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June 2014
All Aboard for the 4th Annual Wine Country Games
Come to the May 30–June 8 games to cheer both seasoned and beginning athletes!
by Kate Titus
T
he 4th Annual Sonoma Wine Country
Games are in full swing!
What’s new for this year?
Participation has more than doubled since
the games began in 2001. We’ve added four
new sports: badminton,
raquetball, bowling and
footgolf. This year
featured a month-long
pre-games training
challenge to help our
athletes get in top
shape. The celebration
events have moved to
Saturday evenings so
more athletes may
attend. The May 31
event features speaker
and Olympic swimmer
Anne Cribbs and the
New Horizons Band.
Chef Charles Linder of Trish
Stage will prepare the
Hoffman,
hors d’oeuvres. On June pickleball, and
7, the Pointless sisters
Chris Clarke,
will return and Varenna pole vault
chef Adam Hrebiniak
will furnish delectible delights.
Our athletes are strong and proud of
their abilities and accomplishments.
“Exercise and sports have always
been a part of my life ever since I was a
little girl,” says pickleball player Trish
Hoffman, 66, “from monkey bars, riding
bikes, playing stick ball in the street, track
and field, basketball, volleyball, softball,
racquetball, tennis, yoga, completing
marathons, dancing, table tennis, and
hiking to Pickleball. I feel they’ve all played
a huge part in the fact that I’ve reached 66
without any major illnesses, surgeries, or
drugs. My mind is as sharp as ever and I’ve
never had to go on a diet. I’ve learned
sportsmanship and how to be a team
player. I always try to improve myself and
yet know how to lose graciously. All of
these attributes have carried over into other
areas of my life as well. I love to encourage
others to do their best and to have fun. I’ve
made lots of friends through sports and
have created a wonderful community of
active, healthy people around me.”
“I got back to pole vaulting at the
age of 48,” says track and field
competitor Chris Clarke. “Many
adults today stay active and compete
well into their older years. With such
a specialized sport, it is difficult to
find training facilities. When I
discovered that Petaluma had such a
place, I was happy to pick up the
sport again after a gap of 26 years. I
came back in touch with high school
and college athletes and
am able to pay it back by
coaching these young
athletes as well as
improve my own sport—
it’s a thrill!
“What does the
Sonoma Wine Country
Games offer me as a 50+
athlete? Competition!
“Let’s face it, once
you’re competitive it
never leaves you. In high
school and college it was
always about doing your
best. Why lose that? The
friendly rivalries offer the
spirit of the game in an age-appropriate
format. The friendships formed are as solid
as those in my past. I am thankful that the
Sonoma Wine Country Games have brought
back Track & Field to the North Bay for the
second year! I’ve got my game on!”
To find out more about the 2014 Wine
Country Games, including schedule and
location, visit www.winecountrygames.
com. Drop in at any venue to cheer on our
participants and see some amazing
performances.
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Long Term Care Planning for Seniors & Soon-To-Be Seniors
A four-step path for lifelong protection
By Art Neibrief, Licensed Agent Specializing in Long Term Care Financing Solutions
H
opefully, you’re able to enjoy being
physically active in the way that you
wish. If so, long-term care plan­ning
may be far from your mind. So, why think
about it now?
One answer is, so that you can keep those
good times going. The other answer is that if
you suffer an accident or develop a chronic
illness, you may become uninsurable, thereby
limiting your options.
Imagine a loved one suddenly needing to
adjust their lives and become a caregiver for
another person, somebody who needs help
with some aspects of daily living; things like
bathing, moving around, dressing, or going to
the bathroom.
Now, imagine the unimaginable: The person
your loved one suddenly needs to care for is
you, or your spouse.
That may not be your ideal picture of
keeping the good times going. But fortunately,
there is a path for keeping the good times going
for as long as possible, even if you should lose
your independence and need care services each
day.
The path starts with recognizing that, like
millions of other Americans, you may be living
quite a bit longer than your parents and
grandparents—a wonderful thing! But there’s a
speed bump to be gotten over: The longer we
live, the greater the chance that at some point
we become frail or develop a cognitive
impairment, thereby requiring some care. The
touch of grey to the silver lining of longevity is
an ever-increasing likelihood of the loss of
independence, for one reason or another.
