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

ADRC BOARD Sue Miller

Cheryl Stahl Mary Pierce

Stella Pagonis Lauri Malnory Louise Garvey Mark Beckfield

Gordon Steinhauer Katherine Schneider

Thomas Christopherson Stephannie Regenauer

Board meetings are open to the public. For meeting dates

visit www.co.eau-claire.wi.us

Know us before you need us

May 2015

Older adults are a vital part of our society. Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans Month each May. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Get into the Act,” to focus on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others. The theme also reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Older Americans Act into law in July 1965. Since that time, the Act has provided a nationwide aging services network and funding that helps older adults live with dignity in the communities of their choice for as long as possible. These services include home-delivered and congregate meals, caregiver support, community-based assistance, preventive health services, elder abuse prevention, and much more. By promoting and engaging in activity, wellness, and inclusivity, more Americans than ever before can “Get into the Act.” While the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County provides services to older adults year-round, Older Americans Month offers an opportunity to emphasize how older adults can access the home-and community-based services they need to live independently in their communities. It is also an occasion to highlight how older adults are engaging with and making a difference in those communities. Throughout this newsletter, you will find information on Older Americans Act programs administered by the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and information on the Act in general. If you or someone you know is looking for more information related to aging or living with a disability, don’t hesitate to contact the ADRC!

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

Notice of Aging & Disability Resource Center Customer Rights Individuals who use the services of the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County have the right to services that are delivered fairly, according to all applicable rules and regulations, and with respect and dignity. Each person has the following rights: The right to be treated with respect and dignity. The right to private and unrestricted communications. The right to have a relative, friend, or anyone else present at any or all meetings with Aging & Disability Resource Center staff. The right to be fully informed of all services and resources available in the community. The right to privacy and confidentiality in regard to all verbal and written communications. The right to a home visit, if requested. The right to be free from verbal and mental abuse. The right to present complaints and grievances to the staff or administration of the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County. You may request a copy of the “Notice of Complaint and Grievance Process” and the “Complaint or Grievance Form” at the Aging & Disability Resource Center reception desk. These materials can be made available in alternate formats as requested and are available on the Aging & Disability Resource Center web site: www.eauclaireadrc.org

Stepping On Falls Prevention Workshop

Is not just about learning balance and strength exercises—these are important and they help, but there is more to the program. Stepping On addresses multiple causes of falls with practical and proven strategies to reduce falling, including: ⌂ Getting out and about safely ⌂ How to get up from a fall ⌂ Home fall hazards ⌂ Barriers and benefits of exercises ⌂ Safe footwear ⌂ Bone health ⌂ Medication ⌂ Sleeping better ⌂ Vision problems ⌂ Moving about safely - chairs and step The next Stepping On workshop will be Mondays, May 18 – July 6, 2015, 9:00 – 11:00 am at Oakwood Home Apartments. No fee, advanced registration required, visit www.adrcevents.org or call Aging & Disability Resource Center at 715-839-4735, 1-888-338-4636, tty: use Relay (711), adrc@co.eau-claire.wi.us. Past participants are the program’s biggest fans! We know because we’ve asked….and they told us. Find out for yourself!

Healthy Eating for Successful Living Workshop Starts May 5 Getting adequate nutrition can be a challenge as we get older. The number of calories we need begins to decline with age. Every calorie we consume must be packed with nutrition to hit the mark. The Healthy Eating for Successful Living workshop can help. Based on the USDA’s My Plate, HESL emphasizes sound nutrition and incorporates information and activities to help you put knowledge into practice.

Prevention (Title IIID of the Older Americans Act) According to the World Health Organization, health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase

control over, and improve their health. Disease prevention covers measures not only to prevent the occurrence of disease, but also to arrest its progress and reduce its consequences once established. We are fortunate in Eau Claire County to offer multiple evidenced-based prevention programs for fall prevention, chronic disease

management, healthy eating and overall wellness. Please join us for a health promotion program!

The 6-week workshop also includes simple exercises for flexibility, endurance, balance, and strength, which participants really like. Participants in the most recent workshop remarked, “I should have taken this class 40 years ago,” and “I appreciate the age appropriate exercises.” Health Eating for Successful Living workshop will be held on Tuesdays, May 5 – June 9, 1:00 – 3:30 pm at St. John’s Apartments, Eau Claire. Register at www.adrcevents.org or call the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 715-939-4735 1-888-338-4636 tty: use Relay (711), adrc@co.eau-claire.wi.us.

