Journey of Aging - Northeast WI April-September 2021

APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2021

Caring starts here.

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Hu rau 1-800-963-0035 (TTY: 711). My Choice Wisconsin Medicare Dual Advantage is an HMO SNP (Special Needs Plan) with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Medicaid Program. Enrollment in My Choice Wisconsin Medicare Dual Advantage depends on contract renewal. This is not a complete description of benefits and services. Visit us online or call 800-963-0035 and ask to speak with a Medicare Advisor for information on our 2021 Summary of Benefits.

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CONTENTS APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2021

AGING & CAREGIVER RESOURCES

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ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA

09

END OF LIFE

13

ESSENTIAL PREPARATION

15

GENERAL

17

HEALTH

23

RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE

31

SAFE & HEALTHY AT HOME

41

Stay Active

11

Music as Therapy for Older Adults

18

Communicating Care Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

The Perks of Independent Senior Living

When Aging in Place is Wrong

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Christy Feuerstahler, Paula Gibson, Stacie Hazlett-Rothe, Laura Moschetz, Dr. Seth Sohn

photographs Azura Memory Care, CAP Services Inc., Valley VNA Senior Care

PO Box 174 Baraboo, WI 53913-0174 P (608) 356-8757 • F (608) 356-8875 JOURNEYOFAGING.COM

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Abuse & Neglect

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ADRCs (Aging & Disability Resource Centers)

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Advocacy Groups & Support

6

Caregiver Information

6

Disability Resources

7

Health Plans & Assistance

7

Managed Care Providers

7

Nonprofit Organizations

8

Senior Centers

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Veteran Services

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ABUSE & NEGLECT

ADRCs

Under Wisconsin statutes, elder abuse and neglect includes physical, emotional, financial, and sexual abuse/ assault. See Wisconsin Elder Adults-atRisk Help Lines below or call 911. Visit dhs.wisconsin.gov/aps/index.htm.

BROWN COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

ADRCs can help make connections to resources about in-home personal care and nursing, housing options, housekeeping and chore services, home modifications, adaptive equipment, transportation, health, nutrition, homedelivered meal programs, Medicare, Medicaid, social security, caregiver supports, benefit specialists and respite information. Below are the ADRCs in your area by county.

Daytime: (920) 448-6000 After Hours: (920) 436-8888

ADRC OF BROWN COUNTY

WISCONSIN ELDER ADULTS-AT-RISK HELP LINES:

CALUMET COUNTY HUMAN SERVICE DEPARTMENT Daytime: (920) 849-1400 Weekend: (920) 849-9317

ELDER ABUSE TASK FORCE – FOND DU LAC ADRC (920) 929-3466

ELDER OR ADULT-AT-RISK REPORTING – WINNEBAGO COUNTY (877) 886-2372

FOND DU LAC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

(920) 448-4300 adrcofbrowncounty.org

ADRC OF CALUMET COUNTY (920) 849-1451 youradrcresource.org

ADRC OF FOND DU LAC COUNTY (920) 929-3466 fdlco.wi.gov/adrc

ADRC OF OUTAGAMIE COUNTY (920) 832-5178 youradrcresource.org

ADRC OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY (877) 886-2372 co.winnebago.wi.us/adrc

Daytime: (920) 929-3466 After Hours: (920) 929-3466

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT Daytime: (920) 832-4646 After Hours: (920) 832-4646

ADVOCACY GROUPS & SUPPORT Support for or on behalf of someone for a particular cause, issue, or policy.

(866) 448-3611 (920) 921-7433 Fond du Lac states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin

BBB OF WISCONSIN (BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU) (800) 273-1002 bbb.org/wisconsin

COALITION OF WISCONSIN AGING GROUPS (CWAG) (800) 488-2596 cwagwisconsin.org

DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES FOND DU LAC (920) 929-3521

ELDER RIGHTS PROJECT INTAKE HOTLINE (844) 614-5468 Legal Action of Wisconsin – Oshkosh Office (920) 233-6521 Elder Rights Project

OPTIONS & SOLUTIONS PROGRAM – VALLEY VNA SENIOR CARE

1535 Lyon Dr., Neenah 54956 (920) 727-5555 valleyvna.org Do you wonder what help is available in your home? Options & Solutions is a free program. Our nurse will visit you in your home to discuss information and services available in the community to help your individual situation.

WISCONSIN BOARD ON AGING & LONG-TERM CARE Ombudsman Program (800) 815-0015 longtermcare.wi.gov

WINNEBAGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Daytime: (877) 886-2372 Oshkosh (920) 727-2882 x4683 Neenah/Menasha After Hours: (920) 233-7707 Oshkosh (920) 722-7707 Neenah/Menasha

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6 | AGING & CAREGIVER RESOURCES BUREAU OF AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCES (BADR) (608) 266-2536 (Central Office) dhs.wisconsin.gov/dph/badr.htm

CAPTEL, INC.

CapTel® Captioned Telephone (920) 540-0704 captel.com Ideal for people with hearing loss, the CapTel Captioned Telephone works like any other telephone with one important addition: it displays every word the caller says throughout the conversation.

CURATIVE CONNECTIONS (920) 593-3535 curativeconnections.org

DISABILITY RIGHTS WISCONSIN (800) 928-8778 disabilityrightswi.org

EASTER SEALS DISABILITY HELP LINE OF OUTAGAMIE COUNTY (920) 832-0344 eastersealswisconsin.com

LAKELAND CARE, INC. WISCONSIN OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE (800) 236-8517 oci.wi.gov

VA CAREGIVER SUPPORT (855) 260-3274 caregiver.va.gov

WISCONSIN CAREGIVER ACADEMY AT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY

CAREGIVER INFORMATION A caregiver is an individual who provides support and assistance to individuals with disabilities or long-term conditions.

Visit the Safe & Healthy at Home section to find support assistance in your residence.

EASTER SEALS SENIOR SERVICES (920) 431-0843 easterseals.com/our-programs /senior-services

RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN (608) 222-2033 respitecarewi.org APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2021 JOURNEY OF AGING

(920) 465-2642 uwgb.edu/outreach/wicare

WISCONSIN’S FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAMS (866) 843-9810 wisconsincaregiver.org

DISABILITY RESOURCES See also ADRCs (Aging & Disability Resource Centers) in this section.

BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INFORMATION & SERVICES –

BY COUNTY (888) 879-0017 dhs.wisconsin.gov/blind

2985 S. Ridge Rd., Green Bay 54304 (920) 425-3900 info@lakelandcareinc.com lakelandcareinc.com Lakeland Care offers care management services to help eligible elders and adults with disabilities live independently at home or in their community through the Family Care Program. Family Care eligibility is determined by the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).

MY CHOICE WISCONSIN

2321 San Luis Pl., Green Bay 54304 (800) 963-0035 mychoicewi.org/JA My Choice Wisconsin offers governmentfunded programs to frail seniors and adults with disabilities. We match members to the healthcare and longterm care supports and services they need.

WISCONSIN TALKING BOOK AND BRAILLE LIBRARY (WTBBL) (800) 242-8822 dpi.wi.gov/talkingbooks

AGING & CAREGIVER RESOURCES | 7 HEALTH PLANS & ASSISTANCE BOARD ON AGING & LONG-TERM CARE Medigap helpline & health insurance related questions.

(800) 242-1060 longtermcare.wi.gov

COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE (800) 236-8517

HEALTHCARE MARKETPLACE healthcare.gov

LAKELAND CARE, INC.

2985 S. Ridge Rd., Green Bay 54304 (920) 425-3900 info@lakelandcareinc.com lakelandcareinc.com Lakeland Care offers care management services to help eligible elders and adults with disabilities live independently at home or in their community through the Family Care Program. Family Care eligibility is determined by the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).

expert member support, benefits you’ll use, and covered care from local doctors you already know and trust.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

MY CHOICE WISCONSIN

2321 San Luis Pl., Green Bay 54304 (800) 963-0035 mychoicewi.org/JA My Choice Wisconsin offers governmentfunded programs to frail seniors and adults with disabilities. We match members to the healthcare and longterm care supports and services they need.

(866) 770-2262 ssa.gov

WISCONSIN SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL (800) 488-2596 wisconsinsmp.org

MANAGED CARE PROVIDERS LAKELAND CARE, INC.

2985 S. Ridge Rd., Green Bay 54304 (920) 425-3900 info@lakelandcareinc.com lakelandcareinc.com Lakeland Care offers care management services to help eligible elders and adults with disabilities live independently at

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home or in their community through the Family Care Program. Family Care eligibility is determined by the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THE SALVATION ARMY OF FOND DU LAC (920) 923-8220 facebook.com/TheSalvation -ArmyofFondduLac

A local Family Care option for personal care and support

2321 San Luis Pl., Green Bay 54304 (800) 963-0035 mychoicewi.org/JA My Choice Wisconsin offers governmentfunded programs to frail seniors and adults with disabilities. We match members to the healthcare and longterm care supports and services they need.

