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Caregiver Corner.........................................2 Bobby’s Trips...............................................3 September Menus................................ 4 & 5 Dementia Care Specialist............................6 What’s Happening in Lafayette County.......7 Lafayette Manor Schedule...........................8
September 2017 - Volume XLII - Number 9
1-877-794-2372 or 608-776-4960 15701 County Road K, P.O. Box 71, Darlington, WI 53530 www.lchsd.org or www.adrcswwi.org
Foster Grandparent
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Studies show while volunteers are helping others and their community they are also helping themselves. While volunteering often leads to new friends, new experiences, volunteering also promotes a more positive attitude and helps you live a better life. Do you imagine yourself making a positive impact on your community? Or do you imagine yourself making new friends? Or Maybe you imagine yourself earning a little extra income? If you are 55 and older with a limited income, you can do all this and more! Assisting at schools, not for profit child care centers, and other youth enhancement programs, Foster Grandparent volunteers help students reach their potential by volunteering under the supervision of a classroom teacher or site supervisor to read to children or listen to the children read, help with worksheets, assist with school readiness and development of academic skills while being a positive role model. Research indicates that development of academic and life skills are critical to future success. Studies show while volunteers are helping others and their community they are also helping
themselves. While volunteering often leads to new friends, new experiences, volunteering also promotes a more positive attitude and helps you live a better life. The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP), a national service volunteer program celebrating more than 50 years of service to America’s youth, is one of three programs of the National Senior Corps which taps the skills, talents, and experiences of senior Americans to meet a wide range of community needs. Locally the Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program (Southwest CAP) sponsors the FGP in counties of: Grant, Richland, Iowa, Lafayette, Green, Crawford, Vernon, and Sauk. Foster Grandparents volunteer 15-40 hours per week during the school year to provide an intergenerational component at educational sites, not-for-profit child care agencies, and family enhancement programs. FGP is administered through the Corporation
for National and Community Service which assists local not-for-profit and public agencies in carrying out their missions. To assist in off-setting the cost of volunteering, qualified Foster Grandparent volunteers who meet FGP income and program guidelines receive a tax-free hourly stipend which does not affect income sensitive programs such as SSI and housing. Additional benefits include paid training, meal and travel allowance and the satisfaction of seeing students improve and satisfaction of helping youth in their community. Have questions? Want to know if you qualify? Contact Cindy at Southwest CAP 149 North Iowa Street., Dodgeville, or by calling 1-800-7048555, ext. 209, or by e-mailing c.deckert@swcap. org. Additional information is available at www. nationalservice.org or www.swcap.org. Imagine the difference you can make by “Sharing today, Shaping tomorrow”.
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Today’s Provides information and assistance on services and resources available to keep individuals living well and independently.
15701 County Road K, P.O. Box 71, Darlington, WI 53530 (608) 776-4960 www.adrcswwi.org Contact Information Bob Schroeder ADRC Manager Dana Harcus Information and Assistance Emily Hermanson Information and Assistance Ann Reuter Disability Benefits Specialist Kay Schulte Elder Benefit Specialist Jessica Runde Adult Protective Services Coordinator Bobby Long Bus Driver Whitney Thompson Dementia Care Specialist
