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October 2018 Annual Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15!
Do you to receive Medicare? If so, it is important to note that the annual open enrollment period is October 15 through December 7. This is the !me frame when you can make changes to your Medicare plan selec!ons for 2019. The ADRC’s Elder and Disability Benefit Specialists are extremely busy during the open enrollment period helping people explore what plan op!ons may be best for them based on their specific situa!on. As the number of people over the age of 60 con!nues to increase and our staffing levels remain the same, we need to con!nue to modify how we do things to keep up with demand. If you are between the ages of 18Ͳ59 and receiving Medicare, you can contact our office and one of our Disability Benefit Specialists will be happy to help you. If you are age 60+ and receiving Medicare, you can contact the ADRC and get registered for one of our group enrollment sessions. This year, we will not be offering any one on one appointments with our Elder Benefit Specialists. As you can imagine, this is a very BIG change from how we usually do things. We understand that people don’t always love change but are hopeful you will understand and appreciate why we need to do this. Sign up for sessions begins Monday, September 24. Please call the ADRC if you are interested in more informa!on and/or to sign up! 715Ͳ839Ͳ4735 or 1Ͳ888Ͳ338Ͳ4636.
AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER [ADRC] 721 Oxford Avenue CourthouseͲRoom 1130 Eau Claire WI 54703 Monday Ͳ Friday 8 am Ͳ 5 pm 715.839.4735 1.888.338.4636 (y: use Relay (711)
Why the change? We will be able to help a significantly higher number of people than we have been able to in past years. Every year we have to start a wait list and turn people away. We do not want to do that at all this year. We will be able to con!nue to help people with other needs besides open enrollment. Did you know that every year, customers that need help from an Elder Benefit Specialist with something other than open enrollment have had to wait un!l a:er December 7 to talk to an Elder Benefit Specialist? We do not think this is good customer service and need to make a change.
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What will be different? If you are over the age of 60+, when you call the ADRC our staff will get you scheduled into one of the many group enrollment sessions available. A:er a;ending the group session and deciding which plan you would like to select, you will need to enroll yourself. Contact informa!on and instruc!on on how to do so will be provided.
What will be the same? You will be mailed a worksheet to complete and send back to our office prior to your session. This allows us to enter your prescrip!on drug informa!on and provide you with the plans that will work the best for your current situa!on. At the group session, you will receive a copy of your own personalized plan finder results. Sessions will be made available at loca!ons throughout Eau Claire County as well as at !mes that are convenient.
We appreciate your pa!ence and willingness to change the open enrollment process in order to serve more customers.
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ADRC Director Jennifer S.
ADRC Manager Emily G.
Nutri on Supervisor Becky 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 Kaylynn S.
Administra ve Associate Yee Y.
Administra ve Associate Molly Y.
Administra ve Associate LTE Michelle F.
Resource Specialist Lindi E.
Op ons Counselor Liz N.
Fiscal Associate Kelli W.
Op ons Counselor Lisa W.
Op ons Counselor Dana G.
Resource Specialist Marlene R.
Resource Specialist Jen S.
Op ons Counselor Sue O.
Op ons Counselor Dawnelle E.
Op ons Counselor Andrea R.
Op ons Counselor Lisa R.
Op ons Counselor Jenna B.
You’re invited to attend a Public Hearing on the Eau Claire County AGING PLAN 2019-2021 & 2019 SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION GRANT When: Where:
October 1, 2018 at 12:15 pm Augusta Senior and Community Center 616 W. Washington Street Augusta
When: Where:
October 10, 2018 at 4 pm LE Phillips Senior Center 1616 Bellinger Street Eau Claire
Aging programs and services play a major role in the health of our community. The ADRC of Eau Claire County is undergoing a planning process to determine how best to provide the services that keep older people healthy and independent. Specialized transportation, or paratransit, is an essential program for people with disabilities or who are older and unable to use or access the bus or safely drive. We need your input! Please consider attending one of the above public sessions to provide valuable feedback on the draft aging plan. Review the draft plan, at www.eauclaireadrc.org or stop by the ADRC for a copy! Can’t attend a public hearing? No problem! Feel free to call with your comments or submit written feedback by 5:00 pm on October 5, 2018. 715.839.4735.
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October celebrates White Cane Day and Blind Americans Equality Month. Consider a'ending the Kathy Nimmer Presenta+on, coͲsponsored by the Chippewa Valley Book Fes+val:
What Kindergarteners and Canines Know: Learning from Those Who’s Wisdom We Underes mate Thursday, October 18, 2018, 5:00 ʹ 6:15 pm Woodland Theatre, Davies Center, UWͲEau Claire 77 Roosevelt Avenue, Eau Claire Cap+oning and sign language interpre+ng provided.
