Newsletter 3rd Quarter - Putnam County Council on Aging

Council Clips
Putnam County Council on Aging, Inc.
1425 E. Fourth Street
Ottawa, OH 45875
419-523-4121
Volume 38, Issue 3
3rd Quarter 2016
New Program Starting at the Putnam County Council on Aging
S.A.F.E. Homes: Securing Safe Aging in Elderly Homes
The Putnam County Council on Aging is starting a new program called S.A.F.E. Homes.
The program is a home modification program that offers home safety evaluations, education,
environmental modifications and adaptive equipment to older adults who are at risk for falling.
The home safety evaluations are offered in partnership with a Certified Aging in Place
Specialist, Mary Maas. The focus of the home assessment will be on safety, accessibility and
fall prevention.
What Does It Mean to Age in Place? Aging in Place simply means to be able to remain in
your home as you grow older and your needs and your abilities change.
Staying in your home may mean making home modifications that can help
you live more comfortably and safely.
Who is Eligible for the S.A.F.E. Homes Program? Putnam County
residents, age 60 and better, who are at risk for falling. There is no cost for
the program, but donations are graciously accepted to help support the
program.
How Does the S.A.F.E. Homes Program Work?
Step 1: Contact the Council on Aging at 419-523-4121 to sign up for the program and to
complete a fall efficacy scale. Don’t delay because there are only 30 spots available for the
program.
Step 2: A basic home safety evaluation will be completed by the Certified Aging in Place
Specialist. The home safety evaluation will consist of an assessment for the entrance, kitchen
and bath areas. The checklist will include items such as: Is walkway free of debris? Are
handrails in place and secure? Is there proper lighting indoors and outdoors? Are grab bars
needed? Is a raised toilet or shower chair needed? Is the home clutter free? And so much more.
Step 3: Following the assessment, the findings will be shared with the client and the Council
on Aging.
Step 4: The Council on Aging chore workers will work with the client to make the necessary
home modifications, which fall within the agency’s skill level. The client will be responsible for
the cost of any equipment or supplies that may be needed, unless the item is available through
the “Loan Closet”.
Step 5: The Council on Aging’s outreach specialist will work with the client to see if adaptive
equipment is needed through the Council on Aging “Loan Closet” or through a local medical
equipment providers. The outreach specialist will also help access other local resources.
The Putnam County Council on Aging Starts a
Medical Equipment “Loan Closet” Beginning September 1, 2016
Has a hospital stay, recent injury, or just coming of age as a senior presented a need for medical
equipment? If so, the Putnam County Council on Aging has a Medical Equipment Loan Closet
with an assortment of new and used “durable medical equipment” on hand to lend to those in
need for a few days, a few weeks, or a few months at no charge. The only eligibility is that you
must be a Putnam County resident, age 60 and better.
In order to loan equipment to others, there is a 6 month loan period. If you need an item
longer, please contact the Outreach Specialist at 419-523-4121 to request an extension of the
loan. Please note, there is an exception for all wheelchair loans. Wheelchair loans have a
maximum 6 week loan time.
Steps to Borrow Equipment
To arrange to borrow an items from the Loan Closet, please call the Council
on Aging Outreach Specialist at 419-523-4121. The Outreach Specialist
will:
1. Assess your need and see if the needed equipment is available.
2. Fill out proper paperwork which includes a release of liability form
signed by the client.
3. Arrange for pick up of the medical equipment.
Steps to Return Equipment
1. Please clean equipment prior to returning.
2. Return equipment to the Council on Aging Outreach Specialist at 1425 E.
Fourth Street, Ottawa, Ohio.
3. Please include client’s name when returning item so the return can be
documented.
4. Donations are graciously accepted to help support the loan closet.
Do You Have Items to Donate?
The Council on Aging relies on generous donations from our community to keep
our loan closet full. Our supply of items constantly changes depending on the
needs of older adults as well as donations received. If you have an item to donate,
call the Council on Aging and describe your item. We can take most small
medical equipment, as long as it is in good repair. All donated items will be
inspected to insure they are in good working order before being accepted for the
Loan Closet.
Medical Equipment Loan Closet—Continued
Examples of Accepted Items and Items Available for Loan:
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Wheelchairs
Walkers with and without wheels
Regular and quad canes
Grabbers
Tub chairs and benches
Raised Toilet Seats
Grab Bars
Dycem
Motion sensor night lights
Outdoor sandpaper adhesive strips
Rubber strips for bathtubs
Sock aids
Elastic shoe laces
Button aid/zipper pulls
Combo dressing stick and shoe horn
Incontinence products (unopened)
Magnifying glasses
Bed side support rails
Nutritional supplements
Latex gloves
And other miscellaneous items.
