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Katie Batton, Valerie Hiltbrand & Brittany Mainwaring Information and Assistance Specialists
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Answer: Thank you for sending your question to the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC). The ADRC partners with other local organizations, such as Iowa County Health Department and Upland Hills Health to promote and facilitate four different prevention programs in Iowa County. Many individuals wonder why they should enroll in a program and how it would benefit them. All of the wellness and prevention programs offered by the ADRC are evidence-based which means that they have been researched and proven to be effective in meeting identified goals. All of the programs are focused on supporting community health and assisting individuals in maintaining independence in the community. Having preventative health is important to avoid serious health problems, manage health conditions and help reach personal health and wellness goals. Below are brief descriptions of the four free-to-
low cost workshops that are offered throughout the year: ■ Stepping On is a 7 week workshop that is proven to reduce falls and build confidence in older individuals. During the workshop individuals learn with a peer group, become more aware of fall hazards, have balance and strength training, and have questions answered by guest speakers. *Those who have participated in this 7 week workshop demonstrated a 50% reduction in falls. ■ Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a 6 week workshop that is for individuals who have one or more chronic conditions, such as heart disease, arthritis, depression, anxiety, diabetes, or other long-term problems. Participants get the support they need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, and learn better ways to talk to their doctor and family about their health. *It was proven that there is a 27% reduction in average emergency department visits in the first 6 months, and 22% reduction in average number of hospitalizations in the first 6 months. ■ Healthy Living with Diabetes is similar to Living Well with Chronic Conditions but focused on helping adults with type 2-diabetes or prediabetes with support, discussing nutrition, and talking to your doctor about more specific diabetic
needs. This 6 week workshop is also appropriate for spouses or caretakers of individuals with diabetes. *Those who have taken the class report better health and increased confidence in managing their diabetes, improvements with blood sugar levels, decrease in health distress and hypo- and hyperglycemia. ■ Walk with Ease is a 6 week workshop focused towards those with arthritis or any chronic pain and helps reduce pain and discomfort. Throughout the workshop individuals learn how to safely make physical activity part of their everyday life, increase balance, strength and walking pace, and build confidence in ability to be physically active. If you are interested in learning more about these classes or want to sign up, contact the ADRC at (608) 930-9835.
*Statistics provided by WIHA (Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging)
Please continue to send in your questions. Information and Assistance Specialist’s (I&A’s) help provide information and assistance regarding local services and resources that match your needs. Services are free and confidential. If you have a question that you would like answered in the News and Views, feel free to send in a letter addressed to: News and Views Q & A 303 W. Chapel Street Suite 1300 Dodgeville, WI 53533
Check out the Next Scheduled Workshops! Healthy Living with Diabetes When: Tuesdays, July 19 to August 23 Time: 2:30-5:00 p.m. Where: Upland Hills Health Cost: FREE!
Stepping On When: Wednesdays, August 24 to October 5 Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Where: Health and Human Service Center Cost: $5
Living Well with Chronic Conditions When: Tuesdays, October 11 to November 15 Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m. Where: Health and Human Service Center Cost: FREE!
ADRC Contact Information
AAA FOUNDATION STUDY SUGGESTS THAT PREVENTING FALLS FOR OLDER DRIVERS CAN MAKE ROADS SAFER.
History of Falling Increases Crash Risk by 40 Percent for Older Drivers By Janet Butteris, Social Worker - Article submitted by AAA Wisconsin
ADRC Main Line, (608) 930-9835 Rebecca Wetter, ADRC Manager Whitney Thompson, Dementia Care Specialist Valerie Hiltbrand, Information and Assistance, Lead Katie Batton, Information and Assistance Brittany Mainwaring, Information and Assistance/ Wellness & Prevention Coordinator Stacey Terrill, Elder Benefit Specialist, serves people over age 60 Nikki Hutson, Disability Benefit Specialist, serves people age 18-59 years Janet Butteris and Shelley Reukauf, Social Workers Marylee Oleson, Department Assistant Bethany Hawes, Department Assistant, Transportation Rose Erickson, Care A Van Driver
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Regional Website: www.adrcswwi.org Did not receive a copy of Iowa County News & Views in the Shopping News? Give us a call, copies are available while supplies last. News & Views can be viewed online at www.yourshoppingnews.com or adrcswwi.org/iowa/ NOTICE: The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Southwest Wisconsin does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services or activities. This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, concerns, complaints or requests for additional information regarding the ADRC may be forwarded to: ADRC, 303 W. Chapel St., Suite 1300, Dodgeville, WI 53533. The Iowa County News & Views is a monthly publication for the ADRC in Iowa County whose purpose is to provide awareness and information on benefits and services.
Watch for the next issue of Iowa County News & Views within the Tuesday, July 26, 2016 Shopping News.
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MADISON, Wisc. (Mar. 28, 2016) - Older drivers with a history of falling are 40 percent more likely to be involved in crashes than their peers, according to a new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Falls limit an older drivers’ ability to function behind the wheel and can make driving risky for themselves and others on the road. These findings are important since annually a record 12 million older adults will experience a fall. “Drivers age 60 and older are involved in more than 400,000 crashes each year, and it’s important that we find ways to keep them and others safe on the road.” said Peter Kissinger, President and CEO of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. “This research is critical because it shows that we can now use an older driver’s fall history to identify if they are at greater risk for a crash.” The report, Associations Between Falls and Driving Outcomes in Older Adults, is the latest research released in the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers (LongROAD) project. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus along with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety say that falls can increase crash risk in two ways: • Falls can result in a loss of functional ability (i.e. wrist
fractures or a broken leg), which can make it difficult for older drivers to steer or brake to avoid a crash. • Falls can increase an individual’s fear of falling, which can lead to a decrease in physical activity that weakens driving skills. “When it comes to physical health, you either use it or lose it,” said Nick Jarmusz, director of public affairs for AAA Wisconsin. “Falls often scare people into being less active, but decreasing physical activity can weaken muscles and coordination and make someone more likely to be in a crash.” The research suggests that seniors and their families should view falls as a possible early indicator of declining physical fitness. Addressing the health issues that originally led to the fall such as lower body weakness, poor balance, slow reaction time, certain medications, dizziness, or vision problems, can help older drivers strengthen their functional ability and lower their risk for crashing or experiencing another fall in the future. “Older drivers should find activities that enhance balance, strengthen muscles and promote flexibility,” continued Jarmusz. “Even a low impact fitness training program or driver improvement course can help safely extend an older driver’s years on the road.”
