May 2017 - Volume XLII - Number 5

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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

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Caregiver Corner ........................................2

Bobby’s Trips ..............................................3

May Menus ..........................................4 & 5

Dementia Care Specialist ...........................6

Nancy’s News .............................................7

Lafayette Manor Schedule ..........................8

STRIVE FOR

WELLNESS KNOW YOUR

RIGHTS

STAY ENGAGED

EXPLORE NEW

THINGS

AGE OUT

LOUD!

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Getting older doesn’t mean what it used to. For many aging Americans, it is a phase of life where interests, goals, and dreams can get a new or second start. Today, aging is about eliminating outdated perceptions and living the way that suits you best.

Take Barbara Hillary, for example. A nurse for 55 years who dreamed of travel, at age 75 Hillary became the first African American woman to set foot on the North Pole. In 2011, at age 79, she set another first when she stepped onto the South Pole. Former president George H.W. Bush celebrated his 90th birthday by skydiving. Actress Betty White, now 95 years old, became the oldest person to host Saturday Night Live in 2010, coincidentally during May—the same month recognized as Older Americans Month (OAM).

Since 1963, OAM has been a time to

celebrate older Americans, their stories, and their contributions. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the annual observance offers a special opportunity to learn about, support, and recognize our nation’s older citizens. This year’s theme, “Age Out Loud,” emphasizes the ways older adults are living their lives with boldness, confidence, and passion while serving as an inspiration to people of all ages.

Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin-Lafayette County will use OAM 2017 to focus on how older adults in our community are redefining aging—through work or family interests, by taking charge of their health and staying independent for as long as possible, and through their community and advocacy efforts. We can also use this opportunity to learn how we can best support

and learn from our community’s older members. Throughout the month, Aging and Disability

Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin-Lafayette County will conduct activities and share information designed to highlight how to age out loud. We will hold our Senior Social at the First Baptist Church in Darlington, WI on May 3rd, 2017 from 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM. We will also be promoting our healthy aging programs such as Stepping On and Living Well with Chronic Conditions. These programs focus on providing the participants with skills and knowledge on how to stay safe and healthy at home. We also provide home and office visits to talk about many topics such as Medicare, adaptive equipment, home health services and many more.

Join us and ACL as we speak up for #OAM17 and #AgeOutLoud this May!

STRIVE FOR

WELLNESS KNOW YOUR

RIGHTS

STAY ENGAGED

EXPLORE NEW

THINGS

AGE OUT

LOUD!

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STRIVE FOR

WELLNESS KNOW YOUR

RIGHTS

STAY ENGAGED

EXPLORE NEW

THINGS

AGE OUT

LOUD!

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Visit the Official OAM Website.Follow ACL on Twitter and Facebook

Connect with us:ADRC of Southwest Wisconsin

15701 County Road KDarlington, WI 53530

Facebook: ADRC of Southwest WisconsinEmail: adrc@lchsd.org

Contact your Area Agency on Aging:Visit

http://www.eldercare.gov/or call 1-800- 677-1116.

ADRC ofSouthwest Wisconsin

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For Results You Can Trust

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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 InformationBob SchroederADRC ManagerDana Harcus

Information and AssistanceMorgan Kennison

Information & AssistanceAnn Reuter

Disability Benefits SpecialistKay Schulte

Elder Benefit SpecialistJessica Runde

Adult Protective Services CoordinatorBobby Long

Bus DriverWhitney Thompson

Dementia Care Specialist

Today’s FindSupport

a monthly publication of the

Aging & Disability Resource Center - Lafayette County

15701 County Road K, P.O. Box 71, Darlington, WI 53530

(608) 776-4960Regional 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 publica-tion 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, May 30, 2017

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cializes in diabetic and pediatricne. She is seeing patients at theC Primary Care Clinics in Argyle,gton and Shullsburg and also atial Hospital of Lafayette County.

