Helping Hands Resource Guide 2014 by Senior Review Newspapers

Helping Hands A Resource Guide for the Mature Market in the Greater Wausau Area

2014

Do you want to move? Maybe downsize? Or maybe a loved one needs to know where they can get in-home care or where they can go for a social meal? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come to the right place.

Helping Hands is here for you.

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When All You Need is a Helping Hand to Stay in Your Own Home

Call (715) 842-3993 today for an appointment to discuss your final wishes and experience the freedom of knowing that it’s all taken care of.

Offering In-Home Services for All Individuals in Need

• Transportation with Escorts • Alzheimer’s Care • Bathing, Grooming and Hygiene • Medication Management • Chore Services • Family Respite • Meal Management

Services available inthroughout Ozaukee, Offering services Medicaid Certified Washington, Waukesha, Dodge West Cental Wisconsin Personal Care Agency and surrounding areas.

866-273-1020

5600715.830.0546 Woodland St., Suite 3C 1602 Hogeboom Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54482 Eau Claire, WI 54701 www.GeminiCares.com

Services Available in Portage, Marathon, Wood, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties.

There’s No Place Like Home Staying in your home isn’t as easy as clicking your heels and wishing you were back home. We Provide: • Daily Living Needs • Housekeeping • Laundry • Meal Preparation • Supportive & Personal Care • Medication Reminders

• Transport • Errands, Shopping • Blood Pressure Checks • Transitional Care-Hospital or Rehab to Home • Companionship • Day or Night Care • And Much, Much More!

Make Our Home Your Home Neighborly, affordable apartment homes for adults 55 & better

FREE HEAT & UNDERGRO UN • Heat, HEATED D water, PARKING! sewer, garbage removal, and a parking space for one vehicle included • Professional management • Spacious apartments share your old memories, and create new ones • On-site including a hair salon, fitness room, Behind the Cedar Creek Mall and business center 605 Eagles Nest Blvd. with internet access

Call us for a tour!

Income restrictions may apply.

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Table of Contents 6 When Gambling Becomes a Problem 14 Moving Room by Room 20 Word Puzzle 21 Stay Independent: Avoid Falls 22 Have the Talk of a Lifetime 24 New Tools to Aid Difficult Driving Conversations 28 Simple Changes for Managing Your Health 31 Brain Games

Directories 10 16 17 22

Housing, Home Care, Hospice Care Food Pantry/Grocery Delivery Meals on Wheels/Meal Sites Funeral Homes, Monuments

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When living alone is no longer an option and a nursing home isn’t the answer.

We can help. We care. We understand.

1500 O’ Day Street., Merrill, WI 54452 www.belltowerresidence.org Call 715-536-5575 for a tour today. Sponsored by the Holy Cross Sisters and managed by Franciscan Communities. 4 ‌| Marathon County Housing and Care Guide

Harmony of WAUSAU

•Terrace Court: 3402 Terrace Court •Terrace Commons: 3312 Terrace Court

(715) 848-6257

At Harmony Living Centers, we strive to provide each of our residents a caring, nurturing environment with dignified and respectful services at a special place that they are proud to call “home”. We understand there is no greater comfort in life than being around people who care. Our team of hardworking, dedicated and caring employees make each Harmony assisted living community a wonderful place to live. The pride each home takes in delivering quality care is embraced by compassionate customer service and hospitality. We welcome you to TOUR TODAY and learn about the individualized services we are able to provide.

Welcome Home…Welcome to Harmony! Harmony of STEVENS POINT

1800 Bluebell Lane •Commons: 1801 Lilac Lane

(715) 344-7902

Receive a complimentary gift.

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Harmony of WISCONSIN RAPIDS •Rapids I: 2230 14th Street, South •Rapids II: 2230 James Court

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When Gambling Becomes a Problem

By Jack Reider hile most people enjoy casino gambling, sports betting, lottery and bingo playing for the fun and excitement it provides, others may experience gambling as an addictive and distractive habit. Statistics show that while 85 percent of the adult population in the U.S. enjoys some type of gambling every year, between 2 and 3 percent will develop a gambling problem and 1 percent of them are diagnosed as pathological gamblers. Where can you draw the line between harmless gambling and problem gambling? How can you tell if you or your friend are compulsive gamblers? Here you can find answers to these questions and other questions regarding problem gambling and gambling addiction.

the destructive effect of gambling on the gamblers life and despite feelings of guilt and remorse. Problem gambling tends to have a negative effect on the gamblers financial state, relationships and daily life. Severe cases of problem gambling can be defined as pathological gambling.

Am I a Compulsive Gambler?

What is the Meaning of Problem Gambling?

1) Do you gamble until your last penny runs out? 2) Do you gamble to win back your former losses

Problem gambling or compulsive gambling is defined as an uncontrollable urge to gamble despite

333,000

Hospice â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Choice for Living.

Approximate number of Wisconsinites who have a gambling problem.

We provide a special kind of care for people that respects the person and preserves dignity at end of life.

Dignity and Respect.

1-800-GAMBLE-5 (426-2535)

For more information call toll free: 715.847.2424

CCHSADS-009

24 Hour Helpline to assist problem and compulsive gamblers. Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling www.wi-problemgamblers.org

aspirus.org

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Covered by Medicare and most insurance, and available for people of all ages at home, in a care facility or in a hospital.

or debts? 3) Did you ever have to borrow money to continue to gamble? 4) Did your gambling habit ever make you lie to your friends or family? 5) Did you ever skip work or other obligations to gamble? 6) Do you tend to gamble to forget about your personal problems or to celebrate happy occasions? 7) Does gambling have a negative affect on your daily life or relationships? If you have answered yes on at least one of the questions listed above, then you have a problem.

