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Volume 20 Number 3 Fall 2014

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Our mission is to be a resourceful place of information and respectful provider of support

for the elderly and disabled residents of Waupaca County and their caregivers and

to help them achieve dignity and quality of life through maximum independence and choice.

Waupaca County Dept. of Health & Human Services: 715-258-6300 • Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC): 715-258-6400811 Harding Street • Waupaca, WI 54981

PLEASE NOTE: Being an advertiser in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement from Waupaca County Department of Health and Human Services.

Current and past issues of the ADRC Connection are available on our website – www.co.waupaca.wi.us Select Aging/Disability Newsletter in the Health/Human Services column.

Connections to Community LivingDo you or someone

you know live in a Nurs-ing Home? Do you wish that you could return to your home or a place similar with supports from paid caregivers or your family? Wouldn’t it be great if there was a program that could as-sist you or your loved one with these questions and assist you with finding available resources that would meet your needs? What if we were to tell you that there was.

The Waupaca County Aging and Disability Re-source is participating in an initiative brought forth by the State of Wis-consin’s Department of Health and Human Ser-vices to assist individuals who are placed in nurs-ing homes who have ex-pressed desire that they would like to return to

the community versus staying in the Nursing Home setting. Waupaca County has had the privi-lege to be able to partici-pate in this program due to the amount of nursing home beds within the county. As of 2013, 205 people were referred and 67 of them were relocated from Nursing Home set-tings back to their own homes with supports or assisted living facilities. Currently in 2014, 121 re-ferrals and 33 have been relocated to these same types of settings.

Currently there are two Community Living Specialists in Waupaca County, Jennifer Schim-melpfenning started in December of 2012 and most recently Casey Brown started in June of 2014. The role of the Community Living Spe-

cialist is to work with the individual, families, pow-er of attorneys, guardians and supports to ensure a safe plan for the individ-ual upon returning to the community. The Com-munity Living Specialist can receive referrals for their program two ways, first being the individual states to the nursing home social worker that they would like further infor-mation about leaving the nursing home, the social worker will then contact the Community Living Specialist. The second way is that a family mem-ber or the individual can request information by contacting the AgingDis-ability Resource Center at 715-258-6400. After the referral has been made, either Jennifer or Casey will contact the family and/or the individual to

set up a meeting. During the first meet-

ing the Community Liv-ing Specialist will work towards developing a re-lationship with that in-dividual, they will review programs that the person may be eligible for, as-sist with the Medicaid application if criteria is met, assist with resources

within the area that may assist the individual, and have contact with the nursing home and family to ensure that a safe plan can be made when the person discharges.

Often time’s people are eligible for services such as Family Care, Part-nership, or Iris upon dis-charge. The Community

Living Specialist is able to assist with the appli-cation process and help with enrollment and op-tions counseling during this time.

If you would like fur-ther information please contact your nursing home social worker or the Aging Disability Resource Center at 715-258-6400

Supportive DonorsThank you so much for YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO our MISSION

OF CARE to THOSE WHO ARE ELDERLY OR DISABLED AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.

The Victor and Christine Anthony Family Foundation

Neil and Cheryl BrunnerDaniel and Heather GoedenRalph and Melodie Hieland

Michael and LeAnn LagermanDavid and Shirley NordwigHerbert and Helma Rudolf

Lisa TembyJeffrey and Lois Walters

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Are You a Hospital Inpatient or Outpatient? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

The Progression of Dementia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® . . . . . . . . . . .4

YOU Might Be a CAREGIVER… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Read Your Medicare Annual Notice of Change! . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Change is Good! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Get healthy! Stay strong! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Social Security’s Disability Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Silver Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

MEDICARE 2015 - Open Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Understanding Caregiving from Different Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Faces and Facts of Disability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Rethink Your Drink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Waupaca Area Grassroots Advocacy Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

| The ADRC Connection • Fall 2014

Are You a Hospital Inpatient or Outpatient?If You Have Medicare – Ask!

Did you know that even if you stay in a hospital overnight, you might still be considered an “outpatient?” Your hospital status affects how much you pay for hospi-tal services and may also affect whether Medicare will cover care you get in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) following your hospital stay.

You’re an inpatient starting when you’re formally admitted to a hospital with a doctor’s order. The day before you’re dis-charged is your last inpatient day.

You’re an outpatient if you’re getting emergency department services, observa-tion services, outpatient surgery, lab tests, X-rays, or any other hospital services, and the doctor hasn’t written an order to admit

you to a hospital as an inpatient. In these cases, you’re an outpatient even if you spend the night at the hospital.

Note: Observation services are hos-pital outpatient services given to help the doctor decide if the patient needs to be admitted as an inpatient or can be discharged. Observation services may be given in the emergency department or an-other area of the hospital.

The decision for inpatient hospital admission is a complex medical decision based on your doctor’s judgment and your need for medically necessary hospi-tal care. An inpatient admission is gener-ally appropriate when you’re expected to need 2 or more midnights of medically necessary hospital care, but your doctor must order such admission and the hos-pital must formally admit you in order for you to become an inpatient.

What do I pay as an inpatient?Medicare Part A (Hospital insurance)

covers inpatient hospital services. Gener-ally, this means you pay a one-time de-ductible for all of your hospital services for

the first 60 days you’re in a hospital. Keep in mind this is not an annual deductible. A benefit period begins on the day you’re admitted and ends when you’ve been out of the hospital for 60 days in a row. So, if you’ve left the hospital on a certain day, and are then readmitted before 60 days from that date is up, you are still within the same benefit period. But, if you go back into the hospital after the 60th day, you are then in a new benefit period. The benefit period deductible for 2014 is $1216.

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers most of your doctor services when you’re an inpatient. You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for doctor services after paying the Part B deductible (which is an annual deductible). The 2014 deductible is $147.

What do I pay as an outpatient?Part B covers outpatient hospital

services. Generally, this means you pay a copayment for each individual outpatient hospital service. This amount may vary by service.

Note: The copayment for a single out-patient hospital service can’t be more than the inpatient hospital deductible. Howev-er, your total copayment for all outpatient services may be more than the inpatient

hospital deductible. Part B also covers most of your doctor

services when you’re a hospital outpatient. You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after you pay the Part B deduct-ible.

Generally, prescription and over-the-counter drugs you get in an outpatient setting (like an emergency department), sometimes called “self-administered drugs,” aren’t covered by Part B. Also, for safety reasons, many hospitals have poli-cies that don’t allow patients to bring pre-scription or other drugs from home. If you have Medicare prescription drug cover-age (Part D), these drugs may be covered under certain circumstances. You’ll likely need to pay out-of-pocket for these drugs and submit a claim to your drug plan for a refund. Call your drug plan for more in-formation.

For more detailed information on how Medicare covers hospital services, including premiums, deductibles, and copayments, visit Medicare.gov/publica-tions to view the “Medicare & You” hand-book. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.