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Caregivers Have Rights, Too!It happens gradually. She needs a little help

balancing the checkbook. There are other bills on the counter not getting paid. The layer of ice on roads and sidewalks leaves you nervous about a fall so you stop for her groceries and accompany her to appointments. You notice that her floors are dirty and there is a laundry basket of clothes waiting to be washed. You do more and more for her and soon find yourself making daily phone calls or visits to help. You have become a caregiver. Your mother could not live at home alone without your help.

The next things you notice involve your own life – when is the last time I had lunch with my friends? When did I start eating fast food so often? I used to love going for walks, but how long has it been? And why do I feel so grumpy, angry and frustrated? The answers are enmeshed with your new “job” that you didn’t realize you had.

Caregiving is like another job. You choose to do it and truly want to do it. But when you put your own life and needs on the backburner, you can run into trouble. Caregiving can consume your time, thoughts and energy and it can chip away at your physical and emotional health. But don’t dismay, you can be a healthy caregiver! You have rights as a caregiver and following these rights will keep you healthy and help you give better care to your loved one, too.

For all you caregivers out there, please read and follow these rights. You have the right to:• Take care of yourself without any feelings of guilt.

By maintaining your own health, you will be happier, healthier and a better caregiver for your loved one!

• Continue having a life of your own – one that does not include your role as a caregiver. Make it a priority to keep doing the things you love, knowing that you are also doing all you can for your loved one.

• Feel and express the strong emotions that caregiving produces. It is normal to feel anger, fear, loss and depression. Acknowledge these feelings and find someone to talk to about them.

• Refuse feelings of guilt that may be put upon you by your loved one or others. Do not allow yourself to be manipulated by guilt or other negative feelings.

• Accept the positive feelings – appreciation, love, forgiveness, gratitude – bestowed on you by your loved one and others who see your difficult task. Caregiving is hard work and you should feel happy and proud to be a caregiver.

• Seek help from others, whether from friends and relatives or paid help. No one can do it all. Accept help in order to maintain your own life and individuality. You will need this life to return to when your days of being a caregiver ends. If you need help finding resources for home care

services, support groups or other caregiving issues, please call Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin-Lafayette County at (608) 776-4960.

Jane Mahoney, Older American’s Act Consultant,Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources

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Like every May, we will be going to a Milwaukee Brewers Game on Wednesday, May 24 when they play the Toronto Blue Jays. Give us a call to reserve your ticket and seat. On Wednesday, June 21 we will be going down to Mt. Carroll, IL to the Timber Lake Play House to see “AH, Wilderness”. It is a

romantic comedy based on a family in Connecticut. On July 16 we will head to Madison for another baseball game to see the Madison Mallards. This is a Sunday trip and we will eat around 11:30 a.m. and the game will start at 1:05 p.m. The cost for the Mallard’s trip is $30.00, which includes your ticket in, lunch at the park, all the Pepsi products you can drink along with the cost of the bus trip. Can’t beat a deal like that. That’s all for now. Once again, thanks for riding!

What Does a Speech-Language

Pathologist (SLP) Do? SLPs help patients who suffer from conditions such as traumatic brain

injuries, strokes, oral/throat cancer, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). An SLP uses a variety of therapy techniques to help these patients improve in the areas listed below. Can you find them in the word search puzzle?

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.

What does a speech-language pathologist (SLP) do? SLPs help patients who suffer from conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, strokes, oral/throat cancer, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). An SLP uses a variety of therapy techniques to help these patients improve in the areas listed below. Can you find them in the word search puzzle?

R W X S Z U T A G I R P M L OQ T W Y W A V C N I E M P E GJ D B D L A J H I H A W F A MD B W K C D L O V Y D L Q W TW A I E X K T L L G I E L F HY N U O F P Y Y O W N O N Y UG G F G E I M T S W G T O F PK I Y R T W S I M A I P E I ER Q D I U W E K E G P N S Z LG N I T I R W R L Y R L G E KA J T U Z H U P B Z R I U F KQ Q X W M H M V O E C O U Y TX B I F U X R W R U X Q M C BN P A E X P U Q P H O B U E KU N D E R S T A N D I N G S M

Word bank: • Memory • Problem Solving • Reading

• Swallowing • Talking • Understanding

• Writing

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.

