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Winter 2012
Volume 18 Number 4
By Pat Enright,
Aging & Disability
Resource Unit
Coordinator
In June 1996 I came to Waupaca County DHHS to begin a journey that would last 16 years as the
Manager of the Community Care
Division now called the Aging and
Disability Resource Unit. In January I’ll be ending that journey and
starting a new one called retirement.
As I look back I’ve witnessed
a great deal of change. There has
been a huge increase in services
available to keep people at home
as an alternative to nursing home
care over that time. Hundreds of
people have returned to their communities from nursing homes with
those supports and dozens have
left institutions to move into much
smaller homes with individualized
care.
The Aging and Disability Resource Center was developed to
provide unbiased information to
those seeking information about
services for those who can afford
to pay for them and access to funding for those eligible and in need.
A Caregiver Coalition has come to-
I’VE BEEN BLESSED
gether to support devoted caregivers in our communities. They are a
part of the network that makes living at home a reality for so many.
A Share the Care Station has begun
for those wanting to coordinate
a network of caregivers around
someone with need.
In all of those 16 years and
many more prior I’ve had to endure waiting lists for services. Most
painful was watching people who
wanted to be home and had to wait
for funding to become available
to make it happen. Sadly for some
the list was too long. Now we are at
the point where there are no waiting lists and those who are eligible
have real and available choices for
care in the community.
I have had the great pleasure of
working with a dedicated staff who
are good public servants and advocates for those that we serve. Many
partners in the community have
joined us in maintaining beneficial
programs like meals-on-wheels
and our volunteer driver program.
Our greatest partners are the more
than 700 volunteers who deliver
meals, work at the nutrition sites,
drive people to their appointments
and do so many other things in
service to their community. I have
been continuously humbled and
inspired by their faithful service
and I look forward to joining their
ranks soon.
My first post retirement adventure in 2013 is to hike the entire Ice Age Trail (www.iceagetrail.
org). The trail is a thousand-mile
footpath highlighting Wisconsin’s
world-renowned Ice Age heritage
and scenic beauty. It is my hope to
do this walk in honor of our volunteers and fundraise to help support
our nutrition programs. Particulars
are still being worked on so watch
the next edition of the ADRC Connection for more details.
I want to thank you for allowing me to be part of it all and I
encourage all citizens to continue
supporting their neighbors, older
citizens and those with disabilities,
to enjoy full participation in safe
and accessible communities. This
in turn will truly enrich the lives
of all.
In this issue:
Volunteer information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Waupaca County Dept. of Health & Human Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Social Security Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caregiver Advocate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Medicare Advantage & Prescription Drug Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Home Energy Plus Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Logisticare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Money Follows the Person Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Toenail Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Keeping the HO, HO, HO in Your Holiday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Health & Wellness Offerings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Avoid extra holiday pounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Senior Dining Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Winter Weather & Home-Delivered Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
A “Family Care - Partnership” story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Current and past issues of the ADRC Connection are available on our website – www.co.waupaca.wi.us
Select Aging/Disability Newsletter in the Health/Human Services column.
Waupaca County Dept. of Health & Human Services: 715-258-6300 • Aging & Disability Resource Center (ARDC): 715-258-6400
811 Harding Street • Waupaca, WI 54981
PLEASE NOTE: Being an advertiser in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement from Waupaca County Department of Health and Human Services.
Kristine Wiegman
Volunteer
Coordinator
Are you rushing around with
to-do lists a mile long? Do you
spend a lot of time, energy &
money finding that perfect gift?
Ever wonder if that gift you so
carefully chose will be remembered or treasured?
There is one gift that I absolutely enjoy giving every year
to my daughter & loved ones! It
doesn’t ever get old, spoil, break,
crack, need assembly & accommodates everyone’s diet. It also
cannot be returned, credited to
an account or saved. Very simply,
it is the tremendous gift of TIME.
Season’s Greetings!
Instead of wrapping up objects of
little impact, I wrap up time with
those I cherish & for those that I
want to help. Now, giving of your
time does not mean it won’t cost
you something. It will require
planning, commitment, and the
desire to make a difference for
someone else and yes, even some
money. I promise it will be worth
it!
So…when is the last time you
made time for another without
any expectations of getting something in return? This holiday season consider how you could give
of your time. Become part of our
Waupaca County Dept. of Health
& Human Services Volunteer Fam-
Our Wish List
Make a difference…
one hour, one mile, one meal at a
time! An hour a week or an hour
a month is all it takes!
Where: Clintonville, Iola,
Manawa, Marion, New London,
Waupaca & Weyauwega/Fremont.
Our most urgent need for
Meals-On-Wheels Drivers is in
Waupaca/King, Weyauwega/Fremont & Marion
When: Monday – Friday (no
holidays). We work around your
schedule! Deliver one day a week
or once a month!
Time: Varies by Nutrition Site.
Typically routes run between the
hours of 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wonderful activity for couples, students and businesses that
promote community involvement!
Or, if you prefer to stay indoors, here is another opportunity to be involved!
Senior Nutrition Site Server:
Set tables, pack meals for home
delivery, serve lunch & clean up.
Lunch is served Monday – Friday (no holidays) at 11:30 at the
7 Senior Nutrition Sites located
in Clintonville, Iola, Manawa,
Marion, New London, Waupaca,
& Weyauwega. Assistance needed
from approx 10:30 – 12:30. You
choose the days!
To volunteer, please
contact Kristine Wiegman
at 715/258-6277 or Kristine.
[email protected]
Connect with us
on Facebook!
Waupaca County DHHS
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ily! We are 700+ strong & there is
always room for more!
To those Volunteers who selflessly give of your time, THANK
YOU!!! You are the reason we
have an incredible life changing impact on THOUSANDS in
Waupaca County!! Each & every
one of you is appreciated beyond
words! 
Did you know that kids can
volunteer in creative ways too?
Thanks to area groups/schools for
the 1,000 + handmade Christmas
cards that will be given to area elderly & homebound residents!!
Longfellow Elementary; Clintonville, Iola Elementary, Manawa
Brownie Troop # 2450, Parkview
& Lincoln Elementary Schools,
New London, Daisy Troop # 2086
& Brownie Troop #2234, New
London, Waupaca Cadette Troop
#2542, Dayton Community 4H,
Waupaca Girl Scout Troop #6297,
Weyauwega/Fremont High School
Art Students, Fremont Elementary, Weyauwega Girl Scout Troop #
2585 & Country Pride 4H. What
a wonderful way to spread some
holiday cheer!!
As 2012 draws to a close, let
us be thankful for all that we
do have; including the ability to
make a positive difference with
our time.
Peace & Prosperity to you in
2013!
