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CaregiverConnectionA Dementia Friendly World beginswith Dementia Friendly CommunitiesEach year, more people are affected by dementia.This diagnosis could be given to a parent, a spouse,an adult child, a sibling, or other relative. Or it may bea friend, co-worker, or neighbor that is given the news.But it stretches beyond our closest contacts, weavingits way into our days to the man we see at the coffeeshop, struggling with his order or the woman we see atthe store, disoriented by the black floor mats inside theentrance. Even if it has yet to touch us personally byimpacting a loved one, it is there in the coffee shops,the grocery stores, the pharmacies, the restaurants,and the work places that are part of our daily routines.As a community, what if we could turn momentsof struggle and misunderstanding into meaningfulconnections? What would this look like?It would look like a Dementia Friendly community.This is a community where businesses,organizations, and local groups have training ondementia and are committed to environmentalchanges that better support those with dementiaand their caregivers. It’s a community that isbetter able to communicate with those affected bydementia by being more educated, more aware,more understanding, and more compassionate asawareness decreases the stigma once associatedwith dementia. Many communities throughoutour state, country, and around the world areimplementing education, environmental changes,and new practices to become a place that is moreaware of and in tune with the needs of those withdementia and their caregivers.These communities can be fostered in our ownregion. Wisconsin Rapids has become Dementia6INDEPENDENT LIVING JUNE 2017Friendly through the efforts of the Central WisconsinDementia Network, which consists of the Alzheimer’sAssociation, the Aging & Disability Resource Center ofCentral Wisconsin, community partners and volunteers.They collaborated, planned, and organized a kickoff event last October that began with educationalpresentations, documentary viewings, and memoryscreening events along with dementia friendly businesstrainings that are offered on an ongoing basis. Severalbusinesses and organizations have been trained,including: Walgreens, Incourage, Miracle Ear, St. Luke’sLutheran Church, Alan A. Panek Law Office S.C., andDaly Drug & Daly Drug LTC.These efforts will be expanded in our region bytaking our Dementia Friendly community initiative tothe River District in Wausau in June, followed by thegreater Wausau area. Dementia Friendly businessand organization trainings will be offered to thoseinterested in better supporting those with dementiaand their caregivers. In the future, the initiative willexpand throughout our Central Wisconsin region totouch communities throughout Lincoln, Langlade,Wood and Marathon counties.For more information on Dementia Friendlycommunities or to find out how you might becomemore involved, please contact the ADRC-CW at1-888-486-9545.Submitted by: Meagan Fandrey, MSW, CAPSW, CaregiverSupport CoordinatorSource: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin:Dementia Friendly Community. Retrieved on February 14, 2017from http://www.alzwisc.org/Dementia%20Friendly.html.

Staff at Walgreens in Wisconsin Rapids after their Dementia Friendly Training. INDEPENDENT LIVING JUNE 20177

The Agingand DisabilityResource Center ofCentral Wisconsinis not just forolder adults.TheBRIDGETransition FairAnnie is a 17 year old individual who is currentlyattending her local high school. She has adevelopmental disability and has been in specialeducation classes throughout her school years.She will be graduating in a year. Her mom,Karen is anxious about the next steps. Karendoesn’t know where to begin. She hadn’t reallythought about life for Annie after high school.Like all of us, Karen got caught up in the day today decisions that needed to be made.Attending a Transition Fair can connectstudents and families with the resources thatmay be needed after high school. Whether thestudent knows what they would like to do aftergraduation or they are just starting to look atwhat their options are, a Transition Fair is agood place to start. The resources providedcan assist in developing successful lives afterhigh school. There are many benefits forattending a transition fair: getting connectedto resources; learning about education andtraining programs; learning about employmentservices; learning about options for independentliving; and discover how to apply for benefitsat age 18. Students with disabilities, theirfamilies, guardians, providers, educators orothers involved in their lives are welcomed ata Transition Fair. Even though resources aregeared toward those graduating high school,any age student with a disability is welcomeand could benefit from starting to explorewhat is out there.8INDEPENDENT LIVING JUNE 2017Be proactive and attend a Transition Fair.There are different agencies available toanswer questions that you may have. Theycan provide you with valuable resources andinformation. They can assist you with nextsteps and provide you with the informationyou need to make informed decisions regardingchoices available to you based on yourinterests/talents. You can contact the Agingand Disability Resource Center of Central WIat 1-888-486-9545 to find out when the nextTransition Fair is in your community.Submitted By: Laurie Grefe, Resource Specialist