Welcome Nicholas!

I am reminded of a song from the early 2000’s entitled “Taking the Long Way”. At 36 years old and a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire BSW Program the song gives a fairly accurate depiction of journey to the profession of Social Work and in particular, the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire. I grew up in the Chippewa Valley – graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High and attended UW – Eau Claire for two years before spending the next decade in Milwaukee. I had a career in fine-dining management with a wonderful company called the Bartolotta Restaurant Group. I was fortunate enough to visit vineyards in France, Napa, and eat at some of the best restaurants in the country. My career in the restaurant industry was exhilarating but left yearning for more – my spirit needing to be fed. I returned to the Chippewa Valley to begin a new life direction. My immediate family resided is Western Wisconsin; my parents, 2 older brothers and their fami-lies. I currently split my residence with my partner in downtown Eau Claire as well as caretaking for my parent’s home in rural Chippewa Falls while they fulfill their lifelong dream of traveling the country. A side project I am thrilled to be working on in collaboration with UWEC is an exchange program with youth from the Chippewa Valley and Selma, AL. Our initial event will be April 25th with the program officially launching in June when 50+youth from Selma will spend a week in Eau Claire! Keep your eyes posted for information on ECSE (Eau Claire Selma Exchange). In the summer you might find me on the golf course, Sounds Like Summer Concert Series in Phoenix Park, or floating the river! I am excited to be launching my career by being of service to the community that raised me!

Nicholas Schneider, CSW ADRC of Eau Claire County

I’m new to Medicare; can you help me pick a drug plan? My wife died 2 months ago; I’m not cooking well for myself… I think my elderly neighbor is in trouble…

My mom got lost on the way home today… My disabled son is turning 18 next month… I fell down the stairs with my laundry… I can’t drive anymore and need help getting

to the doctor…

CONTACT Phone, Email, Office Visit 10,742 contacts in 2014

Staff listens and talks with person, provides information, support, telephone consultation, link to community resources.

PREVENTION AND OTHER ADRC SERVICES Dementia Care Specialist

helps families understand and plan for the progression of the illness.

Caregiver Support Specialist providing education, support and resources for families taking care of loved ones.

Health and Wellness classes to reduce hospitalizations and nursing home placements by preventing falls and controlling chronic conditions.

Benefits Assistance to help people understand

Medicare and Social Security and resolve benefit issues.

Other Services such as our Medical Equipment Loan Closet, Housekeeping Service, Respite Funding, Files of Life, Educational Programs, etc.

CONSULTATION 1,063 home visits in 2014

Home or office visit to observe environment, listen and talk with the client, and family if appropriate, to get a better under-standing of the person’s situation and needs: • Safety concerns • Activities of daily living • Resources in place (financial,

natural supports, etc.)

OPTIONS COUNSELING Discussion of resources that may

meet the client’s needs including

costs and benefits. Establishing a

plan for next steps and follow up.

FOLLOW UP • Call to see if the person had any

trouble accessing the needed resources.

Any additional assistance needed?

ENROLLMENT COUNSELING 183 people in 2014

(4% of people served) • Complete the Long Term Care Functional Screen if a waiver program is appropriate and desired. Help with financial eligibility

and problem-solving if individuals get stuck in the process. • Carefully review programs and complete the enrollment process.

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (DHS)

• Conduct well-being checks • Investigate and address

allegations abuse, neglect and/or exploitation

Competency evaluations, guardianships, protective placements

• Guardian assistance, help with Powers of Attorney for Health Care

How the Eau Claire County ADRC Works

Caregiver Support (Title IIIE of the Older Americans Act) The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) was established in 2000 as an amendment to the Older Americans Act of 1965. Its main purpose is to assist families and other informal caregivers in caring for loved ones at home for as long as possible. Research shows that caregivers experience high levels of emotional, physical, and financial stress which often leads to diminished health of the caregiver. NFCSP funds are given to each county to be used in developing programs and services to support caregivers. A range of services and support should be offered to caregivers and must include the following Five Core Areas: 1. Information to caregivers about available services 2. Assistance to caregivers in gaining access to the services 3. Individual counselling, organization of support groups, and caregiver training 4. Respite care 5. Supplemental services, on a limited basis If you are a caregiver and would like information on how the National Family Caregiver Support Program can help you, contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center,715-839-4735, 1-888-338-4636, tty: use Relay (711).

