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October is Elder Financial Exploitation Awareness Month: protect yourself from financial exploitation October is recognized as Elder Financial Exploitation Awareness Month. Older adults lose a total of $36.5 billion annually to financial exploitation and fraud. Elder financial exploitation is most often committed by someone who has a personal trusted relationship with the older adult such as a caregiver, family member, neighbor, attorney, financial advisor, or even a pastor or doctor. Unknown scammers largely target older adults, too. The most common scams committed by strangers are lottery/sweepstakes scams, grandparent scams, charity scams, home repair scams, imposter scams (utility company, social security administration), and telemarketing scams. To protect yourself from financial exploitation: • Take your time when making important financial decisions and be careful whom you ask to help make decisions. Don’t be pressured into making hasty decisions. • Never sign anything without fully understanding what you’re signing. Ask for advice from a trusted family member or professional. • Do not leave your personal financial documents out in the open. Keep them in a secure place out of plain sight. • Safely dispose of all personal identifying documents by shredding or tearing them up. • Register your phone number with the Do Not Call Registry by calling 1-888-382-1222 or by visiting www.donotcall.gov.
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Be cautious. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. • Never give out your personal information over the phone or through email. Never share your social security number, bank account information, or any other personal identifying information. • Never open emails or click links from unknown senders. If you are not sure an email is legitimate, look up the contact information and contact the source directly to verify the information. Scammers will take any opportunity, even a worldwide pandemic, to come up with new ways to take your money or private information. The FiftyForward Victory Over Crime Program wants you to have all the information you need to keep yourself safe, especially during this time. Please click https://fiftyforward.org/technology/coronavirusscam-tips-facts/ for helpful facts and tips from FiftyForward and the Federal Trade Commission to protect yourself from scammers who are using the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to prey on others. Let’s support each other to be smart and stay one step ahead of scammers!
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October 2020 CALENDAR Join us on Zoom and our FiftyForward Facebook pages for innovative virtual classes and new online experiences! Programs on ZOOM are denoted in GREEN on the calendar!
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9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 10 a.m. Meditation with Kelly
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11 a.m. Cooking with Heather
9 a.m. Gentle 10 a.m. LowYoga with Jan Impact Aerobics 10 a.m. Tabata with with Janice Lisa 2:30 p.m. Tea Time
9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 9:30 a.m. Bordeaux Beep-and-Greet 1 p.m. NPL and All of Us Be Well Café
10 a.m. LowImpact Aerobics with Janice 1 p.m. Crafting with Beth
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9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 9:30 a.m. Turner Beep-and-Greet 10 a.m. Tabata with Lisa
10 a.m. LowImpact Aerobics with Janice 1 p.m. Solar System with Duncan Davis
9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 10 a.m. Meditation with Kelly 12 p.m. Chat & Chew with Melvin
10 a.m. LowImpact Aerobics with Janice 1 p.m. Art Class with Kim Lane
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10 a.m. Knowles/ ADS Beep-andGreet 11 a.m. RV Adventures with the Rigsbys
9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 9:30 a.m. Madison Station Beep-and-Greet 10 a.m. Tabata with Lisa
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9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 10 a.m. Tabata with Lisa 11 a.m. Martin Center Beep-andGreet
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Gentle Yoga with Jan Cronin-Howell Tuesdays and Thursdays in October, 9 a.m. on Facebook. This gentle yoga class is led by certified registered yoga instructor Jan Cronin-Howell. The only requirement is that you must be able to get on the ground and be able to get back up.
Meditation with Kelly Lavely Thursdays, Oct. 1 and Oct. 15, 10 a.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward Donelson Station Office and Volunteer Manager Kelly Lavely for a 30-minute meditation that focuses on gratitude, connecting with yourself in mind, body, and spirit to give you the tools to help manage the challenges and celebrations of each day.
Low Impact Aerobics with Janice Judd Wednesdays and Fridays in October, 10 a.m. on Facebook. Led by Janice Judd, this 30-minute low impact aerobics class gets your body moving to great music!
Cooking with Heather McNeese Monday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward Lead Program Manager Heather McNeese as she shares simple and delicious treats from her kitchen.
