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Supplement to The Waushara Argus - Wednesday, April 30, 2014

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Take the Caregiver Stress Test Are you a family caregiver for someone with a disabling condition such as Alzheimer’s or a chronic illness? You may be so concerned about caring for a loved one that you don’t realize you could be putting your own health at risk. Take this Caregiver Stress Test and start taking care of yourself today. Do you…. •Feel like you have to doit all yourself and that you should be doing more? •Withdraw from family,friends and activities that you used to enjoy? •Worrythatthepersonyoucare for is safe? •Feelanxiousaboutmoneyand health care decisions? •Deny the impact of thedisease and the effects on your family? •Feelgriefor sadness thatyour relationship with the care receiver is not what it used to be? •Get frustrated and angrywhen the person you care for needs more time than you feel you have? •Feel unprepared to per-

form personal or medical cares? •Have health problems ofyour own that are taking a toll on you? If you answered, “yes” toany of these questions, youmaybeexperiencingsignsofcaregiver stress, which couldlead to medical complications. There are things you can do to stay healthy such as making time to consult your doctor about any health concerns you are experiencing before theybecome chronic conditions. Also, seek out available pro-grams or services that can pro-vide education, support, andrespite options and consider joining a support group. Caregiving is never easy,but it is less stressful when you feel healthy and have support. There are a variety of support services for caregivers available in the community including information about resources, access to servicesand program specialists,supportgroups,andeducation. A monthly caregiver support group is held in Waushara County the second

Tuesday of each month as well as an Alzheimer specific support group on the third Monday of each month. Caregivers can request to be included in a monthly mailing, which includes tips,educational handouts, andinformation on upcoming programs. A six-week class,“Powerful Tools forCaregivers” is offered twicea year and focuses on ways to cope effectively with responsibilities of caregiving. Assistance with respite and personal care is available for caregivers who need a break. Confidential consultations with an Alzheimer’s Association ProgramSpecialist are offered once a month and may be scheduled through the Department of Aging. Alzheimer’s educational programs are also offered monthly. To learn more about caregiver support, call theWausharaCountyDepartmentof Aging Caregiver Support Facilitatorat920-787-0403ortollfree1-877-364-5344.

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Senior citizens today are more active in the ways they approach their lives than many of their parents where. Aerobics, yoga, fall prevention courses as well as many healthy lifestyle programs are offered throughout Waushara County and have benefitted many seniors in the area. Aerobics and yoga programs are offered at the Waushara-Wautoma Senior Center for members and non-members for a small donation. The classes are very popular among members. The senior aerobics class is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45-9:45 a.m. while CoreQuest Yoga Owner/Instructor Cathy Favelle, LE, RYT, teaches the Yoga Sculpt course from 8:45-9:45 a.m. on Monday and Wednesdays. “Yoga and aerobics are very popular because the seniors want to stay active,” explains Waushara-Wautoma Senior Center Program Director Deb Konczal. “Staying active is very important to so many of them, it’s not like the old ‘when you retire you just sit in the rocking chair.’ That doesn’t happen around here.” Favelle began teaching the yoga class at the senior center three years ago one day a week and since developed into two days with between 10 to 25 seniors attending each class. When her new studio opened, Favelle continued to support the center by offering Yoga Sculpt.

“It has been fantastic for so many of the ladies that they are able to now get in and out of chairs that they couldn’t do before,” explained Konczal. “Their balancing skills are so much better.” The Strong Women’s Club is held at the center each Tuesday and Thursday after the aerobics class. The group works mostly with weights and wants to continue to tone and build their muscles. The benefit to keeping seniors active in the community allows for them to get out of their houses, especially over the winter months. The senior center holds a coffee hour after each aerobics or yoga session where participants are able to socialize. With the cold winter that hit the area this past year, Konczal said that many of the senior center members came to the center to walk the Bingo area as well as use the exercise equipment in the basement. The Aging and Disability Resource Center serving Adams, Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties also offers a variety of programs to help seniors with fall prevention and self-management. Two of the fall prevention programs that are currently available for residents include Tai Chi and the Stepping On. The Prevention Coordinator for the Aging and Disability Resource Center Shannon Myers encourages seniors to