Caregiver Support Groups

Alzheimer’s Lake Street Methodist Church 337 Lake Street, Eau Claire 1:30 – 3:30 pm, Thursday, May 28, 2015 Contact Paula 715-577-3600 or paulagibson@harborassisted.com Grace Adult Day Services 2441 New Pine Drive, Altoona 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Thursday, May 21, 2015 Contact Bethany 715-832-8811 or bjacobson@graceluthfound.com 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, May 13, 2015 Contact Amy 715-379-3148 or amy@modularmarketingsystems.com Family Caregiver Call-In FREE and easy to participate 1:00 – 2:30 pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Call Kathy at 800-472-8008 to reserve your spot on the call

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, May 12, 2015, 9:30 – 11:30 am at the Chippewa Valley Museum. Physical activity is an important part of keeping healthy. Come and learn some simple activities we can do every day. Food sponsor: Marriage and Family Services

Shadowing Maybe you have heard the term shadowing in dementia. Just ask a family caregiver and most likely they would be able to tell you what this looks like. “I can’t even to go the bathroom without him following me in there and once I close the door, he bangs on the door wanting to know where I am!”

To protect your physical and emotional well-being, it is imperative caregivers take a break. This may be a good time to try out a supportive home care agency or Grace Adult Day Services so you can go to the grocery store, attend a support group, or have coffee with friends. By allowing someone else to take over for a short time, will help you be a better caregiver.

To learn more contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center, 715-839-4735.

Congratulations Dementia Friendly Business & Faith Community! Festival Foods and St. John’s Lutheran Church, recently went through the Dementia Friendly awareness training!

Jeff Engedal, Store Director at Festival Foods, reports that on their Facebook page they had 571 likes, 189 shares and 53 comments! Our neighbors in MN also picked up on the story and posted to their Facebook page and had the most likes they have ever had!

Volunteers at St. John’s Lutheran Church also participated in the training. A volunteer and member commented, “This was so helpful and good to know, thank you.” St. John’s will be having another training for ministry leaders and their congregation on May 9, 2015!

Thank you to Festival Foods and St. John’s Lutheran Church for supporting the community and raising awareness for those who have dementia and their caregivers.

For more information on becoming a dementia friendly business and/or faith community, or a presentation,

contact Lisa Wells, Dementia Care Specialist, 715-839-4750 or lisa.wells@co.eau-claire.wi.us.

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 veterans@co.eau-claire.wi.us

Memorial Day- Once Called Decoration Day Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans, the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. It is believed that date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.

The first large observance was held that year at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The ceremonies centered around the mourning-draped veranda of the Arlington mansion, once the home of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Various Washington officials, including Gen. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant, presided over the ceremonies. After speeches, children from the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphan Home and members of the GAR made their way through the cemetery, strewing flowers on both Union and Confederate graves, reciting prayers and singing hymns.

Local springtime tributes to the Civil War dead already had been held in various places. One of the first occurred in Columbus, Miss., April 25, 1866, when a group of women visited a cemetery to decorate the graves of Confederate soldiers who had fallen in battle at Shiloh. Nearby were the graves of Union soldiers, neglected because they were the enemy. Disturbed at the sight of the bare graves, the women placed some of their flowers on those graves, as well.

Today, cities in the North and the South claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day in 1866. Approxi-mately 25 places have been named in connection with the origin of Memorial Day, many of them in the South where most of the war dead were buried. Later, in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y., the “birthplace” of Memorial Day. There, a ceremony on May 5, 1866, honored local veterans who had fought in the Civil War. Businesses closed and residents flew flags at half-staff.

By the end of the 19th century, Memorial Day ceremonies were being held on May 30 throughout the nation. State legislatures passed proclamations designating the day, and the Army and Navy adopted regulations for proper observance at their facilities. It was not until after World War I, however, that the day was expanded to honor those who have died in service and particularly ALL American wars. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress, though it is still often called Decora-tion Day. It was then also placed on the last Monday in May.

