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SOUTHERN MAINE Agency on Aging Senior News Your 1st Stop for Answers TOLL-FREE: 1-800-427-7411 • Published and Distributed Free Since 1997 VOL. 17, ISSUE 98 MAY-JUNE 2013 < also implemented a cap on the num- From the Federal Sequester Cuts Impact SMAA ber of people under the age of 60 who can receive Meals on Wheels and we ederal sequester cuts will The federal sequestration cuts Director’s Desk will only accept new referrals if oth- impact services and staff at the came on top of more than $40,000 er funding becomes available to May is Older American’s Month Southern Maine Agency on in state curtailments ordered by meet this need. Making these reduc- Aging (SMAA), although every Governor LePage in January that or the past 50 years, May has F tions prevents SMAA from having to effort is being made to preserve affected SMAA’s Volunteer Services been a month to appreciate create a waiting list for people who services for the Agency’s most frail and Independent Housing with and celebrate the vitality and really need to receive Meals on clients. “The SMAA Board of Direc- Services Programs. aspirations of older adults Wheels,” explained Gross. Due to the F tors has approved a balanced plan “In order to achieve the savings and their contributions to our communities. The theme for Older to cut expenses that includes a mix needed to offset both the federal se- continued on page 9 Americans Month 2013, Unleash of specific program service reduc- questration and the state funding the Power of Age, has never been tions and use of unpaid Agency curtailment, several actions have MAINE SENIOR GAMES more fitting. Old- furlough days through September been implemented at the Agency,” THANKS OUR 2013 SPONSORS er Americans are 30, 2013,” said Laurence Gross, Ex- said Gross. “Effective on April 8th, productive, active, ecutive Director of SMAA. the mix of desserts provided in the — LEAD — and influential Prompting the actions was noti- Meals on Wheels program was re- members of socie- fication by the Office of Aging and duced to a simple cookie, saving ty, sharing essen- Disability advising SMAA that they nearly $22,500 in program costs. We tial talents, wis- will lose about $65,000 in federal have also reduced the number of dom, and life ex- Older Americans Act funds between weekend meals served by adopting perience with their families, April and September. It is also like- stricter criteria for qualification. friends, and neighbors. SMAA en- ly that several smaller sources of SMAA will continue to serve almost lists the services of many older federal funding received by the 250 weekend meals per month—al- — PLATINUM — adult volunteers who use their Agency will be reduced by about five though providing this service is not skills to support those who are percent but the specific dollar a required element of the Meals on less fortunate, to teach others the amounts had not yet been released. Wheels program,” he said. “We have skills they’ve honed over the years or to become active SMAA ambas- — GOLD — — SILVER — sador’s in the community. Cele- brating the on-going contributions of the elderly in our communities Joel Stinson helps us all stay positive, active will be one and looking forward. of the Flag Bearers for Maine at the — BRONZE — celebration of athletes at the National SMAA staffers Jo Dill and Ted Trainer Games in Cleveland. model the shirt Maine athletes will Maine Senior Games is a program of wear at the National Senior Games. S OUTHERN MAINE Agency on Aging Dealing with the Sequester Cuts As detailed in the front page article in this issue of the Senior SMAA Joins in Pilot to Help People Plan for End of Life Choices News, SMAA has not been spared from feeling the impact of the fed- by Carol Rancourt, Director of need for many months. Statistics derson Lutheran Health Systems. eral sequester cuts. It is my goal, Volunteer and Training show that many of us do not want to Once trained, the volunteers will and that of our Board of Directors, Services contemplate this type of event. offer regular informational Ad- to spread the cuts across pro- However, statistics also show that vance Care Planning sessions at grams that will have the least n April 15, at 2:50PM on Boyl- most of us wish to make our own Southern Maine Agency on Aging negative impact on the services ston Street in Boston, tragedy choices even at the end of life. and other locations in York and needed by our most frail clients. struck. When I heard the news This pilot project will recruit Cumberland counties, as well as During these challenging times, I Oflash I thought what if I had and train a small number of volun- one-on-one appointments for help am most grateful for the dedica- been there? Would I be ready if I teers as speakers and to provide with putting your choices in writ- tion, understanding and patience was severely injured and could no one-on-one counseling to older ing and sharing them with your that our staff, volunteers and longer make decisions for myself adults and others who wish to de- family and loved ones. and my care? The answer for me velop their own advanced care clients have shown and will con- Contact [email protected] or and many of us is no. Southern plan. Maine Health will provide tinue to offer each other. As we all call 396-6525 if you would like Maine Agency on Aging and Maine the training using an evidenced- hope for better times ahead, I more information on this project. know we are committed to deliver- Health have been talking about this based curriculum provided by Gun- ing the best programs and servic- es possible despite the present un- If you no longer want to receive the paper, please contact Bonnie at 396-6526 or 1-800-427-7411 x526 or [email protected]. certainty. Southern Maine NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Good News for Meals on Wheels Agency on Aging U.S. POSTAGE PAID I am happy to announce that 136 U.S. Route 1 Lewiston, ME SMAA was one of only seven or- Scarborough, ME 04074 Permit #56 ganizations selected nationally to receive a $42,000 grant from continued on page 9 SOUTHERN MAINE 2 Senior News Agency on Aging May-June 2013

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EDITORIAL SOUTHERN MAINE Agency on Aging Subsidy Reductions will be in the billions. Since the 2013 and only modest increases in subsidy reductions started two average plan premiums. Many BOARD OF DIRECTORS by Stan Cohen years ago those who opposed the plans continue to have zero premi- ACA have been predicting that ums. Benefits, by the way, have not 2011-2012 nce again, the doom predictors many Medicare Advantage (MA) been diminished. In fact, all the free PRESIDENT were wrong. One of the cost companies would pull out, and oth- preventive services available in E. Michael Brady, Gorham saving measures in the Afford- ers would either increase their Original Medicare are now offered VICE PRESIDENT able Care Act (ACA) is the re- premiums or reduce benefits, or by MA plans. So much for the O David Smith, Falmouth duction of special subsidies to both. Neither has happened. doomsday set. Medicare Advantage insurers. According to a report by the SECRETARY These special subsidies will eventu- Kaiser Family Foundation, the MA Kathleen Wohlenberg, Bridgton ally be calculated to make the over- marketplace remains just as robust TREASURER all cost of Medicare Advantage in 2013 as it was before. There is Senior News plans about the same as the cost of little change in the number of MA is a publication of Jud Knox, York Original Medicare. The cost savings plans available to beneficiaries in SOUTHERN MAINE Agency on Aging BOARD MEMBERS 136 U.S. Route One, Terry Bagley, Cape Elizabeth Scarborough, ME 04074-9055 Norman Belair, Biddeford Telephone: 207-396-6500 Toll-free: 1-800-427-7411 Marilyn Gugliucci, Kennebunk e-mail: [email protected] Francis “Bud” Guthrie, Web site: www.smaaa.org Cape Elizabeth Editor: Kate Putnam [email protected] or Hon. 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Thomas. “It has each participant better. We want to Father Daughter Duo truly touched her know all of the things that have gone heart that some- into making the person we know to- Will Compete at one would be inter- day. We want to know about their ested in seeing her lives beyond the Center and the National Senior Games display and learn- things that are important to each of here is a special duo heading to ing about the story them. We want to value and reinforce the National Senior Games this of her life. “ the uniqueness of each of our year—father/daughter golfers, “By knowing clients,” said Thomas. “It has been a Dr. Mary Brandes and her 81- the things each treat for all of us to see the pride our T participant values clients show when others see and year-old father Charles Callam. “Age doesn’t matter with golf,” said and their accom- talk about the items in the shadow Mary. Although the two will be com- plishments, we are box. Conversations around these dis- peting in different age groups, Mary able to get to know plays are priceless,” she said. in the 55-59 bracket, and Charles in the 80-84 group, they will both play Capturing Memories at four 18-hole rounds when they meet in Cleveland in July for the Nation- the Truslow Center al games. “We’ll be playing on differ- arlier this year, Debra Thomas ent courses, but we’ll be rooting and her staff at the Truslow each other on throughout the tour- Adult Day Center purchased nament,” Charles said. E large shadow boxes with the Charles Callam, hope of filling them with informa- his grandson tion and artifacts that would dis- Peter Brandes, play the lives lived and accomplish- ments of the people who attend the and daughter program. Many of the clients have Mary Brandes, filled boxes with the things that enjoy a round mattered most in their lives. Family There’ s so muc h to life no w of golf together photos of their parents and siblings, at a course in their children, grandchildren and At Scarborough Terrace, the transition to assisted living i s even great-grandchildren have been Bermuda. a positive and happy experience. From private apartment s proudly displayed, as well as pic- Mary will be representing the tures of their childhood homes and to th e beautifu l settin g an d communit y atmosphere , state of Maine during the Games beloved pets. Some have included Scarboroug h Terrac e is a wonderfu l alternativ e to livin g and her Dad will represent his samples of their handiwork or pic- on one’ s own . Resident s regularl y enjo y music , art s an d home state of Michigan. During the tures of things they have made or season there, he plays with a group enter tainment, and are quick to make friends at socials , hobbies explored. Many of our mili- exercise classes, cultural outings, meals and more. They hav e of seniors three times a week. “We tary veterans have displayed badges eas y acces s to Main e Medica l Cente r an d Merc y Hospital , play all over the state at nine-hole and medals received for duty. Some courses,” he said. Once a year, he have highlighted careers they have an d ou r carin g an d dedicate d staf f is availabl e 24/ 7 to hel p and his wife Mary come to Maine had or the spiritual journeys they wit h an y medica l or dail y car e need s tha t ari se. and usually play a round or two have lived. with daughter Mary and her family. One of the shadow boxes cur- Cal l Elizabet h Simond s at 207-885-5568 “We usually play up in Rangeley rently on display at the Center fea- and really like the Mingo Springs tures the life of Lorraine Boisson- course” he said. “We’re a pretty com- neault. Lorraine was employed for petitive family,” Charles said, “but many years at the mills in Bidde- when we play golf together, we com- ford and also ran a jewelry and pete but never mention the score. leather shop in Old Orchard Beach, We play well together and enjoy but it is clear from the contents of each other’s good play.” her shadow box that family is what Mary, a former Gold medal win- she holds most dear. “ Lorraine has ner at the National Senior Games in been very proud to share her display 60 0 Comme rce Driv e Scarborough , ME 0407 4 Palo Alto, California, didn’t start with her children, grandchildren TerraceCommunities.com playing serious golf until she and her friends at Truslow,” said reached her thirties. “I bought some clubs, joined Val Hal and really started to play then. I’m a pretty good imitator. I can usually watch something for a while and then do it so I picked it up pretty quickly,” she said. Charles was Mary’s caddy when she competed in the Southern Maine Amateur tournament. Mary will also be competing in the triathalon at the National Games. It means a lot to both Mary and her Dad to be competing in the same sport. Even though Mary has participated in the Maine Senior Games and represented the state at the Nationals, this will be Charles’ first time at the National games. “I tried to get him to do the Senior Games before but this year he jumped in and qualified for Nation- als. Then he bragged about it for the whole year,” said Mary with a smile. Charles gives Mary full credit for spurring him on to compete at the Games. “It was 100% Mary who got me involved. It’s just so wonderful to be doing it,” he said. SOUTHERN MAINE 6 Senior News Agency on Aging May-June 2013

