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May 2, 2015
Using the Internet, sending email, browsing social media, making video calls – all are deemed to be easy tasks for people who have either grown up with technology or have made it a hobby. For people who missed the technology generation, using technological gadgets may not be as accessible.
Catching up with today’s tech Resources are available in Door County for seniors looking for help with computers, tablets, cell phones and more By Alyssa Bloechl, Door County Advocate
Senior citizens who are interested in learning about computers, tablets and cellphones are now being offered a number of free opportunities to learn. Groups in Door County have formed to talk Apple, Android and every product in between. For those who are looking for general help with electronics, a visit to the Senior Resource Center in Sturgeon Bay is all it takes. Mark Moeller, a Door County Supervisor, has been frequenting the senior center, located at the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), to impart his wisdom of nearly every electronic device. Moeller spearheaded an effort to make the County Board paperless in
2011, bringing the supervisors to use tablets to read meeting packets and perform county business. For over a year, Moeller has volunteered his Thursday mornings at the Senior Resource Center to teach all things technology. He has a number of products, allowing people to be able to touch and use them before making a purchasing decision. “The goal here is to remove a fear of electronics,” Moeller said. “You can’t hurt the computer, it will do what you want, but it takes a time investment to educate yourself. You are smart enough.” Moeller’s technological experience came from working as an automotive technician, which flowed into his current interests. “Some people who have met with me purchased new devices, asked questions, and now they don’t come any more. That is a success,” Moeller said. He has helped with difficult web browser problems and simple issues TECH continued on page 3
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>> The Mac Users Group (MUGS) meets at 1 p.m., the first Friday of each month and the iPad Users Group meets at 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Both meet at the Door County Library, 2323 Mill Road, Sister Bay, and meetings last about two hours. >> Technology experts Mark Moeller and Quintin Crowe are available for help from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursdays (except the first Thursday of the month) at the Senior Resource Center, at the Aging and Disability Resource Center, 823 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Call (920) 746-2542 for appointments. >> A similar program is hosted by the Door County YMCA. For appointments or more information, call (920) 743-4949. like uncovering the camera of a tablet that had its case on upside-down. Moeller admitted that if he doesn’t know the answer, he will research it. Meetings with him are one-on-one and usually by appointment, but if more than one person shows up, another volunteer, Quintin Crowe, is on hand to help out. Crowe is a graphic artist who thought he could use his knowledge to help others. “There can be many solutions to a specific thing, and we try to help them get comfortable with an option,” Crowe said. Moeller said he has his “students” do homework after they work together, and after they master a specific skill they expand more on the task.
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Moeller and Crowe are happy to help people determine what kind of device they may want to purchase, based on what they want to do with them. Moeller will ask if they want to read, go online, take photos, and so on, and tries to find a good price point for a product. They also talk about protection from adware, malware and fraud. He recommends apps for protection and more. “Young people and techies just know how to do stuff. For the elderly, it is a new world,” Moeller said. “At some point, people learn to troubleshoot on their own.” Taking a bite out of your Apple For those looking into using or purchasing products from Apple – and considering the closest Apple store is in Milwaukee – two groups meet in northern Door County. Rich Stultz of Fish Creek retired to Door County eight years ago and has been using Macintosh computers since the 1980s as a hobby. Two years ago, Stultz joined a Northern Door club called the Mac Users Group. or MUGS. He and Tony Fiorato now comanage the group. Each month they have a planned agenda for their meetings at the Door County Library in Sister Bay. “People became aware that I was a Mac user and started asking questions,” Stultz said. Each meeting begins with a topic for presentation, which may be about MacMail, “Securing Your Mac” or how to use iPhoto, for example. Afterward, the floor is opened to those in the audience to ask questions and troubleshoot their personal issues. Presentations are generally via PowerPoint and with hands-on demonstrations.
