This document is a newsletter from the Barrington Area Council on Aging that discusses upcoming events and programs. It begins with a welcome message from the executive director discussing the transition to autumn and focusing on aging as a period of growth, not decline. It then summarizes various upcoming programs, including Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes, Medicare Part D consultations during open enrollment, an event celebrating the founder of Girl Scouts, and the annual awareness luncheon. The newsletter provides details on support groups and resources available through the Council on Aging.

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Promoting vibrant, healthy aging October­November­December 2015
From the Director
Welcome to autumn.
Autumn, the last quarter of the year from late September,
until the winter equinox, is a favorite season for many
people. Football games, fire pits, warm blankets, colorful
leaves and mums, pumpkins, and fresh apple cider, all
give this time of year a comfortable, cozy transition to
winter.
If you look up "autumn" in virtually any dictionary you will
find another definition: "a period of maturity verging on
decline." This definition bothers us at the Council on
Aging. Yes. Seriously.
Aside from all of the beauty surrounding us, and the
cornucopia of activities in autumn­­quite literally­­ we
believe that the "autumn of one's life" is NOT
We welcome
your support.
Invest Now
In This Issue
From the Director
Caregiver Toolbox
Medicare Part D
Girl Scouts' Event
Save the Dates
We've been Bashed!
Respite Care Expands
Visionaries
Memory Cafe
Monday Lunch Bunch
Burnt Toast
Brookfield Zoo
Cuisine Club
Get on the SHIP
Support Groups
Supporters
PACE Yourself
Quick Links
BACOA Home
"A Day Out" Day Respite

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Powerful
Tools for
Caregivers
necessarily a period of decline. As a matter of fact, we
believe strongly that it is a period of transition and
reassessment, preparing mature adults for exploring
their life's direction. This could include retirement, new
careers, vocations, or even vacations.The Council on
Aging asserts that aging is not a disease, but a natural
process of growth and maturation that brings challenges,
rewards, and opportunities for the nurture and
development of the human spirit; think of a more colorful
time of life.
Everything we do at the Council on Aging is focused on
providing activities, education, and support to adults and
caregivers, no matter the season of one's life. We are
here to partner with everyone on this journey­­a wonderful
process that we refer to as #agingbetter. We welcome
your participation and involvement in events, activities, our
events, and fundraisers, or as a program volunteer.
Please join us.
Joyce Palmquist
Executive Director
The Council on Aging offers six­week
sessions of "Powerful Tools" classes
on a regular basis throughout the
year.
The course is designed for those who
care for a parent, spouse, or friend
who lives at home, in a nursing home,
or even across the country. The cost is
$35 per person for materials. The
learning is unlimited, unlike the
classroom space, so call today to find
out more information about when the next session starts
and get on the list.
Free Medicare Part D Consultations
It's back. The annual open enrollment period for Medicare
begins October 15, 2015,
and runs December 7,
2015. Medicare enrollees
can switch their current
Medicare Part D plan, or
enroll for the first time.
If you are currently in a
Medicare Part D plan, the
insurer is required to send
an Annual Notice of Change to all of its members. This
Program
Local events and outings
Helpful links for seniors and
families
Resources for caregivers
Financial, insurance and
benefits information
BACOA calendar
Senior Health Insurance
Program Counseling
(SHIP) Available
The Council on Aging
provides this invaluable
counseling service at no
charge. Medicare
beneficiaries and their
caregivers can get free,
impartial advice and
assistance on their
Medicare benefit issues.
SHIP­ ertified counselors
are trained and supported
by the IL Department on
Aging. The mission is to
provide accurate, one­on­
one, confidential, objective
counseling, education, and
assistance on all aspects
of Medicare, including
Parts A, B, C, & D
coverages, Medicaid,
private health insurance,
and long­term care
insurance.
Make an appointment by
calling the Council on
Aging at (847) 381­5030.
Support and
Education Groups
Caregiver Support
Group
First Tuesday of each month
6:30­8:30 p.m.
These sessions meet at the

