Retirement Mandy Hamilton EDITOR ASK the PRO It’S Your Funeral

May 2018 VOL. 50, NO. 5

www.keenagernews.org BRINGING NEWS TO SENIORS SINCE 1969 Preparing for the Future: Retirement Mandy Hamilton EDITOR ASK THE PRO It’s your funeral... Whether you are getting ready shouldn’t you be a to retire or it has been years since you were in the workforce, part of the planning? planning for the next stage of pages 6 -7 retirement provides confidence and peace of mind. Many have MAY spent years looking forward to retirement, picturing the perfect BIRTHSTONE: vacation. However, seniors may Emerald find that their retirement years are different than expected. FLOWER: Without a plan for the future, Lily of the Valley this next stage of life many seem 5/13 Mother’s Day scary and uncertain. Retirement is a big adjustment that requires 5/28 Memorial Day financial and mental preparation to ensure a smooth transition. Seniors enjoying their retirement years at the 2017 Senior Unity Mass continued on page 8

PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE Reflections from the Editor Caregiving for a Loved One This month we are tackling submissions to keenager@ something scary: the future! catholiccharities.net or Mandy Hamilton We all encounter anxiety Keenager News, 721 N. EDITOR when faced with the known, LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60609. but being prepared can help Finally, don’t forget that We never want to think about ease your concerns. In this next month is the 45th our loved ones suffering from issue, we are sharing ways Annual Senior Unity Mass a physical or mental decline. It you can be prepared for on Thursday, June 14, at is difficult to discuss what will retirement, caregiving, funeral the historic Sisters of St. happen if the next stage of life planning, and writing a will Casimir Motherhouse! We involves health problems or a and power of attorney. look forward to seeing all loss of independence, but it is You still have time to send of you for mass, a social important to have a conversation us your favorite Keenager gathering, informational fair, early on about what the future memories and stories. We and free lunch! Reservation is could hold in order to create a will be celebrating the 50th required. RSVP details can be caregiving plan. anniverary of Keenager News found on page 12. in July. Please send your Mandy Hamilton A senior at Accolade Adult Day Care Continued on page 8 TEXT OVER 2 May 2018 SENIOR FAITH Changing Lives through Financial Gifts EDITOR Mary Ellen Kastenholz Mandy Hamilton VOLUNTEER EDITORIAL BOARD Rev. Msgr. Michael M. Boland During the month of May, Robert Boyd Janet Bernico Catholic parishes across Cook Kristine Kappel and Lake counties participate Roberta Magurany in the collection for Catholic Anthony Spalla Angela Taylor Charities on Mother’s Day. The Kindle Wilfinger collection allows parishioners to financially contribute to the Keenager News is a free monthly publication mailed to persons aged great programs that help lift the 55 and older by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, spirit of those in great need. a non-profit organization. Providing hope and

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Charities after the donation planning, you may find you can Even a small amount can make has been verified. YOUR COMMENTS make a gift you never thought a big difference over time. For more information or ARE APPRECIATED possible,” says Margaret You can donate online by help, contact (312) 655-8367. E-mail us at Hughes, Director of Individual choosing an amount and [email protected] and Planned Giving. selecting “recurring gift” on Continued on page 12 www.keenagernews.org THE VOICE OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES May 2018 3 Promoting Inclusion of All Differences As we approach warmer fully develop and share their weather, I am reminded about unique gifts and abilities. It is a wonderful act of Pope Francis The Voice of the difference between seeing last summer – he paid to rent a a ramp as an accommodation small beach near Rome so that “for” people with disabilities, to people with disabilities could Catholic Charities seeing the ramp as a necessary enjoy the sun and sea. Annually part of the church so that organized by a local charity Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland everyone can benefit from the group, the beach is equipped Administrator, President, and CEO participation of all members with boardwalks, ramps, and of Catholic Charities of the parish. And it is the water access vehicles. The