The 19th Annual “Jazzed About Volunteers!”
Volunteer Recognition & Senior Citizens Picnic was
a fabulous time!
September 14 was a beautiful sunny day overflowing with
appreciation for the 700+ Dept.
of Health & Human Services
Volunteers! The celebration was
made possible thanks to the
generous contributions of 94 local businesses & organizations!
Please thank these contributors
the next time you see them.
What a wonderful community
we live in where volunteers are
treasured & supported!
Thank you to the following
contributors who made this
celebration possible.
Community First Credit Union
Shamrock Club of New Dublin
Iola Old Car Show Grounds
Hillshire Brands
Pepsi Co. of Wisconsin Rapids
Lakeview Manor
Butch’s Piggly Wiggly
Neimuth’s Steak & Chop Shop
Gary’s Piggly Wiggly
American Legion Sheveland-Taylor
Post 14 of Iola
Scarlett Polley (National Anthem)
Iola Senior HS Students
First State Bank
Farmers State Bank
First National Bank
WDUX
Kindred Hearts Assisted Living
Weyauwega Health Care
St. Joseph Residence
Bethany Home
Park Vista
Garden Park House/Green Fountain
Inn
Angelus Retirement Home
Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
Pine Manor Healthcare Center
Greentree Health & Rehab
Waupaca County DHHS Staff
Amanda Cupcake
Dave & Kris Mork
Anne’s Hearts Desire
King’s Table
Mama Z’s Bakery & Java Hut
Wheelhouse
Firefly Floral & Gifts
Main St. Marketplace
Waupaca Woods Restaurant
Chain Bar & Grill
See contributors page Contributors from page Neuville Chevrolet
Schueller’s Great ExSpechtations
Liquidators Plus
Sister’s Deli & Coffee Haus
Neuville Chrysler
Waupaca Ale House
Dairy Queen/Treats, Inc.
Americinn
McDonald’s
Grand Theatre
The Waters Supper Club
El Tequila
Half Nelson’s
Shamrock Heights Golf Course
Pine Tree Supper Club
Antiques With Inn
City of New London
Glacier Woods Golf Course
Iola IGA
Country Comforts Bakery
Silver Lake Lanes
Manawa Steak House
Melessa’s Styles II
Steve & Michelle’s Midtown
Sturm Foods
Cedar Springs Golf Course
Crossings Supper Club
Animal Haven Zoo
KD’s IGA
Presto Products
Hitching Post
Coffee Klatsch
Weyauwega Star Dairy
Team Outfitters
Wega Dairy Bar
Ted’s Grandview
Gala Resort
Bridge Bar & Restaurant
Hotel Fremont
Nancy’s Gifts
Schultz’s Bluebird Café
Riverside Café
B& H Footware & Fashionware
Herman’s Express, LLC
wThe Living Room Coffee & Gift
Shop
Trophies & Treasures
Econo Foods
Radco
Dupont Cheese
Butchers Corner
Marion Advertiser
Steve & Mary’s Restaurant
Gene Knutson (old cars/tractor on
display)
Kenny Buttolph (old cars on display)
WAUPACA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES JOINS NATIONWIDE
CAMPAIGN TO HELP PREVENT FINANCIAL
EXPLOITATION OF OLDER ADULTS
Tracy Wisner
ues to become more prevalent
in the United States, Waupaca
County Department of Health
and Human Services (WCDHHS) joined a nationwide campaign to encourage older adults
and their families to address the
issue and to get informed about
the warning signs and resources
available to help prevent abuse.
Research shows that as many as
5 million older adults are victims of elder abuse each year
and financial exploitation costs
seniors an estimated $3 billion
annually.
As part of its 10th Annual
Amy Temby
Submitted By Tracy Wisner & Amy Temby
WCDHHS Adult Protective
Services Social Workers
Holiday Campaign Encourages Families to Spend Time
Discussing Strategies to Address
Financial Exploitation With
Older Family Members
As financial exploitation
targeting older adults contin-
See Campaign page Rehab Services
at Lakeview Manor
Our rehab programs address the following concerns:
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Limb fractures, knee and hip replacement
Fall prevention and balance training
Arthritis and pain management for lower back, hips, knees,
hands, shoulders
Muscle, ligament and tendon strains and tears
Speech-language deficits
Voice disorders
Swallowing/chewing deficits
Incontinence programs
Physical conditioning and cognitive re-training/
community re-entry
Wound care services
Developmentally delayed patient treatments
Home safety assessments
We do outpatient as well as inpatient therapy services
For more information contact:
Mandi Beck
PTA/Rehab Director
920.867.2183
Lakeview Manor
E5406 County Trunk AA,
Weyauwega
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The ADRC Connection • Winter 2012 | Page Social Security Changes
By Karen Engel,
Disability Benefit
Specialist
Cost - Of - Living Adjustments
(COLA) are based on the increase
in the Consumer Price Index
(CPI-W) from the third quarter
of 2011 through the third quarter of 2012. Social Security and
Supplemental Security Income
(SSI) beneficiaries will receive a
1.7 percent COLA for 2013.
Federal Supplemental Security Income payments for an
individual will go from $698 a
month to $710 and for a couple
from $1,048 a month to $1,066.
Resource limits for SSI remains Wednesdays. These changes will actions can be done online allowunchanged at $2,000 for an indi- allow field office employees, who ing the public access to the inforvidual and $3,000 for a couple.
will continue to work their regu- mation they need 24 hours a day.
Substantial Gainful Activity lar hours, to complete interviews For more information about what
(SGA) thresholds for Non-Blind and claim work without using can be done online go to www.
individuals will increase from overtime. More and more trans- socialsecurity.gov
$1,010 a month to $1,040 and for
Blind individuals from $1,690 a
Estimated Average Monthly Social Security Benefits
month to $1,740. Trial Work Period (TWP) will go from $720 a
Payable in January 2013:
month to $750.
Before
After
The maximum Social Securi- ty benefit for a worker retiring at 1.7% COLA 1.7% COLA
full retirement age will rise from
All Retired Workers
$1,240
$1,261
$2,513 a month to $2533.