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Juliette "Daisy"
Gordon Low
package has information about the upcoming 2016
changes. Among the information that enrollees should
look for:
How much will my premium be in 2016?
How much will my deductible be in 2016?
Are my drugs still covered by the plan or has it
changed tiers? The plan may have added certain
restrictions that it may not have had in 2015;
Has my overall cost changed?
If you are satisfied with the changes to your current plan
and believe the plan fits your needs, you do not have to
do anything; the plan will automatically renew January 1,
2016.
The Council on Aging encourages
everyone to review their plans every fall
because formularies (the list of
prescriptions covered) and plan costs
change every year.
If you want to enroll, review, or change your plan, or
the plan for your parent
or loved one, call the Council on Aging at
(847) 381­5030 to schedule a consultation
appointment immediately­­appointments fill quickly.
History Comes Alive at
Barrington's White House
The Barrington Area Council on Aging
and Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
invite you to "meet" the founder of Girl
Scouting, Juliette Gordon Low (Daisy)
and celebrate her birthday. An
Afternoon with Daisy will be held
Sunday, November 1, from 1:30 to
4 p.m. at Barrington's Arts & Cultural
Center in the historic White House,
145 W. Main Street, Barrington.
Betsey Means, from Women Lore will
speak in character at the event,
representing Juliette Gordon Low in a vintage uniform of
the period. Low, who founded the Girl Scout Movement in
1912, was a woman ahead of her time and an ardent
believer in the potential of all girls and the importance of
Council on Aging. Call Bonnie
to register at (847) 881­0472.
Details at BACOA.org.
Alzheimer's
Support Group
Second Wednesday of each
month
10:30 a.m.­ noon
This group meets at Lutheran
Church of the Atonement. Call
Pam to register at (847) 881­
0474. Details at BACOA.org.
Parkinson's Disease
Education Group
Second Tuesday of each
month
1:00­2:30 p.m.
Call Bonnie for more info
and to register at (847) 881­
0472. Details at BACOA.org
Low Vision Support and
Education Group
Second Thursday of month
1:00 ­ 2:30 p.m.
The Low Vision Support and
Education Group provides
education and support to
persons whose eyesight has
grown weaker or has
disappeared altogether. This
group meets at Lake
Barrington Woods. For more
information, call Diane Vos
Hansen at BACOA at (847)
881­0475. Details at
BACOA.org.
For information on these
groups, please call the
Council on Aging at (847) 381­
5030.
You have questions.
Get answers on healthy
aging, caregiving tips,
housing options and more
at our Online Resource
Center (bacoa.org)

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fostering their individual growth, character, and self­
sufficiency. Juliette, nicknamed "Daisy," is credited with
establishing and nurturing a global movement that has
changed the world. Now you know why they're called
"Daisy Scouts."
Guests are invited to enjoy Girl Scout historical displays, a
"Make New Friends" S.W.A.P. station (Special
Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned), Daisy
autographs and photo station, as well as Girl Scout treats
and punch. There will be drawings for Girl Scout
collectible prizes and a traditional Girl Scout Flag
Ceremony and closing Friendship Circle.
There is no cost
for this event, but
we ask that you
please register by
October 23, 2015.
For Girl Scout registration for girl members and their
families, please go to Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois and
click on "Click Here to Register." Girl members attending
will receive a free Juliette Gordon Low Happy Birthday fun
patch. Attendance at this event also fulfills one
requirement for the Barrington Sesquicentennial Girl
Scout patch. A parent or troop leader must accompany all
girls attending; or perhaps a grandparent is available.
General Public Registration, please contact the
Council on Aging at 847­381­5030 or
lavellon@bacoa.org to be our guest.
A special thank you to our event sponsor, Lois Wollney of
Morgan Stanley.
Have you caught your reservation yet?
The Council on
Aging's Annual
Awareness
Luncheon,
Fabulous You!
presents "Fish &
Fetish"
Betsey Means, a professional historical actress will
portray Mary Kingsley, a Victorian­era explorer who
stepped outside her comfort zone, traveled
Or call us any time at (847)
381­5030 with your
questions.
Highly Recommended
Resources for
#agingbetter
Watch this space for some
of the best articles, videos,
books, and other items
we've discovered that can
contribute to #agingbetter.
Please send any great
resources you discover
to cmitchell@bacoa.org
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Questions about your
technology? Need some
assistance with your
computer? Email? Want to
get on Facebook? Check
out FuntasTech, a product
of Barrington High School's
Business Incubator
Program. (847) 778­1913
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Our Mission,
Vision, and Values
Founded thirty years ago,
the Barrington Area
Council on Aging exists to
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to Africa, studied native culture, and authored the
bestselling book, Travels to West Africa. Come
find out what the strange title means as Betsey
takes you to Africa during a delicious lunch, which
is not actually fish.
Thursday, November 5 11:00 a.m. ­ 2:00 p.m.
Makray Memorial Golf Club, $40 plus cash bar.
Great raffles will benefit #agingbetter programs.
Register at bacoa.org or call 847­381­5030 or
you can click and get tickets here!
Thank you for your support
at the 2015 Tropical BASH
Almost 200 loyal Council on Aging
supporters spent an evening
together at Makray Memorial Golf
Club with a tropically fundraiser
event. Great food, live music, fun
dancing, auctions for fabulous gifts and experiences,
all came together because of our amazing volunteer
committee members.
Pulling off a successful party for this
many people takes well­honed
planning skills and incredible
coordination.
Thank you to Annette Baird, Rena
Ballard, Amy Graves, Julie Kerr,
Susan Krcik, Chris Mitchell, Judi
Musschoot, Mary Pahlke, Jody
Paine, Meg Peirce, Mary Ann Roeser,
and Gail Sidman.
We also want to thank the donors
who provided the auction items and
financial support for the event. The
BASH is one of our key annual
events that keep the Council on
Aging going to promote and provide
the activities, education, and
support for #agingbetter.
education, and support to
adults and caregivers,
enabling vibrant, healthy
aging.
We believe that aging itself
is not a disease, but a
natural process of growth
and maturation that brings
challenges, rewards, and
opportunities for the
nurture and development
of the human spirit.
The Barrington Area
Council on Aging strives
to become the vital link
that old adults, families,
and caregivers seek out for
support and resources as a
partner on this journey.