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HOW DO YOU RECHARGE? As a caregiver, you know how important it is to take care of yourself so you have the energy needed to care for your loved one. Without taking time for yourself you are at risk for burnout, depression and physical illness. The importance of finding ways to “recharge your battery” cannot be stressed enough. If it has been so long that you can’t remember what it is that gives you energy and feeds your soul, here are some suggestions to consider. 1.) Attend a caregiver conference 2.) Go for a walk – around the block, at the gym, or find a path in your home 3.) Take a bubble bath 4.) Read a fun book in your favorite chair 5.) Call a friend you haven’t talked with in a while 6.) Meditate 7.) Listen to music – just listen, don’t do anything else 8.) Make music – play piano, guitar, sing 9.) Have lunch or coffee with a friend 10.) Write – a journal, poem, book, letter 11.) Play a game of golf – on a golf course, not the computer 12.) Participate in an exercise class 13.) Go for a bike ride 14.) Play cards 15.) Go to a movie – with a friend or alone 16.) Bird watching 17.) Visit someone 18.) Scrapbook 19.) Put a puzzle together 20.) Sew or do a craft 21.) Go to a fair, antique show or to the races
do to recharge, how can you make it a reality? Dream it, plan it, do it! Choose an activity monthly, weekly or even daily, write it on your calendar and keep it a priority to follow through! If you are a 24-7 caregiver this will take additional planning, and possibly additional money, but it is well worth it. (How can you put a price on your health?) When you live with the person you are caring for you will need to be creative in your planning. Sometimes you can re-energize yourself by doing something special in your home while your loved one is napping or engaged in an activity that holds his/her attention for a predictable amount of time. Resist your urge to always fill this time with chores and instead, treat yourself to “you time.” For other activities, you may need to have someone watch your loved one while you get your well-deserved respite. Several options are available to you including: • Hiring someone privately • Contacting a home care agency • Using a volunteer • Asking a neighbor, relative or friend to stay with your loved one while you get away • Take your loved one to an adult day program Taking care of yourself is so very important, not only to your own self, but to the person you are caring for and all the people who love and care about YOU! Don’t push it off another day. Find ways to recharge so that you can be the best caregiver you can be!
Now that you have some ideas of what you’d like to
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Aging & Disability Resource Center - Lafayette County 15701 County Road K, P.O. Box 71, Darlington, WI 53530 (608) 776-4960 Regional Website: www.adrcswwi.org Did not receive a copy of the Lafayette County Upper Horizon in the Shopping News? Give us a call, copies are available while supplies last. Upper Horizon can be viewed online at www.yourshoppingnews.com or www.lafayettecounty.org, then click on departments and finally, click on ADRC. NOTICE: The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Southwest Wisconsin – Lafayette County 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: Aging & Disability Resource Center - Lafayette County, 627 Main Street, Darlington, WI 53530. The Lafayette County Upper Horizon is a monthly publication for the ADRC – Lafayette County whose purpose is to provide awareness and information on benefits and services.
Watch for the next issue of Lafayette County Upper Horizon within the Tuesday, September 26, 2017 Shopping News.
For Results You Can Trust
Jane Mahoney Older American’s Act Consultant Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
From Head To Toes, Our Outpatient Specialty Clinic Are Here For You. AUDIOLOGY
CARDIOTHORACIC
Dr. Kolette Bohr
Dr. Richard Lee
Rural WI Health Cooperative,
UnityPoint Health Meriter, Madison, WI
Sauk City, WI
NEPHROLOGY
CARDIOLOGY
Dr. John Whalen
Dr. Paul Hinderaker UnityPoint Health -Meriter, Madison, WI Dr. Jaya L Krishna UnityPoint Health -Meriter, Madison, WI CARDIAC PACER CLINIC Richelle Fields, MSN, APNP UnityPoint HealthMeriter, Madison, WI Dr. E Wayne Grogan
Dubuque Internal Medicine, Dubuque, IA NEUROLOGY Dr. David Daiga UnityPoint HealthMeriter, Madison, WI OB/GYN Dr. Barbara Hostetler Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville, WI Dr. Maria Sandgren Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville, WI
UnityPoint Health-
ORTHOPAEDICS
Meriter, Madison, WI
Dr. Dan Stormont
PAIN MANAGEMENT Mark Odden, CRNA Regional Medical, Manchester, IA Scott Chastek, CRNA Regional Medical, Manchester, IA PODIATRY Dr. William Chubb Associated Podiatrists, Madison, WI SURGERY Dr. Adam Dachman Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville, WI Dr. Patrick Ryberg, Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville, WI UROLOGY Dr. Brian LeUnityPoint Health Meriter, Madison, WI VASCULAR SURGERY Dr. Sandra Carr UnityPoint Health Meriter, Madison, WI
To make an appointment, please call 608-776-5748 For calendar dates, please visit www.memorialhospitaloflafayettecounty.org
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Got Time?