Tabata Strength with Lisa Maddox Tuesdays in October, 10 a.m. on Zoom. An advanced high-intensity interval training focusing on all body parts and great for building up your immune system as well as increasing muscle tone. Led by FiftyForward Donelson Station Center Director Lisa Maddox. To register for this class, please email ecurtis@fiftyforward.org for the Zoom meeting information. Read more on page 6 about how you could win a $25 gift card for participating in Lisa’s Tuesday morning classes this month!
Tea Time Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2:30 p.m. on Zoom. Join FiftyForward member Dot Small for a traditional British Tea. She’ll show us how the English make tea in a Brown Betty teapot. Make your favorite tea cake or sandwich and your favorite cup of tea, find your favorite chair, and enjoy this fun Zoom gathering with other members. To register for this class, please email ecurtis@fiftyforward.org for the Zoom meeting information.
FiftyForward All of Us Research Program October Offerings: •
Be Well Café” with the Nashville Public Library and FiftyForward All of Us Research Program, Thursday, Oct. 8, 1 p.m. on Zoom. Be aware of fake health news! Join us as we discuss the dangers of fake health news. Check out this NPL blog written by Elizabeth Roth to learn more: https://library.nashville.org/blog/2020/04/be-aware-fake-health-news. Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIscOutqTgsE9LskWDSTb637cZck9RVGKk
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All of Us Online Café - Mondays, Oct. 12 and Oct. 26, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Monday, Oct. 12: Join us as we welcome Conexión Americas to learn about and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Monday, Oct. 26: In partnership with the Vanderbilt HIV Vaccine Trials Unit, join us for an important panel discussion with local community leaders as we discuss medical mistrust and how to improve it.
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All of Us Celebrates Global Diversity Month, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Come celebrate the beauty of diversity with our free Global Art Slideshow and conversation with local artist Marla Faith. More information here: https:// bit.ly/365uESi
Crafting with Beth Curtis Friday, Oct. 9, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward Donelson Station Assistant Center Director Beth Curtis as she teaches you how to make a festive fall wreath and garland. To make these crafts you will need: a wire hanger, cardstock, markers or paint, hot glue gun, tape, scissors, string or ribbon, and white tissue paper.
Exploring our Solar System: Black Holes and More Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Join Duncan Davis as he leads a fun and engaging class about “Space Zombies,” the corpses that stars leave behind when they die, including black holes.
Chat & Chew with Melvin Fowler Thursday, Oct. 15, 12 p.m. on Zoom. Grab a snack and join FiftyForward Bordeaux Center Director Melvin Fowler for a fun, social get-together over Zoom as we meet and catch up with our fellow FiftyForward friends! We’ll share what we’ve been up to and look forward to light conversation with each other. To register for this class, please email ecurtis@fiftyforward.org for the Zoom meeting information. Continued on next page 3
Virtual programming Art Class with Kim Lane Friday, Oct. 16, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Join fine artist and art educator Kim Lane for a watercolor project painting flowers picked from her own back yard. Materials required: basic watercolor set, watercolor paper, paper towel, brushes, and water.
RV Adventures with the Rigsbys Monday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center Director Connie Rigsby and her husband Greg as they explore a new RV campground each month. Greg and Connie will discuss the amenities at each campground and explore the surrounding area for fun things to do.
“Let’s Make a Deal” Presented by Main Street Assisted Living and Belvedere Commons Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. on Zoom. Join us for an hour of fun playing “Let’s Make a Deal,” sponsored by Main Street Assisted Living and Belvedere Commons. There will be plenty of opportunities to win FREE prizes, but spots are limited, so make sure to register early. To register, please email ecurtis@fiftyforward.org for the Zoom meeting information.
Reminisce Thursday, Oct. 22, 1 p.m. on Zoom. Go back in time with FiftyForward member Nancy McDougal. This group celebrates the good times with fun, engaging stories about what we loved in the past and how it shapes our lives today. You can join via video on your device or if you do not have video capability, then you can join by calling in on the conference call feature. To register for this class, please email ecurtis@fiftyforward.org for the Zoom meeting information.
