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November 2019 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)
November is Na onal Family Caregiver Month, a me to recognize and thank the many hard working and devoted people who provide care to a loved one. We all know a caregiver ʹ the gentleman who pa ently walks with his wife whose mobility is failing; the woman who gently prods her forge!ul husband to follow her back to the car a#er purchasing groceries; the woman who brings her aging mother to her doctor appointments; the man who brings his kids along to do some repairs on his parent’s house. They are everywhere ʹ family, friends and neighbors who help older adults with things they no longer can do on their own. The role of the unpaid caregiver is invaluable and yet they o#en don’t recognize their own worth.
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do anything. Stopping for a quick visit to let them know you are thinking about them can mean a lot. Call the caregiver and check in on how THEY are doing. Too o#en the conversa on is about the person needing care and the caregivers’ needs are forgo/en. Listen to them without judging or advising. An opportunity to share their feelings openly and in confidence can be a great help and comfort. Offer to help. Instead of saying, “Let me know if you need something,” say, “I am going to help you. Do you want me to cook a meal? Clean your kitchen? Stop at the grocery store?” Be specific and gently insist. Invite them to do something ʹ a walk, coffee, a movie. Maybe they have turned you down too many mes, so you stopped asking. Try asking again and offer to help find someone to be with their loved one if that is a problem. Even if they say no, being asked will help them see they are s ll included. Remind them of the importance of selfͲcare, then help them seek out ways to get a break. Go with them to the Aging & Disability Resource Center to find out the various types of support that are available. A/end a support group mee ng with them. Some mes it is hard to go alone, and your presence will open up this valuable resource to them. If you are comfortable doing so, offer to care for their loved one for an hour or two so they can get a break. Check in regularly. It doesn’t have to take a lot of me and energy. A weekly phone call can alleviate feelings of loneliness and help them feel special and important.
Take some me to recognize and thank the family caregivers that you know. They deserve to be celebrated!
Jane Mahoney, Older American’s Act Consultant Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
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Assistant Director
Nutri on Supervisor Betsy H.
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 Heather C.
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.
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Annual Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare open enrollment period is October 15 through December 7. This is the time when changes can be made to your Medicare plan selections for 2020.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new Medicare Plan Finder (MPF) and process that includes individuals registering on MyMedicare.gov with a username and password. MyMedicare.gov registration technical presentations at L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger Street, Eau Claire WI. Presentations will walk you through how to register an account with MyMedicare.gov as well as what to look for as you review your plan finder. Space is limited! Register at Aging & Disability Resource Center, 715.839.4735, tty: use Relay (711) or adrcevents.org Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 1:00Ͳ3:00 pm Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 1:00ʹ 3:00 pm
As the chilly, autumn weather begins, you may find yourself bundling up in warmer and longer clothing. For some, dressing may be a challenging task daily. The Aging and Disability Resource Center Adaptive Equipment Loan Program items may be able to assist those who have difficulty dressing independently. Check out these dressing aids: A Sock Aid is a device that assists with putting on socks without having to bend over. Large, easy-togrip, soft foam handle is ideal for people with limited hand function, back problems, wheelchair users, or people recovering from hip or knee surgery. Slide sock over device and use foam handles on the long cords to pull the sock onto the foot. A button aid is great for those who have arthritis or limited use of fingers and hands. This aid has a soft, rubber grip with a formed wire at the end that pulls buttons easily through the button hole. Dressing hooks are designed to help with putting on shirts, pulling up pants or skirts, removing socks and shoes, and more.
To check on availability or more information, call Aging and Disability Resource Center, 715-839-4735. The Adaptive Equipment Loan Program offers a way to try out equipment for a short period of time. Whether you are thinking about purchasing an item but want to try it out first, or needing something for a short amount of time, the loan program can be a useful service that is quick and easy to use. All adaptive equipment items can be borrowed up to three months for a small contribution fee. See staff in case of financial hardship. *Note: The ADRC loan closet does not carry any electrical or medical equipment.
