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August 2016 - Volume XLI - Number 8 1-877-794-2372 or 608-776-4960
15701 County Road K, P.O. Box 71, Darlington, WI 53530
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Wellness As A Whole Person by Jennifer Miller Kass, MSW, LCSW
When we think of wellness, we too often think only about physical wellness, diet and exercise. In reality, there are eight dimensions of wellness: physical, social, financial, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, occupational and environmental. Each dimension of wellness is related to the others. While pursuing optimum health and over all well-being, it’s important to recognize that no one dimension has greater value than another. We can reach our highest level of wellness by understanding how to maintain and improve each individual dimension of wellness. Often we do well in one area but not so well in another. Maybe it’s time to check in and evaluate what changes you might be able to make to bring yourself to improved wellness.
Physical
Physical wellness includes recognizing the need for physical activity, diet, sleep, and nutrition. Physical health is accomplished through exercise, eating a well-balanced diet, getting enough sleep, paying attention to the signs of illness, and getting help when needed. Boost this dimension by exploring new exercise routines with a friend, or talk to your doctor about how to bring balance to your diet. It is helpful to encourage family members to participate in these changes with you. In addition, the National Sleep Foundation recommends adults get on average 7-9 hours of sleep a night.
Social
Developing a sense of connection and a strong support system is beneficial to everyone. This dimension of wellness allows you to grow encouraging and positive relationships with others by connecting and interacting with family, friends, and community. One way to enhance this dimension is to join a local club, organization, or hobby group that you share common interests with. Your local public library, chamber of commerce, and city officials will maintain lists of groups.
Financial
We all strive for satisfaction with current and future financial situations. Money plays an important role in our lives and not having enough can impact
your health. Financial strain is repeatedly found to be a common source of overall stress and anxiety. If you’re struggling with financial wellness, explore your local bank or credit union’s programs. Many times they offer professional classes or free consultations to help you find ways to manage your money more effectively.
Emotional
Developing skills and strategies to cope with stress is a key part of achieving emotional wellness. It is important to pay attention to good self-care, relaxation, stress reduction, and the development of positive coping skills. Mental health professionals are a valuable resource in helping you find new positive ways to cope. It’s okay to seek this help if you feel you aren’t coping well. Call Southwest Behavioral Services at 348-3656.
Spiritual
and development in one’s life through work – from an employer or a volunteer opportunity. Volunteerism can be a great way to stay connected with others and feel fulfilled. Consider contacting your local hospital, church or social service agency to explore opportunities.
Environmental
Living in pleasant, stimulating surroundings is what supports environmental well-being. It is important to be respectful of others in our lives as well as to respecting and honor the environment around us. Ways to increase your environmental wellness are all around us! Reducing your carbon footprint or going out of your way to compliment someone each day are just a couple ideas. Being more mindful of what you are using, doing, saying, at all times will help your become more aware of ways to enhance this dimension.
Spiritual wellness comes from the search for meaning and purpose in the human experience. Often we think of spirituality as religion, yet it’s highly individual and can be represented in many ways, such as through relaxation or connection with nature. Being spiritually well is knowing which resources you can use to cope with issues that come up in everyday life.
Intellectual
Recognizing your creative abilities and finding ways to expand your current knowledge and skills will all enhance your intellectual wellness picture. This dimension encourages being a lifelong learner as well as participation in cultural and community activities. Don’t be afraid to stimulate your mind and mental capacity. Many local organizations offer opportunities to learn new things. Try contacting UW Platteville’s Continuing Education program, your local senior center, the City Recreation Department, or Southwest Health’s Young At Heart club for information on upcoming classes and educational opportunities.
Occupational
Personal satisfaction and enrichment derived from one’s job creates occupational wellness. This dimension encourages personal satisfaction
Wellness Matters
Maintaining our wellness creates for us a quality life. Wellness matters. Wellness matters because everything we do and every emotion we feel stems from our over-all well-being. Likewise, our wellbeing directly affects our actions and emotions. It’s an ongoing circle. When we reach higher levels of wellness, we decrease stress, reduce the risk of illness, and have more positive interactions. Remember – wellness matters, and so do you! Jennifer Miller Kass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she is the mental health therapist for the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Southwest Behavioral Services, an outpatient clinic of Southwest Health. IOP is group psychotherapy for patients 55 and older. She also provides individual therapy. Sources:• http://www.samhsa.gov /wellness-initiative/eight-dimensions-wellness • https://www.elementsbehavioralhealth.com /dual-diagnosis/mental-substance-abuse-disorders/ • http://www.keiro.org/8-dimensions-of-wellness
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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 Dana Harcus Information and Assistance Morgan Kennison Information & Assistance Kay Schulte Elder Benefit Specialist Jessica Runde Adult Protective Services Coordinator Bobby Long Bus Driver
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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, August 30, 2016 Shopping News.