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Getting a Read on How Things are Going When You Visit How Do I Figure It Out If There Is a Problem? Ann O’Sullivan, OTR/L, • How is the person’s health? Are past? Are you hearing concerns When you notice that something LSW, FAOTA they reporting new or worsened about their mood from them or has changed, note that it could be Family Caregiver Specialist problems? Do they feel they’re from others who know them? Are due to any number of causes, and it’s getting appropriate care for they sleeping well? Depression is important to figure out what is real- them? If you notice burns, under-recognized in older adults, Things to Consider When ly going on. For instance, if you notice injuries or weakness, ask about and can be one cause for these You’re Visiting the refrigerator is empty, there could them. Have they fallen? Are there changes. A conversation with a be a variety of explanations, each ummer in Maine—a time when any concerns about drug or alco- medical provider is a starting with a different solution needed: family and friends often choose hol use, or the use of prescription place. • Forgetting to eat or buy food to visit. It may also be an oppor- medications? • Do they express any concerns • Lack of transportation to get to tunity to make sure people you • Does the person seem to be hav- about being able to manage tak- S the store care about are safe and have what ing any difficulty with their ing care of themselves? Do they • Not enough money for food they need. As always, it’s important thinking or memory? Are you appear as you expected? • Depression to keep in mind that competent noticing changes in how organ- • Are they eating well? • Not feeling well enough to pre- adults have the right to make their ized things seem to be? Many fac- Unintentionally gaining or losing pare a meal or eat own decisions, and to build a collab- tors, including infections, medica- weight? Do they have the food • Having trouble carrying groceries orative relationship based on mutu- tions, and depression, can have they need on hand? Food insecuri- Ask the person and others who al goals, such as safety or prefer- an impact on cognitive function. ty is a big issue in Maine, but see them regularly to help determine ences about where to live. Confusion doesn’t necessarily there are programs that can help. what’s really going on, and then dis- Visiting someone you haven’t indicate dementia, but it is a rea- • Do they have concerns about cuss it with them, local friends and seen in a while may highlight son to get a good medical workup. managing money? Do they have family, and/or their doctor. Remem- changes in their health, abilities, • Does the person you are visiting to choose between buying medica- ber that the Agency on Aging is here needs, or environment. Here are some seem less interested in activities tions and paying bills or buying to help with problem solving. things worth paying attention to: that he or she has enjoyed in the food? sKeepwinging with one of Maine’ s top orthopedic teams.

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What Should I Do When I Visit? ested in attending a class! Even if Scarborough: 2nd Monday of the classes are full, having an accurate Caring For Aging month, from noon to 1PM at SMAA. Whether you’re visiting in sense of how many people are inter- Contact Kate Cole Fallon at 1-800- Maine or going to visit someone Family Members ested, and what locations are most 427-7411 x 558. elsewhere, the following tips can be convenient for them, helps us to Support/Discussion Groups York: Caregiver support group for helpful for planning. plan for future offerings. As always, family and friends assisting an Discuss the person’s needs with whether you are interested in at- ou’re not alone. Connect with older adult with a chronic condi- them. Perhaps you can help make or tending a class or not, please call us other caregivers in a safe set- tion, 3rd Tuesday of the month, adapt a plan if needed. Try to antic- for individual services and supports ting. Find out what’s working from 1-2 PM, at the Heart Health ipate what might be needed soon. (1-800-427-7411 x558 or x541). Y for other people. Groups are The Family Caregiver Support Pro- coordinated by SMAA or the com- Institute. Contact Susan Kelly- gram can help you sort out the situ- munity providers listed. Westman at 207-475-1167. ation and suggest strategies. Biddeford: For caregivers of peo- Other areas: Please call Kate or Connect with their/your support Help For People Helping ple with dementia. 2nd Monday of Ann at SMAA’s Family Caregiver network. Get input on how things the month, 3-4:30PM, at Communi- Support Program if you are look- are going. Make sure things are Aging Family Members ty Partners, Inc. Contact Barbara ing for a group in another area. working well for the local caregivers. 1-800-427-7411. Help with financial / legal tasks Class Schedule 2013 Alberda at 207-713-3723. if needed. Coordinate with the per- Bridgton: 2nd Wednesday of the re you assisting an older adult? For online support and informa- son to make appointments with key month, 1-2:30PM, at the Bridgton Do you spend time helping with tion, “Like” us on Facebook!— people. If they are willing, attend Community Center. Contact Ann errands, household chores, fi- www.facebook.com/SMAAcaregivers medical appointments with them. Anances, meals, health care or O’Sullivan at 1-800-427-7411 x Establish/strengthen relationships personal care? The Family Caregiv- 541. Respite care is available on and communication with local re- er Support Program can help sup- site with prior reservation source people. Contact the local port you as you help someone else. Kittery: 1st Thursday of the Agency on Aging (go to www.elder- REGISTER NOW May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, month, from 3-4:15PM, at The Gath- care.gov to learn who this is in any 9:30-11:30AM: Savvy Caregiver. ering Place. Respite available onsite FOR MAINE area) to learn about resources, sup- Southern Maine Agency on Aging, for a fee; please call ahead to re- ports, and services that may be Scarborough. Contact Kate Fallon serve. Contact Jill Larson at 207- SENIOR GAMES! available to assist. at 1-800-427-7411 x558 to pre-regis- 439-6111. Have family meetings, including ter (required). Class is full; please Scarborough: 4th Thursday of Call Jo Dill at people designated by the older call for wait list. adult. Revisit goals and make plans the month, from noon to 1PM at for your next visit. Appreciate any May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July SMAA. Contact Kate Cole Fallon 207-396-6519 local caregiver(s) 2, 5:15-7:15PM: Savvy Caregiver. at 1-800-427-7411 x 558. and give them a Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Make sure break. Scarborough. Contact Ann O’Sulli- you make And, most im- van at 1-800-427-7411 x541 to pre- portant, have fun register (required). Class is full; Thinking of Selling Your Home time to enjoy together! Don’t for- please call for wait list. each other. get your relation- July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 and 14, or Buying a New One? ship – it’s why 9:30-11:30AM: Savvy Caregiver. you’re visiting. It’s Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Call me anytime to discuss easy to lose track of that when Scarborough. Contact Ann O’Sulli- your real estate needs. you’re focused on tasks. Make sure van at 1-800-427-7411 x541 to pre- you make time to enjoy each other. register (required). Local Agent. No Obligation. September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 Let me WORK for YOU! and 22, 1-3PM: Savvy Caregiver. Southern Maine Agency on Aging, BOB MAGAZU, Realtor 2013 Update on Scarborough. Contact Ann O’Sulli- van at 1-800-427-7411 x541 to pre- 207-317-0221 Savvy Caregiver register (required). Certified Senior Citizens Specialist Serving Southern Maine ur goal in the Family Caregiv- Please use the numbers listed to er Support Program is to pro- register. Feel free to call Kate Cole 323 North Street, Saco, ME vide the best possible commu- Fallon or Ann O’Sullivan at SMAA [email protected] Onity education programs to (1-800-427-7411) with questions. www.bobsellsmaine.com family caregivers. Savvy Caregiver, a grant-funded six-week series for caregivers of people with dementia, continues to be a huge success! Since 2008 the Maine Office of Ag- ho better than the Northeast’s largest senior ing and Disability Services has coor- Wliving family to take care of yours? Bay Square is as dinated Administration on Aging welcoming as a seaside inn, providing premier senior grant funding for the delivery of Life comes living just beyond the Royal River. this class, which has received con- Discover a happier, healthier, full-circle life sistently positive reviews for its in depth knowledge, skills and outlook at the Square: training for caregivers. On August • Award-winning dining, • Care plans based on need 31, 2013 this grant funding will end. from chef performances to instead of time our own salt substitute This does not mean that Savvy • Team of caregivers who at • Creative Programs, love what they do, Caregiver will end, but our number full circle of offerings may be reduced. We are including our award- naming Benchmark Senior winning Arthritis Living a Top Place to working on finding ways to continue Foundation Exercise Work in The Boston Globe to support this important program. classes year after year Typically, Savvy Caregiver Bay Square classes scheduled to be held at our office in Scarborough and elsewhere Call us today at 207-846-0044 to tour fill, and we maintain waiting lists. and taste our award-winning dining. This is a good indication to us, and to potential sponsors, of just how Bay Square at Yarmouth critical these trainings are. Without specific funding, rather than offer- Assisted Living & Memory Care ing 6 to 8 series per year we are 27 Forest Falls Drive • Yarmouth, ME more likely to offer 3 to 4. It is vital by Benchmark Senior Living 207-846-0044 for caregivers to call early if inter- www.baysquareatyarmouth.com

