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March – May 2018

2018 Successful Aging Forum BeSMART

Chonda PierceSuccessful Aging Forum Keynote Speaker

A Day With Chonda Pierce

Getting Back to Funny!

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Good FriendsGood Health Good LifeMarch – May 2018 Issue • Editor-in-Chief: Joan JarrellSenior Editor: Pablo Molina • Editor: Joanne Merinar

Design: AD FX Design Group, Inc. • 7300 Newport Avenue, Suite 400 • Norfolk, VA 23505

Did You Know? … 3This is Mary … 4The Help … 5Be S.M.A.R.T. … 7Chonda Pierce … 8SAF 2018 … 10Club 60 News … 11Virginia General Assembly … 12Fraud & Identity Theft … 13Trips & Events … 14

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Stay VigilantToday there are many

scams that try to get your personal identity,

information and money.

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The Mission of Bon Secours Health System is to bring com-passion to health care and to be good help to those in need, especially those who are poor and dying.

As a System of caregivers, we commit ourselves to help bring people and communities to health and wholeness as part of the healing ministry of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.

Glen Boswick & The Sound of Swing

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The Bon Secours Hampton Roads Successful Aging Forum began in 1999 as the Successful Aging Conference — a two-hour program with a panel of experts on aging held at different locations, including churches and the three hospitals. The first Successful Aging Forum was held in March of 2003 and fea-tured keynote speaker, Willard Scott. This was the first one to include a celebrity keynote speaker, lunch, and exhibitors. Since 2003, we have enjoyed inspirational messages by Jack LaLane, Ann Jillian, Vicki Lawrence, Hope Mihalap, and Dr. Mehmet Oz. We laughed with Joe Flanagan and Dick Lamb. We exercised with Richard Simmons in 2011. Naomi Judd, Pat Boone, Amy Grant, Mary Wilson, and Tony Orlando entertained us with songs and stories. So as we get ready for the 2018 Successful Aging Forum, let’s celebrate the programs of the past and the friends we shared them with as we move forward and Embrace the Future with the very first Successful Aging Forum Cotillion. You will find information about this new, exciting event in the center of this issue of the magazine.

Did You Know? Celebrating the Past

This is Mary — she had a stroke while at work. Mary is a certified nursing assistant (CNA) at Mary Immaculate Hospital. Approximately four hours into her shift, Mary was taken to the emergency room where she was unable to hear and did not remember what had happened. However, she was able to respond to written questions. Mary was admitted, underwent imaging studies, started on multiple medications, and stabilized. Following her hospitalization, Mary underwent extensive rehabili-tation for several weeks at St. Francis Nursing Center in Newport News. After several weeks of physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, Mary returned home with very few deficits remaining.

Mary has been employed as a certified nursing assistant at Mary Immaculate Hospital for the last three years. She has also worked as a CNA at St. Francis Nursing facility from 2012-2014. Prior to coming to BSHR, Mary worked for the Veterans Administration, Eastern State Hospital and Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital.

According to Mary, she has always been a caregiver — taking care of her mother, father and sister to name a few. She enjoys music, cooking and going to casinos for fun.

Mary would like to take this opportunity to thank Mary Immaculate Hospital and St. Francis Nursing Center for such excellent care. Mary stated, ”They were there for me like family. I am truly blessed.”


This is Mary

St. Francis Nursing Center provided Mary with the necessary physical therapy, occupational therapy, and

speech therapy that has allowed Mary to recover from her stroke.


Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, Skeeter is a south-ern society girl who returns from college determined to become a writer, but turns her friends’ lives and a Mississippi town — upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. It turns out they have a lot to say! Along the way, unlikely friendships are forged and a new sisterhood emerges, but not before every-one in town has a thing or two to say themselves when they become unwittingly — and unwillingly — caught up in the changing times.

SeniorHealth MovieJoin us this July for the SeniorHealth movie event at The Commodore Theatre in Portsmouth.Call for more information!July 18 • Cost: $14(757) 217-0330

The Help

From the health system you trust, St. Francis Nursing Center provides rehabilitative ser-vices so your loved one can return home suc-cessfully and safely. ♦ Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy

and Speech Therapy services ♦ Over 100 years of therapy experience ♦ Six days a week therapy services provided ♦ 24-hour licensing nursing oversight ♦ Medical directors and staff members spe-

cially trained in geriatrics and rehabilitation ♦ Spiritual companionship through our pas-

toral care department

To learn more or schedule a tour, contact:St. Francis Nursing Center4 Ridgewood ParkwayNewport News, VA 23602757-886-6500

Skilled Inpatient Rehabilitative Services


Diabetes is a disease that affects the whole family, whether you are the patient, spouse/significant other or family member. At Bon Secours, we offer outpatient diabetes classes to provide the educa-tion you and your family need to live healthier lives.

