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In Wisconsin, the U.S. 2010 Census found that 78,351 children under age 18 live in homes where the householders

are grandparents or other relatives – 5.9 percent of the children in the state. Of those, 25,617 children live in homes with grandparent householders where grandparents are responsible for them.

The ripple effects of this can be far reaching, says Gina Greatens, MS, LMFT, of Fox View Behavioral Health in Green Bay. Parenting late or later in life is out of step with developmental age and stage, so grandparents may fi nd they not fi t in with their own peers as readily. They may also feel removed from the parents of their grandchildren’s peers as well.

“They can be left feeling isolated and disconnected,” Greatens says. “Their expectations or vision for where they would be at this point, relative to where they are in life is likely vastly different. There can be an impact on relation-

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Tips for caregivers of grandchildren it; everyone needs to know how often the parent is coming over, what the contact will be like, and specifi c topics that should not be brought up because they’re too adult. The ground rules need to be laid out.”

Another common problem families may face is jealousy among the grandchildren who are not under the same roof.

“If there are other grandchildren, it is a good practice to set aside time for just them, without the resident grandchildren,” explains Greatens. “This will keep those bonds strong and intact. With that said, it is not reasonable to expect that the grand-parents will have to give above and beyond for the sake of balance or fairness. Instead, attending to individual relationships as much as possible and trying to keep a sense of normalcy and routine there will help keep the ship steady. I would encour-

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ships with extended family members, and with one’s partner or spouse. Depending on the family’s means and resources, it can add fi nancial strain and pressure. There can be a lot of ambivalence about the situation, toward the absent parent and even possible ambiva-lence toward the grandchildren.”

Without well-defi ned boundaries and expec-tations, role confusion and tension may also be a common occurrence. If the parent is still living, Greatens says there could be tension when the parent is present as to whose rules and expectations are in effect.

Kathryn Peterson, LPC for Prevea Behavioral Care, says the adults involved need to remember what will be best for the children.

“It’s not about the grandparents or the parents, it’s about what’s going to help the children have a smooth transition,” she says. “The expectations are a huge piece of

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In familial situations where the parents have made poor choices, there may be guilt and questions that remain for the grandpar-ents, regarding their former parenting role.

“I think it can happen where grandparents think, ‘Okay, if we didn’t do it right the fi rst time, how can we do it right the second time?’ But it’s more about looking at it as a second chance to think about how to teach differ-ently,” says Peterson. “We teach kids right from wrong, how to problem solve, and how to make healthy choices. What can grandpar-ents do to share those teachable moments with their grandchildren to carry with them as they get older?”

Grandparents need to ensure they’re also taking care of their own relationship, adds Greatens.

“Dinner and movie might end up being Netfl ix and take out after the kids go to bed, but it can be just as satisfying if we let it,” she says. “Make sure you do take time for your-selves and each other, maintaining expressions of warmth and tenderness…[and] communica-tion, communication, communication.” ✦

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As part of the due diligence, ensure the charity is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization — only donations to qualified charitable organizations are tax deductible.

“If you have access to the Internet, do a simple Google or Yahoo search to see if they are a 501c3 organization and if they are in good standing with the state,” adds Bigge.

Tax considerationsFor individuals that are charitably inclined,

Leuthner and Bigge share opportunities to give and get the tax benefit.

Bigge explains the qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is popular with clients. This provision tends to get reinstated each year, allowing individuals 70½ or over required to take a distribution to exclude up to $100,000 from gross income for donations paid directly to a qualified charity from their IRA.

Another common strategy is donating appre-ciated stock or securities instead of cash.

“It is more tax efficient to donate stock than it is to donate cash,” says Bigge. “You don’t have to pay the gain on the stock because the liability shifts to the charity and the charity doesn’t pay income tax.”

Bigge warns there are limitations on chari-table donations. He recommends looking at an individual’s income as well as the type of charity.

Leuthner explains one option often over-looked is willing an IRA account or 401k to a charitable organization upon death.

“If you need the money from an IRA or 401k you have access to it when you are alive but when you pass away if you state a charity, like a church or other 501c3 nonprofit, they will receive the money and no one pays federal income tax on the amount,” adds Leuthner. “This is a nice option for many that need to know the money is available for them if they need it.”

