Rock County Senior Review

Rock County Council on Aging's

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

September is “Fall Prevention” Month The State of Wisconsin has, by proclamation, declared September “Fall Prevention Month” and September 23rd “Fall Prevention Awareness Day” in Wisconsin.

Falls threaten the independence and health of more than 100 older adults in Wisconsin every day. Simple steps can keep all of our residents healthy, active members of our community.

Lighten UP! Your Life Free eight-week program offered

Have your vision checked by an eye doctor.

• You may be wearing the wrong glasses or have a condition such as glaucoma or cataracts that limits your vision.

• Poor vision can increase your chances of falling.

• Remove small throw rugs or use double-sided tape to keep the rugs from slipping.

• Keep items you use often in cabinets you can reach easily without using a step stool.

• Have grab bars put in next to your toilet and the tub or shower.

• Use non-slip mats in the bathtub and on shower floors.

• Improve the lighting in your home. As you get older, you need brighter lights to see well.

Lampshades or frosted bulbs can reduce glare.

• Have handrails and lights on all stairs.

• Wear shoes that give good support and have non-slip soles. Avoid going barefoot, wearing slippers and athletic shoes with deep treads.

Janesville, WI – The Rock County Council on Aging is starting the second phase of a pilot study in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin – Madison and will be offering a free Lighten UP! Class. There will be two class opportunities: • September 4 through October 23: Council on Aging, 3328 Hwy 51 N, Janesville; 9:30 am to 11:00 am • September 12 through October 31: Central Lutheran Church, 100 W Rollin, Edgerton; 10:00 am to 11:30 am Lighten UP! is an eight-week program that can help find new ways to feel happy, identify the things that get you down, practice techniques to increase well-being, and enjoy a fun, lively discussions.

During the workshop, participants learn tips to reduce stress, manage difficult situations, and find positive experiences in daily life.

Each participant will receive a home practice booklet with exercises to help practice what is being learned in the class.

Research has shown a strong correlation between well-being and health care outcomes among older adults. Past participants report higher feelings of well-being upon completion of Lighten UP! and fewer feelings of depression and anxiety.

Make your home as safe as possible.

• Remove things you can trip over (such as papers, books, clothes, and shoes) from stairs and places where you walk.

For additional information about fall prevention or fall prevention programs in our community, contact the Rock County Council on Aging, (608) 758-8455.

To register or for more information about Lighten UP!, contact the Rock County Council on Aging at 757-5416. Class can fill up quickly so register now!

Easy Steps Anyone Can Take Today

Begin a regular exercise program that includes strength and balance training.

• Lack of exercise leads to weakness and increases the chance of a fall.

• Ask your doctor or health care worker about the best exercises for you.

Have your medications checked by a professional.

• Make sure they check all medicines, even those purchased over the counter.

• As you get older, the way some medicines work in your body can change.

• Some medicines, or combinations of medicines, can make you drowsy or light-headed, which can lead to a fall.

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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 Senior Review | ‌ 1 Julie Seeman, Family Caregiver Support Specialist 758-8455

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

757-5054 757-5472 757-5413 757-5408

Educational Corner

“STEPPING ON” Workshops Help Edgerton Residents Prevent Falls Sessions help older adults gain confidence and reduce falls Have you, or someone you know, ever fallen or had a close call with a fall?

Get your confidence back and learn how to reduce the risk of falling!

Consider a “Stepping On” workshop being held in Janesville and Beloit! “Stepping On” is a seven-week workshop to help you learn and practice skills to reduce your risk of falls.

Workshops provide simple and fun balance and strength exercises, learn

9/10/14 to 10/22/14, Wednesdays 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Beloit Grinnell Senior Center 631 Bluff Street, Beloit

how medication and vision plays a role in falls and balance, Ways to keep from falling when out and about, how to eliminate falls hazards from your home, what to look for in safe footwear and much more!.

9/8/14 to 10/20/14, Mondays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital 3400 E. Racine, Janesville

Agrace to Offer Funeral Planning Seminar in September

JANESVILLE, Wis. – Agrace will host a free educational discussion in September at the new Agrace Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, 2901 N. Wright Road, Janesville. “What You Should Know About Planning a Funeral,” will be held on Tuesday, September 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Many people find themselves planning a funeral in the midst of grief, when making decisions is doubly difficult. This program is presented in partnership with local funeral directors and is designed to teach participants about the many aspects and choices involved in funeral planning—before they are faced with an urgent need to make funeral arrangements.