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August 2016
Caring Like a Flock of Geese At the beginning of the Coffee Hour for Caregivers group, one dedicated participant shared this quote from a cherished book, Coping with Caring by Lynn Roche. “My support group is a lifeline I reach out for and grab hold of. Some days it is the foghorn I strain to hear as I make my way through this fog. The people there are like beacons of light in a lighthouse. They give me hope when I need it. My cares and fears are safe with them. They understand because they travel through these same uncharted waters.” Feeling understood, providing hope and understanding each other’s needs, concerns and challenges is a lifeline that can make each day brighter for caregivers. An analogy that speaks to the power of support while caregiving is considering these facts related to a flock of geese. When I read this, it immediately made me think of the Coffee Hour for Caregivers group and the caring community they have created for one another! When you see geese flying in a "V" formation, you might be interested in knowing what facts scientists have discovered about why they fly that way. 1. FACT: As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own. TRUTH: People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier because they are traveling on the trust of one another. 2. FACT: Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front. TRUTH: There is strength and power and safety in numbers when traveling in the same direction with those with whom we share a common goal. ACT: When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates 3. F back in the wing and another goose flies point. TRUTH: Each of us needs to take our turn in giving direction for the good of the whole. 4. FACT: The geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. TRUTH: We all need to be remembered with active support and praise. 5. FACT: When a goose gets sick, or is wounded and falls out, two geese fall out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until the crisis resolves, and then they launch out on their own or with another formation to catch up with their group. TRUTH: We must stand by each other in times of need. We are fortunate that there are more geese in life than turkeys. Let's remember to uphold each other in friendship and to give each other a big "honk" more often.
Coffee Hour for Caregivers Consider joining us at the next Coffee Hour for Caregivers meeting and meet others who can provide support and caring for your journey. Coffee Hour for Caregivers will meet on August 23 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the new Aging & Disability Resource Center location, 15701 County K, Darlington. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions, share tips, learn creative ways to solve problems and find out about community resources. If you need someone to help care for your loved one while you attend, we can assist you. The Coffee Hour will continue to meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the same time and location.
Step Forward. Give Hope. Are you impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia? Most of us will be touched by the disease in our lifetime. According to the Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report for 2016, more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s; approximately 106,000 in Wisconsin. The impact of a dementia diagnosis on an individual, their family, and the community are profound. Every person touched by dementia will need support to help them navigate the course of the disease, guidance through the complex maze of issues that can arise, education, and access to resources. The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin (ADAW) has offered local support and services for over 30 years with an emphasis on increasing quality of life for the person with dementia, their caregivers and loved ones. Last year alone, the Alliance had over 24,900 points of contact through support groups, educational programs, personal care consultations, and helpline calls. If you are impacted by Alzheimer’s or other dementia, contact Deanna Truedson, Outreach Coordinator, at (608) 843-3402 or visit www. alzwisc.org to learn what programs and services are available in your area. Step Forward. Give Hope. Make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community by joining the Alzheimer’s Walk on September 10 in Monroe, on September 24 in Lancaster or Madison or on October 1 in Dodgeville. A dementia diagnosis can be isolating. Help ensure these important programs and services are available when they are needed most. Register today. Visit www. alzwisc.org for details.
This information brought to you courtesy of the National Family Caregiver Support Program through the partnership of Lafayette County and the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin.
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Call Brooke at (608) 776-4902 To Reserve Your Seat Today!
Well everyone, your prayers or your worst nightmare has happened. Yes I’m back working! My left eye is getting better every day. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss everyone and my coworkers too. Everybody was disappointed when I had to cancel the trip to the Amana Colonies because of my surgery, so I rescheduled it for Wednesday, August 31. Give us a call if you would like to go. On Saturday, September 17, we will go back down to the Tiber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Caroll, IL to see “Always Patsy Cline” at 2:00 p.m. with a lunch beforehand. Keep your eyes open for our trip in October to Gays Mills.
