The COA Reporter

Executive Officers

President ~ Joy Sharp

Vice President ~ Marilyn Faulkner

Secretary/Treasurer ~ Randy Packer

Board of directors

Members

Lisa Bowen-Slaven

Cory Brown

Lulu May Carney

David Clark

Pat Grosenbacher

Jodi Isaacs

Ann Kadish

Amanda Mainstone

Mary Lee Mitchell

James Norris

David Schoenefeld

Karan Scigouski

Ted Strawser

Tom Zachrich County Commissioner Assignment:

Jac Price County Council Assignment:

Charles Ashcraft

Volume 20, Issue 06 June 2014

Mission, Vision & Values Statements The LaGrange County Council on Aging's’ mission is to be a provider and resource for services that improve the quality of life for older adults of LaGrange County and enable them to retain their independence, including providing accessible public transportation for all residents of the county. The LaGrange County Council on Aging's’ vision is to enrich the quality of life for every LaGrange County senior citizen by serving as a leader and catalyst for programs, education, and services that foster independence.

Stewardship: We use our resources responsibly. Teamwork: We are committed to teamwork and value everyone’s contribution. Excellence: We expect the best of ourselves and one another. Integrity: We keep our word and are faithful to whom we say we are. Dignity: We respect and fully recognize the person as an individual

SHIP Appointments Medicare open enrollment

available

Call 463-4161 to schedule appt.

COA Bowl-A-Thon

On May 17th the LaGrange County Council on Ag-

ing held their annual “Striking Out for Senior’s”

Bowl-a-thon. The senior’s that participated in the

event did show up the younger people bowling

that’s for sure. Ted Strawser continued tradition

with winning the fundraising with over $1,400,

Carl Stump, LCAT driver, gave him a run for the

money this year by raising over $1,100. Larry Fell-

er, another LCAT driver raised $500. These three

deserve a standing ovation for the efforts that

they put forth in raising $3,000. Cheri Perkins, Ex-

ecutive Director, fell short of her goal with $491.

Lulu May Carney, that doesn’t even like to ask for

money, raised $120. Altogether the event

brought in nearly $6,000. That by far exceeds last

year’s total.

There were 10 teams that participated on the five

person teams. The entire event was a lot of fun.

Every participant received a door prize from vari-

ous local merchants and friends of the COA. Many

thanks to Avalon Village, Topeka Pharmacy, Life

Care Center of LaGrange, Jessica Walter, Panache

the Spalon, Dana Martin, Yoder Meat and Cheese,

Hostetler Tire, Huffman Automotive, Bob Fauver,

Century Link, Steve Olinger, Lippert Components,

and Grossman’s Restaurant. Thank you to the

team sponsors, Randy Packer, Joy Sharp, Ann Kad-

ish, Miller’s Merry Manor, and Life Care Center of

LaGrange. (Continued To Page 11)

COA/LCAT

Administrative Assis-

tant, Debbra Carter,

bowled with the assis-

tance of her husband.

COA Transportation

Assistant Erin Young and

her husband, Travis,

strike a pose while

striking out for seniors!

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Special Thank You

Every Thurs-day morning, rain, snow or shine, the Foltz Bakery of LaGrange provides the Council on Aging with donuts for their weekly morning coffee and donut program. Thanks so much to Foltz Bakery for their thoughtfulness, generosity and delicious donuts. Every Thursday morning, our cli-ents come to the Council on Aging building for their Blood Pressure/glucose testing. Thanks to Miller’s Merry Manor for donating the time and professional nursing ser-vice for this very important weekly activity.

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TRIAD Alert

Contributed by Dan Votaw, Vice-President

There is an old axiom that says “When you are a young person you

should work hard for your money. When you grow old your money

should work hard for you.” This is all well and good. There are, however,

some people out there who would like to share your money with or

without your consent.

Your LaGrange County TRIAD Committee would like to bring to your

attention the problem of Elder Financial Abuse. Elder financial abuse is

described as the using of the elder’s money or assets contrary to the

elder’s wishes, needs, or best interests – or for the abuser’s personal

gain. Unfortunately, most of the elder financial abuse is committed by

one of three groups of people. Relatives – Friends – or Caregivers. There

are things that we can look for that indicate financial abuse is taking

place.

