The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center is funded in part by the Ohio Department of Aging-Area Agency on Aging-9, Guernsey County Senior Services Tax Levy, Meals on Wheels Tax Levy, United Way, as well as through

Public and Private Donations & Corporate Contributions Received from County-Wide Supporters. The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. is a certified 501 (c) 3 non-profit multi-senior services

organization that has been in operation for over 48 years. “Serving Senior Citizens Throughout Guernsey County”

Shingles is a disease that affects your nerves. It can cause burning, shooting pain, tingling, and/or itching, as well as a rash and In fact, most adults live with

Dear Seniors, I hope this message finds each of you well and you’re enjoying the peak of the summer season. I sure do miss seeing and visiting with everyone. Who would have thought that the COVID-19 pandemic would continue for this long? The added heat and higher than average temperatures this particular time of year has certainly added to the discomfort of many seniors. Lack of proper cooling such as adequate and operable air conditioning, fans, and other cooling devices can also pose a health hazard for seniors with heart disease, asthma, and breathing difficulties. When you’re hot it is a challenge not to be irritable and cranky. Staying positive, remaining hopeful and optimistic always helps, but the key is to stay calm, cool, and collected...literally. Summertime has often been a time when many senior citizens are also diagnosed with Shingles, which can be very painful and cause added discomfort and stress.

Please join us for our first

“Evening Grab & Go Monthly Supper”

4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Thursday, August 20, 2020 Please call in to place your

pick-up order by calling (740) 439-5717 before 1:00 PM

Special Dates:

NEW PROGRAM!

Seniors Farmers Market Program

NOW AVAILABLE!

DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC & PUBLIC

HEALTH & SAFETY CONCERNS

THE SENIOR CENTER WILL NOT BE

SPONSORING SENIOR DAY AT THE

GUERNSEY COUNTY FAIR THIS YEAR

November 3rd Please

VOTE YES for the

SENIOR SERVICES

LEVY

A Message from the Executive Director

1022 Carlisle Ave, Cambridge, Ohio 43725 Tel: 740-439-6681 Fax: 740-439-7478 Toll Free: 1-866-534-2349 E-mail: gcscc@guernseysenior.org Website: www.GuernseySenior.org

Senior Times Newsletter

Volume 48 Issue 8 Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. August 2020

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and blisters. You may recall having chickenpox as a child, Shingles is caused by the same virus, the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). After you recover from chickenpox, the virus continues to live in some of your nerve cells. It is usually inactive, so you don’t even know it’s there. In fact, most adults live with VZV in their body and never get shingles. But, for about one in three adults, the virus will become active again. Instead of causing another case of chickenpox, it produces shingles. We do not totally understand what makes the virus go from inactive to active (sound familiar)? Although, having shingles doesn’t mean you have any other underlying diseases. In this month’s Senior Times Newsletter I would like to share some information about Shingles, which I hope you will find helpful and resourceful. How Do You Get Shingles? • Anyone who had chickenpox has VZV in

their body and is at risk for getting shingles. Right now, there is no way of knowing who will get the disease. But, some things make it more likely:

• Advanced age. The risk of getting shingles increases as you age. People may have a harder time fighting off infections as they get older. About half of all shingles cases are in adults age 60 or older. The chance of getting shingles becomes much greater by age 70.

• Trouble fighting infections. Your immune system is the part of your body that re-sponds to infections. Age can affect your immune system, so can an HIV infection, cancer, cancer treatments, too much sun, or organ transplant drugs. Even stress or a cold can weaken your immune system for a short time. These all can put you at risk for shin-gles.

Can You Catch Shingles? Shingles is not contagious. You can’t catch it from someone. But, you can catch chicken-

pox from someone with shingles. So, if you’ve never had chickenpox, try to stay away from anyone who has shingles. If you have shingles, try to stay away from anyone who has not had chickenpox or who might have a weak immune system. What Are the Symptoms of Shingles? Usually, shingles develops only on one side of the body or face and in a small area rather than all over. The most common place for shin-gles is a band that goes around one side of your waistline. Most people have some of the fol-lowing shingles symptoms: •Burning, tingling, or numbness of the skin •Feeling sick, chills, headache, upset stomach,

or fever •Fluid-filled blisters •Skin that is sensitive to touch •Mild itching to strong pain •Depending on where shingles develop, it

could also cause symptoms like loss of vi-sion or even hiccups.

For some people, the symptoms of shingles are mild. They might just have some itching. For others, shingles can cause intense pain that they feel from the gentlest touch or breeze.

How Long Does Shingles Last? Most cases of shingles last 3 to 5 weeks. Shin-gles follows a pattern: • The first sign is often burning or tingling

pain; sometimes, it includes numbness or itching on one side of the body.

