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MAY 2022 A Publication of the Rock County ADRC - Aging Unit May is a month with so much happening! We begin with May Day, which my research shows has nothing to do with the cry of “mayday” that can be heard during times of distress. Do you recall making May Baskets, or doing a dance around the May Pole? May 1 this year also brings Ramadan to a close. Plants are notably pushing through the soil and surely most of us have seen the proverbial first robin of spring by now. Cinco De Mayo is a celebration of a battle Mexico won over the French (but shouldn’t be mistaken for Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated in September). Mothers are celebrat- ed. We may not all be mothers, but most of us had someone in our lives we looked to as a mother figure. Older Americans are celebrated throughout the month of May, although we like to think we celebrate older Americans all year. The Kentucky Derby will be run, then the Indy 500 and baseball is going in earnest. The local parks and sports fields are filled with kids, young and old, dabbling or excelling in the sport of their choice. There is much to do, to watch or to cheer. Take some time to get outside, look around for a moment and just breathe. I joined the team here at the ADRC-Aging Unit in early February and have so enjoyed getting to know more about the incredible group of people that are here and the programs and services they provide. Some may know me as the Dementia Care Specialist in Rock Coun- ty. This month will bring a new person to that role. We look forward to introducing them to you over the next few weeks. Here at the Ag- ing Unit, Health Promotion is planning to add a Spanish version of the class Living Well with Diabetes called Vivir Saludable con Dia- betes, an exciting addition to an already great line up. This spring will kick off the biggest Wednesday Walk season ever and the num- ber of home delivered meals continues to grow each month. Watch the June issue for information on the 2022 Farmers Market Voucher program. We also have nearly twice as many people being served in our caregiver programs compared to this time last year. We are working on adding to our fleet of transit buses, but are in the same holding pattern as many others who are seeking new vehicles. I encourage WHAT’S INSIDE anyone who wants to schedule a ride through Rock County Transit PAGE 2……EBS SCHEDULE to call sooner rather than later. Our Elder Benefit Specialist continues to assist all those with questions regarding public benefits while PAGE 2,5,11-13... TEAM UPDATES maintaining a robust community outreach schedule. I have added the PAGE 3……PREVENT FRAUD story of the poppy to this article because I had oft wondered the con- PAGE 2,4,14,15 ...ACTIVITIES nection between the poppy and Remembrance Day/Memorial Day. With humble gratitude, I remember and thank and those who gave PAGE 6…..SUPPORT PROGRAMS all, and the friends and family they left behind. PAGE 8,9...MAY MENU PAGE 10 ...FOOD SAFETY Feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have of me or the Aging Unit. Alas I wonder, if April showers bring May flow- PAGE 12…WEDNESDAY WALKS ers, what, please tell, do May flowers bring? (Answer on page 14) PAGE 13…NUTRITION UPDATE PAGE 14…ANSWER PAGE/RECIPE -Cori Marsh, ADRC-Aging Unit, Supervisor
ADRC ELDER BENEFIT AGING UNIT SPECIALIST OUR STAFF Elder Benefit Specialist Schedule: ADRC-Aging Supervisor May 2022 Cori Marsh Tue. 5/3: Creekside Place, Evansville, 11– 12:00 608-757-5416 cori.marsh@co.rock.wi.us Lachel Fowler Mon. 5/9: Janesville Senior Ctr., 11:00-12:00 Elder Benefit Tue. 5/10: Clinton Senior Center, 11-12:00 Specialist Elder Benefit Specialist Thurs. 5/12: Grinnell Senior Ctr., Beloit, 12-4 Lachel Fowler 608-757-5414 | Tue. 5/17: The Gathering Place, Milton, 11-12:00 lachel.fowler@co.rock.wi.us Wed. 5/18: Edgerton Library, 10:30-11:30 Caregiver Support Specialist Wed. 5/18: Elm Drive Apts., Edgerton, 11:30-12:30 Teena Monk-Gerber Thurs. 