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JULY SAFETY TIPS: BEAT THE HEAT
JULY 2022 AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER [ADRC] 721 Oxford Avenue, Room 1130 Eau Claire WI 54703
MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (715) 839-4735 1-888-338-4636 tty: use Relay (711)
WEBSITE AND EMAIL www.eauclaireadrc.org adrc@eauclairecounty.gov
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Be Informed, Make a Plan, Build a Kit, Get Involved The height of summer is upon us and after a long winter, a little warmth doesn’t sound too bad, but there are a few steps you can take now to prepare for the hottest days to come:
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Learn to recognize the signs of heat illness (see graphic above)
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Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device. Fans create air flow and a false sense of comfort, but do not reduce body temperature or prevent heat-related illnesses. Try a wet, cool washcloth on your neck or chest.
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ADRC Mission Statement To help people age 60+ and adults living with disabilities secure needed services or benefits, live with dignity and security, and achieve maximum independence and quality of life.
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Identify places in your community where you can go to get cool such as libraries and shopping malls or contact your local health department to find a cooling center in your area. Cover windows with drapes or shades. Install window air conditioners and insulate around them. Find a safety buddy that you can check in with to make sure you both remain safe.
When the extremely hot days arrive, here are a few things to help you Be Safe DURING a heat wave:
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Never leave people or pets in a closed car on a warm day.
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If air conditioning is not available in your home, go to a cooling center.
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Take cool showers or baths.
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Wear loose, lightweight, lightcolored clothing.
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Use your oven less to help reduce the temperature in your home.
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If you’re outside, find shade. Wear a hat wide enough to protect your face.
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Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
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Avoid high-energy activities or work outdoors, during midday heat, if possible.
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Check on family members, seniors and neighbors.
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Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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The Eau Claire ADRC Team ACCOUNTANT Kelli Weiss
DISABILITY BENEFIT SPECIALISTS Jim Coldwell Melissa Wendtland
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATES Carmelita Hogan Heather Craker
MANAGEMENT Linda Struck, Director Betsy Henck, ADRC Manager Lisa Riley, ADRC Manager Sheryl Sadzewicz, Kitchen Manager
ADRC VAN DRIVER Dave Okas COOKS Aaron Pritzl Gilda Halbleib Karen Mittag Sara Sedahl
MEAL DELIVERY DRIVER Doug Salter Gordy Geurink Kris Bertrand Norm Brunkow Sue Klauck
DEMENTIA CARE SPECIALIST Lisa Wells
PREVENTION COORDINATOR Deb Bruning RESOURCE SPECIALISTS Anna Jacobson Lindi Engedal Maddie Kettner
MEAL SITE WORKER Jon Samolinski
ELDER BENEFIT SPECIALISTS Jessica Smith Leda Welke
OPTIONS COUNSELORS Andrea Reischel Brianna Werner Dawnelle Ender Jenna Belter Jennifer Solfest Liz Nett Molly Yang Sue O’Branovich
ADRCs: Help for Older Adults and Adults Living with Disabilities If you have questions about services as you age or live with a disability, your local Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) can help. The ADRC provides information on a variety of programs & services, and can connect you with resources in your area, including: Adaptive equipment
Housing options
Caregiver support
Housekeeping and chore services
Long-term care programs
Wellness programs
Safety updates to the home
Transportation options
In-home care
Dementia care services
Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security
Health, nutrition, and home-delivery meal programs
Aging and Disability Resource Center Board Stella Pagonis, County Board (Chair) Sue Miller, Citizen Member (Vice Chair) Heather Deluka, County Board Tami Schraufnagel, County Board
Thomas Vue, County Board Amanda Babb, County Board Jean Doty, Citizen Member Audrey Nelson, Citizen Member
Sandra Romey, Citizen Member Bruce Schafer, Citizen Member Dan Sipl, Citizen Member
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ADRC Nutrition Advisory Subcommittee Vacancy
ADRC Equity Statement: The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County is welcoming and safe for all. We are committed to serving with equity in mind. No judgement, assumptions or shame. There are no income requirements to utilize the services of the ADRC. ADRC's assist anyone age 60 and over, as well as adults age18-59 living with disabilities. ADRC services are also available to family members, friends, caregivers and professionals working with these populations.