• Somewhere between 1 and 5 days after the tingling or burning feeling on the skin, a red rash will appear.

• A few days later, the rash will turn into fluid-filled blisters.

• About a week to 10 days after that, the blis-ters dry up and crust over.

• A couple of weeks later, the scabs clear up. • Most people get shingles only one time, but

it is possible to have it more than once. Long-Term Pain and Other Lasting Problems After the shingles rash goes away, some people may be left with ongoing pain called post-herpetic neuralgia or PHN. The pain is felt in the area where the rash had been. For some people, PHN is the longest lasting and worst part of shingles. The older you are when you get shingles, the greater your chance of de-veloping PHN. The PHN pain can cause de-pression, anxiety, sleeplessness, and weight loss. Some people with PHN find it hard to go about their daily activities, like dressing, cook-ing, and eating. Talk with your doctor if you have any of these problems. There are medicines that may help with PHN. Steroids may lessen the pain and shorten the time you’re sick. Analgesics, antidepres-sants, and anticonvulsants may also reduce the pain. Usually, PHN will get better over time. Some people have other problems that last after shingles has cleared up. For example, the blisters caused by shingles can become infect-ed. They may also leave a scar. It is important to keep the area clean and try not to scratch the blisters. Your doctor can prescribe an antibiotic treatment if needed. See your doctor right away if you notice blisters on your face—this is an urgent prob-lem. Blisters near or in the eye can cause last-ing eye damage or blindness. Hearing loss, a brief paralysis of the face, or, very rarely, swelling of the brain (encephalitis) can also occur. Have a Rash? Go to the Doctor If you think you might have shingles, talk to your doctor as soon as possible. It’s im-portant to see your doctor no later than 3 days after the rash starts. The doctor will confirm whether or not you have shingles and can make a treatment plan.

Although there is no cure for shingles, early treatment with drugs that fight the virus can help the blisters dry up faster and limit severe

pain. Shingles can often be treated at home. People with shingles rarely need to stay in a hospital. The Shingles Vaccine The shingles vaccine is a safe and easy, one-time shot that may keep you from getting shingles. Most people, age 60 and older,

should get vaccinated. You should get the shot even if you already had shingles or don’t re-member having chickenpox. However, if you have a weak immune system or allergies to certain medicines, make sure to check with your doctor first. You can get the shingles vaccine at your doctor’s office and at some pharmacies. All Medicare Part D plans and most private health insurance plans will cover the cost. What Can You Do About Shingles? If you have shingles, here are some tips that might help you feel better: • Get plenty of rest and eat well-balanced

meals. • Try simple exercises like stretching or

walking. Check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.

• Apply a cool washcloth to your blisters to ease the pain and help dry the blisters.

• Do things that take your mind off your pain. For example, watch TV, read, talk with

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friends, listen to relaxing music, or work on a hobby you like. • Avoid stress. It can make the pain worse. • Wear loose-fitting, natural-fiber clothing. • Take an oatmeal bath or use calamine lotion

to see if it soothes your skin. • Share your feelings about your pain with

family and friends. Ask for their under-standing.

Also, you can limit spreading the virus by: • Keeping the rash covered • Not touching or scratching the rash • Washing your hands often In addition to practicing COVID-19 safety measures such as staying away from large congregated groups, wearing masks, and social distancing— educating and making senior citizens equally aware of the symptoms associated with Shingles as well as the available vaccine is a step in the right direction for ensuring every senior has a safe and healthy summer.

For More Information About Shingles Please Contact:

American Chronic Pain Association 1-800-533-3231 (toll-free) acpa@theacpa.org (email) www.theacpa.org Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1-800-232-4636 (toll-free) 1-888-232-6348 (TTY/toll-free) cdcinfo@cdc.gov (email) www.cdc.gov/shingles National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 1-866-284-4107 (toll-free) 1-800-877-8339 (TTY/toll-free) ocpostoffice@niaid.nih.gov (email) www.niaid.nih.gov National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke 1-800-352-9424 (toll-free) braininfo@ninds.nih.gov (email) www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/shingles National Shingles Foundation 1-212-222-3390

shingles@shinglesfoundation.org (email) www.vzvfoundation.org

I hope & pray that you will embrace and look forward to when we can all be together again. Please be assured my staff and I are focused on keeping seniors healthy and safe. We’ve been drafting and working on new & revised safety protocols and changes that we will have to make once the Governor lifts the order for senior centers across the state to no longer be closed and we are legally permitted to re-open. Even though we don’t know when exactly that will be, one thing we no for certain is that we won’t be able to simply go back to our old ways of hosting and doing things. This will mean changes for our consumers and cli-ents too. We remain very diligent at work even though the building currently remains closed to the public. Although we will not be hosting Senior

