The following free workshops are sponsored by Waupaca Area

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Volume 20 Number 1
The following free workshops are sponsored by Waupaca Area THRIVES coalition
STEPPING ON
This free 7-week workshop
where you’ll learn exercises and
strategies to help prevent you from
falling. Topics included: Simple
and fun balance and strength training, The role vision plays in keeping your balance, How medications
can contribute to falls, and more.
Workshops are lively and interactive making the learning experience both interesting and fun.
Classes are held at Riverside Medical Center.
Tuesdays, Starting March 18,
2014 – April 29, 2014 from 9:00
am – 11:00 am. Class meets for seven consecutive weeks!
LIVING WELL WITH
CHRONIC CONDITIONS
Join this free 6-week workshop
where you’ll learn practical ways
to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise
choices, understand new treatment
choices. If you have conditions such
as diabetes, arthritis, high blood
pressure, heart disease, chronic
pain or anxiety – this workshop is
for you! Classes held at Waupaca
Senior Center.
Thursdays, Starting April 10
– May 15, 2014 from 9:00 am –
11:30 am.
This class meets for six consecutive weeks!
POWERFUL TOOLS FOR
CAREGIVERS
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help family caregivers
take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. You will
benefit from this class whether you
are helping a parent, spouse, or
friend. Participants will learn to
reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate of feelings, increase their ability to make
tough decisions and locate helpful
resources. Classes will be held at
Waupaca Senior Center.
Tuesday’s Starting May 6 –
June 10, 2014 from 9:00am – 11:30
am.
This class meets for six consecutive weeks!
Participation in these
classes is limited to
16 attendees
Pre-Registration Required.
TO REGISTER:
Call 715.258.1119 or visit
the ThedaCare website @
www.thedacare.org
THRIVES stands for: “Teaming
for Health and Resiliency Improvement Via Education and Support.”
The THRIVES coalition is a group
of agencies working together to
offer educational and supportive
workshops to help all members of
our community.
For more information on any
of the THRIVES workshops, contact
Kristine Wiegman at 715-258-6277.
In this issue:
Waupaca County THRIVES!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Propane Shortage Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Health Insurance Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lifestyle and Wellness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Join the Volunteer Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Caregiver Advocate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Prevent “Early Inheritance”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Aging Isn’t for Sissies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
New Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MTM Report Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Elected Officials Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Nutrition Centers and Nutrition Educator Welcome. . . . . . . . . . 14
Smart Snacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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.
Waupaca County THRIVES!
We are
so pleased
By Christie Gonwa, to be memAging & Disability bers of the
‘ THR I V ES’
Resource Unit
collaboraCoordinator
tion that began in August 2013
with the focus on wellness and learning from prevention classes and support for healthy living. The group
has been assisted by consultant, Harvey Padek, representing the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging
(WIHA). Agencies represented in the group include
Waupaca County Department of Human Services,
Riverside Medical Center, Chain ‘O Lakes Clinic,
ThedaCare Physicians, the Greater Wisconsin Agency
on Aging Resources, Bethany Home, Community
Care Inc., and the Waupaca Senior Center, in addition to several class leaders. ‘THRIVES’ became the
name of the group for ‘TEAMING for HEALTH RESILIANCY and IMPROVEMENT VIA EDUCATION
and SUPPORT’, the goal of the collaboration.
Programs included are Living Well, a chronic
disease self-management program, Stepping On, a
fall prevention program, Healthy Living with Diabetes, a workshop for managing diabetes, and Powerful Tools for Caregivers, to help family caregivers
better cope with the challenges of caring for others,
and teaching about resources and supports that will
make the journey easier. These prevention classes
are all evidence-based in that clinical evidence has
shown them to be successful in improving health
and well being, and often times showing reduced
healthcare costs.
The slate of spring classes have been announced
and are included in this issue. All classes are coordinated by Kristine Wiegman, the Prevention Coordinator of the Waupaca County Aging and Disability
Resource Center. We are very grateful to hold these
classes at Riverside
Medical Center and
the Waupaca Senior
Center. All classes
are free of charge, but
class sizes are limited. Reservations can be made by
calling (715) 258-1119 or visit the ThedaCare website @ www.thedacare.org. Are you challenged by
not having a way to get to the classes, please call the
Waupaca County Transportation Coordinator, Nancy
Ferg, at (715) 258-6279 and we will try to help you.
We look forward to more classes in the fall, including Healthy Living with Diabetes, where mutual
support and success build participants confidence
in their ability to manage their health condition and
maintain active and fulfilling lives. We will also be
expanding these offerings to other parts of the county,
so stay connected to the Connection. If you have any
questions about this great new collaboration, call
Kristine Wiegman at (715) 258-6277.
PROPANE SHORTAGE GUIDE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
Wisconsin residents must be
ready for serious winter weather
events, including the extreme cold
temperatures that are predicted.
High costs of propane, along with
the current propane supply shortages in the Upper Midwest this winter, have made it harder than normal
for some residents to make sure they
have enough propane.
Many propane suppliers, cooperatives, and vendors have been
working to help fill the supply shortage. This guide is intended to help
Wisconsin’s citizens prepare for and
respond to this significant winter
problem.
TIPS FOR
PROPANE
USERS:
•Check your
tank level to
determine the
level of propane available. If you are
unable to check your level, please
contact a neighbor, friend, or your
local law enforcement agency to
help you.
• If your propane tank is below
30%, please contact your vendor
for a fuel delivery. Do not wait until your tank is nearly out of fuel, as
some vendors are not able to deliver
immediately and/or may charge additional fees.
• Even if your tank is full or over
30%, lower the settings on your fur-
nace thermostat and water heater to
conserve the propane you have.
• Check on your neighbors frequently, especially the sick, disabled, isolated, and elderly.
• If you experience a heating emergency, contact Energy Services for
Waupaca County at 715-258-6820
for questions, or call 1-800-9222393 to schedule an appointment.
• Do not stay in your home if you
do not have heat. Contact Energy
Services.
