1 Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The Na'onal Eye Ins'tute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness and is called “the sneak thief of sight" since there are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it's permanent. As much as 40% of vision can be lost without a person no'cing. There is no cure for glaucomaͶyet. However, medica'on or surgery can slow or prevent further vision loss. Appropriate treatment depends upon the type of glaucoma, among other factors. Early detec'on is vital to stopping the progress of the disease.
January 2020 AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER [ADRC] 721 Oxford Avenue Room 1130 Eau Claire WI 54703 Monday Ͳ Friday 8:00 am Ͳ 4:30 pm 715.839.4735 1.888.338.4636 %y: use Relay (711)
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January is Na$onal Glaucoma Awareness Month
An important $me to spread the word about this sightͲstealing disease.
Risk Factors Are you at risk for glaucoma? Those at higher risk include people of African, Asian, and Hispanic descent. Other highͲrisk groups include: people over 60, family members of those already diagnosed, diabe'cs, and people who are severely nearsighted. Regular eye exams are especially important for those at higher risk for glaucoma, and may help to prevent unnecessary vision loss. Help Raise Awareness 1. Talk to friends and family about glaucoma. If you have glaucoma, don’t keep it a secret. Let your family members know. 2. Refer a friend to www.glaucoma.org. 3. Request a free educa'onal booklet from www.glaucoma.org sent to you or a friend. Regular Eye Exams are Important In the most common form, there are virtually no symptoms. Vision loss begins with peripheral or side vision, so if you have glaucoma, you may not no'ce anything un'l significant vision is lost. The best way to protect your sight from glaucoma is to get a comprehensive eye examina'on. Then, if you have glaucoma, treatment can begin immediately.
The ADRC Adap ve Equipment Loan Program has many items available to assist with low or impaired vision. Call us to find out more.
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ADRC Director Linda S.
ADRC Manager Lisa R.
ADRC Manager Betsy H.
Kitchen Manager Sheryl S.
Disability Benefit Specialist Jim C.
Disability Benefit Specialist Melissa W.
Elder Benefit Specialist Leda J.
Elder Benefit Specialist Jessica S.
Administra ve Associate Yee Y.
Administra ve Associate Heather C.
Demen a Care Specialist Lisa W.
Op ons Counselor Liz N.
Op ons Counselor Jen S.
Op ons Counselor Jenna B.
Accountant Kelli W.
Resource Specialist Lindi E.
Resource Specialist Marlene R.
Resource Specialist Molly Y.
Op ons Counselor Dana G.
Preven on Coordinator Deb B.
Op ons Counselor Sue O.
Op ons Counselor Dawnelle E.
ADRC Van Driver Dave O.
Meal Site Worker Carmelita H.
Op ons Counselor Andrea R.
Aging & Disability Resource Center Adaptive Equipment Loan Program
Cook Linda V.
Cook Aaron P.
Cook Gilda H.
One of the great and unique services the Eau Claire County Aging & Disability Resource Center provides is the Adaptive Equipment Loan Program. This program offers a way to rent adaptive equipment such as a walker, cane, wheelchair, etc. for up to three months. If you are needing adaptive equipment for a temporary amount of time or thinking about purchasing an item but want to try it out first, check out the ADRC loan program. Please see the procedures to borrow equipment below. To Check For Availability Call the Aging & Disability Resource Center, (715) 839-4735
Meal Delivery Driver Doug S.
For those who have low vision, we offer many kinds of adaptive equipment that may help.
Pick-Up Item (s) Aging & Disability Resource Center 721 Oxford Avenue Room 1130, Eau Claire WI Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm OR Augusta Senior & Community Center 616 W Washington Street, Augusta, WI Monday & Wednesday: 9:00 –11:00 am One-Time Contribution Fee Large items: $10.00 fee Small items: $5.00 fee See staff in case of financial hardship*
Meal Delivery Driver Gordy G.
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Meal Delivery Driver Kris B.
We offer a variety of magnifier glass sizes and varieties. Need large printed cards to play for around holiday times? We also provide a large button telephone that is perfect for consumers who have vision impairment or hand disabilities to reach out to their loved ones.
Meal Delivery Driver Norm B.
Having trouble cutting your toenails? We offer toenail clippers with an attached magnifier glass.
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ĐĢġĦĠĞįĢ ĜĬIJ Eau Claire County Courthouse 721 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire
Register at www.adrcevents.org or Aging & Disability Resource Center 715 839 4735 • 1 888 338 4636 tty: use Relay (711) adrc@co.eau claire.wi.us
10:00 am Wednesday, January 8, 2020 1:00 pm Friday, January 24, 2020 10:00 am Wednesday, February 5, 2020 1:00 pm Friday, February 28, 2020 10:00 am Wednesday, March 4, 2020 1:00 pm Friday, March 13, 2020 10:00 am Wednesday, April 1, 2020 1:00 pm Friday, April 17, 2020 10:00 am Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:00 am Friday, May 29, 2020 10:00 am Wednesday, June 10, 2020 1:00 pm Wednesday, July 8, 2020 10:00 am Wednesday, August 12, 2020 1:00 pm Wednesday, August 26, 2020 10:00 am Wednesday, September 9, 2020 10:00 am Friday, September 18, 2020 10:00 am Wednesday, October 7, 2020 1:00 pm Wednesday, November 11, 2020 10:00 am Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Aging & Disability Resource Center Elder Benefit Specialists present free seminars open to anyone new to Medicare, currently on Medicare, caregivers and families. You’ll get information on:
▪ Medicare Supplemental Insurance ▪ Medicare Advantage Plans ▪ Medicare Part D ▪ Wisconsin SeniorCare
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Brain & Body Fitness Program…More than Just Exercise!