“Explore Sharper Vision” on June 28
Some adults experience low vision as a result of macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy or other eye diseases. “Low vision” LEEPS! (Language Exercise Plus Socialization) is a program for individuals with early memo means that vision cannot be corrected with Enriched eye loss, Alzheimer’s disease, andLEEPS! related dementias. are looking for forvolunteers to work (Language Enriched ExerciseWe Plus Socialization) is a program individuals with early memory with participa glasses, medication, or surgery. Every day, valued loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias. We are looking for volunteers to work with participants! activities can still be done, butHow firstDoes new ways of it Work: The volunteer is paired with a participant who has mild to moderate memory lo Does it Work:activities, The volunteer isand paired social with a participant who has mild totogether moderate memory loss. participant's doing it have to be discovered through They performthe basicuse exercises,How language engagement in the They perform basic exercises, language activities, and social engagement together in the participant's of different techniques, adaptive or byVolunteers are trained so that they are comfortable with all aspects of the homedevices and community. home and community. Volunteers are trained so that they are comfortable with all aspects of the program. They also receive ongoing support the Aging & Disability Resource Center’s making changes at home. program. They also receive from ongoing support from the Aging & Disability Resource Center’s Dementia Care Dementia Specialist. Vision rehabilitation services can guide you in Specialist. that discovery and learning process. If you or Key Responsibilities of Volunteers: Key Responsibilities of Volunteers: someone you know has vision loss due to macular Complete LEEPS training Complete LEEPS training degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or with participant two times a week Meet with participant twoMeet times a week another eye disease, come and "Explore Sharper Safely perform basic exercises with participant Safely perform basic exercises with participant Conduct language activities during the exercise sessions Vision". Tuesday, June 28, 2016 fromConduct 1:00 tolanguage 3:00 activities during the exercise sessions Plan and accompany the participant on social outings p.m. at Vision Rehabilitation Services at Northwest Plan and accompany the participant on social outings Record and report volunteer hours RecordRoad and report Dane Senior Services at 1837 Bourbon in volunteer hours Time Commitment: The volunteer meets with their participant twice a week for about an hour each time. Cross Plains. Timefind Commitment: The volunteer meets with their participant twice a week for about an hour each ti During this seminar you will out more Qualifications: Completion of LEEPS training, patience, dependability, strong communication skills, at least about low vision and strategies to adapt to it. years of age, willing to consent to background and driving record check, willing tocommunication work one on one with Qualifications: Completion of18LEEPS training, patience, dependability, strong skills, at You will also have the opportunity to of schedule a person with memory loss, willing and abledriving to exercise and assist withcheck, basic exercises. 18 years age, willinga to consent to background and record willing to work one on one FREE low vision evaluation and/or in-home visionloss, willing and able to exercise and assist with basic exercises. a person with memory If you would like more information rehabilitation services. Low vision evaluations will about this program and the volunteer opportunity, please contact the If you more be scheduled for July 12 in Cross Plains or on Agingwould & Disabilitylike Resource Centerinformation of Southwest Wisconsin by calling: about this program and the volunteer opportunity, please contact the other days in July in Madison. (608) 930-9835Wisconsin by calling: Aging & Disability Resource Center of Southwest To reserve a seat, call (608) 255-1166. Family ACTIVELY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS IN MINERAL POINT and friends are welcome. If you are not able to “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest attend the seminar and are interested in receiving compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” services, contact Jean or Amy to discuss your Buscaglia--“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch,---Leo a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an hones options. This program offered in compliment, collaboration or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” by the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually ---Leo Buscaglia--Impaired and Northwest Dane Senior Services, Inc. — 2 —
July 2016 - Iowa County News & Views
Medicare’s Preventive Care Services News from Nikki Hutson - Your Disability Benefit Specialist, Helping Iowa County residents 18-59 years of age with physical, developmental and mental illness disabilities
Medicare covers many preventive care services to help you understand and promote your health and wellbeing. If you have Original Medicare you will have no coinsurance or deductible for certain preventive care services if you see a health care provider who accepts assignment. Doctors who Nikki Hutson accept assignment cannot charge you more than the Medicare approved amount. If you are in a Medicare Advantage Plan, your plan will not be able to charge you for preventive care services that are free for people in Original Medicare as long as you see in-network providers.
Services Medicare Covers Without a Coinsurance or Deductible: • Abdominal aortic aneurysm - covers a one-time screening if you are at risk, were never screened for AAA before, and are referred by your provider. • Alcohol misuse counseling - four brief counseling sessions in a primary care setting per year if your primary care provider believes you consume too many alcoholic drinks per week. • Annual wellness visit - a yearly visit with a health care provider to update or develop a 5 to 10 year prevention schedule based on your needs. • Breast cancer screenings - Mammogram screening once every 12 months for women age 40+; women between ages 35 and 39 can get one baseline mammogram. Breast examination once every 24 months generally; if at risk, once every 12 months. • Cervical cancer screening - once every 24 months generally; if at risk, once every 12 months. • Colon cancer screenings - Fecal occult blood test once every 12 months for people age 50 and older. Colonoscopy once every 10 years or every 24 months if you are at high risk. DNA stool test covered once every 3 years for asymptomatic average risk beneficiaries between age 50 and 85. • Depression screening - discussion with your doctor once
Healthy Living with Diabetes
What is Healthy Living with Diabetes?
