Community Care Newsletter

	"A Waupaca County Aging and Disability Resource Publication"
Volume	Waupaca County Department of Health & Human Services - 715-258-6300
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Winter 2011	What Is the Long-term Care Enrollment Cap and How Do People Get Service Today? Make Healthy Eating a Part of Your Holiday Season Powers of Attorney Planning For Future Decision Making Medicare A & B Cost-Sharing for 2012 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Senior Dining Sites Volunteers are Incredible! Prepare for Winter Recoginze that if you care...you are a caregiver Are High Energy Costs Getting You Down? Don't Let Winter Weather Derail Your Fitness Plans Is It Depression - OR the Holiday Blues? Alzheimer's Family & Caregiver Support Program Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's in Waupaca raises more than $6000 Have a Safe and Strong New Year! Word Search
Fall 2011	Logisticare Update County reports chronic complaints with privatized service Volunteers Needed to Serve as Guardians Logisticare complaint process Tips for communicating with elected officials Walk to end Alzheimer's Help for finding and purchasing amplified or adapted phones How to contact your local & state legislators Be the change you want to see in this world...volunteer! Caregiving ~ Frustration Children are Born with Emotions Senior Dining Sites MyPlate replaces MyPyramid Medicare Open Enrollment What does the label "Caregiver" mean? How does work affect my check benefits? Are High energy costs getting you down? Join a Committee Fall Prevention Month Word Search Caregiver Conference October 12 in Waupaca
Summer 2011	Medical Assistance Recipient's Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services Available Only Through Logisticare Effective July 1, 2011 Senior Dining Sites Bond Offset National Demonstration (BOND) StrongWomen - Healthy Hearts New Benefits and Changes Due to the Affordable Care Act Caregiving for Your Grandchildren Seniors Win One and Lose One in Joint Finance Committee How to Contact Your Local & State Legislators On a Budget? UW-Extension offers ideas for healthy snacks and meals The End of Alzheimer's Starts in Waupaca Alzheimer's diagnostic guidelines updated Used Recreation/Exercise Equipment for Children Wraparound Services in Waupaca County Heat Stress in the ELderly Add Sunshine to your life...Volunteer! Waupaca County DHHS Volunteer Appreciation & Senior Citizens Picnic
Spring 2011	ADRC - Get to Know Us Before You Need Us Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program Waupaca County Outreach Schedule Quick Facts About Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Those Who Have Drug Coverage From an Employer or Union Staying Strong:Volunteer Instructor Gains Flexibility, Confidence So Who Is A Caregiver Programs for Seniors and Caregivers NAMI Support Group Comes to Waupaca County Waupaca County Transportation Summit Caregiver Journey Support Group National Volunteer Appreciation Week April 11-15 Want to Add a Little Spring to Your Step? Volunteer! Who...What...When...Where... and How It's Tax Time:Do I Need to File Taxes on My Social Security Benefits? Nutrition Sites The Hidden Nutrition in Easter Eggs How to Make Hardboiled Eggs Welcome to ACCESS May is Older Americans Month Spring Cleaning in 4 Easy Steps:Organize, Rearrange, Brighten and Revitalize Living With Grief How to Contact Your Local and State Legislators Seniors May Eat Less, but They Need to Ensure Good Nutrition Family Care and IRIS Ombudsman Program
Winter 2010	Medicare Part D: Choices for 2011 Important Medicare Updates Programs to Promote Independence with Assistance Understanding Children with Mental Health Issues Helping Kids with Disabilities Enjoy the Holiday Taking Care of Wisconsin Caregivers NAMI Support Group Comes to Waupaca County If You Get the Flu SENIOR NUTRITION SITES Providers Merge Efforts into Waupaca County Caregiver Coalition Are you aware of Carbon Monoxide? Mental Illness: FACTS and NUMBERS Who…What …When…Where... and How Dear ADRC (acronym for Aging and Disability Resource Center)- “What is Assisted Living?” Ever Wonder… WISCONSIN HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WAUPACA COUNTY OUTREACH SCHEDULE Nintendo Wii Gets the AHA Thumbs-Up Don’t Let Winter Weather Derail Your Fitness Plans Baby Boomer Statistics “The Caregiver’s Creed” The 17th Annual Volunteer recognition Picnic was a HUGE success!! Give the Gift of....YOU!
Fall 2010	Community Care - What's In A Name ADRC Questions and Answers for You and Yours Aging & Disability Resource Center Access Older Adults Need Better Nutrition Elderly Nutrition Program A Free Community Series on Aging at UW-Fox Valley Senior Nutrition Sites Affordable Care Act: It's Effect on Seniors and Disabled HIRSP Federal Plan Celebrate Healthy Aging Month in September Holiday Blues and Seniors Sensory Processing Disorder Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program Falls Prevention November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month Introducing...Family and Community Services Volunteer Connection - Are You Ready For Change?
Summer 2010	Health Reform for America's Seniors ADRC Happenings Medicare Part D Rebate Checks Coming Soon Family Care Update Keep Food Safety In Mind When Shopping Farmers' Markets The File of Life Card Update Reminder Senior Day at the Waupaca County Fair Social Security Disability Hearing Backlog Falls to Lowest Level Since 2005 Nationwide Senior Nutrition Sites ACCESS - Your Connection to Programs for Health, Nutrition and Child Care Citizen Member Needed Summer Activities for Children with Disabilities Before It's Too Late: Planning for an Emergency Caregiver Stress: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself Caregiver Journey Group The Value of Therapy for Older Adults Waupaca County Caregiver Coalition Leader Trainings Volunteers Help Our Community Grow! Committees in Need of Citizen Members Waupaca County DHHS Invites you to our 17th Annual Volunteer Recognition Picnic
Spring 2010	Family Care Comes to Waupaca County July 2010 Special Information about Children with Disabilities and the Transition to Family Care What is an Aging and Disablility Resource Center How will My Service be Coordinated in Family Care and Family Care Partnership? How do We Know if Family Care is Working? Which Long-Term Care Program is Best for Me? What is Family Care and Family Care Partnership? Self-Directed Supports in Managed Care How Will My Services Be Coordinated in Family Care and Family Care Partnership? Summary - Key Differences Between Family Care and Partnership IRIS IRIS Allowable Services List IRIS Partners Roles and Responsibilities Key Questions: Highlighting differences between options for self-direction in Family Care, Partnership and IRIS Waupaca County 5310 Vehicle Procurement program Waupaca County Caregiver Spring Conference Public Libraries Now Have Wheeled Walkers 2010 Census to Begin Help Available to Apply for Core Plan and FoodShare May is Older Americans Month Medication Collection Senior Nutrition Sites Volunteer Appreciation Week Waupaca Meals-On-Wheels ~ Volunteers Needed!