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F e b r u ar y 2015

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

Documents: When to Shred, When to Keep, What You Need to Know

o one likes the piles of papers that we all accumulate over the course of a lifetime, but it’s hard to know how long you should hang onto certain documents and when it’s safe to destroy them. Following is a good rule of thumb for managing your personal documents:

Tax Counseling for the Elderly FREE TAX PREPARATION IRS trained, tested and certified tax counselors will prepare and electronically file your State and Federal taxes, Wisconsin Homestead application. Appointments are REQUIRED! For an appointment call: ■ Beloit Grinnell Hall, 631 Bluff, Beloit 364-2875 ■ Janesville Senior Center, 69 S. Water St., Janesville 755-3040 ■ The Gathering Place, 715 Campus, Milton 868-3500

Tax Information and Returns: Generally there is a three-year statute of limitations for the IRS auditing a tax return. This means the IRS has a period of three years from the time you file your tax return to complete an audit. However, there is no limit for fraudulent returns and the IRS has six years to challenge your return if it thinks you failed to report income that amounts to more than a quarter of your total income. Therefore, you should keep your documentation for at least six years. Credit Card Receipts: If the credit card

receipts serve as evidence for tax-related purposes, refer to the tax information and returns paragraph above. If not, it is recommended that you keep your credit card receipts until you have received your credit card statement and are able to compare the two.

Insurance: Policy and claim information should be kept for as long as the policy is in place. Bills: In most instances, bills can be shredded

once the canceled check from a paid bill has been returned. However, bills will need to be kept longer if claiming household expenses as a tax

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retire or the account is closed.

deduction. Also, one may want to keep bills for larger items for proof of value in the event of loss or damage.

Retirement/Savings Plan Statements:

Statements from plans should be kept until you receive your annual summary. Once you verify the numbers, you can shred the quarterly statements. The annual summaries should be kept until you

Pay Stubs: You should keep your pay stubs until you receive your W-2 form. Once you receive this form, ensure that the information matches. If it does, you can shred your pay stubs. Note that you may need to have at least three months of pay stubs if applying for a loan. Permanent Files: You should keep wills, powers of attorney, birth certificates, marriage documents, military records, and social security cards forever. Published with permission from the Legal Services Team

Educational Corner

Healthy Aging Workshops Stepping On

Building confidence and reducing falls. Simple and fun balance and strength training, local guest experts provide information on exercise, vision, safety, nutrition and medications. Seven weekly classes for two hours. Donation of $10. Four class opportunities: May 1 to June 19 10:00 am St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital, Janesville May 6 to June 17 9:30 am Clinton Fire Station, 145 Ogden Ave, Clinton July 6 to August 17 1:30 pm The Gathering Place, Milton August 3 to Sept 14 2:00 pm St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital, Janesville

Living Well with Chronic Conditions

A self-management workshop for people with chronic illness. The class is designed to improve self-management skills of people living with chronic health issues. Teaches participants confidence, motivation and skills needed to manage the challenges of living with a chronic health condition. Six weekly classes for 2 1/2 hours. Donation of $15. Call for 2015 dates and times

“Taking Care of You” Powerful Tools for Family Caregivers Workshop designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves. It will provide the caregiver necessary emotional tools to reduce guilt, anger and depression, how to deal with difficult feelings, take care of yourself, help you relax, solve problems and effective communication. Seven weekly classes for 90 minutes. Donation of $10. February 24 to April 7 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Council on Aging, 3328 Hwy 51 N, Janesville

Healthy Eating for Successful Living in Older Adults

This is a six-week program designed for the older person who wants to learn more about nutrition and how lifestyle changes can promote better health. Learn about heart and bone healthy foods, healthy cooking, understanding food labels, identify nutrition food choices, learn about portion controls and how to overcome food cravings and much more! Six weekly classes for two hours. No cost for class. Everyone welcome! April 3 to May 8 9:30 am Riverview Heights Apts, Janesville July 10 to August 14 10:00 am Scoville Apts, Beloit September 11 to October 16 9:30 am Clinton Senior Center, Clinton