5/19: Hedberg Library, Janesville, 11:30-1:00 608-758-8455 Wed. 5/25: Riverview Heights Apartments, Janesville, teena.monk.gerber@co.rock.wi.us 11:30-12:30 Clerk Typist III Thurs. 5/26: Grinnell Senior Center, Beloit, 8am-12pm Joyce Jass *Please note, if the schedule should change, the location 608-757-5472 | joyce.jass@co.rock.wi.us will be notified prior to the date, whenever possible. Health Promotion Coordinator Residents of Rock County who are 60 and better can Lisa Messer 608-757-5309 | lisa.messer@co.rock.wi.us contact Benefit Specialist, Lachel Fowler, at (608) 757-5414 with any questions. Mobility Manager Jennifer McIlhone Those under 60 can contact the 608-757-5408 ADRC at 608-741-3600. jennifer.mcIlhone@co.rock.wi.us Nutrition Supervisor Linda Hardie 608-757-5474 | linda.hardie@co.rock.wi.us Nutrition Program Assistant Tatiana March 608-757-5428 | tatiana.march@co.rock.wi.us Transportation Supervisor Ryan Booth 608-757-5413 | ryan.booth@co.rock.wi.us Transportation Dispatcher Brian Hoppe 608-757-5054 | Brian.hoppe@co.rock.wi.us MAY 2022 Our Mission The mission of the ADRC-Agin g Unit shall be to advocate for the independence, self worth and dignity of residents of Rock County by assisting them to meet their varied 2 health, nutrition, economic, and social needs.
HELP PREVENT FOODSHARE FRAUD FoodShare benefits continue to be a target for fraud, and can result in members losing benefits in their account. If that happens, members can't buy food until benefits are reissued. Here are some ways you can help protect your identity and FoodShare benefits: Monitor your benefits. Use the QUEST card website or call QUEST Card Service at 877-415-5164 to check the balance of your benefits regularly. Change your EBT card PIN by calling QUEST Card Service at 877-415-5164. Use a unique number that can- not be easily discovered. Don’t use easy-to-guess numbers such as 2345 or 0000. Consider adding a password to your EBT account. This password prevents someone from ordering a new card and using your benefits, cancelling your card, or changing your PIN. Contact your agency for assistance in setting up an EBT account password. If your card is stolen or lost, report it immediately to QUEST Card Service at 877-415-5164. If you believe your account has been accessed without your permission, call your agency to try and verify if any- MAY 2022 one besides you has been using your account. The misuse of public funds affects each person who lives in Wisconsin. All individuals are encouraged to report suspected fraud, waste, and abuse to the Office of the Inspector General at 877 -865-3432 or online. OIG's mission is to protect Wisconsin taxpayers by tracking and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the public assistance programs administered by DHS. For more information, visit: COVID-19: Information for FoodShare and Other Food Benefits | Wisconsin De- 3 partment of Health Services. The only adult d ay s e r v i c e p ro g ra m f o r DAY SERVICES seniors in MEMORY CARE R o c k C o u n t y. mercyhealthsystem.org KANDUINDUSTRIES.COM ( 6 0 8 ) 75 5 - 4 1 2 3 (608) 756-6100 Offering a full range of senior living and health care services • Prairie Village Homes • Independent Apartments Age at Home • Adult Day Center • Supportive Living • Fully Assisted Living Supportive Care • Hospice Care • Grief Support • 24 Hour Nurse Staffing • Secure Memory Care • Certified Medicare Rehab & Skilled Nursing Care 2901 N. Wright Road • Janesville 435 W. Starin Road, Whitewater 2349 262-473-2140 • www.fairhaven.org Agrace.org • (608) 755-1871 For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com Rock County Council on Aging_ Janesville, WI A 4C 01-1597