NETWORK HEALTH (866) 393-7668 or (800) 947-3529 TTY networkhealth.com

ROBIN WITH HEALTHPARTNERS

1331 North Rd. #300, Green Bay 54313 (920) 328-1662 or (833) 256-7046 (TTY: 711) healthpartners.com/robin/medicare HealthPartners, Bellin Health, and ThedaCare have teamed up to help you get the most out of Medicare. Our Robin Medicare Advantage plans feature

DHS Approval 10/5/20

Some of the services we manage with you include: • Care Management • Medical Supplies & Equipment • Personal Care • Outpatient Mental Health • Residential Care • In-Home Supportive Care

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8 | AGING & CAREGIVER RESOURCES CALUMET COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE (920) 849-1452

DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT dwd.wisconsin.gov/veterans

FOND DU LAC COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES (920) 929-3117 dva.state.wi.us/cvso.asp

FOX VALLEY VETERANS COUNCIL (920) 358-0662 foxvalleyveteranscouncil.org

GREEN BAY VET CENTER (920) 435-5650 vetcenter.va.gov

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES OFFICE OSHKOSH CITY SENIOR CENTER

SENIOR CENTERS Senior centers are a wonderful way to interact with peers and fulfill interests.

Some offer unique programming and special services; each one is a little different from another. All are there to help, so feel free to give them a call and inquire.

BERLIN SENIOR CENTER (920) 361-5422

FOND DU LAC CITY SENIOR CENTER (920) 322-3630

GOOD SHEPHERD SENIOR CENTER – SEYMOUR (920) 833-6434

GREEN LAKE SENIOR CENTER

(920) 232-5300

PULASKI SENIOR CENTER (920) 822-8100

RIPON SENIOR CENTER (920) 748-6225

SENIOR CENTER – DENMARK/ BROWN COUNTY (920) 863-8097

VILLAGE OF KIMBERLY SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER (920) 687-9021

WAUPUN SENIOR CENTER (920) 324-7930

VETERAN SERVICES

(920) 294-3082

AMERICAN LEGION – DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN

NORTH FOND DU LAC VILLAGE SENIOR CENTER

wilegion.org

(920) 929-6811

BROWN COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE

OMRO-WINNEBAGO COMMUNITY CENTER

(920) 448-4450

(920) 685-0380 APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2021 JOURNEY OF AGING

(920) 832-5697 facebook.com/Outagamie CountyVeteranService

US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS benefits.va.gov/benefits

VETERAN SERVICES – FOND DU LAC (920) 929-3117

VETERANS AFFAIRS REGIONAL OFFICE (800) 827-1000

VETERANS MENTOR GROUP – APPLETON veteransmentorgroup.org

VETERANS OUTREACH & RECOVERY – GREEN BAY (800) WIS-VETS (947-8387) WisVets.com

WINNEBAGO COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES (920) 236-4898 co.winnebago.wi.us/veterans

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (WDVA) (800) 947-8387 dva.state.wi.us

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12 Caregiver &

Family Programs

12 Dementia Friendly 12 Programs for Individuals

with Dementia Issues

12 Support Systems & Local Resources

ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA

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Stay ACTIVE

BY CENTURY OAKS ASSISTED LIVING

We’ve all heard that staying active and keeping our minds sharp will lead to longer lives, but the concept is more than simply common sense. As we age, we begin to lose muscle mass, are likely to have some memory loss and decreased thinking skills, and we may potentially experience periods of depression.

Muscle mass issues can be addressed by increasing aerobic activity with brisk walks, swimming, yoga, and stretching.

Physical activity can slow the aging process and builds endorphins that add to our feeling good. The benefits of exercise are numerous, including reducing the risk for obesity, diabetes, dementia, and depression.

In addition to adding exercise to our daily routine, we can also eliminate processed foods from our diets, eat more omega-3 fatty acids, drink enough water daily, and take vitamins.

We can eat more fruits and vegetables, notably blueberries and mushrooms, which have been proven to slow the aging process.

Not to be overlooked are ways to keep our brains active. According to the British Medical Journal, over 40 percent of adults age 65+ have some ageassociated memory loss, which comes to approximately 16 million people.

While there are several studies underway of drugs to treat mild cognitive impairment in order to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, other areas under study include

non-drug therapies, like puzzles and crossword puzzles, and games, such as Sudoku.

A study from the University of Exeter and King’s College in London discovered that people who engage in word puzzles have brain function equal to people 10 years younger than their age. On problem-solving tests and grammar tests, people who regularly do word puzzles and grammar tests performed an average of eight years younger compared to those who don’t. The benefits of such activities include: boosting logical thinking, improving memory and recall, improving concentration, slowing Alzheimer’s, and reducing anxiety.

Lastly, staying active not only encompasses physical and mental exercises but also social activities.

Making time for your friends reduces loneliness. Social activities, such as singing in a church choir, joining a book club, belonging to a bridge club or sewing club, are effective ways to maintain a healthy social life.

By maintaining daily or weekly social activities, we can lessen our chances of experiencing periods of depression and improve overall physical health at the same time. By staying active and keeping our minds sharp, we can slow down the aging process.

We can honestly tell ourselves “We’re not getting older, we’re getting better!”

Article submitted by Century Oaks Assisted Living.

Century Oaks Assisted Living 2100 & 2302 E. Glenhurst Ln. Appleton, WI 54913 (920) 475-7555

centuryoakshomes.com

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12 | ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA CAREGIVER & FAMILY PROGRAMS ALZHEIMER FAMILY AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM (AFCSP) (920) 906-4792

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION GREATER WISCONSIN CHAPTER (920) 469-2110 alz.org/gwwi

MEMORY CAFÉ AT OSHKOSH COMMUNITY YMCA (920) 230-8439 Find us on Facebook!

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DEMENTIA FRIENDLY FOX VALLEY MEMORY PROJECT (920) 225-1711 foxvalleymemoryproject.org

PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA ISSUES VALLEY VNA SENIOR CARE

1535 Lyon Dr., Neenah 54956 (920) 727-5555 valleyvna.org We are dedicated to providing individualized, compassionate memory care. Our assisted-living and In-Home

caregivers are trained in dementia care and provide programs like Lyrics & Laughter™, Namaste, and other dementia-specific programs.

WISCONSIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM – SPARK! PROGRAM (608) 264-6555 wisconsinhistoricalmuseum.org

SUPPORT SYSTEMS & LOCAL RESOURCES ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION – GREATER WISCONSIN CHAPTER (920) 469-2110 alz.org/gwwi

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END OF LIFE 14 Do-Not-Resuscitate Bracelets

14 Doula Services 14 Funeral &

Cremation Services

14 Hospice Care 14 Hospice Inpatient Facilities

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14 | END OF LIFE DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE BRACELETS Direct emergency medical technicians, first responders, and emergency healthcare facilities’ personnel. See also Legal category in the General Section to set up advance healthcare directives which can detail your wishes when you are unable.

DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE BRACELETS (DNR) INFO (608) 266-1568 dhs.wisconsin.gov/ems/dnr.htm

FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES FISS & BILLS FUNERAL HOME – OSHKOSH (920) 235-1170

FOX CITIES FUNERAL & CREMATION

social worker, counselor, chaplain, home health aide, and trained volunteers. The team works together to focus on the dying person’s and their family’s physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. This level of care can be provided in one’s residence (collaborating with the home health agencies/medical care), at most hospitals (collaborating with your hospital team), at most nursing homes, and at an in-patient hospice facility.

(920) 966-9000

KONRAD-BEHLMAN FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY (920) 231-1510 konrad-behlman.com

COMPASSUS – GREEN BAY (920) 321-2004 compassus.com

COPPERLEAF VILLAGE OF RIPON (920) 896-0440 copperleafcare.com

DOULA SERVICES FINAL JOURNEY COMPANIONS, LLC Mellissa Hansen CSW, EOLD (920) 404-1855 Facebook: Final Journey Companions LLC

HOSPICE CARE Provides pain relief, comfort, symptom management, and supportive services to individuals who usually have six months or less to live. Typically, care is provided by a team consisting of a doctor, nurse,

HEARTLAND HOME HEALTHCARE AND HOSPICE (866) 216-5708 heartlandhospice.com

OAKRIDGE GARDENS REHABILITATION & MEMORY CENTER (920) 739-0111 oakridgegardens.com

ST. PAUL HOSPICE SERVICES (920) 766-6180 stpaulelders.org

THEDACARE AT HOME (920) 969-0990 thedacare.org

UNITY HOSPICE (920) 338-1111 unityhospice.org

HOSPICE INPATIENT FACILITIES THEDACARE HOSPICE (920) 969-0919 thedacare.org

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16 Advance Healthcare Directives

16 Emergency Preparedness 16 Estate Planning

ESSENTIAL PREPARATION

16 Funeral Preplanning

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16 | ESSENTIAL PREPARATION ADVANCE HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES Putting your preferences in writing.