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From Jo Dill’s Notebook

Packets have gone Houghton, Joan out for the 2013 Maine Howard , Tom Hughes, Senior Games and reg- Linda Hunt, Charles istrations are coming in. Kahill, Rudy Kelley, You can register online at Claudia Lackee, Jo Lan- www.mainesrgames.org or nin, Alan & Genny go to that same website to Leathers, Linda Lee, Arthur download a form and send it in Lekousi, Arden & Jerry LeV- by mail! It is much cheaper to asseur, Jackie Lozier, Meg & Jeff register online and saves so Lyons, Rita Maines, Judy Mar- much time. tin, Maureen McInnis, Sarah McIntyre, Lana Merchant, Ed Opening Ceremonies Oakes, Janice Pendleton, Rita This year the Maine Senior Perron, Joanne Petkus , Linda Games will have their opening Pickard Susan Pillsbury, Elaine ceremonies on Sunday, June 29, Politis, Betty Rancourt, Karen at 9:30AM at our Track and Field Reardon, Nancy Richardson, event at Scarborough High Ellsworth Rundlett , Kathy San- School. We will have a parade of born, Deb Smith, Laird Spauld- athletes holding signs of each ing, Irena Stepan, Theresa sport as well as state signs from Stevens, Joel Stinson, Patty those states represented. A brief Stogsdill, Debbie Tefft, Brad ceremony and lighting of the Thompson, Gerry Tipton, Elliott torch will follow the parade. Tracy, David Trask, Adrienne More information as it becomes Turner, David Vail, Dan Walczyk, available! Hope to see you there! Sue Weatherbie, Maurice Wesley, Sponsorships/Donations Ron & Karen White, Mary Whit- Thanks so much to the fol- ed, Diane Whitmore, Deborah lowing sponsors of the Maine Se- Williamson, Jane Wilson, Joan nior Games: Lead Sponsor: Mar- Wright, David Colby-Young. tins Point, Platinum Sponsor: Good luck to you all! I know you Anthem, Gold Sponsor: Piper will make Maine proud!! Shores, Silver Sponsor: Good- Maine Flag Bearers at Nationals win’s Chevrolet and Bronze We are so proud that Linda Sponsors: Falmouth Orthopaedic, Hunt and Joel Stinson will be The Vitamin Shoppe and Aging the Flag Bearers for Maine at Excellence. We salute you for the celebration of athletes at the your generosity and for your National Games in Cleveland. continued commitment to the Linda is a basketball player who Maine Senior Games. also competes in track and field. Volunteers Needed! She has taught high school math Many volunteers are needed for 30 years and is retiring this at each Maine Senior Games June. Joel plays tennis and also event. We need folks to check in will participate in track and the athletes, hand out bags and field. Joel is a retired professor t-shirts, keep a time clock, be a where he taught at Syracuse line judge, stop traffic at the cy- University. Thanks for your will- cling event and the list goes on. ingness to represent us and con- Email Jo at [email protected] or gratulations! call 207-396-6519 to volunteer! Sendoff Party Volunteers have so much fun Thanks to AARP of Maine, AND you get a beautiful t-shirt! Maine athletes going to the Na- More information is on our web- tional Seniors Games will get a site at: www.mainesrgames.org “Sendoff Party” on July 12 at the National Senior Games Fireside Inn in Portland. Ath- Congratulations to the fol- letes, coaches and managers will lowing athletes, coaches and be treated to a pasta dinner, re- managers who are going to the ceive goodie bags for their trip, National Senior Games in Cleve- hear from well-wishers and land, this July to represent more. Athletes will also get a Maine: Gary Andrew,Tiffany An- Maine shirt to wear at Nationals drews, Frank Arsenault, Marion so that everyone will know that Barros, Darlene Beach, Guy Maine has arrived. The shirts Berthiaume, Laurie Bjorn , Pe- will have an outline of Maine ter Blank, Dick & Sally Board- with MAINE through the mid- man, Cyndi Bona, Pam Bowen, dle. A special thanks to the fol- Mary Brandes, Tracy Carroll, lowing generous folks who made Marion & Bill Chasteen, Marcia the shirts possible: Dr. Ann Bab- Chute, Rocky & Anne Clark, Don bitt, Johann Gouws, Claudia Clayton, Kim Coombs, Marie Lackee, MaryAnn Malloy, Julie Coyne, Karen Croteau, Loring & Robert Moss, Diane Whit- Deagazio, Jo Dill, Anne Dunn, more, Deborah Williamson, Sue Dunn, Joan Feldmeier, Gail David Vail, Bob The Screen- Fitzmaurice, Nancy Fortin, Bon- printer, A.T. Voice works, INC, nie Fossett, David Gilbody, Jack Healthy Body Fit Mind, IRC In- Ginty, Johann Gouws, Bev dustrial Roofing & Siding Co., Grant, Spencer Gray, Tammie Not Too Late Women’s Basket- Higgins, Coco Hirstel, Biz ball Camp. SOUTHERN MAINE May-June 2013 Agency on Aging Senior News 9

SMAA’s Meals on Wheels clients problem that increases as the size of Active Retirement From the Director’s Desk and deep insight into the value our the elder population grows. SMAA continued from page 1 volunteers and staff bring to isolat- will join others across the state on Association Presents ed seniors through the program. June 15 for World Elder Abuse the Wal-Mart Foundation to test Awareness Day to highlight the Author, Eleanor Morse the impact of offering Meals on Celebrating our volunteers problem. I urge you to add your Wheels to elderly patients dis- voice to the call for action to prevent he Active Retirement Associa- I had the pleasure of meeting charged from the hospital. SMAA and prosecute all forms of elder tion (ARA), through their Sea- and thanking 120 of SMAA’s volun- will be partnering with Southern abuse. coast Memorial Lecture Series, teers at the annual Volunteer Ap- Maine Medical Center and MMC’s is happy to host award winning preciation event on April 18. It was T Physician Hospital Organization Happy Older Americans Month! author, Eleanor Morse, discussing a great afternoon celebrating the (PHO) to offer a package of 10 her new book, White Dog Fell from the wonderful work our many volun- If you are interested in sharing Meals on Wheels to 30-40 partici- Sky. This novel takes place in teers provide to SMAA—almost your time and talents while un- pants per month. We will track the apartheid South Africa in 1976, 80,000 hours last year. We honestly leashing your own power of aging, I 30 day hospital readmission rates where medical student, Isaac Mu- could not provide the depth and urge you to call SMAA and investi- for those receiving the meals, hop- thethe, is forced to flee his country af- breadth of our programs without gate all the great volunteer opportu- ing to reduce readmissions. ter witnessing a friend murdered by them! Once again, I thank all of you nities we have available. You can To raise awareness of the impor- white members of the South African who volunteer your time and talents reach our volunteer office directly at tant role home-delivered meals play Defense Force. He is smuggled into for SMAA. 207-396-6525 or by emailing volun- in solving food insecurity, SMAA Botswana, where he is hired as a gar- [email protected]. held its Community Leaders Day in dener by a young American woman, June is Elder Abuse March. Ten out of 11 SMAA meal Alice Mendelssohn, who has aban- sites arranged for local community Awareness Month doned her Ph.D studies to follow her leaders (e.g., City Councilors, Town Each year, more than 12,000 husband to Africa. When Isaac goes Managers, police and fire officials) Mainers are the victims of elder missing and Alice goes searching for Laurence W. Gross to deliver Meals on Wheels, provid- abuse, neglect and financial ex- him, what she finds will change her Executive Director ing them with an introduction to ploitation. It is a sad and growing life and inextricably bind her to this sunburned, beautiful land. This event is free and open to the Public; everyone welcome. Please join with friends and family on Sunday, May 19, at 2PM, at the Your personal financial goals Durham Community Church, 17 Main Street, Durham, NH for an entertaining afternoon. deserve a personal approach. Eleanor Morse, a graduate of Swarthmore College, spent a num- Putting the needs of clients first is the approach I ber of years living in Botswana. She believe in. I’ll work with you to find the right financial earned an MFA in creative writing from Vermont College. Her novel solutions to help you plan for your unique goals. “An Unexpected Forest”, won the In- dependent Publisher’s Gold Medal- Bob Daggett Callmetodayat ist Award for Best Regional Fiction Financial Advisor 888.295.3399 to in the Northeast U.S. and was also An Ameriprise Platinum Financial Services® help put your dreams selected as the Winner of Best Pub- practice more within reach. lished Fiction by the Maine Writers 30 Forest Falls Dr and Publishers Alliance. She cur- Ste 3 rently works as an adjunct faculty Yarmouth, ME 04096 member with Spalding University’s 207-846-3399 MFA Writing program in Louisville, [email protected] Kentucky. She lives on Peaks Is- www.ameripriseadvisors.com/ robert.l.daggett land, Maine. Federal Sequester Cuts AmeripriseFinancialServices,Inc.MemberFINRAandSIPC.©2013AmeripriseFinancial,Inc.Allrightsreserved. continued from page 1 sequester cuts, most of the other Agency’s on Aging in the state have been forced to either create or ex- pand their waiting lists for Meals. To further reduce expenses, SMAA will also implement at least four unpaid staff furlough days be- tween May and September. The Scarborough office will be closed on Wednesday, May 15, Monday, June 24, Monday, July 22, Monday, Au- gust 19, and if necessary, Friday, September 13. There will be no client services available on those days, with the exception of the Truslow Adult Day Center in Saco and Larrabee Village. “The Board of Directors and I are tremendously frustrated and disappointed to take these actions. We are deeply aware of the impact these reductions in service will have on our staff and clients. However, the reduced level of federal and state support for our programs this year, and over the past several years have left us with few other options,” said Gross. SOUTHERN MAINE 10 Senior News Agency on Aging May-June 2013

