Senior Review

Rock County Council on Aging's

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A Senior Magazine for Living a Healthier, Smarter and More Active Life in Rock County!

Older Americans Month 2014

Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow.

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lder adults have made countless contributions and sacrifices to ensure a better life for future generations. Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans Month each May. This celebration recognizes older Americans for their contributions and demonstrates our nation’s

commitment to helping them stay healthy and active.

This year’s theme for Older Americans Month is “Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow.” The theme focuses on injury prevention and safety to encourage older adults to protect themselves and remain active and independent for as long as possible.

Unintentional injuries to this population result in at least 6 million medically treated injuries and more than 30,000 deaths every year. With an emphasis on safety during Older Americans Month, we encourage older adults to learn about the variety of ways they can avoid the leading

Safety Tips

Prevent Falls

• Install handrails and grab bars wherever they are helpful, especially around stairs and in bathrooms.

• Ensure ample lighting inside and outside of your home, particularly around frequently used walkways.

Add one or more nightlights between your bedroom and bathroom.

• Choose shoes with non-slip soles that provide support without bulk that could cause you to trip.

• Use a walking aid, if needed to improve balance and stability.

Live a longer, healthier life by taking control of your safety today!

Talk to Your Healthcare Provider

• Discuss physical activities that are appropriate for you. Regular exercise helps to improve endurance, strength, balance, and coordination.

• Have your vision checked regularly. Your sight plays a large part in preventing injuries at home, on the road, and in the community.

• Learn more about safely managing your medications, activities, and lifestyle.

Manage Medications

• Be aware of how your medications interact with other prescription and over-the-counter drugs, certain foods, alcohol, and other medical conditions.

• Learn how medications may make you unsteady on your feet or

causes of injury, like falls.

While Rock County Council on Aging provides services, support, and resources to older adults year-round, Older Americans Month offers an opportunity for us to provide specialized information and services around the important topic of injury prevention. This information will help older adults take control of their safety and live longer, healthier lives.

To learn more about Older Americans Month and how you can participate, contact Rock County Council on Aging at 608-757-5472 or www. co.rock.wi.us/aging.

Prevent Fires and Burns

impact your ability to operate a motor vehicle.

• Create a medication schedule or use a scheduler box to make sure you take no less or more than prescribed.

• Ask your pharmacist for help.

Large-print labels, medicationtracking devices, and easy-open containers may be available

• Set your water heater to 120 degrees. You can also install anti-scald devices on sinks, tubs, and showers.

• Test smoke detectors regularly.

Be sure you have a smoke alarm in or very near your cooking area.

Alarms should also be installed in all bedrooms.

• When cooking, wear snug-fitting

or short-sleeve clothing and highquality oven mitts that cover the lower part of your arms.

• Do not smoke in your home, especially if oxygen therapy is used.

Drive Wisely

• Plan your route before you drive and use the safest routes that are welllit, familiar, and offer easy parking.

Daytime driving in good weather conditions is best.

• Wear your seat belt, even during short trips.

• Eliminate distractions inside the vehicle and stay focused on the road.

• Know when it might be time to limit or stop driving, and learn how to get around town without driving.

Learn more about Older Americans Month and find additional resources at http://acl.gov/olderamericansmonth Information provided by the Administration for Community Living, www.acl.gov

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Rock County Council on Aging Mailing Address: 51 S. Main Street, Janesville, WI 53545 Location: 3328 US HWY 51 North, Janesville, WI 53545 Phone: 608-757-5472 Fax: 608-758-8472 Website: www.co.rock.wi.us/aging Joyce Lubben, Director 757-5472 Ranee Goodroad, Nutrition Program Supervisor 757-5474 Lachel Fowler, Elderly Benefit Specialist

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Sherry Muth, Specialized Transit Dispatcher Joyce Jass, Clerk Typist III Steve Skelly, Transportation Program Supervisor Justin Svingen, Mobility Manager

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Educational Corner

Put a Spring Back In Your Step!

For more information or to register, call (608) 758-8455. Or register online at www.co.rock.wi.us, and then go to the Council on Aging department. Transportation may be available to the classes.