This session is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required; please call Amy Ketterer at (608) 327-7202 by Wednesday, September 3, to register.

The “Stepping On” workshop is brought to you by the Rock County Council on Aging. The cost is $10.

Transportation may be available. If this workshop date or location is not convenient for you, many other workshops dates and locations are available.

To register, call the Rock County Council on Aging at 608-757-5472 or register at our website at www. co.rock.wi.us/aging

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 ages 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.

Disability Benefit Specialist (DBS) Did you know that the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Rock County has two Disability Benefit Specialists?

Are you between the ages of 1859 or know someone who is?

Our DBS’s are available to Rock County residents with disabilities who need help or have questions related to Social Security, SSI, Medicare, health insurance, and other public and private benefits.

For more information or assistance, please call (608) 741-3600.

Are you afraid to ask for help...

You are NOT alone.

For detailed information about this and other educational discussions hosted by Agrace, please visit agrace.org.

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Educational Corner

What’s Up in September at Grinnell Senior Center?

Healthy Eating Class for Older Adults Evansville, WI: 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.

The class with be held at the Creekside Place, 102 Maple, Evansville beginning Friday, September 5 through October 10th, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. There is no charge for the workshop, but

Photography Class

There will be a four week class on beginning photography held at Grinnell Hall Senior Center, 631 Bluff Street, Beloit. The class will begin on Thursday, September 18 at 8:30 a.m. and run through Thursday, October 9. There is no charge for the class but you must pre-register by calling Grinnell at 608-364-2875.

Genealogy Presentation Scheduled at Grinnell

pre-registration is required.

To register or for more information, contact the Rock County Council on Aging at (608) 757-5472 or register online at www.co.rock. wi.us/aging.

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Learn how to further your family research by finding out how you can access the billions of records available through FamilySearch, Puzilla, Fold3, FindMyPast, and Ancestry.FamilySearch.org. The class will be held on Monday, September 8 at 1:00 p.m. at Grinnell Hall Senior Center, 631 Bluff Street in Beloit. The class is free but

the presenters ask that you bring your own laptop and prior to the class you must be registered with FamilySearch.org. and obtain a username and password for the site.

For more information, call Grinnell Senior Center at 608-3642875.

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Low-Cost Legal Services Available Through the State Bar of Wisconsin By the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR) Legal Services Team

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he Modest Means Program of the State Bar of Wisconsin assists people whose income is too low to pay a lawyer’s standard rate. The Modest Means Program is run by the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) at the State Bar. When the program receives a completed application and documentation, the program staff will match eligible clients with an attorney who has agreed to consider certain cases at a reduced rate.

How much do the attorneys charge? Attorney fees differ from lawyer to lawyer so be sure to ask about rates, but lawyers in this program are urged to offer rates that are substantially lower than their regular rates. Many attorneys charge flat fees for wills and powers of attorney. The fee (usually nominal) will be determined by the lawyer based on the legal matter and what the client is able to afford. You will have to discuss fees and agree on payment options at the initial consultation.

How are the lawyers chosen for individual cases? The State Bar keeps a list of lawyers who have agreed to reduce what they charge for prescreened referrals through this Modest Means Program. They attempt to find a lawyer in as convenient a location for the client as possible.

Do the clients have to hire the lawyer to

Annual Income Annual Income is at least is not more than

1 $14,363 $22,980 2 $19,388 $31,020

whom they are referred? No. Clients are not obligated to hire the lawyer to whom they are referred and the lawyer is also not required to take the case.

Is there a charge for a referral? No. However, the lawyer may charge a $20 fee for the initial 30-minute consultation.

How is eligibility determined? The chart on this page shows the basic income limits of the program. Income limits are defined based upon household size and there is a lower and upper gross income. To qualify, the household income must be more than the lower number but no more than the higher number.

Eligibility is determined by gross household income (before taxes), including earned and

unearned income. Child support and maintenance payments are the only expenses that may be deducted from gross income to determine eligibility. Assets are also considered. For example, if a client has significant home equity that could be used to pay an attorney, that will be considered.

Information must be provided documenting gross household income from all sources including wages or benefits such as Social Security disability or SSI; workers’ compensation; unemployment or VA benefits; bank account balances; and the value of any real estate, stocks, bonds, CDs, and/or retirement accounts. All information must be documented.