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Mark Moeller, right, answers Ken Wendt’s questions about iPads at the Senior Resource Center in Sturgeon Bay. Alyssa Bloechl / Door County Advocate Stultz said people who come are rarely under the age of 55 and many are retirees. MUGS was in place at least three or four years before Stultz took over, and before he came into volunteering to teach, the group was rather informal. “Our main goal is to encourage people to use technology,” Stultz said. “In this day and age with the Internet, it has become essential. Smart phones can take and share photos of grandchildren, email and social media connect to friends and family. It’s all very important.” Another local group offering Applebased help is called the iPad Users Group.
T.C. Johnson runs this monthly meeting, which also gathers at the Sister Bay library branch, and topics revolve around iPods, iPads and iPhones. It also covers finding and using different apps, securing devices and troubleshooting. Both groups teach classes on downloading music, creating text documents and other basic functions, and new learners are always welcome. Solving problems becomes more of a group effort as people begin to learn about their devices, Stultz said. Contact Alyssa Bloechl at abloechl@ doorcountyadvocate.com or on Twitter @ DCA_AlyssaB.
FYI: Essential tips for using electronics:
>> Protect yourself. Have a secure password for each account, because using the same password can open up a lot of problems if one account is hacked. >> Have a backup strategy. Determine how you want to back up your photos and important documents, be it with an online application like Dropbox, iCloud or Google Docs, or in an external hard drive. Backups are essential if the computer, phone or tablet crashes, putting users at risk of losing much of their content.
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Seniors seeing the sights River cruises, bus tours, family get-togethers among the options to venture out of Door County By Erin Hunsader, For the Door County Advocate
May 2, 2015
Door County’s Baby Boomers are hitting the road, taking vacations by boat, train and bus. But they’re not going alone. This year’s trend is full steam ahead with the entire family. That’s according to Vicki Davis Ries of Any Path to Travel LLC in Sturgeon Bay. Ries, who’s owned the company on South Third Avenue since 2007, said she and her staff have been planning more and more trips for people who are making it a family affair. “We have generational travel going on where grandparents are taking the whole family on reunion-type trips,” Ries said. “Last year we had several clients take their families on ships where everything was included. It made it very easy for grandparents to sponsor and present this wonderful experience for their families to be together.” Ries said she suspects this trend is due to the increase in the amount of time people spend working these days, leaving less time for vacation. “It just seems the grandparents have gotten to this spot where they want more family time and so they gather everybody together,” she said. “They’re touching base with their kids who are working so hard, they hardly have any time off, so let’s all get together and do this.” And what they’re doing is taking their time. Carrie Malvetz, a travel consultant on Ries’ team, noted that seniors have moved away from ocean cruise ships and “are doing a lot of river cruising in Europe.”
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where one could start in Amsterdam and end in Budapest, according to Ries. Ries notes that even she and her staff were surprised by how fast the river cruises took off in the last year. “They just went ‘Pow!’” Ries said. “Even Disney now has a river cruise you can do in Disney style, and you can bring the little ones with you.” While river cruising in Europe seem to be the trend in travel right now, Ries said, retirement can mean doing something completely different. “We have one woman, she’s a senior lady, and it’s less expensive for her to live on a cruise ship than it is to be in assisted living,” Ries said. “She just stays on a boat and takes cruises back-to-back.” Back on dry land, Ries and Malvetz noted that rail travel seems to be just the ticket. “We’ve been doing a lot of train trips, a lot of Amtrak lately.” Malvetz said. “I have a family I’m working with now who are wondering ‘Are we going to take the train down to North Carolina (for a wedding) or are we going to fly?” While some folks are taking the entire family along on vacation, “People you travel with become like your family” on Babler Bus Services, Karen Bournoville said. She and her husband, Lee, have