We have much to be thankful for by the ultimate sacrifice so many veterans have paid to the service of our great nation. This Memorial Day I would ask that you take time to recognize their sacrifice so that you and others can be free. Just as these veterans fell in their line of duty, it is now our duty to pay our respects and honor them so that their contributions to our lives will not be forgotten. So, try and take the time to attend a local parade or ceremony service in your community. The parade in Eau Claire will start at Wilson Park downtown and end at Owen Park where a program will occur immediately following the parade. If you cannot make a parade or gathering, honor our fallen veterans in your thoughts. Take part in the national moment of remembrance and pause for a minute of silence at 3 pm. Thank you for your service! Source: VA

Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Monday, May 25, 2015 • 9:30 am

Changing the Lives of People with Dementia in Wisconsin Through Personalized Music

The Wisconsin Music & Memory Program 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 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, lisa.riley@co.eau-claire.wi.us

What is an Elder Benefit Specialist

The Elder Benefit Specialist (EBS) program started in Wisconsin about 30 years ago. Supported with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the federal Older Americans Act, the program provides legal assistance to people over the age of 60. An EBS offers assistance and advocacy with understanding eligibility for benefits, applying for benefits, and appealing benefit denials and determina-tions. Examples of situations an EBS will often have requests for include: How can I get help with the costs of my

medications Medicare denied coverage of my ambulance transportation Social Security sent me a letter about an

overpayment What do I need to do to get started with

Medicare Would I be eligible for Medicaid Why did my Food Share benefit go down My finances are tight, are there any

benefits I am eligible for Can I get a different Medicare Part D

drug plan What do I do about all these letters from

the collection agency Why does Medicare say I have a penalty

for my Part B premium My Medicare Advantage plan won’t

cover my nursing home stay My retiree health care coverage is getting

too expensive How do I get a Medicare supplement Can you help me apply for SeniorCare If you feel an Elder Benefit Specialist can assist you, please contact the ADRC. We recommend that you plan ahead and attend one of our Medicare & You presentations approximately three months before your Medicare begins. Register at www.adrcevents.org or call 715-839-4735.

Limited Medicare Coverage When Traveling Abroad Medicare coverage outside the U.S. is extremely limited. Outside the U.S. means anywhere other than the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands. Medicare will, however, cover Medicare-covered services in foreign hospitals in 3 limited situations: 1) Individual is in the U.S. and experiences a medical

emergency and the foreign hospital is closer than the nearest U.S. hospital that can treat the illness or injury.

2) Individual lives in the U.S. and the foreign hospital is closer to home than the nearest U.S. hospital that can treat the condition — regardless of whether it’s an emergency. 3) Individual is traveling through Canada without an unreasonable delay by the most direct route between Alaska and another state when there is a medical emergency and the Canadian hospital is closer than the nearest U.S. hospital. Foreign hospitals are not required to submit claims to Medicare for a patient. If someone receives services in a foreign hospital, they should submit a copy of that bill to Medicare for processing. Medicare also covers medically necessary health care services received on a cruise ship when: 1) the doctor is allowed under law to provide medical services on the cruise ship, and 2) the ship is in a U.S. port or no more than 6 hours away from a U.S. port when services are received. Conversely, if the ship is more than 6 hours from a U.S. port, services will not be covered. Medigap policies may offer additional coverage for medical services provided outside of the U.S. Some Medigap policies will provide foreign travel emergency health care coverage. Medicare Advantage plans may also offer coverage for health care services provided outside of the U.S. Again, coverage may be limited. Travel insurance is an option one should consider for medical coverage outside of the U.S. However, not all travel insurance includes health coverage. If an individual’s only health insurance is Medicare, you may want to consider paying extra for this insurance.

Senior Dining &

Meals on Wheels

Meal Ticket at Senior Dining Meals Sites

Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 11:30 am -12:00 Augusta Senior & Community Center

Thursday, May 14, 2015 10:00-10:30 am St. Johns Apts., 815 Chapin St., Eau Claire

If you are 60 years old and better, meal tickets are available for suggested donation of $3.75. If you are under 60 years old meals cost $8.80 per meal. All donations help assure no senior goes hungry in Eau Claire County. Individuals 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. For more information, call the Nutrition Program at 715-839-4886.