sign up before they have a fall. “If the individual hasn’t had a fall we definitely want to encourage them to take action now so that way they don’t have a fall or the injury is prolonged when they do,” said Meyers. The Tai Chi programs helps seniors improve cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure, improve balance, reduces pain and stiff joints, maintain healthy bone density levels, relieve stress and anxiety, and improve coordination. Stepping On is an evidence-based program geared toward fall prevention. The prevention workshop is held two hours each week for seven weeks, and is for anyone who is 60 years or older, has had a fall in the past year, is fearful of falling, is living at home or in an apartment, and is not suffering from dementia. Each Stepping On workshop has local guest speakers that come speak to the participants, including a physical therapist, pharmacist, a vision expert, and a community safety officer. “We talk about foot wear, home safety, and clothing,” said Meyers. “Basically we help with a little bit of a changed behavior to get them open their eyes to some potential risks around them and how to eliminate those or diminish them.” Meyers explained that many of the participants in the fall prevention programs through the resource center have noticed changes within the first few weeks. “They see how much their balance gets, how much better their coordination and strength gets, and they feel much better,” she said. The self-management programs accessible through the Aging and

Disability Resource Center works more with chronic conditions and diabetes. The Living Well with Chronic Conditions courses primarily goes over ways to relieve stress, symptoms, healthy eating habits, and exercise. The Living Well programs help to provide seniors with ways to deal with pain and fatigue, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to speak to their doctor and family about their health. The workshops are two and a half hours and are held each week for six weeks. Participants are able to set their own goals and create a plan to improve their health. The Healthy Living with Diabetes class is a six-week workshop that works with adults who have Type 2 Diabetes or pre-diabetes and assists them in managing their condition. The individuals enrolled are able to learn how to deal with their symptoms, learn exercise techniques, and how to use their medication, health eating strategies. “We want people to have the care that they need and to be self-managers with their own chronic conditions,” said Meyers. “Participants feel like they have a better handle on their health conditions and knowing that they can still achieve and do what they want to do, it’s just that they needed help to get past that obstacle.” To find out when the next courses will be held on all of the programs offered through the Aging and Disability Resource Center, seniors should look in the Central Wisconsin Resorter or Loose Ends newsletter. Silver Sneakers is another popular activity among seniors in the Waushara County area. The senior fitness

programs are offered at Wautoma Fitness 24/7, formerly Club TEAM. Both Konczal and Meyers both recommend the program to seniors and have heard encouraging things from those who have attended. Wautoma Fitness 24/7 Manager Tara Sullivan said that the fitness center offers other classes to seniors who are eligible for Silver Sneakers and/or have a membership to the club. The same 45-minute senior fitness classes is offered back to back on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Sullivan explained that during these sessions seniors use chairs, handballs, hand weights, and resistance tubing, which helps with strength building and range of motion. The fitness center also provides classes Monday and Wednesdays at 6:45 a.m. and Fridays at 7 a.m. for those who are looking for a more vigorous workout. The fitness center also has recumbent exercise bicycles, treadmills, and new hands and feet elliptical machines that seniors enjoy using regularly. The employees at Wautoma Fitness 24/7 encourage seniors to call or come to the facility during staff hours to find out more about Silver Sneakers and membership options. Staff hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-7 p.m. and Tuesday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. To find out more activities offered within Waushara County, pick up “Discover Waushara County Get Active Guide” published by the Waushara County Wellness Coalition. The guides can be found at the Aging and Disability Resource Center in Wautoma, the dining sites, and libraries.

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The Yoga Sculpt class is held at the Waushara-Wautoma Senior Center is taught by CoreQuest Yoga Owner/Instructor Cathy Favelle, LE, RYT, on Monday and Wednesdays from 8:45-9:45 a.m. Pictured with Favelle are: Carole Olson, Marlena Condiff, Mary White, Donna Jeanquart, Judt Beattie, Bonnie Deke, Helen Waala, Laura Clark.