Aged Couple, Both receiving benefits $2,014
$2,048
Social Security will be changWidowed Mother and Two Children $2,549
$2,592
ing the hours they provide winAged Widow(er) Alone
$1,194
$1,214
dow service. On November 19,
Disabled Worker, Spouse and $1,887
$1,919
2012 the field offices will close
one or more Children
at 3:00 PM, and on January 2,
2013 they will close at noon on
All Disabled Workers
$1,113
$1,132
Where Compassionate Care
& Specialized Services
are included in our “Tradition of Caring”
• In-Patient and Out-Patient Occupational,
Physical & Speech Therapies
• Rehabilitation
• Short- and Long-Term Care
• Respite Services
• Private Rooms Available
• Transportation to Medical Appointments
• Free Television & Telephone Provided
• Medicare & Medicaid Certified
• VA & Private Insurance Accepted
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CAREGIVER ADVOCATE
CAREGIVER ADVOCATE IS SUPPORTED BY THE WAUPACA COUNTY CAREGIVER
COALITION. OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT CAREGIVERS THROUGH COMMUNITY
AWARENESS, IDENTIFYING NEEDS AND FILLING GAPS IN SERVICE. WE INVITE CAREGIVERS TO
THE
TELL US HOW WE CAN BE OF HELP TO YOU ON YOUR CARE GIVING JOURNEY
FINDING HELP FAST IS THE KEY TO SUPPORTING
FAMILY CAREGIVERS—County ADRC’S Can Help
THE REWARDS OF CAREGIVING
Sometimes we get hung up talking about
how hard it is to be a caregiver. We talk
about the challenges, the frustrations, and
the resources and forms STC
Caring for an elderly or disabled
situation are immeasurably better
the stress of it all. It can be a difficult
provides as well as the local
family member can be a joy, but it off. You can reach Waupaca
journey, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t
resources of the ADRC. Group
can also be a physical, emotional, County’s ADRC at 715-258without rewards.
sizes vary on the individual need- Caregiving offers you a chance to “give
and financial challenge. Without
6400as it is the place to go to get
ing care. With a STC team no
support, many caregivers find
information about resources. You
back” to someone important in your life.
themselves driven to the breaking can also access youradrcreONE person does all the work.
If you are caring for a parent, the help you
give them now is a way to “pay them back”
source.org for information on carepoint leaving them sick, deSo if you are a caregiver give
for caring for you when you were a child. If
giver
supports.
For
those
who
do
pressed, or in a financial hole.
yourself
a
gift
this
year
by
init is a spouse you take care of, it can be a
not live in Waupaca County there
creasing
your
knowledge
of
supFinding assistance is often timethank-you for the love they have given you
is a website – wisconsincareports
and
take
advantage
of
consuming and many caregivers
through the years and a way of telling the
giver.org – and toll-free phone
person they are valuable, that you love
those
that
fit
your
situation.
It
will
give up before getting help. Most
number available—(866) 843-9810
them and will always be there for them.
improve
your
live
as
well
as
the
caregivers don’t know where to
to help family caregivers quickly
Caregiving encourages you to spend
person
to
whom
you
are
providing
start looking for help or don’t
find the support they need in any
more quality time with your loved one.
care.
realize that help is available. This
county or tribe in Wisconsin.
Looking at photo albums, reminiscing ,
is particularly true for caregivers
reading aloud, watching old movies or just
During this holiday
Caregivers who call the ADRC,
who don’t live in the same combeing together holding hands become
visit the websites or call the tollmunity or even the same state as
season consider giving
precious ways to enjoy time together.
free number are connected to
their loved one who needs care.
Slowing down gives you the opportunity to
the gift of care
specialists who provide compreNationally, one in three adults is
get to know each other better, often resulthensive information and assistance
caring for an elderly person or
ing in newfound respect and understanding.
on local services such as case
someone with special needs
Caregiving can get you in touch with
INTERNET RESOURCES: www.aarp.org
your family history. Spending time tomanagement, home health and
providing, on average, 20 hours
www.agenet.com
www.alz.org
gether listening to childhood stories opens
www.aoa.gov
personal care, respite care, finan- www.alzwell.com
of care per week. Without help,
a door to the past and gives you a new
www.caregiver.com
cial and legal matters related to
it’s really tough for caregivers to
understanding of how your family was
www.caregiver.org
www.caregiverslibrary.org
caregiving, home delivered meals,
continue to provide care on their
shaped by history. Relish in these stories.
www.eldercare.gov www.careguide.net
transportation and more.
own for any length of time.
www.wellspouse.org www.caregiving.com
Caregiving gives you an opportunity to
www.caregiving.org www.familycaregivers.org learn new skills such as multi-tasking and
Waupaca County is also a desigLost productivity because of
organization. We also learn to be more
caregiver absenteeism or distrac- nated Share the Care Station, with www.nadsa.org www.longtermcare.org
www.nfcacares.org
www.fullcirclecare.org
assertive, speaking up as an advocate for
tion costs U.S. businesses tens of trained volunteer Station Managers
www.familycaregiving101.org
our loved one. We learn about their medical
who will meet with you and another
billions of dollars annually. Emwww.caregiversmarketplace.com
conditions and how to maneuver through
friend or family member to coach
ployed caregivers who contact a
www.medicare.gov/caregivers
the maze of health care providers.
you on how to plan and coordinate www.srengthforcaring.com
local caregiver support program
Caregiving helps you recognize your
a group meeting, and best to use
for help before reaching a crisis
www.wisconsincaregiver.org
own support systems. You may be surprised to find neighbors, co-workers,
relatives and friends reaching out to help
you on this journey. Accept their help and
Waupaca County:
take pleasure in how they enrich your life.
2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:30 pm at Waupaca Senior Center, 407 School St, Waupaca
Caregiving can help you become more
Offer periodic Lunch n’ Learns - Call Deb Brunner for more information: 715 942-1437
compassionate and loving. You may not
think you have the ability, patience or
3rd Tuesday of every month from 1:30 – 2:30 at Familiar Grounds, New London
personality to be a caregiver, but you do.
Call Vicki Johnson for more information: 920-366-4893
Rising to the challenges helps you to recognize your own strengths and abilities, often
Outagamie County:
strengthening your inner, spiritual self.
2nd Wednesday of every other month starting in January
Caregiving leads you to plan your own
5:30-7:30 pm at Thompson Community Center, 820 W College Avenue, Appleton
future. Discussing and planning end-of-life
Call 920 225-1709 for more information.
issues with your loved one can guide you to
be better prepared for your own future and
Shawano County:
a deeper understanding of your own values
3rd Monday of each month at 2:00 pm at St. James Lutheran Church, Shawano
and beliefs. As you ponder your experience,
Call Vicki Johnson for more information: 920-366-4893
be sure to spend time considering all of the
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have received
Waushara County:
journey.