WORD BANK:• MEMORY• PROBLEM SOLVING

• READING• SWALLOWING• TALKING

• UNDERSTANDING• WRITING MAY

Tuesday, May 2 .....................................................................DubuqueWednesday, May 3 ................................................................. MonroeTuesday, May 9 .....................................................................DubuqueThursday, May 11 .........................................................Madison WestTuesday, May 16 ...................................................................DubuqueWednesday, May 17 ............................................................... MonroeTuesday, May 23 ...................................................................DubuqueWednesday, May 24 ....................................Milwaukee Brewer Game

($40.00 for ticket and ride)Tuesday, May 30 .................................................................. PlattevilleWednesday, May 31 ............................................................... Monroe

JUNETuesday, June 6 ....................................................................DubuqueThursday, June 8 ........................................................... Madison EastTuesday, June 13 ..................................................................DubuqueWednesday, June 14 .............................................................. MonroeTuesday, June 20 ..................................................................DubuqueWednesday, June 21 .............. Timber Lake Play House in Mt. Carroll

($30.00 for ticket and ride)Tuesday, June 27 ................................................................. PlattevilleWednesday, June 28 .............................................................. Monroe

JULYMonday, July 3 .....................................................................DubuqueThursday, July 6 ............................................................Madison WestTuesday, July 11 ...................................................................DubuqueWednesday, July 12 ............................................................... MonroeFriday, July 14 .............Free Day for Seniors at Lafayette County FairSunday, July 16 ......................................... Madison Mallards Game

($30.00 for ticket, lunch and ride)Tuesday, July 18 ...................................................................DubuqueTuesday, July 25 .................................................................. PlattevilleWednesday, July 26 ............................................................... Monroe

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Belmont Benton Blanchardville ShullsburgFor Argyle call Judy at (608) 776-4969

Home Delivery Only!For Darlington call Judy at Municipal Building,

(608) 776-4969For South Wayne call Judy at (608) 776-4969.

Home Delivered Only.

Argyle Darlington South WayneIn 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.

Cecile McManusDirector

Welcome. I hope you all have a happy Easter.Since it is later this year, maybe we won’t have to wear our

winter coat, and can wear that fancy hat! I want to thank the City of Benton for their very generous

donation of $3,500 to our program. Even though we receive a donation each year, we never take it for granted. The donation covers the rent we pay to the VFW, which is $250/month, and also the phone bill at the VFW, about $30/month. Over the last 9 years, I have had to ask for a couple of increases as these expenses increased, and the City approved both. They have always been so supportive of SUN; we are very grateful.In April we will be welcoming a new manager to the

Darlington site. Her name is Kathy Kay. Kathy lives in South Wayne, and has been training with the retiring manager, Judy Andrews, the last part of March. She also is becoming familiar with the home delivery route, riding with the drivers, Leslie Andrews and Richard Rock. Leslie is retiring also and Richard will be taking over for him full time. We are very fortunate to have both these positions filled with experienced people who will be well trained when they begin. Welcome Kathy and Richard! In a recent article on meal delivery diets, I came across

some very good information. I won’t mention any brands, but I’m sure you’ve seen the ads MANY times on TV. After one month and $200 later, the writer decided to try to recreate the dishes and employ some of the strategies learned from the meal service. If you need to lose weight, or just eat better,

here are a few secrets. 1. Recalibrate your plate. She was eating too much food, but not alone in portion distortion. The average dinner plate has grown 36% over the past five decades. In the plan, protein was 3 ounces and grains were ½ cup (the same, by the way, as a SUN meal). For a day or

two, measure your food. Getting used to the smaller servings takes about a week. Also, the plan suggested spending 30 minutes enjoying each meal; eating slowly gives your brain time to register fullness. 2. Ramp up the flavor. When cutting calories, herbs and spices can prevent you from feeling deprived. According to a study, people enjoyed the reduced-fat version of a dish as much as they did the full-fat one when herbs and spices were added. Try a hot sauce on vegetables,