Day at the Guernsey County Fair this year due to COVID-19 related health and safety concerns, we do look for-ward to when we can all get together and not have to

worry about where everyone has been, where they’ve traveled, or if they’ve been exposed to the Coronavirus. Until then, please stay safe and have a healthy & enjoyable summer. God bless you and God Bless our nation…...I really do look forward to visiting with you soon! Sincerely,

Shon E. Gress Shon E. Gress Executive Director/CEO Certified Senior Center Administrator of Aging Services

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We would like to thank the local 4-H

groups and participants who took the

time to color and make pictures to

send out to some of our clients. We

appreciate you taking the time to

brighten the seniors day!

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• Stay hydrated! Stay hydrated! Stay hydrated! Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol.

• When heat and humidity rise, everyone should avoid long exposure to the sun; drink plenty of fluids (water is best); avoid caffeine and alcohol; and try to spend as much time as possible in an air-conditioned or cool environment.

• During hot weather, when fans are used they should be used in well-ventilated areas. They should never be used in a closed room, as the intense heat is merely redistributed in other areas. Fans should be checked for safety and should be utilized with precaution according to individual manufacturer’s recommendations. Never leave electrical fans and other heating or cooling applications unattended.

• It is advisable to take cool baths or showers, wear lightweight clothing and avoid strenuous activity, especially during the warmest time of the day. It is also wise to avoid heavy meals, using cooking ovens, and avoid using salt unless directed by a physician.

• Above all, take the heat seriously; do not ignore danger signals like nausea, dizziness and fatigue. If you or anyone you know needs medical attention, call 911 immediately.

• Family, friends, neighbors, and in-home care providers should check on elderly individuals to ensure they are withstanding the heat and that they are comfortable during their normal sleep times.

• Educate yourself on the warning signs: dizziness, rapid heartbeat, diarrhea, nausea, cramps, thirst, throbbing headache, dry skin (no sweating), chest pain, great weakness, mental changes, breathing problems and vomiting. NOTE: These symptoms can also signal other major related health problems, such as heart failure. Again, if you experience any of them, contact 911 and/or a doctor immediately.

• Limit or curtail physical activity during extremely hot weather. Activity adds to heart strain.

• Avoid alcohol. Alcohol acts as a diuretic, resulting in fast water loss. In addition, alcohol can promote impairments making you less aware of the danger signs of heat stress.

• If you live alone, make arrangements for a trusted relative or neighbor to check in on your regularly.

• Take the heat seriously, pay attention to the danger signs and contact emergency personnel such as 911 or you doctor.

• KEEP COOL. The best advice is to keep as cool as possible. So if you or someone you know is vulnerable or faces a special risk from heat stress, please do your part in taking some helpful precautions to help and protect them this summer.

For additional information, please call (740) 439-6681 or toll-free 1-866-534-2349.

WE ARE OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY; 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Information provided by the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.

Protecting Yourself from Summer Heat

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3rd 5th 7th 7th 30th

August Employee Birthdays Stacy Williams Jorja McDaniel Terri Scott John Stillion Judy Beadle

“Thank You” To All Those Who Support Our Mission Of Serving Local Older Adults

The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center and the services we provide depend largely on the kindness and generosity of our supporters. We would like to take this opportunity to personally thank each and every special individual who made a generous contribution or special donation to the mission of the Senior Center during the months of June:

Country Bits Bonnie Starr Martha Price

Rose Ann Davis Robert Kahrig

Calvin & Viola Cross Network for Good

Maria Barczak Cathy Lea

Michael Bakos Pat Graven

Clarence & Kathy Wray Kenny & Marsha Kerr Wild Things 4-H Club Dirty Spurs 4-H Club

It’s more important now, than ever before, to make sure you complete the 2020 Census! The 2020 Census asks how many people are living or staying at each address. For each per-son, we ask about name, sex, age, date of birth, relationship, Hispanic origin, and race. We also will ask whether the housing unit, such as the house, apartment, or mobile home, is owned or rented, and for contact infor-mation in case additional information is needed.

Steps to complete by phone:

1. Dial 1(844)330-2020 2. Stay on the line until the messaging

prompts offer "say representative' or dial "0".

3. From there you will complete the decennial census with a live representative. There is a wait time as the call centers are running low staff due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Census Bureau will never ask you for:

• Your full Social Security number. • Your bank account or credit card numbers. • Anything on behalf of a political party. • Money or donations.

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Will be meeting on Wednesdays At 9:00 AM

Beginning Tuesday August 4th,

each Tuesday of the month

Two Outdoor Sittings will be offered:

9:00 AM-10:00 AM & 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM The Senior Center is hosting a tea time for senior's to enjoy your choice of

Hot Tea or Iced Tea. This will be held outside under the front awning.

