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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
tty: use Relay (711)
www.eauclaireadrc.org www.facebook.com/ECC.ADRC
Board meetings are open to the public. For meeting dates
visit www.co.eau-claire.wi.us
Know us before you need us
Happy Birthday to US! July 1, 2015 marks the 7th year the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County has been open! When we opened our doors in 2008, it would be an understatement to say we didn’t know how much growth to expect. We feel we have had a lot of successes over the past 7 years and feel we are a valuable resource for our community. It is a common feeling amongst staff at the ADRC that our only constant is change. Our constant ability to solicit feedback from our customers and reshape the way we provide our services has made us who we are today. We have worked hard to make sure that our programs and services meet the needs of older adults, adults with disabilities and their families living in Eau Claire County. We look forward to the next 7 years!
This year, we are also celebrating big milestones of two very important pieces of legislation that helped shaped what we, and many other agencies, are today. 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act and the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please ‘save the date’ and plan to join us and many others in our community for an event, Celebrating Progress, at Owen Park on Sunday, September 13, 2015.
July 2015
ADRC BOARD Sue Miller
Cheryl Stahl Mary Pierce
Stella Pagonis Mark Semisch Lauri Malnory Louise Garvey
Mark Beckfield Gordon Steinhauer
Stephannie Regenauer Thomas Christopherson
ADRC Director Jennifer Owen
Nutrition Program Supervisor Becky Hinzmann
ADRC Supervisor Emily Gilbertson
Options Counselor Lisa Riley
Options Counselor Lisa Wells
Prevention Program Coordinator Deb Bruning
Elder Benefit Specialist
Sue Brown
Disability Benefit Specialist
Melissa Wendtland
Disability Benefit Specialist
Jim Coldwell
Elder Benefit Specialist Leda Judd
Options Counselor Jenna Belter
Options Counselor Dawnelle Horvath
Options Counselor Dana Greicar
Options Counselor Liz Nett
Options 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
Options Counselor Nicholas Schneider
PALS - Recruiting Research Participants Have you been thinking about exercising, but don’t know how to get started and want to learn in a group setting. If this describes you, PALS Research Project might be for you. Eau Claire County has the opportunity to take part in a research study regarding new physical activity and behavior change intervention called Physical Activity for Life for Seniors (PALS). The program is designed to improve the health and independence of older adults and includes strength, flexibility, and endurance exercises performed at moderate to vigorous intensities.
Classes are held for 60 minutes, 3 days per week for 10-week period. Additionally, there is a 30 minute lifestyle/behavior change class included each week. After the 10-week session, participants will receive a coaching phone call from the health educator. The calls will begin with one call every week for 4 weeks, tapering to biweekly for 6 weeks, and then monthly - for a total of 10 phone calls. The purpose of the phone calls is to see how you are doing with your physical activity plan and to help you stay active. The calls will last 20 minutes. There is an evaluation the week before and after the 10-week classes where the research team from UW Madison School of Nursing will be on-site to collect biometric measurements. The first group of 10 PALS participants will begin in September 2015. For more information or to be considered for the project, contact Deb Bruning, 715-839-7998 or [email protected].
A group of 13 participants took part in the 7-week Stepping On falls prevention workshop at Briarwood Cottages, April 23-June 4. This is what they liked best about the workshop:
• All the information; learned a lot • Explaining about falling and getting up • The presenters and group leaders • Excellent program, very well done • All of the sessions had good speakers and info • Leaders were very caring and knowledgeable • The review of mind & body working together • Speakers- OD, Dietitian, and PT • Interaction with other participants • Explanation of other exercises • It made me more aware of my surroundings • Difficulties other people are having • New ideas that are helpful • Interaction of group - Dr. Moritz was exceptional THANK YOU to the guest presenters and host facility of the Stepping On workshop held May 18-July 6:
Erika Schmidt, Marshfield Clinic Physical Therapist Al Thompson, Office for Blind & Visually Impaired Jodi Trangsrud, Sacred Heart Hospital Pharmacist Jon Schultz, Eau Claire Fire & Rescue EMS Diane Dressel, Mayo Clinic Registered Dietitian Oakwood Home Apartments Next available Stepping On workshop meets Thursdays, July 23 - September 3, 2015, 9 - 11 am at Marshfield Clinic Physical Therapy, 1262 W. Clairemont Avenue in Eau Claire. Classes are limited to 18 people. No fee, advance registration required www.adrcevents.org or call 715-839-4735, 1-888-338-4636, tty: use Relay (711) [email protected]
Participation Criteria
• Age 60 and older
• Currently exercising less than one hour per week
• Commitment to program completion
• Able to do exercises (having a chronic health condition does not make you ineligible if you are able to complete the circuit of exercises.)
