2 Mature Life 1st Issue FY 2017 Message from The Executive Director Dr. Thelma Bland Watson, Ph.D “Every opportunity to serve is an opportunity to grow.” Favorite Quote of Mrs. Gloria Johnson, Board Member Emeritus, Senior Connections 2017: A Time for More Service and Growth through Empowerment and Support to serve. It is my pleasure to share many examples of collaboration and address isolation. successes, opportunities and trends coordination between local service 10. Transportation resources need to with you. providers and these partnerships be both accessible and affordable. Successes for 2016 should continue to be strengthened. 11. Safety and crime prevention are  Grants and Awards from local, 2. People of all ages need to know important concerns. Also, awareness state and national entities for a range about available resources before they and prevention of elder abuse and/or of programs need them. exploitation need to be highlighted. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4  Funds from successful Empty 3. Government agencies need to Plate Luncheon ensure that information about re-  Numerous Awards presented and sources and services is available by received for Best Practices) increasing presence on websites and Contributions to  Implementation of No Wrong Door partnering with local agencies, such as Senior Connections Service Coordination System with libraries, as a means to distribute Senior Connections, The Capital Area more than 14 local partners) information about resources and Agency on Aging depends on the support and generosity of individuals, Co-partnership with Virginia services. corporations, and other organizations Thelma Watson with Dr. Cecil Drain, Dean, Commonwealth University for Age 4. Information and assistance is to fund our programs and services for School of Allied Health Professions, VCU Wave Coalition needed for veterans, military depen- seniors, caregivers and their families. As a charitable nonprofit organization, Autumn is truly a favorite time of Expansion of Friendship Cafés dents and family members. the Agency encourage contributions focusing on Health/Wellness/Nutrition 5. Computer and related technology year for me, both personally and which are tax-deductible. The following professionally. I love the colors of the Exceptional partnership with are being used by some seniors. options for making donations are plants, the cooler weather and the Feedmore for Meals Home Delivered Classes, equipment and training are available. brilliant skies of Autumn. I also appre- Opportunities for 2017 needed. Empty Plate Campaign ciate the impact of Autumn on the  Recipes for Life: Art Mural Project 6. Caregivers need assistance with Contributions to this ongoing work of Senior Connections as we  Advance Care Planning and Senior respite to provide them with relief campaign help provide critical services conclude some efforts and start new Law Day expansion from their duties, especially if they are and programs such as Meals, employed. Support is also needed for Emergency Services, Transportation, ones in preparation for the New Year  Membership with VAAACares grandparents raising grandchildren. and Fuel Assistance. For only $50.00 of 2017 that is right before us. (Virginia Area Agencies on Agency 7. Legal services and help with the you can fill an empty plate 12 times Senior Connections is more than an Cares) statewide coalition for a needy senior. preparation of legal documents (wills, Area Agency on Aging designated to  14th Annual Empty Plate Campaign powers of attorney and advance Adopt A Café respond to issues and needs. Indeed, and Luncheon with Workshop health care directives) are priorities to The Adopt A Café Initiative provides Senior Connections is a service  Expanding visibility with Business the community (individuals, support advance care planning. Agency and “every opportunity to Community businesses, civic or faith-based 8. There is a need to address expan- organizations) the opportunity to serve is an opportunity to grow.”  Board/Advisory Council Retreat on sion of services for diverse groups. support their neighborhood Alignment with Strategic Goals for Since 1973, a highly visible Senior 9. Community stakeholders are Friendship Café by “adopting” a café Connections, The Capital Area 2019. working to develop strategies for or becoming a “friend or sponsor” of Agency on Aging has served and Trends Current and Future identifying and connecting seniors at- the Friendship Café Program. By donating funds, the community can grown as we achieve and excel. So it 1. Collaborations with local agencies risk and to provide data necessary to and groups that serve older adults and give back to older adults who bring is that we find ourselves at the dawn support interventions and services to inspiration and continuity to the fabric of 2017 with additional opportunities caregivers are growing. There are of our communities. Senior Services Fund The Senior Connections Senior Services Mature Life Fund is managed by The Community Mature Life is the newsletter of Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging, a private, nonprofit organization Foundation and is a long-term serving older persons and their families in the City of Richmond and the Counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, investment for the future needs of Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan. Mature Life is produced and published by Senior Connections with financial seniors and caregivers. Contributions assistance, in whole or in part, from the Administration on Aging and/or the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative should be made payable to the Senior