Temperature checks and mask are required , which will be provided by the

Senior Center. Please call and sign up to join us for tea time at

740-439-6681!

We will meet at Northwood Cemetery, located in the Cambridge City Park

Masks are encouraged to be worn while walking, and social distancing guidelines will be practiced.

Bottled water will be provided for walkers. In the case of inclement weather you will receive a personal

phone call informing you of a cancellation.

If you are interested in joining this group or have any questions , please call Kylee at (740) 439-6681.

*Group rules & guidelines are subject to change/adjustments as needed.

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Lady Bug Garden Rocks

Outside Craft Class

Wednesday, August 5th, Two Classes will be Offered:

9:00 AM-10:00 AM & 10:00AM-11:00 AM

The class will be outside under the front awning. The

cost of the class is $3.00 and all the supplies are

included. To make your reservation please call the

senior center at 740-439-6681. Limited space will be

available due to COVID-19 social distancing

guidelines. Temperature checks, masks and gloves will

be required and provided by the senior center.

*The building is still closed to the public under

governor's orders. No admission or access to

restrooms will be permitted.

Looking for something fun to do? Come join us for a round of ladder golf on Thursdays, beginning August 6th!

Game Times will be: 9:00-10:00AM & 10:00 AM-11:00AM

The games will take place under the front

awning. If you are interested in joining us

for this fun free game please call,

740-439-6681 to sign up. Limited space is

available due to COVID-19 social distance

guidelines. Temperature checks, masks, and

gloves will be required and provided but

the senior center. *The building is still closed to the public under governor's orders. No

admission or access to restrooms will be permitted.

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Evening “Grab & Go” Supper Thursday, August 20th, 2020

4:00 PM-6:00 PM We would love to have you join us for our first evening “Grab & Go” supper on Thursday, August 20th, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Grab & Go meals will be served to seniors inside their vehicles at Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center , Inc. located at 1022 Carlisle Ave., Cambridge, OH. To make your reservation for this event please call, 740-439-6681, by 1:00 PM the day of the supper. We look forward to seeing you!

MENU: BBQ Chicken Breast

Au Gratin Potatoes

Buttered Corn

Dinner Roll & Butter

Strawberry Shortcake

Bottled Water **“Grab & Go” meals are available to only senior citizens who are present at time of

pick-up. Limit one Grab & Go meal per person present.

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Come join us on Monday, August 24th, 2020

from 8:30AM to 9:30AM as we pass out muffins and

coffee. All you have to do is pull up under the front awning, remain

in your car, and tell us your choice of muffin and either

regular or decaf coffee. If you would like to make a reservation

for this event please call, 740-439-6681.

• 2 Cups Slices Strawberries • 2 Cups Halved Green Seedless

Grapes • 1 Small Cantaloupe Cut into Chunks • 2 Sliced Bananas • 1/3 Cup Fresh 100% Orange Juice

In a large bowl, combine the fruit Pour the juice over the fruit and toss

to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Stir just before serving. Enjoy!

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At

**Rain Date will be

Tuesday, September 8th

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Ideas to stay busy at home: • Sit on your porch on days when the weather

permits • Take an extra walk to the mailbox to get

some fresh air. • Organize and date old pictures • Call a friend/family member you haven’t

talked to for quite a while • Call a neighbor to see how they are doing • Read a book • Watch your favorite movie • Turn on the radio • Do ankle pump exercises during

commercials to keep increase circulation. • Write down one thing your thankful for each

day • Pray

Commodity Pick-Up Friday, August 21st

Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center partners with the Mid-Ohio Food Bank in providing a Commodity Supplemental Food Program. The next distribution will be held on Friday, August 21st from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. We ask that you please pick up on this day due to limited storage. If you have any questions, please call Kylee at (740) 439-6681.

Become a Member of Guernsey County Senior Center

The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center offers social membership for seniors 50 years and older. The cost is $7.00 donation a year and entitles you to receive our informative monthly newsletter. You may also be able to receive your newsletter by email. For more information, please call the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681. We would like to welcome our new members that joined in the month of June:

Gary Jones Janice Denius Jerald Denius Danny Snapp

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Hot, nutritious Grab & Go Meals are available 5 days per week, Monday-Friday, for “pick-up” from 11:30am-12:30pm. Grab & Go Meals will be served to seniors inside their vehicle at the following select locations: • Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.– 1022 Carlisle Ave, Cambridge,

OH, Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12:30pm

• Stop Nine Senior Activities Building– 60330 Southgate Road, Byesville, OH,

Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12:30pm

• Golden Sixties (Thursdays)- Current attendees are welcomed to request

Grab & Go Meals.

