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Dear Friends, How is it that we are already to the month of July! I hope you can get out and enjoy the summer month! This month is usually

full of many fun things going on locally around the community. Everything from local parades and fireworks to fun outdoor activities at our local parks. Did you know that July is Park and Rec month? Check out page 7 from Mike Ulrich, Prairie du Chien City Park and Rec Director. I encourage you all to take advantage of the warmer weather and check out the many beautiful parks our community offers! Again, don’t forget to check out all the fun upcom-ing programs and classes that our office will be offering. There truly is something for everyone! If you ever have any questions or would like further information, don’t hesitate to contact our office and our friendly staff will be more than happy to help you. With that, I am leaving you all with a fun 4th of July joke: How come there aren’t any knock-knock jokes about America? (Answer on page 3)

See you at the Center,

Roby Fuller

MISSION STATEMENT: To provide older adults and people with physical or intellectual/development disabilities the resources needed to live with dignity and security, and achieve maximum independence and quality of life. The goal of the ADRC is to

empower individuals to make informed choices and to streamline access to the right and appropriate services and supports.

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Transportation is door-to-door service with 48-hour advance notice for schedul-ing. Sit back and relax while one of our caring drivers takes you shopping, to an out of town medical appointment or out for lunch at one of our meal sites.

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Help Finding Services Information & Assistance Specialist

Make decisions that are right for you. • Want to stay independent & live where you want? • Looking for help with housekeeping, bathing,

or transportation? • Need to understand a dementia diagnosis? • Helping care for a loved one and

need answers & stress relief? ADRC staff listen to your unique situation. They focus on your wants and needs. Staff provide unbi-

ased options, so you can make informed decisions.

Explore private and/or government benefit options. Benefit Specialists provide information & assistance, education, and advocacy for a variety of programs, such as:

• Medicare • Medicaid • Prescription drug assistance • Social Security benefits • Benefit appeals & denials

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Food - Meals Nutrition Program - Homebound Meals

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Stay connected with friends & meet new ones over a delicious lunch at a community cafe. Get healthy eating tips at educational classes throughout the year. Lunch can be delivered at home for qualifying, homebound older adults or adults with disabilities.

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As a non-profit organization, ADRC's mission would not be possible without the generous support from community members just like you. • Get Involved: Share a skill with different

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Add laughter, independence, friends, and energy to your life!

• Improve Your Health- Understand a diabetes diagnosis

• Stay Safe- Reduce your risk of falls • Have Fun- Try a new hobby or take a trip around

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there is so much to do at ADRC!

Staff:

Roby Fuller, Director Jacob Schneider, Administrative Assistant Jill Olson, Home Delivered Meals Coordinator Melissa Goodman, Information & Assistance Specialist Kelli Brooks, Information & Assistance Specialist Ashley Greene, Elder Benefit Specialist Amy Eastlick, Disability Benefit Specialist MaryAnn Haug, Registered Dietitian Pam Kul-Berg, Dementia Care Specialist—Regional Office

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July is Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary Month The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the gen-eral public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. The ADA is divided into five titles (or sections) that relate to different areas of public life. 1. Employment Helps people with disabilities access the same employment opportunities and benefits available to people without disabilities. Applies to employers with 15 or more employees. Requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants or employees. 2. Public Services: State and Local Government Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by “public entities” such as state and local government agencies. Requires public entities to make their programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities. Outlines requirements to avoid discrimination; identifying architectural barriers; and communi-

cating effectively with people with hearing, vision and speech disabilities. 3. Public Accommodations and Services Operated by Private Entities Prohibits places of public accommodation from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. Sets the minimum standards for accessibility for alterations and new construction of commercial facilities and privately owned public accommodations. It also requires public accommodations to remove barriers in existing buildings where it is easy to do so without much difficulty or expense. Directs businesses to make “reasonable modifications” to their usual ways of doing things when serving people with disabilities and to take steps necessary to communicate effectively with customers with vision, hearing, and speech disabilities. 4. Telecommunications Requires telephone and Internet companies to provide a nationwide system of interstate and intrastate telecommunications relay services that allows individuals with hearing or speech disabilities to communicate over the telephone. Closed captioning of federally funded public service announcements is also required. 5. Transportation Public and private transportation including buses, trains, subways, and taxis, are required to provide equal accessibility and make alterations or accommodations to accomplish this. The ADRC of Eagle Country – Crawford County office is here to support you with information and re-

sources to access these services and accommodations. Call us with your specific concern or need!