Services (DARS). Mature Life is distributed, free of charge, to older adults, caregivers, families, organizations and businesses. Connections Senior Services Fund and Donations are accepted to help defray production costs. Opinions or ideas expressed by guest columnists are not necessarily those mailed to: The Community Foundation, of the editorial staff or Senior Connections. ADVERTISING: Mature Life accepts advertising solely to help defray production 3501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 210, and mailing costs. We appreciate the support of our advertisers. Products and services advertised for profit does not constitute an Richmond, VA 23225-4047. endorsement by Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging but are intended for informational purposes only. Please If you have questions about making a contact Ms. Hannah Robinson, Editor, at 804-343-3046; [email protected] for additional information about advertising. donation, please call (804) 343-3000. Mature Life reserves the right to refuse any advertising deemed inappropriate. Mature Life 1st Issue FY 2017 3 13th Annual Empty Plate Luncheon and Awards Ceremony

Mistress of Ceremonies Keynote Speaker Award Recipients Ms. Sabrina Squire, News Anchor, Mr. G. Gilmer Minor, III, Chairman Mary Creath Payne Leadership Award WWBT-12 News Emeritus, Owens & Minor, Inc. Mr. William “Bill” Hicks, Director of Community Relations, Richmond City Sheriff’s Office Mr. Hicks received the Bachelors of Science Degree from Virginia State University in 1966 when his career in Criminal Justice was started with the Virginia Department of Corrections. In 1974, Mr. Hicks was ap- pointed as a United States Probation Officer in the U.S. District Court in Richmond, VA. Previous service include working with the Re-Entry, Triad, and “Are You O.K.” programs. Mr. Hicks retired in 1999 as Deputy Chief Probation Officer. Award Recipients Mary Creath Payne Leadership Award Phoebe and Frank Hall Humanitarian Award for Service to Vintage Dr. Pamela L. Parsons, Associate Professor and Director of Virginians Practice and Community Engagement, School of Nursing, VCU Mr. Felix Sarfo-Kantanka, Jr., Deputy Secretary of Administration, Dr. Parsons’s primary responsibilities include assisting with the develop- Commonwealth of Virginia ment of practice opportunities for nurse practitioner faculty within the Mr. Sarfo-Kantanka oversees the operations and policy development of VCU School of Nursing. She provides leadership for community engagement endeav- the Compensation Board, Department of General Services, Department of ors for the School. Her clinical practice focuses on complex care of chronically ill older Human Resource Management, and the Department of Elections for the Common- adults. Dr. Parsons has made the Richmond Health and Wellness Program (RHWP) a wealth of Virginia. He also advises the Secretary of Administration on executive reality. Her leadership to this program has been an exemplar of community engage- orders, decision briefs, legislation, budget issues, and state matters. Felix collaborates ment at VCU. with community and stakeholder groups in an effort to build the New Virginia Economy. Richard Hogan Memorial Award for Volunteer Service Mr. G. Andrew Nea, Jr., Williams Mullen Law Firm Mr. G. Andrew Nea, Jr. created the award-winning Senior Law Day Dr. Pamela L. Parsons accepting program. The program prepares, executes, and delivers simple wills, the Mary Creath Payne Leadership powers of attorney and advanced medical directives for low-income Award with Rev. James A. Payne, seniors in the Greater Richmond Region and throughout Virginia. It also husband of Mary Payne provides the necessary direct legal counsel needed regarding how to store, distribute and appropriately use the documents. Mr. Nea established the program in Richmond with Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging, the University of Richmond’s law school students, and Williams Mullen.