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has said,
“There are only four kinds of people in the
world: Those who have been caregivers, those
who are current caregivers, those who will be
caregivers and those who will need care.”
According to the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, 70% of Americans who
reach 65 will need long-term care services at
some point. That includes the majority of Baby
Boomers, 78 million of us, now moving into our
retirement years with high expectations for our
continued enjoyment of life, fulfillment and
contribution to our families and communities.
Millions of us are starting to be concerned.
In a recent Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll,
two out of three Americans expressed
uncertainty and anxiety about meeting the costs
of nursing home, assisted-living, or home-care
services. The majority of respondents, 78%
called the situation “serious” or “somewhat
serious.”
Here’s the path, in four steps:
First, breathe easy and relax: There’s a
solution for making things work out as well as
Featured Artist
Lindy Buchanan displays works at Council on Aging
by Amy Crabb, Development Director
C
ouncil on Aging
encourages everyone to
stay active, live a healthy
lifestyle and stay socially
connected to ensure the best
possible aging experience. This
quarter’s featured artist Lindy
Buchanan enjoys a full life of
friends, travel and family.
Much of Lindy’s inspiration
comes from her weekly painting
sessions with four other artists
on Friday mornings when they
gather to paint. She has been
painting most of her life and
especially enjoys the
opportunity to paint her grandchildren. “It
is a wonderful way to be with my
grandchildren,” she says.
The urge to create is in all of us and
links us together in such satisfying and
surprising ways. “When I paint children on
our Habitat for Humanity trips I connect
not only to the children, but to the families
and the whole village,” explains Lindy. “It
gives us a language that does not need
words.”
Lindy enjoys painting with a variety of
mediums including watercolor, acrylics,
oils, mixed media and collage. She
expresses her creative side in her watercolor
travel journals, big bright acrylic canvases,
and her plein air paintings in her California
See Lindy’s painting in beautiful color at
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page 4 ◆ June 2014 garden or the Idaho Rockies.
“Just give me color, brushes
and a surface to paint on
and I am happy!”
Lindy’s works are on
display and for sale through
summer in the Council on
Aging office at 30 Kawana
Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. Stop
in and enjoy her use of color,
movement and form.
An avid cyclist, Art
Neibrief is a sponsor
of and participant in
the Wine Country
Games. Also, he
says, “I’m a senior
myself.”
possible for your particular situation. The key is
to get the information sooner, rather than later.
Second, find an expert you trust: Explain your
situation and ask about your various options.
The expert should be an indepen­dent, statelicensed long-term care insurance agent. If you
feel this person is trying to pressure you into
choosing one particular solution, I urge that
you get a second opinion from someone who
will truly advise you objectively, with your
interests at heart, and give you the space you
need.
Third, look beyond traditional long-term care
insurance: This insurance is the stan­dard, the
most frequently chosen solution, and the best
care financing instrument for many. However, it
is not for everyone. I recommend you also
consider a hybrid solution, which is an annuity
or life insur­ance policy with long-term care
riders and features. These can sometimes be
purchased with an existing annuity or life
insurance policy on a tax free exchange basis. In
addition, if care is never needed, there is the
certainty of a return to a named beneficiary, and
premium expense has been avoided.
Fourth, consider a critical illness plan: These
policies are typically suitable for people who
cannot health-qualify for a traditional or hybrid
LTC policy. This coverage pays benefits when a
particular illness has occurred, such as stroke,
heart attack, cancer or Alzheimer’s disease.
For those who can’t health-qualify for a
long-term care or critical illness solution:
Carefully consider other funding options, such
as a reverse mortgage. If you qualify (age and
home equity), monthly payments can help pay
for care.
The point is, there’s a solution that’s the
right one for many different personal or
financial situations. You just need objective help
looking and evaluating.
The whole idea is to keep the good times
going by taking prudent, simple steps while
you’re in your current health, which is likely
better today than it will be in the future. If so,
now is the time that you have the most options.
Having at least some funds coming in from
an outside source, whether from LTC insurance,
a life or annuity hybrid or a reverse mortgage
will augment the likelihood you get to stay in
your own home, and for a longer period of
time. In fact, most of the money paid in claims
from long term care policies is for people
receiving care in their own homes.
