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A publication of the Aging & Disability Resource Center - Green County • March | April 2015
Good Neighbors Make Good Neighborhoods
An inside look at Barb Kummerfeldt, Stepping On Peer Leader in New Glarus, WI
When you walk into
Maple Leaf Cheese
and Chocolate in
downtown New
Glarus, you probably
have one thing on
your mind – satiating
your sweet tooth!
Owner Barb
Kummerfeldt will
surely sell you a piece
of fudge, but she will
also give you
invaluable advice on
preventing a fall…
Barb is a Volunteer Peer Leader for
a falls prevention program called
“Stepping On”. Stepping On started
in Green County in 2013. An
evidence-based program, it is
proven to reduce falls in seniors by
31%. Barb, who has lived in New
Glarus since 1998, has been
working to improve her balance for
just as long!
“My whole life I have had trouble
with balance” says Barb, “I have
taken Tai Chi and now Stepping On
to do everything I can to
compensate.” Barb became a peer
leader after successfully completing
and encouraging others in a
register on a busy day.
Stepping On class in Monroe. “She
was always telling other
participants, don’t give up - figure
out another way!” and then sharing
a story of her own,” says Stephanie
Hafez, Stepping On Leader.
Stories are a big part of Stepping
On; in fact, each participant is asked
in the first class to share a story
about falling and what happened.
As a peer leader, Barb is able to
give advice through her stories. She
constantly is creatively fitting
balance and strength exercises into
her busy schedule and has never let
her balance hold her back. At age
81, Barb still continues to travel
with her husband in the RV, use
public transportation in the bigger
cities, and is not afraid to brave a
crowd to see the sights.
“My favorite part of being a peer
leader is knowing that I can inspire
someone else,” says Barb, “ I
wanted them to know if I can do it,
so can they. I also know it’s a lot
easier to learn from a peer.” One
way Barb continues to challenge
and improve her balance is by
building the exercises into her daily
tasks. If you watch closely, you
may see her taking side-steps at the
sales counter or while stocking
cheese at the Maple Leaf. She also
regularly does heel-raises or tandem
standing when she is stuck at the
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The Aging & Disability Resource Center in Green County provides information, assistance, and services to help
older people and people with disabilities remain healthy and independent.
Barb is a prime
example of being
aware of your
surroundings and
using them to help
improve her balance
and strength as well
as maintaining
independence. When
asked about the
biggest lesson she has
learned from the
class, Barb says,
“Awareness,
awareness, awareness! If this class
teaches you anything, it is that you
are more aware.”
We would like to thank Barb for her
time and commitment to the
program, and the countless stories
she has and is willing to share. It’s
leaders like her that makes these
programs possible. The Aging &
Disability Resource Center and
Stepping On program would like to
encourage you to consider a
Stepping On class to help improve
your balance, strength, and
awareness of falls as you age!
See page 4 for information on
upcoming Stepping On classes!
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WELCOME TO MEDICARE – MEDICARE 101
2015 PRESENTATION SCHEDULE
Turning 65 marks a new chapter
in a person’s life. There are
benefits that become available to
you in this new chapter, most
notably Medicare. Medicare is
a government-sponsored
program that entitles most
seniors 65 or older to medical
insurance. The Medicare
program is divided into four
parts – A, B, C, and D. Private
Medicare Supplemental plans,
which may cover more out of
pocket expenses, are also
available. Navigating the
Medicare maze is often a
confusing and frustrating
journey. This one hour
presentation is designed to help
you with the journey. Preregistration for the event that
best fits your schedule is
suggested but not necessary.
Call the Elder Benefit Specialist
at 328-9366 to reserve your
spot.
MEDICARE
101
TUESDAY
March 24th • 5:30pm
Monroe - Monroe Public
Library 2nd Floor
Program Room
Green County
Benefit Specialist
Schedule
Elder Benefit specialists help older adults to understand and access benefits
such as Senior Care Medicare, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Social Security,
FoodShare, low-income housing and health insurance.
Linda Gallagher
Elder Benefit Specialists serve people age 60 or older.
W h a t c a n a n e l d e r b e n e fi t s p e c i a l i s t d o fo r yo u ?
• Provide accurate, up-to-date information about a wide variety of programs that cover
healthcare, food and other household expenses
• Help you to identify and apply for programs that will best meet your needs
• Assist with an appeal when eligibility or coverage is denied
• Advocate on your behalf with other parties
• Refer you to an appropriate attorney when necessary
W h e r e c a n I fi n d a b e n e fi t s p e c i a l i s t ?