To Register or for more information call (608) 758-8455 or register online at

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Classes Offered through partnerships with Rock County Council on Aging, Rock County Health Department, Alertline - Beloit Health Systems and St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital and Community Senior Centers and the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Rock County

WISCONSIN “DO NOT CALL REGISTRY” 1-888-382-1222

Wisconsin’s Bureau of Consumer Protection works to enforce the Do Not Call law, protecting Wisconsin residents from unwanted sales calls. Criminals often use telemarketing as a tool to reach their victims. If your number is on the Do Not Call Registry and you receive an unsolicited sales call, it’s probably fraudulent. Help reduce unwanted sales calls and deter fraud. Sign up for the Wisconsin Do Not Call Registry. You can register online (www.donotcall.gov) or call from the phone you are registering: 1-888-382-1222 (TTY: 1-866-2904236). Consumers can sign up 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. There is no charge to register for the Wisconsin No Call List. Registration on the “No Call” list is permanent. Wisconsin residents no longer have to sign up every two years. Sign up once, and you’re done, as long as you have that number. To verify that your number is registered, call 1-888-382-1222 (TTY: 1-866-290-4236). You must call from the phone you want to verify. Residential cell phones, landlines, and VoIP numbers are eligible for registry. After you register, your phone number will show up on the registry by the next day. The Bureau of Consumer Protection is committed to ensuring that Wisconsin’s Do Not Call law is enforced. If you are on the Do Not Call Registry and you get a call from a telemarketer 31 days after you registered your number, you may file a complaint by calling 1-800-422-7128. Please provide as much information as you can, including the name of the telemarketing company, the location from which they are calling, the name of the person calling, the phone number, and the product or service they called to sell. This information was obtained from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, 2811 Agriculture Drive, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8911, (608) 224-5012.

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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 757-5414 Julie Seeman, Family Caregiver Support Specialist 758-8455 Senior Review |‌ 2

Sherry Muth, Specialized Transit Dispatcher 757-5054 Joyce Jass, Clerk Typist III 757-5472 Steve Skelly, Transportation Program Supervisor 757-5413 Vacant, Mobility Manager 757-5408

Educational Corner

Volunteers Who Advocate for Local Seniors are Needed It is an unfortunate reality of life that senior care facilities sometimes do not provide the care and compassion that our elderly need and deserve. Even the most vulnerable residents at nursing homes in Wisconsin, however, have a committed group of volunteers on their side thanks to the state’s Board on Aging and Long Term Care Volunteer Ombudsman Program. It is a service in which trained volunteers advocate for residents of nursing homes. The volunteers make unannounced visits to facilities for at least two to three hours per week, where volunteers get acquainted with the nursing homes, residents and their families. The volunteer builds upon a trusting relationship with the residents over time to listen to their cares and concerns. Many people in nursing homes are mentally or physically vulnerable, and some fear payback if they report maltreatment to someone affiliated with the care facility in which they live. The Volunteer Ombudsman is there to listen, encourage and interact with nursing

home staff when asked by residents to do so. Volunteers do not share any information they learn from the resident with staff members except if permission is given from the resident to the Volunteer Ombudsman. The volunteers relay information about potentially serious problems to a regional, paid ombudsman who makes sure support is available to seniors who want it. Volunteers have the right to enter nursing homes and can operate autonomously in them as the result of a state law signed into existence in 1994. In order to volunteer, individuals must be at least 25 years old and have a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of long term care nursing home residents. They must attend seven hours of training and periodic in-services. Volunteers are needed in Rock and Dane counties. For more information about the ombudsman program call 1-800-815-0015 and speak with Julia Pierstorff, the Volunteer Coordinator.