ELECTRIC
HEATER
SAFETY:
•
If you use an
electric space heater, only use those
that are UL approved for indoor use.
• Do not plug heaters into extension cords.
• Do not use multiple space heaters, as this may overload the electrical circuits in your home and create
a fire hazard.
• Clear the space around the heater
of combustibles and other fire hazards.
• Place the heater on a level, noncombustible surface to prevent it
from tipping over.
AVOID THESE HAZARDS:
• DO NOT attempt to connect a
small propane tank to your furnace. This is extremely unsafe and
may cause serious damage to your
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home and may result in death.
• DO NOT heat your home with a
gas or electric cooking stove.
• DO NOT heat your home with
kerosene lanterns, portable heaters, or other appliances that are
not intended for indoor use.
• NEVER run a car in an enclosed
space.
• NEVER run a generator in the
home or garage, or right next to
windows or doors.
LEAVING YOUR HOME:
If you must leave your home due
to the propane shortage:
• Winterize your home to avoid
property damage (broken water
lines, etc.).
• Contact a local plumber to assist
you in draining your water pipes.
• If you have a well, please be sure
to shut the well pump electricity off.
• If you are leaving your home due
to a no heat situation, please contact
Energy Services for Waupaca County at 715-258-6820 for questions, or
call 1-800-922-2393 to schedule an
appointment.
DANGERS:
• With bitter temperatures be aware
of hypothermia and frostbite. If you
must be outside, wear proper clothing for cold, wet, and windy conditions.
• Carbon monoxide is the leading
cause of accidental poisoning deaths
in the United States. Symptoms of
overexposure to carbon monoxide
are often mistaken for the flu, and
include headaches, fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath/chest pain,
nausea/vomiting, and confusion.
If you or someone is experiencing these symptoms, or your carbon monoxide detector sounds an
alarm, immediately seek shelter
elsewhere and call 9-1-1.
• If you are traveling, even short
distances, make sure you have a winter emergency kit in your vehicle.
Items to include: candles, matches,
flashlight, pocket knife, snacks, cell
phone adapter, a blanket, and extra
clothing.
OTHER RESOURCES:
For additional information,
please visit Ready Wisconsin at
http://ready.wi.gov/
Households with incomes at
or below 60% of the state median
income may qualify for assistance
under the Wisconsin Home Energy
Assistance program. Eligible households may receive financial grants to
pay for home heating costs. Contact
your County Human Services Department for more information.
• If you are experiencing a heating emergency, you are encouraged
to contact Energy Services for Waupaca County at 715-258-6820 for
questions, or call 1-800-922-2393 to
schedule an appointment.
Did you know: if you are a childless adult under 100% of the Federal
Poverty Level (FPL) you may now be
eligible for BadgerCare Plus? Or if
you are between 100% and 400% of
FPL you can apply for health insurance in the Marketplace and would
likely be eligible for a subsidy. The
lower your income the higher the
subsidy and in some cases it can be
substantial and worth checking out.
And, insurers cannot deny health
insurance because of pre-existing
conditions. This is because Wisconsin residents now have new options
for purchasing affordable private
health insurance.
If your household income is
above 100% of FPL, you should contact the new federal Marketplace to
buy private health insurance. For
a single person in 2014, 100% FPL
Health Insurance Options
means you have monthly household
income of $972.50. For a family of
two, it means you have monthly income of $1310.83.
The Marketplace offers a variety
of health insurance plan options
and allows you to choose the one
that is best for you and your family.
You can apply through the Marketplace at www.healthcare.gov or by
calling 1-800-318-2596.
The Marketplace offers help paying for health insurance in the form
of advance premium tax credits and
cost sharing reductions. You will
find out if you are eligible for this
help when you apply.
If your income is below 100%
FPL, you may be able to enroll in
BadgerCare Plus as of April 1, 2014.
You can apply for BadgerCare Plus
online at www.access.wi.gov or
through your agency. The agency
to contact for Waupaca County residents is the East Central Income
Maintenance Partnership at 1-888256-4563.
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If you have questions about additional help that may be available
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Spring into a
healthy lifestyle!
Helping you stay active, healthy
& engaged is important to us. It’s
one way we can assist you in maintaining your independence and live
the healthiest life. Listed are a variety of health and wellness programs
that are for anyone, regardless of age
or ability. Join us!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Strong Women™
(AKA Strong Seniors)
Strong Women™
is a program designed to help
women 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.
WAUPACA
Dates:Monday & Wednesdays
Feb, 24 (12 weeks)
Time:11:30am – 12:30 pm OR
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location:Waupaca Senior Center
407 School St.
Cost:$20 *Bring own weights & mat
Registration & for more information:
Contact the Waupaca Senior Center at
715/258-4437
NEW LONDON
Dates:Monday, Wednesday & Friday
March 21 – April 25
- 2nd Session: April 28 – June 4
Time:10:30 – 11:30 am *bring own
weights & mat
Location:Washington Center Gymnasium, 600 W. Washington St.
Cost:New London Residents
over 60: $20
Crystal River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
...helping people live better
Pictured: Nicole Barton,
Physical Therapist and
Nancy Gutbrod, resident
“I came to Crystal River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for
short term rehab following an accident. While there, I received
physical and occupational therapies. I was very pleased with my
stay at Crystal River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. My
care was exceptional. The staff understood my needs and
were encouraging. The nurses sat with me and truly listened
and made it easy for me to be there. Not only did I feel very
welcomed, but my family did as well. If I ever have to go to a
skilled nursing facility again, Crystal River Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center will be my place to go. I can’t say enough
about them... I feel this is a genuine, caring facility.”
– Nancy Gutbrod, Rehab Graduate
Please call us at 715.258.8131 to find out how we can
help you achieve your rehabilitation goals. Schedule a
personal consultation and tour of our center today!
1401 Churchill Street ■ Waupaca, WI 54981
www.crystalriverskillednursing.com
Non Residents over 60: $27.50
Residents under 60: $40
Non Residents under 60: $55
Registration: New London Park & Rec
Office, New London Aquatic & Fitness
Center or online at www.newlondonwi.
org
- Call Kim Ebert at (920) 982-8522
with any questions.
