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SPRING 2021
THE UPPER ARLINGTON COMMISSION ON AGING SERVES AS THE
INFORMED VOICE FOR EMPOWERING, EDUCATING, AND ENRICHING THE
LIVES OF UPPER ARLINGTON RESIDENTS AS WE AGE.
Dear Upper Arlington Neighbor,
The Commission on Aging, Upper Arlington City leadership, and other local organizations
are dedicated to understanding: What is important to you as you age in Upper Arlington?
With that in mind, the Commission is conducting an Older Adult Community Survey.
A cornerstone of our work is understanding the needs of our older adult population, then
meeting those needs through the programs and advocacy efforts. If you are selected to
participate in the survey, you will receive a mailed package from The Commission on
Aging and the ETC Institute. The survey can be completed on paper or online. If you are
not randomly selected you will have a second opportunity to participate in the survey on
paper or online. We want to hear the thoughts from as many residents as possible as your
experiences and ideas are of utmost importance to us.
The results of the assessment will directly inform the Upper Arlington Commission on
Aging’s process of community-wide improvements for social participation, transportation,
housing, and more. We want to hear from you on a number of topics to understand
how we can work together to help make our community an even better place to age.
I want to take the opportunity to thank my fellow Commission on Aging board members,
UA City staff, and older adults who all participated in the creation of this survey. Jennifer
and I are so thankful for the time and energy you all put into this.
Finally, thank you to everyone reading this newsletter for your consideration of taking the
survey. We could not do this work without you and are so grateful for your contribution to
improvements in our community.
Sincerely,
Katie White, Chairman Jennifer Monroe-Sega, Executive Director
UA Commission on Aging UA Commission on Aging
Community Center Ballot Coffee Talk
Issue Casual Conversations on Zoom
Make your vote count! THURSDAY, MARCH 25 @ 10AM
The UACOA Board of Directors feel that the Resources for Growing Older in
proposed community center will serve as a Upper Arlington
much needed community gathering and re-
source space and we are excited that we are Jennifer Monroe-Sega, UA Commission on
close to realizing a long-held dream for our Aging; Christine Leyshon, UA CARES; and
community. This is an unprecedented and ex- Patrick Monaghan, UA Senior Center.
citing opportunity to add recreational, fitness, What do these organizations do and how do
sporting and social amenities not previously they work together to assist older adult
available to our residents, and provides them residents?
all within one convenient location.
The UACOA appreciates City Council’s action TUESDAY, APRIL 27 @ 10AM
in seeking voter support for an Upper Arlington How Does Fraud Happen?
Community Center in May. Officer Bryan McKean, UA Police Department
For more information go online:
Officer McKean will discuss current fraud
https://upperarlingtonoh.gov/community-center- trends, how often it happens, how it happens,
ballot-issue/ and what people can do to protect themselves.
What Will Be on the Ballott on May 4? TUESDAY, MAY 11 @ 10AM
Should the City of Upper Arlington build a new Myths and Misperceptions - Estate Planning
community center on the site of the old Lazarus/ Larae Schraeder, Attorney & Counselor at Law
Macy’s store at Kingsdale Shopping Center, Schraeder Law, LLC
using various City revenue streams but in no
case from an increase in City income or property Myths and misperceptions abound when it
tax, authorized by legislation of City Council, comes to getting your affairs in order. Come to
including Ordinance No.1-2021, Ordinance learn about some common myths with common
No 2-2021, & Ordinance No 3-2021? estate planning documents.
YES, the City should build the community This is a free program but you must register!
center Send an email to jsega@uacoa.com with your
NO, the City should not build the community name and phone number. A Zoom link will then
center be sent to your email.
Questions? Call (614) 583-5326. Look for
information about upcoming topics at
Senior Service Days www.uacoa.com/coffeetalks.
With warmer temperatures on the horizon many
residents focus on their yards and all of the Balance Practice
outdoor tasks that need to done. If you find it
difficult to maintain your yard, we have an
on Zoom
active community of volunteers who can help! TUESDAY & THURSDAY 1:00-1:30pm
Senior Service Days is a program where Practice safe and effective movements to help
volunteers of all ages help our older residents with your balance and help prevent falls.
with yard work and light maintenance projects.
Cost: $20/month or free with Silver Sneakers®
This is a perfect community service project for
churches, civic organizations, book clubs, and Contact the UA Senior Center to register by
families! phone (614) 583-5320 or register online
https://upperarlingtonoh.gov/parks-recreation/
To request assistance, or to volunteer, contact
us at (614) 583-5326 or jsega@uacoa.com. This program is sponsored by the
UA Commission on Aging and the UA Senior Center.
