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                      AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER NEWSLETTER

Calumet County Courthouse ‐ 206 Court St. Chilton, WI 53014
Hours: Monday‐Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, or by appointment
Chilton 849‐1451 Toll Free (833) 620‐2730
                                                                              1‐866‐739‐2372 (Toll Free)
For Transporta on 849‐1440                                                   www.yourADRCresoure.org

July‐August 2021                                                                                Issue 89
                                                  Simplify

     “We’re all familiar with the idea of spring cleaning, but some late‐summer simplifying is a great
       way to keep the clu er to a minimum going into fall. But simplifying your life isn’t just about
      removing the physical clu er out of your life. It’s meant to make us look closer at our lifestyle,
             and eliminate the things that keep us from enjoying life.” —Ideal living website

                                    The first week in August is Na onal Simplify your Life Week. As we
                                    enter into the second half of the year, it’s me for some late summer
                                    simplifying. So many aspects of your life can be simplified ranging
                                    from both physically and psychologically. Many things cause
                                    unwanted stress and anxiety in our lives so to recognize and
                                    eliminate these things are huge in our overall well‐being. Becoming
mindful of what and who you have in your life and taking me to step back and breath are tremendously
helpful! Being present and “in the moment” will add so much for your life experiences.

When doing a project (large or small), try comple ng it as efficiently as possible. This will reduce fa gue
both mentally and physically, keeping you more focused, which will help things run more smoothly.

 The environment we put ourselves in can also be a place to simply. We are involved in numerous ac vi es
both inside and outside the home. Try making a schedule to follow to help self discipline yourself along
with family members. Prac ce gently saying no to people’s demands or request because some mes it’s
the be er simple op on. Know how much your body can handle physically and mentally. We are all
unique and every situa on effects each one of us differently. So, if you need that a ernoon nap– take it!
Treat yourself with destressing ac vi es you enjoy such as a massage, exercise classes, walking or visi ng
with friends. Life is precious and leaning about your own values and goals will help you know when and
how to choose simplicity.

     The Aging and Disability Resource center can be used as a great tool for guidance.
          Many specialists are available to help you choose helpful services and
                 explain benefits you are eligible for to simplify your life.
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SHARI BUNNELL ADRC SUPERVISOR
   “A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing,
                          and the lawn mower is broken” – James Dent
                                                Although wri ng is not everyone’s strength, it certainly helps me to
                                                pause and think about where we are at in current space and me. It
                                                ins gates reflec on on what is going on around us. And so it brings
                                                the realiza on that July is here – the ho est month of the year in the
                                                northern hemisphere. I discovered July’s birth flower is the Water
                                                Lily (which I have seen a lot of on my recent fishing expedi ons in
                                                northern Wisconsin). The birthstone for July is the ruby, which
                                                symbolizes contentment. This fact so effortlessly compliments other
                                                topics I thought about sharing with you this me around, so here it
                                                goes, on the subject of contentment.
         I might be da ng myself a bit, but this very me of year makes me think of some well renowned songs,
like “Sunshine on my Shoulders” by John Denver from 1971 or “Summer Breeze” by Seals & Cro s from 1972.
Similar songs, that speak of finding contentment and harmony with the an cipa on and enjoyment of summer
and all of its’ characteris cs, like the warm sunshine, the gentle blowing breeze, the smell and beauty of blooming
flowers, or the sights and sounds of open water, certainly lend themselves to bringing about humility and
gratefulness for the simple gi s each of us have to enjoy.
         As we look forward to fulfilling rewards, we can share in excitement as we anxiously await for the smiles,
laughter, and energy that previously took place throughout our programs, whether it be at the dining centers,
enjoying hot lunches together, or partaking in health and wellness classes at the senior centers. For some, that
eagerness may come in simply wai ng for our transporta on driver to arrive to help them get to an appointment
or out to take care of some personal errands.
         We are happy to make some announcements regarding ADRC programs. The Nutri on Program has
reopened in‐person congregate dining the week of June 21st. Please see the ‘Welcome Back’ announcement in
this newsle er. Along with this, will come scheduled Lunch & Learn opportuni es at our dining sites by our Health
&Wellness Coordinator in July and by the Die cian in August. There are more details on other pages about this, as
well. Please spread the word and invite a neighbor, friend, or family member to join us for a hot, nutri ous lunch
and a presenta on. Please call the ADRC office at 920‐849‐1451 for all Nutri on Program reserva ons.
         The ADRC has seen the arrival of a new bariatric wheelchair accessible transport van. This vehicle will
allow the ADRC Transporta on Program to serve more clients from Calumet County. It will be ready to drive very
soon, so keep your eyes open!
         You will see in the newsle er, there is a message from the Public Health Department regarding efforts to
reach homebound individuals or others who have not received the COVID‐19 vaccine that would s ll like to get it.
If there is an issue ge ng to a vaccine clinic, there may be op ons for transporta on or other resources to
connect individuals to get the vaccine. Call the ADRC for more informa on.
         The ADRC has taken some calls recently inquiring about the Caregiver Support Group. Our in‐person group
has not begun mee ng face to face yet, but our plans tenta vely include reopening this group in Autumn. There
are other op ons that caregivers may find helpful, including online or virtual sessions. If you don’t have a
computer or the internet, the ADRC may be able to direct you to local resources to help you get connected. Please
don’t hesitate to call with ques ons.
         One final topic I would like to point out is a survey regarding technology needs for seniors that is included
in this newsle er. The pandemic brought about a realiza on that many Calumet County residents are not
connected to technology, which may leave them isolated, lonely, and with less access to resources. A workgroup,
supported by the ADRC, has been formed to evaluate the technology needs and interests seniors may have.
Please take me to complete the survey and return it in the self‐addressed envelope included in the newsle er.
            As always – Stay well and enjoy all that summer brings! Un l next me…
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Elder Benefit Specialist