Brain & Body Fitness is a fantas'c program for people living with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and related demen'as and their care partners. The program focuses on physical and brain health exercise, as well as social engagement AND been shown to improve physical fitness and mood in people living with demen'a. Classes meet twice a week for three months. At the end of each class, there is 'me to socialize with others. The 2019 fall/winter class finished up their sessions by enjoying a lunch out together. Another great benefit of aDending is camaraderie and friendships that are made. The next set of classes are Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00 ʹ 11:30 am, January 20 ʹ April 8, 2020 at the Chippewa Valley Museum in Carson Park. To par'cipate in the Brain and Body Fitness group exercise program, par'cipants must be able to perform simple exercises, be able to follow verbal direc'ons, par'cipate in conversa'on and aDend all or at least 80% of classes. Free oneͲyear YMCA membership included to par'cipants and their care partners. Registra'on required by January 15, 2020, www.adrcevents.org or call the ADRC at 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735.
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Eau Claire Memory Connections CafÊ Join us on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, 9:30 – 11:00 am at the Chippewa Valley Museum in Carson Park!
The dark days of winter can get long, so let’s bring in some sunshine while singing some of our favorite songs with Cathy Reitz, singer, songwriter, and director of many community choirs! She believes in the power of music and singing together! Refreshments sponsored by the Aging & Disability Resource Center. Eau Claire Memory Connec-ons CafÊ The cafÊ oers a comfortable way for people with memory problems and their care partners to have fun and socialize with others. Chippewa Valley Museum, Carson Park, 9:30 ʹ 11:30 am, Tuesday, January 14, 2020, Contact Lisa 715Ͳ839Ͳ4750 or lisa.wells@co.eauͲclaire.wi.us
Demen-a Support Stand in the Light Memory Choir Rehearsals Thursdays January 9 ʹ April 23, 2020, 9:30 ʹ 11:00 am, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1120 Cedar Street, Eau Claire. Concert: Thursday, April 23, 2020, 6:30 pm. Contact Sue Frederick, 715Ͳ832Ͳ6804, standinthelightchoir@gmail.com or www.stand inthelightmemorychoir.org Coee Group for Men Connec'ons and coee for men caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of demen'a. Peace Lutheran Church, 501 E. Fillmore Avenue, Eau Claire, 11:00 am Ͳ noonish. Wednesdays, January 8 and 22, 2020. Contact Bob 414Ͳ378Ͳ2114 or beevee6610@gmail.com Alzheimer’s Associa-on 24/7 Helpline 1Ͳ800Ͳ272Ͳ3900 Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group Support group for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other demen'as and their caregivers. Lake Street Methodist Church, 337 Lake Street, Eau Claire, 1:30 ʹ 3:00 pm, Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Registra'on required. Contact Lisa 715Ͳ839Ͳ4750 or lisa.wells@co.eauͲclaire.wi.us
MiddleͲLate Stage Alzheimer’s/ Demen-a Caregiver Support This support group is for people caring for a person in the middleͲlate stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other demen'as. Registra'on required. The Classic at Hillcrest Greens, 2455 Sawgrass Place, Altoona, 1:30 ʹ 2:45 pm, Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Contact Lisa 715Ͳ839Ͳ4750 or lisa.wells@co.eauͲclaire.wi.us
SoulͲCare for Caregivers Monthly support group for individuals caring/suppor'ng a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or other demen'a, or a chronic/terminal health condi'on or disability. Jacob’s Well Church, 3211 N 50th Avenue, Lake Hallie, 5:30 ʹ 7:00 pm, Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Registra'on requested paulajwainscoD@gmail.com
Caregiver Support Groups Alzheimer’s and Related Demen-as Lake Street Methodist Church, 337 Lake Street, Eau Claire 1:30 ʹ 3:30 pm, Thursday, January 30, 2020. Contact Paula 715Ͳ577Ͳ3600 or paulagibson@azuramemory.com LewyͲBody Demen-a Dove Healthcare South, 3656 Mall Drive, Eau Claire, 6:30 ʹ 8:00 pm, Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Contact Janell romatowskij@comcast.net or Amy 715Ͳ379Ͳ3148 or amy@modularmarke'ngsystems .com
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers is
an educa*onal program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a rela*ve or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend, someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country.
If you provide assistance to someone who is ill, disabled, or needs help with daily ac vi es...you are a caregiver! Par cipants will learn to: x Reduce stress x Improve selfͲconfidence x Be#er communicate feelings x Increase ability to make tough decisions x Locate helpful resources
WHEN: Wednesdays March 4th thru April 8th, 2020 WHERE: Cabin Coffee Company 2922 Meadowlark Lane Altoona WI TIME: 3:00Ͷ4:30 pm COST: FREE Registra on Class size is limited and registra on is required. Please register by Friday, February 28, 2020 by contac ng the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735 or www.adrcevents.org.
