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Message from COA ... Pg 2 Upcoming Trips . …….. Pg 3 Activities ...Pg 4-5 Calendar ...Pg 6 Menu...Pg 7 Monthly Movies .. ... Pg 8 New Medicare Cards...Pg. 9 Dear Marci...Pg 10
MAY 2018
200 SOUTH SPRING ST.
BUCYRUS, OHIO 44820
419-562-3050 or 800-589-7853 CENTER HOURS
Monday-Friday 8:30am—5pm Email: coa@cccoa.org Crawfordcountyaging.com
CRAWFORD CRAWFORD
COUNTY COUNTY
COUNCIL
COUNCIL O N A G I N G O N A G I N G
Senior Tidings
‘State of the Sandwich’
Food Truck will be
in the COA parking lot on May 10th from 11am-2pm.
OPEN to the Public!
Message from COA
It’s State of the Sandwich time!S t a t e o f t h e S a n d w i c h
F o o d T r u c k w i l l b e
in the COA parking lot on May 10, 2018, from 11am-2pm.
The State of the Sandwich, is a restaurant on wheels selling a variety of freshly made sand- wiches on a bun and specializes in fried side dishes and desserts.
Location: Council on Aging parking lot.
Advance ordering is encouraged for large orders (four or more) by calling 740-244-7917.
Percentage of the proceeds to benefit the Council on Aging’s Activity Department. Call 419- 562-3050 for more information.
Newsletter Donations
Donations for the Council on Aging newsletter, Senior Tid- ings, are always appreciated.
The number of newsletters print- ed monthly has greatly increased over the past year. The mailing cost for each home is estimated to be $3.00 per year. Thank for your donations, it’s much appre- ciated.
All donations can be sent to:
Council on Aging 200 S. Spring St.
P.O. Box 166 Bucyrus, OH 44820
2 | Crawford County Council on Aging Older Americans Month
When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few pro- grams to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing. A meeting in April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens led to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month,” the prelude to “Older Americans Month.”
Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since Kennedy has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay trib- ute in some way to older persons in their communities.
Come join us for a Senior Extravaganza on Thursday, May 17, 2018.
Lunch will be FREE of charge, but a ticket must be obtained at the Council on Aging, 200 S. Spring St., Bucyrus, in order to reserve a seat and a lunch. Anyone in need of transportation can make a res- ervation at the same time ticket reservations are made; the deadline to schedule a ride is Friday, May 11th by 5:00 p.m.
Lunch tickets and transportation reservations are on a first come first served basis and are limited to the number of seats and vehicles available. Please contact the Council on Aging at 419-562-3050 or 1-800-589-7853.
Area Agency on Aging Spring Spectacular Trip
May 9, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for this trip to the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield to enjoy the music of vocal impressionist Randy Valez. This is Richland County’s annual event celebrating Older Americans Month. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., show starts at noon. Our bus will be departing the center at 10:30 a.m. Please keep in mind that we will not be stopping for lunch -you are welcome to pack one. Space on the bus is limited, reservations are required. Cost: $3-includes snacks, entertainment, and a chance to win door prizes.
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Trips
Kingwood Center/Late Lunch Trip
May 11, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
May 11th is National Public Garden Day and Kingwood Center has free admission on this day to celebrate! This trip involves lots of walking through the gardens and will be followed by a late lunch at Mansfield Family Restaurant. Reserva- tions are required and limited. Participants must pay for their own lunch.
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Activities
Blood Pressure Checks
May 1, 11:00 a.m-12:00 p.m.
Cambridge Home Health will check your blood pressure. Free.
Scrap Booking Class
May 3, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Bring in your treasured pictures and learn the basics of scrapbooking. Please bring your own scrapbook or choose from pages available at the Senior Center.
Class size is limited. Reservations are required.
Free.
Alzheimer’s Association
Care Consultations May 4, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (by appointment)
Tessa Clark, Program Coordinator for the North- west Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, will be at the Council on Aging the first Friday of every month either doing a program or Care Con- sultations. She will be available by appointment on May 4th at our location. This is a free service that provides personalized information and ongoing support related to the care of a person with Alzhei- mer’s Free.
Movie & Popcorn
May 4, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a movie and free popcorn. Free. (See page 8 for a list of our featured movies).
