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JULY 2010 – It's A Good Life Supplement To Shelby Shopper & Info Senior's Lifestyle Publication - Page 3 Low Income Subsidy Program Staying Cool and Hydrated Do you know someone who is on Medicare and needs assistance in paying for their prescription drugs? Medicare beneficiaries may be eligible for the federal Extra Help low income subsidy program if he/she has limited income and limited resources. The Extra Help program can increase cost savings by paying for all or part of the monthly premiums, annual deductibles and provide lower prescription co-payments under a Medicare prescrip- tion drug plan. All persons who receive Medicare and full Medicaid or people who are on Medicare and receive SSI are automatically enrolled in the extra help. All others must qualify by meeting these income and asset eligibility guidelines: single- less than $16,245 yearly, assets less than $12,510; and couples-less than $21,855, assets less than $25,010. Please call the Senior Center (704-482-3488) receptionist to make an appointment with one of our trained counselors today! Don’t let these complicated issues stress you out any longer. We are here to help! SHIIP Counseling Are you on Medicare and having problems with it? Do you need help understanding some of the information sent to you by Medicare or any of the Prescription Drug plans? Do you need to know whether you need to pay a doctor bill or not, or if Medicare should pay first? Do you need assistance in looking at the different Medicare supplements or Prescription plans? Will you be retiring soon and need to know what to do about Medicare? If you answered yes to any of these problems, we have the help you need at the Senior Center. Our certified SHIIP counselors can help you with any of these issues. SHIIP is a consumer information division of the NC Department of Insurance that assists people with Medicare, Medicare Part D, Medicare supplements and long-term care insurance questions. We will be glad to schedule an appointment for you to see a SHIIP Counselor. Please call the Senior Center (704-482-3488) receptionist to make your appointment today to get the help you need! Health Seminar - IBS Join the Council on Aging/Neal Senior Center (100 TR Harris Drive, Shelby) for a special mini-Health Seminar on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (also known as spastic colon) on July 27, 2010 at 10:00 am. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a disorder of the lower intestinal tract. It involves abdominal pain and abnormal bowel movements. Emotional stress often makes the symptoms worse. This seminar will be presented by Healthy @ Home (formerly Cleveland Home Health Agency) and will cover causes, symptoms, possible prevention methods and treatments available for this chronic condition which affects up to 58 million Americans, most of whom are women. Pre-registration is required for this program. For more information or to pre-register please call 704-482-3488 or email labernethy@agingcouncil.org by July 22, 2010. Annual Meeting Report Greg Ledford from the Shelby Shopper was the guest speaker at the Neal Senior Center Annual Meeting, held on June 8, 2010. A special thanks goes to all our retiring Board Members: Ronnie Hawkins, Jamey Davis, Dick Strachan, Diane Padgett, Don Peeler and Claude Murray. Welcome to our new Board Members, Joel Shores, Jr., Skip (Terry) McCartney, Johnny Hutchins, Dr. Joseph Minus and Gene Matheney. Thanks to everyone who attended. On Hot Summer Days Summer has arrived, bringing with it plenty of sunshine and higher temperatures. It’s time to think about preventing dehydration and heat related illness. Did you know that about 318 Americans die each year from heat-related illnesses, according to the Center for Disease Control? The sad fact is most of these deaths are preventable. There is a fine line between how heat affects most adults and how it can affect the elderly in most profound way. It’s extremely important for senior citizens to practice a gradual acclimatization to heat that puts emphasis on hydration. The good news about staying healthy in the summer heat is easy as drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day, recommended by the American Dietetic Association. The best time to consume fluids is before you are thirsty-by the time you are thirsty, your body is already dehydrated. It’s best to drink water on a schedule when it is hot out- side. Avoid drinks containing caffeine or alcohol while in the sun or heat. The best drink is water to prevent dehydration. Thank You The Service Department extends a huge THANK YOU to all the staff and volunteers who helped make the June Commodity distribution another success. During 50+ hours over the course of 3 days senior staff and some 20 volunteers were able to serve around 300 families over the age of 66 in Cleveland County. Each of these families received a generous amount of groceries. To receive Commodities at the Senior Center you must call to register the prior month along with meeting income guidelines. Thank you again for all the work and commitment to serving others in our community. Council on Aging/Senior Center TELEPHONE REASSURANCE PROGRAM Do you, or someone you know, live alone and have little contact with people? If the answer is yes, then the Council on Aging Telephone Reassurance Program might be for you. This program is especially beneficial for seniors age 60 and above that need for someone to make contact with them. The service can be setup to meet the needs of the senior. On these days a volunteer will call to make sure that you are up and okay. If the vol- unteer does not get an answer they will notify a contact person that will check on you. If you are interested in this program, or being a volunteer to make calls with the Telephone Reassurance Program please call Kathy at 704-482-3488. Ready. Get Set. Eat! The Council on Aging/Senior Center’s Dine Around Club will meet for its monthly trip to sample the finest cuisine in Cleveland County on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 5:00 pm at Chen’s (Chinese) Restaurant located at 209 West Dixon Blvd (Hwy 74 Bypass), Shelby, NC. Please note, you must sign-up prior to Tuesday, July 20th if you plan to join us. A final count of participants has to be made on July 21st so the restaurant can be prepared for our arrival. The Dine Around Club, not only provides seniors with an opportunity to enjoy the good food of area restaurants, but it provides a wonderful time to socialize with other older adults. If you have not participated with the Dine Around Club before or if it's been awhile, we invite you to join us. You’ll have a great time, enjoy delicious food and make a new friend or two. For more information or to sign-up to enjoy a nice meal at Chen’s, please call 704-482- Dine 3488. ‘Your One Stop Home Medical Shop’‘Your One Stop Home Medical Shop’ MEDICAL ARTS Now serving Cleveland, Rutherford, Gaston, Lincoln, Burke & Catawba Counties! Jazzy Power Chairs, Scooters & Seat Lift Chairs Complete Home Oxygen Services, CPAP & BIPAP Units Nebulizers, Nebulizer Medications, & Diabetic Supplies Call For Details! Name Brand Diabetic Shoes & Socks - Great Selection! Medical Hosiery by Jobst, T.E.D., Futuro, Spa & Activa Medical Arts Pharmacy Home Medical Equipment & Supply 108 East Grover Street - Shelby (One block west of the hospital) Home Delivery & In-Home Demonstrations* Call for details today! 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