Did you know?
This researched and proven workshop is designed to help adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes learn skills and increase their confidence in managing their diabetes. The workshop meets for 2½ hours once a week for six weeks. Healthy Living with Diabetes does not replace existing treatments, but rather complements the treatments a participant receives. Who should take the workshop?
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One of every 12 Americans is affected by diabetes.
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In Wisconsin, there are 475,000 adults with diabetes and 1.45 million adults with pre-diabetes
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Diabetes is leading cause of blindness, heart disease and stroke, and amputation of lower extremities.
• Adults with type 2 diabetes, • Adults with pre-diabetes, or • Adults living with someone who has diabetes What’s in it for me? People who have taken the workshop show:
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• Better health, health behavior and a sense of confidence in managing their diabetes • Improvements in blood sugar levels • Decrease in health distress and hypo- and hyperglycemia • Fewer doctor and emergency room visits and fewer hospitalizations
Diabetes is a very expensive disease to treat: direct hospital and other medical costs of $4.07 billion and indirect costs (e.g., lost wages) of $2.7 billion (2009 data for Wisconsin).
Workshop Dates & Locations When: Tuesdays, July 19th – August 23rd, 2016 Time: 2:30-5:00 pm Where: Upland Hills Health 800 Compassion Way Dodgeville, WI Conference Room A How: Please register by calling (608) 930-9835 Cost: FREE! Facilitators: Jamiee Jordan, Upland Hills Health and Kari Bennett Iowa County Health Department
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For more information, contact: Aging & Disability Resource Center 303 W Chapel St., Suite 1300, Dodgeville, WI 53533 Phone: (608) 930-9835 Check out our other healthy living programs by visiting us online at: wihealthyaging.org To register for an upcoming workshop, contact:
every 12 months in a primary care setting. May involve a questionnaire to identify risk factors or symptoms. • Diabetes screening - screening lab test once every 12 months if you have a family history or are at risk for diabetes. Twice a year if you have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. • Heart disease screening- blood tests to screen for cholesterol, lipid, lipoprotein, and triglyceride levels once every 5 years. • Hepatitis C screening - one time blood test for people who were born between 1945 and 1965, had a blood transfusion before 1992, or are considered high risk due to current or past history of illegal injectable drug use. High risk individuals also qualify for yearly screenings following the initial test. • Lung cancer screening - if you are a heavy smoker and show no symptoms of cancer, you may qualify for a yearly Low Dose Computed Tomography chest scan. • Medical nutritional therapy - therapy to help you learn to eat well so you can better manage your illness. With a doctor’s referral, people with diabetes, chronic renal disease, or those who have had a kidney transplant in the past 36 months can receive three hours of therapy in the first year and two hours each following year. • Obesity counseling - if you have a body mass index of 30 or more, you qualify for intensive behavior counseling in your primary care provider’s office to help you lose weight. • Osteoporosis screening - bone mass measurements once every 24 months for people who are at risk for osteoporosis and meet certain requirements. • Prostate cancer screenings - once every 12 months for men age 50 or older. • Smoking cessation - covers two quitting attempts per year; each attempt includes four counseling sessions. • Vaccinations • Welcome to Medicare visit - a one-time visit with a health care provider designed to map out your health needs and to help create a preventive plan or checklist to keep you healthy. Not a head to toe physical. Covered if you receive the exam within 12 months of enrollment in Medicare Part B.
Services with Original Medicare With a Coinsurance or Deductible*: • Glaucoma screening - once every 12 months if you are at high risk. You pay 20 percent after you pay your Part B deductible. • Colon cancer screening - Barium enema covered once every 48 months or every 24 months if you are at high risk when used instead of a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. You pay 20 percent after you pay your Part B deductible. • Prostate cancer screening - Digital rectal exam covered once every 12 months for men age 50 and older. You pay 20 percent after you pay your Part B deductible. • Diabetes self-management training - 10 hours of training during your first year and 2 additional hours each year if training is provided in a group of 2 to 20 people. You pay 20 percent after you pay your Part B deductible. *This is not an all-inclusive list. Before Your Annual Wellness Visit: Call your physician’s office and be sure to clearly state that you are scheduling your yearly wellness visit. Be sure to ask if the physician will do any additional procedures during the visit that may result in a co-payment. http://www.medicarerights.org/fliers/ Original-Medicare/Medicare-Covered-PreventiveServices.pdf?nrd=1 — 3 —
Tuesday, June 28 MEDICARE: NAVIGATING THE MAZE 5:00 p.m. at Health and Human Services Center, Room 1001, Dodgeville Monday, July 4 THE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES CENTER WILL BE CLOSED in observance of the 4th of July holiday. Tuesday, July 5 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING 10:30 a.m.-Noon at Health and Human Services Center, Room 1001, Dodgeville. Topic: Home Safety Ideas Wednesday, July 6 DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES MEETING 10:30 a.m.-Noon at Health and Human Services Center, Room 1001, Dodgeville Monday, July 11 CARE A VAN TRIP To Verona for lunch and MUSIC! Thursday, July 14 SUICIDE PREVENTION SUPPORT GROUP 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Health & Human Services Center, Room 1001, Dodgeville Monday, July 18 CARE A VAN TRIP To Potosi Brewery for lunch and TOUR Tuesday, July 19 LEARNING SERIES 10:30 a.m.-Noon at Health & Human Services Center, Room 1001, Dodgeville. Topic: Signs Your Loved One Needs More Care. Presented by Home Health United. Tuesdays, July 19-August 23 HEALTHY LIVING WITH DIABETES 2:30-5:00 p.m. Upland Hills Health, Conference Room A, Dodgeville. FREE! Monday, July 25 CARE A VAN TRIP To Madison for lunch and to visit Olbrich Gardens Monday, July 25 MOBILE FOOD PANTRY 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ss. Anthony & Philip Church, 726 Main Street, Highland, WI Tuesday, July 26 ADRC MONTHLY MEETING 1:00 p.m. at the Health & Human Services Center. It is recommended that you call ahead to confirm the date, time and location of the committee meeting. THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. July 2016 - Iowa County News & Views
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For questions regarding the SUN Program, contact the main office at (608) 930-9845. Comments and suggestions are welcome! See News & Views flyer and additional information and recipes at each site.
