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LivingWellWinter 2021 Volume 17 Issue 1A Legacy That Will Keep on Givingpage 8Providing Consistent Mealsin Changing Circumstancespage 10How Speech Therapy CanBenefit Communication, Safetypage 20Oral Hygiene Key toOverall Healthpage 24AguilarContinually Learns,Pushes Herselfpage 4Dee Aguilar has spent more than 40 years in the aging fieldworking to better the community for older adults.A publication of
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Director’s CornerIn this issue, we are very pleased torecognize and honor the career ofretiring OLLI Coordinator Dee Aguilar.Dee is a great example of someonewho took a passion for working witholder adults and turned it into a longand highly rewarding career. She’salso helped show young people whata great career choice gerontology andthe aging field can be.Dr. Julie Masters with theUniversity of Nebraska OmahaDepartment of Gerontology saidrecently that “the traditionalidea of working solely in a healthcare setting is being reshapedto include other opportunitiesin education, business, and evenagencies like Aging Partners. We’vecontinually heard from employerswho desperately need people whounderstand the aging experience.”The trends and metrics reinforceDr. Masters’ viewpoint. With societyconsisting of more-and-more olderadults with each passing year, theneed for more qualified, educatedpeople in the gerontology and agingfields isn’t going away anytime soon.If you have a child or grandchildwho is at that point where they’retrying to determine what to do withthe rest of their lives, I hope they’llconsider the gerontology/aging field.Thecontinuinggrowth ofour agingpopulation doesn’t just express theneed for more professionals in thefield; it screams it! From caregiversto social workers, to therapists andadministrators; the possibilities areendless and the rewards plentiful.I’m sure Dee Aguilar wouldagree. LWRandall S. JonesTable of ContentsStaying Involved4Aguilar Continually Learns,Pushes Herself8 A Legacy That Will Keep onGiving10 Providing Consistent Meals inChanging Circumstances14 Lincoln City Libraries’ Servicesfor SeniorsPlanning Ahead16 The Basics of Estate Planning18 Giving Your Loved Ones YourVoice Through Your Wishes26 Eat to Your Health: What Fiberin Your Diet Can Do for YouBeing WellLiving at Home19 Zoom Into Fitness Classes Fromthe Comfort of Your Own Home20 How Speech Therapy Can BenefitCommunication, Safety22 Weighing the Options: Surgery,Physical Therapy or Both24 Oral Hygiene Key to OverallHealth28 Staying Self-Sufficient30 Reduce Kitchen Fires, ProtectYourself and Family32 Caregiver Corner: NebraskaCaregiver Coalition Serves asAdvocate34 Aging Partners Services36 Aging Partners News and EventsAre you moving? Call 402-441-6146 to change your mailing address.Living Well (ISSN 1556-9780, USPS 657-630) is published quarterly(January, April, July and October) by Aging Partners and created by News Link,122 S. 29th St., Lincoln, NE 68510. Last issue: Living Well Fall 2020.Periodical postal rates paid at Lincoln, NE and additional mailing offices.Issues printed: 17,201.POSTMASTER-Aging Partners address changes to:Living Well Magazine1005 “O” St.Lincoln, NE 68508-3628Email: livingwell@lincoln.ne.govFax: 402-441-7160Phone: 402-441-6146(collect calls accepted)Toll free: 800-247-0938 (Nebraska only)Publisher, editor and advertising: David Norris, 402-441-6156Mailing list and accounts: Deb Elrod, 402-441-6146Production Coordinators: News Link, 402-475-6397Living Well is a service of Aging Partners. A voluntary suggested annualsubscription of 12 or any amount is welcome. This magazine is for the 85,700citizens, 60 years of age and over, who reside in the counties of Butler, Fillmore,Lancaster, Polk, Saline, Saunders, Seward and York in the state of Nebraska,United States of America. However, all readers of all ages are welcome!This publication’s purpose is to educate and inform persons on topics,programs, issues and activities that are of concern to the mature population,their families and community organizations. Specific emphasis is on articlespertaining to the services of Aging Partners. Contents may be reproduced withcredit to the magazine.An audio edition of Living Well is available FREE from the Nebraska LibraryCommission’s Talking Book and Braille Service, The Atrium, 1200 “N” St.,Ste. 120, Lincoln, NE 68508Use of a business or organization as a story source does not implyendorsement of their business or service.Living Well 3