October 15 is White Cane Awareness Day â–Ş Blindness and severe visual impairment aect approximately 200,000 residents of Wisconsin â–Ş The majority of these persons use a travel aide, such as a white cane or guide dog â–Ş These travel aides are universally recognized as symbols represen+ng loss of vision â–Ş White Cane Awareness Week was estabͲ lished in 1964 to highlight each state’s White Cane Law which speciďŹ es that a motorist must stop at least 10 feet from anyone using a white cane or walking s+ck or walking with the assisͲ tance of a guide dog. Even if the blind person is viola+ng a pedestrian law, each motorist has a responsibility to stop no ma'er what.
Please help us celebrate Wisconsin’s White Cane Awareness Day October 15th and help those of us using canes and guide dogs stay safe every day. If you have low vision or care about someone with low vision, consider joining the Eau Claire County Visually Impaired Support Group: St. John's Housing, 815 Chapin Street, Eau Claire Contact Norene nstrappa@sbcglobal.net or (715) 835Ͳ3496 Second Wednesday each month Lunch 11:00 am Ͳ12:00 pm Mee+ng/speaker 12:00 Ͳ 1:00 pm Social +me 1:00Ͳ 2:00 pm. This group does not meet December͜February. Lunch is ordered by calling (715) 839Ͳ4886. Please call by 1 pm one day prior.
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Disasters Happen „ Prepare Now „ Learn How
Snow and cold will be here before we know it! A major winter storm can last for several days and be accompanied by high winds, freezing rain or sleet, heavy snowfall, and cold temperatures. People can become trapped at home, without u+li+es or other services. Are you prepared for winter and other disasters? Prepare now! Prepare: Build a kit: remember pills, phones, pets, food, water, important papers. Plan: With family and friends where will you meet, who will you call and how to handle issues speciďŹ c to your family? Stay Informed: It’s fast, free, and will let you know when dangerous weather or other lifeͲsafety hazards are occurring. By following the Prepare, Plan, and Stay Informed steps, the community will be be'er able to care for themselves for at least 72 hours during an emergency. By following these steps, you will be be'er able to care for yourself and your family in an emergency, have iden+ďŹ ed mul+ple ways to communicate with loved ones, and learned where to get messages during an incident. Make an emergency plan with your family. Sign up for Eau Claire County’s Emergency No ďŹ ca on And prac+ce it! Put smoke alarms on every level h(ps://smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.ac on?pa=eauclaire. of your home, test them monthly, AND replace them when they are 10 years old! Learn safety skills like how to turn o u+li+es like natural gas, water and electricity in your home, how to use a ďŹ re ex+nguisher and how to perform CPR & ďŹ rst aid. Check your insurance coverage. Insurance is your ďŹ rst line of defense. Plan ďŹ nancially for the possibility of disaster. Check out Eau Claire County Emergency Management and Eau Claire CityͲCounty Health Department on Facebook and Twi'er and look for the #prepareauclaire for +ps. Eau Claire has an emergency no+ďŹ ca+on system to help ďŹ rst responders, police and ďŹ re locate and help you in an emergency. h'ps://smart911.com/smart911/ref/ reg.ac+on?pa=eauclaire. For more informa+on on preparing for an emergency, visit h'ps://www.ready.gov.
Firearm Safety and Dementia
Firearms and other weapons can be found in households across Wisconsin including antiques, collectibles, hunting equipment, and decorative pieces. Just like legal, financial, care, and driving plans are best made early when someone is diagnosed with dementia, it’s important to consider current and future gun safety. As the disease progresses, a person living with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia may not recognize someone he or she has known for years and view him or her as an intruder. With a gun accessible, the result could be disastrous. Using a firearm requires complex cognitive abilities and quick decision-making skills, which may be compromised due to the disease. It is critical that there be an open discussion among family members and putting a plan in place for what to do with firearms both immediately and for when the person is no longer capable of handling them safely. People living with dementia sometimes misperceive danger and may do whatever seems necessary to protect themselves. If you choose to keep firearms in the home, store unloaded in a locked cabinet or safe with the ammunition stored separately. Consider removing firearms and other weapons from the home to fully protect the family from an accident. To give people in the early stages of dementia some control over the decision, consider drawing up a firearm retirement date or a firearm trust. It is best to have conversations early and be aware that you have to take action at some point. For more information on preparing to discuss firearms with the family, visit https://www.alz.org/national/ documents/topicsheet_firearm_safety.pdf. PBS also had a special this past summer on Firearm safety and dementia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1KTyybC33Q
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Employee Spotlight - Kelli Weiss, Fiscal Associate As I write this, Fall is rolling in and the classic first day of school pictures are being taken and shared by all the proud parents. The chalk boards and posters sharing what the kids want to be when they grow up remind me that I always wanted to be a Kindergarten teacher. My college experience at UW-Eau Claire helped me identify my strengths and ultimately led me into the accounting profession. It was not without hesitation at times, as I often struggled to identify how my strengths in accounting could be used to fulfill my desire to find meaning in my work. I remember a conversation I had with my accounting advisor and mentor in which I told him I wasn’t sure accounting was for me because I wanted to help people. So, it is not surprising that I found myself doing financial work in the healthcare industry for 13 years. In January 2018, I started working for the ADRC. The best part about my job has always been the opportunity to work with department leaders. I love working for the ADRC because I get to support the department daily and that makes my work feel instrumental in accomplishing an invaluable mission to serve the aging population and those with disabilities. The biggest challenge of this job has been the change to governmental accounting and learning the intricacies of a new organization. I am grateful for this new career opportunity and look forward to contributing to the ADRC mission for years to come. In my free time I enjoy the outdoors, watching movies and spending time with family and friends.