“Stepping On”, A Program to Reduce Falls and Build Confidence HAVE FUN – STRENGTHEN MUSCLES MAKE NEW FRIENDS – LIVE INDEPENDENTLY! “Stepping On” is a falls prevention program aimed at educating older adults and building confidence to reduce and/or eliminate falls.

Participants meet once a week for seven weeks for two hours. A range of issues are covered including: • Fun strength and balance exercises • Education on falls and risks • Home hazards • Safe footwear • Vision related falls • Medication reviews • Learn from guest experts • Safety in public places • Understand Vitamin D & Calcium related to falls

• And much more!

5/7/14 to 6/18/14, Wednesdays 9:30 am to 11:30 am Huntington Place Independent Apartments 3801 N Wright Road, Janesville 7/9/14 to 8/20/14, Wednesdays 9:30 am to 11:30 am Creekside Place Evansville How Does This Program Work?

Program participants meet for two hours each week for seven weeks in a group setting. There will be guest speakers, group discussions, and sharing of information. There is a $10 fee for the program. We ask that participants commit to attending all seven classes and practicing the

Wisconsin’s Guardianship Support Center (GSC) Available to Answer Your Questions The Guardianship Support Center at GWAAR is taking consumer questions. The GSC provides information and assistance on issues related to guardianship, protective placements, advance directives (POA's), and more.

Consumers and professionals can contact the GSC hotline for advice and direction related to these issues. The GSC does not give legal advice or represent people in court or guardianship proceedings, but it can help provide insight into the guidelines and procedures

required under state law. For example, the GSC can give clients information about how to petition the court to review the actions of a Power of Attorney (POA) or guardian, whether or not court approval is necessary for the guardian to sell a ward's real property, and whether an agent under a POA is allowed to be compensated.

Calls going to the GSC are taken by a voicemail system and returned in the order in which they are received. Contact info: 855409-9410 or guardian@gwaar.org

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“Stepping On” is designed for those who: • Live independently in own home/apartment • Do not have dementia/ memory loss • Are able to walk w/o the help of another person • Have had a fall(s) in the past year • Do NOT use a walker/ scooter/wheelchair most of the time.

Why Should I Be Concerned About Falling?

balance and strength exercises each week. Older adults who are at risk for falls or have a fear of falling and who are able to participate in weekly classes are encouraged to attend.

According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control: • Falls and hip fractures among older adults are serious.

• More than 1/3 of adults age 65 years and older fall each year.

• Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury and deaths and the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma.

• Of those who fall, 20% to 30% suffer moderate to severe injuries such as hip fractures or head traumas that reduce mobility and independence and increase the risk of premature death.

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Educational Corner

Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin Offering FREE Workshops about Alzheimer's & Dementia Alzheimer's & Dementia: What is it?

What can I do?

disease, how it affects those who have it and how to effectively deal with it day-to-day.

Tuesday, May 13 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd., Beloit This hour-long program will tell you about the basics. What are the causes, warning signs and risk factors? What are practical things you can do whether you are concerned about yourself or a loved one or if you are interested in helping others impacted by dementia?

Come to find out! Presented by Joy Schmidt, Community Education Specialist with the Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance of WI

Session I will be presented on the medical aspects of Alzheimer’s and other dementia

by Dr. Carey Gleason, Ph.D., who is a nationally known expert on this subject from the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at UW-Madison. Dr. Gleason will explain the various types of dementia – including symptoms, diagnosis, disease progression, and treatment options – in language we can all understand.

ABC's of Alzheimer's and Dementia Mondays, June 2 and June 9 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.

Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd., Beloit A two-part education series will be offered in Rock County for families, friends and carepartners of persons who have Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. The ABC’s of Alzheimer’s & Dementia is designed to enhance understanding of the

Do You Have a Medical Condition and Need an Air Conditioner?

Voluntary Action Center Can Help!

The Voluntary Action Center (VAC) is working with the Rock County Council on Aging to reduce heat related illness for seniors.

