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ISSUE NO. 1JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2021SOUTH CENTRAL ADULT SERVICESSOUTH CENTRAL ADULT SERVICESNEWSLETTER3 steps to better eye health in 2021(BPT) - January is GlaucomaAwareness Month, a great opportunity to spread the word about adisease that affects more than 3million people in the UnitedStates. Since glaucoma oftenstrikes without symptoms and cancause significant vision loss before a person notices changes intheir eyesight, it's critical to learnwhat you can do to protect youreyes.Taking steps to protect yourvision is more challenging thisyear because of the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemicon our daily lives. January is alsotypically a time of flux in healthinsurance coverage with planchanges, deductible and co-payresets, and prescription plan updates. However, despite thesechallenges, protecting your visionshould remain a priority.Here are three things you cando to take control of your eyehealth this month.1. Schedule an annual eyeexam. Early detection and treatment are paramount to managingglaucoma and other visionthreatening conditions. That's whyit's critical to have an annual eyeexam, particularly if you're overthe age of 40. Since some forms ofglaucoma are inherited, it's alsoimportant to talk with familymembers to see if there is any history of the disease within yourfamily. It may not be somethingyour family members have talkedabout before! This will beCONTINUED on page 5Latest Medicare scam: Don't divulgeyour ID number when a stranger calls'Dangerous' fraud schemes are targeting older Americansby Katherine Skiba, AARPIf you're on Medicare, be aware: You will not bereceiving a new chip card to replace your paper IDcard. If somebody tells you that, they're lying. It'sthe latest Medicare scam.A 73-year-old widow in a small town in NorthDakota learned about it the hard way. Early in September, a man called unexpectedly and offered hera plastic chip card to replace her paper MedicareID.A chip card, the size of a debit or credit card,contains a microchip to encrypt transactions forgreater data security. But protecting your data is thelast thing bad actors want. Often they aim to defraud the taxpayer-financed Medicare program —or to steal your identity and rip you off.Personal questions, and many of themUnfortunately, this widow gave the scammer herMedicare number, which officials say should onlybe provided to health care professionals whom youtrust, such as doctors, pharmacists and insurers."To take advantage of somebody who is older,that's disgraceful,” said Jennifer Wolff, 64, the vicCONTINUED on page 8

G r i g g s Co u n t yB i r t hd a y s & A nni ve r s a ri e sBirthdaysFaye Vigesaa: 1/10DeVon Larson: 1/11Elmer Gronneberg: 1/28Del Chaput: 1/30BirthdaysWayne King: 1/12No anniversariesAnniversariesBebe & Curtis McCardle: 1/22No birthdays or anniversariesBirthdaysDonna Olson: 2/14Avis Pittenger: 2/15Gloris Gronneberg: 2/20Wade Faul: 2/23Bennett Michaelis: 2/25Connie Louden: 2/26Joan Rhone: 2/26BirthdaysAlan Jacobson: 1/8Cynthia Thompson: 1/15No anniversariesNo anniversariesBirthdaysImogene McGee: 2/7No anniversariesNo birthdays or anniversariesNo birthdaysAnniversariesErleen & Warren Staley: 2/11Page 2EBT/SNAP(Food Stamps)We would like to remind all meal recipients (congregate,frozen and home-delivered meals) that EBT/SNAP cardsmay be used for your meal contributions.Please call Deb Andreasen,797-3330 for more info.January & February 2021

Transportation ServicesGriggs CountyTransportation is availableto citizens of all ages, and forall purposes, on the followingdays each month:Cooperstown:Monday—Friday( 1.00 round trip .50 per stop)No meetings until SpringHannaford, Binford, Sutton:on call ( 3.00)No meetings until SpringTo Jamestown:1st & 3rd Tuesdays ( 8.00)To Fargo:Thursdays ( 10.00)No meetings until SpringTo Valley City:2nd Tuesday ( 8.00)Free In-HomeServices for SeniorsPlease make Fargo appointmentson Thursdays after 9 AM.The bus may go to Grand Forks,Mayville, Hillsboro, or otherlocations on the 4th Tuesday, upon request, if available. ( 10.00)For information, or to reserve a ridecall Deb : 701-789-7155Outreach Worker, Deb at:701-789-7155Or the senior center: 701-797-3330January & February 2021Provided by Lutheran Social ServicesSenior CompanionsBringing smiles & laughterEmpowering seniors to remainliving independentlyHelping relieve loneliness andencouraging activity Providing respite care for family caregivers Contact Andrea at(800) 450-1510 for more info.Page 3

