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Resource Center Kicks Off National Memory Screening Month

We will be holding our annual public hearing for our transportation program on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in Room 108 of the Barron County Government Center, 335 E. Monroe Ave, Barron, WI 54812-1478.

The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments for Barron County’s pro- posed 2019 transportation program for older adults and persons with disabilities. Persons needing transportation in order to attend the

hearing should call ADDLife Transit at 715- 537-6333 prior to October 14. The location of the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Written comment will be accepted for the record through October 16. Mail to ADRC, At- tention Jennifer Jako, Director, 335 E. Monroe Ave, Room 100, Barron, WI 54812-1478.

Public Hearing Notice for the Specialized Transportation Assistance Grant Application

According to a recent study conducted online by Harris Poll, about nine in 10 adults ages 40+ (91%), say without their memory, they wouldn't be themselves. Yet, more than 56% say they have other health concerns more pressing than getting a memory screening. Memory health is, indeed, an important part of overall health, so this year, to kick off National Memory Screening Month, the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is hosting memory screening events on November 14th in Rice Lake, Chetek, Barron, and Cumberland.

"A memory screen is much like other routine health screenings and we

encourage people to take advantage of our free screenings during National Memory Screening Month and throughout the year,"

says Trisha Witham, dementia care specialist. "Early detection of memory problems can help put a person on the path to proper treatment."

Qualified professionals will administer the memory screenings and provide educational materials about memory concerns and brain health. The face-to-face screenings consist of a series of questions and tasks, and lasts approximately 10 minutes.

Memory screenings are for anyone concerned about memory loss or

experiencing warning signs of dementia;

whose family and friends have noticed changes in them; who believe they are at risk due to a family history of dementia; or

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Remember to Vote!

The Wisconsin State General Election is Tuesday, November 6th. Voting is con- nected with a host of positive benefits such as active citizenship, social connections, satisfaction of expressing opinions, and better health outcomes. Even if the winner of an election was not your preferred choice, you are happier with the outcome if you

were an active voter. If you are interested in learning about the candidates and races, go to: www.wisconsinvote.org/candidates- and-races. If you have questions about reg- istering to vote, here are some helpful tips:

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Thursday, November 15

Social Hour @ 1 (formerly Memory Café) 1:00 p.m., Rolling Oaks, 450 W Division Ave.,

Barron

Dining at Five (reservation required) * 5:00 p.m., Cumberland Senior Center 5:00 p.m., Rice Lake Senior Center

Friday, November 16

Beneficial Bites

11:00 a.m., Haugen Village Hall

Monday, November 19

Beneficial Bites

10:00 a.m., Barron Senior Center 11:15 a.m., 301 Becker St, Turtle Lake 1:00 p.m., Cameron Senior Center

Thurs & Fri., November 22 & 23

ADRC closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

Monday, November 26

Early Memory Loss Support Group-Rice Lake 1:30 p.m. Call 715-537-6225 to learn more.

Tuesday, November 27

Commodity Supplemental Food Program Distribution*

1:00 p.m., Barron County Government Center

Wednesday, November 28

Beneficial Bites

10:15 a.m., Cumberland Senior Center 1:00 p.m., Rice Lake Senior Center

News for You: ADRC: Contact Us Bulletin Board & Calendar of Events

Aging and Disability Resource Center

335 E. Monroe Avenue, Room 100, Barron, WI 54812

715-537-6225

Toll Free 1-888-538-3031 www.adrcconnections.org

Director Jennifer Jako ADRC Supervisor

Mary Updike

Nutrition & Transportation Supervisor Darby Smith

Admin. Specialist Caryn Becker Caregiver Specialist

Peggy Schmidt Dementia Specialist

Trisha Witham Disability Benefits

Kim Gogan Elder Benefits

Leanne Grover Mary Simpson Fiscal/Admin. Specialist

Terri Mikyska Health Promotion

Peggy Schmidt Information and Assistance

Sue Allyn Sarah Miller Loan Closet Leona Shuda Meals on Wheels

Joanne Sweet Office Assistant

Maggie Sinclair Outreach Coordinator

Chris Hagen Resource Coordinator

Kim Cobb

Contact us for a free, confidential consultation to get unbiased information about local resources for individuals ages 60 + and

adults with disabilities.