difference between seeing goal of the beach, which is persons with disabilities, who open to sunseekers of all may look or act differently than abilities, is to be a “place full participants in the Church. we do, as separate from us, without mental or architectural Over the years, Open Minds, Each person has to embracing their differences barriers, where everyone can Open Hearts, Open Doors has unique gifts and as part of their God-given enjoy the sea together.” made great strides. But now, human dignity and becoming Pope Francis paying for with the vigorous enthusiasm talents to share with comfortable with them so that the beach called attention to and media attention of Pope the community, and we can provide an atmosphere an issue that has become a Francis, we have a renewed of authentic welcome. passion for him: challenging opportunity to make lasting we must ensure that Just as the beach near our attitudes about people changes in how we think about our minds, hearts, and Rome is made accessible to with disabilities, and ensuring people with disabilities. As we sunseekers of all abilities to that people of all abilities are watch Pope Francis joyfully physical surroundings enjoy together, let us open our considered and included in all reach out and interact with are able to receive all of minds, our hearts, and our aspects of life, especially the the boy with cerebral palsy, these important gifts. doors to parishioners of all life of the Church. He reminds the young woman with Down abilities so that we may enjoy us that each person has unique syndrome, or the elderly and God’s endless glory – together. gifts and talents to share with infirm, maybe we too can For more information about the community, and we must overcome our discomfort in Pathways.org Inclusion in the OPD, please visit ensure that our minds, hearts, these situations. Maybe Pope Worship. The goal of the Office http://bit.ly/archOPD or call and physical surroundings Francis can give us the courage is to support parishes and (312) 401-1754. are able to receive all of these to also reach out, ensuring that families in the Archdiocese to important gifts. no one feels isolated or “other- ensure that all are welcome, The Pope’s vision of a more ized,” and allowing ourselves to and that people of all abilities inclusive Church echoes a benefit from the gifts that they are included in the life of the The Voice of Charity beautiful campaign started bring to God’s altar. Church in Chicago. more than 20 years ago by As the Director of Human We recently renamed this Join Rev. Monsignor Michael Cardinal Bernardin and his Services for the Archdiocese, office from the “Office for Boland every Tuesday morning good friend and theologian, I have the privilege to oversee Persons with Disabilities” for The Voice of Charity, a Fr. Henri Nouwen, called the Office with Persons with to the “Office with Persons discussion about social service Open Minds, Open Hearts, Disabilities (OPD), which with Disabilities.” The change issues in our community. Open Doors. The goal of this brings together a number highlights a shift in thinking ON A NEW STATION! campaign has been to make of ministries including the that we need to do things “for” parishes places of access, Archdiocesan Commission on people with disabilities, to welcome, and inclusion by Mental Illness, Misericordia instead showing that we are WNDZ removing psychological and Home, the Office of the Deaf, walking “with” our brothers 750 AM architectural barriers that Spred (Special Religious and sisters, and making sure TUESDAYS • 8:30 A.M. prevent all people from being Development), and they have the opportunity to www.keenagernews.org TEXT OVER 4 May 2018 WORDS FOR THE SPIRIT Appreciating the Gift of Words for the Spirit Life for Mother’s Day Father Charles T. Rubey One of the biggest events of new life. At the time, I politely Founder and Director of the LOSS Program the month is when we honor declined the offer by saying that Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide mothers on Mother’s Day. As I the moment of birth is a very write this article, I am looking important experience for the at a picture of a newborn baby husband and wife to share with girl, born on February 28 of this each other and I did not want with by war, violence, or year. The little girl is named to invade their sacred moment. Life is our most senseless killing. Life is our Alice Love, and the picture is A few years later, my niece precious possession most precious possession and of her older brother, Declan, offered again. I thought that we