Richard Hogan Memorial Award for Volunteer Service Eva Teig Hardy Award for Corporate Service Mr. Franck Lamy, Volunteer, Virginia Insurance Ms. Deborah Johnston, CEO, Care Advantage Counseling and Assistance Program, Senior Connections Care Advantage is one of the leading Home Health Care Organizations in Franck Lamy has volunteered with Senior Connections since 2011. He the Nation. The Company was founded in 1980 to help people transition volunteers for the Money Management and Virginia Insurance, Counsel- from hospital to home. As a professional nurse, Ms. Johnston has grown ing and Assistance Programs and contributes significant hours each year. the company to a multifunctional organization today. Ms. Johnston was selected by Both programs assist older adults. the YWCA in 2011 as the Outstanding Woman for Business. In 2014, Governor McAuliffe appointed her as Virginia’s Adoption Champion. Richard Hogan Memorial Award for Volunteer Service Senior Connections Choral Group Luncheon CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE by the Honorable Eva Teig Hardy, Co- ian Award for Service to Vintage Chair, 2016 Empty Plate Steering Virginians to Mr. Felix Sarfo- Committee. Kantanka, Jr., Deputy Secretary of Keynote Speaker Administration, Commonwealth of Mr. G. Gilmer Minor, III, Chair- Virginia. Ms. Squire presented The man Emeritus, Owens & Minor, Richard Hogan Memorial Award for Inc. Volunteer Service to Mr. G. Andrew Mr. Minor began his speech by Nea, Jr., Williams & Mullen; Mr. expressing his appreciation for the Franck Lamy, Volunteer; and outstanding work done by Senior Senior Connections’ Choral Group was organized in May 2004 by Mrs. Francine Blum, Foster Grandparent Program Director. Ms. Carol Golden, a Senior Connections Senior Connections Choral Group. Connections and community partners. employee, was the Choral Director. Mr. Tony Williams, a Richmond musician, became The Mary Creath Payne Leadership He acknowledged that sometimes in the Choral Director in 2005. Now more than 35 members have joined and enter- Award was presented by Ms. Squire the corporate world, the success of tained for numerous organizations and events in Richmond and the surrounding Counties, representing Senior Connections in its mission. and Rev. James Payne to Dr. Pamela small organizations go unnoticed, not L. Parsons, Associate Professor by choice, but because of lack of and Director of Practice and awareness. Mr. Minor challenged the Program Sponsor Presenting Sponsors Community Engagement, VCU audience to improve the quality of life School of Nursing, and Mr. Will- for those in need. By doing so, the iam “Bill” Hicks, Director of community is greatly enriched. Community Relations, Richmond This day of celebration closed with City Sheriff’s Office. The Eva Teig messages of inspiration and dedication Program Sponsor Hardy Award for Corporate Service from Mr. John Robertson, Chairman, was presented to Mrs. Deborah Board of Directors for Senior Con- Johnston, CEO, Care Advantage, nections.

6 Mature Life 1st Issue FY 2017 Community

Donations Requested for Senior Connections’ 27th Annual Holiday Gift Basket Project Senior Connections, The Capital Street (corner of 1st and East Cary Area Agency on Aging’s Annual Streets), Richmond. Holiday Gift Basket Project is an Other emergency needs such as important initiative that promotes payments of utility bills and transpor- healthy aging and tation assistance, can be met through helps older adults monetary contributions from individu- Just remain independent als and businesses wishing to support For You! in their homes and the Project. Please make checks communities. This Project addresses payable to Senior Connections and social isolation for those in the great- write “2016 Holiday Gift Project” on est need of support - living alone, no the memo line of your check. Mail to family nearby and in need of assis- SC/CAAA Holiday Project, 24 E. tance, etc. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Epidemic of Isolation and Loneliness in Older Most needed items include Gift Contributions are requested by Americans is the Focus of the Annual Cards from Grocery Stores and December 9, 2016. Pharmacies, Nonperishable Food Donations are tax-deductible. Eldercare Locator’s Home for the Holidays Items (low or no sodium), Household Thank you for your consideration. Campaign Supplies and Emergency Prepared- Please contact Diane Foster at 804- ness Items (radios, flashlights, lanterns 343-3009 or [email protected] for The Annual Home for the Holidays loneliness affecting millions of older and batteries). The final date to deliver additional information. Campaign was developed to encour- Americans. donations is Friday, December 9, NOTE: Appreciation is expressed to age discussion of important issues This year’s topic is “Expand Your 2016. Please deliver gifts to our the Richmond Christmas Mother affecting older Americans at a time of Circle: Prevent Isolation and Loneli- downtown office at 24 East Cary Fund for special support. the year when family ness As You Age.” It is estimated that and friends often one in five adults over age 50 are Veterans Legal Service Clinic gather together. A affected by isolation, a problem that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 representative from the clinic will document evidencing military service). national campaign, in has been associated with higher rates contact you over the following • You must be a Virginia resident. weeks. collaboration with the AARP Founda- of chronic disease, depression, • This program is designed to offer • All clinics are appointment only (no tion, was held on November 16 to dementia and death. simple Wills, Powers of Attorney, and walk ups) and will be scheduled on a spread the word about the growing Source: National Association of Area Advance Medical Directives – it is not first come, first served basis problem of social isolation and Agencies on Aging (n4a) designed to provide tax, estate or • If you and your spouse/partner succession planning. would both like to request an appoint- • Your income, assets, expenses ment, you must both complete intake Visit Our Web Site: and geographic location must questionnaires demonstrate that you do not have • Please bring photo ID and DD214 www.seniorconnections-va.org access to readily available attorney (or some other official document representation for estate planning evidencing military service) to your  Executive Director’s Blog  Links to Community and are therefore eligible to re- appointment Resources ceive pro bono (free) legal ser- • Return your completed question-  Community Calendar vices. naire by mail to:  Easy Navigation Instructions  On-line Donations Office of the Attorney General • In order to be considered for Veterans Legal Services Clinic the clinic, you must fill out the 202 N. 9th Main Street questionnaire in its entirety. A Richmond, VA 23219 New VeteransNavigator Website Announced The Resource for Aging Well Home About Us Services Get Involved Calendar News Publications Contact Us Links KIM TARANTINO easy access to targeted support ser- SENIORNAVIGATOR vices, educational features, and vital Welcome to Senior Connections! We are pleased to announce to community-based programs and Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging offers a launch of our new website: services. VeteransNavigator is an comprehensive range of Home and Community-Based Services for www.VeteransNavigator.com. important resource to expand capacity seniors age 55 and older, caregivers and persons wit6h disabilities As a unique and comprehensive of the “boots on the ground” providing in the City of Richmond and the Counties of Charles City, Chester- online resource, VeteransNavigator direct services. field, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan. provides veteran and their families with Mature Life 1st Issue FY 2017 7 Community