                 K          G
There are several Medicare related programs for         · Your doctor says you need daily skilled care given by,
beneficiaries who have limited income and assets.       or under the supervision of skilled nursing or therapy
“Medicare Savings Programs” can help qualified          staff. Skilled care is skilled nursing or rehabilita on
individuals by paying their Part B premium for          services that is provided by licensed health
them. That alone can save them $148.50 per              professionals like nurses and physical therapists.
month. Some also have their co‐pays and                 It must be ordered by a doctor. Make sure you have
deduc bles paid, based on their income and              a signed order from your doctor to go to the SNF and
                                                        that your nurses and therapists take detailed notes of
assets. If your monthly income is $1,449 or less
                                                        your daily care.
for an individual, or $1,959 for a couple, and your
resources are under $7,970 for an individual or         · You are receiving these skilled services in a
$11,960 for a couple, you may already be eligible       Medicare‐cer fied SNF.
for one of these programs.
                                                        · You need these skilled services for a medical condi on
Another program, known as “Extra Help”, assists         that was treated during your qualifying inpa ent
qualified individuals with their prescrip on drug       hospital stay or for a condi on that started while you
costs, like premiums, deduc bles and copays.            were ge ng care in the SNF.
Enrollment in a Medicare Savings Program will
automa cally qualify you for Extra Help.                Health care providers o en tell pa ents that Medicare
                                                        will not cover their care in a SNF because they have
If you don’t automa cally qualify for Extra Help,       “plateaued” or “failed to improve.” However, you
you may s ll be eligible if your monthly income is      should know that Medicare does not require
$1,610 or less for an individual, or $2,177 for a       “improvement” for skilled care to be covered. In fact,
couple, and your resources are under $13,290 for        Medicare rules recognize that some pa ents are not
an individual and $26,520 for a couple. You can         expected to improve. For these pa ents, skilled care
apply online for Extra Help with Social Security        can help them maintain their current condi on or keep
Administra on at www.ssa.gov or by calling:             them from ge ng worse. For example, physical
1‐800‐772‐1213 (TTY 1‐800‐325‐0778), or                 therapy can help prevent a decline in someone’s ability
contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center          to walk.
at (920) 849‐1451 or Toll Free: (866) 739‐2372.
                                                        This means that Part A may cover skilled care if the
          What if my Skilled Nursing                    treatment helps the pa ent maintain their current
           Facility Care is Denied?                     condi on or prevents or slows their decline. This
                                                        standard also applies to Medicare Advantage plans
Medicare Part A covers care in a skilled nursing
                                                        because they must provide the same benefits as
facility (SNF) for up to 100 days during a par cular
                                                        Medicare Part A and Part B. Denying a pa ent
benefit period. A benefit period begins when you
                                                        coverage for this care may prevent them from
are admi ed as an inpa ent to a hospital or SNF
                                                        receiving treatment that can preserve their
and ends when you have not go en any inpa ent
                                                        independence and quality of life.
hospital care or skilled care in a SNF for 60 days in
a row. SNF care is covered if you meet these            If you have Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan,
criteria:                                               are receiving daily skilled care, and you receive a no ce
· You have a qualifying hospital stay. In general,      that says your Part A‐covered services are ending too
you must be admi ed to a hospital as an inpa ent        soon, you have the right to appeal. On the no ce you
for three days before you go to the SNF. If you were    received there should be a phone number for a Quality
admi ed as an outpa ent, it is likely that Part A       Improvement Organiza on or QIO. A QIO is the
will not cover your SNF stay. However, during the       independent reviewer authorized by Medicare to
COVID‐19 pandemic, you may be able to get care in       review the decision to end services. If you want an
a SNF without a qualifying hospital stay.               expedited appeal, you must make that request no later
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than noon of the day before the date that coverage         before your hearing is held. In addi on, although the
will end. (If you miss that appeal deadline, you may       ALJ is supposed to issue a decision within 90 days of
s ll have further appeal rights, just not for an           receiving your request for hearing, it o en takes
expedited appeal).                                         longer.

If the QIO upholds the decision to end coverage,           If you plan to appeal the denial, you should con nue
you can ask the QIO to reconsider its decision by          receiving daily skilled nursing or rehabilita on
telephone or in wri ng. Again, you may submit              services. One of the requirements to get Part A
addi onal informa on, like care notes and a le er          coverage of your room and board in the SNF is that
from your doctor to support your case. You have 60         you con nue to receive daily skilled services such as
days to submit this appeal.                                physical therapy or skilled nursing care.
                                                           Unfortunately, this means that if you lose your
If the QIO denies coverage a second me, you can            appeal, you risk being on the hook for the cost of
request a hearing in front of an Administra ve Law         care. Medicare Part B may s ll cover the cost of your
Judge (ALJ). On the QIO’s denial no ce there should        skilled nursing or rehabilita on services. If you are
be informa on about how to request an ALJ hearing.         not receiving daily skilled nursing or rehabilita on
Be sure to write “A n: Beneficiary Mail Stop” on the       services, but you are not yet able to go home, Part A
envelope containing your appeal paperwork.                 will not cover your room and board costs. Again, Part
Unfortunately, ALJ hearings are not expedited. This        B may cover the cost of your skilled nursing or
means that you may have to wait several months             rehabilita on services.
                                                                                  By the GWAAR Legal Services Team

       For more informa on, visit: h ps://medicareadvocacy.org/self‐help‐packet‐for‐expedited‐
               skilled‐nursing‐facility‐appeals‐including‐improvement‐standard‐denials/.
         For ques ons or assistance with SNF denials, contact your local Elder Benefit Specialist.

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The Calumet County Nutri on Program              If you are a volunteer that decided to re re
                would like to announce the reopening              and a er re ring wish you hadn’t, you can
                of in‐person dining started the week                         always give me a call.
                of June 21st, 2021. Our staff and
                volunteers have worked diligently to       We are always looking for volunteer drivers to take
finalize plans to safely serve hot, nutri ous meals at     people to appointments and deliver meals to the
                                                           homebound. We do offer mileage reimbursement at
the dining centers throughout the county. Below are
                                                           the federal rate of 56 cents per mile.
the loca ons, days, and mes each site is open.

  Reserva ons are required. Please call the ADRC
      at 920‐849‐1451 to make reserva ons.
  For addi onal informa on, call the ADRC or visit         The Chilton and New Holstein Senior Dining Center
  h ps://www.calumetcounty.org/163/Nutri on‐               needs a few more volunteers at the site to help with
  Program or www.facebook.com/CalumetCounty.               the home delivered meal program. We are also
              Chilton – Mon‐Fri 11:30am                    looking for regular drivers and subs tute home
           Stockbridge – Tuesdays 11:00am                  delivered meals drivers for when regular drivers
    Brillion – Mon, Wed, & Thur 11:30am                    want a day off.
             Hilbert – Tues & Fri 11:30am                  The Brillion and Hilbert Senior Dining Centers needs
    New Holstein – Mon, Wed, & Thur 11:30am                drivers to help deliver home delivered meals. They
                                                           have routes going to Hilbert, Brillion, Forest Junc on
              Volunteer Coordinator                        and Harrison area on certain days. We are looking for
                                                           subs tute drivers and regular drivers.
Kathy Groeschel
                                                     The Appleton home delivered meal program
With the meal sites being reopened, we would like to needs drivers also. If you live in Appleton or the
welcome back volunteers and meal site par cipants. surrounding area, such as, Darboy, Harrison,
                                                     Menasha, Kaukauna or Sherwood, please consider
      We would like to welcome the following         being a home delivered meals driver.
             new volunteers to the team!
                                                               If you have some spare me and enjoy helping
Brian Mathes      Volunteer Transporta on                            others, give me a call at 849‐1451 or
Jean Roehrig      Hilbert ‐ Nutri on Program                        Toll‐free at 1‐833‐620‐2730, ext. 4303.
Crystal Nieling   Brillion –Nutri on Program
JoAnn Krahn       Brillion ‐ Nutri on Program                  On May 18 and May 19, we had our volunteer
                                                           recogni on event. As a replacement to the banquet,
                       Re rements                          we had what we called “ADRC Drive‐Up Experience”.
Diane Heus, one of our New Holstein Meal Site              As a token of our apprecia on for your volunteerism
volunteers, started in December of 2012. Diane was a
                                                           this past year, we gave par cipants a box lunch along
very reliable and friendly volunteer and will be missed.
                                                            with an apprecia on gi . The event was a success
Be y O , one of our Brillion Meal Site volunteers, has          thanks to all the volunteers that par cipated.
also decided to re re. My records go back to 2000 and            We enjoyed seeing everyone. We hope you
it has Be y as star ng in February of 2000. Be y took              enjoyed the event as much as we did!
off a few years from 1/2002 thru 1/2008 and was back
un l last year. Be y was a great asset to our nutri on            We eagerly wait for the day we are
program and will be missed.
                                                                  able to celebrate your wonderful
  We wish both of you well and thank you for all the                 accomplishments together.
   volunteer hours you gave to Calumet County!