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been taking trips with Babler Bus for the last 15 years, and she said they’re so enjoyable because everything is taken care of. “Everything is planned for you. When you go on a trip and you don’t know what sights to see, they’ve got it all planned out,” Bournoville said. “They let you off at the sights, they pick you up. You don’t have to worry about a thing.” Paul Babler, owner of his family’s business, said their most popular tours are just outside our back yard. “Chicago is a very popular destination for us,” Babler said. “We provide day trip tours at least four times a year with our most popular being the holiday shopping and sightseeing the first weekend in December.” Unlike Any Path to Travel, Babler Bus Services’ quieter time is during the winter months, but Babler said there are still things for seniors to do close to home. “A great getaway for an easy overnight trip is our casino tours to the Island Casino Resort in Michigan,” he said. “It’s only three hours away and offers great entertainment, food, and even comedy or music, depending on the day.” Bournoville said she and her husband take the casino trips nearly once a month, which she said helps to keep things interesting in the winter months. Another popular short bus trip
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includes America’s favorite pastime, Babler noted. “We’re offering three (Milwaukee) Brewers trips this year,” he said. “People can bring their own food and chairs for tailgating to help keep the cost down. We also provide charter service for many other local taverns, and groups in the area that go to the games.” In terms of going the distance, Babler said the comapny also offers trips to places that stretch beyond our bordering states. “New this year, we’re offering a 12day New England fall tour (which is already sold out),” Babler said. “We are also offering a seven-day Black Hills, S.D. trip in July, which is still available. And for 2016, we’re planning to offer trips to New York City with Niagara Falls, Nashville, New Orleans and Memphis.” But, Babler said, trips take place in the area as well. “Our local work typically consists of picking up groups in outlying
The storefront for Any Path to Travel in Sturgeon Bay. Submitted areas such as Manitowoc and Green Bay and bringing them to Door and Kewaunee County for the day,” he said. “The fall season is the most popular and it’s nice to help bring business back into the area as well.” So whether you want to head down the Danube or just travel around the area, there’s a trip out there for you and a business to get you there.
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Ministry Memory Clinic Door County, North Shore Medical Clinic, Sturgeon Bay
(920) 493-0339 or christine.wisniewski@ministryhealth.org. A comprehensive diagnostic service for patients with memory impairment and a resource of information and care management for families dealing with dementia. For more information or to schedule a pre-screen assessment, call or email outreach specialist Christy Wisniewski at the number and email address above.
Housing
Door County Housing Authority,
57 N. 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay; (920) 743-2545. Offers assistance with subsidized housing for the elderly.
Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority (WHEDA);
(800) 334-6873.
Independent Living Apartments
Woodview at Scandia Village,
10554 Applewood Road, Sister Bay; (920) 854-2317 or www.good-sam.com/index.php/ locations/scandiavillage.
Senior Resources
Finding help for your needs in Door County Durable medical equipment Bayside Home Medical
1300 Egg Harbor Road, Suite 112, Sturgeon Bay; (920) 746-2158 or www.baypharmacyhme.com. Sells and rents a variety of durable medical equipment, including walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, CPAP and biPAP machines, oxygen concentrators, power scooters, patient lifts and lift chairs. Also sells specialized medical supplies such as graduated compression stockings, orthopedic braces, grab bars, sleep apnea supplies, post-mastectomy products, reachers and assistive devices. Will bill Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance where appropriate.
Brussels Lions Club call Jim Wautier at (920) 825-1213 or go to www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/brusselswi/ index.php. This charitable organization provides short-term loans of durable medical equipment.
Neighbor-to-Neighbor of Door County (920) 743-7800 or www.neighbor-to-neighbor.org. Neighbor-to-Neighbor operates a Medical Equipment Loan Closet offering free equipment – wheelchairs, lift chairs, hospital beds, walkers, commodes, and more – on loan to people in need. For help in Northern Door, call Sheila at (920) 868-3648; on Washington Island, call Janet at (920) 535-0021.
HME Home Medical, Green Bay
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Bellin Health Home Care Equipment
Green Bay; (920) 432-7800, (800) 453-7801 or www.bellinequipment.org.
Independent Mobility Plus
450 N. Military Ave., Green Bay; (920) 965-6000; (877) 965-6050 or www.themobility.biz.
Health
Ministry Home Care; (920) 743-7983. A home health agency that provides services to individuals in their own homes. The agency is certified to bill Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.
Community-based Residential Facilities (CBRFs) Anna’s Healthcare, Inc,
839 S. 18th Ave., Sturgeon Bay; (920) 818-1200 or www.annashealthcare.com.
Cardinal Ridge Residential Care 817 Circle Ridge Place, Sturgeon Bay; (920) 743-9289 or www.cardinal ridge.com.
