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Volume 119 Issue 4 APRIL 2019 Published monthly by the Friends of Isabella Seniors for the Isabella County Commission on Aging Friends of Isabella Seniors - 2200 S Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 - (989) 772-0748 - isabellacounty.org/active living-newspaper There are so many ways to give back to your community. Join us at the 2nd Annual Isabella County Volunteer Expo to find the one that’s right for you! ALL are Welcome! • FREE to attend • Find out about local volunteering options • Chat with several local charities & community groups • Put your skills and hobbies to good use APPLY TO BE AN EXHIBITOR To apply for exhibitor space to recruit volunteers for Thursday, April 11 - 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. your organization: Please contact Kelly Hermann at Isabella County Commission on Aging the Isabella County Commission on Aging 2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant (989) 772-0748 or [email protected] On World Health Day April 8 World Health Day takes place every April, join us at the Isabella County Commission on Aging for health and wellness activities all day on April 8 Offering FREE fitness classes, such as Zumba, Low-Impact Aerobics and Line Dancing! Low-Impact Aerobics at 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Fitness Room Zumba Gold at 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Room A Line Dancing at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Room C Welcome MSU Extension to the Isabella County Commission on Aging as they show us how easy it is to make healthy food taste great with a presentation and snack demonstration starting at 11:00a.m. in Room C Lunch to follow at 12:00 p.m., with CMU College of Medicine students performing FREE health screenings during and after lunch in Room B Page 2 Active LIVING Volume 119 Issue 4 – APRIL 2019 COA Executive Director’s Comments Mission Moments Happy April! We have officially made our Spring is officially here and we are so way to spring! We will more than likely have some ready for the warm weather! We have so pop-ups of winter weather yet, so please stay aware much to be thankful for and so much to look and be cautious. forward to in these upcoming warm and sunny months. Volunteer noun vol·un·teer Throughout the winter, we looked According to Merriam Webster, a volunteer is “a back on the previous year of volunteering. We person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses are so excited and grateful to announce that a willingness to undertake a service: such as our Gold Key Volunteers provided 48,285 one who renders a service or takes part in a hours of service and drove 194,710 miles in transaction while having no legal concern or FY18. The estimated value of volunteer time interest.” Here at the Isabella County Commission determined by the State of Michigan in 2018 on Aging, we are so fortunate to have hundreds of is $24.69 per hour. Based on this value, our amazing volunteers who give countless hours of their time providing programs volunteers saved Isabella County residents and services for the older adults throughout Isabella County. I would like to take over $1,192,156.55 last year. Great work and this opportunity to recognize and show our utmost appreciation for our THANK YOU to all of our fabulous volunteers! Without you, we would not be able to provide the extensive volunteers!! We look forward to celebrating programs and services that are offered through our organization… from greeting all of your volunteer accomplishments in May guests at the door or on the telephone to delivering meals or transporting guests at our Annual Recognition! to medical appointments, you help us to help others in so many ways. The Coming up in April, the Commission friendly smiles and helping hands of our volunteers are appreciated beyond on Aging, along with Friends of Isabella measure from all of us at the COA. While April 20 is the official Volunteer Seniors, is hosting our 2nd Annual Isabella Recognition Day, we want our volunteers to know that we appreciate you every County Volunteer Expo. The event will take day and are so thankful for all that you do for us and our community! place on Thursday, April 11 from 3:00 p.m. to We are always in need of volunteers, so if you are thinking that you 6:00 p.m. There will be several nonprofits and nd might have some time that you could give, please come out to our 2 Annual community organizations in attendance that Volunteer Expo on Thursday, April 11 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. here at the have volunteer opportunities available. This Commission on Aging. At the expo, you will have an opportunity to learn about provides a chance to meet face to face with a variety of volunteer opportunities available through many different organizations, learn about their programs, and organizations throughout our community. We hope to see you there! find out how to put your skills and hobbies to Jennifer A. Crawford, M.S.A., COA Executive Director use for the good of the community. The event is free to attend and open for all community members. Light refreshments will be available. We hope to see you there! I hope that you enjoy April and that Thanks for Having a Heart you are able to get outside and enjoy our Due to the wonderful generosity of Isabella County residents, the Have a beautiful parks and nature this month! Heart program was able to assist 88 older adult residents in Isabella County with Kelly Herrmann, Gold Key Volunteer the high costs of prescription medications, warm winter clothing, and food this Program Coordinator year. We are very grateful and would like to extend a huge Thank You to the following additional donors who were able to help out friends and neighbors throughout Isabella County. Thank you for your support. Save the Date: Have A Heart Donors Have a Heart In Memory of Friday, August 2 Stan Klumpp For the 16th Annual Doris Dale John & Mary Ann Olinger Commission on Aging & Edwin & Ruth Helwig Friends of Isabella Seniors Jo Pung Riley Thomas Shepard Golf Outing Todd & Brandi Snyder & Family at Pleasant Hills Golf Course This page is sponsored by: Crestwood Village Assisted Living Active LIVING Page 3 Thank You Merchandise Outlet! Volunteer Opportunities Pictured at left: Are you looking to give back to your Peggy Schuette, community? See our golden opportunities owner of below: Merchandise Outlet, and Ashley Schuette, Home Delivered Meal Drivers Community Become a friendly face delivering warm Outreach lunchtime meals to homebound older adults Coordinator who throughout Isabella County. Route pickup times presented two new are between 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and wheelchairs to typically take 1 to 2 hours. Duties include the Marcy Jerome, COA pick-up and delivery of meals, checking the Activity Center wellness of the recipient and providing a Program friendly smile. Volunteers use their own vehicle, Coordinator. COA should be able to lift 15 pounds and climb stairs deeply appreciates as necessary. Mileage reimbursement is their very generous available. donation to the We are currently seeking volunteers and Commission on substitutes for all routes throughout Isabella County. Aging! Medical & Shopping Transportation Ask a COA Specialist Drivers Question: I would like to set up a power of attorney (POA) for finances, but don’t Volunteer drivers provide non- want it to take effect immediately. I’ve heard that some POAs for finance take effect emergency transportation for pre-scheduled at the time they are signed. This makes me nervous as I can manage my own bills at medical appointments and/or grocery shopping this time. Can you provide clarification on when a POA will begin? for Isabella County residents, age 60 or over, Answer: Choosing people you trust to hold your medical and financial powers of who no longer drive or are not comfortable attorney is very important. Most medical POAs do not take effect until you become driving themselves. Drivers can choose from in- incapacitated. This is not necessarily true with financial POAs. Some financial county, out-county or both transportation POAs take effect immediately and others have stipulations such as becoming options. Drivers use their own personal vehicle effective only during your incapacity. These documents vary significantly. For to transport. Time commitment varies depending example, some have broad powers to handle all financial matters to very limited on the location and time of the scheduled powers, such as paying and filing taxes. It is very important to understand the appointment. Mileage reimbursement is available. paperwork you are signing. We would encourage you to meet with an attorney for more information on For more information or to register as financial POAs. If you have limited resources and can’t afford an attorney, Isabella a Gold Key Volunteer, please contact Kelly County residents have some great resources available to help them navigate through Herrmann by phone at (989) 772-0748 or by this process. Lakeshore Legal Aid provides free legal services to Isabella County email at [email protected]. seniors. Their attorney is available in Isabella County once a month by appointment. Lakeshore Legal Aid can be reached at 1-866-552-2889. Another great resource is the Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors. This service will answer legal questions over the phone. The Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors can be reached at 1-800- Legal Services 347-5297. Lakeshore Legal Aid provides legal advice to people over the age of 60.