News for You Amy Eastlick, Disability Benefit Specialist

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We recognize July as National Park & Recreation Month and one of the City of Prairie du Chien Parks and Recreation Department’s goals is to provide services, parks, and facilities that enrich the lives of its community and help make this area a desirable place to live, work, play and visit. We also value the essential services that many community staff members, and volunteers perform to provide recreational and develop-mental enrichment for our children, youth, adults and older adults. With the above said our community has many great fun and leisure “things” available and awesome people helping do these programs and maintain our parks as a means to relax, unwind, and enjoy life in

Prairie du Chien. If it’s a concert in the park, water aerobics at the pool, or a leisure hike on one of the many hiking trails within our parks we hope that people take advantage of the many resources we have available. Happy Summer !

Mike Ulrich Prairie du Chien Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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1 Cornflake Crusted Fish Fillet, AuGratin Potatoes, Green Peas, Bread, Sour Cream Poke Cake

4 No Meals

5 Chicken & Noodle Casserole, Buttered Carrots, Bread, Strawberry Shortcake

6 Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Bread, Chocolate Cake

7 Swedish Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Bread, Double Chocolate Brownie

8 Fish Fillet, Hashbrown Bake, Broccoli Florets, Lemon Glazed Angel Food Cake

11 Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Carrots, Garlic Bread, Chocolate Chip Cake w/White Frosting

12 Herbed Turkey, Mashed Potatoes w/Poultry Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Lemon Mousse

13 Bratwurst on Bun, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Chilled Pears

14 Beef Goulash, Green Peas, Dinner Roll, Peaches

15 Butter Crumb Fish Fillet, Macaroni & Cheese Seasoned Green Beans, Chocolate Pudding

18 Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes w/Poultry Gravy, Glazed Carrots, Dinner Roll, Marble Cake w/White Frosting

19 Glazed Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Fruit Salad

20 Chicken Tenders, Oven Browned Potatoes, Broccoli Florets, Bread, Mandarin Oranges

21 Beef Pepper Steak w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Bread, Ambrosia Salad

22 Poorman's Lobster, AuGratin Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Bread, Peach Upside Down Cake

25 Homestyle Meatloaf w/Ketchup Glaze, Duchess Mashed Potatoes, Honey Carrots, Bread, Spiced Apples

26 Meatballs w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Cheese Cake

27 Chicken Breast, Rice Pilaf, Country Vegetable Blend, Bread, Chilled Peaches

28 Lasagna, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Garlic Bread, Doubled Chocolate Brownie

29 Cornflake Crusted Fish Fillet, AuGratin Potatoes, Buttered Green Peas, Bread, Sour Cream Orange Cake

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HOME DELIVERED MEALS

Call 326-0235 for meal changes

before 9am.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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1 Potato Crusted Cheddar Cod, Scalloped Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Chocolate Mousse