Join us at the Monroe Memory Café! The Memory Café is a social gathering for individuals living with memory loss, earlier stages of dementia including Alzheimer’s, and their family and friends. It is a time to gather for laughter, relaxation, activities, companionship, and refreshments. It is not an educational workshop about dementia, but resources will be available. The Café will be held the second Wednesday of each month from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at Blends & Friends Café located inside the Behring Senior Center. If an individual is planning to attend or has questions, please do not hesitate to contact Whitney Thompson at (608) 426-4295. There will always be time at the Café to relax and socialize, but activities will be available for a portion of the time. Here is a tentative schedule of events: • Wednesday, August 10: Photo/Memorabilia Sharing-We encourage you to bring a photo or keepsake to talk about •W ednesday, September 14: Cheese Tasting and Cheese Days Celebration
If you need assistance to participate, please have a family member or friend join us!
Bobby
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AUGUST Tuesday, August 2....................................................Dubuque Shopping Tuesday, August 9....................................................Dubuque Shopping Wednesday, August 10............................................. Monroe Shopping Tuesday, August 16.................................................Dubuque Shopping Thursday, August 18........................................Madison West Shopping Monday, August 22...................................Lafayette County Manor Trip Tuesday, August 23.................................................Dubuque Shopping Wednesday, August 24............................................. Monroe Shopping Monday, August 29 ............................................... Platteville Shopping
SEPTEMBER
Thursday, September 1...................................Madison West Shopping Tuesday, September 6.............................................Dubuque Shopping Wednesday, September 7......................................... Monroe Shopping Tuesday, September 13...........................................Dubuque Shopping Saturday, September 17.................................. Timber Lake Playhouse For Always Patsy Cline Monday, September 19.............................Lafayette County Manor Trip Tuesday, September 20...........................................Dubuque Shopping Wednesday, September 21....................................... Monroe Shopping Tuesday, September 27.......................................... Platteville Shopping
MONROE MEMORY CAFÉ
We enjoy refreshments, snacks, and conversation!
THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH 1:30-3:00 PM BEGINNING MAY 11TH, 2016 BEHRING SENIOR CENTER BLENDS & FRIENDS CAFÉ 1113 10TH STREET, MONROE, WI If you want to participate or have questions, contact Whitney Thompson, Dementia Care Specialist for the ADRC at (608) 426-4295 or
[email protected].
There is an activity to engage in each month such as music, hobbies, photo sharing, and guest presenters!
Come join us at the Café for conversation, activities, laughter, and companionship! Each month we will host a social gathering for individuals with early stage dementia, Alzheimer’s, or memory loss and their family and friends.
Skilled staff and volunteers are present to facilitate the program.
in LAFAYETTE COUNTY
Stepping On
Have you fallen in the past year or have a fear of falling? In this workshop you will:
Get professional advice from a Physical Therapist, Pharmacist, Vision Expert and Community Expert. Learn evidence-based techniques to improve balance & strength Learn ways to prevent falling when out in your community and in your home. Get your own set of weights to keep, learn about safe footwear have fun and More!! Seven consecutive Mondays beginning September 12th – October 24th, 2016 Belmont Community Center 1:00-3:00 p.m. 222 S. Mound Ave, Belmont WI 53510 No Fee for this life-altering workshop Snacks & Beverages will be provided For more information or for a registration form:
Contact Kay Schulte Aging & Disability Resource Center –Lafayette County 608-776-4871
Accepting Registrations Now!
August 4 Elder Benefit Specialist
Get Out and Play!
Info on Part D/OEP, Shullsburg Meal Site, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
August 5 Second Harvest Food Bank
4:00 pm at Town Bank, 15815 State Road 81, Darlington, WI
August 6 Argyle Outdoor Market
Argyle, WI, 8:00 a.m.-Noon, Many Vendors, (608) 543-3113
August 10 Bluebird Nest Nature Center
All About Honey Bees, 308 Main Street, Darlington, WI, 7:00 p.m.
