ADRC July Newsletter

Eleven Years Strong!

Happy July. We are in the heat of summer, and the hustle and bustle of summer activities. While we celebrate our nation’s independence, we as an ADRC also celebrate our anniversary as an agency.

July 2019 AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER [ADRC] 721 Oxford Avenue Room 1130 Eau Claire WI 54703

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A lot has changed in 11 years, but one thing remains the same: our mission 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.

A fun way to celebrate an anniversary is with a gift association, which dates back to the middle ages. The first year is considered the paper anniversary, the second is cotton, etc. The 11th anniversary association is steel. Steel is known for its high level of strength, low cost, and as a major building block in construction.

The ADRC has many similarities to steel. We have an unbelievably strong team. Staff are experts in topic areas and assist individuals make informed decisions. We don’t charge for ADRC services, and help our consumers plan for their future long-term care cost needs; and finally, we are a building block of the community by providing resources and services including prevention programs, options counseling, benefit services, dementia care, nutrition services and more.

Thank you for all the support throughout these 11 years, and we look forward to providing our strong services in the years to come!

“No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” ʊ Martin Luther King Jr.

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ADRC Director Linda S.

Assistant Director Emily G.

Nutri on Supervisor

Kitchen Manager Sheryl S.

Preven on Coordinator Deb B.

DisabilityBeneďŹ t Specialist Jim C.

Disability BeneďŹ t Specialist Melissa W.

Elder BeneďŹ t Specialist Leda J.

Elder BeneďŹ t Specialist Jessica S.

Outreach Coordinator

Administra ve Associate Yee Y.

Administra ve Associate

Fiscal Associate Kelli W.

Demen a Care Specialist Lisa W.

Op ons Counselor Liz N.

Op ons Counselor Jenna B.

Op ons Counselor Supervisor Lisa R.

Op ons Counselor Sue O.

Op ons Counselor Dawnelle E.

Op ons Counselor Andrea R.

Resource Specialist Lindi E.

Resource Specialist Marlene R.

Resource Specialist Molly Y.

Op ons Counselor Dana G.

Op ons Counselor Jen S.

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Eau ClaireͲChippewa Falls Area Low Vision Fair

Eau Claire-Chippewa Falls Area Low Vision Fair Friday, August 9, 2019, 11 am - 3 pm Chippewa Valley Technical College Business Education Center 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire

Do you or someone you know have low vision or vision loss? The Low Vision Fair is sponsored by the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired.

Community member, family, friends or professionals Vendors 11 am - 3 pm come and learn about resources, products & services Educational sessions 11:30 am - 2:15 pm for those with low vision.

No cost to attend. Listen to as many You can view low and high tech adap,ve devices educational sessions as you want. Talk to the from vendors, including Adap,ve Technology vendors as your time allows. Come and go Resources, Clear Vision Midwest, and the Sharper as needed.

Vision Store. Learn about services through local support groups, the Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library, Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Stout Voca,onal Rehabilita,on Ins,tute, and the Center for Independent Living of Western Wisconsin. About 15 vendors, in addi,on to four 30Ͳminute educa,onal programs that will address adap,ng to low vision. Informa,on will be posted at WCBlind.org under the Events tab.

This outreach event aligns with the Council’s mission to promote the dignity and empowerment of people in Wisconsin who are blind and visually impaired. Join us to learn about available resources, services, and products, to talk with others who are experiencing vision loss, and to discover you are not alone. For more informa,on, contact Jean Kalscheur, 608Ͳ237Ͳ8106 or jkalscheur@wcblind.org.

The Eau Claire County Courthouse and ADRC will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2019 Aging Advocacy Day the State Capital on May 14 Some ADRC staff along with ADRC Board members attended Aging Advocacy Day. They had the opportunity to meet with Senator Jeff Smith, along with others, to discuss important issues for those the ADRC serves.

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July 2019 Meals on Wheels & Senior Dining Menu

i St. John’s Apts | 815 Chapin Street, Eau Claire, WI | Serve Time: 11:00 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, 3y: 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

Wednesday

Thursday

Creamed Chicken 1 Over Biscuits* Steakhouse Spinach Fresh Fruit*

Baked Ham 2 Au Gra!n Potatoes* Glazed Carrots Whole Grain Bread* Fruit Juice Peanut Bu&er Cookie*

Cook’s Choice 3 Meats w/Gravy Mashed Potatoes* Cook’s Choice Vegetables^ Whole Grain Bread* Blond Brownies*

4 Happy 4th of July.

No MOW Deliveries & Meal Sites Closed

Beef Hot Dog Hot Dog Bun* Pasta Salad* Baked Beans* Apple Crisp*

Turkey Melt* 8 w/Onions & Provolone Whole Grain Bun* Fresh Greens and Veggies French Dressing Bullet Potatoes* Fresh Fruit* Sausage, Potato 15 and Sauerkraut* Steamed Carrots^ Chunky Applesauce Banana Nut Muffin*

Roast Beef 9 w/ Gravy* Whipped Potatoes* Roasted Veggies* Whole Grain Bread* Sugar Cookie*

Chicken Salad 10 Romaine Le&uce Fresh Veggies* Barb’s Bean Medley* Croutons* French and Ranch Dressing* Berry Cobbler*

Baked Chicken 17 Mashed Potatoes* Au Gra!n Brussel Sprouts* Whole Grain Bread* Marble Cake*