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Jim Hare, Publisher Barron County

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Healthy Living with Diabetes * 1:30 p.m., Rice Lake Senior Center Low Vision Support Group —

2:00 p.m., Barron County Government Center

Friday, November 2

Breakfast for the Brain * 9:30 a.m., Rice Lake Senior Center

Monday, November 5

Living Well with Chronic Conditions * 6:00 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 1180 8th Ave.,

Cumberland

Tuesday, November 6

Wisconsin State General Election 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Local Polling Locations Powerful Tools for Caregivers*

1:00 p.m. Rice Lake Library, 2 East Marshall St., Rice Lake

Healthy Living with Diabetes*

1:30 p.m., Rice Lake Senior Center Dining at Five (reservation required)*

5:00 p.m., Cameron Senior Center 5:00 p.m., The Center - Chetek

Sunday, November 11

Veteran’s Day

Tuesday, November 13

Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group 12:00 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church,

35 W Messenger St, Rice Lake Powerful Tools for Caregivers *

1:00 p.m. Rice Lake Library, 2 East Marshall St., Rice Lake

Wednesday, November 14

Memory Screening*

2:00: p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Rice Lake Public Library Chetek Community Center

Thomas St. Angelo Public Library, Cumberland Aging & Disability Resource Center, Barron

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who want to see how their memory is now and for future comparisons. Remember there are many treatable causes of memory loss and confusion.

Screeners emphasize that results are not a diagnosis, and encourage individuals who score below the normal threshold, as well as those who still have concerns, to see a physician for a thorough evaluation. Results are completely confidential, and if you like, the results sent to your health care

provider.

More than five million Americans

currently live with Alzheimer's disease and that number is expected to nearly triple by mid-century. Advanced age is the greatest known risk factor for the disease, which results in loss of memory and other brain functions. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Call the ADRC at 715-537-6225 to schedule your free appointment between 2:00- 4:00 p.m.

Appointments will be scheduled every 15 minutes at the following locations:

• Rice Lake Public Library

• Chetek Community Center

• Thomas St. Angelo Public Library, Cumberland

• Aging & Disability Resource Center, Barron

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Voting requirements in Wisconsin

You must meet the following requirements before the next election:

• Be at least 18 years old.

• Live at your current residence for at least 10 days.

• Register to vote.

How can I find out if I’m already registered to vote and where I vote?

You can enter your name and birthdate at www.myvote.wi.gov to see if you are registered. If you are, you will also learn where you are registered to vote. You can also check with your municipal clerk.

How do I register to vote?

First, you will need to have proof of residence, such as your Wisconsin Driver Li- cense or utility bill. You will need this when you register to vote.

Then do any of the following to register to vote:

• Register the day of the election at your polling location.

• Complete the registration form online before the election, and mail it to your municipal clerk.

• Request a registration form from your

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municipal clerk before the election for you to complete and return.

If you need a ride to vote, please contact the ADRC by noon Monday November 5th.

AddLIFE Transit will offer FREE rides to vote – available to adults 60 years old and better and adults with disabilities. Rides can be given between 9am and 3pm. Call 715-537-6333 for more information.

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Receiving Social Security Disability and Medicare?

It’s time to check your Medicare Part D drug plan (Oct 15 – Dec 7th).

There are many changes made each year to the Medicare Part D drug plans. What was a good plan for you last year might not be your best plan in 2019. Especially if your medications or your pharmacy have changed.

If you receive the “extra help” with your prescriptions (automatic with Medicaid or Medicare Savings Plans) and have a premium at all for your Medicare Part D plan it’s proba- bly a good idea for us to take a look at the plans to see if there is a better one for you.

Appointments are necessary to do this and they do fill up so don’t wait. If you are under 60, disabled and a Barron County resident receiving Medicare, call to make an appointment with Kim to look at your coverage for 2019. 715-537-6225

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The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) provides assistance for heating costs, electric costs, and energy crisis situations. Operating with federal and state funding, the program provides assistance to households across

the state to help lower the burden in- curred with monthly energy costs.

Most types of fuel are eligible to receive assistance. Whether you use wood,

propane, natural gas, electricity, or fuel oil to heat your home, energy assistance is available if you qualify.

Heating Assistance

WHEAP assistance is a one-time payment during the heating season (October 1-May 15). The funding pays a portion of the heating costs, but the payment is not intended to cover the entire cost of heating a residence. The amount of the energy assistance benefit varies depending on a

variety of factors, including the household’s size, income, and energy costs. In most cases the energy assistance benefit is paid directly to the household energy supplier.

Electric Assistance

Your household may be eligible to receive a payment for non- heating electric energy costs through funding provided by Wiscon- sin’s Public Benefits.

WHEAP electric (non-heating) assistance is a one-time benefit payment during the heating season (October 1-May 15). The fund-

ing pays a portion of the household’s electrical (non-heating) costs, but the payment is not intended to cover the entire cost of the non- heating costs.