Over the past ten years, the Voluntary Action Center has placed approximately 250 air conditioners in the homes of seniors in need at no cost.

Again this year, the Voluntary Action Center (VAC) is coordinating an air conditioner program for the elderly. They accept donations of air conditioners or designated cash donations to purchase new equipment.

The donated air conditioners will be given to area low-income seniors, age 60 or older. The seniors need a referral from a local health and human services agency and a doctor’s note stating they have a medical condition requiring an air conditioner. Proof of low income

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must be provided before units can be placed.

There is no charge for the air conditioner and, when available, volunteers deliver them and set them up. VAC is grateful for the community’s assistance in helping it to serve area seniors with the greatest need.

If you meet the above criteria and need an air conditioner, contact VAC at 608-365-1278.

The Voluntary Action Center, 611 East Grand Ave. Ste 2B, Beloit, WI

Session II will focus on 1) the experience of dementia and how it affects a person’s functioning; 2) how to best help the person maintain function and quality of life; and 3) resources and support available to help.

Deanna Truedson and Pat Wilson from the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin, along with Julie Seeman from the Rock County Council on Aging, will present this session.

For questions or to register contact the Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin at 608.232.3400 or 888.308.6251.

Or visit their website at http://alzwisc.org/

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The first time I moved to The Heights, it was because I listened to my family and my doctor.

The second time I moved to The Heights, it’s because I wanted to live here. We have fun here! Activities, outings, shopping trips...plus fresh-made meals served daily, housekeeping services, 24-hour staff, emergency call system, even rehab therapists if you need them. This is a senior living community where people know me by name. That’s why I live at The Heights

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Healthy Eating on a Budget

any people that have had to make the decision between food, bills, and medication will say that food will often take a backseat.

Making a dollar stretch is becoming more difficult, which makes meeting the basic need of nourishing your body more challenging. Making sure that you are eating the right amount and types of food is one of the first priorities in maintaining strength and health to remain independent. While it is safe to say that there is not a perfect answer to this complex issue, there may be some ideas to consider for easing the financial stress of groceries: • Contact the Rock County Council on Aging to find more information on nutrition services in our community; including, the Senior Nutrition Program congregate dining centers and home delivered meals, food pantries, and churches that provide meals and food packages.

• If you have a friend or family member that takes you out for a meal, consider dining at home instead and making some extras to freeze for meals during the week.

• Stock your kitchen with easy meals and staples that are inexpensive: Hot cereals, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables, soups with beans and vegetables, whole grain pasta and brown rice, cottage cheese, milk, yogurt, peanut butter and crackers, eggs, tuna or chicken in a pouch.

• Consider buying meats in bulk, cooking all at once and freezing in individual portions. For example; buying ground turkey in a 3-pound quantity instead of 1-pound saves money and you can cook all 3-pounds and divide them into single serving and freeze. When ready to use, defrost and add to your meal.

Inexpensive, easy, and healthy!

• Avoid coupons for items you don’t need. Many coupons are for expendable “extras”. Clip with caution!

• Avoid going to the grocery store hungry. You are more likely to buy impulse foods when you are hungry.

• Take 10 minutes before going to the store to plan 3-4 meals for the week. Plan your meals around the foods you already have in the pantry.

Sticking to a list will help you stay on budget.

• Check the “Unit Price” on the shelf directly below the product.

Compare different brands and sizes to find the most economically option.

• Keep staples that are low-cost year round. For example, beans and eggs are reasonably priced protein foods; some apples, pears, bananas, carrots, and potatoes are about the same price year round; whole grains like oatmeal, brown rice, and basic whole wheat bread are very economical.

• When dining out: look for early bird specials, go out for lunch instead of dinner, or look for “2 for 1” deals.

Stick to water instead of ordering other beverages.

Resources: 1. Eating Better on a Budget. 10 Tips Nutrition Education Series.

United States Department of

Healthy Eating for Successful Living in Older Adults The Rock County Council on Aging is offering a six-week educational class, Healthy Eating for Successful Living. The program is open to older adults interested in learning about nutrition and how lifestyle changes can promote better health through nutrition and exercise. Participants will learn goal setting and brainstorming strategies to increase bone and heart healthy food choices.