Examples of Items NOT Accepted:
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No hospital beds
No power wheelchairs/scooters
No hoyer lifts
No lift chairs
No medical supplies such as oxygen tubing, masks, wound care supplies, orthotics, braces,
etc.
No clothing or bedding
No cloth items.
If you have a specific question about an item you would like to donate and are unsure if we will
accept it, please contact our Outreach Specialist at 419-523-4121.
Putnam Palooza
Silent Auction Fundraiser Benefits the Council on Aging
Saturday, July 16, 2016 from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: 1st Annual Putnam Palooza
(formerly the OG Jaycees Rhythm & Rib Festival)
in the Pandora-Gilboa Shelter House at the
Putnam County Fairgrounds
The Council on Aging will be holding our biggest fundraiser of the year, a silent auction
fundraiser at the OG Jaycees Putnam Palooza (formerly the Rhythm and Rib Festival), which
is scheduled for Saturday, July 16, 2016. The auction will run from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Items on
the auction include:
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Coors Light/OSU LED Light
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OSU End Table
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Coors Light/OSU Basketball Tin
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Golf Certificates
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Kings Island Passes
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Gift Cards to Area Businesses
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OSU Matted Picture
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Cleveland Browns Gift Set
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Cincinnati Reds Tickets
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5 Piece Patio Set
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Hotel Stays
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Indoor Window Rosary
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Kitchen Aid Food Processor
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#8 Dale Earnhardt Jr Flag
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Sunglasses
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Cleveland Indians Tickets
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Jewelry
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Oreck Air Purifier
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Gum Ball Machine
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Makita Circular Saw
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Cincinnati Bengals Pictures
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Rocking Chair
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Toy Tractors
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Concrete Sealer
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Fitness Memberships
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Nutri-Bullet
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Homemade Pies
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Hair Products
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Autographed Lady Titan Basketball—
Division II State Runner Up 2015-2016
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Wine Basket
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OSU Mirror
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And so much more.
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Cincinnati Reds 5 Time World Series
Champions Replica Ticket Collection
Come out and spend time with family and friends. Putnam Palooza offers a full day of fun:
bands, food, drinks, corn-hole tournament and so much more.
2016 Putnam County Senior Expo
Friday, August 5, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Ottawa Elementary School
123 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa, Ohio
Schedule of Events
Screenings Offered
8:30 a.m.
Expo Begins with free shuttle
service from the parking lot
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Blood Pressure
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Bone Density
8:30 a.m. to Noon
Access to Vendors and
Medication Disposal by
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office
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Derma Scans
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Pulse Ox
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Grip Testing
9:00 to 9:45 a.m.
Health Question and Answers
with Dr. Ron Black.
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Glucose Checks
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And possibly more to come.
10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Love Your Heart with
Dr. Pamela Reed.
11:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Entertainment provided by
Alan Seibert, “The Music Man”
11:00 am to Noon—Lunch Served
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Over 50 exhibitors providing
information on health, wellness,
safety, finances and so much more.
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Health Screenings
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Door Prizes
Event Hosted By:
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The Meadows of Kalida, Leipsic and
Ottawa
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Ottawa Senior Citizen’s Association
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Putnam County Council on Aging
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Putnam County Health Department
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Putnam County HomeCare and Hospice.
For more information on the Senior Expo,
please call Jodi Warnecke at 419-523-4121.
You Have the Power to Prevent a Fall!
Fall Prevention Awareness Day
Lunch and Learn
Join us on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the
Ottawa Senior Citizen’s Association as we celebrate:
Ready, Steady, Balance: Prevent Falls in 2016
Healthy living is about education and action. This event seeks to raise
awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults.
What: Lunch and Learn
When: Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Ottawa Senior Citizen’s Association
1035 E. Third Street, Ottawa
Cost: Free
Presentations by:
Dr. Jacinta Eickholt on Fall Prevention
Mary Maas on Aging in Place—Home for Life
Jodi Warnecke on Fall Prevention Efforts in Putnam County
Space is limited. Please RSVP to the Putnam County Council on Aging at
419-523-4121 by September 14, 2016.
Event Sponsored by:
Matter of Balance—Fall Prevention Classes
Offered Throughout the County
Do You Have Concerns About Falling?
Falls among older adults have reached epidemic proportions and rates continue to rise.