LET’S TRAVEL To Ride the Bus... Call ADRC at (608) 776-4960 to Reserve Your Seat Today!
On September 1st the Thrifty Shoppers are headed on a show stopping outing hitting all the gold stores. It will be tough but I know my thrifty shoppers can handle it! Back by popular demand, we will be traveling to Gays Mills on October 12th for the Color Ride. While we are there everyone will have the opportunity to get apples, pumpkins, squash, onion gourds and the best apple donuts, along with a great lunch. Finally, November brings deer hunting season and I hope to head up north which means we will cram our trips in fewer days. On November 2nd we are planning on going to Lady Luck in Marquette, Iowa where we will enjoy the always great lunch, have lots of fun, and maybe even make a little cash.
CLIP & Save
Bobby
SEPTEMBER Friday, September 1.............. Thrifty Shoppers Trip ($I0.00 ride only) Monday, September 4................................................ Offices Closed Tuesday, September 5..........................................................Dubuque Wednesday, September 6...................................................... Monroe Tuesday, September 12........................................................Dubuque Thursday, September 14............................................... Madison East Tuesday, September 19........................................................Dubuque Wednesday, September 20.................................................... Monroe Tuesday, September 26....................................................... Platteville Thursday, September 28.................................................. Manor Ride
OCTOBER
Tuesday, October 3 ..............................................................Dubuque Wednesday, October 4........................................................... Monroe Friday, October 6..........................................................Madison West Tuesday, October 10.............................................................Dubuque Thursday, October 12.......... Gays Mills for Color and Apple Fun Day ($10.00 ride only) Tuesday, October 17.............................................................Dubuque Wednesday, October 18......................................................... Monroe Tuesday, October 24.............................................................Dubuque Thursday, October 26............................................................... Manor Tuesday, October 31............................................................ Platteville
REACHING GOALS IMPROVES LIVES National Rehabilitation Week is September 17-23. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the 5 distinct specialties of our Rehabilitation Department. Each specialty is staffed by licensed professionals whose goal is to improve your life by improving your function and/or decreasing your pain. Our specialties are: • Cardiac Rehabilitation • Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy • Pulmonary Rehabilitation • Speech Therapy
National Rehabilitation Week September 17-23
Each specialty has different medical training but the goal of each is to help improve their patient’s quality of life, well-being and function by providing treatment aimed at reaching each individual’s goals. The difference in their medical focus is described below. Cardiac Rehabilitation is a multi-discipline program designed to improve heart function after you have suffered a cardiac event such as a heart attack, angioplasty or heart surgery. The program includes medically monitored exercise and education designed to help you safely return to your normal activities and to decrease your risk factors for future problems. Occupational Therapy uses goal-directed activity in the evaluation and treatment of people whose ability to function is impaired by normal aging, illness, injury or developmental disability. Treatment goals in occupational therapy include the promotion of functional independence and prevention of disability. Those who would benefit from occupational therapy include: individuals who have limitations in their abilities to carry out self-care activities; individuals whose strength and endurance are at risk; individuals whose ability to function in the community has been impaired; individuals whose physical, cognitive, or psychological problems prevent them from achieving tasks that are currently meaningful and important to them; individuals with limitations following a stroke or heart attack; individuals with arthritis, multiple sclerosis, other chronic conditions, or mental health problems including Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress. Physical Therapy specializes in the examination and treatment of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular problems that affect peoples’ abilities to move the way they want and function as well as they want in their daily lives. Some common diagnosis are: low back pain; neck pain; hip, knee, ankle or foot problems; sprains and muscle strains; arthritis; rehabilitation after a serious injury; stroke rehabilitation; shoulder problems, balance problems; incontinence; and lymphedema. Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a multi-discipline program that promotes the well-being of people who have chronic breathing problems. Through exercise and education the goal is to reduce symptoms, decrease disability, and increase participation in physical and social activities. Speech and Language Pathology, also known as Speech Therapy, is the study, diagnosis, and treatment of defects and disorders of the voice and of spoken and written communication. Speech therapy also evaluates and treats neurological and physical disorders and conditions caused by an injury or illness. Those that would benefit from speech therapy include: individuals that have swallowing difficulties; individuals who have trouble with memory or have increased confusion; individuals who cannot follow simple commands or have trouble understanding; individuals who cannot formulate words and sentences correctly; individuals who have slurred speech, are very hoarse, or strain to talk; individuals who are having trouble reading and writing; individuals that have lip, mouth or tongue weakness, lack of coordination or decreased range of motion. If you or someone you know is in need of any of the services described above, please talk to your doctor or call the Rehabilitation Department at Memorial Hospital Lafayette County Hospital at 608-776-5744.