Visit the Legal category in the General section for assistance to learn about the important options you have to protect your wishes if and when you are unable.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Have a plan in place BEFORE an emergency. Communicate your plans with family, friends, and neighbors.

Pack an emergency kit—first aid supplies, blankets or sleeping bag, battery-powered radio, flashlights, extra batteries, weather radio.

If you have a pet, plan ahead for pet needs, including a pet carrier and supplies of food and water.

• Three-day supply of high energy foods, such as granola bars, trail mix, peanut butter, jelly, and crackers You can find more information on emergency plans and supply kits at ready.gov.

ESTATE PLANNING See also the Legal category in the General section for additional information.

Have prescription medications and any special medical supplies ready.

THE ESTATE PLANNING GROUP

Place the following items in a plastic lidded container: • Three-day supply of water • Three-day supply of nonperishable food

GABERT, WILLIAMS, KONZ & LAWRYNK, LLP

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(920) 558-9300 theestateplanninggroup.com

(920) 733-5521 gwkl.net

HOOPER LAW OFFICE, LLC (920) 944-6653 hooperlawoffice.com

FUNERAL PREPLANNING An important piece of the aging process but often overlooked or neglected. Visit with professionals to know your options so you can make decisions rather than having decisions made for you by others.

ONELEGACY ADVISORS, CORP (920) 250-7221 onelegacyadvisors.com

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20 Animal Services 20 Arts & Culture 20 Driver Safety 20 Education 20 Employment 20 Household Item Donations 21 Legal 21 Moving Services/Specialists 21 Recreation 21 Shopping & Specialty Retail 22 Transportation 22 Travel & Tours 22 Volunteer Opportunities

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TAP INTO MUSIC TO REMINISCE AND ENGAGE:

MUSIC as Therapy for OLDER ADULTS

BY CHRISTY FEUERSTAHLER, CDP

For people with Alzheimer’s or dementia, music therapy is a powerful tool because a person’s rhythmic response is tied to the motor center of the brain that requires little or no cognition or mental processing.

Human response to music, particularly drumming or singing, is essentially primitive. People with Alzheimer’s or dementia who engage in music therapy often respond positively, even in the late stages of disease.

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Having taught and played music most of my life, it’s been a joy bringing music’s therapeutic benefits to seniors and caregivers.

I’ve heard nothing but appreciation from participants in our local Lyrics & Laughter community program, an offshoot of a program from the United Kingdom called Singing for the Brain. Lyrics & Laughter is a 45to 60-minute weekly music program

for people with dementia and their caregivers that goes beyond passive listening by incorporating singing, instruments, and action. We gather in a circle, and that cue helps focus our participants. We then begin a session of warm-ups; hello songs; rounds; rhythms; and thematic tunes on familiar topics, like the Old West, patriotism, and Irish folk tunes. Caregivers enjoy sharing in the songs too.

GENERAL | 19 An iPod listening program is another great idea for seniors whose families can help develop playlists of favorite songs.

The personalized collection helps those in need of sensory stimulation, and earphone splitters can allow a senior and family member to experience music together. I’ve seen people hold hands, dance, smile, and sing or simply get a sparkle in their eyes when the music starts.

Songs from a person’s young adult years, from about age 18 to 25, are the most likely to elicit dancing, toe tapping, happy facial expressions, and other forms of engagement. People with late-stage dementia especially respond to folk songs when sung in the language in which they were learned. Don’t worry if you don’t have time to create a full playlist; each time you visit, you can pull up a special song to share together. I was once sitting with an otherwise nonverbal resident who began speaking to me once she heard her songs, even

complimenting me on my blouse. Music can help elicit speech in people with advanced dementia, even if only for a short time.

Facilitated drum circles brighten moods, encourage social interaction, and allow the release of pent-up emotions. People with Alzheimer’s or dementia who typically sit with their heads down may perk up and move their eyes around when group drumming starts. Drum circles are a very good fit for those who can tolerate the loud drumming because it taps into their rhythmic instinct. It’s also an affordable participatory program because drums can be handmade with simple wooden frames and duct tape, and sticks can be used for mallets.

Everyone deserves music in their lives, and for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it can be a portal to past feelings of happiness and contentment, building connections with people

in their current social circle. It might even help them express with words and smiles, which puts a song in anyone’s heart.

Christy Feuerstahler, CDP, is the music coordinator at Valley VNA Senior Care in Neenah.

Photographs provided by Valley VNA Senior Care.

Valley VNA Senior Care 1535 Lyon Dr. Neenah, WI 54956 (920) 727-5555

valleyvna.org

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20 | GENERAL ANIMAL SERVICES BAY AREA HUMANE SOCIETY (920) 469-3110 bayareahumanesociety.com

EASTSHORE HUMANE ASSOCIATION (920) 849-2390 eastshoreha.org

FOND DU LAC HUMANE SOCIETY (920) 922-8873 fdlhumane.org

FOX VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY (920) 733-1717 foxvalleypets.org

NEENAH ANIMAL SHELTER (920) 722-9544 neenahanimalshelter.org

WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (608) 264-6535 wisconsinhistory.org

DRIVER SAFETY ADVOCAP

OSHKOSH AREA HUMANE SOCIETY (920) 424-2128 oahs.org

AUTO SAFETY COMPLAINTS (888) 327-4236

DISABLED PARKING LICENSE PLATES

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF FOND DU LAC

(608) 266-3041 dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/vehicles /disabled/displate.htm

(920) 929-0707 cmfdl.org

DMV SENIOR DRIVER INFO

FOND DU LAC PUBLIC LIBRARY (920) 929-7080 fdlpl.org

HISTORIC WADE HOUSE (920) 526-3271 wadehouse.org

THELMA SADOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS (920) 921-5410 thelmaarts.org

WAUPUN FINE ARTS (920) 346-5891 waupunfinearts.org

(608) 266-2327 dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers /drivers/mature

IDENTIFICATION CARDS/DMV (800) 924-3570 dot.wisconsin.gov

EDUCATION These organizations offer formal and informal learning programs for aging adults.

FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (920) 735-5600 classes.fvtc.edu

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(920) 929-1100 fdl.uwc.edu

UW-FOX VALLEY

(920) 922-7760 Fond du Lac (920) 725-2791 Neenah (920) 426-0150 Oshkosh advocap.org

ARTS & CULTURE

UW-FOND DU LAC

(920) 832-2600 uwfox.uwc.edu

WISCONSIN CAREGIVER ACADEMY AT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY (920) 465-2642 uwgb.edu/outreach/wicare

EMPLOYMENT Listings include employment assistance, career counseling, and training.

EASTER SEALS WISCONSIN SELF-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES – GREEN BAY (920) 431-0843 eastersealswisconsin.com

WISCONSIN SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (WISE) (608) 242-4897 dhs.wisconsin.gov/wise /employment.htm

HOUSEHOLD ITEM DONATIONS ST. VINCENT DE PAUL – APPLETON (920) 739-1679 svdpappleton.org

GENERAL | 21 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL – FOND DU LAC (920) 322-9505 svdpfdlc.org

OSHKOSH COMMUNITY YMCA

RECREATION FOX WEST YMCA

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL – GREEN BAY (920) 435-4040 svdpgb.org

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL – OSHKOSH (920) 235-9368 svdposhkosh.org

LEGAL DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES – FOND DU LAC (920) 929-3521

GABERT, WILLIAMS, KONZ & LAWRYNK, LLP

2711 N. Mason St., Ste. B (920) 733-5521 info@gwkl.net gwkl.net An established law firm in the area for over 100 years. Specializing in probate, elder law, wills, trusts, and estate planning. Our team walk clients through every step of the process to ensure that they understand their options and help them make the best decisions possible.

(920) 757-9820 ymcafoxcities.org

THE GOLF CLUB AT CAMELOT – LOMIRA (920) 269-4949 golfcamelot.com

HEART OF THE VALLEY YMCA (920) 830-5700 ymcafoxcities.org

HORICON MARSH EDUCATION AND VISITOR CENTER (920) 387-7893 horiconmarsh.org

MENASHA YMCA (920) 729-9622 ymcafoxcities.org

MID VALLEE GOLF COURSE

(920) 236-3380 oshkoshymca.org

TITLETOWN (920) 569-7505 titletown.com

SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL BARGAINS GALORE THRIFT STORE – WAUPUN (920) 324-8677 bargainsgalorethriftstore.com

FISHY’S BAKERY / CANDYMAN ON PIONEER (920) 923-4321 fishysbakery.com

PACKERS PRO SHOP (920) 569-7510 packersproshop.com

(920) 532-6644 midvallee.com

HOOPER LAW OFFICE, LLC (920) 944-6653 hooperlawoffice.com

LEGAL ACTION OF WISCONSIN – OSHKOSH OFFICE Elder Rights Project (920) 233-6521

ONELEGACY ADVISORS, LLC (920) 624-4220 onelegacyadvisors.com

MOVING SERVICES/ SPECIALISTS CARING TRANSITIONS (920) 569-0084 caringtransitionsgreenbay.com JOURNEYOFAGING.COM

22 | GENERAL NAHBRS – FOX VALLEY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (920) 850-3797 nahbrs.org

VETERANS SERVICE TRANSPORTATION Winnebago County (920) 236-4898 co.winnebago.wi.us/veterans

TRAVEL & TOURS AMERICINN HOTEL & SUITES – WAUPUN (920) 345-1140 americinn.com/hotels/wi/waupun

COUNTRY INN & SUITES

BY RADISSON (920) 924-8800 countryinn.com/fonddulacwi

GREEN BAY PACKERS HALL OF FAME (920) 569-7512 packers.com

HISTORIC WADE HOUSE (920) 526-3271 wadehouse.org

VOECKS’ FOX VALLEY COIN & DIAMONDS ETC.