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Memory Choir
The Stand in the Light Memory Choir is in their 4th year and growing! More than 300 + people aDended their concert in November and enjoyed the voices and instruments of people living with memory loss, their care partners, and singing volunteers. Rehearsals are Thursdays, January 9 Ͳ April 23, 2020, 9:30 ʹ 11:00 am at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1120 Cedar Street, Eau Claire. Mark your calendar for their concert on Thursday, April 23, 2020. The Choir will also be singing at the 33rd annual Senior Americans Day event at UWͲEau Claire Davies Center on Tuesday, June 2, 2020! To learn more about the choir or par'cipate, contact Sue Frederick at 715Ͳ832Ͳ6804 or standinthelightchoir@gmail.com. Check out their Facebook & website www.facebook.com/sitlchoir and www.standinthelightmemorychoir.org. Lewy Body Dialogue Conversa-ons Between a Though;ul Woman with Lewy Body Demen-a and Her Care Partner Husband
Living Well with Dementia By Russell Martoccio Resolving the Fear of Dementia
Lewy Body Demen'a is the second most common type of demen'a and yet few people have heard of it. Pat PoDerͲEfron, was diagnosed with Lewy Body in 2017. Since then she and her husband Ron have been keeping a shared journal in which they record what Ron sees and feels as Pat's care partner and what Pat sees and feels from within the Lewy Body experience. They have now created a website: www.lewybodydialogue.com on which each week they post a new chapter from their journal. Examples include "Hallucina'ons," "Noise," and "A Good Day." You can also join their mailing list to be informed on what new topic is being posted each week. In addi'on to Ron and Pat’s blog, Amy Lokken and Janell Romatowski facilitate the Lewy Body Demen'a Support group that meets the second Wednesday of the month, 6 ʹ 8 pm at Dove Healthcare ʹ South, 3656 Mall Drive, Eau Claire. The next group meets Wednesday, January 8, 2020. For more informa'on, contact:
I hope all of you had a happy holiday season and that the New Year will bring you good health, fruitfulness and the blessings of faith. Now that we are into the new year, I always take time to look around and acknowledge the things I am grateful for.
Amy amy@mudmodular.com Janell romatowskij@comcast.net
Thanks to the ADRC memory support groups, I find that I am not alone in my journey of dementia. The ADRC has always been a reliable resource for advice, consultation and problem solving for me. Being able to write about my story via this column has given me courage and a deeper understanding of myself. Thank you for letting me share my experiences with you! Resolving fear is one of my New Year resolutions. I have come to realize how self-centered fear touched about every aspect of my life. It was the chief activator of all my character defects. The fear of losing what I already had and the fear of not being able to get what I want. It was a destructive and corroding thread; the fabric of my existence was shot through with it. Unrealistic expectations of myself set in motion trains of circumstances which brought me misfortune which I thought I did not deserve. I need to be cognizant of the multiple futures that may come my way, and to be positive, in order to secure the desired one. Of the invisible future, I find that fear is more powerful than hope. I always will retain the right of choice and that only by pressing forward and choosing among futures, can I safeguard myself against troubles and difficulties. As I have said before, that in times of need I refer to the “Serenity Prayer”...God please grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference”.
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January 2020 Meals on Wheels & Senior Dining Menu
i St. John’s Apts | 815 Chapin Street, Eau Claire, WI | Serve Time: 11:15 am | 715Ͳ839Ͳ4886
i Augusta Senior Center | 616 W Washington St, Augusta, WI | Serve Time: 11:30 am | 715Ͳ286Ͳ2953 To be eligible for Meals on Wheels, you must be age 60 or older or the spouse of someone 60 years and older. If you are 60 years of age or older, meals are offered at a dona on basis of $4.00 per meal. If you are under 60, cost is $8.80 per meal. All dona ons help assure no senior goes hungry in Eau Claire County. Quest Cards accepted. For more informa on about Meals on Wheels or to apply, call 715Ͳ839Ͳ4886, 1Ͳ888Ͳ338Ͳ4636, <y: use Relay 711. To make a meal reserva on at St John’s Apts, call 715Ͳ839Ͳ4886. To make a reserva on at the Augusta Senior Center, call 715Ͳ286Ͳ2953. Note: Augusta Senior Center does not serve weekend meals. Please make your meal reserva ons by 1:00 pm one business day in advance or let the Meal Site Workers know. Meals provided by Fall Creek Kitchen. All meals are served with 1% milk. Meals subject to change without no ce.
