ADRC June 2022

JUNETEENTH FREEDOM DAY

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JUNE 2022 AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER [ADRC] 721 Oxford Avenue Room 1130 Eau Claire WI 54703 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (715) 839-4735 1-888-338-4636 tty: use Relay (711) Website and Email www.eauclaireadrc.org adrc@co.eau-claire.wi.us Social Media www.facebook.com/ ECC.ADRC www.instagram.com/ adrceauclaire/ ADRC Mission Statement To help people age 60+ and adults with disabilities secure needed services or benefits, live with dignity and security, and achieve maximum independence and quality of life.

Juneteenth Freedom Day: Sunday June 19th, 2022

slaves that slavery had been abolished.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is one of the oldest known celebrations commemorating the ending of slavery and enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States. It became an official Texas state holiday in 1979 and is now an officially recognized holiday in forty-seven states and the District of Columbia. In 2022 Juneteenth became a Federal Holiday.

How You Can Observe Juneteenth Attend a local Juneteenth Celebration. People throughout the U.S. celebrate with community gatherings, cookouts, and parades, often sharing readings and oral histories of their ancestors; an honorable way to remember this somber period of American history.

Celebrated annually on June 19th, the holiday’s name is made up of the words ‘June’ and ‘nineteenth’, commemorating the day in 1865 Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Texas to inform

For more information about local Juneteenth events please visit the City of Eau Claire and Altoona Juneteenth Celebration on Facebook or contact Uniting Bridges at unitingbridges.org Source: 10 Facts: Juneteenth | American Battlefield Trust (battlefields.org)

For Information on 2022 Juneteenth events in Eau Claire County please visit: www.facebook.com/ECJuneteenthCelebration

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ADRC Nutrition Advisory Subcommittee Vacancy If you belong to a group served by the resource center or are a family member, guardian or other advocate and have interest in Nutritional Services for aging individuals or persons with disabilities, please consider applying or the vacant ADRC Nutrition Advisory Council position.

The NAC is made up of 11 members that reflect the ethnic and economic diversity of the geographic area served by the ADRC.

For more information and the application, visit the Eau Claire County webpage: www.co.eau-claire.wi.us.

Hover over “Our Government” and click on Boards, Commissions & Councils; or contact Samantha Kraegenbrink at 715-839-5106 for a paper application and more information.

LOCAL JUNE EVENTS Chippewa Valley Air Show: June 4th and 5th. Tickets available or plan to watch the skies for the practice runs.

Taste of the Valley: June 5th, Phoenix Park. Family friendly food sampling from a variety of local restaurants. Free admission and $1 per food ticket. *Breakfast in the Valley has been discontinued.

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ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT: Handybar Wouldn’t it be helpful to have an extra handle to grip when exiting a vehicle? What if that handle also had the ability to cut a seatbelt, or even break a window in an emergency? The Handybar by Avin, provides all of those functions in one easy to use tool.

Handybar on the floor or seat inside the vehicle.

2. Break a window in an emergency: The metal end also acts as a tool to break a window, if needed in an emergency. Take hold of the handle, face away from the window and strike with the pointed end of the tool.

3. Cut a seatbelt in an emergency: If trapped in a vehicle by the seatbelt, the Handybar can also be used to cut the seatbelt with the sharp cutting edge in the middle of the tool.

1. Support to get out of a vehicle: Handybars fit in almost any door latch and require no vehicle modification. Just place the metal end of the Handybar in the latch until snug. The bar can support up to 350 pounds of pressure. Once inside the vehicle simply place

The ADRC of Eau Claire County offers Handybars through the adaptive equipment loan program. They can be borrowed up to three months for a small contribution fee. See staff in case of financial hardship. Try out a Handybar today!

WORLD ELDER ABUSE DAY Every year on June 15th, communities around the world joint to commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Since it began 16 years ago, the day has provided an opportunity to promote awareness of—and action—that addresses abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of older people.