Can Anyone Become a Compulsive Gambler?

Theoretically, yes. Any gambler can develop a gambling problem regardless of the type of gambling he is occupied with, or the amount of money and time he is spending on gambling. Research shows that slot machines that can be found in bars and convenient stores are the most addictive type of gambling activity, while lottery draws and bingo games are located on the other end of the scale. Gambling addiction is an emotional problem; its symptoms, causes and treatments are similar to any other form of addiction.

How Can I treat Gambling Addiction? 1) Group Therapy: Gamblers Anonymous offers a 12 step self help program similar to the one offered to alcohol addicts in Alcoholics Anonymous. Group therapy also offers gambling addicts advice and support from professional counselors and other gambling addicts in different phases of their recovery process. Gambler Anonymous centers are available in more than 1,200 locations statewide. 2) Individual Therapy: Cognitive or behavior therapy can help gambling addicts to identify their unaware thinking and acting patterns, which led them to gamble compulsively, and to replace them with controllable and healthier ways of thinking. 3) Psychiatric Medication: It has recently been proven that antidepressant medications from the family of SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) can be affective in treatment of gambling addicts.

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3704 Hummingbird Road, Wausau www.azuramemory.com

Call 715-491-0882 today to schedule a tour!

The Choice is Yours You have the power to choose a Hospice provider that works with your physician to provide your family Hospice services the way it was intended to be. Together we can make a difference for people with a terminal diagnosis. AseraCare Hospice North Central WI

“We have more control over how we come into this world than how we go out.” — M. Jenson, MD

4107 Barbican Ave., Ste. 220, Weston, WI 54476 715-355-4797/877-234-8571

THE CHOICE IS YOURS

Be selective when choosing your Hospice partner. Call to request an interview checklist.

Equal opportunity provider of healthcare services. AHS-07018-11 CI of NCWI (877) 234-8571 (715) 842-2805

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Equal opportunity provider of healthcare services. AHS-06833-11-EI

Innovation. Service Excellence. Collaboration. We understand what it takes to deliver the best in skilled nursing care for your family.

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Rating from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – 2012, 2013

Short-Term Rehabilitation • Ventilator Dependent Care Dementia Care • Long-Term Care

www.norcen.org

715.848.4300

2400 Marshall Street, Wausau

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Housing and Care Directory CBRF

Care Partners - Weston 5905 Delikowski St. Weston, WI 54476 715-298-1688

Applegate Reflections 3001 Westhill Dr. Wausau, WI 54401 715-849-1514

Cedar Creek Manor I 2480 Terrebonne Dr. Mosinee, WI 54455 715-355-8246

Artisan Wausau 111 North Bellis Wausau, WI 54403 715-849-2740

Cedar Creek Manor II 2482 Terrebonne Dr. Mosinee, WI 54455 715-241-8807

Azura Memory Care 3704 Hummingbird Rd. Wausau, WI 54401 715-355-0812 Alzheimer’s/Dementia Specialty Care Facility azuramemory.com

Cedar Ridge Elder Services 1 4930 Alderson St. Schofield, WI 54476 715-359-1700

Community Based Residential Facilities— Advanced Age Only

Bellewood Avenue Community Residence 2211 Bellewood Ave. Schofield, WI 54476 715-355-9099 Cady Home West I 1805 N. 6th Ave. Wausau, WI 54401 715-675-5487 Cady Home West II 1815 N. 6th Ave. Wausau, WI 54401 715-675-5726 Care Partners - Weston 5855 Delikowski St. Weston, WI 54476 715-355-0322

Cedar Ridge Elder Services 2 4932 Alderson St. Schofield, WI 54474 715-359-4838 Cedar Ridge Elder Services 3 2309 Ross Ave. Schofield, WI 54476 715-355-6170

Lili I & Lili II 1404 &1408 Lili Lane Schofield, WI 54476 715-355-0586 715-298-0218 Lincoln House 812 Lincoln Ave. Wausau, WI 54403 715-848-1745 Mara Assisted Living 633 Maratech Ave. Marathon, WI 54448 715-443-2727 NCHCF Hillcrest Avenue 1115 Hillcrest Ave. Wausau, WI 54401 715-845-3733 Northside Elder Estate 808 N. 3rd Ave. Stratford, WI 54484 715-687-4786 Our House Assisted Care 210 W. Campus Dr. Wausau, WI 54401 715-675-4444 http://ourhousesl.com/

Cedar Ridge Elder Services 4 385 Orbiting Dr. Mosinee, WI 54455 715-693-7024

Our House Memory Care 220 W. Campus Dr. Wausau, WI 54401 715-675-4440 http://ourhousesl.com/

Harmony of Terrace Court 3402 Terrace Court Wausau, WI 54401 715-843-5230

Poplar Place LLC 1204 Weston Ave. Rothschild, WI 54474 715-393-4466

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Stone Crest Residence 805 Parcher St. Wausau, WI 54403 715-849-9563 Stoney River Assisted Living 7805 Birch St., Weston, WI 54476 715-298-3833 Sullivans 716 716 Washington St. Wausau, WI 54403 715-849-8408 Sullivans 727 727 Washington St. Wausau, WI 54403 715-849-8364 Sunshine Home of Wausau 719 Washington St. Wausau, WI 54403 715-848-8868 sunshinehomeofwausau. com Sylvan Crossings on Evergreen 1605 Evergreen Rd. Wausau, WI 54403 715-675-3827 sylvancrossings.com Vander Waal CBRF 794 County Hwy. B Mosinee, WI 54455 715-693-2968