Community Grief Support Groups Offered Grief continues well after loss occurs and each individual experiences it in unique ways. It is not uncommon for grief to come in intense waves, especially within the first year. Many find it helpful to talk with others going through similar experiences. To support you during this time, Home Health United is offering a number of support groups to anyone in the community who has experienced a loss. The groups are offered at no cost to participants. The “Spouse/Partner Loss” group is a series is for adults grieving the loss of a spouse or partner and explores the unique issues specific to this type of loss. Pre-registration is required, and a minimum number must be registered for the group to take place. Home Health United – Janesville Every Tuesday, from January 27 – February 24, 2015 from 6-8pm at (3700 E. Racine S., Janesville) “When Mourning Dawns” is a group focused on dealing with grief during the holiday season. It is intended for adults and no registration is required. St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital – Janesville Every Monday from February 2 – March 9, 2015 from 3-5pm at (3400 E. Racine St., Janesville) For more information or to register, please contact Home Health United-Hospice at 877-356-4514 or RUsherwood@ hhuvns.org. A complete listing of our grief support offerings can be found on our website.

Memory Cafes

In early 2015, we will be starting two memory cafes in Rock County. Memory Cafes are developed as a safe place for people with dementia and their caregivers to go for laughter, fun, discussions and learning not only about dementia but about the world we live in. We will be meeting once a month in a relaxing social environment. Plans are underway for a group in Beloit and a group in Janesville. For more information please contact Cori Marsh, Dementia Care Specialist at 608-741-3615.

Looking for Volunteers

The LEEPs program formerly coordinated by the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Center of Rock County will reconvene in the first quarter of 2015. We are need of volunteers who are willing to work with adults with dementia to enhance their physical and social interaction in the community. LEEPS stands for Language Enriched Exercise Plus Socialization. Anyone interested in the volunteer training for the LEEPS program, or for more information please contact Coir Marsh, Dementia Care Specialist 608-741-3615.

Do You Need a Necklace or a Piece of Jewelry Fixed?

Jewelry repair is popular at the Beloit Senior Center. Marilyn Piper is available for jewelry repair on certain days. They also offer a Jewelry Construction workshop. The only charge is for supplies used. This is your chance to make a new pair of earrings, bracelet or a necklace. For more information/schedule, contact the Beloit Senior Center at 364-2875.

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I chose The Heights because it is more than a beautiful place to live. Here, life is easier. No shoveling snow, for one thing! Fresh-made meals served daily, van service for shopping, 24-hour caring staff, emergency call system, rehab therapists if needed, housekeeping service, library, salon...the list goes on. This is a senior living community where people know me by name. That’s why I live at The Heights at Evansville Manor.

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Resolve 2B Ready in 2015 The Best New Year’s Resolution You Can Make! (MADISON) – What is your New Year’s resolution? Why not “Resolve 2B Ready in 2015”. It could help keep you and your family safe. “Roughly half of all Americans make New Year’s resolutions and commit to improving their lifestyles or reaching a long-term goal. This year, why not make a resolution that is easy to keep and can save lives and protect property," said Tod Pritchard, Wisconsin’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. “Resolve 2B Ready” is a nationwide effort designed to increase awareness as well as

encourage individuals, families, businesses and communities to take simple steps to protect families, homes, businesses and communities from potential disasters. Get ready for emergencies by taking three important steps: ■ Get an emergency supply kit ■ Make an emergency plan ■ Be informed about the types of emergencies that can happen in Wisconsin and how to respond. The moment disaster strikes is the worst time to

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think about buying emergency supplies. Having food, water, medications, first-aid kits, flashlights, battery-powered radios and other items ready to go is essential. An emergency plan will help your family communicate during a crisis. Being informed about possible dangers near you could save your life. So don’t forget, always have your NOAA emergency weather radio turned on for immediate alerts to danger. Information about Wisconsin disasters, safety tips and checklists to help make your resolution happen are available at readywisconsin.wi.gov. You can also follow us on Facebook (www. facebook.com/readywisconsin) or Twitter (www. twitter.com/readywisconsin) for great tips and real time information on emergencies in Wisconsin.