Monday
Tuesday
Note: The signs indicate the number of carbs in a meal. ^ = ½ carb * = 1 carb *^ = 1 ½ carb
January Salads 8 Chicken Caesar 15 Tuna with Fresh Greens 22 Fresh Fruit & Co*age Cheese 29 Chicken Mandarin Salad
Wednesday
Thursday
1 RosemaryͲRoasted 2 Chicken Thighs with Apples^ ***CLOSED*** Yukon Gold Potatoes* HAPPY NEW YEAR’S Glazed Carrots* DAY! Whole Grain Dinner Roll* Chocolate Pudding*
Friday Cube Steak with Homestyle Gravy* Creamy Mashed Potatoes* Green Beans Veggie Bread* Fresh Fruit*
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Cheesy Beef 10 Casserole with Bow;e Pasta* Steamed Corn* Bu*er & Egg Roll* Fresh Fruit*
Beef and Barley* 6 Bacon Chicken 7 Thick & Creamy Alfredo with Soup Fe*uccine* Crusty Bague*e* Roasted Cauliflower Side Salad with Breads;ck* Honey Mustard Frosted Peanut dressing^ Bu*er Bar* Fresh Fruit*
Slow Cooked Ham 8 Stuffed Pork Loin with 9 Sandwiches* with a Savory Dressing* Brown Sugar/Mustard Acorn Squash* Sauce* Chunky Applesauce Baked Beans* Pineapple Upside Down Cake* Side Salad w/French Dressing Cherry Ambrosia*
Baked Cod 13 Lemon Bu*er Sauce Rice Pilaf* Garden Veggies^ Whole Grain Bread* Fresh Fruit*
Italian Beef Sub 14 Sandwiches* with Provolone Cheese Roasted Red Potato* Pickles & Peppers Cole Slaw Snickerdoodle Bar*
Wild Rice and Turkey 15 Casserole* Steamed Broccoli Whole Grain Dinner Roll* Frosted Pumpkin bar*
French Toast* with 16 Baked Chicken ^ 17 Syrup With Gravy* Sausage Links^ Mashed Potatoes* Asparagus & Tomato^ Roasted Vegetables^ Strawberries* Whole Grain Bread* Chocolate Chip Cookie*
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Stuffed Squash 21 With Sausage with Veggies & Cheese* Corn Bread Muffin* Apple Slices
Salmon Casserole 22 Surprise* with Parmesan Potatoes* Whole Green Beans* Whole Grain Bread* Lemon & Blueberry Bar*
Roast Beef with Homestyle Gravy* Mashed Potatoes* Steamed Carrots* Whole Grain Bread* Seven Layer Bar*
Beef Stew with 28 Celery & Onion, Mushroom Bu*ermilk Biscuit* California Blend^ Cherry Strudel*
Tuna Casserole* Wax beans Garlic Breads;ck* Lemon Bar*
***CLOSED*** County Staff Training Day
Chicken Nuggets* 27 Baked Yukon Gold potato with* Sour Cream Steamed Corn* Bu*er & Egg Roll* Fresh Fruit*
23 Cheeseburger 24 Ͳwith Pickles Kaiser Roll* Best Ever Potato Salad* Baked Beans* Fresh Fruit* 29 Meatloaf ^ 30 Split Pea and 31 Garlic Mashed Potatoes* Ham Soup * Brussel Sprouts^ Side Salad, Fresh Whole Grain Bread* Veggies with French JellͲO Poke Cake* Whole Grain Dinner Roll* Fresh Fruit*
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Meals on Wheels is in Search of Volunteers! Winter is always a difficult time for the Meals on Wheels program but is still crucial to homebound individuals on the program. The Aging & Disability Resource Center is recruiting for volunteers. Please email volunteer.coordinator@co.eau-claire.wi.us, apply online at www.eauclaireadrc.org or call 715-839-4735. • deliver on a regular basis, or substitute as needed x x x x x
delivery can take anywhere from 20 minute to 1 hour can be flexible with YOUR availability convenient pick up places all around town with varied pick up times for meals no assembly required, only delivering a hot nutritious meal to homebound individuals who need them! fun and easy activity to do alone, or with friends/family this holiday season!
Star ng January 8, 2020, Fairchild Community Center, 121 Farmer Street, Fairchild WI, will become a Senior Dining Site for Eau Claire County. Senior Dining is for adults age 60+. Lunch will be served on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:00 pm. For meal reserva ons, please call Aging & Disability Resource Center Nutri on Program, 715Ͳ839Ͳ4886 by 1:00 pm the day prior to the meal. Dona on request $4.00/meal, individuals won’t turn away based on their ability to donate.
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Paratransit Program Aging & Disability Resource Center provides a specialized transporta'on program with the joint effort from the City of Eau Claire, for individuals with a disability unable use the city bus. Also available to individuals that are disabled and/or 60 years old or older that live in rural Eau Claire County and don’t have access to transporta'on services. Currently the Eau Claire City/County Paratransit Program is contracted through Abby Vans, Inc. Eau Claire City Transit is required to provide this service under the auspices of the Americans with Disabili'es Act (ADA). Complete the applica'on thoroughly; incomplete applica'ons will be returned and delay the cer'fica'on process. Your applica'on may be approved for full eligibility or on a limited basis. If you can use the city bus for all trips, without the help of another person, you will not be eligible for Paratransit. The applica'on process can take up to 21 days to process so please fill out in advance. All applicants will receive a leDer within 21 days of receipt of the applica'on with determina'on. If you are denied, the appeals process will be provided. Paratransit applica'on is available at: www.eauclairewi.gov/government/ourͲdivisions/ transit www.eauclaireadrc.org. For more informa'on, contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center, 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735.
Vehicle Modifica on Grant Are you elderly (60+ years), an adult with a disability and/or a caregiver to someone elderly and/or an adult with a permanent disability, and in need of modifying your vehicle for accessibility and safety reasons? Vehicle Modifica'on Grant is available for individuals in need of vehicle modifica'on to maintain independence with transporta'on who are unable to make these modifica'ons otherwise. This grant is derived from 85.21 state funding that the Aging and Disability Resource Center receives annually. Eligible applicants must be: x Elderly (60+ years), adult with a permanent disability and/or a caregiver to someone elderly and/or an adult with a permanent disability x No financial means to purchase a vehicle modifica'on x Eau Claire County resident
Individuals enrolled in long term care programs, receiving Medical Assistance (MA) or residing in an assisted living or nursing home are not eligible for the grant. Grant funding is limited to $5,000 per modifica'on, unless a waiver is requested.