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S.U.N. Senior Dining And Meals on Wheels
September 2017
Things to do
Belmont
Cards after lunch, as desired.
Benton
September 7 Birthday Party Cards: 10:00 a.m.-Noon Bingo: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Blanchardville
Cards on Thursdays before & after lunch at Viking Cafe. Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Stretching Class at Lutheran Church – taught by local Chiropractor
I want to acknowledge a very generous donation to our program. The Iowa County Cattlemen’s Association gave SUN $1,500, part of the proceeds from their annual pie auction; it was presented at the Iowa County steak feed on July 20. Ironically, this was the same day as our steak cookout at most of the sites. Some of the funds are used to purchase these steaks, from Avon Locker in Darlington, as this is a more expensive entrée than usual. We do it once per year as a special event, and the participants really look forward to it. I want to thank the ICCA for once again including SUN as a recipient of these funds. We are very grateful! To continue with explaining different aspects of the SUN Program, I will go over how we are funded. Some of you may not know that we are a non-profit, 501 (c)3 program. We were set up in 1977 this way, which is different from most programs in the State. Most are “county”, part of ADRC’s or senior aging agencies; all employees would be county employees. SUN is not officially part of Iowa or Lafayette counties, and the employees are not county employees. We have an agreement with the ADRC of each county to provide the senior nutrition program, and work closely with them. We are also located in a county building in Dodgeville. Because of our non-profit status, we are able to apply for many grants and participate in fundraising. But we do have to abide by all requirements set forth by the State of Wisconsin Agency on Aging, and the federal Older Americans Act; this is referred
Darlington
Every Monday 12:30 Bridge and Euchre Every Tuesday Exercise Class, 9:00 a.m. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. Bingo Every Wednesday 9:30 a.m. WII 1:00 p.m. Knitters Every Thursday More Bridge (NEW) Every Friday 12:30 p.m. Hasenpfeffer Cards
Shullsburg
September 13 Birthday Party, Cards & Bingo September 27 Pasty Day & Cards
South Wayne
Home Delivery Only, Call Kathy at (608) 776-4969
to as Title III, C-1 (Congregate) and C-2 (Home Delivery). Other programs within Title III, such as the Elder Abuse Program, Benefit Specialists, etc. are part of the ADRC. The Older Americans Act is the largest funder of SUN; with a 45% match from the State, this total for 2016 amounted to about 35% of our income. Donations from the seniors for the meals comes to about 36%, grants and fundraising
Thank You!