Relieve a caregiver Check on your loved ones and neighbors Watch for unusual financial activity that could signal a scammer has been successful

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Wisconsin Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-833-586-0107 www.reportelderabuseWI.org

ADRC SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: LONG-TERM CARE OPTONS COUNSELING Your local ADRC can help you decide if you or your loved one is eligible for publicly funded long-term care. The ADRC will provide: 

Information about Wisconsin’s long-term care programs and help with local resources.

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Information on living options, the kind of help you or your loved one needs, where to receive care, and how to pay for it.

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One-on-one counseling to determine the best options based on personal needs, values, and preferences.

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VEHICLE REPAIR GRANT Do you have a vehicle that needs modifications for accessibility?

Are you short on the funds to pay for the work to be completed?

Examples of possible modifications: lifts, ramps, left foot accelerator, right hand turn signal, modified-effort steering, swivel seat…and so much more!

Contact the ADRC at 715-839-4735, We may be able to help pay for those repairs!

The Vehicle Modification Grant has money available, up to $10,000, to make a vehicle accessible for caregivers, adults over the age of 60 or adults (18-59) that have a disability.

This may also help with the purchase of a new/used modified vehicle. Applications are reviewed and granted based on funding availability. Must be an Eau Claire County Resident to qualify.

Preserving a lifetime of savings and protecting one’s dignity requires a solid understanding of complex state and federal laws.

OUR ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS CAN HELP.

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ADRC VAN SCHEDULE JUNE 2022

Would you like to go on one of our trips at no cost? The ADRC van has room for one wheelchair and 3 additional individuals. The van is available for seniors 60+ and adults with disabilities living in Eau Claire County. Contact Dave, Transportation Coordinator to schedule at 715-225-0975 Monday

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June 2022 Meals on Wheels & Senior Dining Menu St. John’s Apts | 815 Chapin Street, Eau Claire| Mon–Fri Serve Time: 11:15 am | 715-839-4886 Augusta Senior Center |616 W Washington St, Augusta | Mon– Fri Serve Time: 11:30 am | 715-286-2953 L.E. Phillips Senior Center|1616 Bellinger St, Eau Claire| 2nd & 4th Tues Serve Time: 5:00 pm|715-839-4886 Fairchild Comm. Center |121 Farmer St, Fairchild |Every Wed Serve Time: 12:00 pm | 715-839-4886

Please make your meal reservations by 1:00 pm one business day in advance.

All meals are served with 1% milk. Meals subject to change without notice due to difficult with supply chain.

Salads only available at the Dining Sites.

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Note: The signs indicate the number of carbs in a meal.

Wednesday Portabella Mushroom and Wild Rice Casserole* Steamed Spinach Apple Sauce* W/G Dinner Roll*

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Baked Cod with 2 Lemon Butter Sauce Baked Yukon Potato* Sour Cream Steamed Broccoli W/G Dinner Roll* Monster Cookie* Fresh Fruit^ Glazed Ham 9 with Pineapple Mashed Sweet Potatoes* Broccoli & Cauliflower W/G Dinner Roll* Double Chocolate Brownie*

French Toast* 3 Hashbrown Casserole* Sausage Links Strawberries and Blueberries^

Chicken Breast 6 Scallop Potatoes* Green Beans Butter & Egg Dinner Roll* Fresh Fruit^

Bratwurst & Kraut 7 with Mustard Packet W/G Brat Bun* Baked Bean* Apple Crisp*

Smothered Cube 8 Steak w/Mushrooms & Onion Gravy^ Yukon Mashed Potatoes* Green Peas & Carrots* W/G Bread* Pumpkin Bars*

Cheese Ravioli w/ 10 Meat Sauce Mixed Green Salad Tomatoes, Cukes, Carrot – French Dressing, Breadstick* Fresh Fruit^

Baked Chicken 13 Wild Rice with Roasted Brussel Sprout & Onion* Lemon Garlic Sauce Wax Beans Fresh Fruit^