HIGHLAND: Ss. Anthony & Philip Church, call Tess at (608) 929-7482. DODGEVILLE: Hidden Valley Church, call Julie at (608) 574-6630. LINDEN: Municipal Building, call Eunice at (608) 623-2800 or (608) 943-8308. AVOCA: DELIVERY ONLY, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, call (608) 739-2560.
2016 MENUS
Please, call by 1:00 p.m. ONE DAY in advance for reservations.
ARENA: Arena Manor, call Mona at (608) 341-6859. MINERAL POINT: DELIVERY ONLY call (608) 987-2696.
HIGHLAND Serving at 11:30 a.m.
ARENA Serving at Noon
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Cream of Potato Soup Ham Salad Sandwich on Rye Bread Broccoli Raisin Salad Rhubarb Delight
Swiss Steak Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Whole Kernel Corn Wheat Dinner Roll Fresh Cantaloupe
Lasagna Seven Layer Salad Peaches French Bread Black Forest Cake
Baked or Fried Fish Baked Potato w/Sour Cream Coleslaw Choice of Bread Oatmeal Fudge Bar
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Asian Crispy Chicken Salad w/Craisins, Mandarin Oranges, Almonds & Crunchy Oriental Topping Choice of Bread Lemon Cake
Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/Butter Mixed Vegetables Dinner Roll Ice Cream w/Topping
Roast Pork Au Gratin Potatoes Cucumber & Tomato Salad Dinner Roll Cook’s Choice Dessert
Salmon Loaf Parsley Red Potatoes Creamed Peas Rye Bread Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bar
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Cheeseburger Soup Breaded Chicken Patty on Bun w/Lettuce & Mayo Seasoned Carrots Sliced Tomatoes Tropical Fruit
Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Stewed Tomatoes Dinner Roll Cook’s Choice Dessert
BRUNCH Egg Bake w/Cheese O’Brien Potatoes Sausage Patty Orange Juice Apple Coffee Cake
BBQ Baked Chicken Sweet Potatoes California Blend Vegetables Corn Muffin Peach Pie
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BBQ Pork Rib Patty on a Bun Baked Beans Corn on the Cob Pumpkin Bar w/Cream Cheese Icing
Pepper Steak w/Peppers & Onions Seasoned Rice Winter Blend Vegetables Fresh Cantaloupe Ranger Cookie
Pasty Coleslaw Ambrosia Salad Cookie
Chef Salad w/Turkey, Ham, Cheese, Cooked Egg & Mixed Greens Fruit Cocktail Choice of Bread Banana Cream Pie
Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce Seven Layer Salad Fruit Cup Garlic Toast Chocolate Cake w/Peanut Butter Icing
Hot Beef Sandwich Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Glazed Carrots Raisin Pie
BBQ Pork on a Bun Sweet Potatoes Melon Banana Cream Pie
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Reuben Sandwich Hashbrowns Three Bean Salad Custard Pie
Oven BBQ Chicken Macaroni & Cheese Baked Beans Fruit Cup Ice Cream Sundae
Pork Cutlet Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Green Bean Casserole Bread Serving Pumpkin Pie
Vegetable Soup Chicken Wrap w/Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, Cheese & Ranch Dressing Apple Crisp
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Cheeseburger on a Bun w/Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Mayo & Ketchup Potato Salad Creamy Cucumbers Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae
Country Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes White Pepper Gravy Whole Kernel Corn Bread Serving Butterscotch Pudding
Meatballs in Gravy over Noodles Buttered Peas Coleslaw Cantaloupe
Polish Sausage Mashed Potatoes w/Butter Sauerkraut Applesauce Coconut Cream Pie
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Hot Dog (1/4#) w/The Works on the Side Baked Beans Ramen Cabbage Salad Cook’s Choice Dessert
Hot Pork Sandwich Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Peaches Chocolate Cake w/Peanut Butter Icing
Hamburger Stroganoff over Noodles Seasoned Squash Pickled Beets Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/Butter Stewed Tomatoes Corn Muffin Fresh Strawberry Pie
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Tomato Basil Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cottage Cheese w/Pineapple Cook’s Choice Dessert July 15
Cod on a Bun Baked Potato w/Butter Coleslaw Lemon Meringue Pie July 22
Chicken Noodle Soup Tuna Melt Tossed Salad w/Dressing Pineapple Upside Down Cake July 29
Steak Cookout Grilled Steak Potato Salad Fresh Watermelon Steak Roll Chocolate Brownie
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Do You Have Excess Garden Produce?
FRIDAY Swiss Steak Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Cauliflower Wheat Roll Red, White & Blue Cake
Please call (608) 930-9845. We could use the produce at our sites. Thank You!