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6 A big “Thank You!” to the sponsors and community presenters who helped make the Final Affairs event for 2018 a success! We had a full house at Dove Healthcare-West, and the day could not have been a success without the support from the community. A special thanks to the planning team as well for putting the day together and helping it run smoothly! We are looking forward to next year! Did you miss Final Affairs in August, but need a place to start your process? Check out ADRC Website www.eauclaireadrc.org under Resources for the full fillable PDF guide to help you on your way. Meals on Wheels and Congregate Dining will not be served on Friday, October 19, 2018.
VA Telehealth/Telemed
How ‘Bout a Night Out!
LE Phillips Senior Center 1616 Bellinger Street, Eau Claire Check in 4:30 pm Dinner served at 5:00 pm October 9, 2018 Homemade Chili Cottage Cheese Relish Tray Cornbread Dessert Milk and Coffee Presenter: Stefanie Pusateri, Licensed Massage Therapist, overview of musculoskeletal conditions and some non-pharmaceutical pain control options. October 23, 2018 Baked Salmon Wild Rice Blend Mixed Veggies Bread Dessert Milk and Coffee How ‘Bout a Night Out, senior dining is for adults 60+ to come and enjoy dinner and socialization. Suggested donation is $5.00 per person. RSVP at www.eauclaireadrc.org/events or call 715-839-4886. **Leftovers and additional second portions may be taken home however we ask that you please bring your own containers.
Did you know you may be able to meet with your VA doctor over the computer? It’s called Telemed/Telehealth. The VA is growing their Thank you services to make them more convenient for veterans. Imagine not having to drive to Minneapolis VA for an appointment! Nobody likes to deal with that traffic! Ask your primary doctor if some of your care can be done this way. Adam Kohls, Interim Veteran Services Director
Take the monthly Medicare Quiz: True or False? You must sign up for Part D prescrip on drug coverage within three months a2er you start receiving Medicare Part A or B or you will pay a late enrollment penalty if you have no other creditable drug coverage. (look for the answer in this newsle er!)
Meals on Wheels & Congregate Dining will not be serving meals on Friday, October 19. Chippewa County, senior dining meal site provides a healthy lunch in several loca+ons throughout the county. Meals are available for individuals over the age of 60 and given the opportunity to contribute to each meal. Suggested dona+on $4.00 for senior dining and $4.00 for meals on wheels!
Par+cipa+ng in the meal program, whether having home delivered meals or ea+ng at a site has many benefits for the individual AND the community. Menus are posted in the senior +mes, or call Kelly Zimmerman, Nutri+on Program Coordinator (715Ͳ726Ͳ7777) at the Chippewa County ADRC for more informa+on.
A BIG THANK YOU!
Thank You to Cowboy Jacks for the dona+on of fresh fruit and to Jason for delivering it. To Group Health Coopera+ve of Eau Claire for organizing and working so hard to raise dona+ons for Meals on Wheels. Group Health heard about the need Meals on Wheels had to purchase another refrigerator and freezer and they got to work collec+ng dona+ons. They organized a dona+on drop off at the Coffee Grounds farmer’s market on a Saturday morning as well as an online dona+on campaign. And they matched the first $2,500. Thank you, Group Health, what a wonderful community partner! With your help we can assure no senior goes hungry. A special thank you to all who donated to the successful fundraiser!
Nutrition Nibbles
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For 2018, we will include a “Nutri+on Myth” of the month. Also, each month there is an ar+cle related to a nutri+onal topic and recipes. Brought to you by Rebecca Hinzmann, ADRC Nutri+on Supervisor and Kayla Olmstead, ADRC Contract Die++an. If you have ideas for ar+cles, please forward them to Becky at Eau Claire ADRC. We would love to hear from you.
Nuts and Seeds Studies have shown that geUng at least 3 servings of nuts a week can reduce risks for cardiovascular disease. Nuts and seeds are healthy fats and have been shown to boost cogni+ve abili+es. They also are a great source of protein, fiber, a variety of minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals as well. Add to smoothies, salads, hot or cold cereals, baked goods, as subs+tutes for breading, and more!