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NUTRITIONSENIOR DININGELIGIBILITYWho is eligible forSenior Dining? Anyone age 60 or older,and their spouse. A disabled individual whoresides at home with aneligible older individual whoparticipates in the program. A person with a disability,under age 60, who residesin senior housing whereSenior Dining is provided.(Includes: 10th Ave.,Huntington, RiverviewTowers, Park Place,Jenny Towers, Cedar Rail,Parkview Marshfield)CONTRIBUTIONSSuggested Contribution: 3.50 per mealYour contribution is veryimportant to continued successof this Nutrition Program.Did you know?Some program costs arecovered by local, state &Federal grant dollars, howeverwe rely on participantcontributions to cover about30% of our program costs.No eligible person will bedenied a meal due to inabilityto give a contribution.The full meal cost is 8.50 per mealRESERVATIONSFor more information,or for reservations, call thenumbers on the right, or call888-486-9545.Reservations are needed by12:00 Noon ONE business dayin advance.10INDEPENDENT LIVING JUNE 2017LOCATIONDAY/TIME MEALSANTIGOSaints Mary & Hyacinth Church819 3rd Avenue, Antigo 54409715-627-6232Elcho Community CenterN11234 Dorr Street, Elcho 54428715-627-6232St. Mary’s Church, PickerelN9155 Highway 55, Pickerel 54465715-627-6232White Lake Community Center615 School Street, White Lake 54491715-627-6232Monday - Friday11:30 a.m.Monday, Wednesday,Thursday11:30 a.m.Monday, Wednesday11:30 a.m.Tuesday, Thursday11:30 a.m.MARSHFIELDCedar Rail Apartments601 South Cedar Avenue, Marshfield 54449715-384-8479Parkview Apartments606 South Walnut Avenue, Marshfield 54449715-384-8479Monday - Friday11:45 a.m.Monday - Friday11:45 a.m.MERRILLJenny Towers711 E. 1st Street, Merrill 54452715-536-0311Park Place215 Grand Avenue, Merrill 54452715-536-0311Monday - Friday11:30 a.m.Monday - Friday11:30 a.m.TOMAHAWKTomahawk Senior Center113 S. Tomahawk Ave., Tomahawk 54487715-536-0311Monday - Friday11:30 a.m.WAUSAURiverview Towers Apartments500 Grand Avenue, Wausau 54403715-842-7266Monday - Friday11:30 a.m.WISCONSIN RAPIDSCentralia Center220 3rd Avenue South, Wis. Rapids 54495715-421-0014Huntington House2521 10th Street South, Wis. Rapids 54494715-421-001410th Avenue220 10th Avenue North, Wis. Rapids 54495715-421-0014Nekoosa Area Community Sr. Center416 Crestview Lane, Nekoosa 54457715-421-0014Monday - Friday11:45 a.m.Monday - Friday11:45 a.m.Tuesday & Thursday11:45 a.m.Tuesday & Thursday12:00 p.m.