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CONTINUED from page 1Valuable information to share with your eye doctor during your exam."Glaucoma Awareness Month is a great time for acandid conversation about glaucoma within your family," says Tom Brunner, president and CEO of the Glaucoma Research Foundation. "If you have a family historyof glaucoma you may be at higher risk for developingthe condition. The earlier glaucoma is detected, the moremanageable the disease may be to treat."2. Maintain your current eye care plan. While thepandemic has caused many people to consider delayingin-person medical appointments, it's very important tokeep scheduled office visits if you have been diagnosedwith glaucoma. Your eye doctor needs to see you periodically to ensure that your vision is stable and adjust yourtreatment plan if needed.If you are concerned about the safety of in-person office visits, you may be pleasantly surprised by the comprehensive steps your eye care provider has taken to helpkeep you safe. When you make your appointment, theoffice staff will let you know about any new safety protocols and requirements."Social distancing and other protective measures arechanging the in-office patient experience," says Dr.Richard Lewis, a practicing glaucoma specialist andchief medical officer at Aerie Pharmaceuticals. "Amongthe steps we have taken at my practice are plastic shielding on the instruments, requiring staff and patients towear masks, and minimizing waiting room and examroom 'chair' time."It's also important to continue taking prescribed medi-cations as part of your ongoing glaucoma care. One common reason why people stop taking their medications isbecause of the cost. The key is to understand your prescription benefits, particularly what medicines are covered, as well as when annual deductible resets and copay adjustments occur.When filling your prescriptions, it may also help toshop around. The price for a medication can vary fromone pharmacy to the next, with preferred pharmacies associated with your health plan usually offering the morecompetitive price. If you are on a Medicare Part D drugplan that doesn't cover your medication, your doctor maybe able to submit a prior authorization to allow you toget it. In addition, if you have commercial insurance andare taking a brand medication, the pharmaceutical company may be able to assist you financially in the form ofprescription savings programs.3. Understand your treatment options. Ongoingscientific research and clinical development in the fieldof glaucoma have brought forward an array of new medical interventions. In fact, today your eye doctor has moreoptions to treat glaucoma and provide personalized carethan ever before. Become your own advocate by learningabout all the treatment options that are available and discussing your specific needs with your doctor.A valuable starting point is "Understanding and Living with Glaucoma," a free booklet published by theGlaucoma Research Foundation. It can be downloadedor ordered at www.glaucoma.org/booklet. The foundation's website also offers a wealth of resources to helpyou take control of your eye health during GlaucomaAwareness Month and beyond.Congregate MealsDue to COVID-19, congregate meals have been suspended until further notice.January & February 2021Page 5

Page 6Abraham �� DayCuddlingBall dropCandlesMardi GrasComfort foodBeaded necklaceMasqueradeTimes SquareAnswers on Page 5New Year’s babyMartin Luther King Jr.ChampagneSnowplowValentine’s DayCalendarSugar cookiesGroundhog DayJanuary & February 2021

Provided by Lutheran Social Services Senior CompanionsBringing smiles & laughterEmpowering seniors to remain livingindependently Helping relieve loneliness andencouraging activity Providing respite care for familyCaregivers Contact Andrea at (800) 450-1510 orDeb at (701) 797-3330 for more info.FOOT CARE CLINICFoot In The Door Clinicswill begin again in January. She has not setdates yet; if you would like an appointment, call Holly Vigesaa at701-214-2957. The cost is 30.Gift Certificates nowavailable!Looking for agift for theperson who haseverything? Letus help you outwith a giftcertificate for South Central Adult Servicescongregate meals.Call 701-797-3330 today!Frozen Meals AvailableFrozen meals are available to elderly people whoare unable to shop and prepare meals, andwhere hot home-delivered meals are not available every day. The meals are labeled with instructions for heating. A serving of bread, butter, milk,and dessert is included for each meal. A widevariety of entrees are available. Contact Deb at789-7155 or the Senior Center,797-3330, for more information.South Central AdultServices Council, Inc.makes available all services without regard torace, color, national origin, or handicap, and issubject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,Title V Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973, and all related laws and regulations. TheSouth Central Adult Services Council, Inc., is anEqual Opportunity Employer. South Central AdultServices Council, Inc. holds quarterly board meetings on the 3rd Monday of February, May, August& November. All meetings are open to the publicat 139 2nd Ave SE in Valley City, ND. Call in advance to reserve a meal at 1-800-472-0031.January & February 2021Page 7