The focus of the program is to stress heart and bone healthy nutrition strategies to help maintain or improve wellness and independence, and prevent chronic disease development or progression.

Some topic areas covered are:

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• Eating healthy on a budget • Identify nutritious food choices • Adapt favorite recipes • Understand food labels • How to overcome cravings • Portion sizes • And much more!

The class with be held at the Beloit Senior Center, 631 Bluff, Beloit beginning Friday, July 11 through August 15, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

There is no charge for the workshop, but pre-registration is required. Register early as space is limited.

To register or for more information, contact the Rock County Council on Aging at (608) 758-8455 or register online at www. co.rock.wi.us/aging.

Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. www. choosemyplate.gov 2. 20 Tips to Cut Food Cost.

Communicating Food and Health. www.communicatingfoodforhealth. com

Ask a Dietitian There is an ever increasing barrage of nutritional information which can be confusing and overwhelming.

Just reading the magazine covers while standing in line at the grocery store provides a cornucopia of nutritional tips and ideas.

Between television, articles in magazines and the internet, it can be difficult to discern the validity of the information provided.

Beginning with the May issue of the Senior Review, there will be a monthly column written by a registered dietitian, Rebecca Suehring, answering questions from readers. If you have a nutritional question, please mail it to: Rock County Council on Aging, Nutrition Program, 51 S Main Street, Janesville WI 53545 or email to goodroad@co.rock.wi.us.

Each month a question will be selected from those which are submitted. Please note that it is not the intent of the column to address specific medical conditions.

Be sure to read the column each month to learn how to improve or maintain a healthy life through good nutrition.

Stroke Awareness

confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, sudden trouble walking, dizziness or loss of balance, and/or sudden severe headache with no known cause.

By Cynthia Melssen, RN, Staff Education Benedictine Health System, Wausau, WI

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‘Stroke’ or, otherwise known as a CVA, is an attack that occurs in blood vessels in the brain causing occlusion in the vessels. Each vessel supplies blood and nutrients to specific areas in the brain in order to function.

When the vessel becomes blocked or bursts, it cuts off vital blood flow and oxygen which results in death of the cells to affected parts of the brain.

There are two major types of Stroke:

1. Ischemic Stroke – occurs when arteries are blocked by blood clots OR by the gradual build-up of plaque and other fatty deposits. Over 80% of strokes are ischemic.

2. Hemorrhagic Stroke – occurs when a blood vessel bursts, leaking blood into the brain. Around 13% of strokes are related to this type; however, this type of stroke is responsible for more than 30% of all stroke deaths.

How a stroke may affect you:

1. The left side of the brain controls

If you, or anyone you know experiences these signs, follow the FAST procedure below: the right side of the body affecting your ability with speaking, number skills, writing, reasoning, scientific functions, and moving the right side of your body 2. The right side of the brain controls the left side of the body affecting your creative ability that would include painting a picture, music, memory deficits, and moving the left side of your body.

Stroke Facts:

• African Americans have almost twice the risk of having a stroke than Caucasians • Women are twice as likely to die from stroke than breast cancer annually • It is the fourth leading cause of death each year • It is the leading cause of serious,

long-term adult disability

Risk Factors:

• Over the age of 55 • Male gender • African American • Diagnosis of Diabetes • Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation (Abnormal heartbeat) • Family History • High Cholesterol • Smoking • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) • Excessive alcohol consumption • Poor diet and exercise

Warning Signs of Stroke include:

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg — especially on one side of the body, sudden

F – FACE: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A – ARMS: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S – SPEECH: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?

T – TIME: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Prevention measures include:

Manage your blood pressure, stop smoking, control your alcohol consumption, control your cholesterol levels, control your Diabetes, exercise and eat a healthy diet which includes lowering your salt and fat intake, and see your doctor on a regular basis.

For more information on Stroke Awareness, visit www.stroke.org.