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“Add LIFE to your years” is a Waushara County Department of Aging slogan. LIFE stands for “Laughter, Independence, Friends, and Energy”. All are vital parts of a fulfilling life no matter what your age. To help you enjoy some of that “LIFE”, the Department of Aging offers the mini-bus program. Mini buses are available for medical appointments, transportation to senior dining centers, shopping and other errands. Volunteer drivers are available to transport anyone over the age of 60, disabled, Veterans, or other special circumstances on a case-by-case basis and when space is available. “It allows people to get out and get to the places they need to go,” said Mini Bus Coordinator Sue Seefeldt. “We want to get the word out that this program is available so people will take advantage of being able to get out of their house and get where they need to go.” The mini buses serve all areas of Waushara County at least one day per week, so no matter where you live in Waushara County you have a chance to take advantage of this service. Most trips are coordinated with more than one passenger

so it gives the opportunity to socialize with others that riders might not otherwise meet. There are a few special trips that are scheduled every year, including trips to Berlin twice a week; trips to Stevens Point once per month; and trips to Appleton and Oshkosh twice per year. There is a flat fee to ride the mini bus with each trip including up to three stops. Any additional stops will require an extra cost. Scheduling of rides requires three-business days advanced notice. The Department of Aging also needs to know if the rider uses a walker, wheelchair, or oxygen, so the staff can schedule accordingly. Each mini bus is equipped with a wheelchair lift or ramp and is able to carry one wheelchair and several other passengers at the same time. Waushara County Transportation, a safe and reliable way to get around. Expand your horizons, one ride at a time. As the saying goes, “sit back and enjoy the ride”. Call the Department of Aging Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 920-787-0403 or 877-364-5344 to find out about the current schedule or reserve a spot on the Waushara County mini bus.

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The Hancock Area Veterans Association (HAVA) recently donated $500 towards helping to pay the fees for the mini bus trips for area veterans. Pictured are Director of the Department of Aging, Debbie Paavola, County Veterans Officer, Bill Rosenau and HAVA President Gary Casch.

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become both physically and emotionally draining. When caregiving becomes difficult, talking with people who understand can help. A support group is a wonderful source for finding comfort and reassurance by connecting with others who are in a similar situation. A new caregiver support group is now available in Waushara County, specifically designed for those who care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Two volunteers trained by

the Alzheimer’s Association facilitate the group and who have first-hand experience in caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Wautoma Library, 410 W. Main Street, Wautoma. Reservations are not required to attend. For more information, contact Waushara County Department of Aging at 920-787-0403 or 1-877-364-5344.


By Sherry Kelley With just days to go before he retires, Gary Christensen is winding down his 31-year career as a State Farm Insurance agent in Wautoma. “It’s been a great 31 years,” said Christensen. He will retire on April 30, leaving the office in the competent hands of his office staff until the new agent arrives to take his place. Christensen first had his insurance agency office in two different locations in downtown Wautoma, but in 1991 bought his current office building at 402 E. Main, remodeling and adding an addition to accommodate another business, currently Co-operative Care. He started with no clients and now serves over 2,000 households. “I first started selling insurance policies to my friends,” he said. “My thoughts were ‘If your friends won’t buy a policy from you, then no one will.’” Christensen is a well-respected businessman and is known for his involvement in community projects. He feels blessed and likes the good feeling he gets when he gives back to the community and to those who have not been as fortunate as he and his family. Perhaps one of the projects he is most proud of is the Community Christmas Project. In October of each year, he contacts various businesses, churches, schools and others to initiate the donation process; he then coordinates the donation pick-up and drop-off process, and helps wherever he is needed throughout the project. Several years ago, the project partnered with Waushara Industries, which is the site where the donations are dropped off, sorted and packed into boxes for each family, and picked up by each family on a given date. Christensen and Rick King from Waushara Industries serve as co-chairmen of the project. “That partnership was a turning point,” said Christensen. “Working together with Rick has really boosted the project.” Christensen is also quick to give credit to the Wautoma Kiwanis volunteers who provide volunteer manpower in all aspects of the project and many other volunteers who help wherever and whenever needed. “It’s mind-boggling when you see how many people turn out to help and to see all of the gifts donated by people. Even the prisoners from the Redgranite prison donate mittens, scarves and other things they’ve made. Last year about 450 families and 750 kids received Christmas gifts,” he said. Christensen feels that there is another benefit to the project besides the obvious. “I believe it develops a ‘service-attitude’ among young kids and that’s such a good thing to happen at an early age. I know that kids whose families are probably receiving gifts from the project probably reach in the