For more informa'on on the vehicle modifica'on grant, contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center Transporta'on Supervisor, 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735.
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Evening Meal
Your Meal Dona on Does Make a Difference!
LE Phillips Senior Center 1616 Bellinger Street, Eau Claire check in 4:30 pm, dinner served 5:00 pm
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January 14, 2020 Cream of Broccoli Soup ࣵ Ham and Cheese Sandwich on W/G Bread Lettuce/Tomato ࣵ Potato Salad ࣵ Dessert ࣵ Coffee and Milk January 28, 2020 Pork Tenderloin ࣵ Mushroom Gravy ࣵ Dumpling ࣵ Asparagus W/G Dinner Roll ࣵ Dessert ࣵ Coffee and Milk
In 2019 par'cipants donated 30% of the money needed to serve meals. Suggested Dona-on age 60+ $4.00 for Dining Site Meals (2019 dona'on actual average $3.08 ) $4.00 for Meals on Wheels (2019 dona'on actual average $3.03)
Pay only what you can afford. All dona'ons are confiden'al and voluntary. No one will be denied a Register by 1:00 pm the Friday prior to the meal, www.adrcevents.org meal due to inability to pay. or 715-839-4735. Evening Meal Senior Dining at LE Phillips Senior Center is open to the public. Have guests join you at the dining site? Great, anyone under age 60 must always pay the full cost of No Meals on Wheels or Senior Dining on Monday, providing the meal which is $8.80. January 20th, 2020. The ADRC will be closed for annual staff training.
Evening Meal senior dining is for adults 60+ to come and enjoy dinner and socialization. Suggested donation $5.00 per person.
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Stepping On Booster Sessions For those
who have completed a Stepping On workshop and would like a refresher on the exercises and safety strategies, come to a Booster Session: Monday, February 17, 2020, 1:30 Ͳ 3:30 pm, Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W Grand Avenue, Eau Claire (use 2nd Avenue entrance). Registra'on not required. Please call 715Ͳ839Ͳ7998 for more informa'on.
Stepping On falls preven'on workshops meet once weekly for 7 weeks. In this program you will learn: simple balance and strength exercises, how medica'on and vision effect you fall risk, how to get up safely if you do fall, ways to remove fall hazards at home, navigate safely outside, and more! Tuesdays, February 4 Ͳ March 17, 2020, 9:00 Ͳ 11:00 am, Prevea Therapy Ins'tute, 1109 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire (Next to Westconsin Credit Union) Advanced registra'on required. Register at www.adrcevents.org or Aging & Disability Resource Center, 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735.
Walk With Ease SixͲweek walking program.
Classes meet indoors three 'me weekly for one hour. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays February 4 Ͳ March 12, 2020 10:00 Ͳ 11:00 am Oakwood Hills Re'rement Community 4316 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire Register at www.adrcevents.org or call Aging & Disability Resource Center 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735 . ▪ Reduce pain and discomfort of arthri's ▪ Increase balance, strength and walking pace ▪ Build confidence to be physically ac've ▪ Improve your overall health
Eau Claire County Reads Meet Ove, a 59Ͳyear old man oUen described as curmudgeonly. This is a comical and heartͲwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a UͲHaul. Do you like to read or listen to books and then talk about the story? ADRC and local public libraries are collabora'ng to implement a community read program with discussion groups to increase knowledge and understanding of aging issues. It is for adults of all ages! The selected book is A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. The first book discussion is February 20, 2020, 6:00 pm. Fall Creek is next with book discussion on March 3, 2020, 6:30 pm. To par'cipate, contact your local public library or for details, Aging & Disability Resource Center, Deb Bruning, 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735 or adrc@co.eauͲclaire.wi.us.
Strong Bodies Informa on Session will be
held for new par'cipants wan'ng to join the 10Ͳweek strength and balance training program. New par'cipants register at www.adrcevents.org or call 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays February 4 - March 12, 2020, 10:00 - 11:00 am Oakwood Hills Retirement Community 4316 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire Register at www.adrcevents.org or Aging & Disability Resource Center, 715-839-4735. Monday, January 6, 2020, 10:00 Ͳ 11:15 am, Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W Grand Avenue, Eau Claire (use 2nd Avenue entrance). Classes meet Mondays & Wednesdays, January 13 Ͳ March 18, 2020 at 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 am & 5:00 pm and Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 14 Ͳ March 19, 2020 at 8:30 am.
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Did you know that:
▪ 1 in 4 women have issues with bladder or bowel control before menopause? ▪ 1 in 2 women experience incon'nence aUer menopause? While these issues are very common, they don’t have to be. There are things we can do to prevent or improve symptoms ʹ without medica'on or surgery. By doing lowͲimpact exercises, and making small changes to how we eat and drink, we can improve bladder and bowel health and prevent leakage. “Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder” Is an educational program designed to give women the tools they need to prevent or control bladder and bowel symptoms. Scientific studies showed that attending this program in-person reduced or even cured symptoms for many Wisconsin women. Since not everyone has access to the in-person Mind Over Matter program, researchers at the University of Wisconsin – Madison created a website version of “Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder.” This educational program for women is free of charge and you can access it whenever and wherever you want to, using a computer, tablet, or mobile phone. Visit www.healthybowelandbladder.org to learn more. Even if you don’t have leakage symptoms now, it’s never too early to start thinking about your bladder and bowel health!
