ADRC January 2021 by ADRC Eau Claire County

Selective Listening, or Hearing Loss? Karen Mahoney/LPI

JANUARY 2021

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)

Website and Social Media www.eauclaireadrc.org www.facebook.com/ ECC.ADRC

Our senses are designed to clue us in when something isn’t quite right. If you can’t see the road signs, are losing your balance, wearing blue socks or red socks, if you are ea ng sugar or salt, or if you are drinking sparkling water or white soda, you know it. However, when it comes to ageͲ related hearing loss, the process is so gradual it can con nue for years before you or someone else no ces it.

Signs of Hearing Loss Misunderstanding what is being said such as mistaking “watering the plants” for “we$ng your pants,” or accusing others of mumbling is o%en embarrassing, but can be how it begins. Men are o%en accused of tuning out their wives, but the highͲ pitched sounds of women and children can be diﬃcult to hear in situa ons of ongoing hearing loss. According to healthyhearing.com, one of the chief complaints health care professionals hear from pa ents complaining of hearing loss is that they can hear, but they can’t understand. Hearing loss not only involves the ear, but the brain as well,

where the sound is transmi)ed into meaningful language. Symptoms of ageͲrelated hearing loss vary from mild to profound, but most seniors deal with mild to moderate hearing loss, the type that makes it challenging to hear higher pitched sounds. Other symptoms include: x Diﬃcultly hearing phone calls x Trouble following conversa ons x Asking others to repeat what they said x Very loud TV volume x Background noise clouding conversa ons x Feeling exhausted from trying to hear

Hearing Loss Can Affect Mental Health

Studies show that at least a third of those between 65 and 74 and half of those over 75 are dealing with hearing loss. Many of them are reluctant to admit they can’t hear, but not dealing with it can lead to depression or isola on in an a)empt to mi gate embarrassment or frustra on at not understanding conversa ons. Hearing loss can also lead to increased risk of demen a, falls, and depression. According to a 2014 Na onal Ins tutes of Health study, researchers found that hearing loss nearly doubled the risk of depression in adults. Those wearing a hearing aid were happier and had a greater quality of life. (con’t on pg. 4)

Aging & Disability Resource Center Staff

ADRC Director Linda S.

ADRC Manager Lisa R.

ADRC Manager Betsy H.

Kitchen Manager Sheryl S.

Preven on Coordinator Deb B.

Demen a Care Specialist Lisa W.

Accountant Kelli W.

Administra ve Associate Heather C.

Disability Beneﬁt Disability Beneﬁt Specialist Specialist Melissa W. Jim C.

Elder Beneﬁt Specialist Leda J.

Elder Beneﬁt Specialist Jessica S.

Resource Specialist Molly Y.

Resource Specialist Brianna W.

Administra ve Associate Vacant

Resource Specialist Lindi E.

Op ons Counselor Op ons Counselor Dana G. Sue O.

Op ons Counselor Op ons Counselor Op ons Counselor Op ons Counselor Op ons Counselor Jen S. Dawnelle E. Andrea R. Liz N. Jenna B.

Meal Site Worker Carmelita H.

Cook Gilda H.

Cook Aaron P.

Cook Karin K.

Meal Deliver Driver

Gordy G.

ADRC Van Driver Dave O.

Meal Delivery Driver

Kris B.

ADRC LOBBY UPDATE

Meal Delivery Driver Doug S.

The ADRC lobby is temporarily closed to the public. We are s ll working hard to serve you over the phone and email. To reach us: 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735 or adrc@co.eauͲclaire.wi.us ▪Meals on Wheels is s ll delivering: 715Ͳ839Ͳ4886 ▪Ensure can be delivered by a volunteer. ▪Adap ve Equipment can be loaned out or taken back with an appointment only.

Meal Delivery Driver Norm B.

We have been made aware of a scam where the caller is posing as an ADRC employee saying you could win a free gi% if you give your name and Medicare number. Please remember, we would never ask you to give your name and Medicare number to win a prize. Be careful when giving out personal informa on and contact local authori es if you receive a call like this.