Everyday Fitness Ideas from the National Institute on Aging at NIH

www.nia.nih.gov/Go4Life

Fall Proofing Your Home

Six out of every 10 falls happen at home, where we spend much of our time and tend to move around without thinking about our safety. Many of these falls could be prevented by making simple changes. Go4Life has the following tips to help you reduce your risk of falling:

l R emove anything that could cause you to trip or slip while walking. Clutter, small furniture, pet bowls, electrical or phone cords, and throw rugs can cause falls.

l Arrange furniture so you have plenty of room to walk freely. Also, remove items from stairs and hallways.

l Secure carpets to the floor and stairs. Use non-slip rugs, or attach rugs to the floor with double-sided tape.

l Avoid wet floors, and clean up spills right away. Use only non-skid wax on your waxed floors.

l Use non-slip items in the bathroom. Put non-slip strips or a rubber mat on the floor of your bathtub or shower.

l Make sure you have enough lighting in each room, on stairs, at entrances, and on outdoor walkways. Use light bulbs that have the highest wattage recommended for the fixture.

l Use the handrails on your stairs. When you carry something up or down the stairs, hold the item in one hand and use the handrail with the other.

l Place a lamp next to your bed along with night lights in the bathroom, hallways, and kitchen. Keep a flashlight by your bed in case the power goes out and you need to get up at night.

l Stay physically active. Lower-body strength and balance exercises can help prevent falls.

Quick Tip

For more information, read the Falls and Fractures AgePage. www.nia.nih.gov/health

VISIt www.nia.nih.gov/Go4Life

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l Try sample exercises.

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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

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Get to know your Waupaca County ADRC!Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) are the first place to go

with your aging and disability questions. ADRC’s are “information stations” where individuals can obtain accurate, unbiased information related to aging and living with a disability.

ADRC’s offer the general public a single source of information and assis-tance on issues affecting older people and people with disabilities regardless of their income. The ADRC is a welcoming and convenient place for you to get information, advise , and access to a wide variety of services. The ADRC can help you find Adaptive equipment, assisted living/ nursing home, employ-ment programs, Financial aid, health and wellness, housing options, in-home personal care, nutrition programs, prescription drug coverage, respite care, support groups, transportation, futures planning.

Please join us! We would love to connect with you!

When: Tuesday, October 7 at 1:00 pm

Where: Sun Valley Apartments 25 N 12th St., Clintonville In the Activity Room

“The Progression of Dementia – Seeing Gems, Not Just Loss”By Sarah Halstead, Bethany Home

Most of us have heard about Al-zheimer’s Disease or other kinds of de-mentia. Many of us know someone who has been affected by it and wish we knew more about how to help. 4 out of 5 people with dementia are cared for by someone at home and unfortunately there is little to no training on how to do this well. Beth-any Home has been offering a workshop series at the Waupaca Senior Center in an effort to help caregivers, professionals, family members and community members better understand dementia and learn tips from a national expert on how to support someone dealing with this kind of disease.

The series uses a video of Teepa Snow, one of America’s leading educators on dementia who has spoken to countless groups about the progression of the dis-ease. Her unique approach incorporates engaging demonstrations, role playing and many helpful techniques for creating a supportive environment for the person challenged by memory loss and declining brain function. She equates the stages of the disease with gemstones in a way that helps us to remember both the character-istics of each level and also how we can best accommodate the needs at each stage

of the disease. Her focus is on what a per-son with dementia CAN DO as opposed to what they no longer can do.

The workshop series is offered each Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:00 pm, with a break each month for a Caregiver Sup-port Group on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. The series repeats itself every 6 weeks so participants can join in at any point in the series and see all the presenta-tions over the course of a couple months. After watching a segment of the video cov-ering a particular gem, participants discuss their reactions, insights and how they plan to use this information going forward. Those that attended the first two rounds of this series have had very positive com-ments about the presentations. Most have encouraged a friend to attend or brought them along for the next week’s session.

If you are caring for someone with dementia or are just interested in learn-ing more so you can be prepared and more comfortable with those challenged with this disease join us at the Waupaca Senior Center Wednesdays at 1:30 pm. We’ll be-gin a new series on September 3rd and all are welcome to attend this FREE work-shop. Hope to see you there!

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Did you know that there are 65 mil-lion Americans who are taking care of their vulnerable loved ones, and most don’t even consider themselves a caregiver?

If you can’t remember the last time you drove to the doctor’s office for your OWN appointment…you might be a care-giver!

If you shovel your neighbor’s drive-way, drive your kids to school and prepare your elderly parent’s meals before most people wake up…you might be a caregiver!

If you instinctively separate out M&M’s into a weekly pill container…you might be a caregiver!

If you know how to find your way around the clinic & hospital better than the mall you might be a caregiver!

While these Jeff Foxworthy-like ex-amples may make you laugh the truth is that many of us are caregivers and we don’t even realize it. We may feel like we’re just being good sons or daughters or “doing what needs to be done.” What may not surprise you, however, is how it often feels like you are burning the candle at both ends. Being a caregiver can be exhausting! And admitting that does not make you a bad person. Just like the airline atten-dant’s instruction to put your own oxygen mask on first in case of an emergency, our logical mind knows that we must take care of ourselves in order to do a good job of taking care of others. But who can find the time? And how are we supposed to know everything we need to know about the challenges facing our loved ones?

The Waupaca Area Caregiver Coali-tion is an active group of agencies commit-ted to educating and supporting caregivers through community awareness, identify-

ing needs and filling gaps in service. Many of the partners offer support services through their own agencies, but together they can do great things. One of those is offering an annual Caregiver Conference for Waupaca County caregivers, FREE of charge, during National Caregivers Month each November. This year’s conference is shaping up to be the best ever.

Attendees will both learn helpful tips and be re-energized at this year’s event in New London. We are excited to wel-come three dynamic speakers who have each helped caregivers in special ways. John McFadden has brought the concept of Memory Cafés to the Fox Valley area, something that has successfully been used in Europe for decades and that allows a community to be more dementia-friendly and supportive. Sona Mehring is the de-signer and founder of Caring Bridge, a web-site based support system designed to keep extended family and friends informed of the changes in a loved one’s condition and allow caregivers to be supported by a large group. And Charles Schoenfeld is the au-thor of “A Funny Thing Happened to Me on the Way to the Dementia Ward”, a book about ordinary people and the experience of caring for those with Alzheimer’s Dis-ease and other dementia. He offers a com-passionate and unique perspective as a professional caregiver and reminds us that any person living with Alzheimer’s is still a person with a rich history of interests, re-lationships and experiences.

In addition to the speakers, confer-ence attendees will enjoy the opportunity to learn about local resources from area agencies and participate in some activities that are proven to leave you feel more en-ergized and alive. Lunch is included and the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) can assist with securing qualified professional caregivers to be with your

loved one in your home while you attend if you desire. Need help with transporta-tion? Just talk to one of the friendly staff members at the ADRC and they can help with that, too!

As one person put it, “It is not self-ish to refill your own cup so that you can pour into others. It is not a luxury. It is essential.” Make plans to fill your cup on

November 7th so that you can continue to provide the very best care and support to those in your life who need it most.

Please join us Friday, November 7 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Crystal Falls Banquet Facility in New London. You can reserve your spot today by call-ing the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 715-258-6400.