You
will
be
pleased
to
find
that the
nd
2 Tuesday of each month at Noon (Sandwich bar); 12:30 - 2:30 Meeting at Wautoma Library
results of caregiving not only benefit your
Call Sue Seefeldt for more information: 920 787-0403
loved one but also yourself.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS
Campaign from page Home for the Holidays campaign, the Eldercare Locator, a
public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that is
administered by the National
Association of Area Agencies
on Aging (n4a), is encouraging
older adults, caregivers and their
families to use their time together this holiday season to discuss
and get informed about strategies to prevent financial exploitation. The National Center on
Elder Abuse partnered with the
Eldercare Locator to produce
a consumer guide that is now
available to help inform this
discussion with seniors during
the holiday season. WCDHHS
is supporting the campaign by
raising awareness for the issue
and encouraging families to take
steps to prevent financial exploitation this holiday season.
This holiday season is an ideal time for families to get together and discuss these issues with
their older family members. We
strongly encourage families to
take some time to learn about
the warning signs so that they
can ask the right questions and
take the right precautions to ensure that the finances of older
adult family members are safe.
There are several signs of financial exploitation for families
to look out for, including financial activity that is inconsistent
with an older adults past financial history; confusion about
recent financial arrangements;
changes to key documents that
have not been authorized; a
caregiver or beneficiary who refuses to use designated funds
for necessary care and treatment
Orthopaedic Specialists, S.C.
Drs. Robert Wubben, James Mitchell,
Brian Sears & Kenneth Schaufelberger
The physicians of Orthopaedic Specialists, S.C. are available to care
for your entire family’s orthopedic needs.
Treatment of:
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• Trauma reconstruction
• Foot and ankle surgery
• Total joint replacement
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Shoulder surgery
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To schedule appointments call (715) 258-0242 or 1-800-214-9668
of an older adult; and an older
adult who feels threatened by a
caregiver or another individual
who is seeking to control their
finances.
“Financial exploitation is
a threat to the health, safety,
dignity and independence of
vulnerable older adults,” said
Kathy Greenlee, Administrator,
Administration for Community
Living and Assistant Secretary
for Aging. “This holiday season,
we encourage families to spend
some time asking older family
members some basic questions
to ensure that their finances are
in good hands and that if there
are signs of abuse, that the right
steps are taken to stop it.”
“Unfortunately,
financial
exploitation is often committed
by a person you know and trust,
which makes it even more difficult,” said Sandy Markwood,
CEO, n4a. “There are steps older adults and their families can
take and resources available to
help identify and remedy this
serious problem. To ensure your
safety and the safety and security
of your finances, it is critical for
you to assess your financial situation on a regular basis. We are
seeing more and more financial
abuse across the country which
is why this holiday season, we
hope families will check in with
their older relatives to be sure
that their finances are in good
order and in good hands.”
Families that are concerned
about financial exploitation
should report the issue to state
agencies that deal with protecting the safety and well-being
of older adults. The campaign,
which encourages older adults
and their families to plan and
be cautious, released tips to help
prevent financial exploitation,
some of which include:
• Get an estate plan in
place. Talk with an attorney
about creating a durable power
of attorney for asset management; a living will; a revocable,
or living, trust; and health care
advance directives.
• Learn how to avoid fraud
and scams at www.stopfraud.
gov/protect.html.
• Consult with a trusted
person before making any large
purchases or investments.
• Do not provide personal
information (i.e. Social Security
number, credit card, ATM PIN
number) over the phone unless
you placed the call and know
with whom you are speaking.
• If you hire someone to
help you in your home, ensure
that they have been properly
screened with criminal background checks completed. Ask
for certifications when appropriate.
“Financial exploitation can
be prevented if people know
the right questions to ask and
where to turn for help,” said
Mary Twomey, MSW, Co-Director, National Center on Elder
Abuse. “Although it is a sensitive
issue and one that can be difficult to broach, it is critical for
families to address it, and there
are many useful resources available to guide them through the
process.”
To download a copy of the
financial exploitation brochure,
visit: http://www.n4a.org/pdf/
protectyourpocketbook.pdf.
About Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator is the
first step to finding resources for
older adults in any U.S. community and a free national service
of the U.S. Administration on
Aging (AoA) that is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
(n4a). Contact the Eldercare Locator at 800.677.1116 or www.
eldercare.gov. November
2012 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Eldercare Locator, which has received
more than 2.3 million calls
since it launched in 1992
and assisted millions of
older adults and caregivers
connect with local aging
resources.
About National Center
on Elder Abuse
The U.S. Administration on Aging designated
the Program in Geriatrics
at the University of California, Irvine as the National
Center on Elder Abuse in
September 2011. Led by
Laura Mosqueda, MD and
Mary Twomey, MSW, the
center is a clearinghouse
for practical information
supporting federal, state
and local efforts to prevent,
identify and effectively respond to elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. It
is the national authority
on elder abuse in the U.S.
www.ncea.aoa.gov
Waupaca County Department of Health and
Human Services
To report elder abuse
in Waupaca County, please
contact Waupaca County
Department of Health and
Human Services, Aging
and Disability Resource
Center at 715-258-6400 or
after hours toll free at 1866-739-2372. All calls can
be made anonymously and
you do not need to prove
that abuse is occurring. A
social worker will investigate your suspicions and
based on circumstances
will offer support, assistance, or connections to
the right services.
Meeting with Agents
One-on-One
Submitted by
Kathy Austin,
Ederly Benefit Specialist
Agents and Brokers can help you
learn about Medicare Advantage
and Prescription Drug Plans.
Learn what may happen at this
meeting.
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BEFORE you meet with the agent:
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The ADRC Connection • Winter 2012 | Page Are high energy costs getting you down?
You may qualify for the Home Energy Plus program!
Waupaca County residents please call: Energy Services at 1-800-922-2393 for Appointments
The Wisconsin Home Energy
Assistance Program (WHEAP)
provides assistance for heating
costs, electric costs, and energy crisis situations. Operating
with federal and state funding,
the program provides assistance
to approximately 150,000 Wisconsin households annually.
WHEAP assistance is a onetime payment during the heating season (October 1 – May
15). The funding pays a portion of the heating costs, but
the payment is not intended to
cover the entire cost of heating
a residence. The amount of the
heating assistance benefit varies
depending on a variety of factors, including the household’s
size, income, and heating costs.
In most cases the heating assistance benefit is paid directly to
the household energy supplier.
This fall, household income
guidelines are again increasing.
This means that many more
households in Waupaca Coun-
2012-2013 Energy Assistance
Income Guidelines
WISCONSIN HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Number in household
1 month (GROSS)
3 month (GROSS)
1
$2,024
$6,071
2
$2,646
$7,939
3
$3,269
$9,806
4
$3,891
$11,674
5
$4,514
$13,542
6
$5,137
$15,410
7
$5,253
$15,760
8
$5,370
$16,111
ty may be eligible for a benefit
– but you won’t know unless
you apply!