ADRC Advisory Board Ruth Adix Carol Anton Kimberly Cronk, Chair Sue Miller, Vice Chair Jason Endres

ADRC Advisory Board Vacancy

Chris HambuchͲBoyle Sandra McKinney Audrey Nelson Tami Schraufnagel Clayton Wagner

The ADRC Advisory Board has vacancies. Please consider applying if you are a family member, guardian, or other advocate and have interest in services for individuals or persons with disabili es. For more informa on please contact Samantha Cole at 715Ͳ839Ͳ5106 or visit the website for applica on and details. h ps://www.co.eauͲclaire.wi.us/government/boardsͲ commissionsͲandͲcouncils/agingͲdisabilityͲresourceͲboard

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GOVERNMENT CENTER UPDATE

Skip the Trip! While the ADRC Lobby is closed at this me the public is strongly encouraged to call ahead to any other department as well Ͳ most services can be handled in other ways. There is a black, secure dropbox to the le) of the front doors (on Oxford Ave). Items are retrieved from the drop box twice a day and delivered by hand to the correct person/ department.

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Donâ€™t Accept Difficult Hearing

Energy Assistance Applica ons for 2020Í˛ 2021 season are available

Schedule a visit with an audiologist to get your hearing checked. There may be an easy remedy to boost your ability to hear, such as a hearing aid. Others may beneďŹ t from devices such a cochlear implant.

Hearing Aid BeneďŹ ts

Energy Assistance applica ons can be completed ONLINE at: h.ps://energybeneďŹ t.wi.gov

Prevent falls Íś According to Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, even mild hearing loss can triple the risk of falls as the individual is less aware of what is going on around them, making them more suscep ble to colliding with another or tripping over a pet. Also, by using extra brain power to hear, the brain is unable to focus as well on surroundings.

Mood Boos ng Íś Those who wearing hearing aids are more likely to par cipate in social ac vi es as they no longer feel le% out because they cannot hear conversa ons. A survey by the Na onal Council on aging found that untreated hearing loss caused 30% of nonÍ˛hearingÍ˛aidÍ˛users to ba)le depression. Memory Improvement Íś Research at the University of Maryland found that wearing hearing aids improves memory because the brain isnâ€™t working so hard to decipher words. Being able to hear frees up resources in the brain that can be used for cogni ve func on. Rela onship Building Íś Individuals with hearing loss who wear hearing devices have be)er rela onships with family members, friends, and colleagues than those without. A Hear the World Founda on survey of more than 4,300 people about hearing aids and rela onships revealed:

69.7% believe hearing aids have improved their rela onships. 81% whose partner has been ďŹ ed with a hearing aid say they are glad. 40% say they receive more a en on from their partner. If you are struggling to understand your loved ones, itâ€™s alright to ask for help. The beneďŹ ts of visi ng an audiologist and admi$ng that you are having diďŹƒculty will far out way the discomfor ng knowledge that hearing loss is part of your reality.

The ADRC Loan Closet also has a device called a Pocket Talker that ampliďŹ es sound and is only about $135 compared to thousands for a hearing aid. This is a great op on for those that canâ€™t wear a hearing aid or just want it for shorter mes like a mee ng/ special conversa on or watching TV. Try before you buyÍ˛call the ADRC.

Applicants may also call Western Dairyland at 715Í˛836Í˛7511 to schedule an appointment or request a paper applica on to be mailed. Western Dairylandâ€™s hours are MondayÍ˛Friday, 8:00 amÍ˛4:00 pm.

Energy Assistance applica ons for the 2020Í˛2021 season will be accepted October 1, 2020Í˛May 15, 2021.