The Gathering of Door County 204 N. Duluth Ave., Sturgeon Bay; (920) 746-7550 or www.gatheringofdoorcounty.com.
Hearthside Cordial Care,
10569 Fieldcrest Road, Sister Bay; (920) 854-7225 or www.hearthsidesisterbay.com.
Whispering Heights
1704 Georgia St.; Whispering Pines, 1610 Georgia St.; and Whispering Winds, 1632 Georgia St.; all in Sturgeon Bay; (920) 746-8998 for Whispering Heights, (920) 746-7080 for Whispering Pines, (920) 746-8859 for Whispering Winds; or sturgeonbayseniorliving.com. DOOR COUNTY RESOURCES continued on page 7
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Meadows Apartments, Scandia Village
2311 Meadow Wood Drive, Sister Bay; (920) 854-2317 or www.good-sam.com/index.php/ locations/scandiavillage.
Skilled Nursing Facilities Ministry Door County Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
323 S. 18th Ave., Sturgeon Bay; (920) 746-3719, (800) 522-8919 or minstryhealth.org
Golden Living Center – Dorchester
200 N. Seventh Ave., Sturgeon Bay; (920) 743-6274 or goldenlivingcenters.com; skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities.
Good Samaritan SocietyScandia Village
10560 Applewood Road, Sister Bay; (920) 854-2317 or www.good-sam.com/index.php/ locations/scandiavillage.
Residential Care Apartment Complexes Pine Crest Village, LLC
1241 N. 18th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, (920) 746-1280 or www.doorpinecrest.com.
In-home Supportive Services Advocates for Independent Living
57 N. 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay; (920) 746-2000 or advocatesforindependentliving.org. In-home care personalized to meet the needs of those requiring assistance. Experience working with individuals who are elderly or have physical, emotional or developmental disabilities or mental illness. Dedicated team of service providers offers assistance with daily living activities, housekeeping, personal care, medication monitoring, respite and companionship.
Door County Wraparound Program
(920) 593-3516. Operated by N. E.W. Curative Rehabilitation in Green Bay, Door County Wraparound offers trained personnel to provide a variety of services from housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, transportation and shopping to medication monitoring, respite care and personal care assistance.
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Econo Foods Grocery Delivery
(920) 743-8896 or www.tadychseconofoods.com. Grocery delivery provided throughout Door County.
Helping Hands Caregivers LLC
Oasis Center of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1756 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay; (920) 217-2961 or www.helpinghandswi.com. A state-certified personal care agency operating from a Green Bay office that provides ADL assistance, supportive care and companionship services supporting independence, freedom and quality of life for individuals that wish to remain in the comfort of their own home.
Lifeline and Link-Up
(888) 816-3831 or psc.wi.gov/lifeline. Lifeline is a Wisconsin Universal Service Fund program that makes essential telecommunications more affordable for low-income households by reducing monthly telephone charges. Most telephone companies that provide local residential service in Wisconsin are required to offer this program to their residential customers. Customers must apply for Lifeline through their local telephone company provider. For details, call your local phone service provider or the Public Service Commission at (800) 225-7729.
Information, Referral & Support
Door County Department of Human Services,
421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay; (920) 746-2300, dhs@dc.door.wi.us or www.co.wi.gov.
Door County Senior Resource Center / Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
832 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay; 920-746-2542 or www.co.door.wi.gov, then click on “Departments” tab on the left and “Senior Resource Center” when the Departments page opens. Provides nutritious meals at noon and a soup and salad bar open from 11:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m. Information and assistance is available as well as an elderly benefits specialist, disability specialist and social workers. A variety of exercise programs, an exercise room and entertainment is always available. Open from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. DOOR COUNTY RESOURCES continued on page 8
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Medigap Helpline (855) 677-2783; and Medicare Part D and Prescription Drug Hotline; (800) 242-1060; www.medicare.gov.