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“I can’t come up with anything I don’t love!” she replies. She enjoys the programs, delicious food, and is one of the “Baking Ladies” concocting goodies for the residents. Her doctor and children wanted her to live where she could “be active” and she is!

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Residents, who would prefer to receive their long term care services at home, may have the opportunity to do so through the Community Relocation Initiative.

Now people being cared for in nursing homes will have a choice — to remain in that setting or move (if their care needs can be met), at home, in an apartment or in an assisted living setting.

At Governor Doyle’s direction (2006), the Department of Health and Family Services and local human service agencies, such as the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Rock County, are working with nursing home residents like you, seniors and people with disabilities, to provide choices about where they wish to live.

You may be eligible for Community Relocation if you meet the following criteria: currently reside in a nursing home and are expected to stay long-term, are 65 years of age or older or have a physical disability, your nursing home care is currently paid for by Wisconsin Medicaid, you have an ongoing need for long-term care services and are determined by the county human service agency to be eligible for the Community Options Waiver (known as COP-W or CIP II).

In order to begin the process one should contact the ADRC of Rock County (608-741-3600). An Information and Assistance Specialist can set up a time to meet with you and determine eligibility for this program. The I&A Specialist will ask

This Month in History: May

May 2, 1919: 1st U.S. air passenger service starts.

May 4, 1932: Al Capone, convict of income tax evasion, enters Atlanta penitentiary.

May 10, 1924: J. Edgar Hoover appointed head of FBI.

questions regarding your health care needs, your preferences for the type of help you need, your personal interests and availability of family and friends, home care and residential options and preferences and explain the program policies and procedures.

If you are eligible for the Community Relocation Initiative, a Long Term Support care manager and the nursing home social worker will work with you and your family to: determine what your needs will be and what services are available for you if you leave the nursing home, develop a safe relocation plan with services you have chosen, and help you find and furnish a new home if you no longer have your former apartment or house. Once you are living in your home, your care manager will continue to routinely be in contact with you to ensure all your needs are addressed and services are provided.

With some help, you can manage on your own again and gain some independence back.

If you would like to learn more or see if you would qualify, contact the ADRC of Rock County (608-741-3600).

May 12, 2008: 8.0 Earthquake in southwest China kills more than 69,000.

May 13, 1972: Milwaukee Brewers beat Minnesota Twins, 4-3, in 22 innings (started on May 12th!)

May 16, 1965: Spaghetti-O's 1st sold.

May 17, 2011: The final episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show is recorded in Chicago, Illinois; many celebrities attend the star- studded event.

May 17, 2011: The oldest panda in the world, Ming Ming, dies at the age of 34 in Guangdong, China.

May 19, 1977: Movie, Smokey and the Bandit," premieres.

May 24, 1959: 1st house with built-in bomb shelter exhibited in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania.

May 25,1961: John F. Kennedy sets goal of putting a man on Moon before the end of decade.

For more information about historical events for each day of the month visit: http://www.brainyhistory. com/events.html

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Live Life and Love what You Do

Edgerton Hospital is pleased to now offer Pulmonary Rehabilitation. If you or a loved one has chronic pulmonary disease, our specialized mix of exercise, education and nutrition will help you to live life to its fullest.

If you are living with any of the following, Pulmonary Rehab can help: • COPD • Emphysema • Chronic bronchitis • Asthma • Other lung problems How to Schedule an Appointment: To participate in Edgerton Hospital’s Pulmonary Rehab program, you will need a referral from your physician. If you do not have a referral, our staff can help you obtain one. Please call:

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From left, Susan Kindschi, RN, BA, Tina Pavlik, CNA, Michael Katzoff, M.D., ACP, Becky Borys, EP, Raed Hamed, M.D., F.C.C.P., Beth Kaufman, CRT, RST, Mouhammed Rihawi, M.D., ACP, D.ABSM, Marti Yakel, RN

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A Sherlock Holmes Fascination

By Gayle Lange Puhl

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like Sherlock Holmes. That interest has been a life-long hobby.