For more informa on on Energy Assistance and the 2020Í˛2021 applica on, see the following link: h.ps:// www.westerndairyland.org/ WHEAP.phtml

Energy Assistance 2020Í˛2021 Income Guidelines Household Size

1 Month Combined Household Income*

Annual Income

$2490.08

$29,881

$3256.33

$39,076

$4022.50

$48,270

$4788.67

$57,464

$5554.83

$66,658

$6321.00

$75,852

$6464.67

$77,576

$6608.33

$79,300

Chippewa Valley Memory Café Presents:

2021 Virtual Time Travelers Series on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10:00 ʹ 11:30 am January 10th ʹ Homesteaders Go “oﬀͲgrid” with a visit to an 1860’s log home where you’ll explore life before indoor plumbing, air condi oning, or the internet! Take a virtual guided tour to ﬁnd out how wool was spun to make clothes and an an que wringer machine was used for washing them. You’ll take a vintage skills survey, to discover your level of oldͲfashioned versus modern knowͲhow, and play an ar fact guessing game. Register online at www.adrcevents.org or call the ADRC at 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735. Once registered, par cipants will receive an email with the link to join.

Vehicle Modification Grant

Are you in need of modifying your vehicle for handicap accessibility and safety reasons? Are the costs just too high? The ADRC is happy to announce that there is now a grant available for individuals in need of vehicle modification up to $5,000. A waiver may be requested for additional funding. Eligible applicants must be elderly (60+ years), or an adult with a permanent disability, and/or a caregiver to someone elderly and/or an adult with a permanent disability and an Eau Claire County resident. Applications will be reviewed and granted based on funding availability. *Individuals enrolled in long term care programs or receiving Medical Assistance (MA) ARE NOW ELIGIBLE. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity call 715 839 6259 . Congratulations to Lynn and Bernadette Walker! Lynn was able to receive funding to help purchase a vehicle that had handicap accessibility. Funding was awarded through the Vehicle Modification Grant through the ADRC. Congratulations Lynn and Bernadette!

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ADRC Van Schedule January 2021

Would you like to go on one of our scheduled trips at no cost? ADRC Van has room for one wheel chair and 3 additional individuals. Is available for the elderly and disabled residents living in Eau Claire County.

Contact Dave, Transportation Coordinator to schedule 715 225 0975 or 715 225 0975

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

4 Open date call to schedule trip.

5 Open date call to schedule trip.

11 Open date call to schedule trip.

12 Trip to Woodmans Grocery Store. Pickups start at 10a 18 Open date call to schedule trip.

6 Trip to Walmart in Eau Claire. Pickups start 10a 13 Open date call to schedule trip.

18 Trip to Walmart in Eau Claire. Pickups start 10a 25 Open date call to schedule trip.

26 Trip to Woodmans Grocery Store. Pickups start at 10a

Thursday

7 Trip to Woodmans Grocery Store. Pickups start at 10a 14 Trip to Walmart in Eau Claire. Pickups start 10a 20 21 Trip to Walmart Trip to Woodmans in Eau Claire. Grocery Store. Pickups start 10a Pickups start at 10a 27 28 Open date call to Trip to Walmart in schedule trip. Eau Claire. Pickups start 10a

Friday 1 No van service today. 8 St Johns Apartment Walmart trip. Pickup at 10a 15 Open date call to schedule trip. 22 St. Johns Apartment Woodmans trip. Pickup at 10a 29 Open date call to schedule trip.

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January 2021 Meals on Wheels & Senior Dining Menu

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.

Monday Note: The signs indicate the number of carbs in a meal. ^ = ½ carb * = 1 carb *^ = 1 ½ carb

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Saladsʹ Available at Grab ‘n’ Go sites only.

1/6 ͲBLT Salad 1/13 ͲSpinach and Strawberry Salad 1/20 ͲChef Salad 1/27Ͳ Tuna with Fresh Greens

Friday ***CLOSED*** New Year’s Day Meals on Wheels & Senior Dining

Sloppy Joe with 4 Cheddar Cheese Whole Grain Bun* Tater Tots* Baked Beans* Fresh Fruit^

Pork Lo Mein* 5 w/ Asian Vegetable Blend & Linguine* Applesauce Garlic Dinner Roll* Lime Bar*

Baked Cod w/ Tartar Sauce* Rice Pilaf* Brussel Sprouts^ Chocolate Cherry Cake*

Pork Loin Chop 11 With Gravy* Mashed Red Potatoes* Corn* Whole Grain Dinner Roll* Fresh Fruit^