August 11 Elder Benefit Specialist
Info on Part D/OEP, Blanchardville Meal Site (Viking Café), 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Argyle Senior Apartments, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
August 21 Ice Cream Social
Belmont, WI, 5:00-7:00 p.m., (608) 762-5472 for more information
August 20 & 21 Pec Jam - Music on the River
Blanchardville, WI, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Area bands playing, concessions & camping available. Blanchardville.com.
August 24 Welcome to Medicare Presentation
ADRC-Lafayette County Office, 15701 County Road K, 3:30-6:00 p.m., register by calling ADRC (608) 776-4960.
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S.U.N. Senior Dining And Meals on Wheels
AUGUST
... o D o T s Thing
Belmont
Cards after lunch, as desired.
Benton
August 4 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
Shullsburg
August 10 Birthday Party, Cards and Bingo. August 24 Cards after lunch (Every 4th Wednesday)
Darlington
August 16 (3rd Tuesday) Birthday Party Before Bingo NEW! Every Monday 12:30 Bridge and Euchre Every Tuesday Exercise Class, 9:00 a.m. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. Bingo 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. 500 Cards Every Wednesday 9:30 a.m. WII 1:00 p.m. Knitters Every Friday 12:30 p.m. Hasenpfeffer Cards
South Wayne
August 17 Birthday Party Bingo Check with site. Every Tuesday Euchre Cards Every Thursday 500 Cards
Summer goes so fast; that saying is true. We are already into August, and soon school will be starting. In June, we hired a new site manager at the Dodgeville site, Sonia Herman. Sonia has been in Dodgeville for about two years, coming originally from Illinois, just south of the Wisconsin border. Sonia owned her own restaurant, has been a beautician, and has lots of other talents, including graphic arts. She will be able to use all of these skills and talents in our program, and we welcome her! A good time was had by all who attended the indoor picnic at Arena on June 15. About 30 people attended and had lunch at the Arena Manor. Deanna Truedson from the Alzeimers and Dementia Alliance spoke on “We All Forget: Is it normal or should I be concerned?” Very interesting. Also, Stacey Terrill explained about the Farmer’s Market vouchers, and stayed to help some of the participants apply for them. These vouchers allow seniors who qualify, to purchase healthy fresh vegetables and other foods from area farmer’s markets. Even one of the
participants played piano after lunch. The picnic meal was delicious; thank you Mona Summers, the site cook/manager. Speaking of Mona, we desperately need a substitute cook for the Arena site, and volunteers to help with the
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FOR THE DONATIONS •S chool District of Benton, vegetables, milk and other food left at end of school year. • John & Charlotte Roberts, Benton, rhubarb.
meal and to deliver meals. Contact Mona at (608) 341-6859 or the SUN office at (608) 930-9845. And speaking of needing volunteers, our long time home delivery driver and jack of all trades in Highland, Wilson Winkers, would like to retire from this job. Wilson delivers every day, Monday through Friday, and attends the site for lunch most days. Wilson has been a huge supporter of SUN and one of the most dependable, personable and patient people I have ever met. Please help us help him find one or more replacements
Senior Dining
(I think it will take more than one person to replace Wilson). As you can see, my theme this month is people, the people who make our program work. As I write this, my co-worker and right hand person, Jan Baker, will be leaving on June 29. Jan has worked for SUN for 7 years as the financial officer and office assistant. There are only two of us in the office and we cover for each other when needed. Jan did all the financial reports for the Board of Directors, accounting procedures, State data entry for all the meals we serve, payroll, prepare for the audit, and all the other various things that office assistants do. She even has delivered meals, helped out at a site, and helped pack groceries for monthly delivery to our cooking sites. She will be missed greatly, and I, our Board and all of our staff wish her the best of luck. Thanks Jan for all your patience and dedication to our staff and the seniors we have served the last seven years. You will be receiving this the week before the annual Steak cookout at all the sites on July 29. If you have not
yet made a reservation to eat at your closest or favorite dining site, be sure to do that at least by the day before. The steaks will again come from Avon Locker in Darlington, and they are tender and delicious! This is a treat for all of our participants once a year. SUN wants to announce that it has received a grant of $300 from the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin from the Blanchardville/ Hollandale fund. These funds will be used to purchase reusable trays and soup bowls for the site. Due to the increase in the number of home deliveries in Hollandale, we need more trays. We appreciate very much this generous grant. SUN, unlike most other programs in the State, uses these reusable trays, instead of disposable ones, which keep the food hotter, are more appealing to eat from, and there is less garbage for the participants, and less expense over the long run for our Program. Thank you to all those who donated to the fund to make this possible... Until next month...