Housing and Care Directory Wellington Place of Rib Mountain 4100 N. Mountain Rd. Wausau, WI 54401 715-842-5000

Renaissance Weston 4602 Barbican Ave. Weston, WI 54476 715-355-5858 www.rennesgroup.com

Willow Haven CBRF LLC 804 12th St. Mosinee, WI 54455 715-693-8233

Riverview Terrace 540 E. Thomas St. Wausau, WI 54403 715-845-4144

RCAC

Home Care

Residential Care Apartment Complexes

** Non-Medical Services

Faith in Action of Marathon County, Inc. 630 Adams St., Wausau WI 54403 715-848-8783 faithinactionmc.org GeminiCares** 888-544-2282 Serving Portage, Marathon, Wood, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties geminicares.com

A1 Tender Care at Home 2903 Norma Ave. Weston, WI 54476 715-359-8160 715-432-0911

Applegate Terrace 3001 Westhill Dr. Wausau, WI 54401 715-849-1514

Home Instead Senior Care** 911 Jackson St., Ste. 107 Wausau, WI 54403 715-843-7100 Aspirus VNA Home Health homeinstead.com/293 520 N. 32nd Ave. Wausau, WI 54403 Inspired Home Care, LLC 715-847-2600 308 Grand Avenue, Ste. 104 aspirus.org/ourservices Wausau, WI 54403 Medicare/Medicaid Certified 715-848-0480

Gardens Apartments 801 Parcher Street Wausau, WI 54403 715-845-1214 www.homme.org

Aurora Community Health 915 Indianhead Dr. Mosinee, WI 54455 715-692-2170 auroraservices.com

Harmony Terrace Commons RCAC 3312 Terrace Court Wausau, WI 54401 715-843-5230

Caresource, LLC 7505 Gusman Rd. Schofield, WI 54476 715-574-8000 caresourcellc.net

Primrose 2100 Townline Road Wausau, WI 54403 715-842-1818

Elders Sanctuary, LLC 215 E. Thomas St. Wausau, WI 54401 715-302-0773

Acorn Hill Senior Living Community 430 Orbiting Dr. Mosinee, WI 54455 715-693-8844

myinspiredhomecare.com

Interim HealthCare 2402 Grand Ave. Wausau, WI 54403 715-842-7707 interimhealthcare.com/ wausauwi Medicare/Medicaid Certified Lee Quality Homecare 453 Grand Avenue, Suite B Schofield, WI 54476 715-298-9441 leequalityhomecare.com

Lifenet, LLC 1326 Schofield Avenue Schofield WI 54476 715-298-2999 lifenet-llc.com Ministry Home Care 2600 Stewart Ave. ,Ste. 160 Wausau, WI 54401 715-843-9000 ministryhomecare.org Nicolet Supportive Home Care** 1942 Grand Ave., Ste .3 Wausau, WI 54403 715-843-9396 nicoletstaffing.com TLC HomeCare for Seniors** 1001 Parrot Lane Wausau, WI 54401 715-355-5673 tlchomecarewi.com Tongxeng Personal Homecare 1821 Rosencrans St., Ste. B Wausau, WI 715-298-9130 tongxenghomecare.com Universal Home Care 1105 Grand Ave., Ste. 4 Schofield, WI 54476 715-298-9307 Visiting Angels** 301 Main St., Ste. 105 Mosinee, WI 54455 715-693-3777 visitingangels.com

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Housing and Care Directory Hospice

Hospice Residential Facilities

AseraCare Hospice 4107 Barbican Ave., Ste 220 Weston, WI 54476 Hospice House - Aspirus 877-234-8571 530 N. 32nd Ave. aseracare.com Medicare/Medicaid Certified Wausau, WI 54401 715-847-2424 Medicare/Medicaid Certified Aspirus Comfort Care aspirus.org/ourservices & Hospice Services 520 N. 3rd Ave. Wausau, WI 54401 Independent 715-847-2424 aspirus.org/ourServices Senior Medicare/Medicaid Certified

Housing

Hospice House-Aspirus 530 N. 32nd Ave. Wausau, WI 54401 715-847-2725 aspirus.org/ourservices Interim Hospice & Palliative Care 2402 Grand Ave. Wausau, WI 54403 715-842-7707 interimhealthcare.com Medicare/Medicaid Certified Ministry Home Care Hospice Services 2600 Stewart Ave., Ste. 160 Wausau, WI 54401 715-843-9006 ministryhomecare.org Medicare/Medicaid Certified

Birchwood Highlands 8005 Birch Street Weston, WI 54476 715-359-7000 HighlandsCommunities.com Casa Therese Schofield Apartments 2114 Clairberth St. Schofield, WI 54476 715-359-2421 Cedar Creek Senior Housing 605 & 607 Eagle Nest Blvd. Rothschild, WI 54474 715-241-7601 **Income restrictions apply Forest Park Village 2901 N. 7th Street Wausau WI 54403 715-845-1214 homme.org

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Island Place Apartments 400 River Dr. Wausau, WI 54403 715-848-1369

Heidi Apartments 707 N. 2nd Ave. Edgar, WI 54426 715-352-2174

Landmark Apartments 221 Scott St. Wausau, WI 54403 715-845-2267

Kannenberg Plaza 1240 N. Merrill Ave. Wausau, WI 54401 715-675-7952

The Pines at Mount View 3700 Mount View Avenue Weston, WI 54476 715-355-2818 **Income restrictions apply