parsley or mint in meatballs, curry into a cauliflower mash or mix rosemary into a turkey patty. Along with delivering nutrients and antioxidants, they can lessen your salt shaker dependence. 3. Use your bean. The delivery meals were often brimming with legumes. Beans are high in both fiber and protein, which can keep you satisfied longer. In fact, researchers found that people felt 31% fuller when their meals contained a cup of beans. Over time, this may add up to some dropped pounds; one study showed people who ate beans regularly weighed an average of seven pounds less. Add ½ cup legumes to soups, salads, and entrees. Have you tried hummus? It is pureed garbanzo beans, with different seasonings. Trying pureeing your favorite beans with lemon juice, olive oil and spices; either of these can be used as a dip for toasted pita bread or fresh veggies. In fact, the SUN program is now required to have one serving of beans each week. We are working hard, with all the menus, to meet that goal. It is not hard: chili, 3 bean salad, minestrone or ham soup w/beans, red beans and rice, refried or black beans with a taco salad, baked beans and calico bean casserole, are some examples. And so easy and affordable with the canned version of all these beans.Save some money; the meal plans tailored to type 2 diabetes

ranged from $70 to $180/week. And learn some new ways to enjoy common foods and make every bite count!

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Sloppy Joe on a BunRoasted Potato Wedges

Baked BeansRanger Cookie

Chicken Ala King over a BiscuitMixed VegetablesMandarin Oranges

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Cream of Potato SoupFrench Dip Sandwich w/Sliced

Beef on Roll & Au JusRamen Cabbage Salad

Éclair Dessert

LasagnaFresh Spinach & Strawberry Salad

Fruit CocktailGarlic Bread

Cook’s Choice Dessert

Chef’s Salad w/Ham, Turkey, Cheese, Egg & Mixed Greens

ApricotsDinner Roll

Chocolate Cream Pie

May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4 May 5

MeatloafParsley Red Potatoes

California Blend VegetablesCorn MuffinIce Cream

Roast PorkScalloped PotatoesSeasoned Squash

Rye BreadApple Crisp w/Whipped Topping

Baked ChickenMashed Potatoes w/Gravy

Green Bean CasseroleDinner Roll

Gelatin w/Fruit

Beef Stroganoff over Egg NoodlesStewed TomatoesPineapple Chunks

Lemon Meringue Pie

Potato Crusted CodBaked Potato w/Sour Cream

Sliced CarrotsChoice of Bread

Fresh Orange Wedges

May 8 May 9 May 10 May 11 May 12

Rib Patty w/BBQ Sauce on a BunTator Tots

Three Bean SaladChocolate Chip Cookie

Liver & Onions or Cook’s ChoiceAu Gratin Potatoes

PeachesRye Bread

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Roast BeefMashed Potatoes w/Gravy

Whole Kernel CornDinner Roll

Tropical Fruit

Salmon LoafParsley Red Potatoes

Creamed PeasChoice of Bread

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bar

Stuffed Peppers w/Beef & RiceSweet Potatoes

Fresh Relishes w/Ranch DressingCinnamon Applesauce

May 15 May 16 May 17 May 18 May 19

Asian Crispy Chicken Salad w/Craisins, Almonds,

Mandarin Oranges on Greens & Oriental DressingCrunchy Topping

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Bratwurst on a BunPotato Salad

Sauerkraut SaladIce Cream Sundae

PastyColeslaw

Raspberry Cranberry Mousse

Tuscan Vegetable Soup w/Red BeansGrilled Chicken Parmesan

w/Marinara SauceChoice of Pasta

Mixed Green SaladFresh Cantaloupe

Baked or Fried TilapiaBaked Potato

Cucumber SaladChoice of Bread

Fruit Pie (Cook’s Choice)

May 22 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26

MEMORIAL DAY

SITE CLOSED

Broccoli Cheese SoupSavory Turkey Burger on a Bun

w/Cranberry MustardBaked Beans

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

Braised Pork ChopBoiled Potatoes

Cooked CabbageRye Roll

Pumpkin Bar w/Cream Cheese Icing

Swiss Steak in GravyMashed Potatoes

Sliced CarrotsCorn Muffin

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

Crustless Ham, Cheese & Spinach Quiche

Hash BrownsV-8 Juice

Cinnamon RollStrawberry Greek Yogurt

May 29 May 30 May 31 June 1 June 2

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Spaghetti and Meat SauceGarlic Toast