4 No Meals

5 Smoked Beef Brisket Sandwich, Green Bean Casserole, Watermelon

6 Rosemary Pork Steak, Baked Sweet Potato, Steamed Cauliflower, Vanilla Orange Parfait

7 Beef Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Asparagus, Frosted Yellow Cake

8 Lemon Baked Cod, Baked Potato, Diced Beets, Oreo Fluff

11 Crusted Pork Chop, Parmesan Noodles, Sunshine Carrots, Applesauce

12 Chicken Pot Pie, Peas, Cherry Crisp

13 Mushroom & Swiss Burger, American Fries, Broccoli Raisin Salad, Watermelon

14 Roast Turkey, Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Caramelized Squash, Roll, Mini Cream Puffs

15 Cheesy Tuna Casserole, Peas, Lemon Cake

18 Spaghetti w/Meatsauce, Steamed Cauliflower, Garlic Breadstick, Turtle Brownies

19 Creamy Pork Cutlet, Baked Sweet Potato, Malibu Blend Vegetables, Peach Crisp

20 Beef Pepper Steak, Beef Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Lemon Glazed Carrots, Sliced Strawberries

21 Chicken Breast Parmesan, Pasta Alfredo, Broccoli, Cherry Crisp

22 Butter Crumb Pollock, French Fries, Savory Green Beans, Lemon Bar

25 Country Fried Steak, Country Gravy, Parsley Butter Red Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Creamy Lime Gelatin

26 Grilled Marinated Chicken, Smashed Potatoes, Asparagus w/Bacon, Butter Pecan Bread Pudding

27 Pork Chop/Mushroom Gravy, Buttered Fettuccini Noodles, Broccoli, Cherry Fluff

28 Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Beef Gravy, Corn, Apple Crisp

29 Seasoned Cod, Parmesan Baby Bakers, Honey Glazed Carrots, Fresh Grapes

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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Shrimp, Roll, Pickled Beets, Fruit Cocktail, Pudding

4 Site Closed

5 Chicken Salad on Croissant, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Texas Sheet Cake

6 Hot Pork with Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Applesauce, Strawberry Bar

7 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Breadstick, Green Beans, Peaches, Dump Cake

8 Hand Breaded Cod, Roll, Rice, Pears, Apricots, Cookie

11 Meatballs with Gravy, Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Pears, Pudding

12 Blood Pressure Checks Ham Salad on Croissant, Pasta

Salad, Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Lemon Cake

13 Chicken and Rice Casserole, Roll, Broccoli, Pineapple, Cherry Bar

14 Hamburger Gravy over Mashed Potatoes, Roll, 3 Bean Salad, Poke Cake

15 Shrimp, Roll, Macaroni and

Cheese, Peas, Peaches, Pudding

18 Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Roll, Green Beans, Apricots, Cookie

19 Sloppy Joe, Cheesy Hash Browns, Pea Salad, Pears, Graham Cracker Dessert

20 Birthday Meal Hot Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, Fruit Cocktail, Birthday Cake

21 Sliced Pork, Roll, Au Gratin Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Pineapple, Jello with Fruit

22 Hand Breaded Cod, Roasted Potatoes, Roll, Carrots, Applesauce, Cookie

25 Hamburger Stroganoff, Roll, Broccoli, Peaches, Pudding

26 Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Roll, Green Bean Casserole, Apricots, Cinnamon Roll Cake

27 Hot Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Pears, Corn, Bread Pudding w/Vanilla Sauce

28 Beef Tips over Noodles, Roll, Peas, Fruit Cocktail, Pumpkin Bars

29 Shrimp, Roll, Fries, Coleslaw, Pineapple, Pudding

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Call Leisure Time at 326-2782 to make your reservations. Meals

served M-F, 11:30am-1:30pm. Punch cards available.

Suggested meal donation $4.00.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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1 Cherry Glazed Pork Chop, Roasted Red Potatoes, Corn, Roll, Jello with Fruit, Fruit Pie

4 Site Closed 5 Blood Pressure Checks Grilled Chicken Sandwich,

Sweet Potato Fries, Cottage Cheese w/Peaches, Cookie

6 Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes, Corn, Roll, Mandarin Spinach Salad, Melon Cup, Cook's Choice Dessert

7 Roasted Turkey, Roasted Baby Red Potatoes, Squash, Broccoli Raisin Salad, Fruit Cup, Dessert Bar

8 Meatballs with Gravy, Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Beans, Fruit Salad, Dessert Bar

11 Ranch Chicken Breast, Roll, Baby Red Potatoes,

Mixed Vegetables, Chickpea Salad, Melon Cup, Cook's Choice Dessert

12 Creamed Turkey over Biscuit, Peas & Carrots, Creamy Pasta Salad Fresh Melon, Banana Cream Pie

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Ham Steak, Dinner Roll, Au Gratin Potatoes, Broccoli, Carrot Cake Salad, Fresh Fruit, Cupcake