FREMONT
Dates:Classes will be held
Mondays: 5:15pm -6:15pm &
Saturdays: 9:15am -10:15am
- March 3 – April 26 Second Session: April 28 – June 23 *Bring own
weights & mat
Location: Fremont Village Hall
Cost: Residents over 60:
$20 for 8 week session
Residents under 60: $40 for 8 week
session
Registration: New London Park & Rec
Office, New London Aquatic & Fitness
Center or online at www.newlondonwi.
org
- Call Kim Ebert at (920) 982-8522
with any questions.
Stepping On:
Falls Prevention
Workshop
Stepping On is a sevenweek workshop using adult education to develop the knowledge and
skills needed to help older adults
prevent falls. It focuses on how
strength and balancing exercises,
medication management, home
safety, footwear, vision, and mobility all play an important in fall prevention. The workshop:
- Increases awareness of fall risks
- Helps participants be more informed about the factors that
contribute to their risk of falling
- Includes guest experts on certain
topics
Dates:Tuesday March 18 – April
29 (7 weeks)
Time:9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: R iverside Medical Center
902 Riverside Dr.
Cost:FREE
Registration & more information:
ThedaCare 715/258-1119
Kristine Wiegman
Volunteer Coordinator &
Prevention Coordinator
715/258-6277
[email protected]
Living Well
with Chronic
Conditions
This six-week program
teaches new strategies that will give
participants the confidence and
skills needed to manage the challenges of living with a chronic health
condition. Topics include:
- how to develop a suitable exercise
program
- management of symptoms, nutrition and medication
- breathing exercises and stress
management
- how to deal with emotions such as
anger and depression
- problem-solving skills
- and more!
Dates: Thursdays April 10 – May 15
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Location:Waupaca Senior Center. 407
School St.
Cost:FREE
Powerful Tools for
Caregivers
An evidence-based workshop that
has been shown to improve the selfcare, management of emotions, use
of community resources and selfefficacy of caregivers. Some of the
topics covered are
- Self-Care Behaviors: (e.g. increased exercise, relaxation and
medical check-ups)
- Management of Emotions: (reduced guilt, anger, and depression)
- Self-Efficacy: (increased confidence in coping with caregiving
demands)
- Use of Community Resources: (increased utilization of local services
Dates:Tuesday May 6 – June 10
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Location:Waupaca Senior Center.
407 School St.
Cost:FREE
Get “Med-Wise”: Talking
With Your Pharmacist
Inappropriate use of medications
can cause adverse effects that place
people at risk for falls or other health
problems. This FREE series consists
of two interactive sessions aimed
at improving communication with
pharmacists. Come learn how pharmacists can help manage a complicated medicine schedule, answer all
your medication questions, teach
you what each medicine is used for
and what to expect for benefits and
side effects. A Pharmacist will be
present at the 2nd session.
Clintonville:
Date:
Thursday, May 8 & 15
**Must attend both sessions
Time:9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Clintonville Community
Center 30 S. Main St.
Cost:FREE
Kristine Wiegman, Prevention Coordinator 715/258-6277
CarFit ~ Save the Date! ~
CarFit is an event designed to help
older adults find out how the “fit”
of their personal vehicle can affect their driving. It is a national
program developed by AAA, AARP
and the American Occupational
Therapy Association (AOTA), to offer participants with a comprehensive 12-point check on how well
they “fit” in their car. This event will
provide participants with the tools
to understand and apply safety features to their vehicles.
Date:Thursday, June 5
Time:10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location:New London Chamber of
Commerce 420 N. Shawano
St.
Cost:FREE
For more information contact Nancy
Krueger at 920/740-9572 or e-mail
[email protected]
“The greatest
wealth
is health.”
~ Virgil
We cannot thank our 500+ Waupaca County Dept.
of Health & Human Services Volunteers enough for
their time, talents & treasures! You are all so incredibly
awesome!!
Our sincere gratitude to those Volunteers that serve
meals at the Senior Nutrition Site, deliver meals to the
homebound, serve on committees that care for the aging
population, assist with foster care permanency placement, help with the immunization clinics, organize activities at the Senior Nutrition Sites, drive residents to
medical appointments, use their talents to work on office projects & lead prevention classes throughout the
community!!
Please join us for a celebration & lunch at any of the
listed locations.
DATE
TIME
Monday,
April 7
10:30 am
Tuesday,
April 8
10:00 am
Wednesday,
April 9
11:00 am
Manawa Nutrition Site
E6325 County Rd. N
Thursday,
April 10
10:30 am
Iola Senior Center
505 W Iola St.
Thursday,
April 10
1:00 pm
Marion Senior Center
325 W Garfield St.
Friday,
April 11
1:00 pm
Clintonville
Senior Center
30 S Main St.
**Wednesday,
April 16
LOCATION
New London
Senior Center
600 W Washington St.
Waupaca
Nutrition Site
206 E Badger St.
10:00 am–2:00 pm
Lunch served at
11:30 followed by
Bingo at 1:00
Weyauwega
Nutrition Site
200 S Pine St.
RSVP
By Friday, April 4
at noon
920/982-8522
By Monday, April 7
at noon
715/258-9598
By Tuesday, April 8
at noon
920/596-3320
By Wednesday, April 9
at noon
715/445-2548
By Wednesday, April 9
at noon
715/754-2482
By Thursday, April 10
at noon
715/823-7667
By Tuesday, April 15
at noon
920/867-3213
** This is also the Open House, Volunteer Appreciation & Birthday Party! Join us for
refreshments, music & lunch at the newly located Weyauwega Nutrition Site at the First
Presbyterian Church.
OPEN HOUSE!
You are cordially invited to the newly
relocated Weyauwega Nutrition Site
When: Wednesday, April 16
Where: First Presbyterian Church 200 S Pine St.