Lemon Cod 11 Baked Potatoes w/ Sour Cream** Steamed Broccoli Whole Grain Bread* Chocolate Cake*

Bacon 12 Cheeseburger on Kaiser Roll* Roasted Red Potatoes* Garden Vegetables^ Fresh Fruit*

Ham Stacker w/ Cheddar on WW BLT Salad* Fresh Veggies* Fresh Pineapple

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Meatballs 16 Linguine Pasta* w/ Alfredo Sauce* Italian Blend Vegetables Breads!ck Mandarin Orange Cake* Ginger Glaze 23 Pork Chops Brown Rice* Broccoli & Red Pepper Dinner Roll* Pineapple Upside Cake*

Chicken Nuggets 24 Baked Yukon Potatoes* Chicken Gravy* Steamed Corn* Bu&ered Beets Chocolate Marble Bar*

Beef & Veggie 29 Brat 30 Shrimp Casserole* Whole Grain Bun* Fried Rice* Mashed Yukon Best Ever S!r Fry Veggies Potatoes* Potato Salad* Cherry Strudel* Green Beans Baked Beans* Fortune Cookie* Fresh Strawberries w/ Peach Cobbler*

Whipped Topping^

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French Dip 18 Sesame 19 Sandwich* Chicken w/ Bok Hoagie Bun* Choy and Jasmine Rice* American Fries* Roasted Asparagus^ Mixed Vegetables* Dinner Roll* Chocolate Chip Fresh Grapes^ Cookies*

Beef Roll Up 25 Dressing* Mashed Sweet Potatoes* Gravy* 5 Way Veggies^ Pistachio Pudding*

Chicken Fried 26 Steak* Country Gravy* Mashed Potatoes* Savory Carrots* Orange

31 Note: carbs in a meal ^ = ½ carb * = 1 carb *^ = 1 ½ carb

July Salads: 3rd: Chicken Mandarin Orange, 10th: Chef Salad 17th: Chicken Caesar, 24th: Tuna w/ Greens 31st: Fresh Fruit w/ Co&age Cheese

Employee Spotlight ▪ Gordy Geurink I started as a volunteer for Meals On Wheels as soon as I re red. My father was a Meals On Wheels volunteer and I wanted to follow in his footsteps. Along with distribu ng the meals to spots in Eau Claire, I also do a rural route delivery. I enjoy this as I was raised on a farm and enjoy the rural countryside along with the rural people I meet.

A challenge can be everyday mee ng the schedule that is set. Food is prepared in Fall Creek star ng at 4 am. It is amazing how the kitchen staff each day gets the job done on me. It then is my task to get the meals distributed on me, warm and the milk cold!

My favorite success story is having a(ended a one room country school as child, I saw a lot of talent there and I wanted to prove (probably to myself that I could get a doctorate which I was able to do in 2006. I also was a Wisconsin State wrestling champion, which for the school I a(ended (D.C. Everest) was a first. I married my high school sweetheart and she is s ll with me!!

5 I enjoy looking forward to what the task is and that is to provide food for those that are homebound.

I call it the “Great Equalizer”. When the day is done whatever is there for me is really something quite minor compared to what I see during the day. In addition along the way I meet so many interesting people that are also involved.

Our son lives in North Carolina with his family and we go there 3 mes a year. From there we work a travel schedule that is either by driving (south to Florida etc.) or flying somewhere like Cancun. So we work the extended travel from there and I get to do this with the coopera on of Meals On Wheels. Our youngest is a Kindergarten teach and football coach (some combina on) but my wife and I do a lot of ac vi es with him and his significant other. Life is really great and I am so very grateful.

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Blueberries

Kayla Olmstead, MS, RD, CD

Blueberries are a simple and delicious snack that are packed full of nutri,onal benefits!

One cup of blueberries contains 14% daily value of fiber. They are also packed full of phytochemicals that act as an,oxidants which help protect your body from oxida,ve stress.

One cup has 80 calories, 3.6 grams of fiber, 21 grams of carbs and 25% of daily value of vitamin C. If you have diabetes, 1 serving would be ¾ cup, provide 15 grams of carbs and 60 calories.

Blueberries may help prevent and reverse ageͲrelated cogni,ve decline, including Demen,a. Studies have shown that ea,ng blueberries helps maintain memory func,on and improve mood in older adults with early memory decline.

Did you know?

A single blueberry bush can produce as many as 6,000 blueberries per year. Bri,sh Columbia is the largest highbush blueberry growing region in the world. Blueberries are Canada’s most exported fruit.

The blueberry is one of the only foods that is truly naturally blue in color. The pigment that gives blueberries their dis,nc,ve colorͶcalled anthocyaninͶis the same compound that provides the blueberry’s amazing health benefits.

Monthly Challenge ideas: x Have blueberries 2x this week x Try one of the recipes this month x Go to a “Pick your own” blueberries x Reminisce about the song “Blueberry Hill.”

Content from: GWAAR Nutri on Team in Collabora on with UW Stout Diete c Students by Pam VanKampen, RDN, CD

2019 Eau Claire County Approved Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Markets & Farmstands Phoenix Park, 300 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire June 2 – October 31, 2019, Wednesdays 7:30 am -1pm, Thursdays 12 - 5 pm, Saturdays 7:30 am - 1 pm.