If you belong to a group served by the ADRC or are a family member, guardian or other advocate and have interest in Nutritional Services for aging individuals or please consider applying for the vacant ADRC Nutrition Advisory Council position. The NAC is made up of 11 members that reflect the ethnic and economic diversity of the geographic area served by the ADRC. For more information and the application, visit the Eau Claire County webpage: www.co.eau-claire.wi.us. Hover over “Our Government” and click on Boards, Commissions & Councils; or contact Samantha Kraegenbrink at 715-839-5106 for a paper application and more information.
The ADRC and all Eau Claire County offices will be closed on Monday, July 4th, 2022.
The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 32nd Anniversary. On July 26th we celebrate this important civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
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ADRC Adaptive Equipment Loan Program
Choosing the right wheelchair for your loved one is very important as you want to be sure that they are comfortable and safe at all times. There are different types of wheelchairs available therefore caregivers should know their options beforehand and consider the pros and cons of each type carefully. In our ADRC loan closet, we have manual and transfer wheelchairs. Manual wheelchairs are designed to be selfpropelled but does have handles if you choose to have a person push you. Transfer wheelchairs are lightweight and designed to only be propelled by another person thus these do not have any
method of self-propulsion. Transfer wheelchairs are intended to be used for short amounts of time such as daytrips outside the home and with easy portability. Leg lifts/ rests are available features for both the manual and transfer wheelchairs. We have different sizes of wheelchairs ranges from 18-24inch wide seats with 250lb weight limit. If you or your loved one are needing a wheelchair temporarily, would like to try one out before purchasing one, or would like to inquire about other items, feel free to call the Aging and Disability Resource Center at (715) 8394735. All adaptive equipment items can be borrowed up to three months for a small onetime contribution. See staff in case of financial hardship.
GARDEN DONATIONS ACCEPTED!
Attention gardeners, do you wish there was a place you could donate your extra garden produce? The Senior Nutrition Program kitchen would love to have it. Please drop off your clean fruits, vegetables and herbs to the Fall Creek Kitchen: 344 W. Lincoln Ave, Fall Creek or ADRC Office: 721 Oxford Ave Rm 1130, Eau Claire Mon-Fri 8:00-3:00 PM. The beautiful produce will be used in menus for Senior Dining and Meals on Wheels. Thank you and happy gardening!
*Note: The ADRC loan closet does not carry any electrical or medical equipment.
STEPPING UP YOUR NUTRITION! Do you know the signs of malnutrition? Malnutrition can cause muscle loss, dizziness and increase your risk of falls. If you have 2 or more chronic conditions, you may be at risk of malnutrition. You may also be at risk of malnutrition if you are losing weight without dieting, not eating enough, losing muscle strength, or not drinking enough fluids. Join us for Stepping Up Your Nutrition! • Learn how nutrition affects falls • Why muscle matters • How to get enough proteins and fluid
When: July 19th 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM Where: Augusta Senior and Community Center Hosted by: ADRC of Eau Claire County No cost to sign up, contact the ADRC at 715-839-4735 to sign up or visit our website at www.adrcevents.org
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CONNECTING EAU CLAIRE
Connecting Eau Claire is a social isolation project that has been started by the
ADRC. It allows a volunteer to connect with individuals within our community for friendly conversation over the phone. We know there are many individuals within our own community that are secluded to their home due to a variety of reasons. The COVID-19 Pandemic has only made that worse. Connecting Eau Claire is a simple way for someone to spend some time talking about days of old, movies, books, current events, or any other topic that comes to mind. We are ready to add both volunteers and participants to receive calls.
-If you are interested in becoming a volunteer contact Betsy Henck, ADRC Manager at 715-839-6259. -If you would like to be added to our calling list, contact the ADRC at 715-839-4735 to learn more about our program. *Volunteers do not provide medical advice, financial advice, or any specific service. It is simply a friendly chat now and then.