Staying InvolvedAguilar Continually Learns, Pushes HerselfIt was a job as a nursing homeactivity director in a smallMissouri community that led DeeAguilar on the trajectory to whereshe is today. And after more than40 years of being employed in theaging field, she plans to retireJanuary 2021.Aguilar has worked for theOsher Lifelong Learning Institute(OLLI) at the University ofNebraska-Lincoln since 2005.As coordinator, she leads a staffof three, serves as liaison to theuniversity community, workswith member leadership andoversees the program’s day-to-dayoperations.OLLI, an adult learningmembership program for thoseage 50 and over, is one of 124 suchprograms across the United States,offering more than 200 coursesannually, along with social andcultural events, interest and travelgroups.After being a nursing homeactivity director, she worked inadult and continuing educationat Southeast Community College.She also was a recreation directorat Lincoln Parks & Recreationand an activity director at arehabilitation facility beforeworking 10 years at the LincolnArea Agency on Aging (now AgingPartners).In 2001, she visited theUniversity of Nebraska OmahaDepartment of Gerontology andspontaneously walked away withan application. As a nontraditionalstudent, Aguilar worked in privateeducation before going to OLLIin 2005 and completing hergerontology doctorate in 2011.“My experience and desire todo more is what pushed me tocomplete my doctorate,” she said.The Future of AgingAguilar has watched the agingindustry change during her careerand has advocated for seniors inmultiple ways. She was appointedby the Mayor’s Office to the AgingPartners advisory committee forthree years before being askedto join the Seniors Foundation.Aguilar has dedicated nearly nineyears of service to the SeniorsFoundation Board, and served aspresident for one year. She takespride in sharing information aboutavailable community resources.“Lincoln has a lot to offer forolder adults, and I enjoy educatingpeople on hidden gems such asAging Partners and OLLI,” shesaid. In addition, she enjoysconnecting younger people withDee Aguilar, OLLI coordinator, will retirein January.4 Living Well
Lincoln has a lot to offer for olderadults, and I enjoy educating people onhidden gems such as Aging Partners and OLLI.”– Dee Aguilarolder adults through a variety of intergenerationalprojects.Aguilar encourages students and youngergenerations to consider making aging a professionor incorporate it into their education and workexperience. Even if not directly related to the job,everyone should have knowledge of the issues seniorsface.“I encourage people to explore opportunitiesin aging as part of their education,” Aguilar said.“It’s a benefit to anyone in a career that works witholder adults to have some education in gerontologybecause you have to know how to communicate andunderstand the aging population.”And Aguilar knows changes are coming as newgenerations begin to retire. She said delivery modelsfor programs and interests in the future will bedifferent because retirees are physically fit and intune with what they want to do.“They’re going to express more of what they want,and agencies will need to adapt,” she said.Part of that will most certainly be a desire forlifelong learning, Aguilar said.OLLIIn her 15 years with OLLI, Aguilar has watchedmembership grow from about 300 to more than1,700.“A quote by Leonardo da Vinci says, ‘Learningnever exhausts the mind,’” Aguilar said. “No matterwhat point you are in life, the act of learning canbring the greatest enjoyment. Don’t let what youknow prevent you from learning more.”OLLI offers more than 200 courses duringfive terms taught by current or retired professorsor experts in the field who volunteer their time.OLLI originated as Sharing Across Generations forEnrichment in 1992 but fell victim to budget cutsin 2002. Members then worked with universityadministration to keep it going, and in 2003 OLLIwas founded and funded by The Bernard OsherFoundation.Continued on page 6.Living Well 5
Aguilar Continually Learns, Pushes HerselfContinued from page 5.One of the biggest challengesnow for OLLI is getting throughthe COVID-19 pandemic.“We are being purposeful andmoving forward, re-engagingmembers and looking at distancedelivery programs,” Aguilar said.“We always try to meet the needsof our robust membership, butthis has presented us with newchallenges.”Changes with COVID-19happened quickly last year, stoppingall face-to-face meetings. But withinthree weeks, OLLI began to delivercourse content to members onlineusing Canvas and Zoom.