• Cumberland United Methodist Church-437 W Main Street, Cumberland, OH,

Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:30pm

• Freeport Masonic Lodge-22577 Cadiz Road, Freeport/Londonderry, OH,

Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:30pm

• Pleasant City United Methodist Church-400 Main Street, Pleasant City, OH

Monday-Friday, 11:30 am-12:30pm

• Robert T. Secrest Senior Center– 201 High Street, Senecaville, OH,

Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12:30pm

All meals are provided on a “donation only” basis to Guernsey County Senior Citizens,

age 60 and older. Recommended donation is $2.50 per person per meal. For

additional menu details or other meal program options, please call (740) 439-5717.

Seniors are not permitted to receive both a Home Delivered Meal and “Grab & Go”

Meal on the same day/date. Meal choice must be one or the other, but not both.

“Grab & Go” meals are available to only senior citizens who are present at time of

pick-up. Limit one Grab & Go meal per person present.

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Summer Crisis Program The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohio-ans with cooling assistance during the summer months. The program runs from July 1st through September 30th, 2020. The Summer Crisis Program will provide eligible households with a one-time benefit to assist with elec-tric utility bills, central air conditioning repairs, and air conditioning unit and/or fan purchases. Household income must be at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and must meet at least one additional eligibility criteria listed below: • A household member who is age 60 or older • A household member has a documented medical

condition verified by a licensed physician or registered nurse practitioner

• A household member that was diagnosed with COVID-19 in 2020.

• Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP) customers are eligible for assistance towards their default PIPP payment, first PIPP payment, central air conditioning repairs, or may receive an air conditioning unit and/or fan.

• A household’s electric utility has a disconnect no-tice, has been shut off, or new electric service is be-ing established for the household. These households may also receive an air conditioning unit and/fan or central air conditioning repairs, if the household can maintain electric service for 30 days.

This year the program will be open from July 1—September 30, 2020. The maximum benefit amounts for the 2020 program are: $500 for customers of regulated utilities and $800 for customers of un-regulated utilities (municipal utilities or coop-erative). Air conditioning units and/or fans may only be provided to eligible customers who have not received an air conditioning unit or fan in the last three years.

Applicants must apply in-person at their local HEAP agency. You will need to include: proof of income for the past 12 months, a copy of your recent fuel/utility bill, proof of medical condition signed by a doctor/nurse practitioner and a list of all household members (including social security numbers) If you have any questions or concerns, you can call the Ohio Development Services Agency at 1-800-282-0880

Dollar Energy Fund & Neighbor To Neighbor Program Assistance

Dollar Energy Fund and AEP Ohio have teamed up to create a program that will assist low-income AEP Ohio customers who have difficulty paying their electric bill. The program will provide eligible customers with a utility assistance grant applied directly to the AEP Ohio bill. This grant will help low-income customers maintain or restore their basic electric service. Eligible Households 1. Must be a customer of AEP 2. Be at or below 200% of the Poverty Income Guidelines (FPIGs), a family of four earning up to $48,499.92 per year is eligible. 3. Have made a sincere effort of payment on their AEP bill. A sincere effort is a minimum of $75 in the last 90 days. Exceptions for senior citizens will apply. 4. Have a minimum balance of $100 on their AEP bill. For a Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program referral, contact: Area Agency on Aging, Region 9 at (740) 439-2294 or 1-800-945-4250.

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The transportation department’s temporary

hours of operation are

Guernsey County Senior Citizens

Center can help!

Saturday Transportation

8:00 AM –1:00 PM

Evening dialysis: by “appointment only”

Guernsey County Senior Citizens

Citizen Center, Inc. Provides

Homemaking Services

Home health care providers can visit your home and

provide routine homemaking services such as cleaning,

laundry, essential shopping, and meal preparation.

Home health care workers also provide in-home help with

personal care to promote and maintain essential personal

hygiene, which also encourages improved self-image and

good self-esteem.

As with all of our services, Homemaking is provided on a

“Donation Only” basis.

If you are interested in our Homemaking services, or have

additional questions, please call

(740) 432-6617

Do you need a ride to & from your doctor appointments?

We transport senior citizens, age 60 & older, to medical appointments and wellness exams, and many other non-medical transportation locations within Guernsey County, Ohio.

24 - 48 hour advance notice is recommended. Hours and services may be limited based upon fleet availability. For addi-tional information on these services, please contact Roger Davis at (740) 432-3838.

We strongly encourage all riders to wear a face mask!