Festival Foods parking lot • 2717 Birch Street, Eau Claire, parking lot June 2 – October 21, 2019, Tuesdays 11 am - 5 pm.

• 2615 N Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire June 2 – October 21, 2019, Wednesdays 11:00 am—5:00 pm.

Saturdays, 8 am - 2 pm.

• 3007 Mall Drive, Eau Claire June 3 - October 28, 2019, Sundays 8 am - 2 pm Betty Harper Farmstand, Hillview Farm, LLC E6198 Hickory Road, Eau Claire, September 1 – October 28, 2019. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 11 am - 6 pm.

Apples, grapes, plums, blueberries, pears Ronald Knutson Farmstand Apple Valley Ent, LLC 6700 US Hwy 53, Eau Claire, September 1 – November 15, 2019. Weekdays 11 am - 6 pm, Weekends 9 am - 6 pm.

Sweet corn, apples, plums, pears, pumpkins, squash Amos Gingerich Farmstand Whistling Acres Produce S15165 County Road M, Augusta, June 15 – October 31, 2019 Monday - Saturday 8 am - 6 pm. Fruits, veggies, and herbs Paul Mcilquham Farmstand Mcilquham Apple Grove 3235 E Hamilton, Eau Claire – parking lot at Furnish 1,2,3 June 15 – July 10, 2019 and September 10 – November 1, 2019. Daily 10 am - 5 pm. Strawberries and apples Andrea Nyseth Farmstand Blueberry Ridge Orchard E2795 Hageness Road, Eleva, July 15 – October 31, 2019 Fridays 7 am - 5 pm, Saturdays & Sundays 7 am - 7 pm.

Blueberries, apples and plums.

Myth: Skipping Meals can Help you Lose Weight Fact: When you skip a meal, your body slows down your metabolism to compensate for the lack of food. At the next meal, it is common to overeat causing greater total caloric intake than if the meal was not skipped. A beIer approach is to eat small, frequent meals and snacks to keep our blood sugar balanced.

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Gather important documents Insurance cards, passports, physician’s phone numbers, medication list, recent photo and summary of medical records. Carry them with you.

Gather medications Noting if refills will be needed on any of them during the trip. Ask for refills in advance. Never travel with just enough as you may be delayed if flights or other transportation schedules change.

Carry a list of emergency contacts You may want to purchase a wallet on a string to hold information so your loved one can wear it.

Cheeseburger, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Purchase an identity bracelet or necklace Wax Beans, Watermelon, Milk and Coffee For your loved one with their name on it. Safe Return provides excellent tracking. This will help even with July 23, 2019 international travel.

Sausage Risotto, Asparagus, Italian Bread, Ask your physician to write a letter Fresh Fruit, Milk and Coffee For use with hotel or airlines should an emergency cause a sudden change in plans. Consider travel Congregate dining meal for adults 60+ to insurance should you need to change tickets or come and enjoy dinner and socialization. accommodations.

Make cards Suggested donation is $5.00 per person.

With name, address and phone of where you are RSVP online at www.eauclaireadrc.org/events staying each night. Place one of these in the pocket of or 715-839-4735. your loved one daily.

Never leave your loved one alone In a car, restaurant booth, etc. as wandering may become a problem in a strange location.

It is always bittersweet to Carry an “OCCUPIED” sign say good-bye, but For the bathroom door as the process sometimes takes extra time. You may need to bring your care sending a well deserved receiver into the bathroom with you.

“Thank You” to Michelle!

Stop every two hours When driving to take a loved one to the bathroom.

Michelle, thank you for Carry a change of clothes in your bag or car your time and dedication When possible, bring someone along to help manage to our office and service things when you need to be away from your loved one. those at the ADRC. When flying Notify the attendant of your loved one’s dementia diagnosis and plan plenty of time between connecting flights.

Take the Medicare Quiz Try to maintain a schedule

Close to what you did at home to minimize disruption If you don’t enroll in Part B coverage during your initial enrollment period and aren’t covered through for your loved one.

Leave an itinerary an employer plan, you risk being locked out of With family members and keep a copy with you. primary medical coverage and will likely owe higher Part B premiums for as long as you have Medicare.

Nancy Abrahamson, Dementia Care Specialist

ADRC of St. Croix County

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Demen a Support Stand in the Light Memory Choir

¡ Eau Claire Memory Connec ons Café

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1120 Cedar Street. Weekly rehearsals every Thursday, beginning in August and concert in November. More details to come! Contact Bob 414Ͳ378Ͳ2114 or rvogler1@aI.net.

¡ Chippewa Valley Museum, Carson Park, 9:30 ʹ 11:30 am, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Contact Lisa 715Ͳ839Ͳ4750 or lisa.wells@co.eauͲclaire.wi.us.

¡ Peace Lutheran Church, 501 E. Fillmore Avenue, Eau Claire. Wednesday, July ¡ Coffee Group for Men 10, 2019 and Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 11:00 am. Contact Bob 414Ͳ378Ͳ2114

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¡ Early Stage Memory ¡ Registra,on required. Lake Street Methodist Church, 337 Lake Street, Eau Loss Support Group Claire, 1:30 ʹ 3:00 pm, Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Contact Lisa 715Ͳ839Ͳ4750 or

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¡ MiddleͲLate Stage ¡ Registra,on required. The Classic at Hillcrest Greens, 2455 Sawgrass Place, Alzheimer’s/Demen a Altoona, 1:30 ʹ 2:45 pm. Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Contact Lisa 715Ͳ839Ͳ4750 or Caregiver Support Group lisa.wells@co.eauͲclaire.wi.us

th ¡ Jacob’s Well Church, 3211 N 50 Avenue, Lake Hallie, 10:30 am ʹ noon, ¡ SoulͲCare for Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Register at www.jacobswellchurch.church or Caregivers 715Ͳ833Ͳ2050.