14 Open Faced Beef Sandwich, Roasted Asparagus, Mashed Potatoes, Zesty Cucumber Salad, Melon Cup, Dessert Bar

15 Ground Beef Stroganoff, California Medley, Watergate Salad, Fruit Cup, Dessert Bar

18 Pulled Pork Sandwich, Coleslaw, French Fries, Beets, Fresh Fruit Dessert Bar

19 Lasagna, Garlic Breadstick, Carrots, Caesar Salad, Melon Cup, Cook's Choice Dessert

20 Birthday Meal Beef Tips over Noodles, Green Beans, Waldorf Salad, Melon Cup, Birthday Cake

21 Open Faced Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Marinated Vegetable Salad, Fruit Crisp

22 Chili, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Seven Layer Spinach Salad, Fruit Cup, Pumpkin Bar

25 Baked Cod, Seasoned Rice, Mashed Sweet Potato, Apple Snicker Bar Salad, Melon Cup, Dessert Bar

26 Sloppy Joe, Italian Pasta Salad, Baked Beans, Melon Cup, Fruit Cobbler

27 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, California Medley, Creamy Cucumber Salad, Roll, Fruit Cup, Cupcake

28 Meatloaf, Roll, Boiled Potatoes, Corn, Beet Spinach Salad, Melon Cup, Cook's Choice Dessert

29 Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Roll, Baked Potato, Carrots, Kale Berry Salad, Banana Pudding Dessert

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• There is not a specific charge for those 60 and better.

• Suggested donation for 60 and better is $4.00.

• Quest Card or FoodShare can be used for a meal donation.

Know the Signs of a Stroke

Each year in the United States, there are more than 800,000 strokes. Stroke is a leading cause of death and causes

more serious long-term disabilities than any other disease. However, acting F.A.S.T. can improve outcomes.

F.A.S.T. is an acronym used to help remember signs of a stroke.

F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile

uneven?

A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred?

T = Time to call 911

Other stroke symptoms could be sudden onset of the following:

• Numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body

• Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech

• Trouble seeing in one or both eyes

• Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

• Severe headache with no known cause

For more information, visit https://www.stroke.org/

And for a communications kit to help spread the word about stroke awareness visit https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/

communications_kit.htm

Information & Assistance From your I & A Specialists

Kelli Brooks Melissa Goodman

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In early April of 2021, the Federal Emergency Manage-ment Agency (FEMA) began accepting applications for funeral assistance related to COVID-19 fatalities. As of this month, FEMA has distributed more than $2 billion in funeral assistance, but funding continues to be availa-ble and the program remains widely underused by eligi-ble beneficiaries.

The FEMA funeral assistance program will pay up to $9,000 for qualifying funeral expenses with the average payment standing at around $6,500. There is no income eligibility limit to qualify for reimbursement and there is currently no deadline to apply for reimbursement, but applicants can expect to have to provide documentation to support the amount requested.

First, applicants are required to provide a death certifi-cate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19. That can be an obstacle due to inconsisten-

cies in how causes of death are reported on death certifi-cates. As an alternative, FEMA will also accept a letter from a coroner or medical examiner that identifies COVID-19 as a contributing factor.

Second, applicants will need to provide documentation of actual funeral costs, such as receipts or funeral home contracts, showing that the applicant accepted financial responsibility for those costs and that the expenses were incurred on or after January 20, 2020. Applicants will also need to be prepared to identify any burial or funeral insurance policies and any other sources of burial assis-tance already received. Burial expenses that were pre-paid prior to January 20, 2020, are not eligible for reim-bursement.

The only way to apply for FEMA funeral assistance is by telephone (844-684-6333) so applicants should prepare before calling to provide all necessary information in-cluding the Social Security Number, date of birth, and last address of the deceased person along with their own address and telephone number.

