Seniors In Action | Sowega Council on Aging | Oct - Dec 2021

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Welcome to the fresh new look of Sowega Council on Aging (SCOA) newsletter!

Our team is excited to launch a new rebranding initiative that will better reflect our mission, vision, and values to the communities we serve. Our new brand comprises three separate elements coming together to create two hearts symbolizing the partnership between SCOA and service providers that offer resources to meet aging seniors’ physical, mental, and spiritual needs. In addition, the image evokes a sense of community, caring, professionalism, and knowledge for which the agency has become known.

A notable change in branding is the emphasis on our organization being a “Council on Aging,” whereas it was initially on “Sowega.” This proved to be somewhat problematic as many businesses in Southwest Georgia use “Sowega.” For us, Sowega is where we serve, but Council on Aging is who we are. Therefore, it was necessary to emphasize our identity, which we believe the new branding does beautifully.

In addition, we have overhauled our website with updated branding and new features that will make your experience more user-friendly and efficient. We hope you will spend some time checking out the new features like online payments, forms, blogs, and more. We are planning even more updates in the days ahead, so we hope you will visit often.

One extra feature you will find in this issue is a section of advertisements for our Comedy Night sponsors. This addition comes on the heels of our decision to cancel Comedy Night 2021 due to the rising cases of Covid-19 and is a response to our generous sponsors who allowed us to keep their donations for the SCOA Home Delivered Meals program. If you need any services these sponsors provide, please consider supporting them!

As we continue to navigate the challenges of Covid-19, the health and safety of our seniors is our top priority. Our team will provide updated information on programs and services through our website, newsletters, and Facebook. We hope you will engage in our activities based on your comfort level – whether in person or online!

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M ONE Y F OL L O W S T HE PE R S O N TR A N SI T I O N COO RD I N AT I ON

The long-term effects of the coronavirus pandemic have left our seniors and disabled population in skilled nursing facilities scared and isolated. Progress providing adequate resources to the facilities to reduce the amount of COVID cases has occurred. Despite nursing home facilities reopening for visitation, many of them still have individualized procedures in place that go along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ‘s national visitation guidelines. This could limit visitation rights altogether to prevent further risk of infection to clients and staff members in each facility. While telephone calls and teleconference meetings are encouraged, it is challenging to keep up with the demand of making sure all get the opportunity to speak with their family members.

Our Money Follows The Person program may be able to assist. The program allows people living in a skilled nursing facility the opportunity to return home successfully by providing home based community services (HCBS) in the home.

This program assists with purchasing the following items and more, on the individuals’ behalf: • Medical equipment • Environmental home modifications • Life skills coaching • Household supplies • Services through the Medicaid HCBS waiver program If you know someone interested in returning home from a skilled nursing home placement, contact Sowega Council on Aging at 1-800-282-6612 to speak with our certified Options Counselor.

Georgia Department of Community Health. (n.d.).

Home and Community Services: A Guide to Medicaid Waiver Programs in Georgia.

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V IRT U A L / T ELE P HON IC E V E N T

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:00 am Grab your favorite cup of coffee and connect with fellow seniors over the phone from the safety and comfort of your home! All calls are scheduled for 10:00 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We encourage seniors to use this time to socialize with friends, tell stories, and catch up. A phone line is designated for each county. Please refer to your county for call information.

COFFEE CONNECTIONS TEL ECONF ERENCE

Baker – Dial (229) 431-3050 Pin # 1234

Lee – Dial (229) 435-7272 Pin #1234

Calhoun – Dial (229) 432-1131 Pin # 1234

Miller – Dial (229) 435-2425 Pin #1234

Colquitt – Dial (229) 435-6531 Pin # 1234

Mitchell – Dial (229) 435-9366 Pin #1234

Decatur – Dial (229) 432-6531 Pin #1234

Seminole – Dial (229) 436-3632 Pin #1234

Dougherty – Dial (229) 439-7148 Pin #5555

Terrell – Dial (229) 432-1866 Pin #1234

Early – Dial (229) 432-1595 Pin #1234

Thomas – Dial (229) 435-9779 Pin #1234

Grady – Dial (229) 435-1903 Pin #1234

Worth – Dial (229) 439-8608 Pin #1234

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VI RTUAL/TELEPHO NI C EV ENT

MONTHLY BRAIN FOOD T E LECONF ERENCE The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it from you!

Join these monthly teleconference calls to learn from experts of various topics related to seniors and aging. This call is open to all seniors in our service area.

Registration is not required.