Osteoporosis Education Friday, Oct. 23, 12 p.m. on Zoom. Tune in to hear Amgen discuss the impact of osteoporosis, a bone disease that impacts approximately 200 million people worldwide. They will highlight common risk factors and prevention tips to help reduce your risk of developing this condition. To register for this class, please email ecurtis@fiftyforward.org for the Zoom meeting information.
Community Conversations with Kelly Lavely Monday, Oct. 26, 3 p.m. on Zoom. Please join us for a Community Conversation, led by FiftyForward Donelson Station Office and Volunteer Manager Kelly Lavely, as we discuss isolation during this time of COVID-19. We encourage everyone to share their experiences as we navigate this new normal together as a FiftyForward community. To register for this class, please email ecurtis@fiftyforward.org for the Zoom meeting information.
Music with Beth Curtis Thursday, Oct. 29, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Join Donelson Station Assistant Center Director Beth Curtis for a musical medley of songs both old and new. Sing along, smile, and remember that requests are accepted!
Read our Blog! Did you know FiftyForward has a blog that is featured on our website? We feature stories about timely events, interesting people, health and wellness, hobbies, technology, and self-care. Take a look: https://fiftyforward.org/blog/
Read Forward Focus online! Check out our current edition of Forward Focus! This special summer/fall edition features articles on technology to keep you connected. Read it online on our website. https://fiftyforward.org/ newsroom/forward-focus/
FiftyForward Exchange Watch our inaugural FiftyForward Exchange video! FiftyForward Executive Director Sallie Hussey sits down with FiftyForward Board member Vanessa Hickman to discuss systemic racism and its impact on Hickman’s life and career. View it here: https://fiftyforward.org/videos/ #exchange
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Outdoor programming & support groups FiftyForward October Beep-and-Greet schedule This month each of our centers will again host a special “drive-thru” event where we encourage you to stop by our centers and drive around our parking lot as staff members greet you and say hello! We look forward to these events as a continued way to check in with you and to say hello from a safe distance. Our October Beepand-Greet theme is “Halloween” so we encourage you to find your favorite costume and prepare for some trick or treats! Feel free to check out any or all of the “drive-thru” events below: • •
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FiftyForward Bordeaux: Thursday, Oct. 8, 9:30-10:30 a.m. FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 9:30-10:30 a.m. FiftyForward Knowles/ADS: Monday, Oct. 19, 10-11 a.m. FiftyForward Madison Station: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 9:30-10:30 a.m. FiftyForward College Grove: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. - Noon FiftyForward Donelson Station: Friday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m. - Noon FiftyForward Martin Center: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. - Noon
FiftyForward Front Yard Chats continue this month Would you like a little extra face (mask) time to visit with FiftyForward center staff? Sign up for a FiftyForward Front Yard Chat where center staff come to you! We’ll bring our lawn chairs and masks, and visit with you outside of your home or housing community. Members can call their FiftyForward center for more information and to sign up for a timeslot today! FiftyForward Bordeaux: 615-248-2272 FiftyForward College Grove: 615-368-7093 FiftyForward Bordeaux staff recently visited Susie Majors to reminisce about the good old days. Ms. Majors celebrated her 98th birthday this year!
FiftyForward Donelson Station: 615-883-8375 FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center: 615-622-3040 FiftyForward Knowles Center: 615-743-3433
FiftyForward Madison Station: 615-860-7180 FiftyForward Martin Center: 615-376-0102
LGBT Peer Support Group Did you know that FiftyForward has an LGBT support group? We encourage anyone who is interested to join us! The purpose of the group is to socialize, receive encouragement, share ideas, and develop a sense of community. The group meetings are held on Zoom once a month. If you would like to join this group, have questions, and/or need more information, please contact Ashley Hunter at 615-743-3417. 5
Activities & more New FiftyForward activity Bingo card! In this month’s newsletter you’ll see a NEW Bingo card on page 9, filled with activities that promote mental, physical and social wellness during this time that we are at home. We encourage you to complete as many activities on the Bingo card as possible and place a check mark on each activity box you complete. You only need one “Bingo” to receive a prize! To claim your prize, either: •
Mail your completed Bingo card (make sure your name is printed on the card so we know to whom it belongs) to your home center by Monday, Nov. 16.
