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Transcript of ADRC September Newsletter 2015
AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER
[ADRC]
721 Oxford Avenue‐Room 1130 Eau Claire WI 54703
Monday ‐ Friday 8:00 am ‐ 5:00 pm
715.839.4735 1.888.338.4636
y: use Relay (711)
www.eauclaireadrc.org www.facebook.com/ECC.ADRC
Board mee ngs are open to the public. For mee ng dates
visit www.co.eau‐claire.wi.us
Know us before you need us
ADRC BOARD Sue Miller
Cheryl Stahl Mary Pierce
Stella Pagonis Lauri Malnory Mark Beckfield
Gordon Steinhauer Katherine Schneider
Stephannie Regenauer Thomas Christopherson
September 2015 Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County
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Take Control of Your Health: 6 Steps To Prevent a Fall
Every 13 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury.
Many falls are preventable ● stay safe with these tips
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Find a good balance and exercise program Look to build balance, strength and flexibility.
Talk to your health care provider Ask for an assessment of your risk of falling. Share your history of recent falls.
Regularly review your medica ons with Your doctor or pharmacists Make sure side effects aren’t increasing your risk of falling. Take medica ons as prescribed.
Get your vision and hearing checked Annually and update your eyeglasses Your eyes and ears are key to keeping you on your feet.
Keep your home safe Remove tripping hazards, increase ligh ng, make stairs safe and install grab bars in key area.
Talk to your family members Enlist their support in taking simple steps to stay safe. Falls are not just a seniors’ issue.
For informa on on falls preven on programs, contact Aging & Disability Resource Center , 715‐839‐4735.
ADRC Director Jennifer Owen
Nutri on Program Supervisor Becky Hinzmann
ADRC Supervisor Emily Gilbertson
Op ons Counselor Lisa Riley
Op ons Counselor Lisa Wells
Preven on Program Coordinator Deb Bruning
Elder Benefit Specialist Sue Brown
Disability Benefit Specialist
Melissa Wendtland
Disability Benefit Specialist
Jim Coldwell
Elder Benefit Specialist Leda Judd
Op ons Counselor Jenna Belter
Op ons Counselor Dawnelle Horvath
Op ons Counselor Dana Greicar
Op ons Counselor Liz Ne
Op ons Counselor Sue O’Branovich
Volunteer Coordinator Kaylynn Stahlbusch
Resource Specialist Jessica Krause
Resource Specialist Lindi Engedal
Office Associate Sandy Kronenberg
Resource Specialist Marlene Rud
Aging & Disability Resource Center Staff
Office Associate Lynne Braatz
Op ons Counselor Nicholas Schneider
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Medicare Annual Enrollment
October 15—December 7, 2015
The Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans is October 15 thru December 7, 2015. Medicare beneficiaries can re‐examine their current Medicare Part D Drug plan coverage and/or Medicare Advantage plan coverage. Beneficiaries already enrolled in one of these plans will be receiving an Annual No ce of Change in the mail from the plan. This no ce should be reviewed for changes to plan deduc bles, co‐pays, and drug coverage. Since these plans renew an annual contract with Medicare, it is best to review at the end of each calendar year which plan may best suit your needs for the following year. Medicare website www.medicare.gov has a very helpful plan finder tool to use for this purpose. The Aging and Disability Resource Center can provide an individual appointments to help you examine your op ons. Please call the ADRC a er September 28, 2015 to schedule your appointment.
If you receive Medicaid, Extra Help with your Part D drug costs, or help with paying your Medicare Part B premium, you can change plans at any me. You are not limited to the October 15 thru December 7 enrollment period.
Contact Aging & Disability Resource Center 715‐839‐4735 • 1‐888‐338‐4636
y: use Relay (711)
Dental Care & Coverage Difficult for Many Adults Medicare does not cover most dental care including cleanings, fillings, tooth extrac ons, dentures, dental plates, or other dental devices. Medicare Part A will pay for certain dental services that you get when you're in a hospital; however, that coverage is very limited. Due to the lack of Medicare coverage, many older Americans go without dental care. The Affordable Care Act offers premium tax credits to help low‐income people purchase health insurance. However, the subsidies cannot be used to purchase dental coverage except as an add‐on to health coverage. No new dental benefit requirements were included for adults covered by Medicaid. Although the ACA does not make Medicaid dental coverage mandatory for adults, it gives states that have chosen to expand Medicaid a poten al financial incen ve to include dental benefits. In Wisconsin, Medicaid dental coverage for adults includes pain relief, infec on treatment, tooth restora on, cleanings, fluoride treatments, crowns and fillings, X‐rays, root canals, dentures and implants apart from preven ve dental care checkups. Free or Reduced Dental Services in Wisconsin Free or reduced dental clinics that can be accessed here: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/guide/freedental.htm One such program is the Donated Dental Service. The program is for people unable to afford necessary dental treatment because of low income which is linked to a permanent disability, chronic illness, or advanced age (65 or older). Den sts involved in this program agree to volunteer their me to serve this popula on. www.medicare.gov/coverage/dental‐services.html h p://khn.org/news/adult‐dental‐coverage‐expanding‐slowlyin‐medicaid/
Aging & Disability Resource Center Elder Benefit Specialists present
Medicare and You Fridays, September 11 or 25, 2015 ‐ 10:00 am
Eau Claire County Courthouse, 721 Oxford Avenue, Room 1277, Eau Claire. Approximately 2 hours.