September 13 beginning at the Waupaca Senior Center

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s larg-est event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and re-search. Held annually in more than 650 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Together, we can end Alzheim-er’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s unites the entire community — family, friends, co-workers, social and religious groups and more --- in a display of combined strength and dedication in the fight

against this devastating disease. While there is no fee to register, each partici-pant is expected to fundraise in order to contribute to the cause and raise aware-ness. The Alzheimer’s Association pro-vides free, easy-to-use tools and staff support to help each participant reach their fundraising goal.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in our area is September 13 beginning at 8:00 am at the Waupaca Senior Center. Online registration can be done now at alz.org/walk. This year’s walk is approxi-mately two miles and will feature a raf-fle, music, trivia games, informational booths, special speakers and an oppor-tunity to meet with friends and family. Register today!

When you participate in Walk, your fundraising dollars fuel our mission-

related initiatives of care, support and research. In addition, your actions, both through fundraising and participating in the event, help to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in our commu-nity. At a Walk event, participants will learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and the support programs and services offered by the local chapter. Participants will also have unique opportunities to get involved with the cause through ad-vocacy initiatives and clinical trial en-rollment. These experiences, in addition to other on-site opportunities, help each walker connect to his or her reason for walking.

Take the first step to a world with-out Alzheimer’s by finding a Walk near you. Once you register, you will have access to a wide range of tools and sup-

port through your Participant Center, ensuring a successful and fulfilling ex-perience.

For more info or to register, visit www.alz.org/walk or phone 1.800.272.3900.

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®

Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®

September 13 beginning at the Waupaca Senior Center

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 650 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s unites the entire community — family, friends, co-workers, social and religious groups and more --- in a display of combined strength and dedication in the fight against this devastating disease. While there is no fee to register, each participant is expected to fundraise in order to contribute to the cause and raise awareness. The Alzheimer’s Association provides free, easy-to-use tools and staff support to help each participant reach their fundraising goal.

YOU Might Be a CAREGIVER…

Caregiver Caregiver Caregiver ConferenceConferenceConference

Friday, November 7th 9 am to 2 pm

at the Crystal Falls Banquet Facility 1500 Handschke Drive, New London

A special event for caregivers to learn and be re-energized!

Plan to attend Waupaca County’s

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“It is not selfish to refill your own cup so that you can pour into others. It is not a luxury. It is essential.”

Reserve your spot by calling the Aging & Disability Resource Center today at 715-258-6400

Free Lunch

Community Resources

Fantastic Speakers

Door Prizes

Someone to care for your

loved one while you attend

This year’s conference welcomes the following speakers: John McFadden, Memory Café Sona Mehring, Caring Bridge

Charles Schoenfeld, “A Funny Thing Happened to Me on the Way to the Dementia Unit”

Brought to you by the Waupaca Caregiver Coalition


Read Your Medicare Annual Notice of Change!

It’s hard to believe but another Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is upon us! What’s the Annual Enrollment Period? Each year from October 15 to December 7, Medicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to enroll in, switch, or disenroll from Medicare standalone prescription drug plans (Medicare Part D) and Medicare Advantage plans (Medicare Part C). During this time a Medicare beneficia-ry who has never enrolled in a Part D drug plan or Advantage plan can enroll for the first time; a beneficiary who is already in a Part D drug plan or Advan-tage plan can disenroll from their cur-rent plan or switch from their current plan to a different plan.

You might think that if you al-ready have a drug plan or Advantage plan that you don’t need to think about switching plans during the Annual En-rollment Period. Wrong! Even if you were completely happy with your drug plan or Advantage plan in 2014 you’re going to want to investigate your op-tions during the Annual Enrollment period because your current plan will be changing and so will the other plans available to you.

For example, some stand-alone part D plans may not renew for 2015. Not renewing means that the com-pany that the plan belongs to has de-cided not to offer that plan in 2015. For people who are enrolled in certain plans, that means that they will have to enroll in a new plan during the AEP to have coverage starting January 1, 2015. Other Part D plans in Wiscon-

sin may have elected to consolidate with another plan offered by the same company. That means that if you are in one of these plans and take no action, you will be automatically enrolled into a different plan offered by the same company effective January 1, 2015. This new plan, though offered by the same company, might be quite differ-ent than what you have now. Among other things, it will have a different premium (which may be quite a bit higher than what you have now), a dif-ferent formulary (which may or may not cover your drugs) and different costs for your drugs.

If you want to know what plan you will be put into and what the details of that plan are, the place to look is your annual notice of change. What’s an annual notice of change? The annual notice of change is a notice sent to you by your current plan which tells you how your plan is changing for 2015 and, if your plan is not going to be around in 2015, which plan you will be auto-enrolled into and how that plan compares to your current plan. Your current plan is required to mail the annual notice of change to you by September 30. Look for it and read it carefully. If you do not receive your annual notice of change, contact your plan and request it.

If your annual notice of change in-forms you that your current plan is not renewing and that you will be auto-en-rolled into a different plan, remember, simply because the plan will put you in another plan it offers, that does not mean that you cannot enroll yourself in whatever plan you want during the annual enrollment period. Only if you do nothing will you be automatically enrolled in the company’s other plan. And keep in mind, simply because you’re going into a plan offered by the same company that has your current

plan, that doesn’t mean that the new plan is your best or most affordable option. Even if the new plan looks ac-ceptable to you, you should schedule an appointment with your friendly neighborhood benefit specialist or call 1-800-Medicare to do a Medicare plan-finder.

The planfinder allows you to com-pare plans based on the individual medications you take and is the only way to determine the most affordable plan for you. Although it may seem counterintuitive, you can’t determine how expensive a plan will be based on its premium because how expensive the plan will be will depend on what drugs it covers at what amount, which will vary by you! Don’t pick a plan based on the company name or the premium amount. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people do exactly that and nationally less than 10% of all se-niors picked the Med D plan that was best for them. The way to avoid being one of these people is to use the plan-

finder to select your plan.Even if your current plan is renew-

ing and will be around next year, you should still do a planfinder to investi-gate your options because your 2014 plan can change dramatically and so can all the other available plans. Your plan can become more expensive and other plans can become cheaper. Your plan can change its formulary so that it no longer covers all your medications. Plans that may not have covered all of your medications last year may now cover them this year. Even if you’re pleased as punch with your plan this year, you need to do a planfinder be-cause your plan in 2015 won’t look like it did in 2014.

No one looks forward to the Annu-al Enrollment Period but with a little work (starting with reading your annu-al notice of change) you can make cer-tain that you’re enrolling in the most appropriate and affordable drug plan for your individual needs.

Peggy Strey – Elder

Benefit Specialist Aging & Disability Resource Center – Waupaca Branch715-258-6278

Everyday Fitness Ideas from the National Institute on Aging at NIH

www.nia.nih.gov/Go4Life

Preventing Falls

Don’t let a fear of falling keep you from being active. The good news is that there are simple ways you can prevent most falls.

Stay physically active. Regular exercise makes you stronger. Weight-bearing activities, such as walking or climbing stairs, may slow bone loss from osteoporosis. Lower-body strength exercises and balance exercises can help you prevent falls and avoid the disability that may result from falling.