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ADRC VAN SCHEDULE JULY 2022 The ADRC van has room for one wheelchair and 3 additional individuals for no cost trips. The van is available for seniors 60+ and adults living with a disability in Eau Claire County. Contact Dave, Transportation Coordinator to schedule at 715-225-0975. Priority given to individuals who live rurally. Monday
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St. John’s Apt Walmart trip. Pickup at 10am
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IMPOSTER SCAM ALERT
2022 Senior Farmers Market Vouchers The Aging & Disability Resource Center began distributing a limited supply of Senior Farmer’s Market vouchers in June 2022 at local Farmer’s Markets. Eligible seniors can receive $25 in vouchers to be used at any approved Farmer’s Market vendor in the state of Wisconsin. The vouchers can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables grown locally. One $25 voucher packet per household. To be eligible to receive the vouchers in Eau Claire County you must be: • • •
A resident of Eau Claire County 60 years of age or older or 55 years of age or older if Native American Meet the below income guidelines: Family Size
Monthly Annual Income at Income at or Below or Below 1 $2096 25,142 2 $2,823 $33,874 3 $3,551 $42,606 For each additional household member, add $728 monthly or $8,732 annually
How to get yours if you qualify: Call us at 715-839-4735 to see if there are any left or stop into our office Monday-Friday 8-4:30
Imposter scams begin with a call, text, email, or an alarming pop-up warning on your computer. Scams take different twists and turns, but the gist is the same: a scammer pretends to be someone you trust to trick you into sending them money or sharing personal information. They may claim they’re calling from a tech company (Microsoft or Apple), saying your computer has been hacked. Maybe they pose as your bank (“unauthorized transfer”), Amazon (“unauthorized purchase”), or the government (“you’re in trouble with the law”). Some scammers claim to be a loved one who needs help in some way. In all cases, they want you to pay quickly. Perhaps buy gift card or something called cryptocurrency, so it’s hard to get your money back. If anyone contacts you out of the blue demanding money: · Slow down. Talk to someone you trust before you act. · Never pay anyone who demands money by gift card, cryptocurrency, or money transfer. Nobody legit will ever ask. · When in doubt, check with the real agency, person, or company. Don’t use the phone number, email, or website they give you. Look it up yourself. If you spot an imposter scam, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Your report can help the FTC identify and stop scammers. To learn about new scams and how to avoid them: https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/scam-alerts
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MEDICARE COVERAGE OF DURABLE MEDICAL EQUPMENT Taken from the Medicare Minute produced by the Medicare Rights Center
Medicare Part B covers durable medical equipment (DME), equipment that serves a medical purpose, can withstand repeated use, and is appropriate for use in the home. DME is equipment that helps you complete daily activities. What kind of DME does Medicare cover? Medicare usually covers DME if the equipment: •Is durable, meaning it is able to withstand repeated use. •Serves a medical purpose. •Is appropriate for use in the home, although you can use it outside the home. •And is likely to last for three years or more. Examples: wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, power scooters, portable oxygen equipment. Note: Medicare also covers prosthetics, orthotics, certain diabetes supplies. (This category is sometimes grouped with DME to be called DMEPOS.) What kind of equipment isn’t covered by Medicare? •Equipment mainly intended to help you outside of the home. •Most items intended only to make things more convenient or comfortable. •Items that get thrown away after use or that are not used with equipment. •Modifications to your home. •Equipment that is not suitable for use in the home. Examples: air conditioners, incontinence pads, surgical
facemasks, wheelchair ramps, or medical equipment from a hospital or skilled nursing facility like an oscillating bed, a wheelchair or scooter that is only intended for use outside the home. Note: Some Medicare Advantage Plans may cover minor home modifications or other items as a supplemental benefit. How can I get my DME covered? Your doctor must sign an order, prescription, or certificate. In this document, your doctor must state that you need the requested DME to help a medical condition or injury, and that the equipment is for home use. If a face-to-face visit is required, the order must also state that the visit occurred. This face-toface visit must take place no more than six months before the prescription is written. Your provider should know if Medicare requires a face-to-face visit for the item you need. You then must take the prescription to the right kind of supplier. Note: The process is different if you need coverage for a manual or power wheelchair or scooter. What kind of supplier should I go to? If you have Original Medicare, you should get your DME from a Medicare-approved supplier that takes assignment. •Avoid suppliers who do not contract with Medicare for DME, because Medicare will not pay for services you receive from these suppliers. This means you are responsible for the entire cost.
•Be aware that many suppliers are Medicare approved but do not take assignment. These suppliers may charge you more than Medicare’s approved amount for the cost of services. Medicare will still only pay 80% of its approved amount for services, so you will be responsible for any additional costs. Who can I contact with questions?
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP):
www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ benefit-specialists/ medicarecounseling.htm, or call 1-800242-1060. Your SHIP provides individualized and unbiased Medicare counseling and assistance, including about Medicare coverage of DME.