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Veterans with 70% or
higher service-connected
disability are entitled to
cost-free care.
Veterans, spouses
& parents may
qualify for admission
into this outstanding
skilled nursing
care community.
Wisconsin Veterans Home at King
N2665 County Road QQ, King, WI 54946-0600
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WAUPACA COUNTY OUTREACH SCHEDULE 2012
**Appoinments Required by calling 1-800-922-2393**
Where
Date
DECEMBER
Clintonville Community Center
17th
30 S. Main St.
New London Municipal Building
13th and 27th
215 N. Shawano St.
JANUARY
Clintonville Community Center
7th & 22nd
30 S. Main St.
New London Municipal Building
17th and 31st
215 N. Shawano St.
FEBRUARY
Clintonville Community Center
11th and 25th
30 S. Main St.
New London Municipal Building
7th and 21st
215 N. Shawano St.
MARCH
Clintonville Community Center
11th and 25th
30 S. Main St.
New London Municipal Building
7th and 21st
215 N. Shawano St.
APRIL
Clintonville Community Center
8th and 22nd
30 S. Main St.
New London Municipal Building
4th and 18th
215 N. Shawano St.
THE LOGISTICARE SAGA CONTINUES…But Not for Long
A letter dated November 16,
2012 from Herman Schwartz,
Logisticare Chief Executive Officer, to the Department of Health
Services (DHS) notified the State
of Wisconsin that they were going
to end their contract in 90 days.
As you may recall in July 2011
Logisticare began operations as
the broker of Non-Emergency
Medical Transportation (NEMT)
in all but the Southeastern part of
Wisconsin for those on medical
assistance. Their start was marked
by many missed rides, long waiting times on the phone for those
trying to schedule appointments,
invasive questions and a confusing provider network that brought
taxis from Green Bay and Antigo
to transport Waupaca residents to
local medical providers.
After much effort our department was able to finalize a contract with Logisticare in November of that year. This allowed our
excellent volunteer drivers to get
back in the provider system and
generated a joyous response from
many of our citizens who missed
the great service they and our
transportation staff provide.
Logisticare expanded their
brokerage services to Southeastern Wisconsin on September 1,
2012. That expansion exposed
the same problems as the first and
in the first month the call center
for all of Wisconsin was adversely
affected. Logisticare blames bad
data provided by the state, unexpected high usage and concerns
about negative press coverage as
the reasons for ending their con-
NO MORE WAITING LIST!
Yes, keep calling LogistiCare at 1-866-907-1493 (or TTY 1866-288-3133) to schedule your rides. Please remember that you
should call at least two business days before a routine appointment to schedule a ride. Urgent calls can be made 24 hours per
day 7 days a week. You may call up to a month ahead of your appointment.
tract.
The state intends to initiate
the process to seek a new medical
transportation manager quickly
so they can secure one who will
be able to provide this important
benefit as soon as possible. In the
mean time DHS and Waupaca
County will work closely with
Logisticare to continue providing
the transportation benefit until a
replacement agency is in place.
This will not affect trans-
portation benefit eligibility and
people who are eligible will still
receive the transportation they
need to get to their medical services and they will continue to
schedule rides through Logisticare. Our volunteer drivers will
continue to provide rides and
when a new transportation manager is awarded the contract by
the state we will aggressively seek
an agreement with them to assure a smooth transition.
Aging & Disability
Resource Center (ADRC)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Walk-Ins Welcome
Phone: 1-715-258-6400 or 1-866-739-2372
E-mail: [email protected]
Waupaca County Courthouse
811 Harding Street, Waupaca - Second level
4039389-01
By the time this newsletter goes to press Waupaca County will
have enrolled everyone that was on the waiting list to receive supports in their own home or community as an alternative to nursing
home care. This means if you are eligible for services to help keep you
in your own home, apartment or assisted living facility you will no
longer have to wait until funding becomes available. To find out more
call the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 715-258-6400. An Information and Assistance Specialist can schedule an appointment to
meet with you, and others of your choosing, and discuss community
living options and determine your eligibility. For those who may not
be eligible for public funding we can inform you of how to spend your
own resources to secure supportive services.
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The ADRC Connection • Winter 2012 | Page MONEY FOLLOWS THE
PERSON PROJECT
Transitioning Individuals from
Institutions to Community Settings
Sometimes people go to a nursing home following a health crisis,
loss of a caregiver or some other unplanned event. Once in the nursing
home they feel they have no alternative but to stay in the facility long
term. Nursing homes provide great
care and do their best to help you
feel at home but some people would
rather return home or go to a smaller
community setting. If the person has
no one to help coordinate supports
in their home or are unaware of resources in the community to meet
their needs it is hard to even consider
relocating.
Nursing home care is expensive
and a person with their own resources can purchase a lot of supportive service for the amount they pay
for nursing home care. The nursing
home is also expensive to the state’s
Medicaid Program and as a way save
dollars they are working with the federal government in a demonstration
project to help people who prefer to
relocate to achieve that goal.
The Information and Assistance
Specialists at the ADRC can help you
to understand how the process works.
For those who are publicly funded in
the nursing home the money that supports them can be used to purchase
necessary services in the community.
For those who are privately paying at
the nursing home the workers from
the ADRC can help you learn how to
access and coordinate needed supports. For more information contact
the ADRC at 715-258-6400.
Iola Living Assistance, Inc. Welcomes you to explore three levels of living
arrangements for rehabilitive, respite, assisted living, or long term care.
“Old Fashioned, Neighborly Care”
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and Housing Services.
Butternut Ridge Apartments � Independent Living
Living Oaks � Assisted Living
Our mission is to provide Quality care
in a Safe, Dignified environment.
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IOLA LIVING ASSISTANCE, INC.
185 S. Chet Krause Drive
PO Box 237 � Iola, WI 54945
Toenail Care - Serving Waupaca County Communities
Clintonville
Iola
Manawa
Marion
Studio 22
Iola Living
Assistance
Manawa
Community
Nursing
Center
Marion
New London Waupaca
Weyauwega
Senior Center Senior Center Senior Center Health Care
Lions Point
600 W Washington
407 School St.
Center
715-823-2201 715-445-2412
- Coleen Mijal
ThedaCare
Clinic –
Clintonville
370 S. Main St.
Clintonville WI
715-823-5161
Toenail trimming
1st and
4th Wednesdays,
$20.00 fee
As part of our Healthy
Outreach Services we
provide the following
services: whirlpool
bath or shower, nail
care, blood pressure checks. Anyone,
including the client
requesting the service,
family member or
professional may contact us and schedule
an appointment. Payment is due on date of
service. These services
will not be billed to
Medicare, Medicaid,
or private insurances.