Here are some fall prevention tips from Go4Life:

l Have your eyes and hearing tested often. Always wear your glasses when you need them. If you have a hearing aid, be sure it fits well, and wear it.

l Find out about the side effects of any medicine you take. If a drug makes you sleepy or dizzy, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

l Get enough sleep. If you’re sleepy, you’re more likely to fall.

l Limit the amount of alcohol you drink. Even a small amount can affect balance and reflexes.

l Stand up slowly after eating, lying down, or sitting. Getting up too quickly can cause your blood pressure to drop, which can make you feel faint.

l Wear rubber-soled, low-heeled shoes that fully support your feet. Wearing only socks or shoes/slippers with smooth soles on stairs or floors without carpet can be unsafe.

Quick Tip

For more information, read the Falls and Fractures AgePage. www.nia.nih.gov/health

VISIT www.nia.nih.gov/Go4Life

l Find sample exercises to help prevent falls.

l Print useful tools.

l Share your exercise story.

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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

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Summer as usual has quickly es-caped us. I’m always amazed how fast the three months of summer flies by but the three harshest months of winter seems like six months! Although we are not dreaming of the weather to come, we are planning for the snowbirds to leave us soon. The needs of our clients continue to increase no matter what the weather. That’s where YOU come in! Consider how your time could be used to change someone’s life. It could be delivering a meal to a homebound resident, co-leading a health & well-ness workshop or volunteering to drive someone to an appointment. Listed be-low are ways for you share your time & talents in our community!

VOLUNTEER DRIVERSAre you retired or looking for

something to do? Enjoy meeting new people? Maybe this is for you! Provide safe & dependable transportation to Waupaca County residents who are el-derly or disabled primarily for medical, nutrition or employment needs. Back-ground check required. Training and orientation coming up soon. Volunteers are paid for mileage. Valid Wisconsin driver’s license & clean driving record are required. Vehicle must pass a safety inspection.

PREVENTION PROGRAM LEADER

Improve your health & well being and help others do the same! Become a trained leader in any of our Health, Wellness & Prevention Programs!

Facilitate evidence-based programs geared for Seniors in Waupaca County! Programs offered through the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Help Seniors make positive changes in their life by leading workshops geared

for their health & well being! Training is required & paid for. Mileage is reim-bursed for the workshops you facilitate as well as a stipend. Current evidence based programs offered are:

STEPPING ONStepping On is a seven-week work-

shop using adult education to develop the knowledge and skills needed to help older adults prevent falls. It focuses on how strength and balancing exercises, medication management, home safety, footwear, vision, and mobility all play an important in fall prevention.

LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS:

This six-week program teaches new strategies that will give participants the confidence and skills needed to manage the challenges of living with a chronic health condition such as pain and fa-tigue, diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure heart disease, chronic pain or anxiety.

HEALTHY LIVING WITH DIABETES

If you have diabetes or care for someone with diabetes, you may be ideal for co-leading this workshop! This researched and proven, peer-led workshop is designed to help adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes learn skills for managing their diabetes. Healthy Living with Diabetes promotes self-management skills for people living with diabetes. This workshop meets for 6 consecutive weeks.

POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS

Are you or have you been a Care-giver? Would you like to share your ex-perience with others in the Care giving role? Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6 week educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Participants will learn to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings, increase their ability to make tough decisions and lo-cate helpful resources.

SENIOR NUTRITION MEAL SITES:

Do you enjoy the company of se-niors? If so, please join us at any of the 7 Senior Nutrition Sites!

Sites are located in: Clintonville, Iola, Manawa, Marion, New London, Waupaca & Weyauwega.

• Assist at the meal site – food serv-er, meal set up & clean up.

• Offer your talents to the partici-pants through music, art or professional abilities.

• Hours are approx 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Monday – Friday. (no holidays) Flexible schedule! Choose the day(s) you’re available.

MEALS-ON-WHEELSA home delivered meal with a

smile can do amazing things for those we serve. Consider being a Meals-On-Wheels Driver!

• Meals are delivered to home bound residents Monday – Friday (no holidays). Delivery times & length of route vary by the local nutrition site. Ap-proximate times are 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. If you can offer even one day a month to deliver, it would make a huge difference in someone’s life that needs a meal & appreciates the visit!

To learn more about these opportunities, please contact:

Kristine WiegmanVolunteer Coordinator/Prevention

Program Coordinator715-258-6277

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The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Waupaca County along with community partners are excited to offer classes to help improve & maintain your health & well being!

Please register early as classes fill fast!

STRONG WOMEN™ (AKA STRONG SENIORS)

Strong Women™ is a program designed to help women be-come or stay strong, fit and healthy. It is an evidence-based, s t r e ng t h - t r a i n i ng program from Tufts University proven to prevent osteoporosis,

build muscle and improve balance, as well as decrease depression and arthri-tis symptoms. WAUPACADates: Monday & Wednesday’s begin-

ning Sept. 8 (12 weeks)Time: Noon – 1:00Location: Waupaca Senior Center 407 School St.Cost: $20 *Bring own weights & matRegistration & for more information: Contact the Waupaca Senior Center at 715/258-4437

NEW LONDONClasses will be three times each week in a 16 class session.Where: Washington Center GymWhen: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.Session 7: August 22- September 29, 2014. Session 8: October 1, 2014- November 5, 2014. Session 9: November 7, 2014- Decem-ber 15, 2014.Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.Fee: For 16 class session.Residents Over 60: $20.00 Under 60: $40.00 Non-Residents Over 60: $27.50 Under 60: $55.00

FREMONTWhere: Fremont Village HallWhen: Mondays 5:15- 6:15 p.m. & Sat-

urdays 9:15-10:15 a.m.Session 5: August 23, 2014- October 18, 2014.Session 6: October 20, 2014- December 13, 2014.Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.Fee: For 8 week sessionResidents Over 60: $20.00 Under 60: $40.00

Registration for these programs are available at the New London Parks and

Recreation Office at 215 N. Shawano St. New London, WI 54961 or the New London Aquatic and Fitness Center at 815 W. Washington St. New London, WI 54961 or at www.newlondonwi.org.

Call Kim Ebert at (920) 982-8522 with any questions.