I was first introduced to Sherlock Holmes by the black-and-white Universal Studio movies starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce shown on television during the fifties and sixties. I became a Sherlockian at Christmas of 1965 when my school friends gave me a copy of The Complete Sherlock Holmes with all the Sherlock Holmes stories and novels in one book. I like the logic and rationality of Holmes' reasoning as he unravels the clue to his cases. I also am drawn to Dr. Watson's humanity and to the friendship between the two men. I find the Victorian settings of the stories intriguing.

I discovered that there are many other people interested in the Great Detective and his friend the Doctor. Nationally there is a literary society called The Baker Street Irregulars, dedicated to keeping green the memory of Holmes and opening the doors to everyone who is interested in learning more about the world's first consulting detective and his era. The local Sherlockian discussion group The Original Tree Worshippers of Rock County meet monthly at the Hedberg Public Library in Janesville.

Dates and details can be found at http:// rocksherlockotw.blogspot.com/ or by contacting Resa Haile at rehola@gmail.

The local Sherlockian discussion group The Original Tree Worshippers of Rock County meet monthly at the Hedberg Public Library in Janesville.

Dates and details can be found at http:// rocksherlockotw.blogspot.com/ or by contacting Resa Haile at rehola@gmail. com.

com. Many local clubs, or scions, exist all over the planet to allow Sherlockians to meet, discuss and even debate the many points of interest in the fifty-six short stories and four novels written about Holmes and Watson by the British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle .

Sherlock Holmes' first novel, A Study in Scarlet, was published in 1887 in Beaton's Christmas Annual, in England. The short stories and three more novels were published first in the London magazine The Strand and then syndicated to American magazines. The last story appeared in 1927. Three years later Sir Arthur died.

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes really kicked in when the first short story, "A Scandal in Bohemia", was published in The Strand in 1891. There had been many detective stories in the British press before Holmes, but their detectives seemed to solve their cases by luck or coincidence. Doyle, a struggling young doctor with a small practice and a growing family, wondered if a "logical"

solution, built up from available evidence and avoiding the more sensational aspects of popular "penny dreadful" stories of the time, could be applied to crime writing. He remembered an old teacher from his medical schooling in Edinburgh, Scotland, named Joseph Bell. Dr. Bell had the uncanny ability to observe a new patient's appearance, including their accent, details of their clothing and even the mud on their shoes and deduce correctly details of their personal lives not included in the patient's file. Doyle decided that such qualities in a doctor could be just as useful in a detective.

Sherlock Holmes became enormously popular. Doyle, who was an excellent writer on a variety of subjects, became tired of the demand for more Holmes

stories. He tried to kill the character off in 1893. The public put up a great outcry, but Doyle did not relent until 1902 when The Hound of the Baskervilles appeared.

After that it was evident that Sherlock Holmes would live forever.

About the Author: Gayle Lange Puhl is a retired employee of the Evansville School District and currently drives a handicappedequipped van for the Ringhand Bros. Bus Company of Evansville during the school year. She was born and raised in Illinois but has lived in Wisconsin most of her adult life. She has written a collection of Sherlock Holmes stories entitled “Sherlock Holmes and the Folk Tale Mysteries”. She loves to read, meet with friends, cheer for the Packers and collects Sherlock Holmes-related books and items. She has one daughter and four grandchildren.

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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)

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

Yes (2) No (0) I use or have been advised to use

a cane or walker to get around safely.

Why it matters People who have fallen once are likely to fall again.

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 Unsteadiness or needing support while walking are

walking. 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.

Rushing to the bathroom, especially at night, increases your chance of falling.

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.

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Your doctor may suggest:

• Having other medical tests • Changing your medicines • Consulting a specialist • Seeing a physical therapist • Attending a fall prevention program

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 Information provided by the CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30333, USA; 800-CDC-INFO (800232-4636)

Learn How to Ride the Bus with Rock County Mobility Manager!

iding public transit promotes a healthy lifestyle, reduces traffic congestion, helps protect the environment, and provides greater access to your community.

Learn all you need to know to successfully and safely navigate the public bus systems in Beloit or Janesville. Personal or group trainings are available with advanced notice. This service is free of charge and includes classroom instruction and a free training ride.