Eating Right for Older Adults

Build your healthy plate with foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy and lean protein foods. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables Eat a variety of vegetables, especially dark-green, red and orange vegetables plus beans and peas. Add fruit to meals and snacks. Make at least half your grains whole Choose 100% whole-grain breads, cereals, crackers, pasta and brown rice. Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese Include three servings of fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt or cheese each day. Vary your protein choices Eat a variety of foods from the protein food group each week, such as seafood, nuts, and beans and peas, as well as lean meat, poultry and eggs. Cut back on sodium, solid fats and added sugars Look out for salt (sodium) in foods you buy. Make major sources of saturated fats such as desserts, pizza, cheese, sausages and hot dogs occasional choices, not every day foods. Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

Enjoy your food but eat less Avoid oversized portions. Cook more often at home, where you are in control of what’s in your food. Write down what you eat to keep track of how much you eat.

Be physically active your way Pick activities that you like and start by doing what you can.

Visit www.eatright.org

Nutrition (Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act) Adequate nutrition is necessary to maintain cognitive and physical functioning, to reduce or delay chronic disease-related disability and to sustain a good quality of life. The Older Americans Act provides for the establishment and operation of nutrition programs both in a congregate setting and for homebound individuals, commonly known as Meals on Wheels. All meals must meet the requirements for the one-third daily recommended dietary allowances. The nutrition program is more than a meal. It provides nutrition education, counseling and screening and is often the gateway to many other services.

Aging & Disability Resource Center will be closed Monday, May 25, 2015

May 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, 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 more information about Meals on Wheels or Senior Dining or 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

Baked Fish 1 Wild Rice Blend* Fresh Broccoli Pineapple Tidbits* Sugar Cookie* Wheat Dinner Roll*

Garden Vegetable Soup, Chicken Salad on White Bread* Granny Smith Apple* Oatmeal Raisin 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.

May 6: Grilled Chicken & Blueberry Pecan Salad May 13: Chef Salad with ranch dressing May 20: Apple, Cheddar & Walnut Salad with Dijon cider dressing May 27: Chef Salad with French dressing

Aging & Disability Resource Center will be closed Monday, May 25, 2015

Pot Roast 4 Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Green Beans Sliced Peaches* Dinner Roll*

Chicken 5 Alfredo Over Fettuccine Pasta* Tossed Salad with French Dressing Fresh Orange* Breadstick*

Italian 6 Meatloaf with Gravy Parsley Boiled Potatoes* Corn* Vanilla Ice Cream* Vienna Dinner Roll*

Mother’s Day Celebration

Roast Pork Loin 7 Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Steamed Carrots Strawberry Shortcake* Wheat Dinner Roll*

Turkey 8 Tetrazzini* Fresh Broccoli Jell-O with Fruit Cup* Baking Powder Biscuit*

Roast Beef & Swiss Cheese* on Wheat Bread* Creamy Cole Slaw Fresh Orange* Vanilla Wafers*

Beef Strips 11 in Stir Fry Sauce with White Rice* Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables Fresh Orange* Breadstick*

Grilled Ham 12 Steak, Mashed Sweet Potatoes* Tossed Salad with Italian Dressing Vanilla Ice Cream* Wheat Dinner Roll*

Baked 13 Chicken Quarter Scalloped Potatoes* Fresh Broccoli Peach Crisp* Dinner Roll*

Meatloaf 14 Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Whole Green Beans Vanilla Pudding* Wheat Bread*

Breaded Fish 15 Square Baked Hash Browns* Peas* Applesauce* White Bun*

Cream of Potato Soup*, Sliced Ham, Smoked Turkey & American Cheese On a Sub Bun* Potato Salad* Double Chocolate Chip Cookie*

Pot Roast 18 With Gravy Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes* Carrots Vanilla Pudding* Dinner Roll*

Ham Steak 19 With Pineapple Ring* Au-gratin Potatoes* Baked Beans* Pineapple Upside Down Cake* Rye Bread*

Beef 20 Stroganoff over Egg Noodles* Squash Diced Pears* Chocolate Chip Cookie* White Bread*

Roast Turkey 21 Bread Dressing* with Gravy Fresh Broccoli Cinnamon Apples* Wheat Bread*

Memorial Day Picnic

Hamburger 22 & Cheddar Cheese Slice* Potato Salad* Baked Beans* Vanilla Ice Cream* Hamburger Bun*

Deli Tuna Salad & Mild Cheddar Cheese* on White Bread* Fresh Three Bean Salad Iced Chocolate Cake*

25

No Meals on Wheels Happy

Memorial Day!