STEPPING ON: FALLS PREVENTION

WORKSHOPStepping On is a seven-week work-

shop using adult education to develop the knowledge and skills needed to help older adults prevent falls. It focuses on how strength and balancing exercises, medication management, home safety, footwear, vision, and mobility all play an important in fall prevention. The workshop:

- Increases awareness of fall risks- Helps participants be more informed about the factors that contribute to their risk of falling- Includes guest experts on certain topicsDates: Thursdays, October 2 - Novem-ber 13 (7 weeks)Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.Location: Riverside Medical Center 902 Riverside Dr. in the Maasch Educa-tion CenterCost: FREERegistration & more information: Theda Care 715/258-1119

LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS

This six-week program teaches new strategies that will give participants the

confidence and skills needed to manage the challenges of living with a chronic health condi-tion. Topics include:

- how to develop a suit-able exercise program- management of symptoms, nutrition and medication- breathing exercises and stress man-agement- how to deal with emotions such as

anger and depression- problem-solving skills- and more! Dates: Thursday’s October 9 – Novem-

ber 13 ( 6 weeks)Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am Location: Waupaca Senior Center. 407 School St.Cost: FREE Registration & more information: Theda Care 715/258-1119

POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS

*NEW EVENING CLASS! An evidence-based workshop that

has been shown to improve the self-care, management of emotions, use of community resources and self-efficacy of caregivers. Some of the topics covered are• Self-Care Behaviors: (e.g. increased exercise, relaxation and medical check-ups)• Management of Emotions: (reduced guilt, anger, and depression)• Self-Efficacy: (increased confidence in coping with caregiving demands)• Use of Community Resources: (in-creased utilization of local servicesDates: Tuesday’s October 7 – Novem-ber 11 (6 weeks)Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Location: Riverside Medical Center 902 Riverside Dr. in the Maasch Educa-tion CenterCost: FREERegistration & more information: Theda Care 715/258-1119

HEALTHY LIVING WITH DIABETES

This researched and proven, peer-led workshop is designed to help adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes learn skills for managing their diabetes. Healthy Living with Diabetes promotes self-management skills for people living with diabetes.Dates: Wednesdays, Starting Septem-ber 3, 2014 – October 8, 2014Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm. Class

meets for six consecutive weeks!Location: Waupaca Senior Center, 407 School St.Cost: FREERegistration & more information: Theda Care 715/258-1119

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Social Security disability is a social insurance program, under which work-ers earn coverage for benefits by work-ing and paying Social Security taxes on their earnings. The program provides benefits to disabled workers and their dependents to replace some of their lost income.

Eligibility rules for Social Security’s disability program differ from those of private plans or other government agen-cies. Social Security does not provide temporary or partial disability benefits, like workers compensation or veterans’ benefits do.

To receive disability benefits, a per-son must meet the strict definition of

disability under the Social Security Act (ACT). A person is disabled under the Act if he or she cannot work due to a se-vere medical condition that has lasted or is expected to last at least one year or result in death. The person’s medi-cal condition must prevent him or her from doing work that he or she did in the past, and it must prevent the person from adjusting to other work. Because the Act defines disability so strictly, So-cial Security disability beneficiaries are among the most severely impaired in the country.

Disability is unpredictable and can happen to anyone at any age. Fifty-six million Americans, or 1-in-5, live with disabilities. Thirty-eight million Ameri-cans, or 1-in-10, live with severe dis-abilities. Disability is something many Americans, especially younger people, read and hear about happening to oth-ers. But no one thinks it will happen to them. Many serious medical conditions, such as cancer or mental illness, can af-fect the young as well as the elderly. The

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Social Security disability payments are modest. At the beginning of 2014, Social Security paid an average monthly benefit of $1,146. This amount is barely enough to keep a beneficiary above the poverty level. For many beneficiaries, their monthly disability payment repre-sents most of their income. Even these modest payments can make a difference in the lives of people who can no longer work. They allow people to meet basic needs and the need of their families.

As experts projected for decades, the number of people qualifying for Social Security disability benefits has increased. For almost 60 years, Social Security disability has helped increasing numbers of workers and their families replace lost income. The primary factors contributing to the increase are:

The baby boomers (people born in 1946 through 1965) reached their most disability prone years between 1990 and 2011; and

More women have joined the work-force in the past few decades and have worked consistently enough to qualify for benefits if they become disabled.

Social Security has a zero tolerance approach on fraud which has resulted in a fraud incidence rate that is a frac-tion of one percent. Social Security works aggressively with the Office of Inspector General to identify and pros-ecute those who commit fraud. One of their most effective measures to guard against fraud is the Cooperative Disabil-ity Investigations program. Under the program, suspicious disability claims are investigated early, before making a decision to award benefits. In effect, proactively stop fraud before it happens. In fiscal year 2012, with the help of state and local law enforcement, the program reported nearly $340 million in pro-jected savings to the disability program. This resulted in a return on investment f $17 for each $1 spent. Rooting out fraud is a team effort. Social Security needs people who suspect something to say something. If you suspect fraud, please contact the Office of Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or visit their website http:oig.ssa.gov and click on Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse.

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FREE MEMORY SCREENINGA memory screening is a simple and safe

evaluation tool that checks memory and other thinking skills. It can indicate whether an additional check up by a qualified healthcare professional is needed.

• The face-to-face screening takes place in a private setting; only the individual being tested and the screener are present.

• A screening consists of a series of ques-tions and/or tasks designed to test memory, language skills, thinking ability, and other intellectual functions.

• The person who administers the screening will review the results with the person being screened, and suggest whether the person should follow up with a physician or other qualified healthcare professional for more extensive testing.

• Results of the memory screenings are confidential. The participant will receive the screening results to bring to a healthcare professional for follow-up and/or inclusion in medical files.

NOTE: A memory screening is not used to diagnose any particular illness and does not replace consultation with a qualified physician or other health-care professional.

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Silver Alert

By Michelle Gardner, Amy Temby & Tracy WisnerWCDHHS Adult Protective Services Social WorkersOn August 1, 2014, a statewide emergency alert

system to aid in finding missing seniors went into effect. Wisconsin has joined around 30 other states that have what are called Silver Alert systems. In partnership with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Asso-ciation, the Outdoor Advertising Association of Wis-consin and Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Silver Alerts may be broadcast through television and radio, digital billboards, and lottery display terminals. Sil-ver Alerts cannot utilize the Emergency Alert System.

The inspiration of the bill that led to the Sil-ver Alert came from an elderly couple driving from Townsend to Hobart who got lost for over 36 hours trying to travel to a loved one’s home. What should have been a 75 mile trip turned into the couple driv-ing around for 800 miles. Law enforcement eventu-

ally found them in West Bend.According to the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alli-

ance of Wisconsin, at least 116,000 people with de-mentia reside in Wisconsin, and approximately 60 percent will wander at some point as their condition progresses.

Silver Alerts will be issued when the following criteria are met:

* The missing person is 60 years of age or older;* The missing person is believed to have Al-

zheimer’s, dementia, or another permanent cognitive impairment that poses a threat to the individual’s health and safety

* There is reasonable belief that the missing person’s disappearance is due to the individual’s im-paired cognitive condition

* The Silver Alert request is made within 72 hours of the individual’s disappearance

* There is sufficient information available to dis-seminate to the public that could assist in locating the missing person.

As Alzheimer’s and related dementias are not limited to those 60 and older, where individuals are missing and at risk but do not meet the criteria for a Silver Alert, the Wisconsin Crime Alert Network (WCAN) can be utilized to send out a Missing/En-dangered alert. With the WCAN, law enforcement officers issue alerts at no cost either by fax, e-mail or text message to individuals and business owners. Anyone may subscribe to the Wisconsin Crime Alert Network to receive alerts for free https://alerts.wis-consincrimealert.gov

For more information and resources on Al-zheimer’s disease and dementia contact the Waupaca County Disability Resource Center 715-258-6400 or 1-866-739-2372.