Essentials Bingo
May 7, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Enjoy Bingo while winning household essentials such as toiletries and cleaning
supplies. Free.
Cuba Travel Presentation
May 8, 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Pam Ballard will be here speaking of her trip to Cu- ba. Learn about Cuba’s culture while looking at pic- tures Pam took. Reservations are encouraged. Free.
Ice Cream/ Therapy Presentation
May 14, 12:30 p.m.
Matt Burton from the physical ther- apy department of Cambridge Home Health will be here serving up ice cream and explaining the im- portance of therapy by comparing it to your ice cream cone. Reservations are required.
Free.
Garden Prep
May 14, 1:00 p.m.
It’s that time of year again! We will be prepping the garden beds of the C.O.A. Senior Communi- ty Garden for upcoming plant- ings. All help is appreciated.
Dementia Support Presentation May 15, 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Hospice of Morrow County, Inc. will be here pre- senting this educational program. Reservations are recommended. Free.
Adult Coloring
May 18, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Relax by coloring with other seniors. Free.
Trivia Contest
May 21, 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Do you like trivia? The winner of this educational contest receives a gift certificate provided by McDonald’s. Free.
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Activities
Painting Pavers May 21, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Join us for our painting class! No experience re- quired. We will be painting pavers to be used as outdoor decorations.
All supplies are provided. Class size is limited. Cost: $5 donation
encouraged. Reservations are required.
Tech Time
May 22, 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
(30 minute classes available by appointment) Do you need help learning how to use your smart phone, tablet, or laptop? Call to make an appoint- ment for a one on one class. Free.
Chair Yoga
May 23, 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Join Candy, Activities Coordinator, for this class that not only helps relieve stress, but also helps improve strength and flexibility. Reservations are encouraged. Free.
Snack and Social
May 24, 1:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
In celebration of Older Americans month, Heart- land of Bucyrus is not only sponsoring our Senior Bingo-they are also providing snacks before! Spend some extra time with friends before the bingo fun begins. Reservations are appreciated. Free.
Senior Bingo
May 24, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Community members ages 55 and over are wel- come to participate in this Bingo sponsored by
Heartland of Bucyrus for May. Free.
Ice Cream Social
May 24, 3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Join us for an ice cream sundae while visiting with other seniors in the community. Cost: Donations accepted. Reservations are required.
Pizza and a Movie
May 25, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a movie and popcorn on us! Pizza will also be provided. Reservations are required. Free. (See page 8 for a list of our featured movies)
Donuts and a Movie May 29, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Start your morning right with donuts, coffee, and a movie. Free. (See page 8 for a list of our featured
movies). Reservations are required.
Wood Carving
Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.-3:00pm
Bring in your wood carving project and supplies for this group that meets weekly to talk about the craft while working on their own projects. Free.
Growing Together
Starting in June
Piloted through a partnership between the Craw- ford County Council on Aging and Sonshine Child Care and Preschool, “Growing Together” is a new intergenerational effort in our community. Support- ed by the Crawford Partnership’s Quality of Life Team, Growing Together will plant the seeds for enrichment, education, and intergenerational inter- action between older adults in our community and children from 18 months old to elementary school.
3 new garden beds will be installed at Sonshine Child Care. Through the Council on Aging, older adult volunteers will work with the kids from Son- shine throughout the summer to help them care for their gardens, among other activities. The Council on Aging is looking for seniors to volunteer for this innovative program. For more information, call Candy at (419)562-3050.