Tater Tot Hot 12 Dish with Cheddar* Asparagus* Dinner Roll* Peaches and Cream Bars*

Roast Beef w/ 13 Onions & Gravy* Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes* Steak House Spinach Whole Grain Bread* Oatmeal Cake*

Chicken 14 Glazed Ham 15 Parmesan with Penne* Mashed Sweet & Marinara Sauce Potatoes* Green & Wax Beans Brussel Sprouts* Salad with Greens Whole grain Bread* served with Ranch Fresh Fruit^ Pistachio Pudding*

Chicken Fajitas 20 Romaine/Tomatoes Whole Grain Tor=llas* Spanish Rice* Steamed Corn* Sour Cream* Frosted Brownie*

Beef Stroganoﬀ 21 & Mushrooms over Mashed Potatoes* Glazed Carrots^ Whole Grain Dinner Rolls* JellͲO Poke Cake*

Potato & Ham 22 Casserole* Steamed Spinach Bean Medley* Strawberry Parfait w/Granola*

SpagheI & 27 Meatballs* Mixed Green Salad w/ French Dressing* Garlic Breads=ck* Rice Krispy Bar^

Brat’s and Kraut 28 Whole Grain Bun* Baked Beans* Green Beans Iced Sugar Cookie*

French Toast * Syrup* Slice of Ham Hash Browns* Fruit Juice^ Blueberries^

18 Goulash* with 19 Whole Grain Pasta* Broccoli Meals on Wheels Corn Muﬃns* & Senior Dining Fresh Fruit ***CLOSED***

Autumn 25 Chicken Breast Steamed Rice* California Blend^ Apple Slices^ Whole grain Dinner Roll*

BBQ Beef 26 Whole Grain Bun* Roasted Yukon Potatoes* Peas and Pearl Onions* Peach Cobbler*

6 Country Fried 7 Steak with Country Gravy* Mashed Potatoes* Broccoli & Cauliﬂower Banana Bars*

Herb Chicken 8 Au Gra=n Potatoes* Bu>ernut Squash Whole Grain Bread* Fresh Fruit^

11 on. Meals can be picked up at 11:30 AM. ʹ AuGrab and Go Meals will be offered at L.E. Phillip’s Sen- gusta Senior Center is currently closed; we will reior Center in lieu of the evening meal. Please call the sume Grab ‘n’ Go once they open. office by the Friday before at 3:00 PM to make your Grab and Go meals are offered at St. John’s Apartreserva on. Meals can be picked up outside of the Senior Center ments, call 715Ͳ839Ͳ4886 to make your reserva on. Meals can be picked up at 11:15 AM. (weather pending) at 5:00 PM on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Fairchild Community Center will con nue to serve th January 12 : Loaded chili, corn bread muffins, jersey Grab and Go meals every Wednesday at noon. Call 715Ͳ839Ͳ4886 to make your reserva on by Tuesday at salad, fresh fruit, dessert. th 1:00 PM. Salads are now available, follow menu in the January 26 Roast beef with mushroom gravy, newsle)er. mashed Yukon potatoes, broccoli, fresh fruit, dinner *Meals on Wheels and Grab ‘n’ Go dining will be roll, dessert. closed on January 1st and January 18th for holiday’s observed by Eau Claire County. Grab and Go meals are being offered at Augusta Senior Center, call 715Ͳ286Ͳ2953 to make your reserva-

Grab and Go Meals

Meals on Wheels and Grab ‘n’ Go dining will be closed on January 1st. If you’d like addi onal meals on Wednesday, please contact our oﬃce by 1:00 PM on the Tuesday before. Meals on Wheels and Grab ‘n’ Go dining will be closed on Monday January 18th. Please contact us by Thursday January 14th if you’d like addi onal meals on Friday Jan. 15th.