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On August 1, 2014, a statewide emergency alert system to aid in finding missing seniors went into effect. Wisconsin has joined around 30 other states that have what are called Silver Alert systems. In partnership with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, the Outdoor Advertising Association of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Silver Alerts may be broadcast through television and radio, digital billboards, and lottery display terminals. Silver Alerts cannot utilize the Emergency Alert System.

The inspiration of the bill that led to the Silver Alert came from an elderly couple driving from Townsend to Hobart who got lost for over 36 hours trying to travel to a loved one’s home. What should have been a 75 mile trip turned into the couple driving around for 800 miles. Law enforcement eventually found them in West Bend.

According to the Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin, at least 116,000 people with dementia reside in Wisconsin, and approximately 60 percent will wander at some point as their condition progresses.

Silver Alerts will be issued when the following criteria are met:

* The missing person is 60 years of age or older; * The missing person is believed to have Alzheimer's, dementia, or another permanent cognitive impairment that poses a threat to the individual's health and safety * There is reasonable belief that the missing person's disappearance is due to the individual's impaired cognitive condition * The Silver Alert request is made within 72 hours of the individual's disappearance * There is sufficient information available to disseminate to the public that could assist in locating the missing person.

As Alzheimer’s and related dementias are not limited to those 60 and older, where individuals are missing and at risk but do not meet the criteria for a Silver Alert, the Wisconsin Crime Alert Network (WCAN) can be utilized to send out a Missing/Endangered alert. With the WCAN, law enforcement officers issue alerts at no cost either by fax, e-mail or text message to individuals


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Have you ever asked yourself the following questions?:

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If so then you should attendLakeview Manor’s Benefits and Options Seminar!

• Can I assign a Power ofAttorney and still makedecisions for myself ?

• What services and resourcesare available to help me makean informed decision on topicsI need to address as I age?

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Please contact the site to schedule an appointment. If you are unable to attend any of the above, please call Peggy at 715-258-6278.Waupaca’s Leading Retirement Community

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The annual open enrollment season for Medicare Part D prescription drug coveragestarts October 15th and runs through December 7th.

It is almost time for Medicare beneficiaries to review their current Part D plan and/or enroll in a new one for the coming year. Part D is the prescription drug arm of Medicare that offers drug coverage under a variety of subsidized plan choices. Plans do change from year to year, so it is wise to review and compare plans to make sure you are in the right one for you.

Seniors and their family members can use the online Medicare Plan Finder to input individual prescription lists and find Medicare prescription plans in their region. Simply go to www.medicare.gov and click on the yellow button Find Health and Drug Plans and follow the prompts. Be sure to have an accurate list of your current prescription drug needs beforehand to help you in your plan selection.

If you need help with this, Elder Benefit Specialist Peggy Strey will be assisting people on: DATE LOCATION

Wednesday – October 15 Waupaca Nutrition Center Trinity Lutheran Church - 206 E. Badger St. Waupaca, WI 54981 715-258-9598

Tuesday – October 21 Tuesday – November 4

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Please contact the site to schedule an appointment. If you are unable to attend any of the above, please call Peggy at 715-258-6278.

The annual open enrollment season for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage starts October 15th and runs through December 7th.

It is almost time for Medicare beneficiaries to review their current Part D plan and/or enroll in a new one for the coming year. Part D is the prescription drug arm of Medicare that offers drug coverage under a variety of subsidized plan choices. Plans do change from year to year, so it is wise to review and compare plans to make sure you are in the right one for you.

Seniors and their family members can use the online Medicare Plan Finder to input individual prescription lists and find Medicare prescription plans in their re-gion. Simply go to www.medicare.gov and click on the yellow button Find Health and Drug Plans and follow the prompts. Be sure to have an accurate list of your current prescription drug needs beforehand to help you in your plan selection.

If you need help with this, Elder Benefit Specialist Peggy Strey will be assisting people on:


Understanding Caregiving from Different AnglesSubmitted by: Mary SchlautmanInformation and Assistance CoordinatorAging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County

Over the past two years our ADRC has had an in-crease in calls from individuals who are caring for loved ones with special circumstances. They themselves are, or they are caring for, someone who has a different sex-ual orientation or sexual preference. They are calling for information, resources, and caregiver support to assist with keeping themselves, a friend, neighbor or loved one living as independently as possible in their home while not feeling isolated and or feeling uncomfortable with the supports that are given. As an agency we de-cided to enhance our professional capacity to work with older adults and caregivers by learning about the unique life experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Trans-gender (LGBT) older adults and to help reduce their fear and isolation by feeling comfortable when calling the ADRC.

We had the opportunity to host a viewing of the critically acclaimed documentary Gen Silent by Stu Maddox. This documentary asks six LGBT seniors if they will hide their friends, their spouses- their entire lives in order to survive in the care system. Their surprising decisions are captured through intimate access to their day-to-day lives over the course of a year. The documen-tary was very insightful and inspiring into the lives of individuals who are LGBT and the caregivers that care for them.

As we all know, caregiving takes many forms. While we might think of caregivers as paid aides, in reality, the majority of caregiving in the U.S. is provided by infor-

mal caregivers, usually a spouse or adult child. In the LGBT community, it is important to realize that many LGBT older adults do not have the same familial sup-ports.

For example, when compared to their heterosexual counterparts, LGBT older adults are:

• Twice as likely to age as a single person • Twice as likely to live alone • Three to four times less likely to have children

to support them While LGBT older adults may not have the same

biological family supports as their heterosexual coun-terparts, many have developed important social net-works of partners, friends, ex-partners, neighbors and others. These networks are often referred to as “families of choice.”

What’s Different about LGBT Caregiving? There are more similarities between LGBT and non-

LGBT caregivers than differences—all caregivers provide critically needed support and assistance to older adults to help them age in their communities. However, LGBT caregivers’ families of choice may not always be recog-nized under the law. It is important for LGBT caregivers to be aware of the local services in their areas, as well as the laws and regulations in their cities and/or states to ensure they and their loved ones are protected. Here are some issues for LGBT caregivers to consider:

1. Health and end-of-life care: Due to federal and some state laws, same-sex spouses and loved ones are not granted the right to oversee healthcare and end-of-life decisions. Fortunately, there are simple legal doc-uments (e.g. Advance Directives) that can protect your

choices. 2. Finances: Whether you are caregiving for a

partner or a friend, it is important to have certain legal documents (e.g. Financial Power of Attorney) in place to ensure that you can manage your loved one’s finances in the event he/she cannot oversee them.

3. Family and Medical Leave: LGBT partners and family are not currently covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). FMLA provides unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical rea-sons with continuation of group health insurance cover-age under the same terms and conditions as if the em-ployee had not taken leave. Many employers do extend these benefits to LGBT individuals, so be sure to check your employer’s policies.

4. LGBT affirmative care: Many LGBT older adults and their caregivers can be reluctant to reach out for services for fear of discrimination. It is important to research service providers regarding their policies on non-discrimination or directly ask if they serve LGBT individuals. Not accessing essential services can lead to increased physical and mental health issues.