Apple Crisp Dessert
meal served with milk and coffee
July 28, 2015 ● 5:00 pm
LE Phillips Senior Center 1616 Bellinger Street, Eau Claire
Philly Cheese Steak on Hoagie Bun (includes Green Peppers/Onions)
Potato Salad Cubed Melon
How ‘Bout A NIGHT OUT!
How ‘Bout a Night Out, Senior Dining is for adults 60+ to come and enjoy dinner and socialization. Check in 4:30 pm, dinner served at 5:00 pm. Suggested donation is $5.00 per person. RSVP online at www.eauclaireadrc.org/events or call 715-839-4886.
Change in Co-Pay for Sunday Transportation Service - August 1, 2015 The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County in conjunction with Abby Vans Inc. has been operating a transportation service for adults with disabilities and seniors age 60 and older. This particular service is available on Sundays from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. This transportation program is contingent on the amount of limited funding available. Due to the rapid increase in popularity of the Sunday transportation program, it will soon exceed the allotted funding. This funding situation is forcing us to make some difficult decisions in regard to this Sunday service. The ADRC Board has decided to raise the required co-pay for these rides from $3.00 to $5.00 per one way trip, effective August 1. This raise in co-pay will allow us to continue to offer this Sunday transportation. We encourage you to use the Abby Vans service Monday through Saturday between the hours of 6:00 am and 10:00 pm as the co-pay will remain $3.00 per one-way trip. The co-pay increase will only impact those rides on Sundays. We are only required to offer rides at the same time the City of Eau Claire buses run which makes rides on a Sunday a ‘premium’ service as the city buses do not run on Sundays. The co-pay increase for rides on Sundays will increase to $5.00 per one-way trip effective August 1, 2015. If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County, 715-839-4735.
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 title 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]
VA Life Insurance- Is there an option for you? VA insurance programs were developed to provide insurance benefits for veterans and service members who may not be able to get insurance who may not be able to get insurance from private companies because of a service connected disability or because of the extra risks involved in military service. There are several types of VA life insurance including but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance, Service Member’s Group Life Insurance, Veterans Group Life Insurance, and Veteran’s Mortgage Life Insurance. Service-Disable Veterans Insurance (SDVI) is open to veterans separated from the service on or after April 25t, 1951, who receive a service-connected disability rating of 0% or greater. Policies are issued for a maximum face amount of $10,000. Veterans are eligible to apply for SDVI if they have a service con-nected disability rating of 0% or greater, and are in good health except for service related conditions. You must apply within two years of receiving a VA service-connected disability rating. There are premi-ums for the coverage and a supplemental plan is also available for those under the age of 65 who can waive the premium. Service Member’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI) is available to those currently on active duty or ready reserve military status. Coverage amounts range from $250-400,000 and must be elected in $50,000 increments. Coverage for service members will terminate on the 120th following release from their service obligation. If a veteran is totally disabled due to their military service, the termination date can be extended to two years after release from their service obligation. Veterans who are also terminally ill can elect to take an accelerated benefit in the amount of 50% of the face value of their coverage. SGLI also has provisions with family coverage to insure dependents of the veteran or service member.
Veteran’s Group Life Insurance (VGLI) is issued to those severely disabled veterans and service mem-bers who have received grants for specially adapted housing from the VA. These grants are issued to veterans and service members whose movement or vision is substantially impaired because of their disabilities. Full time coverage through VGLI is eligible to active duty and reservists who had part-time VGLI. VGLI is issued in multiples of $10,000 up to $400,000. The 120 rule to apply following military service applies to VGLI applicants. Veteran’s Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI) began in 1971 and is designed to provide financial protection to cover eligible veteran’s home mortgages in the event of death. VMLI is issued to those severely disabled and under age 70, who have received specially adapted housing from the VA. A veteran must apply for this coverage before the age of 70. Certain conditions apply to VMLI including: The insurance is payable at the death of the veteran only to the mortgage holder, no insurance is available if the mortgage is paid off, the coverage is only in the amount of the percentage the veteran owns the home if there are other names on the title. Premi-ums are determined by the age of the veteran, the outstanding balance of the mortgage, and the remaining length of time of the mortgage. Interesting 4th of July Holiday Information: Historians have long disputed whether Congress actually signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, even though Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin all later wrote that they had signed it on that day. Most historians have concluded that the Declaration was signed nearly a month after its adoption, on August 2, 1776, and not on July 4 as is commonly believed. Source: VA Thank you for your service!
