ADRC Prevention and Health Promotion Workshops

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

StrongBodies Information Session for new participants (virtual and phone conference)

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 strength and balance with a fun group of peers. Learn more in this free orientation and sign up for classes starting in July.

WHEN: Thursday, 10:00 - 11:15 am/ June 1, 2023 WHERE: Will receive information after registering.

StrongBodies™ Strength and Balance Training

10-week workshops, classes meet twice weekly for one hour each.

Mondays & Wednesdays, July 10 - September 18, 2023 at 8:30 am, 11:15 am (virtual)

7:30 am or 5:00 pm (in person)

Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 11 - September 14, 2023 at 8:30 am (virtual)

Repeat participants must complete a Re-enrollment Consent Form to sign up by June 26. Suggested contribution $20 for repeat participants.

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

Walk With Ease (in-person and self-directed)

This six-week walking program is developed by the Arthritis Foundation. While walking is the central activity, it also includes education to ease arthritis symptoms, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies.

Choose in-person classes meeting outdoors three time weekly for one hour or complete the self-directed program on your own. Proven benefts include:

- Reduce pain and discomfort of arthritis

- Increase your balance, strength and walking pace

- Build confdence in your ability to be physically active

- Improve your overall health

No fee. All participants receive the Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease guidebook.

WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am: July 10 - August 17, 2023

WHERE: Downtown Eau Claire rotating to Carson, Owen, and Phoenix Parks

Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder (in person)

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: Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm: July 18, August 1 & 15, 2023

WHERE: Eau Claire County Courthouse, 721 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire

2023 Senior Farmers Market Vouchers

The Aging & Disability Resource Center will begin distributing a limited supply of Senior Farmers Market Vouchers at local Farmers Markets in June 2023. Eligible seniors can receive $35 in vouchers to be used at any approved Farmers Market vendor in the state of Wisconsin. The vouchers can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables grown in Wisconsin.

One $35 voucher packet per person

To be eligible to receive the vouchers in Eau Claire County you must be:

 A resident of Eau Claire County

 60 years of age or older or 55 years of age or older if Native American

 Meet income eligibility guidelines:

1 person $26,248 annual income

2 people $36,482 annual income

3 people $45,991 annual income

4 people $55,500 annual income

Information on distribution dates, times and locations for the Senior Farmers Market Vouchers will be available in the June ADRC Newsletter.

Watch Out for Health Fraud Scams

BytheGWAARLegalServicesTeam(forreprint)

Health fraud has been around for centuries. These scams involve selling drugs, devices, foods, or skincare products with claims that they will help with common health issues, like weight loss, memory loss, or joint pain. Unfortunately, these products usually don’t work as advertised, and at worst, they’re dangerous. Read on to learn about some common types of health fraud scams.

· Miracle Cures

These ads will often use testimonials from patients or medical providers who say that you’ll get “miraculous results.” Spoiler alert: you won’t. Remember that success stories like these are easy to make up, and reviews you read on social media may be fake.

Quick Fixes

Watch out for ads that promise results in “30 days or your money back” or other unrealistic timelines. Remember that few conditions can be treated quickly, even with proven treatments.

“Ancient Remedies” and “All Natural” Cures

These words are used to try to make you believe that products are safer or have a longer track record than more mainstream treatments. Don’t be fooled by these descriptions. Remember that some ancient civilizations believed that drinking mercury would increase a person’s lifespan. (We now know that exposure to mercury can have serious effects, ranging from headaches and tremors to death.) In addition, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found many products advertised as “all natural” treatments that actually contain high doses of prescription drug ingredients.

· Scientific Breakthroughs

These ads use words that sound scientific or refer to prestigious awards. Some examples include “Nobel Prize-winning technology,” or “Extreme Thermogenic Formula.” Sometimes ads will mischaracterize research studies and draw conclusions that the researchers themselves didn’t make.

Before purchasing a product you’ve seen advertised, talk to your doctor or other health care professional. Ask whether the product works and whether there is any scientific research that supports the advertisers’ claims. If you are taking any supplements or prescription drugs, ask whether using the product will lead to any harmful interactions. If the product is safe to use, ask how much you should take and whether there are any side effects you should know about.

You can also do some research on your own. Search for the name of the product online with the words “reviews,” “complaints,” or “scam.” If the ad mentions any scientific studies, look up the researchers and whether the studies were published in a scientific journal.

If you think you’ve found a scam, consider reporting it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. The FTC and law enforcement agencies use these reports to stop scammers. If you experience side effects or illness related to a health care product, seek medical help immediately.

You can report it later on the FDA’s MedWatch website.

Horticulture-Inspired Program for People Living with Dementia and

Their Care Partners

3rd Thursday of the Month

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Hands-on, nature inspired experiences that provide opportunities to stimulate the senses, enjoy social interactions, and provide physical activity while imparting a sense of purpose.