The amount of the non-heating assistance benefit varies depending on a variety of factors, including the household’s size, income, and non- heating costs. In most cases the non- heating assistance benefit is paid directly to the household energy supplier.

Crisis Assistance

A household may be eligible for crisis assistance if you have no heat, have received a disconnect notice from the heating vendor, or are nearly out of fuel and do not have the money to purchase more. Crisis assistance is available through local WHEAP agencies that provide a 24-hour crisis phone number to help with emergencies that occur after business hours. Crisis assistance is intended to provide emergency and/or proactive services to assist eligible households experiencing an energy crisis.

Adapted from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

We hear the word prevention a lot these days in regards to health care, but what does prevention really mean?

What might come to mind first is the old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a

pound of cure,” yet it seems our health care system tends to focus more on treating disease. Prevention, on the other hand, focuses on sustaining good health, encouraging people to become active participants in maintain- ing their own health.

In 2011 Medicare began to change the way they offer health care by including a large number of preventive tests and screenings to their list of covered services. Over the past seven years, that list has continued to grow.

Things like cardiovascular disease screenings, bone mass measurements, mammograms and cancer screenings are now covered without a co-payment or deductible.

A complete list of currently covered preventive services is available online at www.medicare.gov. You can use this list to talk to your doctor about which preventive screenings are right for you.

Medicare offers preventive services with the goal that everyone enrolled in Medicare use these benefits. Preventive care doesn’t only improve one’s own physical health, it is also an important step in reducing the cost of health care. The financial costs of treating chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes are enormous. Add in the intan- gible costs of pain and suffering, and the very real economic costs of lost productivity, and the opportunity costs of chronic illness are simply unacceptable.

Focusing on prevention also makes sense

because it places the emphasis on treating the whole person instead of a condition or disease. When we help people take better care of their health, everyone in the community benefits. If we wait to pay for care as illness pro- gresses, the price of health care for the country will continue to rise.

Prevention just makes sense.

Prevention Just Makes Sense

by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Starting in April 2018, Medicare began mailing new Medicare cards to all people with Medicare to help protect you from identity fraud.

Fraudsters are always looking for ways to get your Social Security Number so we’re removing Social Security

Numbers from all Medicare cards to make them safer.

Your new card will have a new Medicare Number that’s unique to you. The new card will help protect your identity and keep your personal information more secure.

Your Medicare coverage and benefits stay the same.

And there’s more good news—Medicare will automatically mail your new card at no cost to the address you have on file with So- cial Security. There’s nothing you need to do!

If you need to update your official mailing address, visit your online my Social Security account.

Open enrollment for Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans in 2019 is Octo- ber 15 through December 7, 2018. This is the time that Medicare beneficiaries who are enrolled in these plans should review their current plan to determine if it is still the best one for them. Since insurance companies can change their premiums, de- ductibles and co-pays each year, switching to a different plan could help you save money!

If you have had any changes in your prescription medications this past year, it makes sense to review your current plan and compare it to other available plans. But even if your list of medications has not changed, the pricing structure of your current plan may change, which could mean a change in the cost of your drugs next year.

At the same time, other prescription drug plans may have also changed their pricing structures, and may now offer better coverage for those same medications. Some people have saved hundreds of dollars in a year simply by switching to a different prescription drug plan.

Insurance companies can also change their formularies (the list of medications that they cover) or change the coverage rules for your medication. In some cases, you may need to get prior authorization before your medication is covered. Sometimes insurance companies will require you to try an alternative drug before they pay for the

one your doctor has prescribed. This is called step therapy. Another restriction to be aware of is quantity limits, where you are limited to a certain number of pills each month. These are more reasons it is important to carefully review your Part D plan

each year.

People with SeniorCare, Wisconsin’s prescription drug assistance program, are not affected by this open enrollment period. En- rollment in SeniorCare must be renewed every 12 months. A renewal notice will be sent in the mail. If you have SeniorCare and your medications have changed, it may be a good idea to compare it to the cost of a part D plan to see if SeniorCare is still the best option for you.

Take the time this fall to review your prescription drug coverage and you just

might end up with extra money in 2019!