BREAST CANCER AWARE NE SS Wednesday, October 20 at 10:00 am Dial (646) 876-9923 Meeting ID: 845 5372 4690# Passcode: 227061#

D I ABETES AWARE NE SS Wednesday, November 17 at 10:00 am Dial (646) 876-9923 Meeting ID: 818 3322 1643# Passcode: 843692#

S URVI VI NG TH E H O LI DAY BLUES Wednesday, December 15 at 10:00 am Dial (646) 876-9923 Meeting ID: 845 9914 4879# Passcode: 128446#

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WELLNE SS W e dn e sda y Health and wellness are important regardless of age! The SCOA Wellness Program manager will facilitate this monthly call covering many wellness and nutrition topics.

1st Wednesday of every month at 10:00 am. *Cancelled in October due to Active Aging Walk

Call information: Dial (646) 876-9923 Meeting ID: 871 8052 6705# Passcode: 541441#

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VI RTUAL/TELEPHO NI C EV ENTS

VIRTUAL AGING MASTERY PROGRAM ( A M P ) Wor ksh op

Build your playbook for aging well. This fun, innovative program empowers you to take key steps to improve your well-being, add stability to your life, and strengthen ties to your community. Meet new friends and encourage one another as you take the Aging Mastery journey together! Participants will be loaned a laptop/ tablet to access the workshop from the comfort of their homes. They will be able to see and interact with the instructor and other participants.

October 18-November 17, 2021 (10 sessions) 2:00pm–3:30 pm Classes meet virtually via telephone or tablet (provided upon request) on Mondays & Wednesdays *Materials for the workshop are mailed to your home; therefore, preregistration is required for this program. The class is limited to the first 15 participants.

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 8 Register by calling (800) 282-6612 and ask for Robin McCord

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GA MES v i a PHONE BINGO Teleconference Do you miss playing BINGO? Join this BINGO Teleconference for a game with friends! From the convenience of your home, call in and play along! Registration is not required.

1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 10:30 am Call information: Dial (646) 876-9923 Meeting ID: 834 7879 2095# Passcode: 878525# If you do not already have a BINGO card, please call (800) 282-6612, and one will be mailed to you.

E ASY TRI VI A Te le confe r e nce Test your knowledge in a game of Easy Trivia.

From the convenience of your home, call in and play along to see how much you know!

Have pen and paper ready to record your answers. Registration is not required.

2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10:30 am Call information: Dial (646) 876-9923 Meeting ID: 834 7879 2095# Passcode: 878525#

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I N - P E R SON E V E N TS

CH AIR FITNE S S Work to improve your stamina, strength, flexibility, balance and coordination with the assistance of a chair. Chairs and equipment are provided. Anyone not able to attend can tune in to the SCOA YouTube Channel and enjoy these workouts from the comfort of home.

Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 am Albany - Kay H. Hind Senior Life Enrichment Center *Class will not be offered on October 11th (Columbus Day) & November 25th (Thanksgiving Day)

TAI C H I F O R A R T H R I T I S & FA LL PR E V E N T I O N WORKSHOP Workshop in session but welcome to attend July 7 – October 20, 2021 Wednesdays at 10:00 am for 16 sessions Albany - Kay H. Hind Senior Life Enrichment Center This evidence-based program is for those looking to improve their joint mobility and improve balance. The gentle movements teach safe weight transference while improving balance and stability.

Classes lead by a certified Tai Chi for Arthritis instructor.

TAI C H I FO R A R T H R I T I S & FA LL PR E V E N T IO N S K I LLS S E S S I O N 10:00 am on November 3 & 10 and December 1 & 8 Albany - Kay H. Hind Senior Life Enrichment Center Don’t want to lose your Tai Chi skills between workshops or over the holiday season? This is the perfect time to come practice Tai Chi while experiencing all of its benefits. A certified instructor will lead Tai Chi the first two Wednesdays in November and December.

20 2 2 PUB L I C H E A R I N G Sowega Council on Aging will be hosting their annual Public Hearing on October 20, 2021 at 2:00 pm. The general public, officials, and business community are encouraged to join.

This is an opportunity to learn about gaps in services, needs, redundancies and concerns for older and disabled Georgians in our region.

You can attend the hearing: • VIRTUALLY via Zoom visit https://zoom.us/j/9465054676 2?pwd=aG42eUwvTEl3WDRwdmQ0 bng2TGwwUT09 • CALL (301) 715-8592 Conference ID: 946 5054 6762, Passcode: 784455 Please check our website the week of the event for updated event information, and for a link to the virtual event. www.sowegacoa.org.