Flaxseeds are a great source of the plantͲbased omegaͲ3 alphaͲlinolenic acid. They have a short shelf lifeͶbuy whole and grind as needed. Chia seeds contain 10 g of fiber per ounce and have a substan+al amount of calcium and other minerals essen+al for bone health. Hemp seeds have 9 g of protein per ounce and are also a good source of iron.
Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E and selenium, which are powerful an+oxidants. A one ounce serving contains almost half the daily value of vitamin E. They are noteworthy for their protein and fiber content.
Almonds are high in monounsaturated fats which helps lower LDL cholesterol levels and may decrease the risk for heart disease. They are also a great source of vitamin EͲone ounce (20Ͳ24 almonds) contains 37% of your daily value. In addi+on, they are also a good source of riboflavin, copper, phosphorus, and fiber.
Walnuts have more an+oxidants than any other nut! These an+oxidants help protect our bodies against free radicals, which have been linked to cancer, atherosclerosis, and other diseases. Walnuts have also been proven to lower blood cholesterol and have an+Ͳ inflammatory proper+es. Monthly Challenge: 3 servings of nuts, try 2 different types of seeds. Add Chia seeds to applesauce, yogurt or a smoothie. Add nuts or seeds to a recipe.
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October 2018 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 $3.75 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 Baked Cod Whole Grain Couscous w/ Roasted Vegetables Green Beans Apple Crisp
Tuesday 1 Mushroom Swiss 2 Burger Kaiser Roll Roasted Potatoes Coleslaw Oatmeal Cake
Baked Ham 8 Roasted Sweet Potatoes Spring Vegetables Whole Grain Bread Fruited Dessert
Chicken Tenders 9 Sheri’s MacͲnͲ Cheese Four Bean Salad Chunky Applesauce
Fish Tacos w/ 15 Whole Grain Shells Mango Salsa Spanish Rice w/ Red Beans Peach Halves
Meatloaf 16 Garlic Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes Stewed Tomatoes Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Whole Grain Bread Baked Chicken 23 w/ Gravy Mashed Potatoes Peas & Pearl Onions Fruited Cake Whole Grain Bread
Sausage Gravy 22 w/ Bu7ermilk Biscuit Roasted Vegetables Co7age Cheese Fresh Fruit Juice Chicken Bacon 29 Ranch Wrap w/ Tomato, Le7uce, & Cheddar Fruit Cocktail Veggies & Dip Brownies
Roast Beef w/ 30 Gravy Mashed Potatoes Bu7ernut Squash Whole Grain Bread Apples w/ Granola
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Weekend Del. Friday Variety Meals
Creamed Chicken 3 Pot Roast w/ 4 Biscuit Vegetables California Mixed Horseradish Vegetables Mashed Potatoes Fresh Fruit VͲ8 Juice Cook’s Choice Muffin Fruit Cup
Greek Lemon 5 Chicken w/ Yukon Gold Potatoes Greek Wedge Salad Whole Grain Bread JellͲO Poke Cake
Pork Chow Mein 10 w/ Vegetables Brown Rice Fortune Cookie Fresh Pineapple Dinner Roll
Crunchy Cod 11 Sandwich w/ Tomato, Le7uce, & Cheese Roasted Red Potatoes Green & Yellow Beans Fresh Fruit Chicken Breast 17 Spaghe< w/ 18 on Whole Grain Meatballs Dinner Roll Whole Grain Pasta Homestyle Baked Baby Carrots Beans Tropical Fruit Salad Corn Breads=ck Fresh Watermelon
Roast Beef 12 Variety Meals Rainbow Roasted Potatoes Strawberry Spinach Salad Fruit Cup Whole Grain Bread
Steak Salad w/ 24 Sirloin, Romaine Le7uce, Fresh Vegetables, Croutons, & Ranch Dressing Whole Grain Bread Chocolate Dessert
Roasted Turkey 25 w/ Gravy Bread Dressing Asparagus Whole Grain Bread Fruit Topped Spice Cake
Cheeseburger 26 Casserole Roasted Beets Fresh Vegetables Peach Cobbler Whole Grain Bread
31 Happy Halloween! Baked Ham Scalloped Potatoes Baked Beans Fruit Cup Whole Grain Bread
Salads available every Wednesday at St. John’s and Augusta Senior Dining Sites. Oct 3rd: Chef Salad Oct 10th: Chicken Caesar Salad Oct 17th: Tuna Salad over Mixed Greens Oct 24th: Fresh Fruit & Co7age Cheese Oct 31st: Chicken Mandarin Orange Salad
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Congratula+ons to graduates of the JulyͲSeptember 2018 Stepping On workshop. What did par+cipants tell us they liked best? “It addressed many issues. It gave exercises to increase balance and strength. Glad for the handouts; picking up on new safety ideas; great topics covered, accountability on exercises, anecdotes; exercises, info about walking aids; group par+cipa+on; knowledgeable presenters”.