Statistics show that 1 in 3 Ohio adults, age 65+, fall each year. The psychological consequences
of any fall, whether injury causing or not, can be severe, resulting in fear, decreased quality of
life, limited activity, social isolation and depression.
Falls are not a normal part of aging. There are simple steps older adults can take to reduce
their risk for a fall. One of those steps is to attend a Matter of Balance Program (MOB). The
MOB program is an award winning, evidenced based fall prevention program that consists of 8,
two hour sessions for groups of 5-12 participants. The program helps address the physical,
social and cognitive factors affecting the fear of falling and teaches fall prevention strategies to
reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels in order to improve flexibility, balance and
strength.
The next Matter of Balance Classes will be held in:
Ottawa
Columbus Grove
Date:
Friday’s Starting Sept. 16,
2016 through Nov. 4, 2016
Date:
Friday’s Starting Sept. 16,
2016 through Nov. 4, 2016
Time:
10:00 am to Noon
Time:
10:00 am to Noon
Location:
Col. Grove Christian Church
105 S. Broadway
Columbus Grove, OH 45876
Location:
Ottawa Senior Center
1035 E. Third Street
Ottawa, OH 45875
Cost:
Free
Cost:
Free
Please RSVP by 9-9-16 to the Putnam
County Council on Aging at 419-523-4121
or toll-free 1-800-589-8508
Please RSVP by 9-9-16 to the Putnam
County Council on Aging at
419-523-4121.
There is no charge to attend the MOB Program. However, space is limited to the first 12
registrants. To register for the MOB classes or for more information, please contact
Jodi Warnecke at the Putnam County Council on Aging at 419-523-4121 or toll-free at
1-800-589-8508.
Council on Aging Welcomes
New Chore Worker, Stan Myers
2016 Outstanding
Senior Citizens Recognized
The Council on Aging would like to introduce
Stan Myers as a new chore worker. Stan
resides in Ottawa. He is married to Polly.
Stan is a retired teacher. Please help the
Council on Aging welcome Mr. Myers! He
will be an asset for the agency and to the
senior citizens of Putnam County.
The Putnam County Council on Aging is
pleased to announce that Ben Smith from
Leipsic, Walt Trenkamp from Ottawa and
Ron Kahle from Kalida were recognized as
Putnam County’s Outstanding Senior Citizens
for 2016. Please help us recognize these
outstanding individuals for the contributions
they make to family, friends and the
community.
Council on Aging Welcomes
Seasonal Chore Worker,
Mark Geckle
The Council on Aging hired Mark Geckle to
work during the summer months with
Forrest, Andy and Stan in the Chore
Program. Mark is from Continental and
resides with his parents, Forrest and Deb.
Mark will be an asset to the Chore Program.
Please help us welcome Mark to the Council
on Aging.
L to R: Walt Trenkamp, Ben Smith and Ron Kahle
Thank You to Putnam Heritage
The Putnam County Council on Aging would
like to thank Putnam Heritage for donating a
portion of the proceeds from their Spring
Craft and Bake Sale, which was held on April
16, 2016. The funds donated will be used to
support services for Putnam County older
adults.
Holiday Closings
The Council on Aging will be closed on the
following dates:
Monday, July 4, 2016
In observance of Independence Day
Monday, September 5, 2016
In observance of Labor Day
Monday, October 10, 2016
In observance of Columbus Day
Friday, November 11, 2016
In observance of Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 24th and Friday,
November 25th, 2016
In observance of Thanksgiving
Friday, December 23rd and Monday,
December 26th, 2016
In observance of Christmas
Council on Aging Website
Updated
The Putnam County Council on Aging
website has been updated. Please visit us
at:
www.putnamcouncilonaging.org
Enrollment in the Senior Dining
Program Begins July 1, 2016
Enrollment into the Area Agency on Aging’s
Senior Dining Program begins on July 1, 2016
and ends on July 31, 2016. During the month
of July, all current participants and anyone
else 60 and older that want to apply for the
Senior Dining Program MUST fill out a new
application. The applications will be
processed in August and September of 2016
and a new list of participants will begin in
October of 2016. No one is guaranteed to
remain in the program from year to year.
Therefore, everyone wanting to be considered
MUST reapply in July of 2016. All
applications must be received by July 31,
2016. Applications can be mailed to the AAA3
at 200 E. High Street, 2nd Floor, Lima, OH
45801 or dropped off at the AAA3 office in
Lima. Any applications received after August
1, 2016 will be processed and put on the
waiting list.