Assistance with

plan comparisons can be obtained through the following resources:

• ADRC of Barron, Rusk & Washburn Counties 715-537-6225

• 1-800-MEDICARE or www.medicare.gov

• Medigap helpline 1-800-242-1060

• Disability Drug Helpline 1-800-926- 4862 (if under age 60)

• Wisconsin Medigap Prescription Drug Helpline 1-855-67 PART D (1-855- 677-2783)

Another avenue for saving money on prescription drugs next year is the Extra Help program. Extra Help reduces your drug costs by decreasing premiums, de- ductibles and co-pays for medications based on your income and asset levels. If you are married and your income is less than $2,058 per month with assets below

$25,150 or single with an income less than

$1,518 per month and assets below

$12,600 you may qualify for Extra Help.

(Your home and your car and not counted as assets.)

Call 715-537-6225 for more information!

Money Matters Money Matters

Medicare’s Open Enrollment Provides Opportunity to Save Money

Leanne Grover

Benefit Specialist

Olson’s

Hearing CenterLtd

Specializing in Advanced Hearing Technology

•No Charge for Hearing Evaluations

•Repairs on All Makes of Hearing Instruments

•Free Cleaning of Your Hearing Instrument

•Batteries, Accessories for all Makes & Models

Tonja Nelson

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Tammie Petersen

Office Manager/Batteries

Mon. thru Fri. — 8 to 4 • 3013 S. Main St., Rice Lake WI

715-736-0151 or 800-691-0079

Low Vision

Support Group

Thursday, Nov. 1

2:00-3:15 p.m.

The Government Center

Room 110, 335 E. Monroe Ave., Barron

Al Thompson

from the State Office of the Blind and Visually Impaired will provide information on adaptive aides and

in-home assessments Need a ride? Call AddLIFE Transit

715- 537-6333

Please call by Noon, Monday, Oct. 29

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New Medicare cards protect your personal information

Once you get your new Medicare card, take these 3 steps to make it harder for someone to steal your information and identity:

1. Destroy your old Medicare card right away.

2. Use your new card. Doctors, other health care providers, and plans approved by Medicare know that Medicare is replacing the old

cards. They are ready to accept your new card when you need care.

3. Beware of people contacting you about your new Medicare card and asking you for your Medicare Number, personal information, or to pay a fee for your new card. Treat your Medicare Number like you treat your Social Security or credit card numbers. Remember, Medicare will never contact you uninvited to ask for your personal information.

For online information about your new Medicare card, visit go.medicare.gov/newcard.

You can also visit www.Medicare.gov for tips to prevent Medicare fraud.

A sample of the new Medicare Card. The background at the top is blue, the stripe at the bottom is red, and the background is white.

Pioneer Health & Rehab | (715) 455-1178 530 River Avenue South | Prairie Farm, WI 54762

www.pioneernursinghome.com

Join us for our Annual Bazaar!

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy baked goods, dips, crafts, sub-sandwiches, and homemade pizzas for sale! All craft and baked good sales will go to our residents. All pizza sales will go towards our facility Christmas

party. Donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the activity department.

Heating, Electric, Furnace & Crisis Assistance

Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 – 2019 heating season!

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Senior Review

Gail’s Crossword of the Month

items, herbs and supplements

Mon. - Fri. 9 to 6, Sat. 9 to 5 1 South Main Rice Lake, WI 715-234-7045

Put Life Back Into Your Life. Consider a Living Well Workshop

Are you an adult with an on-going health condition?

You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.

If you have conditions such as anxiety, chronic depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, fibromyalgia, or chronic pain, the Living Well Workshop can help you take charge of your life.

www.adrcconnections.org 715-537-6225

Puzzle Page and Professional Directory

Advertising in the

can help your business or organization communicate directly

with Barron County’s growing population of seniors and retirees.

Complete ad layout services

Ad deadline: 2nd Friday Call 715-455-1535

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It’s not always easy to talk about and is more common than you think. Our pelvic health specialists

are here to help with treatment options for incontinence and

pelvic floor disorders.

Call 715-268-8000 to find care today.

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contracts, real estate, personal injury, and general civil litigation

Chetek & Rice Lake

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with Barron County’s growing population of seniors and retirees.

Complete ad layout services

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“We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.”

J.K. Rowling

Put Life Back Into Your Life. Consider a Living Well Workshop

Are you an adult with an on-going health condition?

You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.

If you have conditions such as anxiety, chronic depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, fibromyalgia, or chronic pain, the Living Well Workshop can help you take charge of your life.