should do all in our power and her parents. The whole this was probably the last and we should do all in to nurture and preserve our family has huge, proud smiles opportunity I woudl have to our power to nurture lives to the best of our ability. – even Winnie, their dog, has a witness this sacred happening. We can do this by eating in a happy face. It is heartwarming I decided to take her up on and preserve our lives... healthy manner, taking care to see the joy on the faces of the invitation. The father of of ourselves, enhancing our this very happy family. I am the baby called me over as the lives, and respecting the lives sure that this Mother’s Day birth approached. I arrived at absorb what I had witnessed. It of all creation. Every person on will hold a special meaning for the hospital in plenty of time was moving to see firsthand the our planet deserves to live in Lauren, the proud mother, as and witnessed the activity of miracle of new life. I will always a safe environment. Every day, she celebrates this new life and the medical staff coming and remember the experience. we should do what we can to addition to her family. going, preparing for the big There are countless promote the healthy lifestyle There is nothing greater moment. I experienced the experiences like this going that is deserved by each and than seeing the joy of a mother excitement growing as the time on each day. The same joy every person in creation. after giving birth to her child. of arrival was fast approaching. and gratitude is experienced I want to wish a Happy A number of years ago, one of I sat nearby as the father paced by mothers and fathers of Mother’s Day to all of our my nieces asked me if I wanted back and forth waiting for newborn children around the readers who are mothers, to witness the birth of her next the arrival of his fifth child. I world. This Mother’s Day, each grandmothers, or great- child. She mentioned that I watched the doctor get ready and every one of us should grandmothers, and to experienced a lot of death in to perform the task at hand. reflect on the miracle of our remember those people who my work with grieving people Finally, the moment arrived and own births. Every person is are grieving the recent loss of a who had lost a loved one to the little baby boy was born to a miracle of God’s creation. mother or grandmother. Thank suicide, so she invited me into two proud parents. After the That is why life is so sacred you for being a part of the the delivery room to witness birth, I just sat there trying to and should never be tampered miracle of our creation.

www.keenagernews.org SPIRITUAL MATTERS May 2018 5 SPIRITUAL MATTERS Be Part of our Family Month of Our Lady, Queen of Heaven Anthony Spalla in full obedience to the will of Holy Family Villa CATHOLIC CHARITIES her Son. Have you noticed in SENIOR SERVICES STAFF religious icons our Blessed 24-hour skilled nursing/rehab facility providing Mother is always pointing or compassionate care for long and short term stays Dear Sisters and Brothers, gazing at her Son? Her last May is the month we words in the Holy Bible are, Call (630) 257-2291 dedicate to our Blessed Mother “Do whatever he tells you.” As 12220 S. Will Cook Road • Palos Park Mary. During this month, and all good children do, listen to www.holyfamilyvilla.net throughout the rest of your your mother; she will lead you life, I invite you to increase to Jesus. your devotion to our Heavenly Some special devotions Mother Mary. As our Lord to Mary practiced worldwide St. Jude Novena and Savior Jesus Christ hung include the Regina Coeli on the cross before giving us (Queen of Heaven), the Holy May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, every drop of his sacred blood, Rosary, the Litany of the loved, and preserved throughout the world now his last gift was his mother. Blessed Virgin Mary (Litany of and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on Holy Scripture states in John Loretto), the Brown Scapular, us; St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us; 19:26-27, “When Jesus saw and the “Akathistos” Hymn, St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. his mother and the disciple which sings the praises of our there whom he loved, he said Holy Mother and Ever-Virgin to his mother ‘Woman, behold Mary (Theotokos). Pope Paul Requested by: JB, WJB, BH, BAE, KN, CAH your son.’ Then he said to the VI in his Encyclical on the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother.’ Month of May said that “this The Novena is an eight day devotion. Say the prayer nine times a day. By the eighth day your prayer will be answered. If you would like to acknowledge your gratitude And from that hour the disciple is the month in which a greater for its influence in your request; please contact Keenager News at (312) 655-7425 took her into his home.” abundance of God’s merciful and we will include your initials in the publication of this monthly novena. No I strongly urge all of you to gifts comes down to us from payment required. take this month to venerate our Mother’s throne.” and adore our Heavenly Many feast days are held Mother and all mothers, this month, including the grandmothers, and those “Ascension of Our Lord and who have shown motherly Savior Jesus Christ” on May 10, Vehicle Lifts love in your life. Pray to them the “Feast of the Pentecost” “Affordable Alternative to Full Conversion” and for them. I invite those of on May 20, and the “Feast of • Options for EVERY make and model you who have never met your the Visitation of Blessed Virgin • Freedom to go where you want! earthly mother or had a poor Mary” on May 31, when Mary • Reliable and Easy to use! relationship with her, to ask went in haste to serve her • our Blessed Mother for her cousin St. Elizabeth. Let us Visit us: www.rampnow.com intercession to Our Lord to find always increase in charity and Call Today! forgiveness and peace. love of neighbor through the Mary, Ark of the Covenant, intercession of Our Blessed 630-892-7267 Gate of Heaven, Refuge of Mother Mary. Sinners, Seat of Wisdom, and In Jesus through Mary, Cause of Our Joy is a mother Anthony Looking to expand your business? of gentleness, selfless, and “I plead with you – never, ever generous love, who acted with give up on hope, never doubt, Advertise to more than 215,000 seniors through courage, strength, and trust never tire, and never become in the love and power of God. discouraged. Be not afraid.” Keenager News. Contact (312) 655-7425 today. She endured pain and suffering – Saint John Paul II www.keenagernews.org 6 May 2018 ASK THE PRO Ask the Professional: It’s your funeral... shouldn’t you be a part of the planning?

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Lawrence J. Sullivan Vicar for Priests, Archdiocese of Chicago Archdiocesan Director ST. CASIMIR CEMETERY Catholic Cemeteries of Chicago CHICAGO HOLY SEPULCHRE CELEBRANT Rev. Charles V. Fanelli CEMETERY Pastor Emeritus ALSIP St. John Vianney Parish, Northlake CELEBRANT ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY Rev. John S. Breslin RIVER GROVE Catholic Chaplain John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital, Chicago CELEBRANT Most Rev. Raymond E. Goedert MARYHILL CEMETERY Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Chicago NILES CELEBRANT ST. MARY CEMETERY EVERGREEN PARK Most Rev. Andrew P. Wypych CELEBRANT Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Most Rev. John R. Manz MOUNT CARMEL Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago CEMETERY ST. MICHAEL CEMETERY HILLSIDE PALATINE CELEBRANT CELEBRANT Most Rev. Alberto Rojas Most Rev. George J. Rassas Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago FOR PARISH CEMETERY MASS TIMES CALL THE PARISH OFFICE OR 708-236-5400 www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org LIKE US ON FACEBOOK KA-MEM6 ASK THE PRO May 2018 7

What are the important Q: Christian Burial rites included in a funeral service? MEMORIAL DAY FIELD MASS It is through the “places, prayers, signs and the MONDAY, MAY 28TH AT 10:30 AM symbols” of the Order of Christian Funerals – the ALL SAINTS CEMETERY MOUNT OLIVET CEMETERY DES PLAINES TH ST CHICAGO Vigil (Wake) – the Liturgy (Mass) the Final Committal CELEBRANT CELEBRANT : (Burial in a Catholic Cemetery) – that people come Very Rev. Jeffrey S. Grob, JCD Rev. William T. Corcoran, PhD A Vicar for Canonical Services Pastor, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Orland Hills to know who you are and who you were. By choosing Archdiocese of Chicago OUR LADY OF SORROWS the favorite words from the Scriptures that moved your heart and ASCENSION CEMETERY CEMETERY LIBERTYVILLE HILLSIDE soul, those special hymns which you joyfully sung, your choosing CELEBRANT CELEBRANT those special people in your life who walked by your side – these Most Rev. Joseph N. Perry Rev. John A. Jamnicky Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Pastor Emeritus, St. Raphael the represent and speak your thoughts, your actions and your life as ASSUMPTION CEMETERY Archangel Parish, Antioch a follower of Christ celebrated and proclaimed. GLENWOOD QUEEN OF HEAVEN CELEBRANT CEMETERY