Toni Beecham and Marilyn Branch-Mitchell Recipients of the 2016 Bertha M. Anderson Award The Bertha Anderson Award For Superior Customer Service, given by Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging, recognizes the impor- tance of customer service excellence as a vital component of the Agency’s core values and missions. Being central to the delivery of services to seniors and caregivers, Agency partners and members of the general public. It is presented in memory of Mrs. Bertha M. Anderson, a loyal, dedicated and long-time employee of Senior Connections who embodied these important customer service values and practices in her daily work. Toni works as a Care Transitions Coach assisting older adults with transitioning from a hospital to home. Marilyn is Senior Connections’ Human Attorney Andrew Nea (middle) from the Williams Mullen Law Firm, works with a Notary Resource Manager. Congratulations and thanks to both of you for your excel- and Clients at the Senior Law Day held in Hanover on October 27. lent customer service that supports the Agency’s positive image. (Senior Law Day is an initiative of Senior Connections and Williams Mullin Law Firm to provide free and confidential life planning documents: Wills, Powers of Attorney and Medical Advance Directives for older adults and persons with disabilities.) 2016 Active Aging Week held Sept 25 - Oct. 1 Active Aging Week (AAW) is a part Bingo with a Fitness Twist. The Erika Payne Joins Agency as Senior of an initiative of the International Closing Event, held September 30 at Council on Active Aging. The Genworth Financial, presented oppor- Employment Program Coordinator weeklong event is an annual health/ tunities for community entrepreneurs In October, Senior Connections welcomed Ms. Erika Payne wellness promotion that celebrates to pitches their projects, programs, to the position of Senior Employment Program Coordinator. adults age 50 and older and promotes etc. Erika comes to us with more than 10 years of experience in the benefits of leading an active, Managing Partners for 2016 AAW program development and outreach, most recently from the healthier lifestyle regardless of age or were The Age Wave Coalition, VCU Resource Workforce Center, where she worked with the Adult health conditions. This year’s theme, Department of Gerontology, Senior and Dislocated Worker Program and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity “Explore the Possibilities” encouraged Connections, The Capital Area Act (WIOA) for job placement services. In addition, Ms. Payne was employed activities that allowed older adults to Agency on Aging, CareMore and the by the Neighborhood Housing Services of Richmond. reach for their best potential. Spon- YMCA of Greater Richmond. The Ms. Payne received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Business sored by Bon Secours, the Kickoff weeklong event was supported by the Administration from Averett University. She is a board member of the Virginia Event, Successful Aging Forum was generous funding of community Center for Restorative Justice and serves as Secretary for the Berwick Village held on September 26 at Lewis Ginter sponsors, Genworth Financial (Title) Board of Directors. Welcome Erika! Botanical Garden with a program titled and United Way of Greater Richmond “Senior Nutrition: Aging Gracefully & Petersburg (Supporter). Thanks to with Food with Caroline Roessler, everyone who helped to make the RDN. Throughout the week, activities celebration of active aging a great included Aqua Zumba, Stability Ball success. Exercises, Health Assessments and Agency Welcomes Jackee Parker as Information Specialist/Receptionist In November, Ms. Jackee Parker joined Senior Connections’ as Information Specialist/Receptionist, a part of our Intake Staff. Ms. Parker’s most recent work experience was as a Support Specialist with the City of Richmond Department of Social Services. Her customer service background extends into several different settings including Capital One, Virginia Center for Children and Ala- bama Psychiatric Services. Welcome Jackee! Teepa Snow presents Best Practices in Dementia Care at Circle Center Adult Day Services

Mature Life 1st Issue FY 2017 9 Metropolitan Richmond Transportation Providers

This list includes for profit and nonprofit agencies, professional services, private services and voluntary programs. These organizations provide transportation services to adults and their families. *Unless otherwise noted, the transportation providers serve all of the metropolitan Richmond area. This list is subject to change. Please contact Margaret Robinson at (804) 343-3000 for more information.