Mind Over Matter in-person workshop
Consists of three 2-hour sessions that meet every other week. It provides information and group activities along with simple exercises and dietary changes to practice at home. Each workshop is limited to 12 women. No fee. Advanced registration required at www.adrcevents.org or Aging & Disability Resource Center, 715-839-4735. Mondays, February 10, 24 & March 9, 2020, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Oakwood Homes, 3802 Damon Street, Eau Claire
Currently, Social Security Administra'on office hours are 9:00 am Ͳ 12:00 pm on Wednesdays. Star'ng on January 8, 2020, the Social Security Administra'on will expand its Wednesday office hours to 4:00 pm. Medicare CostͲSharing Amounts for 2020. Part A: The Medicare Part A hospital inpa'ent deduc'ble beneficiaries pay for each benefit period will be $1,408 in 2020, an increase of $44 from $1,364. Part B: The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $144.60 in 2020, an increase of $9.10 from 2019. The annual deduc'ble for Medicare Part B beneficiaries will be $198 in 2020, increase of $13 from 2019. www.medicare.gov/yourͲmedicareͲcosts/medicareͲcostsͲatͲaͲglance.
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January’s Agency Spotlight: Center for Independent Living of Western Wisconsin (CILWW) 2920 Schneider Avenue East, Menomonie, WI 54751 715Ͳ233Ͳ1070 Voice / TTY cilww@cilww.com
Independent Living Centers 5 Core Services
Advocacy Individual advocacy is to provide support and assist consumers in learning skills for selfͲadvocacy. CILWW also advocates at community, state, and federal levels for system change resul'ng in new legisla'on, expanded benefits and services, as well as improved community service areas. CILWW provides support and training for consumers to become involved in systems change advocacy. Peer Support OneͲtoͲone Peer Support is available from trained volunteers and staff who have personally experienced a disability and are willing to share their life experiences. Informa'on, assistance, and support may be provided to assist a consumer in dealing with issues related to their disability. Independent Living Skills Training IL Skills Training provides assistance in assessing and developing the skills individuals need in order to live independently. Skill areas may include communica'on, financial management, household management, accessing community services, problemͲsolving and iden'fying, and using adap've/ nonͲadap've equipment. Informa-on / Referral CILWW Staff provides informa'on on disabilityͲrelated subjects and resources. Referral & informa'on for community services is provided. CILWW maintains a library of books, catalogs, and periodicals rela'ng to disabili'es that are available to the public. CILWW publishes a quarterly newsleDer, the Advocate. Transi-on (youth, nursing home, etc) This service is to facilitate the transi'on of individuals with significant disabili'es from nursing homes and other ins'tu'ons to home and communityͲbased residences, with the requisite supports and services; provide assistance to individuals with significant disabili'es who are at risk of entering ins'tu'ons, so that the individuals may remain in the community; and facilitate the transi'on of youth who are individuals with significant disabili'es, who were eligible for individualized educa'on programs under the Individuals with Disabili'es Educa'on Act and who have completed their secondary educa'on, or otherwise leU school, to postͲsecondary life. And so much more! Contact CIL of Western Wisconsin for more informa'on about: √ Volunteer driver program √ Benefits Analysis (how employment may affect benefits) √ ADA Implementa'on and Assessments √ Home Modifica'ons and Accessibility (help iden'fy areas of need and funding op'ons) √ Device Loan and Demonstra'on Program (CILWW has over 2,000 pieces of assis've technology available for shortͲterm trials) √ Wisloan/TEPP/Telework (The Wisconsin Telework Loan Program is an alterna've loan program for residents with disabili'es to purchase computers and other equipment needed. The WisLoan Program offers loans for assis've technology) √ Independent Living Assessments/Independent Living Skills Assessment √ Youth Services √ Community Educa'on √ Braille Services √ Computer Assessment/Training
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Alzheimer’s Disease Research and Clinical Practice Event Dr. Robert Prezbylski, from the University of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute and University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, spoke on November 20th at Sacred Heart Hospital at the Alzheimer’s Disease Research and Clinical Practice event. University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire nursing students, pictured along with Dr. Prezbylski) assisted in the development of this event. Dr. Prezbylski shared the importance of diagnosing Alzheimer's early, the technology he uses to confirm diagnosis, such as using a PET scan to evaluate for the presence of amyloid plaques. At the event were organizations represented at the networking booths Included: ▪ Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) ▪ Eau Claire City-County Health Department ▪ UW-Eau Claire students recruiting providers and healthcare professionals to sign on to become Dementia Healthcare Provider Champions ▪ Stand in the Light Memory Choir
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Free Currency Reader for People with Visual Impairments
The uniformity of American dollar bills creates challenges for individuals with vision loss who are unable to tell one denomination from another. One dollar bills and one hundred dollar bills weigh the same amount, are the same size, and are made of the same material.
The U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) will provide a free iBill® Talking Banknote Identifier to eligible blind or visually impaired people. Insert a bill into the device and press a button on the side, and the device will identify the denomination. The iBill can announce the denomination in a clear natural voice, a pattern of tones, or a pattern of vibrations for privacy. The vibration mode also allows people who have vision and hearing impairments to identify their currency. The iBill is about the size of a car key fob and uses a single AAA battery, which is included. The iBill can identify U.S. paper money: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. It cannot tell if it is counterfeit or keep track of how much you have. It may not be able to identify a bill that is in poor physical condition.