In addition to wills and powers of attorney, the Modest Means Program accepts referrals in the following areas: bankruptcy, criminal law, foreclosure defense, consumer law, family law, and probate.

To contact the Modest Means Program, call 1-888-529-7599 or visit www.wisbar.org/ forPublic/INeedaLawyer/Pages/Modest-Means. aspx

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Concert Confusion

Rock County Council On Aging Has Student Intern, Aimee Paffel

By Gayle Lange Puhl

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ne of the attractions of Madison, WI in the summer is the Concerts on the Square. For ten weeks each summer people gather on picnic tables, on blankets and in lawn chairs on the grounds around the Capitol on balmy Wednesday evenings to listen to the Madison Symphony Orchestra perform both modern and classical music.

Some families have made it a tradition to enjoy the performances several times each year for decades.

Recently a friend of mine told me this story. She and her husband had arranged to meet some other people at a spot near the sidewalk by the steps to enjoy one of the concerts. They all lived out of town so they knew arrangements had to be made.

Several hours before the concert began one of her friends sent his brother-in-law ahead to stake out a good location. When she, her husband, and three other couples of varying ages arrived they found everything set up, including two blankets and a number of lawn chairs.

The wives had done a good job preparing a delicious cold repast. Everything had been packed into coolers. There were sandwiches, cake, salads, sodas and beer and a nice selection of fruit, including sliced cantaloupe.

A few minutes after my friend’s group had taken their place, a man and a woman appeared and sat down in the last two lawn chairs. My friend thought that those two must be the neighbor’s brother-in-law and his

wife, and, grateful for the excellent location obtained, welcomed them gladly.

Soon after the music started, the coolers were opened and refreshments were handed around. My friend passed the sandwiches and other dishes to the brother-in-law and his wife, who cheerfully took their share.

“Oh!’ exclaimed the wife. “I do like cantaloupe!” She ate several pieces. As the others concentrated on their meal and the music, the pair opened their cooler, which seemed to contain only bottles of vodka.

Instead of offering to share, the two settled back to the serious business of draining each and every bottle.

My friend had never met the brother-inlaw and his wife before and felt a little shy.

She decided not to make an issue of their rudeness. The evening was fine and the music was wonderful. She concentrated on the occasion.

As soon as the concert was over, the brother-in-law and his wife gathered up the empties. The wife bent over my friend and gushed, “We have so enjoyed your extended family!” At that, the two wandered off toward the parking lot without as much as a good-bye to anyone else.

They had been strangers.

My name is Aimee Paffel and I am an intern at the Rock County Council on Aging. I attended UW-Rock County and earned an associate’s degree of arts and science in May 2011, transferred to UW-Whitewater in 2012, and just finished my last semester there this past May 2014. In September, I will have completed my hours for this internship and will receive a bachelor’s degree in social work with a minor in sociology.

During my time as an intern at the Council on Aging, I have a gotten the chance to know a lot of different people.

Everyone that I have met, from the clients that we serve to my co-workers and other people in the community, has been so friendly and welcoming that I am sad it is coming to an end.

I have been lucky enough to have received a large variety of learning experiences including: conducting home visits to those individuals receiving our home delivered meals, doing a variety of

job shadows with different individuals and agencies in the community, visiting all of the congregate meal sites in Rock County, distributing home delivered meals and farmer’s market vouchers, attending various staff and board meetings, and even went with to a live radio interview with one of my co-workers.

Overall, this has been a great experience as well as a turning point in my professional growth. Going forward, I plan to find a job working with seniors and older adults in my community and making a difference in the lives of others. I am so grateful for the opportunity and experience that this internship at the Council on Aging has given me and I am confident that the knowledge and skills that I have learned will positively affect my future practice as a social worker. I can honestly say that there is nothing that I would have changed and am going to miss everybody.

Thank you Rock County Council on Aging!

Meet Before He Treats You test-drive the cars before you buy one. And you interview babysitters before you hire one. So why wouldn’t you want to meet your doctor before you make an appointment? With Edgerton Hospital Milton Clinic, you can.

Our new board-certified family physician, Dr. Michael Schreiber, is available for FREE 10-minute get-acquainted visits starting in August. So you can see if he is the right doctor for you and your family.