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Getting Back on Track After the Holidays

By Jenny Ludwig, Edgerton Hospital’s Registered Dietitian

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ost of us go into the holiday season with a goal of eating healthy, but even the best intentioned of us can go a little overboard. And why wouldn’t we? With all those great meals topped off with scrumptious desserts it’s hard to say no. But now that it’s a new year, it’s time we all get back on track, follow our new year’s resolutions, and live a little healthier. The problem is each year we set the resolution to live healthier but by February are already back to our old ways. And that’s a pretty common thing, says Edgerton Hospital’s dietitian, Jenny Ludwig. “New Year’s resolutions aren’t always successful for people because the key is to be specific about your goals. If you say you want to be healthier, what does that mean? Do you want to lose weight? Increase your amount of exercise? You need to be specific and not set too many goals at once – usually one or two – and as you achieve those goals you can add on more,” she says. People who set what she calls “global goals” like living healthier or eating better have no way really to quantify them. And because there’s no finish line, you have a harder time judging your progress, and can end up doing nothing at all. Instead, she recommends setting specific goals and making them a priority. “We all lead very busy lives so if we don’t make it a priority, chores, grocery shopping and other things tend to get bumped higher on the list. So make your goals a priority and add them onto your schedule like any appointment,” says Ludwig. Why don’t we make exercising and eating healthier

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Staying the Course on Your Resolution Sometimes keeping even one New Year’s resolution can be rough. Jenny Ludwig, Edgerton Hospital’s dietitian, offers these tips to staying the course: • Set no more than one or two goals • Make sure they’re specific like “I will exercise 30 minutes a day, five days a week” and not “I will exercise more” • Keep a journal or use an app to track your progress, and celebrate reaching your goals with a non-food reward • Make healthy living a priority and schedule it in your daily calendar as you would any appointment • Eating healthy isn’t hard. Focus on whole, minimally processed foods, watch portion sizes, include a lean protein at every meal, limit high fat foods and sugar, eat plenty of fresh fruits and veggies and drink lots of water. a priority? Often it’s because of the other appointments and things going on in our lives. Ludwig reminds us that in order to keep performing at peak levels we need our bodies to be in good condition, and the only way to do that is by taking care of ourselves. “Don’t be afraid to get your kids involved in your goals,” she says. “Getting fit as a family is a great idea. You might think it’s hard in the winter in Wisconsin but skating, skiing, cross country skiing and sledding are all good exercise. Just get involved in the snow.” If you don’t have kids, then set goals with your partner or a friend. The idea is you’re less likely to back down from a goal if someone else is depending on you. The same is true for a program like Weight Watchers. “And when you reach your goals, don’t forget to

reward yourself,” adds Ludwig. “And I’m not talking about with food! Instead, maybe buy that DVD you’ve been wanting. Then set a new goal.” For those with a goal of losing weight, Ludwig says keep it attainable. With a proper diet and exercise it’s reasonable to expect losing one to two pounds a week. Little changes can go a long way to helping you reach your goal, like parking your car a little farther away at the store, or using stairs rather than an elevator. And when it comes to meals, try to cut out as much processed food as possible. “Go back to eating whole foods. Get your kids involved in making healthy meals. And when you’re making a meal, use whole grains and low fat dairy products. These are all tricks of the trade to create simple meals that don’t involve eating out.” When you do eat out, Ludwig recommends checking the nutritional content of the options online beforehand.

Employers Helping Out

Some employers are making it easier to stay healthy in the New Year. Edgerton Hospital has recently begun a healthy eating program called “the Healthy Edge.” These special menu selections are reduced in calories (500 calories or less per serving), saturated fat (less than 5 grams per serving) and sodium (600 mg or less per serving). Healthy Edge house made soups are 200 calories or less, 5g of fat or less, and 500mg of sodium or less. Each recipe is also trans fat free. Each day, the Edgerton Hospital Café offers one or more Healthy Edge menu options to its employees, patients and community members. Wellness educational information and programs are also available and designed to provide individuals with the information needed to meet health and fitness goals.

Get in Quickly When it comes to caring for your health, you don’t need to wait. Dr. Michael Schreiber, Edgerton Hospital’s new family physician understands this. He is currently seeing patients at our convenient Milton Clinic location. From newborns to seniors, he’ll get you in quickly and care for all your family’s health needs.