Register at www.adrcevents.org or at 715‐839‐4735.
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Stepping On – Building Confidence, Reducing Falls Stepping On is a program that has been researched and proven to reduce falls in older people. More than 100 people took part in one of the seven workshops held in Eau Claire County last year. If you have had a fall in the past year or have fear of falling, and live at home, Stepping On is for you! Why should I be concerned about falling? Falling is very common; it can result in injury and can shake your confidence. The threat of falling can be a barrier to safely doing all the things you want to do at home and in the community. That’s why preven ng falls is cri cal to maintaining independence. Upcoming Stepping On Workshops: Stepping On workshops consist of small groups of about 10 ‐ 16 people. They are interac ve, where everyone contributes to learning. Workshops meet for 2 hours once weekly for 7 weeks and are led by two facilitators and local guest experts provide informa on on exercise, vision, safety, and medica ons. Tuesdays, September 15‐October 27, 2015, 1:00‐3:00 pm, St. Francis Apartments, 851 University Drive, Eau Claire, *Sept. 15 only: 1:00‐3:30 pm, * addi onal 1/2 hour includes Medicare na onal survey. Tuesdays, October 6‐November 17, 2015, 9:30 ‐11:30 am, Mayo Clinic Health System, 1400 Bellinger Street, Eau Claire.
Enrollment is limited. Advanced registra on required at www.adrcevents.org or contact Aging & Disability Resource Center, 715‐839‐4735, 1‐888‐338‐4636 y: use Relay (711) [email protected]‐claire.wi.us. Thank you to guest presenters, facilitators and host facili es for the Stepping On workshop held on Thursdays, July 23 – September 3, 2015: Karissa Paulsrud, Marshfield Clinic Physical Therapist Stephanie Root, Sacred Heart Hospital Pharmacist Diane Dressel, Mayo Clinic Health System Registered Die cian Al Thompson, WI Office for the Blind & Visually Impaired Jon Schultz, City of Eau Claire Fire & Rescue EMS Kathleen Wanke, Home Instead Senior Care Shandell Se ersten, Mayo Clinic Health System Marshfield Clinic Physical Therapy , 1262 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire
“What We Learned Stepping On” Last September the Eau Claire County Stepping On leaders hosted an “Invite a Friend” Stepping On Reunion for all past workshop par cipants. To help spread the word about this evidence‐based falls preven on program, we asked them to share what benefits they received from the workshop. Their messages were used to create a short (3½ minute) video. To view the video and see what Stepping On can do for you, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPSufs9iq3Y.
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Topics include: • Simple and fun balance and strength training • The role vision plays in keeping your balance • How medica ons can contribute to falls • Ways to keep from falling when out in the community • What to look for in safe footwear •How to eliminate fall hazards in your home, and more
The Aging and Disability Resource Center Adap ve Equipment Loan Program offers many items to prevent falls: walkers, Rollator walkers (or 4‐wheeled walker with a seat), knee walkers (when one foot or ankle cannot bear weight), canes, and walking s cks. A hemi‐walker can be helpful for someone who is recovering from a stroke, pinch reachers can aide in reaching items that have fallen on the floor or are in hard to reach spots. These items can help maintain balance and prevent falls. Items from the Aging and Disability Resource Center Loan Program can be borrowed for up to three months. Items also available for loan at the ADRC office in the Augusta Senior Center & Community Center. A low refundable deposit fee is required, but this fee can be waived in cases of hardship. Emergency Response Systems are also useful in case of falls. The adap ve equipment loan program has a simple type of emergency response system for temporary use in which a caregiver can carry a pager which can be ac vated by a pendant worn by their loved one. Contact the ADRR for a list of commercial Emergency Response Systems available.
For more informa on contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center 715‐839‐4735, 1‐888‐338‐4636, y: use Relay (711) [email protected]‐claire.wi.us.
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Know us before you need us
Reducing personal stress, improving self‐confidence
An evidence‐based, educa onal program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a rela ve or friend.
Join one of our six week workshops where you’ll benefit, whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend, someone who lives
at home, in a nursing home, or across the country.
Par cipants will learn to: reduce stress • improve self‐confidence • be er communicate feelings • increase ability to make tough decisions • locate helpful resources.
“At the time I took this class, I was at my wits end. Working full time and caring for my mother just about did me in. After taking the class, it is much easier than it was six weeks ago!”
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Advanced registra on required by September 8, 2015 at www.adrcevents.org or 715‐839‐4735, 1‐888‐338‐4636, y: use Relay (711)
Registra on fee: $10 (Includes Caregiver Helpbook, materials, and refreshments). Scholarships available.
Wednesdays, September 9—October 14, 2015 ● 1:00 ‐ 3:30 pm Augusta Senior & Community Center, 616 W. Washington Street, Augusta Thursdays, September 10—October 15, 2015 ● 9:30 am — 12:00 pm Trinity Lutheran Church, 1314 E. Lexington Boulevard, Fireside Room, Eau Claire
Caregiver Support Groups Eau Claire Memory Café The café offers a comfortable way for people with memory problems and their care partners to have fun and socialize with others. Chippewa Valley Museum Auditorium 9:30 – 11:30 am, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Contact Lisa, 715‐839‐4750 or [email protected]‐claire.wi.us The Eau Claire Memory cafés offers a comfortable way for you and your care partner to have fun and socialize with others who have Mild Cogni ve Impair‐ment, early to moderate Alzheimer’s or other types of demen a, and those who worry about memory problems.