Brick Store Museum And Kennebunk Free Library Collaborate On “OUR SHARED HISTORY” he Brick Store Museum and OUR SHARED HISTORY Ahab and the great white whale. master conservator, illustrates the Kennebunk Free Library are events include a reading program; The film series opens on Monday, processes necessary for the total re- collaborating on a series of spe- field trips to the Portsmouth Naval July 8 with Pirates of the Caribbean. construction of this 19th Century T cial events to compliment the Shipyard (June 24) and to Bath Iron Admission to both events is free. family treasure. Co-sponsored by newest exhibition at the Museum. Works and the Maine Maritime Mu- For more details of the special the Kennebunkport Historical Soci- seum (July 22) to learn more about events in OUR SHARED HISTORY, ety. FMI call 207-985-4802 or visit To Sea: The Maritime Heritage modern-day shipbuilding; a nauti- visit http://www.brickstoremuse- www.brickstoremuseum.org. cal-themed poetry contest; a stage um.org/oursharedhistory or call the of the Kennebunks play written by the Museum; author Library at 207-985-2173 or the Mu- Tuesday, May 28, 2013: The exhibit will feature marine lectures; and special Monday movie seum at 207-985-4802 “Words of the Ocean” Poetry Contest art, artifacts, and archival materials nights with maritime themes. A fes- open for submissions. Brick Store for an up-close look at the behemoth tival of Chowder and Ale will close Other upcoming events include: Museum invites amateur poets of sailing ships—and the stories of the program on September 14. all ages to submit a nautical- Wednesday, May 15: their masters—built in Kennebunk The first workshop in May will themed original poem. Poems are "Rescuing and Restoring a Lost in the 19th Century. To Sea runs be a discussion of Moby Dick—Her- limited to one page, and can encom- Painting," 7PM, Brick Store Museum through the summer. man Melville’s novel of Captain pass any style. Please list name, Program Center. Neil Crandall, age, and address on top of page. Send Word or PDF documents to We [email protected]. Understand ONE POEM per poet. Submissions accepted through August 9. Winners Family The Financial will be announced on September 14. Organizer, LLC FMI call 207-985-4802 or visit Reliable, Affordable Senior Home Care www.brickstoremuseum.org

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The Monarch Center of Saco provides • RESPITE CARE The best thing you can do as a caregiver is take a vacation! While many a unique option for families families take great pride in caring for a family member at home, the physical, emotional and caring for their loved one financial concerns can be overwhelming. Taking a few days or a few weeks off while we care for your loved one can make all the difference in your health. with memory impairment. It is our respect for each • RESIDENTIAL CARE We offer award winning residential care with private resident’s individuality as rooms and baths. We provide a quality activity and social program and medication management. Our neighborhoods are secured. well as a home-like environment and truly • SENIOR DAY SERVICE Get a well-deserved break. Consider Senior Day Service. Take time on your own while caring staff that makes we provide a dignified and meaningful experience for your our program special. family member. It is more affordable than you think! • Monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group Contact: Pota Schott, Director of Admissions, • Adult Day [email protected] • Short Term Respite 207-284-0900 • Assisted Living 392 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072 www.themonarchcenter.com SOUTHERN MAINE May-June 2013 Agency on Aging Senior News 11

ness professionals who are dedicat- Colleen Hilton, Westbrook ed to helping end senior hunger. Mark Johnston, Saco Community We want to express an incredi- Rick Laverriere, Biddeford ble amount of thanks and apprecia- Brent Libby, Windham Leaders’ Day tion for each and every community Linda Mailhot, Old Orchard leader who came to celebrate this Beach arch for Meals is a day with us: Larry Mead, Kennebunkport national campaign during John Adams, Naples Daniel Moore, Wells the month of March, initiat- Wheels programs by helping to pack William Baker, Portland Dr. Richard Nickerson, ed by the Meals On Wheels meals, getting to know staff and vol- M Laura Bolduc, Old Orchard Windham Association of America (MOWAA), unteers, and getting to know clients Beach Craig Sanford, Kennebunkport which seeks to raise through deliveries. We Debbie Carr, Scarborough Michael Sanphy, Westbrook awareness of senior welcome community Victor Chen, Westbrook Candice Simeoni, Eliot hunger and to encour- leaders from all the Janice Cooper, Yarmouth age action on the part of towns and cities we The Eliot Auxiliary Police: If you’re a Community Leader who the local community. serve and from all pro- Ernie Bruneau, Barbara Southern Maine Agency fessions: mayors, city would like to get involved with Field, Ruth Hirst, Ed Roche, on Aging promotes and state representa- Community Leader’s Day, let us know. Jean Seeley Meals on Wheels by in- tives, teachers and pro- We’re already planning for 2014! Ruth Hamm, Shapleigh volving our local com- fessors, police, fire, and munities in our Com- EMS, as well as busi- munity Leaders’ Day. This year, Community Leaders’ Day was cele- Calling Hospice of Southern Maine brated on March 21. doesn’t mean you’re giving up... Community Leaders’ Day pro- It means you’re taking charge. vides an opportunity for community leaders across York and Cumber- land Counties to become more in- volved in their local Meals on

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Medicare & Health Now Living Well )UXVW UDW HGZLWKOLYLQJ D³ XVH GWRGR´OL IH" Insurance Counseling Workshops are Understand what you need to Does your h ealth keep you from doing the thing s you want to do? Join a Better Than Ever! know. Make informed decisions. Living Well Workshop and take back your life . n the fall of 2012 Stanford Univer- MAA offers seminars to help sity released an updated version you sort through your Medicare Discover powerful ways to: of its world-renowned Chronic options. If you are eligible for Disease Self-Management Pro- Medicare, consider registering „6WRS WKH ³V\PS WRP F\FOH ´ I S gram (called Living Well for Better to attend a "Welcome to Medicare" from keeping you stuc k Health in Maine). As the regional co- Seminar to help you maximize your „Se t pe rson al goa ls and ordinator for Living Well in South- benefits. ACH IEVE the m ern Maine, SMAA’s Agewell staff has While there is no fee for this been busy learning the new material service, we welcome a suggested do- „Ea t and exe rcise fo r be tte r nation of $35 to attend, which in- heal th and providing update training for all cludes a one-on-one follow up ses- our volunteer leaders. „Deal wi th frus tra tion , p ain sion. No one will be turned away for The 2012 Living Well curricu- the inability to make the suggested and fa tigu e lum includes many new topics in- cluding: donation. Volunteers and donations „Wo rk wi th you r doc tor help SMAA offer this service. • Physical limitations and the Our staff and Medicare Volun- impact on our emotions teers can assist you with decisions Develo ped at Stanford Unive rsit y School of Medicine - prov en to wor k! • Getting a good night’s sleep and questions about: • Falls prevention • Medicare • Making decisions during • Health insurance times of uncertainty • Supplemental insurance I participated in a workshop over a year ago relate to the feeling of being sucked down a • Dealing with pain before it (Medigap) and I use something I learned every week! I drain, or being swirled up in a never-ending gets bad • Prescription Drug Plans feel empowered and more pro-active in my pile of health problems. • Brand new session and activ- • Medicare Advantage Plans health. The conversation techniques I learned The outcomes of Living Well have been very ities for healthy eating and making healthy food choices • Plan enrollment make the few minutes I get with my doctor positive for me. I have changed my diet, • Weight management… and The Southern Maine Agency on much more beneficial. Goals and challenges I lowered my blood pressure, and reduced the Aging offers Welcome to Medicare much more… set for myself are now attainable thanks to amount of medications I take. Most Seminars in Scarborough, Windham, Sanford and coming soon in York. “Action Planning”. Lastly, becoming more importantly, I don’t feel like my health controls We are taking names now for up- Seminars are offered each month. aware of how different symptoms impact one me. When it feels like my health wants to spiral coming workshops. To register or for Registration is required, call 207- another makes it easier to manage my health out of control, I can better see how symptoms more information, please contact Liz 396-6500 or 1-800-427-7411 and ask when it’s trying to get out of control. Anyone tie into each other and how to stop them before Weaver at 207-396-6578, 1-800-400- to speak with a Resource Specialist. who struggles with their health can quickly they take over.” – Marie, Saco 6325 x 578, or [email protected]

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A meal, and so much more. Contact Debra Thomas at 283-0166 or “One of the largest volunteer networks in southern Maine delivers 800 meals to homebound seniors struggling with hunger. Along with [email protected] for a complimentary visit. those meals, they deliver dignity and compassion. Please join me in making a gift today for Meals on Wheels so that no senior goes hungry.” Transportation provided or arranged. –Senator George Mitchell Families of Veterans: Donate or Volunteer—Either Way, YOU Deliver! (K\S[+H`*HYLPZJV]LYLKI`=(ILULÄ[Z Contact the Southern Maine Agency on Aging at www.smaaa.org or call 1-800-400-6325 or (207) 396-6583 Hourly fee for non-Veterans may be covered by third-party payment. State-licensed, Adult Day Health provider for VA, MaineCare HUK6MÄJLVM,SKLY:LY]PJLZ SOUTHERN MAINE May-June 2013 Agency on Aging Senior News 13