To request an iBill, must complete application available from www.bep.gov or call the BEP 844Ͳ815Ͳ9388 for an application to be mailed. The application requires verification of a visual impairment signed by a medical professional or issued by another federal, state, or local agency. Once a visual impairment is verified, an iBill will be delivered in approximately eight weeks.
In addition to the iBill, there are some smartphone apps that can determine a bill’s denomination. EyeNote is a free iPhone application developed by the BEP and uses a phone’s camera to scan U.S. currency and announces the currency value. Downloaded from Apple App Store.
Myth Busters: Immigrants, Taxes and Public Benefits
Myth: Undocumented immigrants don’t pay taxes. Fact: Many undocumented immigrants find ways to pay both federal income and payroll taxes even if they don’t have a Social Security number. Undocumented immigrants pay sales taxes, gasoline taxes, property taxes and many other types of taxes.
Myth: Undocumented immigrants do not pay into the Social Security system. Fact: Undocumented immigrants help make the Social Security system and Medicare program more solvent, as they pay into the system but are ineligible to collect benefits.
Myth: NonͲcitizens can’t get Social Security Numbers. Fact: If an immigrant is authorized to work temporarily through a work visa, a temporary workͲauthorized status (like Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)), or Temporary Protected Status, a Social Security number is issued and remains valid for the length of the work authorization period. Green card holders, refugees, asylees, and certain other nonͲcitizens who are allowed the live and work in the United States indefinitely are also eligible for a Social Security number with no restrictions. Only undocumented immigrants are not eligible to obtain a Social Security number.
Myth: Undocumented workers can’t file tax returns without a valid Social Security Number. Fact: Although certain nonͲcitizens are eligible to receive Social Security numbers to pay taxes, unauthorized immigrants are ineligible to receive one. The law requires individuals who reside in the US and earn income here must pay taxes on income.
Myth: Undocumented immigrants receive public For Android users, the IDEAL Currency Identifier uses benefits to which they are not entitled. Fact: textͲtoͲspeech voice and image recognition. IDEAL does Undocumented immigrants are eligible for very few not rely on a connection to the internet. App is available federal benefits, which are limited to emergency as a free download on Google Play. service Medicaid and the Child Tax Credit. Undocumented immigrants cannot receive Social Security (retirement or disability), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid (other than emergency), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or “food stamps”), Unemployment Insurance, Affordable Care Act Marketplace Subsidies, or Pell Grants & Student Loans.
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ADRC Van Schedule January 2020
Would you like to go on one of our scheduled trips at no cost? ADRC Van has room for one wheel chair and 3 addi onal individuals. Is available for the elderly and disabled residents living in Eau Claire County. Contact Dave, Transporta on Coordinator to schedule 715Ͳ225Ͳ0975 Monday
Tuesday
Open date call 6 to schedule trip. Trip to 13 Eau Claire Library. Pickup at 11:00 am. Open date call 20 to schedule trip.
Trip to the new 27 Fleet Farm in Eau Claire. Pickup 11:00 am.
Wednesday
Happy New 1 Year! No Service 7 Open date call 8 to schedule trip.
Trip to Augusta Senior Center. Pickup 10:30 am. Trip to Menards 14 In Eau Claire. Pickup 11:00 am.
Trip to 21 Woodmans Grocery Store. Pickup at 11:00 am. Open date call 28 to schedule trip.
Bingo & Lunch 15 at Augusta Senior Center. Pickup 9:30 am. Trip to 22 Walmart in Eau Claire. Pickup starts 11:00 am. Trip to 29 Walmart in Eau Claire. Pickup starts 11:00 am.
Thursday
Open date call to schedule trip.
Friday
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Open date call to 3 schedule trip.
Trip to Walmart 9 in Eau Claire. Pickup starts 11:00 am. Open date call 16 to schedule trip.
St Johns Apts. 10 Walmart trip. Pickup at 10:00 am. Open date call 17 to schedule trip.
Trip to Augusta 23 Senior Center. Pickup starts 10:30 am. Open date call 30 to schedule trip.
St. Johns Apts. 24 Woodmans trip. Pickup at 10:00 am. Trip to Walmart 31 in Eau Claire. Pickup starts 11:00 am.
Great Reasons to Ride the ADRC Van to the AUGUSTA SENIOR & COMMUNITY CENTER 616 W Washington St, Augusta WI | 715 286 2953 *Thursday Jan 2nd: BINGO @ 10:30, Lunch @ 11:30 Mobile Library Visit @ 11:45 REGISTRATION is REQUIRED at least one day in advance for a meal on the day of any event. CALL 715-286-2953
January 15th Birthday Lunch BINGO starts 10:30 am ♦ Lunch served at 11:30 Menu Choices: Wild Rice and Turkey Casserole with Steamed Broccoli, W/G Dinner Roll, Frosted Pumpkin bar OR Tuna Salad over romaine and iceberg lettuce blend garnished with tomato wedges, cucumbers, craisins Cake & ice cream are served!
Lunch-n-Learn Jan. 23, 2020 @ 11:30 a.m. TOPIC: Low Vision, Blindness and Adaptive Equipment Al Thompson, Rehabilitation Specialist for the Blind Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired OBVI services including functional assessment, eligibility and cost for services. Normal age related changes in vision conditions. When vision is temporarily impaired. What is Low Vision? Discuss terms 'Blind' and "Visually Impaired Rehabilitation Teaching program services. PLUS Demonstrations of Adaptive Equipment, Magnification and Assistive Technology
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Save the Date: Disability Advocacy Day, Wednesday, March 24, 2020. Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, One John Nolen Drive, Madison WI
Why Does the Census Ma:er to You?