FOR THE DONATIONS:
• E state of Don Hawkins, $200 • Iowa County Cattlemens’ Association, $1,500
about 10% (15% for 2016 due to large grant), county levy from both counties about 12%, NSIP (Nutrition Services Incentive Program) about 5% and the last 2% from other donations. Congregate and home delivery are separate programs within the government; currently more funding is given to the congregate program, as this was being encouraged .when the Older Americans Act was passed in the 70’s. However, SUN serves more home delivered meals, so funds are transferred. NSIP funds are based on number of meals served, and come through federal Health & Human Services. Family Care and Iris also pay full cost of meals that are deemed necessary by an assessment through the ADRC. SUN can accept payment of meals through Food Share (new
name for food stamps) using a Quest card. Vouchers are sent to the individuals, and payment is processed in the SUN office electronically; it is very confidential. All contributions to our program for meals are on a voluntary basis, unless the person is under 60; it is a suggested donation. To maintain the intent of the Older Americans Act regarding voluntary contributions, programs must: *provide each older person with an opportunity to voluntarily contribute to the cost of the service; *ensure a system is in place at each dining center to collect contributions at the point of service; *protect the privacy of each older person with respect to his or her contributions; and *establish procedures to safeguard and account for all contributions. In addition, programs cannot deny an eligible participant a service because the person cannot or will not contribute to the cost of the service; *use self-identified means tests; or *require contribution or in any way imply that one is required to participate. Signs are posted at each site with all this information. Contribution letters (statements) are sent to the majority of home delivery people. This is more convenient and confidential for them, and drivers don’t have to handle money. Every attempt is made to maintain and protect the dignity of each person. Contributions are handled in a manner that does not publicly display each participant’s contribution. Gift certificates are available. Questions? Call us at (608) 930-9845.
usr Cecile McMDianrecto
GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE! Happy August!
A great gift for any holiday! Call your site or the SUN Main Office at (608) 930-9845 or visit us at 303 W. Chapel Street in Dodgeville.
SUN Meals Served in July 2017 Site Congregate Delivered Total Belmont 255 142 397 Benton 122 201 323 Blanchardville 148 348 460 Darlington, Argyle and South Wayne 112 348 460 Shullsburg 157 214 371 Totals 794 1,176
Total Meals Served 1,970
Senior Dining Fellowship, Food September MENU Suggested Donation For Meal: $4.50
Suggested Donation For Meal: $4.50
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Meals are served Monday-Friday at Noon with milk served at each meal. Menus are subject to change. Call for your meal reservation by 12:30 p.m., at least one day in advance. Suggested Donation For Meal: $4.50 for congregate meals and $5.00 for home-delivered meals. For people 60 years of age or older.
Argyle Darlington South Wayne
Belmont Benton Blanchardville Shullsburg In Belmont, call Margaret at the Community Building, (608) 762-5114. In Benton, call Farrah at the VFW Building (608) 759-6671.
In Blanchardville, call Viking Cafe, (608) 523-4327 - Lunch at 11:30 a.m. In Shullsburg, call Billie at the Community Center, (608) 965-4424, ext. 226.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
September 4
September 5
September 6
September 7
Sausage & Sauerkraut Paprika (NEW) Boiled Potatoes Corn Muffin Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Swiss Steak Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Green Beans Choice of Bread Peach Crisp w/Topping
Meatloaf Scalloped Potatoes Sliced Carrots Rye Roll Cook’s Choice Dessert
September 12
September 13
September 14
Cream of Broccoli Soup Egg Salad Sandwich on Wheat Bread 3 Bean Salad Banana Bar
Baked Chicken Au gratin Potatoes Squash Wheat Dinner Roll Gelatin w/Fruit
Lasagna Roll-Ups (NEW) Seven Layer Salad Fresh Cantaloupe Garlic Bread Black Forest Cake
September 19
September 20
September 21
Roast Beef w/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Bean Casserole Dinner Roll Angel Food Cake w/Berries
Taco Salad w/Beef, Refried or Black Beans, Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsa Tortilla Chips Mandarin Oranges Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Roast Turkey w/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Stuffing Waldorf Salad Pumpkin Pie Pudding
September 26
September 27
September 28
LABOR DAY NO MEALS September 11
Beef Goulash Pickled Beets Cucumber & Tomato Salad Ranger Cookie September 18
BBQ Pork Rib Patty on Roll Corn on the Cob Pickled Beets Ice Cream w/Cinnamon Apples September 25
Turkey ala King w/Mixed Vegetables over Biscuit Fresh Spinach Salad Apple Crisp
September 2017
Pork Roast Mashed Potatoes w/gravy Apricots Rye Bread Carnival Cookie
Pasty Coleslaw Strawberry Gelatin w/Mixed Fruit
Chicken Breast in Mushroom Sauce Rice Pilaf California Blend Vegetables Pears Pumpkin Bar w/Cream Cheese Icing
For Argyle call Kathy at (608) 776-4969 Home Delivery Only!
