Information & Ideas For Upper Arlington
Seniors and Their Families and Friends
Spring, 2016
Amy Schossler, Director
Don Fellenz, Editor
Upper Arlington Fire Division Requests
Residents Update File of Life
When you can’t speak for yourself, the File of Life speaks for you
In 2012, the Upper Arlington Commission on Aging, in partnership with the UA
Fire Division, mailed the File of Life to all
UA residents 60 and older. The File of Life
is a red magnetic pouch that hangs on the
outside of the refrigerator door. Inside the
pouch is a card containing medical history,
medications and emergency contact information. During an emergency, precious
seconds can be saved when medics refer
to the File of Life for immediate information.
The lifesaving information contained in
the File of Life is only useful if it is accurate
and current. If you have a File of Life that
has not been reviewed this year, please
take a moment to update your information. Don’t forget to review emergency
contact information. Check with your
emergency contacts and add email addresses and cell phone numbers; often the
easiest way for medical personnel to reach
your loved ones quickly.
The UA Fire Division recommends the
File of Life for all residents. During an
emergency, it is easy to forget important
information about your diagnosis, medications and how to contact your family members. Having the File of Life completed and
ready for use will give you peace of mind
that all your pertinent health information
is at your fingertips.
The File of Life kits are available at the
UA Senior Center, UA Fire Houses and the
UA Municipal Building. For more information, please contact Amy Schossler at
614-583-5326.
The File of Life is made possible
through generous funding from the UA
Community Foundation and the UA Rotary
Club.
Spring/Summer Programs and Activities
Balance Practice
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 1:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. on second Tuesday)
Senior Center, Building 2, Room 205
Practice movements proven to improve balance during this 30 minute class.
If you worry about falling, this is the class
for you. Safe and simple exercises, seated
and standing develop the muscle and flexibility that keep us safer on our feet.
Fitness Trek Walk & Talk at the Barn
First Tuesday of the Month
Walk the park trail before or after our
breakfast and guest speaker. Wear your
walking shoes and join others in a journey
to a healthier life. Fitness Trek, a monthly
program that promotes commitment to
movement for health, provides educational speakers and rewards participants for
completing increasing levels of activity.
Monthly meetings feature a light breakfast. The talk will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the
Amelita Mirolo Barn at Sunny 95 Park,
4395 Carriage Hill Lane, 43220 (unless otherwise specified below). Cost $1.00 or Free
with Silver Sneakers. Call 614-583-5320 to
register.
Upcoming Fitness Trek topics include:
April 5—Getting To The Root Of Back Pain
Imagine finding the cause of persistent
back pain. Once we know the cause, can
we treat it? Physical therapist Corey Urbanski, BS, MPT specializes in low back pain.
One often misdiagnosed source of back
pain is the sacroiliac joint. This pain generator is often misdiagnosed and has lead to
many patients not receiving the adequate
or even wrong treatment. The goal of the
presentation is to educate individuals with
low back pain the multiple sources the
pain could be coming from and ensuring
they are evaluated thoroughly by their
doctor. Corey discusses all treatment options along the continuum of care so back
patients can resume normal activities and
feel better. Register in advance.
May 3—Sandwich Stroll
10:30 a.m.—Noon
Need a new way to keep your fitness
fun? As you walk the park collecting your
lunch and meeting with vendors, try some
different activities to add spark to keeping
fit. Start at the registration desk to check
in, and then step out for health and wellness at Sunny 95 Park. The half mile path
leads around the pond through several
gardens including the rain garden and
back to the Amelita Mirolo Barn for picnicking, camaraderie and dancing with
“Turbo Accordions” (aka Ken and Mary).
Receive a reusable lunch bag and lunch.
The Sandwich Stroll is a rain or shine
event, so prepare yourself with hat, umbrella or sunscreen as needed. You must
register in advance by calling (614) 5835320. Cost is $5.00 or Free with Silver
Sneakers® card. You must bring your card
to the registration table at the Sandwich
Stroll to receive your discount.
Need a ride to the Sandwich Stroll?
The Forum at Knightsbridge will be providing shuttle service at 10:10 am, 10:50 a.m.
and 11:20 a.m. from the Senior Center.
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June 7—Be Better With Bocce
Discover the fun of bocce at Fitness
Trek. This month we meet at The SENIOR
CENTER in Building 2 for breakfast at 8:30
and introduction to the game. If you can
walk and roll a ball, you can play bocce.
Learn the benefits of playing and try the
game!
July 5—Hear Better & Live Better
Hear What You’ve Been Missing
Amelita Mirolo Barn at 8:30 a.m.
Hearing loss is not just inconvenient;
it’s a matter of health and safety. Learn
from Mary Lou Luebbe-Gearhart Au.D.
about hearing loss, correction and what it
can mean for your quality of life.
August 2—Pickelball: A Healthy Addiction
There’s a reason pickleball is one of the
fastest growing sports in America. It’s a
whole lot of fun as well as great exercise!