“It was a big learning curvefor our age demographic andthe members we serve,” Aguilarsaid. “But by the summer, we hadmore to offer even though it waschallenging.”During the summer, courseswere held online or outside safely;but during the winter and springterms, courses will continue to beonline, or hybrid with some beingin person and others online.OLLI membership isrequired to take courses, and themembership allows a person toenroll in as many as they want.Membership dues are 75 (Augustto July), and 50 for January toJuly. A typical six-week coursecosts 20, and some courses haveadditional fees. Scholarshipsare available for those needingassistance.More information aboutcourses, events and OLLI can befound at olli.unl.edu.Continuing to Learn MoreAbout Herself in RetirementHaving grown up in Lincoln,Aguilar’s first plan in retirementwill be to spend time with herfamily at Naval Station Norfolkin Virginia before moving toLawrence, Kansas, to live nearfamily.“My hopes are to be able totravel and try new things thatexcite me,” she said. “I am lookingfor new adventures, opportunitiesand a whole new discovery of whoI am in retirement.” LWCOMPREHENSIVECANCER CAREWe provide comprehensive cancer care combining advanced medical oncology,radiation oncology and several other cancer support services.CONTACTUS TODAY!402-420-7000Cary Peterson, MDMedical OncologistNathan Green, DOMedical OncologistStacey Knox, MDMedical OncologistSteven Dunder, MD Joseph Kam Chiu, MDMedical Oncologist Radiation Oncologist2 Locations in Lincoln:201 S 68th St Place &3901 Pine Lake Rd, Ste 111Scott McHam, DOMedical Oncologist6 Living WellJoni Tilford, MDMedical OncologistMark Stavas, MDRadiation OncologistHaris Zahoor, MDMedical OncologistLeadingCancerCare.comHaris Zahoor, MDMedical Oncologist
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A Legacy That Will Keep on GivingBy Tracie Foreman and SusanWinkler, Aging Partners Health andFitnessWhen Peggy Apthorpe walkedthrough the doors of the LincolnArea Agency on Aging’s (LAAA)Lifetime Health program 28 yearsago, she set the wheels of change inmotion. A true visionary, she wasdetermined to shift perceptionsassociated with aging. She became avoice for those who wished to age withdignity, grace and a sense of personalpower. Apthorpe set the bar high forall who worked with this generation ofadults.In 1992, under the directionof a handful of innovative thinkers,fundraisers and leaders, the LAAA hadbecome one of the organizations thathelped put Lincoln on the map as aplace adults age 60 and over wanted tolive. Seniors were adopting healthierlifestyles in their quest to live longerand remain vital. Along with herLifetime Health team consisting of aregistered nurse, a community healtheducator, office manager, outreachworker and a handful of fitnessinstructors, Apthorpe jumped intocreating fitness and community healtheducation programs that paralleledthose in larger cities across the nation.The world was riding the waveof a technology explosion, the babyboom generation was starting tomove toward retirement, and fundingsources were changing in the yearsjust after the new millennium.Apthorpe rose to each newchallenge. A self-proclaimed “researchjunkie,” she always had her fingeron the pulse of innovative programsbeing offered to adults age 60 andover. The Lifetime Health staff workedhard to stay informed on upcoming8 Living Welltechnologyand newprogrammingbeing developedwith seniors inmind. Apthorpeencouraged herstaff to createprograms thatwould educatethe communityabout a variety ofhealth topics. Sheopened doors topartnerships withorganizations thatoffered invaluablePeggy Apthorpe, Aging Partners health and fitness coordinator,services to theretired October 2020.older adulthealth/educational programs,community.health services, fitness classes,Apthorpe guided her staff anddemonstrations, entertainment andthe seniors they served throughmuch needed in-home services forfour directors, three agency namecaregivers.changes, several moves and deepThe Senior Health Promotionbudget cuts. During a particularlyCenter came out of Apthorpe’s desiredifficult financial year, the LincolnCity Council voted to remove Lifetime to bring valuable preventive healthservices to low-income seniors.Health from the budget. ApthorpeThroughout the past 19 years, thatand the agency director at that timepartnership with the Universityworked hard to secure State andof Nebraska Medical Center’sFederal funding that would enablegerontology nursing program hasLifetime Health to move under theenhanced the quality of life forState umbrella. Soon after, LAAAhundreds of seniors.became Aging Partners, and LifetimeApthorpe’s excellent grant writingHealth became the Health and Fitnessskills resulted in Aging Partners’division of Aging Partners.Health and Fitness division receivingApthorpe and her small buta multitude of vital evidence-basedmighty team worked tirelesslyprogram grants that would enableto establish relationships and/seniors to improve their lives throughor partnerships with churches,educational opportunities and groupcommunity centers, civic groups,interaction.universities, local businesses, seniorShe consistently exhibited acenters, hospitals, clinics, ruralcommunities and agencies that served forward-thinking vision for programsthat would meet the needs of seniorsdiverse, low-income populations.in all walks of life. Popular programsThrough these partnerships, seniorssuch as Pay Attention to Fallin eight counties were offered