For Darlington call Kathy at Municipal Building, (608) 776-4969
For South Wayne call Kathy at (608) 776-4969. Home Delivered Only.
FRIDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
September 8
September 4
September 5
September 6
September 7
Beef Vegetable Soup Sliced Cheese Relish Tray Crackers Pie
BBQ Pork on a Bun Potato Wedges Pickled Beets Cantaloupe
Meatloaf Baked Potato Wax Beans Wheat Bread Cream Puff
September 12
September 13
September 14
Pizza Tossed Salad Fruit Hash Mound Bars
Beef Stroganoff Over Noodles Peas Apricots Cookie
Turkey Sandwich Deviled Eggs Cucumber Salad Tomato Slices Strawberries w/Angel Food Cake
September 19
September 20
September 21
Chicken Breast Cowboy Potatoes Capri Mix Vegetables Wheat Bread Rhubarb Cake
Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Stewed Tomatoes Wheat Bread Cherry Bar
Cobb Salad w/Cheese Turkey, ham, tomato Egg, Croutons Orange Slices Wheat Bread Strudel
September 26
September 27
September 28
Chicken Salad Sandwich Tomato/Cucumber Salad Banana Half Cookie
Pork Steak Seasoned Rice Carrots Tropical Fruit Turnover
Chef Salad w/Ham, Turkey, Egg, Cheese Seasonal Fresh Fruit Dinner Roll Banana Cream Pie September 15
Potato Crusted Cod Baked Potato Coleslaw Choice of Bread Scotcheroo September 22
Salmon Loaf Parsley Red Potatoes Creamed Peas Choice of Bread Lemon Pie September 29
Sloppy Joe on a Bun Baked Beans Potato Salad Watermelon
LABOR DAY NO MEALS September 11
Baked Chicken Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Whole Kernel Corn Wheat Bread Watermelon September 18
Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Garlic Toast Tossed Salad Peaches Moon Cake September 25
Ham & Bean Soup w/Crackers Sliced Cheese Relish Tray Pie
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Pasty w/Gravy Cabbage Salad Wheat Bread Éclair Dessert
FRIDAY September 8
Baked Fish Au gratin Potatoes Peas Dinner Roll Apple Bar September 15
Pork Roast Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Squash Cornbread Texas Cake September 22
Country Steak Mashed Potatoes Winter Blend Vegetables Wheat Bread Chocolate Revel Bar September 29
BBQ on a Bun Twisty Potatoes Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad Cheese Cake
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Core Needs & Dementia By: Whitney Thompson, Dementia Care Specialist for the ADRC of SW WI (Grant, Green, Iowa, & Lafayette Counties)
We all have the same core needs, regardless of whether or not we have dementia. Some of those needs include maintaining purpose, having our self-esteem boosted, giving and receiving love, and caring for ourselves and others. Keep these core needs in mind when you are interacting with an individual with dementia. How can you help them have purpose? How can you boost their self-esteem? How can they care for you?
responsible for rinsing the vegetables. This can make them feel useful.
