Westside Messenger - January 29th, 2023

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Hilltop History & Heritage
This photo dated Feb. 14, 1970 shows (from left to right) Roger Germany of the
Hilltop Civic Council, Mayor Jack Sensenbrenner, Cliff Tyree, and two unidentified
women with a large donation raised for the Burton family. A fire on Jan. 30, 1970
tragically killed four of the five Burton children. The council collected donations for
the family. Jack Sensenbrenner, a longtime Hilltop resident, served as mayor of
Columbus from 1954-59 and 1964-1971. If you have a photo to share, contact Stacy
Berndsen-Campbell at stacyberndsen12@gmail.com.
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Programs allow seniors to thrive, age in place
For the last 30 years, the Franklin County
Office on Aging has been widely known for its
exemplary work on behalf of older adults.
Adhering to its mission in providing centralized
access to diverse programs, the Office on Aging
provides services and programs to approximately
60,000 seniors every year.
Through compassion and empowerment, the
agency provides Franklin County seniors ages 60
and older individualized services and connectivity
to community resources to help them age in
place. The agency’s most popular program,
Franklin County Senior Options, offers services
such as Home-Delivered Meals, Personal Care,
Respite Care, Homemaker Services, Medical
Transportation, Emergency Response Systems
and Minor Home Repair. These services help ease
the minds of family members by connecting them
to support services in order to provide the best
care for their older parent, family member or
friend with limited abilities.
The agency also provides Caregiver and
Kinship Support programs. These programs are in
place to assist caregivers and kinship families
with free, short-term services that are available
once a calendar year. Services include, but are not
limited to, assistance with appliances, mattress
and box spring sets, as well as utility and rental
assistance.
The Office on Aging also administers Adult
Protective Services (APS) to protect older adults
susceptible to abuse, neglect and exploitation.
APS provides case planning, monitoring, and
evaluation to the older adult, as well as link them
to the appropriate agencies for services.
To learn more about the Franklin County
Office on Aging and the services available, call
(614) 525-6200 or visit Officeonaging.org.
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Funeral etiquette:
What to wear, what to say, and how to help?
By Modlich Monument Company
You want to honor a friend and support the
bereft family, but you don’t want to bring attention
to yourself with a misstep. Here are some tips
to put you at ease.
What to wear:
While black is the traditional color of mourning,
it is no longer mandatory. Any dark or muted
color that is understated and tasteful is acceptable.
No attention-grabbing wardrobe choices or overly
casual wear like shorts and flip flops to a traditional
service.
What to say:
Your heart is full, but your mind draws a blank
on how to express yourself to the grieving family.
Sharing a fond memory is always appreciated and
shows how their loved one impacted your life.
Etiquette expert, Elaine Swann, suggests “My
condolences to you and the entire family” or “My
thoughts are with you” are always safe bets. Keep
it short and simple. Well intentioned statements
like “He’s in a better place” or “the pain will
lessen in time” can feel insensitive. And if the
right words don’t flow naturally, a hug by itself is
often all you need.
How to help:
Sympathy cards and food are always appreciated.
Flowers, when religiously appropriate, or
donations to a special cause, are extra ways to
express your sympathy. Later, when the gatherings
are over, is often when your friends will need
support, so check in on them then.
Be yourself:
Remember, the grieving family appreciates
any act of kindness. Be present and sincere, and
your compassion will be a comfort.