In Green County, contact Linda Gallagher in the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 328-9366.
March 2 • 11:00–noon
Monroe - Behring Senior
Center
March 4 • 12:30 -1:00pm
Albany – Riverview
NEW
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Apartment
March 4 • 1:15– 2:00pm
Albany – Village Hall
March 5 • Noon -1:00
Juda – Community Building
March 9• 10:30 -11:30am
NEW Monticello- Monticello
TIMES
Library
March 9 • 12:30 -1:30pm
New Glarus – New Glarus
Dining Center
March 11 • 10:30-11:30am
Brodhead City Hall
April 1• 12:30 -1:00pm
Albany – Riverview
NEW
TIMES
Apartment
April 1• 1:15– 2:00pm
Albany – Village Hall
April 2 • Noon -1:00
Juda – Community Building
April 6 • 11:00 – noon
Monroe – Behring Senior
Center
April 8 • 10:30-11:30am
Brodhead City Hall
April 13 • 10:30 -11:30am
Monticello - Monticello NEW
TIMES
Library
April 13 • 12:30 -1:30pm
New Glarus – New Glarus
Dining Center
TUESDAY
April 28th • 5:30pm
Albany - Albertson
Memorial Library
meeting room
TUESDAY
July 14th • 5:30pm
New Glarus –
New Glarus Village Hall
Community Room
TUESDAY
August 18th • 1:30pm
Brodhead - Memorial
Public Library Dr. Seth
& Esther Cain Meeting
Room
TUESDAY
September 22nd • 5:30pm
Monroe – Monroe Public
Library 2nd Floor
Program Room
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March | April 2015
April 12-18 is Volunteer
Appreciation Week!
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Are You Interested in Serving your
Community in a Meaningful Way?
We thank the following volunteers for their
outstanding service in the service areas of driver
escort, home delivered meal drivers, dining site,
adult day center helpers, musical entertainment and
more!
The Green County Aging and Disability Advisory Committee is looking for
several new committee members. Committee members assist in the
identification of consumer needs, provide advice and oversight to existing
programs, and advocate on behalf of services and issues affecting the needs of
elderly and disabled adults.
Nancy Albertson, Bernard Albright, George Albright,
Eileen Althaus, Sharon Andrews, Carol Armstrong,
Sandy Barrett, Art Bartsch, Barbara Bartsch, David
Bennett, Julie Blumer, Deb Briggs, Jodi Bubenzer,
Julie Buchanan, Karen Buck, Bailey Buol, Peggy
Chesney, Darrell Clark, Dennis Darwin, Patti
Darwin, Nancy Deets, Norma DeVoe, Joel
Dutenhoefer, Ginny East, Lucy Elmer, Daniel Fisher,
Joan Flood, Chad Ford, Bev Gebhardt, Gloria Glass,
Mary Alice Hart, Janet Hauri, William Heibner,
Betty Helwig, Joyce Hermanson, Gary Hessel,
Carolyn Hilliard, Annette Holmstrom, Glenn
Holtsapple, Sandra Horn, Catherine Huffman,
Marvin Huffman, Barb Ingebritsen, Kim Jacobson,
Jerry Jansen, Judy Kehm, Brenda Kela, George Kint,
Dale Knauer, Jeanette Krupke, Barbara
Kummerfeldt, Joe Kundert, Patsy LaBorde, Carol
Lancaster, Carol LaPointe, Dana Lindh, Bill Linn,
Norma Lotta, Dixie Marklund, Sue Meier, Heidi
Miesen, Anna Miller, Delores Olsen, Gary Partridge,
Phyllis Perrin, Debbie Reed, Carol Rufener, Kathryn
Rufener, Steve Runice, Kathy Scheffer, Ted Scheffer,
Barbara Ann Shemisa, Deb Sherven, Lee Sherven,
Jackie Splitter, Carla Stadel, Jane Sybers, Jane
Thomas, Karen Thomas, Ann Thornton, Karen
Tillotson, Phillip Trotter, Katherine Vetterli, Linda
Vetterli, Bob Vickerman, Gaida Vickerman, Theresa
Vine, Margie Walls, Ed Weber, Linda Wells, Phyliss
Ziegler, David Zimmerman
The County Committee currently has openings for a physically disabled adult
and two elderly representatives on the Board.