CITY CAB – OSHKOSH (920) 235-7000

(920) 731-5451 foxvcoin.com

DIAL-A-RIDE – NEENAH

THE WOOLGATHERERS LTD

(920) 886-6128 ci.neenah.wi.us

(920) 907-0510 woolgatherers.com

FOND DU LAC AREA TRANSIT

HOLIDAY INN – FOND DU LAC (920) 923-1440 wiscohotels.com

LAMBEAU FIELD STADIUM TOURS (920) 569-7513 packers.com

(920) 322-3650

TRANSPORTATION Listings below include nonemergency transportation. Check with carrier. Check the Senior Centers category in the Aging & Caregiver Resources section for transportation options as well.

CABULANCE – OSHKOSH (920) 426-3900 Nonemergency

FOND DU LAC DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES Handi-Van (920) 929-3110 Medical Appointments (920) 929-3936

FOX VALLEY CAB

These organizations are seeking aging adult volunteers. Check also the Senior Centers category in the Aging & Caregiver Resources section.

(920) 734-4546 foxvalleycab.com

ADVOCAP

GO TRANSIT – OSHKOSH (920) 232-5340 ridegotransit.com

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

(920) 922-7760 Fond du Lac (920) 725-2791 Neenah (920) 426-0150 Oshkosh advocap.org

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Communicating CARE

BY PAULA GIBSON

A challenge for family caregivers of a person with memory loss is a loved one’s inability to communicate. In fact, the inability to understand what’s being said or talk properly may be one of the first signs of dementia.

If a loved one doesn’t respond to words, it may not be because they can’t hear or are electing to not hear you, but that the disease is preventing them from understanding what you’re saying or responding in an appropriate manner.

Imagine words going in then the APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2021 JOURNEY OF AGING

disease taking and scrambling them so what’s heard is a completely different message, resulting in an equally scrambled response. The reverse also happens—they hear and understand what’s being said, but then the disease scrambles the words so they come out wrong.

When this begins, it’s easy to slowly stop communicating—to stop asking about their day or what they want to do—because the response is painful or takes too long to get out. But even

those in the end stages of a disease need interaction, daily communication, and to hear a human voice. Here are a few tips to improve communication.

• Approach a loved one from the front and make eye contact.

Let them know you’re talking to them and that they’re important.

This helps them focus and have better responses.

• Speak calmly with short sentences, and ask one question at a time. This

HEALTH | 25 and plans for their future demise, and ask what they want, even if they can’t respond. It’s the dignified thing to do. You may be amazed by their nonverbal responses: eye flutters, hand grasps, smiles, and frowns.

• Use their life story to distract and not react. If they ask about a relative who has died, don’t get upset that they don’t recall the death, but instead help them remember a special time they had with the person.

allows your loved one to process things more easily and to not get overwhelmed.

• Wait, listen, and watch. You can tell a lot by watching someone’s facial expression. Do they like what you said? Did they laugh? Did their eyes light up? You’ll get a response if you’re patient and cue into verbal and nonverbal reactions.

• Don’t argue with or correct a loved one, and give compliments. One reason communication can stop is a sense of failure. It doesn’t matter

if they get something completely right, but that they’re talking with you. They need a win more than you do and to be told frequently how wonderful they are. Your job is to help them feel loved and heard.

• Don’t talk about them with others while they’re present, and ask their opinions. Just because they can’t communicate as well as they used to doesn’t mean they’re not here.

Even those in the end stages of a disease can hear what’s going on around them. Bring them into conversations of joy, not diagnosis

Everyone has a life story, and it’s our job to help loved one’s stories continue despite disease barriers. Sing, talk, laugh, cry, hold hands, smile, and keep the lines of communication flowing.

Paula Gibson is the regional director of communications and engagement for Azura Memory Care, where she has served for over a decade. She’s a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Virtual Dementia Tour Trainer, Certified Challenging Behaviors in Dementia Trainer, and Certified Provider of Cognitive Stimulation. Paula was also a caregiver to her grandmother and father, who passed due to dementia.

Photographs provided Memory Care.

by

Azura

...the inability to understand what’s being said or talk properly may be one of the first signs of dementia.

Azura Memory Care 2220 Brookview Ct. Oshkosh, WI 54904 (920) 284-6742 azuramemory.com JOURNEYOFAGING.COM

26 | HEALTH EYE CARE/LOW VISION WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (800) 783-5213 wcblind.org

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES OFFICE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (888) 879-0017 dhs.wisconsin.gov/blind

WISCONSIN TALKING BOOK AND BRAILLE LIBRARY (800) 242-8822 dpi.wi.gov/talkingbooks

CHIROPRACTIC CARE BOOTS CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER, S.C. (920) 997-9700 bootschiropractic.com

CHRONIC CONDITIONS & SUPPORT Listings include various national, state, and local resources. See also the Palliative Care category in this section.

ALS ASSOCIATION WISCONSIN CHAPTER (414) 763-2220 alsawi.org

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION diabetes.org

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (800) 242-8721 heart.org

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION (APDA) apdaparkinson.org/community

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION Wisconsin Office

FOND DU LAC FAMILY YMCA

DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP

(920) 921-3330 fdlymca.org

Aurora Health Care (920) 907-7000

FOND DU LAC COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES Living Well with Chronic Conditions (920) 929-3114

MY CHOICE WISCONSIN

2321 San Luis Pl., Green Bay 54304 (800) 963-0035 mychoicewi.org/JA My Choice Wisconsin offers governmentfunded programs to frail seniors and adults with disabilities. We match members to the healthcare and longterm care supports and services they need.

OSHKOSH COMMUNITY YMCA (920) 236-3380 oshkoshymca.org

FOOT CARE VALLEY VNA SENIOR CARE

1535 Lyon Dr., Neenah 54956 (920) 727-5555 valleyvna.org We provide Foot Care clinics at various locations throughout each month. The Foot Care clinic services include: foot exam by a registered nurse, foot soak, massage, callus reduction, and toenail file and trim.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Aurora Health Center – Fond du Lac (920) 906-4792

DENTAL CARE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION (800) 621-8099

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FITNESS & SPORTS

(414) 321-3933 arthritis.org/wisconsin

HEARING/AUDIOLOGY AFFORDABLE AUDIOLOGY & HEARING SERVICE (920) 232-4752 Oshkosh (920) 926-3328 Fond du Lac affordableaudiology.com

HEALTH | 27 HAVILAND HEARING AIDS INC (920) 733-7525 havilandhearing.com

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HEARING & SPEECH (800) 638-8255

NATIONAL HEARING AID HOTLINE (800) 521-5247

BRANDON COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY Brandon Village Hall (920) 273-9196

BROKEN BREAD PLUS FOOD PANTRY St. Paul’s Cathedral – Fond du Lac (920) 921-3363

HOLYLAND FOOD PANTRY, INC. – MALONE (920) 418-1580

INSURANCE MY CHOICE WISCONSIN

2321 San Luis Pl., Green Bay 54304 (800) 963-0035 mychoicewi.org/JA My Choice Wisconsin offers governmentfunded programs to frail seniors and adults with disabilities. We match members to the healthcare and longterm care supports and services they need.

LOAVES AND FISHES Church of Peace – Fond du Lac (920) 904-5556

PALLIATIVE CARE Palliative care is a specialized area of healthcare that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients.

Unlike hospice care, palliative medicine is appropriate for patients in all disease stages, including those undergoing treatment for curable illnesses and those living with chronic diseases, as well as patients who are nearing the end of life.

OAKRIDGE GARDENS REHABILITATION & MEMORY CENTER (920) 739-0111 oakridgegardens.com

ROBIN WITH HEALTHPARTNERS

1331 North Rd. #300, Green Bay 54313 (920) 328-1662 or (833) 256-7046 (TTY: 711) healthpartners.com/robin/medicare HealthPartners, Bellin Health, and ThedaCare have teamed up to help you get the most out of Medicare. Our Robin Medicare Advantage plans feature expert member support, benefits you’ll use, and covered care from local doctors you already know and trust.