Our thanks to the guest presenters: . Georgia Davis, physical therapist and Dr Bert Moritz, optometrist with Mayo Clinic Health System . Detec+ve Terry Nicks with Eau Claire Police Dept . Craig Wesolowski, pharmacist with Walgreens Pharmacy
Thank you also to coͲfacilitator Mandy Runge, Oakwood Health Services and building host Grace Lutheran Church.
Another Thank you!
In conjunc+on with an August Evening Meal in Eau Claire and Lunch n Learn in Augusta, local physical therapists and physical therapist assistants offered CDC’s STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) Fall Risk assessments before the meal and presenta+on. FortyͲone individuals took the free assessment and 102 people dined and learned about resources and effec+ve ways to reduce their chance of falling. Lacey Horlacher, PTA Thank you to the STEADI screeners and Dunamis Therapy & Fitness; Erika Schmidt, MPT Marshfield Clinic Physical Therapy Center; Courtney Spaeth, PTA Augusta Health & Rehabilita+on; Karissa Paulsrud, MSPT Marshfield Clinic Physical Therapy Center; Shannon Birkholz, DPT Prevea Health/ HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital
EvidenceBased Workshops
Don’t miss out! Last workshops of the year!
Living Well 2- 2 ½ hours weekly for 6 weeks. Mondays, 5:30 - 8:00 pm October 15 - November 19, 2018 Mayo Clinic Health System 220 Chestnut Street, Eau Claire Stepping On 2 hours weekly for 7 weeks. Wednesdays, 9:00 - 11:00 am October 17 - December 5, 2018 (no class Nov 21) Grace Lutheran Church 202 W Grand Avenue, Eau Claire No fee! Registration required. Strong Bones Information Sessions. For new participants. A brief overview of hind the StrongWomen™ Program. Upcoming 10-week session. Thursday, October 4, 2018 9:00-10:30 am Grace Lutheran Church 202 W Grand Avenue, Eau Claire. Strong Bones Workshop One-hour on Mondays/Wednesdays (10:00, 11:30 and 5:00) and Tuesdays/Thursdays (8:30 am) October 8 - December 18, 2018 Register at www.adrcevents.org or Aging & Disability Resource Center at 715-839-4735, 1-888-338-4636, tty: Relay 711.
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Living Well with Alzheimer’s By Judy Fuhrer
Giving up Driving Hello everyone! It’s great to be with you this month. Well, I finally did it. It was difficult for me to do, but I have decided to give up driving. I remember the day I got my first car. 1 Tbs bu'er Although I got my driver’s license when I was in high school, I didn’t start 2 cups steel cut oats driving un!l I was out of college and teaching High School in Michigan. I fell 2 cups pumpkin in love with a beau!ful blue MGB conver!ble. How I loved that car! What a 3 ½ cups water sense of freedom & independence! It is not easy to give that up. 3 ½ cups whole milk However, two years ago I stopped driving with grandchildren in the car ¼ cup maple syrup and last year I restricted my driving to good weather condi!ons. Although I 1 ½ tsp vanilla haven’t no!ced any problems with my driving, it does bother me that if I 1 Tbs cinnamon should get in an accident, even if it was not my fault, I would be blamed 1 Tbs pumpkin pie spice because of my Alzheimer’s. Of course the disease will progress to the point ½ tsp salt, ¼ cup coconut palm sugar that I will no longer be able to competently drive and may not even recog nize my limita!ons. Therefore, I have decided to stop Grease inside of a crockpot with driving even if it is a bit early, rather than wai!ng un!l the so[ened bu'er, add ingrediit is too late. ents and whisk together un+l well I am fortunate that I have family and friends who are combined. willing to provide transporta!on. I recall geBng my Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. driver’s license and being so pleased that I passed the Serve with toppings such as pecans, test. Now I am proud that I am giving up driving and no cooked spiced apples, chia seeds, one has to force me to take this step. flax seeds, bu'er.
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Living Well with Memory Loss
October 10, 2018, 12:00 - 1:15 pm (light lunch provided) Community Room, Dove Healthcare - West Eau Claire, 1405 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire. No cost. Register at www.adrcevents.org or call Aging & Disability Resource Center 715.839.4735, 888-338-4636. Registration REQUIRED for lunch by Friday before session. Walk-ins welcome if no lunch needed. Although there are no known treatments for dementia that can slow or reverse what is happening in the brain, there are things that can be done that may reduce the symptoms and positively impact daily life. People living with memory loss and/or dementia can take charge of their own health and take steps to live their best. This seminar presents some brain wellness strategies and the evidence behind them to improve overall health and well-being for the individual with memory loss and their caregiver.