Time: Refreshments & music 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
If you would like to join us for lunch, RSVP by
Tuesday, April 15 at noon. 920/867-3213
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Our Mission: To be a resourceful place of information and respectful provider of support for residents of Waupaca County who are elderly and disabled and their caregivers
and to help them achieve dignity and quality of life through maximum independence
and choice.
Join the
Volunteer Family
It’s been a long, bitterly cold
winter! Did you find yourself wanting to hibernate? Me too. NOW is a
great time to get out of the house &
enjoy the fresh air! There is always a
need for more volunteers to spread
love & kindness throughout our
community. We’d love to have you
join our family.
Improve your health & well
being and help others do the
same! Become a trained leader
in any of our Health, Wellness &
Prevention Programs!
PREVENTION PROGRAM
LAY LEADER
• Facilitate evidence-based programs geared for Seniors in Waupaca County! Programs are offered
through the Aging & Disability Re-
source Center (ADRC). Help Seniors
make positive changes in their life
by leading workshops geared for
their health & well being! Training
is required & paid for. Mileage is reimbursed for the workshops you facilitate. Current evidence based programs offered are:
Stepping On: Stepping On is a
seven-week workshop using adult
education to develop the knowledge and skills needed to help older
adults prevent falls. It focuses on
how strength and balancing exercises, medication management, home
safety, footwear, vision, and mobility all play an important in fall prevention.
Living Well with Chronic Conditions: This six-week program teaches
new strategies that will give participants the confidence and skills
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needed to manage the challenges of
living with a chronic health condition.
Strong Women (aka: Strong
Bones/Strong
Seniors):
Strong
Women™ is a program designed to
help women become or stay strong,
fit and healthy. It is an evidencebased, strength-training program
from Tufts University proven to prevent osteoporosis, build muscle and
improve balance, as well as decrease
depression and arthritis symptoms.
For additional workshop information, visit http://www.youradrcresource.org/services/health_wellness.html
SENIOR NUTRITION
MEAL SITES:
Do you enjoy the company of seniors? If so, please join us at any of
the 7 Senior Nutrition Sites!
Sites are located in: Clintonville,
Iola, Manawa, Marion, New London, Waupaca & Weyauwega.
• Assist at the meal site – receptionist, food server, meal set up & clean
up.
• Offer your talents to the participants through music, art or professional abilities.
• Hours are approx 10:00 am – 1:00
pm, Monday – Friday. (no holidays) Flexible schedule! Choose the
day(s) you’re available.
MEALS-ON-WHEELS:
A home delivered meal with
a smile can do
amazing things
for those we
serve. Consider
being a Meals-On-Wheels Driver!
• Meals are delivered to home bound
residents Monday – Friday (no holidays). Delivery times & length of
route vary by the local nutrition site.
Approximate times are 10:45 a.m.
– 12:30 p.m. If you can offer even
one day a month to deliver, it would
make a huge difference in someone’s
life that needs a meal & appreciates
the visit!
To learn more about these
opportunities, please
contact:
Kristine Wiegman
Volunteer Coordinator/
715-258-6277
Kristine.Wiegman
@co.waupaca.wi.us
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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
TELL US HOW WE CAN BE OF HELP TO YOU ON YOUR CARE GIVING JOURNEY.
THE
Communication is KEY!
Communication is the key to success in most things: marriage,
parenting, at work and even planning fun activities. When there is a
lack of good communication,
things inevitably go wrong. Relationships within a caregiving situation are no exception. Maintaining
good communication with the
person who is being cared for and
other family members is the
foundation of a healthy caregiver.
There are three keys to good
communication: speak clearly,
listen carefully and respond accurately.
The first key is to speak clearly.
First, when you are speaking it is
important that you be specific with
your request. Never assume the
listener knows what you are thinking or feeling.
Second, try to stay focused and
discuss only the issue at hand. We
often get off track or bring up old
issues, especially when strong
emotions are involved. This can
cause confusion and irritation.
Third, do your best to speak with
tact. Be sensitive to the feelings
of those listening and be descriptive rather than critical. Starting
sentences with “I feel” or “I am” is
less threatening to the listener
and prevents the blame game.
The second key is listening carefully. The first step is to listen
without interrupting or giving advice. Eliminate all distractions and
concentrate on what the speaker is
saying. It is best to listen and support the person before offering
advice.
Second, listen with empathy. You
don’t have to agree with the other
point of view to understand it. If you
feel you are being criticized, receive
it with an open mind and respond
only to the facts, not the anger or
fear behind it.
Third, listen to yourself and the tone
with which you speak. Be aware of
your body language, stay positive
and speak calmly so you don’t put
the listener on the defensive.
The final key to good communication
is responding accurately. It is
important to be certain that you
have heard the message correctly.
Ask for clarification if there is anything you don’t understand. Restate
what you heard to be sure your
interpretation is accurate. Pay
attention to facial expressions,
gestures and tone of voice to get a
better understanding of the message. Even if you don’t agree with
what the speaker is saying, it is
important to acknowledge that you
understand how they are feeling.
No matter what you are trying to
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WAUPACA COUNTY
Medication Collection
accomplish speaking clearly, listening carefully and responding accurately will help you achieve your
goal. For caregivers, it is an essential step to a healthy caregiving
environment.
Jane Mahoney, Older Americans Act
Consultant, Greater Wisconsin Agency
on Aging Resources
Caregiver
Blessed are they who understand
my faltering step and shaking hand.
Blessed, who know my ears today
must strain to catch the things they
say.
Blessed are they who seem to know
my eyes are dim and my mind is slow.
Blessed are they who looked away,
I spilled my tea on the cloth that day!
Blessed are they who, with cheery
smile,
stopped to chat for a little while.
Blessed are they who know the way
to bring back memories of yesterday.
Blessed are they who never say,
“You’ve told that story twice today!”
Blessed are they who make it known
that I’m loved, respected and not
alone.
And blessed are they who will ease the
days of my journey home, in loving
ways.