Access Chesterfield* Brighter Solutions Medical Logisticare (Medicaid recipients) Tendercare Transport of Virginia 79-8489 (registration) Transport 1-866-386-8331 288-8763 955-4172 (ride request) Kenneth Lewis 651-8397 http:Uwww.logisticare.com http:Uwww.tendercareofva.com/ www.chesterfield.gov/ Ambulatory, wheelchair and Stretcher Wheelchair accessible service Wheelchair accessible & stretcher content.aspx?id=2949 transport service Chesterfield County, with service to Mechanicsville Churches Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell, CAP-UP Emergency Function Senior Rides TNT Transportation Services, Inc. Colonial Heights 598-3351, ext 103 Aimee West 357-9360 270-3258 Mon.-Fri., 5:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; http://capup.org/CAPUP/Home.html www.mcef.com www.tntvans.com Saturdays 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Service provided in zipcodes Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wheelchair accessible service Comfort Keepers 23111,23116 & a portion of 23059 Wheelchair accessible service 750-1123 Acti Kare In-Home Care www.comfortkeepers.com/office- Napoleon Taxi Total Praise Transport 264-2829 273/richmond-virginia 354-8294 Donnell Fonville www.actikarerichmondva.com Richmond, Surrounding Counties and http:Unapoleontaxi.com 229-5353 Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Petersburg. 24 Hr. Service. Medical www.totalpraisetransport.com Henrico, Richmond. Monday-Sunday, and Non-medical. $60 for up to 3 Saleh Medical Transportation, Inc. [email protected] 6:00 am-9:00 pm hours. Do not accept any insurance. Doug Meyers Chesterfield and Tri-Cities Ambulatory, wheelchair accessible. Ambulatory and lightweight wheelchairs 334-9511 [email protected] Mon.-Sat., 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Medical & Nonmedical. (Foldable) Chesterfield, Richmond, Henrico, Medical and non-medical. Rate: $1.10 $15-$16 per hour. Accepts Medicaid Ashland. 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. per mile. Medicaid accepted. and other insurances. Dependacare Transportation Medical and Non-medical. Charge by Ambulatory service only (Medicare will not pay for service) 745-1818 (office) mileage. Private Pay. Ambulatory and 426-9036 (cell) wheelchair accessible. Van Go Alliance Specialty Transport [email protected] 261-7388 www.vangorichmond.com 225-8599 www.dependacareVa.com Seniors Helping Seniors Richmond and surrounding Counties. http://alliancespecialtytransport.com/ Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, 553-0526 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Private Pay. index.html Henrico, Powhatan, City of Richmond. http:Uwww.seniorshelpingseniors.com/ Rates: $80 Ambulatory; $90 Chesterfield, Henrico, Richmond. Monday to Saturday. 24 hr. service. RVA/ Wheelchair. (Goochland, Hanover & Powhatan Rates: Non-wheelchair within 20 miles - Richmond and Eastern Henrico service for an additional fee.) 24 hr. $60 round trip; Wheelchair within 20 Office hours: 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. VIP & Associates service. Medical and Nonmedical. Flat miles - $85 round trip. Accepts Medical and Non-medical; Only 421-2500 fee. Accepts Medicaid. Ambulatory Medicare ambulatory. Private Pay: $22 per hour. Mon.-Fri.8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessible service Disabled American Veterans Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield (Editor’s Note: While Senior Connections Angels for Hire/Angelride Volunteer Transportation Network 706-6689 is providing this list of potential 338-6858 (855) 525-7433 Mary Johnson www.shepctrchesterfield.org resources, we do not endorse any of these www.angelride.net/index.html 675-5313 Chesterfield County transportation providers over another.) Western Richmond, Western Henrico, Richmond, Ashland, Glen Allen, Northern Chesterfield. Wheelchair Chester, Chesterfield, Hopewell, Shepherd’s Center of Richmond accessible service. Petersburg. Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m to 355-7282 11:30 a.m. Medical Transportation. www.tscor.wordpress.com Bay Transit Must be ambulatory. Free for veterans. Services provided in the following Katherine Newman zipcodes: 23059, 23060, 23113, (877) 869-6046 Greater Richmond Transit Co. 23114, 23219, 23220, 23221, www.bavtransit.org (GRTC) CARE 23222 (Medical Only), 23224 (Medical Stay Mobile. Learn How. knewman@bayaging .org 782-2273 Only), 23225, 23226, 23227, 23228, Virginia GrandDriver is an educa- Charles City, New Kent, Richmond, http://www.ridegrtc.com/services/ 23229, 23230, 23233, 23235, 23236, tional resource designed to provide Williamburg. Limited service Monday, specialized-transportation/ 23238, 23294 Virginians with information and Wednesday, Friday. The pick-up Wheelchair accessible service resources about staying safe and location for riders going to Richmond or Sunrise Transportation mobile on the road as they age. Williamsburg is the Food Lion in New Home Instead Senior Care 559-6083 GrandDriver is an initiative of the Kent. Mon. to Fri. 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 Virginia Department for Aging and 527-1100 p.m. Medical and non-medical. Rates: Rehabilitative Services (DARS) and www.homeinstead.com Superior Mobility LLC $3 for trips to Richmond and is funded by the Virginia Department Seven days a week 819 Grove Rd., Suite A, Midlothian Williamsburg; $2 for trips to Charles of Motor Vehicles. Please visit 379-5370 City and New Kent. Ambulatory and www.granddriver.net for additional http://superiormobility.com wheelchair accessible. information. 10 Mature Life 1st Issue FY 2017 Caregiver Support