Schedule a FREE 10-minute get-acquainted visit by calling 608-868-3526. www.EdgertonHospital.com 831 Arthur Drive Milton, WI 53563 Complimentary visit is simply a brief opportunity for you to meet Dr. Schreiber. It is not intended for the treatment or diagnosis of medical issues. 0970

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The Colorful Month of February

Written by Gayle Lange Puhl

ots of interesting things happen in February. It has Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day, which celebrates both Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and George Washington’s. A lesser-known fact is that February is National BirdFeeding Month. A simple trough or tube feeder hung outside a window can provide hours of enjoyment. Watching colorful wild birds gather to consume the special seeds provided is a cheerful indoor activity for anyone of any age during the cold and snowy months of winter. It is an activity easily extended into the rest of the year. Commercial birdseed is available at grocery stores, pet stores and garden stores. Bird feeders in various designs, made of wood or plastic, can be found next to the racks of bird food. There are even kits and plans available to construct one at home. Some feeders are made to be mounted on poles. Others are to be hung from the branch of a tree. Some are even designed to be mounted on the outside of a home from the eaves. Hopper feeders with troughs attract larger birds, while tube feeders are preferred by smaller birds. Special liquid feeders are hung out for hummingbirds. Those are filled with a sugar-water mixture. Those feeders are used only during temperate months when the contents would not freeze and the hummingbirds

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have migrated north from warm southern climes. A yard full of trees and shrubs is the perfect environment for attracting wild birds of every description. A good general bird seed for many different kinds of birds is black-oil sunflower seeds. Redfeathered cardinals like safflower seeds. Niger, an African oily seed, attracts finches. Served in a smaller feeder, like a tube feeder, it discourages sparrows and starlings from eating the food favored by goldfinches, greenfinches and nuthatches. Suet is popular with woodpeckers, chickadees and wrens, along with other species. It can be found in the same store aisle as other bird food and has its own style of feeder. Squirrels are attracted to the free meals offered by bird feeders. Installing the feeders at least eight feet away from the nearest tree or house eaves can frustrate the pesky mammals. If the squirrels still find ways to get to the food, commercial barriers can be attached to protect the feeders from the top and the bottom. Another way to reduce the deprivations of the squirrels is to give them their own feeding stations. Squirrels like raw field corn on the cob. Squirrel feeders can be mounted on tree trunks or posts. A lot of entertainment can be gotten from watching the active little animals chase each other around the trees and their branches while they eat the food left out just for them. There are some foods that should never be placed out for the birds. They include salted nuts and anything chocolate. Those things may be treats for humans, but they are deadly to our little feathered friends.

Super Bowl Sunday is the second largest day of food consumption behind only Thanksgiving. An estimated 14,500 TONS of chips will be eaten on Super Bowl Sunday.

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It’s February again, and that means the majority of Americans will be watching the Super Bowl! And that means snacks, chips, dips, finger foods and smorgasbords. We need to make sure that the sweet, salty and savory snacks are kept safe, and no one gets sidelined with foodborne illness. The most important way to keep your food safe is to wash your hands—regularly and well. And demand good hand washing of your guests prior to enjoying the eats. It is way too easy to handoff germs and viruses with dirty hands. We should be clean before we make a run for the chip bowl, or pick up the spoon for the spinach dip. Another incredibly important tip is to watch the clock. Don’t wait until the 2-minute warning to think about food temps. If it’s a hot food, keep it in a crock pot or a food warmer. Cold foods should be kept on ice or chilled with ice packs. The best thing to do is only pull out as much food as you need. Keep the rest of the food safe in the fridge or oven until it’s needed. After two hours any perishable food should be discarded. We all know that we should thoroughly clean all food contact surfaces, but not everyone is aware of the dangers of cross contamination. Keep food covered when possible, use dedicated utensils for each food item, and get new plates, bowls and serving utensils when replacing old food items. Make it to the end zone with safe food handling.