MilkPeaches

Moon Cake

Chicken BreastCowboy Potatoes

Carpi Mixed VegetablesWheat Bread

MilkRhubarb Crisp

Roast BeefMashed Potato Gravy

Stewed TomatoesWheat Bread

MilkCherry Bar

Cobb Salad w/Cheese, Turkey, Egg & Croutons

Oranges SliceWheat Bread

Strudel

Country SteakMashed Potato

Winter Mixed VegetablesWheat Bread

MilkChocolate Revel Bar

May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4 May 5

PastyGravy

Cabbage SaladWheat Bread

MilkÉclair Dessert

Chicken Alfredo over NoodlesGreen Beans

Spiced ApplesMilk

Jell-O Cake

Pork SteakRice

CarrotsWheat Bread

MilkTropical Fruit

Chicken Salad SandwichTomato & Cucumber Salad

½ BananaMilk

Cookie

BBQ on BunBroccoli & Cauliflower Salad

Twisty PotatoMilk

Cheese Cake

May 8 May 9 May 10 May 11 May 12

RibsCreamy Potato Salad

w/Red Potatos and BaconMilk

Whoopi Pie Cookies

Fried ChickenMashed Potato and Gravy

Southern Green BeansMilk

Apple Pie

Poor Man’s LobsterAmerican Fries

Capri VegetablesCheese & Garlic Biscuit

MilkBoston Cream Pie

Picnic Day:Brat on a Bun, Macaroni Salad, Baked Beans, Milk, Watermelon

& Cream Puff

PizzaTossed Salad

CherriesMilk

New York Cheese Cake

May 15 May 16 May 17 May 18 May 19

Italian Beef on a BunCarrots

MilkStrawberry Cup

Cookie

BBQ Pork on a BunPotato WedgePickled Beets

MilkCantaloupe

Chicken Noodle SoupCrackers

Cheese & Garlic BiscuitMilk

Boston Cream Pie

MeatloafBaked PotatoWax Beans

Wheat BreadMilk

Cream Puff

Grilled Chicken Salad w/Lettuce, Egg, Cheese & Tomato Slice

Dinner RollMilk

Apple Bar

May 22 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26

MEMORIAL DAY

SITE CLOSED

PizzaTossed Salad

MilkFruit Hash

Mound Bars

Beef Stroganoff Over NoodlesPeas

ApricotsMilk

Peach Pie

Turkey SandwichDeviled Eggs

Cucumber Salad & Tomato SlicesMilk

StrawberriesAngel Food Cake

Pork RoastMashed Potato w/Gravy

SquashCorn Bread

MilkTexas Cake

May 29 May 30 May 31 June 1 June 2

SUN Meals Served in March 2017 Site Congregate Delivered TotalBelmont 324 160 428Benton 137 102 239Blanchardville 161 329 490Darlington 123 416 539Shullsburg 145 281 426South Wayne 0 0 0Totals 890 1,288

Total Meals Served 2,178

GIFT CERTIFICATESARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE!

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 Streetin Dodgeville.

S.U.N. Senior Dining And Meals on Wheels Things To Do...MAY 2017

Suggested Donation For Meal:

$4.50 Senior Dining Fellowship, Food FunMAY MENU Suggested

Donation For Meal:$4.50

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.

BelmontCards after lunch, as desired.

BentonMay 4Birthday PartyCards: 10:00 a.m.-NoonBingo: 1:00-3:00 p.m.

BlanchardvilleCards on Thursdays before & after lunch at Viking Cafe. Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Stretching Class at Lutheran Church – taught by local Chiropractor

DarlingtonEvery Monday12:30 Bridge and Euchre Every TuesdayExercise Class, 9:00 a.m. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays12:30 p.m. Bingo Every Wednesday9:30 a.m. WII 1:00 p.m. Knitters Every Friday12:30 p.m. Hasenpfeffer Cards

ShullsburgMay 10Birthday Party, Cards & BingoMay 24Pasty Day & Cards

South WayneHome Delivery Only, Call Judy at (608) 776-4969

Thank You!• City of Benton, $3,500.• Darlington United Methodist Church, $50.• Arena Congregational Church, $100.• Cummins Solutions, $200.