A Catholic Cemetery embraces in its sacred ground the Most Rev. John R. Gorman HILLSIDE mortal remains of God’s people bathed in the waters of Baptism Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Chicago CELEBRANT CALVARY CEMETERY Most Rev. Francis J. Kane awaiting the promise of the Resurrection. There are the rich EVANSTON Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago among the poor, the old among the young, the famous and the CELEBRANT RESURRECTION Very Rev. Peter Snieg, M.Div., STD unknown. People in this life who we addressed as husband, wife, Rector & President, St. Joseph College CEMETERY Seminary, Archdiocese of Chicago JUSTICE mother, father, brother, sister and friend – all recognized and CELEBRANT CALVARY CEMETERY Most Rev. John G. Vlazny identified with us as part of God’s family. STEGER Archbishop Emeritus CELEBRANT Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon Rev. David J.Simonetti ST. ADALBERT CEMETERY Associate Pastor NILES St. James Parish, Sauk Village CELEBRANT How do I start pre-planning? GOOD SHEPHERD Very Rev. Gene Szarek, CR Provincial Superior CEMETERY Resurrection Fathers Chicago Who should I include in my ORLAND PARK : CELEBRANT ST. BENEDICT CEMETERY Q Very Rev. Ronald A. Hicks CRESTWOOD planning process? Vicar General, Archdiocese of Chicago CELEBRANT Rev. Ken F. Carlson HOLY CROSS CEMETERY Pastor, Saint Benedict Parish, Blue Island CALUMET CITY A Catholic Cemetery Consultant can help you, CELEBRANT ST. BONIFACE CEMETERY and your loved ones, become more informed on Cardinal Blase J. Cupich CHICAGO Archbishop of Chicago CELEBRANT the burial selection process and advise you on the CONCELEBRANT Rev. Msgr. Dennis J. Lyle, STD : many options that are available in the fulfillment of Rev. Lawrence J. Sullivan Vicar for Priests, Archdiocese of Chicago A Archdiocesan Director ST. CASIMIR CEMETERY your personal wishes resulting in making informed Catholic Cemeteries of Chicago CHICAGO decisions that are both meaningful and personalized. HOLY SEPULCHRE CELEBRANT Rev. Charles V. Fanelli CEMETERY Pastor Emeritus May these answers to your questions grant you inner peace ALSIP St. John Vianney Parish, Northlake and consolation, so that you might share them with those CELEBRANT ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY Rev. John S. Breslin RIVER GROVE you love. It is through your preparedness that you are able Catholic Chaplain John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital, Chicago CELEBRANT to “minister” to them at this most difficult of times with the Most Rev. Raymond E. Goedert MARYHILL CEMETERY Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Chicago assurance of these words… NILES CELEBRANT ST. MARY CEMETERY EVERGREEN PARK Most Rev. Andrew P. Wypych CELEBRANT “Indeed for your faithful, Lord, life is Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Most Rev. John R. Manz changed not ended.” MOUNT CARMEL Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago CEMETERY ST. MICHAEL CEMETERY Preface 1 For The Dead HILLSIDE PALATINE CELEBRANT CELEBRANT Most Rev. Alberto Rojas Most Rev. George J. Rassas Answers to questions submitted by: Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Deacon Glenn Tylutki, Outreach Coordinator FOR PARISH CEMETERY MASS TIMES CALL THE PARISH OFFICE OR 708-236-5400 Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org LIKE US ON FACEBOOK KA-MEM6

www.keenagernews.org 8 May 2018 FEATURE FEATURE May 2018 9 How to Write a Will PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE A Power of Attorney

Writing a will may not be an enjoyable, but it is one Planning through the Stages of Retirement A Power of Attorney (POA) is a document appointing of most important things you can do to help your loved continued from page 1 situation by creating a retirement this new stage in your life and and ask for help if these feelings a person (or agent) to act on your behalf. A durable ones and yourself gain peace of mind. A will ensures budget and detailing debt and experiment with a schedule until are overwhelming or lingering. POA authorizes the agent to legally act on your behalf that your loved ones know your final wishes and helps GETTING READY TO savings. Figure out how much you find what you enjoy. Some of the best ways to fight regarding financial and property matters and stipulates them avoid problems after you pass. RETIRE money you will need to meet your You will likely encounter off depression post-retirement that these powers only become effective upon a A will is a legal document that names one or more As retirement