Session Topics: • Understanding Diabetes • Nutrition• Medication• Foot Care• Exercise• Glucose Monitoring• Sick-Day Management• Preventing Complications• And Wrap-Up

Classes are Free! If a class is missed, it may be made up the next month.

good to know

DePaul Medical Center • FREE 4-session classes are held on the first four

Wednesdays of every month, from 1 to 3 p.m. • Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center

150 Kingsley Lane, Norfolk, VA 23505. • Check in at the information desk in the main

lobby for classroom location.

Harbour View • FREE 3-session classes are held on the first three

Tuesdays of every month, from 1 to 3 p.m. • Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View

5818-D Harbour View Blvd., Suffolk VA 23435. • Classes meet in the second floor conference

room behind the elevators.

Maryview Medical Center • FREE 4-session classes are held on the first four

Thursdays of every month, from 1 to 3 p.m. • Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center

3636 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23707.

Mary Immaculate Hospital • FREE Classes are held on the second and fourth

Tuesdays of each month, from 9 a.m. to noon. • Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital

2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, VA 23602

To Register, Please Call 757-889-2273 (Care)

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AboutDiabetes

Bon Secours Ministries is compelled to work towards a more just and humane world where the dignity of all persons is respected. Therefore, in keeping with our Catholic social teaching, we stand with those who seek the common good. Bon Secours advocates for a culture of nonviolence and commits our ministry to actively work to promote sensible and responsible legislation and regulation that result in safer communities.

One area of focus is gun safety. Gun violence poses a risk to the safety of all persons at home, at school, at work and in our communities. Responsible gun ownership is woven into the fabric of our country and our constitution. We should seek to honor our history and at the same time promote the safety of our communities. Several means are available today to improve our safety in our commu-nities through back-ground checks, mental health care and other services for those in need, with preventa-tive approaches to vio-lence most essential.

That is why I want to introduce you to Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense and America’s “Be SMART for Kids” program (www.besmartforkids.org). While we all want to reduce gun violence, and we recognize that owning a gun is a personal decision, but responsible storage is a public safety issue. Every year almost 1,000 children are unintentionally injured or harm themselves when they find unlocked and loaded guns. Research shows that over 1.7 million children live in homes with guns that are not stored responsibly. That is why the Be SMART program was created.

That’s why when it comes to kid’s safety, we’re all in this together!!

~ By Thom Prevette, Director, Advocacy and Community Relations, Bon Secours Virginia Health System — Hampton Roads


Be S.M.A.R.T.

S Secure all guns in your homes and vehicles

M Model responsible behavior around guns

A Ask about the presence of guns in other homes

R Recognize the risks of teens and mental illness

T Tell your peers to Be SMART

Being Smart About Gun SafetyThere are many options available today to help you keep your weapons safe from oth-ers, and still readily available if needed for self-defense. Gun safes can range in size from one small enough to hold 1 revolver and an extra clip, to larger ones that can also hold passports, cash, and other valuables. Many personal safes today open using a fingerprint ID, allowing you to control who has access, and making them easy for you to open quickly.


Chonda Pierce


Don’t miss this year’s very exciting Successful Aging Forum as we celebrate the past and embrace the future with a fun-filled day that will have you laugh-ing, singing, tapping your toes and dancing the day away.

We are pleased to announce a day with Chonda Pierce, the Emmy nominated and best-selling comedian, as our keynote speaker!

Chonda, or the “country comic” as Billboard Magazine dubbed her, has been making audiences laugh for more than two decades with her winning com-bination of fierce wit and southern charm. A stand-up comedian, television hostess, author and actress, Pierce has channeled her life experiences into positivity, bringing laughter to audiences around the country.

Pierce is a frequent guest on famed “Grand Ole Opry” and has served as host of the Inspirational Country Music Awards and Christian Music Hall of Fame Awards. She also co-hosted the GMA Dove Awards and has appeared on many other shows including “Entertainment Tonight,” “The View,” and “Fox News Channel.”

In addition to her comedic work, Chonda has used her suc-cess to help others. in 2006, she founded Branches Recovery Center, which offers counseling and treatment to those with depression, anxiety and addiction, regardless of their ability to pay. Chonda has also raised millions of dollars for interna-tional relief organizations such as Compassion International, WorldVision, Food for the Hungry and Feed The Children.

You won’t want to miss her very funny performance as she brings “Getting Back to Funny” to the 2018 Successful Aging Forum!

In addition to our keynote, enjoy music from Glen Boswick and The Sound of Swing Orchestra! Specializing in the Big Band sounds of the 40’s through today, this fourteen piece swing orchestra performs the exciting memorable sound classics of: Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorset, Benny Goodman, and many more. Sit back and enjoy the music and ballroom dance exhibition and then get up and dance to your hearts content.