HALF A CENTURY OF HELP WITH MEDICARE For 50 years, the Medicare program has provided essential health care services for millions of people who are age 65 or older, disabled, or have debilitating diseases. Without Medicare, many people would not be able to pay for hospital care, doctor’s visits, medical tests, preventive services, or prescription drugs.
Q Why should I sign up for a my Social Security online account?
A Go to www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to track your earnings; get an estimate of your future benefits; get a letter with proof of your benefits; and change your address, phone, start or change your direct deposit, get a replacement Medicare card, get a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S for taxes. Q Is it true 10,000 people a day are retiring?
A Yes Q If I get Social Security disability benefits and reach full retirement age, will I receive retirement benefits?
A Social Security disability benefits automatically change to retirement benefits when disability beneficiaries reach full retirement age. In most cases, the payment amount does not change. Q What is the Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs, and how can I apply?
A People with limited resources and income may be able to get Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs, that will help pay for monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription copayments. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth about $4,000 per year. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. For more information, contact Aging & Disability Resource Center Elder Benefit Specialist 715.839.4735 1.888.338.4636 tty: use Relay (711) [email protected]
Part A Insurance that covers inpatient hospital stays, outpatient care in nursing facilities, hospice, and home health care.
Part B Includes medical insurance for doctor’s services, medical supplies, outpatient care, and preventive services.
Part C Medicare advantage plan that allows you to choose your health care coverage through a provider organization. You must have Part A and Part B to enroll in Part C. This plan usually includes Medicare prescription drug coverage and may include extra benefits and services at an additional cost.
Part D Prescription drug coverage. There is a separate monthly premium for this plan; however, people with low resources and income may qualify for the Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs from Social Security. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp to see if you qualify.
Congratulations Dementia Friendly Business and Faith Community!
UW-Extension Eau Claire County recently went through the Dementia Friendly training! Karen Blaeser, office manager, expressed, “We all thought the training to be most beneficial!” Thank you to UW-Extension Eau Claire County for supporting the community and raising awareness for those who have dementia and their caregivers. For more information on becoming a dementia friendly business, faith community, or a presentation, contact Lisa Wells, Dementia Care Specialist at 715-839-4750 or [email protected].
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, July 14, 2015 For more information contact Lisa 715-839-4750 or [email protected] Alzheimer’s Lake Street Methodist Church 337 Lake Street, Eau Claire 1:30 – 3:30 pm, Thursday, July 30, 2015 For more information contact Paula 715-577-3600 or [email protected] Grace Adult Day Services 2441 New Pine Drive, Altoona 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Thursday, July 16, 2015 For more information contact Bethany 715-832-8811 or [email protected]
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline 1-800-272-3900 Lewy-Body Dementia Sacred Heart Hospital, Room 15 901 W. Clairemont, Eau Claire 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 For more information contact Amy 715-379-3148 or [email protected] Family Caregiver Call-In FREE and easy to participate 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 Call Kathy at 800-472-8008 to reserve your spot on the call
Caregiver Support Groups
Eau Claire Memory Café The café offers a comfortable way for you and your care partner to have fun and socialize with others who have Mild Cognitive Impairment, early to moderate Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, and those who worry about memory problems. Join us Tuesday, July 14, 2015 from 9:30 – 11:30 am at the Chippewa Valley Museum. Food sponsor: Country Terrace.
Dementia Discussion Corner What is Frontotemporal Dementia?
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of disorders caused by progressive nerve cell degeneration in the brain’s frontal lobes (the areas behind the forehead) or its temporal lobes (the regions behind the ears). This cell damage leads to tissue shrinkage and reduced function in these brain regions, which control planning and judgment, emotions, speaking and understanding speech, and certain types of movement. FTD used to be called Pick’s disease after Arnold Pick, a physician who in 1892 first described a patient with distinct symptoms affecting language. People usually develop FTD in their 50s and 60s, making the disorder relative more common in this younger age group. Core symptoms include increasingly inappropriate actions, loss of empathy, lack of judgment and inhibition, apathy, compulsive behavior, lack of awareness of thinking or behavioral changes, the ability to read and write may be impaired, lack of coordination, frequent falls and muscle stiffness. The only known risk factor for FTD is a family history of the disease. Scientists have found several genes linked to FTD. Current FTD treatment focuses on managing symptoms, primari-ly those affecting behavior. To learn more about FTD, visit www.lbda.org or 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900.