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Drop off your Bingo card at your center’s November Beep-and-Greet event. Those event dates will be included in the November newsletter!
Participate in virtual programming and you could win a $25 Gift Card! Your participation in FiftyForward virtual programming is important to us, and this month you could even win a $25 gift card! Starting Tuesday, Oct. 6, if you participate in Lisa Maddox’s weekly Tuesday Tabata class on Zoom at 10 a.m., your name will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card. The winner will be drawn live at the end of each class. You must participate in Lisa’s Tuesday Tabata class at 10 a.m. to be entered into the drawing for that week, and each member can only win one gift card per month. You can sign up for the Zoom class by emailing ecurtis@fiftyforward.org. Special thank you to Senior Helpers for sponsoring these gift card giveaways this month!
2020 Tennessee STEAM Festival October 9 -18 The annual Tennessee STEAM Festival brings science, technology, engineering, art, and math to life at events across the state, and FiftyForward is excited to once again be a program partner for this year’s STEAM Festival. The following programs are included in this year’s STEAM Festival lineup: •
Crafting with Beth Curtis - Friday, Oct. 9, 1 p.m.
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Exploring our Solar System: Black Holes and More - Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1 p.m.
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Watercolor Art Class with Kim Lane - Friday, Oct. 16, 1 p.m.
Make sure to visit the STEAM Festival website for more information and for a complete guide of this year’s programs and events: https://www.tnsteam.org/all-events 6
RESOURCES Election Day is quickly approaching and as always, it is so important that all our voices are heard. Take the time to plan your vote. Check to see that you are registered and then plan HOW you want to vote — whether by absentee ballot, early voting or election day voting — plan it in advance! Your best source for information about the upcoming election is GoVoteTN: https://govotetn.com/. GoVoteTN is a portal for Tennesseans to access election information. The services and information provided are maintained by the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Division of Elections. IMPORTANT DATES: • •
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Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. The deadline to register online to vote is Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. To check your registration status, go to https://tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/ The deadline for registering by mail to vote is (postmarked by) Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. The deadline to register in person to vote is Monday, Oct. 5, 2020.
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The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. The early voting period runs from Wednesday, Oct. 14 - Thursday, Oct. 29. Dates and hours may vary based on where you live.
ABSENTEE BY-MAIL BALLOT INFORMATION: There are many categories that allow you to vote absentee bymail, including if you are 60 years of age or older. For a full list of ways you are eligible to vote absentee bymail, how to request an absentee by-mail ballot, and more, please visit: https://govotetn.com/absentee-ballots.html Davidson County Election Office: 615-862-8800 https://tnsos.org/elections/election_commissions.php? County=Davidson Williamson County Election Office: 615-790-5711 https://tnsos.org/elections/election_commissions.php? County=Williamson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTING: https://govotetn.com/faq.html
Additional drive-thru flu shot clinics added! Now more than ever, it is important to stay up-to-date on your vaccinations, including the flu shot. The CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October. Getting vaccinated later, however, can still be beneficial and vaccination should continue to be offered throughout the flu season, even into January or later.
This month, in partnership with Walgreens, we will have additional drive-thru flu shot clinics at the following centers:
FiftyForward Bordeaux - Thursday, Oct. 8, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
FiftyForward College Grove - Tuesday, Oct. 13, 9-11 a.m.