FOR THEDONATIONS:

and Happy Mother’s Day!

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Whitney Thompson, Dementia Care Specialist for the ADRC of SW WI (Grant, Green, Iowa & Lafayette Counties)

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Activities and DementiaWe 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 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 ac-tivities. Many times, the individuals with dementia will not initiate engagement, but once they get started, there can be a lot of enjoyment. Helping individuals with dementia stayed engaged can be challenging. If you ask them to do an activity, an answer you may often hear is ‘no’. Try phrases such as “I could really use your help with this puzzle (insert any activity). You have always been so good at these.”, “I have an old cookie recipe (insert any activity). Let’s give it a try.”, or “I enjoy spending time with you. Do you want to look at these beautiful pic-

tures or go for a walk with me in the warm weather?” Giving individuals two options to choose from can give them control, but not overwhelm them.

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 vegeta-

bles, water plants, talk about the veg-

etables and 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 of mixing

• Play games, such as cards or board games, but try not to dwell on the rules

• 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 would like more information about the supports, resources, and education available related to dementia, contact your local Aging & Disability Resource Center in Lafayette County by calling (608) 776-4960. Know you are not alone!

Financial InstitutionsFirst National Bank“Working For Lafayette County In Lafayette County”245 Main St., Darlington, WI 53530(608) 776-4071

Funeral HomeFurlong Funeral Home & Crematory“Serving The Tri-State Area”James Furlong & Sons100 Caroldon Ct., Galena, IL 61036(815) 777-9122

340 S. Judgement St., Shullsburg, WI 53586(608) 965-4922

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May 4EBS Meal Site VisitBenton from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

May 5 & 6City Wide Garage SalesCuba City.

May 6 & 7Bloody Lake RendezvousBlackhawk Memorial Park, Argyle.

May 10EBS Meal Site VisitShullsburg from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

May 11EBS Meal Site VisitBlanchardville from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Argyle from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

May 13Village Wide Garage SalesBlanchardville.

Fiesta Latina-Cinco de MayoFestival Grounds, Darlington, WI

Benton VF Steak Feed82 E. Main Street Benton from 4:30-7:00 p.m.$12.00.May 18EBS Meal Site VisitBelmont from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

May 21Pancake BreakfastBelmont Fire Station from 7:30 a.m.-Noon

May 25EBS Meal Site VisitDarlington from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

May 28Fire Department DanceBelmont from 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

May 29Memorial Day ParadeDarlington at 9:00 a.m.

Memorial Day ParadeBenton.

May 31EBS VisitSouth Wayne from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

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Nancy’s News!Does everyone have your

lawn mower ready? If we get some warm sunny days with all this rain we have been getting I think the grass will soon be ready to mow. I have been in the back yard snooping around to see if the perennials and roses made it through the winter and so

far it is looking pretty good! Soon we will see the newborn calves that are out in the pasture with their Mom’s. Let’s just hope that the weather doesn’t get cold again so they wouldn’t have to be out in the cold shivering. It will be soon be time for fresh asparagus and believe me I eat lots of it while in season. And we also have all the spring flowers to look forward too.

Speaking of food a few weeks ago while son-in-law Tony was left to his own devices while Amy was on vacation he called me and wanted to know how to make baked beans and venison baloney for the rifle range potluck. Thinking this was for the next evening I asked him when did he need to have this ready? I almost fainted when he said