Summer
Evening Meal
Join us for Giving Back:
Christmas in July!!
Date: July 14, 2015
When: 5:00 pm
Where: L.E. Phillips Senior Center
1600 Bellinger Street, Eau Claire
Sloppy Joes on Whole Wheat Bun,
Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Orange Slices,
Peanut Butter Bar and Fruit Punch
Bolton Refuge will be coming to show us ways
that we can give back to our local community.
Bring a friend* to the next evening meal,
July 14 and get a (1) free meal ticket! *Please
bring someone that has never been to the
evening meal.
Reservations must be made at least two days in
Advance. Contact Aging and Disability Resource Center
715-839-4886.
Thank you for the Trap Shoot
The Shootin’ Down Senior Hunger Trap Shoot was a major success this year! We raised $1500 for the Meals on Wheels program! Thank you to all the sponsors and participants in this year’s trap shoot. Group Health Cooperative Sacred Heart Hospital
Eau Claire Automotive Group Biolife Plasma Services
Aging & Disability Resource Center Scheels
Gander Mountain US Bank
Indianhead
We hope to see all of you next year!
Senior Americans Day a Success! Another great year at Senior Americans Day on June 2, 2015 at UW-Eau Claire Davies Center with close to 500 people in attendance! Despite the date change, many participants were first time attendees!
Participants enjoyed learning about brain health from the keynote Speaker, Kari Berit, enjoyed more than 40 workshops including Tai Chi and Kubb outside, great food, jazz music during lunch, and a fun end-of-the-day sing-a-long with Cathy Reitz and friends. The planning committee is already thinking about next year!
Senior Dining &
Meals on Wheels
Meal Ticket sales at Senior Dining Meals Sites Wednesday, July 8, 2015 11:30 am -12:00 Augusta Senior & Community Center 616 W. Washington, Augusta
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 10:00 -10:30 am St. Johns Apartments 815 Chapin Street, Eau Claire
If you are 60 years old and better meals are offered on a suggested donation basis of $3.75. Meal tickets are also available for suggested donation of $3.75 each. If you are under 60 years old meals cost $8.80 per meal. All donations help assure no senior goes hun-gry in Eau Claire County. Quest Card or Food Share can be used as meal donations. Persons who eat dinner at the meal sites or who receive Meals on Wheels can use their Quest Card or Food Share benefits for their meal donation. Contact the Nutrition Office 715-839-4886, for more information.
Survey Results Spring 2015 Senior Dining participants and those that receive Meals on Wheels are surveyed to determine satisfaction of the meals and service provided to them. 5 different organizations provide food: Sacred Heart Hospital, Mega foods West, Fall Creek Care Center and the Augusta Area Nursing Home. Thank-you to all who participated in the survey. Meals on Wheels How would you rate the way the food tastes? 85.42 % Good-Excellent 13.89 % Fair .69% Poor Do you eat healthier food as a result of the meals program? 88.19 % Yes 11.81 % No Overall, do you feel the Meals on Wheels program has improved your quality of life? 88.65% Yes 11.35% No Are you satisfied with the service from the Meals on Wheels program? 98.60% Usually – Always 1.4% Sometimes-Never Congregate Dining How would you rate the way the food tastes? 96.50 Good – Excellent 3.51 – Fair 0 – Poor Do you eat healthier as a result of the dining program? 81.82% Yes 18.18% No On the days you eat a meal at the dining center, how much of the food you eat that entire day is eaten at the dining center? 98.24% 1/2 – 2/3 1.82% - 1/4 Are you satisfied with the service you receive from the dining program? 92.73% Usually-Always 7.27% Sometimes
Q I’ve been hearing a lot lately about brain health. What is that and how do we keep our brains healthy? A “If you don’t use it, you lose it” - is true! Not only for your mind, but your physical health. Good brain health includes physical activity, social connections, eating healthy and challenging your brain/mind. Learn something new, play new games, get busy crafting, read books, go for a walk, eat a well-balanced, healthy diet
The Eau Claire County Courthouse will be closed Friday, July 3.