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Specialized transporta<on, or paratransit, is an essen<al program for adults 60 and older and adults with disabili<es and who are unable to use or access the bus or safely drive and need transporta<on. The 2020 proposal includes a total budget of $267,223 which will be used to provide these transporta<on services. We need your input! Please consider a>ending the public session to provide valuable feedback on the dra? aging plan. Public Hearing on the To review the dra? plan, visit www.eauclaireadrc.org or available at Eau Claire County Augusta Senior & Community Center or LE Phillips Senior Center. 2020 SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION GRANT Can’t a>end a public hearing? No problem! Feel free to call with your comments or submit wri>en feedback by November 8th 2019 to: November 11, 2019 2:30 pm Aging & Disability Resource Center 721 Oxford Avenue Ͳ Room 1130, Eau Claire WI 54703 LE Phillips Senior Center 715.839.4735, 1.888.338.4636 1616 Bellinger Street >y: use Relay (711) adrc@co.eauͲclaire.wi.us Eau Claire
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November 2019 Meals on Wheels & Senior Dining Menu
i St. John’s Apts | 815 Chapin Street, Eau Claire, WI | Serve Time: 11:15 am | 715Ͳ839Ͳ4886
i Augusta Senior Center | 616 W Washington St, Augusta, WI | Serve Time: 11:30 am | 715Ͳ286Ͳ2953 To be eligible for Meals on Wheels, you must be age 60 or older or the spouse of someone 60 years and older. If you are 60 years of age or older, meals are oered at a dona on basis of $4.00 per meal. If you are under 60, cost is $8.80 per meal. All dona ons help assure no senior goes hungry in Eau Claire County. Quest Cards accepted. For more informa on about Meals on Wheels or to apply, call 715Ͳ839Ͳ4886, 1Ͳ888Ͳ338Ͳ4636, <y: use Relay 711. To make a meal reserva on at St John’s Apts, call 715Ͳ839Ͳ4886. To make a reserva on at the Augusta Senior Center, call 715Ͳ286Ͳ2953. Note: Augusta Senior Center does not serve weekend meals. Please make your meal reserva ons by 1:00 pm one business day in advance or let the Meal Site Workers know. Meals provided by Fall Creek Kitchen. All meals are served with 1% milk. Meals subject to change without no ce. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Salads available every Wednesday at St John’s Meal Site as alternative to a hot meal. Each salad is served with fruit/dessert, bread/roll, and milk. November: 6: 13: 20: 27:
Tuna Salad & fresh Greens Fresh Fruit with Cottage Cheese Chef Salad Chicken Caesar Salad
4 Creamed Ham And Vegetables* Biscuit* Green Beans Fresh Fruit*
Apricot Almond 5 Chicken Breast^ Potato Casserole* Mixed Vegetables^ Bu/er & Egg Roll* Frosted Carrot Bar*
Breaded Pork 11 Chop^ Parsley Potatoes* Steam Broccoli Whole Grain Bread* Fresh Fruit*
13 Country Pot Pie 12 Baked Cod with Tartar Sauce^ With Beef* Hash browned Potato* Corn MuďŹƒn* Steamed Carrots^ Wax Beans Whole Grain Bread* Chocolate Cherry Mandarin Orange Cake* Cake*
Meatloaf ^ 6 Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes* Tomato, Cucumber and Onion Salad^ Whole Grain Bread* Apple Crisp*
Tater Tot 18 Magnolia BBQ 19 Casserole* Beef Brisket^ Extra Tater Tots* Wheat Roll* Garden Peas* Baked Beans* Fresh Fruit Delicatessen Salad Cherry Crisp*
Chicken Swiss 20 Baked Potato* Roasted Vegetables* Whole Grain Bread* Chocolate Marble Bar*
Baked Ham 25 Scallop Potatoes* California Blend Vegetables^ Breads#ck* Cranberry Sauce*
Roast Beef with 27 Onions and Gravy* Mashed Potatoes* Steamed Carrots* Whole Grain Bread* Cookies & Cream Flu*
26 Italian Chicken Mozzarella* Spinach Noodles* Parmesan/Garlic Asparagus* Whole Grain Bread* Banana Bar*
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Country Ribs And Kraut Seasoned JoͲJo Potatoes* Harvard Beets* Rye Bread* Vanilla Pudding*
Rosemary Roast 1 Turkey in Juice^ Baked Sweet Potatoes* Steam Cauliower Whole Grain Bread* Cranberry Juice* 7