I AM FINE Telephone Fitness Trek
Check-In Program via Zoom!
“I Am Fine” is a computerized telephone FIRST TUESDAY of the month @ 8:30AM
check-in program that is customizable to meet
your needs. This service is suitable for
both active seniors and those who live TUESDAY, APRIL 6
independently in their own homes. Real People Can Do Yoga, Susan Hackbarth
“My daughter likes the security of TUESDAY, MAY 4
knowing she would be contacted if I Eating to Strengthen Immunity,
did not answer the morning call.” Diane Casey MS, RD, LD
~ Susan M., I Am Fine user TUESDAY, JUNE 1
Eight Ways to Protect Your Eyesight
This program is available to all UA residents as Dr. Gossard, Northwest EyeCare
a free service of the UA Commission on Aging.
Call us at (614) 583-5326 for questions or to Contact the UA Senior Center to register by
enroll in the program. phone (614) 583-5320 or register online
https://upperarlingtonoh.gov/parks-recreation/
FILE OF LIFE
Upcoming presentations can also be found on
The File of Life is a health
www.uacoa.com—click on the “Events” tab.
information tool that allows
emergency personnel to This program is sponsored by the
respond more effectively when UA Commission on Aging and the UA Senior Center.
called to a resident’s home. Our
magnetic pouch stores FOR YOUR INFORMATION
important medical and contact information for
use by medics if you have an emergency.
UA Fire Department
This program is available to all UA residents.
Call us at (614) 583-5326 to receive your UA CARES
packet in the mail. Program
Community Assistance, Referrals and
April is National Education Services
Volunteer Month Most residents do not plan to call 911, but
know it is available 24/7/365 when
needed. For residents that experience a
April is National Volunteer Month and we would sudden change in healthcare needs, have
like to acknowledge the volunteers who concerns about acute or chronic conditions,
assist the community’s most valuable citizens. or become overwhelmed with identifying
With your help, the UACOA can fulfill its resources to help them age in place, the UA
mission of “empowering, educating and CARES program is available.
enriching the lives of Upper Arlington as we
age.” The UA CARES team consists of a program
manager and 2 community paramedics that
Thank you to our Coffee Talk speakers, Fitness follow up after 911 calls and review home
Trek presenters, Friendly Phone Line Program safety. Working closely with other community
callers, OSHIIP Medicare counselors, Senior agencies, UA CARES can educate and link
Service Day yard cleaners, Snow Angels snow residents to appropriate services. Residents
shovelers, and UACOA board of directors are also welcome to call (614) 583-5352
Interested in volunteering? Send an email to for more information.
jsega@uacoa.com or call (614) 583-5326.NON-PROFIT
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Upper Arlington, OH 43221
(614) 583-5326
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Comments and suggestions are welcome by flipbook or as a
contacting the Commission (614) 583-5326. The downloadable PDF document.
Upper Arlington Commission on Aging is supported
in part by a grant from Franklin County Senior A printed version was mailed out to every
Options and the City of Upper Arlington. household in the community. If you did not
receive your copy call us at (614) 583-5326.
MEDICARE
UACOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OSHIIP trained volunteers are available by
Katie White, Chair, Age Friendly Columbus &
Franklin County • Lori Wengerd, Immediate Past appointment to answer your questions.
Chair, Home Care Assistance • Estelle Scott, Contact the UA Commission on Aging’s
Vice Chair, Retired • Marcia Strall, Secretary, Medicare hotline at (614) 407-5748.
Elder Life Solutions • Hilary Dodson, Treasurer,
Kaiser Consulting OSHIIP VIRTUAL WEBINARS
The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information
Marybeth Cartmille, First & Main • Emily Clugston,
Seniors Servicing Company • Michelle Crum • Program (OSHIIP) website features “Welcome
Kynthia Droesch, OSU College of Public Health • to Medicare” virtual webinars beginning in
Susan DiMickele, National Church Residences • April.
Larae Schraeder,Schraeder Law • Kip Greenhill, UA To register, visit their website at
City Council, ExOfficio • Michelle Hoyle, UA City https://insurance.ohio.gov and search for
Council, ExOfficio • Christine Leyshon, UA
C.A.R.E.S., ExOfficio • Debbie McLaughlin, City of “OSHIIP” . Click on “Medicare Virtual” and
Upper Arlington, ExOfficio scroll down to “Welcome to Medicare
Webinars”.
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