Two area businesses, Woodford State Bank and
Swiss Colony, generously donate one hour/week of
their time to deliver home delivered meals to one
route of Monroe area participants:
Woodford State Bank
Julie Davis, Shirley Denure, Kim Fiez, Sue
Hiltbrand, Val Johnson, Wendi Signer, Laci
Westgard, Chris Winter, Kim Zettle, Marci Ziltner
Swiss Colony
Chris Antos, Jeff Antos, Kathy Benning, Marcy
Brayko, Wendy Eberle, Larry Green, Dawn Hoesly,
Julie Jaeggi, Patty James, Deb Johnson, Kim
Markham, Jan Mathias, Angie Meyer, Amanda
Meyer, Char Paulson, Deb Weis
The committee meets on the second Thursday of each month, at 2PM in Monroe.
If interested, please contact the ADRC office for a complete description of board
member requirements and to request an application. If you have any questions,
please contact Linda Boll at 608-328-9499.
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New Program for Green County Residents with Diabetes
Healthy Living with Diabetes Workshop complements treatment for a healthy life
For people who have type 2
diabetes, pre-diabetes or live
with someone who does, it
is important to receive good
medical care, but that is just
half of the equation! Equally
important is your ability to
make healthy decisions,
follow doctor’s
recommendations, and take
care of your condition. In
Wisconsin, there are
475,000 adults with diabetes
and 1.45 million adults with
pre-diabetes.
New in 2015, the Aging &
Disability Resource Center
will offer Healthy Living
with Diabetes - a program
that is researched and
proven to help you manage
your diabetes and
complement existing
treatments.
Healthy Living with
Diabetes teaches diabetes
specific self-management
skills in nutrition, exercise,
and medication. It also
covers techniques to deal
with symptoms of diabetes
and working with your
doctor to see better results.
“This program is effective
because of the way it is
taught,” says Stephanie
Hafez, Healthy Living with
Diabetes Leader, “there is a
lot of participation and
group support, as we all
work on small changes to
live better.”
Stanford University
developed this program to
be different from
appointments with a
diabetes educator. In fact, it
is meant to work in
conjunction with diabetes
education concepts. Healthy
Living with Diabetes is not
an individualized program
and does not consider any
person’s individual health
care needs. It is a group
program that helps
participants make life
changes to reinforce the
concepts they learn from
diabetes education. All
specific health care
questions will be directed to
the person’s health care
team.
Best of all, Healthy Living
with Diabetes is a fun,
educational workshop that
will allow you to connect
with others who are living
with diabetes. This six
week program will be
offered in Monroe at
Wisconsin Bank and Trust in
the 2nd floor community
room starting Thursday,
March 12th from 4 to 6:30.
Cost is $10 – scholarships
are available. Space is
limited to 15 people.
If you are interested in
signing up, please call the
Aging & Disability
Resource Center at 608-3289499.
Yoga Research Project to come to Monroe!
Researchers in collaboration
with the Aging & Disability
Resource Center of
conducting a study to
Southwest Wisconsin will be examine the effects of yoga
on fall risk factors like
strength, balance, and gait in
older adults.
We are looking for
volunteers age 60+ with
limited yoga experience,
willing to participate in an
8-week yoga class that
meets twice weekly for an
hour. Each class will be
modified to fit your abilities
and will be taught by a
registered yoga instructor.
You will also be provided a
log book to track your home
practice on days you are not
in class.
This research will require
you to participate in a
simple physical assessment
administered by a physical
therapist. These
assessments will test your
physical abilities and will be
administered at the
beginning and end of the
yoga classes.
Classes are scheduled to
start Monday, April 6th
8:30am- 9:30am in Monroe
at the Aging & Disability
Resource Center –
Auditorium at N3152 State
Road 81, Monroe. Space is
limited.
For more information or to
sign up, please contact Paul
Mross at 608-469-5784 or
by email at
mr_oss@hotmail.com.
Senior Center
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In the Know…..Needing More Help Around the House?
As you get older, do you feel
things are getting harder or more
difficult to do? As we age, our
bodies don’t always keep up like
we want it to… there can come
a point when we need to ask for
assistance with some things
around the house or with some
of our personal cares. While it’s
important to keep active and
maintain as much independence
as possible, it is also important
that we keep our safety in mind.