Baked Chicken 14 Whipped Potato* Brussel Sprouts w/ Celery* Pumpkin Bread* Fruited JellͲO^ Roast Turkey Giblet Gravy* Bread Dressing* Mashed Yukon Potato* Green Bean Casserole^ Pumpkin Pie
Bean & Frank Casserole* MacͲnͲCheese* Steamed Spinach Apple MuďŹƒn
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21 Chili with Beans* 22 Cheddar Bread* Sweet Potato* Side Salad w/French Salad Dressing Tapioca Pudding* 28
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7 ▪ Eat fish weekly ▪ Use olive oil in recipes ▪ Eat nuts like walnuts and Monthly Challenge As we age, healthy ea6ng can make a difference almonds for snacks. in our health. “Nutri6on Myth” or “Whole Grain” will be featured each month. Talk to your doctor about a folic acid supplement. Content from: GWAAR Nutri6on Team in Collabora6on with UW Stout Demen%a and Brain Foods Diete6c Student Nicki Leh6nen and Dana Lemke. Demen6a and Alzheimer’s disease affects about 50% of the popula6on and is more common in Myth: Ea%ng Vegan is Not Healthy women. Nutri6on plays an enormous role in our health outcomes, and it’s easy enough to alter Fact: Vegans also have a lower rate of cancer, diabetes, the diet to ensure healthy brain func6on! obesity and heart disease! Vegans are people who choose to avoid any and all animal products. They don’t consume Folate is Vitamin B9. For adults RDI is 400mg/day, meat, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey and get all of their obtained through a vitamin or lots of dark leafy nutrients from plant sources like beans, nuts, fruits and greens and oranges. Adequate folate levels also vegetables. prevent depression, its essen6al to consume! The Mediterranean diet has been shown to Vegans have a reduc6on of saturated fat and cholesterol improve cogni6ve func6on as well. A diet for the intake. This improves cardiovascular health and reduces mind consists of foods like olive oil, nuts, fruits, risk for stoke, heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Ea6ng vegetables, whole grains, red wine, and fish, more plants increases the intake of fiber, vitamins, green leafy vegetables, beans, berries, poultry. minerals, an6oxidants and phytochemicals. A wellͲ Foods used in modera6on include red meats, balanced vegan diet provides all the essen6al vitamins buFer, cheese, pastries, sweets, and fried or fast and minerals needed to sustain a healthy, ac6ve lifestyle. food. The mind diet also recommends drinking Adequate protein can come from a variety of beans, lenone glass of wine per day! 6ls, nuts, and whole grains. Iron can be obtained from dark leafy greens or as a supplement. B12 is really the The omegaͲ3 faFy acids that are found in fish only concern, but can come from for6fied cereals or as a are considered to be Alzheimer’s diseaseͲ supplement. protec6ve nutrients. Omega 3’s are vital faFy acids found in nuts, especially walnuts, seeds Broccoli Apple Salad like flax and chia, and oily fish like salmon and 2 cups diced broccoli florets tuna. DHA is an omega 3 found in oily fish and 1 small apple, cored and diced eggs and is a key player in protec6ng the brain ½ cup walnuts and preven6ng Demen6a and Alzheimer’s ½ cup carrots, roughly chopped disease. ¼ cup golden raisins or dried cranberries 1/8 cup chopped red onion Vegetarians and vegans should consider an algae supplement to ensure adequate DHA Dressing: ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, ¾ Tbsp apple levels. In addi6on to omegaͲ3 faFy acids and cider vinegar, 1 ½ Tbsp honey, salt (if desired). folate, the vitamins B12, vitamin D, and Whisk all ingredients, set aside to chill until ready to betaͲcarotene are also considered as nutrients use. Toss all salad ingredients together, coat with the that can prevent Alzheimer’s. dressing then toss again to distribute evenly. Chill until ready to eat. Store leftovers in the fridge. Overall, ea6ng a healthy diet and keeping Recipe adapted from https://www.cookingclassy.com/ your mind moving are great ways to preserve broccoli-apple-salad/ your cogni6ve func6on.