Giving feels good — sending a check to a favorite charity, signing up for auto-matic withdrawal to cover a church

tithing or dropping off a carload of clothes and household items to St. Vincent de Paul. Donating money or goods to a charitable orga-nization is not only an opportunity to impact a worthy cause, it’s an excellent way to reduce an individual’s tax burden.

Make the donation count. Local tax experts weigh in on donating smart, avoiding scams and tax benefits.

Donate smartWhen it comes to accounting for charitable

contributions, one of the biggest sticking points is substantiation. The IRS has tightened up donation reporting requirements in recent years.

“Get proper documentation for everything on your tax return, including charitable contributions. If you have acknowledgement of your donation with a receipt you’ve elimi-nated the majority of the problems you might have with the IRS,” says Lloyd Leuthner, CPA, from H&R Block.

Steve Bigge, partner, Keebler and Associates LLC, explains the receipt, also referred to an as contemporaneous writ-ten acknowledgement, needs to be in the taxpayer’s hands before filing the tax return. And, be sure to pay attention to the calen-dar. Contributions are deductible in the year made.

For security and tax purposes, it’s best to pay for donations by check or credit card — never cash. When giving goods, such as clothes or home goods, Bigge recommends taking a systematic approach. Look at each item, apply guidelines and use online tools available from organizations like Goodwill to calculate a fair market value of the donation. Leuthner suggests snapping a photo if donat-ing physical items as further proof. Donating a vehicle comes with additional requirements.

Look for ways to make an even greater impact. If still employed, check to see if the company matches gifts. Company matches are a quick and easy way to increase the dona-tion amount.

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The mothers of both Barb and her husband Gary Konish are living at Alpha Senior Concepts and they’ve had great success with the process of moving loved ones into an assisted living home.

“It’s a great challenge to take care of someone with dementia on your own at home,” Gary says. “My father, who also had dementia, lived at home with us for a month and it was too difficult.”

In the late stages of dementia, caring for a patient can be a lot like caring for a small child – you have to watch their every move and assist them with

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The mothers of both Barb and her husband Gary Konish are living at Alpha Senior Concepts and they’ve had great success with the process of moving loved ones into an assisted living home.

“It’s a great challenge to take care of someone with dementia on your own at home,” Gary says. “My father, who also had dementia, lived at home with us for a month and it was too difficult.”

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“Do not feel guilty if you need to seek help from profession-als to care for a family member with dementia,” Barb says. “It is too much work to do by yourself. We asked ourselves many times if we were doing the right thing and the answer was undoubtedly yes.”

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According to Howard, it is important that dementia patients are in an environment that feels like home and where everyone is similar to them.

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“Recently, there has been a great number of new features on vehicles targeting accessi-bility as well as safety for aging customers,” he says. “Items such as the built-in convex blind spot mirrors as part of the side-view mirrors, assist handles inside all doors to help [people] get in and out of vehicles that are higher off of the ground, rear park assist, and backup cameras are becoming standard features.”

The great news for those who may be feeling the aches and pains associated with arthritic joints or similar pain is that many of today’s mainstream vehicles have easy entry and exit.

“Doors may be larger with greater access for a person’s head and neck area,” explains Vanden Brook. “Seat height can easily be adjusted so you don’t have to pour yourself into or climb your way out of your vehicle. Hands-free liftgates, retractable running boards and tailgate steps are available on some SUVs and truck models.”

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Customers can also upgrade to more premium features, like blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, front park assist, forward collision alert, and active parallel park assis-tance.

“Many of these features are grouped in most models as a ‘safety package’ and offered on the more premium trim levels,” he adds.

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“Three hundred sixty-degree cameras help drivers see all around them as they back out of any parking area,” he furthers. “In addition to video, there are audible warnings. Adaptive cruise and collision warning with brake support allow a preset gap between vehicles and warn of a pending collision, if necessary.”

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as active as ever. The 73-year-old retired from the brokerage business six years ago. He keeps moving, meeting with a personal trainer a few days a week and hitting the ski slopes in the winter, and he spends much of his free time volunteering.