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I N - P E R SON E V E N TS

LINE D ANC ING CLAS S This fun and motivating class will get you moving while learning popular line dances. No previous dance experience is required.

Mondays at 11:00 am Albany - Kay H. Hind Senior Life Enrichment Center *Class will not be offered on October 11th (Columbus Day)

AC TI V E O LD E R A D U LT H E A LT H FA I R DRIVE-THRU EVENT Friday, October 8, 2021 10 am- 12:30 pm Location: The Gathering Church in Thomasville To celebrate Active Aging Week, we invite clients and caretakers to attend this regional drive-thru event to gather resources and information to help live longer, live safer, and live well. Providers from all over Georgia who work in the aging network will be available in the parking lot of The Gathering Church to connect you to resources and answer questions. Giveaways for those who attend, so be sure to save this date!

AC TI V E A G I N G C O M M U N I T Y R I V E R W A LK October 6, 2021 River Front Park in Albany Active Aging Week is October 4-10 celebrating the positive process of aging. Active Aging Week encourages adults to take advantage of all life has to offer. The goal of the week is to promote wellness initiatives and to get bodies moving! We will be hosting a HalfMile and One-Mile “Fun Walk” for seniors and their caretakers. BP assessments and giveaways are available for those who attend.

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V OLU N T E E R S Fall is often a time of year when people think about how they can give back to those in the community. Volunteering with Sowega Council on Aging is a great way to do that!

Currently, we are looking for Telephone Reassurance/Companions (TRC) in the following areas – Colquitt, Lee, Miller, and Thomas Counties. One of the highlights of being a TRC volunteer is that you connect with various seniors to provide encouraging words and motivation. This volunteer position is vital because our volunteers are often the shining point in someone’s day.

If you are interested in more physical activity, the need for ramps stretches beyond our service area. We currently service ramps in Dougherty, Lee, Mitchell, Terrell, and Worth Counties. Our two Ramp Crews continue to work hard allowing our clients to gain independence and restore confidence in their abilities. We are looking to grow into the counties of Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Seminole and Thomas. Our goal is to reach as many people as possible with ramps that allow them accessibility in and out of their homes.

If you want more information about our Ramp Program, Telephone Reassurance/ Companions, and how you can be involved, please contact Erika Scott Jones, Volunteer and Special Projects Coordinator, (229) 432-1124, ext. 218.

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P EDA L I N G FO R P A R K I N SO N ’S T M

Pedaling for Parkinson’s TM an exercise and support group for participants living with Parkinson’s Disease.

Support group meets Wednesdays at 2:00 pm Albany – Kay H. Hind Senior Life Enrichment Center Registration Fee: The program is offered at no cost to the participants. Must have medical clearance and referral to participate. *Class size is limited to 10 participants.

Call (800) 282-6612 to reserve your seat!

“With these tablets, residents can have private conversations with their Ombudsman who can answer the calls on their laptops or cell phones and see the residents face-to-face. We’re excited to try this at some of our facilities.”

Debbie Rogers Ombudsman Co-Coordinator

COUNCIL ON AGING OMBUDSMEN REACH RESIDENTS WITH TECHNOLOGY The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly difficult for nursing home and other long-term care residents trapped in their rooms or the facility and yearning for contact from friends and families in the outside world. Residents often tell us they feel more like prisoners. Some residents have personal cell phones, but most in our region don’t. When a facility has an outbreak, it is often hard to talk to residents privately or get staff to take a cordless phone to a resident.

When visitations to facilities came to an abrupt halt last year, Ombudsman Representatives received calls from residents, their families, and friends concerned about their care. Ombudsmen, accustomed to visiting residents routinely, found ways to reach residents to check in with them or to have private conversations. In some instances, Ombudsmen could Facetime a resident using a facility’s iPad or a nurse’s cell phone but reaching residents was difficult.

Patients direly needed an Ombudsman presence in the facility to promote residents’ health, safety, welfare, and rights, so the Cares Act funds received helped enhance patient access through technology. “We could not be physically present, but by using technology such as a smartphone or an iPad, we could continue our work,” said Frances Guice, South Program Ombudsman Co-Coordinator.

“Our local program purchased 25 Claris Companion tablets to distribute to facilities where we have had a hard time reaching residents.” The tablets have built-in Verizon 4G Wi-Fi and are easy to set up and use right out of the box.

“When a resident wants to talk with an Ombudsman, facility staff can bring them a Claris Companion tablet, and the resident just needs to select “Video Call,” “Call Me,” or “Message” to reach an Ombudsman representative,” said Guice.

Messages from residents to Ombudsmen are not stored on the device, providing for privacy.