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"A Day Out" Respite Program adds third day
The Council on Aging's successful adult day respite
program continues to meet a growing need for
Important Phone Numbers
Advocate Good Shepherd
Hospital
(847) 381­9600
Advocate GSH, Senior
Advocate (847) 382­7277
BACOA (847) 381­5030
Barrington Area Library
(847) 382­1300
Barrington Park District
(847) 381­0687
Elder Abuse Hotline
(866) 800­1409 (24 hrs)
Meals­With­Wheels
(847) 381­5030
Medicare Fraud & Abuse
(800) 638­6833
Senior Health Insurance
Program (847) 381­5030
TRANSPORTATION
Advocate Good Shepherd
Bus (844) 574­5700
Escorted Transptn. Svcs.
(847) 222­9227
FISH (847) 381­7474
PACE Dial­A­Ride
(Barrington)
(800) 273­5939
PACE Information
(847) 364­7223
TOWNSHIP OFFICES
Barrington (847) 381­5632
Cuba (847) 381­1924
Ela (847) 438­7823

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caregivers and persons struggling with memory
impairment and
frailty. Within a few
months of opening in
2014, the program
added a second day
on Mondays, in
addition to
Thursdays, each
week. Increasing demand for the program has now
brought a third day of programming on the first and
third Fridays of each month. The daily fee is $35.
If someone you love and care for is struggling with
Alzheimer's Disease, other memory impairment, or
overall frailty, please contact Bonnie Scherkenbach
at the Council on Aging (847­881­0472) for
information and an assessment.
This program is a cooperative endeavor with
Lutheran Church of the Atonement and is supported
by generous donors and foundations who believe in
providing services for #agingbetter.
Meet the "Visionaries"
This group meets to share their common
experiences and challenges of living with limited or
no sight, in an open discussion format.
Join them on the second Thursday of
each month from 1:00 ­ 2:30 p.m. at
Lake Barrington Woods' Community
Room.
The November 12th meeting will
feature Dr. Alexandra Troy, an
optometrist who specializes in low­
vision issues. The time for this
meeting will be noon ­ 1:30 p.m.
The group offers speakers and takes trips to better
understand how to manage vision problems in a
sighted world that seems to often ignore these
concerns. For more information, please contact
Diane Vos Hansen at (847) 881­0475. You can call
to arrange transportation with PACE Dial­A­Ride at
BACOA is a proud
Barrington Area United
Way‐funded agency.
Thank you to our other
major grantors who
promote #agingbetter
Advocate Good Shepherd
Hospital
Barrington Area
Community Foundation
Barrington Junior
Women's Club
Barrington Township
Grace Bersted Foundation
Cuba Township
Duchossois Family
Foundation
George M. Eisenberg
Foundation for Charities
Russell & Josephine Kott
Memorial Charitable Trust
Lutheran Church of the
Atonement
Paine Family Foundation
Richard A. Perritt
Charitable Foundation
Rice Family Foundation
Russell W. & Priscilla H.
Rose Fund
Dr. Scholl Foundation
St. Michael's Episcopal
Church
Stephenson Family