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP): www.smpwi.org, or call 1-888
-818-2611. Your SMP can help you prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse, including DME scams. 1-800-Medicare: You can also call Medicare for answers to your coverage questions. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-6334227, or TTY 1-877-486-2048).
Your health care provider:
Speak with your doctor if you believe that a piece of DME may be medically necessary for you.
Your Medicare Advantage Plan: Contact your Medicare Advantage Plan to learn about any other coverage rules for DME and to learn which suppliers are innetwork.
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July 2022 Meals on Wheels & Congregate Site Menu
St. John’s Apts | 815 Chapin Street, Eau Claire| Mon– Fri Serve Time: 11:15 am | 715-839-4886 Augusta Senior Center | 616 W Washington St, Augusta | Mon– Fri Serve Time: 11:30 am | 715-286-2953 Fairchild Comm Center | 121 Farmer St, Fairchild | Every Wednesday Serve Time: 12:00 pm | 715-839-4886 All meals are served with 1% milk and subject to change without notice due to difficulty with supply chain. Home Delivered Participants: Make any cancellations or changes by 1pm, one business day before. Congregate Dining Site Participants: Make your meal reservations by 1pm, one business day before.
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Note: The signs indicate the number of carbs in a meal. ^ = ½ carb * = 1 carb *^ = 1 ½ carb (W/G=wholegrain)
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Pulled Pork Sandwich W/G Bun* Pickle Spears Potato Salad w/ Egg* Baked Beans* Chocolate Chip Cookie*
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Wednesday Salads (meal sites only) 7/6 Tuna w/Fresh Greens 7/13 Fresh Fruit and Cottage Cheese 7/20 Chef’s Salad 7/27 Bright Summer Salad Shepard’s Pie 6 Ground Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veggie Acorn Squash W/G Dinner Roll* Brownies*
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Friday Shrimp Stir Fry 1 Broccoli, Chestnuts, Carrots, Red Pepper, Mushrooms Brown Rice* Fortune Cookie* Veggie Eggrolls* Fresh Fruit^
Baked Chicken 7 Baked Sweet Potato* Broccoli W/G Bread* Vanilla Pudding*
Hash Brown 8 Casserole w/Sausage & Cheddar Steamed Asparagus^ Banana Nut Muffin* Fresh Fruit^
Tuna 11 Casserole Egg Noodles, Cheese, Green Pea & Chips Diced Beets* Fresh Fruit^
Beef Roll Ups Homestyle Dressing* Savory Gravy* Steak House Spinach Baked Beans* Cherry Fluff*
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Pork Cutlet 13 Mushroom Gravy* Whipped Potatoes* Green Beans W/G Bread* Strawberry Shortcake*
Turkey Melt 14 Caramelized Onion Swiss Cheese W/G Hamburger Bun* Bean Medley* Steamed Carrots* Fruit Juice^ M & M Cookies*
Cheddar 15 Omelet w/Salmon & Chives Sweet Potato Cubes* Steamed Broccoli W/G Bread* Fresh Fruit*
Breaded 18 Cod^ Tartar Sauce/ Lemon Bullet Potatoes* Steamed Carrots* Butter & Egg Roll* Fresh Fruit^
Chicken 19 Breast Sandwich on Bun* Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo Roasted Red Potatoes* Broccoli & Cauliflower Fruited Jell-O*
Meatloaf 20 Garlic Mashed Potato* Green Beans W/G Dinner Roll* Peanut Butter Cookie*
Herbed Pork 21 Chop Homestyle Gravy* Yukon Mashed Potatoes* Stewed Tomatoes W/G Dinner Roll* Blueberry Lemon Upside Cake*
Turkey 22 Tetrazzini Cream Sauce w/ Mushrooms Linguini Pasta* Roasted Asparagus^ Breadstick* Fresh Fruit*
Cheese Tortellini* Hearty Meat Sauce Roasted Asparagus^ Breadstick* Fresh Fruit^
Baked Chicken 26 Baked Potato* with Sour Cream Peas and Carrots* W/G Dinner Roll* Blueberry Bar*
Bacon Cheese 27 Burger W/G Bun* Bread Butter Pickles Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo Baked Beans* Steamed Corn* Strawberry Peach Yogurt
Beef Stroganoff 28 & Mushrooms Over Mashed Potatoes* Steamed Broccoli W/G Bread* Applesauce^
Chicken Pasta 29 Salad W/G Pasta* Celery, Onion, Carrot, Peas, Tomato, Peppers Cheese & Crackers* Fresh Fruit^
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VEHICLE MODIFICATION GRANT AVAILABLE
MEDICARE & YOU SEMINAR Aging & Disability Resource Center Elder Benefit Specialists present free seminars open to anyone new to Medicare OR currently on Medicare.