Meat Lasagna* 26 Tossed Salad with Ranch Dressing Peach Slices* Breadstick*

Roast Pork Loin 27 Baked Hash Browns* Green Beans Oatmeal Raisin Cookie*, Wheat Dinner Roll*

Chicken Pot 28 Pie with Baking Powder Biscuit* Broccoli Coleslaw Apple Crisp*

Salisbury 29 Steak with Gravy Mashed Potatoes* Peas* Iced Carrot Cake* Dinner Roll*

Smoked Turkey, Swiss Cheese* & Sliced Tomatoes on White Bun* Banana* Chocolate Chip Cookie*

May 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 more 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

BBQ 1 Chicken Breast Mashed Potatoes* Green Beans Cinnamon Roll Cake* Bread*

Aging & Disability Resource Center will be closed Monday, May 25, 2015. Senior Farmers Market Vouchers Beginning in June, Senior Farmers Market vouchers will be available at the Aging & Disability Resource Center, on a first come first serve basis. Watch for distribution information, times and locations in the Aging & Disability Resource Center June newsletter.

Grilled Pollock 4 Fillet Fried Potatoes* Corn* Marble Cake* Bread*

Cornflake Baked 5 Chicken Baked Potato* Italian Tomatoes Fresh Fruit* Bread*

Roast Pork 6 Spicy Mashed Sweet Potatoes* California Vegetable Blend Pudding* Bread*

Crunchy Turkey 7 Casserole* Broccoli Cuts Mandarin Oranges* Dinner Roll*

Grilled 8 Cheeseburger on a Bun* with Lettuce & Tomato Potato Salad* Baked Beans* Fruit Crisp*

Cavatelli Pasta 11 Tossed Salad Cheesecake* Garlic Bread*

Scalloped 12 Potatoes* & Ham Pea Salad* Fruited Gelatin* Fresh Baked Bread*

Swiss Steak 13 with Tomatoes Rice Pilaf* Garlic Buttered Cauliflower* Seasonal Fresh Fruit* Bread*

Roast Turkey 14 Baked Potato* with Sour Cream* Wax Beans Ice Cream* Bread*

Lemon Pepper 15 Chicken Breast Mashed Potatoes* Green Beans Pineapple Upside Down Cake* Bread*

Breaded Fish 18 Fillet Garden Blend Rice* Peas* & Carrots Cheerio Treat* Bread*

Apple Smoked 19 Sausage Scalloped Potatoes* California Vegetable Blend* Fruit Crisp* Bread*

Philly Cheesesteak20 Sandwich* with Onions & Green Peppers Potato Chips* Coleslaw Cookie*

Seasoned Pork 21 Loin Baked Sweet Potatoes* with Whipped Cinnamon Butter* Green Bean Casserole Strawberry Shortcake* Bread*

Boneless Fried 22 Chicken with Gravy Mashed Potatoes* Savory Carrots Cranberry Fluff* Bread*

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No Meals on Wheels

Happy Memorial Day!

Ranch Roasted 26 Pork Loin Mashed Potatoes* with Pork Gravy Carrots Cream Puff Dessert* Bread*

Turkey Rice 27 Casserole* Fresh Tomato Slices Frosted Cake* Dinner Roll*

Baked Ham 28 Garlic Mashed Potatoes* Spinach Peaches & Cream* Bread*

Spaghetti* 29 with Meat Sauce Peas* Brownie* Garlic Bread*

Youth Transition Conference The 6th annual Youth Transition Conference was held at UW-Stout on Wednesday April 8. The conference provide opportunities for students to learn about life beyond high school. The day began with keynote speaker, Jeff Rogers, and then students and faculty were able to attend three break out sessions. During the lunch break participants were able to visit the vendor area and complete their passports. Completed passports were then turned in for a chance to win one of the prizes available. This year 329 Students and 68 faculty from 24 school districts were in attendance. There were 24 separate sessions offered and 30 exhibitors available. Students and faculty have provided positive feedback and were excited about the day. The committee is all ready beginning planning for next year’s conference! For more information, contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center, 715-839-4735, 1-888-338-4636, tty: use Relay (711) adrc@co.eau-claire.wi.us.