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Healthy Meals & Nutrition

Friendly Reminder Regarding Assessments A requirement of Ohio Department of Aging is for providers, such as Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, to conduct routine assessments and updates on every senior citizen, age 60 years and older, whom we serve. We will conduct client/participant assessments at different times throughout the year. We kindly ask for your assistance and cooperation as we complete these assessments. If you have any questions regarding the assessment process, please contact or call any member of the Senior Center staff at (740) 439-6681.

Guernsey County Meals on Wheels offers nutrition services to area seniors. We provide home delivered meals and on site lunches. If you are a senior age 60 or older, the suggested donation is $2.50, for anyone under 60, the cost is $5.50. For additional information, please contact Hollia Husk at (740) 439-5717.

Home Delivered Meals Available throughout Guernsey County

Hot, home-style, nutritious, well-balanced home delivered meals are available to eligible individuals age 60 and older, living in Guernsey County, with nutritional need. Meals are delivered Monday - Friday and are provided by Meals on Wheels Guernsey County. Homemade, pre-prepared frozen meals are available for weekends and holidays upon request. Emergency meals (to have on hand during periods of inclement weather) are also provided in each home during the winter months. Special meals (diabetic, low-salt, puree, diverticulitis, liquid, etc...) are also available. If you are interested in receiving home delivered meals, please contact Meals on Wheels Guernsey County at (740) 439-5717.

Disabled Veterans of Any Age are Eligible to Receive Home Delivered Meals

Disabled veterans of any age are eligible to receive nutritious home delivered meals provided by the Guernsey County Meals on Wheels program. To receive this service, you must be a disabled veteran (no matter what age) living in Guernsey County. If you are interested in this service or have any additional questions, please contact Hollia Husk at (740) 439-5717. Thank you to all of our veterans for your service.

Ensure® & Glucerna® Supplemental Beverages Available

Supplemental nutritional beverage shakes are available at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center and come in four delicious flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, and Butter Pecan, all at a discounted rate. A case, which consists of 24 - 8 ounce cans, of regular Ensure is $20, Ensure plus is $22, and Glucerna is $43. To place an order, please stop and visit with Roger Davis, in our Transportation Department, or call (740) 432-3838.

Continental Breakfast Offered Every Morning

A continental breakfast of items such as cereal, toast etc., is offered each morning at Guernsey County Senior Citi-zens Center from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM for senior citi-zens age 60 and older. The recom-

mended breakfast donation is $2.50. Reservations are not required. If you

Nutritious Home Delivered Meals available to help clients recover

Sustaining good nutrition and a healthy diet are beneficial to your recovery and wellbeing. The Meals as you Mend program is designed to provide recent patients of Southeastern Med who are residents of Guernsey County and at least 60 years of age with 30 nutritious, hot, home delivered meals at no cost once they are discharged and plan to return home. If you would like additional information on the Meals as you Mend program, please ask a nurse or social worker at Southeastern Med or please call Meals on Wheels Guernsey County at (740) 439-5717.

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August 2020 Birthdays

08/01 Arlene Drake JoEllen Hayes Nancy Holliday Jin Routson Dagmar Thomas Betty L. Wells 08/02 Harriet Fannin Jim Montgomery Reese Tipton Raymond Wayble Marilyn Zavodsky 08/04 Mary Ann Kovalchik Bonnie Landman Robert Tedrick 08/05 Mary Dennis Shirley Marmie-McCance Jorja McDaniel Charles Smith Jerry W. Smith Pamela Yakupcak 08/06 Rachel Hall Cathy Valentine 08/07 Don Burris Terri Scott Jeanine Thompson 08/08 Connie White Mary Williams 08/09 Juanita Callihan Beverly Kerr Bud Sills 08/10 Charles Blake Margaret Corder Laura Fields Joseph Krall Bonnie Starr 08/11 Marilyn Parks 08/12 Marciea Fabian Herbert Kenworthy Judith Nicholson Jane Pollock Betty Tickhill 08/13 Norma Canel 08/14 Joyce Beach Sherry Cramblett Beverly Cullen Margaret Price Judith Scheltz Diane Secrest Kathy Wray 08/15 Ruth Ford

Eileen Hastings Ellie Hymes Sue Walker 08/16 Helen Chesar Sally Gamble Jean High Harry Hitchcock Kathy Johnson 08/17 Calvin Chester Joe Gildea Cynthia Goodman Mary Sue House Charles Norman Howard Starr Elizabeth Taylor Gib Watson 08/18 Nancy Daniele Jean Powers Virginia Strong 08/19 Jim Boggs Marjorie Hanning Carol Hill Carl J. McDaniel Jr. Barbara Moore 08/20 Bill Ankrom 08/21 Florence Ice Jackie Webb 08/22 Mary Davis Donald Duche J. Sue Eidens Virginia Winget 08/23 Eloise Eschbaugh Buzz Ferguson Jewel Moorehead 08/24 Donald Beal Barbara Moore Maralyn O’Connell 08/25 Linda Hardy Dorothy Jarvis Sue (Della) Johnson Marlene Phillips 08/26 Bill Cowden Brenda Pressdee 08/27 Marie Lunsford 08/28 Fletta Mason Marbia Posey 08/29 Lorna Gibson Henrietta Luskevich Janice Stillion Jo Anne Wells

08/30 William Bodner Vicki Dawson Debby Hill Tamara Kelm Bob Long 08/31 Kay Clay Linda Krause Cindy McKendry Lawrence Soller

Happy Birthday!