Tuna Casserole 14 Shell Pasta, Cheese Sauce, Green Peas* Steamed Broccoli Jell-O Poke Cake*

Beef Stew 15 Red Potatoes, Onion, Mushroom, Celery, Carrots and Rutabaga* Bean Medley* Baking Powder Biscuit* Cherry Cheesecake*

Reuben Casserole: 16 Corned Beef, Sauerkraut Swiss Cheese & Potato* Steamed Carrots* Rye Bread* Chocolate Mint Cookie*

Cheeseburger 17 W/G Bun* Pickle Roasted Red Potatoes* w/ Onion Mixed Veggies* Fresh Fruit^

Pork Loin 20 Homestyle Gravy w/ Dumplings* Glazed Carrots* W/G Dinner Roll* Fresh Fruit^

Spaghetti with 21 Meatballs & Linguini* Romaine Side Salad w/ Ranch Dressing Breadstick* Cranberry Fluff*

Lemongrass Chicken 22 Rice Pilaf* Broccoli W/G Bread* Marble Cake*

Roasted Turkey 23 Homestyle Gravy^ Dressing* Mashed Potatoes* Roasted Zucchini & Mushrooms Seven Layer Bars*

Meat Loaf 24 Garlic Mashed* Green & Wax Beans W/G Dinner Roll* Fresh Fruit*

Tater Tot 27 Casserole* Ground Beef, Mixed Veggies, Tater Tots Steamed Corn W/G Dinner Roll* Fresh Fruit^

Roast Beef with 28 Onions & Mushrooms Gravy^ Yukon Mashed Potato* Roasted Almonds & Brussel Sprouts^ W/G Bread* Vanilla Pudding*

Chef Salad 29 Ham, Turkey, Cheese Tomato, Cukes, Carrot^ French Dressing^ Croutons* Cottage Cheese with Peaches*

Breaded Cod 30 Tartar Sauce Wild Rice w/Onion & Mushrooms Broccoli w/ Cheese Sauce* Berry Cobbler*

Salads 6/1 Fresh Fruit & Cottage Cheese 6/8 Chef Salad 6/15 BLT Salad 6/22 Waldorf Salad 6/29 Tuna & Fresh Greens

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Flexible rent options Located behind Sacred Heart Hospital Optional noon meal on site Heat, water, sewer & garbage included Discount meals at Scared Heart Hospital Storage in apartment & basement Beauty salon, library and recreation room

We Offer: • Income Based Rent • No Asset Limit • One-Bedroom Apts.

• Pets Allowed With Restrictions • Secured Building/Security Entrance • Emergency Call System • Coin-Operated Laundry Facilities • Tenant Driven Activities • Community Room • Cable Ready Outlets • Air Conditioners Provided • Garbage & Water Included • Elevator Service • On-Site Maintenance • Off Street Private Parking

HUD Subsidized Rent for Persons with Low Income 55 or Over OR Persons with Disabilities

300 William St. Eau Claire, WI 54703 For Applications, Contact the Housing Authority of the City of Eau Claire (715) 839-4943

Tours Available Call for an Appointment (715) 839-8154 Handicapped Accessible Apartments Available

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Subsidized HousingWe - One Bedroom Apartments Offer: • Income Based Rents • No Asset Limits • Rents Based on 30% of Income • Heat, Garbage, Water and Sewer included • Tenant Driven Activities • Emergency Pull Stations in Every Apartment with Direct Link to City Fire and Ambulance • On-Site Manager and Maintenance • Coin Operated Laundry Facilities • Bus Stop Nearby • Card Access Security Entrances • Off Street Private Parking • Vending Machines • Pets Allowed With Restrictions • On-Site Beauty Salon • Community Room • Air Conditioners Provided Handicapped Accessible Apartments Available

HUD Subsidized Rent for Persons with Low Income 55 or Over OR Persons with Disabilities

901 S. Farwell St. • Eau Claire, WI 54701 For Applications, Contact the Housing Authority of the City of Eau Claire (715) 839-4943

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MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder (In-person)

The Meals on Wheels program is crucial to our homebound individuals in Eau Claire County and we rely on many volunteers to ensure timely delivery. We are in need of volunteers who are willing to deliver on a regular basis, or to substitute as needed. Convenient pick-up locations around town with varied pick -up times for meals. No assembly required, only delivering a hot nutritious meal to homebound individuals who need them!