Trainings focus on: • Planning your trip • Purchasing your ticket • Identifying your route • Boarding your bus • Boarding your bus with a mobility device • Transferring to another bus

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Benefit Specialist Community Outreach Schedule May 2014 What is a Benefit Specialist and how can they help me?

A Benefit Specialist is responsible for assisting older persons in gaining access to benefits, entitlements and legal rights. They work with county residents, age 60 years and older, regardless of financial status. There is no charge for their services. The Benefit Specialist can help you with problems in areas such as Medicare, Medicare Part D, Social Security, SSI, Medical Assistance, Homestead Tax Credit, Food Stamps and other benefit problems.

The Benefit Specialist outreach schedule is listed below. Appointments can be made to meet at the office or at an outreach site. If home bound, arrangements can be made for a home visit.

Moving Room by Room

By Sue McCabe

Lachel Fowlers' Schedule For seniors who live in Afton, Beloit, Clinton, Evansville, Milton, Orfordville, Hanover & Brodhead contact Lachel at Council on Aging at 757-5414.

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Clinton Senior Center Creekside Place - Evansville Beloit Senior Center Milton Senior Center Beloit Senior Center Beloit Library Eclipse Center Beloit Senior Center Merrill Community Center Beloit Senior Center

11:30 – 1:00 11:30 – 1:00 8:00 – Noon 11:30 – 1:00 8:00 – Noon 11:30 – 1:00 8:00 – Noon 11:30 – 12:30 Noon – 4:00

Rock County Council on Aging and Golden Diner Centers Regular MenuHome Delivered Meals - May 2014 Rock County Council on Aging - Nutrition Program

Dining Centers and Home Delivered Meals

May 2014

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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.

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Josh Hinz’s Schedule For seniors who live in Janesville, Edgerton, Footville and Johnstown contact Josh Hinz, Benefit Specialist, Senior Services of Rock County at 757-5940 Ext 4.

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2:00 – 3:00 13 Hedberg Public Library 1:30 – 2:30 20 Riverview Heights Apartments 11:30 – 1:00 21 Edgerton Public Library 10:30 – 11:30 22 Edgerton Elm Drive Apartments 2:00 – 3:00 27 Janesville Senior Center –

Lobby Area 1:00 – 2:00 NOTE: If schedules should change, the outreach location will be notified prior to that date, whenever possible.

Chicken Thigh w/ Herbs Mashed Potatoes Carrots Wheat Roll Fruit Whip

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12 Chicken Drumsticks Mashed Potatoes Gravy Broccoli Dinner Roll

Peanut Butter Cookie

19 Scalloped Chicken w/ Mushrooms Rice Pilaf Sliced Beets Green Beans Dinner Roll Peaches 26

Closed In Observance of Memorial Day

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Italian Wedding Soup

Mediterranean Veg Brussels Sprouts Wheat Bread Cheesecake Bar

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Spaghetti & Meatballs CA Mix Vegetables Tossed Salad Garlic Bread Melon Mix

20

Beef Stew Cauliflower w/ Red Peppers Diced Fruit Mix

Baking Powder Biscuit M & M Cookie

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Cr. Broccoli Soup ½ Turkey Sandwich Mixed Vegetables Hot Applesauce w/ Cinnamon Chocolate Cake

(D) = Diabetic Substitutions Available

7 Chicken Waldorf Salad Tossed Salad Coleslaw Wheat Bread Mandarin Oranges & Pineapple 14 Grilled Raspberry Chicken on a Tossed Salad Hot Peaches & Granola Wheat Bread Carrot Cake 21 Quiche w/ Broccoli & Cheese Cheesy Potato Casserole Carrots Wheat Roll Watermelon 28 Southwestern Goulash Squash Garden Blend Veg Breadstick Cantaloupe

