questions about services 231-689-2100

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to share with others?We’re looking for volunteers age 55 and older to help others

in our community succeed. Senior Corps volunteers servechildren and seniors in need by donating their time and

energy to provide help and create hope. Must meet income guidelines to be eligible. Stipend and mileage reimbursement provided.

For more information or to find out how to volunteer:Call 231-689-6701

YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR A NO-COST MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEM.Elders’ Helpers has received fundingfrom Area Agency on Aging of WesternMichigan through the Older AmericansAct to provide emergency help buttonsto seniors in your county.

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MEMORIAL MATCH PROGRAM Give a gift that keeps on giving! The FREMONT AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION has a Memorial Match Program. If

you would like to give a legacy gift to the Newaygo County Commission on Aging Endowment Fund in memory of your

loved one, within one year of their passing, please contact the Philanthropic Services Department at the FREMONT

AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (231-924-5350) or Joseph Fox at the Newaygo County Commission on Aging (231

-689-2100) with any questions. Please include the name of the person your gift is in memory of with your submission.

POSTAGE

NEWAYGO COUNTY

COMMISSION ON AGING

93 S GIBBS, PO BOX 885

WHITE CLOUD MI 49349

The Newaygo County Commission on Aging is funded by county millage, contributions, memorials, and local fundrais-

ing. Grant funding is through the Michigan Department of Transportation, Older Americans Act, Aging and Adult Ser-

vices Agency (formerly Office of Services to the Aging), Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, United Way, and

The Fremont Area Community Foundation. The Newaygo County Commission on Aging certifies that it complies with

the Department of Health and Human Services Regulations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

This newsletter can be accessed online under the Newsletter tab at:

www.countyofnewaygo.com/CommissionOnAging.aspx

If you are unable to pick up a copy utilizing the method above please contact us and we will mail one to you.

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