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ADRC Van Schedule November 2019
Open date call 4 Trip to Augusta 5 to schedule trip. Senior Center. Pickup starts 10:30 am Open date call 11 Trip to 12 to schedule trip. Woodmans Store. Pickup 11:00 am Trip to Walmart 18 Open date call 19 in Eau Claire. Pickup to schedule trip. starts 11:00 am Open date call 25 Trip to Menards 26 to schedule trip. in Eau Claire. Pickup starts 11:00 am
Open date call 1 to schedule trip. Bingo & Lunch 6 Trip to Woodmans 7 St. Johns Apts. 8 at Augusta Senior Grocery. Pickup Walmart Trip. Center. Pickup starts 11:00 am Pickup 10:00 am 9:30 am Trip to Fleet 13 Trip to Walmart 14 Trip to the 15 and Farm. in Eau Claire. Pickup Eau Claire Library. Pickup 10:30 am starts 11:00 am Pickup 11:00 am Bingo & Lunch 20 Trip to Augusta 21 St. Johns Apts. 22 at Augusta Senior Senior Center. Pickup Woodmans Trip. Center. starts Pickup 10:00 am Pickup 9:30 am 10:30 am Open date call 27 No service 29 to schedule trip. Happy 28 No service Thanksgiving
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Senior Dining is open for all adults 60+ to come and enjoy dinner and socializa%on. Suggested dona%on $5.00 per person. RSVP at www.adrcevdents.org or call the Aging & Disability Resource Center, 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735.
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 LE Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger Street, Eau Claire Check in 4:30 pm * Dinner served 5:00 pm
Reminder: The Senior Dining Evening Meal at LE Phillips Senior Center is open to the public. Only one Evening Meal this month: Tuesday, November 12, 2019. No Evening Meal on the 4th Tuesday in November due to the holiday week.
Turkey with Gravy ▪ Mashed Potatoes ▪ Candied Yams Roasted Brussels Sprouts ▪ Cranberries ▪ Dessert Coffee & Milk
LePovers and addi6onal second por6ons may be taken home, please bring your own container. Thank you.
Meals on Wheels Reminder no Meals on Wheels and Senior Dining, Thursday, November 28, 2019 and Friday, November 29, 2019. To request an extra meal be delivered on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, call the Nutri6on office 715Ͳ839Ͳ4886 by November 26, 1 pm. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Weather Cancella on Policy With winter just around the corner, we’d like to remind everyone of the 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 s6ll deliver. Please have snow and ice removed from entrance and sidewalks so volunteers can safely deliver your meal. Closings will scroll on the boFom of TV sta6ons WEAUͲTV 13 and WQOWͲTV 18, along with the school closings. Also available at www.weau.com and www.wqow.com and WAXX radio. If you have ques6ons or concerns, please call Nutri6on office, 715 839Ͳ4886. We are open Monday through Friday 8:00 amͶ4:30 pm.