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5 Baby's locomotion 2 Type of beer

10 Jump in the air 3 Martial arts actor Bruce

14 On the sheltered side 4 Seed

15 Nostalgic 5 Want desperately

16 Therefore 6 Depend

17 Stags, does, and fawns 7 GA's capital

18 Type of wrench 8 Small brown bird

19 HHH or LBJ, for example 9 Solitary person

20 Very dark blue 10 Magically rise and float in the air

22 Moles or birthmarks 11 Before

24 Erase 12 Number of years since birth

27 Come back 13 Burst

31 Red Delicious or Granny Smith 21 Consumed

32 Nickname for Edward 23 Animal doc

35 Flavorful 24 Touch lightly

36 Some college degrees 25 Fed. agency in charge of pollution

37 Coming from the sun 26 33-1/3 records

39 Swarm 28 Employ

40 Take a walk in the park 29 Major Rd.

41 Prod 30 Initials of a Big Apple baseball team

44 Female goat 32 Wanderer

45 "The Way" in Chinese philosophy 33 Justice Kagan of the Supreme Court

48 Mistake 34 Actor DeVito

50 24 hours 37 Male child

51 Decorate 38 Sunbeam

53 Part of a lace-up shoe 40 Move forward

55 Step lively 41 Gel

56 Pause in activity 42 Expert

58 Prophet 43 Container

59 Distance covered by a step 45 2000 pounds

62 Form something 46 Rainbow shape

64 Move very slowly 47 Single

68 Conscious minds 49 Regret

69 Popular san-serif font 51 Form of "to be"

70 Romance novelist Roberts 52 Audacious and bold

71 Throw 54 Short, non-fiction writing piece

72 Large, round tents 55 Removes fruit skins

73 Increase in size 57 Over the whole distance (as in traffic) 58 Short argument

59 Stroke 60 Since

61 Trig function or type of lettuce 63 The stuff we breathe 65 Goes with neither

66 ______-magnon, ancient hominid 67 Berry of the hawthorn tree

ACROSS DOWN

One-bedroom elderly-handicapped- disabled non-smoking apartments in Dallas, Prairie Farm, Turtle Lake, Almena, Haugen and Barron. Individuals who qualify will pay 30% of adjusted gross income for rent and utilities. Apply on-line www.barroncountyhousingauthority.com Call715-537-5344, ext. 1

for more information The Barron County Housing Authority

An Equal Opportunity Housing Agency

Words to the Wise

Due to the high visibility crime / abduction that occured in Barron this week, Sheriff Fitzgerald has his hands full and didn’t get a chance to pen this month’s ‘corner’.

He wants everyone to know that his department, the FBI and all associated agencies are working very hard to solve this case and return to the more normal and routine duties by next month.

In the meantime, he encourages all to have a safe Halloween and a happy and joyful Thanksgiving Day with family.

As always Buckle UP, Slow Down and Don’t Drink and Drive and Remember, if you SEE IT, HEAR IT-REPORT IT

Chris Fitzgerald, Barron County Sheriff,

1-715-637-6737 [email protected] Text to Tip Line- Text BCTIPS to TIP411 (847411)

FACEBOOK: Barron County Sheriff’s Dept • WEBSITE: Barronsheriff.org

Now Accepting Advertising for the

2019-20 Barron County Review

Senior Home & Apartment Guide

Call 715-455-1535 for more information or email: [email protected]

Be Scam Wise:

Charity Scams Follow in Hurricane’s Wake

As Hurricane Michael blew its way up the East Coast, scammers began jumping on the scammer bandwagon to con people who want to help those affected by Michael as well as past hur-

ricanes. Case in point: The FTC and its state and local partners have already received re- ports about sham charities following Hur- ricane Florence’s devastating impact on North and South Carolina just a few short weeks ago.

Already, a slew of new websites related to Hurricane Florence & Hurricane Michael are

popping up. They accept donations on behalf of vic-

tims without saying who is running the sites or how the funds will be used. Some sites claim – without any clear way to verify it – that a certain percentage of donations go to certain groups, like first re- sponders. Other sites invoke the names of well-recognized groups like the Red Cross but, again, with no easy way to confirm a rela- tionship.

To make sure your donation counts, and to avoid fraud, follow these tips:

• Check out the charity with the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, Charity Watch, or GuideStar.

• Find out if the charity or fundraiser must be registered in your state by contacting the National Association of State Charity Officials. If they should be registered, but they're not, consider donating through another charity.

• Don’t assume that charity messages posted on social media are legitimate. Research the organization yourself.

• When texting to donate, confirm the number with the source before you donate. The charge will show up on your mobile phone bill, but donations are not immediate.

• If you know the charity is legitimate and you are ready to donate, designate the disaster so you can ensure your funds are going to disaster relief, rather than a general fund that the charity could use for any of its work.