When vaccines became available, and incidences of COVID-19, and resident deaths dramatically decreased, facilities started allowing visitations from friends and family members. Ombudsmen were again visiting frequently, and residents were allowed to go shopping, out to lunch, or a hairdressing appointment in areas with low positivity rates. Things started to look hopeful.

Now, the new Delta variant accounts for 99% of the COVID-19 cases and is raging fast throughout Georgia and the nation. Facilities are facing restrictions on visitation as outbreaks are happening again, even among vaccinated staff and residents.

Sowega Council on Aging Ombudsmen are getting the Claris Companion Tablets to selected long-term care facilities and training their staff on how they work. “With these tablets, residents can have private conversations with their Ombudsman who can answer the calls on their laptops or cell phones and see the residents face-to-face. We’re excited to try this at some of our facilities,” said Debbie Rogers, Ombudsman Co-Coordinator.

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ARK ENCOUNTER & CREATION MUSEUM

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Price includes: • Motorcoach transportation • 5 nights lodging (including 3 consecutive nights in Cincinnati area) • 8 meals (5 breakfasts, 3 dinners) • Admission to the Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, and Newport Aquarium and more!

Deposit of $75 due upon registration.

Final payment due 2/18/2022.

Register at www.sowegacoa.org Travel Insurance available upon request.

Price is for double occupancy.

Add $209 for single room, limited spaces.

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FALL 2022 | OCTOBER 10-14, 2022

SAVANNAH, JEKYLL ISLAND & BEAUFORT, SC

$635 per person

Price includes: • Motorcoach transportation • 4 nights lodging • 8 meals (4 breakfasts, 4 dinners) • Guided Trolley Tour of Savannah (followed by hop on/off privileges) • Guided tour of St. Simon’s Island, Jekyll Island, and Beaufort, SC with a visit to Paris Island • Evening show at the famous Savannah Theatre and more!

Deposit of $75 due upon registration.

Final payment due 8/3/2022.

Register at www.sowegacoa.org Travel Insurance available upon request Price is for double occupancy.

Add $179 for single room, limited spaces.

A signed release of liability and waiver for COVID-19 will be required to participate in the upcoming trips.

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TECHNOLOGY USE ON THE RISE FOR OLDER ADULTS

In a year, with a global pandemic significantly limiting social interaction, technology has become critical, especially for older adults. New research from AARP 2021 Tech Trends Report found that more older adults (44%) view tech more positively to stay connected than they did before COVID-19. In addition, 4 out of 5 adults age 50+ rely on technology to stay connected and in touch with family and friends. The report further stated that many older adults say they are using video chats (45%), texting (37%), emailing (26%), and phone (29%) more now than before the pandemic. As of 2019, about half had never used video chat, but by 2020, 70% have, with 1 in 3 using video chat weekly.

However, the report also found that the greater adoption and reliance on technology is uneven, as 15% of adults 50+ do not have access to any type of internet, and 60% say the cost of high-speed internet is a problem.

“Technology enabled older adults to better weather the isolation of the pandemic, from ordering groceries to telehealth visits to connecting with loved ones,” said Alison Bryant, Senior Vice President of Research at AARP. “But it also exacerbated the divide.

So much more is done online, and the 38 million disconnected older adults are being further left out.”

To begin addressing this issue in Southwest Georgia, Sowega Council on Aging is taking part in a pilot program providing seniors with personal technology devices, called Claris Companion tablets, to bridge the gap of accessibility and isolation. These handheld tablets are provided to clients

enrolled in selective programs such as Sowega Council on Aging EvidenceBased Workshops. Clients are provided a tablet with built-in Wi-Fi (eliminating connectivity issues for our most rural clients). Council on Aging staff coach clients one-on-one about utilizing the device for accessing evidence-based workshops and wellness programs via Zoom exercises classes via YouTube, and popular websites and games such as Easy Trivia, BINGO, Solitaire, Cross Word puzzles, and Sudoku, just to name a few. They can even directly message a Council on Aging staff person at any time by typing in a message. Our next addition to these tablets will be adding a video call feature so clients can stay better connected to close friends and family.

Claris Companion is specifically designed to provide the perfect balance of social and health care features for older seniors, without the need to launch apps or enter a password, unlike traditional computers, tablets, cell phones, or monitoring devices. This makes it one of the top leading tablets on the market specifically designed for seniors.

“We believe that everyone (especially seniors) deserves to be connected with friends, family and caregivers.”