cupboard during their school’s canned-goods drive and bring a can of soup or something to donate and feel proud that they have given something. It’s important today that kids think about service to others,” added Christensen. On the McComb/Bruchs Performing Arts Center (PAC) board of directors for approximately 20 years, Christensen is proud of the entertainment groups that are scheduled to perform at the PAC. “Connie Waterman (the PAC director) is doing an excellent job of securing top-quality entertainment for the PAC. Without the 80 or so local businesses that support the PAC through their sponsorship, ads, and coming to the events, the PAC wouldn’t survive,” he said. Christensen adds that the board’s goal is to make the PAC and Wautoma a destination. “We hope we are making those two ladies proud,” said Christensen, referring to Ina McComb and Pearl Bruchs, who donated the funds for the PAC. The PAC board also has a school outreach program, scheduling a show each fall and each spring designed for kids: this fall “Curious George,” and next spring, “The Teacher from The Black Lagoon,” with 425 children attending a morning performance and 425 children attending the afternoon performance. In the summer, the PAC schedules a show that offers local children an opportunity to audition for some of the parts; this summer’s show is “Pinocchio.” “Besides entertaining kids, coming to the PAC for a show exposes kids to the arts,” said Christensen. Christensen also serves on the Wautoma’s Parks Committee, and has been involved with a Mill Pond Restoration Committee. Wautoma resident Neal Olson leads the group who are interested in enhancing the millpond in downtown Wautoma by developing more park space around the pond, installing a kayak/canoe launch, etc. “Our goal is to restore pride and beauty to the millpond area,” said Christensen. “I’m really enthused about what this committee wants to do. I know we can make a difference.” Christensen was offered an Industrial Arts teaching job in Wautoma in 1972. Even though he had never heard of Wautoma and had never visited, Christensen accepted the job and he and his wife, Kay, packed up and moved to Wautoma so he could begin his job at Dafoe Junior High and the high school. Christensen was raised in the small town of Wentworth while Kay was raised in Brule, and both attended a central high school in Maple. The two were high school sweethearts and were used to small-town life, so they were happy to be moving to a small

community and looked forward to meeting new friends and becoming involved in the community. Christensen spent four years teaching Industrial Arts in the Wautoma School District and then accepted a job as a Building Trades instructor with Big North, a technical college program, which was responsible for building approximately 10 area homes, with students from six different high schools, in the Wautoma area. After the program ended in 1981, he and Maynard Miller, a friend/Big North co-worker, decided to build homes on their own. Around the same time, he was also offered a job with State Farm, but declined as he and Kay would’ve had to move to Neenah. In 1983, the State Farm Insurance Company once again offered him a job, but this time in Wautoma, which he accepted. Shortly after Christensen and his wife moved to Wautoma, they became members of the Wisconsin Jaycees and Jaycettes, where they made lasting friendships, had fun, and began serving the community. “I remember the Jaycees and Jaycettes working together doing the first haunted house in the area, doing sandbox fills every year, Easter egg hunts, supporting the Little League programs, and other things,” said Christensen. As years went by, Christensen joined, became active, and held offices in other groups, such as: the Kiwanis Club in 1984, where the primary goal is to help children and community; the Chamber of Commerce, where he won

“Citizen of the Year” in 1993; Hope Lutheran Church, Wautoma; and other groups. The Christensens have two adult children, Stacey, who has two girls, and Abby, who has two boys. “They range in age from 3 to 14,” he said. “We enjoy all of their activities.” The whole family has also “adopted” a roadway section of County Highway C, periodically picking up trash, thrown along the road, as a family project. Christensen’s plans for retirement include already-planned trips to New Orleans, Nashville, Washington, DC; traveling to various places in Wisconsin; golfing; snowmobiling; attending more Brewer, Packer, and Badger games; and fishing. “I got a new fishing pole for my birthday last year and I haven’t used it yet,” he said. “I’d like to get back to doing some wood-working, too.” Christensen also plans to continue being active in his current organizations and projects in the community. “People have already been asking me to help out with other things in the community and I will likely say ‘yes,’ to some of them, but I want to keep some time open to hang out with my kids and grandkids, too,” added Christensen.

Addressing the most-asked question about his retirement, Christensen says that he and his wife don’t plan to move away from Wautoma. “We love Wautoma and Waushara County. Our kids and grandkids live in the area and our friends live here, too. This is home,” he said.

Like a good neighbor, Gary Christensen is there

After 31 years as Wautoma’s State Farm Agent, Gary Christensen will retire on April 30. He plans to travel with his wife, Kay, spend time with family and friends, golf, fish, and continue to be active in the community..


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With her involvement with the Wild Rose Kiwanis, retired Wild Rose math teacher, Jan Klicka, serves as a liaison between the service organization and the Wild Rose High School Key Club members Bella Friday, Faith Parker, Amber Wenzel, and Briana Julian.