If you think you’ve donated to a sham charity, report it to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint. Your complaints help stop rip-off artists and scammers.

To learn more, go to ftc.gov/charity. And help us spread the word by telling your friends about this article and sharing it on Facebook

& Twitter if you have those accounts.

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SHERIFF’S Corner:

by Chris Fitzgerald, Barron County Sheriff

There are also non-emergency or proactive crisis services that include providing information on how to reduce fuel costs, counseling on budgeting and money management, providing payments to a fuel supplier, and co-pay agreements.

Furnace Assistance

WHEAP emergency heating system assistance can provide services to eligible home owners if the furnace or boiler stops operating during the heating season. Heating system assistance includes payment for repairs, or in some situations your residence may qualify for a total replacement of a non-operating furnace or boiler. Call the local energy assistance office immediately if you are experiencing a no heat situation.

How to Apply

Your household may be eligible for Wisconsin Home Energy As- sistance Program (WHEAP) services based on a number of factors.

However, if the gross income for your household is less than the amount shown on the following chart, you might be eligible to receive assistance. Households must complete a Home Energy Plus application through the local WHEAP agency.

For more information on the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) and how to apply, please call Barron County De- partment of Health & Human Services at 715-537-5691, or visit your local energy assistance agency at Barron County Government Center, 335 East Monroe Ave, RM 338, Barron, WI 54812.

Income Guidelines For 2018-19 Home Energy Plus Program Year

(60 percent Of State Median Income Guidelines)

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Household Size Three Month Income Annual Income

1 $ 6,870.00 $ 27,480

2 $ 8,983.75 $ 35,935

3 $ 11,097.75 $ 44,391

4 $ 13,211.50 $ 52,846

5 $ 15,325.25 $ 61,301

6 $ 17,439.25 $ 69,757

7 $ 17,835.50 $ 71,342

8 $ 18,231.75 $ 72,927

The Home Energy Plus Program uses a previous three month income test which is annualized to determine program income eligi- bility.

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Emergency food packs are an important part of Barron County’s Meals on Wheels program. They will be distributed in November and throughout the winter months as needed.

Emergency Food Packs are given to all participants in the Meals on Wheels program and can be used in the event that bad weather

prevents the delivery of a hot noon meal. The pack includes several shelf stable nutritious foods such as baked beans, prunes, tuna and applesauce – items that can be eaten when the usual hot meal is undeliverable. Ideally, people won’t need the food pack at all, but Wisconsin winters pretty much assure us that

meals will have to be cancelled at least once.

If that cancellation occurs when someone’s pantry and refrigerator are a little low, the food pack really comes in handy.

You will have an Emergency Food Pack delivered by your driver soon. If you have any questions, please contact Joanne at 715-537- 6225.

While we are hopefully in for a few pleas- ant months of fall, we all know snow could entertain us at any time. Please remember to keep a safe, clear path for our Meals on Wheels drivers throughout the winter. We are unable to deliver meals if driveways or sidewalks are unsafe. Thank you for your assistance!

Breakfast Food and Fun: November Menus

Lunch and Meals on Wheels Served at most locations

Dining At Five

Enjoy a meal prepared by the ADRC nutrition program and get more than a meal! You’ll dine on new recipes and old favorites, enjoy lively company and get a break from cooking and dishes!

All meals are carefully planned to include a variety of foods, local when available, that provide at least a third of the recommended daily amounts for older adults. Meal site meals include milk and coffee. Our

registered dietitian gives attention to food selection and preparation to reduce fat, sugar and sodium to

allow many persons with health problems to enjoy our meals.

For free dietary counseling, contact Darby Smith at 715-537-6225.

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Darby Smith, RDN Nutrition Program Mgr.

ADRC Meals: Delicious, Nutritious and Fun!

Dining Locations

Transportation to any of the above

No matter the location, breakfast, lunch and Dining at Five are open to everyone wherever the meal is served. Each meal has different service locations; see below

Breakfast:

Weekdays, Rice Lake Senior Center

Lunch:

Each dining location serves on specific days. Call for the current schedule.

Salad Bar:

Weekly as follows: Tuesday-Cumberland, Wednesday-Rice Lake, Thursday-Barron, Friday-Chetek

Dining at Five:

Monthly in Cameron, Chetek, Cumber- land and Rice Lake; see dates and menu on

page 8. Call AddLIFE at 715-537-6333 for affordable transportation to dining centers.

Cost & Reservations

Meals aren’t free, but there is not a specific charge for those 60 and better.