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is a 15 week online weight management program which uses strategies proven to work for weight loss and maintenance. Each lesson informs, empowers and motivates participants to live mindful- ly as they make choices about eating and physical activity. Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is delivered in an interactive real-time format with a live Registered Dietitian Nutritionist instructor. Participants must be dedicated to attend 12 of 15 sessions! Suggested donation is $25. (This class is a $235 value!) For more class schedule and information visit: https://esmmweighless.com/ This workshop is offered to Rock County residents, ages 60+ only. Contact Lisa Messer at 608-757-5309 to determine eligibility and obtain the class code for online registration . Which Two are Alike? (Answer on page14) Things Some Which Two Look Alike? (answer on page14) Moms Might Say 1. Say you are sorry. 2. Don’t make me separate you. 3. Don’t make that face, it will stick like that. 4. Don’t swallow the water- melon seed or it will grow out your ear. 5. Because I said so. 6. I will wash your mouth out with soap. MAY 2022 7. Wait till you have kids of your own. 8. Money does not grow from trees. 4
Updates From The Staff HEALTH PROMOTION ROCK COUNTY TRANSIT Spring has sprung! Have you ever As of this printing, the Federal Mask Man- felt like your eating habits could use date has been struck down and masks are no some improvement or that you’d like longer required. Mask wearing is optional for Rock Co. Transit passengers and is no longer Lisa Messer to get more active but need some mo- required of our drivers. This could Health tivation after these long Wisconsin Ryan Booth change. Please follow what is requested Promotion Transportation winter months? We can help you by your driver, who will be updated on Supervisor partner with the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh information as it becomes available. You Less program! This is a virtual class! For more may also check on any potential changes information and to register locally, contact Lisa to the mask requirements by visiting the Rock County ADRC Facebook page or Messer, Health Promotion Coordinator: 608-757- https://www.co.rock.wi.us/departments/aging-disability- 5309/ Lisa.messer@co.rock.wi.us or see page 4 resource-center-adrc/rock-county-adrc-transit for more information! for updated information. MAY 2022 During the month of March, Rock County Transit aver- aged 77 rides per day. Although expanding the bus fleet is a priority, Transit is experiencing the same struggles that many others are facing in procuring vehicles. Rock County Transit must prioritize trips for paratransit, dialy- sis, and medical appointments; because of this, it may be necessary to deny other requested trips. 5 Swifthaven residents start with the essentials of home: Privacy, Freedom, and Comfort. ASSISTED LIVING swifthaven.com 1 Bedrooms | 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bedrooms with Den 124 Henry Street - Edgerton, WI • j.stilen@swifthaven.com • 608-884-2828 For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com Rock County Council on Aging_ Janesville, WI B 4C 01-1597
Care and Support In Person: Second/Fourth Tuesday of Each Month at 1:00 PM Sun Valley Presbyterian Church 1650 Sun Valley Drive, Beloit, WI 53511 Call Cori 608-757-5416 Third Tuesday of Each Month at 5:30 PM Oak Park Place, 700 Myrtle Way, Janesville, WI 53545 Call Teena 608-758-5455 Masks and health screening questions may be required by host facilities Virtual via Zoom Monday Mornings Caregiver Coffee Hour 10:00 AM; call Rob at 920-386-4308 1st Wednesday Caregiver Support Group at 9:30 AM; call Teena at 608-758-8455 Friday Mornings Caregiver Support Group at 9:00 AM; call 608-741-3615 2nd Tuesday Evening Caregiver Support Group 6 PM; call Cori 608-757-5416 Janesville/Beloit Area Rock County Memory Cafés Parkinson’s Support Group You are not alone. For those who are living with Janesville Memory Café Parkinson’s, along with their family and friends, this Asbury Methodist Church group meets the first Wednesday of every month. 1810 Kellogg Avenue, Janesville (4th Wednesday of Each Month) Wednesday, April 6 April 27, 2022 2:00 p.m. 10:00 AM Oak Park Place Virtual Programming via Zoom 700 Myrtle Way, Janesville After the full group gathering, the group will Wacky Wednesday 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of Each Month split into two discussion groups: caregivers and 10:00 AM those with Parkinson’s. Join us for socialization and brain boosting. Call Cori MAY 2022 Check out our Facebook page for the Zoom Link at 608-757-5416. “Parkinson’s Support of Rock County” For more information contact Pat Burhans 6 608-436-9277