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–Wisconsin Winters – 10 Things You Need to Know 1. Be prepared at home. Some of the dangers associated with winter storms include loss of heat, power and telephone services and a shortage of supplies. To help protect your family, have a disaster supply kit ready at home. Be sure to have the following items on hand: • Flashlights and extra batteries • Battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio and a commercial radio • Bottled water and non-perishable foods that won’t require cooking • First-aid supplies • Fire extinguisher, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors • When appropriate, extra medications and baby items • Shelter, food, and water on hand for your pets • In the event that you have an emergency heating source available, make sure to have proper ventilation at all times 2. Be sure to inspect your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Make sure you also have your furnace and any wood-burning stoves or fireplaces inspected before using them this winter. Remember to never run a vehicle, gasoline or propane heater, or a grill inside the home or in an unventilated garage. 3. Be prepared when you travel. Have an emergency survival kit ready in all vehicles. Your kit should be designed for the number of passengers you would have in the vehicle. Be sure to pack the following items: • Blankets or sleeping bags

• Extra hats, socks, and gloves • Flashlight and extra batteries • First-aid kit • Shovel, booster cables, and windshield scraper • Water and high-calorie non-perishable foods • Sand or cat litter to use for traction • Cell phone adapter 4. Before you travel, check the road conditions and weather reports along your route. The latest conditions can be found at www.511wi.gov or by calling 511. 5. Have your vehicles inspected and winterized before the winter season begins. Keep your gas tank at least half full at all times to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines. 6. Make sure your car battery is in good shape. Cold temperatures can reduce the effectiveness of a battery by 50%! 7. If there is a chance of inclement weather during your trip, tell someone on both ends of your journey where you are going and what route you are taking. 8. Be a defensive driver, especially during inclement weather. Give yourself distance from other vehicles on the road and reduce your speeds. Know

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where you are at all times in the event you slide off the road and need to explain your location for us to find you quickly. Limit your distractions as much as you can and be sure everyone in the vehicle is wearing their seatbelt. 9. Take care of your personal health during cold temperatures. Frostbite, hypothermia, and overexertion are dangerous conditions that can occur during extreme weather. • Frostbite is damage to body tissue caused by extreme cold. Frostbite causes a loss of feelings and a white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ears and noses. If symptoms are detected, seek medical attention immediately! • Hypothermia is a deadly condition that develops when the body temperature drops below 95o F. Warning signs include uncontrollable shivering, disorientation, slurred speech, and drowsiness. Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect symptoms of hypothermia. • Overexertion is also dangerous. Cold weather puts added strain on the heart. Unaccustomed exercise such as shoveling now or pushing a car can bring on a heart attack or make existing medical conditions worse. 10. Your animals can also suffer from the extreme temperatures of Wisconsin. Your pets need extra care whenever the temperatures fall. They should be brought inside when the temperature reaches 30o F with a wind chill. Dogs and cats can get frost-bitten ears, noses, and feet if left outdoors during bitter cold weather. Chemicals used to melt snow and ice can also irritate their paws — be sure to keep anti-freeze, salt and other poisons away from pets. ARE YOU READY FOR WINTER? Rock County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management Bureau, 608-758-8440.

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KEEP YOUR MIND ACTIVE – Ways to Help You Remember

xercise your brain by reading different types of literature and poetry and by listening to a variety of styles of music. You can also help keep your memory healthy by doing puzzles, including crossword puzzles, or by playing games such as Scrabble, Concentration, Trivial Pursuit, Tri-Bond, Cranium, or UNO. You can also use memory exercises, such as the examples below, to try to minimize memory loss. These exercises are suggested by the National Institutes of Health.

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Sometimes the reaction to a frustrating search for your glasses is, "There I go again, my memory is slipping." Part of the problem may be not paying attention. Simply developing the habit of actively paying attention can save much frustration. Example: Perhaps you have had to search for your car keys, been in doubt as to whether or not you took your morning medication correctly, or found yourself in a room wondering what you came searching for. Memory Exercise: Pay attention: stop - look listen. It takes no more than a second to say, "I am putting the key in my jacket pocket."