FiftyForward Martin Center - Wednesday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Many insurance companies will pay for this so check with your health carrier. You must bring your insurance card and fill out a registration form on site to receive the shot. You will be required to remain in your car and the shot will be administered on your arm closest to the car window, depending on whether you are the driver or passenger. Please wear a sleeveless or short-sleeved shirt. Does the flu shot increase your risk of getting COVID-19? According to the CDC, there is no evidence that getting a flu vaccine increases the risk of getting COVID-19. There are many benefits from flu vaccination and preventing flu is always important, but in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more important to do everything possible to reduce illness and preserve scarce health care resources. For more information on the flu shot, visit the CDC’s page here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts.htm 7
RESOURCES FiftyForward Resources FiftyForward Supportive Care Services: • •
Connection to resources and essential services for older adults in Davidson and Williamson counties Resource Line: 615-743-3416
FiftyForward Victory Over Crime: • Support for older adults in Davidson County who have been victims of crime Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): • Website: https://www.cdc.gov/ • Phone: 1-800-232-4636 Metro Government of Nashville & Davidson Co. TN • Nashville COVID-19 Response: https://www.asafenashville.org/ Tennessee Department of Health • Exhibiting possible symptoms of the coronavirus or concerned about exposure to the virus? Follow the public health advice and contact your health care provider for guidance. • If you are unable to reach your medical provider, you can call the Tennessee Department of Health Coronavirus Hotline: 1-877-857-2945; Available daily,10 a.m.10 p.m., CDT • For more info, visit the website: https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html Williamson County Office of Public Safety • http://tn-williamsoncountyops.civicplus.com/266/
Metro Nashville Behavioral Health & Wellness: • Crisis Support Center Phone: 615-244-7444 • Crisis Unit Phone: 615-726-0125
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Middle Tennessee: • Website: https://namitn.org/ • Helpline: 1-800-467-3589 YWCA Nashville Domestic Violence Crisis and Support: • Support Phone & Text Line: 615-983-5170 • Website: https://www.ywcanashville.com/
Do you help take care of an adult with chronic conditions? If so, you are not alone. Over 43.5 million family caregivers in America provide a vast array of emotional, financial, nursing, social, homemaking and other services on a daily or an intermittent basis. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide tools you need to take care of yourself. If you take good care of yourself, you will be better prepared to take good care of your loved one. As a participant you will learn how to: reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate your feelings, balance your life, increase ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources.
Abuse of older and vulnerable adults is against the law, and Tennessee is a "mandatory reporting" state. Most incidents of elder abuse, however, sadly go unreported. For every case of elder abuse reported to the authorities, an estimated 24 cases go unreported.
Classes consist of six, 90-minute sessions held once a week. Two experienced leaders conduct each class. Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action for your life. FiftyForward is excited support the family caregivers in our community and sponsor the Powerful Tools for Caregivers class in early 2021.
If you see abuse or suspect that an adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited, you must report it. If the abuse is a lifethreatening emergency, call 911. Otherwise, call Adult Protective Services toll free at 1-888-277-8366 or contact your local law enforcement agency. You can also report online at https://reportadultabuse.dhs.tn.gov/. If the abuse is occurring in a long-term care facility, call the Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-877-236-0013.
We would love to hear from you if are interested in participating or would like more information. Please complete the online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7HSFFS or contact PTC class leaders: Courtney Robinson at crobinson@fiftyforward.org, Kaitlyn Parish at kparrish@fifityforwad.org or Jane Bradley at jbradley@fiftyforward.org.
Reporting Elder Abuse in Tennessee
FiftyForward Victory Over Crime provides free support services to those 50+ who live in Davidson County and have been the victim of abuse, exploitation or another crime. If you have been affected by crime and need assistance, call FiftyForward Victory Over Crime at 615743-3417. 8
FiftyForward October Activity
Spend 45 minutes outside
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Call a friend or Participate in a family member FiftyForward Virtual to say hello
Make a fall craft
Zoom class
Write down five things you are thankful for
Attend a FiftyForward Beep-andGreet
Sing your Shop at a Help a friend favorite song local farmer’s or neighbor in the shower market in need
Practice 15 minutes of meditation
Play a board game
Confirm you are registered to vote and then vote!
Attend an All of Us Online Café
Complete a crossword puzzle or word search
Schedule a Participate in a FiftyForward STEAM program during the Front Yard STEAM festival Chat
Learn or try something new
Decorate a pumpkin
“Like” our FiftyForward center Facebook pages
Exercise for 25 minutes
Get your flu shot
Support a local business
Thank an essential worker
Complete an art project
While only one Bingo is required for a prize, we encourage you to complete as many squares as possible! To claim your Bingo prize, you may 1) mail your Bingo sheet to your FiftyForward home center by Monday, November 16 or 2) bring your Bingo sheet to your center’s November Beep-and-Greet event (dates will be announced in the November newsletter). Remember to print your name on your Bingo card!
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