Thursday

1 Turkey & Cheese Sub w/ Lettuce & Tomato Potato Salad Sliced Peaches Sugar Cookie

Breaded Fish Red Potatoes Broccoli Rye Roll Lemon Bar

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9 Hungarian Pork Goulash Egg Noodles WI Mix Veg Squash Wheat Bread Fruit Jello 15 16 Cowboy Stew Salisbury Steak Squash Sweet Potatoes Coleslaw Cauliflower Dinner Roll Dinner Roll Hot Spiced Apples Orange/ Pineapple Cup Roast Beef w/ Gravy Red Potatoes Sliced Beets Dinner Roll Strawberry Cake

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23 Chicken Salad on Rosemary Pork Lettuce Roast 3-Bean Salad Peas & Carrots Mandarin Oranges Red Cabbage Dinner Roll Wheat Bread Brownie Pineapple w/ Red Grapes 29 30 Meatloaf BBQ Pork Mashed Potatoes w/ Sandwich Gravy Baked Beans California Mix Veg Carrots Wheat Bread Chocolate Chip Tropical Fruit Cookie

V = Exceeds Sodium and/or Fat Requirements of Heart Healthy Diet

Meals served Monday – Friday. Milk is served with all meals. Coffee and tea served with dining center meals.

Suggested Donation for Each Meal: $3.25 (dining center) $3.65 (home delivered) Dining center meals require reservations which must be made by noon of the prior business day. For reservations or additional information, please call Rock County Nutrition Program at 757-5474. Meals are available to anyone 60 years or older. Home delivered meals are available only to those 60 years of age and homebound. Funding provided by Title III (Older Americans Act) and donations. Rock County COA Nutrition Program is an equal opportunity provider. No eligible person will be denied a meal.

golden diners locations Janesville Riverview Heights Apartments 930 N. Washington St. Meals served at 11:30 a.m Manager: Lauri March Clinton Senior Center 508 Front Street Meals Served at 11:45 a.m.

Managers: Chris Tracy and Pam Dewey Beloit Grinnell Hall 631 Bluff Street Meals served at 11:45 a.m.

Manager: Cindy Ross Evansville Creekside Place 102 Maple Street Meals served at 11:45 a.m.

Transportation Available Manager: Pat Engendorf Milton The Gathering Place 715 Campus Lane Meals Served at Noon Transportation Available Manager: Mary JurgensJones

Cranio-Sacral Therapy for Strokes

For over 30 years, osteopathic physician and researcher John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, has been a proponent of using the rhythm of another body system – the craniosacral system – to enhance body functioning, and help alleviate pain and discomfort.

The craniosacral system consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face and mouth, which make up the cranium, down to the sacrum, or tailbone area.

Since this vital system influences the development and performance of the brain and spinal cord, an imbalance or restriction in it could potentially cause any number of sensory, motor, or neurological disabilities. These problems could include chronic pain, eye difficulties, scoliosis, motor-coordination impairments, learning disabilities, and other health challenges.

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle method of detection and correction that encourages your own natural healing mechanisms to dissipate these negative effects of stress on your central nervous system.

Craniosacral Therapy incorporates a whole-person approach to healing including the deeper connections of mind, body, and spirit. It is an effective form of treatment for a wide range of illnesses helping to create the optimal conditions for health, encouraging vitality, and facilitating a sense of well-being. It is suitable for people of all ages including babies, children, and the elderly, and can be effective in acute or chronic cases.

CranioSacral Therapy can support the healing and recovery process in a way few other therapies can. It is extremely gentle and non-invasive. This therapy allows the patient to enter a deep relaxation in which the body does all its healing work, by releasing the tension and restrictions in the tissues.

The subject of CranioSacral Therapy and strokes is an in-depth topic. There are different varieties of strokes, ranging from hemorrhage to an embolism or thrombosis (hardening of the arteries). In any case, poor blood circulation anywhere in the body increases one’s vulnerability to strokes. The key is improving blood circulation throughout the body and to support recovery from the stroke and to ward off another stroke in the future. Optimal results can be obtained if the patient begins treatment within one or two months after the stroke and when cleared by the physician. CranioSacral Therapy has been effective over a wide range of health problems associated with pain and dysfunction. The result is a central nervous system free of restrictions and a body that’s able to return to its greatest level of performance.

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