tonight at 7:00! What! Tony it is now 5:15 – I hope you believe in miracles or magic. My next question was, “How much do you need ?” A crock pot of each you say! Let’s not get excited here after all we have not quite an hour and a half to perform a miracle! Since he was calling from Piggly Wiggly and standing in the aisle which has pork and beans he decided to buy five cans of Busch beans enough for five batches of baked beans. Since this wasn’t the time for a cooking lesson I told him to stop at the house and I would help him. I quickly grabbed my two crock pots and turned them on high to heat. The first recipe book I grabbed I found a recipe for baked beans. I always make calico beans and time being short I stayed with the recipe I found. So, quickly I chopped up onions and tossed together the rest of the ingredients for five batches. Meanwhile, Tony went home and grabbed five rings of venison baloney and thank heavens they were thawed. I set to heat a large pan of water while Tony opened the cans of beans and then added to the other ingredients. Next everything went into a big roasting pan and into the hot oven. The baloney went into the hot water and then we had a second to decide how to keep

the baloney from drying out in the crock pot. Tony decided that after they were cooked and cut up for serving we could simmer them in beer and onions. Luck was with us and we found three cans of beer in the garage left over from the holidays. One look at the clock and Tony had to dash off to shower and get ready while I cut up the baloney and heated the beer hot so it would give the baloney and onions a chance to simmer in the beer for a while. I took the baked beans from the oven and put in the hot crock pot and they were ready to go. Just then I heard the door slam and Tony was back and the time was 6:50 – just enough time to get to the rifle range. While trying to rush Tony on his way he said laughing, “No sweat I have plenty of time!!” In the end everything turned out great, we shared a lot of laughs and I admit it was fun!

This year May will be a special month because Rucker will be receiving his first communion and just in case you haven’t heard he also will be celebrating his 8th birthday on May 13th. May is also the month to honor our Mothers on Mother’s Day, May 14th. Happy Mother’s Day!

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When you have Medicare and other insurance, Medicare either pays first (primary) or second (secondary) for your health care. Today we will learn about how Medicare works with insurance based on current employment. We call this current employee insurance (as opposed to retiree and other types of insurance). Examples of current employee insurance include health plans sponsored by an employer or union.

1. Know if your current employee insurance pays

primary or secondary.Current employee insurance from

your or your spouse’s work pays primary to Medicare if you• are eligible for Medicare

because you are 65 or older, and the company has 20 or more employees

• are eligible for Medicare because you are under 65 and have received Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments for 24 months or more, and the company has 100 or more employeesCurrent employee insurance from

your or your spouse’s work pays secondary to Medicare if you• are eligible for Medicare because

you are 65 or older, and the company has fewer than 20 employees

• are eligible for Medicare because you are under 65 and have received SSDI payments for 24 months or

more, and the company has fewer than 100 employeesKnow that if you have Medicare

due to disability, the insurance based on current employment can also be from your family member’s current work. For example, if you have coverage through your brother’s current employment at a company with 100 or more employees, his coverage will pay primary to Medicare.

If you have prescription drug coverage through your current employee insurance, it will work with Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage) according to the rules just discussed. If your employee drug coverage is creditable, you can delay Part D without penalty. Creditable drug coverage is coverage that has the same value as Part D. For more information, contact the employer that provides your current coverage. If your current coverage is creditable, you should get a letter from your benefit administrator stating that. You can delay Part D even if you have other parts of Medicare. For example, you can decide to enroll in Parts A and B because they will pay primary, but delay Part D enrollment because you have creditable coverage.

2. Know your rights and protections.

If your current employee coverage pays primary to Medicare, there are certain things that the employer and

the plan cannot do. Once you are eligible for Medicare, the employer cannot offer different coverage, re-fuse coverage, or restrict coverage. The employer-based plan cannot charge you more for your premium, deductible, coinsurance charges, or copays. It also cannot limit the bene-fits you receive, give you misleading information to make you disenroll or end your coverage because you are eligible for Medicare.

It is very important to know that if your current employee insurance will pay secondary to Medicare once you are eligible, then it is usually not advisable to delay Medicare enrollment. Secondary insurance may take back any payments that it has made or refuse to make future payments on health care costs until you enroll in Medicare.