NUTRITION/FOOD PROGRAMS Check also Aging & Caregiver Resources and Safe & Healthy at Home sections.

ADVOCAP (920) 922-7760 Fond du Lac (920) 725-2791 Neenah (920) 426-0150 Oshkosh advocap.org

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Lumbar SPINAL Stenosis

BY DR. SETH SOHN

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a common medical condition in the elderly population that affects over a million patients in the United States.

LSS is the narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses nerve roots traveling through the back. This can be caused by degenerative disc disease; arthritic changes in the spine; and, at times, the sliding of one vertebra over another, resulting in the compression of both APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2021 JOURNEY OF AGING

the nerves and the blood supply to the area. Symptoms can include pain in the back, buttocks, and lower extremities as well as weakness, aching, cramping, fatigue, numbness, and loss of mobility.

Patients with LSS report difficulty performing activities of daily living that require standing or walking and report improvement in their pain with sitting or leaning forward, such as on a shopping cart or walker.

Traditionally, this condition has been treated with physical therapy; medications; and interventional options, such as epidural steroid injections or surgical decompression for the affected levels. Recently, an FDA approved product by Vertiflex™ for the treatment of this condition was introduced in the United States called the Superion™ Indirect Decompression System, or spinous

HEALTH | 29 LSS is the narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses nerve roots traveling through the back.

spacer. This implantable device offers a minimally invasive option to treat mild to moderate spinal stenosis, resulting in significantly less recovery time than traditional surgical options.

The spinous spacer is supported by robust research, with studies showing comparable outcomes to traditional decompression with laminectomy, which has been considered the gold standard for treatment of spinal stenosis. It’s believed that this device offers an effective treatment option for patients that have failed to see relief with conservative care but are not yet considered candidates for traditional surgical intervention or

want to avoid a significantly more invasive surgery.

As a same-day outpatient procedure, the quarter-sized device is implanted under x-ray guidance through a small one- to one-and-a-halfcentimeter incision. The implant works by preventing the spinal levels treated from moving into extension, the position that causes pain when standing and walking. This device does not restrict motion in any other plane, reducing the risk of more rapid degeneration at untreated levels as seen with traditional decompression with fusion. Patient recovery typically consists of minor surgical discomfort at the incision site for a week and

light activity for four weeks. Patients typically report improvement in their symptoms within two to four weeks.

Having this procedure does not affect the patient’s ability to pursue moreaggressive surgical intervention in the future, as it does not alter the anatomy of the spine in any way and can be removed if needed.

The Vertiflex spinous spacer is a safe and reversible procedure for the patient with spinal stenosis looking to prevent or prolong the need for more aggressive surgical intervention. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with, or have symptoms consistent with, spinal stenosis, such as pain, numbness, cramping, and fatigue in the back and legs, and are looking for a noninvasive treatment options that allow you to get back to a more active lifestyle, the spinous spacer might be right for you.

Dr. Seth Sohn, board certified in anesthesiology, is a highly trained interventional pain physician experienced in neuromodulation, spinal stimulation, and intrathecal drug delivery among other techniques.

Advanced Pain Management (888) 901-7246 apmhealth.com JOURNEYOFAGING.COM

30 | HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHABILITATION COPPERLEAF VILLAGE OF RIPON (920) 896-0440 copperleafcare.com

OAKRIDGE GARDENS REHABILITATION & MEMORY CENTER (920) 739-0111 oakridgegardens.com

CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY CHURCH (ASSEMBLIES OF GOD) (920) 922-3990 celebrationassembly.org

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL (920) 517-9000 stpetersfdl.net

SUBSTANCE ABUSE & ADDICTIONS Listed below are treatment programs and support resources.

(920) 766-6020 stpaulelders.org

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

SENIORCARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE

(800) 522-4700

JACKIE NITSCHKE CENTER (920) 435-2093 jackienitschkecenter.com

NOVA COUNSELING SERVICES (920) 231-0143 novaoshkosh.com

ST. PAUL CENTER OF REHABILITATION

PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE

GAMBLING HOTLINE

(920) 997-0221 Appleton (920) 922-7512 Fond du Lac (920) 432-2600 Green Bay (920) 731-4331 Menasha (920) 410-4620 Oshkosh

SAMHSA (SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION) NATIONAL HELPLINE 800-662-HELP (4357) samhsa.gov Free, 24hr/365day, information service in English and Spanish.

WISCONSIN COUNCIL ON PROBLEM GAMBLING (800) 426-2535 24hr/365day wi-problemgamblers.org

Fond du Lac Benefit Specialist (920) 929-3521

SENIORCARE RX WISCONSIN PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (800) 657-2038 dhs.wisconsin.gov/seniorcare

SPEECH THERAPY OAKRIDGE GARDENS REHABILITATION & MEMORY CENTER (920) 739-0111 oakridgegardens.com

Your Medicare partner Get to know us at healthpartners.com/robin21 or call 920-328-1668 or 833-319-0399 (TTY: 711).

SPIRITUAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH (920) 922-3353 alcfdl.org

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Plans are available in northeast Wisconsin.

Other providers are available in our network.

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Memory Care

34 Assisted Living - AFH 34 Assisted Living - CBRF 36 Assisted Living - RCAC 38 Independent Living

Apartments & Communities

39 Skilled Nursing Care/ Rehabilitation

39 Subsidized Housing

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32 | RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE

The Perks of

INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING

BY STACIE HAZLETT-ROTHE & LAURA MOSCHETZ

Aging brings change. Though these changes can be good, they can also be difficult. Sometimes people have to face the harsh reality that they can no longer care for the property where they lived for a large majority of their lives. Downsizing can be scary, but making the move to independent living has its rewards and new opportunities for seniors.

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Many seniors that can no longer care for their home can still take care of themselves. Independent living is just as it sounds, independent. It does not have the environment of a nursing home, but instead allows seniors the freedom they are used to.

They have the ability to make their living space a home, do activities that they enjoy, and leave their home as they please.

Independent living properties can have a variety of amenities that benefit their occupants.

Most developments include various services that are more difficult for seniors to do on their own, such as lawn mowing, garbage service, and snow removal. The costly distractions of home maintenance and repair are no longer a worry for them.

RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE | 33 ALZHEIMER’S/ DEMENTIA/ MEMORY CARE This category is designed to provide information on housing options tailored to the special needs of individuals with memory/dementia concerns.

These communities foster secured environments with specially designed programs and regulated care.

Along with the various services and amenities that are included within most independent senior living properties, oftentimes living spaces are single level with no stairs, a private entry, an attached garage, and a washer and dryer within the unit. This allows people to truly live independently and not have to depend on family and friends to help them.

Not all seniors have the luxury of living with a partner, so the ability to be social in a safe and comfortable environment is extremely liberating.

Most locations have some sort of community gathering room for social activities that residents can utilize as well. The convenience of neighbors being close by offers safety and security to people who might be living alone—along with the bonus opportunity to make friends that live close by.

CAP Services Inc. has been serving low- to moderate-income individuals throughout northeastern and north central Wisconsin since 1966. Within the two dozen programs that CAP offers is its Rental Housing Program, featuring Independent Living Senior Villages and other housing units.

Safe, reliable, and affordable housing has been a cornerstone for CAP’s work to serve people in poverty throughout their five-county community—Marquette, Outagamie, Portage, Waupaca, and Waushara.

The 16 senior villages are leased to seniors 55+ at or below 60 percent of the county median income, with some market-level units at several locations.

CAP Services’ mission is to transform people and communities to advance social and economic justice. CAP is dedicated to serving seniors and providing them with a quality independent-living environment. To learn more about CAP Services’ Senior Villages, call (877) 377-1434, visit capservices.org/rentals, or contact rentals@capmail.org.

Stacie Hazlett-Rothe & Laura Moschetz are with CAP Services Inc. Photographs Services Inc.

provided

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CAP

Please also see the Alzheimer’s & Dementia section for additional resources and refer to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website at dhs.wisconsin.gov/dementia.

ALLOUEZ PARKSIDE VILLAGE (920) 430-8500 assistedlivingbyhillcrest.com

ALLOUEZ PARKSIDE VILLAGE #2 (920) 432-3322 assistedlivingbyhillcrest.com

BRILLION WEST HAVEN (920) 756-9100 assistedlivingbyhillcrest.com

CARE PARTNERS ASSISTED LIVING – APPLETON (920) 939-2020 carepartners-countryterrace.com

CARE PARTNERS ASSISTED LIVING – HORTONVILLE (920) 779-3221 carepartners-countryterrace.com

CARE PARTNERS ASSISTED LIVING – LITTLE CHUTE (920) 788-7033 carepartners-countryterrace.com

CARE PARTNERS ASSISTED LIVING – WINNECONNE Stacie Hazlett-Rothe

CAP Services Inc. (877) 377-1434

capservices.org/rentals

(920) 582-4662 carepartners-countryterrace.com

CARE PARTNERS MEMORY CARE – APPLETON (920) 903-8325 carepartners-countryterrace.com JOURNEYOFAGING.COM

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Discover luxury resort-style living, along with the comforts

of home. You’ll appreciate the beauty and convenience of Century Oaks Assisted Living.

individuals. Residents receive care above the level of room and board, which can include up to seven hours per week of licensed nursing care.