Another Beatitude
By Elizabeth Clark
Keep medications in their original containers. DO NOT REMOVE medication name.
Cross off or remove your name. Place
liquid medication bottles in a plastic bag.
ACCEPTED
Expired/Unwanted Prescription
Meds
Over-the-Counter Medications
Medication Samples
Pet Medications
Liquid Medications
Medicated Ointments
Inhalers
NOT ACCEPTED
Needles/Lancets/Syringes
Thermometers
IV Bags
Nebulizer Machines
Diabetes Test Kits
Oxygen Tanks
Personal Care Products (shampoo,
lotion, etc.)
MEDICATION DROP BOX LOCATIONS
Waupaca County Sheriff Dept.
1402 E. Royalton Street, Waupaca
Lobby hours: 7:30 am – 4 pm
Monday – Friday
After hours: Use speaker at
entrance to access to drop-box
Clintonville Police Department
35 S. Clinton Avenue, Clintonville
Lobby hours: 24 hours a day
7 days a week
New London Police Department
700 Shiocton Street, New London
Lobby hours: 8 am – midnight
Monday – Sunday
Weyauwega Police Department
109 E. Main Street, Weyauwega
Lobby hours: 8 am – 4:30 pm
Monday – Friday
For more information, contact the
Waupaca County Solid Waste
Department 715-258-6240
Memory Cafe
Caring.
Waupaca Senior Center
It’s not the hard part of caregiving.
Family Caregiver Call-In
It’s FREE and easy to participate.
Step 1: Call (800) 472-8008 to reserve your spot on
the call and to get the call-in phone number
Step 2: Dial in on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
from 1:00 - 2:30 pm
For more information, contact Kathy Ford at the Kenosha
County ADRC: (262) 605-6646, toll free at (800) 472-8008,
or visit adrc.kenoshacounty.org.
If you’re looking for a place to maintain your current
independent lifestyle, yet receive some assistance with daily
living, The Washington Center is for you.
We offer efficiency, one- and two-bedroom apartments with a
variety of amenities, social activities and care, all depending
on your individual needs, such as:
• Well-balanced meal plans
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• 24-hour on call Registered Nurse
• Therapy services available
• Medication management
• All utilities included
Memory Cafes are for those experiencing
early stage dementia, mild memory loss or
cognitive impairment, and for family and
friends of those affected. It’s a great oppor-
Friday,
February 28
Each 4th Friday
ofthe
themonth)
month
(each 4th Friday of
tunity for lively discussions, information gathering, refreshments, camaraderie and lots of
creative fun.
Memory Café’s began in
the UK and grassroots
efforts have prompted the
development in the
US.
1:00pm
407 School St.
Waupaca WI 54981
The mission is to provide a
safe, comfortable,
engaging environment
where people can laugh,
learn and remain socially
engaged with others
traveling the same journey.
715-258-4437
St. Joseph Residence is a faith-based organization offering
you the highest quality nursing care and rehabilitation
services for the mind, body and spirit.
Rehabilitation
• Physical therapy • Occupational therapy • Speech therapy
• Respiratory therapy • Individualized goal-focused approach • Home
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continuity of care
Skilled Nursing
• Intravenous antibiotics • Tube feedings • Ostomy care
• Non-ventilator tracheostomy care • Wound care
The Washington Center is operated by
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St. Joseph Residence is licensed to provide care for private pay
residents, as well as those insured by Medicare, Medicaid and many
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When someone you love needs care, it’s natural to want to
be the one to provide it. But when caregiving becomes
difficult, talking with people who understand can help.
Find support by joining the Family Caregiver Call-In. You’ll
talk with caregivers and experts who share resources that
can help you better care for your loved one – and yourself.
Prevent “Early Inheritance”
Financial exploitation of older
adults continues to rise with the poor
economy and increasing aging population. In Wisconsin, financial exploitation is statistically the second most
common type of elder abuse. Elder
financial exploitation often goes unreported. One study has suggested that
only 1 in 44 incidents of elder financial
abuse is ever reported.
It is important to know the warning signs, be able to identify financial
exploitation when it happens, and
know the tools to prevent it from happening to you and your loved ones.
While many older adults are
scammed by strangers, financial abuse
is most frequently committed by a son,
daughter, or close family member or
friend. This type of financial abuse can
often be considered “early inheritance”
– also known as theft.
Early Inheritance has
three main components:
1. Friends and family take an older
adult’s personal belongings, property
and assets.
2. The older adult is still alive to use
or benefit in some way from what is
taken.
3. Friends and family “justify” their illegal activity by insisting that they will
inherit the item someday anyway or
the older adult isn’t using it, so someone should.
Tools to Prevent
“Early Inheritance”
● Communicate your wants and
needs. Mistaken beliefs, even made
with the best of intentions, don’t excuse illegal actions.
● Avoid joint accounts as a method of
planning for incapacity.
● Execute a financial power of attorney
document, but only if you can appoint
an agent you trust.
● Beware of gifting clauses in financial power of attorney documents.
● Beware of personal family maintenance provisions in financial power of
attorney documents.
● Include a provision in your financial
power of attorney document requiring
your agent to file monthly, quarterly,
or bi-annual reports of all financial
activity with someone who will review
the reports for anything unusual.
● Consider consulting an attorney to
create a comprehensive estate plan to
help save your assets and plan for aging
and long term care.
● Don’t take advice from Joe Shmoe
at the grocery store on how to save your
house from the nursing home! Medicaid and public benefits planning is very
complex, and what worked for Joe may
not work for you.
● Consider incorporating a list of tangible personal property into your will
(with the assistance of your attorney).
Designate who you want to receive what
belongings and when: for example, you
could specify that all property distributions on that list are to take place after
your death (NOT before) or upon some
other event of your choosing.
● Do background checks of caregivers. Look up the person’s name
on CCAP, the Wisconsin Caregiver
Misconduct Registry, and be sure to
request a copy of the caregiver’s background check from the agency providing the caregiver.
Warning Signs of
Financial Exploitation
Start by asking the
following questions:
Have there been changes in the
individual’s money management?