Prevention and Only Leaves Should Fall were developedand implemented. Apthorpe’s love and compassionfor caregivers laid the groundwork for the Fit to Carefor Caregivers program and the Celebration of Self forCaregivers annual conference.Apthorpe embraced and encouraged healingpractices and alternative approaches to traditionalforms of exercise. She encouraged staff to becomecertified and teach practices such as yoga, tai chi andqigong. This interest led to several staff membersbecoming certified to teach the evidence-based TaiChi: Moving for Better Balance program that has beenmet with great support and enthusiasm by the seniorcommunity.Most recently, the NeighborLNK program evolvedduring the COVID-19 pandemic to provide support toisolated seniors. Apthorpe and her staff worked with theMayor’s Office to create and implement this vital clientvolunteer program.In her retirement, Apthorpe will continueto illuminate the paths of many. She will createopportunities, inspire dreams and build bridges. Forthose of us who were privileged to work beside her, wecan say we are better for it.Thank you, Peggy! LWHaven Manor - HickmanAffordable “Country Living” Re rement Facility730 Larkspur DrHickman, NEALLO is locallyowned andfamily friendlyALLO has been connecting families inNebraska since 2003. Our mission is to keepyou in touch with the people and resourcesyou love most. Build the perfect bundle foryour family with ALLO Fiber Internet, TV andPhone. We offer everyday affordable prices(unlike the teaser rates of our competitorsthat start low and later go sky high) plusexceptional customer service.Call 402.480.6667to join the ALLO Fiber family today!Move-in and Save 500 with this AdCall for a tour or Visit us on Facebook or our Website(402) 792-3088www.havenmanor.com330 South 21st St., Lincolnwww.AlloFiber.com 2020 Allo Communications. ALLO is a registered trademarkof Allo Communications. All Rights Reserved. See website formore details.Cornerstone Group 2020Located just south of Lincoln, Nebraska; this Licensed / Medicaid Certified AssistedLiving Facility provides activities, medication administration, events, entertainment,meals, housekeeping, transportation, laundry, and care to enhance your retirement.Living Well 9
Providing Consistent Meals inChanging CircumstancesThe Food Bank of Lincoln hastaken the responsibility to helpthe community seriously since itwas founded in 1982.Serving 16 counties throughout9,300 square miles in southeastNebraska, the Food Bank addressesfood insecurity and connectedpeople to more than 8 million mealsin fiscal 2019 alone. And whenthe COVID-19 pandemic becameprevalent in the United States thispast March, the Food Bank startedto look at the potential situation forthe next 60 to 90 days.“What we didn’t realize at thetime was the long-lasting impacts,”said Scott Young, executive director.“People know how to adapt andbe resilient, but the pandemic isjust one more thing. There wereso many in distress pre-pandemic,and the pandemic has heighteneddistress for a lot of people. Wecontinue to adapt as best we can.”Food Bank distribution siteswent to no- or low-contact drivethru options as things constantly10 Living WellThe Food Bank of Lincoln has moved to mobile distributions to protect clients, staffand volunteers.changed. The direction was placedheavily on food and safety.“We focused on food in, foodout,” Young said. “Pre-pandemic wehad a number of things going onabout food insecurity and poverty,but the pandemic forced us to focuson food solely.”At the drive-thru distributionsites, cars line up by the hundredsand trunks are popped open as staffor volunteers put the pre-made foodpackages in.During the summer of 2020, theFood Bank distributed 70 percentmore product than in summer 2019.Thanks in part to funding from theCARES Act, government-relatedfood items such as dairy, meat andproduce were distributed along withshelf-stable items the Food Bankpackaged themselves.