After retirement, Jan Klicka gains rewards from community involvement One needs not to sit idle because he or she is retired. Community involvement can reap big rewards for all, and that’s what Jan Klicka of Wild Rose does. Klicka arrived in Wild Rose in 1974 to teach junior high math, and later on Algebra I and II. Along the way, she even coached volleyball and girls’ basketball. She eventually married and raised four very active boys. In 2010, Klicka decided to retire, but maintains close ties with the Wild Rose School District and community. She has been involved with the summer migrant educational program, and tutors the

students in their studies, continuing on with those whose families stay in the area to work into October. Klicka’s been doing this for years and with some Hispanic families staying here year round. She lends tutoring services for those students as well. As far as sports are concerned, Klicka can be found serving as a line judge at some of the home volleyball matches. Belonging to the Wild Rose Kiwanis Club can keeps Klicka very busy and connected with others in the community. One such connection has been serving as

a liaison between the service organization and the Key Club at the high school. Klicka can be seen helping out with the various activities the Kiwanis are involved with by ushering for the sponsored spring concerts, serving breakfast at the Classic Car Show in September, and ringing the bell for the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaigns. Church involvement keeps Klicka busy as well since she teaches Catechism, serves in the Hispanic ministry and on a funeral committee, and helps with the 4th Saturday Lunches held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wautoma.

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Are you registered with CodeRED? CodeRED is a high-speed notification system that provides the Waushara County Sheriff’s Office officials the ability to communicate time-sensitive, personalized messages via voice, email and text messaging and quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or the entire county depending on the weather event or other emergency situation. If your number is not in

the database, you will not be called. All businesses should register, as well as all individuals who have unlisted phone numbers, who have changed their phone number or address within the past year, and those who use a cellular phone or VoIP phone as their primary number. If you have already received a call during a weather related event, you

are in the system and do not need to register. If you have not received a test or actual call, you can register yourself at www.co.waushara.wi.us (follow the link to CodeRED Community Notification Enrollment). Those without internet access may call the Waushara County Emergency Management Office at 920- 787-6611, Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.


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ADRC Health Program Part of a Nationwide Initiative! At the beginning of 2014, the Aging and Disability Resource Center serving Adams, Green Lake, Marquette, and Waushara Counties (ADRC) was asked to be a part of a nationwide initiative called Million Hearts Initiative. The purpose of the initiative is to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes by the year 2017. MetaStar, located in Madison, is coordinating the initiative for Wisconsin. As part of a four-part video series, MetaStar filmed one of the health promotion programs offered by the ADRC at the Wautoma Public Library called Living Well with Chronic Conditions. They wanted to

focus on rural communities and help physicians and other medical staff become more aware of how an evidence-based program, such as this one, can support them in caring for their patients’ health. Topics addressed during the taping of the video included those discussed in the Living Well program including healthy

eating, physical activity, stress management, and communicating effective-ly with a healthcare team and organization. These are all topics that support the efforts of preventing one million heart attacks and strokes. This was an exciting opportunity to showcase the work and efforts that are being done in Adams, Green Lake, Marquette, and Waushara Counties through the ADRC health programs. To learn more about the Million Hearts Initiative or to find an evidence-based health program in your community, call the ADRC at 1-877-883-5378.

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Some people like to walk on a treadmill at the gym. Others find that kind of activity boring. The key to sticking with exercise is to make it interesting and enjoyable.

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Love music?

l Take dancing lessons.l Sign up for an aerobics class.l Walk briskly or jog and listen to your favorite tunes.

Enjoy the outdoors?

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im laps.l Spend an hour at the batting cage. l Use an exercise video at home.

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Visit a Waushara County Dining Center today:

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Plainfield Senior Center Poy Sippi – House Next Door

Redgranite Civic Center Saxeville Town Hall

Wautoma Senior Center Wild Rose Community Center

Enjoy a well-balanced meal available at a suggested donation of $3.50 for adults 60+ years and their spouses.