JULY 4TH HOLIDAY NO MEALS July 11
Roast Beef Baked Potato w/Butter & Sour Cream Wax Beans Wheat Bread Nutmeg Custard July 18
Baked Chicken Boiled Potatoes Green Bean Casserole Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin Blueberry Pie July 25
Beef Stew w/Potatoes & Carrots Rutabagas Biscuit Cinnamon Applesauce
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Scalloped Potatoes & Ham Coleslaw Potato Roll Apple Crisp w/Whipped Topping
Meatloaf Oven Browned Potatoes Creamed Corn Wheat Bread Pineapple Chunks
Chicken & Noodles Tossed Salad Grape Clusters Wheat Roll Chocolate Chip Bar
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Chicken Pot Pie Buttered Beets Baking Powder Biscuit Peaches & Pears
Pork Chop Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Three Bean Salad Rye Dinner Roll Peanut Butter Cookie
Hamburger Noodle & Corn Casserole Peas & Carrots Melon Wedges Dinner Roll Cherry Cheesecake
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Pasty Monte Carlo Mixed Vegetables Cantaloupe Cubes Pumpkin Bar
BBQ Ribs Parsley Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Wheat Bread Raspberry Gelatin
Liver & Onions or Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Asparagus Raisin Bread
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Chicken Chow Mein over Rice Snow Peas Dill Bread Tropical Fruit Cup
Cold Cuts Dill Pasta Salad Fresh Fruit Creamy Cucumbers Wheat Bread Rhubarb Cake
BBQ on a Bun French Fries Tomato Wedge Salad Bread & Butter Pickles Whipped Gelatin
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Pork Roast Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Stewed Tomatoes Wheat Bread Chocolate Pudding July 22
Cavatini Garden Salad Garlic Bread Watermelon July 29
Steak Cookout Grilled Steak Potato Salad Fresh Watermelon Steak Roll Chocolate Brownie
Pizza Mixed Green Salad Apricots Strawberry Shortcake July 22
Breaded Fish Wedge w/Lemon Baked Potato Waldorf Salad Orange Fluff w/Cottage Cheese, Oranges & Topping July 29
COOKOUT Grilled Steak Potato Salad Fresh Watermelon Dinner Roll Brownie w/Walnuts
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Tater Tot Casserole Peaches Dinner Roll Cheesecake w/Fruit Topping
Oven Fried Chicken Scalloped Potatoes Whole Kernel Corn Bread Serving Baker’s Choice Cookie
Calico Bean Casserole Cauliflower Broccoli Salad Whole Wheat Bread Frosted Cupcake
Pork Chop w/Gravy Red Bliss Potatoes Honey Glazed Carrots Bread Serving Frosted Cake
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Salmon Loaf Baked Potato Creamed Peas Bread Serving Butterfinger Angel Food Dessert
BBQ Chicken O’Brien Potatoes Fresh Watermelon & Cantaloupe Pieces Bread Serving Seven Layer Bar
Autumn Harvest Casserole Creamy Coleslaw Dinner Roll Cream Puff w/Filling
Beef Pasty w/Chili Sauce or Gravy Aunt Carol’s Salad Bread Pudding w/Caramel Sauce
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Salisbury Steak in Gravy Oven Browned Potatoes Orange Pineapple Salad Bread Serving Mississippi Mud Bar
Ring Bologna w/Sauerkraut Mashed Potatoes Cucumber/Tomato Salad Bread Serving Peach Pie
Sliced Roast Beef Duchess Potatoes Seasoned Broccoli Bread Serving Marble Cake w/Icing
Meatloaf Twice Baked Potato Casserole California Blend Vegetables Bread Serving Ranger Cookie
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Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce Tossed Salad Peaches French Bread Coconut Crème Pie Square
Chicken ala King over a Baking Powder Biscuit Apricot Cloud Salad Baked Apple w/Cinnamon
Glazed Ham Cowboy Potatoes Seasoned Carrots Bread Serving Banana Bar w/Icing
Sliced Roast Pork Parsley Buttered Potatoes Green & Wax Beans Bread Serving Frosted Cake
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Turkey Slices Dressing w/Gravy Squash Pumpkin Bread Cranberry Sauce Strawberries
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Chicken & Dressing Casserole Copper Penny Salad Fresh Banana Cherry Bar July 22
Pork Cube Pieces w/Gravy over Egg Noodles Stewed Tomatoes Ambrosia Salad Mixed Berry Cobbler July 29
Chicken Salad Sandwich w/Lettuce on Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Vegetable Salad Mixed Melon Pieces Rice Krispie Bar
S.U.N. Senior Dining m o r F s g n i t Gree and Meals on Wheels Happy midsummer. We often get comments from participants or their family members, thanking us for the service we provide. But every so often, Cecile McManus, RD we get a letter that really signifies how meaningful we are. Here is one such letter, received in May. “Enclosed is an additional $500 donation to the SUN Program in memory of my parents (names not included to protect privacy). Meals on Wheels enabled my parents to stay in their own home for an additional 5 years after my Mom first fell in 2011. Meals on Wheels was a Godsend! I cannot thank the SUN Program, the people that make the food, and the wonderful people that deliver the food, day in and day out. I pray this service will be around someday when I need it. God bless all of you.” It was signed by their daughter. This letter gave me a lump in my throat, and reminded me that this is more than just a job. And when there are challenges, as there are with any food service operation — at least a hundred things can go wrong in a kitchen —this is what we need to remember. Some staff come and go, but most stay a long time, because what could be more fulfilling than bringing a senior a hot meal! This is the season for salads; check out some of our menus for entrée salads. It is easy to throw together a homemade salad dressing, especially with all the fresh herbs available through the summer and fall. I don’t often put recipes in this column, but here is a good one: 8 oz. plain yogurt ¼ cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons chopped chives, fresh or 2 T. dried 2 tablespoons dill, fresh preferred or can be dry 2 tablespoons lemon juice Mix all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate. Allow to chill at least a half hour to let the flavors blend. If too thick, thin with a tablespoon or so of milk or water. This dressing has only 23 calories per 2 tablespoons if using fat free yogurt and can be a dip. Part of the key to a successful salad is using really good-tasting salad ingredients — they add to the flavor as much as the dressing does. Add dressings to salad greens immediately before serving for best quality and taste. You’ll get more flavor with less dressing throughout your salad if salad greens are thoroughly dried. Plan on about 1 tablespoon of oil/ vinegar dressing per 2 cups of salad greens. “Dress”, don’t “drown” your salad to keep the calories lower. A classic French vinaigrette is typically three to four parts oil (usually olive oil) and one part acid (red wine vinegar).