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1‐866‐739‐2372 (Toll‐Free)
                                                                          www.yourADRCresource.org

Summer 2021

Dear Calumet County Seniors,
We know the past year has been challenging for many of us as we have a empted to stay
connected with our loved ones and the outside world.

Although smart phones, tablets, I Pads and computers provide ways to stay in touch and
informed many of us do not have the tools, the access to the Internet or the skills to take
advantage of them.

Although Calumet County has community resources that provide some training for seniors
we are always looking for ways to improve and add to these services.
The Regional ADRC Advisory Commi ee Senior Technology Work Group including Calumet
County community members have put together a brief survey to help us be er understand
your needs. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete it.
You can return it to us by mail or drop off your survey at the
Calumet County Courthouse c/o ADRC, 206 Court St., Chilton, WI 53014 or go to
 h ps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CalumetCountyTechnology to complete it online. If you
need a copy of this survey you may also pick one up or drop it off at your local Calumet
County libraries in Chilton, Brillion and New Holstein.

Sincerely,

Regional ADRC Advisory Commi ee
Senior Technology Work Group

   CALUMET COUNTY-DHHS            OUTAGAMIE COUNTY-DHHS           WAUPACA COUNTY-DHHS
        206 Court St.                 320 S. Walnut St.               811 Harding St.
      Chilton, WI 53014              Appleton, WI 54911              Waupaca, WI 54981
       920-849-1451                    920-832-5178                    715-258-6400
    www.calumetcounty.org            www.outagamie.org              www.co.waupaca.wi.us

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Calumet County Senior Technology Survey
                                Please complete and return by August 31, 2021.
1. What technology devices do you currently own? Check all that apply
    ___ Smart phone
    ___ Computer
    ___ Tablet or iPad
    ___ I own none of these
2. Please mark any of the following that you are currently u lizing with a C or that you are not u lizing but that
   interest you with an I:
    ___ Taking a course to learn more about technology and how to use it
    ___ Using email or text
    ___ Video cha ng with friends and loved ones
    ___ Sending and receiving pictures and videos
    ___ Staying informed about important health informa on, such as COVID tes ng and immuniza ons
    ___ Ordering prescrip ons
    ___ Video cha ng with your doctor
    ___ Reading news, magazines or books
    ___ Surfing the Internet
    ___ Online shopping
    ___ Watching videos about Do‐It‐Yourself Projects or making repairs
    ___ Taking courses, such as exercise, healthy ea ng, hobbies, etc.
    ___ Watching movies, TV shows, spor ng events and news
    ___ Online banking
    ___ Other, if yes please provide a brief descrip on below

3. If you are not u lizing or interested in u lizing many of the items in ques on #2, please check any
    of the following reasons that may apply to you:
    ___ Cost
    ___ Lack of Internet access or an adequate Internet connec on
    ___ Fear of losing my iden ty or having my personal informa on stolen
    ___ Not interested
    ___ Other (Please explain.) _____________________________________________________________

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4. Would you be interested in receiving financial assistance if available in the future to help support your
   technology needs, i.e., training, a voucher toward a device purchase, support for monthly internet access etc.?

                                  YES                           NO

5.   Are you aware of current technology training, support or services available in Calumet County?
                                YES                             NO

     If yes, please list some that you know about:

6. Would you like to learn more about the various technology resources we have available in Calumet County?
   YES NO

7.   Would you be interested in volunteering if you are technologically skilled to train other seniors? YES NO

     If yes, please provide your contact informa on:
     Name:

     Address:

     City:                                                               Zip:

     Telephone Number:

     Email address:

             Thank you for taking the me to fill out this survey. Please return the survey to:
                                          Calumet County Courthouse
                                                  C/O ADRC
                                               206 Court Street
                                              Chilton, WI 53014

                 We will compile the results and post them on our Calumet County ADRC website.

                      Please complete and return by August 31, 2021

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Veterans Voice
                                                                                              Eligibility:
                 Greg Bri nacher
                                                                      Service in the Armed services on ac ve duty; OR
      Calumet Co Veterans Service Officer
                                                                      Ac ve duty for training; OR
                                                                      Inac ve duty training.
                  Learn About Your Benefits:
         Service‐Connected Disability Compensa on:                           Evidence Required (It is important to have
                    Why you should apply                                        all 3 of the below REQUIREMENTS):
                                                                     · Medical evidence of a current physical or mental
Many veterans come into Calumet County Veterans Ser‐
                                                                          disability diagnosed, AND
vice Office (CVSO) to inquire about their benefits. Once a
                                                                     · An in‐service event, injury, or illness, AND
Veteran Services Representa ve explains the process, the
                                                                     · Evidence of a rela onship between your disability and an
o en‐received reply is “but there are others who are so
                                                                          injury, disease, or event in military service (commonly
much worse off than I am.” When it comes to service‐
                                                                          known as the medical nexus between the disability
connected disability compensa on claims, it is important
                                                                          and the in‐service event).
to understand that each claim stands alone. It is the
                                                                          Medical records or medical opinions are required to
individual veteran’s claim, unique to their injuries and
                                                                          establish this rela onship (most of the me).
disabili es. Filing a claim for service‐connected disability
                                                                     · Buddy statements of the incident are also helpful for
compensa on does NOT “take away” from other Veteran’s
                                                                          evidence.
benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) decides
and grants service‐connected disability compensa on
                                                                     Note: Under certain circumstances, VA may conclude that
based on each Veteran’s respec ve case and claim.
                                                                     certain current disabili es were caused by service, even
Service‐Connected Disability Compensa on is not a
                                                                     if there is no specific evidence proving this in your
“handout” and should never be considered charity.
                                                                     par cular claim. The cause of a disability is presumed for
                                                                     the following veterans who have certain diseases.
A service‐connected disability compensa on claim, is a
formal claim placed with the VA and subject to all laws                                 Presumed Disability:
and regula ons within Title 38 of the Code of Federal
Regula ons (38 CFR). Any disability that was caused by,               Former prisoners of war; OR
aggravated by, or occurred during a period of ac ve duty              Veterans who has chronic (long‐las ng illness that
may be eligible for disability compensa on. But more than            appears within one year a er discharge); OR
just the compensatory benefit, if a disability is conceded as         An illness caused by contact with contaminants (toxic
service‐connected by the VA, the Veteran will receive                chemicals) or other hazardous materials
no‐cost medical care for (at least) that disability for the
rest of his or her life. Service‐Connected disability may also           Agent Orange
en tle a surviving spouse to receive a burial allowance                  Asbestos
along with, possible survivor benefits should the disability             Birth defects like spina bifida
contribute to or cause the Veteran’s death.                              Contact with mustard gas or lewisite
                                                                         Contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune form
Service‐Connected Disability Compensa on is a tax‐free                    (August 1 1953 through December 31, 1987)
monetary benefit paid to Veterans with disabili es that                  Gulf War Illness
are the result of a disease or injury incurred or aggravated             Gulf War Illness in Afghanistan
during ac ve military service. The benefit amount is
                                                                         Project 112/SHAD
graduated according to the degree of Veteran’s disability
on a scale from 10 percent to 100 percent (increments of
                                                                         Radia on exposure
10 percent). Compensa on may also be paid for post‐
service disabili es that are considered related to or                Calumet County Veteran Service Office is ready to help
secondary to disabili es occurring in service and for                    you through the applica on and claims process.
disabili es presumed to be related to circumstances of                Our team is accredited and has experienced Veteran
military service, even though they may arise a er service.           Service Representa ves that will provide guidance and
Lastly, if you have dependents, an addi onal allowance               assistance every step of the way. For more informa on
may be added if your combined disability is rated 30% or                  or to schedule an appointment with the CVSO,
greater in severity.                                                            please contact us at (920) 849‐1452