Sweet Potato Apple Cinnamon Muffin 1 sweet potato 2 large apples, cored & chopped 2 ¼ cups whole rolled oats or 1 ¾ cup flour 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 teaspoon baking powder and baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cinnamon 6 tablespoons coconut oil, melted ¾ cup sugar or sugar substitute Bake the sweet potato at 375° or microwave until tender. Cut the apples into small pieces. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Put oats in a food processer and blend until a flour like consistency forms or substitute flour. Place chia seeds in a bowl with 3 Tbsp of water, set aside after stirring. Put baked sweet potato in food processor with ¼ c water and process until smooth or you can mash or stir together with the water. Mix oat flour, or flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Mix the melted coconut oil, sugar and chia seed gel very well before mixing in 1 cup of the sweet potato puree. (Freeze any extra for next time). Mix the wet and dry ingredients and fold in the apple chunks, dividing into muffin tins. Bake for 10 minutes at 450, reduce heat to 400, then bake for another 5 -10 minutes. Recipe adapted from source: http://dailyburn.com/life/ recipes/sweet-potato-healthy-muffin-recipe/
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Congratula ons to the nearly 150 par cipants, including the 22 new graduates, who took part in one of the six Strong Bodies™ workshops held July Ͳ October 2019 in Eau Claire and Altoona. Thank you to the four agencies who host the 10Ͳweek classes: Grace Lutheran Church, Chapel Heights United Methodist Church, Grace Lutheran Communi esͲ River Pines & Prairie Pointe, and Dove HealthcareͲ West; and our amazing StrongBodies Program volunteer leaders: Deb Giedd, Mary Jane GriďŹƒn, Angela Kjellberg, Rita Parr, and Nancy Watkins. The next Strong Bodies Informa on Sessions for new par cipants will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019, 9:00 Ͳ 10:15 am or Monday, January 6, 2020, 10:00 Ͳ 11:15 am Workshops start January 13, 2020.
Register at www.adrcevents.org or call 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735.
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falls preven6on program that addresses the many factors that contribute to falls. Learn simple strength and balance exercises, how medica6ons, vision changes, home safety and footwear aect your risk for falling. It is interac6ve with guest presenters. Meets 2 hours weekly for 7 weeks. Mondays, 1:30 Ͳ 3:30 pm November 4 Ͳ December 16, 2019 Grace Lutheran Church 202 W Grand Avenue, Eau Claire No fee! Registra6on required, www.adrcevents.org or call Aging & Disability Resource Center 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735.
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Stand in the Light Memory Choir Rehearsals at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1120 Cedar Street, 9:30 – 11:00 am. Thursdays thru November 21, 2019 Concert: Thursday, November 21, 2019, 6:30 pm. Contact standinthelightchoir@gmail.com or visit www.standinthelight memorychoir.org. Rehearsals begin again Thursday, January 16, 2020. Eau Claire Memory Connections Café Chippewa Valley Museum, Carson Park, Eau Claire. Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 9:30 – 11:30 am. Contact Lisa 715-839-4750 or lisa.wells@co.eau-claire.wi.us. Coffee Group for Men Peace Lutheran Church, 501 E. Fillmore Avenue, Eau Claire Wednesday, November 13 and Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 11:00 am. Contact Bob 414-378-2114 or rvogler1@att.net. Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group Registration required. Lake Street Methodist Church, 337 Lake Street, Eau Claire. 1:30 – 3:00 pm Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Contact Lisa 715-839-4750 or lisa.wells@co.eau-claire.wi.us.
Middle-Late Stage Alzheimer’s/ Dementia Caregiver Support Registration required. The Classic at Hillcrest Greens, 2455 Sawgrass Place, Altoona 1:30 – 2:45 pm, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Contact Lisa 715-839-4750 or lisa.wells@co.eau-claire.wi.us. Soul-Care for Caregivers Jacob’s Well Church, 3211 N 50th Avenue, Lake Hallie 10:30 am – noon, Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Registration requested 715-833-2050.or www.jacobswellchurch.church. Caregiver Support Groups Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias No meeting in November Contact Paula 715-577-3600 or paulagibson@azuramemory.com. Dementia Telephone Caregiver Support Group 10:00 – 11:00 am Tuesday, November 26, 2019 Registration required 715-861-6174 or sbellefeuille@alz.org Receive the monthly call in number prior meeting. Alzheimer’s Association Education The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Tuesday, November 12, 2019 10:00 – 11:30 am. Lake Street Methodist Church, 337 Lake Street, Eau Claire.