Seasonings include salt, pepper and often Dijon mustard and/or garlic. You may be able to use less oil and more acid ingredient if you use one of the following in your dressing: rice vinegar, white wine vinegar; raspberry or other fruit vinegar; champagne vinegar; lemon, lime or orange juice. Start
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FOR THE DONATIONS: Grace United Methodist Women, Ridgeway, $25. Gratiot Evangelical Free Church, Gratiot, $100 (Annual Appeal). experimenting by beginning with two parts oil to one part vinegar or citrus juice. While lime and lemon juice can stand alone in salad dressings, you’ll get more flavor by combining orange juice with vinegar. The standard procedure is to whisk the vinegar with the salt, pepper and any other seasonings. Then add the oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until dressing is translucent. Or, shake the ingredients together in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Here is the basic recipe: 1-2 tablespoons balsamic, red wine vinegar or lemon juice; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Possible add-ins: 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ to ¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard.
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ACTIVITIES ARENA Thursday, July 14 Foot Care at 9:00 a.m. Cards after Lunch
DODGEVILLE Tuesday, July 5 Cards at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 Lunch & Learn Tuesday, July 19 Bingo at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 Cards at 12:30 p.m.
HIGHLAND Cards after Lunch
LINDEN Wednesday, July 20 Birthday Party Thursday, July 21 Foot Care at 1:00 p.m. July 2016 - Iowa County News & Views
Activities To Do With A Person Living With Dementia by Whitney Thompson, Dementia Care Specialist for the ADRC of Southwest Wisconsin We too often think of all the things that people with dementia cannot do. We need to start focusing on what they can do. The activities that an individual with dementia enjoys depends partially on the progression of their condition. In the early stages, individuals will be able to live their daily Whitney Thompson, Dementia Care Specialist lives as they always have, but may need more reminders and guidance. As the dementia progresses, they will need more assistance and guidance. The activities will need to continue to be adapted and modified to meet the capabilities and enjoyment of the individual. You may also have to initiate the activities. Many times the individuals with dementia will not initiate engagement, but once they get started, they can really enjoy themselves.
It is essential to look at their history and what they use to enjoy. What were their hobbies, careers, interests, and joys? Keying into things that they prefer and have engaged in will make the activity more enjoyable and meaningful. The following is a list of activities you and an individual with dementia may enjoy doing together. Please remember that everyone is an individual and will enjoy different activities, on various days. The activities may need to be adapted to best fit the individual’s preferences, but here are some ideas to get you thinking: • Listen to music and sing along • Gardening activities: plant vegetables, water plants, talk about the flower garden • Go for a walk in a local park-if the individual is not able to safely walk, use a wheelchair • Enjoy the outdoors-talk about the surroundings, the breeze, birds, or sun • Cook or bake together-they could be in charge
Senior Farmers’ Market Vouchers Available June 1-October 31
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING IOWA COUNTY? THE ADRC ADVISORY BOARD HAS OPENINGS FOR PERSONS TO REPRESENT ADULTS 60 AND OLDER OR ADULTS WITH A DISABILITY. MUST BE A RESIDENT OF IOWA COUNTY. Meetings are generally held the fourth Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm. THE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC) serves adults with physical disabilities, adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities, as well as adults over the age of 60. The ADRC also provides support to families and friends of the consumer. Contact the ADRC for an application: Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin, Iowa County, (608) 930-9835 or 1-877-794-2372. * Mileage reimbursement is offered.
of mixing • Play games such as cards or board games • Do household activities such as dusting or sweeping • Spend time with children-read stories, play, or do puzzles • Make a memory book highlighting stories from when they were growing up • Look through photo albums and share memories • Watch sporting events • Spend time with pets • Pray together • Be together, holding hands • Be artistic by painting or drawing If you are impacted by dementia and looking for more education or support, contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center in Iowa County to get connected to the Dementia Care Specialist by calling (608) 930-9835. Know you are not alone!
For Iowa County residents 60 years and older who meet income requirements. Call or stop in at the ADRC to get an application. (One per household, quantities are limited) USDA Nondiscrimination Statement Effective October 14, 2015 Revised January 11, 2016 (Spanish only) English Short Statement: This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Spanish Short Statement: Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Valerie Hiltbrand Will Have Vouchers Available At: AVOCA VILLAGE HALL TUESDAY, JUNE 28 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
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Paying For Long-Term Care with Stacey Terrill, Your Elder Benefit Specialist There seems to be a new headline every day warning about our country’s increasing aging population, the impact aging baby boomers will have on already stretched resources, and that life expectancies continue to rise. These projections point out that this growing aging population will also need more health and home care, and for longer amounts of time than ever before. For people with enough resources to pay for care, the main question is a matter of “where?” Where will I be able to receive the care I need? Where will I be able to maintain my independence and dignity? Where can I live so that my family can still visit? But for people with moderate, low, or no income, the main question is a matter of “how?” How will I pay for the care I need? Contrary to popular belief, Medicare is not the payer of these long-term care services. Medicare Part A, otherwise known as hospital insurance, only covers up to 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, and even then only after a person has met the qualifying 3-day stay requirement in a hospital first. Many people do not realize that Medicare does not pay for the type of long-term care they envision – care that usually extends well past 100 days. In fact, the average length of a nursing home stay is about 835 days – more than two years. This length of stay is often much higher for people with illnesses such as Alzheimer’s - a diagnosis that is also on the rise. Some people have long-term care insurance, but it is becoming increasingly more difficult to obtain. Many insurance companies have realized that long-term care insurance is not a profitgenerating product and no longer sell it. Even those people with long-term care insurance are finding out their coverage is far less than what they need, or their premiums increase to levels they can no longer afford. When a person’s income and assets have been
needs. The main focus of this model is to encourage the private insurance market to come back to the long-term insurance table in order to help people plan ahead for their long-term care rather than rely on Medicaid. Medicare. Another proposal comes from Health Affairs Blog, which sets forth an incomebased payment structure through Medicare to help the 75% of Medicare beneficiaries who do not qualify for Medicaid receive long-term services and supports in their homes. In this model, beneficiaries would be responsible for coinsurance of a portion of the cost of services based on income. These services would be available to Medicare beneficiaries with serious physical and/or cognitive limitations, but focused on those who are living at home or in independent living settings. Not only would this model help beneficiaries afford the care they need, but would also promote independent living. It will be interesting to see what additional ideas begin to surface, and which ones, if any, actually take hold. Regardless, the need for change is present and growing.