Donna Beveridge (dbeveridge@ maine.rr.com) CURRENT LOCATIONS: Maine’s NOTE: We are looking for other locations but that depends entirely Memory on volunteers and/or professionals PORTLAND - 2nd Tuesday of every stepping forward. Our next loca- month 2-4PM, Woods at Canco Cafés tions will probably be Kennebunk, Kittery, Brunswick, Bangor and Au- - 4th Tuesday of every gusta. If you can offer two hours BIDDEFORD Many people get introduced to once a month in your area, you can month 9-11AM, North Dam Mill, Alzheimers or other dementias help make the Cafés in Maine avail- 2 Main Street, in Perks Café Lobby through a clinical environment. Not able to so many more people. everyone looks forward to the cost and coldness of a doctor’s office just A Matter of Balance to get the news that their lives are nintentional falls are a leading about to change—in less than pre- cause of injury, hospitalization dictable ways. and death for older adults. But A couple of folks here in Maine NeedNeed HelpHelp BalancingBalancing YourYour Uyou don’t have to live in fear. A have started up alternatives to that Matter of Balance helps partici- clinical setting. They’re called NeedMonthlyMont hHelply BankB aBalancingnk SStatement?tatem Yourent? pants take control of their fear and Maine’s Memory Cafés—FREE, reduce the risk of falling. informal, social settings that bring TTheMonthlyhe SSouthernouther nBank MMaineaine AAgencyStatement?gency oonn AAgingging This 8-week class will help you: together patients, families and care- • Exercising to increase strength, givers. Attendees initiate friendly The Southernoffersoffers MONEYMO MaineNEY MMINDERS... AgencyINDER onS. Aging.. a FREEFREE programprogram toto aassistssist ppeopleeople aagege 5555 flexibility and balance conversations around the issues of offers MONEY MINDERS... • Identifying fall hazards in Alzheimers and dementia care. A a FREEandand olderol dprogramer wwhoho nneed toee dassist hhelpelp peoplebbalancingalanc ageing 55a the home and environment Café is a place where you can open- checkbookcheckbook aandnd wwritingriting cchecks.hecks. • Making positive changes to ly talk with like-situated people – and older who need help balancing a help reduce the risk of falling some of whom are just beginning checkbook and writing checks. Don’t let fear take control of the journey, others who may have your life! completed the trip and are looking to move on. June 27 – August 8, 1-3PM How does one deal with the loss Biddeford YMCA, 3 Pomerleau of a drivers license? Where can you Street, Biddeford find info on care options? What does Call for additional dates and insurance cover? You probably nev- locations: 1-800-400-6325 er dealt with incontinence before – do you leave the seat up or seat down—HELP! Are there some things that ease the symptoms? Chronic Pain Special diets? What if your doctor doesn’t seem to understand what Self-Management you are dealing with? These are just a few questions. Learn more about illions of Americans suffer how others have managed dementia from chronic pain—that is in their families. pain that lasts longer than Some Cafés offer coffee and six months. Chronic pain can M cookies for free. Others have refresh- vary considerably in intensity and is ment nearby for purchase. The con- often unpredictable. Dealing with versation however is always free. chronic pain can make daily life and Come to listen, come to share, come relationships difficult, but you don’t To learn more or to see to make new friends around the de- ToTo learnlearn mmoreore oror toto seesee have to go it alone! mentia campfire. Everyone is wel- This 6-week workshop series ififif youyouyou areaarere eligible,eligible, come. No obligations whatsoever. will help you: Contacts: Ken Capron (watch Call:1-800-427-7411Call:1-800-427-7411Call:1-800-427-7411 • Better cope with chronic pain [email protected]; 207-797-7891) or and feel more in control • Improve your problem solv- ing skills • Work with healthcare providers to expand your skill Aging…let us help you and your family to manage chronic pain • Learn how eating healthy can make a difference make the most of it. • Learn gentle movement exer- cise (please wear comfortable clothing) • Learn how to balance activity and rest We offer evaluations in the following specialties: • Dealing with sadness, anger, Q Memory Issues and loss • Getting a good night’s sleep… Q Geriatric Assessments

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her way to our door. Therefore, I ask • Someone is physically abusing ment or the senior has moved you, reader, to help me spread the or threatening a senior. and the old landlord won’t word that LSE is here to help! • Someone is misusing a senior’s refund the security deposit. LSE’s services are free. All first money and/or property and he or • Someone is trying to get calls for help should be directed to she doesn’t know how to stop it guardianship/conservatorship the Helpline. Helpline Attorneys are or get his or her property back. over a senior or his or her prop- able to help with a broad range of le- • A senior is having trouble pay- erty against the senior’s interest. HELPLINE: 1-800-750-5353 gal issues and questions. In certain ing his or her mortgage. circumstances, including elder • A senior is being evicted. IF YOU ARE 60 OR OLDER AND IN NEED OF Legal Services for the abuse and financial exploitation, • A senior cannot afford his or her LEGAL ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL OUR Elderly is Here for You! eviction, foreclosure, and public ben- prescriptions. HELPLINE AT 1-800-750-5353. efit appeals, LSE may be able to • A senior’s MaineCare or other IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE 60 OR OLDER WHO ast month I met with a group of provide an attorney to assist a sen- public benefits have been IS IN NEED OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE, PLEASE seniors to discuss the prevention ior in an administrative or court denied or reduced or he or she is GIVE HIM OR HER THE HELPLINE NUMBER. of financial exploitation. Before proceeding. LSE must receive a re- being discharged from a nursing L we began the discussion, I asked quest for assistance from the senior home. Together, we can ensure that all the members of the group to raise who needs help or someone with le- • A senior’s friends and family are seniors who need legal help find their hands if they had heard of Le- gal authority to speak for the senior. telling saying that he or she their way to LSE. gal Services for the Elderly (LSE). I If a senior is not able to use the needs a will and Power of Legal Services for the Elderly’s saw only a few hands. I was troubled phone, LSE will work with those Attorney but the senior isn’t Helpline is generally open from to learn that any, let alone that helping the senior to make arrange- sure if he or she needs one or 9AM-12PM and 1-4PM Monday-Fri- many, senior members of our com- ments for an intake to be done in how to get one or the senior day, except for holidays. munity were not aware of the exis- person. LSE uses both telephone wants to remove or change his Written by Elizabeth LaPierre, tence of Legal Services for the Elder- and in-person interpreter services or her POA. LSE Staff Attorney serving York ly. This leads me to believe that sen- to ensure seniors who do not speak • A senior is feeling overwhelmed County. iors who need our help simply are English or who are not proficient in by debt. not finding their way to us. We English can access LSE’s services. • A senior’s landlord won’t want every single senior who could The following are just a few of address his or he concerns about benefit from our help to find his or the reasons to refer a senior to LSE: the habitability of the apart- Learning About Essential Tremor hile 10 million people in the United States have essen- Loved ones losing their memory tial tremor, the general pub- W lic still has very little aware- ness of ET. Because the condition can be treated in many cases, it is is tragic. Not getting them the important for people to seek help early if they exhibit symptoms. Also known as familial tremor, care they need is even worse. benign essential tremor or heredi- tary tremor, essential tremor (ET) is a progressive neurological condition that causes a rhythmic trembling of the hands, head, voice, legs or trunk. It is often confused with Parkinson’s disease and dystonia. Because of stereotypes and a lack of awareness, many people with ET never seek medical care though most would benefit from treatment. People who have ET become dis- abled at worst and feel frustrated or embarrassed at best. Quality of life is a big issue for people with ET. Daily activities such as feeding, drinking, grooming and writing become difficult if not impos- sible. Many people with ET are too embarrassed to go into public and so remain isolated in their homes. A memory impairment like Alzheimer’s disease makes life IETF, International Essential Tremor Foundation, actively advo- difficult for both the person living with it and the family cates for greater ET awareness and around them. At Cape Memory Care, we go beyond just education at every level—from health care providers to government meeting basic needs and get to know each of the residents officials. IETF has support groups in our care, learning what makes them feel good and across the globe to provide inspira- making sure we avoid what causes frustration and anxiety. tion and fellowship among those liv- ing with ET. You can learn more Ultimately, by making each resident’s day the best possible, about ET at the foundation web site, we help create better days for everyone involved. essentialtremor.org The Maine support group meets every eight weeks on Sunday after- noons at the Maine Medical Center Scarborough Campus Learning Re- source Center. Future meetings are; May 5, July 10, August 25, October To learn more, please visit our website, capememorycare.com. 6 and December 1. For information on attending the Maine support group, email 126 Scott Dyer Road • Cape Elizabeth, Maine • 207.553.9616 [email protected] or call 207-510-1402. SOUTHERN MAINE May-June 2013 Agency on Aging Senior News 15

One Giant Step for Mankind VISTA Position Opening Available by Don Kopp that one. I could have sworn that I outhern Maine Agency on ment research on Veteran needs, ex- heard it sigh. The next topic piquing Aging is recruiting one VISTA isting veteran programming and he bad news is that many of the voice’s interest was my mother’s volunteer to assist with maxi- veterans-as-volunteers recruitment those frustrating telephone maiden name. Aware now of the mizing the service of SMAA and (5) research and develop volun- recordings now insist that we S voice’s limitations, I very carefully volunteers to their communities. teer management operational poli- vocalize our responses. The T said it, “Pamiello,” and spelled it. The VISTA volunteer will focus on cies and procedures to strengthen good news is that this has resulted The voice said that it didn’t under- five areas: (1) development and im- our ability to recruit, orient and in my discovering a sure-fire way to stand me and insisted that I say it plementation of interactive volun- place volunteers to serve low income get a real person on the line in less and spell it again. I did. And again. teer recruitment using web based seniors. than two shakes of a lamb’s tail. And again. At this point, reflexively media to recruit high level volun- The VISTA volunteer receives a I had called Social Security with and possibly forcefully, I uttered teers; (2) improve orientation of vol- monthly stipend, health insurance, a Medicare question. A recorded what my wife’s 5th grade students unteers either live or interactive training and an educational award voice told me how important my call would call “a swear.” Now, wait for thereby improving knowledge of or cash “bonus” at the end of their was, how busy Social Security is, it. With that the voice swiftly re- volunteer role; (3) improvement of one year term. If this sounds like and how there were better days of sponded, “I will connect you to an volunteer retention through volun- the job for you, please contact Carol the week to call. After awhile a dif- assistant at once.” And like the sun teer-centered communications and Rancourt at 207-396-6547 or at ferent recorded voice told me that I breaking through the clouds, there evaluation; (4) design and imple- [email protected]. could save time if I first answered on the line was Christine, a good-na- some questions. My date of birth tured genuine human being, who and Social Security number quickly easily answered my question. Kennebunk Courtyard out of the way, the voice next re- It is just possible, of course, that quested my name. After I said it, somewhere within the records of the CONDO RENTAL “Kopp,” the voice asked me to spell Social Security system there is a it. I complied. The voice then in- less-than-flattering notation after at The Farragut Community quired, “Koppa?” “No,” I said and my name, but giant steps for then spoke it and spelled it again, mankind are seldom achieved with- very carefully this time. The voice 2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Gas Fireplace out some sacrifice. stated that we could come back to Hardwood Floors • Garage • Washer/Dryer Hookup