July 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. Reservations are needed. To make a reservation 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 information about meals on wheels or senior dining or if you want to make a reservation, call 715-839-4886, 1-888-338-4636, tty: use Relay 711. If you are 60 years and older meals are offered on a donation basis of $3.75 per meal. If you are under 60 years of age meal cost is $8.80 per meal. All donations 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 notice.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Weekend Del. Friday
Chicken Pot Pie 1 Southern Style Biscuit* Tossed Salad with French Dressing Apple Crisp*
4th of July Picnic Hamburger 2 Patty with Cheese Slice* on White Bun* Potato Salad* Baked Beans* Frosted Brownie*
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Wheels
Smoked Turkey Breast with Swiss Cheese* on a Sub Bun Roll* Red Grapes* Creamy Coleslaw Chocolate Chip Cookie*
Salads available every Wednesday at St John’s Meal Site as an alternative to hot meal. Each salad served with fruit/dessert, bread/roll and milk. July 1: Chef Salad with French dressing July 8: Chicken Caesar Salad July 15: Grilled Chicken & Blueberry Pecan Salad July 22: Chef Salad with Ranch dressing July 29: Apple, Cheddar & Walnut Salad
Beef Stew* 6 Corn* Peach Slices* Chocolate Pudding* Buttermilk Biscuit*
Hot Pork 7 Sandwich on a Wheat Bun* Mashed Potatoes* Baked Beans* Applesauce* Vanilla Ice Cream*
Grilled 8 Chicken Breast Cheesy White Rice* Green Beans Cherry Fruit Crisp* White Bread*
Roast 9 Turkey Breast Bread Dressing* with Gravy Mixed Vegetables Fruit Cocktail* Pumpkin Pie with Topping* Rye Bread*
Crispy Baked 10 Tilapia Buttered Pasta* Fresh Broccoli Sugar Cookie* Dinner Roll*
Garden Vegetable Soup, Deli Chicken Salad on White Bread* V8 Juice Granny Smith Apple* Oatmeal Raisin Cookie*
Pot Roast 13 Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Green Beans Diced Pears* Wheat Dinner Roll*
Chicken 14 Alfredo over Fettuccine* Tossed Salad with Ranch Dressing Oatmeal Raisin Cookie* Dinner Roll*
Homemade 15 Meatloaf Parsley Boiled Potatoes* Corn* Cinnamon Apples* Wheat Bread*
Hot Beef in 16 Gravy Oven Browned Potatoes* Broccoli Au gratin Sliced Peaches* White Bun*
Turkey 17 Tetrazzini* Fresh Broccoli Vanilla Ice Cream* Breadstick*
Roast Beef & Swiss Cheese* on Wheat Bread* Creamy Cole Slaw Fresh Banana* Vanilla Wafers*
Beef Stir fry 20 Over White Rice* Stir fried Mixed Vegetables Mandarin Orange Segments* Dinner Roll*
Baked Ham 21 With Pineapple Ring* Mashed Sweet Potatoes* Broccoli Chocolate Chip Cookie* Wheat Dinner Roll*
Baked 22 Chicken Breast White & Wild Rice* with Gravy Whole Green Beans Peach Crisp* Dinner Roll*
Homemade 23 Chili* Corn* Sliced Peaches* Lemon Pudding* Buttermilk Biscuit*
Breaded Fish 24 Square with Cheese Slice* on a Bun* Baked Hash Browns* Peas* Carrot Cake*
Cream of Potato Soup*, Sliced Ham, Turkey & American Cheese* on a Sub Bun Roll* Potato Salad* Red Delicious Apple* Chocolate Chip Cookie*
Baked 27 Chicken Quarter Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Corn* Sugar Cookie* Orange Sherbet*
Stuffed 28 Cabbage Roll Green Beans Apple Juice* Peach Slices* Dinner Roll*
Beef 29 Stroganoff over Egg Noodles* Squash Diced Pears* Chocolate Ice Cream*
Rosemary 30 Roast Pork Loin with Gravy Red Potatoes* Steamed Baby Carrots Cinnamon Apples* Dinner Roll*
Roast Turkey 31 Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Fresh Broccoli Fruited Gelatin Salad* Wheat Dinner Roll*
Tuna Salad with Mild Cheddar Cheese* on White Bread* Fresh Three Bean Salad Orange Juice* Iced Chocolate Cake*
July 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 donation basis of $3.75 per meal. If you are under 60 years of age meal cost is $8.80 per meal. All donations help assure no senior goes hungry in Eau Claire County. Quest Cards accepted. For information or to apply, call 715 839-4886, 1-888-338-4636, tty: use Relay 711.