HELPING HANDS HOME (920) 322-9658

For information, please contact us:

920-475-7555

2100 East Glenhurst Lane • Appleton • centuryoakshomes.com CARE PARTNERS MEMORY CARE – HORTONVILLE (920) 779-3221 carepartners-countryterrace.com

FRONTIDA OF KIMBERLY – MEMORY CARE (920) 788-2300 frontidacare.com

LAKESHORE MANOR (920) 486-4518 seniorlifestyle.com

OAK PARK PLACE GREEN BAY

421 Erie Rd., Green Bay 54311 (920) 301-4200 greenbaysales@oakparkplace.com oakparkplace.com The success-oriented memory care program at Oak Park Place provides 24-hour care in a safe, homelike environment. Meals, housekeeping, and activities designed specifically for residents with memory conditions make a comforting structured routine.

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OAK PARK PLACE MENASHA

2205 Midway Rd., Menasha 54952 (920) 702-0000 menashasales@oakparkplace.com oakparkplace.com The success-oriented memory care program at Oak Park Place provides 24-hour care in a safe, homelike environment. Meals, housekeeping, and activities designed specifically for residents with memory conditions make a comforting structured routine.

VALLEY VNA SENIOR CARE – NEENAH (920) 727-5544 valleyvna.org

WYNDEMERE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE – GREEN BAY (920) 337-9434 wyndemereal.com

ASSISTED LIVING - AFH Adult Family Home. Licensing renewals and dates vary—please reference dhs.wisconsin.gov for information that is updated quarterly. These private homes contain four or fewer unrelated

ASSISTED LIVING - CBRF Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF). Licensing renewals and dates vary—please reference dhs.wisconsin .gov for information that is updated quarterly. Designed specifically for aging adults needing more advanced care, CBRFs are appropriate for individuals with general/frail requirements. They provide up to 28 hours per week of personalized supportive services, such as meals, health monitoring, medication management, housekeeping, and laundry similar to RCACs but also includes no more than three hours per week of licensed nursing care. CBRFs can work for those with Alzheimer’s-related dementias or other ailments requiring more in-depth monitoring.

ADELAIDE PLACE– FRONTIDA ASSISTED LIVING

478 W. Arndt St., Fond du Lac 54935 (920) 948-0205 hello@frontidacare.com frontidacare.com Specialized care for the frail, physically disabled, and those in need of memory care who cannot safely live alone and need assistance with their daily activities. We believe in whole-person care, including care for emotional and relational health.

ALLOUEZ PARKSIDE VILLAGE (920) 430-8500 assistedlivingbyhillcrest.com

ALPHA SENIOR CONCEPTS (920) 393-4531 alphaseniorconcepts.com

BELLA VISTA (920) 267-6642 seniorlifestyle.com

RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE | 35 BRILLION WEST HAVEN (920) 756-9100 assistedlivingbyhillcrest.com

CARE PARTNERS ASSISTED LIVING – APPLETON (920) 939-2020 carepartners-countryterrace.com

CARE PARTNERS ASSISTED LIVING – HORTONVILLE (920) 779-3221 carepartners-countryterrace.com

CARE PARTNERS ASSISTED LIVING – LITTLE CHUTE (920) 788-7033 carepartners-countryterrace.com

CARE PARTNERS ASSISTED LIVING – WINNECONNE (920) 582-4662 carepartners-countryterrace.com

CARE PARTNERS MEMORY CARE – APPLETON

you with respect—looking out for your well-being.

COOPERLEAF VILLAGE OF RIPON (920) 896-0440 cooperleafcare.com

COUNTRY TERRACE ASSISTED LIVING – APPLETON (920) 830-3285 carepartners-countryterrace.com

FRONTIDA ASSISTED LIVING OF KIMBERLY

820 Schelfhout Ln., Kimberly 54136 (920) 948-0205 hello@frontidacare.com frontidacare.com Specialized care for the frail, physically disabled, and those in need of memory care who cannot safely live alone and need assistance with their daily activities. We believe in whole-person care, including care for emotional and relational health.

(920) 903-8325 carepartners-countryterrace.com

CARE PARTNERS MEMORY CARE – HORTONVILLE (920) 779-3221 carepartners-countryterrace.com

CAROLINA ASSISTED LIVING – APPLETON (920) 738-0118 carolinaal.com

CARRINGTON ASSISTED LIVING – GREEN BAY (920) 469-2606 carringtonal.com

CENTURY OAKS ASSISTED LIVING

2100 E. Glenhurst Ln., Appleton 54913 (920) 475-7555 alyssa@centuryoakshomes.com centuryoakshomes.com Our fresh approach to assisted living features loving care, fun community, and engaging activities. Our team of skilled and compassionate caregivers provides a safe and secure living environment 24/7. We’ll treat JOURNEYOFAGING.COM

36 | RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE LIBERTY HOUSE– FRONTIDA ASSISTED LIVING

701 S. Main St., Fond du Lac 54935 (920) 948-0205 hello@frontidacare.com frontidacare.com Specialized care for the frail, physically disabled, and those in need of memory care who cannot safely live alone and need assistance with their daily activities. We believe in whole-person care, including care for emotional and relational health.

OAK PARK PLACE MENASHA

2205 Midway Rd., Menasha 54952 (920) 702-0000 menashasales@oakparkplace.com oakparkplace.com Enhanced assisted living at Oak Park Place provides a higher level of care and support along with meals, activities, housekeeping services, and a full complement of activities. A variety of spacious floor plans are available.

RENNES GROUP rennesgroup.com

RESIDENCE BY RENNES

1150 Lois St., De Pere 54115 (920) 983-5200 rennesgroup.com Residence by Rennes-De Pere offers assisted living and memory care as part of a continuum of care campus, which also includes Renaissance Assisted Living and Rennes Health & Rehab Center for inpatient and outpatient physical, speech, and occupational therapies.

VALLEY VNA SENIOR CARE – SAPPHIRE, EMERALD, CORAL AND AMBER COURTS

1535 Lyon Dr., Neenah 54956 (920) 727-5555 valleyvna.org We are dedicated to providing individualized, compassionate care. Our 24-hour assisted-living care team gets to know each resident, providing the best in senior care. Our community is comfortable and safe, allowing each resident to live life to the fullest.

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WYNDEMERE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE – GREEN BAY (920) 337-9434 wyndemereal.com

ASSISTED LIVING - RCAC Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC). Licensing renewals and dates vary—please reference dhs.wisconsin .gov for information that is updated quarterly. Designed specifically for independent adults 55+, and provide up to 28 hours per week of personalized supportive services, such as meals, health monitoring, medication management, housekeeping, and laundry. Each apartment has a lockable entrance, kitchen, and bathroom. RCACs are not recommended for those with Alzheimer’srelated dementias or other ailments requiring more in-depth monitoring.

Assisted living at Oak Park Place is the perfect combination of independence, excellent care, and thoughtful services.

A variety of floor plans are available and 24-hour care is provided along with meals, housekeeping services, and a full complement of activities.

RENAISSANCE ASSISTED LIVING–APPLETON

301 E. Florida Ave., Appleton 54911 (920) 380-1100 rennesgroup.com Leading the industry in innovation and community leadership, this location was the first assisted-living apartment community in the state of Wisconsin and is now on campus with Rennes Health & Rehab Center offering physical, occupational, and speech therapies.

RENAISSANCE ASSISTED LIVING–DE PERE

(920) 954-9990 appletonretirement.com

250 S. Ninth St., De Pere 54115 (920) 983-5100 rennesgroup.com Situated minutes from interstate access and the popular Main Street district, this location offers a full continuum of care with assisted living, a skilled nursing center, Rennes Health & Rehab Center for rehabilitative therapies, and a dementia assisted living.

BELLEVUE RETIREMENT

RENNES GROUP

AGE WELL OF GREEN BAY (920) 468-9174 pathwaytoliving.com

APPLETON RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

(920) 280-0446 seniorlifestyle.com

OAK PARK PLACE GREEN BAY

421 Erie Rd., Green Bay 54311 (920) 301-4200 greenbaysales@oakparkplace.com oakparkplace.com Assisted living at Oak Park Place is the perfect combination of independence, excellent care, and thoughtful services.

A variety of floor plans are available and 24-hour care is provided along with meals, housekeeping services, and a full complement of activities.