The idea for honoring fallen heroes on a specific day began after the Civil War. Memo- rial Day was originally called Decoration Day when people decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers. In the spring of 1866, Henry Welles, a druggist in Waterloo, NY, spoke with General John B. Murray, Seneca County Clerk, about organizing a day to honor soldiers killed in the Civil War. On May 5, 1866, people joined in a procession to three cemeteries in Waterloo. These ceremonies also took place on May 5, 1867. On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Un- ion veterans, sent an order to all the local posts of the Grand Army to decorate the graves of soldiers on May 30. This also took place at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Over the years, Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30 and became a time to include all fallen members of U.S. armed forces. In 1971, the date of Memorial Day changed to the last Mon- MAY 2022 day in May when the Congress passed the National Holiday Act of 1971 (ensuring three-day weekends for federal holidays), and it was signed by President Richard Nixon. While today, many people celebrate Memorial Day as a day to honor all those who have died, it is good to specifically honor those in the military who have died. We are forever grateful for their sacrifice and should honor them accordingly. -Creative Forecasting 7 Penny Hansen HASKINS REALTOR SHORT & Century 21 Affiliated Licensed In IL & WI BRINDLEY LLC Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) www.pennyhansen.com 5113 Monona Drive, Monona, WI 53716 pennyhansenc21@gmail.com 608-237-6673 www.HSBElderLaw.com 608-751-1096 Areas of Law Practice Estate Planning Elder Law Attorneys Social Security Brenda R. Haskins Medicaid/ Medicare Julie A. Short Guardianship Anne M. H. Brindley Special Needs/Disability Anna M. Dontje WisPACT Trust Amy Devine Probate Amanda Pirt Meyer Real Estate Family Law 50+ years combined experience! For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com Rock County Council on Aging_ Janesville, WI C 4C 01-1597
MAY 2022 MENU Monday Tuesday Wednesday 2 3 4 Broccoli Quiche Chicken Breast Parmesan Sloppy Joe Carrots Red Potatoes Whole Wheat Bun Asparagus Brussel Sprouts Corn Cottage Cheese Whole Wheat Bread Zucchini Tomato Bake Cinnamon Raisin Bread Mandarin Oranges Fruit Whip Banana Apple Cake 9 10 11 Stuffed Pepper Casserole Chicken Pasta Salad Baked Parmesan Cod Carrots Potato Salad Au Gratin Potatoes Green Beans Cottage Cheese Broccoli Light Vanilla Yogurt Tomato Juice Whole Wheat Bread Strawberries Peaches Mandarin Oranges Lemon Bar Sugar Cookie 16 17 18 Chicken Fajita Casserole Baked Salmon w/ Dill BBQ Pulled Pork Carrots California Blend Veg. Whole Wheat Bun Green Beans Au Gratin Potatoes Baked Beans Strawberries Whole Wheat Bread Broccoli Salad Vanilla Yogurt Peaches Warm Cinnamon Applesauce Fudgy Fiber Brownie 23 24 25 Chicken Salad Roast Beef w/ Gravy Lemon Pepper Chicken Baby Spinach Salad Mashed Potatoes Red Cabbage Dressing Broccoli Sweet Potatoes Potato Salad Whole Wheat Bread Whole Wheat Bread Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Apple Slices Peaches Mandarin Oranges Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bar 30 31 MAY 2022 Chicken & Broccoli Casserole Memorial Carrots Day Cauliflower Cheese Stick NO Meals Mandarin Oranges 8 Pudding