Volunteering is a fun and easy activity to do alone, or with co-workers, friends or family! Interested?

Contact Betsy Henck, ADRC Manager at betsy.henck@co.eau-claire.wi.us or at 715-839-6259.

Three-session workshop designed to give women the tools they need to take control of symptoms. It provides information and group activities along with simple exercises and dietary changes to practice at home. Even if you do not have leakage symptoms now, it is never too early or too late to think about bladder and bowel health.

WHEN: Thursdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm July 21, August 4 & 18, 2022 WHERE: Eau Claire County Courthouse, Eau Claire REGISTER: Call the ADRC at 715-839-4735 or go to www.adrcevents.org at least one week prior.

SENIOR CONGREGATE DINING: JUNE The following meal sites are now open for sit down dining:  Augusta Senior & Community Center (lunch)  Fairchild Community Center (lunch)  LE Phillips Senior Center (2 eve-

nings/month)

Augusta Senior Center Monday-Friday at 11:30 am call 715-286-2953 to make your reservation by noon the previous day.

Indicate when making your reservation if you will be dining in or taking out.

 St. John’s Apartments (lunch)

 If you do not feel comfortable eating at the meal site, you will still have the Grab and Go option. Please let us know which you’ll be doing when you make your reservation.  Wednesday’s Salads (listed on menu) are only available to Congregate Dining Sites.

LE Phillips Senior Center Evening Meal Please call the ADRC office by the Friday before at 3:00 PM to make your reservation. Please be sure to indicate if you will be dining in or taking out.

St. John’s Apartments Monday-Friday at 11am; call 715-839-4886 to make your reservation by 1:00 the day prior.

Meals are available on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:00 pm.

Fairchild Community Center Every Wednesday at 12:00pm; call 715-839-4886 to make your reservation by the Tuesday before at 1:00 PM. Indicate when making your reservation if you will be dining in or taking out.

Tuesday June 14th Cheeseburger Salad, Corn on the Cob, Strawberry Shortcake Tuesday June 28th Stuffed Cabbage, White Rice, Roasted Carrots, French Bread, Dessert

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JUNE IS LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH By the GWAAR Legal Services Team June is LGBTQ Pride Month in the United States. The month of June was chosen to commemorate the Stonewall riots of 1969. Pride Day is celebrated on June 28. The day marks the date in history when the first pride march was held in New York City in 1970.

Known as the “Mother of Pride”, Brenda Howard coordinated the first LGBT Pride march and sparked the idea for a week of events around Pride Day. These events then developed into the annual LGBT celebrations held every June.

The term “pride” is used to promote the self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) people as opposed to shame, isolation, and social stigma previously felt, and still being felt, by many LGBTQ persons.

In short, sexuality, gender identity, and gender expression each fall on a spectrum and that is why there are so many different identities that people may have.

LGBTQ pride is about embracing those identities and allowing people to be themselves and live their lives authentically.

RESOURCES Chippewa Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center https://www.clgbt.org

Our Lives Wisconsin https:// www.ourliveswisconsin.com

Pronouns Matter https:// www.mypronouns.org

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CARETAKER CORNER, By Jim Alf My Turn All my life I have seen old folks move to nursing homes. After being caretaker for my wife who had dementia, I admitted her to a memory facility.

Now I have learned first-hand what it feels like to make that move. Last November, with my health failing, I took an efficiency apartment in an Eau Claire assisted living facility. It is the best gift I have ever given myself.