nears, take the goals and find new ways to cut unaccepted challenges during include keeping a consistent declared severe incapacity of the individual. personal representatives (or executors) to settle your time to decide what a happy and down on expenses. Remember: retirement. Prepare yourself now schedule, exercising the mind In addition to financial and property matters, you can estate and handle your property in accordance with fulfilling retirement looks like you are never too old to save for so that you aren’t surprised later. and body, eating healthy, also authorize power of attorneys for other decisions, your wishes. The executor will pay your bills, settle your for you and your loved ones. your future. It may be helpful to Come up with a plan of action for volunteering, and investing in such as health care and end-of-life decisions. Each estate, and distribute any money or property according How will you spend your time? meet with a financial advisor or major and minor issues relationships. If you are still type of power granted may require a different POA; for to your wishes. Anyone you designate to receive Do you want to continue to work ask advice from someone you you may face including home struggling with depression, talk example, A “Health Care Power of Attorney and Living property, large and small items, is called a beneficiary. part-time, spend time with family, trust who has experience creating repairs, illnesses, health decline, to a medical professional about Will” would only give instructions to an agent on any vacation, or volunteer? Write a retirement plan. loss of a family member, or treatment plans. health care and end-of-life decisions. This document A TYPICAL WILL SHOULD: down specific and tangible goals other concerns. Continue to Make sure you and your loved will need to be provided to hospitals, doctors, and other •• Be titled: “Last Will and Testament” you have for retirement and rate THE FIRST YEARS OF save as much as you can for ones have an updated plan in appropriate healthcare providers. •• Revoke all previous wills them in order of importance. RETIREMENT unforeseen expenses. place including a caregiving •• Name an executor and any successors and specify Decide what you will need Once you retire, you will have plan, will, living will, and power A TYPICAL POA SHOULD: their powers physically, mentally, socially, more freedom to spend your time LOOKING TO THE FUTURE of attorney. Sit down with family •• Name an agent and any successor agents •• Specify how taxes, expenses, and estate property and financially in order to how you choose. It is important Studies show that many members and voice your desires •• Specify the legal powers of agent shall be handled and transferred accomplish your goals. to remember that retirement will retirees experience a decline for the future. Though it is •• Provide guidance regarding the determination of the •• Designate beneficiaries Everyone wants to have look different for every person. in happiness a few years after impossible to prepare for every person’s disability and/or incapacity •• Be signed and dated by you at the end of the financial security when they retire, Engage in activities that make retirement. While depression, situation, creating a plan that •• Be signed and dated by you at the end of the document but it can be intimidating to you feel happy and fulfilled, anxiety, and feelings of loss may gives you peace and comfort document •• Be signed by two witnesses who are not beneficiaries think about all of the money you instead of what you think you be commonly experienced at will go a long way in providing a •• Be signed by two disinterested witnesses (disinterested witnesses) need to put away for the future. “should” be doing as a retiree. some point during retirement, happy, fulfilling retirement. •• Have signatures notarized •• Have signatures notarized Educate yourself on your financial Allow yourself time to adjust to it is important to take action Financial, medical, and other POAs do not need to be Will requirements vary from state to state, so it is the same person, though you can declare one person important to research any requirements that may apply as the POA for several matters. Your documents need to you. It is not required for you to hire a lawyer to Caregiving for a Loved One to clearly state what powers will be given to the named prepare a will, though you may find it helpful to have a continued from page 1 their wishes and input. Begin by plan you previously established for yourself and them.” agent. lawyer review the