- Changes in account balances, spending habits
- Unusual account activity, opening or
closing accounts
-
Missed bill payments, disconnected
utilities
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
With whom does the
Michelle Gardner
Amy Temby
Tracy Wisner
individual associate?
People with unusual
-
By Michelle Gardner, Amy Temby & Tracy Wisner
behavior
WCDHHS Adult Protective Services Social Workers
- People who appear to
control the individual’s actions
- People who exhibit an
- Hesitation to talk or seek help
odd or extreme level of care, concern, - Timid or confused, changes his or her
or knowledge about the individual
mind frequently
- People who actively try to isolate the - R apid deterioration in health condiindividual
tion
- Untreated medical conditions
Have there been any changes in
legal documents, including real
Are there indications of other
estate transfers?
types of abuse?
- Newly executed documents
- Missing property
-
Recent or repeated revocations or - Physical abuse
codicils
- Emotional abuse
- Forged signatures
- Neglect or self-neglect
- Altered documents
To report suspected abuse of any kind,
-
P re-signed checks/withdrawal slips contact the Aging and Disability Reor stamped-signature checks/with- source Center for Waupaca County at
drawal slips
715-258-6400 or toll free at 1-866-739-
Transfers made that the individual 2372.
does not understand
Does the individual’s behavior
Reproduced from the Wisconsin Guardianship
seem different?
Support Center, Greater Wisconsin Agency on
- Watch for indications of fear, shame,
Aging Resources: www.gwaar.org.
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Aging Isn’t for Sissies!!
Gloria Vaughn
Community Services Supervisor
Barron County Office on Aging
If we are fortunate—and have
good genes—most of us will live to
be old, whatever that is. Some people
are old at 50-60 and others aren’t
even old at 90-100. We all know that
attitude and health have a lot to do
with how we see ourselves and others. We all get more wrinkles, we all
gain and lose some weight, we all develop some aches and pains, we all
slow down, we all lose our stamina
of younger days—but we all don’t
have trouble with our memory and
normal aging does not include having memory troubles. And just be-
cause we occasionally can’t think of
names and places, just because we
occasionally don’t remember where
we parked, just because we occasionally can’t think of that right word, just
because it takes longer to learn something new, just because we occasionally don’t remember what we went in
a room to retrieve does not mean we
have the start of Alzheimer’s. There
are two points I want to make. First,
everyone has occasional glitches in
recall and memory no matter what
adult age a person is. And second, if
we do notice some changes, we can’t
make the automatic leap to thinking
it’s Alzheimer’s and that there’s noth-
ing to do about it, causing us to ignore
the changes.
When memory, confusion, or
word-finding problems occur more
often than occasionally, and you or
your family are concerned don’t ignore it. This is a sign that it’s time to
ask your doctor about your concerns,
seek out a memory screen, or make
an appointment at a memory clinic.
There can be many treatable causes
for memory issues and they need to
be ruled out and/or treated. If memory evaluations show a dementia
of some type—and there are many
types—there are both drug and nondrug things that can be done to slow
Find Your Local 2-1-1- Service
Every hour of every day, hundreds of people need essential
human services - they are looking for training, employment,
food pantries, help for an aging parent, addiction prevention
programs for their teenage children, affordable housing options, support groups and ways of becoming part of their community. 2-1-1 allows people to give help and to get help.
2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that, where
available, connects people with important community services
Iola Living Assistance, Inc.
Welcomes you to explore three levels of
living arrangements for rehabilitive,
respite, assisted living, or long term care.
the progression and keep function at
the current level for a period of time.
There are also lots of sources of
help for individuals, their families,
and their caregivers. Aging and Disability Resource Centers can be a
good first connection as well as
the Alzheimer’s Association. There
are day programs, support groups,
educational materials, and consultants to talk to and help evaluate
what to do and where to start. Call
the Aging and Disability Resource
Center in your county to get connected to the right people. Put your
worries to rest. You don’t have to go
it alone!
and volunteer opportunities. In 2012, 2-1-1 services in the United States answered more than 15.8 million calls. The implementation of 2-1-1 is spearheaded by United Ways and information and referral agencies in states and local communities.
United Way Worldwide (UWW) and the Alliance for Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) are committed to providing
national leadership so that every American has access to this
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• Iola Living Assistance
- Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing
and Housing Services.
“As a community leader for the past 30+ years, I am proud to have a quality
skilled nursing center so convenient to my home. I have had the opportunity to
stay at Weyauwega Health Care Center on three separate occasions – therapy
services and skilled nursing care. All of my interactions with the staff have been
professional, and the entire team has always been attentive to my needs. The
therapists were very knowledgeable, cared about my overall improvement
and was fantastic getting me back ‘on-track’ for my transition home
with no difficulty. I’ve made a lot of friends at Weyauwega Health Care
Center and enjoy stopping by on a regular basis. I recommend Weyauwega
Health Care Center to other community members for its quality care and
dedicated team.” – Howard Quimby, Weyauwega Community
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Please call us at 920.867.3121 to find out how we can
help you achieve your rehabilitation goals. Schedule a
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Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Law
Submitted by
Peggy Strey,
Elder Benefit
Specialist
On Thursday, December 12, 2013,
Governor Scott Walker signed 2013 WI
Act 76 into law. This is the third landlord-tenant law with major impacts and
changes during the last two years. The
law itself will make over 20 changes
that will adjust renters’ rights as well
as the scope of landlords’ authorities.
Most of the provisions of the law will
go into effect March 1, 2014.
Some of the major changes of the
law to be aware of include: 1) speeding
up the eviction process, 2) towing of vehicles and removal of property left behind, and 3) determining whether the
landlord or the tenant has responsibility for paying for pest control.
The evictions process has been
changed which will likely speed up
evictions. While an order from a judge
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County continue its effective community service to older adults
and individuals with disabilities and their families.