► REHEARSE-REPEAT

Information must be rehearsed to be placed properly in long-term memory. Example: You are in the shower and get an idea you wish to discuss with your spouse. You can't make a note, and you don't want that great new idea to slip away. What to do? Memory Exercise: You must rehearse (repeat to yourself) your idea to talk to your spouse. You may forget if you used shampoo and conditioner, but you'll remember your new idea.

before, with, or after meals are usually stored in the kitchen. You must also plan for times you do not eat at home. Other medications, for example,

Everyone uses external aids, but are they used to full benefit? Probably not. Who has not said, "I forgot to make a note?" We suggest you keep all emergency and prospective information as visible as you can. Use appointment books, memo pads, clock radios, timers, take-away spots (near the door, in the hall, on the refrigerator), as well as symbolic reminders--some version of the string around your finger. Use your imagination and invent new external memory aids. Example: You forgot to keep your dental appointment. Because of your busy schedule, you forgot to refer to your appointment calendar. Memory Exercise: Though you use external aids, you must keep them in appropriate and easily accessible places.

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Two strategies can be used here: rehearse-repeat and visual elaboration. Visual elaboration is simply creating a mental snapshot to help enhance a memory. Example: You are away from home and think of a phone call you should make when you return home. Memory Exercise: In addition to rehearsal, create a visual image. The visual image should be associated with a very familiar object. You may visualize a telephone hanging on your front door. Result, when you return home, the sight of your front door reminds you of the telephone and the need to make the call.

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Fixed locations for all medications, important phone numbers, valuable papers, useful tools, keys, wallets, and glasses help minimize the frustrating searches for a misplaced item. Example: Proper organization for placement and use of medications requires careful thought. Individuals often take medications for different needs, at different times, and in different locations. Memory Exercise: List your medication needs by time and place to be taken. Medications taken

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nfluenza. It’s one nasty virus that no one ever wants. Hitting hard with a fever, body aches, chills, coughs and a nasty headache, the influenza virus is serious. In fact, every year approximately 36,000 people in the US die from influenza. Another estimated 200,000 end up hospitalized with the virus. But, preventing influenza can be quite easy. “That’s because you can arm yourself with an influenza shot,” says Stoughton Hospital’s Infection Prevention Coordinator Nancy Moskal. “The data shows it’s the number one thing you can do to protect yourself against influenza.” When it comes to scheduling your vaccination each year, timing is less important than actually getting the vaccine. Many doctors’ offices and pharmacies start offering the vaccine as soon as it is ready from manufacturers, usually in September. Health care providers keep vaccine supplies stocked through the peak of the influenza season, which is generally in January or February in Wisconsin. It is important to note that you do need to receive an updated vaccine every year. “That’s because influenza notoriously changes from year to year, and this year’s strain might have a little different composition than last year’s,” says Moskal. “So to ensure you have the best protection possible, you want to get the vaccine every year.” To make the influenza vaccine, scientists at the World Health Organization monitor what strains are circulating in the southern hemisphere during January and February. That’s because the strains that commonly circulate there during our summer is what hits us in the fall and winter months. It takes about five to six months to manufacture the vaccine, which means it is typically ready for vaccinations starting in September. A new recommendation from the CDC directly addresses vaccinations for children between the ages of two to eight. This year, the CDC found that the nasal spray version of the vaccine seems to be working better in younger children. As in years past, the recommendation is that everyone over the age of six months should receive an influenza vaccine. The spray vaccinations are available for anyone up to the age of 49, but it is not recommended for pregnant women.

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When it comes to avoiding the influenza virus, your best bet is getting an annual vaccination.

One popular myth surrounding the influenza vaccine is that it can actually make you sick. This is, in fact, not true. The flu shot contains no live influenza viruses, so it’s impossible for you to contract the virus from the vaccine. “If you do feel ill after receiving your influenza vaccine, it’s actually a case of coincidence,” says Moskal. “What happens in these cases is a person is exposed to the virus before receiving the vaccine. Because the incubation period is from one to four days, you can actually contract the virus and not experience any symptoms for a few days.” Another way you could contract the virus despite receiving the vaccine is because many strains circulate and the strain you contract might not be included in this year’s vaccine. This year, one of the strains included in the vaccine actually changed since it was manufactured. While this means you could still catch this form of the virus, it doesn’t mean you should skip getting your flu shot. The vaccine can still protect you from several other influenza virus strains. It can also help lessen the severity of your symptoms if you do catch the flu, which can prevent a stay in the hospital. In addition to receiving your annual flu shot, there are some simple ways for you to prevent catching any common winter virus, including influenza. “As the weather gets cold more people are confined inside their homes and other buildings. This makes it easier to spread respiratory illness,” says Moskal. “That’s why it’s especially important to cover coughs and sneezes, get immunized, wash your hands and drink lots of fluids this time of year. And if you do become ill, make sure to stay home.” While it can be tough to stay home when you’re sick, it is important. Germs can spread quite quickly in office and school settings. Additionally, the extra rest and care you can receive or provide yourself at home will help you recover from symptoms of influenza more quickly.