Listed below are a few of the more blatant signs:

Taking money or other items from the elder’s home or bank ac-

count.

Selling or transferring the elder’s property against their wishes or

best interests.

Failing to provide the agreed upon services to the elder, such as care

giving, home or vehicle repair, or financial management.

Using the elder’s credit cards for unauthorized purchases.

Using the elder’s name or good credit to open new credit accounts.

Misusing the elder’s Power of Attorney (POA).

Refusing to return borrowed money or property as agreed upon, or

when requested by the elder or their agent.

Creating or changing living trusts for the benefit of the abuser.

Changing the elder’s will, trusts or inheritance for the abuser’s bene-

fit.

If any of these are happening to you, or you suspect they are hap-

pening to someone you know, you should call Law Enforcement at once.

Your complaint will be handled quietly and discreetly. There are specific

laws against elder financial abuse and they were put there for our pro-

tection. Don’t be afraid or ashamed to report elder financial abuse. To-

gether, with the authorities, we may be able to stop this type of abuse.

A Special Thank You To The

LaGrange County Police &

Fire Departments!

The LaGrange County Council on

Aging would like to thank the La-

Grange County police and fire de-

partments for donating the pro-

ceeds from their charity basketball

game. Pictured above are Cheri

Perkins, Kristyn Steele, Jeff Cam-

pos, and Mike Brother.

Thank you for your service and

your donation!

Support. Care. Companionship.

Cheryl Terry, BSM

Client Services Supervisor

222 South State Street

Kendallville, Indiana 46755

(260) 347-0950

State Road 9 North

Wolcottville, Indiana 46795

(260) 854-2251

Pat & Kathy Young

w w w . y o u n g f a m i l y f u n e r a l h o m e . c o m

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www.CorpsOfAngels.com

1566 Shook Drive

Auburn, IN 46706

Cheryl@CorpsOfAngels.com

Tel 260 927.9840

Fax 260 927.9845

Toll Free 888 927.9840

ANGEL

MARCH 2014 SERVICE REPORT

BP/Glucose Checks ................................................... 51

BINGO ....................................................................... 30

Volunteer Hours ....................................................... 34

Transportation Vehicle Miles ................................... 44,417

Total Transportation Trips........................................ 4,148

Total Transportation Hours……………………………… 2,336.67

Clients unable to schedule ....................................... 46

Home Assistant Clients............................................. 22

Home Assistant Miles ............................................... 936.1

Phone Calls ............................................................... 1,103

Senior Mart Client/Trips ........................................... 16/28

Wills Living Wills Probate Decedent’s Estates

212 South Detroit Street

LaGrange, IN 46761-1808

463-2526 (Office)

854-2564 (Residence)

JEFFREY W. WIBLE Attorney at Law

Support Groups Alzheimer’s & Stroke Support Group Family

Picnic at Lifecare Center of LaGrange on

June 26th at 6:30 PM

Have You Visited Us Online Lately?

The LaGrange County Council on Aging’s website has

helpful information that is always being updated.

VISIT US AT OUR WEBSITE

WWW.LAGRANGECOA.ORG

Anyone Can Ride

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SAVE THE DATE! Senior Day at the LaGrange County

4-H Fair. The LaGrange County Council on Aging will be sponsoring Senior Day at the fair again this year. It

will be from 8:00—2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 8th. There will be free breakfast and lunch, medi-

cal testing, and entertainment. If you’re interested in volunteering, please let us know!

What You Should Know About Guardianship Article Contributed By Lisa Bowen-Slaven, Attorney

When someone is found to be an incapacitated person, a guardianship may be established over that

person. To be found to be incapacitated, the Court must find that the individual is incapable of either man-aging property or providing self care or both. Incapacity may result from medical conditions, insanity, mental illness, alcoholism, excessive use of drugs or other incapacity. Although the aforementioned conditions may contribute to incapacity, a person who has one or more of these problems is not necessarily incapacitated.