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Keep some of the other core needs in mind. How can we boost their self-esteem and show them how they care for themselves and others? In the example of helping with dinner by rinsing the vegetables, we can thank them for their help and talk about how much we appreciate and admire all of the delicious meals they have prepared The quality of life of an individual with dementia can for us over the years. This is an example of how to apply improve when they are engaged in activities they enjoy core needs of individuals to improve their quality of life, and feel useful and purposeful completing. but each individual with dementia is unique. Be creative Many times as caregivers it can be easier and faster to and remember their life story. take over tasks such as household chores, but individuals If you would like more information about the supports, with dementia may feel a sense of purpose if they are able to contribute. If they are not able to complete the resources, and education available related to dementia, entire task safely and free of frustration it may be helpful contact your local Aging & Disability Resource Center in to adapt the task. For example, if they like to cook, but Lafayette County by calling (608) 776-4960 or 1-877can no longer safely do so on their own, they could be 794-2372. Know you are not alone!
Feel better. Be in control. Do the things you want to do. Join Us Mondays October 30th - December 4th 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Shullsburg Community Townsend Center 190 N Judgement St Shullsburg, WI 53586
This workshop is FREE
Put Life Back in Your Life Are you an adult with an ongoing health condition? You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health. If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, or anxiety, the Living Well Workshop can help you take charge of your life.
“The workshops put me back in charge of my life, and I feel great. I only wish I had done this sooner.”
To Register Call: Dana Harcus at the
608-776-4961
Medicare Part D – Educate Yourself and Save $$ ❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖
September 7, 2017 5:00-7:00 PM Town Bank lower level 15815 Hwy 81, Darlington, WI 53530 REGISTER BY CALLING KAY SCHULTE 608-776-4871
Medicare Part D Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7, 2017 This is the time to: Evaluate your current plan to see if all medications are still covered in 2018 and the projected costs; Switch prescription drug plans or Advantage plans; Enroll for the first time if you did not enroll when you were first eligible.
After December 7th you will NOT be allowed to make any of these changes.
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Nancy’s News! Well, here we are with September soon to be with us. I say to myself and anyone who will listen, “How did we get to September so fast?” The summer has seemed to just fly by. As my Mom would Nancy Amenda say, “Time waits for no man!” I have talked to people that have heard the crickets and cicadas sing in their yard. And on my way to the recycle and trash site I saw all the late summer weeds of Queen’s Anne Lace and chicory along the roadside. When I see them I remember walking home from school and picking these weeds for my Mom because I thought they were flowers. The very first sign of late summer, early fall in our yard is the birch trees leaves that turn yellow and fall to the ground. All signs of the changing season from summer to fall. September is also the month that kids are going back to school. Moms are happy – teachers sad and kids are saying, “Do we have too go?” When I was a kid after a summer of running bare foot and very little clothing we attended the first day of school decked out in a new dress and new shoes. I can always remember the first day of school because I got blisters on my feet from the new shoes and the new dress was too hot because usually for the first two weeks of school the weather is hot and in that small one room school house it was broiling hot. The only time
I wasn’t complaining of the heat was when it was recess and we were outside running and playing and for some reason the heat wasn’t so bad. I remember being told that my face was as red as my hair – carrot top was one of my nicknames. Back then I didn’t like being teased about my red hair – and many a day I went home from school with a broken heart! There were two kids at Hovey School with red hair and that was me and Corky W. Believe me - NO one teased Corky! Today with people with pink; purple, blue, etc, hair color my red hair would be considered really cool! I also remember how wonderful it felt to get home after a long walk from school and to kick off my shoes and change my sweaty dress to old shorts and t-shirt and head outside to do chores. This past week Red and I had special company that came for a visit. Our daughter Deb Sleep from Lexington, IL and her daughter Meg Kupferschmidt from Morton, IL and her two children – Addie two years old and William 8 weeks old our great grandchildren. I want to tell you it shook the dust off us two old fogies! This house was humming with activity! I didn’t realize it took so many things to raise a baby today! I could tell when all the crying got to Red because he just turned the TV louder. A few times we wondered who was the loudest! We had a great week and they will be back up September 9th for our grandson Joey Wiegel’s wedding to Sara Lovell. Enjoy September!