document to make sure it meets the asking questions like where they with your loved one. It is common for caregivers to The legal requirements for POAs can be more legal requirements. Having a plan for caregiving want to live, how they want to “You should both be experience a lot of stress, so take complicated than wills, as requirements vary from state If you do not have a will, state laws will determine will give you and your loved stay active, and what kind of care mentally prepared for change,” time for yourself and find helpful to state and some require special forms. Most states what happens to your estate. The decisions made about one peace of mind, remove they wish to receive. This is not says Remelle James, Activity resources like support groups or have state-issued forms you can use as a template, but your estate may not be your wishes, or what is desired uncertainty, and help you avoid a one-time conversation, but a Supervisor at Catholic Charities programs like Catholic Charities you should draft your POA to accurately represent the by your heirs. This may also happen if your will is the stress of trying to find a last discussion to continue over time. Accolade Adult Day Care. Adult Day Care Services, which details of your unique circumstances. If you have never determined to be invalid. minute solution. 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While your will urgent problem. every situation is different, emotional, and behavioral information on Catholic Charities to keep it in a safe and accessible place and given to may not need to be updated regularly, review it every few A caregiving plan should begin research and learn the basics obstacles they may encounter. programs benefiting seniors any applicable financial or medical institutions. Provide years to ensure it is still accurate. with your loved one’s desires for of any diagnosis your loved “Be open throughout the process and their caregivers, visit www. those you trust with signed copies of the original. the future. Any decisions made one receives. Use this new and let your loved one know what catholiccharities.net or contact about the future should include information to build upon the you need to do in order to care (312) 655-7700. www.keenagernews.org www.keenagernews.org 10 May 2018 CATHOLIC CHARITIES CORNER Lunch-n-More – Nourishing Body and Soul Jamie Lynn Ferguson CATHOLIC CHARITIES ASSISTANT “For many of these DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS folks...we’re the Food is a universal comfort. Whether someone is physically, only meal that socially, or emotionally hungry, they’re receiving Catholic Charities Lunch-n- More program is able to reach that day.” out and feed them. “We’re serving our most and really feels comfortable just vulnerable at-risk populations: having a place to go and read seniors and kids,” said the newspaper. If he wasn’t Diane Nunley, Associate Vice there, he’d be at home all day. It President of Food and Nutrition broadened the world for him.” at Catholic Charities. “Many of Lunch-n-More also services these folks are in predicaments children from low-income that we’re the only meal that families who are active in they’re receiving that day.” afterschool programs. The meals are made by “We serve a snack and supper Catholic Charities staff and A senior client enjoys a meal provided by Lunch-n-More. after school, five days a week,” planned by a Catholic Charities Nunley said. “Kids are getting team of registered dietitians to father tells her that he makes the program has made it easier a balanced diet and hopefully ensure they are both nutritious sure his doorstep is swept for him to access affordable, understanding a pattern of what and tasty. From there, they’re before volunteers come and nutritious meals. should be on their plate.” delivered by staff and volunteers keeps a list of their names so he “It’s one less meal he has to LaVerne, a grandmother of to children in afterschool can greet them. prepare for himself, so he can one of the children who receives programs, and seniors who are “The people delivering the get what he needs without a meals through the program, living at home, in care centers, food have been awesome,” lot of hassle,” Bob said. “It’s said it teaches parents and kids or attending day care programs. Marianne said. “If he’s out very convenient for him and his to eat healthier. Home-delivered meals for in the backyard, they’ll come overall well-being.” “It’s nice [for the kids] to have seniors, known as Meals on around to find him when he Jim described his brother a safe place