Grandparents Connection Multiple Myeloma 3rd Thursdays 4:30 p.m. 3rd Mondays except July and August Chesterfield Community 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Development Building Henrico Doctor’s Hospital 9800 Government Ctr. Pkwy. 1620 Skipwith Road Chesterfield County Barbara Marx 804-355-6217 Debbie Leidheiser 804-768-7878 National Multiple Sclerosis Society [email protected] 804-353-5008 Hanover Adult Center Parkinson’s Disease 3rd Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Circle Center Adult Day Services 7231 Stonewall Parkway, 4900 West Marshall Street Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Mechanicsville Ann Spinks 804-355-5717 (804) 343-3000 www.seniorconnections-va.org Diane Dillard 804-746-0743 [email protected] Metro Chapter Parkinson’s Disease 3rd Sundays 2:00 p.m. Are You a Caregiver? Jewish Family Services HealthSouth Hospital 3rd Thursdays 2:00 p.m. Kathy Morton 804-730-1336 Are you caring for someone who that they don’t have to worry about 6718 Patterson Avenue Post Polio Central Virginia has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s their care receiver because he or she is Janina Bognar 804-282-5644 Carol Kennedy 804-740-6833 Disease or some other form of De- receiving good care. Kinship Care Support Group mentia? If you answered “YES” to REQUIREMENTS Prostate Cancer Henrico Human Services Building both of these questions, please keep • There must be a full time (24 hours/ 3rd Thursdays 7:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon reading. day) Caregiver Ridge Baptist Church 808-501-5866 Senior Connections has received a • There must be a diagnosis of Peter Moon 804-346-4407 grant that will provide up to 40 hours of Alzheimer’s Disease or another Levinson Heart Center Reach Out for Life Personal Care per month for six Dementia 1st Tuesdays in January, March, (Breast Health Education) months. Personal Care Services will be • The Care Receiver must be 60 May, July, September and November www.reachoutforlifeva.org provided by Certified Nursing Aides years old or older 7:30 p.m. (804) 977-3920 from licensed/Medicaid approved • There is a small Co-Pay which is 7101 Jahnke Road home health care agencies. decided on by the Client/Caregiver and 804-741-3893 Richmond Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association The goal of the program is to the Respite Manager to be paid Lupus Foundation provide Caregivers with some “off monthly. [email protected] 804-262-9632 804-859-4622 time/respite.” Time when they can take If you are interested in knowing www.lupus.org care of their own needs whether it is more about our Respite Grant, please Smyelin MS Support Group for doctors appointments or going to call 804-343-3000 and ask for Intake. Memorial Regional Medical Center 3rd Wednesday noon to 2:00 p.m. the grocery or getting a haircut. Time 1st Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. Chesterfield Fire Station #4 8260 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville Midlothian, VA 23113 Ethel Gordon 804-764-6674 Support Groups Well Spouse Group Mended Hearts 2nd Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Aging Parents Childrens’ Hospital 1st Tuesdays in February, April, Henrico Doctor’s Hospital 2nd Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. 2924 Brook Road June, August, October, December Parham Campus Bon Air Methodist Church Christine 804-355-5748 Henrico Doctors’ Hospital Kathy Jarrell 804-545-4592 1645 Buford Road, Room 207 Caregiver Connection Forest Avenue Campus [email protected] 804-320-3890 1st Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. 804-741-3893 ALS Support Group Lucy Corr Village 2nd Tuesdays Friendship Room Trinity United Methodist Church 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd. 903 Forest Avenue Chesterfield County The Senior Center of Greater Richmond, Inc. Sarah Stein 1-866-348-3257 Debbie Leidheiser 804-768-7878 [email protected] Our Mission: To positively impact our Alzheimer’s Association community by creating opportunities for Greater Richmond Chapter Essential Tremor healthy aging through social engagement, 4600 Cox Road 3rd Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. physical well-being, civic envolvement, cre- 804-967-2580 for schedule Our Lady of Hope www.alz.org/grva 13700 North Parham Road ativity and lifelong learning. Brain Injury Diane Campbell 804-556-2345 P.O. Box 6521 Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 353-3171 3rd Mondays 6:15 p.m. Fibromyalgia and SeniorCenterOfGreaterRichmond.org (CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN) Chronic Pain Association 804-862-4244 [email protected]