Schedule your FREE 10-minute get-acquainted visit with Dr. Schreiber 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.

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

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.

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.

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Evansville Health Fair Creekside Place, Evansville Wednesday, October 1, 2014 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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NOTE: If schedules should change, the outreach location will be notified prior to that date, whenever possible.

Rock County Council on Aging and Home Delivered Meals - September 2014 Golden Diner CentersRegular Menu Dining Centers and Home Delivered Meals

September 2014

Monday

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Roast Beef Red Potatoes Beets Dinner Roll Strawberry Cake

Salisbury Steak Sweet Potatoes Cauliflower Dinner Roll Pineapple Cup

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Peas/Carrots Red Cabbage Wheat Bread Pineapple w/ Red Grapes

D BBQ Pork on a Hamburger Bun Baked Beans Carrots

Tuesday

2

Breaded Fish Red Potatoes Broccoli Rye Roll Lemon Bar

Chicken Waldorf Salad Tossed Salad Coleslaw Wheat Bread Oranges & Pineapple

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Chocolate Chip Cookie D

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Hungarian Goulash

w/ Egg Noodles WI Mix Veg Squash Fruit Jello D

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Chicken Drumsticks

23 Scalloped Chicken w/ Mushrooms Rice Pilaf Beets Green Beans Dinner Roll Peaches

Polish Sausage

Wednesday

Chicken Tetrazzini Sweet Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Dinner Roll Melon Mix D D 9 10

Mashed Potatoes Gravy Broccoli Dinner Roll Peanut Butter D Cookie

22 Rosemary Pork Roast

Beloit Senior Fair Eclipse Center, Beloit Beloit Mall, 100 Eclipse Tuesday, October 7, 2014 10:00 am to 2:00 pm “Follow the Trail to Wellness” (Western theme)

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

Rock County Council on Aging - Nutrition Program

Closed Labor Day Holiday

Rock County Senior Expo Holiday Inn Express, Janesville Friday, October 24, 2014 9:00 am to 2:00 pm “Health and Wellness Under the Big Top” (Circus theme) Visit website at www. rockcountyseniorfair.com

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

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.

8 Green Forest Run Apartments 2:00 – 3:00 16 Riverview Heights Apartments 11:30 – 1:00 17 Edgerton Public Library 10:30 – 11:30 23 Janesville Senior Center –

Lobby Area 1:00 – 2:00 25 Edgerton Elm Drive Apartments 2:00 – 3:00

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Spaghetti w/ Meatballs CA Mix Veg. Tossed Salad Garlic Bread Melon Mix

Beef Stew Cauliflower w/ Red Peppers Fruit Mix Baking Powder Biscuit M & M Cookie

Thursday

Turkey/Cheese

Lettuce/Tomato/Cheese

Sub Sandwich Potato Salad Peaches Sugar Cookie

D Herbed Chicken Thighs Mashed Potatoes Carrots Wheat Roll Fruit Whip Salad

Grilled Raspberry Chicken Tossed Salad Hot Peaches w/ Granola Wheat Bread D Carrot Cake

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5 Turkey Mashed Potatoes Gravy Carrots Wheat Bread Pineapple 12

Italian Wedding Soup Mediterranean Veg. Brussels Sprouts Wheat Bread Cheesecake Bar

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Cowboy Stew Squash Coleslaw Dinner Roll

Hot Spiced Apples

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Chicken Salad on a Tossed Salad 3-Bean Salad Mandarin Oranges Wheat Dinner Roll Brownie

SF Blend Vegetables

Red Potatoes Wheat Roll Fruit Whip Salad

*Grinnell Picnic Menu: 9/19/14. Ham burger w / Bun, Baked Beans, Fruit W hip Salad, Apple Crisp D = Diabetic Substitutions Available ! = 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.

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.

Suggested Donation for Each Meal: $3.25 (dining center) $3.65 (home delivered) No eligible person will be denied a meal.

Rock County COA Nutrition Program is an equal opportunity provider. Funding provided by Title III (Older Americans Act) and donations.

Janesville Riverview Heights Apartments 930 N. Washington St. Meals served at 11:30 a.m Manager: Lauri March

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25 Quiche w/ Cheese and Broccoli Cheesy Potato Casserole Carrots Wheat Roll Watermelon D

golden diners locations

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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

Consumer-Friendly Changes to Wisconsin's Do Not Call Program MADISON – Consumers may not notice the difference right away, but big changes are just around the bend for Wisconsin’s Do Not Call program.