Maplewood Apartments 503 High St. Mosinee, WI 54455 877-784-1643

Village Cooperative of Wausau 1508 Merill Ave. Wausau, WI 54401 715-675-9019

Parkview Court Apartments 404 4th St. Marathon, WI 54448 877-784-1643

Subsidized Housing 55 and Older

Pinewood Apartments 504 Pine St. Mosinee, WI 54455 877-784-1643

Cedarwood Apartments 508 6th St. Mosinee, WI 54455 877-784-1643

Plisch Apartments 308 Jensen St. Athens, WI 54411 877-784-1643

City Walk Apartments 120 Grand Ave. Wausau, WI 54403 715-848-9088 Section 8 vouchers accepted

Reitbrock Apartments 610 Schlagel Athens, WI 54411 877-784-1643

Riverview Tower Elderly Harry & Velma Hamilton Villa Apartments 500 Grand Ave. 4001 Stewart Ave. Wausau, WI 54403 Wausau, WI 54401 715-845-4144 715-357-3334 or 800-685-9353

Housing and Care Directory Rothschild Apartments 105 Becker St. Rothschild, WI 54474 877-784-1643 Schofield Apartments 2035 Grand Ave. Schofield, WI 54476 877-784-1643

Golden LivingCenter Continental Manor 600 East Elm St. Abbotsford, WI 54405 715-223-2359 goldenlivingcenters.com

Golden Living CenterThree Oaks 209 Wilderness View Dr. Sturgeon Bluff Apartments Marshfield, WI 54449 1320 Grand Ave. 715-389-6000 Wausau, WI 54403 715-848-7200 Kennedy Park Med & Rehab Weston Pines Apartments 6001 Alderson St. 3901 Weston Pines Ln. Schofield, WI 54476 Schofield, WI 54476 715-359-4257 715-355-1016 Mount View Care Center 2400 Marshall St. Wausau, WI 54403 Nursing Home 715-848-4323 Benedictine Living Community of Wausau 1821 N. 4th Ave. Wausau, WI 54401 715-675-9451 Colonial Center 702 W. Dolf Street Colby, WI 54421 715-223-2352 Colonial Manor. Med./ Rehab. Ct. 1010 E. Wausau Ave. Wausau, WI 54403 715-842-2028

Rennes Health & Rehab - Weston 4605 Valdres Spring Ct. Weston, WI 54476 715-393-0400 rennesgroup.com Stoney River Rehab. 7805 Birch Street Weston, WI 54476 715-298-3833 stoneyriverliving.com Wausau Manor 3107 Westhill Drive Wausau, WI 54401 715-842-0575 wausaumanorcare.com

Adult Family Home

Advanced Age/Dementia/ Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Care only Blaser Adult Family Home 801 Grant Street Wausau, WI 54403 715-842-4663 Circle of Love Haven 1-4 9203, 9205, 9207, 9209 Andrea Street Weston, WI 54476 715-297-5953 www.circleofloveafh.com Evergreen Park Assisted Living 1957 Kowalski Rd. Mosinee, WI 54455 715-903-0177

Sekara LLC 1 2013 Northwestern Ave. Wausau, WI 54403 715-355-3751 Sekara LLC 2 2011 Northwestern Ave., Wausau, WI 54403 715-551-0269 St. Rita LLC 575 575 County Rd. B Mosinee, WI 54455 715-693-6768 St. Rita LLC 577 577 County Rd. B Mosinee, WI 54455 715-693-6768 This Home 715 Birch St. Rothschild, WI 54474 715-359-1031

Goldenrod Adult Family Home 2104 Goldenrod Rd. Wausau, WI 54401 715-355-5595 High Medical Needs

Adult Day Care

New Beginnings Adult Family Home 702 Plumer Street Wausau, WI 54403 715-848-1938 REM Northwestern 1909 Northwestern Ave. Schofield, WI 54476 715-298-3508

Caring Hearts Activity Center 2609 E. Wausau Ave. Wausau, WI 54403 715-298-0058 Homme Adult Day Center 2901 N.7th St. Wausau WI 54403 715-845-1214 ext 310 www.homme.org/ adultservices.shtml

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Moving Room by Room By Sue McCabe

o you are thinking of moving, but you are overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin. My suggestion is to start in your spare bedroom closet. We all have those bedroom closets that we don’t really use, but we have filled them up with “stuff” anyway. Take a look in your closet with the goal in mind that you are moving to a smaller space and do you really need this? For each item you have to decide if you want to keep it, sell it, or donate it. I tell people that if they are not sure if they still want it, then keep it. We all know when we are done with

something. If it has sentimental value and you don’t want to donate it, ask your children or grand-children if they want it, but don’t be offended if they don’t. The emotional attachment may be yours. It may take you longer than you think to complete the closet, but don’t be discouraged by the time factor. Be ENCOURAGED that you have started and the next closet, drawer or cupboard won’t be so overwhelming.

Room by Room, LLC Experts in helping Seniors Downsize and Move Sue McCabe, RN, cSMM 715848715 -848 -4824 roombyroom16@yahoo.com Serving the Wausau area

...helping people live better In a beautiful campus setting that offers a full continuum of care Wausau Manor skilled nursing and rehabilitation center and Applegate Terrace Assisted Living are conveniently located in close proximity to Aspirus Hospital and Clinics.

3107 Westhill Drive Wausau, WI 54401 715.842.0575 www.wausaumanorcare.com - Full Cycle Rehabilitation Program - Private Rehab Suites - Heart Failure Program - Stroke Recovery - Comprehensive Wound Care

3001 Westhill Drive Wausau, WI 54401 715.849.1514 www.applegateterraceassistedliving.com -Therapy Services On-site - Studio 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments - 24 Hour RN - Applegate Reflections Memory Care Unit - Monthly Events and Outings

Senior Apartments For Rent The Marathon Housing Association is accepting applications for efficiency, 1- & 2-bedroom apartments Eligible applicants are 62+ years or disabled.