If You Have Excess Fresh Produce From Your Garden... Pease call (608) 930-9845. We may be able to use them at our Dining Sites.
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GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE!
A great gift for any holiday!
usr Cecile McMDianrecto
Fellowship, Food
Call your site or the SUN Main Office at (608) 930-9845 or visit us at 303 W. Chapel Street in Dodgeville.
Fun
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: $4.25 for congregate meals and $4.75 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.
MONDAY August 1
Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce Mixed Vegetables Seasonal Fresh Fruit Ice Cream Sundae August 8
Aloha Burger w/Grilled Pineapple & Swiss Cheese on a Bun Oven Fried Potato Wedges Apricots Ranger Cookie August 15
Sub Sandwich w/Ham, Turkey, Cheese, Sliced Tomato & Lettuce Ramen Cabbage Salad Watermelon Ice Cream August 22
Stuffed Green Peppers w/Beef & Rice Oven Fried Sweet Potato Wedges Corn on the Cob Cook’s Choice Dessert August 29
Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges Seasonal Fresh Fruit Chocolate Chip Cookie
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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.
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
August 2
August 3
August 4
Baked Chicken Scalloped Potatoes Seasoned Squash Dinner Roll Peach Crisp
Tater Tot Casserole Green Beans Wheat Bread Watermelon
Pork Roast Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Sliced Carrots Corn Muffin Cook’s Choice Dessert Benton Birthday
August 9
August 10
August 11
Liver and Onions or Cook’s Choice Cheesy Hashbrowns Sliced Beets Choice of Bread Oatmeal Fudge Bar
Meatloaf & Dinner Roll Au Gratin Potatoes Waldorf Salad Cook’s Choice Dessert Shullsburg Birthday
Tuscan Vegetable Soup w/Crackers Chicken Salad on Lettuce Leaf Sliced Tomatoes Cottage Cheese Fresh Cantaloupe
August 16
August 17
August 18
Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Copper Penny Salad Dinner Roll Éclair Dessert
Chicken Marmalade w/Rice Vegetable Egg Roll Pineapple Chunks Mandarin Orange Cake
Tomato Basil Soup Tuna Salad on Lettuce Leaf Sliced Tomatoes Macaroni Salad w/Peas & Cheese Raisin Pie
August 23
August 24
August 25
Braised Pork Chop w/Bacon & Sauerkraut Boiled Potatoes & Rye Roll Applesauce Apricot Bars
Pasty Coleslaw Gelatin w/Fruit
August 30
August 31
Roast Pork w/Gravy Baked Potato Cheesy Broccoli Wheat Bread Spice Cake w/Icing
Chicken California Medley Casserole Seasoned Rice Apricots Whole Wheat Carrot Cake w/Icing
Grilled Chicken Breast on Wheat Sandwich Thin w/Lettuce & Tomato Baked Beans Cucumber Salad Chocolate Brownie September 1
Swiss Steak Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Mixed Vegetables Dinner Roll Cook’s Choice Dessert
FRIDAY August 5
Potato Crusted Cod Baked Potato Coleslaw Rye Bread Lemon Poppy Seed Cake August 12
Seafood Fettuccini Alfredo Seasoned Peas Mixed Green Salad Lemon Pie August 19
Salisbury Steak & Baked Potato Stewed Tomatoes Choice of Bread Chocolate Cake w/Peanut Butter Icing August 26
Baked or Fried Fish (unbreaded) Hashbrowns Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Choice of Bread Strudel Bites September 2
Breaded Fish Patty on a Bun Cheesy Hashbrowns Ramen Cabbage Salad Lemon Gelatin w/Crushed Pineapple
For Argyle call Judy at (608) 776-4969 Home Delivery Only!