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a unique method for uniting an aca- brary’s second librarian in 1893. Geared towards ages 10 and up, Civil War Exhibition demic institution such as the Uni- Haley took long walks around Saco younger children are allowed, but versity of New England with a stew- and kept a notebook during these may require parental assistance! “John Haley’s Civil War,” at Saco ard of local history, like the Saco walks, documenting what Saco Civil War Film Festival: Gone Museum. This is the second major looked like and the kinds of people Museum—A Collaboration with With The Wind grant from the Maine Humanities that occupied various historic build- the University of New England, Thursday, July 18 at 8PM Council, the first being the second ings in the 19th century. Collections The second film in our series is Funded by a Grant from The Maine partnership between the Saco Mu- & Research Manager Camille Smal- the 1939 adaptation of Margaret Humanities Council seum and the University of New ley will lead a walking tour from the Mitchell’s classic, Gone With The England that resulted in the “Voy- Saco Museum to Rapid Rays, across Wind, starring Vivien Leigh, Clark ages and the Great Age of Sail” ex- Main Street, and back to the Soldier he University of New England’s Gable, and Hattie McDaniel. This hibition in 2011. Monument at Eastman Park, using History Department and the American classic chronicles a Some programs planned for this Haley’s very detailed and some- Saco Museum have teamed up woman’s struggle between her roots exhibition include: times critical notes. T to created this summer’s exhi- and her morals during the Civil War bition celebrating the 150th an- Exhibition Opening Family Fun Series: Winslow and Reconstruction period. Directed niversary of the Civil War, John Ha- Friday, May 3 5:30-7:30PM Homer, Printmaking, and the by Victor Fleming, 238 Minutes. ley’s Civil War. Dr. Elizabeth A. De Please join us for the grand Civil War Wolfe, Professor of History at the Family Fun Series: Fun and opening of John Haley’s Civil War! Wednesday, July 10 at 1-3PM Games During the Civil War University of New England, and Come and get the first peek of the Deering Room, Dyer Library Wednesday, July 24 at 1- 3PM Camille Smalley, Collection and Re- Saco Museum’s summer exhibition. Learn about famous Maine Deering Room, Dyer Library search Manager for the Saco Muse- View the Civil War through the eyes artist Winslow Homer’s involve- The Civil War was a difficult, tu- um, team-taught an exhibition class of a self-described “mediocre but al- ment in the Civil War! Homer is multuous time in American history, titled Museums & Public Culture: ways present” soldier! well known in Maine for his but even as the war waged, every- John Haley’s Civil War. The result- seascapes and marine subjects, but Civil War Film Festival: Glory day life still went on! Children still ing exhibition is curated by stu- before residing in Maine, Homer Thursday, June 20 at 8PM went to school and still played and dents in the class, will feature a was an artist at the front lines of the Saco Museum Grounds (rain had fun with family and friends. treasure trove of artifacts related to Civil War. He created woodcut location: Deering Room) Enjoy an afternoon of outdoor activ- the Civil War—prints by Winslow prints to illustrate battle scenes, This summer, the Saco Museum ities that would have been enjoyed Homer, decorative arts, Civil War camp life as well as the effects of presents the “Civil War Film Festi- during the Civil War as well! Three weaponry, uniforms, and much war on the home front. Come learn val!” This three-film festival will legged races, egg-on-spoon races, more. John Haley’s Civil War opens about the processes Homer used, take place on the third Thursday of chess and checkers were all popular on Friday, March 3 at 5:30PM with a the importance of artists as journal- every month. Weather permitting, games for children. Some tradition- public reception and closes on Sun- ists during the war, and make a we will show the films outside on a day, November 10. print or two of your very own! continued on page 19 Students in the spring semester portable screen, so bring your fa- course used the journal kept by Pri- vorite blankets and picnic basket of vate John Haley (1840-1921), a Saco fried chicken or other snacks and native, to explore various aspects of join us for these free films. The first A reverse mortgage could help the Civil War. Born on March 3, film is the 1989 classic Glory, star- 1840, Haley describes being born “in ring Matthew Broderick, Denzel you live more comfortably. a hamlet called Biddeford…a Washington, Morgan Freeman, and stone’s throw from the Saco Fort.” Cary Elwes. This film tells the story The family was poor, and Haley left of the first all-African American vol- Call me to learn more school to work as an alley boy in unteer brigade fighting for the about this important mill #4 of the York Manufacturing Union. Directed by Edward Zwick, Company. At age 22 John Haley an- rated R, 122 minutes. financial option for swered Lincoln’s call to raise an John Haley’s 19th Century seniors 62 and older. army of 600,000 and enlisted in the Walking Tour of Saco army in August of 1862, and found Sunday, June 23 at 1:30PM Steve Eastman himself in the 17th Maine Regi- After returning home from his Maine & New Hampshire ment. During his three years as a service in the Civil War in 1865, 207-657-2459 soldier, Haley kept a diary and John Haley resumed life as a civil- chronicled daily activities at camp, 800-416-4748 ian. In 1893, the Dyer Library www.mainereversemortgage.net on the battlefield, marching, and moved to its location at 308 Main visiting various towns in the South. Street, beside Saco’s Town Hall. NMLS 485909 Students consulted Haley’s journal John Haley became the Dyer Li- for day-to-day events of a Private in the 17th Maine as well as experi- ences in major Civil War battles such as Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and others. At the war’s end, Haley was promoted to Corporal, a promo- tion he felt he didn’t deserve. In 1865, Haley returned to Saco and resumed working at the Saco & Bid- deford Gas Light Company. Haley married Abbie Batchelder in 1875 and the couple had two children, George and Adelaide. In 1892, John Recognized as the best in Haley became the second librarian of the Dyer Library at the 308 Main bringing your healthcare Home! Street location (now, Steppin’ Out Dance Studio). Adelaide worked ♥ Nursing Care alongside her father as a library as- sistant, and taught school in the ♥ Rehabilitative Therapies Boston public school system. Haley was instrumental in the develop- ♥ Diabetes Education ment and construction of the 1907 ♥ Counseling Saco Civil War Monument that stands at Eastman Park. ♥ Philips Lifeline This exhibition was funded, in part, by a major grant from the 15 Industrial Park Rd., Saco, ME 04072 Maine Humanities Council. The Council determined the project to be 1-800-660-4867 | www.homehealth.org SOUTHERN MAINE 18 Senior News Agency on Aging May-June 2013

child, one could say I campus—bringing food Reminiscing about Vi was a bit sheltered. for my entire dorm. The Old Timers Shop Every day I went to I’ll never forget on Mother’s Day my college mail box, my first day at Bates. n 1963, the Old Timers Shop #114, to retrieve a let- Mom went to Bernies opened its doors for business in by Debbie DiDominicus Carr, ter from my mom. Her Fashions, which at Sanford, ME. Working in conjunc- Deputy Director, SMAA letters ran about five that time was a high Ition with the York County Council pages. Each Thursday end department store. on Aging, Laura Lougee proposed i was my Mom. I started calling she tucked a $5 bill in She bought me beauti- opening a craft store in York Coun- her Vi in 1969 when I went it for spending money. ful dresses, skirts and ty. The plan was to invite crafters, away to Bates College in Her letters provided a running coordinating tops. We arrived at age 55 and older, to display and sell Lewiston. I guess all of us girls V dialogue of life back home, including school, loaded up with new clothes, their products at the store. called our parents by their first vivid details of our family and only to find that my “closet” was an Today, the shop features the name then to show our independ- neighbors. Without even trying, my army surplus metal closet about products of 108 crafters. Each pro- ence. That thought makes me mother was funny and her stories three feet wide. ducer determines their own prices chuckle now because I was far from made me feel connected and nur- I had three roommates and my and receives 75% of the selling price independent. tured. She wrote every single day bed was a metal bunk bed, half the when one of their items is sold. The Even though it was only 30 for four years, except on Sundays. size of my bed at home. Further- remaining quarter percent is re- miles from home, moving to Bates That day she and Dad came to the more, we found that no one wore tained by the shop to help pay for was a big deal for me. Being an only anything but blue jeans and I didn’t upkeep and operating expenses. The even own a pair. Without missing a shop continues to attract new step, Vi went to downtown Lewiston crafters who are looking for a great KEVIN COYNE and bought me some jeans and took place to display and sell their wares. ® ® REALTOR , Senior Real Estate Specialist many of the new clothes home. She If someone is interested in becoming wanted me to blend in and be happy a crafter for the shop, they can drop When the time is right for you to make a move, I am here for you as a no matter what, even though it by the store and Kathy Fink, the REALTOR® and advocate. Let me put my decade of experience in the pained her that I had moved away. manager, will help them get started. Southern Maine real estate market to work for you. Through the years, Mom was al- ways the constant in my life. She Contact me for a complimentary, was my very best friend and I could no-obligation consultation or to discuss tell her anything. She was always thoughtful and loving in her re- your real estate needs. sponses to me. She told the truth. On Saturdays, we went to 53 Baxter Boulevard | Portland, Maine 04101 breakfast and Mom told stories O: 207-773-1990 ext 146 | C: 207-831-9386 about growing up as the daughter of E: [email protected] Italian immigrants. Oftentimes, other guests in the restaurant Kathy Fink, manager of the Old Timer’s www.NewEnglandMoves.com would stop their own conversations Shop and Faith Bellenger of the Sanford