A guardian is appointed by a Court to make decisions for an incapacitated person. The Court may lim-

it the powers that the guardian has over the incapacitated individual’s property or person. If not limited, then the guardian has an unlimited guardianship and is responsible for the care and custody of the incapaci-tated person and for the preservation of their “estate.” The guardian can pay all the expenses of the guardi-anship proceeding out of the incapacitated person’s estate, including medical, professional and attorney’s fees. The guardian is allowed to sell, mortgage, lease or exchange the property of the incapacitated person with Court approval when it is in the best interests of the incapacitated person. The guardian must file an accounting at least once every two years with the Court, which accounting must detail the guardian’s admin-istration of the incapacitated person’s estate, reflecting income received and expenses paid on behalf of the incapacitated person during the reporting period. If anyone believes that a guardian is not doing his or her duty or is abusing his or her position, they should report the matter to the Court.

Any interested person may file a petition for the appointment of a guardian of an incapacitated per-

son. There is a specific process that the Court must follow when a guardianship petition is filed with the Court. Indiana law provides for notice to the alleged incapacitated person and to immediate relatives, such as a spouse, adult children, the attorney-in-fact under a power of attorney and any other person who may be serving as guardian for the alleged incapacitated person. The alleged incapacitated person has the right to hire their own attorney or to have a guardian ad litem appointed by the Court. Once the judge determines that a person is an incapacitated person and needs a guardian, the Court must then decide who is best quali-fied to act as the person’s guardian. Indiana law provides that the Court must first look at the person desig-nated in the power of attorney of an incapacitated person. The Court must then look at the spouse; an adult child; a parent or a person nominated by will of a deceased parent; a person related by blood or marriage with whom the incapacitated person has resided for more than six months prior to the filing of the petition; and a person nominated by the incapacitated person.

Indiana law also allows for the appointment of a temporary guardian over an incapacitated person.

This type of guardianship can only be in place for up to 60 days. The person seeking the guardianship must show that an emergency exists and that the welfare of the incapacitated person requires immediate action and no other person appears to have authority to act. A temporary guardianship is used, for example, in cas-es in which a person is unable to or will not authorize medical treatment needed to save their life.

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Free medical equipment for use as

needed.

We currently have 2 hospital beds

and 3 power scooters available.

Call 463-4161 for more information.

CLASSIFIEDS

COA is looking for

Part-Time Van Drivers

Paid position. Call Cheri for more info

at 463-4161

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed to help with our

wheel chair ramp project and small

home repairs.

For Sale:

Table & 4 Chairs ($75.00 total for

both). Call Greg at (260) 383-0296

Alzheimer's Disease — Know the 10 Signs Have you ever wondered if forgetting where you put your keys is a warning sign of Alzhei-mer’s? This program will provide you with an understanding of the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s. You will find out what to do if you or someone you know has signs of the disease. The program features videos of real people in the early-stage of Alzheimer’s and their families addressing fears and myths associated with Alzheimer’s dis-ease.

Thursday, June 12, 2014 | LaGrange County COA

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Pre-registration requested.

Parkview LaGrange

Foundation hosts Pedal

& Paddle

The Parkview LaGrange Foundation has added a twist to its signature Paddle for Parkview. On Friday, June 20, 2014, the “Pedal & Paddle for Parkview” will give participants a choice of a 30, 15 or 2-mile bike ride through beautiful LaGrange County and/or a 7 or 13-mile ca-noe/kayak paddle down the scenic Pigeon River.

The “Pedal” bike ride begins with registration between 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. in the Parkview LaGrange Hospital parking lot. Bike riders need to bring their own bike and helmet. Whether riders choose the 30, 15 or 2-mile course, the round trip ride will return riders to the hospital, where a light lunch will be served.

After lunch, participants will head to the Trading Post in Mongo, IN for the “Paddle,” providing them with a choice of either a 7 or 13-mile pad-dle. Life jackets, canoes and kayaks will be provided to all paddlers.