Raymaker has been on at least a dozen boards over the years, including the Green Bay Botanical Garden, Heritage Hill, Brown County Historical Society, Friends of Wisconsin State Parks and the Green Bay Community Foundation. His efforts have and continue to make a lasting impression on the community.

One of the fi rst organizations Raymaker became part of was the Brown County Historical Society. While on the board, he was appointed to a commit-tee to study and explore the development of Heritage Hill. Raymaker and his committee worked with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish the Heritage Hill Foundation and Heritage Hill Corporation decades ago.

“I was involved in negotiating

with the DNR and founding Heritage Hill way back, and I continue to be very interested in the organization. I’m on the board and we just completed a capital campaign — I think I’ve been involved in four campaigns with them over time,” says Raymaker.

Raymaker and his wife were named honorary co-chairs of the $2.1 million Fort Howard Guard House campaign to restore the Guard House and add to the Fort Howard inter-pretive area at Heritage Hill.

“The campaign was recently completed with the Guard House and the connected Commander’s offi ce to be dedi-cated in July,” adds Raymaker. “Imagine how many children — the thousands that come to Heritage Hill with school tours each year — are going to climb into the little cells, explore the stockade and learn so much more about the history of Green Bay as a result of the campaign.”

Raymaker is the immediate past board chairman for the Green Bay Botanical Garden; he explains he made it his mission to get board members involved in various committees.


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“As they get involved with the committees and feel connected to the Garden their satisfaction grows tremen-dously. I don’t think people get much out of going to one board meeting a month and listening to reports,” says Raymaker. And he practices what he preaches. He contin-ues to serve on the executive committee as well as other Garden committees.

One of Raymaker’s most gratifying experiences is volunteering at the WPS Garden of Lights. This year, a record number came out to see the lights at Green Bay Botanical Garden.

“The fact that we could add to the holiday joy of over 60,000 people is unbeliev-able,” says Raymaker. “On top of that, we applied for and received a grant that allowed us to invite groups to the Garden of Lights that ordinar-ily wouldn’t be able to see the Gardens — that is such a posi-tive thing.”

Raymaker’s accomplish-ments throughout the years have been recognized. He received a History Keeper award from the Heritage Hill Foundation, Historic Preservation Award from the Brown County Historical Society and a volunteer award

from Green Bay Botanical Garden. In 2012, the Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals honored Raymaker with an Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer Award.

“It goes to show how someone — a quiet guy like me — can help a lot of people by adding to their life and supporting the community,” adds Raymaker.

As for the future, Raymaker explains he’s never sure what might come along, but he intends to remain active and continue making connections.

“I’ve been lucky — I’ve been given many opportunities and as a result I’ve developed wonderful relationships with people I ordinarily wouldn’t have gotten to know and they’ve since become close friends,” he adds. ✦

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recording artist Don Shire will be at Cup O Joy on Friday, April 3. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m., 232 S. Broadway St., Green Bay. Donations welcome. Call (920) 435-3269 for more information.▶ contAin Your tAstE BuDs – You don’t need a large yard to grow tasty edibles. Learn how to grow vegetables in containers of all shapes and sizes at Green Bay Botanical Garden on Monday, April 6, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Cost: $9 members, $18 non-members. Call (920) 490-9457 or visit gbbg.org to register.▶ PArtnErs criBBAGE tournAMEnt – Challenge others in a competitive game of crib-bage at the De Pere Community Center on Saturday, April 11, at 12 p.m. Cost: $24/team. Fee includes entrance in high crib and high hand, snacks and soda. Register by April 8. Call (920) 339-4097. ▶ ALL nAturAL cLEAninG – A few simple ingre-dients are all you need to keep a natu-rally clean home. Come to the Green Bay Botanical Garden on Tuesday, April 21, 6 – 7:30 p.m. and learn how to make your own cleaners using ingredients you may already have. Cost: $35 members, $44 non-members. Call (920) 490-9457 or visit gbbg.org to register.▶ DinnEr AnD A sHoW – Dinner and comedy show at the ADRC on Thursday, April 23, 5 p.m. $10. Call (920) 448-4300 to register.▶ DADDY D ProDuctions: “toP 10 BiLLBoArD Hits” – April 23, 24, 25, 30 or May 1, at Riverside Ballroom. Doors open 5:30 p.m., meal 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. $44+ tax for dinner and show; $28+ tax for show only. Call (920) 544-4244 or visit daddyds.com to order tickets.▶ sPrinG BirDinG in tHE GArDEn – Join local birder, Dr. Jack Swelstad at the Green Bay Botanical Garden on Saturday, April 25, 8 – 9:30 a.m. $9 members, $18 non-members. Call (920) 490-9457 or visit gbbg.org to register. ▶ sPrinG DAncE – Saturday, April 25, 12 -3 p.m., at the ADRC. Featuring St. Norbert Ballroom Club and Volunteer Center of Green Bay. Mini dance lessons, snacks and activities are included in this free event. Call (920) 448-4300 to register.▶ nAtionAL WEAtHEr sErVicE tour – Tour organized by Ashwaubenon Village Hall on Tuesday, April 28, 1 – 1:45 p.m., 2485 S. Point Rd., Green Bay. Call (920) 492-2331 to