NUTRITIONCAFÉ 60 DININGEnjoy a balanced meal & social opportunities. Eligibilityis the same as Senior Dining. To get started, you’ll needto complete a registration form & request coupons to getstarted. Then you use your coupon to eat at a Café 60approved restaurant any time the restaurant is open, andorder from the Café 60 menu.For information on getting started, pick up a packet ofinformation with the registration form at any Café 60location, or call the Aging & Disability Resource Center ofCentral WI. 715-261-6070 or 888-486-9545.Suggested Café 60 meal contributions are 4.25 per meal,and include gratuity.No eligible person is denied a meal due to inability tocontribute. The full meal cost is 9.30 per mealAthens Country Café220 Alfred St, Athens, WI 54411715-257-7477Tuesday-Thursday: 6:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Saturday & Sunday: 6:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Closed MondaysKorner KitchenW4090 Highway HEdgar, WI 54426715-352-7424Open 7 days per week:6:00 a.m – 10:00 p.m.Severt’s Fine Foods104 West Meadow StreetStratford, WI 54484715-687-3249Open 7 days per week:7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Open until 9:00 p.m. FridaysMEALS ON WHEELSWho is eligible for Meals on Wheels?Each of the following criteria must be met to beeligible for Meals on Wheels1) 60 years or older, or the spouse of someonewho participates in the program2) Must be homebound (does not leave thehome under normal circumstances)3) Be physically or emotionally unable to obtainfood/prepare adequate meals.Each request for Meals on Wheels is evaluatedon an individual basis. For more information call888-486-9545.SENIOR DINING ACTIVITIESWISCONSIN RAPIDSCENTRALIA CENTERJune 1Birthday and Anniversary CelebrationJune 2Funny Friday Share your funny jokes or storiesJune 5BINGO at 11:15June 9Funny Friday Share your funny jokes or storiesJune 14Flag Day CelebrationJune 15 ather’s Day Celebration Enjoy polka music,Flemonade and door prizes for the menJune 16Funny Friday Share your funny jokes or storiesJune 20 ummer Welcome/Dairy Month Enjoy ice creamSsundaes and dairy trivia as we welcome summerin Wisconsin. Ice cream will be provided, howevertopping donations are always welcomed.June 23Funny Friday Share your funny jokes or storiesJune 26BINGO at 11:15June 29I ndependence Day Celebration Enjoylemonade and test your knowledgeof Independence Day trivia.June 30Funny Friday Share your funny jokes or stories10TH AVENUEJune 1Sing A-Long with AliceJune 6Bingo with TammyJune 8Wheel of FortuneJune 13Flag DayJune 15 ather’s Day Celebration-Bring photosFand stories about your dadJune 20June Dairy Month/Summer WelcomeJune 27Bingo with FaithJune 29 Independence Day Celebration - Wear red, whiteand blueSuggested Contribution for eligible individuals:Meals on Wheels 4.25No eligible person is denied a meal due to inabilityto contribute. The full meal cost is 9.00 per meal. INDEPENDENT LIVING JUNE 201711

NUTRITIONANTIGO, MERRILL, and TOMAHAWKJUNE DINING SITE & MEALS ON WHEELS MENUAll meals are prepared with no added salt and are served with skim, 2% or chocolate milk. Menus are subject to change without notice.TUESDAYMONDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAY1All Meals Include:Margarine/Butter, Milk, Coffee, and Condiments(Coffee not included with Meals on Wheels)Menu subject to change without noticeRoast BeefGravyMashed PotatoesBrussels SproutsWhole Wheat BreadBirthday CakeFRIDAY2Creamy ChickenVegetable CasseroleSummer Blend VeggiesMulti Grain BreadMixed FruitCherry CrispBIRTHDAYS5Shepherd’s PieCauliflowerPeasWhole Wheat BreadCranberry Bar126Chicken SaladOn a CroissantRomaine Leaf & TomatoSlicePotato SaladSummer Fruit SaladBlonde Brownie7Pork Loin w/Pineapple GlazeParsley Buttered PotatoesCarrotsDinner RollChocolate Mousse8Spaghetti & Meat SauceRomaine Lettuce SaladDressingGarlic BreadstickDiced PearsPistachio Dessert9Liver, Onions, & BaconMashed PotatoesBroccoliMulti Grain BreadApple BarFATHER’S DAYCELEBRATION131415161920SUMMERWELCOME & JUNEDAIRY MONTH2122232627282930White Bean Chicken ChiliCheddar Cheese SliceRye BreadRomaine & SpinachSaladDressingMandarin OrangesCookieHerb Baked FishTartar SauceParsley Buttered PotatoesPeasWhole Wheat BreadPineappleHamburger On a BunGrilled OnionsKetchupPotato SaladBaked BeansBanana Cream Pie Bar12Salmon FiletBaby Red PotatoesColeslawRye BreadRaspberry Sherbet Jell-OSirloin TipsMashed PotatoesSeasoned SquashMulti Grain BreadFresh Summer FruitChicken BreastMushroom &Bacon SauceMashed PotatoesVegetable BlendWhole Wheat BreadBrownieINDEPENDENT LIVING JUNE 2017Stuffed GreenPepper CasseroleCarrotsWhole Wheat BreadStrawberriesAngel Food CakeRoast TurkeyMashed PotatoesStuffingGravyBroccoliCranberriesRhubarb CakeMeat LasagnaWax BeansRomaine & SpinachSaladDressingGarlic BreadstickFruit Jell-O DessertRanch Baked ChickenBaked Sweet PotatoBroccoli SaladFresh RollPeaches & Vanilla PuddingHearty Bean SoupHam & Swisson Marble RyeRomaine Leaf& Tomato SliceMayoGrape JuiceRice Krispie TreatCrab Pasta Saladover RomaineTomato WedgesDinner RollPeachesLemon BarSalisbury SteakMashed PotatoesGravyPea, Cheese,& Onion SaladWhole Wheat BreadChilled PineappleChicken Pot Pie Stewon a Big BiscuitCauliflowerApricotsCookieRoast PorkBoiled PotatoesGravySweet & Sour Red CabbageWhole Wheat BreadCinnamon Applesauce