Breakfast $4.00 $8.00

Lunch $4.00 $8.00

Meals on Wheels $4.00 $9.00 Dining at Five $6.50 $8.00

Any amount will be gratefully accepted.

Quest card or FoodShare can be used for a meal donation.

Reservations are required for some meals. To make a reservation, call the dining site you plan to attend.

Breakfast: No reservation required

Lunch: Reservation required - call at least 24 hrs ahead.

Salad Bar only: No reservation required

Dining at Five: Reservation required. Call at least 48 hours ahead.

Almena Township Hall 715-357-6016 W. Soo Avenue, Almena

Barron Senior Citizen Center 715-537-5726 12 North Third Street, Barron

Cameron Senior Center 715-458-2765 914 Main Street, Cameron

Chetek Center 715-925-2600

711 First Street, Chetek

Cumberland Senior Center 715-822-8794 1255 Webb St., Cumberland

Dallas Lutheran Church 715-537-6225 101 East Dallas Street, Dallas

Haugen Village Hall 715-234-4630 108 West Third Street, Haugen

Rice Lake Senior Center 715-234-7227 12 West Humbird St., Rice Lake

Turtle Lake Community 715-986-2055 301 Becker St., Turtle Lake

Suggested per meal donation for those 60 and better

Charge for those under 60

Sunday Community Breakfast

Sunday, November 18, 8 to 11 a.m.

Rice Lake Senior Center, 12 W. Humbird, Rice Lake, WI

715-234-7224 Cost: $7 - Adult, $3 - 5-12 , Under 5 Free

Join us for Asparagus & Bacon Egg Cups, Scrambled Eggs, Pumpkin French Toast with Carmel Cream Sauce, Seasoned Roasted Potatoes, Biscuits & Gravy, Bacon / Sausage, Homemade Sweets, Fresh Fruit. Juice, Milk, & Coffee.

Proceeds benefit Senior Center Projects and Programs

Recipe of the Month: Cauliflower Stuffing

Ingredients:

• 4 Tbsp butter

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped

• 2 celery stalks, chopped or thinly sliced

• 1 small head cauliflower, chopped

• 1 cup mushrooms, chopped

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

• 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped

• 1 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped (or tsp ground)

• ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1.In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion, carrot and celery and sauté until soft, 7 to 8 minutes.

2.Add cauliflower and mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, 8 to 10 more minutes.

3.Add parsley, rosemary, and sage and stir until

combined, then pour over vegetable broth and cover with a lid. Cover until to- tally tender and liquid is absorbed, 15 minutes.

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Are you looking for a healthy side dish for the upcoming holidays? Healthy doesn’t always mean tasting bland. The alternative Thanksgiving Stuffing recipe below incorpo- rates more vegetables than the traditional stuffing we are used to and is packed with flavor that dinner guests will be sure to love. Using cauliflower vs bread lowers the carbohydrates and you can always add the meat back into this to make it feel more traditional.

Emergency Food Packs For Meals on Wheels Being Distributed

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Several recently published studies on aging all seem to lead to the same conclusion: for healthy aging, moderation is crucial. Whether it concerns weight management, physical activity or alcohol and tobacco use, health experts urge people to consider their limitations and changing needs as they approach their senior years.

Weight Management and Calorie Restriction

One such study, led by researchers at the National Institute on Aging, found that gradual calorie restriction in midlife could help lower the risk of many diseases later on. The findings confirm what has previously been shown only in animal studies, namely that reducing caloric intake could have a positive impact on aging and longevity.

Don't Overdo Exercise

Similarly, experts recommend age-appropriate behavior when it comes to exercise. While physical activity is crucial for healthy aging – as it is for good health in general – there are limits to what many people can endure as they age. Of course, much depends on a person's fitness level, but certain precautions such as starting slow and dealing with pain and fear should be observed regardless.

The good news is that even smaller doses of regular exercise can produce significant benefits, not only for the aging body but, equally as important, for the mind. As studies have shown, even less strenu- ous activities such as walking, bicycling or swimming can help improve heart health as well as cognitive abilities. But for seniors, trying harder may not necessarily lead to better results.

Alcohol and Tobacco

It has often been suggested that drinking alcohol, particularly red wine, may be beneficial for the heart. These claims are not beyond dispute and the jury is still out on what alcohol actually does for people's well-being other than make them feel good. What is well established about alcohol, however, is that consuming large amounts of it is dangerous and can have enormously detrimental consequences in multiple ways, including how we age.

As it gets older, the human body becomes increasingly vulnerable to the effects of alcohol and is less able to handle its toxicity. That is why the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism recom- mends seniors limit themselves to no more than one serving of an alcoholic beverage per day.