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Weather Cancellation Policy

We would like to remind everyone of our policy regarding closures of the Meal on Wheels and Senior Dining Program. Meals on Wheels and Senior Dining Sites may be closed if we have heavy snowfall, extreme temperatures, icy roads, storms/tornado/ heavy winds, etc. If Eau Claire schools are closed due to weather, Meals on Wheels and Senior Dining Sites will also be closed. If Eau Claire schools have a late start, Meals on Wheels will s ll deliver. For delivery, we ask

that you please have snow and ice removed from entrance and sidewalks so that our volunteers can safely deliver your meal to you. If your sidewalks are not cleared you run the risk of no delivery.

To check for our closings, you will be able to ďŹ nd them scrolling on the bo)om of the TV along with the school closings on your local channels WEAUÍ˛TV 13 and WQOWÍ˛TV 18. You can also ďŹ nd our closings directly on their websites: www.weau.com and www.wqow.com. We also announce our closings on WAXX radio. If you have any ques ons or concerns, please call our nutri on oďŹƒce at (715) 839Í˛4886. We are available Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Winter Recipe: Easy White Chicken Chili

A simple and easy chili that will help keep you warm this winter. This chili can be stored in the fridge and reheated as needed. Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground chicken 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can (14Í˛1/2 ounces) reducedÍ˛sodium chicken broth Op onal toppings: ReducedÍ˛fat sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh cilantro Instruc ons: x In a large saucepan, cook chicken and onion over mediumÍ˛high heat un l chicken is no longer pink, 6Í˛8 minutes, breaking up chicken into crumbles. x Pour 1 can of beans in a small bowl; mash slightly. x S r mashed beans, remaining can of beans, chiles, seasonings and broth into chicken mixture; bring to a boil. x Reduce heat; simmer, covered, un l ďŹ‚avors are blended, 12Í˛15 minutes. Serve with toppings as desired. Enjoy!

Caretaker Corner

By Jim Alf

Protocols for Moving into a Facility

A brief list of sugges ons to help avoid mistakes I made when I admi ed Karen. Most important: PLAN AHEAD. Donâ€™t assume anything. Ask for admissions checklist. Write a list of ques ons and donâ€™t hesitate to inquire. The receiving staďŹ€ wants you to be informed. 1: Decide what items to take: furniture, pictures, TV, lamps, etc. Make the room look as familiar as possible. Ask if you can enter the building and if you must take the items to the room yourself. Ask what carts will be available. Have help lined up. 2: Have a nega$ve TB test taken in the last 12 months. The doctor can fax that. An ac vated medical Power of A orney must be on ďŹ le. Ac vated means signed by two physicians. 3: The facility wonâ€™t let any meds in with the pa ent. Make sure facility has acquired all meds before the move. Provide a list of hygiene products the pa ent has been using. Mark all clothing with indelible pen. 4: The staďŹ€ should have all contacts for doctors, medical facili es, etc., before the move. They should know what medical facili es the client would use in an emergency. 5: Inform the staďŹ€ of everything per$nent. Write a bio with the personâ€™s background; favorites, likes, and dislikes, quirks, habits, etc. Does the person have fears? What best evokes posi ve responses? 6: Have an exit plan. Avoid emo onal goodbyes at the facility. Let the staďŹ€ take over. 7: Have every bit of emo$onal support possible lined up for yourself beginning the minute you walk out the door a1er admission. For me, going home alone was like major surgery without anesthe c. Your network of family and friends is vital to start the healing process.

Caring for Older Parents

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14 Lewy Body Demen a Support Group This support group is for people caring for a person living with Lewy Body Demen a. 6:00Í˛8:00 pm, Wednesday, January 13 and January 27, 2021. For more informa on contact Janell at romatowskij@comcast.net or Amy at 715Í˛379Í˛3148 or amy@modularmarke ngsystems.com SoulÍ˛Care for Caregivers A monthly support group for individuals who are caring/suppor ng a loved one who has Alzheimerâ€™s disease or other demen a, or a chronic/ terminal health condi on or disability. 10:30 am Í´ noon Tuesday, January 26, 2021 For more informa on, contact Paula at paulajwainsco)@gmail.com