¡ Caregiver Support ¡ Lake Street Methodist Church, 337 Lake Street, Eau Claire, 1:30 ʹ 3:30 pm, Groups Alzheimer’s and Related Demen as Thursday, July 25, 2019. Contact Paula 715Ͳ577Ͳ3600 or paulagibson@azuramemory.com.

¡ Demen,a Telephone Caregiver Support Group, 10:00 ʹ 11:00 am, Tuesday,

July 30, 2019. Registra,on required 715Ͳ861Ͳ6174 or sbellefeuille@alz.org. Re ceive the monthly call in phone number a few days prior to the scheduled tele phone support group mee,ng.

¡ Alzheimer’s Associa on ¡ The Basics: Memory Loss, Demen,a and Alzheimer’s, Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 10:00 11:30 am, Lake Street Methodist Church, 337 Lake Street, Eau Claire Educa on

¡ Understanding Alzheimer’s and Demen,a, Tuesday, July 30, 2019,

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More than 150 people aIended the dinner and oneͲact play, “In the Garden” on May 14 at Bethesda Lutheran Church.

In the Garden Play Held at Bethesda Lutheran Church

The play was about the Monse,n family; three siblings and their father.

In their moment of crisis, they tried to address the impact of Alzheimer’s and demen,a ʹ what it does to those who live with the disease, both mentally and physically, and the challenges and pressures that it places on care partners. Community discussion followed the play and many comments were shared.

The play is the second of three oneͲact plays from the book The MemoryCare Plays. In 2020, the Aging & Disability Resource Center, Mayo Clinic Health System and Care Partners will bring the third play, “Riding the Waves” to Eau Claire.

Welcome New ADRC Board Member

I’m excited to be joining the ADRC Board!

I am currently a Family Medicine resident physician through Prevea here in Eau Claire, working mainly at Sacred Heart Hospital and the Prevea Family Medicine Clinic.

My wife and I are originally from southͲcentral Minnesota, both of us growing up on small Midwest farms. We are delighted to be taking root with our two young children in the Chippewa Valley.

If you happen to run into me at the grocery store or out and about, I’d love to say hello and chat!

Clayton Wagner, MD

Eau Claire Memory Connec,ons Cafe

Get out, get ac,ve and get connected at the Eau Claire Memory Connec,ons Café!

Cool cars and first dates, oh my! Come out to see a number of hot rods and muscle cars local to our area. Share stories about your first dates and reminisce about the past cars you have owned!

Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 9:30 ʹ 11:00 am Chippewa Valley Museum in Carson Park

Refreshments sponsored by Azura Memory Care

Do you have ATAXIA or care for someone who does? Northwest WI Ataxia Support Group meetings at Milestone Senior Living, 5512 Renee Drive, Eau Claire. Contact Richard Jones jonesd1957@hotmail.com Friendship---Resources---Support

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The Importance of Oral Health and Demen,a

When someone is living with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of demen,a, it can become difficult to maintain good oral health as the disease progresses. It is important to establish a dental care program at, or soon aQer, a diagnosis. By not doing so, poor oral health can lead to pain and tooth loss, and can nega,vely affect selfͲesteem, and the ability to eat, laugh and smile.

In the early stages it is important to focus on preven,on. Be sure to get regular checkͲups and cleanings and have necessary dental work completed.

During the middle stages, the person living with demen,a may be more resistant to assistance as there are thinking abili,es that have been lost. The goal is to control bacteria by con,nuing to brush and cleaning between the teeth. If this is too difficult, an alterna,ve to brushing is using Xylitol, which is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol used frequently as a sweetener in gum, mints, and mouthwash. Xylitol kills bad bacteria in the mouth and has been shown to reduce tooth decay and the incidence of gum disease.

A good toothbrush to try with longer bristles is the 525 Deep Clean SoQ Compact GUM toothbrush. For reaching the back teeth, a great tool to try is the TePe Interdental Brush Angle. For more informa,on on Xylitol and Oral Care, visit www.xylitol.org. For addi,onal informa,on on how to assist with oral care, visit the Alzheimer’s Associa,on website at hIps://www.alz.org/helpͲsupport/caregiving/dailyͲcare/dentalͲcare or Teepa Snow at hIps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93ixNssks1c.

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Living Well with Demen,a

By Russell Martoccio

Thoughts of Summer The first thought that I would like to emphasize on this Independence Day is our duty to recognize the War Veterans of the Chippewa Valley who fought in all wars and gave their lives to protect our Freedom. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to ensure our country's safety. I certainly do not want to forget the sacrifices made by parents, husbands, wives and children who lost loved ones who went to war for our country. It is important to never, ever forget the sacrifices that were made for our country and our responsibility to preserve the Monuments of War so that they will always withstand the changes of ,me. Thank you!

I love summer! It comes aQer the wild excitement of spring, the migra,on of birds, their ma,ng and choosing places to live and to defend. It is a ,me of fullness and comple,on. There is almost a sense of tropical lushness. It is a ,me of building strength and storing energy for whatever may come.