Please designate this donation:
In Memory of ___________________________________ or
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is still required for an eviction to take
place, a landlord is no longer required
to have a sheriff present for the removal
of the tenant’s property after an eviction has been ordered. The presence of
law enforcement was a safeguard for
tenants and this safeguard has been removed by the passage of the new law.
In addition, each county will have the
discretion to change their eviction procedures to allow a landlord to mail a
court summons to the tenant instead of
requiring someone to personally serve
the tenant. If a tenant misses their court
date, a landlord may get a default judgment against the tenant. Now more
than ever, it is very important for a tenant to appear in court to avoid a default
judgment.
A landlord may now tow vehicles
(at the owner’s expense) on their property so long as there is a sign posted that
prohibits unauthorized vehicles. There
is no requirement that a vehicle be ticketed prior to being towed. This may
mean a tenant will not have notice of
their vehicle, or a guest’s vehicle, being
towed by a landlord.
A landlord does not have to store
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Manawa Community
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“Putting The HOME back into Nursing Home”
Offering Accommodations for a Variety of Payer Sources
Medicare/Managed Care; Medicaid; Community Care; or Private Pay
• Newly Remodeled
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items that have been left behind by a
tenant after a move. This means if a tenant moves and forgets their items (for
example, a box of photos or a bicycle)
on the premises, the landlord can throw
away, give away, or sell the items. There
is no requirement for the landlord to
tell the tenant that items were left behind or what happened to them.
When first proposed, the law was
going to change the responsibility for
pest control from landlord to tenant.
The good news is that this change did
not become law. Under the new law a
landlord must prove that a tenant was
at fault for pests if the landlord wants to
charge the tenant for the cost. However,
there are no automatic charges to the
tenant for pest control.
There are many new changes in
the law and as a tenant or a landlord it
is important to know your rights. For
more information, including a synopsis
of the changes in the law, visit: www.
tenantresourcecenter.org/understand_
your_rights
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Aging & Disability Resource Center of Waupaca County
811 Harding Street, Waupaca WI 54981
Your gift is deductible to the extent provided by law.
Did you know? We have a sponsorship account with Waupaca Oppor-
tunities? This is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 agency that assists in helping great services
happen for people of all ages in our county. We, in particular, are raising monies
for services to help seniors and disabled persons that are not covered under any of
our government funding. All donations sent to the Aging and Disability Resource
Unit for this account are held aside to be used as designated by the donor, and, the
donor can deduct this as a donation on their tax return. And another thing, some
employers make donations to an employee’s favorite charity if they do so many
volunteer hours for the charity. Sounds like a WIN-WIN-WIN! If you have any
questions about how we are using these funds, like the Will Hike for Meals donations, please feel free to call me, Christie Gonwa, at (715) 258-6274. Thank you!
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Transportation on the Move
Announcing a NEW Learning Opportunity
Very soon we will be introducing a new program of volunteer driver rides in the
Iola/Scandinavia area. We will be looking for drivers to recruit for driving and running the office, and they will work under Pat Rosemann who oversees the Iola Living Assistance Senior Center and Senior Nutrition Program. Some of the funding
for this program comes from our state 85.21 transportation funds, but the greatest
support for this program comes from Iola Living Assistance for their generosity in
offering their handicap accessible vehicles, maintenance of vehicles, coordination
of volunteer help, and all of Pat’s time devoted to the program. What a wonderful
gift to the Iola/Scandinavia communities and to our county program. Thank you,
Greg Loeser, CEO, and your generous board for always reaching out to help others.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Nancy Ferg, Waupaca County
Transportation Coordinator, at (715) 258-6279 for more information.
The State of Wisconsin’s Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired is pleased to announce a training event planned during
2014, to be held at the Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt.
On September 28 to October 3, 2014 the Office for the Blind
and Visually Impaired staff will offer a week-long training event for
individuals NEW to vision loss. We are calling it Adventures in Vision
Loss 2014: Learning to Do Things Differently. For more information
on this program, please contact Marge Lebrick or Scott Gilbertson:
Marge Lebrick, (800) 382-8484, ext. 223
[email protected]
Scott Gilbertson, (715) 392-7907
[email protected]
This learning opportunity for adults who are visually impaired
is a collaboration between the State of Wisconsin Office for the
Blind and Visually Impaired and the Wisconsin Lions Camp.
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It’s been almost 8 months since MTM, Inc. replaced Logisticare as our
state vendor for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation. As members of
the state advisory board on transportation, we are interested in knowing
if you have had any concern with drivers not showing up or cancelling at
the last minute. We want you to have good, reliable services. If you have
a story to tell, please call Nancy Ferg, Waupaca County Transportation
Coordinator, at (715) 258-6279 so we can advocate on your part. Thanks
for your help.
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Call your legislator at his/her office in Madi• G et to the point quickly, address only one issue,
son.
and try to limit your letter to one page.
• If you can’t get through to a legislator directly,
• State your position. Explain why you support or
ask to speak to the staffer who is handling the isoppose this particular issue. Keep in mind that
sue. Otherwise, convey your message to the perlocal examples concerning the impact of this legson who answered the phone.
islation are very powerful.
• Address your legislator as either “Senator” or
• Type your name, address, and phone number at
“Representative.”
the top and address your legislator as
• Be sure to identify yourself and, if applicable,
either “Senator” or “Representative.”
who you serve.
Ask for a response. Indicate to your
• Keep your call brief and let the other person
legislator that you would appreciate
know in short and concise terms why you are for
a reply containing his/her position
or against something as most calls to legislators
on the issue. “Sincerely yours” is a
only last a few minutes.
proper way to conclude your letter.
• Be convincing. Let them know that this is impor• Follow up. If you agree with your
tant to you.
legislator’s vote, take the time to let
• Thank him/her for their attention to the matter,
him/her know that. Similarly, if you
and let them know that you are looking forward
disagree with his or her vote, inform
to seeing how the legislator votes on the issue.
your legislator.
Communication Tips
On Writing Your Legislator
The letter is a direct way to communicate with
a state legislative office. Individually written letters, rather than mass generated form letters, make
a greater impression on your legislator.