OAK PARK PLACE MENASHA 2205 Midway Rd., Menasha 54952 (920) 702-0000 menashasales@oakparkplace.com oakparkplace.com

rennesgroup.com For more than 40 years, Rennes Group and its family of companies— Renaissance Assisted Living, Rennes Health & Rehab Center, and Residence

by Rennes—have provided highly experience skilled nursing and caregiver teams in our state-of-theart facilities throughout northeast /north central Wisconsin.

VALLEY VNA SENIOR CARE – ALEXANDRITE MANOR

1535 Lyon Dr., Neenah 54956 (920) 727-5555 valleyvna.org Independent Plus Apartment Living includes up to 28 hours of personal assistance per week. Because each person has individual needs, we’ll meet with you to create a service plan just for you.

www.rennesgroup.com

38 | RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE GREENFIELD MANOR – LITTLE CHUTE (920) 687-0600 greenfieldmanorwi.com

HALLMARK PLACE – KIMBERLY (920) 687-9441 hallmarkplace.net

ISLAND SHORES (920) 280-0160 seniorlifestyle.com

LINWOOD PLACE – A MINISTRY OF FOX VALLEY LUTHERAN HOMES

HOUSING RESOURCES ONEIDA HEIGHTS

525 N. Oneida St., Appleton 54913 (920) 882-2100 karig@appletonhousing.org appletonhousing.org Oneida Heights offers affordable rent that is based on either the maximum fair market rent currently in effect or 30 percent of the person’s adjusted income. Appliances, utilities, satellite TV and window blinds are included in the rent.

conveniences of community living with amenities, such as meals, housekeeping, and organized social programs.

Some Independent Living apartments/ communities accept financial assistance through the federally funded Housing Choice Voucher program. For more information, please see Subsidized Housing category in this section.

APPLETON RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (920) 954-9990 appletonretirement.com

BELLA VISTA

RIVERWALK PLACE

431 E. Eagle Flats Pkwy.

Appleton 54913 (920) 733-5046 karig@appletonhousing.org appletonhousing.org Appleton’s newest riverfront neighborhood! Visualize a scenic river flowing alongside with an adjacent bike trail leading to acres of protected woodland.

This is Riverwalk Place. Enjoy beautiful surroundings both inside and out.

Affordable senior housing, peaceful and comfortable.

INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS & COMMUNITIES Designed specifically for independent adults 55+ able to live on their own who desire the security, enjoyment, and APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2021 JOURNEY OF AGING

(920) 267-6642 seniorlifestyle.com

BRILLION TOWNHOMES

230 Achievement Dr., Brillion 54110 (877) 377-1434 rentals@capmail.org capservices.org/rentals Where seniors 55+ enjoy comfortable, affordable independent living. Featuring cottage style apartments with attached garage, washer, and dryer.

Lawn mowing and snow plowing included! Income restrictions apply.

Equal housing opportunity. Wheelchair accessible. CAP Services is an equal opportunity employer/provider.

COURTYARD SENIOR APARTMENTS – GRAND CHUTE (920) 731-8853 oakbrookcommunities.com/grand -chute/courtyard-grand-chute

(920) 734-7225 fvlhomes.org

OSHKOSH/WINNEBAGO COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY (920) 424-1450 ohawcha.org

PARKSIDE APARTMENTS – PULASKI (920) 822-4653

SEYMOUR SENIOR VILLAGE

730 Bronson Rd., Seymour 54165 (877) 377-1434 rentals@capmail.org capservices.org/rentals Where seniors 55+ enjoy comfortable, affordable independent living. Featuring cottage style apartments with attached garage, washer, and dryer.

Lawn mowing and snow plowing included! Income restrictions apply.

Equal housing opportunity. Wheelchair accessible. CAP Services is an equal opportunity employer/provider.

VALLEY VNA SENIOR CARE – ALEXANDRITE MANOR

1535 Lyon Dr., Neenah 54956 (920) 727-5555 valleyvna.org Apartment living gives you the freedom to live comfortably without the burden of maintaining a household.

Opportunities for daily exercise, coffee hours, and educational programs abound. Know you have a continuum of care available when you need assistance.

RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE | 39 SKILLED NURSING CARE/ REHABILITATION Provides 24-hour licensed nursing services for those who need rehabilitative care or medical services too complex to be handled by an RCAC, CBRF, or AFH. Generally, Medicare doesn’t pay for long-term care. Medicare pays only for medically necessary skilled nursing/ rehab facilities or home healthcare.

BREWSTER VILLAGE (920) 832-5400 brewstervillage.org

RENNES GROUP rennesgroup.com

RENNES HEALTH & REHAB CENTER–APPLETON

325 E. Florida Ave., Appleton 54911 (920) 731-7310 rennesgroup.com Rennes Health & Rehab CenterAppleton is an 88-bed facility dedicated

to providing 24-hour skilled nursing and a full range of rehabilitative therapies, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy as short- or long-term care. Situated next to Renaissance Assisted Living.

RENNES HEALTH & REHAB CENTER–DE PERE

200 S. Ninth St., De Pere 54115 (920) 336-5680 rennesgroup.com Rennes Health & Rehab Center-De Pere is dedicated to providing 24hour skilled nursing and a full range of rehabilitative therapies, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy as short- or long-term care.

Situated next to Renaissance Assisted Living and Residence by Rennes.

SUBSIDIZED HOUSING SUBSIDIZED–Apartments/housing based on the resident’s adjusted gross

income and use of subsidies provided by the government.

ALLEGIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC (888) 393-3282 allegiantpropertymgmtllc.com

COURT TOWER – OSHKOSH (920) 424-1450 ohawcha.org

FOX VIEW MANOR – OMRO (920) 424-1450 ohawcha.org

MARIAN MANOR – OSHKOSH (920) 424-1450 ohawcha.org

MONROE PLAZA APARTMENTS

400 N. Monroe, Ave., Green Bay 54301 (920) 437-9553 monroeplaza@ppmil.com One-bedroom apartments for seniors 62+ or disabled. Rent based upon

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40 | RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS – WINNECONNE (920) 424-1450 ohawcha.org Caring for the community since 1908 In-Home Care Independent Senior Apartments Assisted Living and Memory Care Life Enrichment Programs

Call today for a free consultation.

1535 Lyon Drive, Neenah, WI 54956

30 percent of income. Free cable.

Heat, hot water, and electric provided.

Stove, refrigerator, AC, and microwave included. On-site laundries, community room, and community garden. Centrally located in downtown.

ONEIDA HEIGHTS

525 N. Oneida St., Appleton 54913 (920) 882-2100 karig@appletonhousing.org appletonhousing.org

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Oneida Heights offers affordable rent that is based on either the maximum fair market rent currently in effect or 30 percent of the person’s adjusted income. Appliances, utilities, satellite TV and window blinds are included in the rent.

RAULF PLACE – OSHKOSH (920) 424-1450 ohawcha.org

RIVERWALK PLACE

431 E. Eagle Flats Pkwy.

Appleton 54913 (920) 733-5046 karig@appletonhousing.org appletonhousing.org Appleton’s newest riverfront neighborhood! Visualize a scenic river flowing alongside with an adjacent bike trail leading to acres of protected woodland.

This is Riverwalk Place. Enjoy beautiful surroundings both inside and out.

Affordable senior housing, peaceful and comfortable.

ROUND HOUSE MANOR (920) 766-2233 rhf.org

WAITE RUG HOUSING – OSHKOSH (920) 424-1450 ohawcha.org

SAFE & HEALTHY AT HOME 44 Adult Day Centers 44 Assistive Technology 44 Care Managers 44 Emergency Response Systems

44 Home Modification 44 In-Home Medical Assistance/Licensed

Medical Practitioners

45 In-Home Nonmedical Assistance

45 Meal Delivery 46 Medical Equipment & Supplies

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42 | SAFE & HEALTHY AT HOME

When AGING in Place is Wrong Studies indicate that over 80 percent of seniors want to spend the rest of their lives in their home, a concept called aging in place. Most companies, agencies, and senior care professionals work toward that goal. However, there are two important concerns to aging in place as the desired lifestyle: safety and social. Think of Safety or Social as APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2021 JOURNEY OF AGING

SOS, the universal call for help. The following are areas to be addressed for safety.

• Forgetting to take medications, taking more than prescribed, or sharing • Forgetfulness stemming from dementia or Alzheimer’s

• Spoiled food that does not get thrown away, poor diet, or forgetting to eat • Dirty house, extreme clutter, dirty laundry piling up, decline in grooming • Missing important appointments, especially doctor’s appointments

SAFE & HEALTHY AT HOME | 43 There are times, though, when safety or social concerns make aging in place inadvisable—think of safety or social as SOS. • Unexplained bruising or continual skin tears that invite infection • Trouble getting up from a seated position or trouble getting out of bed • Difficulty with walking, balance, and mobility • Uncertainty and confusion when performing once-familiar tasks • Expenditures for unneeded repairs or purchases—changes in activities • Infrequent showering or bathing— use of perfumes to mask • Stacks of unopened mail, late payment notices, and bill collectors There are also situations that directly affect the safety of the senior.