From all of Your Friends & Associates at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens

Center!

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“Please Assist Us in Continuing Our Mission of Serving Guernsey County Senior Citizens”

Your Tax Deductible Donations Help Provide Senior Citizens with Services

I/We wish to contribute to the following beneficial senior based program(s): Home Delivered Meals_____ Morning Breakfast Program ____ Dining Center Meals _____ General Use ____ Home Maker /Home Health_____ Other: (Please specify)_____________________ Transportation _____ GCSCC Foundation/Endowment Fund_____ Pets Enjoy Treats (PET) Program _____ In Memory of: ____________________ _____________________________________________

Please complete and mail your 2020 tax-deductible donation to: Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. 1022 Carlisle Avenue, Cambridge, Ohio 43725

The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. is a registered 501 (c) 3 non-profit multi-senior services county-wide provider that is funded in part by the Ohio Department of Aging through The Area Agency on Aging-Region 9. Additional funding sources include a Senior Services Tax Levy, United Way of Guernsey County, as well as donations and contributions that are made by our countywide supporters. No one-single funding source supplies 100% of the funding that is required to sustain the many programs and services that GCSCC provides. All funds are obtained on a reimbursable basis and are received by GCSCC only after services have been provided to eligible senior citizens living throughout Guernsey County.

For over 47 years we have steadfastly continued our mission of serving older adults in Guernsey County. Due to the growing need for senior based services and programs the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. depends a great deal upon the kindness and generosity of others in helping us to fulfill our mission and goals. Your donations greatly assist us in our mission of serving senior citizens as well as help us to serve a growing and increasing aging adult population. Quality services including, but not limited to; home delivered meals, transpor-tation, and homemaking, are each provided on a “Donation Only” basis, whereby seniors will not be denied services based on their ability or inability to make a donation. Suggested Cost Sharing fees are recommended for some programs. Rising gasoline prices, increasing food costs, and other expenses require us to share this reminder about how crucial your donations are and how they go directly toward GCSCC achieving and fulfilling our mission of serving senior citizens.

Please remember GCSCC when structuring your Will; listing beneficiaries; and when making in-memoriam contributions are appropriate. We sincerely appreciate your kindness and support…and most importantly we know that the seniors that we serve appreciate your support too! Please help us secure the future of senior based services so that they are readily accessible and available for you or when someone in your own family or circle of friends might need them.

“THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF THE GUERNSEY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER”

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“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful

giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

“Leave a Lasting Legacy”

The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center Endowment Fund

The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, in close collaboration with The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, and Guernsey County Foundation has developed an alternative option for individuals who wish to leave a lasting legacy that will benefit future senior citizens and older adult generations served by the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center and The Guernsey County Foundation & Foundation for Appalachian Ohio formed The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center Endowment Fund because the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center remains very reliant upon the kindness and generosity of our countywide supporters. Daily donations and routine contributions greatly assist our organization and permit us to serve a growing older adult population. Daily donations are also a vital financial resource, which assist us in meeting our program operational expenses. Because State and Federal funding sources have not kept pace the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. has developed the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. Endowment Fund. All services and programs provided by the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center are provided on a “donation only” basis for senior citizens age 60 and older who live throughout Guernsey County. Beneficial senior based services provided by the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center include, but are not limited to:

• Home Delivered Meals “Meals on Wheels”

• Senior Transportation Service & Assistance

• Homemaking • Legal Services & Consulting

Assistance • PASSPORT • Congregate/Social Interactive Meals • Friendly Visiting • Telephone Reassurance • Senior Supplemental Food

Commodities • Preventative Medical and Well-Being

Health Checks & Assessments • Senior Clothes Closet • Assistive Medical Equipment

& Devices Loan Closet • Morning Breakfast Program • Golden 60’s Luncheon Meals • As well as a variety of daily social,

educational, recreational activities. As a kind and much appreciated gesture or in gratitude for the services a senior receives we please ask that you consider The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center Endowment Fund when:

Making your Will Conducting your Estate Planning Making an “In Memoriam Gift” in

memory of a special friend or loved one

Making a personal gift or corporate donation

Designating a beneficiary When making a bequest to a charitable

trust or non-profit organization For additional information regarding how you too can “leave a lasting legacy” benefiting senior citizens, please contact Shon Gress, Executive Director of the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center at 740-439-6681, or The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio at 740-753-1111.