The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging offers valuable information and can be found online at www.lgbtagingcenter.org or by phone at 212-741-2247. There are also many local organizations around the state that offer support to caregivers and are a wonderful local re-sources for individuals.

Contact the Waupaca County Aging & Disability Resource Center at 715-258-6400 for more information.

Information from: National Resource Center on LGBT Aging ©

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“Due to health issues, my mother Lois, has been a resident at CrystalRiver Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for the past year. During this time,the nursing staff has been extremely supportive and caring. The staffregularly communicate with me regarding questions, changes in healthconditions and medications. All the staff have established a trustingrelationship with Lois and provide unconditional care, love and affectionto her. It has been difficult for our family to see Lois move from beingalmost completely independent up to her 92nd birthday to needing 24hour skill nursing care, but we are comforted by the love and supportshe receives at Crystal River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.”– Dan and Mary Naylor, Power of Attorney for Health Care

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Faces and Facts of Disability – Test your Disability Program Knowledge1. Your chances of being struck by lightning in the United States in any one year are one in 775,000. What are the chances of a 20 year old becoming dis-abled before reaching retirement age?

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A. 6 monthsB. At least 12 months or to result in deathC. 3 years

3. Which statement describes the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program?

A. Workers earn SSDI coverage by paying taxesB. SSDI is the largest disability insurance program in the United StatesC. SSDI provides cash benefits to disabled workersD. SSDI provides cash benefits to the dependents of disabled workersE. All of the above

4. Under the Social Security Compassionate Allowances program, expedited benefits are paid to severely disabled individuals. How many conditions are on the list?

A. 25B. 50C. 100D. 225

5. For every dollar paid in Social Security taxes, how much does the agency spend to administer the program (cost of running the agency)?

A. 20 centsB. 10 centsC. 1 cent

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A. $10,752B. $ 13,752C. $17,752

7. In 2012, how much money did an aggressive program to prevent disability fraud save the Social Security Administration?

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Waupaca County Nutrition Centers E-Mail and/or Telephone

Clintonville Senior Center Clintonville Community Center Building30 S Main Street - Clintonville, WI 54929Serving Time: 11:30 (M-F/ 10 am - 1 pm)

(715) 823-7667Site Manager: Ryan [email protected] Caterer: Steve & Mary’s Main St. Café – Marion

Living Oaks 505 W Iola Street - Iola, WI 54945Serving Time: 11:00 (M-F/ 10 am - 1 pm)

(715) 445-2548Site Manager: Pat [email protected]: Living Oaks – Iola

Manawa Senior Center Town of Little Wolf Town HallE6325 County Road N - Manawa, WI 54949Serving Time: 11:30 (M-F/ 10 am - 1 pm)

(920) 596-3320Site Manager: Mona [email protected] Caterer: Living Oaks – Iola

Marion Senior Center Lions Point325 W Garfield AvenueMarion, WI 54950-0253Serving Time: 11:30 (M-F/ 10 am - 1 pm)

(715) 754-2482Site Manager: Mary [email protected] Caterer: Steve & Mary’s Main St. Café – Marion

New London Senior Center 600 W Washington Street – New London, WI 54961Serving Time: 11:30 (M-F/ 10 am - 1 pm)

(920) 982-8522Site Manager: Kim [email protected]: Steve & Mary’s Main St. Café – Marion

Waupaca Nutrition CenterTrinity Lutheran Church206 E Badger Street - Waupaca, WI 54981Serving Time: 11:30 (M-F/ 10 am - 1 pm)

(715) 258-9598Site Manager: Joanne Samack [email protected] Caterer: Bethany Home, Inc – Waupaca

Weyauwega Nutrition Center First Presbyterian Church, 200 S Pine StreetWeyauwega, WI 54983Serving Time: 11:30 (M-F/ 10 am - 1 pm)

(920) 867-3213Site Manager: Caroline [email protected]: Lakeview Manor – Weyauwega

W a u p a c a County UW-Ex-tension welcomed Christi Beilfuss as the new Wiscon-sin Nutrition Edu-cation Program (WNEP) Coordi-

nator in October. Christi has a bach-elors degree in Community Health Education and minor in Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Christi grew up in Fremont and is excited to return to share her passion for nutrition and community health education with residents of Waupaca County.

The Wisconsin Nutrition Educa-tion Program is a UW-Extension nu-trition education program that helps limited resource families and individu-als choose healthful diets, purchase and prepare healthful food and han-dle it safely, and become more food secure by spending their food dollars wisely. WNEP exists in 68 counties in Wisconsin and is funded by two federally funded nutrition education programs—the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assis-tance Program Education (SNAP-Ed). The mission and mandate of WNEP is to develop and implement educational programs in Wisconsin that are consis-tent with and fulfill the goals and mis-sions of EFNEP and SNAP-Ed.

One of Christi’s primary strategies will be teaching nutrition lessons to el-ementary age students in qualifying ele-mentary schools. Additonally, Christi will continue partnering with local agenices such as WIC, Healthy Beginnings, and Senior Nutriton Sites among many others providing nutrition education in the com-munities of Waupaca County. Please feel free to contact Christi with any questions you may have or to simply learn more about WNEP. (715) 258-6479 or email at [email protected]

Waupaca County Welcomes New Nutrition Educator

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1:30 – 3:00 pm





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Waupaca County Nutrition Centers E-Mail and/or Telephone

Clintonville Senior Center Clintonville Community Center Building30 S Main Street - Clintonville, WI 54929Serving Time: 11:30 (M-F/ 10 am - 1 pm)

(715) 823-7667Site Manager: Ryan [email protected] Caterer: Steve & Mary’s Main St. Café – Marion

Living Oaks 505 W Iola Street - Iola, WI 54945Serving Time: 11:00 (M-F/ 10 am - 1 pm)

(715) 445-2548Site Manager: Pat [email protected]: Living Oaks – Iola

Manawa Senior Center Town of Little Wolf Town HallE6325 County Road N - Manawa, WI 54949Serving Time: 11:30 (M-F/ 10 am - 1 pm)

(920) 596-3320Site Manager: Mona [email protected] Caterer: Living Oaks – Iola

Marion Senior Center Lions Point325 W Garfield AvenueMarion, WI 54950-0253Serving Time: 11:30 (M-F/ 10 am - 1 pm)

(715) 754-2482Site Manager: Mary [email protected] Caterer: Steve & Mary’s Main St. Café – Marion

New London Senior Center 600 W Washington Street – New London, WI 54961Serving Time: 11:30 (M-F/ 10 am - 1 pm)

(920) 982-8522Site Manager: Kim [email protected]: Steve & Mary’s Main St. Café – Marion

Waupaca Nutrition CenterTrinity Lutheran Church206 E Badger Street - Waupaca, WI 54981Serving Time: 11:30 (M-F/ 10 am - 1 pm)

(715) 258-9598Site Manager: Joanne Samack [email protected] Caterer: Bethany Home, Inc – Waupaca

Weyauwega Nutrition Center First Presbyterian Church, 200 S Pine StreetWeyauwega, WI 54983Serving Time: 11:30 (M-F/ 10 am - 1 pm)

(920) 867-3213Site Manager: Caroline [email protected]: Lakeview Manor – Weyauwega

W a u p a c a County UW-Ex-tension welcomed Christi Beilfuss as the new Wiscon-sin Nutrition Edu-cation Program (WNEP) Coordi-

nator in October. Christi has a bach-elors degree in Community Health Education and minor in Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Christi grew up in Fremont and is excited to return to share her passion for nutrition and community health education with residents of Waupaca County.