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia Tuesday, November 26, 2019 11:00 am – Noon Mayo Clinic Health System, 1221 Whipple Street, Eau Claire, Courtyard Conference Room 3. Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline 1-800-272-3900 Lewy-Body Dementia Dove Healthcare South, 3656 Mall Drive, Eau Claire 6:30 – 8:00 pm Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Contact Janell romatowskij@comcast.net or Amy 715-379-3148 amy@modularmarketingsystems. com.
Being able to drive is more than just geEng where you want to go. It is a symbol of freedom, independence and selfͲsufficiency. But it is important to consider what happens when declining vision, medica<on sideͲeffects or a degenera<ve condi<on means it is no longer safe to drive. For transporta<on resources, contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center, 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735.
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Living Well with Demen a By Russell Martoccio
A Journey of Thankfulness. SiSng here thinking of what to write about for this November column the idea of how grateful I am for the ADRC Memory Support groups quickly came to mind. A couple of years ago when I was first diagnosed with demen a I thought that I could handle this set back by myself. My doctor encouraged me to accept my 'new limits' and not to push myself and to rest when mentally and physically fa gued. I had always been a voracious reader, especially world history, and I started to no ce that my comprehension facul es where diminishing. I was spending an ample amount of me reviewing what I had read the day before. Reading books was who I was. From an early age I was deeply conscious of how li/le I knew and employed all my leisure me in learning everything I could, learning as far as I could something about everything that I did not know, while also trying to learn everything that could be known about some things. So I decided to start researching the disease because I was becoming depressed and anxious most of the me.
A common thread I found was that everybody is different and that demen a takes its own course, some mes fast and some mes slow. A year ago I started to a/end ADRC support groups. They immediately changed the way I was thinking and feeling about the s gma of demen a and the quality of life I could have going forward. The ques on was asked 'what are the things that you are doing to live well?' As I listened, I heard the words 'Thankfulness', 'Gra tude', 'Acceptance' and 'Faith'. Every member of the group related their own experiences and how they were living well with change. From that moment I learned that by the personal sharing of experience I had found common ground with a group of people who had similar struggles and challenges with living daily life. Once I came to this realiza on and began to surrender to the inevitable changes of memory loss I became filled with a deep and abiding inner peace.
During my morning devo ons I write down five things that I am grateful for and pray over them. I find that gra tude is the best therapy. I also find that by being grateful and being thankful in the cold and o#en gray month of November, these blessings can really bring the sunshine out in my soul. Have a thankful and blessed Thanksgiving!
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ADRC closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. No ADRC van. Demen%a 101 November 13, 2019 1:30ͲͲ3:00 pm, Marshfield Medical Center Caregiver’s Magical Night Out November 11, 2019, 3:30Ͳ8:00 pm, Florian Gardens Stand in the Light Memory Concert, November 21, 2019, 6:30 pm Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Stepping On Mondays, 1:30 Ͳ 3:30 pm November 4 Ͳ December 16, 2019 Grace Lutheran Church Demen%a Care in the Home November 7 & 14, 2019 10Ͳ11:30 am Lake Street Methodist Church No Meals on Wheels and Senior Dining, Thursday November 28, 2019 and Friday November 29, 2019. Public Hearing on the Eau Claire County 2020 Specialized Transporta%on Grant November 11, 2019, 2:30 pm LE Phillips Senior Center. Medicare & You Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 10 am Courthouse, Eau Claire
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Fall Produce Okra—high in vitamins, good source of fiber. Parsnips—full of fiber, 1/2 cup contains more than 10% of daily vitamin C and folate. Cranberries—contain proanthocyanin which may prevent harmful bacteria. Pumpkin—full of fiber and beta-carotene that converts to vitamin A. Spaghetti Squash— low calorie, gluten free alternative to grain-based pasta. Beets—rich in naturally occurring nitrates. Sweet Potatoes—excellent source of potassium and vitamin C. Kale—loaded with vitamins A, C, K and manganese. Pears—most delicious in the fall when they’re at their peak.
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