NUTRITIONMARSHFIELD, WAUSAU and WISCONSIN RAPIDSJUNE DINING SITE & MEALS ON WHEELS MENUAll meals are prepared with no added salt and are served with skim, 2% or chocolate milk. Menus are subject to change without notice.TUESDAYMONDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAY1All Meals Include:Margarine/Butter, Milk, Coffee, and Condiments(Coffee not included with Meals on Wheels)Menu subject to change without noticeCreamy ChickenVegetable CasseroleSummer Blend VeggiesMulti Grain BreadMixed FruitBirthday CakeFRIDAY2Roast BeefGravyMashed PotatoesBrussel SproutsWhole Wheat BreadCherry CrispBIRTHDAYS56789121314151621FATHER’S DAYCELEBRATION2223282930Lemon Chicken PiccataMashed PotatoesBroccoliMulti Grain BreadApple DessertPoor Man’s LobsterBaby Red PotatoesColeslawRye BreadRaspberry Sherbet Jell-O19Chicken Pot Pie Stew ona Big BiscuitCauliflowerApricotsCookie26Crab Pasta Saladover RomaineTomato WedgesDinner RollPeachesLemon BarShepherd’s PieCauliflowerPeasWhole Wheat BreadCranberry BarSalisbury SteakMashed PotatoesGravyPea, Cheese,& Onion SaladWhole Wheat BreadChilled Pineapple20Brat On a Bun w/ KetchupSteamed OnionsParsley Buttered PotatoesPeasPineapple Upside Down CakeSUMMERWELCOME & JUNEDAIRY MONTH27Roast PorkBoiled PotatoesGravySweet & Sour RedCabbageWhole Wheat BreadBanana Cream Pie BarChicken SaladOn a CroissantRomaine Leaf& Tomato SlicePotato SaladSummer Fruit SaladBlonde BrownieWhite Bean Chicken ChiliCheddar Cheese SliceRye BreadRomaine & Spinach SaladDressingMandarin OrangesCookieRoast TurkeyMashed PotatoesStuffingGravyBroccoliCranberriesRhubarb CakeChicken BreastMushroom & BaconSauceMashed PotatoesVegetable BlendWhole Wheat BreadBrowniePork Loin w/Pineapple GlazeParsley Buttered PotatoesCarrotsDinner RollChocolate MousseStuffed GreenPepper CasseroleCarrotsWhole Wheat BreadStrawberriesAngel Food CakeHearty Bean SoupHam & Swisson Marble RyeRomaine Leaf& Tomato SliceMayoGrape JuiceRice Krispie TreatHamburger On a BunGrilled OnionsKetchupPotato SaladBaked BeansPatriotic DessertSpaghetti & Meat SauceRomaine Lettuce SaladDressingGarlic BreadstickDiced PearsPistachio DessertRanch Baked ChickenBaked Sweet PotatoBroccoli SaladFresh RollPeaches & Vanilla PuddingSirloin TipsMashed PotatoesSeasoned SquashMulti Grain BreadFresh Summer FruitMeat LasagnaWax BeansRomaine & SpinachSaladDressingGarlic BreadstickCinnamon ApplesauceINDEPENDENCEDAY CELEBRATION INDEPENDENT LIVING JUNE 201713