What You Should Know and Do this Flu Season If You Are 65 Years or Older
People 65 years and older suffer the greatest from influenza. Get your flu shot. The best way to prevent the flu is with a flu shot. It’s best to get the shot by the end of October if possible. Prac ce good health habits. Cover coughs and wash your hands o[en. Avoid people who are sick. Eat healthy, exercise, and drink plenty of fluids. Seek medical advice quickly if you develop flu symptoms. It is important that you get an+viral drugs early to treat flu. Get pneumococcal vaccines. If you are 65 years and older, you also may need a pneumococcal vaccina+on to help protect you against pneumonia, meningi+s, and bloodstream infec+ons.
2018 Flu Shots
The Eau Claire CityͲCounty Health Departments will offer flu shots on the following dates/loca+ons Adults: $44 (cash or check only) October 8 3:00 ʹ 7:00 Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center Medicare and/or Medicare Advantage plans accepted. October 10 1:00 ʹ 5:00 Eau Claire Northstar Middle School Must show card. Limited adult Medicaid plans accepted. October 16 4:00 ʹ 5:30 Altoona High School ALL CHILDREN up to 19 years: No cost. Flu shots also available by appointment at the Health Department per standard eligibility requirements. Call 715Ͳ839Ͳ4718 for appointment.
October 17
1:00 ʹ 5:00
Eau Claire DeLong Middle School
October 23
9:00 ʹ 12:00
Fall Creek Elementary School
October 23
2:00 ʹ 5:00
Augusta High School
October 24
1:00 ʹ 5:00
Eau Claire South Middle School
October 26
10:00 ʹ 10:30
Fairchild Senior Apartments
Flu shots only ʹ no nasal FluMist available
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ADRC is looking for volunteers!
Do you have time to give back? Consider ADRC with flexible volunteer hours and schedules. We have a variety of volunteer jobs. The ADRC is always looking for short and long-term help with a wide variety of programs, please inquire at www.eauclaireadrc.org or715-839-4735, Volunteer Information! ▪ Take pride in helping your local community by helping homebound seniors in Eau Claire County. Deliver meals, liquid supplement, and newsletters directly to those who need it! ▪ Meals on Wheels can be delivered, individually, or with a companion! ▪ You can volunteer once a week for an hour or a couple of times a year, anything helps. (this usually works to get people started and they end up delivering meals more often, because it is so easy).
▪ Sign up for our health ▪ promotion classes, if you enjoy it and enjoy leading others on their wellness journey, consider be coming a leader. ▪ ▪ Like being on the phone and helping out in an office set ting? The ADRC is looking for help couple of times a month for projects, phone coverage and loan equipment sanitation.
Don’t have a regular schedule, no problem! Delivering Meals on Wheels allows you to sign up online, as you are available! Team building for your employees! Several businesses deliver, rotating employees, over the lunch hour each week!
Medicare Quiz Answer. True ʹ If you don’t enroll during the annual Part D enrollment period and you don’t have other creditable drug coverage, you will pay a lateͲenrollment penalty that will raise your Part D premium when you do decide to enroll.
Caring for Older Parents
You care about your aging parents. And yet, sometimes, you just don’t know the best way to help them, especially when they are trying to remain independent. Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home services is an exceptional program of care and caring that matches seniors who want to provide services with those who are looking for help. • • • • • • •
Meal prep/cooking Light housekeeping Companionship Mobility assistance Grocery shopping Pet care Yard Work
Call us today. Like getting a little help from your friendsTM. If you’re interested in becoming a provider, we would like to hear from you too. Phone: 715-514-4511 Email: andy34shs@gmail.com ©2010 Each office is independently owned and operated. All trademarks are registered trademarks of Corporate Mutual Resources Incorporated.