400 E 4th St
Manawa WI 54949
920-596-2566
Clinic for all ages
1st Thursday of each
month;
8 AM - Noon.
First come,
first served
Diabetics are
welcome.
Cost - $10.00
320 W Garfield
Marion WI 54950
715-754-2482
Nail care is
offered at the senior
by appointment.
Anyone is welcome.
Blood pressure and
blood sugar testing
also offered on 3rd
Wednesday of every
month.
Waupaca WI 54981
715-258-4437
920-982-9840
-Call Terry at
Terryrific Nails for
appointment and
cost
717 E Alfred St
Weyauwega WI
54983
Call to schedule
appointment.
920-867-3121
Foot care clinic held Call for available
on 3rd Thursday of
service time.
each month starting Diabetics served.
at 10:00 AM. Free
service provided.
Diabetics are served.
Waupaca County’s Aging & Disability Resource Center wishes you all...
Blood pressure
testing also offered
at this same day and
time.
Merry Christmas
& Happy New Year
“Peace on earth will come to stay,
when we live Christmas every day.”
- Helen Steiner Rice
Easy comfort
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Greentree Health & Rehab
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• Rehab, post acute, post
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• Private suites on the rehab
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• Free cab for outpatients in
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Keeping the HO, HO, HO in Your Holiday
The holiday season is supposed to be filled with happiness
and excitement, but for some, the
holidays are stressful and depressing. Not everyone feels like saying
“ho, ho, ho” when the holidays arrive. Disruptions in routines, family tensions and pressure to create a “perfect” holiday can cause
stress, anxiety, and depression.
Here are some tips for
a successful holiday
season:
• Acknowledge your feelings:
If you’ve experienced a loss in the
family or are separated from loved
ones, it’s OK to be sad, and even
to cry, during the holiday season.
• Find support: Instead of
spending the holidays alone, attend social gatherings with a lo-
cal church or organization. Don’t
be afraid to ask family members
or friends if you can participate
in their holiday activities. To help
ward off loneliness, particularly if
you are grieving the loss of a family member, plan to do something
different during the holidays. Take
a trip or get together with friends,
neighbors or coworkers.
• Be realistic: Try not to set
your expectations too high for
the holidays. Try to accept family
members for who they are, and
leave old grudges and arguments
for another time. It’s also OK to
set limits. Celebrate the holidays
your own way. You don’t have to
go to every holiday get-together,
serve a 12-course dinner or create
your own greeting cards to make
the holidays special.
• Relax: Don’t overlook your
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• Stick to your
budget: Realize that
you cannot buy gifts
for everyone you know. Set a budget before you go shopping for the
holidays, and stick to it!
• Be healthy: Stick to healthy
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and try to get plenty of sleep and
exercise. Overdoing it affects your
physical and mental well-being.
• Follow doctors’ recommendations: Don’t miss medication
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Focus on things you’ve
done over the past year
that you can celebrate.
Most importantly, remember that holidays are a time
for community. Volunteer at a
library, school, church, or help
a friend in need. Include others
in your holiday celebrations. Do
something nice for a neighbor.
Helping others is one of the best
ways to ditch those holiday blues
and make someone else’s holiday
a little brighter.
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Marian Heights Apartments
8 S. Main Street,
Clintonville,
WI 54929
500 W. Washington, New London
(920) 982-9200
107 East Beckert Rd., New London
(920) 982-5354
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Commit To Be Fit
By: Nancy Krueger,
Health and Wellness
Coordinator
Calumet/
Outagamie/
Waupaca Aging &
Disability Resource
Center Consortium
Hello All,
As the Holidays are upon us and
another year is coming to an end it
Waupaca County Winter
Health and Wellness
Offerings
Strong Bones/Strong Seniors:
Strong Bones is a program
designed to help middle-aged
to older adults become or stay
strong, fit and healthy. It is an evidence-based, strength-training
program from Tufts University
proven to prevent osteoporosis,
build muscle and improve balance, as well as decrease depression and arthritis symptoms.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class
The Arthritis Foundation
Exercise class provides gentle
motion and activities to help increase range of motion, increase
joint flexibility, and maintain
muscle strength.
New London Parks and
Recreation Offerings:
Registration for these programs
are available at the New London
Parks and Recreation Office at
215 N. Shawano St. New London, WI 54961 or the New London Aquatic and Fitness Center
at 815 W. Washington St. New
London, WI 54961 or at www.
newlondonwi.org.
Call Kim Ebert at (920) 982-8522
with any questions.
is time to, once again, start thinking about those New Year’s Resolutions! Make 2013 your healthiest
year yet! No matter what your age,
limitation, time crunch etc, “commit to be fit” this coming year. Not
only will you feel better, prevent/
post-pone diseases, improve your
overall health, but you will feel
more confident, stronger and live
well longer!! There are lots of options throughout the county to get
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class
New London Community
Center Activity Room - 600 W.
Washington St., New London,
WI 54961
Dates: Mondays and Thursdays
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Fee: For 10 Classes
out and get moving, if you prefer
to do it with friends rather than
alone. Below is a listing of several
options throughout the county!
Also, I would like to take this
opportunity to extend a WARM
WELCOME to Kristine Wiegman
to the role of Outreach Coordinator
for health and wellness happenings in Waupaca County! Many
of you know her from her role as
Volunteer Coordinator (which will
continue!). My hours have reduced
so Kristine will be taking the lead
on coordination of all the great
Waupaca Senior Center
Offerings:
Arthritis Foundation Exercise
Program (Senior Stretch)
• Waupaca- Monday-10am and
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays 9:00am
Residents (60 and older): $11.25
• Scandinavia- Returning at the
Under 60: $22.50
beginning of March
Non-Residents (60 and older):
$17
T’ai Chi
Under 60: $33.75
Wednesdays 10:00am- Starting
Tickets must be purchased at
January 9th, 2013
the New London Senior Center
Office
Strong Seniors
• Waupaca- Mondays and
Strong Bones - New London
Wednesdays 11:45am- Starting
Washington Center Gym - 600
Jan. 7th, 2013
W Washington St., New London,
• Scandinavia- Returning at the
WI 54961
beginning of March
Dates: Mondays and Wednes• Fremont and Manawa- Dates
days
and Times to be determined call
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Teri for more details.