Do you have a vehicle that needs modifications for accessibility? Are you short on the funds to pay for the work to be completed? Contact the ADRC at 715-839-4735, we may be able to help pay for those modifications.
Caregivers and family members welcome. Register at www.adrcevents.org or call The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County 715-839-4735 • 1-888-338-4636 tty: use Relay (711) adrc@co.eau-claire.wi.us
The Vehicle Modification Grant has money available, up to $5,000, to make a vehicle accessible for caregivers, adults over the age of 60 or adults (1859) that have a disability. This may also help with the purchase of a new/used modified vehicle. Applications are reviewed and granted based on funding availability. Must be an Eau Claire County Resident to qualify.
July 2022 presentation Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 10:00 am (Virtual via Webex)
Examples of possible modifications: lifts, ramps, left foot accelerator, right hand turn signal, modified-effort steering, swivel seat…and so much more! *Vehicle Repair Grant has exhausted its funding at this time, funding for accessibility modifications only.
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MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Meals on Wheels program is crucial to our homebound individuals in Eau Claire County and we rely on many volunteers to ensure timely delivery. We are in need of volunteers who are willing to deliver on a regular basis, or to substitute as needed. Convenient pick-up locations around town with varied pick-up times around the lunch hour. No assembly required, only delivering a hot nutritious meal to homebound individuals who need them! Volunteering is a fun and easy activity to do alone, or with co-workers, friends or family! Interested?
VIRTUAL EVENTS FOR CAREGIVERS There are many support groups, memory cafes, conferences, and other events available on virtual platforms. Since these events are held via telephone or videoconference, people across Wisconsin are invited to participate. A list of virtual Support Groups, Memory Cafes, and Ongoing Events hosted by Wisconsin are posted here. www.wisconsincaregiver.org/virtual-events-for -caregivers
Contact Betsy Henck, ADRC Manager at betsy.henck@co.eau-claire.wi.us or at 715-839-6259. SENIOR CONGREGATE DINING: JULY The following meal sites are now open for sit down dining:
Augusta Senior & Community Center (lunch)
Fairchild Community Center (lunch)
LE Phillips Senior Center (2 evenings/month)
St. John’s Apartments (lunch) ¨ If you do not feel comfortable eating at the meal site, you will still have the Grab and Go option. Please let us know which you’ll be doing when you make your reservation. ¨ Wednesday’s Salads (listed on menu) are only available to Congregate Dining Sites.
Augusta Senior Center Monday-Friday at 11:30 am call 715-286-2953 to make your reservation by noon the previous day. Indicate when making your reservation if you will be dining in or taking out. St. John’s Apartments Monday-Friday at 11am; call 715-839-4886 to make your reservation by 1:00 the day prior. Fairchild Community Center Every Wednesday at 12:00pm; call 715-839-4886 to make your reservation by the Tuesday before at 1:00 PM. Indicate when making your reservation if you will be dining in or taking out.
LE Phillips Senior Center Evening Meal Please call the ADRC office by the Friday before at 3:00 PM to make your reservation. Please be sure to tell us if you will be dining in or taking out. Meals are available on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:00 pm. Tuesday July 12th, 2022 BBQ Ribs, baked potato, steamed corn, coleslaw, cheddar biscuit, dessert
Tuesday July 26th, 2022 Hero Sandwich (salami, bologna, turkey, ham), cottage cheese, veggies/dip, dessert
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CARETAKER CORNER By Jim Alf
Magic in Music
In memory care units there is magic in the music. Patients who have become basically non-verbal are often singing all the words of old songs. In recognition of that, music and memory foundations are springing up around the country and supplying memory care facilities with music and earphones. Earphones work best because peripheral noise is eliminated, and the person’s favorites can be played. As soon as the earphones go on faces light up, toes tap and often words are sung; words thought to be long lost. Locally, the Stand in the Light Choir, comprised of persons with memory loss and their care partners, is bringing the old songs back into remembrance. Members with memory loss will sing with all the words, in tune and on key. View their website at www.standinthelightmemorychoir.org. The part of the brain with the music, remains intact longest. Examples shared by Larry Studt, MD. “My wife’s father had Alzheimer’s and did not speak for months. If you played a hymn, an Ann Murray song, or Nat King Cole’s Christmas album, he sang along perfectly. When Rachel (Larry’s wife) was near death, we played her favorite songs in her room. Even hours before death she mouthed the words to Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus. She paused when she was supposed to.” Of course, it does not work for everyone with dementia. My wife was not musical and that was not an important feature in her life. As her illness progressed, she ignored music completely. Caregivers of persons with dementia are invited to learn more about musical programs and other resources available from the ADRC of by calling 715-839-4735 or emailing adrc@co.eauclaire.wi.us. Caregiving is a lot of work, a heavy burden and the ADRC is there to ensure you need not do it alone.