Alzheimer’s Lake Street Methodist Church 337 Lake Street, Eau Claire 1:30 – 3:30 pm, Thursday, September 24, 2015 Contact Paula, 715‐577‐3600 or [email protected] Grace Adult Day Services 2441 New Pine Drive, Altoona 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Thursday, September 17, 2015 Contact Bethany, 715‐832‐8811 or [email protected] Alzheimer’s Associa on 24/7 Helpline 1‐800‐272‐3900 Lewy‐Body Demen a Dove Healthcare South 3656 Mall Drive, Eau Claire 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, September 9, 2015 Contact Amy, 715‐379‐3148 or amy@modularmarke ngsystems.com Family Caregiver Call‐In FREE and easy to par cipate Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 1:00 – 2:30 pm Call Kathy at 800‐472‐8008 to reserve your call spot
Addi onal Memory Café to Start! Due to the rising numbers at the Eau Claire Memory Café, an addi onal memory café is being offered! St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1804 Highland Avenue, Eau Claire, 4th Monday each month, 1:30 – 3:30 pm. The new café will begin Monday, September 28, 2015. Contact Shannon, [email protected].
Saturday, September 12, 2015, Carson Park, Eau Claire Registra on 8:30 am • Walk ceremony 10:00 am • 2 miles, no fee
Register at:
h p://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk Generalpg=entry&pw_id=8182&fr_id=7904
Walkers who raise $100, are eligible for a t‐shirt. You can start a team, join a team, or walk as an individual.
Help Make Eau Claire County a Dementia Friendly
Nearly all of us has experience of dementia in our families, circle of friends, church, or business, yet the stigma of dementia remains. Support people with
dementia to remain part of the community...not apart from it.
You are invited to attend an information session to learn about dementia and the small things you can do to make a difference in your community.
Fall Creek Augusta Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Monday, September 21, 2015 Fall Creek Village Hall Augusta Senior & Community Center 5:30 - 7:00 pm 5:30 - 7:00 pm Light dinner served Light dinner served Altoona Eau Claire Thursday, September 17, 2015 Tuesday, September 22, 2015 Altoona Public Library L.E. Phillips Public Library 5:30 - 7:00 pm 5:30 - 7:00 pm Light dinner served Light dinner served
Register at www.adrcevents.org or for more information, contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center 715-839-4735
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2015 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease
A health care agent makes “health care” decisions on behalf of a principal whenever the principal is not able to make those decisions because of incapacity. When does an agent begin to make decisions? Most Power of A orney for Health Care documents provide that the document becomes “ac vated” when two physicians or one physician and one psy‐chologist personally examine the principal then sign a statement cer fying principal is incapacitated. What types of decisions can an agent make? You may only make “health care” decisions. “Health care” is defined as “any care, treatment, service or procedure to maintain, diagnose or treat an individu‐al’s physical or mental condi on.” What standard does an agent use for decisions? You must act in good faith consistently with the desires of the principal as expressed in the Power of A orney for Health Care document or as otherwise specifically directed by the principal to you at any me, even a er cer fica on of incapacity.
Any medical decisions agents prohibited to make? Under Wisconsin law, you cannot consent to admission of the principal to an ins tu on for mental diseases, an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded, to a state treatment facility or a treatment facility. Or experimental mental health research or to psychosurgery, electroconvulsive treatment or dras c mental health treatment procedures for the principal. Can an agent make every health care decision? There are certain health care decisions unless the principal has given you authority in the document itself.
What authority does an agent have to admit a principal to a residen al facility? Only if the principal has given you that specific authority in the Power of A orney for Health Care document, and if the principal is not diagnosed as developmentally disabled or as having mental illness at the me of the proposed admission.
How can an agent best advocate in making medical decisions? •Prior to admi ng an individual to a nursing home or other facility, explore possible op ons to deter‐ mine the best residen al se ng. •Visit the principal as o en as possible. •A end facility staffings related to medical. •Become knowledgeable about the principal’s medical condi ons.
TEN REASONS TO COMPLETE A POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE 1. If you don’t complete a power of a orney for health care, no one can automa cally make health care decisions for you. 2. YOU select the individual YOU want to make health care decisions for you. 3. A Power of A orney lets you select the health care or health care providers YOU do or don’t want. 4. Is a gi to your family and friends because they won’t be le wondering what you would want. 5. Decisions will be made faster for you, rather than having a court appoint a guardian. 6. Comple ng a power of a orney for health care will most likely avoid the need for guardianship. 7. The agent you name has more flexibility and ul mately more freedom than a guardian. 8. Helps avoid family fights and disagreements since you specify your agent and wants. 9. If guardianship is later needed, there may be significant costs. 10. The state form is easy to obtain, 1‐855‐409‐9410, [email protected], or www.gwaar.org. Also at h p://www.dhs.wisconson.gov/forms/advdirec ves/index.htm.
REPONSIBILITIES OF A HEALTH CARE AGENT UNDER WI POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE 8
Healthy Ea ng for Successful Living 6‐week workshop on Thursdays, September 10 thru October 15, 2015, 9:00‐11:30 am at Augusta Senior & Community Center, 616 W. Washington Street, Augusta. With so many food choices, diet books and nutri‐on advice out there, how is one to know what
food choices are best?! Healthy Ea ng for Successful Living is a 6‐week evidence‐based program for people who want to learn more about nutri on and lifestyle changes that promote good bone and heart health. It incorporates the USDA’s My Plate™, is led by two trained leaders and is highly interac ve. Highlights include a physical ac vity component and weekly support by a nutri onist or die cian.