Because there is so much of everything, there is a relaxa,on in effort, ,me for smelling the fresh cut hay and grass and even playing in the sun, going to family gatherings to spend ,me with our loved ones and to enjoy the firework displays, going to community parades to watch the marching bands and to admire the an,que tractor displays. It is a joy to be alive and to be able to go for walks on these beau,ful warm and sunny days!

To avoid not having my demen,a diagnosis define my iden,ty, it is important for me to remind myself of the abili,es that I s,ll have and not to focus on the ones that are now impaired. I need to find ways to contribute to my community, both large and small, using my God given talents and extending my service to family, friends and neighbors. By doing these ac,vi,es I feel both wanted and useful. Par,cipa,ng in ADRC memory loss programs has taught me to open up and to converse about my condi,on. By doing so I realize that I am not alone, I am not unique and that my life s,ll has meaning. My peers have taught me to remain teachable and to focus on today because that is all I have. One day at a ,me!

Happy Fourth of July!

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ADRC Adaptive Equipment Loan Program

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One of the many things adap ve equipment can be great for is assis ng postͲstroke pa ents. Adap ve equipment can be used to help these pa ents have greater independence with everyday life ac vi es. There is a great variety of assis ve devices in the ADRC loan closet for all areas of selfͲcare including dressing, bathing,

grooming, cooking, feeding, toile ng, and mobilizing.

A hemiͲwalker is a mobile aide designed for individuals with the use of only one hand or arm. It is ideal for individuals who do not require a

walker but need a wider base for support. This product is lighter than a walker and is more stable than a cane, ensuring user safety.

Whether you are thinking about purchasing an item but want to try it out first, or just needing something for a short me, the loan program can be a useful service. All adap ve equipment items can be borrowed up to three months for a small rental fee. See staff in case of financial hardship.

To check availability or for more information, call the Aging and Disability Resource Center, 715-839-4735.

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And yet, sometimes, you just don’t know the best way to help them, especially when they are trying to remain independent.

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ADRC Van Schedule July 2019

Would you like to go on one of our scheduled trips at no cost? The 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. Contact Dave, Transporta,on Coordinator 715Ͳ225Ͳ0975 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Open date call 1 Trip to Walmart 2 Bingo & Lunch 3 to schedule trip.

Eau Claire. at Augusta Senior Pickup starts 12 pm. Center.

Pickup 9:30 am Open date call to 8 Trip to Augusta 9 Eau Claire 10 schedule trip.

Senior Center.

Farmers Market Pickup starts Pickup 10 am.

10:30 am Trip to 15 Trip to Menards 16 Bingo & Lunch 17 Eau Claire Library.

Eau Claire. Pickup at Augusta Senior Pickup 11 am. starts 11 am.

Center. Pickup 9:30 am.

Open date call 22 Trip to 23 Eau Claire 24 schedule trip.

Woodman’s Farmers Market Pickup 12 pm.

Pickup 10 am.

Trip to new Fleet Farm Eau Claire.

Pickup 11 am.

Thursday

Friday 4 St. Johns Apt. 5 Happy 4th of July Walmart Trip.

ADRC Closed Pickup 10 am.

Trip to Walmart 11 Open date call 12 Eau Claire. to schedule trip.

Pickup starts 12 pm.

Eau Claire 18 St. Johns Apt 19 Farmers Market.

Woodman’s trip.

Pickup 10 am.

Pickup 10 am.

Trip to Augusta Senior Center.

Pickup starts 10:30 am.

29 Open date call 30 Open date call 31 to schedule trip. to schedule trip.

25 Trip to Menards 26 Eau Claire. Pickup starts 11 am.

CONGRATULATIONS! These par,cipants completed the Healthy Living With Diabetes on May 21, 2019! workshop

Thank you Maria Seibel for helping to coͲfacilitate workshop, Nicki Omen, RDN, CD (Mayo Clinic the Health System) for speaking to the group, and Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire for hos,ng the event.

GREAT JOB! Congratula,ons to the April Ͳ June 2019 Strong Bodies workshop par,cipants.

THANK YOU to volunteer leaders: Rita Parr, Pamela Warren Armstrong, Deb Giedd, Angela Kjellberg, Mary Jane Griffin. Mary Lange, June Hootman, and Mandy Runge.

Strong Bodies Informa on Session for new par,cipants will be held July 8, 10:00 Ͳ 11:15 am at Grace Lutheran ChurchͲ Memorial Assembly, 202 W Grand Avenue, Eau Claire (enter on 2nd Avenue). Register by July 8 for classes M&W, July 15ͲSeptember 25, 2019 (10 am, 11:30 am, 5 pm) and T&TH, July 16ͲSeptember 19, 2019 (8:30 am).

ReͲenrollment forms at adrcevents.org or call 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735 to receive one by mail.

WELL DONE! Congratula,ons to the Stepping On graduates who completed the April 8 Ͳ May 20, 2019 workshop.

THANK YOU to facilitators Kathleen Wanke (Safe@Home Senior Care) and Kara Molstad (Prevea Therapy Ins,tute) and guest speakers: Shannon Birkholz, DPT (Prevea Therapy Ins,tute), Al Thompson (WI Office for the Blind & Visually Impaired), Dave Okas, and Jodi Trangsrud, PharmD (HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital) for contribu,ng to the program.