12 Mature Life 1st Issue FY 2017 Employment Services

ARE YOU 55 YEARS OR OLDER?

Are you a resident of Charles City, Goochland, Hanover, New Kent or Powhatan Counties and interested in:  On-the-Job Training?  Learn new and/or updated skills?  Make yourself more marketable?  Earn income while you learn? Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is for you! SCSEP can assist you with:  Assessment and testing services determining your present skill level and the types of occupations for which you would like to train

 Workshops teaching the best methods for finding,applying and interviewing for the right job for YOU

 On-the-Job Training with governement and not-for-profit agencies up to 20 hours per week

 Funds to help pay for additional classroom training, if appropriate

 Occupational training to help you acquire new or upgraded work skills

 Referrals to other employment and training programs

 Referrals to other senior programs assisting you in other aspects of your life For more information, please contact: Erika Payne Doris Williams Mary Johnson Senior Connections Senior Connections Senior Connections 804-343-3021 804-343-3020 804-343-3034 Mature Life 1st Issue FY 2017 13 Volunteers

Agency’s Foster Grandparent and Volunteer Money Management Program Retired Senior and Volunteer Programs Have Joined to Share Resources Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging is pleased to an- nounce the joining of its Foster Grandparent (FGP) and the Retired Senior and Volunteer Programs (RSVP). Both program are funded by the federal Corpora- tion for National and Community Service. They also share the expertise of a joint Advisory Board led by Mrs. Nancy Nagle Bolio, Chair and Mr. Keith Rogers, Vice Chair. Teenagers aren’t the only ones struggling to be independent. From balancing a checkbook to paying bills, managing your money can get harder as you age. Help is available. Call 804- Volunteer Opportunities 343-3055 to ask about our Money Management Program.  Volunteer Crafts & Arts Workshop Instructors Call (804) 343-3024 to volunteer as a Bill Payer for a person Senior Center of Greater Richmond needing assistance to remain independent. (804) 353-3171 Ask for Carolyn; [email protected] For meetings at partner locations on a regular scheduled basis. Daytime Thank You for Your Interest and Support! actually usually once or twice a month.

 Volunteer Workshop or Interest Group Leaders Senior Center of Greater Richmond (804) 353-3171 Ask for Carolyn; [email protected] Includes Photography, Writing and History. For meetings at partner CATCH Healthy Habits locations on a regular scheduled basis. Daytime actually usually once or twice a month.  Volunteer Drivers Help children develop healthier lifestyles, The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield while making positive changes for yourself (804) 706-9198; [email protected]; www.shipcenter.org. Our volunteer provide free, accompanied, and door-to-door transportation in their own vehicles for older adults to medical appointments, grocery shop- Kids need more exercise. ping and the pharmacy. Hours are flexible and depends on the needs of the volunteers. Requirements includes a commitment to serve, age 25+, valid You want to make a difference. driver’s license, DMV record, background check and volunteer training. CATCH Healthy Habits pairs teams of adults  Crater Community Hospice Thrift Store 50+ with kids in grades K-5. Classes meet Teresa Brockwell (804) 526-4300; [email protected] once a week for up to 25 weeks. We have Monday through Friday at the store. Store hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. lots of ways you can help!

 Conversational Spanish Mentor Together, we’ll get kids moving and eating Senior Center of Greater Richmond healthier. (804) 353-3171. Ask for Carolyn [email protected] Classes are held at Battery Park Christian Church, Brook Rd., Rich- mond. Our Spanish Club need bilingual mentors. To learn more contact Sara Morris at 804-828-1565 or [email protected] or visit us at www.oasisnet.org/Richmond  Friendly Visiting Volunteers - Family Lifeline [email protected] CATCH Healthy Habits is delivered in Richmond in partnership with: Weekly friendly visits and companionship to older adults experiencing isolation and loneliness. Hours are flexible and depends on the needs of the volunteer and their older friend. Requirements includes a commitment to CATCH Healthy Habits is locally funded by a CATCH Healthy Habits uses the CATCH Kids Club grant from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Curriculum serve, age 18+, background check and volunteer training. Shield Foundation 14 Mature Life 1st Issue FY 2017 Resources At the 13th Annual Empty Plate Luncheon