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(800) 273­5939
October 21, 2015, 1­3:00 p.m.
Barrington's White House
The Council on Aging is delighted to introduce a new
program, the Memory Café. It provides socialization for
people with mild or early­stage memory loss and their care
companions. Social Service Coordinators will host this program
at The White House, and will provide leadership and direction.
This is a free program, thanks to generous donors, but you do
need reservations. Call Bonnie or Sue at 847­381­5030 to make
your reservations and get more information. The Memory Café
is another #agingbetter program from the Council on Aging.
The challenges of living with memory loss
can sever social connections at a time when
they are needed most. Memory Café is a
place where people can relax and enjoy
themselves and know that no one judges
them. Both participants and care
companions get the opportunity to
socialize and participate in fun activities
together while making new friendships and offering
support to one another. Café members will determine if they
want speakers or an educational component. Special activities
could include outings to the theater, museums, and/or
restaurants.This program is organized and supervised by
trained and caring Council on Aging staff and volunteers.
Potential participants and their caregivers will be asked to
pre­register to determine their appropriateness for the
program. Participants will be evaluated on an ongoing basis. If
it is determined that the participant is no longer a good fit for
the program, the facilitator will help the caregiver and family
with the transition to a program that will better meet their
needs.
Primary Goals for Memory Café include:
Foundation
Village of Barrington
Wheat Ridge Foundation
This is a partial listing of our
major grantors.
Take a look at our 2015
Annual Report for a full
listing of Contributors. You
can find this report at
bacoa.org or call us for a
copy.
Thank you for supporting
#agingbetter in Barrington
Step up & Meet the
Team at the
Council on Aging
STAFF MEMBERS
Joyce Palmquist
Executive Director
Linda Avellon
Program Coordinator
Rita Galowich
Major Gift Officer
Sue McNamara
Social Services
Chris Mitchell
Communications &
Development
Pam Pellizzari
Social Services
Bonnie Scherkenbach
Social Services
Diane Vos Hansen
Social Services
Jeni Younger
Administration &
Volunteer Mgmt
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Meg Peirce, President
Richard Resseguie, Vice
President
Jody Paine, Secretary
Bob Koch, Treasurer
Julie Parsons, Past
President
Dr. James Baird

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To provide persons with mild cognitive impairments and
their care companions the opportunity to join a program
that enables them to socialize with other people in a fun
environment;
To involve agencies, churches and other community
organizations to help serve people with mild cognitive
impairment and their care companions;
To offer care companions access to resources such as
support groups and information and referral services.
The Council on Aging's Memory Cafe will meet on the third
Wednesday of each month from 1:00­3:00 p.m. at the
Barrington White House. There is no charge for this program,
but please register at 847­381­5030.
Did somebody say "Lunch!"
Join the Lunch Bunch on Mondays at the Barrington
Park District, 10:30 a.m. for games, entertainment,
activities, and a freshly prepared and delightfully served
hot meal, all for $6. This congregate meal program is one
of our most popular, well­attended activities. Contact
Linda Avellon for more info.
This is an excellent opportunity for your
business, organization, or civic group to
get involved. Sponsorships allow you to
contribute to BACOA's mission and
increase your organization's visibility.
Sponsorships are available for Monday lunch at the Park,
Meals with Wheels, bus transportation, support groups,
newsletters, meetings, and many other opportunities.
Contact Joyce Palmquist for details.
Now that lunch is out of the
way, what about cake? Birthday
cake!. We want to thank Home
Helpers & Direct Link, and also
FirstLight Home Care for
providing monthly birthday cakes
for the Respite Care program.
How are you planning for #agingbetter?
Tom Broadfoot
Becky Budinger
Amy Graves
Susan Grossinger
Julie Kerr
Mike Konie
Sue Krcik
Joseph M. Lucas
Rosemarie Mitchell
Ross Morizzo
Mary Ann Roeser
Dr. James Wilson
ADVISORY BOARD
Amy Bash
Dee Beaubien
Carol Beese
Elizabeth Bodie­Gross
Sylvia Boeder
Kim Duchossois
Ronald Hamelberg
Harry Logue
Peer Lykke
Bob Miseyka
Dr. Kathleen Morno
Freddie Smith Pederson
Connie Schofield
Cathy Schulze
Dave Sheppard
Diane Stephens
Barbara Tomasello
Cyndi Zurawski
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Barrington Area
Council on Aging,
Inc. (BACOA)
6000 Garlands Lane
Suite 100
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381‐5030
www.bacoa.org