MAY 2022 While Dining Centers are closed due to COVID: Thursday Friday Please arrive for curbside pick-up meals at 11 am. 5 6 Herbed Pork Loin Hamburger Rock County Nutrition Sweet Potato Whole Wheat Bun Program Dining Centers Creamed Spinach Baked Bean Medley Whole Wheat Bread Coleslaw Peaches Warm Mixed Fruit Beloit Pudding Light Yogurt Grinnell Hall Senior Center 631 Bluff Street, Beloit Serving Monday – Friday 12 13 Dining Center Manager Cindy Ross BBQ Rib Patty Roast Turkey Whole Wheat Bun Mediterranean Blend Vegetables Baked Bean Medley Mashed Potatoes Clinton Stewed Tomatoes Whole Wheat Bread Clinton Senior Center 508 Front Street, Clinton Fruited Applesauce Melon Mix Serving Monday - Friday Chocolate Mousse Dining Center Manager Chris Tracy 19 20 Burgundy Tips Spaghetti w/ Meatballs Evansville Egg Noodles Italian Vegetables Creekside Place Stewed Tomatoes Romaine Salad w/ 102 Maple Street, Evansville Peas Dressing Serving Tuesday & Thursday Pears Warm Fruit Salad Dining Center Manager Cake w/ Berry Frosting Amy Martinson 26 27 Janesville Riverview Heights Apartments Brat Patty Baked Parmesan Cod 930 N. Washington Street Baked Beans Rice Pilaf Janesville Carrots Italian Vegetables Serving Monday - Friday Whole Wheat Bun Romaine Salad w/ Dressing Dining Center Manager Pineapple Rye Bread Celane Poteat Jell-O Warm Spiced Pears Milton The Gathering Place 715 Campus Street, Milton MAY 2022 Eligibility: Anyone 60 or older & Serving Monday – Friday Call 608-757-5474 spouse, regardless of income. for Reservations, Dining centers: Reservations Dining Center required no later than noon of the Managers Cancellations, & prior business day. Suggested Home Delivered Meal donation: $4.00/meal. Patricia Didelot Information Home delivered: Must also be homebound. Suggested donation: $4.00 Susan Grund 9
Food Safety TherMOMeter Knows Best Cook Ground meat to 160° Cook Poultry to 165° Cook Hot dogs, lunch meat, and leftovers to 165° Cook Fish to 145° Cook egg dishes and casseroles to 160° The 2 Hour Rule Eat any delivered or purchased foods within 2 hours Never leave food at room temperature (
Family Caregiver Happenings Calling all Rock County caregivers and those who support the m: Caregivers are important people! Rock County identifies this and has opportunities to recognize their importance. Please join us on Monday, May 9, 2022, at 3pm as the Rock Teena Monk-Gerber County Caregiver Coalition meets to discuss ways to assist care- Family Caregiver givers care for themselves, discover unmet caregiver needs, help Support Specialist plan a caregiver conference, and use the coalition as a way to meet others with a common cause. The meeting will be held in- person at the Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center (DWRC) of Rock Coun- ty. We’ll plan to meet the second Monday every other month going forward. Please call Teena Monk-Gerber, Family Caregiver Support Specialist, at 608-758 MAY 2022 -8455 if you’re interested in joining the Caregiver Coalition or if you need support with caregiving issues. Take care of YOU! 11 Kristen Fye CISR 884-0363 Contact Alex Nicholas AnewIns.com to place an ad today! kristen@anewins.com anicholas@lpicommunities.com 4 Lord St. Edgerton Medicare, Health, Home, Auto & More or (800) 950-9952 x2538 “It’s my life and they respect that.” Local long-term care supports and services delivered with a focus on Life. Defined by you. Define Life. db y yo u. inclusa.org | 877-376-6113 For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com Rock County Council on Aging_ Janesville, WI D 4C 01-1597
Wednesday Walks Mobility Management Mobility Management has been actively working with the Rock County Transporta- tion Coordinating Committee (TCC) and UW River Falls Survey Research Center, to provide a Medical Transportation survey to Rock County Residents. Jennifer McIlhone The goal of the survey was to get a clear representation of the availability of medical Mobility transportation in Rock County. The survey closed in April, and the draft report of the Manager survey findings will be provided to Mobility Management and the TCC about the end of June. The attempted response rate is approximately 20%, which is strong in survey terms. Thus far the response rate from Rock County Residents has indicated accurate estimates to create a clear representation of medical transportation in Rock County. Thank you to everyone who completed the survey! MAY 2022 12