Apartments Located In:

• Athens • Colby • Edgar • Marathon City • Mosinee • Rothschild • Schofield • Spencer • Stratford Rent is based on 30% of your adjusted gross monthly income! Amenities include • • • •

New Kitchens New Flooring New Appliances New Windows

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Call 877-784-1643 for applications! or text 608-432-0137 for applications! 877-784-1643 WMCaffordablehousing@wimci.com

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dining directory Food Pantry Circles of Joy (715) 848-4177

Community Center of Hope Food Pantry

Mosinee, WI (715) 693-7145 www.cchope.net Open Mondays 9 a.m. - noon, Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon - 2 p.m.

Covenant Food Pantry

Schofield, WI (715) 359-6467 www.covenantcommunitypc.org Distributes 2nd and 4th Wednesday of month, 3 - 5 p.m.

Salvation Army – Wausau 202 Callon Street Wausau, WI 54401 (715) 845-4272 www.sawausau.org

Wesley Church Food Pantry

1101 Elm Street Wausau, WI 54401 (715) 842-3768 Food pantry open by appointment only; please call church office and speak with a staff member, or leave a message on the food pantry voicemail.

Grocery Delivery

Neighbors’ Place Food Pantry

745 Scott Street, Wausau, WI (715) 845-1966 www.neighborsplace.org Distributes food, and pet food (when available). Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wed.: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. after residents have been served for the first time, they are welcome to return every 3 weeks for as long as needed. 16 ‌| Marathon County Housing and Care Guide

ADRC-CW Meals On Wheels

1000 Lakeview Dr., Wausau, WI (715) 261-6070 or (888) 486-9545 www.adrc-cw.com Delivers meals to persons who are: 1) Age 60 or older 2) Confined to their home because of illness or disability 3) Are unable to prepare their own meals Staff complete an in-home assessment. Hot meals are generally delivered M-F. Some rural areas may have frozen meals delivered once weekly.

Wausau Area Mobile Meals

609 Scott Street, Wausau, WI (715) 848-5848 Clients are referred to the program by a physician, social worker, VNA or parish nurse. Meals are delivered 5 days a week by volunteers.

First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry

Wausau, WI (715) 842-2116 www.firstpreswausau.org Tuesday of each month between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. a free soup kitchen is offered prior to the food distribution beginning at 12 noon.

Home Delivered Meals

Kohlman’s Inc. – Telephone Delivery Service 735 S. 3rd Ave., Wausau, WI (715) 845-4991

Lee’s Piggly Wiggly Delivery Service

530 W. Hwy. 153, Mosinee, WI (715) 693-6700 Delivery on Tuesday and Thursday.

Meal Sites

ADRC-CW Senior Dining Program

1000 Lakeview Dr., Wausau, WI (715) 261-6070 or (888) 486-9545 www.adrc-cw.com The suggested contribution is $3.30 per meal. Reservations are required by noon 1 day in advance, and are made by calling the site at which a person wishes to eat, or by calling the ADRC. Wausau: Riverview Towers, 715-8427266, Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.

dining directory Jubilee House

225 S. 28th Avenue, Wausau, WI (715) 842-3148 Jubilee House serves a free community meal every Thursday evening 4:30 6:00 p.m. with the exception of Legal Holidays and when the Wausau District closes schools due to inclement weather. The cafeteria is handicapped accessible. Meal is open to all. No calling ahead necessary.

Meals And More

Circle Of Love Lenten Soup Kitchen

621 N. 2nd Street, Wausau, WI (715) 845-6715 Volunteers provide noon meals of soup and bread during Lent. Money donated at that time helps fund monthly soup meals for Parish shut-ins and for the Salvation Army throughout the year. Eligibilities: Lenten Soup Kitchen is open to all downtown visitors, workers and to the public.

Community Christmas Dinner

903 3rd Street, Wausau, WI (715) 842-0433 www.fumcwausau.org Provides a Noon meal on Christmas Day for anyone who would otherwise be alone that day. Transportation offered. Call ahead to volunteer, or to request a dinner delivery or a ride to the church. Please do NOT leave a message on an answering machine. Reservations not required for the dinner at the church.

First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry

406 Grant Street, Wausau, WI (715) 842-2116 www.firstpreswausau.org Food is distributed on the first and third Tuesday of each month between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. A free soup kitchen is offered prior to the food distribution beginning at 12 noon.

501 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, WI (715) 842-0769 www.trinityon stewart.org Served the 4th Wednesday of the month 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

Saturday Downtown Lunches

330 McClellan Street, Wausau, WI (715) 845-6947 www.sjwausau.com A full noon-time meal is served to everyone who comes on the last Sat. of each month.

St Pauls Neighborhood Meal

Friends Thanksgiving Dinner 426 Washington St., Wausau, WI 630 E Wausau Avenue, Wausau, WI (715) 842-2469 Accepting calls beginning November 18th (Monday) at 3 p.m. Meals are delivered to those who are unable to attend. Dinner at the Church at 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day; deliveries made between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Those who are alone at Thanksgiving, or unable to buy and prepare food themselves are welcome.

(715) 842-3733 Evening meal and fellowship open to all. Served only on Tuesday evenings 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday Community Supper

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Get to Know...