MONDAY August 1
Swedish Meatballs Mashed Potatoes Asparagus Blueberry Dessert August 8
Italian Beef on a Bun Carrots Strawberry Cup Cookie August 15
Baked Chicken Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Corn Wheat Bread Watermelon August 22
Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce Garlic Toast Tossed Salad Peaches Moon Cake August 29
Pasty w/Gravy Cabbage Salad Wheat Bread Éclair Dessert
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For Darlington call Judy at Municipal Building, (608) 776-4969
For South Wayne call JoAnn at Hillside Apartments (608) 426-4858
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
August 2
August 3
August 4
Slice of Turkey over Noodles w/Gravy Country Vegetables Cranberry Sauce Peanut Butter Bar
Baked Fish Mashed Potatoes Capri Vegetables Bread Serving Lemon Cake
Bratwurst on a Bun Potato Salad Baked Beans Watermelon Ice Cream
August 9
August 10
August 11
BBQ Pork on a Bun Potato Wedges Pickled Beets Pineapple Rings
Chicken Noodle Soup w/Crackers Sliced Cheese Relish Tray Fruit Pie
Meatloaf Baked Potato Wax Beans Cream Puff
August 16
August 17
August 18
Pizza Tossed Salad Ranch Dressing Fruit Hash Mound Bars
Beef Stroganoff over Noodles Peas Apricots Cookie
Tuna Salad Sandwich Deviled Eggs Cucumber Salad Tomato Slices Mixed Berries w/Angel Food Cake
August 23
August 24
August 25
Chicken Breast Cowboy Potatoes Capri Vegetables Wheat Bread Rhubarb Crisp
Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Stewed Tomatoes Wheat Bread Cherry Bar
August 30
August 31
Chicken Parmesan over Noodles Green Beans Spiced Apples Jell-O Cake
Pork Steak Rice Sliced Carrots Wheat Bread Tropical Fruit
Cobb Salad w/Cheese, Turkey, Ham, Tomato, Egg & Croutons Orange Slices Wheat Bread Strudel September 1
FRIDAY August 5
BLT Sandwich Summer Vegetable Macaroni Fruit Cup Angel Food Cake August 12
Grilled Chicken Salad w/Lettuce, Egg, Cheese & Tomato Slice Dinner Roll Fruit Apple Bar August 19
Pork Roast Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Squash Corn Bread Texas Cake August 26
Country Steak Mashed Potatoes Winter Mix Vegetables Wheat Bread Chocolate Revel Bar September 2
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How Dementia May Affect People
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Dementia Care Specialist
Whitney Thompson, Dementia Care Specialist for the ADRC of SW WI (Grant, Green, Iowa & Lafayette Counties)
Dementia affects every person differently. Each person is a unique individual and that does not change with dementia. Not everyone with dementia will exhibit the same symptoms, with the same rate of progression. Although each individual is unique, the following are examples of some of the common changes and challenges that may occur with dementia, particularly in the early to middle stages: 1. Challenges with short-term memory • Examples: Individuals with dementia may forget what happened earlier in the day, week, or month. They may not remember visiting with someone, taking their medications, or even having breakfast. They may ask the same questions or tell the same stories repeatedly. 2. Communication problems • Examples: Individuals with dementia may describe the function of an item instead of naming it, have complications with finding the right words, struggle to follow a conversation, or use broad words and descriptions in their communication. 3. Difficulties with thinking things through and planning • Examples: Individuals may have problems with carrying out everyday tasks such as handling money, preparing food, or maintaining personal hygiene. 4. Confusion about time or place • Examples: They may get lost in a familiar place or be unaware of the time or date.
5. Changes in judgement and reasoning • Examples: Individuals with dementia may be unaware of the risks and consequences of certain actions. They may spend large amounts of money on things they would not normally spend money on, or not realize the danger of their reduced decision making while driving. 6. Vision and perception changes • Examples: They may have difficulty reading and judging distance. They may also get confused by shiny and patterned objects or reflections. 7. Unusual emotional behavior or responses • Examples: Individuals with dementia may become sad, angry, frightened, or upset. They may also seem to lack self-confidence or display changes in mood. It is essential to realize that our loved ones, friends, and community members with dementia are not choosing to have these changes occur. They have changes and damage in their brains that are causing the changes and challenges. Be understanding. If you would like more information about the supports, resources, and education available related to dementia, contact your local Aging & Disability Resource Center in Lafayette County to get connected to the Dementia Care Specialist by calling (608) 776-4960. Know you are not alone!