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ADRC Van Schedule October 2018 Would you like to go on one of our scheduled trips at no cost? ADRC Van has room for one wheel chair and 3 additional individuals. Available for the elderly and disabled residents living in Eau Claire County. Contact Dave, Transportation Coordinator to schedule 715-225-0975 Sun
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Open call 1 to schedule
Trip to 2 Augusta Senior Center pickup starts 10:30 am
Trip to 3 Farmers Market in Eau Claire pickup starts 9 am
Open call 4 to schedule
St Johns 5 Apts. Walmart trip pickup starts 1:30 pm
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Trip to 9 Trip to 10 Walmart pickup Menards pickup starts starts 10 am 1 pm
Trip to 11 Farmers Market in Eau Claire pickup starts 12 pm
12 No van service Staff training
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14 Trip to 15 Walmart pickup starts 1 pm
Trip to 16 Augusta Senior Center pickup starts 10:30 am
Open call 17 to schedule
Trip to 18 Farmers Market in Eau Claire pickup starts 12 pm
Open call 19 to schedule
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Open call 23 to schedule
Trip to 24 Farmers Market in Eau Claire pickup starts 9 am
Trip to 25 Farmers Market in Eau Claire pickup starts 12 pm
St Johns 26 Apts. Woodman’s pickup starts 1:30 pm
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7 Open call 8 to schedule
28 Trip to 29 Open call 30 Walmart to schedule pickup starts 1 pm
Trip to 31 Farmers Market in Eau Claire pickup starts 9 am
How to Find a Lawyer in Wisconsin
Lawyer Referral and Informa+on Services (800) 362Ͳ9082 www.wisbar.org/forPublic/INeedaLawyer/Pages/LawyerͲReferralͲRequest.aspx
Wisconsin State Bar Modest Means Panel 1Ͳ888Ͳ529Ͳ7599 www.wisbar.org/forPublic/INeedaLawyer/Pages/ModestͲMeans.aspx
Wisconsin Judicare (715) 842Ͳ1681 or (800) 472Ͳ1638 www.judicare.org/Judicare_Applica+on.cfm
Legal Ac+on 855Ͳ947Ͳ2529 www.legalac+on.org/contactͲus
Elder Rights Project 1Ͳ844Ͳ614Ͳ5468 nmz@legalac+on.org
Wisconsin State Public Defender Program 608Ͳ266Ͳ0087 wispd.org/
Na+onal Academy of Elder Law A'orneys h'ps://www.naela.org/
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Dementia Support
Stand in the Light Memory Choir Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1120 Cedar Street Rehearsals until November 15, 2018, 9:30 – 11:00 am. Contact Bob Vogler at 414-378-2114 or rvogler1@att.net Eau Claire Memory Café Chippewa Valley Museum, Carson Park, 9:30 – 11:30 am Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Contact Lisa 715-839-4750 or lisa.wells@co.eau-claire.wi.us Coffee Group for Men – New!! Peace Lutheran Church, 501 E. Fillmore Avenue, Eau Claire Wednesday, October 10, 2018 7:00 am AND Wednesday, October 24, 2018, 11:00 am Contact Bob 414-378-2114 or rvogler1@att.net Early Stage Memory Loss Support Lake Street Methodist Church, 337 Lake Street, Eau Claire 1:30 – 3:00 pm Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Registration required, contact Lisa 715-839-4750 or lisa.wells@co.eau-claire.wi.us Middle-Late Stage Alzheimer’s/ Dementia Caregiver Support Group, The Classic at Hillcrest Greens, 2455 Sawgrass Place, Altoona, 1:30 – 2:45 pm, Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Registration required, contact Lisa 715-839-4750 or lisa.wells@co.eau-claire.wi.us Caregiver Support Groups Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Lake Street Methodist Church, 337 Lake Street, Eau Claire,1:30 – 3:30 pm Thursday, October 25, 2018, Contact Paula 715-577-3600 or paulagibson@azuramemory.com Dementia Telephone Caregiver Support Group, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Registration required, 1-715-861-6174. Receive the monthly call in phone prior to the scheduled telephone support group meeting. Alzheimer’s Association Education The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s, Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 10:00 – 11:30 am Lake Street Methodist Church, 337 Lake Street, Eau Claire Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline1-800-272-3900 Lewy-Body Dementia, Dove Healthcare South, 3656 Mall Drive, Eau Claire, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Contact Amy 715-379-3148 or amy@modularmarketingsystems.com Family Caregiver Call-In, FREE and easy to participate, 1:00 – 2:30 pm, Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Contact Lynn 877-416-7083 to reserve your spot on the call.
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Welcome Aaron Kester, Diete4c Student Intern
Aaron joined the Nutri+on Program as a student Intern for 4 weeks. He is comple+ng his master’s degree in Food and Nutri+on Science from UWͲ Stout. You may see him at the meal sites or at home visits. Welcome Aaron, we are happy to have you.
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Prescrip4on Drug TakeͲBack Day Safe Use Safe Storage Safe Disposal
Unused medica+ons le[ in your cabinet have the poten+al to fall into the hands of those who shouldn’t be using them. In Eau Claire County, nearly 200 high school youth will misuse prescrip+on drugs this month, and 1 in 4 high schoolers tell us it is easy to get prescrip+on medica+ons. Instead of flushing or throwing them away, properly dispose of them on Na onal Prescrip on Drug Take Back Day. For more informa+on visit ge+nvolvedasap.org or www.doseofreality.org Take Back event October 27, 2018, 10 am to 2 pm Marshfield Clinic, Eau Claire Center (2116 Craig Road, Entrance B) Altoona Police Dept. 1904 Spooner Avenue Altoona
715.552.5511 heatherwoodal.com 4510 Gateway Dr., Eau Claire
• Spacious Rooms • Activities • Close to Town • Universal Design • Meals/Snacks included • Lovely Rural Setting on 5 acres • Housekeeping included
Take advantage of the concerned professional staff to ensure your peace of mind. For more information, call Steve at 715-382-3252.