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Health and Wellness Classes
         Nancy Krueger
          920‐740‐9572                                                       Healthy Living with Chronic Pain:
  Email: nkrueger@vpind.com                                                 A researched program proven to
                                                                            improve health and well‐being for
        Working Our Way                                                     people with chronic pain. The
                                        Stepping On: Falls Preven on        program covers many topics
       BACK to In‐Person!
                                                 Workshop                   related to pain management and
 All the Health and Wellness           Developed by Dr. Linda Clemson       how to improve social, physical
  classes offered through the                                                and mental well‐being.
                                      Stepping On is a seven‐week
 ADRC are star ng to plan for
                                      workshop using adult educa on to
    their return to in‐person                                                              Tai Chi
                                      develop knowledge and skills to
   offerings this September!           prevent falls in older adults. The    Tai Chi is a slow, graceful exercise
If you are interested in any of       Stepping On program focuses on        that promotes calm mental focus
these classes‐ please contact         how strength and balancing            and alignment while building
   me and I will get you on a         exercises, medica on                  leg strength, endurance and
                                      management, home safety,              stability. Ideal for increasing
  list of people to be no fied
                                      footwear, vision and mobility are     stamina, flexibility and coordina‐
       once the classes are           important in preven ng falls.           on, Tai Chi promotes efficiency of
            scheduled!                                                      movement and economy of effort.

                                         Stanford Self‐Management
                                                 Programs:
                                       Developed by Stanford University
                                                                               Mind Over Ma er: Healthy
                                        Living Well with Chronic Disease:
        StrongWomen™                                                            Bowels, Healthy Bladder
                                          Self‐Management Workshop:
      (AKA Strong Bodies)                                                     Developed by Dr. Heidi Brown‐
                                      Chronic condi ons may cause you
  Developed by Tu s University                                                       UW‐Madison
                                      to lose physical condi oning and
An evidence‐based strength            suffer problems over many years.       This workshop designed to help
training program for middle‐aged      Learn the skills to deal with your    women build the skills and
to older men/women. Proven to         illness, con nue your normal life,    confidence they need to adopt
help with: increased muscle mass      and handle your emo ons.              strategies and exercises that help
and strength; improved bone                                                 them prevent or improve
density and reduced risk for             Healthy Living with Diabetes:      incon nence symptoms. This
osteoporosis and related fractures;   This program is designed to help      workshop has been scien fically
reduced risk of diabetes, heart       adults with type 2 diabetes or        proven to reduce leakage! Even if
disease, arthri s, depression and     pre‐diabetes learn self               you don’t have leakage symptoms
obesity; improved self‐confidence,    management skills and increase        now, it’s never too early or too late
sleep and vitality.                   their confidence level in managing    to think about your bladder and
                                      their diabetes.                       bowel health!

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up for monthly webinars using below link:                      have experienced the same behaviors? How do you
                                                               react or handle these changes? If you have had any
            (h ps://dhswi.zoom.us/webinar/                     of the ques ons run across your mind while caring
               register/3816050320312/                         for a loved one with Demen a, it’s me to speak
            WN_313TCKvcSkCPFMw0YBNk3g)                         with the Aging and Disability Resource Center and
                                                               the Demen a Care Specialist about educa on,
  If you are unable to a end live, all webinars will be        support groups, or to simply digest all the thoughts.
  recorded and posted on the Department of Health
            Services website at a later date.                     “I’m thrown into the deep end, I didn’t know
                                                                            Mom/Dad was this bad”

Webinar Date       Topic                                         “Trauma c experience moving my loved one”

July 14            Driving                                             “Are these hallucina ons ‘normal’?”