Meals provided by Fall Creek Valley Care Center. All meals served with milk. *Carbohydrate Foods. Meals subject to change without notice.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Meatballs 1 Buttered Noodles* Carrots Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce* Bread*
Roast Pork 2 Mashed Potatoes* with Pork Gravy California Blend Vegetable Cranberry Fluff* Bread*
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Wheels
Apple Smoked 6 Sausage Scalloped Potatoes* Cauliflower Au Gratin Pudding* Bread*
Salmon Croquette 7 Creamed Potatoes* Lemon Broccoli Pineapple & Cottage Cheese Cup* Bread*
Pork Chops 8 Au Gratin Long Grain Wild Rice* Beets Peanut Butter Torte* Bread*
Lasagna* 9 Salad with Dressing Garlic Stick* Jell-O Whip*
BBQ 10 Chicken Breast Mashed Potatoes* Green Beans Brownie* Bread*
Baked Ham 13 Au Gratin Potatoes* Cauliflower Emerald Pears* Bread*
Swiss Steak 14 White Rice* Asparagus Scotcharoos* Bread*
Boneless Country 15 Style Ribs Boiled Potatoes* Parmesan Corn* 24 Hour Fruit Salad* Bread*
Honey Garlic 16 Chicken Buttered Red Potatoes* Broccoli Cuts Strawberries & Cream* Bread*
Fish Filets 17 Creamed Peas* & Potatoes* Cottage Cheese with Fruit* Jell-O Cookie* Bread*
Salisbury Steak 20 Baked Potato* Green Beans Cheerio Treats* Bread*
Pork Steak 21 Mashed Potatoes* Green Beans with Caramelized Onions Peach Upside Down Cake* Bread*
Roast Beef 22 Au Gratin Potatoes* Broccoli Sugar Cookie Bar* Bread*
Autumn 23 Chicken Breast Rice Pilaf* Corn* Blonde Brownie* Bread*
Roast Turkey 24 Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Beets Pudding* Bread*
Poppy Seed 27 Chicken over Buttered Noodles* Asparagus Frosted Cake* Bread*
Ring Bologna 28 Mashed Sweet Potatoes* Peas* Lemon Bar* Bread*
Meatloaf 29 Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Cauliflower Fresh Fruit* Bread*
Scalloped 30 Potatoes* & Ham Green Beans Ice Cream* Buttered Bread*
Manicotti* 31 with Meat Sauce Wax Beans Cherry Bar* Garlic Bread*
Eau Claire County Real Estate Taxes Due July 31, 2015
The final installment (second half or postponed amount) of 2014 real estate taxes are due to the Eau Claire County Treasurer by July 31, 2015. Please include your payment stub (s) or indicate parcel number (s) that you are paying on your check or in a separate memo so your payment (s) is correctly. Taxes may be paid in the following ways: In Person: Payments of cash, checks, debit cards or credit cards*, at the Eau Claire County Treasurer’s Office, Courthouse-721 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire. Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. By Mail: Make checks payable to Eau Claire County Treasurer, mail to 721 Oxford Avenue, Suite 1250, Eau Claire, WI 54703.
Late payments are subject to interest and penalties of 1½ % retroactive to February 1, 2015 (example 10.5% would be added to your payment if made in August). Online: By credit card, debit card or e-check: at www.paylocalgov.com/EauClaire-WI. There is also a link to online payments from the Treasurer’s Department page on the County website. *There is a fee for debit cards (flat fee of $3.95), credit cards (2.39% of the total paid) and e-check service (flat fee of $1.95) that is charged by the credit card processor and this is a cost to the tax-payer. Please note online tax payments need to be made by July 31, 2015 to be considered timely. For more information, contact Glenda J. Lyons, Eau Claire County Treasurer, 721 Oxford Avenue Suite #1250, Eau Claire, WI 54703, 715-839-4805.
July 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 donation basis of $3.75 per meal. If you are under 60 years of age meal cost is $8.80 per meal. All donations help assure no senior goes hungry in Eau Claire County. Quest Cards accepted. For information or to apply, call 715 839-4886, 1-888-338-4636, tty: 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 notice.
MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY TUESDAY
Pork Roast 1 Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Beets Royal Rice Dessert* Dinner Roll*
4th of July Picnic Grilled Hot Dog 2 On a Bun* Macaroni Salad* Baked Beans* Watermelon*
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Wheels
Beef Roast 6 Boiled Potatoes* with Gravy Green Beans Pickled Beets Fruit Crisp*
Lasagna* 7 Lettuce Salad with Dressing Fresh Fruit* Garlic Breadstick*
Liver and Onions 8 Mashed Potatoes* Country Blend Vegetables Jell-O Dessert* Bread*
Meatloaf 9 Macaroni & Cheese* Beets Fruit Cocktail* Bread*
Battered Fish 10 Rice Pilaf* 3 Bean Salad Sherbet/Cookie* Bread*
Senior Center Only Mixed Greens, Chicken Salad, Sherbet/cookie, & Bread
California 13 Meatballs Wild Rice* Oriental Vegetables Banana Pudding* Bread*
Spareribs & 14 Sauerkraut Boiled Potatoes* Tropical Fruit* Rye Bread*
Spaghetti* 15 With Meat Sauce Lettuce Salad with Dressing Fresh Fruit* Garlic Breadstick*
BBQ Chicken 16 Potato Salad* Baked Beans* Peach Upside Down Cake* Bread*
Salisbury Steak 17 Garlic Mashed Potatoes* Broccoli Lemon Cream Pie* Bread*
Beef Stew* 20 Coleslaw Sour Cream Tart* Cornbread* Senior Center Only
Chef Salad, Croissant, Sour Cream Tart
Chicken & 21 Dumplings* Mixed Vegetables Apricots* Bread*
Hungarian Pork 22 Cutlet Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Buttered Spinach Apple Ring* Rhubarb Dessert* Bread*
Vegetable 23 Meatloaf Dairyland Vegetables Sliced Tomatoes Peaches* Bread*
Christmas in July Sliced Ham 24 Sweet Potatoes* Peas* & Carrots Cherry Pie* Dinner Roll*
Baked Chicken 27 Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Capri Blend Vegetables Cranberry Sauce* Marble Cake* Bread*
Tator Tot 28 Casserole* Lettuce Salad with Dressing Pears* Whole Wheat Roll*
Beef Roast 29 Boiled Potatoes* with Gravy Squash Peachy Cream Pudding* Bread*
Cheeseburger 30 On a Bun* Potato Salad* Baked Beans* Fruit Salad*
Salmon Loaf 31 Baked Potato* with Sour Cream California Blend Vegetables Mandarin Oranges* Bread*
What is NAMI’s Family-to-Family Education Program? NAMI Family-to-Family is for families, caregivers and friends of individuals with mental illness. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental illness, increase coping skills, and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. The course consists of 12 two-and-a-half hour sessions. Trained family members who know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness teach the course. The Family-to-Family Program is offered at no cost to the participants. NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program will be held September 10—November 19, 2015, Thursdays, 6:00-8:30 pm at St John’s Lutheran Church, 1804 Highland Avenue, Eau Claire. Contact Barb Habben, NAMI Chippewa Valley (715) 450-6484 [email protected]. NAMI Chippewa Valley and dedicated volunteers, members and leaders work tirelessly to raise awareness and provide essential education, advocacy and support group programs for people in our community living with mental illness and their loved ones.
Friday Facts…The Amazing Human Brain Eighty people attended the 2nd series of Friday Facts…The Amazing Human Brain to hear dietitian, Ruth Kilness discuss how to “Nourish Your Noggin.” Strawberries dipped in chocolate, grapes, and nuts were served along with grape juice and coffee. The group learned that brain healthy foods include:
♡ green leafy vegetables ♡ nuts
♡ berries ♡ beans
♡ whole grains ♡ fish, poultry
♡ olive oil ♡ red wine
They also learned that unhealthy brain foods include red meat, butter/stick margarine, cheese, pastries/sweets, and fried/fast food. Well….maybe a little in moderation!
July 10: Your Brain and Stress Dr. Kyle Anderson, Stucky Chiropractic. Learn the impact of physical and emotional stress on the brain and how implementing self-care strategies can improve quality of life and brain health. July 24: Developing a Personal Plan for an Amazing Brain Lisa Wells, ADRC of Eau Claire County. You have probably heard that taking care of yourself can keep your brain sharp, and maybe even reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease, but where do you begin? Learn ways to develop your personal plan for a healthy brain and also resources in the community.