If this wasn’t enough to get you excited, you’ll also have the opportunity to visit a variety of exhibitors and educational displays, eat a fine lunch and have a chance at a mountain of door prizes!

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Chonda Pierce Keynote Speaker

2018 Successful Aging ForumCelebrating the Past; Embracing the Future


May 31, 2018Chonda Pierce

Keynote Speaker(888) 490-9355

2018 Successful Aging ForumDate: May 31, 2018

Place: Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA

Time: 9:00 – 2:30 p.m. (Registration opens at 8:00 am)

Cost: $30 Includes lunch, keynote speaker, exhibitors, door prizes, & music

Call (757) 217-0330 or (888) 490-9355 to register.Limited transportation available for $10 from DePaul and Maryview.

Laughter • DancingLunch • Exhibitors

Door PrizesThe Sound of

Swing Orchestra

Celebrating the Past;Embracing the Future

Presenting Sponsor

DePaul Club 60 There will be a selection of board games and decks of cards available from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. every Friday for you to enjoy! Of course, the 4th Friday will still be Bingo day.

Mary Immaculate Club 60The 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Sister Fidelia Room in the Learning Resource Center. There will be a selec-tion of board games and decks of cards available for you and your friends to enjoy!

Maryview Club 60The 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Conference Room C. There will be a selection of board games and decks of cards available for you and your friends to enjoy!

Calling All Knitters and Crocheters!Our Care-A-Van serves people in need in the community and is looking for volunteers to knit or crochet hats, scarfs, and gloves. Bring your own patterns, needles and hooks, If you don’t have your own, the SeniorHealth program will provide patterns, yarn and needles/hooks.

Please contact the SeniorHealth office at 757-217-0330 to let us know you would like to be part of the Knitters & Crocheters Group. If you would like to get together to knit or crochet, Club 60 would provide the perfect opportunity.

If you’re not quite proficient in the art of knit-ting or crocheting, we will also accept dona-tions of yarn. Yarn should be made out of cot-ton or acrylic, medium weight, machine wash-able, and dryable.

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Club 60 News Game Days!Club 60 is expanding, adding new venues and activities! Be sure to check out the latest below and plan on enjoying the company of friends — old and new — at the upcoming Club 60 events.



If it is close to spring that means that the 2018 Virginia General Assembly session is in full swing. It has been a very busy session for health care this session. Most meaningful is the 2 year budget process that is being discussed by our elected officials. This year’s Budget proposal by the outgoing Governor, Terry McAuliffe, contained Medicaid Expansion for over 300,000 uninsured Virginians. As you may recall, the Virginia General Assembly has rejected Medicaid Expansion for the last 4 years. This year could prove to be different. The House of Delegates, led by Speaker of the House, Kirk Cox, has introduced a bill that would make access to health care more accessible for many more Virginians and would tap into Federal dollars that can be provided to support that program.

In order to make this program responsive to Virginians and be fiscally responsible, the House of Delegates has proposed that a demonstration waiver be submitted to the Trump Administration. This would require new Medicaid recipients to have some personal responsibility in their healthcare through community commitment in a variety of ways. Lots of details remain to be resolved but the negotiations are underway. Last Year, Bon Secours Virginia treated over 110,000 uninsured patients at a cost of over $100 million dollars of charity care and Medicaid reimbursement shortfalls. Bon Secours supports these efforts in this year’s General Assembly as we seek to provide Good Help to those in need.

Virginia General Assembly Update


Growing up in a time where trustworthiness and open-ness was the rule of thumb, it is easy to understand why older Americans are more likely to be a victim of identity theft and fraud. We want to remain independent and not be viewed as helpless by family members or caregivers. This is just part of the reason older Americans are targeted by scammers and fall prey to identity theft. However, it may also be a matter of changes in the brain as we age. It is important to see your doctor on an annual basis for a comprehen-sive physical and to talk about any concerns you have about your mental health, as well as physical condition. Whether there is one or many reasons, the truth is aging adults are at a greater risk for fraud and identity theft. Here are 11 things that can help protect you from becoming a victim.

1. Do not give anyone who calls you your bank information or your Social Security number. Only provide private information when you initiate the call.

2. Medicare and Social Security will not call you to ask for private information.

3. There are no fees to obtain a Medicare card or a Social Security card.

4. Never give personal information over the phone.5. Keep your financial and sensitive personal

information secure.6. Review your medical bills for accuracy.7. Ask a family member to make sure your caregiver

is trustworthy. Do a background check.8. Stay up-to-date about current scams.9. Control your financial activity. If necessary, talk to

a trusted family member or financial advisor. 10. Get advice and sign up for identity theft protection. 11. Register your phone number with the “National

Do-Not-Call Registry” by calling 1-888-382-1222 to avoid unwanted calls. This will not stop all calls, like political support during elections, but will minimize telemarketing calls.