The Wisconsin Nutrition Educa-tion Program is a UW-Extension nu-trition education program that helps limited resource families and individu-als choose healthful diets, purchase and prepare healthful food and han-dle it safely, and become more food secure by spending their food dollars wisely. WNEP exists in 68 counties in Wisconsin and is funded by two federally funded nutrition education programs—the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assis-tance Program Education (SNAP-Ed). The mission and mandate of WNEP is to develop and implement educational programs in Wisconsin that are consis-tent with and fulfill the goals and mis-sions of EFNEP and SNAP-Ed.

One of Christi’s primary strategies will be teaching nutrition lessons to el-ementary age students in qualifying ele-mentary schools. Additonally, Christi will continue partnering with local agenices such as WIC, Healthy Beginnings, and Senior Nutriton Sites among many others providing nutrition education in the com-munities of Waupaca County. Please feel free to contact Christi with any questions you may have or to simply learn more about WNEP. (715) 258-6479 or email at [email protected]

Waupaca County Welcomes New Nutrition Educator

Supportive DonorsThank you so much for YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO our MISSION OF CARE to THOSE

WHO ARE ELDERLY OR DISABLED AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. The Victor and Christine Anthony Family Foundation Ralph and Melodie Hieland



1:30 – 3:00 pm







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Rethink Your DrinkAn article from the Wisconsin Nutrition

Education Program (WNEP) Newsletter Food $ense

Choosing healthy beverages is a great first step to a healthy diet. Americans are drinking more soft drinks than ever. On average, people are drinking almost 500% more soft drinks per year than 50 years ago. One reason for this in-crease is larger portion sizes - soda bottles have increased in size and fountain drinks sizes can range from 22 to 64 ounces. Children now start drinking soda at a young age, and the amount increases through young adulthood.

People who drink soft drinks take in more calories than those who do not. Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with weight gain, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. A 12-ounce can of soda has 150 calories and 10 teaspoons of sugar. If these calories are added to the typi-

cal diet without cutting back on something else, one soda a day could lead to a weight gain of 15 pounds in one year. Try these tips to rethink your drink: • Help children learn to enjoy water as their thirst quencher of choice. • Make soft drinks a “sometimes” beverage to be enjoyed in moderate amounts. • Remember, soft drinks also include fruit drinks, fruitades, lemonade, energy drinks and sweet tea. • Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator for easy access. • Add lemon, lime, other fruit, or a splash of juice to water. • Never pass by a water cooler without stopping for a drink. Source: North Carolina School Nutrition Action Team

Fruitastic Summer Smoothie BlastTry this healthy beverage.

½ banana ½ cup frozen berries 6 ounces low-fat strawberry yogurt

1. Wash your hands. 2. Blend all ingredients well in blender. 3. Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy! Note: Any combination of one cup of fresh or frozen fruits can be substituted. Freeze your smoothies in plastic cups and take in a cooler to picnics. 2 servings, 1¼ cup each - 190 calories each

Source: Iowa State University Healthy and Homemade 2012

Studies show that the right diet and adequate intake are especially important for older people and that poor nutrition is the biggest threat to an older adult’s inde-pendence. Waupaca County’s Senior Din-ing Program is a step in that direction. The program offers tasty, nutritious meals to anyone aged 60 and older. Each meal pro-vides at least 1/3 of the daily amounts of nutrients needed to promote good health.

Senior Dining LocationsWaupaca County offers meals in Wau-

paca, Weyauwega, Manawa, New London, Marion, Clintonville and Iola. These are great locations for people to gather for food, fellowship, and fun. It’s not uncom-mon for new friendships to form during these meals. Card games, entertainment, book groups, or other activities often take place before, during, or after the meal. The goal is to offer “more than a meal” and just be a “great place to be”.

Home-Delivered MealsOften referred to as Meals on Wheels,

home-delivered meals are great for folks who cannot get to a meal site and who meet certain eligibility requirements, but still need a nutritious meal. Friendly driv-ers bring delicious, home-style, freshly pre-pared meals delivered to your door Monday through Friday. Every delivery comes with the well-being check that Meals on Wheels has become famous for!

The Senior Dining Program more than just a meal. It provides socialization, nutri-tion education, health checks, and is often the gateway to many other services.

Contact Waupaca County Aging and Disability Resource Center at 715-258-6400 to learn more about the senior dining programs or home-delivered meals.

Information provided by the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources.

Good Nutrition is Critical to Good Health - no matter what your age!

Food $ense is a cooperative effort of Columbia-Dodge, Crawford-Vernon, Grant, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette, and Richland-Sauk Counties Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP). WNEP is provided by University of Wiscon-sin-Extension, Cooperative Extension and Family Living Programs in partnership with Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and USDA Food and Nutrition Service. UW-Extension provides equal opportunity in employment and pro-gramming, including Title IX and ADA.

Scan this QR code or visit http://fyi.uwex.edu/foodsense/ to check out Food $ense


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A group of concerned citizens have been meeting to address concern of those with physical and intellectual disabilities. The first meeting, held in Waupaca in March, was led by Peter Leidy, consultant, facilita-tor, listener, learner, improviser, and speaker who focuses on personalized supports and community membership for people with dis-abilities. He has been learning from people with disabilities since 1983. He promotes positive support, inclusion, building healthy relationships, and thinking differently about people who are called “challenging.” Peter in-troduced the ideas of organizing, developing an agreed upon purpose, or mission, for the organization, and taking small steps toward becoming like some of the neighboring advo-cacy groups who have been functioning for many years. The group decided to meet for-mally each quarter year in various locations of the county to make joining in easier for all people in the county. One major focus of the group is to help those with disabilities learn to become better self-advocates.

In June, the second meeting was held in New London at Franklin Park Apartments. John Shaw from the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities, a federally funded organization, spoke of im-

proving the independence, productivity, and integration of people with developmental dis-abilities. Many advocates from Madison and the Stevens Point area joined to give encour-agement to the Waupaca County group. An informal needs survey was taken highlighting areas of concern with transportation, employ-ment and low income housing. The group is also being given guidance from staff of Op-tions for Independent Living, the Waupaca County Aging and Disability Resource Center and the Salvation Army.

The next meeting will be held on Sep-tember 22nd at 5:00, again at Franklin Park Apartments, 505 Division Street, New Lon-don. Those with disabilities and those inter-ested in helping the group are encouraged to attend. Officers will be elected, mission and bylaws discussed, as well as plans for the com-ing year. The group does have some needs of funding for postage and office supplies, meet-ing refreshments, advertising and mileage assistance for officers. Calls can be made to RSVP for meeting or offer support to Mack-enzie Egan, Independent Living Coordinator, 920-882-9309 or [email protected].

Waupaca Area Grassroots Advocacy Group

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