The Aging & Disability
Resource Center is available to
talk with you about programs
and services available to help
you in the home as you come
across things that are difficult
for you to do.
create tremendous frustration,
feelings of uselessness, and
sadness, due to a sense of loss
of control in one’s life.
When thinking about or
beginning to experience loss of
independence due to aging, it is
common for people to
experience complicated feelings
such as:
• Fear. Some people become
frightened by their new
vulnerability, wondering how
they will manage on their own.
Overwhelmed, they may begin
to expect close friends and
family to be always available for
them.
• Anger. Others, feeling angry
As we age, we must cope with a that they can no longer manage
on their own, may take their
variety of setbacks – physical,
social, or emotional – that may, anger out on their loved ones.
over time, affect our ability to
function independently. The
extent to which we accept and
adapt to these losses directly
affects the quality of life we
achieve and maintain.
Linnea Guse, LA Klug, Amber Russell, & Mandy Johnsen
Information & Assistance Specialists of ADRC
help comes in the form of a job
reference, a financial loan, or
moral support. As you grow
As we age, we must cope with a
variety of setbacks – physical, social,
or emotional – that may, over time,
affect our ability to function
independently.
You may become aware of
changes in your physical and
mental abilities, such as not
remembering appointments or
having difficulty climbing stairs,
opening jars, or walking long
distances. Other changes may
• Guilt. Still others may feel
include:
guilty and refuse needed help
• Vision problems
from family and friends because
• Hearing problems
they think they will be
• Less control over emotions
considered a burden.
• Less ability to move easily
• Confusion. It is not
• Less physical energy
uncommon for people to feel
• Memory problems
confused about needing help and
• Less flexibility
long for “what was.”
• Less stamina
We need to remember that even
Physical losses can gradually
limit the ability to participate in the most independent among us
social activities – sports, cultural have relied on others at some
outings, parties, and even dining point during our adult lives.
Most, if not all of us, accepted
out. Loss of independence can
older, your attitudes toward
accepting help may change,
especially when you experience
changes in your health or social
life. Those who adapt to
accepting help can devote more
time to building new and
positive experiences, making life
more joyful once again!
Asking what is available doesn’t
mean you are ready for help, but
that you know what is available
and how to connect when the
time comes. Allow yourself to
find the balance between
accepting help and living as
independently as possible. If
you find yourself or a loved
one starting to have difficulty
as they grow older, contact us
at the ADRC at
328-9499 to start talking about
what is available to help.
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Conversations That Matter: Power of Attorney for Healthcare,
Living Wills, and Guardianship Education Event
Wednesday, March 25th 11am-12 noon • New Glarus Village Hall
Monroe, WI – For most people,
talking about what would happen
if you became unable to direct
your own medical care because
of illness, accident, or advanced
age is not something you are
excited to do! However, if you
don’t set up a plan and something
happens, then these important
decisions may be handed to
someone who is not prepared and
does not know what you would
prefer.
The key is to be educated in what
you want, know what documents
to fill out, and to have
conversations early and often. If
a situation changes, the advanced
planning documents can change
to reflect the new situation and
wants.
“Time after time, I see
individuals in an emergency
situation that have not planned
ahead or do not know where to
locate the documents they did fill
out,” says Maria Johnson, Adult
Protective Services worker with
Green County Human Services,
“this makes it difficult for all
involved.”
The Aging & Disability Resource
Center recognizes the need to
start these conversations and is
offering an education event to
learn more about power of
attorney for healthcare, living
wills, and guardianships.
Handouts on the topic, do-it-
yourself kits and community
resources will be available.
This education event will be held
on Wednesday, March 25th in
New Glarus in the New Glarus
Village Hall at 319 Second
Street, New Glarus from 11 to
noon.
If you are interested in attending
or have questions please call the
Aging & Disability Resource
Center at 608-328-9499.
Conversations That Matter:
Asking a family member
to stop driving
Tuesday, March 31st, 2-3pm at
Albertson Memorial Library in Albany
How do you know when it's time for your loved one to limit or stop
driving? It’s a tough subject for most families, but it's a serious matter.
Now there's help. The ADRC will be offering AARP’s free seminar
called We Need to Talk that will help you determine how to assess
your loved ones’ driving skills and provide tools to help you have this
important conversation. Many times it is starting the conversation
early in a kind and considerate manner that will help make this
decision easier for them. Learn how to do that at this program.
We will be holding this program at the Albertson Memorial Library in
Albany on Tuesday, March 31st from 2 to 3 pm. There is no cost to
attend. If you have questions, please call the ADRC at 608-328-9499.