Session I
ADVANCED Strong Seniors
January 7 – February 27, 2013
Mondays and Wednesdays
Fee: For 8 week session
Residents (60 and older):
$20.00 1:00pm- Starting Jan. 7th, 2013
Under 60:
$40.00
Non-Residents (60 and older): $27.50
Under 60:
$55.00
Strong Bones - Fremont
Dates: Fremont Village Hall
Mondays 5:15 - 6:15 pm and
Saturdays 9:15 - 10:15 am
Session I
January 7 – March 2, 2013
Fee: For 8 week session
Residents (60 and older): $20.00
Under 60:
$40.00
For more information on any
of the programs listed above,
please contact Teri Moe at (715)
258-4437
Weyauwega Health Care
Center Offerings:
Strong Seniors:
Classes will continue in both
Fremont and Manawa in 2013,
evidence-based programming offered through the ADRC such as
Living Well with Chronic Conditions, Stepping On Fall Prevention Program, Walk with Ease and
Strong Bones. If you are interested
in hosting a class or having a class
in your area, please do not hesitate
to contact Kristine. Kristine can
be reached at Kristine.wiegman@
co.waupaca.wi.us or by calling
(715) 258-6277.
Wishing
you
all
a
Healthy and Happy 2013!!!!
- Nancy Krueger
but dates and times are yet to be
determined.
For more information contact
Angie Moderson at Weyauwega
Health Care Center at (920) 8673121.
Are you an adult with an
ongoing health condition?
You’ll get the support you
need, find practical ways to deal
with pain and fatigue, discover
better nutrition and exercise
choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better
ways to talk with your doctor
and family about your health.
If you have conditions such
as diabetes, arthritis, high blood
pressure, heart disease, chronic
pain, anxiety, the Living Well
workshop can help you take
charge of your life.
Iola - Our Savior’s Lutheran
Church
395 E. Iola Street, Iola, WI
54945
Living Well with
Chronic Conditions
Tuesday’s - January 8,15,22,29 February 5 and 12, 2013
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
$10 class fee (for entire 6 weeks)
*Fee may be waived. Please ask
Registration is required please
call:
Bethany Outreach Services
715-942-1437 to register
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Cold-Weather Foods
Brrrrr. Winter. Time for cozy, comforting, cold-weather foods. Winter
ushers in a great time for hearty soups and stews, but it’s also a great time for
some healthy, tasty, vegetables and fruits. And not every comfort food has
to be high calorie and high fat. In fact, with the holidays upon us, it would
be good to balance our meals out with some lower calorie cold-weather
foods. For example, if you love chili, use lean or extra lean ground turkey
instead of beef. And bulk up on the vegetables like onions, celery and peppers. And mix in different types of beans like black beans, white beans and
garbanzos. If a hearty stew is your thing, lean beef is an excellent source
of protein, iron and B vitamins. But like our chili, make sure you bulk up
on the onions, celery and carrots and take it easy on the potatoes. And of
course, watch your portions—you don’t need half a pound of stew beef in
your bowl. This is a great time to enjoy the lovely roasted root vegetables
such as carrots, parsnips, beets, rutabaga and pearl onions. Toss lightly in
olive oil, balsamic vinegar and your favorite spices and simply roast at 400F
for an hour or so and you’ll have a delightful hearty side for any favorite
meal. If this is your season for soup, just take it easy on the cream bases and
go more for the broth-based and tomato-based soups. And make sure your
soups are heavy on the vegetables and lighter on the meat.
It is believed that Americans eat a whopping 10 Billion bowls of soup
each year, and 99% of all households has it on their grocery lists The Russian beet soup Borscht started out as a soup made from vegetable scraps.
Once enough scraps were gathered, soup was on!
Broccoli tastes best when harvested in the cooler temperatures of fall
The Campbell’s Soup Company does more than soup. They also own
Swanson Broth, Prego Spaghetti Sauce, Pace Picante Sauce, and Pepperidge
Farms brand snack foods
Weyauwega Health Care Center
...helping people live better
Winner of the 2011
Bronze Quality Award
“After I had my spinal fusion, I needed therapy and didn’t know where to go.
I heard about Weyauwega Health Care Center through people at my church and
people that lived in the area who had rehabilitation at Weyauwega, so that is where
I chose to stay for my rehabilitation. My stay there was wonderful and I loved the
staff. At previous nursing homes I have been in, the staff were so negative.This
never happened at Weyauwega Health Care Center.The nursing and therapy staff
were very good to me. After my stay at Weyauwega Health Care Center, I am able
to continue my regular activities like bow hunting with my husband.”
– Carolyn Maierhafer, Rehabilitation Graduate
717 East Alfred ■ Weyauwega, WI 54983
www.weyauwegaskillednursing.com
Please call us at 920.387.0354 to find out how we can
help you achieve your rehabilitation goals. Schedule a
personal consultation and tour of our center today!
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Planning ahead to avoid
extra holiday pounds
Alyson Bechard,
Wisconsin Nutrition
Education Program
(WNEP) Coordinator
If you’re trying to maintain
a healthy weight, holiday parties and treats can sabotage your
good intentions. However, some
thoughtful planning should help
you stay on track.
“Most people can avoid gaining that extra couple of pounds
by following a few simple rules,”
says Alyson Bechard, nutrition
education program coordinator
with the Waupaca County UWExtension office.
No matter what you’ve heard
about calories from carbohydrates vs. calories from fat and
protein—if you take in more calories than you burn off in physical activity, you will gain weight,
says Bechard.
Here are tips to help you enjoy healthful eating over the holidays or get back on track quickly
if your plans for healthy holiday
eating are briefly forgotten.
--Keep active. Don’t turn into
a couch potato when the weather
is cold. Walk the dog an extra few
blocks each day; take the stairs
instead of the elevator; or add
a few minutes of brisk walking
whenever you’re at the mall.
--Monitor your beverages. A
16-ounce glass of fruit punch
usually contains more than 200
calories. Be aware that alcohol
may lessen your resolve to stick to
a healthy eating plan. Dilute your
glass of punch or wine with sparkling water to reduce the calories
and alcohol.
--Choose low-calorie foods
that fill you up. For example, start
your meal with a small salad or
soup, skip seconds on mashed
potatoes and gravy and fill up on
vegetables instead. For dessert,
consider fruit or sorbet instead of
rich cakes, cookies and pastries.
--Eat a small, healthy snack
before your holiday party. An
apple, a cup of yogurt, a piece of
celery with a little peanut butter,
or a few carrot sticks will take the
edge off your appetite, making
you less likely to eat too much
later on.
--Use a small plate. A small
serving looks larger and seems
more satisfying when it fills a
larger part of your plate.
--Put some distance between
yourself and the treat table. Involve yourself in conversation
and socializing away from the
buffet to avoid mindlessly reaching for more food than you really
want.
--Prioritize your choices.
Rather than sampling everything
that’s available, pick two or three
favorites. If you favor a high-calorie item, take one small piece—a
small portion that’s just large
enough to give you an enjoyable
taste without overdoing it.