Nancy
Thank You!
Live Well Lafayette would like to thank you for coming to the 7th Annual “Senior Day” at Lafayette County Fair. Creativity - Caramel Pie 2017 The weather was perfect as everyone enjoyed music by the Larry Busch Band and bone density testing by the Edgewood Nursing Students. We had 15 pies entered into the pie baking/making contest which were judged by the following seven judges: Carol Korn, Tony Ruesga, Larry Ludlum, Gerald Heimann, Duane Jorgenson, Whitney Thompson, and Jada Glendenning. The judges Overall - Banana Cream Pie 2017 walked away with full bellies! The pies were judged on presentation, taste, creativity, and overall. Reg Gill won the best “presentation” with a blueberry pie. Mary Everson won the “best taste” with a strawberry rhubarb pie. Tom Jean won the “most creativity” with a caramel pie. Hailee Kammerud won the “overall” pie with a Banana Cream Pie. Thank you to all who entered a pie. Presentation - Blueberry Pie 2017 We are excited too for all the different kind of pies next year. Live Well Lafayette would also like to thank the Lafayette County Fair Board for providing a great space for our event and WS Ag and Cuba City Family Dental for sponsoring the Larry Busch Band. Taste - Strawberry Rhubarb 2017 September 2017
See Everyone Next Year!
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in LAFAYETTE COUNTY Get Out and Play! September 2 Outdoor Market Argyle, WI 8am-Noon | Many Vendors | 608.543.3113
September 4 Labor Day Events Benton, WI | bentonwi.us
September 4 Labor Day Parade Gratiot, WI | 1pm | BBQ chicken
Nancy J. September 8-10 Pecatonica Valley Antique Days Darlington, WI Fairgrounds | 608.776.2591 | darlington.wi.org
September 9 VFW Steak Supper Benton, WI VFW Hall | Main Street | 4:30-7pm | bentonwi.us
September 9-10 Thunder Bridge Fly Wheelers Antique Tractor & Old Engines Power Show Argyle, WI Argyle Legion Park | 608.426.0250
September 11-17 School & Community Fair Belmont, WI | High School 608.762.5600 or belmontwi.com
September 16 Outdoor Market Argyle, WI 8am-Noon | Many Vendors | 608.543.3113
September 20 Community Market, Cuba City, WI Veterans Memorial Park, 3:30-6:30pm
September 24 Chicken Shoot Argyle, WI Rod & Gun Club | 9am-4pm | 608.543.3113
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AARP Driver Safety Offers Refresher Course Since 1979, AARP Driver Safety has met the needs of older drivers through educational programs led by more than 4,000 volunteers and a myriad of resources. But they aren’t the same programs and resources that were available nearly 35 years ago. AARP Driver Safety has continued to evolve with the times, and today offers the AARP Smart Driver course. Why a refresher course? A lot has changed since many American drivers first got their driver’s license. The roads have changed. Cars and the technology inside them have changed. Even the people behind the wheel have changed. As drivers, if we don’t keep up with those changes we put others or even ourselves at risk. How is the AARP Smart Driver course different? The course curriculum was designed with the participant in mind, and it is different in many ways from previous editions including: • An easy-to-follow format that incorporates adult-learning
principles, features reader-friendly print types, full-color pages & videos to supplement course content. • With 19 areas of customization, the course is tailored to meet the participants’ needs by providing state-specific information that is easy to access and understand. • Based on the results of a two-year research study, the course has been adjusted to include a focus on areas where older drivers could benefit from additional training, including: roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, and safety issues such as speeding, seatbelt, and turn signal use. Sign up to take the new AARP Smart Driver course. The AARP Smart Driver course is available at ADRC, 15701 County K, Darlington, WI on October 12 from 10-2. The classroom course costs $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Space is limited, so register now by calling (608) 776-4960.
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