Strong Bones Exercise program design for older adults that meets twice weekly for 8‐weeks. Class consist of progres‐sive weight training, flexibility and balance ac vi‐es. Need a set of dumbbells, ankle weights and
floor mat or towel. ● Informa on sessions: Monday, October 19, 2015 11‐12 noon at First Lutheran Church 1005 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire or 5‐6 pm at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens 2455 Sawgrass Place, Altoona ● Classes: Mondays & Wednesdays, October 21 thru December 16 (no class Nov 25). All new par cipants must complete forms at an Informa on Session prior to class. Advance registra on required www.adrcevents.org or Aging & Disability Resource Center, 715‐839‐4735, 1‐888‐338‐4636, y: Relay (711).
Upcoming Health Promo on Workshops 9
Thank you A very hear elt thank you for memorial dona ons to the Meals on Wheels of Eau Claire County in honor of Sharen Hoepner. Sharen and her husband Ronald have been volunteers for the Meals on Wheels Program. We will miss her. $50 memorial from Laurie Clayton (DSP friends of Bill Hoepner)
Meal Ticket at Senior Dining Meals Sites Wednesday, September 9, 2015 11:30 am—12:00 Noon Augusta Area Senior Center 616 W. Washington Street, Augusta
Thursday, September 10, 2015 10:00—10:30 am St. Johns Apartments 815 Chapin Street, Eau Claire
If you are 60 years old and be er, Senior Dining meals are offered for a suggested dona on of $3.75. Meal ckets are also available for a suggested dona on of $3.75 each. If you are under 60 years old meals cost $8.80 per meal. All dona ons help assure no senior goes hungry in Eau Claire County.
Quest Card or Food Share can be used for meal dona on. Persons who par cipate at the meal sites or who receive Meals on Wheels can use their Quest Card or Food Share benefits for their meal dona on. For more informa on, contact the Nutri on Office 715‐839‐4886.
Ways to Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables Building a healthy plate is easy when you make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Make 2 cups of fruit and 2 ½ cups of vegetables your daily goal.
Use vegetables as pizza topping.
Make a breakfast smoothie with fruits.
Make a veggie wrap with roasted vegetables.
Try crunchy vegetables instead of chips.
Add color to salads with fruits & vegetable.
Keep cut vegetables handy for snacks or lunch.
Stuff an omelet with vegetables.
Add fruits & vegetables to sandwiches.
Add fruit to oatmeal, cereal, yogurt or waffle.
Top a baked potato with beans, salsa or broccoli.
Microwave a cup of vegetable soup as a snack.
Make your main dish a salad & vegetables.
Source: Academy of Nutri on & Diete cs
Senior Dining &
Meals on Wheels
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It’s convenient & easy!
Please remember to use your Senior Farmers Market Vouchers that you may have received from the Aging & Disability Resource Center this summer. Vouchers expire October 31, 2015.
MEALS ON WHEELS NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Meals are delivered Monday through Friday and delivery takes up to one hour at lunch me. A vehicle is needed, mileage can be reimbursed. Make it a family ac‐vity! Training provided. Please
help homebound individuals today. Contact ADRC Volunteer Coordinator, Kaylynn Stahlbusch, 715‐839‐4735.
Eau Claire County Courthouse closed Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2015.
Foodshare & Medical Expenses FoodShare provides funds for individuals to purchase food on a monthly basis. The amount of funds received is based on that person’s income. There are certain deduc ons that may be used to decrease an individual’s countable income for FoodShare purposes, and increase the amount of benefit that is received.
• Standard & earned income deduc on • Medical expenses deduc on • Child support payment deduc on • Dependent care expense deduc on • Shelter expense deduc on
When an individual is enrolled in FoodShare, their medical expenses are compared with their income, rent, u li es, Medicare premiums, and other expenses. Medical expenses that are on‐going, such as an individual’s Medicare Part B premium, would be applied as an ongoing medical expense and used as a deduc on in the FoodShare calcula on each month.
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Congratula ons Demen a Friendly Business! Sacred Heart Hospital Hearing & Balance Center recently received the Demen a Friendly training! The staff
expressed the training was beneficial and hope more de‐partments will receive the training. Thank you to Sacred Heart Hospital Hearing & Balance Center for suppor ng the community and raising awareness for those who have demen a and their caregivers. For more informa on on becoming a demen a friendly business, faith community, or a presenta on, contact Aging & Disability Resource Center Lisa Wells, Demen a Care Specialist 715‐839‐4750 or [email protected]‐claire.wi.us.
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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
September 8, 2015 Shredded Chicken with Gravy Mashed Potatoes Whole Steamed Carrots Side Spinach Salad Slice of White Bread Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Milk and Coffee Aging & Disability Resource Center Preven on Program Coordinator, Deb Bruning will talk about Falls Preven on and free and low cost classes you can a end to prevent falls and stay strong!