There are many resources available to seniors and others who wish to learn more. For further assistance, please call the Aging Committee’s Fraud Hotline at 1-855-303-9470.

Are Seniors More Susceptible to Fraud?

Stay VigilantToday there are many

scams that try to get your personal identity,

information and money.

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TripsThe Ark and Creation MuseumJune 4-7, 2018Join us on an exciting trip to see Noah’s Ark and the Creation Museum in Kentucky. Tour Experience: Tour of Cincinnati, Creation Museum (including Stargazer’s Planetarium and a guest speaker during dinner), Ark Encounter, and BB Riverboats dinner cruise! Price Includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation, 3 nights lodging with luggage handling, 6 meals (3 dinners, 3 full breakfasts), a continental breakfast, refreshments, games and prizes aboard the coach, and the services of a Fun Tours Escort throughout your tour. Cost: $863.00 per person – double occupancy $818.00 per person – triple occupancy $795.00 per person – quad occupancy $1,083.00 per person single occupancy Additional: A timed, detailed itinerary will be forward-ed to passengers before departure! A $100.00 deposit is due upon booking. Balance is due 45 days prior to depar-ture. If individual cancellations occur within 45 days of departure any additional non-recoverable funds paid out by Fun Tours on the customer’s behalf will be forfeited. RSVP: RSVP 50 days prior to trip date.

Mount Vernon Tour & CruiseWednesday, July 25, 2018Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington from the time of their marriage, in

1759, until General Washington’s death in 1799. He worked tirelessly to expand his plantation from 2,000 acres to 8,000 and the mansion house from six rooms to twenty one. Visitors are invited to tour the Mansion house and more than a dozen outbuildings including the slave quarters, kitchen, stables, and greenhouse.

Next, you will take a 45-minute narrated sightseeing excursion on the Spirit of Mount Vernon and learn about the river’s history and how it contributed to Washington’s business ventures. Tour includes: all admissions, lunch at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, continental breakfast, refresh-ments, games, prizes and the services of a Fun Tours Escort throughout the tour. Price: $130.00 per person RSVP: RSVP 50 days prior to trip date.

ActivitiesTo register for Hampton Roads Events or for more infor-mation, call 1 (888) 490-9355.

Successful Aging ForumThursday, May 31, 2018Join us for the 2018 Successful Aging Forum as Keynote Speaker, Chonda Pierce, brings her “Getting Back to Funny” hit comedy presentation to Hampton Roads Date: May 31, 2018 Place: Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA Time: 9:00–2:30 p.m. (Registration opens at 8:00 am)

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Cost: $30 Includes lunch, keynote speaker, exhibitors, door prizes, & musicCall (757) 217-0330 or (888) 490-9355 to register.

SeniorHealth Movie – The HelpWednesday, July 18, 2018Join us this July for the SeniorHealth movie event at The Commodore Theatre in Portsmouth. Cost: $14 Call (757) 217-0330 for more information!

Exercise Class Schedule at Norfolk SeniorHealth OfficeMonday: • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Thursday: • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Classes are Instructor / DVD facilitated, and are at your own pace, standing or seated.Class Schedule at Mary Immaculate HospitalMonday, Wednesday & Friday • Exercise Class: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Classes are held at the Mary Immaculate Hospital Auditorium in the Health Resource Center.

SeniorHealth Club 60sDePaul Club 60, 3:00 p.m.Every Friday in DePaul Medical Center’s Cafeteria, you can find a dedicated and active group of seniors enjoying each

other’s company and eating a well-balanced and nutri-tious meal. They’re part of “Club 60.” There will be a selec-tion of board games and decks of cards available from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. every week for you to enjoy! Enjoy dinner at 4:00 p.m. for a cost of $5 per person. New members will receive a coupon for a free meal on their next visit.

Mary Immaculate Club 60, 1:00 p.m.Club 60 is expanding to Mary Immaculate Hospital the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Sister Fidelia Room in the Learning Resource Center. There will be a selection of board games and decks of cards available for you and your friends to enjoy! Every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Cost: Free

Maryview Club 60, 10:30 a.m.Club 60 is expanding to Maryview Medical Center the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Conference Room C. There will be a selection of board games and decks of cards available for you and your friends to enjoy! Every 2nd & 4th Monday at 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free

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Did You Know…

The Earned Income Tax Credit is a benefit for working people with a low to moderate income. To qualify, you must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if you do not owe any tax or are not required to file. EITC reduces the amount of tax you owe, and may give you a refund. Use the EITC Assistant to see if you qualify.

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