GENERALTHANK YOUThe Aging and Disability Resource Center of CentralWisconsin has a mission to prevent, delay andlessen the impacts of aging and disabilities in ourcommunities. We cannot achieve our mission aloneand appreciate the communities’ support. Thank youto the following donors: Copp’s Food Center of Wisconsin Rapids Quality Foods of Wisconsin Rapids Howe School of Wisconsin Rapids Mr. and Mrs. Caperones of Silver Springs, Maryland Jessica Becker Stephanie Klegin John and Lori Kleinschmidt with John’s SmallEngine of Sandford, FL Barbara Davenport of Merrill Sylver Slusar, Cudahy WI James and Beth Badeau, Merrill WIThank you!The ADRC-CW accepts monetary donations whichcan either be earmarked for a specific purposeor be used to enhance the overall services to ourcustomers. For more information, call 888-486-9545.BEING PROACTIVEEmily is 82 years old. She currently lives in herown apartment in a senior housing complex. Emilyhad been doing pretty well. Emily’s neighborshave noticed that Emily has difficulty getting toher apartment on her own. Recently, she has hadtimes when she has gotten confused about whichfloor her apartment is on. Luckily, a neighbor hasalways come along and reminded her of where herapartment is. Her neighbor decides that it is time tocall Emily’s daughter, Sophie. Sophie listens to whatthe neighbor is seeing and feels a sense of panicrising. She calls her mom and plans a visit. Sophiethinks back over the last few months and rememberstimes when her mom had forgotten appointmentsor planned outings- something her mom had neverdone before. When Sophie arrived at the apartment,she looked in her mom’s refrigerator and Emilyhas outdated food from a few weeks ago. Sophienotices that Emily has lost weight and wonders ifshe is remembering to eat. Sophie looks at Emily’smedication. She notices pills on the floor and on thetable. She looks into the weekly med container and14INDEPENDENT LIVING JUNE 2017notices that Emily has missed numerous doses ofher medication. Sophie is very concerned for hermom. Sophie is not sure who to contact or what sheshould do.It is important to be proactive and learn about theprograms and services that are available in yourcommunity. By being proactive, you can learnabout what is available before they are neededand it becomes a crisis. It takes time to getneeded services set up in the home or to qualifyfor the long term care programs that are availablein your community. By being proactive, you arebetter prepared in the event that your loved needsassistance and prevent it from becoming a crisis.The Aging and Disability Resource Center ofCentral WI can assist you with discussing what isavailable in your community. A Resource Specialistcan meet with you to discuss your options and talkabout information you need to plan for the future.The Resource Specialist can answer your questionsand discuss your next steps. We provide unbiasedinformation so that you can be informed and makedecisions based on your needs/interests/lifestyle.Be proactive and contact the Aging and DisabilityResource Center of Central WI by calling 888-4869545 to learn about the resources/services in yourcommunity.Submitted by: Laurie Grefe, Resource SpecialistDATCP CONSUMER ALERT:TAXPAYERS REPORTING FAKE,THREATENING WISCONSINDEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CALLSRelease Date: April 28, 2017Media Contact: Jerad Albracht, Senior CommunicationsSpecialist, 608-224-5007 or Bill Cosh, Communications Director,608-224-5020MADISON – Earlier this month, the WisconsinDepartment of Agriculture, Trade and ConsumerProtection (DATCP) warned consumers about theresurgence of fake Internal Revenue Service (IRS)phone calls. In this nationwide scam, callers arethreatened by imposter IRS agents who claim theyowe back taxes and demand immediate paymentover the phone.

GENERALHang up on any aggressive or threatening call aboutback taxes. Remember:Now the Wisconsin Department of Revenue(DOR) is reporting that a number of taxpayershave received calls over the past couple of weeksthat have “spoofed” the phone number for DOR’sMilwaukee office on caller ID displays. These arescammers calling, there is no legitimacy to theirclaims, and they do not represent DOR despite thecaller ID information. Both the IRS and Wisconsin DOR contacttaxpayers about their accounts by mail. Neither agency will call you, make threats aboutyour tax liability and demand immediate payment. Neither agency will request that you pay your taxesusing iTunes or Amazon gift cards, wire transfers,PayPal, prepaid debit cards or reloadable MoneyPakcards.“The Wisconsin Department of Reven

Funds for Direct Services to Older Adults Benefit Specialist Program Funds for Direct Services to Disabled Adults Donations to be used anywhere in the four-county region may be sent to our administrative office at: Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin 2600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 25 Wausau, WI 54401