to eat and learn, Wheels, go out five days a week doesn’t answer the door. If they as “kind of shy” and “not a especially with all the violence and double as a well-being can’t find him, they call me to big talker.” The senior center in the community” she said. “A check. David, who is a World make sure I’ve heard from him. provides him with a way to get lot of parents work late. This War II and Korean War Veteran, There’s never been a time when active in his community. program helps feed the children depends on the meals and well- they’ve failed.” “It’s his home away from at dinnertime, and keeps them being checks now that his three Seniors also receive meals home,” Bob said. “He’s from eating unhealthy foods like children live out of state. His from Lunch-n-More if they are developed a lot of friendships chips and soda.” daughter, Marianne, said her part of a day care center or family couldn’t be more grateful attend a senior activity center for the program and the peace for congregate meals. Jim of mind it brings. has been a congregate meal “This program allows my dad participant for about 10 years 42,300 to live in the home that we grew through the Catholic Charities meals per month delivered to up in, the house he’s lived in for Arlington Heights Senior seniors and children through Lunch-n-More nearly 60 years,” she said. Her Center. Jim’s brother, Bob, said

Article reprinted from Catholic Charities Spirit Magazine, winter 2017 www.keenagernews.org CATHOLIC CHARITIES CORNER May 2018 11 Community Development and Outreach Services

Every year, Catholic Charities helps strengthen and support individuals, families, and communities through our “It gave me something creative to Community and Development Outreach Services. Some of the highlights over the past year include: do over the summer. It expanded my • $3,178,410 annual food cost savings for local families based on an average benefit of interest in technology and it took me $265 per child participating in the Summer Food and After School Meal Programs downtown, to a part of Chicago I had • 506 jobs secured for youth, allowing them to earn $542,336 in wages to contribute to the economy never been to before… I feel like I’m • $12.33 was the average hourly wage earned by CHA FamilyWorks residents, which is better prepared for a job now.” 17% above the city minimum wage of $10.50 - YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PARTICIPANT • 2,407 low-income households received free tax assistance, generating $4,432,117 in tax refunds

OUR MISSION: To assist individuals, families, and communities in the provision of services which support and enhance growth and development through four core programmatic areas: community nutrition programs, nutrition education, health promotion and prevention services, and community outreach initiatives. 42% 128,167 33% of Catholic Charities EPIC clients Drop in violent crime arrests among earned an industry-recognized women, men, and children supported One Summer Chicago Plus program certification compared to 23% national at one of our programs participants (U of C Urban Labs)

BENCHMARKS HOW WE PROVIDED HOPE Catholic Charities surpassed • In addition to the economic strain on low-income families to provide additional meals while school is not Chicago Housing Authority’s in session, research tells us that children who do not eat nutritious meals during the summer gain weight goal of adults obtaining more rapidly, and experience greater summer learning loss. Families spend an extra $300 on groceries each permanent job placement in month during the summer, and schools spend, on average, $1540 in re-teaching a student who struggles with high demand industries by summer learning loss (No Kid Hungry Micro Report, 6-2015). The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) 14% in its CHA FamilyWorks feeds over 8,000 children in Chicago each summer. SFSP fills that gap for those families, and makes an Program. The CHA investment in the academic future of the children. had a goal of 85% and • The Peace Corner Youth Center has transitioned from a drop-in center to providing a structured youth Catholic Charities successfully program in a safe environment for at-risk youth ages 6-18 in the Austin Community. The Teen REACH secured full time employment program encompasses six core service areas: academic performance, life skills, parent involvement, for 99% of participants! recreation, mentorship, and service learning. The Peace Corner provided services to 389 at-risk youth in FY17.

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