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TRAVEL▶ IKEA & WOODFIELD MALL, SCHAUMBURG, IL – Travel by coach bus to shop on Saturday, May 16, 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. $35. Call (920) 468-5225 for info.▶ MACKINAC ISLAND AND SAULT SAINTE MARIE – June 8 – 12. $449 includes four-night stay, eight meals and all admission fees. Registration required through PACE, call (920) 822-6050.▶ BREWERS BASEBALL – The ADRC is sponsoring a trip to Milwaukee on Thursday, June 25. $60 includes field level seats, tailgate dinner and beverages in the parking lot and coach bus travel. Call (920) 448-4300 to reserve your spot.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS▶ FOOT CLINIC – NWTC’s Associate Nursing Department will be offering a free foot clinic at the Allouez Community Center, 2143 S. Webster Ave., on Thursday, April 9. Call (920) 448-2804 to make an appointment.▶ JIN SHIN JYUTSU – Practice self-help and reduce stress and pain with classes at the ADRC on Mondays, April 13 – May 4, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. $10/class or $32 for all four. Call (920) 448-4300.▶ RELIEVING STRESS THROUGH MEDITATION – Free Tai Chi class will be held at the Ashwaubenon Village Hall on Thursday, April 23, 9 – 10 a.m. Call (920) 492-2331 to register.▶ RECOGNIZING DIABETES AND EARLY PREVENTION – Learn about lifestyle choices that influence diabetes at the Ashwaubenon Village Hall on Thursday, May 7, 8 – 9 a.m. Free. Call (920) 492-2331 to register.▶ FOOT CLINIC – Free basic clinic at the De Pere Community Center Friday, May 15, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Call (920) 336-6054 for an appoint-ment.▶ DEMENTIA IN THE COMMUNITY – Learn what the Brown County community is doing to create a dementia-friendly community at the Ashwaubenon Village Hall on Thursday, June 18, 9 – 10 a.m. Call (920) 492-2331 to register.▶ HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH – Monthly seminars developed by a registered nurse the second Thursday of the month, 9 – 10 a.m., in the lower level of the De Pere Community Center. Call (920) 339-4097 or 336-6054 for upcoming topics.▶ MEMORY CATCHERS – Have you noticed a loved one’s memory isn’t quite what it used to be or would you like an evaluation of your current cognitive skills as a baseline? Screenings take place at the CP Center, 2801 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay, www.cp-center.org/adult-day-services/memory-catchers/. Feedback will be provided regarding signs and symptoms of dementia.