May 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 more 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 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Battered Fish 1 Scalloped Potatoes* Coleslaw Sherbet & Cookie* Bread*

Aging & Disability Resource Center will be closed Monday, May 25, 2015 Aging & Disability Resource Center staff available at

Augusta Senior & Community Center Options Counselor - Monday & Wednesday weekly Elder Benefit Specialist - 2nd Tuesday of month

California 4 Meatballs Wild Rice* Oriental Vegetables Orange Blossom Pudding* Bread*

Pork Roast 5 Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Beets Apricots* Bread*

Spaghetti* with 6 Meat Sauce Lettuce Salad Coconut Bar* Garlic Breadstick*

BBQ Chicken 7 Potato Salad* Buttered Corn* Cherry Cobbler* Bread*

Round Steak 8 With Mushrooms & Onions Garlic Mashed Potatoes* Broccoli Tropical Fruit* Bread*

Beef Stew* 11 Asian Coleslaw Fruit Cocktail* Cornbread*

Chicken & 12 Dumplings* Mixed Vegetables Peanut Butter Mousse* Bread*

Hungarian Pork 13 Cutlet Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Buttered Spinach Apple Ring* Mandarin Oranges* Bread*

Vegetable 14 Meatloaf Dairyland Vegetables Sliced Tomatoes Rosy Spring Jell-O* Bread*

Fish Sandwich 15 Macaroni Vegetable Salad* Carrots Frosted Cake*

Baked Chicken 18 Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Green Beans with Onions Cranberry Sauce* Marble Cake* Bread*

Tator Tot 19 Casserole* Lettuce Salad Pears* Whole Wheat Roll*

Beef Roast 20 Mashed Potatoes* with Gravy Peas* & Carrots Fresh Fruit* Dinner Roll*

Cheeseburger 21 Potato Wedges* Cucumber Tomato Salad Fruit Salad* Hamburger Bun*

Meals on Wheels Only

Salmon Loaf 22 Baked Potato* with Sour Cream California Blend Vegetables Poppy Seed Cake* Bread*

25

No Meals on Wheels

Happy Memorial Day!

Memorial Picnic Bratwurst 26 Potato Salad* Baked Beans* Dill Pickles Ice Cream & Cookie Bun*

Baked Pork 27 Chop Stuffing* Glazed Beets Fruit Cocktail* Dinner Roll*

Chicken Alfredo* 28 Capri Blend Vegetables Pistachio 4 Layer Bar* Garlic Breadstick*

Hamburger Patty 29 French Fries* Buttered Corn* Sweet Pickles Carrot Cake* Bread*

All you do is enter your address, street name, city or county to get a livability score, check it out at http://www.aarp.org/ppi/issues/livable-communities/info-2015/livability-index.html

⦿ A community advocate wants to make the streets safer for those who cannot afford to drive and those who can no longer drive. She can view crash statistics and speed limits for streets in the community and link to best practices being adopted in other communities. ⦿ The director of a non-profit organization wants to show the need for transportation services in the community. He can view data on transit service available to various neighborhoods in the com munity and connect to resources explaining how transit is typically funded. The index will be a unique toll – the first to incorporate the preferences of people age 50 and older and include policies supported by AARP to improve the livability of communities. The toll will provide livability scores for individual communities across the nation.

Is Your Neighborhood Age-Friendly?

The AARP Public Policy Institute is developing a web-based tool called the Livability Index. The Livability Index will help users better understand communities and make decisions about their future needs. The goal of the tool is to really help inform policy development, new initiatives, and community stakeholder participating with the primary goal of improving the quality of life for ALL community residents.

Adaptive Equipment Loan Program

The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County offers a way to try out equipment for a short time. Whether you are thinking about purchasing an item but want to try it out first, or just needing something for a short time. A sock aid is fairly easy to use; simply pull the sock over the plastic aid which creates a wide opening. Place foot in the opening, then use handles to pull the sock aid from the foot, allowing the sock to remain. This is a very useful tool to help people remain independent whether they are recovering from surgery or trying to prevent daily strain on back, neck and leg muscles. A long handled shoe horn is also helpful in maintain-ing independence and avoiding muscle strain Simply start by placing toes and ball of foot in the shoe, then wedge the shoe horn between the back of the shoe and heel. Allow heel to slide down the shoe horn until foot is fitting comfortably, then pull the shoe horn out. Items can be loaned from the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County for up to three months. A low refundable deposit fee is required, but this fee can be waived in cases of hardship. For more information or availability, contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 715-839-4735, 1-888-338-4636, tty: use Relay (711).

Thank You!

The Meals on Wheels Program of Eau Claire County,

extends a very sincere thank you to Feed My

People for the box of shelf stable food for each Meals on Wheels & Congregate Dining participants. These food boxes are intended to be used when meals cannot be delivered.