On Sunday, March 16, 2014, with the donated time and awesome talent of some of the MPS Community Gospel Choir members from Milwaukee, Interim Hospice & Palliative Care of Wausau was able to fulfill one of hospice patient, Pam Chahdi’s last wishes. Pam was a longtime resident of Schofield, WI. Pam had asked for Gospel singers to come to her home and sing for her. And sing they did! For over an hour the choir members sang, cried and laughed with Pam, her friends and family, and her hospice team; in a true celebration of Pam and all the lives she’s touched. Pam passed a couple weeks later surrounded by her friends and family.

or over 20 years Interim Healthcare of Wausau has served the Central Wisconsin Community with dedication and compassion. We provide the same quality and meaningful care in our Hospice & Palliative Care program. Our teams of experienced specialists have time tested expertise and are devoted to compassionate, professional end-of-life care. Our team is composed of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, chaplains, certified nursing assistants and volunteers. We also hold in honor and are grateful for the service of our veterans. We are a level two “we honor veterans” partner providing veterans with a unique care perspective to meet their needs individually. At Interim Hospice & Palliative Care it is important that we listen to our patients as they tell their life stories, and as they share their hopes, dreams, and disappointments. It is during this time that our staff members pick up on the things 18 ‌| Marathon County Housing and Care Guide

that would bring joy to our patients’ lives. As a Hospice Team we listen; we share with each other; then we work together on bringing to life the last wishes of as many patients as we possibly can. Last wishes are typically the things in life that a patient would still like to do. For example: Trip to the casino; have a personalized tour of the community Christmas lights; Get to a family party one last time; All tastefully done and in the spirit of bringing joy to the patient and family members. The Interim Hospice & Palliative Care team helps patients understand available choices and support with end of life decisions. Our focus is to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patients and loved ones. It is important to Interim Hospice & Palliative Care to not only provide quality care to our patients and their families, but to also help them to make life all about living.

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Words in a Word Puzzle

Puzzle by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives

Puzzle answers on page 30

Neuroscience is the study of the brain and nervous system, including their structure, function, and disorders. How many four- and five-letter common English words (no proper names or abbreviations) can you find in the word NEUROSCIENCE? We found 49 four letter words and 53 five letter words. See how many you can find, and then check your words against ours in the answer key. Good luck! Visit www.dana.org for more information about the brain and neuroscience.

NEUROSCIENCE Four letter words: _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ How many did you find? _________

_____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________

Five letter words: _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ How many did you find? _________

_____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready for a bigger challenge, see how many six letter words you can find! 20 â&#x20AC;&#x152;| Marathon County Housing and Care Guide

Stay Independent — Are You at Risk? Falls are the main reason why older people lose their independence. Check Your Risk for Falling Please circle “Yes” or “No” for each statement below. Yes (2)

Why it matters

No (0) I have fallen in the past year.

People who have fallen once are likely to fall again.

Yes (2) No (0) I use or have been advised to use a cane or walker to get around safely.

People who have been advised to use a cane or walker may already be more likely to fall.

Yes (1) No (0) Sometimes I feel unsteady when I am walking.

Unsteadiness or needing support while walking are signs of poor balance.

Yes (1) No (0) I steady myself by holding onto furniture when walking at home.

This is also a sign of poor balance.

Yes (1) No (0) I am worried about falling.

People who are worried about falling are more likely to fall.

Yes (1) No (0) I need to push with my hands to stand up from a chair.

This is a sign of weak leg muscles, a major reason for falling.

Yes (1) No (0) I have some trouble stepping up onto a curb.

This is also a sign of weak leg muscles.

Yes (1) No (0) I often have to rush to the toilet. increases your chance of falling.

Rushing to the bathroom, especially at night,

Yes (1) No (0) I have lost some feeling in my feet.

Numbness in your feet can cause stumbles and lead to falls.

Yes (1) No (0) I take medicine that sometimes makes me Side effects from medicines can sometimes feel light-headed or more tired than usual. increase your chance of falling. Yes (1) No (0) I take medicine to help me sleep or improve my mood.

These medicines can sometimes increase your chance of falling.

Yes (1) No (0) I often feel sad or depressed.

Symptoms of depression, such as not feeling well or feeling slowed down, are linked to falls.

Total______

Add up the number of points for each “yes” answer. If you scored 4 points or more, you may be at risk for falling. Discuss this brochure with your doctor.

*This checklist was developed by the Greater Los Angeles VA Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center and affiliates and is a validated fall risk self-assessment tool (Rubenstein et al. J Safety Res; 2011:42(6)493-499). Adapted with permission of the authors.

Four Things You Can Do To Prevent Falls:

1. Begin an exercise program to improve your leg strength & balance 2. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to review your medicines

3. Get annual eye check-ups & update your eyeglasses 4. Make your home safer by: a. Removing clutter &

tripping hazards b. Putting railings on all stairs & adding grab bars in the bathroom c. Having good lighting, especially on

stairs For more information on fall prevention, please visit: www.cdc.gov/injury; www. stopfalls.org

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Funeral Homes Brainard Funeral Home

522 Adams St., Wausau, WI 54403 (715) 845-5525 5712 Memorial Ct., Weston, WI 54476 (715) 845-5525 www.brainardfuneral.com

Helke Funeral HomeCremation

302 Spruce St., Wausau, WI 54401 (715) 842-3993 www.helke.com

Have the Talk of a Lifetime

ave you ever read an obituary or attended a funeral for someone you never met, but afterwards you feel as if you knew the person and what made them unique? Chances are you felt that way because the family spent time recalling favorite memories of their loved one and chose to share them as part of the obituary or service of remembrance. Anyone can provide dates of educational or employment milestones or significant events such as marriage, military service, or awards received. However, it takes special relationships nurtured by mutual sharing to be able to recall and describe father/son fishing trips, a tiny baby blanket lovingly knitted by mom’s hands or a special memory of the way the kitchen smelled when grandma made her homemade cookies. People talk about many things