Most state legislatures are only in session part
of the year. The current session calendar can be
found under Legislative Activity at http://legis.wisconsin.gov/. When the legislature is out of session,
it may be more effective to send your letter to your
legislator’s district office.
• Be specific. Your purpose for writing should be
stated in the first paragraph of the letter. If your
On Emailing an Elected
Official
In general, the same guidelines
for writing a letter apply to email messages. With an email message to a legislator, however, it is very important
to include your street address in the
email. This is the only way a legislator
has of knowing that you are a constituent. In some instances, emails without
street addresses may not receive a response.
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Waupaca County
Welcomes New
Nutrition Educator
W a u p a c a
County
UW-Extension welcomed
Christi Beilfuss as
the new Wisconsin Nutrition Education
Program
(WNEP) Coordinator in October. Christi has a bachelors degree in Community Health
Education and minor in Nutrition
from the University of Wisconsin-La
Crosse. Christi grew up in Fremont and
is excited to return to share her passion
for nutrition and community health
education with residents of Waupaca
County.
The Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program is a UW-Extension nutrition education program that helps
limited resource families and individuals choose healthful diets, purchase
and prepare healthful food and handle it safely, and become more food
secure by spending their food dollars
wisely. WNEP exists in 68 counties
in Wisconsin and is funded by two
federally funded nutrition education
programs—the Expanded Food and
Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed).
The mission and mandate of WNEP is
to develop and implement educational
programs in Wisconsin that are consistent with and fulfill the goals and missions of EFNEP and SNAP-Ed.
One of Christi’s primary strategies
will be teaching nutrition lessons to elementary age students in qualifying elementary schools. Additonally, Christi will
continue partnering with local agenices
such as WIC, Healthy Beginnings, and
Senior Nutriton Sites among many others
providing nutrition education in the communities of Waupaca County. Please feel
free to contact Christi with any questions
you may have or to simply learn more
about WNEP. (715) 258-6479 or email at
[email protected]
Waupaca County Nutrition Centers
E-Mail and/or Telephone
Clintonville Senior Center
Clintonville Community Center Building
30 S Main Street - Clintonville, WI 54929
Serving Time: 11:30 (M-F/ 10 am - 1 pm)
(715) 823-7667
Site Manager: Ryan Rockey
[email protected]
Caterer: Steve & Mary’s Main St. Café – Marion
Living Oaks
505 W Iola Street - Iola, WI 54945
(715) 445-2548
Site Manager: Pat Rosemann
[email protected]
Caterer: Living Oaks – Iola
Manawa Senior Center
Town of Little Wolf Town Hall
E6325 County Road N - Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-3320
Site Manager: Mona Golla-Kolosso
[email protected]
Caterer: Living Oaks – Iola
Marion Senior Center
Lions Point
325 W Garfield Avenue
Marion, WI 54950-0253
(715) 754-2482
Site Manager: Mary Riske
[email protected]
New London Senior Center
600 W Washington Street – New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8522
Site Manager: Kim Ebert
[email protected]
Waupaca Nutrition Center
Trinity Lutheran Church
206 E Badger Street - Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-9598
Site Manager: Joanne Samack
[email protected]
You’re there
Caterer: Bethany Home, Inc – Waupaca
Weyauwega Nutrition Center
First Presbyterian Church, 200 S Pine Street
Weyauwega, WI 54983
for Dad.
(920) 867-3213
Site Manager: Caroline Webb
We’re there
[email protected]
Caterer: Lakeview Manor – Weyauwegafor you.
Caregiver Support Group
You’re there
for Dad.
We’re there
for you.
2nd Wednesday of each month
1:30 – 3:00 pm
At the Waupaca Senior Center
407 School Street, Waupaca
Questions? Call Hannah at 715-942-1440
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2 Wednesday of each month
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Smart Snacking
With winter dragging on and temperatures making it hard to get out of the house you
may find yourself making several trips a day to the kitchen for a snack. “Today, it is common
for people to eat several small snacks per day rather than three large meals,” says Christi Beilfuss, University of Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program coordinator in Waupaca County.
“Many people think that snacking between meals will ruin their appetite and lead to weight
gain.” Snacks are an important part of a healthy diet and are a great way to sneak in needed
vitamins and minerals into your body as well as extra energy to get you through the day.
Snacks like chips, candy and cookies are ok once in awhile but give our bodies’ unwanted calories and provide very little if any nutritional value. So what is a healthy snack? Choose
healthy snacks from the five food groups.
Healthy snack ideas include:
• Grains: Include whole grain foods such as whole wheat crackers, oatmeal, popcorn, dry
cereals and whole wheat tortillas.
• Vegetables: Have a variety of colors and types: carrots, broccoli, grape tomatoes, cauliflower, zucchini, bell pepper rings.
• Fruits: Eat fresh, frozen, canned or dried, like bananas, melon, berries, applesauce, and
dried plums or apricots. Choose fruits canned in juice rather than syrup.
• Dairy: Choose low-fat versions of yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese and pudding.
• Protein Foods: Select lean protein and serve nuts in small portions; hard-boiled eggs, hummus, bean dip, slices of lean turkey or chicken are good.
(Source: Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program Food Sense)
“Get in the habit of keeping healthy snacks at home, if high fat, sugary snacks are not in
your cupboards, you can’t eat them” says Beilfuss.
For more information on healthful eating, contact the Waupaca Contact the UW-Extension office at (715) 258-6230.
You’re there for Mom.
We’re there for you.
2nd Wednesday of each month
1:30 – 3:00 pm
At the Waupaca Senior Center
407 School Street, Waupaca
Questions? Call Hannah at 715-942-1440
THE MORE WE CARE.
The more wonderful life becomes.
A gem like no other, the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King is a long term care
facility serving Veterans and their eligible dependents. We offer quality medical
and nursing care that enhances each individual’s quality of life. Our highly trained,
dedicated staff strive to meet the unique needs of each Veteran by providing
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Come see for yourself what the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King has to offer, and
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