Caregivers Support Group
The Caregiver Support Group will continue to meet on the second
Thursday of each month at 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Monroe Public
Library, 1st floor conference room. If help is needed to care for a
loved one during the group time, please contact the Aging &
Disability Resource Center at (608) 328-9499 for information
about respite options and funding. Please contact Deanna Truedson
at 843-3402 for questions or more information. The group is cosponsored by the Aging & Disability Resource Center, the
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance and Monroe Clinic.
Congratulations, Norma!
Winner of the “Ugly Mug Contest”
held at Blends & Friends Cafe is Norma DeVoe!
March | April 2015
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BLENDS ‘N FRIENDS
CAFÉ GRAND OPENING!
* NEWSFLASH *
NOW – NO RESERVATIONS
REQUIRED!
Just come and ‘build your own breakfast’!
*HOURS: Hot breakfast from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Cold breakfast from 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
*COST: For persons aged 60+ Suggested donation $4/meal.
YOU decide your donation based on the value of the items YOU have chosen!
Blends & Friends Café, located in the lower level of the
Senior Center, celebrated their Grand Opening during the
week of January 12th. Over 60 people attended Opening
Day, enjoying a delicious Breakfast Casserole
(potatoes/egg/cheese/ham/spinach), oatmeal, cinnamon
muffin, coffee, etc.!
Mayor Bill Ross, Senior Center Board President
Bill Schwaiger, Green County Human Services Director
Greg Holcomb, and Aging & Disability Advisory
Committee Chair Jerry Jansen take part
in the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Aging & Disability Resource Center Supervisor
Linda Boll gave opening welcoming remarks.
DOOR PRIZE DRAWING
AT NOON
Grand Prize - Flat Screen TV
Must be present to win!
THANK YOU TO
OUR SPONSORS!
The beautiful Parisian mural painted
by local artist Kathy King.
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Dementia Care Specialist Corner
LEEPS! A Program for Individuals with Early Memory Loss or Dementia
Staying active
and being
engaged in your
community is
important when
you have early
memory loss or
dementia. Do
you know
Whitney Thompson,
MPH, CHES
someone or do
you yourself have early memory
loss that may be related to
dementia or dementia-like
symptoms? Do you still want to
remain active and engaged in your
community? The ADRC of
Southwest Wisconsin is offering a
program called LEEPS.
LEEPS (Language Enriched
Exercise Plus Socialization) is a
program for individuals with
Alzheimer’s disease, other
dementias, or dementia-like
symptoms who are living at home
or the home of a family member.
The individuals with the symptoms
are paired with a volunteer from
their community. They meet with
each other twice a week to
exercise and go on outings in the
community for volunteer activities
and social enjoyment. The
experiences are individualized for
each participant.
This is a great opportunity for
family caregivers to take time for
themselves while the individual
with dementia is participating in
LEEPS.
VOLUNTEERS!
Volunteers are essential to the
implementation of LEEPS. It is a
rewarding program for both the
participant and the volunteer
because you have the opportunity
to learn, laugh, and connect with
each other. The ADRC is looking
for volunteers to be a part of this
great program!
Memory Care Connections:
A Program for Individuals Caring
for a Loved One with Dementia
Are you caring for a loved one
with dementia at home? Caring for
someone with dementia can be
challenging at times and having a
support system to help you is very
important. Memory Care
Connections is a program that
could be helpful for you in caring
for a loved one with dementia by
guiding you in understanding
dementia, discussing coping
strategies, and establishing a
support system.
Memory Care Connections is an
evidence-based caregiver support
program that has shown to delay
nursing home placement. It is for
individuals caring for and living
with a loved one with dementia.
The program helps caregivers in
providing care to their loved one at
home while maintaining their own
health and well-being. The goal of
the program is to provide
knowledge and support to people
caring for a loved one with
Alzheimer’s disease or a related
dementia. When caregivers receive
the support and services they need,
the person with dementia also
benefits.
What is a Dementia Friendly
Community?
A dementia friendly community is
a place where an individual with
dementia and their family are able
to live as independently as possible
and continue to be part of their
community. The goal of dementia
friendly communities is to make
the quality of life better by easing
the fear and isolation associated
with dementia, and by increasing
access to the resources people need
to live well with dementia.