Kaylynn Stahlbusch, Aging & Disability Resource

Center Volunteer Coordinator and Randy Lundblad, Feed My People

Supportive Services (Title IIIB of the Older Americans Act) Supportive services under the Older Americans Act provide for a wide array of assistance to older adults. One of the primary services locally is having trained and knowledgeable staff to provide information and assistance on a wide array of topics related to aging. We are also able to provide a small amount of direct services under this part of the Older Americans Act for those in need of services to remain as independent as possible. This has allowed us to do things such as the Adaptive Equipment Loan Program and so much more!

Senior Farmers Market Vouchers

Beginning in June, Senior Farmers Market vouchers will be available at the Aging & Disability Resource Center, on a first come first serve basis. Watch for distribution times and locations in the Aging & Disability Resource Center June newsletter. Eligibility requirements

Eau Claire County resident Age 60 or older Household income limit: 1 person $1,815.00/month 2 person $2,456.00/month

Information, Assistance and Long Term Care Options Counseling: Housing, transportation, supportive home care and much more. Payment options including public funding.

Family Caregiver Support: Respite, support groups, education, counseling, adaptive equipment and assistance locating caregiver resources.

Dementia Care Specialist: Memory screens, dementia friendly communities, Memory Care Connections, LEEPS, training, caregiver support.

Elder and Disability Benefits Counseling: Provides accurate, current information about private and public benefits and programs, Medicare, Medicare Part D, supplement insurance.

Health Promotion and Prevention: Evidence based Stepping On, Living Well, Memory Care Connections, Strong Bones Strong Women and Healthy Eating for Successful Living.

Nutrition Services: Meals on Wheels, congregate dining, Ensure Plus liquid supplement, education and counseling.

Youth Transition: Information about adult benefits, programs & services, Youth Transition Conference.

Q Our church group is always

looking for speakers to talk about community resources/services or to learn about different agencies in our area. Could the Aging & Disability Resource Center speak to our group?

A YES! Aging & Disability

Resource Center (ADRC) staff are available to speak to and educate your group about services and programs the ADRC provides and agency resources.

Aging & Disability Resource Center 715-839-4735, 1-888-338-4636 tty: use Relay (711) adrc@co.eau-claire.wi.us

Know us before you need us

Owning Your Future: Planning Ahead for Care Needs • Aging in place Long-Term Care Services Preserving or prolonging personal assets

when it comes to needing more assistance in the future

May 5, 2015, 10:00-11:30 am Rooms 1301/1302

Courthouse-Eau Claire

Register at www.adrcevents.org or Aging & Disability Resource Center 715-839-4735 1-888-338-4636 tty: use Relay (711)

Medicare and You Presentations

May 6, 2015 - 10:00 am May 20, 2015 - 10:00 am

721 Oxford Avenue, Room 1277, Eau Claire.

Approximately 2 hours in length. Register at www.adrcevents.org or

Aging & Disability Resource Center, 715-839-4735.

Energy Assistance Program (ends May 15) January 5-May 15, 2015 Western Dairyland EOC, 418 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire. Monday -Thursday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm, westerndairyland.org or contact 715-836-7511.

Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute Wheelchair Clinic

Repair, clean, maintenance and adjustments. May 12, 2015, 9-11 am, University of WI Stout, Vocational Build-ing, Menomonie. Appointment not needed. For more information, contact Tom Tozier, 715-232-4037.

Aging & Disability Resource Center will be closed Monday, May 25, 2015

Aging & Disability Resource Center and Mayo Clinic Health System invites you to attend a

screening of

Saturday, May 2, 2015, 10 am Micon Cinemas 3109 Mall Drive Eau Claire Tickets: $7.00 100% donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. Space is limited. Purchase tickets at the door or at Miconcinemas.com.

Glen Campbell

I’ll Be Me

Credit card payments now accepted at the Aging & Disability Resource Center for meal

tickets, Ensure, adaptive equipment deposits and more.

May 8 Overview of the Amazing Aging Brain May 29 Nourish Your Noggin

6th Annual Friday Facts The Amazing Human Brain:

Keys to Maximizing Brain Health

Fridays, May 8—August 7, 2015 10:00-11:30 am

Dove Healthcare West 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.

May 2015

721 Oxford Avenue—Room 1130 Eau Claire WI 54703

Address Service Requested