For more information on eating healthy over the holidays, contact the Waupaca County UW-Extension office at (715) 258-6230.
“It is impossible to
think of any good meal,
no matter how plain or
elegant, without soup or
bread in it.”
- M.F.K. Fisher
SENIOR DINING SITES
If you or someone you know can benefit from the Senior Nutrition and Activities Program, please call 715/258-6275 or your closest meal site
Clintonville Senior Center
Manawa Senior Center
New London Senior Center
30 S. Main St.
715/823-7667
Site manager, Jessica King
email: [email protected]
Town of Little Wolf Town Hall
E6325 County Rd N
920/596-3320
Site manager, Mona GollaKolosso
email: [email protected]
Washington Center
600 W. Washington St.
920/982-8522
Site manager, Kim Ebert
email: [email protected]
Iola Nutrition Center
Living Oaks - 505 W. Iola St.
715/445-2548
Site manager, Mary Maxwell
email: [email protected]
Marion Senior Center
Lions Point-320 W. Garfield
715/754-2482
Site manager, Mary Riske
email: [email protected]
Waupaca Senior Dining
Center
Trinity Lutheran Church
206 E. Badger St.
715/258-9598
Site manager, Joanne Samack
email: [email protected]
Weyauwega-Fremont
Senior Dining Center
American Legion Bldg.
303 N Mill St, Weyauwega
920/867-3213
Site manager, Caroline Webb
email: [email protected]
To view each site’s monthly menu:
on the Internet, go to
www.co.waupaca.wi.us. Under the
Health/Human Services column
click on Senior Meal Sites and
then Meal Site Current Menus.
Gift certificates are available Gift Ideas for your favorite Senior!
A gift certificate to the Senior Nutrition Program
Call your local nutrition site or 715-258-6275.
Winter Weather &
Home-Delivered Meals
Senior Living at its best!
Our senior apartments are specifically designed for independent senior living. Are you tired
of the lawn mowing and snow shoveling? No problem; we’ll take care of that
for you! All one level apartments for seniors aged 55 and up have private entries. Most
properties also have a community room for activities and private parties for our resident’s
use. Are you concerned about rising heating costs? Heat costs are paid by us!
Call today for your private viewing!
Amenities
1- or 2- bedroom
Air conditioner
Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, garbage disposal
Roll-in shower or tub
1 level apartment
Attached garage with electric opener (most units)
Washer and dryer or hookups in each unit
Rent includes heat, hot and cold water
snow removal, lawn care and trash collection.
Locations
Adams
Clintonville
Colby
Iola
Manawa
Mauston
Montello
Seymour
Waupaca
Weyauwega
Wisconsin Rapids
Call for a private viewing:
1 (877) 377-1434
4134173-01
Our volunteers brave the winter elements to ensure that a
delicious and nutritious meal gets to our homebound seniors.
When road conditions are questionable, drivers are asked to use
their best judgment in the delivery of meals.
If you receive home-delivered meals, your sidewalk and
driveway must be cleared of snow and ice. If you are unable to
find someone who can do this for you, please contact your meal
site manager or case manager.
Occasionally winter weather conditions may cause meal cancellations in some or all parts of the county. Please listen to the
following radio stations during inclement weather for notice of
nutrition site closings/cancellations. Waupaca - WDUX 92.7 FM
or 800 AM; and/or Shawano - WTCH/WOWN – 99.3 FM or AM
960; and/or Clintonville – WJMQ – 92.3 FM.
Remember to keep some emergency water and food on hand
in the event of a weather emergency.
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A “Family Care – Partnership”
Word Search
By Jill Waite
There are 39 key words (you will find them in purple print)
scattered within articles throughout this issue. Find and circle
these words - which may be hidden in any direction. When complete, you are welcome to enter our drawing for a free travel mug
and meal ticket (for service at any of our seven senior nutrition
sites – listed on page __). The deadline for entry is February 15,
2013. Winners will be contacted and their names published in
the next ADRC Connection (distributed again in March 2013).
To enter:
Please send the list of words and completed
puzzle, along with your name, address, and phone number to:
Dana Nelson, DHHS
Aging & Disability Resource Unit
811 Harding St., Waupaca, WI 54981
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Brian Krueger is a 31 year old
individual with disabilities who
became a member of the Community Care, Inc. (CCI) Partnership Program in January 2011. In
his words; “I wanted to get out
on my own and find a job in the
community.” When he enrolled
in the program, Brian was living
with his family on their farm. He
had a strong desire to live in his
own apartment and gain his independence. The CCI Social Worker
(SW) helped Brian locate apartments that he could afford. They
found Robinway Center Apartments in Manawa and then assisted him with the approval/application process. Brian’s care team
worked with him to identify the
services he might need to accomplish his goals. Gemini Care Services were hired by CCI to provide
Brian some education and assistance to strengthen his daily living skills. Brian was a part of this
planning process and was an active participant in these services.
“They showed me how to cook,
clean and take care of everything.”
Brian received the initial help he
needed to maintain his own apartment, prepare healthy meals and
thrive independently in his own
home. A month after he started
he was ready to try on his own.
He now keeps a very clean apartment and is proud of it. His family assists him with grocery shopping while he works to pursue his
driver’s license. CCI Nursing (RN)
visits monthly and has noted a
marked decrease in his anxiety
and related illness as well as physical pain. Brian states that he is
less depressed than when he lived
at home as he didn’t get out much.
The heavy lifting on the farm
caused many of his pain reports.
Community Care supported him
to get physical therapy through
Green Tree Health and Rehabili-
tation Center and they worked on
strengthening his back and shoulders. He makes arrangements for
the pharmacy to deliver his medications that his CCI Nurse Practitioner (NP), in collaboration with
his doctor, orders for him. The
CCI NP, Nursing and Jernegan’s
Health Mart monitor to ensure he
is taking them as prescribed. His
CCI RN also worked with him to
get new dentures which look and
feel great. His CCI SW sees him
monthly and has assisted him in
his adjustment to living on his
own. Community Care covers the
cost of pre-vocational training at
Waupaca County Industries (WCI)
where he works Monday through
Thursday. His supervisor reports,
“He does excellent work and has
such a positive attitude.” The CCI
SW assisted Brian with an application for the Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation (DVR) to start making the transition toward obtaining a job in the community. Brian
has met his outcomes of living in
the community and meeting some
new friends. He has pride in what
he has been able to accomplish.
When not at work; he enjoys going
fishing at the Mill Pond, going to
car shows and spending time with
friends. His CCI Care Team will
continue to offer Brian the support needed to continue accomplishing his goals.