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with their loved ones; from trivial day-to-day occurrences to major life events. Conversing about these things, whether big or small, is part of what binds us to those we love and nurtures the close relationships we share with them. Sharing life stories with those who matter most isn’t just important today; it will be especially significant when a loved one dies and it is time to commemorate their life. These conversations and memories are what we draw upon, not only to comfort us in our grief but to help create a meaningful service of remembrance. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home is proud to be a participant in “Have the Talk of a Lifetime”, a nationwide effort sponsored by the Funeral and Memorial Information Council. The Council’s purpose is to encourage families to have conversations about life and

John J. Buettgen Funeral Home 948 Grand Ave., Schofield, WI 54476 (715) 359-2828 www.jjbfh.com

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes & Crematory

(715) 845-6900 1302 6th St., Wausau, WI 54403 3400 Stewart Ave., Wausau, WI 54401 300 Walnut St., Marathon, WI 54448 312 Caroline St., Athens, WI 54411 327 N. 3rd Ave., Edgar, WI 54426 www.petersonkraemer.com

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what matters most before it’s too late. Participating funeral homes have joined together to provide families with assistance and resources designed to help them initiate and document these conversations. These discussions can help families make important decisions about how they wish to remember and honor the lives of their loved ones when it comes time to plan a funeral or memorial service. Individuals and their families have more options than ever before for memorializing their loved one at the end of life. From simple to very elaborate, there are a variety of ways a family can honor their loved one in a personal and meaningful way. Memorialization is so much more than it used to

be. It can reflect a person’s life story — their values, interests and experiences — and be transformative, healing and comforting. Meaningful memorialization starts when loved ones talk about what matters most; memories made, lessons learned and how they hope to be remembered. Through meaningful memorialization — that is, taking time to reflect on the unique life of a loved one and remember the difference they made — families and friends take an important step in the journey toward healing after death. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home is pleased to offer individuals and families in Central Wisconsin a free brochure, Have the Talk of a Lifetime, which will

help them begin a conversation about life. It’s not easy to talk about death but this brochure focuses on life stories — family vacations, pieces of advice, favorite pastimes — that will help loved ones remember those who matter most and begin to heal after they die. This brochure can be accessed in several ways. Stop by any one of our five convenient locations to pick up a copy, or email us at petersonkraemer@aol.com or call us at 715-845-6900 to request that a copy be mailed to you. We encourage people to utilize this brochure along with the assistance of the experienced staff of Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home and “Have the Talk of a Lifetime” with those you love.

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Alzheimer’s Association Offers New Tools to Aid Difficult Driving Conversations 100% of People with Alzheimer’s Will Eventually Be Unable to Drive Safely — Families Struggle with When and How to Take Car Keys Away

riving demands quick reaction time and fast problem solving. Due to the progressive nature of the disease, every person with Alzheimer’s will eventually become unable to drive. The Alzheimer’s Association recommends that families discuss driving before a crisis, ideally while the person with Alzheimer’s is still able to participate in the conversation and decision-making process. “Driving is often associated with autonomy, so relinquishing car keys can be a very emotional and stressful process,” said Beth Kallmyer, MSW, director of constituent services at the Alzheimer’s Association. “Educating yourself on approaches and options prior to having this difficult conversation can help ease the transition for everyone involved.” To assist with these conversations, the Alzheimer’s Association created four short videos depicting different scenarios for approaching driving and dementia. Watching the videos may give families an idea of how to start the conversation or how to respond to a particular objection. In one video, a woman in the early stages of Alzheimer’s drafts a contract saying she will reach a point when she can no longer drive and gives her children permission to step in. If the person with the disease is more resistant, another technique shown in the new videos is to secure a doctor’s “prescription” advising the person with Alzheimer’s to no longer drive. Following each of the videos is a list of tips and techniques families can use when having the conversation about driving. The videos are housed within the Alzheimer’s Association online Dementia and Driving Resource Center, which contains helpful information about recognizing when driving is unsafe, finding alternate transportation and getting a driving evaluation. The project was supported by a grant from the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Talking to loved ones who have Alzheimer’s disease about handing over their car keys can be difficult – 24 ‌| Marathon County Housing and Care Guide

especially if the individual is unable or unwilling to recognize their declining abilities,” said Administrator David Strickland of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “We are proud to have partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association on the development of these important tools to help individuals with dementia transition away from driving with dignity.” Some people are able to continue driving in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, but it requires ongoing evaluation to ensure safety. Following are tips from the Alzheimer’s Association that it may be time to stop driving: ■ Forgetting how to locate familiar places ■ Failing to observe traffic signs ■ Making slow or poor decisions in traffic ■ Driving at an inappropriate speed ■ Becoming angry or confused while driving ■ Hitting curbs ■ Using poor lane control ■ Making errors at intersections ■ Confusing the brake and gas pedals ■ Returning from a routine drive later than usual ■ Forgetting the destination you are driving to during the trip The Alzheimer’s Association also provides example driving contracts and local evaluation specialists. For more information on dementia and driving, visit www.alz.org/ driving.

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• Truly affordable in-home care

• Companionship

• Meal planning & preparation

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• Light housekeeping & planning

• Service available 24/7, 365 days per year

• Personal care (bathing & dressing) • Respite care to relieve primary caregiver • Shopping & errands • Medication Reminders

• Insured & bonded • Locally owned & operated with over 20 years experience in geriatric rehabilitation

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Pre-planning is a “gift” to loved ones. It enables them to focus on honoring a loved one’s life rather than worrying about difficult decisions at a distressing time. Call us today for more information about pre-planning your final wishes.