Things To Look For August is National When Your Child Immunization Awareness Month Starts To Dabble In Babbling…
BY THE NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION COALITION
All adults should get vaccines to protect their health. Even healthy adults can become seriously ill, and can pass certain illnesses on to others. Immunization is especially important for older adults and for adults with chronic conditions such as asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), diabetes or heart disease. Immunization is also important for anyone who is in close contact with the very young, the very old, people with weakened immune systems, and those who cannot be vaccinated. All adults should get the influenza (flu) vaccine each year to protect against seasonal flu. Every adult should also get the Td or Tdap vaccine once if they did not receive it as an adolescent to protect against pertussis (whooping cough), and then a Td (tetanus, diphtheria) booster shot every 10 years. Adults may need other vaccines – such as shingles, pneumococcal, hepatitis, HPV – depending on one’s age, occupation, travel, health status, vaccination history, and other risk factors. Every year, thousands of adults in the U.S. needlessly suffer, are hospitalized, and even die from diseases that could be prevented by vaccines. • Vaccines are recommended for adults to prevent serious diseases such as influenza, shingles, pneumonia caused by pneumococcal bacteria, hepatitis, and whooping cough. • Older adults and adults with chronic conditions are at risk for serious complications August 2016
from vaccine-preventable diseases. • Many of these diseases are common in the U.S., and all adults – even healthy ones – can benefit from vaccination. • Vaccination is important because it not only protects the person receiving the vaccine, but also helps prevent the spread of diseases to others – especially those who are most vulnerable to serious complications, such as infants and young children, the elderly, and those with chronic conditions and weakened immune systems. Most adults have probably not received all the vaccines they need. • Unfortunately, far too few adults are receiving the recommended vaccines, leaving themselves and their loved ones vulnerable to serious diseases. • Although adults believe immunization is important, many are unaware that they need vaccines. Health care professionals play a critical role in educating their patients about recommended vaccines and ensuring that they are fully immunized. • Adults should talk with their doctors to learn which vaccines are recommended for them, and take steps to stay up to date. Talk with your clinician about which vaccines are right for you. • Talk with your health care professional to learn which vaccines are right for you based on your age, health, job, lifestyle, and other factors. • Vaccines are available at private doctor offices, as well as other convenient locations such as pharmacies, workplaces, community health clinics and health departments. • To find a vaccine provider near you: www. vaccine.healthmap.org
Submitted by Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County Does your child have difficulty? • Smiling or interacting with others (birth and older) • Babbling (4-7 months) • Making a variety of noises (7-12 months) • Understanding what others say (7 months-2 years) • Saying words (12-18 months) • Understanding others (12 months- 2 years) • Being understood (18 months-2 years) • Putting words together to make sentences (1.5-3 years) • Playing and talking with other children (2-3 years) If so, here are some things you can do to help: • Listen and respond to your child • Talk, read, and play with your child • Talk with your child in the language you are most comfortable using • Know it is good to teach your child to speak a second language • Talk about what you are doing and what your child is doing • Use a lot of different words with your child • Use longer sentences as your child gets older • Have your child play with other children Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County Rehab department provides Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language treatment to clients of all ages. No matter where you choose to doctor you can get your Rehab Services close to home. If you have any questions about this article or any other rehab question, please contact us at (608) 776-5744.