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There’s certainly nothing wrong experiencing a slowing, like flowers Scarborough SENIOR MOMENTS with this. However, I wonder when fighting their inevitable wilting. by Hunter Howe they find a precious moment, paus- As I go kick’in down a wind- Catered Meal ing to read a book, walk a wooded blown, dusty dirt road, my thoughts Rest Stop pathway, and think in solitude. scatter like fallen leaves scurrying I’ve decided to take periodic about. andhi said, Program time outs from the frenetic pace of Surrounded by a synesthesia of “Man’s happi- the fast lane of life, exiting the high- senses, I listen to the symphony of unch is served at 11:30 with a ness really program or entertainment that way and pulling into an occasional sounds in the wind, music heard lies in con- Rest Stop. only by me. ends around 1PM. The suggested G tentment.” donation is $5. Please pre-regis- I won’t allow this contentment Elizabeth Gilbert wrote, “At L As I age, I explore the unchart- to consume me, a place I never leave, some point you gotta let go, and sit ter by the Monday prior to the meal ed boundaries of senior territory. To by calling 730-4150. Our catered a permanent dwelling, a fortress to still, and allow contentment to come survive, I understand the impor- meal site is at Camp Ketcha in escape from life’s difficulties. Rather, to you.” Like a weary traveler sit- tance of movement, of engaging and Scarborough. June 12 is the last I’ll regard it more like a camp, a ting at a table outside a Parisian interacting with other people. But, date for the spring and the meals weekend retreat where I reinvigo- cafe, I’m happy, at times, to just lis- as I maneuver around in this new will start again in the fall. rate myself, figure things out, and ten and watch. frontier, I also seek mental respite return, ready to go at it again. It’s these little quiet moments in found in the hush of contentment. And I won’t feel guilty about en- our life that we tend not to think May/June Meals: Like a salve, it soothes me. joying my new found peace. An about, but they mean everything. Yet, this refuge troubles me. I American proverb says, “A harvest Edgar A. Guest said, Wednesday, May 8 question: Is this a form of “senior re- of peace is produced from a sense of “I should like to sit alone Sausage and Peppers meal laxing,” of letting go, of not over an- contentment.” With the me now grown older.” High School Choir singing alyzing the past or looking too far in I see a bouquet of vivid colors I lay my head on my pillow, dark- Wednesday, May 15 the future, realizing that the horizon arranged in nature’s richness. In ness all around. I look forward to the Macaroni and Cheese meal looms just a short distance away? time, these yellows and reds and dawn light, to the joy of movement, Birthdays and BINGO Busy folk relish in the all-con- blues of Spring and Summer suc- and to the sanctuary of contentment; suming delight of being out and cumb to the subdued oranges and and to the hope of tomorrow. Wednesday, May 22 about, rushing here and there, browns of Fall. Perhaps, in the soft You may contact Hunter Howe Pot Roast meal grabbing on to life for all it’s worth. Autumn sunshine of my years, I’m at [email protected] Biddeford Savings Bank speaks William S. Holt, MD Wednesday, May 29 BBQ Cookout Stevie Cee & the Mrs. perform SIGHT I S PRECIOU S. Wednesday, June 5 Chicken Parmesan Program to be determined Wednesday, June 12 Mini Italians Program to be determined

VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.smaaa.org center of excellence Civil War Exhibition TREAT Y OUR EYES TO continued from page 1 THE CARE THEY DESERVE. al civil war era snacks eaten by both You don’ t want to trust your ey es to just soldiers and families will be avail- any one. T he lat est advancements in able also. ey ecare are ev ery day practice at EMG. Bruce Cassidy, MD Robert Daly, MD Samuel Solish, MD Merit Is Better Than Fame: History of the First 10th and Our experienced ophthalmologi sts offer 29th Maine Regiments a full range of eyecare service s with Historian Nick Picerno Saturday, July 27 at 6:30PM Ca taract surgery The 10th Maine mustered into the Union Army for a two-year serv- Vitreoretinal care and surgery ice on October 4, 1861 in Portland, Scott Steidl, MD, DMA Jordan Sterrer, MD Jackie Nguyen, MD Maine and was mustered out on Glaucoma ev aluation, treatment May 8, 1863. The 29th Maine In- and surgery fantry was organized in Augusta, Corneal care and surgery , Maine and mustered in December 17, 1863 for three years' service un- including transplantation der the command of Colonel George LASIK vision correction Lafayette Beal. Company A and Company D were transferred in Ravi Shah, MD Elizabeth Serrage, MD William Holt, MD from the 10th Maine Infantry Bat- Emeritus Emeritus talion on May 30, 1864. Nicholas Picerno is chairman emeritus of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation in New Market, Virginia. He has been re- searching the history of the 1st-10th & 29th Maine Infantry regiments HAV E QUESTION S? Ruth Stevens, OD, MBA Clement Berry , CEO for thirty years. Just call our friendly sta at: 53 Sewall Street Portland, Maine 04102 Space did not allow for the list- 828-2020 Ŗ 888-374-2020 www .eyecaremed .com www .seewithla sik .com ing of all events in this program. For more information go to: www.dyerli- For a free email sub scription to our Eye Health Update s, vi sit us at www .eyecaremed .com . brarysacomuseum.org SOUTHERN MAINE 20 Senior News Agency on Aging May-June 2013

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he AARP Driver Safety Pro- while space is available. to age-related changes in vision, A Sense of Security gram has announced classes in The AARP Driver Safety Pro- hearing and reaction time. Maine for drivers 50 years of gram is the nation’s first and largest Insurance companies in Maine Donations of Used T age and older at the following classroom refresher course designed are required by law to give dis- Phones Welcome locations: to meet the safety needs of mature counts to drivers 55 years of age and outhern Maine The registration fee is $12 per and experienced drivers. It is a four- older who complete this course at Agency on Aging person for AARP members, $14 per hour class that helps drivers learn least once every three years. For has teamed up person for non-members, and ad- about defensive driving techniques, more information visit the website Swith The 911 Cell vance registration is required. Class new traffic laws, rules of the road at DriverSafetyME.weebly.com . Phone Bank to col- size is limited and registrations will and much more. It helps older driv- lect used cell phones be accepted first-come, first-served ers learn how to adjust their driving for older adults AND adults aged 18+ with disabilities who need easy BATH BRUNSWICK June 14 9AM - 1:30PM access to dial 911 in case of emer- Bath Area Senior Citizens’ Center, Pejepscot Terrace, 36 Pejepscot Terr. July 12 9AM - 1:30PM gency. S.O.S. Phones are cell phones 45 Floral St. July 10 8:30AM - 12:30PM Call instructor to register: equipped with 911 dialing capabili- June 11 8AM - 12:30PM Call instructor to register: John Hammon, 207-655-4943 ties for use in emergencies provid- Instructor: Jason Aucoin, 443-4875 Joe Hahn, 207-751-9364 PORTLAND ing a Sense Of Security (S.O.S.). To register, call 207-443-4937 FRYEBURG Woods at Canco, 257 Canco Rd. S.O.S. Phones can offer peace of mind for older adults, people with BIDDEFORD Public Library, 515 Main St. July 5 9AM - 1:30PM disabilities, and their caregivers Biddeford Senior Ctr., 189 Alfred St. May 22 10AM - 3;30PM Call instructor to register: with an additional level of security. May 9 10AM - 2:30PM Instructor: Tom Harvey, 597-2331 Dr. Ralph McClean, 207-829-4664 Instructor: Tom Harvey, 597-2331 Call Donnette Barnes, 207-935-2731 Under the on-going agreement, SCARBOROUGH Call Debbie Lizotte, 207-282-5005 SMAA will continue efforts to col- LEWISTON So. Maine Agency on Aging, lect used cell phones throughout the BRIDGTON Seniors Plus, 8 Falcon Rd. at 136 US Rt. 1 community, which will then be sent Bridgton Community Center, Fairgrounds May 23 9:30AM - 2PM to the 911 Cell Phone Bank, recon- 15 Depot St. May 23 9AM - 1PM Instructor: Phil Chin, 370-9647 ditioned for 911 service, and given June 3 9AM - 1:30PM Instructor: Tom Harvey, 597-2331 Call Kathy Heggeman, 207-396-6500 to those in need. Instructor: John Hammon, 655-4943 To register, call 207-795-4010 June 17 & 18 6:30 - 9PM If you are a senior or adult with To register, call BCC, 207-647-3116 June 13 9AM - 1PM Instructor: Tom Harvey, 597-2331 a disability and interested in receiv- Instructor: David Whittier, Call Kathy Heggeman, 207-396-6500 BRUNSWICK ing a FREE S.O.S. Phone, please To register, call 207-795-4010 Thornton Oaks, 25 Thornton Way YORK contact Southern Maine Agency on Aging at 1-800-427-7411 or 207- May 16 8:30AM - 12:30PM PORTLAND York Senior Center, 36 Main St. 396-6500. If you have an old cell Call instructor to register: AARP Office, 1685 Congress St. May 15 & 16 6:30 - 9PM phone/s to donate, please drop them Joe Hahn, 207-751-9364 May 10 9AM - 1:30PM May 16 9AM - 2PM Call instructor to register: Instructor: Tom Harvey, 597-2331 at the Southern Maine Agency on Phil Chin, 207-370-9647 Call Janis Colby, 207-363-1036 Aging, 136 U.S. Route 1, Scarbor- ough, Maine.