Our own homes are where we will typically
thrive, and for a longer period of time. If the
time comes when assisted living or a nursing
home becomes necessary, insurance policies
will pay for that facility care, as well.
Art Neibrief is a Petaluma-based insurance
agent; Calif. license # 0C22076. You can reach him
at 974-8282 or visit www.artforltc.com and
download the link to “Dignity for Life,” a 35-page
booklet on long-term care.
“Some Bodies”
Sonoma Seniors Today
Shannon Holck
May Employee of the Month
S
hannon Holck has been a Council on
Aging employee for 10 years.
Her commitment to COA and
seniors is unparalleled. Shannon LOVES
her job, and the seniors LOVE Shannon!
Shannon is the “go to” person for
anything and everything. She volunteers
at all of our fundraising events—Derby
Day, Wine Country Games, CigarBQ and
Summer Run. She also maintains the fleet
of vans and is diligent in getting repairs,
new tires, service, and anything else
needed to keep the vans on the road
delivering food to the Senior Dining Cafés
and Meals on Wheels to seniors. Shannon
takes the time to recognize clients’
birthdays and special occasions with cards
and meaningful gestures of kindness. A
few phrases that staff say about Shannon:
positive, great energy, helpful, good coworker, pleasant, enjoyable, kind-hearted,
team player.
Sonoma Seniors Today
June 2014 ◆ page 5
Senior Center
Highlights
Bennett Valley Senior Center
704 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa, 543-4624
• Mon, June 9, 9:30–11:15 am: Learn to
Ride the Bus. Start in the classroom to
learn the CityBus system, fares, routes et al.
Then the class takes a ride on the bus. See
your city for the first time as a passenger
rather than a driver. FREE. Pre-registration
#69459.
• Mon, June 16, 11:30 am–12:30 pm:
Father’s Day BBQ on the Patio. Hot dogs,
potato salad, lemonade. $2 members; $5
non-members.
Rohnert Park Senior Center
6800 Hunter Dr., Rohnert Park, 585-6780
• Sat, June 7, 3 pm: Summer Choir Concert.
Let’s start the summer off right with an
afternoon of music, fun and refreshments!
Rohnert Park Senior Center’s very own
Vintage Choir, directed by Jan Lappin, an
extremely talented performer who has been
the Senior Center Vintage Choir Director
since 1997 and continues to do a fabulous
job. Doors open at 2:30 pm. $5 pre-sale; $7
at the door.
Sebastopol Senior Center
167 N High St, Sebastopol, 829-2440
www.sebastopolseniorcenter.org
• Thu, June 12, 1:30 pm: High Blood
Pressure Medications. With Kaiser
pharmicist Tracy Joy King. How to interpret
blood pressure readings, other risk factors,
causes and symptoms and prevention of
high blood pressure using non-drug
methods. Review of high blood pressure
medications, questions and answers.
• Thu, June 19, 1:30 pm: “Gen Silent.”
Award-winning documentary about LGBT
seniors who must choose if they will hide
their sexuality in order to survive in the
long term healthcare system. Genera­tions
of older LGBT people remain in the closet
or re-enter the closet out of concern for
their safety or quality of life. A startling
expose of how oppression affects older
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual
people with fear of isolation, bullying by
other seniors and discrimination. A panel
discussion will follow on the ways health
care profes­sionals can understand LGBT
seniors so they are treated with respect and
their chosen families acknowledged, and
how healthcare organizations and nursing
homes can create a safe atmosphere for
LGBT seniors to be open about their
sexuality, their relationships and their
needs. Presented by In Home Support
Services, Adult Protective Services and the
Sebastopol Area Senior Center. RSVP.
Vintage House Senior Center
264 First St East, Sonoma, 996-0311
www.vintagehouse.org
• Friday, June 6, 2:30– 4 pm: Where Did I
Put My Keys? Borrowing strategies from
Martha Lear’s entertaining and reassuring
book, Where Did I Put My Glasses, we will
talk about the pervasiveness and predica­
ments of normal memory loss, how to
adjust to changing memory ability as you
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age, and what to do when memory changes
suggest that a visit to the doctor is warranted.