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Caregiver Guilt
We’ve all felt it. That nagging feeling like we’ve done something wrong; failed. It keeps prodding at you. You could have done more, done better; and now you’ve let someone down. Guilt. The person you’ve failed or let down the most is probably you! You have an image of the “perfect you” - the way you believe you should be and the way you want to be. This image is based on your values and beliefs of how things ought to be - in a perfect world. When the things you do are different than the way the “perfect you” would have done them, you feel guilty. You’ve let yourself down. For example, the “perfect you” has unending patience, but after answering the same question ten times in 5 minutes, you raise your voice in irritation. Guilt. The “perfect you” makes sure your spouse is happy, but when you have lunch with a friend on Saturday, your husband eats alone. Guilt. The “perfect you” believes your father should live with you when he is no longer able to live alone, but realistically, your job and family make that impossible. Guilt. These feelings of guilt are common among caregivers and can actually help guide you into making good decisions. However, if your image of the “perfect you” is misaligned from what you realistically can do, these emotions can make you feel bad about yourself. If you are prone to guilt, learn to manage your guilt and use it to help you make realistic decisions. Here are some helpful tips for managing caregiver guilt. Recognize when you feel guilt. In order to handle guilt properly, you must first be able to name it. When you get that nagging guilt feeling, own it and manage it before it gets you down. Figure out where the guilt is coming from. What is the discrepancy between the real you and the “perfect you?” Are your expectations of yourself or your loved one too high? Do you
have needs that are not being met? Do you need a break? Give yourself a break. There is no certain way a caregiver should feel. Some days are better than others. Allow yourself to feel any emotion – anger, sadness, joy – and remember that emotions don’t control your actions. Look for ways to change how you do things. If you believe you should be more patient, find ways to deal with repetitive questioning. If your husband doesn’t like to eat alone, find a friend or volunteer to eat with him while you have lunch with a friend. Let your guilt guide you into new solutions that works for both of you. Recreate your image of a “perfect you”. You may have created the image of who you should be when life was simpler. The idea of having dad move in with you was great at the time, but it may not be possible now. Committing to have him visit every Saturday may be a more realistic expectation. Promising to be your spouse’s only caregiver when he just needed a little help was okay, but with the amount of care he needs now, having someone come in to help is a must. Ask for help. Your guilt may be caused by not being able to do everything you think needs to be done; so, listen to your guilt and get some help. Ask friends or family for help, or call Aging & Disability Resource Center. There is no shame in asking for help. No one can do it all alone. Always keep in mind that when you take care of yourself first you are a healthier caregiver, both physically and emotionally. Make sure your own needs are being met, and when that nagging feeling creeps into your thoughts, don’t let it overtake you. Let it guide you to be the best caregiver you can be today. Adapted from GWAAR Family Caregiver Support Program
PUBLIC NOTICE
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Eau Claire County Real Estate Taxes are due July 31st. Eau Claire County Treasurer, Glenda Lyons, would like to remind all Eau Claire County property owners that the final installment of the 2021 real estate taxes are due to the Eau Claire County Treasurer by July 31, 2022. Please include your payment stub(s) or indicate the parcel number(s) you are paying on your check, or in a separate memo, so your payment is applied correctly. TAXES MAY BE PAID IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS In Person: Payments of cash, checks, money orders, debit cards or credit cards*, may be made at the Eau Claire County Treasurer’s Office at the Courthouse located at 721 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. By Mail: Make checks or money orders payable to “Eau Claire County Treasurer” and mail to 721 Oxford Ave. Suite 1250, Eau Claire, WI 54703. Late payments are subject to 1% interest and .5% penalty fees per month retroactive to February 1, 2022 (for example 10.5% would be added to your payment if made in August). If you want a receipt, you must include a selfaddressed stamped envelope. You can print a receipt from our online software at any time for any year. Online: https://ascent.co.eau-claire.wi.us/LandRecords for credit and debit card transactions or an e-check*. From our online software you can also reprint a tax statement or receipt. Dropbox: There is a black drop box outside the main doors of the courthouse at 721 Oxford Avenue. Please place payment stubs and check or money order inside an envelope clearly marked for the Treasurer’s Office. If you want a receipt, you must include a self-addressed stamped envelope. You can print a receipt from our online software at any time for any year back to 2007. *There is a fee for using the electronic payments option. Credit and Debit card is 2.35% with $1 minimum. E-check is a flat fee of $0.50. This is charged by the credit card processor directly to the taxpayer. Please note online tax payments need to be made by July 31st to be considered timely.