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Transportation Services- Our courteous and professional van drivers personally escort senior citizens to medical exams and appointments; shopping and personal business trips; to pick-up prescription medications at pharmacies; to senior nutrition sites; and a host of other senior wellness related facilities. 24-hour advance reservations are required. Homemaking- Home health care providers can visit your home and provide routine homemaking services such as cleaning, laundry, essential shopping, and meal preparation. Home health care workers also provide in-home help with Personal Care to promote and maintain essential personal hygiene, which also encourages improved self-image and good self-esteem. Home Delivered “Meals on Wheels”- Hot, home style, nutritious, well-balanced home delivered meals are available Monday-Friday. Frozen meals are available for weekends and holidays. Emergency meals (to have on hand during periods of inclement weather) are also provided in each home during the winter months. Morning Breakfast Program-GCSCC serves a nutritious breakfast each weekday at the Senior Center and delivers nutritious breakfasts each day to nutritionally at-risk older adults (Partially funded by United Way of Guernsey County). Congregate Meals- Hot, nutritious meals are provided in a group social setting Monday-Friday at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center and our many Senior Nutrition Sites, which include; Cambridge Heights Apartments, Stop Nine Senior Center-Byesville, Londonderry, Cumberland, and Pleasant City. Meals are also served every Thursday at “Golden Sixties” located at the Stop Nine Church of Christ, Byesville, Ohio. Reservations are encour-aged and recommended. Legal Assistance- Legal work of a non-criminal nature (up to $250.00) is available for seniors age 60 and over. Legal services subjects such as wills, power of attorney, real estate, probate, etc.… are provided by local attorneys. PASSPORT- The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center is a certified “PASSPORT Qualified Facility” in close cooperation with the Ohio Department of Aging and Area Agency on Aging-Region 9 (740) 439-4478. Telephone Reassurance- To insure the continued well-being of elderly individuals who are isolated or homebound, our professional staff and volunteers provide regular telephone contact to monitor their safety and well-being. Medical Assessments- Qualified medical personnel provide blood pressure and pulse screenings each week. Cholesterol and blood sugar examinations, vision assessments, hearing screenings, and other wellness related screenings are also available throughout the year. Educational Programs- Regular scheduled presentations and classes are conducted on subjects of interest to inform, enlighten, and inspire older adults and to stimulate mental activity. Information & Referral- Individuals are given names, telephone numbers, and addresses of private and public organizations that can assist them with meeting their needs. Social Activities & Special Events- Social and recreational activities occur daily here at the senior center. Activities include; Quilting, Crafting, Exercise, Tai Chi, Line Dancing, Painting, Computer Classes, Euchre, Bridge, Monthly Theme Dinners, Square Dancing, Aerobics, Music, Entertainment, and much more! Volunteer Respite Program- This program is operated by our trained volunteers who can assist in providing caregivers with a much needed and temporary break from their caregiving responsibilities, providing them with rejuvenated respite. If you are caring for an older adult at least 60 years of age and need a much-needed break or are interested in serving as a Volunteer Respite, please contact us today. Senior Supplemental Food Commodities Program – Monthly Food Program that provides 30-35 pounds of groceries each month (cheese every other month) to almost 360 seniors who are at least age 60 and meet income Federal Poverty Guideline eligibility criteria.

All services are provided on a “Donation Only” basis. Seniors will not be denied services based on their ability or inability to make a donation. Contact us today at (740) 439-6681!

Serving Guernsey County Seniors

Providing Quality Services & Programs for over 48 years

Services provided by the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center Inc.

“A 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Multi-Senior Services Organization That Provides Beneficial

Programs & Services to Older Adults Living throughout Guernsey County”

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BECOME A SOCIAL MEMBER OF THE SENIOR CENTER

Some people think they will never be old enough to join the Senior Center...staying active and engaged in all aspects of community life is the key to improved health and longevity. So, why wait...become a social member today!

Your membership card can be obtained by making a $7.00 annual donation

Other benefits include, but are not limited to; • Receiving your own personal copy of the “Senior Times” monthly newsletter. • Discounts on day trips & other activities. • Birthday card greeting on your birthday. • Advance notification about new activities, services, and programs. • Your own personal copy of each month’s menu & menu items for both congregate &

home delivered meals. • And much, much more!

PLEASE CALL 740-439-6681 to learn more about becoming a new social member today!