JANUARY DEMENTIA VIRTUAL and/or PHONE CALL SUPPORT

The Eau Claire Memory CafĂŠ and Support Groups will be online and/or conference call. To par cipate, you will need an email and either a computer/tablet/iPad, smartphone or phone. Register online at www.adrcevents.org Chippewa Valley Memory Cafe The cafĂŠ oďŹ€ers a comfortable way for people with memory problems and their care partners to have fun and socialize with others. 10:00 Í´ 11:30 am, Tuesday, January 12, 2021. For more informa on, contact Lisa at 715Í˛839Í˛ 4750 or lisa.wells@co.eauÍ˛claire.wi.us CoďŹ€ee Group for Men (inÍ˛person at this me) Connec ons and coďŹ€ee for men caring for a loved one with Alzheimerâ€™s disease or other type of demen a. 11:00 am, Wednesdays, January 6 and January 20, 2021. Peace Lutheran Church, 501 E. Fillmore Avenue. For more informa on, contact Bob at 414Í˛378Í˛2114 or beevee6610@gmail.com Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group This support group is for people in the early stages of Alzheimerâ€™s disease or other demen as and their caregivers. 1:30 Í´ 2:30 pm, Wednesday, January 27, 2021. For more informa on, contact Lisa at 715Í˛839Í˛4750 or lisa.wells@co.eauÍ˛claire.wi.us MiddleÍ˛Late Stage Alzheimerâ€™s/Demen a Caregiver Support Group This support group is for people caring for a person in the middleÍ˛late stages of Alzheimerâ€™s disease or other demen as. 1:30 Í´ 2:45 pm, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 For more informa on or to register, contact Paula at paulajwainsco)@gmail.com

Resources and Reminder about COVID 19 Testing

This is a reminder that Medicare Part B covers medically necessary clinical diagnos c laboratory tests when a doctor or other prac oner orders them. As of September 2, 2020, and for the remaining dura on of the public health emergency for COVIDÍ˛19, each beneďŹ ciary may receive Medicare coverage for one COVIDÍ˛19 test without the order of a physician or other health prac oner. Medicare requires the order of a physician or other prac oner for all further COVIDÍ˛19 tests.

Inclusive Home Workouts

Exercise can help boost immunity and keep us in good physical and mental health. Check out this YouTube channel by The National Center on Health Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) for workouts like: 8 Minute Inclusive Workout, Inclusive Yoga Class, Standing & Seated Cardio Workouts, Mindfulness Meditations, Strength Activities & more! WATCH AND MOVE: https://www.youtube.com/user/ NCPAD

Health Promotion

Stepping On Virtual can help you avoid a dangerous and costly fall so you can keep doing the things you love to do. In just seven weeks, you will learn: 1. To iden fy and remove or avoid fall hazards both inside and outside your home 2. How vision, hearing, medica on, and footwear aﬀect your risk of falling 3. Strength and balance exercises you can adapt to your individual level 4. To get back on your feet the right way if you do fall WHEN: Tuesdays, 10:00 Ͳ 12:00 noon February 2 Ͳ March 16, 2021 WHERE: Virtually via Webex. Program coordinator will assist with set up. COST: No fee. REGISTER: Call the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735 or go to www.adrcevents.org at least one week prior.

Mind Over Ma/er: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder is a threeͲsession workshop

designed to give women the tools they need to take control of symptoms. It provides informa on and group ac vi es along with simple exercises and dietary changes to prac ce at home. Even if you don’t have leakage symptoms now, it is never too early or too late to think about bladder and bowel health.

WHEN: WHERE: COST: REGISTER:

Mondays, 1:00 Ͳ 3:00 p.m. February 15, March 1 & 15, 2021 Virtually via Webex. Program coordinator will assist with set up. No fee. Call the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735 or go to www.adrcevents.org at least one week prior.