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Simple Changes for Managing Your Health By Becky Suehring, RD CD

• Try looking at the serving size on the packaging of sweets/treats and keep your portion to one serving or for foods like ice cream or pudding use a small dish or even a small coffee mug to reduce the portion size.

ave you been told that you need to change the way that you eat to help manage a health condition or found yourself less interested in eating? Health conditions that require lifestyle changes can be challenging, especially when it comes to changing the foods that we eat. The biggest mistake that most people make is setting their goals too high. For example, trying to cut out bread and pasta completely when it has been a part of meals for years or eliminate all snack food and sweets and expect that you won’t want them anymore. Managing a health condition like diabetes or heart disease is not about elimination; it is about finding a healthy balance of all foods through meal planning and portion control. The first step in learning to adjust your diet to meet your nutrition needs is to understand how food affects your health. You can do this by: • Talking with your Doctor or Healthcare Provider about his/her recommendations. • Talk with a Registered Dietitian about your diet and ideas for changes you feel ready to make. • Ask your Doctor or Registered Dietitian for materials to help you better understand how to care for yourself. • If you are internet savvy, look for credible websites like the American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association to get 28 ‌| Marathon County Housing and Care Guide

Heart Disease:

nutrition tips. The second step is to learn more about you. What are healthy things you are already doing and what are habits you can change today, one week from today, one month from today, etc. Remind yourself that small, achievable changes will be the longest lasting and have the biggest impact over time. Some simple ideas on where to start may be:

Diabetes:

• Meet with a Registered Dietitian to prepare an individual nutrition plan. • Keep portions of grains like bread, pasta, rice to approximately ¼ of your plate or using a smaller bowl for cereal. • Fill ½ of your plate with non-starchy vegetables at lunch and dinner (starchy vegetables include: potatoes, sweet potatoes, peas, corn, and squash).

• Reduce saturated and trans fats. Saturated fats are highest mainly in animal products, like dairy and meats, so try a lower fat milk like 1% or fat free. Look for 1% or non-fat yogurt and cottage cheese. Keep cheese to 1-2 slices or a 1/3-cup of shredded cheese. • Serve a portion of meat that is roughly the size of a deck of cards, it should fill about ¼ of your plate • Reduce sodium by limiting boxed and canned foods or reducing the portion you are eating and plan more fruits and vegetables to fill your plate. • Spice things up with herbs and spices. Dry seasonings add the most flavor when they are added during the cooking process.

Difficulty Preparing Food:

• Keep simple foods in the pantry: bread and peanut butter, fruit cups, frozen vegetables, tuna and crackers, cottage cheese, yogurt and granola, nuts and raisins, eggs and toast, oatmeal with raisins and walnuts. • Have a place to sit and prepare foods: peel, chop or mix foods at the kitchen table. • Use a crockpot and make a large meal to freeze in smaller portions.

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We all need someone to lean on. Primrose Retirement Community

• Help getting to medical appointments • Hair cutting and styling • Companionship • Meal preparation • Errands with or without the client • Laundry • Light housekeeping • Plus, much more

At Primrose Retirement Community, we want you to enjoy your retirement years! That’s why we take care of the responsibilities, giving you more time to enjoy the important things in life! Stop in and see all our great amenities and services. • Fitness Center • Chapel • Library • Computer Lounge • Pub • Billiard Room • Movie Theater • Beauty Salon/Barber • Ice Cream Parlor

• Daily Activities • Social Events • Exercise Classes • Scheduled Transportation • Delicious, Home Cooked Meals • 24 Hour Nursing Staff, if needed • Emergency Response System • And Many More!

For information call

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Words in a Word Puzzle Answers:

Puzzle on page 20

The 49 four-letter words we found in “NEUROSCIENCE” are: coin cone cons core corn cues cure curs ecru eons euro ices icon

inns ions iron neon nice nine none nose noun nuns once ones onus

ores ours rein rice rise roes rose rues ruin rune runs ruse seen

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seer sere sine sire sore sour sure uric urns user

The 53 five-letter words we found in “NEUROSCIENCE” are: coins cones conic cores corns cries crone cures curie curio curse eerie ennui ensue

icons incur inner inure irons nicer niece nines noise nonce norse nouns nurse occur

osier ounce reins resin reuse rinse risen rosin rouse ruins runes scene scion scone

score scorn scour seine since siren sneer snore sonic union urine

Puzzle by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives

Brain Quote Cryptograms

The following cryptograms are all quotes about the brain, with the names of their authors. Some of the letters have been filled in to give you a head start. See how many you can solve! Visit www.dana.org for more information on the brain and neuroscience.

We’re Not in Kansas Anymore

Sci Fi Brain

Answers: We’re Not in Kansas Anymore: And my head I’d be scratching while my thoughts were busy hatching. If I only had a brain. --The Scarecrow The Sci-Fi Brain: The human brain, then, is the most complicated organization of matter that we know. --Isaac Asimov Marathon County Housing and Care Guide | 31

• Companions and Homemakers - Supportive Care • Nurses and Aides - Skilled Care • Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy • Palliative - Physician Services • Hospice Care

Interim HealthCare of Wausau was established by Jan & Russ Kocha in January of 1993. It is locally owned and operated as a franchise of Interim HealthCare, Inc., which has over 300 offices nationwide. Interim HealthCare of Wausau is a Federally Certified, State Licensed Home Health Care and Hospice Agency serving the Central Wisconsin community with dedication and compassion.

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