“We have distributed better,healthy produce more than we everhave in our history,” Young said.COVID-19 ResponseBut distributing food during apandemic comes with its challenges.The Food Bank closed its officedoors to the public. Staff was splitinto two teams, working everyother week to social distance asthey continued to provide for thecommunity.“Our administrative teamhas worked side-by-side with ourdistribution staff,” said AlynnSampson, director of communityimpact. “It’s been great to do thehard work of lifting boxes together.”Volunteers from the NationalGuard and AmeriCorps helped whena good portion of the Food Bank’svolunteers were asked to stay home.The Food Bank is engaging withvolunteers based on COVID-19 casecounts and infection rates. Checkwith the Food Bank for currentvolunteer opportunities.“The pandemic has been alearning opportunity,” Young said.“We have all learned an enormousamount about what we do andwhy we do it. It put us in touchwith the need in a greater way.We’ve learned a lot about the FoodBank and even more about theimportance of food for people. Thecommunity has supported us inways we didn’t imagine.”The Food Bank personnelexpress gratitude for thecommunity’s financial and moralsupport.“A lot of nonprofits don’t havethe advantages the Food Bankhas, and we are grateful for thecommunity support,” Young said.“We have the whole community inmind.”With things slowing down aContinued on page 12.Living Well 11
Providing Consistent Meals in Changing CircumstancesContinued from page 11.bit, the Food Bank is spreading theword about programs to help withfood security.The federal SupplementalNutrition Assistance Program(SNAP) is providing foodpurchasing assistance for low- andno-income people. The Food Bankhelps individuals apply for theprogram that provides a set amountof money for food each month. Thishelps clients avoid having to standin food lines and to be able to picktheir own food items. It also helpsprovide a local economic benefit tolocal retail partners.“We are typically a client-choicemodel,” Sampson said. “SNAPallows people to select what theywant and what is best for them.”The Commodity SupplementalTo see an updated list of distribution locations and times, n-schedule.Food Program (CSFP) assists lowincome persons age 60 and overwith nutritious USDA foods. Aftereligibility, the Food Bank delivers40 to 50 pounds of food to seniorsevery other month.“This is a great way to getnutritious food to seniors who aremedically homebound and can’tmake it to our mobile distributionsites,” Young said.For eligibility, an application orStill Working, andApproaching Age 65?Trust us to help you navigate the maze ofMedicare questions such as: Should I enroll in Medicare Parts A & B now or remain on mycurrent group health plan? If I enroll in Medicare, should I use a Medicare Supplementand separate Prescription Drug card or a MedicareAdvantage Combination plan? If I remain on my current group health plan, is theprescription drug benefit portion of that plan “creditable” byfederal definition or will I face a future penalty?Questions? Contact an advisor today!Karla WilsonVice PresidentIndividual HealthMedicare Product p.com/medicareWhere connections make a difference.12 Living WellBob GrundmanSenior Benefit nal information about theseprograms, call the Food Bank at402-466-8170.Looking ForwardThe Food Bank knows thecommunity will be dealing with theimpacts of the COVID-19 pandemicfor all of 2021.For the winter, permanenttents and outdoor heaters will beset up for staff protection at mobiledrive-thru distribution sites. Due toDo I have a problemwith money?Or do I have a problemwith gambling?You or someone you knowmay have a problemwith gambling.Help is just aphone call away.CALL NOW FOR HELP OR INFORMATION24/7 Helpline: 402.476.2300CONFIDENTIAL. 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK.Local Provider -CHOICES Treatment Center127 S. 37th Street, Suite BLincoln, NE 68510402-476-2300www.ChoicesTreatmentCenter.comThe Nebraska Gamblers Assistance Program (GAP) pays forconfidential counseling with certified problem gambling providers toNebraskans and their families who suffer a gambling addiction.A list of all GAP-certified counselors in Nebraska is located atwww.problemgambling.nebraska.govNebraska 24/7 Helpline—Call 1-833-238-6837National/Nebraska 24/7 Helpline— 1-800-522-4700
inability to find protection or shelter, some rural siteshave been reduced.Staff also is looking to better help those the FoodBank serves.One focus is a grant-based program throughFeeding America that focuses on specific minoritypopulations who are disproportionately affected by theCOVID-19 pandemic.“We will focus on making sure we are addressingthe needs of these communities and come up withsolutions to help with food security,” Sampson said.The community-led effort includes steering teamsin three of the Food Bank’s service areas to evaluatepossible modifications, which might include adjustingdistribution times or vouchers for ethnic grocerystores.“We want to know what we can change and makesure people are safe and welcome at our distributions,”Sampson said. “Our mission is to alleviate hunger; and ifwe know we’re not reaching certain populations, we havea responsibility to think differently and act on that.”No matter the changes coming, the Food Bank isworking to ensure it is there to help.For more information on the Food Bank or todonate, visit www.LincolnFoodBank.org. LWTHIS IS USOUR TEAMOUR CAREOUR SUCCESSDr. Stephen SwansonIt’s easier to live to yourfull potential whenyou have the answers.Women’s Clinic of Lincoln iscommitted to asses
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