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Questions and Answers about Social Security RETIREMENT Q: How long does it take to complete the online application for retirement benefits? A: It can take as little as 15 minutes to complete the online application. In most cases, once the application is submitted electronically, it’s done. There are no forms to sign and usually no documentation is required. Social Security will process the application and contact the individual if any further information is needed. There’s no need to drive to a local Social Security office or wait for an appointment with a Social Security representative. To retire online, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/retireonline. Q: My husband doesn’t have enough work credits to qualify for Social Security retirement benefits. Can he qualify on my record? A: A spouse receives one-half of the retired worker’s full benefit unless the spouse begins collecting benefits before full retirement age. If the spouse begins collecting benefits before full retirement

age, the amount of the spouse’s benefit is reduced by a percentage based on the number of months before he or she reaches full retirement age. You can learn more by reading the online publication, Retirement Benefits, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. DISABILITY Q: If an individual who is currently receiving Social Security disability benefits later is diagnosed with a second serious disability, can the monthly benefit amount be increased? A: No. The Social Security disability benefit amount is based on the amount of the lifetime earnings before the disability began and not the number of disabling conditions or illnesses one may have. For more information, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/disability. Q: Is there a time limit on how long an individual can collect Social Security disability benefits? A: No. The disability benefits will continue as long as the medical

condition has not improved and the individual remains unable to work. The case will be reviewed at regular intervals to determine whether the individual is still disabled. If still receiving disability benefits when you reach full retirement age, Social Security will automatically convert them to retirement benefits, without a change in the payment amount. For all your disability questions, read the publication Disability Benefits, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Q: My mother receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. She may have to enter a nursing home later this year. How does this affect her SSI benefits? A: Moving to a nursing home can affect the SSI benefits but it depends on the type of facility. In some cases, the SSI payment may be reduced or stopped. Whenever your mother enters or leaves a nursing home, assisted living facility,

hospital, skilled nursing facility, or any other kind of institution, you must tell Social Security. Call Social Security’s toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Social Security can answer specific questions and provide free interpreter services from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. They also provide information by automated phone service 24 hours a day. Q: An individual receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. How does a person notify Social Security about an address change? A: Social Security needs the correct mailing address to send notices and other correspondence about benefits even if the benefits are received by direct deposit. As an SSI recipient, any change in living arrangements or address, must be reported, by calling the toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213, or by visiting a local office. If you do not notify Social Security in a timely manner, you could end up receiving an incorrect payment.


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How can I substitute heart healthy ingredients?

• Whole Milk (1 cup) = 1 cup fat-free or nonfat milk + 1 Tbsp. unsaturated oil.

• Heavy Cream (1 cup) = 1 cup evaporated fat-free milk or ½ cup fat-free or low-fat yogurt and ½ cup plain, low -sodium and fat-free or low-fat cottage cheese.

• Sour Cream = Low-sodium and fat-free or low-fat cottage cheese plus low-fat or nonfat yogurt. Fat-free sour cream is also available.

• Cream Cheese = 4 Tbsp. unsalted tub or liquid margarine blended with 1 cup dry, low-sodium and fat-free or low-fat cottage cheese. Add a small amount of fat-free milk if needed.

• Butter (1 Tbsp.) = 1 Tbsp. unsalted tub or liquid margarine or ¾ Tbsp. polyunsaturated or monounsaturated oil. Use 1¼ Tbsp. margarine for 1 Tbsp. oil.

• Shortening (1 cup) = 1 cup unsalted tub or liquid margarine (choose margarine low in saturated fat and

trans fat or trans fat free). For pies use ½ cup margarine for every 2 cups flour. To reduce your calories in muffins or quick breads, substitute 1 cup applesauce for a cup of butter, margarine, oil or shortening.

• Eggs (1 egg) = 1 egg white plus 2 tsp. of unsaturated oil, or use a cholesterol-free egg substitute.

• Unsweetened Baking Chocolate (1 oz) = 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder or carob powder + 1 Tbsp. polyunsaturated oil or unsalted tub or liquid margarine. Carob is sweeter than cocoa, so reduce sugar in recipe by ¼.

How can I use vegetable oils?

Use liquid vegetable oils that have no more than 2 grams of saturated fat per tablespoon when cooking requires using fat.

For example:

• To brown lean meats and to pan- or oven-fry fish and skinless poultry.

• To sauté onions and other vegetables for soup.