It goes without saying that avoidance or cessation of tobacco use is a good idea at any time, but, again, it becomes a more pressing matter at an advanced age.

See Value, Not Deprivation

Another topic that is often not considered is the psychological component in all this. If those guidelines and recommendations are perceived only as restraint or deprivation, they will be hard to ad- here to. Old habits, as the saying goes, die hard. As we grow older, we all experience losses and are forced to let go. For this, it is of great importance to see the larger picture and appreciate the im- measurable value of good health, without which nothing else matters.

Do your eyes have all the nutrients they need to help prevent cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and other sight woes?

Read on to learn about the top foods for eye health. But don't count on popping a pill to get these nutrients — your best sources of vitamins and antioxidants are from whole foods, since it may be a food's combination of nutrients that have a synergistic healing effect.

Kale: See the Light

This leafy green is a rich source of lutein and zeaxanthin, which are related to vitamin A and beta carotene, and are believed to protect eye tissues from sunlight damage and reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. Other good sources of these nutrients include dark green leafy vegetables (such as collard greens, turnip greens and spinach), broccoli, peas, kiwi, red grapes, yellow squash, oranges, corn, mangoes and honeydew melon. Your body needs fat to absorb lutein and zeaxanthin, so be sure to eat them with a bit of healthy fat such as a drizzle of olive oil or a few slices of avocado. And kale isn't just a one- note food — it contains vitamin C and beta carotene, other eye-friendly nutrients.

Sweet Potatoes: The Color of Health

These orange tubers are a good source of beta carotene, which may slow progress of macular degeneration. Your body converts beta carotene to vitamin A, a nutrient that helps prevent dry eyes and night blindness.

Beta carotene and vitamin A also help re-

duce the risk eye infections. Sweet potatoes not your favorite? For beta carotene, try other deep orange foods, such as carrots and butternut squash, plus dark green foods including spinach and collard greens.

Liver, milk and eggs are other great sources of vitamin A.

And, similar to lutein and zeaxanthin, beta carotene and vitamin A are absorbed best when eaten with a little healthy fat such as olive oil.

Strawberries: Help You "C" Better

Fresh, juicy strawberries are a good thing for your eyes, and contain plenty of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that can help lower your risk of cataracts. Also, be sure to load up your plate with other vitamin C-rich foods including bell peppers, broccoli, citrus (such as orange and grape- fruit) and cantaloupe.

Salmon: Goodbye, Dry Eyes

Dry eyes? Eating enough omega-3 fatty acids can help alleviate the problem. Get

some healthy fats every day in the form of salmon or other types of fish (two to three times per week), walnuts (which also contain eye-healthy vitamin E), flax and chia seeds. Salmon also is a good source of vitamin D, which helps protect against macular degeneration. You also can get vitamin D by enjoying sardines, mackerel, milk and orange juice fortified with vitamin D.

Green Tea: Antioxidant Powerhouse

A cup of green tea is more than relaxing and delicious — its antioxidants may help lower risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration. Green tea contains healthful substances called catcehins, which are responsible for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Other foods that are that are high in catechins include red wine, chocolate, berries and apples.

Black tea also boasts catechins, but in lower amounts than its green cousin.

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Wheat germ is a small little part of the wheat kernel that is considered the

“storehouse” of the nutrients in wheat.

The wheat kernel has 3 parts – the bran, the germ, and endosperm. To make plain white flour, the bran and germ are thrown away leaving the

biggest part – the endosperm, which has very little nutritional benefits.

Wheat germ is a bountiful source of energy, fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates, along with numerous vitamins and minerals. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids. How can all

of these benefit you? Well, the proteins can help boost your immune system, the omega-3 can improve brain health, the fiber can help support digestive and heart health, and the vitamins and minerals can help improve cellular metabo- lism giving you more energy and helping you feel better overall!

Wheat germ is part of the breads and

cereals food group and two tablespoons contain 65 calories, 6 grams protein, and 2 grams of fiber. Want to get more of this food into your diet? Try adding some wheat germ or wheat germ oil to your morning oatmeal, smoothies, dessert

toppings, or bake it into your bars, cookies, or muffins.

To learn even more about this functional food and how to get more into your nutrition plan, please join us in November for the free Beneficial Bite educational series on wheat germ. These sessions are open to all ages. Times, locations, and dates can be found in the Barron County Review, or by calling the ADRC at 715-537-6225, or by visiting the event calendar on our website at

www.adrcconnections.org.

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