-All supplies, materials, and refreshments provided.

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Aging & Disability Resource Center Meals on Wheels Kitchen

5061 US Hwy 53, Eau Claire

Help plant vegetables and herbs in the raised gardens.

DispatchHealth brings the power of the hospital to the comfort of home

DispatchHealth provides same-day in-home medical care for urgent but not-life-threatening injuries or illnesses. This service helps prevent unnecessary visits to the ER or urgent care and helps you save on the total cost of care.

DispatchHealth medical teams can treat nearly everything an emergency room can (as long as it’s not life or limb-threatening). Common conditions include UTI’s, respiratory infections, COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, skin infections, dehydration, diarrhea, CHF exacerbation, symptoms associated with COVID-19, and many other common to complex illnesses and injuries.

So, how much does a visit cost? DispatchHealth accepts most insurance, including Medicare and Medicare Advantage. In fact, the average out-ofpocket cost is just $5.44 for patients with Medicare and a secondary insurance.

How it works: Affordable in-home medical care is just a few simple steps away.

Request care

DispatchHealth’s services can be requested by calling 715-280-9166, or visiting their website at dispatchhealth.com. DispatchHealth is available 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., seven days a week, including holidays.

Receive care at home

Registration required for each session. Register online at www.adrcevents.org or call the ADRC at 715-839-4735

Their medical team arrives in personal protective gear with all of the sanitized tools and technology needed to complete the in-home visit.

They’ll take care of the rest

DispatchHealth will call in any prescriptions you might need, update your doctor and handle billing directly with your insurance company.

CAREGIVER CAFÉ: May 2nd

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

• Contact the ADRC if respite is needed.

1st Tuesday of each month

9 – 10:30 am

Location: The French Press

2823 London Rd, Eau Claire

Vehicle Modification Grant Available

Do you have a vehicle that needs modifications for accessibility?

The Vehicle Modification Grant has money available, up to $5,000, to make a vehicle accessible for caregivers, adults 60 and over, or adults living with 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.

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 modifications.

May Dementia Support

For more information and program flyers, check out the ADRC calendar events at www.adrcevents.org

Virtual Support Group for Working Caregivers

Monday, 5/1, 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Contact Scott at 715-261-6066 scott.seeger@adrc-cw.org

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@eauclairecounty.gov

Coffee Group for Men

Connections and coffee for men caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia.

Wednesdays, 5/3 and 5/17, 11:00 am - Noon Peace Lutheran Church, 501 E. Fillmore, Eau Claire. Contact Bob at 414-378-2114 or beevee6610@gmail.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!

Chippewa Valley Museum, 1204 Half Moon, Carson Park

Tuesday, 5/9 at 10:00 am

For more information, contact Lisa at 715-839-4750 or lisa.wells@eauclairecounty.gov

Memory Loss and Caregiver Support Group

This support group is for people with memory loss and caregivers.

Wednesday, 5/31, 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@eauclairecounty.gov

Lewy Body Dementia Virtual Support Group

This virtual support group is for people caring for a person living with Lewy Body Dementia.

Wednesday, 5/10, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

For more information and to receive the link for the meeting, contact Janell at romatowskij@comcast.net or Amy at amy@mudmodular.com

Brain Health Check-Ups

A brain health check-up is a wellness tool that helps identify possible changes in memory and cognition. It creates a baseline so future changes can be monitored. Appointments are 15-20 minutes.

May 17th

1:00 - 4:00 pm

L.E. Phillips Senior Center

1616 Bellinger Street, Eau Claire

To register, visit www.adrcevents.org or call the ADRC at 715-839-4735 to set up appointment

Community Room at Dove Healthcare - West Eau Claire 1405 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire

10:00 - 11:30 AM

May 19, 2023

Do I Have a Memory Problem?

Dr. Joan Hamblin

June 2, 2023

What’s Good for the Heart is Good for the Brain

Dr. Donn Dexter

June 9, 2023

Live Smarter, Not Harder: Tools and Strategies for Making

Life Easier

Laura Plummer

July 7, 2023

Mind Over Matter: Strategies to Manage Negative

Thoughts and Self Talk

Jean Jirovac

July 21, 2023

Rethinking Sugar for Better Brain Health

Pam VanKampen

August 4, 2023

The Nature Fix for Better Brain Health

Margaret Murphy

August 18, 2023

It’s A Wrap

Lisa Wells

TRUALTA is an online educational tool to help family caregivers learn new skills to support themselves and their loved ones. Sponsored by the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, the Dane County Area Agency on Aging, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Trualta can now be accessed by family caregivers in Wisconsin for no charge. To register visit WisconsinCaregiver.Trualta.com