CONTINUED from page 1tim's sister, who alerted AARP'sFraud Watch Network helpline, 1-877-908-3360, about the scam. The victim is not being identified for this story.Wolff knew the caller was a scammer from the get-go. She works with alocal hospital and community healthcenter, visiting older folks in theirhomes to ensure they have the services and equipment they need. Herwork led her to suspect that the callerasked about her sister's physical attributes, such as her height, weight andpants size, because he wanted to cheatthe government by billing for unneeded durable medical equipment (DME).Scam calls go out statewideThe North Dakota widow is notalone. About 40 or 50 other residentsin the state recently received similarcalls, and a number of them also divulged their Medicare numbers, saidAssistant Attorney General ParrellGrossman, who directs the ConsumerProtection & Antitrust Division in thestate attorney general's office.A consumer alert to North Dakotans is going out soon, said Grossman,who called the scam “particularly dangerous” since some consumers gaveup what he called “unique” and“important” identifiers.He urged scam victims to file complaints. “We've heard every variation,every angle, every pitch and moreoften than not, we immediately knowthat there's something suspicious, andthat it is likely a scam."Criminals rarely target a singlestate, so it's important to be aware ofthis crime no matter where you live. Acouple of Tennessee residents havereported similar scam calls, said Samantha Fisher, spokeswoman for thestate attorney general.At the Centers for Medicare andMedicaid Services (CMS), a spokesperson said Wednesday that the agency is aware of the scam. Once a beneficiary divulges his or her Medicarenumber, it is used to bill fraudulentclaims, he said.“Medicare will never call beneficiaries to ask for or check” their MedPage 8icare number, he added.Criminals follow the newsMedicare, the federal health insurance program for people 65 and olderand people with disabilities, has beena target of criminals since it started inJuly 1965. With more than 62 millioncurrent Medicare recipients, it's a target-rich environment for liars, cheatsand thieves. Medicare cards werechanged beginning in 2018, when an11-digit alphanumeric account numbers called Medicare BeneficiaryIdentifiers (MBIs), replaced the 9digit Social Security numbers that hadidentified enrollees.Scammers “are on the move, developing ways to take advantage of anyconfusion that may be related to thetransition,” the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) warned asthe new cards were being rolled out.Some scammers asked beneficiaries topay for a new card; others threatenedto cancel people's health coverage ifthey didn't share their new number.The FCC said then that stolen datacould be used to file fake claims or fillprescriptions or be sold on the darkweb, where crooks buy and sellthings.Grossman, the assistant attorneygeneral, urges consumers to be skeptical about unsolicited contacts. “Neverbelieve it when someone reaches outand says they're with the Social Security Administration or Medicare, because it is likely not true,” he said.“They wouldn't call you out of theblue.” Instead call a real phone number for Medicare, either its regional ornational headquarters in Washington,he advised.Just. Hang. Up.Wolff, whose sister was victimized,echoes the advice of law enforcementexperts on what to do when a strangercalls and asks for personal information: Hang up. “Be suspicious ofthose phone calls that come unsolicited. Have a high index of suspicion,”she said. “Don't try to be nice or politeor whatever. Just hang up the phone.”Scam callers “are not being polite toyou, so you don't want to be polite tothem."South Central Adult Servicesserves the counties ofBarnes, LaMoure, Foster,Logan, McIntosh & Griggs701- 845-4300 or1-800-472-0031Check out our website:www.southcentralseniors.orgCooperstown SeniorCitizens Center911 Burrel Avenue SECooperstown, ND 58425701-797-3330Binford Senior Citizens Center306 Whinery StreetBinford, ND 58416701-676-2323South Central Adult ServicesMain Office139 2nd Ave. SEPO Box 298Valley City, ND 58072701-845-4300PATRICIA HANSENDirectorJODI ELLIOTTBookkeepingDEB ANDREASENOutreach/TransitJanuary & February 2021

"Glaucoma Awareness Month is a great time for a candid conversation about glaucoma within your fami-ly," says Tom Brunner, president and CEO of the Glau-coma Research Foundation. "If you have a family history of glaucoma you may be at higher risk for developing the condition. The earlier glaucoma is detected, the more

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