3. Understand the Part B Special Enrollment Period

(SEP). Regardless of whether your current

employee insurance pays primary or secondary, if you choose to delay Part B enrollment because you have employee coverage, you will have a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to enroll in Part B. The Part B SEP spans the time that you are covered by insurance from your, your spouse’s, or in some circumstances, your family member’s current work. You have this SEP while you are covered by insurance from current work, and it extends for eight months after the

coverage or work ends, whichever is sooner. This SEP only applies to insurance from current work. If you have access to this SEP, you will not have a late enrollment penalty for delaying Part B enrollment. (Remember, though, that if your employee insurance pays secondary to Medicare, it is usually not advisable to delay Part B enrollment)

MEDICARE MINUTE SCRIPT – APRIL 2017

How Medicare Works with Current Employee Insurance

Take Action:If you are still working

and will soon be eligible for Medicare, determine if your current employee coverage will pay primary or secondary to Medicare. 1. If your current employee

coverage will pay primary, decide whether it makes sense to enroll in Medicare to cover any gaps.

2. If your current employee coverage will pay secondary, consider enrolling in Medicare as soon as you can to avoid gaps in coverage and other consequences.

3. Contact your SHIP for informa-tion about how employee in-surance works with Medicare.

4. Contact your SMP if you receive bills for health care services that you think should have been covered by Medicare or your employee insurance.

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4 Bus Ride 2:0010 Music By Janet Lieb 10:0010 Yellowstone Lutheran Bingo 2:0013 Music by Jeff Athey 10:0015 Music by Richard Wiegel 2:0016 Candlelight Supper w/Music by Del Heins 5:0017 Grace Lutheran Bingo 2:0018 Greg Anderson Music w/Volunteer Recognition 2:0019 Piano Music by Terry Dillon 11:1524 Pet Therapy w/Sully 10:0024 IUCC Bingo 2:0025 Music by Richard Fredrickson26 Music by Frankie Brandt 2:00

SundaysCatholic Communion 9:00 a.m. Card Games and Visits 1:30 p.m.MondaysTalk Groups or Exercise 10:30 a.m.Bingo 2:00 p.m.TuesdaysProtestant Church 10:30 a.m.Craft Time, Trivia Groups and News 2:00 p.m.WednesdaysKitty’s Book ClubGood Ole’ Days 10:30 a.m.Bingo 2:00 p.m.Stories by Mark Evenstad 3:30 p.m.ThursdaysBible Study 10:30 a.m.Special Music 2:00 p.m.FridaysMass 10:30 a.m.Special MusicSaturdaysMusic, Entertainment or Movie 2:00 p.m.

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Events719 E. Catherine Street, P.O. Box 167 | Darlington, WI | (608) 776-4210

Daily Events

Birthdays

Anniversaries

National Nursing Home Week

May 14-20

24 George Hillery 26 Iola Cline

27 Zola Blaser 29 Geri Hirsbrunner

14 Kathryn & Bob Larson

MONROE MEMORY CAFÉ THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF

EACH MONTH 1:30-3:00 PM

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 wthompson@gchsd.org.

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.

If you need assistance to

participate, please have a family

member or friend join us!

We enjoy

refreshments, snacks, and

conversation!

There is an activity to engage in each

month such as music, hobbies,

photo sharing, and guest presenters!

Skilled staff and volunteers are

present to facilitate the program.

Sunday, MAY 14

520 W. Estey Street on Miner CourtShullsburg, WI

(608) 732-4013 or (608) 491-1030willowvalleyliving@yahoo.comNow Taking Reservations

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Management, Inc. Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Provider

Schedule a Ride: 866-907-1493 Where’s my Ride: 866-907-1494Complaints: 866-436-0457

Home Chore Program

Cleaning program that

provides assistance in

vacuuming, dusting,

laundry, grocery,

shopping, etc.

For more information, call

(608) 776-4960

Veteran ServiceVeteran Service Office Provides transportation for medical appointments. There is a requested dollar donation 48 hours notice of appointments. For more information Sam FullerVeteran Service Officer at (608) 776-4886

Southern Consortium

Ask questions about benefits • Report changes

Make an appointment • Apply for benefits

Providing enrollment services

and managing benefits for: FoodShare,

Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, Family Planning

Services, and Caretaker Supplement.

1-888-794-5780

www.access.wi.gov

Fax: 1-855-293-1822