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VOLUNTEER“An InvitationCONNECTIONS to Make a Difference” RSVP bad actors who may attempt to vol- • Volunteer as a driver to give Why Do We Have unteer to gain access to potential rides to cancer patients to, and Upcoming Volunteer victims. As the old saying goes “a from, their treatments and Certain Standards for few bad apples spoil the barrel”. So therapies. Get-Togethers Volunteers? when you step forward to volunteer, • Volunteer some of your time ark your calendar to join the please be patient as we ask you to to visit a senior, and make SMAA/RSVP staff at one of hen I started as a volunteer go through this process, be sure you their day! our four volunteer get-to- program director 40 years are willing to commit to the assign- • Volunteer to have conversations gethers held throughout the ago, it seemed easy to meet ment so money is not wasted should with people learning English, M year. We have already held two in W a volunteer and match them you decide not to follow through. and be the key to their success! Cumberland County. We have two up with an interesting volunteer as- In those 40 years since 1972 vol- • Volunteer to work on town coming up, one on May 17 at the signment but how things have unteering is no longer as easy as it clean-up and beautification Goodall Library in Sanford from was, society and security are very projects. changed. Matching volunteers to 10:30-11:30AM, and another in York the ideal assignment takes many different. Please consider making a • Help someone by volunteering at the York Hospital home health steps to assure the safety and secu- donation of $25.00 when you volun- on a hotline, or becoming a annex on July 19 from 10:30- teer to cover some of the costs in- mentor. rity of both volunteer and program 11:30AM. Join your fellow volunteers being served. Some of these steps volved in qualifying you to become a • Volunteer to walk a mile-long for coffee and conversation. Cindy, include completing an application, SMAA/RSVP volunteer. stretch of road while spotting Priscilla and Carol look forward to interviewing with volunteer servic- and observing signs of wildlife seeing you there. es and the program you choose to road crossings. volunteer with, volunteer orienta- Volunteering in York tion or special training, reference For more information about checks, criminal background checks, County this Summer! these and many more opportunities, Exciting New Volunteer driving record checks and in a few call 207-396-6525 or email at cases even finger printing. • Volunteer to deliver meals to [email protected]. Opportunity: Tai Chi for All of this is, as you can guess, home-bound seniors. expensive. So why do we do it? We • Serve meals and visit with peo- Balance Instructor do it because SMAA/RSVP Volun- ple at a community center. MAA has been asked to take teer Services must be sure it fulfills • Help other adults learn basic part in a Tai Chi for Balance Pi- two rolls—making the right match computer skills. lot Program in York and Cum- for volunteer and assignment as • Volunteer as a tour guide on berland counties. We are taking well as keeping younger and older nature walks, or a conductor on Burst Into Spring – S applications now for volunteer in- vulnerable clients safe from the few trolley tours. Volunteer! structors to help us deliver this ex- \ citing new fall prevention program Make your life a growing for older adults. experience—enjoy the warmer If you love seeing people become healthier, more energized, and en- weather with an outdoor gaged, consider becoming a volun- volunteer opportunity. teer Tai Chi for Better Balance 1. Help in a variety of ways in group class facilitator. This is an a Wild Life Park ideal opportunity to use previous 2. Deliver Meals On Wheels teaching experience. If you’ve 3. Serve as a Therapeutic taught other evidence-based pro- Riding Volunteer grams, fitness and wellness classes, 4. Use your gardening skills — or even Tai Chi in the past, expand hands on or teaching your offerings with our program, 5. Enjoy beautiful vistas while aimed at improving balance and assisting at a lighthouse preventing falls. Becoming an in- 6. Become a water quality structor is also a great way to enrich monitor your own personal wellness routine. 7. Are you a railroad buff? You will attend a two-day live A fun volunteer opportunity training event that includes pre- awaits you training homework and commit to 8. If you like history—train to leading 48 classes (2 each week for be a summer docent. 24 weeks), following the Tai Chi for Better Balance curriculum. As a fa- If indoor activities are of cilitator, you'll receive a combination interest consider the following: of live training, ongoing coaching and support, DVDs of each lesson, and a 1. Train to coach a health edu- program guidebook for reference. cation course Classes will consist of 10-15 2. Help with a summer reading people meeting twice a week for 60 group minutes from June to December. 3. Lend your office skills to a The classes will take place at a vari- nonprofit organization ety of community venues (TBD). 4. Assist with meals in a The curriculum is part of a 6-month women’s shelter pilot program led by the Innovation 5. Play an instrument—share Labs at Aetna, a national health in- your talent as an entertainer surer. Aetna is exploring new mod- All the above suggestions come els for helping its members live vi- with a training or orientation. Call brant, connected lives in their com- Priscilla Greene—207-396-6525 or munities. Not only will you be mak- e-mail Volunteer@smaaa. org for ing a direct impact, but your efforts more in depth information on the will also help shape the larger way above suggestions. we care for older adults in all of our communities. 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asking for an 8-week commitment press and speaking to potential vol- Sheila, Bubba Billy and Beth re- and we are guaranteeing an after- unteer groups. ceived a framed Pirates jersey. Also, Welcome New noon of exercise and fun with the The mission of The Anthem a $500 donation in their name will Volunteers! kids. “Catch” is recruiting for camps Community Angels program is to be made by Anthem Blue Cross and in Westbrook, South Portland and recognize community “heroes” and Blue Shield to the charity of their n February and March, 45 Falmouth with several more loca- people in our local community who choice. The three chose to support new volunteers were wel- tions setting up programs. have led, created or otherwise been the summer campers’ scholarship comed into Volunteer Ser- A volunteer training class is instrumental in activities that program at WCC, making it possible Ivices and RSVP! Some of scheduled for the afternoons of June make our community better. for four children to attend a session their names are listed below: 4 and 6. Volunteers will learn the As recipients of the award, this summer. Suzanne Byrnes program using our well-scripted Carole Brett curriculum. Roxy Corson For more information, please SMAA/RSVP Volunteer Services Appreciation Day Jean Farrar contact Sharon Schulberger, Pro- service certificate and pin, Lee Gagnon gram Coordinator at 207-396-6523 13 volunteers receiving a Nancy Gilmore or e-mail her at sschulberger@ 10 years of service certifi- Ned Gribbin smaaa.org. View our newest video at cate and pin, five volun- Erika Grant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u teers receiving a 15 years of Deborah Gray ErWmOtQtCE&feature=youtu.be service certificate and pin, Karen Hallstrom CATCH Healthy Habits is a pro- four volunteers receiving a John Hammond gram of The OASIS Institute and 20 years of service certifi- Virginia Marie Healey funded by the Anthem Blue Cross Reta Porter, Madeline Sargent, Doris Harris, Dean cate and pin, and one vol- Jonathan Hedman and Blue Shield Foundation. Lyons and AnneMarie Bryce enjoy the event. unteer receiving a 25 years Virginia Hebert CATCH Healthy Habits received the of service certificate and MAA/RSVP Volunteer Services Sachin Hejaji 2012 Maine Fitness Award in the pin. We know that number does not said THANK YOU to many Ian Imbert Adult Category from the Governor’s fully reflect the efforts of volunteers volunteers on April 18 at its Kenneth Johnson Council on Physical Fitness. since many hours are never report- annual Volunteer Appreciation Elaine Kessler S ed. It is vital to our program funding Day. Volunteers enjoyed a program Cynthia Lord and impact that volunteers report which included a talk by Wayne Ellen Minnehan Awards for CATCH the hours volunteered. If you are Davis of Train Riders Northeast Roberta Nagle not reporting your hours to someone Healthy Habits about the history and future of train Nathan Nichols at your volunteer assignment or do service in Maine, musical entertain- Martha O’Grady not know to whom you should be re- ment by Jose Duddy, awards for Rachel Prior porting, please let us know and we length of volunteer service with Lisa Purinton will connect you up. Melissa Rivers SMAA/RSVP and refreshments. As Francine Sabean the pictures show, I think you can Jillian Saravong tell, volunteers enjoyed themselves. John Serber In 2012 SMAA/RSVP volun- Jo-Anne Skinner teers reported just under 80,000 Maxine Stone hours of service. There were 55 vol- Richard Talbot unteers receiving a five years of Lois Tozier Joan Weaver Thomas Winship hree volunteers from the CATCH Healthy Habits team at Volunteer at a Catch Westbrook Community Center T thrilled to the idea of walking Healthy Habits Summer on to the ice at the April 20 Pirates’ season closing hockey game. Beth Camp Program Thompson, William “Bubba Billy” Brown and Sheila Brown received e are currently recruiting the Anthem Community Angel volunteers to lead our sum- Award for their volunteer work with mer camp programs from CATCH Healthy Habits. They make W June 24 through August 23. a dynamic team that led students in Trained volunteers work in teams of grades K-2 in eating healthy snacks, three or more leaders at one hour learning about nutrition and playing weekly sessions which including a lots of physically active games for healthy snack, a short nutrition les- 13 weeks this winter. All have gone son and 30 minutes of active physi- above and beyond by writing articles cal games for 15-25 children. We are for Senior News, involving local

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Do you know about the Swing Bed Program Quality Care...Close to Home! at Bridgton Hospital?

When you first came to the hospital you were ill andcare was directed at treating your illness. As your condition improves, you needto continue to get well, but perhaps you aren’t quite ready to go home. The Swing Bed Program at Bridgton Hospital focuses more on getting well after your illness has been treated. Your doctor and the hospital staff will work with you on making this determination.

As one example, if you’ve hadjoint replacement in another hospital, we can provide rehabilitation for you close to your home andfamily, at BridgtonHospital.

The SkilledSwing BedProgram allows you to receive skilled rehabilitation right here, in your own community, at Bridgton Hospital. Why choose Bridgton Hospital for your Swing Bed care? • All private patient rooms with private bath, cable TV, free internet access andphone • Access to the Central Maine Medical Group's extensive network of medical specialists • Physicians are on-site 24 hours a day/7 days a week • RN care, aroundthe clock • Rehabilitation services available 7 days a week • Lab, radiology (x-ray), pharmacy and other services right on-site

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How is Swing Bed care paid for? Swing Bedcare is often coveredby Medicare, Medicaidand many private insurances. Bridgton Hospital’s social worker or case manager will discuss your coverage prior to your transfer from the acute care setting to the SkilledSwing Bedprogram. For further Information about this program we encourage you to contact Kathleen Wohlenberg, LSW, Director of Guest Relations and Case Management, at 207-647-6149.