Beginning August 1, Wisconsin consumers will no longer be required to register their numbers every two years to receive protection under state law from unwanted telemarketing calls and text messages, and new registrations will be active the following day rather than the next quarter.

“The changes to the state’s Do Not Call law will benefit consumers,” said Sandy Chalmers, Division Administrator for Trade and Consumer Protection.

“Consumers can sign up once and not have to worry about whether their registrations will lapse or whether there will be a three-month delay before they are protected under the program.”

Changes in the state’s Do Not Call law will make phone numbers on the Wisconsin Do Not Call Registry permanent by moving the registration process to the Federal Trade Commission’s nationwide list.

Phone numbers on the previous Wisconsin list will automatically be transferred to the federal list. If a Wisconsin consumer has previously registered their number to the federal list, they do not need to re-register for protection under the new law.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will continue to enforce the state’s Do Not Call laws, protecting Wisconsin residents registered on the federal list.

The following changes to Wisconsin’s Do Not Call law are effective next month:

• Wisconsin residents no longer have to sign up every two years. Sign up once and you are done, as long as you have that number.

• Wisconsin consumers can register their residential landline, cell or VoIP numbers online at http://nocall. wisconsin.gov or by placing a call from the phone they

New Dementia Care Specialist Located at Aging and Disability Resource Center of Rock County As part of the State of Wisconsin effort to improve dementia care, throughout the state, the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin (ADAW) is partnering with the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Rock County and received funding to hire a dementia care specialist.

Initially the position will focus on three areas; provide education and support to ensure a dementia capable ADRC to reach those with dementia and their care partners; promote dementia friendly communities throughout Rock County; and assist those with dementia to remain at home as long possible.

“This is a unique opportunity to combine ADAW’s 30 years of experience in dementia care with the ADRC’s knowledge and experience in Rock County to provide outstanding support to the community,” said Paul Rusk, executive director of the ADAW. Contact Cori Marsh, Dementia Care Specialist of Rock County, at 608.741.3615 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

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wish to register to 1-888-382-1222 (TTY: 1-866-2904236).

• To verify that your number is registered, call 1-888382-1222 (TTY: 1-866-290-4236) from the phone you want to verify or visit https://www.donotcall.gov/ confirm/conf.aspx.

• After you register, your phone number will show up on the registry by the next day. Telemarketers covered by the Wisconsin Do Not Call Registry have up to 31 days from the date you register to stop calling you.

If you receive a call from a telemarketer after 31 days, file a complaint on the DATCP website (http:// datcp.wi.gov) or call DATCP’s Consumer Information Hotline at 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 they used to call you and the product or service they called to sell.

If you answer the phone and hear a recorded message instead of a live person, it's a robocall. You may have received robocalls about candidates running for office or from charities asking for donations. These robocalls are allowed under the law. But if the recording is a sales message and you have not given your permission to get calls from the company on the other end, the call is illegal and the pitch is most likely a scam.

“It’s relatively cheap and easy for a criminal to call you from anywhere in the world,” said Chalmers.

“Don’t send money in response to a robocall that violates state and federal law, because it’s most likely a fraudulent pitch as well.”

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If you receive an illegal robocall:

• Hang up the phone. Do not press a key to speak to a live operator or to get your number removed from their list. If you respond by pressing any number, it will likely lead to more robocalls.

• Consider contacting your phone provider and asking them to block the number. Some providers may charge for that service. Remember that telemarketers change caller ID information easily and often, so it might not be worth paying a fee to block a number that may change.

• Review smartphone features that allow you to block or redirect calls, or consider a third-party app that identifies and blocks robocalls.

• Report the violation to DATCP online or call 1-800422-7128 to request a complaint form by mail.

Media Contact: Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007 For more information on the Wisconsin Do Not Call program, visit http://nocall.wisconsin.gov or call the Consumer Information Hotline.

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hink of the last time you walked into the kitchen but couldn’t remember exactly why you were going there in the first place. It was pretty frustrating, wasn’t it? It’s times like these when we wonder, “am I getting old?” Most doctors would say that situations like these do not usually suggest a serious problem; it’s all part of how the brain works.

The way information is stored is unique. Some theories suggest the brain remembers by making duplicate copies of memories over and over again.