To get rid of a condo full of furnishings I engaged a company dedicated to transitions from homes to facilities. They moved the furniture and personal things I kept, then they held an estate sale on

premises. They took a percentage of the sale which covered the cost of the move. What did not sell they donated and disposed of the rest, cleaning out the apartment completely. I didn’t have to touch a thing.

Changing addresses was facilitated with help from USPS and a good friend helped me get an Iphone with my old land line number so I did not lose contact because of a number change.

Because of limited mobility I appreciate the coziness of the apartment with its pretty kitchenette and roomy closet. Wi-fi is free and cable TV is available for a small fee. I enjoy three wonderful meals in the dining room every day and when I wish to entertain friends in

MEDICARE AND YOU ADRC Elder Benefit Specialists present free seminars open to anyone new to Medicare OR currently on Medicare. Caregivers and family members welcome.

Register at www.adrcevents.org or call The ADRC of Eau Claire County 715-839-4735 • 1-888-338-4636 tty: use Relay (711) adrc@co.eau-claire.wi.us

June 2022 Presentations Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 at 10:00 am (Government Center room 1277)

my apartment, meals are brought for them and myself.

Residents who still drive are welcome to have a car parked near the front door. Staff is cheerful, friendly, and accommodating, mostly young students studying to be nurses or hospital administrators. A wonderful activity director keeps us engaged.

I am happy here, as are most of the forty some residents, because I decided to be happy. I have kept many friends who visit regularly (think cribbage) and made many new friends. The move was made easier with information from the county Aging and Disability Resource Center, ADRC.

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POTENTIAL MEDICAID* BENEFITS CHANGES

June is National Dairy Month, this celebration started as a way to distribute extra milk during the warm months of summer. It was established in 1937 by grocer organizations sponsoring “National Milk Month” and by 1939 became the official “Dairy Month”.

The US Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services released guidelines that reinforce the importance of consuming 3 daily servings of dairy food such as milk and cheese. It highlighted these products contain 3 of 4 nutrients that are typically lacking in American diets: calcium, potassium, and Vitamin D. Its nutrients play roles in preventing heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

Try this smoothie recipe as a way to add dairy to your diet, try it for a quick breakfast or snack. This can be altered with your favorite kind of yogurt and fruit.

Makes: 2 Servings, Prep Time: 5 minutes, Recipe Created by Charlyn Fargo featured in Tennessee Home & Farm.

Ingredients: 1 cup vanilla yogurt, 1 cup frozen mixed berries, 1 banana, 1 tablespoon honey, ½ cup ice cubes.

Instructions: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth. *National Dairy Alliance

When the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends, your Medicaid* benefits may be affected. During the COVID-19 emergency, Wisconsin worked with the federal government to change some of the rules for BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid programs to protect our members’ health and safety. One of those changes has allowed you to keep your coverage without renewing. When the COVID-19 emergency ends, you will need to provide details about your current situation to determine if you still qualify for the Medicaid program you currently have. That time is not here yet, though. You will receive a letter when it is.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: • The public health emergency did not end yet and as of this newsletter printing we do not know when it will end.

• For now, you can keep your Medicaid coverage without going through a renewal process.

• Our federal partners will tell us in advance before ending the emergency. Once we know for sure that the COVID-19 emergency is ending, you will get a letter about how you’re impacted and what to do to stay insured. 

Open and read your mail. Watch for a letter from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to find out what you will need to do and when you need to do it. 

Take action when asked. Following the instructions in the letter is important! Our goal is to ensure our members continue to have health insurance when the COVID-19 emergency is over, but we need your help.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW: •

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Update your address, phone, and email so you can be reached with important updates about your coverage. Log in at access.wisconsin.gov/access or call Great Rivers Call Center Phone: 1-888-283-0012 or your program below.

ForwardHealth Member Services at 800-362-3002—Foster Care Medicaid Katie Beckett Program at 888-786-3246 SeniorCare Customer Service Hotline at 800-657-2038 State SSI Unit at 800-362-3002

*Medicaid is also known as Medical Assistance, and is not the same thing as MEDICARE, which is not what this article is about.