SeniorCare Prescription Drug Program
(800) 366-2990 or cwagwisconsin.org/elder-law-center. A nationally recognized public-interest legal services program operated under the umbrella of the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups, a nonprofit, nonpartisan statewide membership organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for people of all ages.
800-772-1213 or www.ssa.gov.
Dining and Socializing
Food, Fun, and The Facts of Later Life luncheons Findlay’s Holiday Inn, Washington Island; (920) 847-2679 or www.familycentersdc.com. Family Centers of Door County offers this monthly chance to enjoy a nutritious lunch, socialize, and learn about
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Forestville Town Hall, 7705 County H, Maplewood; (920) 825-1430. Family Centers of Door County holds this program that offers an opportunity to those ages 55 and older to enjoy a homemade breakfast, socialize and learn about community resources as various speakers from around the area share their expertise. It is held the first Wednesday of every month at Forestville Town Hall. A $5 donation is accepted for admission, but reservations are required by the Friday before each breakfast.
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community resources from various guest speakers. All residents ages 50 and older are welcome. Cost is $6.50 and includes tip, but reservations are required (call (920) 847-2679). Luncheons take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at Findlay’s Holiday Inn.
(800) 657-2038 or www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/seniorcare/index.
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Legal Aid Society of Door County 131 S. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay; (920) 743-3934. Legal services for financially and case-eligible clients.
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Senior Resources Finding help for your needs in Kewaunee County Durable medical equipment Aurora Pharmacy
801 Jefferson St., Algoma; (920) 487-2887.
Luxemburg Pharmacy 125 School Creek Trail, Luxemburg; (920) 845-5832 or luxemburgpharmacy.com.
Shopko Pharmacy 802 N. Main St., Kewaunee; (920) 388-2915.
HME Home Medical Green Bay; (920) 465-3000 or www.gbhme.com.
Bellin Health Home Care Equipment Green Bay; (920) 432-7800, (800) 4537801 or www.bellinequipment.org.
Independent Mobility Plus 450 N. Military Ave., Green Bay; (920) 965-6000; (877) 965-6050 or www.themobility.biz.
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In-home Supportive Services HomeCare Health Services Hospice
(920) 684-7155, (888) 677-3424 or www.homehealthcare.org. Based in Manitowoc, HomeCare Health offers to senior citizens programs that include skilled nursing, in-home therapies, bath and personal care, companion care (light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping), medication compliance, safety checks, hospice and professional cleaning.
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“Your home away from home.”
We offer an affordable home-like atmosphere along with assistance sometimes needed in our adult years. We have a safe and secure home that offers a highly trained caring, dependable staff family.
N.E.W. Curative Rehabilitation, Inc. (800) 636-1161 or www.newcurative.org. Based in Green Bay, N.E.W. Curative Rehabilitation offers senior services across Northeast Wisconsin, including adult day care and help with employment.
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Anna’s Healthcare, Inc.
5449 County K, New Franken; (920) 866-2903 or www.annashelathcare.com.
Algoma Medical Center & Long Term Care
Paradise Estates, LLC
1510 Fremont St., Algoma; (920) 487-5511 or www.facebook.com/Algoma MedicalCenterLongTermCareUnit.
625 4th St., Kewaunee; (920) 388-0201 or www.paradiseestatesllc.com.
Emerald Shores Assisted Living LLC
1100 Baumeister Drive, Kewaunee (920) 388-2833 or www.assistedlivingfacilities.org.
We offer:
• Private and Semi-Private Rooms • In-House and Outpatient Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapies • Skilled Nursing Services around the clock • Respite Stays • Medicare and Medicaid Certified • Hospice Services Available • Air Conditioned for your comfort • On-Site Beautician • Wireless Internet • Structured Daily Activities
817 Circle Ridge Place WI-5001887441
Sturgeon Bay, WI
WI-5001893788
Residential and Assisted Living
Where Caring is Our Specialty!