August 11          Grief                                            “There are days I just want to shut down”
September 8        Pallia ve Care                                “Other family members refuse to be involved”
                   Family Conflict and Changes in
October 13                                                              “Not sure how long I can do this”
                   Social Support
                   Non‐Pharmacological                               “They are refusing to go to the Doctor”
November 10
                   Approaches: Part 1
                                                                      “What is Respite and how do I get it?”
                   Non‐Pharmacological
December 8
                   Approaches: Part 2                             “Feeling like a terrible daughter/son/spouse”
                                                                          “Are they in the right place?”
In partnership with statewide demen a
     care specialists, the Wisconsin                            “I’m new to this. Family member needs help but
                                                                                doesn’t want it.”
 Department of Health Services will be
 hos ng monthly webinars throughout                             “How do I enjoy my me with my loved one with
                                                                                 Demen a?”
  2021 for people with demen a and
         their family caregivers.                                “How do I bring up taking their license away?”
Each presenta on will cover a different
                                                                        Calumet County ADRC and
  topic and include prac cal tools and
                                                                         Demen a Care Specialist
         resources for families.                                              206 Court St.
                   Sponsored by:                                            Chilton, WI 53014
                                                                              920‐849‐1400
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Darlene Kramer, ADRC Regional Coordinator                   specifically related to 11 to 15% longer life span on
                                                            average and to greater odds of achieving
              Live Your Best Life                           “excep onal longevity” which would be living to the
                                                            age of 85 or beyond. This was independent of
  The 2020 United Na ons Popula on Division
                                                            socioeconomic status, health condi ons, depression,
  reported that life expectancy in the United States
                                                            social integra on, and health behaviors including
  is 76.3 years of age for men and 81.4 for women.
                                                            smoking, diet and alcohol use.
  Hong Kong leads the world in life expectancy at
  82.38 for men and 88.17 for women. My dear Mama        There are many tools that encourage posi ve
  surpassed the average age for women in the U.S. by     a tudes to embrace aging and our lives. Gra tude
  living un l 90 years of age. Longevity has been a      journals, yoga, medica on, Tai Chi, regular exercise,
  pa ern for her nine siblings as well with most of      ea ng a nutri ous diet, music apprecia on, reading,
  them living to 90 years of age or older! Should I be   taking a class, learning a new skill, caring for a pet,
  fortunate to live that long I would hope for a good    are some of the many ways to
  quality of life. Don’t we all have that hope as we     reduce stress and increase op mism.
  age?                                                   I recently was introduced to a great
                                                         website: www.seniorplanet.com
  The U.S. Census Bureau 2020 es mates showed that
                                                         that has free exercise classes, free
  the na ons 65 and older popula on grew by over a
                                                         tech talks and classes, book clubs,
  third, 34.2% or 13,787,044 in the last decade (2010‐
                                                         museum tours and more! The
  2020). This is driven by the aging of Baby Boomers
                                                         American Associa on of Re red Persons (AARP)
  born between 1946 and 1964. The census report
                                                         www.AARP.org also has many opportuni es for
  indicated that 52.4 million Americans are over the
                                                         seniors. Check them out!
  age of 65, 16 % of the popula on. More than one
  in every seven Americans is over the age of 65.        The Aging and Disability Resource Center in
                                                         partnership with Inclusa and the UW Extension
  Seniors are definitely a demographic focus as
                                                         Outagamie County are offering a 6 week work shop
  organiza ons and communi es are focusing on
                                                         from the Na onal Council on Aging tled “Aging
  helping seniors age well in place. The world is
                                                         Mastery Program”. This fun, innova ve program
  becoming more age friendly to adapt to the needs
                                                         empowers par cipants to take steps to improve well‐
  of older adults. Retail, educa onal opportuni es,
                                                         being, add stability to your life, and strengthen es
  technology, transporta on, long term care facili es,
                                                         to your community. You will learn about naviga ng a
  senior apartments and robust re rement
                                                         longer life, sleep, exercise, healthy rela onships,
  communi es are keeping seniors involved and
                                                         advance planning and more! The ADRC con nues to
  engaged.
                                                         offer classes on Mind Over Ma er (Bowel and
  We all want to live our best life possible as we age.  Bladder); Living Well with Chronic Condi ons; Strong
  Gene cs, spirituality, lifestyle and a tude may        Bodies; Tai Chi; and Stepping On.
  impact our quality of life as we age. Studies show
  that how we perceive aging and life as a whole          If you are interested in the Aging Mastery Program
  affects longevity. Op mis c individuals are less likely or any of the classes listed contact Nancy Krueger,
  to suffer from chronic diseases and die prematurely.         the ADRC Health and Wellness Coordinator at
  A 2019 research ar cle, “Op mism is associated with 920‐740‐9572 or by e‐mail at nkrueger@vpind.com
  excep onal longevity in 2 epidemiological cohorts of General ques ons related to aging and long term
  men and women” published by the Na onal                     care may be addressed by calling the ADRC at
  Academy of Sciences reported that op mism was                920‐849‐1451 or toll free at 1‐866‐739‐2372.
                Embrace aging with an op mis c and a posi ve a tude to live your best life!
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KELLY SATORI, RD, CD
      Elder Nutri on Program Die cian                        The Aging and Disability Center of Calumet
     Seeds Are Not Just For Your Garden                        County will be Closed Monday, July 5th
                                                                in observance of Independence Day.
For some people, the only type of seeds they have
heard of are cucumber or tomato seeds for ge ng an             There will be no pick up meals or home
early start to the gardening season. But there are            delivered meals available. Transporta on
other types of seeds that can be eaten as food and                    will also not be provided.
pack a nutri onal punch. The more common seeds
are flax, chia, sunflower, sesame, and pumpkin seeds.
All these seeds can be eaten in small quan es, are
low in calories, and high in nutrients, making them a             by Jim Whaley
nutrient dense food. They are high in fiber and are a
good source of non‐animal protein. They also are a                    Diabetes Walk (2021Style)
good source of unsaturated fat (the healthy kind) and
many harder to find vitamins and minerals, such as              For 30 years now, the American Diabetes
Vitamin E, Magnesium, and Zinc. Just 2 tablespoons                Associa on has tradi onally held an
of chia seeds provides 8 grams of fiber, 4 grams of
                                                                        annual fundraiser event ‐
protein, and 10% of the RDA of Iron.
                                                                  a Sponsored walk called “Step Out”.
                         What are some of the
                         benefits of ea ng seeds?            Like so many other public events, they had to adapt
                         Flaxseeds have been found to        to challenges related to COVID restric ons. Good
                         reduce levels of “bad” LDL          news is that they are going forward as before, but
                         cholesterol by 10 mmol/l and        now as a virtual enhanced event ‐ so instead of a
123rf.com have also shown to help reduce blood               mass gathering with a single staged route, there
pressure. Chia seeds are high in omega‐3 fa y acids          will be mul ple custom routes where individuals or
that help reduce inflamma on in the body, which can          groups can have their own map to travel.
reduce problems associated with diabetes and heart
disease. Chia seeds also have been found to help
reduce blood sugar levels immediately a er a meal.
Sunflower seeds are a great source of Vitamin E‐a ¼
cup provides half of the RDA of Vitamin E.

How do you use these wonderful super foods?
While you can find some recipes that include the
seeds as part of the food, they are very easy to add         I have par cipated in the past, and the mass events
to foods you already eat on a daily basis. Seeds can         were pre y fun and interes ng. But this year’s
be put in yogurt, cereal, salads, soup, pudding, even        changes will mean a whole different experience…
the sour cream you put on your baked potato. You             With all the scenic areas nearby, there are lots of
could get crea ve and add them to scrambled eggs,            possibili es for a one of a kind route layout!
pancake ba er or mix it in with ground beef when
                                                             You can find more informa on on their website at:
making hamburger pa es. You can also add them
when baking‐cookies and brownies will become                 h ps://dona ons.diabetes.org/site/SPageServer?
“healthy” with a few tablespoons of chia seeds!                        pagename=OUT_Why_Join
                Sources: gwaar.org and healthline.com
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Are YOU a Caregiver?

What do you think of when you hear the word                             Are you a spouse who:
caregiver? Do you picture someone who spends              Has taken on du es that used to be done by your
their day providing hands‐on care for someone?           spouse? (cooking, cleaning, laundry, car
If so, you are not alone. It’s common for people to      maintenance, bookkeeping, bill paying, etc.)
think of a caregiver as someone who lives with a          Needs to accompany your spouse to places he/
loved one and assists them with daily ac vi es such      she used to go alone?
as dressing, grooming, walking, and meals.                Is assis ng with daily living tasks like dressing,
But caregiving includes much more than those             grooming, and bathing?
hands‐on tasks.                                           Ensures medica ons are taken properly?
                                                          Makes medical decisions for your spouse?
Caregiving also includes helping someone with a           Feels unable to leave your spouse home alone?
wide assortment of tasks that enable them to live
more independently in the community. Look                If you answered “yes” to any of these, then you are a
                                                         caregiver! You may think that these tasks are just
around and you will no ce people assis ng an
                                                         things that you do for the people you love. While
older friend or rela ve by taking them grocery
                                                         that is true, don’t downplay the importance of your
shopping, picking up medica on, accompanying
                                                         assistance in these areas. Without your help, the
them to appointments, and helping with yard care.
                                                         older person may not be able to con nue to live in
These helpers are also considered caregivers, even
                                                         their own home. The “li le” things that you do are
if they don’t live with the person or provide support
                                                         crucial to the independence of your loved one.
every day. The tasks they help with, no ma er
how big or small, are enabling people to con nue
                                                               Iden fying yourself as a caregiver is
to live in their homes.
                                                             important because it opens the door to
There are thousands of people who are playing a               many supports and resources that can
vital role in maintaining the independence of an             benefit the person you are caring for as
older person, but don’t realize it or don’t consider          well as yourself. We know that when
their work as very important. They certainly would         caregivers are supported, they can provide
not call themselves a caregiver.
                                                          care more effec vely, more safely, and for a
Are you one of them? Read on to find out.
                                                         longer period which is a benefit to everyone.
     Are you a son, daughter, neighbor, rela ve,                If you are a caregiver, please call:
                    or friend who:
                                                               ADRC 920‐849‐1451 to learn about
 Arranges medical appointments and provides
transporta on, too?
                                                              supports and resources that can help
 Prepares meals to ensure nutri ous food is                      you help the ones you love.
available?                                                                        Jane Mahoney, Caregiver Support Specialist
                                                                                Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
 Helps pay bills and/or balance the checkbook?
 Helps with cleaning and/or laundry?
 Assists with weekly grocery shopping?                         Aging and Disability Resource Center /
 Sets up medica on?
                                                                Long Term Support Advisory Commi ee
 Receives frequent phone calls with requests for
help?                                                        Date:    August. 16, 2021
 Feels the need to regularly “check‐up” on your            Time:    8:30 a.m.
parent/loved one to be sure they are okay?                   Loca on: 206 Court Street, Chilton Room 025

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Invoking your Relaxa on Response
                                                                                Healthy Aging
    Join Nancy Krueger, our Health and Wellness
                                                                 Join Kelly Satori, our Die cian, to talk about
     Coordinator, and learn easy ways to invoke
                                                                  what you can do to be as great as you can
       the relaxa on response through breath
                                                                         be no ma er what your age.
            control and muscle relaxa on.