On July 1, 2016 the Senior Dining
applications will be available at the Council on
Aging office and on the AAA3 website,
www.aaa3.org. Current senior dining
participants and those on the waiting list will
receive an application in the mail from AAA3.
On October 1, 2016 applicants will either
receive their Senior Dining certificates by mail
or they will receive a postcard stating their
name has been put on the waiting list.
Summer Crisis Program
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The HHWP Community Action
Commission’s (CAC) HEAP Summer Crisis
Program (SCP) will begin on July 1, 2016
and continues through August 31, 2016, or
until funding is exhausted. This program
can provide a payment of up to $300
towards a regulated or up to $500 towards
an unregulated electric bill and/or a window
air conditioner and/or boxed fan or tower
oscillating electric fan. CAC can assist
income qualified customers who meet the
following criteria:
The End of Alzheimer’s
Starts with You
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Individuals with a documented medical
condition that would benefit from
continued electric service and/or air
conditioning or individuals age 60 and
older.
The electric bill must be in an adult’s
name who is 18 years or older and
resides in the home.
Households must have an annual income
that is at or below 175% of the 2016
federal poverty guidelines.
Customers will need to bring the following
information to their appointment:
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Proof of all household income for persons
18 or older for the last 90 days or 12
months.
Social security numbers and birth dates
for everyone in the household.
A current heating or electric utility bill.
Physicians documentation if applicable.
Proof of age, if 60 or older.
Proof of citizenship.
Proof of disability, if applicable.
Please contact the Community Action
Commission at 1-800-423-4304 to schedule
your appointment. All required
information/documents are needed for the
appointment.
Please join the Alzheimer’s Association in one
of their Walks to End Alzheimer’s.
Defiance
Date:
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Time:
Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremony at 10:30 a.m.
Walk Begins at 11:00 a.m.
Location:
Kingsbury Park, Defiance
Lima
Date:
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Time:
Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremony at 10:30 a.m.
Walk Begins at 11:00
Location:
OSU Lima Campus
Findlay
Date:
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Time:
Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremony at 10:30 a.m.
Walk Begins at 11:00
Location:
Koehler Fitness and Recreation
Complex at the University of
Findlay
To register, sponsor, donate, volunteer or
learn more information, please contact Heide
Pence at 1-800-272-3900 or [email protected].
Mission Statement
The primary goal of the Putnam County Council on Aging, Inc. is to help eligible elderly
residents remain in their own homes and to be independent as long as possible.
Our services include Chore, Outreach, Information and Referral, Caregiver Support,
Telephone Reassurance, and Transportation.
The Putnam County Council on Aging, Inc., serves clients without regard to race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, or disability. We are an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
WE ARE A UNITED WAY AGENCY
Council on Aging Staff
Director: Jodi Warnecke
Fiscal Manager: Gloria Schroeder
Outreach Worker: Judy Kahle
Chore Worker: Forrest Geckle
Chore Worker: Andy Doboze
Transportation Assistant: Cindy Niese
Driver: Kathleen Edwards
Driver: Denny Ellerbrock
Driver: Dee Annesser
Chore Worker: Stan Myers
Drivers:
Paul Kuhlman
Dick Wehri
Lawrence Recker
Jim Ellerbrock
Peg Niese
Ron Fuller
Jim Recker
Carmen Bremer
Tom Parker
Barb Verhoff
2016 Board of Trustees
The Council on Aging is governed by a board of trustees made up of Putnam County
residents. The following is a list of the trustees along with the area they represent.
Carey Arthur, Pandora & Riley Twp.
Linda Basinger, Gilboa & Blanchard Twp.
Mary Jo Bockrath, Glandorf & Greensburg Twp.
Mary Ellen Bogart, Columbus Grove, Sugar Creek &
Pleasant Twp.
Jose “Joe” Flores, Ottoville and Monterey Twp.
Marie Gerding, Cloverdale and Perry Twp.
Teresia Gerten, Leipsic, Pandora & Blanchard Twp.
Robert Hamburg, Kalida & Jackson Twp.
Dorothy Hanefeld, Continental & Monroe Twp.
Gary Kuhlman, Miller City & Liberty Twp.
Serafin “Joe” Orduno, Leipsic & Liberty Twp.
Jed Osborn, Belmore & Liberty Twp.
Joe Schroeder, Ottawa & Ottawa Twp.
Alice Wieging, Fort Jennings & Jennings Twp.
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independently in their own homes. Thank you for your support!
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