That’s why important things like your wedding day, high school graduation or a story you’ve told over and over are easier to remember.

So why, then, is it possible for us to forget a person’s name even if we’ve known them for a long time? The forgetting of names is extremely common; it’s not a disease. Some things you consider routine or part of living get buried and are harder to retrieve. But it shouldn’t trouble us.

Forgetting numbers is common too. Sometimes if you haven’t dialed someone’s phone number in a while you can’t quite remember it. People sometimes have trouble remembering their own number because they don’t dial it.

Clearly there are brain diseases that can affect your memory and Alzheimer’s is one of them. But it’s not the only disease that robs the mind. It’s important to pay attention and watch for warning signs.

If you can’t find things that normally are easy to find then that could be a sign you have a problem.

Another warning sign is when others recognize and point out the fact that you are forgetting much more than they do. Having trouble finding your way or following directions is a problem. And, when it comes to complex jobs like cooking or starting a lawnmower, you should be especially aware.

These actions require steps in order and if those are forgotten sometimes that’s a sign of disease.

Memory problems are often caused by dementia, and the most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. However, depression can cause memory problems too. If you have noticed memory problems and if you also feel sad or unable to enjoy yourself, it would be important to meet with a health care professional to be screened for

In Sickness and In Health Caring for our family members is the most important job there is. As we age, our needs change, and sometimes the kind of help or care we provide to our loved ones changes also.

When people get married, they vow to be there for each other “in sickness and in health.” Many of us come to realize the full meaning of those words when our spouse requires more of our care because of age or illness.

There are definite rewards in caring for our spouse. The feeling of being useful, needed and engaged in a meaningful role that really makes a difference in the life of another affirms the significance of our part in their life.

However, no matter how much a person loves and cares about their spouse or elderly family member, caregiving presents many challenges. It can be both physically and emotionally draining at times.

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a caregiver, you need to take care of yourself too! Seek help from others, even though your loved one may object.

There are services in Rock County that can provide help in your home which would allow you to get away and feel comfortable that your loved one is cared for and safe. Adult Day Service centers in the community are another option that can offer a fun and structured environment for your loved one to go to during the day.

Funds are available to help pay for these types of services through the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP). And for those families affected by Alzheimer’s and other related dementias, there is the Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP). These programs were developed to help keep individuals in their homes for as long as possible, while providing much needed support to the family caregiver(s).

Contact the Rock County Council on Aging, Family Caregiver Support Specialist at 608-758-8455 for more information about these programs and other services in Rock County that might be of help to you.

depression. If you are diagnosed with depression, it is easily treatable. This screening is an important tool as depression can be confused with dementia.

To help ward off memory loss, try keeping your mind busy. Try working on puzzles or crosswords, playing cards, anything to challenge yourself. Social interactions are also important, so be careful not to isolate yourself. In addition, trying something new or learning new skills helps to exercise your mind. Don’t think you can learn something new? If you’ve worked on a computer or picked up a cell phone then you’ve tried things that weren’t commonplace 15 years ago.

If you are noticing some memory problems as you get older, it’s perfectly normal and may not be related to dementia. Having routines can help you to remember better. For example, always put the car keys in the same place. Make a list. Don’t be afraid to use a calendar. There isn’t a person who shops at the grocery store who shouldn’t carry lists.

We all know if you don’t carry a list you’re going to forget something and that has nothing to do with a sickness.

Remember, occasional memory loss affects everyone, no matter your age, gender or ethnicity.

It has nothing to do with how smart you are or how much education you have.

Wouldn’t it be great to live to a hundred and be healthy the whole time? That can be done. People with active minds, who keep interested in things, who keep watch on blood pressure, don’t smoke, exercise regularly, watch their weight and enjoy life, are those that tend to live the longest and healthiest.

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Who is going to walk the dogs while we’re away? And if your hospital visit is of the unexpected kind, that just throws another wrench into things.

When you are discharged from a hospital, you or your loved one may need continued care at home and you’ll need to make a decision on a home health agency. The importance of home health care is often overlooked and is often confused with unskilled home care, which generally provides non-medical care, assisting with dressing, bathing, eating and other daily activities.