Healthy Living with Diabetes Par cipant tes mony:

“Facilitators did a wonderful job running this class. I learned a lot of new strategies to handle my Type 2 Diabetes. Materials were very thorough, and Deb and Sue both involved the par cipants in the class with care and compassion. I would HIGHLY recommend this workshop to anyone with Type II Diabetes (or even as a refresher)!” Ͳ OctoberͲNovember 2020 Healthy Living with Diabetes Par cipant The next Healthy Living with Diabetes, Healthy Living with Chronic Pain, and Living Well selfͲ management workshops will be announced in upcoming ADRC newsle)ers when they are scheduled. To be place on the no ﬁca on list, please call the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 715Ͳ 839Ͳ4735 or email ADRC@co.eauͲclaire.wi.us

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A Start to the New Year

I hope all you have had a wonderful holiday season and are healthy and staying safe from the pandemic. As I write this I am wondering and hoping that the new year will be a fruiLul one. One of the lessons that I have learned over the past year is one of acceptance. Learning to accept the things that I cannot change while praying for the courage to change the things that I can. I realize that I have demen=a, my new normal, but this does not deﬁne who I am and I s=ll have a life to live, and hopefully a reasonably happy one. By the grace of God, He has given me the for=tude not to give up but to con=nue on this journey. It has been a few years since my diagnosis, but I am managing very well. It’s true that I see changes in myself, but I am s=ll independent. One of the things that I do miss are the demen=a support groups and their great leadership, where we would share ideas and relate to each other by talking about people's interests. When I would look around the room, it didn’t seem like anyone had demen=a, just friends talking. I no=ced that everyone was a good listener and always expressed love and caring. We are s=ll func=oning, maybe not mee=ng all the expecta=ons like the rest of society but we are enjoying socializing. Loneliness can be a killer for me and the inͲperson mee=ngs always made me feel included and not diﬀerent. They kept my spirit upliPed and were a life saver for me. Instead of worrying about my future I have learned to appreciate every day, every moment and every second for this is all that has been given to me. Pray daily for courage and the strength to con=nue...

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I was born and raised on a small dairy farm on the east side of the state. I came to Eau Claire, many years ago, to a)end the university. Several years a%er gradua on, I accepted a job that took me out of state for about 4 years. When I decided to return to Wisconsin, I opted to return to the Eau Claire area, rekindling the many friendships I had made prior to the move out of state. I have made this my home ever since. Upon my elec on to the County Board of Supervisors in the early 90’s, one of my commi)ee assignments was the Commission on Aging, with oversight to the Department on Aging. At that me, there was a heavy emphasis on the nutri on programs, with minimal funding for other services. When the State began moving toward the ADRC/MCO model, several of us worked closely with the County Administrator and Department Director, at that me, to develop the byͲlaws, policies and transi on strategies for the new ADRC. Between the term limits of ADRC Board members and changes within the County Board, I guess mate that I’ve served on the ADRC Board for about 10 years. It has been extremely rewarding to see how the ADRC department has grown with the many programs and services it offers. The staff are so dedicated to the mission and services ͲͲͲ they are truly a phenomenal group of people who care about making a posi ve impact on the lives of others. Likewise, working with the other ADRC Board members over the years has been very invigora ng...so many of them with such varied backgrounds rela ve to disabled or elderly, bringing their exper se to the table, so to speak, to help further the programs of the ADRC. Ul mately, I was always proud to speak on behalf of the ADRC at various County Board mee ngs, informing the other Supervisors of the wonderful work and accomplishments of the ADRC. The Nutri on Advisory Council (formerly called Subcommi)ee on Aging) is another commi)ee on which I have been serving, with the obvious focus on the nutri on programs of the ADRC. For years, the federal funding for the Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meals programs has remained flat. But the costs for the contracted services con nued to increase. As such, a few years ago, the ADRC staff and Advisory Council members decided to take a bold step ͲͲͲ the development of a central kitchen run by ADRC. Because it meant adding some addi onal personnel, the idea had to be sold to the full County Board, which they wholeheartedly endorsed. That move has been more cost effec ve, has seen an increase in par cipa on and again, is a posi ve example of the work of the ADRC staff. It has truly been an honor to be associated with this department over the many years.

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