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ADRC Adap ve 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 +mes. There are different types of wheelchairs available therefore caregivers should know their op+ons 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 selfͲpropelled 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 selfͲpropulsion. Transfer wheelchairs are intended to be used for short amounts of +me such as daytrips outside the home and with easy portability. Leg li[s/rests are available features for both the manual and transfer wheelchairs. We have different sizes of wheelchairs ranges from 18Ͳ24 inch wide seats with 250 lb. 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) 839Ͳ4735. All adap+ve equipment items can be borrowed up to three months for a small oneͲ+me contribu+on fee. See staff in case of financial hardship. *Note: The ADRC loan closet does not carry any electrical or medical equipment.
Colony Park West A MINISTRY OF SPIRIT LUTHERAN FOUNDATION, INC.
Independent Living for Individuals 55 years or better!
715-831-1068 4880 Otteson Lane Eau Claire, WI 54701
Colony Park East
2818 Augusta Street • 840 W. MacArthur St. 841 Richard Drive
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
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ne of the biggest contributors to plas+c pollu+on is plas+c films. But we can do something about this by recycling plas+c films right here in Eau Claire County! Most people are familiar with the collec+on spots at stores like Fes+val, Target, and Walmart that say, “Recycle your bags here!”. But did you know that you can put more than just your grocery bags in there? I didn’t know that when I started working for Eau Claire County Recycling, and I’ve more than doubled the amount of plas+c films that I take to those loca+ons for recycling. For informa+on on what can be recycled and loca+ons, visit: www.plas+cfilmrecycling.org. What can you recycle with your grocery bags? Plas+c wraps from +ssues, paper towel, etc. Case wrap from water bo'les Air pillows and bubble wrap from shipping (pop the pillows) ZipͲtop plas+c storage bags (clean and dry) Bread bags (dump out the crumbs) Dry cleaning bags Bags from newspaper and other similar products Produce bags from fresh produce (Not preͲwashed/preͲcut, or frozen items)
Collect these items when they are clean and dry and take them to your grocery store for recycling! Meghan Burkett, Recycling Coordinator Eau Claire County (715) 839-2756 recycling@co.eau-claire.wi.us
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Foot & Nail Clinic October 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2018, 7:30 am—4:30 pm, Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W. Grand Avenue, Eau Claire. Appointment required, 715-836-3636. Aging Plan 2019-2021 & 2019 Specialized Transportation Grant Public Hearings October 1, 2018 at 12:15 pm, Augusta Senior and Community Center, 616 W. Washington Street, Augusta. and October 10, 2018 at 4 pm, LE Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger Street, Eau Claire. Eau Claire Caregiver Café October 2 and 16, 2018, 9:30-11 am, The French Press Restaurant, 2823 London Road, Eau Claire. Respite available, contact ADRC at 715-839-4735. Strong Bones Information Sessions October 4, 2018, 9:00-10:30 am, Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W Grand Avenue, Eau Claire. Register at www.adrcevents.org or 715-839-4735. Strong Bones Workshop October 8 - December 18, 2018 Mondays/Wednesdays (10:00, 11:30 and 5:00) and Tuesdays/Thursdays (8:30 am) Register at www.adrcevents.org or 715-839-4735. Evening Meals October 9 & 23, 2018. Check in 4:30 pm, dinner served 5:00 pm. LE Suggested donation $5.00 per person. RSVP www.eauclaireadrc.org/events or 715-839-4735. Men’s Group 2nd Wednesday of month, October 10, 2018, 7 am 4th Wednesday of month, October 24, 2018, 11 am Peace Lutheran Church, 501 E. Fillmore Avenue, Eau Claire. Contact Bob Vogler, 414-378-2114 or rvogler1@att.net. Living Well with Memory Loss and Early Dementia October 10, 2018, 12:00 - 1:15 pm (light lunch provided) Community Room, Dove Healthcare West Eau Claire, 1405 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire.
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Medicare & You Friday, October 12, 2018, 1 pm Room 1277 Courthouse, Eau Claire. Register at www.adrcevents.org or 715-839-4735. Living Well October 15 - November 19, 2018, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, Mayo Clinic Health System, 220 Chestnut Street, Eau Claire. Register at www.adrcevents.org or 715-839-4735. Stepping On October 17 - December 5, 2018, 9:00-11:00 am (no class Nov 21) Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W Grand Avenue, Eau Claire. No fee! Register at www.adrcevents.org or 715-839-4735. Meals on Wheels and Congregate Dining will not be served on Friday, October 19, 2018. Middle-Late Stage Alzheimers and Dementia Caregiver Support Group October 31, 2018, 1:30-2:45 pm The Classic at Hillcrest Green, 2455 Sawgrass Place, Altoona. Registration required, contact Lisa at 715-839-4735. A Caregiver's Night Out Town Hall Meeting November 12, 2018, 3:30-8:00 pm, The Florian Gardens, 2340 Lorch Avenue, Eau Claire. RSVP www.eauclaireadrc.org/events or 715-839-4735 by November 5. Stand in the Light Memory Choir Concert November 15, 2018, 6:30 pm. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. ADRC Van schedule, see page 15.
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