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Nancy’s News! I can remember stopping at the Seymour store and having a chocolate fudge ice cream treat. That was the only time we didn’t have to walk to school. When I was in high school LEEPS! (Language Enriched Exercise Plus Socialization) is a program for individuals our bus driver was Chub Motley and when he with early memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, and related dementias. We are looking for volunteers to work with participants! had his birthday he would pass around candy How Does it Work: The volunteer is paired with a participant who has mild to moderate bars or he would stop at Freddie Bruce little memory loss. They perform basic exercises, language activities, and social engagement grocery store and we could go in for a treat. together in the participant’s home and community. Volunteers are trained so that they are If my memory is correct he stopped at the comfortable with all aspects of the program. They also receive ongoing support from the store when his wife Mary Jo had just given Aging & Disability Resource Center’s Dementia Care Specialist. birth to their new baby. Just to tease us he Key Responsibilities of Volunteers: - Complete LEEPS training gave us a choice of either a cigar he had - Meet with participant two times a week in shirt pocket or a candy bar at Freddie’s. - Safely perform basic exercises with participant I often wondered what he would have said - Conduct language activities during the exercise sessions - Plan and accompany the participant on social outings if we had chosen the cigar! We had a happy - Record and report volunteer hours bus load of kids that day. Time Commitment: The volunteer meets with their participant twice a week for about an It will soon be time for sweet corn season. hour each time. I know two little boys named Rucker and Qualifications: Completion of LEEPS training, patience, dependability, strong Macton who are waiting for the sweet corn. communication skills,at least 18 years of age, willing to consent to background and driving Rucker will have a harder time chewing the record check, willing to work one on one with a person with memory loss, willing and able to exercise and assist with basic exercises. corn off the cob because he has been losing some of his baby teeth. He feels it is a money If you would like more information about this program and the volunteer opportunity, please contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin by calling: making venture because his tooth fairy is very 608-328-9610 generous! Our great granddaughter Adeline “Too often we under estimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a was home to help us celebrate Rucker’s listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which birthday and on the day of the party Rucker have the potential to turn a life around.’’ - Leo Buscaglia lost two teeth and Adeline was getting two new teeth. The only difference was Rucker was making money and poor Adeline had a sore mouth; ear infection, sore bottom and all the things that go with teething. Adeline will be one year old on July 30th and we will be helping Looking For Medicare Part D Coverage Or Medicare Supplement Plans... We’re Here To Help! her celebrate her birthday. Small enough to know For All Your Insurance On Macton’s birthday on you, large enough Needs Call Us! July 1st he wanted his to Insure you. Mom Ashley to make him a hippopotamus cake and INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. that is exactly what his Mom In Darlington call (608) 776-2500 for Bernie Ruf, Heidi Rear, Rob Stoflet or Bob Larson baked for him. It turned out In Blanchardville call Kelley Steinhoff or Eric Straehl at (608) 523-4218 In Cuba City call Tom Gile at (608) 744-3203 great! Enjoy August!
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The corn in our backyard was taller than knee high on the 4th of July! It seems like overnight it grew, in fact it was taller than Red and according to him as he stood next to the corn field it was at least 6 feet Nancy Amenda tall. I believe there is an old saying that for a good corn crop it should be knee high by the 4th of July. Everywhere you look everything is so green and lush. This year my roses have been the most beautiful with lots of blooms and very lush foliage. The lilies also are huge plants with lots of buds soon to open. I am not bragging because I have talked to many fellow gardeners and they say the same thing about their gardens. I think we came to the conclusion that our gardening success could more so be contributed to the mild winter we had and some good rain fall. August is usually when everyone starts thinking about school starting. I should clarify that as – Mom’s were planning – kids are, “Do we have to go back to school?”Judging by the boxes from Alden’s and Sears being delivered by our rural mailman we were going to school regardless of how much we pleaded. Mom was not listening to our pleas to stay home because I am sure we thought we were smart enough without going to school. Since my Dad was always moving us to another farm we went to several different country schools. I started out at Hovey School; then to Riverside School, Darlington Public school, Red Rock School and then to Lamont where I took the bus to Darlington High School and my brothers and sister went to Otter Creek School. My most memorable school memory was when we moved to Darlington in March we finished out the school year at Hovey with Lyle and me riding to school with our teacher Mabel Hancock and her driver Kathryn Godfrey.
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AUGUST EVENTS 4 Del Heins Music at 2:00 p.m. 5 Carlson Family Religious Music at 2:00 p.m. 9 Candlelight Supper with Richard Wiegel and Music at 5:00 p.m. 10 Fayette Methodist Bingo at 2:00 p.m. 12 Afternoon Music with Glenda Linneman at 2:00 p.m. 14 Sunday: Gratiot Evangelical Program at 2:00 p.m. 17 IUCC Bingo at 2:00 and Protestant Church at 10:30 a.m. 19 Music by Rosalie Huntington and Ron Kittleson at 2:00 p.m. 20 Saturday Morning Music by Jeff Athey at 10:00 a.m. 22 Tour Lafayette County - Bus Ride at 2:00 p.m. 24 Grace Lutheran Church Bingo at 2:00 p.m. 25 Guitar and Harmonica Music by Lou Oswald at 2:00 p.m.
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