FREE, but registration is required by calling
the Alzheimer’s Assoc. at 573-1210.
• Tuesdays, June 17–July 15: “From
Bismarck to the Third Reich: Germany’s
Way to Power and Destruction.” With
Manfred Theilig. Call for information and
to register.
Windsor Senior Center
9231 Foxwood Drive, Windsor, 838-1250
• Weds, 10:30-11:30 am: Pilates
Fundamentals. Join us to engage your mind
and your body. Pilates strengthens the core
muscles, improves balance, increases coor­
dination and decreases stress through
breathing, moving, and stretching in a
coordinated fashion. Exercises are low
impact and appropriate for any age. Pilates
focuses on learning to move better so the
benefits can be applied to everyday activities.
Bring a soft mat and a small pillow to sup­
port your head, neck, legs, etc. $5 drop-in.
• Weds, 12:30-4:30 pm: Duplicate Bridge.
For experienced bridge players. Players
must come with a partner, and each must
be an experienced bridge player. Single
players may contact the Senior Center to be
potentially paired with a partner. $5 fee
includes refreshments and prize money.
June Crossword Puzzle
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Traditional knowledge
Petaluma-Sonoma dir.
"__ Silent," awardwinning
documentary at the Sebastopol
Senior Center*
Frothy
Civil liberties org.
Khaki cotton twill
Anger
Excavate
Compass pt.
Distributes
Doctoral deg.
Melancholy
Stretch to make do
Healing plant
British conservative
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Brand of laundry detergent
Covering to keep away flies (2 wds.)
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Shortened, for short
Make like a dove
Sports initials
Lubricate
Aviators
O.T. prophet
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Examiner
Canadian territory
Gorman shorthair pointers, for short
Overactivity initials
Earns
Initials for this rag*
Candy bar or card game
Close to the ground
Compete
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* These clues refer to articles in Sonoma Seniors Today.
Supply the missing numbers so that every row,
column and 9-digit square contain only one of
each number. No math skills are required, and
no guesswork. For hints on doing Sudoku
puzzles, visit www.websudoku.com, or send a
stamped, self-addressed envelope to Sonoma
Seniors Today, 30 Kawana Springs Rd., Santa
Rosa, CA 95404. (Solution on page 8.)
Sonoma Seniors Today
June 2014 ◆ page 7
Save the date...(Events are free unless otherwise indicated)
◆ Yearlong: Planning for Your
Longevity: Housing and Living
Arrangements. Part 6 of an exciting new
Working for You
Information & Assistance/
Case Management:
Do you need help with senior resources? Call us any time
for information, assistance and case management services.
Call 525-0143, ext. 101. Sebastopol sen­iors only: call the
Russian River Senior Center at 869-0618.
Senior Financial Services:
12-month workshop series from The
Collabora­tive on Positive Aging to explore
and develop your personal plan. Two
locations and times:
• June 11 (second Wednesday), 6–7:30 pm:
Petaluma Health Care District, 1425 N.
McDowell Blvd, Petaluma.
• June 17 (third Tuesday), 6–7:30 pm:
ShareSpace, 533 5th St, Santa Rosa.
Drop-ins welcome; for info: 525-0143.
◆ June 7: Parkinson’s Support
Group. Robert White, MD, Clinical Re­
“Parkinson’s & Cognitive Function.” 1717
Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa, 1–3:15 pm. People
w/Parkinson’s, families & caregivers
welcome. 538-5178 or 887-7451.
◆ June 26: Downsizing & Moving
101. Whether you are moving or staying
put for now, sifting through years of
accumulation can be overwhelming.
Kimberlee Foster, owner of Chucket
Organizing & Move Management, will
provide practical tips on how to deal with
your “stuff.” Learn how to make your next
move an easy one! Vineyard Commons,
3585 Round Barn Bld, Santa Rosa. Preregister: 557-8400.
Our bonded and insured counselors assist seniors who are
unable to handle bill paying, checkbook reconciliation, eligibility documentation for retire­ment programs, and other
financial needs relative to their daily money management.
This program is especially designed for the forgetful senior or the senior with poor vision and often protects them
from financial abuse and late fees associated with forget­
ting to pay their bills. For peace of mind, call Connie Aust,
Director, at 525-0143, ext. 108.