Many residents think census data is only used to determine the number of legisla've seats Wisconsin has in Washington D.C. or Madison. However, this is only a part of what is determined by census results. Census par'cipa'on also determine the amount of federal money Wisconsin receives each year to support: x Social services programs that provide assistance to residents, including senior ci'zens, veterans and lowͲ income families; and x Hospitals and emergency healthcare centers for the insured and uninsured; Infrastructure needs, such as road construc'on and repair; Community facili'es such as public transit; x Schools and school districts in your community; Emergency preparedness programs; x Businesses decisions to poten'ally build or expand their corporate offices or factories, bringing employment opportuni'es to communi'es; and Planning for future growth and development in the community The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruc'on es'mates that each person not counted results in $1,500 of lost funding per year. Cumula'vely, that could mean up to $43 million dollars a year of lost Federal funding in Wisconsin.
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22 Hypothermia is a drop in body temperature that is caused by staying in a cool place for too long. A body temperature below 96 degrees can cause an irregular heartbeat leading to heart problems and even death if not treated promptly. Hypothermia happens gradually and affects your thinking. Be aware of symptoms of hypothermia. confusion or sleepiness, slowed, slurred speech or shallow breathing, weak pulse or low blood pressure, cold pale skin, shivering or s'ffness in the arms or legs, chilly rooms, poor control of body movements or slow reac'ons If you think someone may have hypothermia, take their temperature and if it doesn’t rise above 96 degrees, call 9Ͳ1Ͳ1. The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program provides eligible households with assistance for their home hea'ng and energy costs. This program can offer a oneͲ'me per hea'ng season (October 1 Ͳ May 15) benefit to help with fuel and electrical expenses and is generally paid directly to the supplier. Contact Western Dairyland at 715Ͳ836Ͳ7511. Reminder to all Meals on Wheels par'cipants. Please keep your steps and sidewalks clear for meal delivery volunteer. It is essen'al for their safety to keep them free from snow and ice as much as possible. Thank you for your coopera'on. Thank you Bear Valley, Inc for dona'on to Meals on Wheels in memory of Harold Streveler. Your dona'on helps us con'nue to serve the par'cipants of Eau Claire County.
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Eau Claire County Courthouse closed January 1 & 20, 2020. Medicare & You CourthouseͲEau Claire 10:00 am Wednesday, January 8, 2020 1:00 pm Friday, January 24, 2020. Register at www.adrcevents.org or 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735. New Senior Dining Site Star'ng January 8, 2020, 12:00 pm 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month, Fairchild Community Center 121 Farmer Street, Fairchild. Make reserva'on 1 day prior to meal. Call 715Ͳ839Ͳ4886. Suggested dona'on $4.00/meal. Social Security Administra'on hours Star'ng on January 8, 2020, the Social Security Administra'on will expand its Wednesday office hours to 4:00 pm. Brain & Body Fitness Mondays & Wednesdays, January 20 ʹ April 8, 2020 10:00 ʹ 11:30 am, Chippewa Valley Museum Register by January 15, 2020 at www.adrcevents.org or 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735. Powerful Tools for Caregivers Wednesdays, March 4ͶApril 8, 2020 3:00Ͷ4:30 pm at Cabin Coffee Company 2922 Meadowlark Lane, Altoona Register by Friday, February 28, 2020 www.adrcevents.org or 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735. Evening Meal January 14 and 28, 2020, 5:00 pm. LE Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger Street, Eau Claire Suggested dona'on $5.00 per person. Register by 1:00 pm the Friday prior, www.adrcevents.org or 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735.
23 Stand in the Light Memory Choir Rehearsals Thursdays, January 9 Ͳ April 23, 2020 9:30 ʹ 11:00, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1120 Cedar Street, Eau Claire. Concert on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Stepping On Booster Sessions Monday, February 17, 2020, 1:30 Ͳ 3:30 pm, Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W Grand Avenue, Eau Claire No registra'on. More informa'on at 715Ͳ839Ͳ7998. Stepping On Falls Preven'on Tuesdays, February 4 Ͳ March 17, 2020, 9:00 Ͳ 11:00 am, Prevea Therapy Ins'tute, 1109 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire. Register at www.adrcevents.org or 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735. Walk With Ease Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays February 4 Ͳ March 12, 2020, 10:00 Ͳ 11:00 am Oakwood Hills Re'rement Community 4316 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire Register at www.adrcevents.org or 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735 . Strong Bodies Informa'on Session Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays February 4 Ͳ March 12, 2020, 10:00 Ͳ 11:00 am Oakwood Hills Re'rement Community 4316 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire Register at www.adrcevents.org or 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735. Eau Claire County Reads A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. Discussion February 20, 2020, 6:00 pm. Fall Creek is next with book discussion on March 3, 2020, 6:30 pm. Contact ADRC Ͳ Deb Bruning, 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735 or adrc@co.eauͲclaire.wi.us. Mind Over MaDer Mondays, February 10, 24 & March 9, 2020, 1:00 Ͳ 3:00 pm, Oakwood Homes, 3802 Damon St., Eau Claire. Register at www.adrcevents.org or 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735.
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