MAY 2018
Activities
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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1
Blood Pressure Checks 11-12
2
Dominoes 12:30-3
Wood Carving 1-3
3
Scrapbooking 9-11 *
4 Alzheimer’s Association Private Consultations (by appointment) 10-1 *
Movie and Popcorn
1-3 7
Essentials Bingo 2-3
8
Cuba Travel Presentation 10:15-11:15 *
The Crown 1-3
9 Area Agency on Aging Spring Spectacular Trip 10:30-3 *
Dominoes 12:30-3
Wood Carving 1-3
10
State of the Sandwich Food Truck Fundraiser
11-2
11
Kingwood Center/
Late Lunch Trip 9:30-3 *
14
Ice Cream / Therapy Presentation 12:30-1:30 * Garden Prep 1-3
15 Dementia Support Presentation 11-11:30 * The Crown 1-3 Fabric, Fiber, and Fun7-9 *
16
Dominoes 12:30-3
Wood Carving 1-3
17
Senior Extravaganza 11-1*
18
Adult Coloring 10-11
21
Trivia Contest 11-11:30
Painting Pavers 1:00-4:00 *
22
Tech Time (by appointment) 9-11:30 *
The Crown 1-3
23
Dominoes 12:30-3
Wood Carving 1-3
Chair Yoga 2-2:30 *
24
Snack and Social 1:30-2 *
Senior Bingo 2-3 Ice Cream Social 3-3:30 *
25
Pizza and a Movie
1-3 *
28
Closed Memorial
Day
29 Donuts and a Movie
9:30-11:30 * The Crown 1-3
30
Dominoes 12:30-3
Wood Carving 1-3
Some events have limited reservations. To 31 make a reservation, you may call (419) 562- 3050 and ask for Candy or stop by the Senior Center to sign up for events. Reservations will be available May 1. Some activities encourage a small donation to participate.
MAY 2018 Menu
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
To cancel a meal please call 419-562-3050 or
1-800-589-7853
1. Pork Roast OR Meatloaf
Corn
Baked Potato Apple Juice
2. Lasagna OR Beef & Noodles Broccoli
Banana Garlic Bread
3. Hamburger Gravy OR Chicken Over Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables
4. Chipped Beef OR Beef Stew
Green Beans Cauliflower Cheese Stick
7. Chicken Patty OR Hamburger With Green/Red Peppers
Italian Blend Redskin Potatoes
8. Pork Fritter OR Cheeseburger Meatloaf
Cheesy Broccoli Mashed Potatoes Banana
9. Stuffed Pepper OR Cabbage Roll Succotash
Pickled Beet/Egg Juice
10. Marzetti OR Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Mixed Vegetables Tropical Fruit Garlic Bread
11. Chili Soup OR Minestrone Soup Tossed Salad Banana Corn Bread Mandarin Orange
14. Turkey Burger OR Chicken Patty Italian Blend Redskin Potatoes Orange Juice
15. Chicken Parmesan OR Veal Parmesan Carrots
Broccoli
Mandarin Orange
16. BBQ Ribs OR Pizza Burger Baked Beans Baked Potato Grape Juice
17. Pepper Steak OR Sweet & Sour Chicken
Over Rice
Blueberries/Pears Lima Beams
18. BBQ Chicken Pizza OR
Pepperoni Pizza Tossed Salad Fruit Salad Orange
21. Broccoli Cheddar Chicken OR Pork Chop Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Tropical Fruit
22. Pork Roast OR Meatloaf
Corn
Baked Potato Apple Juice
23. Lasagna OR Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Broccoli Banana Garlic Bread
24. Ham OR Chicken Leg Mashed Potatoes Brussel Sprouts Peas/Blueberries
25. Egg Salad OR Chicken Salad Mandarin Orange Peaches
Graham Cracker Tomato
28. CLOSED! 29. Cheeseburger Meatloaf OR Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes Corn On The Cob Fruit & Jell-o
30. Grilled
Chicken Bites OR Pork Fritter Brussel Sprouts Seasoned Hash browns
31. Egg Omelet OR Blueberry Pancake Wrap
Baked Apples Redskin Potatoes Orange
Menu Subject to Change
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Monthly Movies
Movie and Popcorn Days
Friday, May 4, 1:00 p.m.
‘The Queen’
This is a 2006 British fictional drama depicts the British Royal Family's response to the death of Princess Diana and stars Helen Mirren. Free.
Tuesday, May 8,15, 22, & 29, 1:00 p.m.
‘The Crown’
Join us on Tuesday afternoons through May and the first week of June to watch the first season of this show. This historical drama series is a bio- graphical story about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Free.
Pizza and a Movie
Friday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.
‘The Last Showman’
Join us for pizza and to watch this musical film that is inspired by the story of P. T. Barnum's crea- tion of the Barnum & Bailey Circus and the lives of its star attractions. Free.
Donuts and a Movie
Tuesday, May 29, 9:30 a.m.
‘The Notebook’
Start your morning right by joining us for coffee, donuts, and a movie! This is a love story set in the pre- and post-World War II era and based on a book by Nicholas Sparks. This movie stars Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. Free.