The term "fight or flight" is also known as the stress            Healthy aging through ac vity, healthy immune
response. It's what the body does as it prepares to            system, and ea ng plays an important role in staying
confront or avoid danger. When appropriately invoked, the               healthy through our senior years.
stress response helps us rise to many challenges. But                          Chilton City Hall
trouble starts when this response is constantly provoked                   42 School Street, Chilton
by less momentous, day‐to‐day events, such as money                Thursday: August 5 presenta on 11:15am–
                                                                                meal 11:30am
woes, traffic jams, job worries, or rela onship problems.
Health problems are one result. A prime example is high                    Stockbridge Village Hall
blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease. The            116 S. Military Road, Stockbridge
stress response also suppresses the immune system,                Tuesday: August 10 presenta on 10:45am–
                                                                               meal 11:00am
increasing suscep bility to colds and other illnesses.
Moreover, the buildup of stress can contribute to anxiety                Brillion Community Center,
and depression. We can't avoid all sources of stress in our               120 Center Street, Brillion
lives, nor would we want to. But we can develop healthier         Thursday: August 12 presenta on 11:15am‐
                                                                                meal 11:30am
ways of responding to them. One way is to invoke
the relaxa on response, through a technique first                        New Holstein Senior Center
developed in the 1970s at Harvard Medical School by                    1819 Park Avenue, New Holstein
cardiologist Dr. Herbert Benson. The relaxa on response is        Thursday: August 19 presenta on 11:15am‐
                                                                               meal 11:30am
a state of profound rest that can be elicited in many ways,
including medita on, yoga, and progressive muscle
                                                                If you wish to a end a lunch and learn, call the
relaxa on. In addi on, Breath focus is a common feature
                                                                   ADRC at 920‐849‐1451 no later than noon
all of these techniques.
                                                                       the day before the presenta on .
               Stockbridge Village Hall                            **Lunch and Learns are for those who are
          116 S. Military Road, Stockbridge                                60 years of age or older.
Tuesday: July 13 presenta on 10:45am– meal 11:00am

              Brillion Community Center,                                Trivia: Answers on Page _20___
              120 Center Street, Brillion
                                                               1. Can you drink something
Thursday: July 15 presenta on 11:15am‐meal 11:30am
                                                                  hot to cool down?
                    Chilton City Hall                          2. What season is proven to
               42 School Street, Chilton                          be the most joyous
Tuesday: July 20 presenta on 11:15am– meal 11:30am                season?
                                                               3. Can bananas improve your mood?
             New Holstein Senior Center
                                                               4. What summer me smell is said to elicit happy
           1819 Park Avenue, New Holstein
Thursday: July 22 presenta on 11:15am‐meal 11:30am                memories in humans?

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ANGELINE VON NEUPERT                           REACH OFFERS MEDICATION BOXES
                                                           AND FREE FRIDGE LOCKS
   Project Coordinator, Calumet County
It is impera ve that we, as a community, reduce access to medica ons and other dangerous substances by
monitoring and storing in a safe place. These precau ons can help prevent dangerous prescrip on meds
from falling into the hands of a grandchild or other visitors to your home.
Do not be the “unwi ng supplier” of prescrip on medica ons being used in unintended ways, especially by
young people. Young people believe that since the medicines were prescribed by a doctor, they provide an
inexpensive, legal and “medically safe high.” In the case of OTC remedies, most children have been given
these medicines by their parents for common illnesses, such as fevers, colds and coughs. So, teens believe it
is safe to take these drugs whenever they choose.
Tips to keep prescrip on medica ons safe:
 Store them in a secure and dry place. Order a free medica on lock box from REACH. (Do not leave your
    medicine out on a counter or in plain view. This makes them easy to steal.)
 Count your pills regularly to check for missing medica on.
 Never share your medica ons.
 Don’t discuss your medica ons with others. (Discussing your prescrip ons around people can make you
    an easy target for someone looking to get pain medicine. Your medicine is your business.)
 Dispose of your unused medica ons‐ U lize community drop box loca ons or contact REACH for more
    op ons. Disposing of pills in this manner ensures for a safe and secure disposal, preven ng medicine
    from falling in the wrong hands.

      REACH, Calumet County's substance misuse preven on coali on, is happy to provide
         a medica on lock box and a fridge lock free to households in Calumet County.
   These items are intended to assist adults in the home monitoring alcohol, over‐the‐counter
          and prescrip on medica ons to decrease youth access to alcohol and drugs.

                                                                              To request a free fridge lock
                                                                                and/or free medica on
                                                                               lock box please complete
                                                                                   the form at: h ps://
                                                                                www.cahlinc.org/reach,
                                                                               email REACH@cahlinc.org
                                                                               or call Annie von Neupert
                                                                                     920‐284‐6063.
                                                                              All items will be distributed
                                                                               based on availability and
                                                                                 mailed through the US
                                                                                     Postal Service.

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HEATHER THIRY, CALUMET COUNTY PUBLIC
                                                      HEALTH EDUCATOR

                                Prepare Now for Summer Heat

Summer is upon us. Extreme heat days are something we experience in Wisconsin. The Department of Health
Services and Calumet County Public Health encourages residents to be aware of the signs and symptoms of
heat‐related illness and to take steps to prevent ge ng sick.
In 2020, 689 people went to the emergency department; 67 people were hospitalized; and seven people died
in Wisconsin due to heat‐related causes. Emergency department visits were highest among younger
popula ons aged 15‐34. Hospitaliza ons were most frequent among those aged 65 and older. “Temperatures
in Wisconsin are projected to keep increasing over me due to climate change. Wisconsinites need to be on
alert for extremely warm days and proac vely take steps to ensure their safety,” said Dr. Jon Meiman, chief
medical officer of the Bureau of Environmental and Occupa onal Health.
Some people are more likely to get sick from the heat, including:                 Residents reminded to
 Older adults and younger children                                             stay cool, hydrated, and
 People who work outside                                                            informed when
 People a ending summer fes vals                                                  temperatures soar
 People without access to air condi oning
 People who take certain medica ons like diure cs (“water pills”) or psychotropics

Follow these ps to stay cool on hot days:
   Stay in air condi oning. When possible, stay in air condi oning on hot days. If you don’t have air
     condi oning, head to libraries, stores, shopping malls, and other public spaces to keep cool.
   Check on loved ones. Be sure to check on older friends and neighbors who live alone.
   Avoid the ho est part of the day. If you have to be outside, s ck to the cooler morning and evening
     hours. Wear light, loose clothing and take frequent, air condi oned or shade breaks.
   Beware of hot cars. Never leave a person or a pet in a parked car, even for a short me.
     On an 80 degree day, the temperature inside a car can reach 100 degrees in less than 10 minutes.
   Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water on hot days. Avoid alcohol and hot, heavy meals.
   Stay informed. Watch your local weather forecasts so you can plan outdoor ac vi es safely.
     Pay a en on to any extreme heat alerts.