There is so much value and benefit to be gained in terms of addressing isolation and making communication, programs, and services easily accessible to seniors, from the comfort and safety of their homes. The pandemic has taught us all to think beyond the old way of doing things and be open to learning new things that will enhance our communication, wellbeing, and quality of life. We are happy to play a small part in making this possible for older adults in our area.

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T R A N SP OR T A TI O N N EED S Call our Transportation Coordinator at 1-800-2826612 to schedule a ride. Rides can be scheduled for medical appointments, local shopping trips, or meal services, if eligible. A 3-day notice is required when scheduling your trip. COVID-19 guidelines are still being followed – a limited number of riders at a time, and participants are encouraged to social distance and wear a mask while riding the bus!

LEND A HELPING HAND

Donations for senior programs and services are encouraged to help support meals, transportation, and activities for senior citizens in your community.

Please send donations to: Sowega Council on Aging PO Box 88, Albany, GA 31702 or visit our website at www.sowegacoa.org.

Call 1-800-282-6612 if you have questions.

We appreciate your support!

Have you received your COVID-19 vaccination, yet?

C O VID-19 vac c i ne

To schedule an appointment with your local health department, please call 229-352-6567.

You can also visit https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-vaccine to register.

If you need assistance with scheduling your vaccine appointment, or answers to questions, you can call us at 1-800-2826612. We can help!

All vaccine recipients: • Will be required to wear a mask • Will be asked to remain in the observation area for 15 minutes • Bring a valid ID • Wear clothing that makes your arm easily accessible

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Senior Farmers Markets were held in all 14 counties June through September.

The Georgia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a federally funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is for seniors 60 and over who qualify financially. The program encourages healthy eating by making fresh, Georgia-grown fruits, vegetables and herbs available to seniors. For this season, over 600 seniors received a $24 voucher at these local markets to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers.

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Senior Farmers Markets were held in all 14 counties June through September. Over 600 seniors received a $24 voucher to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers.

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The Coalition of Advocates for Georgia’s Elderly (CO-AGE) is led by the Georgia Council on Aging and is a vehicle for bringing broad-based input on aging issues from across the state to the attention of the General Assembly. Every July, CO-AGE members vote to prioritize issues to bring to Georgia’s elected officials. These are the Budget and Legislative Issues that were voted on by the CO-AGE membership in July 2021.

community statute in two ways: (1) removing the requirement that an assisted living community must have a minimum of 25 beds and (2) deleting the prohibition of ALCs enrolling as a Medicaid provider and receiving Medicaid funds. These changes will expand choices for older Georgians, allowing seniors to live in ALCs and take advantage of home and communitybased services under Georgia’s Elderly & Disabled Medicaid waiver.

BUDGET ISSUES:

The CARE Act The CARE Act provides specific guidance for ensuring that family caregivers are seen and included in the care team by hospital staff by requiring the following: • Advise individuals of their opportunity to identify a family caregiver • Record the caregiver’s name and contact information in the health record • Enable family caregivers by providing as much notice as possible about discharge timing, consulting with them about the discharge plan, discussing their role in carrying out that plan, and instructing them about the medical/ nursing tasks they will handle at home.

Perennial Issue: Home and CommunityBased Services: Amount $10 million Home and Community-Based Services provide support for older Georgians to remain at home as long as possible by providing home modifications, personal assistance, meals, transportation, and other services. These services cost far less than staying at a nursing home and can help seniors stay independent longer.

Raise Public Awareness of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: $300,000 -$500,000 The Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) Program was created to offer an unbiased advocate for those living in long-term care (LTC) settings. Funding would allow a Public Relations firm to create a public awareness campaign for LTCO. This would include creating collateral and media materials to be used in various outreach methods, including radio, TV, print ads, billboards, bus and MARTA train wraps, and more.

LEGISLATIVE ISSUES: Allow Medicaid in Assisted Living Communities This legislation would allow older adults with limited means to have access to care provided in assisted living (AL) facilities.

The legislation would amend GA’s AL

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Expand Nursing Home Options Georgia’s Department of Community Health’s regulations for licensing new skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are subject to the Certificate of Need (CON) requirements covering all healthcare facilities.

This issue requests a legislative study committee to consider possible changes to CON requirements to encourage innovative person-centered care models.

Topics for study would include: • Expand and elevate long-term care options available to aging Georgians • Attract more private pay SNF residents and improve choices for SNF Medicaid residents • Encourage SNF operators to adopt innovative practices to improve the quality of life and care for their residents.

CO-AGE ISSUES FOR 2022 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Resource: Georgia Council on Aging Website: www.gcoa.org 2022 Co-Age Priorities – (These are displayed in boxes on their website.)

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