Nutrition Update Farmers’ Market Vouchers are coming! What are Senior Farmers’ Market Vouchers? Eligible seniors receive vouchers worth $25 per household to purchase locally- Linda Hardie grown produce at approved farmers’ markets. Nutrition Supervisor Distributions will take place starting mid-June. Don’t worry about missing the strawberries; they are running late this year because of the cold spring. Vouchers will be distributed at seven different locations around Rock County; the distribution schedule will be published in the next issue. Eligibility: MAY 2022 • Rock County residents age 60+ (Native Americans age 55+) • Monthly household income which does not exceed $2,096 for one person or $2,823 for two people. Each eligible household may re- ceive vouchers only once in 2022. 13 “Committed to assisting you with your Real Estate needs” KATHY PARISH, REALTOR® Phone/Text: 608-774-3835 kathyparish@realtyexecutives.com 1521 Randolph Rd., Suite A Janesville, WI 53545 For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com Rock County Council on Aging_ Janesville, WI E 4C 01-1597
Answer from Page 4 Answers from Page 15 TV Moms (solution) 1. Edith Bunker (F - All in the Family) 2. Sophia Petrillo (B - The Golden Girls) 3. Maggie Seaver (O - Growing Pains) 4. Answer from page 7 Florida Evans (K - Good Times)5. Marion Cunningham (A - Happy Days) 6. Morticia (G - The Ad- dams Family) 7. Laura Petrie (M - Dick Van Dyke Show) 8. Lucy Ricardo (N - I Love Lucy) 9. June Cleaver (J - Leave it to Beaver) 10. Thelma Harper (E - Mama’s Family) 11. Angela Bower (L - Who’s The Boss?) 12. Clair Hux- table (D - Cosby Show) 13. Marge (I - The Simpsons) 14. Peggy Bundy (P - Married With Children) 15. Carol (C - The Brady Bunch) 16. Louise (H - The Jeffersons) Answer from Front Page Supervisor’s Question: Pilgrims Sweet Sour Cream Lemon Bread Directions 1. Preheat oven to 325˚F. Line a standard -size loaf pan A diabetic-frie ndly re cipe with parchment paper. Ingredients: 2. Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside. • 1 1/2 cups flour 3. Place butter and Splenda in the bowl of a stand mixer. • 1/4 teaspoon baking Mix on medium speed for 3–4 minutes. powder 4. Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, sour cream, and • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda vanilla in a small bowl. Whisk in eggs. 5. Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture. • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature Stir to combine. Stir in lemon mixture. Stir in remaining • 1/2 cup granular Splenda flour mixture. 6. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan. • 1 tablespoon lemon zest MAY 2022 7. Bake 60–65 minutes. Allow to cool before serving. • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice* *To extract more juice from the lemon, microwave for 10 seconds before juicing. • 6 tablespoons sour cream Makes 10 servings • 1 teaspoon vanilla 14 • 2 eggs
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ROCK COUNTY ADRC-AGING UNIT PO Box 1649, Suite 520 Janesville, WI 53547-1649 PHONE: 608-757-5472 WWW.CO.ROCK.WI.US https://www.co.rock.wi.us/departments/ human-services/adrc As of January 1, 2022, The Council on Aging integrated with the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), and is now known as the ADRC-Aging Unit. Information re- garding Senior Transportation, Nutrition, Elder Benefits, Mobility Management, Family Caregiver Support and Health Promotion is now available at : www.co.rock.wi.us/departments/human-services/ADRC
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