Remember that anyone can get sick from the heat. In Wisconsin, people ages 15‐34 are the most likely to
report to the ER for ge ng sick from the heat. No ma er your age or how healthy you are, it’s important to
stay cool, hydrated, and informed on hot days.
If you start feeling overheated, weak, dizzy, nauseated, or have muscle cramps, you could be experiencing
heat illness. Move to air condi oning, drink water, get under a fan, and put cool washcloths on exposed skin.
If your symptoms worsen or don’t improve, go to the emergency room.
                  For more informa on, visit the heat safety page on the Wisconsin
               Department of Health Services website and watch their heat safety video.
                                                                    Source: Wisconsin Department of Health Services; June 2, 2021
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Foot Care Clinics Offered                        3. We will have hand sani zer available for you to use
                                                        upon entry and throughout the appointment me.
             The Calumet County Home Health
                                                        4. All persons will need to be greater than 6 feet from
             Care and Hospice Agency will once
                                                        other a endees to meet social distancing
             again be offering foot care clinics for
                                                        requirements.
             ci zens in our community that
             require assistance with their foot
care due to physical or medical needs. The cost
will be $20 per person, payable at the me of the
appointment. Each person is responsible to bring
along two clean towels for his or her
appointment. The clinics consist of soaking a
person’s feet and trimming and filing his or her
                                                                     CALUMET COUNTY
toenails. The clinics will be offered at the
following loca ons, by appointment only:                        HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
                                                                   MEAL SITE MANAGER –
            Kiel Community Center,
          510 3rd Street, Kiel WI 53042                              NEW HOLSTEIN SITE
       Tuesday, July 6 & Tuesday, August 3
                                                             Work approximately 4 hours/day, Monday,
          Brillion Community Center,                          Wednesday and Thursday, direc ng and
      120 Center Street, Brillion WI 54110                   opera ng an efficient, enjoyable and safe
     Tuesday, July 13 & Tuesday, August 10
                                                                                   senior nutri on site.
       New Holstein Community Center
1725 Silver Moon Lane, New Holstein WI 53061                                              Applica ons
    Monday, July 19 & Monday, August 16
                                                                                         accepted un l
  For an appointment me, please contact the                                             posi on is filled.
 Calumet County Health Department and Home
  Health Care/Hospice Agency at 920‐849‐1432
      Ext. 4500 or toll free: 1‐833‐620‐2730.                Visit www.calumetcounty.org to apply with
                                                                     required online applica on.

     Please follow the guidelines in place
                                                                  Department of Administra on
               due to COVID‐19:
1. A face covering must be worn during the
                                                                          206 Court Street
appointment, please bring one with you. If you do                        Chilton, WI 53014
not have one, we will provide one for you.
                                                                            920‐849‐1611
2. Arrive at your designated appointment me.
Please do not arrive early, as we cannot allow                     Equal Opportunity Employer
gathering of early arrivals at the sites. Drivers and
caregivers would need to wait in their cars,
barring extremes in weather. If they need to
come in they will be required to wear a face
covering also.
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Aging and Disability Resource Center Programs and Services Offered

           Elderly Nutri on Program:               www.yourADRCresource.org for class offerings
Provides seniors 60 years and older low‐cost,      or call the office.
nutri ous meals. Congregate sites provide
                                                             Informa on and Assistance:
well‐balanced meals and an opportunity to
                                                   Specialists provide you with knowledge about
socialize with peers various days of the week
                                                   services, programs, and solu ons for
at sites located in Chilton, Brillion, Hilbert,
                                                   disability and long‐term care issues such as
New Holstein, and Stockbridge. Home
                                                   living arrangements, health, adult protec ve
Delivered meals are offered 5 days per week
                                                   services, and other publicly funded programs.
throughout the county for homebound
                                                   Call 849‐1451 for op ons counseling and to
seniors. Call the office at 849‐1451 for more
                                                   learn about community resources.
info.

                Transporta on:                                  Benefits Counseling:
Rides are provided by volunteers and county        Benefit specialists provide accurate and
operated handicap accessible vans. Persons         current informa on about private and
age 60+ and those living with a disability         government benefits and programs. They
u lize this program for transporta on to the       help you cut the “red tape” when people run
doctor, den st, optometrist, shopping,             into problems with Medicare, Social Security,
church, banking needs, nutri on program, and       and other benefits.
other community ou ngs. Call the office at
849‐1440 for further informa on.                             Volunteer Opportuni es:
                                                   Seniors and others are always welcome to join
       Family Caregiver Support Group:             our core of volunteers at our nutri on
Help find support from other caregivers on         program, transporta on and Friendly Visitor/
issues, concerns and the joy of caregiving!        Telephone Reassurance. Please call Kathy at
Call 849‐1451 for details.                         849‐1451 for further details.

  Evidence‐Based Health Promo on Classes:
                                                             Friendly Visitor/Telephone
A variety of classes are offered to help seniors
                                                               Reassurance Program:
improve their strength and balance and be
                                                   To help reduce isola on and loneliness, this
educated in various aspect of life: home
                                                   program provides companionship for those
safety; medica on management, skills to live
                                                   who are homebound and living
with chronic health condi ons. Check under
                                                   independently. Call the ADRC to learn more.
“health and wellness” on our website:
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Answers to Trivia from page ___12__
1.   Yes. Drinking a hot drink can cause your body to produce sweat to cool down your body temperature.
2.   Summer
3.   Yes. Bananas have approx. 30% of daily intake of Vitamin B6 that helps the brain produce serotonin which is considered a
     mood stabilizer
4.   The smell of freshly cut grass

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THE ADRC CONNECTION
                                     Sunflower                            Rachel Goetz, Editor
                                     Chicken
                                     Caesar            The ADRC Connec on is published bi‐monthly by
                                                        the Calumet County Aging & Disability Resource
                                                               Center, Courthouse, Chilton, WI 53014.
h ps://www.delicious.com
                                                            The Resource Center provides Informa on &
  Ingredients                                           Assistance services to the elderly popula on, in
   1/2 cup sunflower seeds                                     addi on to persons with physical &
   1/2 cup (75g) white sesame seeds
                                                        developmental disabili es and those in need of
   1 tsp garlic powder
   2 tbs fried Asian shallots, extra to serve              mental health or substance abuse services.
   2 tsp dried chili flakes                                     We are your “One‐Stop Shop” for
   2 eggs, lightly beaten
                                                                     informa on and assistance.
   Chicken Tenderloins
   8 thin slices prosciu o                                     Joann Dewhurst, ADRC/LTS Manager
   2 baby cos le uces, leaves separated
   Sunflower sprouts to top                                       Shari Bunnell, ADRC Supervisor
  Guilt‐free Caesar dressing                           Leigha Acevedo, Informa on & Assistance Specialist
   1 cup thick Greek‐style yoghurt
   Juice of 1 lemon                                  Nicole Pangburn, Informa on & Assistance Specialist
   1/2 tsp garlic powder
   1 tbs olive oil                                        Ani Clarksen, Informa on & Assistance Specialist