Call (920) 337-1121, ext. 1220.▶ ADULT WATER EXERCISE – Increase strength and flexibility in this class at the Ashwaubenon High School pool on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 1 – May 1, 6:15 – 7 p.m. $27 resident, $42 non-resident. Call (920) 492-2331 to register.▶ ZUMBA GOLD – Fitness class at the De Pere Community Center designed for seniors, held on Wednesdays, 8:45 – 9:30 a.m., and Fridays, 10 – 10:45 a.m., April 15 – May 29. Call (920) 339-4097 to register.▶ CHAIR YOGA – Move your body through seated and standing yoga poses at Ashwaubenon Village Hall on Thursdays starting May 7, 9 – 9:45 a.m. Cost: $32 resi-dent, $47 non-resident. Call (920) 492-2331 to register. $32 resident, $47 non-resident. Call (920) 492-2331 to register.▶ FIT & FABULOUS OVER 50 – Increase strength, range of motion and heart and lung health while boosting metabolism with this fun class at the Ashwaubenon Community Center, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Call (920) 492-2331 to register.▶ SENIOR STRETCH/CHAIR YOGA – Saturdays from 9 – 9:45 a.m. at Allouez Village Hall, 1900 Libal St. Class is free for SilverSneakers members. Call (920) 448-2804 for details.▶ SIT AND BE FIT – The ADRC presents this exercise class led by YMCA instructors. Build strength, flexibility and balance at the ADRC on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Call (920) 448-4300 to enroll. ▶ FLEX AND BALANCE – Class focuses on balance, stability and overall flexibility at the ADRC on Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10:20 a.m. Call (920) 448-4300.▶ SILVER SNEAKERS – Move to the music through a variety of exercises with SilverSneakers Classic. Increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a SilverSneakers Circuit work-out. Move your body through seated and standing poses with SilverSneakers Yoga.



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Call the YMCA at (920) 436-9622 for dates and times.▶ ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION AQUATICS CLASS – Downtown YMCA on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30 – 12:15 p.m. Call (920) 436-9622 for more information.▶ AQUA HIP AND KNEE – Get back into action, post hip or knee surgery. When therapy ends, let the 90-degree water take over for you. This 45-minute program includes full range of motion hip and knee exer-cises, toning and muscle building. Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 24, at 1:45 p.m. at The Aquatic Center at CP. Late registrations are pro-rated. No membership required. Call (920) 403-POOL (7665) or visit cp-center.org/aquatic-center/.▶ W.E.T. VETS – Water exercise training class designed to build camaraderie for servicemen and servicewomen through freedom of movement in the water. W.E.T. Vets promotes cardiorespiratory fitness, endurance, strength and muscle toning with minimal stress on the joints. Classes offered Wednesdays through April 24, at 1:45 p.m. at The Aquatic Center at CP. Late

registrations are pro-rated. No membership required. Call (920) 403-POOL (7665) or visit cp-center.org/aquatic-center/.▶ AQUA ZUMBA – The Aquatic Center at CP offers a water class choreographed to Latin and world music. Dance along at your own pace. Classes offered Tuesdays and Fridays through April 24, at 12:15 p.m. Registration continues throughout the session as long as space is available. Late registrations are pro-rated. No membership required. Call (920) 403-POOL (7665) or visit cp-center.org/aquatic-center/.▶ INDEPENDENT EXERCISE/WATER WALKING AND OPEN SWIM – For individuals who want to exercise at their own pace, on their own time-frame, and in a mature atmosphere. Various times are offered Monday – Friday at The Aquatic Center at CP. Register: 2801 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay, (920) 403-POOL (7665) or visit cp-center.org/aquatic-center/. No membership required.▶ CHAIR YOGA – A gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support is at the YWCA on Mondays, 9 – 9:45 a.m. Benefits include

flexibility and a strengthened personal body awareness. Call (920) 432-5581 to register or for more information.▶ JOINT MOVEMENT – Joint movement class at the YWCA on Thursdays, 11 – 11:45 a.m. Low-to-moderate impact class focuses on improving range of motion and flexibility with a cardio workout. Call (920) 432-5581 to register or for more information.▶ ZUMBA GOLD AT THE YWCA – Zumba Gold combines Latin rhythms with cardiovascu-lar exercise in an aerobic routine. No expe-rience required. Classes are on Tuesdays, 11 – 11:45 a.m. and Thursdays, 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Call (920) 432-5581 to register or for more information.▶ WATER TAI CHI – Calming exercise class based on the mind-body concept of the ancient martial art of Tai Chi. Offered at the YWCA on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Call (920) 432-5581 to register or for more information.▶ BALANCE AND FLEX – Concentrate on balance and flexibility in this class at the YWCA on Wednesdays, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Call (920) 432-5581 to register or for more information. ✦

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