Using low-saturated-fat, trans fat, low-

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Heat stress in older adults Older adults (that is, people aged 65 years and older) are more prone to heat stress than younger people for several reasons: •Older individuals donot adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature. •They are more likelyto have a chronic medical condition that changes normal body responses to heat. •They are more likely totake prescription medicinesthat impair the body’s ability to regulate its temperature or that inhibit perspiration. Some signs of heat stress (heat stroke or exhaustion)may include: dizziness, nausea, headaches or change in the color of skin (pale or

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Rate Your Risk for Falling

Check Your Risk For Falling Please circle “Yes” or “No” for each statement below Statement Why It Matters

Yes (2) No (1) I have fallen in the past year. People who have fallen once are likely to fall again.

Yes (2) No (0) I use or have been advised to use a cane or walker to get around safely.

People who have been advised to use a cane or walker may already be more likely to fall.

Yes (1) No (0) Sometimes I feel unsteady when I am walking.

Unsteadiness or needing support while walking are signs of poor balance.

Yes (1) No (0) I steady myself by holding onto furniture when walking at home.

This is also a sign of poor balance.

Yes (1) No (0) I am worried about falling. People who are worried about falling are more likely to fall.

Yes (1) No (0) I need to push with my hands to stand up from a chair.

This is a sign of weak leg muscles, a major reason for falling.

Yes (1) No (0) I have some trouble stepping up onto a curb.

This is also a sign of weak leg muscles.

Yes (1) No (0) I often have to rush to the toilet. Rushing to the bathroom, especially at night, increases your chance of falling.

Yes (1) No (0) I have lost some feeling in my feet. Numbness in your feet can cause stumbles and lead to falls.

Yes (1) No (0) I take medicine that sometimes makes me feel light-headed or more tired than usual.

Side effects from medicines can sometimes increase your chance of falling.

Yes (1) No (0) I take medicine to help me sleep or improve my mood.

These medicines can sometimes increase your chance of falling.

Yes (1) No (0) I often feel sad or depressed. Symptoms of depression, such as not feeling well or feeling slowed down, are linked to falls.

Total _______ Add up the number of points for each “yes” answer. If you scored 4 points or more, you may be at risk for falling. Discuss this quiz with your doctor. If you have questions about fall prevention programs, call the Aging & Disability Resource Center serving Adams, Green Lake, Marquette, and Waushara Counties at 1-‐877-‐883-‐5378.

* This checklist was developed by the Greater Los Angeles VA Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center and affiliates and is a validated fall risk assessment tool (Rubenstein et al. J Safety Res; 2011:42(6)493-‐499). The Heart of Ida reproduced this risk assessment directly from the CDC website. More information can be found at www.cdc.gov/injury or www.stopfalls.org.

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Are You Ready for an Emergency? If you were told that you need to evacuate your home, would you be ready?You should have a “grab-and-go” supply kit with the following:

Bottled water and nonperishable food A flashlight and extra batteries Extra medication and medical supplies, plus copies of prescriptions Hearing, vision, and mobility aids, if needed

A change of seasonal clothing and shoes A blanket or sleeping bag Pet supplies, if needed Copies of important documents such as driver’s license, health insurance cards, birth certificate, and credit cards A list of important contacts and phone numbers

Will you need assistance to evacuate? Consider the following: If told to evacuate, I am unable to leave my home independently and may need assistance from

emergency responders If told to evacuate my home, I will require assistance with transportation My oxygen making machine requires electricity To evacuate, I will need assistance lifting or moving life-sustaining equipment My need for life sustaining equipment will require evacuation to a hospital I live with and am dependent on a caregiver who resides with me and

understands my daily needs and medical history

Should you complete a Voluntary Emergency Assistance Registry Application? The Waushara County Voluntary Emergency Assistance Registry is a database containing information about individuals in Waushara County who will require special assistance in the event of a disaster. The registry is a way for you to voluntarily tell emergency planners where you live and what help you will need during an evacuation, before a disaster occurs. Information will help emergency responders to better understand your unique situation and to provide more effective emergency assistance. Participation is voluntary and in no way ensures that you will receive immediate or preferential treatment in an emergency. For more information or to request an application, contact the Emergency Management office at (920) 787-6611.

Take extra steps for special needs: Emergency assistance may not be available right away. If you or your family member has any special needs and rely on others for care, you should create a support network of at least 3 people who live nearby, know how to help (example, know how to give needed medication), and are likely to be available when needed.

With a little time and careful planning, you can be prepared for emergencies! Education about planning for emergency events is a collaborative effort of Waushara County Department of Aging, Human Services, Public Health and Sheriff’s Department.

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