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ADRC Prevention and Health Promotion Workshops

StrongBodies™ Information Session for new participants Strength training is especially important as we age. Being physically active and socially connected are both essential for health and well-being. The StrongBodies™ program provides a safe environment for older adults to improve both strength and balance with a fun group of peers. Learn more in this free orientation and sign up for classes.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 10:00 - 11:15 am WHERE: Virtual Webex or phone conference, “Join meeting” link and instructions will be sent.

REGISTER: Call the ADRC at 715-839-4735 or go to www.adrcevents.org at least one week prior.

StrongBodies™ Strength and Balance Training 10-week workshops, classes meet twice weekly for one hour each.

Mondays & Wednesdays, July 11 - September 19, 2022 at 8:30 am, 11:15 am, 4:30 pm or 5:00 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 12 - September 15, 2022 at 8:30 am Repeat participants must complete a Re-enrollment Consent Form to sign up by June 27. Suggested donation $20 for repeat participants.

Download form at www.adrcevents.org, email adrc@co.eau-claire.wi.us or call the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 715-839-4735 to request a form by mail.

Stand Up & Move More (in person) The couch may be comfy, but spending too much time sitting is bad for your health. Time to Stand Up & Move More! Research shows that excessive sedentary behavior (or 'sitting time') has been linked to serious health consequences. The Stand Up & Move More program gives you strategies to do just that - stand up and move more! The program is designed specifically for older adults who sit more than six hours per day. Stand Up has been researched and proven to reduce sitting time by 68 minutes per day.

WHEN: Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

July 19 - August 9 + September 6, 2022 WHERE: Eau Claire County Courthouse, 721 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire

REGISTER:

Call the ADRC at 715-839-4735 or go to www.adrcevents.org at least one week prior.

Thank you to these graduates of a recent Stand Up & Move More workshop conducted by the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County!

Participant feedback: “This program has really opened my eyes as to what a difference Stand Up and move will impact how I move forward even after the class. I am motivated to make this important in my life.”

CAREGIVER CAFE: JUNE 7th

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MEMORY CAFE: JUNE 14th

The caregiver café is an informal gathering place where caregivers can drop in, relax and connect with others while enjoying a cup of coffee/tea and delicious pastries. An ADRC staff person is available to provide information and assistance regarding resources available in our community. Everything is provided, just show up!

What Can You Expect?

• Social connection with others • Peer Support • An informal and relaxed environment • Reduced Stress • Refreshments • Respite services are available. Please contact the ADRC if respite is needed.

Beekeeping with Jim! Jim is a busy bee working on his honey farm. He will share his love of beekeeping and some delicious honey from his bees!

Refreshments sponsored by Jim and Sheri

1st Tuesday of each month 9 – 10:30 am Location: The French Press 2823 London Rd, Eau Claire

2nd Tuesday of every month 10:00 – 11:00 am Location: Chippewa Valley Museum, Carson Park 1204 E Half Moon Dr, Eau Claire

For more information, contact Lisa Wells, at the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County, 715-839-4750 or lisa.wells@co.eau-claire.wi.us

Contact Alex Nicholas to place an ad today! anicholas@lpicommunities.com or (800) 950-9952 x2538

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JUNE DEMENTIA SUPPORT

SAVE THE DATE!

For more information and program flyer, check out the ADRC calendar events at www.adrcevents.org Coffee Group for Men Connections and coffee for men caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia.

• Wednesdays, 6/1 and 6/15, 11:00 am - Noon Peace Lutheran Church, 501 E. Fillmore, Eau Claire For more information, contact Bob at 414-378-2114 or beevee6610@gmail.com Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group This support group is for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Caregivers welcome.