September 22, 2015 Grilled Chicken Breast Baked Potato (toppings: bu er, sour cream, cheddar cheese & bacon bits) Summer Squash Chocolate Ice Cream Milk and Coffee
How ‘Bout a Night Out, Senior Dining is for adults 60+ to come and enjoy dinner and socializa on. Suggested dona on is $5.00 per person. RSVP online at www.eauclaireadrc.org/events or call 715‐839‐4886.
Join us
Demen a and Falling
People with Alzheimer’s disease and related demen as are much more likely to experience falls than older adults without a cogni ve impairment. Along with impairment in thinking, orienta on, calcula on, judgment, percep on, and comprehension, there are also psychological, behavioral, and motor symptoms which can increase the likelihood of falls. A person with demen a may not remember to use grab bars in the bathroom, they forget how to perform complex motor (large muscle) tasks like walking. Perceptual difficul es o en mean that the person is unaware of changes in levels, making them more likely to miss that bo om step or lose their balance. An individual may sit down too early and miss the seat. Someone who is agitated and poor judgment may cause a person with demen a unable to recognize risk. For people with demen a and family caregivers, it is important to maintain physical exercise for as long as possible, including range of mo on exercise. A few ideas include take a walk together, simple household tasks such as sweeping, raking, or vacuuming, work in the garden, play music and dance, use props to exercise such as light hand weights, scarves, and musical instruments.
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Another great idea is to enroll in the Language Enriched Exercise Plus Socializa on program (LEEPS) an exercise, language, and social ou ng program. For more great ps in preven ng falls, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Preven on at h p://www.cdc.gov/Features/OlderAmericans.
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C.R.O.W.S. What Every Veteran Should Know C.R.O.W.S. represents the last names of the fallen Marines, of whom I was privileged to serve with.
I tle this column in honor of their memory. Tim Moore, Veteran’s Service Office for Eau Claire County can be reached at (715) 839‐4744 or [email protected]‐claire.wi.us Dependency and Indemnity Compensa on (DIC) A Benefit for the Family Did you know that certain VA benefits are also available for the surviving family of a veteran. Dependency and Indemnity Compensa on (DIC) is a tax free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of military service members who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of veterans whose death resulted from a service‐related injury or disease. Surviving Spouse To qualify for DIC, a surviving spouse must meet mul ple requirements. The surviving spouse must have been married to a service member who died on ac ve duty, ac ve duty for training, or inac ve duty training. The benefit is also available to surviving spouses who validly married the veteran before January 1, 1957, or married the Veteran within 15 years of discharge from the period of military service in which the disease or injury that caused the Veteran's death began or was aggravated. Surviving spouses who married the Veteran for at least one year, or had a child with the veteran, and cohabited with the Veteran con nuously un l the veteran's death may also be eligible. Furthermore, if separat‐ed, the surviving spouse must not have been at fault for the separa on, and is not currently remarried. It is important to also note that a surviving spouse who remarries on or a er December 16, 2003, and on or a er a aining age 57, is en tled to con nue to receive DIC.
Surviving Child A surviving child of a veteran may also be eligible for the tax‐free monetary DIC benefit. To qualify, the veteran’s surviving child must not be included in the surviving spouse’s DIC benefit, and the child must be unmarried. Furthermore, the child must be unmarried and under the age of 18, or between the ages of 18 and 23 and a ending school. Proof of current school a endance is also required. Evidence Required There are several pieces of evidence required to apply to the Dependency and Indemnity Compensa on benefit. If applicable, documenta on is necessary to prove the service member died while on ac ve duty, or the veteran died from an injury or disease deemed to be related to military service. Evidence may also be needed to show the veteran died from a non service‐related injury or disease, but was receiving, or was en tled to receive, VA Compensa on for service‐connected disability that was rated as totally disabling. In this instance, the VA compensa on needs to have occurred for at least 10 years immediately before death, or since the Veteran's release from ac ve duty and for at least five years immediately preceding death, or for at least one year before death if the Veteran was a former prisoner of war who died a er September 30, 1999. The key to understanding your eligibility for this benefit and many others is to not decide your eligibility. Contact your County Veteran Service Office and let us help. We can ensure all of the proper informa on is included in your applica on packet and that you generally meet the eligibility requirements. DIC is one of those few benefits that recognize the needs of veteran’s families a er the veteran has passed away. I believe there is no be er way to honor a veteran’s memory than to help ensure the wellbeing of their surviving family. Thank you for your service to our country!
September 2015 Menu for Meals on Wheels for the City of Augusta, Village of Fairchild, and surrounding rural areas AND Senior Dining at the Augusta Senior Center, 616 W Washington St., Augusta, WI at 12:00 noon Monday through Friday. To be eligible for meals you must be age 60 or older or the spouse of someone age 60 and older. If you are 60 years and older meals are offered on a dona on basis of $3.75 per meal. If you are under 60 years of age meal cost is $8.80 per meal. All dona ons help assure no senior goes hungry in Eau Claire County. Quest Cards accepted. For informa on or to apply, call 715 839‐4886, 1‐888‐338‐4636, y: use Relay 711. To reserve a meal at the Augusta Senior Center, you need to call 715 286‐2953 by 3:00 pm one business day in advance.
Meals provided by Augusta Area Home. All meals served with 1% milk. *Carbohydrate Foods Meals subject to change without no ce.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Tomatoes are a good source of vitamins A & C.