• Wandering from home or driving and not remembering how to get home • Frequent medication mistakes, especially if medications are for a disease

• Unsafe behavior like leaving the stove on or front door unlocked • Physical abuse of spouse or caregiver, or self-neglect • Lack of adequate fluids or nutrition • Increased falls • Signs of depression

can foster negative thinking. Seniors can become trapped in their home by a lack of mobility and loss of family and friends. The social interaction in communal living, such as independent and assisted-living communities, often helps.

While safety is key, depression is often a link to a need for social interaction. The National Institute on Aging reported studies that show social relationships are consistently associated with biomarkers of health. Social isolation constitutes a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality; those without adequate social interaction were twice as likely to die prematurely; social isolation impairs the immune system and boosts inflammation; and people are reluctant to admit to loneliness.

If you would like to explore senior care options, contact a senior care advisor.

Seniors want to participate in social activities and need to be with other people, but opportunities are often reduced and the resulting isolation

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44 | SAFE & HEALTHY AT HOME ADULT DAY CENTERS These are nonresidential facilities providing activities for the elderly and special-needs individuals. Most centers operate 10 to 12 hours a day and provide meals, social/recreational activities, and general supervision.

These centers enable caregivers to go to work or to obtain a break from their responsibilities.

AGNESIAN HEALTHCARE – FOND DU LAC (920) 921-5812

NATIONAL ADULT DAY SERVICES ASSOCIATION (877) 745-1440 nadsa.org

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY This is equipment or technology that helps a person function better or more comfortably, perform activities of daily living (ADLs), or live more independently.

CAPTEL, INC.

CapTel® Captioned Telephone (920) 540-0704 captel.com Ideal for people with hearing loss, the CapTel Captioned Telephone works like

any other telephone with one important addition: it displays every word the caller says throughout the conversation.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT PURCHASE PROGRAM (TEPP) (844) 411-3861 voice (844) 411-3862 TTY psc.wi.gov/pages/programs/tepp.aspx

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS Below are listings for emergency response systems; remote monitoring/sensing; and off-site, direct-care response systems for use at one’s residence.

LIFE ASSIST USA/ADVANCE SECURITY SOLUTIONS

CARE MANAGERS Generally fee-based providers who assist patients and families in evaluating and coordinating available support systems needed now or in the future to assist with healthcare needs for aging adults.

MY CHOICE WISCONSIN

2321 San Luis Pl., Green Bay 54304 (800) 963-0035 mychoicewi.org/JA My Choice Wisconsin offers governmentfunded programs to frail seniors and adults with disabilities. We match members to the healthcare and longterm care supports and services they need.

(888) 860-8098

LIFELINE THROUGH AGNESIAN HEALTHCARE (800) 732-1313 or (920) 926-5794

NIGHT OWL SUPPORT SYSTEMS, LLC (877) 559-1642 or (608) 960-4001

SAFE LIVING TECHNOLOGIES/ VRI CONNECT (262) 780-0848 or (800) 860-4230

SAFETYCHOICE BY COMFORT KEEPERS (920) 922-1779 or (800) 788-1078

HOME MODIFICATION HME HOME MEDICAL (800) 236-2619 hmehomemedical.com

WISCONSIN WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WISWAP) (866) HEATWIS (432-8947) homeenergyplus.wi.gov

IN-HOME MEDICAL ASSISTANCE/ LICENSED MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS Only licensed agencies are allowed to provide medical services, including but not limited to medication management; medical social services; licensed medical staff; and occupational, physical, and speech therapies. Agencies may be certified to invoice Medicare, Medicaid, APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2021 JOURNEY OF AGING

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Can’t Hear on the Phone?

Get a NO-COST CapTel Captioned Telephone!

The CapTel® Captioned Telephone shows word-for-word captions of everything a caller says, letting you read anything you cannot hear over the phone. CapTel is a NO-COST, federally funded technology available under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Chris Moylan works within your community to help anybody who needs this phone gain access to the program.

Chris Moylan, 920-540-0704 chris.moylan@oeius.org

920-540-0704 CapTel.com REQUIREMENTS: Hearing Loss, High Speed Internet, Dial-tone No-Cost Phone with valid third-party certification is subject to change without notice. Terms and conditions may apply. FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS ANYONE BUT REGISTERED USERS WITH HEARING LOSS FROM USING INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONES WITH THE CAPTIONS TURNED ON. IP Captioned Telephone Service may use a live operator. The operator generates captions of what the other party to the call says. These captions are then sent to your phone. There is a cost for each minute of captions generated, paid from a federally administered fund. No cost is passed on to the CapTel user for using the service. CapTel captioning service is intended exclusively for individuals with hearing loss. CapTel® is a registered trademark of Ultratec, Inc. (v3.5 7-18)

or long-term care insurance. Contact the agency for services and billing information. Some may offer respite care in your home. Check the Palliative Care category in the Health section too.

HEARTLAND HOME HEALTHCARE AND HOSPICE (866) 216-5708 heartlandhomehealth.com

HOMECARE ADVANTAGE, INC. (920) 437-0496 thehomecareadvantage.com

VALLEY VNA SENIOR CARE – NEENAH (920) 727-5555 valleyvna.org

Examples include: • Chore Care—typically light housekeeping, laundry, gardening, home repair, meal preparation, and shopping.

• Companion Care—typically companionship for a patient, allowing the caregiver to run errands, perform chores, sleep, or enjoy a break.

• Personal Care—typically aid for individuals experiencing difficulties with activities of daily living. Services include bathing, grooming, meals, walking, dressing, and using the restroom.

HOME CARE ASSISTANCE (920) 966-6276 homecareassistancefoxcities.com

SECOND SET OF HANDS (920) 602-0258 secondsetofhandsllc.com

IN-HOME NONMEDICAL ASSISTANCE Listings offer a variety of nonmedical care and assistance in one’s residence.

TIMESAVERS, INC. (920) 437-0496 thehomecareadvantage.com

VALLEY VNA SENIOR CARE

1535 Lyon Dr., Neenah 54956 (920) 727-5555 valleyvna.org Our In-Home caregivers are compassionate and professional who come to your house to help you with day-today activities. Services can vary from dressing, bathing, and bathroom help to homemaking and fun and engaging life enrichment activities.

VISITING ANGELS (920) 312-7000 visitingangels.com

MEAL DELIVERY HOME DELIVERED MEALS – CALUMET COUNTY Calumet County ADRC (920) 849-1451 or (920) 989-2700 x4301

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MOBILE MEALS – FOND DU LAC

Green Bay area (920) 448-4300

Fond du Lac ADRC (920) 929-3113

KAUKAUNA MEALS ON WHEELS

OSHKOSH FAMILY INC., MEALS ON WHEELS

Kaukauna, Little Chute, Kimberly, Combined Locks St. Paul Elder Services (920) 766-6020 x212

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM OUTAGAMIE COUNTY ADRC (920) 832-5178

Homebound Oshkosh only (920) 651-3316

VALLEY VNA MEALS ON WHEELS Homebound in Neenah and Menasha only (920) 727-5555

WINNEBAGO COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM (920) 725-2791 or (800) 922-7760

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Suppliers listed typically sell, rent, or loan a range of home medical equipment and supplies. Check also the Aging & Caregiver Resources section.

CAPTEL® CAPTIONED TELEPHONE

CapTel, Inc.® (920) 540-0704 captel.com Ideal for people with hearing loss, the CapTel Captioned Telephone works like any other telephone with one important addition: it displays every word the caller says throughout the conversation.

HME HOME MEDICAL (800) 236-2619 hmehomemedical.com

LOAN CLOSET MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Fond du Lac County Health Department (920) 929-3085

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Oak Park Place Bring your lifestyle to Oak Park Place where neighbors become like family! We believe in helping you write the very best next chapter as you make new memories in a community designed with you in mind.

Independence When You Want It, Assistance When You Need It.

Discover Luxury Resort-Style Living ...

For more than two decades, we’ve dedicated ourselves to creating an outstanding quality of life for seniors and others who require assistance in daily living. Our care standards are so high we’re even state certified to conduct our own in-house staff training.

You’ll also appreciate the beauty and convenience of your new home at Century Oaks. Our private suites are 600+ square feet. Fully furnished, you’ll find move-in a breeze. With hotel-style amenities and chef-prepared meals, you’ll feel pampered every day.

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Large and spacious suites Fully furnished suites make move-in easy Walk-in closets with washer and dryer Chef-prepared buffet meals and wine service Therapy center & spa style salon Big-screen movie theater Casino-style bingo State-of-the-art medication and health monitoring RN on staff

To schedule a personalized tour or request additional information, please contact us:

Century Oaks Homes

920-475-7555

2100 East Glenhurst Lane Appleton, WI 54913

centuryoakshomes.com Learn more online at centuryoakshomes.com