Elder Abuse Awareness Day: June 15
Senior Peer Support:
by Jerry Dunn, Director of the Sonoma County Human Services Department
This program is to help seniors struggling with seri­ous
mental illness access services and programs that help them
develop skills and social support, leading to a more constructive and satisfying life. After an assessment visit by
COA case managers and a licensed marriage and family
therapist, clients are matched with trained volunteers for
12 weekly sup­port sessions to develop a care plan solution
with the client’s approval, then follow-up with progress
notes. Sponsored by the Department of Mental Health
Services. Call Michele Leonard, Director of Volunteers,
525-0143, ext. 147, for information.
Lawyer Referral Service:
If you are 60 or older and need an attor­­­ney, you will be
referred to a panel of elder law attorneys experienced in
working with seniors. An initial half-hour consultation is
$40. If you retain the attorney for further services, fees will
be at the attor­ney’s usual rate. The service is certified by
the California State Bar, Certification #0111. Call 525-1146.
Senior Meals:
Council on Aging Meals on Wheels Program personally
delivers over 260,000 fresh meals to seniors each year. We
also staff ten dining sites that provide nutritious meals as
well as companionship. Therapeutic meals and nutritional
counseling are available for seniors with special needs.
Call 525-0383 for information on home delivery or dining
site locations.
Stage:
Available at your local G & G Markets in Santa Rosa and
Petaluma and Pacific Markets in Santa Rosa & Sebastopol,
Stage is the Council on Aging’s affordable gourmet option
that offers restaurant-quality, fine dining entrees prepared
fresh and ready to be warmed in the microwave or oven.
Stage can also be delivered to your home. To learn more
about this program, call 525-0383.
Senior Social Club:
This service has helped hundreds of people to recon­nect
with others through our Social Club Activities program,
offering the opportunity to gather for meals, exercise,
entertainment, companionship, and arts and crafts. The
programs are held in Healdsburg, Sonoma, Sebastopol and
Santa Rosa. Call Laurel Anderson at 525-0143, ext. 103.
Senior Legal Services:
Legal consultation and representation in matters of
housing, consumer fraud, Social Security and SSI, MediCal and Medicare, and elder abuse are provided. Also
available are simple trusts, wills and durable powers of
attorney for health care and finance. Sorry, no walk-ins. Please
call 525-0143, ext. 140, for an appointment.
Senior Care Coordination:
Our experienced staff provides advocacy-based long-term
care management for seniors who are having difficulty
navigating the local senior service delivery system. Our
Senior Care Coordinator creates an individualized and
thoughtful care plan to reflect and preserve the senior’s
values and lifestyle choices, while maximizing opportunities for positive change and maintaining quality of life.
We work in collaboration with home health care agencies
and provide integrated services through other Council
on Aging services. Our fees are very competitive with
private care managers in our community. Call 525-0143.
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Local efforts raise awareness
about elder abuse and neglect in Sonoma County
S
onoma County is commemorating
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on
June 15. In 2013, the Adult Protective
Services Program received more than 3,400
reports of suspected elder and dependent
adult abuse in the community. This repre­
sents a 110% increase in reports in the past
10 years. In 2013, the Senior Advocacy
Services Ombudsman Program responded
to more than 900 reports of elder abuse and
neglect in licensed care facilities in Sonoma
County.
Did you know that more than 6,500
people turn 65 every year in Sonoma
County? That trend will continue for the
next 20 years. Nationwide, every year an
estimated 5 million or 1 in 10 older
Americans are victims of elder abuse,
neglect, or exploitation. Experts believe that
for every case of elder abuse or neglect
reported, as many as 24 cases go unreported.
To raise awareness about elder abuse in
Sonoma County, over 4,000 purple flags
will be planted on the lawn in front the
County Administration building in early
June. Each flag represents one report of
elder abuse made in Sonoma County. To
find more about recognizing signs of elder
and dependent adult abuse, go to www.
sceapc.org. To make a report of elder abuse
or neglect in the community, call APS at
565-5940 or (800) 667-0404. To make a report
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We should all be aware of the growing
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neglect. By providing information and
resources about elder abuse we hope that
people will have the tools to protect
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