Other easy ways to prevent the spread of influenza include: ■ Avoid close contact. If you know someone is sick, keep your distance. ■ Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. ■ Disinfect commonly touched surfaces at home, work and school like doorknobs, remote controls, counter tops and desks. ■ Get plenty of sleep and remember to be physically active. Even just a 30-minute walk every day can help keep you healthy. ■ Eat nutritious foods including lots of fruits and vegetables. ■ Manage your stress with healthy habits like meditation. If you do catch the flu, most of the recommended care is considered supportive. That means the care is to help minimize your symptoms. This can include extra rest, fever reducing medications like Tylenol or Advil and extra fluids to keep you hydrated. However, if you start experiencing severe or prolonged symptoms you should definitely seek medical attention. If you experience shortness of breath, chest pains, a prolonged or severe fever, vomiting or pain while swallowing, you should seek immediate medical care. For patients who do need medical treatment for a case of influenza, there are some antiviral medications available

through your care provider. An antiviral medication is different from an antibiotic. Antiviral medications fight against the influenza virus after you have contracted it. These medications can come in pill, liquid or inhaled powder form and are only available with a prescription from your doctor. Generally, these medications lessen your symptoms and can reduce the time you are sick by about one or two days. Another benefit to anti-viral medications is that they can reduce your risk for serious influenza complications like pneumonia. Generally, these medications are prescribed once someone has been sick for about two days. These medications are usually prescribed for five days. It is important to note that not all patients who have influenza are prescribed antiviral medications. These medications are often used for people who have high risk medical conditions. For example, if a patient has a pre-existing medical condition, antiviral medication can mean the difference between a milder illness and a very serious illness that could result in a hospital stay or even death. These medications are also recommended for people who are extremely sick with influenza. Most healthy people do not need antiviral medication to recover from influenza. Submitted by Stoughton Hospital

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Benefit Specialist Community Outreach Schedule February 2015 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.

Dementia Friendly Community Task Force The ADRC will be hosting an informational meeting/ open house on Tuesday February 10, 2015 at the Job Center, 1900 Center Avenue, Janesville, Wisconsin 53546 in room D/E. The goal of creating Dementia Friendly Communities to make the quality of life measurably better in Rock Communities by easing the fear and isolation associated with dementia, and by increasing access to the resources people need to live well with dementia. The focus of this meeting will be to review plans for making Rock County dementia friendly, get feedback from the business community and the community at large including those that serve and support people with dementia, those with the disease, and those family members caring for those with dementia. We are also looking for businesses willing to explore becoming a dementia friendly business. Contact Cori Marsh, Dementia Care Specialist at 608-741-3615 for more information.

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Lachel Fowler's Schedule For seniors who live in Afton, Beloit, Clinton, Evansville, Milton, Orfordville, Hanover & Brodhead contact Lachel at Council on Aging at 757-5414. 3 4 5 10 12 17 19 26

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5 Pork Sandwich on Hamburger Bun Baked Beans Cauliflower Snickerdoodle Cookie D 12 Chopped Steak Au Gratin Potatoes Red Cabbage Wheat Bread Mandarin Oranges D 19 Shepherd’s Pie w/ Mashed Potatoes Winter Mix Veg Wheat Bread Chunky Applesauce D 26 Rosemary Pork Loin Sweet Potatoes Peas Wheat Roll Pears D

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D 20 Savory Pork Brown Rice Carrots Peas Dinner Roll Chocolate Cake D 27 Burgundy Tips w/ Egg Noodles Beets WI Blend Veg Dinner Roll Fruit Mix

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