exhausted, Medicaid becomes the go-to option to pay for long-term care. That said; Medicaid (as with any public benefit program) is not an easy system to maneuver. Not only do people need to meet low income and asset limits, but their giving (known as divestments) will be scrutinized up to 5 years prior to application in Wisconsin, and their estates will be subject to estate recovery after the person’s death. Meaning, Medicaid will impose penalty periods if it seems like a person tried to transfer or hide money before the person applied, and Medicaid will expect to be repaid after the person has passed away. Medicaid also requires annual renewals and reporting whenever a person’s situation changes. Not only that, but there are questions regarding Medicaid’s ability to financially support the increase in demand that is expected to emerge in the next few decades. There is no question that lower-income aging adults will need more options to pay for long-term care, but the solutions have been slow to come. Recently, however, there has been talk about shifting payment responsibilities in the future in two major areas: Long-term Care Insurance and Medicare. Long-term Care Insurance. The Long-Term Care Financing Collaborative issued a press release in February, 2016 proposing major changes in the way long-term care is financed and delivered. The proposal includes the following calls to action: ■ Establishing clear private and public roles for long-term care financing; Creating a catastrophic long-term care ■ insurance program that would shift away from a welfare-based model to an insurance model; ■ Encouraging private long-term care insurance initiatives to lower cost and increase enrollment; and Increasing retirement savings and improving ■ public education on long-term care costs and
This article was provided by the GWAAR Legal Services Team. Sources: Karen Davis, Amber Willink, and Cathy Schoen, Medicare Help at Home, Health Affairs Blog, April 13, 2016, http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2016/04/13/medicare-help-athome/. Diverse Group of Policy Experts and Stakeholders Proposes Major Long-Term Care Reforms, Long-term Care Financing Collaborative, Convergence Center for Policy Resolution, February 22, 2016
Medicare: Navigating The Maze Tuesday, June 28 at 5:00 p.m. Health & Human Services Center 303 W. Chapel Street, Room 1001, Dodgeville Reserve your spot. Call (608) 930-9835
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Preventing Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Summer can be a bummer if outdoor fun is interrupted by the irritating buzz of mosquitoes. Their bites not only create itchy red bumps on your skin; they also carry the risk of disease. Most mosquito bites are relatively harmless. The itchy bumps often last for just a day or two after a mosquito has punctured your skin. But if the mosquito is carrying certain germs, like viruses or parasites, these pathogens might enter your blood during the bite and make you sick. The diseases spread by mosquito bites can be serious. Some experts call mosquitoes the world’s most deadly animal. Mosquito-related illnesses kill about 725,000 people worldwide each year. Most mosquito-related deaths and illnesses occur outside the U.S., mainly in Africa. Zika is another mosquito-borne virus that’s spreading throughout Central and South America. “But we’ve always had a variety of mosquito-borne pathogens in the U.S. as well,” says Dr. Thomas W. Scott, an expert on insectborne diseases at the University of California, Davis. “Right now, I’d say West Nile virus is the biggest problem in the continental United States.” Most people with West Nile infections www.iowacounty.org • 1-877-794-2372
have no symptoms. Roughly one in five infected people have relatively mild symptoms, such as fever, headache, or nausea. West Nile can become serious or even deadly for about one in 150 infected people. No medications are available to treat the many viral diseases transmitted by mosquitoes.
How To Avoid Mosquito Bites • Use insect repellents. Products containing DEET, picaridin, lemon eucalyptus, paramenthane-diol, or IR3535 can be applied to skin. Follow label instructions. • Cover up. When outside, wear long sleeves, pants, and socks. Mosquitoes may bite through thin fabric, so spray thin clothes with an EPA-registered repellent like permethrin. Don’t apply permethrin directly to skin. • Mosquito-proof your home. Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep insects out. Use air conditioning if you have it. • Get rid of mosquito breeding sites. Empty standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, pet water dishes, and birdbaths on a regular basis.
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JULY 2016 CARE A VAN SCHEDULE Call (608) 930-9835
Military/Veterans Family Day at Milwaukee County Zoo
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Enjoy free Zoo admission and parking Sunday, July 3, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI • Don’t miss the Veterans Benefit Expo at the US Bank Gathering Place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a one-stop shop where veterans can learn about getting the benefits they deserve. Sponsored by the Milwaukee County Veterans Service Office. • Admission tickets will be available from May 31 to June 30. Active military and veterans residing in Wisconsin can pick up tickets at their local County Veterans Service Office (CVSO). Contact your local CVSO (608) 930-9865 for details on ticket pick up. • Tickets are required for entry and will be available for IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY, with a limit of 10 tickets per family.
WELCOME NEW RIDERS...