6th Annual Friday Facts
Fridays,
May 8—August 7, 2015 • 10:00-11:30 am Dove Healthcare West Community Room
1405 Truax Boulevard, Eau Claire
No cost or RSVP to attend. Refreshments & door prizes at each session. For more information, contact Aging & Disability Resource Center,
715-839-4735
The Amazing Human Brain: Keys to Maximizing Brain Health
Living a Healthy Lifestyle Through
Volunteering Have you ever felt fulfilled or happy after you have spent some time volunteering? I know I have. Studies have shown that volunteering helps people who donate their time feel more socially connected, lessening the chances of depression and loneliness. Volunteering gives a person more time out of the house, changes a person’s surroundings, and offers a chance to learn something new, or provide a skill to the community. An unpaid volunteer is typically the glue that holds a community together, offering your time as a volunteer allows you to be connected to your community, and help it grow. Spending time working for others can lead to a multitude of mental & physical benefits:
Increase in physical activity Reduces Stress Combats depression Can contribute to lower blood pressure Strengthens relationship skills Strengthens self-confidence Learn valuable job skills
Whether you are just getting out of the house, or learning a new skill. Volunteering can help boost your life and the lives of people around you. To learn more about ways you can volunteer please email [email protected]. Harvard Healthy Publications
Getting out and exercising can be a challenge or even out of the question when you have a physical disability or temporary loss of mobility. The Adaptive Equipment Loan Program at the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County offers many items to improve mobility. Improving mobility can increase stability, posture and independence. Even a small amount of movement can have a great impact on health and well-being. Items available include: ∎ Walkers
∎ Rollator walkers (or 4-wheeled walker with a seat)
∎ Knee walkers (when one foot or ankle cannot bear weight)
∎ Canes
∎ Walking sticks
∎ Hemi-walker (for someone recovering from a stroke) All items can be borrowed for up to three months. A low refundable deposit fee is required, but this fee can be waived in cases of hardship. Items also available for loan through the Aging & Disability Resource Center Office at the Augusta Senior & Community Center! For availability or more information on these and other items, contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County 715-839-4735.
The Eau Claire County Courthouse will be closed Friday, July 3.
Changing the Lives of People with Dementia in Wisconsin Through Personalized Music
The Wisconsin Music & Memory Research Project is part of the national program designed to help people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias find renewed meaning and connection in their lives through the gift of personalized music. Participants will be provided with a free iPod, charger, headphones, and $50 iTunes gift card. The participant must reside in their own home
and have a very involved caregiver. The project involves 3 meetings with a researcher for approximately 2-3 hours total time. The person with dementia will be asked to listen to personalized music on the iPod for at least 30 minutes per day. For more information, contact: Lisa Riley, Aging & Disability Resource Center 715-839-4735, [email protected]
Medicare and You Presentation July 15, 2015 - 10:00 am
721 Oxford Avenue, Room 1277, Eau Claire. Approximately 2 hours in length.
Register at www.adrcevents.org or at 715-839-4735.
Medicare.gov Aging & Disability Resource Center Elder Benefit Specialist will review Medicare.gov. Participants must have basic computer skills. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 9:30-11:30 am at LE Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger Street, Eau Claire. No cost—register at 715-839-4909.
Eau Claire County Courthouse will
be closed Friday, July 3.
Info Session: Monday, July 20, 2015 12-1 pm at First Lutheran Church 3-4 pm at Dove Healthcare West Classes: M & W, July 22 - October 14, 2015, 12-1 pm (no class Sept 7) First Lutheran Church Gym, 1005 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire M & W, July 22 - October 14, 2015, 3- 4 pm (no class Sept 7) Dove Healthcare West, 1405 Truax Boulevard, Eau Claire M & W, July 22 - September 16, 2015, 4-5 pm (no class Sept 7) Oakwood Home Apartments, 3802 Damon Street, Eau Claire
Strong Bones 12-week Session Starts July 20 Strong Bones is an exercise program designed to help women become or stay strong, men are welcome too. Each class includes progressive weight training, flexibility, and balance activities. Minimal equipment is needed: a set of dumbbells, ankle weight and floor mat or towel. No cost. New participants must complete forms at information session before participating in classes. Advanced registration is required at www.adrcevents.org or Aging & Disability Resource Center 715-839-4735, 1-888-338-4636, tty: use Relay (711)
A Golden Anniversary for America’s Health Medicare established for elderly and Medicaid for low-income adults, children, pregnant women, and people with disabilities. They have greatly reduced the number of uninsured Americans.
About 55 million Americans have Medicare and more than 70 million have Medicaid. Has one of Medicare’s many covered preventive benefits helped detect cancer at an early and more treatable stage for you or a parent? Have rehabilitation services provided in a nursing home or in your own home helped you get stronger and return to regular activity after surgery? Has Medicaid helped pay for your parent to live in a nursing home or helped you or your children get treatment for an illness?
As 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act and the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, please ‘save the date’ and join us Celebrating Progress, at Owen Park, September 13, 2015.
721 Oxford Avenue—Room 1130 Eau Claire WI 54703
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