                                                       Susan Sorenson, Informa on & Assistance Specialist
Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease and line a baking
tray with baking paper. Place sunflower seeds                 Kathy Groeschel, Elderly Benefit Specialist/
in a food processor and whiz for 20 seconds or
un l fine crumbs. Add sesame, garlic, shallots                           Volunteer Coordinator
and chili.
                                                              Jenny Guarisco, Disability Benefit Specialist
Pulse for 10 seconds to combine. Transfer to a
bowl. Place eggs in a separate bowl. Coat chicken                   Janet Gebhart, ADRC Assistant
in the crumb, then dip in the egg, then coat again
in crumb. Place on tray. Arrange prosciu o                   Nancy Krueger Health & Wellness Coordinator
around chicken and roast, turning halfway, for 20
                                                              Dale McAllister, Transporta on Coordinator
minutes or un l golden and cooked through.
Combine Caesar dressing ingredients. Serve                     Darlene Kramer, Regional Coordinator of
chicken, prosciu o and extra shallots on top of
leaves. Drizzle dressing and top with sprouts.                 Calumet, Outagamie, & Waupaca County

                                                                        Rachel Goetz, Secretary
                             Sunflower seeds are a
                                                            ADRC email: adrc@calumetcounty.org
                              healthy, gluten‐free
                                                            ADRC website: www.calumetcounty.org (ADRC) or
                           subs tute for breadcrumbs
                                                                          www.yourADRCresoure.org
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July 2021 Calumet County Nutri on Program Menu
           Mon                              Tue                              Wed                              Thu                              Fri
                                                                                                  1 AO: Chicken s r fry, rice,    2 AO: Swedish meatballs,
                                                                                                  broccoli, carrots, sunshine     noodles, green beans,
                                                                                                  salad, dessert                  cauliflower, pineapple,
                                                                                                  N.H. BBQ Pork pla er,           dessert
                                                                                                  southern style green beans,     N.H. Rancher’s pork chop,
                                                                                                  baked beans, chilled pears,     carrots, roasted red skin
                                                                                                  cornbread, lemon cake/icing     potatoes, watermelon,
                                                                                                                                  garlic bread, cherry crisp
 5         Closed               6 AO: Lasagna, broccoli,          7 AO: Pork cutlet, creamed      8 AO: Hamburger on WW           9 AO: Chicken pot pie with
        Observance of           le uce salad, applesauce,         corn, mashed sweet              bun, warm bean salad,           biscuit, peas, peaches,
      Independence Day          dessert                           potatoes, fruit salad,          baby red potatoes,              dessert
                                N.H. Marinated chicken            WW roll, dessert                fresh fruit, dessert            N.H. Breaded fish fillet,
                                thigh, squash medley, green       N.H. Thin crust Sausage         N.H. Spaghe with                green peas, Au gra n
                                peas, fresh fruit cup,            pizza, broccoli salad, corn,    meatballs, salad, cucumber      potatoes, pears, biscuit,
                                parmesan noodles,                 peach parfait, dinner roll,     & onion salad, fruit salad,     sour cream orange cake
                                bu erscotch pudding parfait       lemon bar                       double chocolate brownie
 12 AO: Beef Goulash,           13 AO: Mushroom/Swiss             14 AO: Tuna casserole, peas,    15 AO: BBQ Chicken              16 AO: Ham, scalloped
 cauliflower, le uce salad,     steak, mashed potatoes,           corn, pineapple, dessert        sandwich baked beans,           potatoes, broccoli,
 fresh fruit, dessert           mixed vegetables, peaches,        N.H BBQ pork pla er,            sweet potato fries, mandarin    fresh fruit, WW roll, dessert
 N.H. Hawaiian baked ham,       WW roll, dessert                  zucchini & onions, baked        oranges, dessert                N.H. Shrimp scampi over
 sautéed spinach, sweet         N.H. Shepherd’s pie, salad,       beans, tropical fruit salad,    N.H. Beef Goulash, green        noodles, asparagus, sliced
 potatoes, pineapple, dinner    fresh fruit, dinner roll/bread,   cornbread, tuxedo               beans, corn, watermelon,        carrots, mandarin oranges,
 roll, lemon cake/icing         strawberry shortcake              cheesecake bar                  peanut bu er cookie             chocolate ice cream
 19 AO: Pork Rib sandwich,      20 AO: Baked fish, broccoli,      21 AO: Spaghe with meat         22 AO: Chicken ala King,        23 AO: Meatloaf, mashed
 baked beans, au gra n          roasted sweet potatoes,           sauce, winter blend             noodles, carrots, peas,         potatoes, green beans,
 potatoes, mandarin oranges,    fresh fruit, rye bread, dessert   vegetables, le uce salad,       applesauce, dessert             fresh fruit, WW roll, dessert
 dessert                        N.H. Garlic herbed pork loin,     pineapple, dessert              N.H. Bratwurst, broccoli        N.H. Baked fish fillet,
 N.H. Chicken parmesan with     carrots, oven browned             N.H. Meatloaf w/ketchup         salad, brown sugar baked        sautéed asparagus cut, Capri
 noodles, peas, watermelon,     potatoes, pears, dinner roll/     glaze, peas, Au gra n           beans, strawberries and         vegetable blend, fresh fruit
 breads ck, chocolate chip      bread; peach shortcake            potatoes, ambrosia, dinner      banana, cornbread,              cup, rice pilaf, bu erscotch
 cake w/fros ng                                                   roll, orange sherbet            black forest cake               pudding
 26 AO: Chili, ham and cheese   27 AO: Turkey Tetrazzini,         28 AO: Baked chicken, baby      29 AO: Salisbury steak,         30 AO: Pork Roast, beets,
 sandwich, broccoli slaw,       noodles, le uce salad,            red potatoes, green beans,      mashed potatoes, corn,          hash browns, applesauce,
 fruit cocktail, dessert        carrots, fresh fruit, dessert     fruit salad, WW roll, dessert   fresh fruit, WW roll, dessert   WW roll, dessert
 N.H. Roast turkey, glazed      N.H. Cornflake chicken            N.H. Beef pepper steak w/       N.H. BBQ pork pla er,           N.H. Rancher’s pork chop,
 carrots, mashed potatoes,      breast, broccoli florets, oven    gravy, peas, garlic mashed      southern style green beans,     parsley carrots, roasted red
 tropical fruit salad, dinner   browned potatoes, fresh           potatoes, mandarin oranges,     baked beans, chilled pears,     skin potatoes, watermelon,
 roll, marble cake w/fros ng    fruit cup, parsley dinner roll,   dinner roll, snickerdoodle      cornbread, lemon cake w/        garlic bread, cherry crisp
                                double chocolate brownie          cookie                          icing

Reserva ons made by calling Calumet County ADRC ‐ 849‐1451 by noon day prior. Contact ADRC for days of the week Dining Centers are open in each
community and mes meals are served. Home delivered meals are offered Monday‐Friday throughout the county. Contact the ADRC for Appleton meals.
All meals include milk ...Meals subject to change. AO= meals served in Brillion, Chilton, Stockbridge, Sherwood and Hilbert NH‐ ‐ New Holstein.
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