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Important Information about New Medicare Cards &
Paying your Medicare Premiums
A New Medicare Card with a New Number
You may have heard that Medicare is removing Social Security Numbers from Medicare cards starting in April 2018.
• You’ll get a new card in the mail with a new Medicare Number that’s unique to you. This change will help keep your information more se- cure and help protect your identity.
• Mailing everyone a new card will take some time.
Your card might arrive at a different time than your friends or neighbors.
• Once you get your new card, destroy your old card and start using your new card right away.
• Make sure your mailing address is up to date. If your address needs to be corrected, contact Social Security at ssa.gov/myaccount or 1-800-772-1213.
TTY users can call 1-800-325-0778.
• For more information about the new Medicare card, visit go.medicare.gov/newcard or call us at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048.
Use your New Medicare Number when Paying Your Medicare Premiums
Once you get your new Medicare card, use your new Medicare Number when paying your Medi- care premiums, instead of your old number.
· If you pay your Medicare premiums using your bank’s Online Bill Pay service, you’ll need to update your account to use your new Medicare Number.
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Medicare Information
· Don’t include the dashes when entering your Medicare Number.
· Make sure the Biller Name says: “CMS Medi- care Insurance”.
If you pay your Medicare premiums by check or money order, write your new Medicare Number on your check or money order.
Dear Marci,
I have a Medicare Advantage Plan. I just received a document
listing costs for all the health care services I re- ceived last month. There are several different columns that show different amounts of mon- ey—do I have to pay for everything on here?
-Paul (Mobile, AL) Dear Paul,
It sounds like the document you are looking at is your Explanation of Benefits (EOB). An EOB is the notice that your Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D prescription drug plan typically sends you after you receive medical services or items. EOBs are usually mailed once per month, and some plans give you the option of accessing your EOB online.
You only receive an EOB if you have a Medicare Advantage Plan or a Part D prescription drug plan. An EOB is not the same as a Medicare Sum- mary Notice, which you get if you have Original Medicare.
It is important to know that an EOB is not a bill.
Your EOB is a summary of the services and items
should review your EOB to make sure it is accu- rate, and that you actually received the services and items on the dates of service listed. If there is any incorrect information (like, for example, if your EOB lists a service that you did not receive), you should call the listed provider to check if their of- fice made a billing error. If you suspect that a pro- vider is intentionally billing your Medicare Ad- vantage Plan for services they did not deliver, that someone is using your Medicare number or card, or that some other form of fraud is occurring, you should contact your local Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). Your SMP will be able to help you identify fraud and, if necessary, report it to the proper au- thorities. To contact your SMP, call 877-808-2468 or visit www.smpresource.org.
After you have reviewed your EOB, you should keep it somewhere safe. You may need it in the fu- ture to prove that payment was made if a provider’s billing department makes a mistake or if you
claimed a medical deduction on your taxes. If you lose your EOB or need a duplicate copy, you should contact your Medicare Advantage Plan.
-Marci you have received and how much you may owe
for them. It tells you how much your provider billed your plan, the approved amount that your plan will pay, and how much you have to pay to the provider. While all EOBs provide the same information, the layout and other specifics may vary by plan.
The amount that you are responsible for paying should be included in the “Your Share” column of the EOB. Remember that the EOB is not a bill. If you still owe anything, you should receive a bill directly from your doctor or other provider who performed the service. There are several reasons that you might be responsible for a bill:
· You have not yet reached your deductible, the amount that you must pay for health care ex- penses out of pocket before your health insur- ance plan begins to pay. Once you reach your deductible, your plan will begin paying for part or all of the covered services.
· You owe a copayment, or copay, which is a set amount that you pay each time you receive a service. You may have already paid this when you were leaving the doctor’s office.
· You are responsible for a coinsurance, which is a percentage of the cost of an item or service you received.
· Your plan is denying your coverage. If you are denied coverage for a service that you believe should have been covered, you should appeal this decision.
The final page of your EOB should include in- structions for appealing this decision. For more assistance with appealing, you can contact your SHIP. If you don’t know how to contact your SHIP, you can call 877-839-2675 or visit www.shiptacenter.org.
If you have any questions about your EOB, you s
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