• Wednesday, 6/29, 1:30 - 3:00 pm Lake St. Methodist Church, 337 Lake Street, Eau Claire For more information, contact Lisa at 715-839-4750 or lisa.wells@co.eau-claire.wi.us Lewy Body Dementia Support Group This support group is for people caring for a person living with Lewy Body Dementia.

• Wednesday, 6/8, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Porter Place, 914 Porter Avenue, Eau Claire For more information contact Janell at romatowskij@comcast.net or Amy at amy@mudmodular.com Memory Café Beekeeping with Jim! Jim is a busy bee working on his honey farm. He will share his love of beekeeping and some delicious honey from his bees!

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Tuesday, 6/14, 10:00 - 11:00 am Chippewa Valley Museum 1204 E. Half Moon Drive, Eau Claire For more information, contact Lisa at 715-839-4750 or lisa.wells@co.eau-claire.wi.us

Stand in the Light Memory Choir - Summer Sings People in the early to mid-stages of memory loss, their care partners, and singing volunteers come together to share their love of music!

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Thursdays, 7/7 - 7/28, 9:45 - 11:00 am Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 1120 Cedar Street, Eau Claire For more information, call 715-210-4165 or standinthelightmemorychoir@gmail.com

Fridays, July 8 and July 22, 2022 10:00 - 11:30 am Virtual, Comfort of Your Home July 8 Beneficial Bites for the Brain Darby Smith, MS, RDN, Aging and Disability Resource Center of Barron County Whole, nutrient-dense food is so important for the health and well-being of our bodies, especially our brain. We will focus on the top foods that have been studied and found to provide long-term benefits to our brain health if consumed regularly. You’ll learn about The Beneficial Bites concept as well. Take away tips on how to incorporate more brain-healthy foods into your day as well as some easy recipes to keep on hand!

July 22 How Grief and Loss Rewires the Brain and What YOU Can Do About it Lisa Wells, MA, Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County Grief and loss are normal and come in many forms.

The stress caused from grief and loss can cause a reduction in nerve growth and memory. Learn what you can do through a variety of strategies to help you rewire your brain!

Please register for each webinar online at the Aging & Disability Resource Center, www.adrcevents.org or call 715-839-4735 Watch your email for webinar link a few days prior.

Questions about brain health, dementia, and/or caring for a person with dementia? Contact Lisa Wells, Dementia Care Specialist, at the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 715-839-4750 or lisa.wells@co.eau-claire.wi.us

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ACCESSIBLE TRAILS AND ALL-TERRAIN WHEELCHAIRS As the weather starts to get nicer the ADRC would like to remind everyone about the availability of the All-Terrain Wheelchairs available at Coon Forks Park.

Recumbent bikes are still available for day use at the L.E. Phillips Senior Center. Contact them for details on how to check out these pair of bikes for free by calling 715-839-4909.

If you would like to rent a chair, notify the Coon Fork office in advance to request a check out time. Walk-ups are also available. A waiver will be required as well as a $5.00 refundable deposit. If you have any questions or would like to check it out call Coon Fork Park at 715-286-5539.

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MEDICARE COMPUTER CLASS: August 10 & September 14 Are you new to Medicare or on Medicare and want to learn more about how to navigate the Medicare.gov web site? If you answered, yes, then join this class with a benefit specialist from the Aging and Disability Resource Center.

Bring your own device or use the computers available at L.E. Phillips Senior Center. The focus of this class will be to assist you in creating a username and password on Medicare.gov account. Space is limited to 8 people.

Classes will take place in the computer room at the L.E. Phillips Senior Center.

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 10:00 am Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 10:00 am

Register at www.adrcevents.org or call the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County 715-839-4735 • 1-888-338-4636 tty: use Relay (711) adrc@co.eau-claire.wi.us

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Diagnosing and treating age-related health conditions.

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Assisting in managing multiple medical issues such as memory loss, incontinence, Parkinson’s disease, falls, arthritis, or polypharmacy.

Help to maximize function and improve Quality of Life as one ages.

Dr. Severson will also provide counseling to patients wishing to discuss end of life decisions.

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