Beef Noodle 1 Casserole* Le uce Salad with Dressing Pears* Whole Wheat Dinner Roll*
Beef Roast 2 Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Squash Rocky Road Pudding* Bread*
Cheeseburger on 3 Bun* Potato Salad* Baked Beans* Pickles Fruit Salad*
Meals on Wheels Only Salmon Loaf 4 Baked Potato* California Blend Vegetables* Mandarin Orange Cake* Bread*
7 Labor Day
No Meals on Wheels
Delivery & Senior Center
Closed
Cheddarwurst on 8 Bun* Macaroni Salad* Bu ered Corn* Pickles Apple Pie & Ice Cream*
Pork Roast 9 Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Beets Royal Rice Dessert* Dinner Roll*
Cheesy Chicken 10 Wild Rice* Capri Bland Vegetables Apricots* Bread*
Hamburger Pa y 11 Fried Potatoes* Bu ered Corn* Carrot Cake* Bread*
Beef Roast 14 Boiled Potatoes* with Gravy Green Beans Fruit Crisp* Bread*
Lasagna* 15 Le uce Salad with Dressing Fresh Fruit* Garlic Breads ck*
Sliced Ham 16 Cheddar & Chive Mashed Potatoes* Country Blend Vegetables Fresh Fruit* Dinner Roll*
Meatloaf 17 Macaroni & Cheese* Beets Peanut Bu er Pie* Bread*
Ba ered Fish 18 Rice Pilaf* Coleslaw Sherbet & Cookie* Bread*
California 21 Meatballs Wild Rice* Oriental Vegetables Orange Blossom Pudding* Bread*
Spareribs & 22 Sauerkraut Boiled Potatoes* Fruit Cocktail* Bread*
Spaghe * & 23 Meatballs Le uce Salad with Dressing Coconut Bar* Garlic Breads ck*
Baked Chicken 24 Potato Salad* Baked Beans* Peach Upside Down Cake* Bread*
Salisbury Steak in 25 Mushroom Gravy Garlic Mashed Potatoes* Broccoli Pears* Bread*
Beef Stew* 28 Coleslaw Sour Cream Tart* Cornbread*
Chicken & 29 Dumplings* Mixed Vegetables Tropical Fruit* Bread*
Hungarian Pork 30 Cutlet Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Bu ered Spinach Rhubarb Dessert* Bread*
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Eau Claire County Courthouse closed
Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2015.
September 2015 Meals on Wheels Menu for the Village of Fall Creek To be eligible for Meals on Wheels, you must be age 60 or older or the spouse of someone age 60 or older and homebound. If you are 60 years and older meals are offered on a dona on basis of $3.75 per meal. If you are under 60 years of age meal cost is $8.80 per meal. All dona ons help assure no senior goes hungry in Eau Claire County. Quest Cards accepted. For informa on or to apply, call 715 839‐4886, 1‐888‐338‐4636, y: use Relay 711. Meals provided by Fall Creek Valley Care Center. All meals served with milk. *Carbohydrate Foods.
Meals subject to change without no ce.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
It is recommended that you eat five
servings of fruits or vegetables a day.
A serving equals
one-half cup.
Poppy Seed 1 Chicken Rice* Glazed Carrots Pudding with Whip Topping* Bread*
Maple BBQ 2 Pork Loin Spicy Mash Sweet Potatoes* Beets Pistachio Pudding with Whip Topping* Bread*
Turkey Pot Pie* 3 Broccoli Cuts Fresh Fruit* Dinner Roll*
Grilled 4 Cheeseburger on a Bun* with Le uce & Tomato Potato Salad* Fresh Fruit*
7 Labor Day
No Meals on
Wheels Delivery
Sour Cream Dill 8 Chicken Oven Roasted Red Potatoes* Steamed Broccoli Frosted Cake* Bread*
Beef Stroganoff 9 With Egg Noodles* Carrots Fruit* Bread*
Sweet & Sour 10 Pork White Rice* Peas* Ice Cream* Bread*
Salisbury Steak 11 Mashed Potatoes* with Mushroom Gravy Green Beans Rhubarb Cake* Bread*
Roast Turkey 14 With Gravy and Dressing* Peas* & Carrots Pumpkin Bar*
BBQ Chicken 15 Au Gra n Potatoes* Cauliflower Fresh Fruit*
Crumb Cod 16 Rice Pilaf* Asparagus Cranberry Fluff * Bread*
Roast Pork 17 Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Green Beans Classic Strawberry Shortcake* Bread*
Cornflake Baked 18 Chicken Scalloped Potatoes* Savory Carrots Orange Sherbet* Bread*
Spaghe * & 21 Meatballs Garden Salad with Dressing Lemon Cheesecake Bars* Garlic Bread*
Scalloped 22 Potatoes* & Ham Pea Salad* Fresh Fruit* Bread*
Roast Beef 23 Mashed Potatoes* with Brown Gravy Corn* Fresh Fruit* Bread*
Baked Chicken 24 Garlic Mashed Potatoes* Asparagus Angel Food Cake with Fruit Topping* Bread*
Philly 25 Cheesesteak Sandwich* with Sautéed Onions & Green Peppers Fried Potatoes* Cherry Cheesecake*
Poor Man’s 28 Lobster Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Cream Corn* Cherry Poke Cake* Bread*
Italian Pork Loin 29 Scalloped Potatoes* Beets Ice Cream* Bread*
30 Lasagna* 30 Tossed Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing Monster Bar* Garlic Bread*
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Eau Claire County Courthouse closed
Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2015.