Next workshop is Tuesdays, September 10 Ͳ October 29, 2019, 1:00 Ͳ 3:00 pm, Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. Registra,on required at adrcevents.org or call 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735.

Best wishes to graduates of the Living Well chronic disease self-management workshop that finished on May 20th! Thank you to Ruth Kilness (Eau Claire City-County Health Department) and Tanya Scherf (Security Health Plan) for facilitating and Marshfield Clinic Health System - Eau Claire Center for hosting the six-week workshop.

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Flip the Script Event Offers Solu,ons

On May 7th, the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County, Wisconsin Ins,tute for Healthy Aging and older adults in the community teamed up for a conversa,on about factors that influence wellness as we age. In the “Help Yourself to BeIer Health” presenta,on and follow up discussion, par,cipants shared what they think about: nega,ve percep,ons of growing older, how loneliness and social isola,on affect wellness in older adults, and the role we can play in our own wellness. Par,cipants also learned more about current and upcoming new preven,on programs.

Key Messages x Only 20% of your health is determined by what happens in a health care seXng. The other 80% happens where you live, your family and social supports, your income, your educa,on, and your job. For beIer health, we want to influence all the things that we can change: access to supports for healthy lifestyles, exercise programs, educa,on, transporta,on, and more.

x Research has shown that people with posi,ve percep,ons of growing older live, on average ʹ an addi,onal 7.5 years longer than those who feel that aging is all downhill ʹ decline, illness, incapacity. Recognizing how ageist thinking penetrates our percep,ons and inten,onally changing our aXtudes toward growing older can impact longevity.

x We’re learning more about how loneliness and social isola,on nega,vely impact our health. The ADRC’s health promo,on programs are researched and proven to provide significant health benefits from preven,ng falls to managing chronic health problems to increasing physical ac,vity.

Feedback was interes,ng in all three categories ʹ how to help themselves to beIer health, how to combat loneliness and the ageism. It was especially intriguing that some recognized their own internalized ageism ʹ “stop using my age as an excuse for stuff,” “stop ac,ng like I can be grumpy and rude or “en,tled” just b/c I’m older” and “never too old to start exercising.”

EvidenceͲbased health promo,on programs offered through the ADRC of Eau Claire County include: Stepping On falls preven,on Living Well with Chronic Condi,ons selfͲmanagement program Healthy Living with Diabetes Healthy Living with Chronic Pain Strong Bodies strength and balance training program Walk With Ease for arthri,s selfͲmanagement Powerful Tools for Caregivers Mind Over MaIer; Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder To find dates, ,mes and loca,ons of upcoming workshops, go to adrcevents.org or call 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735.

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Two ALL NEW Programs Coming to Eau Claire County

Register at eauclaireadrc.org or 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735.

Healthy Living with Chronic Pain: If living with ongoing pain is keeping you from doing the things you want to do, this workshop can help give you the tools and strategies to manage your pain. Meets 2 ½ hours weekly for six weeks. Tuesdays, 1:00 Ͳ 3:30 p.m. July 16 Ͳ August 20, 2019 at Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W. Grand Avenue, Eau Claire.

Mind Over Ma er; Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder: is a workshop designed to give women the tools they need to take control of their bladder and bowel symptoms. It provides informa on and group ac vi es along with simple exercises and dietary changes to prac ce at home. Meets 2Ͳhours everyͲother week for three sessions. Thursdays, 9 Ͳ 11 am, August 28, September 12 & 26, 2019 at Good Shepherd Apartments, 3304 14th Street, Eau Claire.

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Thursdays, 9:00 Ͳ 11:30 am July 18 Ͳ August 22, 2019 (plus Cer,fied Diabetes Educator on Aug 29) Augusta Senior & Community Center 616 W Washington Street, Augusta

Mondays, 1:00 Ͳ 3:30 pm October 14 Ͳ November 18, 2019 (plus Cer,fied Diabetes Educator on Nov 25) UW Extension/Ag & Resource Center 227 1st Street West, Altoona

Register at least one week in advance at adrcevents.org or 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735.

We Care Every Day, In Every Way • • • • •

Bathing/Grooming Assistance • Assistance with Walking • Errands & Shopping • Meal Preparation • Flexible Hourly Care •

Dressing Assistance Medication Reminders Light Housekeeping Friendly Companionship Respite Care for Families

715-598-1750 • VisitingAngels.com/Eauclaire Each Visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated.

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Are You 55 or Older Ͳ Seeking Employment?

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) available through Workforce Resource, Inc. serves lowͲincome unemployed persons who are 55 years of age and older by training individuals in partͲ,me community service assignments and by assis,ng individuals with developing skills and experience to transi,on to unsubsidized employment.

Contact the Eau Claire County Job Center, 221 W. Madison Street, Eau Claire, 1Ͳ877Ͳ711Ͳ9390.

FREE Foot and Nail Care Clinic

UW Eau Claire Con,nuing Educa,on, July 22 Ͳ 26, 2019. Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W. Grand Avenue, Eau Claire. Registra,on begins July 8, 2019. Appointment is required, call 715Ͳ836Ͳ3636.

Medicare Quiz Answer:

True, if you opt not to enroll in Medicare Part B or forget to sign up when you are first eligible and don’t have employer coverage through your own or a spouse’s current employer, you will be penalized (when you do enroll) with a premium that increases for each year that you were not enrolled.