Learn about the game and give it a try at
Fancyburg Park for our August Fitness
Trek. Meet at Fancyburg Park Shelter
House for breakfast at 8:30 and pickleball.
Older Adult Resource Help Desk
Local experts from the UA Commission
on Aging, Syntero or STAY UA will be at
the UA Public Library (Tremont) on the second Tuesday (3:00—5:00 p.m.) and the
fourth Tuesday (6:00—8:00 p.m.) of each
month in Meeting Room A to answer questions about senior services in Upper Arlington. Drop In—no appointment necessary
Walk with a Doc
Wednesdays April 20th – October 26th
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Meet under the flagpole at the UA Senior Center for a brief health talk with OSU
Family Practice physician, Dr. Eunice Oppenheim-Knudsen. Walk the path around
Northam Park and chat with doctors who
are available to answer your health questions. No registration required.
Turning 65 This Year? Get Ready For Medicare.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Upper Arlington Lutheran Church
2300 Lytham Rd., UA 43220
Representatives from the Ohio Senior
Health Insurance Information Program will
be presenting “Welcome to Medicare”.
This seminar is specifically designed for
those who are turning 65 this year or who
are new to Medicare due to retirement.
Come with your questions and they will be
answered. Please call 614-583-5326 to reserve your seat.
Volunteer UA Expo
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Exhibits open 10:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
UA Public Library—Tremont Rd.
Come find your volunteer home! Over
30 non-profit organizations will be available to explore. Whether you have time,
talent or treasure to donate, you will find
the right fit at Volunteer UA. No registration required.
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Sandwich Stroll
LOCATION
Sunny 95 Park
4395 Carriage Hill Ln.
N
Henderson Rd.
McCoy Rd.
Kenny Rd.
Windham Rd.
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Tuesday, May 3rd
10:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Sunny 95 Park
Join the fun and walk the park while collecting your lunch along the
way. All walkers will be given a special lunch bag to gather their
goodies. After the walk join us in the Amelita Mirolo barn for a picnic
and live entertainment.
Registration required—Call 583-5320.
Cost is $5.00
or free with SilverSneakers at the Upper Arlington Senior Center.
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kind call
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Daily, computerized check-in service.
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Available free of charge to any Upper
Arlington resident.
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Flexible – Calls are available on land
lines or cell phones. You choose the
time of the call. Call times can be easily
changed or suspended at your request.
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If you do not answer the call after several attempts, we will dispatch a police
officer or medic to check on your wellbeing.
Safeguard your independence and reassure your loved ones that you are
checked on every day.
Who needs Kind Call? Anyone who lives
alone or is a caregiver. It is for those who
are healthy or those who have chronic conditions. It is for those who are active and
those who are homebound.
Call 614-583-5326 to learn more or to
sign up.
The Upper Arlington Kind Call Program
is brought to you by the Franklin County
Office on Aging Senior Services Levy, the
Upper Arlington Commission on Aging,
and the Upper Arlington Divisions of Police
and Fire.
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Senior Services Workshop and Expo
Downsize your Home...Upsize your Life!
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Exhibits open 3:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
UA Public Library—2800 Tremont Rd.
Upper Arlington is fortunate to have a
wide array of senior services available
throughout the community. Explore what
UA has to offer from the members of the
UA Chamber of Commerce Older Adult Resource Group. Presentations will be made
during the afternoon and evening:
4:30—5:30 De-Clutter and Downsize: Finding Solutions to Sort your Stuff
Janelle Alloway, owner, Life Happens
6:30—7:30 Home Sweet Home: Finding
Your Nest
John Myers, Myers Real Estate
Marcia Strall, Elder
Life Solutions
Help the UA Commission on Aging
with your Kroger Card
Kroger Rewards help local non-profit
organizations raise funds for programs
and services. This program costs you nothing, but means extra funds for the Commission on Aging to support our Kind Call,
Medicare Counseling, and Project Lifesaver programs.
Simply register your Kroger Card online
at www.krogercommunityrewards.com.
Be sure to have your Kroger card handy
and register your card with the Upper Ar-
lington Commission on Aging (#81852).
This program is available to all Kroger
Plus card holders and adds nothing to the
total of your Kroger Purchases. If you have
already designated the UA Commission on
Aging to receive your Kroger Rewards,
Kroger requires that you renew your Community Rewards annually.
Thank you in advance for your participation in this program!
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Upper Arlington Commission on Aging
1945 Ridgeview Road
Upper Arlington, Ohio, 43221
The Upper Arlington Commission on
Aging is supported in part by a grant from
Franklin County Senior Options.
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the Upper Arlington Commission on Aging
for the benefit of Upper Arlington seniors,
their families and their friends.
The Commission on Aging does not endorse the services, products or views of
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Comments and suggestions will be appreciated. Contact Amy Schossler, Director, Commission on Aging, 1945 Ridgeview
Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221,
www.uacoa.com or 614-583-5326.