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Changing the Lives of People with Demen a in Wisconsin Through Personalized Music
The Wisconsin Music & Memory Research Project is part of the na onal program designed to help people with Alzheimer’s and related demen as find renewed meaning and connec on in their lives through the gi of personalized music. Par cipants will be provided with a free iPod, charger, headphones, and $50 iTunes gi card. The par cipant must reside in their own home and have a very involved caregiver.
The project involves 3 mee ngs with a re‐searcher for approximately 2‐3 hours total me. The person with demen a will be
asked to listen to personalized music on the iPod for at least 30 minutes per day. For more informa on, contact: Lisa Riley Aging & Disability Resource Center [email protected]‐claire.wi.us 715‐839‐4735
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PREPARE NOW Shelter in place • Stay inside. •Turn on the RADIO/TV for informa on. Listen un l you are told all is safe, or you should evacuate. •Follow instruc ons given by authori es. You may be asked to close windows and fireplace dampers, and to turn off fans, hea ng and air‐condi oning. •Tell your family, neighbors, friends, or caregiver where you are. •In case of tornado, go to the basement or an interior room with the fewest windows and doors. Protect yourself from flying debris. Avoid all windows. •In case of fire, leave the building right away; if you cannot leave wet some large towels and jam them in the crack under the door. Stay as low as possible. Evacua on plan BEFORE an emergency happens, talk to family, neighbors, friends, and care providers about: What you would do in the event of an evacua on, Where you will go, and How you will get in contact with each other. Don’t forget to make arrangements for your pets Transporta on Will you be able to drive? Will you need someone to pick you up? Who? At what mee ng place? Who will provide a back‐up ride? How will that person be contacted? If you must have special assistance who will you call? Wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. LOCK YOUR HOME. If you have enough me Shut off water, gas, and electricity if instructed to do so and only if you know how.
Leave a note to tell others when you le and where you are.
If you receive services through the Aging & Disability Resource Center such as Meals on Wheels, please call 715‐839‐4886 to cancel services.
Older adults & people with special needs
are most vulnerable when disasters
strike. The PREPARE NOW awareness
campaign is to help people prepare for
emergencies BEFORE they happen.
72 Hour Disaster Supply Kit Store all supplies in an easy to carry and iden fy container such as a back pack with an ID tag. •Food and Nutri on 1 gallon of water per person for at least 3 days; 3 day supply of canned and non‐perishable foods; aluminum foil; paper cups, plates, towels, utensils; can opener •Emergency Equipment Whistle to signal for help; extra ba eries; Flashlight ba ery operated radio/television; NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert •Personal Supplies Toothbrush and paste; soap; hand sani zer; toilet paper; baby wipes; personal hygiene supplies •Personal Comfort Sturdy shoes; blankets; sleeping bag; warm clothes •Other Necessi es Plas c bags; waterproof matches; knife; trash bags, local maps; duct tape •Extras Pet food and supplies Extra set of keys, house and car Cash, credit cards Playing cards, books, puzzles For more informa on: www.ready.wi.gov
For more informa on, contact Aging & Disability Resource Center 715‐839‐4735, 1‐888‐338‐4636 y: use Relay (711)
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September 2015 Menu for Meals on Wheels Eau Claire, Altoona and Senior Dining Meal Sites in Eau Claire: ▪ St. Johns Apartments, 815 Chapin Street, Serving at 11:15 am. Meal Site Worker: Doug Salter To be eligible for meals at the Senior Dining meal sites, you must be age 60 or older or the spouse of someone age 60 or older. Younger individuals who live at St. Johns Apts. are also eligible. Reserva ons are needed. To make a reserva on at St. Johns Apts, you need to call by 3:00 pm one business day in advance. To be eligible for Meals on Wheels, you must be age 60 or older or the spouse of someone age 60 and older and homebound. For informa on about meals on wheels or senior dining or if you want to make a reserva on, call 715‐839‐4886, 1‐888‐338‐4636, y: use Relay 711. If you are 60 years and older meals are offered on a dona on basis of $3.75 per meal. If you are under 60 years of age meal cost is $8.80 per meal. All dona ons help assure no senior goes hungry in Eau Claire County. Quest Cards accepted. Meals provided by Sacred Heart Hospital. All meals served with 1% milk. *Carbohydrate Foods. Meals subject to change without no ce.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Weekend Del. Friday
Eau Claire County Courthouse closed Labor Day, September 7, 2015
Beef 1 Stroganoff With Egg Noodles* Squash Diced Pears* Chocolate Ice Cream*
Stuffed 2 Cabbage Roll Green Beans Apple Juice* Frosted Carrot Cake* Dinner Roll*