You could also have to wait a year or longer before your Part B medical benefits take effect, depending on when and how you finally do enroll.

Summer Swim Series: Calling All Swimmers!

Swimming is a great workout that is easy on joints and fun for all ages. A liIle compe,,on can add an exci,ng dynamic, social interac,on and mo,va,on to improve on skills; which is why the US Masters Swimming may be a group you’ll want to check out! Par,cipa,on in Masters Swimming, allows anyone age 18 or older to grow in strength and ability, enjoy posi,ve camaraderie, and achieve recogni,on for accomplishments.

There are currently men and women in their 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s+ holding na,onal records in their age categories!

Any adult may join Masters Swimming at any age, or any level of ability. According to Mary Schneider, chair of Wisconsin Masters Swimming, “We welcome anyone who wants to join. Even if Mary Schneider USMS WI Chair members do not wish to compete (although members can compete anywhere in the US), there are s,ll fitness contests, along with videos, stroke drills, nutri,on ,ps, and workouts, for any member of masters swimming.”

Wisconsin Masters Swimming is under the wing of US Masters Swimming, and adheres to the mission and rules of USMS. Currently one club encompasses the state, although swimmers prac,ce wherever they can find a pool. They do not have to belong to an organized team, although there are a few teams called workout groups in Wisconsin.

Most swimmers prac,ce at a high school, the YMCA, or health club pools. The USMS membership fee in 2019 is $45 for the na,onal fee, and an addi,onal $9 for Wisconsin, making a total of $54. To Join, click “Join” on the US Masters Swimming website at: hIp:// www.usms.org and then select Wisconsin as your LMSC; then select WMAC as the club.

Contact Mary for more informa,on at WIChair@usms.org.

The Wisconsin Masters website is hIp://www.swimͲwimasters.org.

Stay tuned for future informa,on about local groups connected with Masters Swimming in our next two newsleIers!

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For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com

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Veterans Ͳ Special Monthly Benefits (Aid and A(endance)

Special Monthly Compensa on benefits may be awarded to Veterans or surviving spouses in addi on to basic Compensa on or Pension benefits, if the claimant has been determined to be totally disabled by VA (100%) and other certain condi ons are met. These benefits are simply addi onal monetary awards and cannot be applied for exclusive of Compensa on or Pension. Special Monthly Pension benefits are payable to a Veteran receiving basic Improved Pension for two reasons.

1. Housebound Special Pension Benefit is an increased rate of rate of pension payable to a veteran who is en tled to pension and who is not in need of regular aid and a,endance, if, in addi on to having a single permanent disability rated 100 percent disabling the veteran: has addi onal disability or disabili es independently ratable at 60 percent or more, separate and dis nct from the permanent disability rated as 100 percent disabling and involving different anatomical segments or bodily systems, or is “permanently housebound” by reason of disability or disabili es. This requirement is met when the veteran is substan ally confined to his or her dwelling and the immediate premises or, if ins tu onalized, to the ward or clinical area, and it is reasonably certain that the disability or disabili es and resultant confinement will con nue throughout his or her life me. 38 C.F.R. § 3.351(d).

2. Aid and A,endance Special Pension Benefit is an increased rate of Pension paid by VA when a Veteran rated at total disability (100%) is helplessness or being so nearly helpless as to require the regular aid and a,endance of another person due to any service or nonͲservice connected disability.

The fact that other nonͲserviceͲrelated disabili es exist are not considered by VA when establishing eligibility for Compensa onͲbased Aid and A,endance benefits. The veteran, spouse, surviving spouse or parent will be considered in need of regular aid and a,endance if he or she: is blind or so nearly blind as to be considered legally blind under state or federal standards; Is a pa ent in a nursing home (note: VA considers assisted living communi es to be equivalent to nursing homes under 38 C.F.R. § 3.1 (z)) because of mental or physical incapacity; or inability of the claimant to dress or undress himself (herself), or to keep himself (herself) ordinarily clean and presentable; frequent need of adjustment of any special prosthe c or orthopedic appliances which by reason of the par cular disability cannot be done without aid; inability of claimant to feed himself (herself) through loss of coordina on of upper extremi es or through extreme weakness; inability to a,end to the wants of nature; or incapacity, physical or mental, which requires care or assistance on a regular basis to protect the claimant from hazards or dangers incident to his or her daily environment. (38 C.F.R § 3.352).

For ques ons or more informa on, call the Eau Claire Veterans Service Office at 715Ͳ839Ͳ4744.

Tuesdays, July 9 Ͳ August 13, 2019 5:00 Ͳ 6:30 pm Cabin Coffee Company 2922 Meadowlark Lane ▪ Altoona

An educa onal program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a rela ve or friend. $10.00, includes materials, refreshments and The Caregiver Handbook.

Scholarships available.

For more informa on, call Aging & Disability Resource Center at 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735.

What is a Caregiver Café?

The caregiver café offers an informal and comfortable way for caregivers to join other caregivers to discuss issues, experiences, and share ideas about caregiving.

What Can You Expect?

x Social connec on with others x Peer Support x An informal and relaxed environment x Reduced Stress x Delicious refreshments x Respite services are available, contact the ADRC if respite is needed.

