Active Daily Living is a free personalized online experience designed to provide resources on topics that help seniors stay healthy, safe and independent.  Access health assessments, articles and videos on topics that are tailored to your unique needs.  Click here to see what Active Daily Living is all about!

Generations’ Column for February 27, 2021

HOOSIERS AGE 55 AND OLDER ARE NOW ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THE COVID-19 VACCINE:  Hoosiers age 55 and older have been selected to be among the ­first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine because they are at a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. The vaccine provides another level of protection to keep them and loved ones safe. Visit ourshot.in.gov to find a vaccination site near you. If an individual does not have access to a computer, call 211 to register. *information provided by Family and Social Services Administration

PECANS FOR SALE:  Generations' Retired and Senior Volunteer Program still has pecans for sale!  We have definitely had some great baking weather this month, so get your pecans while we still have them. These pecans are fresh from Georgia from the most recent pecan crop.  Prices are $10 per bag with your choice of either a 12 oz. bag of small pieces, or a 12 oz. bag of halves.  Money raised from these sales support projects that benefit our local community such as Children's Vision Screening, Little Elves Workshops, Love-A-Bears, Pet Pad Program, etc.  Please contact Generations at 1-800-742-9002 to arrange purchase and pick up.  We are located in the Zella Young Building on the campus of Vincennes University, 1019 N 4^th St., Vincennes, IN.  Please call the office when you arrive and a staff person will bring your pecans down to you. Thank you!

TAX COUNSELING FOR THE ELDERLY:  Generations is once again providing Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) in Knox County.  This program provides free assistance to low income, elderly and special needs taxpayers in filling out both the federal and state tax forms.  Volunteers will be available to complete tax forms beginning February 2, 2021.  Due to COVID-19, the location has changed to Community United Methodist Church, 1548 S. Hart Street Rd, Vincennes, IN.  This is an APPOINTMENT ONLY site.  Please call 812-888-5880 to schedule your appointment or contact us by e-mail at generationstce@gmail.com.  Hours are Mon - Thurs, 9 am to 2 pm with a break at noon for lunch.  For taxpayers who are not comfortable with a face-to-face appointment, drop-off appointments will be available.  For the protection of our volunteers and other taxpayers, masks will be required by all.  If you have a temperature (temperatures will be checked upon arrival) or are not feeling well, please don’t come to the site - we can reschedule.   Items required at the time of appointments are:  photo ID, Social Security card for yourself and dependents, all tax forms, a copy of last year’s taxes, property tax statement for homeowners, landlord’s name and address for renters AND this year, we will need to verify if you received the first and second stimulus checks and the amounts received.  For direct deposit of tax refunds, you will need your banks routing number and account number.  The Knox County TCE Coordinator is Linda Yochum.

GENERATIONS TO OFFER ONLINE CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM:  According to the National Council on Aging, about 80% of older adults have at least one chronic disease, and 68% have at least two. Many adults with conditions such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, and others struggle to find ways to manage their condition. Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions will address issues faced by individuals dealing with chronic disease. Some of the topics discussed during the course of this program are:  techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation and poor sleep; decision-making skills to better deal with medication use and treatment options; exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance; pacing activity and rest; nutrition gaps; and action planning.  Generations would like to schedule a workshop in the near future for interested individuals.  If you are interested in learning more about this excellent program and possibly participating in this workshop, please contact Cathy Jones at 812-888-5159.

GENERATIONS MAGAZINE:  Our magazine is geared toward adults in pre-retirement and retirement years and promotes active aging and preventive health. It is published three times a year and is free to subscribers.  All we need is your name and address. If you would like to receive future copies of the magazine, contact Brenda Hancock at 812-888-5146 or bhancock@vinu.edu.

Generations, Area 13 Agency on Aging & Disability, is a program of Vincennes University’s Community Services Division.  Our agency connects individuals and caregivers to community resources and options for long-term care and in-home services.  For more information, call 1-800-742-9002 or 812-888-5880 or visit our website at www.generationsnetwork.org