Roast Pork 3 Loin with Gravy Red Potatoes* Steamed Carrots Cinnamon Apples* Dinner Roll*
Roast Turkey 4 Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Fresh Broccoli Fruited Gela n Salad* Wheat Dinner Roll*
Tuna Salad & 5 Mild Cheddar Cheese* on White Bread* Three Bean Salad Orange Juice* Iced Chocolate Cake*
7 Labor Day
No Meals on
Wheels Delivery & St John’s Dining
Site Closed
Roast Pork 8 Loin Mashed Potatoes* W/Gravy Green Beans Diced Pears* Oatmeal Raisin Cookie* Dinner Roll*
Sliced Turkey 9 White & Wild Rice* with Gravy Baby Carrots Pumpkin Pie with Topping* Wheat Bread*
Salisbury 10 Steak with Gravy Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes* Peas* Vanilla Ice Cream* Wheat Dinner Roll*
Chicken Pot 11 Pie with Southern Style Biscuit* Tossed Salad with French Dressing Apple Crisp*
Smoked 12 Turkey Breast Swiss Cheese* on a Sub Roll* Red Grapes* Creamy Coleslaw Chocolate Chip Cookie*
Beef Stew 14 W/Bu ermilk Biscuit* Corn* Peach Slices* Chocolate Pudding*
Hot Pork 15 Sandwich on a Wheat Bun* Potato Salad* Baked Beans* Applesauce* Vanilla Ice Cream*
Grilled 16 Chicken Breast Cheesy White Rice* Green Beans Cherry Fruit Crisp* White Bread*
Roast Turkey 17 Breast with Bread Dressing* and Gravy Mixed Vegetables Fruit Cocktail* Rye Bread*
Crispy Baked 18 Fish Bu ered Pasta* Steamed Broccoli Frosted Brownie* Dinner Roll*
Garden 19 Vegetable Soup Chicken Salad White Bread* V8 Juice Granny Smith Apple*, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie*
Pot Roast 21 Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Green Beans Diced Pears* Wheat Dinner Roll*
Chicken 22 Alfredo over Fe uccine* Creamy Coleslaw Vanilla Ice Cream* Dinner Roll*
Homemade 23 Meatloaf Parsley Boiled Potatoes* Corn* Frosted White Cake* Wheat Bread*
Hot Beef in 24 Gravy Hash Browns* Broccoli Au gra n Sliced Peaches* White Bun*
Meat 25 Lasagna* Peas* Vanilla Pudding* Breads ck*
Roast Beef 26 Slices & Swiss Cheese* on Wheat Bread* Creamy Cole Slaw Fresh Banana* Vanilla Wafers*
Beef S r Fry 28 Over White Rice* S r Fried Vegetables Mandarin Orange Segments* Dinner Roll*
Baked Ham 29 With Pineapple* Mashed Sweet Potatoes* Broccoli Chocolate Chip Cookie* Wheat Dinner Roll*
Baked Chicken 30 Breast White & Wild Rice* with Gravy Whole Green Beans Peach Crisp* Dinner Roll*
Salads available every Wednesday at St John’s Meal Site as an alterna ve to hot meal. Each salad served with fruit/dessert, bread/roll and milk. September 2 ‐ Apple, Cheddar & Walnut Salad September 9 ‐ Chef Salad with French dressing September 16 ‐ Chicken Caesar Salad September 23 ‐ Grilled Chicken & Blueberry Pecan Salad September 30 ‐ Chef Salad with Ranch dressing
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Balance
Exercise
Home Assessment
Risk Assessment
Classes
Fear Factor
Prevent Injury
Screening
Educa on
Helpful Staff
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Stout Voca onal Rehabilita on Ins tute Wheelchair Clinic
September 8, 2015 • 9—11 am, UW Stout Voca onal Building. For more informa on, call 715‐232‐4037.
NAMI Family‐to‐Family Family Educa on Program Thursdays, September 10 thru November 19, 2015, 6:00‐8:30 pm. St. John’s Church 1804 Highland Avenue, Eau Claire. Register at 715‐450‐6484 or [email protected]
Medicare Annual Enrollment October 15‐December 7, 2015
Medicare beneficiaries can re‐examine their Medicare Part D Drug plan coverage and/or Medicare Advantage plan coverage. Visit www.medicare.gov or contact the ADRC, 715‐839‐4735, a er September 28, 2015 to schedule an individual appointment.
Medicare.gov Par cipants must have basic computer skills. No cost. Register at 715‐839‐4909. Wednesday, September 16, 2015
9:30‐11:30 am LE Phillips Senior Center
Giving Care, Taking Care Do you provide help for an aging parent, spouse or other rela ve or friend? Then this free event designed for you! Resource exhibits, energizing presenta ons, lunch by Tugger’s
Catering, onsite care, music, books and goodie bag for all a endees. Fabulous door prizes.
Register by September 29, 2015 at www.adrcevents.org or contact Aging & Disability Resource Center, 715‐839‐4735.
Friday, October 2, 2015 • 11:00 am—3:15 pm 218 W. Lincoln Street, Augusta • Fellowship Hall
(behind First Bap st Church)
Owning Your Future: Planning Ahead for Care Needs Aging in place • Long‐Term Care Services • Preserving or prolonging personal assets for future needs
Tuesday, October 20, 2015, 10:30 am‐Noon and repeat 5:30‐7:00 pm Eau Claire Room at LE Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire
Register at www.adrcevents.org or Aging & Disability Resource Center 715‐839‐4735 • 1‐888‐338‐4636 • y: use Relay (711)
Save The Date
Owning Your Future: Planning Ahead for Care Needs
• Aging in place Long‐Term Care Services Preserving or prolonging personal
assets for future needs
September 8, 2015, 5:30‐7:00 pm Rooms 1301/1302 • Courthouse‐Eau Claire
Register at www.adrcevents.org or Aging & Disability Resource Center 715‐839‐4735 • 1‐888‐338‐4636 • y: use Relay (711)
Eau Claire County Courthouse closed Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2015.
721 Oxford Avenue—Room 1130 Eau Claire WI 54703
Address Service Requested
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