Tax amount due and tax history can be found at https://ascent.co.eau-claire.wi.us/ LandRecords
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ADRC Prevention and Health Promotion Workshops REGISTER at least one week prior: Call the ADRC at 715-839-4735 or go to www.adrcevents.org Stand Up & Move More (in person) The couch may be comfy, but spending too much time sitting is bad for your health. Time to Stand Up & Move More! Research shows that excessive sedentary behavior (or 'sitting time') has been linked to serious health consequences. The Stand Up & Move More program gives you strategies to do just that - stand up and move more! The program is designed specifically for older adults who sit more than six hours per day. Stand Up has been researched and proven to reduce sitting time by 68 minutes per day. WHEN:
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m./ July 19 - August 9 + September 6, 2022
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Eau Claire County Courthouse, 721 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire
Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder (in person) Three-session workshop designed to give women the tools they need to take control of symptoms. It provides information and group activities along with simple exercises and dietary changes to practice at home. Even if you do not have leakage symptoms now, it is never too early or too late to think about bladder and bowel health. WHEN:
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m/ July 21, August 4 & 18, 2022
WHERE:
Eau Claire County Courthouse, 721 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire
Webex Meet & Greet (virtual) Learn how to get connect to Webex video conferencing to participate in interactive workshops, presentations, or meetings. In this one-hour interactive session, you will learn how to: • Join meeting on your browser or install App • Mute/unmute your microphone • Change view option • Use the Chat feature • Practice brainstorming WHEN:
Thursday, August 25, 2022, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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Via Webex; participants will receive further information by email before the event.
Participant Testimonies for Mind Over Matter: “I was hoping to learn a lot, and I did!” “Really surprised at the amount of detail covered on this subject.” “I think it is very worthwhile and a great resource for women dealing with this issue.” “I appreciated many things including the list of foods, how to better communicate with your doctor, and the resources.”
CAREGIVER CAFE: July 5th The caregiver café is an informal gathering place where caregivers can drop in, relax and connect with others while enjoying a cup of coffee/tea and delicious pastries. An ADRC staff person is available to provide information and assistance regarding resources available in our community. Everything is provided, just show up! What Can You Expect?
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Social connection with others
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Peer Support
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An informal and relaxed environment
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Reduced Stress
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Refreshments
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Contact the ADRC if respite is needed. 1st Tuesday of each month 9 – 10:30 am Location: The French Press 2823 London Rd, Eau Claire
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MEMORY CAFE: July 12th
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It’s summertime and that means getting outside and having a picnic. Let’s meet at our beautiful Carson Park in the Pine Pavilion, 741 Pavilion Drive, Eau Claire.