For more informa on, contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735 or ADRC@co.eauͲclaire.wi.us

Colony Park West

2818 Augusta Street • 840 W. MacArthur St. 841 Richard Drive

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Eau Claire Caregiver Café 1st Tuesday each month 9:30 - 11:00 am and 3rd Tuesday each month 1:30 - 2:30 pm

The French Press Restaurant 2823 London Road Eau Claire

Colony Park East Stein Boulevard & Steven Lane Augusta Street

• One bedroom HUD Section 8 rental assisted apartments for persons 62+ or persons with handicap or disability • One bedroom apartments with range & refrigerator.

• Rent: 30% of monthly adjusted income including all utilities except telephone and cable T.V.

Landmark Company 715-834-3411

Oakwood Hills The moment you enter Oakwood Hills, you’ll feel the relaxed grace and beauty our residents cherish daily.

Independent Living

All-Inclusive Amenities & Services • Chef-Prepared, nutritious meal • Many utilities included

• No buy-in fees or long-term commitments • And much more!

Call us today at 715-552-1500 4316 Oakwood Hills Pkwy, Eau Claire For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com

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Eau Claire County Real Estate Taxes due July 31st

The final installment of 2018 real estate taxes are due: In person at the Eau Claire County Treasurer’s Office, Courthouse, 721 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire, M ʹ F, 8 amͶ4:30 pm; by mail, payable to Eau Claire County Treasurer, 721 Oxford Ave. Suite 1250, Eau Claire, WI 54703; online at www.paylocalgov.com/EauClaireͲWI.

For more informa,on, contact Glenda J. Lyons, Eau Claire County Treasurer, 715Ͳ839Ͳ4805.

Friday Facts…Opening Pathways to Better Brain Health

Every other Friday, May 3 – August 23, 2019, 10:00 – 11:30 am. Community Room at Dove Healthcare - West Eau Claire, 1405 Truax Boulevard, Eau Claire July 12, 2019: The Heart of the Brain: Discovering Emotional Style Amy Segerstrom MS, LPC, Coordinator of The Healing Place July 26, 2019: The Blue Zones: 100 and Looking Good!

Moira Kneer, Retired Hospital Chaplain, Presenter, Author and Caregiver No cost or RSVP. Refreshments and door prizes as each session. Call 715-839-4735 for more information.

Enriching life, one patient at a time.

888.633.6522

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Contact Colleen Mancheski to place an ad today! cmancheski@4LPi.com or (800) 950-9952 x2687

Oak Gardens Place - Assisted Living Where Senior Living Thrives™ Call today for a tour!

342 Twin Oak Drive • Altoona, WI (715) 839-8000 • www.enlivant.com

(715) 832-1681 2120 Heights Drive, Eau Claire www.clearwatercares.com For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com

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July 2019 Medicare & You Wednesday, July 17, 2019, 10:00 am.

Register at www.adrcevents.org or contact 715-839-4735 or adrc@co.eau-claire.wi.us.

Evening Meals July 9 and 23, 2019, LE Phillips Senior Center.

MUST RSVP at 715-839-4886 or eauclaireadrc.org/events.

Final Affairs Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm. Community Room Dove Healthcare - West Eau Claire, 1405 Truax Blvd., Eau Claire. More information coming!

ADRC Staff at Augusta Senior & Community Center Elder Benefit Specialist, 2nd Tuesday of month, 1-3 pm. Contact ADRC 715-839-4735 for appointment, indicate at the Augusta office.

Options Counselor, weekly mornings, Monday & Wednesday, call for appointment, 715-839-4735.

FREE Foot and Nail Care Clinic UW Eau Claire Continuing Education, July 22 - 26, 2019. Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W. Grand Avenue, Eau Claire.

Registration begins July 8, 2019.

Appointment required, 715-836-3636.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Tuesdays, July 9 - August 13, 2019.

5:00-6:30 pm, Cabin Coffee Company, 2922 Meadowlark Lane, Altoona. Register at www.adrcevents.org or 715-839-4735.

Low Vision Fair Friday August 9, 2019, 11 am - 3 pm Chippewa Valley Technical College Business Education Center, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire

Farmers Market Schedule See page 6

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Eau Claire Caregiver CafĂŠ 1st Tuesday each month, 9:30 -11:00 am and 3rd Tuesday each month, 1:30 - 2:30 pm.

The French Press Restaurant, 2823 London Road, Eau Claire. Contact Aging & Disability Resource Center, 715-839-4735 or ADRC@co.eau-claire.wi.us.

Friday Facts July 12 & 26, 2019, 10:00-11:30 am Dove HealthCare - West Eau Claire.

No registration required. Refreshments & door prizes. Contact ADRC 715-839-4735 for more information.

Workshops Register at www.adrcevents.org or 715-839-4735.

Mind Over Matter; Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder Every other week for three sessions. Thursdays, 9 - 11 am, August 28, September 12 & 26, 2019 at Good Shepherd Apartments, 3304 14th Street, Eau Claire.

Healthy Living with Chronic Pain Tuesdays, July 16 - August 20, 2019, 1:00 - 3:30 pm, Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W Grand Ave, Eau Claire.

Healthy Living with Diabetes Thursdays, July 18 - August 22, 2019, 9:00 - 11:30 am, Augusta Senior & Community Center, 616 W. Washington Street, Augusta.

Stepping On Tuesdays, September 10 - October 29, 2019 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W. Grand Avenue, Eau Claire.

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