Skilled home care is a critical part of the healthcare system, providing care for homebound patients with medical or therapy needs on a shortterm or long-term basis. Skilled home care can be provided wherever

a patient lives such as their own home or apartment, a relative’s home, assisted living facility, etc. According to federal law, Medicare patients being discharged from a hospital have freedom of choice in choosing a home health agency to provide skilled care for them. Patients covered by other types of insurances may be restricted to certain preferred providers so be sure to check your specific insurance coverage.

Being a wise health care consumer can come in handy when you feel

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You should be provided with a list of certified agencies to choose from by the hospital staff. You may ask your hospital staff for a recommendation on which agency to choose and they are able to respond as follows: “As you can see from this list, our hospital owns this agency” or “This provider has a specialty program on orthopedics which is the focus of care you need, maybe you’d like to choose it” or “This agency has consistently scored high in the national HomeCare Elite survey of certified home health agencies across the country, maybe you’d like to choose it.” Then you as the patient need to make a choice and let your choice be known to the hospital staff.

If you have a planned upcoming hospital stay, it is a good idea to research your options ahead of time. Contact area home health care agencies for information; ask family or friends for recommendations, or check out online resources such as the Home Health Compare page on Medicare’s website, to help you make the best decision for you and your loved ones.

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Staying Hydrated One Glass at a Time

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ne of the most basic habits that plays a vital role in our health is often the one that many people are lacking, drinking water. When asked about drinking water, many people say that they tend to drink when they feel thirst or when it is hot outside, but our bodies need water regularly everyday and relying on the feeling of thirst to start drinking can be risky. Drinking an adequate amount of fluids, including water, juice, milk, tea, coffee and any other nonalcoholic beverages will help you fell more energetic, think more clearly, and help medications work properly.

Water is essential for almost every process in our bodies; so even small changes in hydration can impact the way we function. Studies have shown that one in three older adults may not be getting enough fluids. There are several reasons that older adults tend to become dehydrated. One of the most common reasons is that with age the thirst sensation decreases, so the urge to drink is lower. Additionally, many medications such as laxatives and diuretics increase water loss through waste and the body is also less efficient at balancing water.

Additional factors can increase the risk for dehydration, including; fever, diarrhea, difficulty with mobility, vomiting, depression, or swallowing difficulty. The warm, dry air in houses and buildings also pulls water from your body so it is equally important to drink during the winter.

If these factors are risks for you, it is important to talk with your physician about ways to help meet your fluid needs.

The amount of fluids a person needs is based on body size and medical history, so if you are

interested in knowing the specific amount needed you can ask your physician or registered dietitian. In general, if you are having an 8-ounce (1-cup) beverage with each meal and are drinking water or other beverage consistently throughout the day you are probably meeting your needs. If you added up the number of beverages at end of the day it will probably average 6-8 cups. Fluid recommendations may change with some medical conditions or medications so make sure to ask about diet and fluids with a new diagnosis or medication.

If you notice some of the following signs of dehydration, talk with your doctor or nurse: • Dry skin or mouth, thirst • Constipation • Dark urine • Poor appetite • Lack of energy • Dizziness • Headache • Confusion • Nausea • Weakness It can be difficult to increase fluids when you don’t feel like drinking, but remember also that foods provide water. When a person is eating a well balanced diet with three meals that have plenty of fruits and vegetables they are getting the equivalent of 2-3 eight-ounce glasses of water. Foods like soups, gelatin, yogurt, and pudding also have a high amount of water. The following are additional nutrition tips to preventing dehydration: • Keep a variety of beverages in the refrigerator and cupboard to prevent boredom • Add a slice of lemon or make ice cubes out of juice to lightly flavor

water • Have a beverage within reach at all times throughout the day • If nighttime trips to the bathroom are a concern, try drinking more in the morning and early afternoon • Have a full glass of water or other beverage with medications • Plan a cup of tea or glass of milk for an afternoon beverage • Try setting an alarm or plan an activity that will include a beverage at the same time each day to remind you to drink regularly.

Resource: 1. Larson Duyff, Roberta.

American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide 2nd Edition; p. 458-459 2. Dorner, Becky. Diet Manual, A Comprehensive Resource and Guide.

Becky Dorner and Associates. 2006 3. Niedert, Kathleen, Becky Dorner, editors. “Hydration.” Nutrition Care of the Older Adult: A Handbook for Dietetics Professionals Working Throughout the Continuum of Care – 2nd edition. 2004. 196-201 4. “Preventing Dehydration in Older Adults.” Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc. <http://gwaar.org>

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