Computer Class Instructor and Participants Seated left to right: Ms. Selma Roberts, Ms. Claresa Waller, Ms. Josphine Flippen, Ms. Lory Phillippo (left) reunites with colleagues from SeniorNavigator. Ms. Bitha Finney. Standing, left to right: Ms. Jean Tidsdale, Class Instructor Ms. Linda Jackson and Ms. Sallie Boykins. Computer Classes for Older Adults Computer classes, provided by who would like to learn how to access Mrs. Majoria Simms (left), Care Senior Connections are held in the first the Internet. Single session class Coordination Program Manager floor Resource Center at Senior approximately two hours long. Held on for Senior Connections and Ms. Michelle Johnson, Deputy County Connections, The Capital Area Agency the third Monday of each month Administrator for Charles City County and Vice Chair, Senior on Aging, 24 E. Cary Street, Rich- from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Connections Board of Directors. mond. The classes are: ♦ BASIC E-MAIL: Participants will ♦ BASIC BEGINNER: For indi- learn how to send and receive e-mail viduals with little or no computer messages. This lesson will be sched- experience. Single session class uled as an individual session with a approximately two hours long. Held on volunteer tutor. There will also be the first Monday of each month from opportunities for three or four follow 10:00 a.m. to noon. up individual sessions with volunteer ♦ BEGINNERS II: For individuals tutors after formal classes end. with some computer experience and To register for a class, please call looking to learn more. Single session Linda Jackson at (804) 672-4481 and class approximately two hours long. leave your name, telephone number Held on the second Monday of each and the name of the class you would month from 10:00 a.m. to noon. like to attend. You will be contacted ♦ BASIC INTERNET: For individu- and informed of the class date and als with basic computer knowledge time. Mr. Robert (Bob) M. Miller, first Vice Chair of Senior Connections Advisory Council and Ms. Hannah Robinson, Information/Education/Marketing Coordinator and Mature Life NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Editor for Senior Connections. Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging operates in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of Caregiver Support Services 1973 and Commonwealth of Virginia regulations prohibiting sexual harassment. Senior Connections shall not discriminate against elderly Virginians on the basis of provided by Senior Connections race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ethnic background, or national 24 E. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219 origin in the receipt or delivery of its services, programs, activities, employment, and/or (804) 343-3000 procurement activities. Senior Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action www.seniorconnections-va.org Employer (EEOE/AA) and gives preference in hiring to persons age 60 and older. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any agency-  Information About Available Resources related activity or service, is encouraged to write to: Executive Director, Senior  Resource Assistance for Caregivers Connections, 24 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219-3796. [March 2015]  Seminars, Individual Counseling and Respite Care Mature Life 1st Issue 2017 15 Calendar

Richmond Parkinson’s Annual Staff Event New Year’s Holiday Presidents’ Day Dance Project Friday, 12/16 Observed Monday, 2/20 Simply Ballroom Dance Studio Senior Connections will close Monday, 1/2 Senior Connections will reopen 3549 Courthouse Road at 1:00 p.m. and reopen on Agency will reopen on on Tuesday, 2/21 Rockwood Plaza Shopping Monday, 12/19 Tuesday, 1/3 Center Advisory Council Wednesdays 11 a.m. to Noon Christmas Holidays Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Meeting Free. For more details please Friday, 12/23 & Day Thursday, 2/23; 2:00 p.m. Monday, 12/26 Monday, 1/16 3rd Floor Board Room call 804-276-3343 or visit JANUARY

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Tuesday, 12/27 JANUARY project.com Tuesday, 1/17 Thanksgiving Holidays New Year’s Eve Board of Directors Thursday, 11/24 & Family Frolic Meeting Friday, 11/25 Saturday, 12/30, 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, 1/31 Senior Connections will be Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1:30 p.m. closed. The Agency will Agency will reopen on 3rd Floor Board Room reopen on Mon., Nov. 28th Tuesday, 12/27 Senior Advocacy Day at the General Assembly Board of Directors Meeting Donations Requested Tuesday, 11/29; 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, 1/25 3rd Floor Board Room Please contact Mrs. Pat Giesen to Support Newsletter 804-343-3059 or Mature Life is offered free of [email protected] for charge to persons age 55 or older and additional information to others interested in their well being. Advertising is solicited to help defray production costs of its quarterly publication. To help improve our newsletter distribution, Senior Con- nections is requesting contributions from individuals who receive the newsletter. These contributions are tax deductible. Advertise In Mature Life! Readers may use the form below to

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