Senior News & Events
October 12, 2017 by Staff Report

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Low Vision Support Group: Oct. 16, 10 a.m. Joel G. Proskovec, LISW-S of the Cleveland Sight Center, facilitates the monthly group that is open anyone who has or loves someone with vision problems caused by macular degeneration, glaucoma or other conditions.

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Senior Center Events

Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130.

  • Low Vision Support Group: Oct. 16, 10 a.m. Joel G. Proskovec, LISW-S of the Cleveland Sight Center, facilitates the monthly group that is open anyone who has or loves someone with vision problems caused by macular degeneration, glaucoma or other conditions.
  • Iris Folding Class: Oct. 17, 10 a.m.
  • Hearing Screenings: Oct. 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free screenings provided by Holly’s Hearing Aid Center. Call Christine at 440-279-2131 to schedule an appointment. Leave a voice mail.

Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.

  • Flu Shot Clinic: Oct. 16. Hosted by the senior center and provided by CVS. Call the center to schedule a time slot. Bring ID and insurance cards.
  • Advanced Directives: Oct. 17, 12:30 p.m. Presented by the Geauga County Bar Association and Hospice of the Western Reserve, learn about health care powers of attorney and living wills. Signings will be on Oct. 24.
  • Ghosts and Hauntings: Oct. 18, 11 a.m. Presented by Bella Care Hospice, learn about famous Ohio hauntings while enjoying s’mores.

West Geauga Senior Center, 12650 West Geauga Plaza, Unit #4, Chester, 440-729-2782.

  • Cold Weather Tips: Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m. Bob Debevits, Geauga County Department on Aging’s home maintenance coordinator, will advise seniors on how to get their houses ready for colder weather.
  • Flu Shot Clinic: Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by the senior center and provided by CVS. Call the center to schedule a time slot. Bring ID and insurance cards.

Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Bainbridge, 440-247-8510.

  • Book Club: Oct. 16, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Join the new book club at the senior center sponsored by the Bainbridge Public Library. The group will discuss “The Storied Life of AJ Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin. Call the senior center to reserve a book.
  • Hearing Screenings: Oct. 17, 9-11 a.m. Free screenings provided by Holly’s Hearing Aid. Call the senior center to schedule an appointment.

 

Advanced Directives

 

Oct. 17, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

The Geauga County Bar Association Advance Directives Committee and Hospice of the Western Reserve will present information and answer questions regarding health care powers of attorney and living wills at the West Geauga Senior Center.

They will distribute the standard forms and return on Oct. 24, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., with attorneys from the Geauga Bar to help seniors complete the forms and notarize them. This will allow seniors time to think about what they personally want and who they would want speaking on their behalf if they are unable. The program is free.

For more information, call 440-279-2130.

Medicare Drug Coverage Options

 

Ohio Department of Insurance trained Geauga County Department on Aging staff and volunteers offer one-on-one reviews at Geauga senior centers. Compare the 2018 Medicare Part D and Advantage plans.

Appointments are available now through Thursday, Nov. 30.

Call 440-279-2130, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to schedule an appointment. Bring a current list of medicines to the appointment.

For those who would like to research and/or review options after Oct. 16, go online to Geauga HMO/PPOMedicare.gov: Part D plans.

Meal Delivery Drivers Needed

The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal drivers. Once trained, volunteers can deliver meals when the driver is available.

Meal routes are delivered Monday through Friday and provide a nutritious lunch to 10 to 15 homebound seniors.

Drivers must be 18 or older, have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

To volunteer, call Kristen Bibby at the department on aging at 440-279-2138.

Parkinson Boxing Volunteers Needed

The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of volunteers to help at the boxing with Parkinson’s class. Volunteers will work out alongside the boxers to help them reach an intensity level they might not be able to do on their own. Volunteers will offer encouragement, motivation and discipline providing seniors with hope and support.

The class meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Taekwondo Center in Chardon from 9:30-11 a.m.

Call Sandy McLeod at 440-279-2137 with any questions.