Volunteer Driver Escort Spotlight
$5.00 SENIOR TRIP DAYS
By Bethany Hawes, Transportation
we will pick you up at your door, whenever possible. Leave from the Health and Human Services Center in Dodgeville at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 1........................................................................... NO BUS SERVICE Monday, July 4.........................................NO BUS SERVICE - Happy 4th of July! Tuesday, July 5...................... TO: DODGEVILLE-Dining Center and/or Shopping (Ridgeway, Barneveld, Hollandale and Mineral Point) Wednesday, July 6.......................................................TO: RICHLAND CENTER (Dodgeville, Edmund, Cobb, Highland, Avoca and Muscoda) Thursday, July 7................................................................ TO: MINERAL POINT (Dodgeville, Edmund, Cobb, Linden and Rewey) Friday, July 8..........................................................................SENIOR TRIP DAY TO: REEDSBURG for Lunch and Shopping Monday, July 11....................................................................SENIOR TRIP DAY TO: VERONA for Lunch and Live Country Music Tuesday, July 12................... TO: DODGEVILLE-Dining Center and/or Shopping (Ridgeway, Barneveld, Hollandale and Mineral Point) Wednesday, July 13........................................ NEW ROUTE TO: PLATTEVILLE (Dodgeville, Avoca, Muscoda and Highland) Thursday, July 14...........................TO: DODGEVILLE for Ride and No Shopping Friday, July 15......................................................................... NO BUS SERVICE Monday, July 18....................................................................SENIOR TRIP DAY TO: POTOSI BREWERY for Lunch and Museum Tour Tuesday, July 19................................TO: DODGEVILLE-Dining and/or Shopping (Ridgeway, Barneveld, Hollandale and Mineral Point) Wednesday, July 20............................................................... NO BUS SERVICE Thursday, July 21.................................................................... NO BUS SERVICE Friday, July 22........................................................................SENIOR TRIP DAY TO: DUBUQUE for Lunch and Kennedy Mall or Casino Monday, July 25....................................................................SENIOR TRIP DAY TO: MADISON for Olbrich Botanical Gardens (Olbrich’s Blooming Butterflies) $7 Tuesday, July 26..................... TO: DODGEVILLE-DINING CENTER and Shopping (Ridgeway, Barneveld, Hollandale and Mineral Point) Wednesday, July 27.....................................................TO: RICHLAND CENTER (Dodgeville, Edmund, Cobb, Highland, Avoca and Muscoda) Thursday, July 28...........................TO: DODGEVILLE for Ride and No Shopping Friday, July 29........................................................................SENIOR TRIP DAY TO: PRAIRIE DU CHIEN for Shopping and Lunch
Hugh McWane
We are highlighting our dedicated volunteer drivers and have chosen to spotlight Hugh McWane this month. Hugh has been driving for the Aging & Disability Resource Center for 5 years. Hugh started driving for the ADRC after Veteran‘s Services told him that drivers were needed to transport veterans to the VA hospital in Madison. Hugh grew up in Merrimac, WI and currently lives in Muscoda. He likes to hunt, fish, trap shoot, play senior softball in Arizona and play pickle ball. Hugh won the Wyoming state shoot AA division by breaking 225 targets in a row. He also loves to spend time with his family. He has two sons and two grandsons. His son Hugh is a tech ed teacher and his son Sean is a supervisor at the prison in Oshkosh.
Hugh’s Favorites:
Movie: “Reverence” Restaurant: Chinese
Book: Zane Grey Books Food: Enjoys Most Any Food Except Hot and Spicy
Shortly after high school, Hugh joined the Navy Seabees and went to school to be a utilities man. He spent time in Cuba and then went to Vietnam for 10 months. After active duty, he went into the reserve program. Hugh retired after 22 years of service. He completed an electrical apprenticeship and worked as a journeyman for 14 years. In 1980, he started working for Wisconsin Power and Light. After several moves he ended up in Mineral Point as the lead service tech in 1994. He stayed in that position until his retirement in 2007. When asking Hugh what his most memorable moment driving with us has been, Hugh said, “I don’t have any one special moment. I do enjoy the veterans. We talk about our experiences both good and bad. I am glad that I have the time and ability to make that happen.” We would like to thank Hugh for his commitment to our driver escort program here at the ADRC. It is people like him that have allowed us to provide safe and efficient non-emergency medical transportation to those in need. Have you considered becoming a driver escort? We are currently accepting applications for drivers. If you or someone you know would like to know more information about this rewarding volunteer opportunity call the ADRC at (608) 930-9835!
Free Basic Computer Skills Course Now Available - UPDATE Fennimore, Wisconsin In response to needs in the employment and education sectors, the Wisconsin Technical College System has created a free basic computer skills course available as an open education resource. Computers touch most employment and nearly every education scenario today. You typically need to know how to log on to a computer, be able to navigate the Internet and have a working email to fill out college applications and unemployment forms, register with a job center or apply for jobs. www.iowacounty.org • 1-877-794-2372
Employers have noted a lack of basic computer skills among some of those applying for jobs and students who enter college with little or no computer skills often struggle to complete and turn in course work, reducing their chances of succeeding. “The Basic Computer Skills Course is a great way to give your IT skills a boost! Work at your own pace, in the comfort of your own home.” says Laura Nelson, Basic Computer Skills Coordinator. The lessons within the course will teach students how to better operate computer devices, create — 8 —
documents, manage files, use the Internet, and explore social media and more. Those using the course can complete one, some or all of the lessons depending on their needs, and the lessons can be used in any order. Anyone anywhere can access the course by going to www.swtc.edu/ bits. Creation of this course was made possible through the INTERFACE Project, funded by a Department of Labor Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grant.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration has funded 100% of this project equaling $23.1 million. This is an equal opportunity program. Assistive technologies are available upon request and include Voice/TTY (711 or 800-947-6644.) This content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license. For more information contact Laura Nelson, Basic Computer Skills Coordinator, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College at (608) 822-2431 or
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