For additional information, contact Darlene Amstutz at 260-463-9004 or Darlene.amstutz@parkview.com.

Thank You To Our Volunteers

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Our Deepest Thanks... Donations

Norma Miller Paul Lauver

Christine Kinsinger Helen Shoecraft

Joy & Myron Sharp Jim Cattell

Sandy Rhodes G Charlene & Steve Handshoe

Amanda Mainstone

In Memory Of Christine Burton

Jerry and Arlene Gran

Linda Dewachter

Ralph Nelson

Eli Kinsinger

Deb Carter

Sandy Shields

Christine Kinsinger

Eleanor Rossman

Hazel Reese

David Schoenfeld

Marilyn Faulkner

Joy Sharp

Lulu May Carney

Karan Scigouski

Charles Ashcraft

Lisa Bowen-Slaven

Randy Packer

Jack Price

Ann Kadish

Amanda Mainstone

Cory Brown

Eden Worship Center Ann & Jerry Grogg

Betty Cree Susie Huth

Nancy Pelonge June Cattell

Hometown Family Restaurant Mary Jaessing

Pat Nelson Linda Dewachter Colton Strawser Carolyn Vogel Calvary Chapel

Bob Fauver Parkview LaGrange Hospital

Quote of the Month

“We make a living by what we get, but

we make a life by what we give.”

~ Winston Churchill

Upcoming Events

Footcare Clinic June 20th & 25th At COA

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BIBLE STUDY 9-10am At the COA June 4, 11, 18, 25

BINGO Every Thursday, 9-10 am

Bring non-perishable food item to play.

Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks

8-9am @ COA

AARP Friday, June 6th — 1:30 PM Mt. Zion Lutheran Church

COA LUNCHEON June 16th,11:30 am at COA

Call 463-4161 to RSVP (bring item for Senior Mart)

Lunch with Sheriff Terry Martin

Wii Bowling

Monday, June 2nd

9:00 A.M.

Notice Senior Mart Shoppers:

Our pantry is here for low income seniors that need help with groceries. 2013 filed taxes or proof of household income are needed for eligibility. We also accept donations of non-perishable items. You must attend one

class a year to receive food.

Please check expiration dates before bringing in items.

Aging in Place Meeting at

LaGrange County COA

June 3rd, 8 AM

Books For Homebound Seniors

LaGrange County Council on Aging and LaGrange

County Public Library have partnered to try and help

the home bound seniors in the community. The li-

brary would like to help out those that would like to

receive books from the library delivered to them at

home. If you are home bound or you have limited mobility and cannot

get to the library on your own, please call Amanda @ 260-463-2841 ext

1030. She will do her best to help out as many people as possible.

Healthy Eating/Diabetic Class

Wednesday, June 18th—1:30 PM

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Wheelchairs

Wheelchair Ramps

& Loan Equipment The LaGrange County Council on

Aging has loaner equipment for our LaGrange County Seniors or those

with disabilities. Wheelchairs Walkers/Canes 3 Power Scooters 2 Hospital Beds Commodes Shower Chairs

If you are in need of any of

these items, please contact

the Council on Aging at

463-4161

Items loaned at no charge,

however donations

are accepted.

LaGrange County Council on Aging

WISH LIST Small Round Plates

(Real or Plastic)

Colored Dinner Napkins (E&S has a big variety)

Toliet Paper Paint For The New Building

Small Coffee Cups Decaffeinated Coffee

BINGO Prizes Lawn Mower Dishwasher

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Keep brown sugar soft by

storing with a couple of

marshmallows

To sharpen scissors, cut through a piece of sand paper

Household Tips

May Luncheon

On May 19th, the LaGrange County

Council on Aging hosted their monthly

luncheon hosted by Carney Frost and

Damsel in Defense. Food was provid-

ed by the COA, which included Miller’s

fried chicken, baked potatoes, baked

beans and a variety of desserts. There

were 62 people in attendance includ-

ing the many volunteers and board

members that assisted in helping serve

and clean up. Guests were given a

demonstration from Cindy Llera on the

many items offered from Damsel in

Defense for self- defense. The lunch-

eon was very informative as always

and the food was wonderful. Thank

you to everyone that attended the

event. The next luncheon will be on

June 16th with Sheriff Terry Martin will

be the guest speaker for this luncheon.