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I'm Toast!
Survival tips
for the Burnt‐
out Caregiver
Do you have
responsibility for caring
for a loved one? Do you
sometimes feel as if you
are at the end of your
rope? Then, you need
to attend this program
presented by the Council on Aging and The Garlands of
Barrington on November 12, 2015, from 5:30­7:00 p.m.
at the Performing Arts Center, 1000 Garlands Lane,
Barrington.
Denise M. Brown, Founder of Caregiving.com., will
present a practical workshop about how it feels to be
burned­out: physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Family
caregivers may reach their limits, and still be in a position
of providing care. She will lead a discussion of the
realistic, proactive steps a family caregiver can take now
to help battle those inevitable days of caregiver burn­out.
The evening will also include a light supper so that as a
caregiver you will actually get a real break.
This educational program is free of
charge, because of generous donors to
the Council on Aging; however,
reservations are requested by Friday,
November 6th, because seating
is limited. To register or get more
information, call the Council on
Aging at 847­381­5030.
Educational programs like this one are
one of the major contributions that the Council on Aging
provides to help with #agingbetter in our community.
Visit Holiday Magic at the
Brookfield Zoo: Chicagoland's
Largest Lights Festival
This wonderfully popular trip is
sponsored by the Council on
Aging and the Barrington Park
Are you looking for a
ride to a doctor's
appointment, shopping,
visiting a friend in a
local retirement center,
or to the park?
PACE Yourself!
Consider the PACE
transportation program as
your wheels to independence
and #agingbetter. The
Council on Aging coordinates
this program in cooperation
with the local villages and
townships. The program is
underwritten financially by
the villages and townships,
and riders pay a fee of $2
each way for a trip.
How it works:
Reservation line is
open from 7 a.m.
until 6 p.m.(in Jan
2016 it will open at 8
a.m.)
Call 800­273­5939
Call at least 24 hours
in advance of general
transportation need;
Reservations
for Medical
appointments may
be made up to 7
days in advance;
Each trip costs you
$2 each way, or $4
round trip;
All trips are "curb­to­
curb;"
If you need special
assistance from your
front door, and
assistance getting
into your
destination, you
need to request a
"door­to­door" trip
when you make your
reservation;
Thank your local
township and village
boards for funding this
service.

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District. The trip includes a
special narrated zoo tour,
over one million twinkling LED
lights, a new Polar Lights
display, plus a 41­foot talking
tree, train display, carolers, ice
carvers, and much more.The
dinner plan is at your cost, at
Weber Grill, from the full
menu.
The trip is set for Wednesday, December 16, 2015. The
cost for the trip is $38. Make your reservations by
November 24, 2015.
The bus will leave from the Park District at 2:30 p.m. and
return at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Call the Barrington Park District to register at (847)
381­0687 or visit their website.
"Cuisine Club"
Dining Trips
Join the Council on Aging
and friends, both old and
new, as we explore some wonderful, local dining
destinations.
October 20, 2015, 12 noon: The Long Grove Cafe, 235
Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove $20 plus
cash bar.
November 18, 2015, 12 noon: Biltmore Country Club,
North Barrington, $20 plus cash bar.
Make your reservations with Linda Avellon at 847­
881­0477 as soon as possible to guarantee a seat.
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Thanks for your interest in the programs and services provided by the Barrington Area Council
on Aging. We appreciate your support. We also value your feedback and comments.
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