Just for You From your Elder Benefit Specialist, Ashley Greene

Pets and Healthy Aging

Many people of all ages enjoy having pets and treat them as members of the family. But did you know that having a pet may actually improve your health? Countless stud-ies have shown that having a pet increases health and well-being, especially in older adults. Pets provide com-panionship that helps prevent loneliness and helps re-lieve stress, depression, and anxiety. Studies show that having a pet can even help lower blood pressure. Addi-

tionally, pets can help encourage their owners to stay active by requiring frequent walks and other cares,

and this, in turn, has shown to help increase strength and reduce falls in older adults.

There are organizations that may help older adults with adoption fees and other care needs. The Pets for the El-derly Foundation helps pay the fees to participating ani-mal shelters throughout the United States for senior citi-zens (age 60 and over) who adopt a companion dog or cat from a participating shelter – including pre-adoption veterinary exams and spay/neuter, if part of the adop-tion fee. The only participating shelter at this time in Wisconsin is Dane County Humane Society - 5132 Voges Road - Madison, WI 53718 - 608-838-0413. You can visit their website at https://www.giveshelter.org/.

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Summertime Strawberries

What could be better than sinking your teeth into a fresh ripe and

juicy strawberry?! As one of the most recognized berries, strawberries are a very popular summer treat. While they not only taste delicious, they are packed full of nutrition and are beneficial as be-ing part of a healthy diet.

The strawberry is actually part of the rose family which also includes apricots, apples and peaches. While quite popular in the United States, strawber-ries originated in Europe and were first thought to be cultivated in France in the 1300s. It wasn’t until the 1800s that the strawberry began to be cultivat-ed in the United States. Today, more than half of the strawberries grown in the United States are grown in California.

Strawberries are low in calories and high in nutri-ents. The fruit also has a high water content and contains fiber so you will feel full longer. Strawber-ries are also considered a functional food which means their nutrition is considered to go above and beyond their nutritional value. The nutritional value of 1 cup of sliced strawberries contains the following nutrients:

• Calories: 53 • Protein: 11 grams • Carbohydrates 13 grams • Dietary Fiber 3.3 grams • Vitamin C: 98 milligrams

Strawberries may also help to ward off cellular in-flammation, which is associated with such illness-es such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, neurological issues and certain cancers.

Strawberries can be found either fresh, frozen, freeze dried, or in jellies and jams. It’s important to check labels of frozen and dried strawberries to make sure they don’t contain added sugars. When choosing jellies or jams, choose all-fruit varieties and those that don’t contain added sweeteners and other fillers. Here are some other ways to add strawberries to your diet: • Dice strawberries and add them to a fruit salad

or chicken salad. • Sprinkle sliced strawberries over plain yogurt or blend with a banana to make a smoothie. • Sprinkle strawberries over oatmeal or a whole grain cereal. • Blend strawberries with a banana and yogurt to make a smoothie. • Serve sliced strawberries over whole grain pancakes and waffles.

From the Desk of MaryAnn Haug, ADRC Dietitian

Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Ingredients: • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats • 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour or substitute

all-purpose flour • 1/3 cup light brown sugar • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter

melted • 2 cups small-diced strawberries about 10

ounces, divided • 1 teaspoon cornstarch • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

from about 1/2 small lemon • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar divided Directions: • Place a rack in the center of your oven and pre-

heat to 375 degrees F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper so that the paper overhangs two sides like handles.

• In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, ginger, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until it forms clumps and the dry ingredi-ents are evenly moistened. Set aside 1/2 cup of the crumble mixture, then press the rest into an even layer in the bottom of the prepared pan.

• Scatter half of the strawberries over the crust. Sprinkle the cornstarch evenly over the top, then sprinkle on the lemon juice and 1/2 tablespoon of the granulated sugar. Scatter on the remaining berries, then the remaining 1/2 tablespoon sugar. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs evenly over the top. You will have some fruit showing through.

• Bake the bars for 35 to 40 minutes, until the fruit is bubbly and the crumb topping smells toasty and looks golden. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool completely.

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