Cardinal Ridge Residential Care
www.cardinalridge.com For more Information call Kris 743-9289
May 2, 2015
1308 Lincoln Street • Kewaunee, WI 920-388-4111 • www.KewauneeCare.com
Kewaunee Care Center 1308 Lincoln St., Kewaunee; (920) 388-4111 or www.kewauneecare.com.
Hospice & Palliative Care
Aurora Visiting Nurse Association of Wisconsin (877) 268-9138 or www.aurorahealthcare.org/services/aurora-athome/index.
AseraCare Hospice (866) 268-3203 or www.asreacare.com.
Unity Hospice (800) 990-9249 or www.unityhospice.org.
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Services Include: • Social, recreational & exercise programs • Delicious meals served 3 times per day • Assistance with scheduling appointments & transportation Emerald Shores Assisted Living provides an assisted living alternative for mature adults who decide their safety, comfort and well-being may be compromised by living alone. Residents are encouraged to live life with confidence knowing assistance is available 24-hours per day.
• Full time RN on staff
1100 Baumeister Dr., Kewaunee, WI
(920) 388-2833
For more information or to schedule a tour and complimentary lunch, please call 920-388-2833.
• Medication administration & management • Personal assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, walking & eating • Emergency call system • 24-hour awake staff • Laundry & housekeeping Managed by:
WI-5001886727
~ Be sure to ask about our move-in specials & locked-in rates! ~
www.bakaenterprises.com
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Dining and Socializing
(Operated by ADRC of the Lakeshore; reservations required by noon the day before)
United Methodist Church 804 Parker Ave., Algoma; (920) 388-0626; Mondays through Fridays.
Casco Housing 201 Weisner Ave., Casco; (920) 388-0626; Tuesdays. St. Louis Church, Parish Center, N8710 County Line Road, Luxemburg (serving Dyckesville); (920) 388-0626; Mondays. Kewaunee Senior Center, 320 Harrison St., Kewaunee; (920) 388-2676; Mondays through Fridays. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 700 Heritage Road, Luxemburg; (920) 388-0626; Wednesdays.
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Information, Referral & Support
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of the Lakeshore, Kewaunee County Office Complex 801 Lincoln St., Kewaunee (877) 416-7083 or www.manitowocadrc.org. Serving Manitowoc and Kewaunee counties, the ADRC of the Lakeshore mission is to be a single source of information, assistance, and access to community resources for the aging population, people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers in both communities. The center does not license service providers nor guarantee the quality of service they provide; therefore, its role is not to endorse or recommend any provider but to assist individuals in making an informed choice.
Kewaunee County Star-News /
Wisconsin Department of Health Services www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/guide/adc. Lists concerns to be aware of when seeking adult day care or assisted living facilities, and provides links to related websites.
Lifeline and Link-Up (888) 816-3831 or psc.wi.gov/lifeline. Lifeline is a Wisconsin Universal Service Fund program that makes essential telecommunications more affordable for low-income households by reducing monthly telephone charges. Most telephone companies that provide local residential service in Wisconsin are required to offer this program to their residential customers. Customers must apply for Lifeline through their local telephone company provider. For details, call your local phone service provider or the Public Service Commission at (800) 225-7729.
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Medigap Helpline (855) 677-2783; and Medicare Part D and Prescription Drug Hotline; (800) 242-1060; www.medicare.gov.
SeniorCare Prescription Drug Program 800) 657-2038 or www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/seniorcare/index.
Social Security Administration (877) 409-8430 or www.ssa.gov.
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Trusted Team Close to Home
FEATURES UNIQUE TO MDCMC SKILLED NURSING FACILITY: • The MDCMC Skilled Nursing Facility is a small, friendly atmosphere with a maximum capacity of 30 residents providing individualized care to each resident • The SNF is located inside MDCMC Hospital so that it has immediate access to physicians, lab, x-ray, etc. • The SNF has free laundry services and a beauty shop • The SNF has attained a “five star” rating from Medicare/Medicaid in RN staffing and overall quality • The SNF is one of three Northeastern Wisconsin Nursing Homes in 2012/2013 to achieve a deficiency free rating • There is an “on staff” Geriatric Outreach specialist to provide community program options, including a memory clinic.
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