Refreshments sponsored by the Career Development Center For more information, contact Lisa Wells, at the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County, 715-839-4750 or lisa.wells@eauclairecounty.gov
2nd Tuesday of every month 10:00 – 11:00 am Location: Carson Park Pine Pavilion 741 Pavilion Drive, Eau Claire
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JULY DEMENTIA SUPPORT
For more information and program flyer, check out the ADRC calendar events at www.adrcevents.org Coffee Group for Men Connections and coffee for men caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia. Wednesdays, 7/6 and 7/20, 11:00 am - Noon Peace Lutheran Church, 501 E. Fillmore, Eau Claire. contact Bob at 414-378-2114 or beevee6610@gmail.com Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group This support group is for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Caregivers welcome. Wednesday, 7/27, 1:30 - 3:00 pm Lake St. Methodist Church, 337 Lake Street, Eau Claire. For more information, contact Lisa at 715-839-4750 or lisa.wells@eauclairecounty.gov Lewy Body Dementia Support Group This support group is for people caring for a person living with Lewy Body Dementia. Wednesday, 7/13, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Porter Place, 914 Porter Avenue, Eau Claire For more information contact Janell at romatowskij@comcast.net or Amy at amy@mudmodular.com Memory Café It’s summertime and that means getting outside and having a picnic. Let’s meet at our beautiful Carson Park in the Pine Pavilion, 741 Pavilion Drive, Eau Claire. Tuesday, 7/12, 10:00 - 11:00 am. Chippewa Valley Museum, 1204 E. Half Moon Drive, Eau Claire. For more information, contact Lisa at 715839-4750 or lisa.wells@eauclairecounty.gov Stand in the Light Memory Choir - Summer Sings People in the early to mid-stages of memory loss, their care partners, and singing volunteers come together to share their love of music! Thursdays, 7/7 - 7/28, 9:45 - 11:00 am Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 1120 Cedar Street, Eau Claire. For more information, call 715-210-4165 or standinthelightmemorychoir@gmail.com
Fridays, July 8 and July 22, 2022 10:00 - 11:30 am Virtual, Comfort of Your Home July 8: Beneficial Bites for the Brain Darby Smith, MS, RDN, Aging and Disability Resource Center of Barron County Whole, nutrient-dense food is so important for the health and well-being of our bodies, especially our brain. We will focus on the top foods that have been studied and found to provide long-term benefits to our brain health if consumed regularly. You’ll learn about The Beneficial Bites concept as well. Take away tips on how to incorporate more brain-healthy foods into your day as well as some easy recipes to keep on hand!
July 22: How Grief and Loss Rewires the Brain and What YOU Can Do About it Lisa Wells, MA, Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County Grief and loss are normal and come in many forms. The stress caused from grief and loss can cause a reduction in nerve growth and memory. Learn what you can do through a variety of strategies to help you rewire your brain!
Please register for each webinar online at the Aging & Disability Resource Center, www.adrcevents.org or call 715-839-4735 Watch your email for webinar link a few days prior. Questions about brain health, dementia, and/ or caring for a person with dementia? Contact Lisa Wells, Dementia Care Specialist, at the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 715-8394750 or lisa.wells@eauclairecounty.gov
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY July 1, 1979: Sony introduced the Walkman. July 2, 1962: Wal-Mart Discount City opened in Rogers, Arkansas. It was the first Walmart store in the country. July 3, 1922: “Fruit Garden and Home” magazine was introduced but was later renamed “Better Homes and Gardens.” July 4, 2004: In New York, the cornerstone of the Freedom Tower (One World Trade Center) was laid on the former World Trade Center site.
July 6, 1948: Frieda Hennok became the first woman to serve as the commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. July 7, 1981: Ronald Reagan appointed Sandra Day O’Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court, the first woman to be appointed to the highest court in the U.S. July 8, 2011: Space Shuttle Atlantis was launched for the last time. July 9, 1962: Andy Warhol’s iconic Campbell’s Soup Cans made their debut at the Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles, California.
July 5, 1975: Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win a Wimbledon singles title when he defeated Jimmy Connors.
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MEDICARE COMPUTER CLASS: August 10 & September 14 Are you new to Medicare or on Medicare and want to learn more about how to navigate the Medicare.gov web site? If you answered, yes, then join this class with a Benefit Specialist from the Aging and Disability Resource Center.
Bring your own device or use the computers available at L.E. Phillips Senior Center. The focus of this class will be to assist you in creating a username and password for a Medicare.gov account. Space is limited to 8 people.
Classes will take place in the computer room at the L.E. Phillips Senior Center.
Register at www.adrcevents.org or call the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 10:00 am Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 10:00 am
715-839-4735 • 1-888-338-4636 tty: use Relay (711) adrc@co.eau-claire.wi.us
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Diagnosing and treating age-related health conditions. Offers counseling to help prevent and manage health issues that can arise later in life including memory loss, falls, frailty, and incontinence. Assisting in managing multiple medical issues such as memory loss, incontinence, Parkinson’s disease, falls, arthritis, or polypharmacy. Help to maximize function and improve Quality of Life as one ages. Dr. Severson will also provide counseling to patients wishing to discuss end of life decisions.
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