RSVP to 260-463-4161 to sign up for

your spot for next month’s luncheon.

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309 W. Michigan St.

LaGrange, IN 46761

(260) 463-3131 Office

260-463-4244 Fax

brian@fruripmayfuneralhome.com

www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com

Frurip-May Funeral Home Brian H. May

Funeral Director

MICHAEL J. FROST Funeral Director

603 S. Detroit Street LaGrange, IN 46761

Phone: (260) 463-3444

Cell: (574) 292-0659

Fax: (260) 463-3481

carneyfrost@earthlink.net

Carney-Frost Funeral Home

www.lagrangecoa.org

LaGrange County Country Place Apartments - 215 W. South Street, LaGrange, IN - (260) 463-8861

Meal Time - 11:30

Call 463-4161 for more information

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Become a Gas Sponsor of the Month

1 month for $150 Each additional month

$100 / month

Wal-Mart Shopping Trip June 9th

10 am — 12 pm

Topeka Shopping Trip Visit Topeka Pharmacy, Save A

Lot and many other Topeka

businesses!

June 23rd

10 am — 12 pm

Call To Schedule

Gas Sponsors IU Health Systems Parkview LaGrange

Hospital United Fund of

LaGrange County CenturyLink Life Care Center of

LaGrange D&L Metal

Motorcoach Trip: Art Institute of Chicago

Saturday, July 26, 2014—Depart: 8:00 AM / Return: 8:30 PM

Cost: $89 per person

Some of the greatest works of art ever created are only a couple of hours away! The Art Institute of Chicago not only displays famous paintings and sculptures, but also Egyptian mummy art, suits of medieval armor, Tiffany lamps, early American quilts, and much, much more!

Don’t miss this opportunity to see them with your own eyes! Join the LaGrange County Public Library on this amazing trip. Attendees will be departing from the library, traveling to Chicago on a comfortable Cardinal motorcoach.

The price of this trip includes transportation, admission, and catered lunch.

Registration forms can be picked up at the library, and are due by June 24th, but the trip may sell out early. Don’t delay, sign up today!

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The big winner of the evening

was Ted Strawser and team, Ted

raised the most money, they won

the “Oldies but Goodies Team

Awards”, they won the highest

team series. That just goes to

prove that you have to respect

your elders, especially when it

comes to Ted Strawser. I hear

from people all the time that

when they see Ted coming, they

just hand him money! Thank you

to all that participated in this

year’s bowl-a-thon. It would not

have been such a success without

your participation! COA Office staff team Kristyn Steele

(Transportation Coordinator), Jessica

Walter (Summer Intern), Cheri Perkins

(Executive Director), and Erin Young

(Transportation Assistant).

LaGrange County Council on Aging

PO Box 107 • 125 W. Fenn Street, Ste. 400

LaGrange, IN 46761

LCCOA Staff:

Executive Director: Cheri Perkins cperkins@lagrangecoa.org Transportation Coordinator: Kristyn Steele ksteele@lagrangecoa.org Transportation Assistant: Erin Young eyoung@lagrangecoa.org Home Asst. Coordinator: Vicki Baltes vbaltes@lagrangecoa.org Administrative Assistant: Deb Carter Home Asst.: Shelley Hamilton, Carol Haviland, Connie Kresse, Linda Llera, and Michelle Patrick Transportation Specialists: Steve Olinger, Carl Stump, Wayne Bieberich, Bob Fauver, Steven Larkey, Byron Kline, John Crist, Kevin Ramer, Eli Kinsinger, Dale Wentworth, Kevin Nelson, Mike Nelson, Phil Trippi, Michael Richards, Deb Kline, Larry Feller, Robert Mauck, and Ray Springer, Denny Yoder.

Non-Profit

Organization

U.S. Postage

LaGrange, IN. 46761

Permit No. 20

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