A dementia friendly community
involves all facets of a community
including businesses, schools,
churches, first responders, and
other local organizations. In a
dementia friendly community,
individuals with dementia are
enabled to safely access and visit
the familiar local facilities where
they are known (such as banks,
restaurants, post offices, and
shops). In addition, it is a
community that enables them to
maintain their social networks so
they continue to have a sense of
belonging. These things are
achieved through educating,
training, and creating awareness
about dementia in a community
For more information about
dementia, the programs and
services offered through the
ADRC, dementia friendly
communities, or volunteering
contact your local ADRC to get
connected to the Dementia Care
Specialist by calling 877-7942372. There are many supports
and resources available.
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National Nutrition Month® Bite Into A Healthy Lifestyle
March is National Nutrition
Month® which is a time for us all
to take a moment to be grateful for
the plethora of food available to us
and reflect on the healthy habits
that we do or do not have as part
of a daily routine. The theme for
this year is “Bite Into a Healthy
Lifestyle,” which is acknowledges
that a healthy lifestyle includes the
foods we eat, physical activity,
food safety, sleep, relaxation, and
countless other things that make
our lives complete. Finding
balance is an important part of
wellness, and making healthy
choices while still enjoying the
foods can make a difference in our
physical health as well as our
mental well-being. For most
people, eating is a pleasurable
necessity, so finding pleasure in
nutritious foods is getting the best
of both worlds.
So what will your “Bite” be? Take
a minute and think about your
healthy and possibly not-so-
healthy habits. If you need some
ideas, here are some “mini bites”
to get you started.
Switch to whole grains. Try
something new like a whole wheat
English muffin, wild rice, or a
whole wheat tortillas or barely as
part of your meal. Balance: Find
the whole grains that are
enjoyable, and make the permanent
switch. If there are some grains
that are just not enjoyable, then
stick with your standard. With the
goal of making half of the grains
you eat whole grains, even
changing one or two to whole
grains makes a difference!
Low fat or fat free dairy. While
many people will say that 1% or
fat free milk “taste like water,”
foods like yogurt, cottage cheese,
and sour cream the change is not
as noticeable. Balance: If the taste
quality of a higher fat dairy
product is something you just can’t
compromise, consider what some
foods are that you can make the
change. For example, if you can’t
do without 2% milk, can you use
1% or fat free yogurt and cottage
cheese or watch the portion of how
much high fat dairy you are using?
If cheese is your vice, can you
watch the portion and frequency
that you eat it? Let’s be honest,
we live in Wisconsin and dairy is a
part of life, but how much of a part
is up to you.
Choose lean protein foods. If
you grew up on meat and potatoes,
then meat is likely an expected
staple of a meal. The more we
know about nutrition, the more we
learn that red meat should be a
“sometimes” food versus an
“always” food. Trying different
kinds of protein foods can be a
really healthy change. Using plant
proteins like nuts, peanut butter,
beans, or soy are inexpensive and
easy. Balance: If you are not ready
to make the meat change, be aware
of the portion. The protein food at
a meal should only take up a ? of
the plate. If there is more than that
on your plate, cut back add some
more vegetables!
Pile the plate with produce.
Fresh, canned, or frozen fruits and
vegetables should be a part of
every meal and ideally should
make up ? of the meal! With a
huge selection available in grocery
stores, finding at least a small list
of likes should be pretty easy.
During winter months, try the
frozen version if it is less
expensive. Balance: If ? of your
plate or a fruit/vegetable at every
meal is a lofty goal, start small and
build.
Typically, when people start with
reasonable goals and work at them
until they become a habit, those
habits can be hard to break. In this
case, that would be a good thing!
So take a “Bite” and see where it
takes you!
Food Labels: What are they all about anyway?
Do you read food labels when grocery shopping? This is very important to help
lower your intake of salt and saturated fats and can make for an improved heart
healthy diet. The Edgewood College senior nursing students who are completing
their public health course at the Green County Health Department will be presenting
information on this important topic. On March 26, 2015, they will present at the
New Glarus congregate meal site and on April 23, 2015, they will present at the
Monroe senior congregate meal site following lunch.
LEARN ALL ABOUT
FOOD LABELS:
Thursday, March 26th
12 noon at New Glarus
Dining Center
Thursday, April 23rd
11:30am at
Monroe Dining Center
(Behring Senior Center)
Call 328-9499 for reservations
Learn all about food labels:
Thursday, March 26th • 12 noon at New Glarus Dining Center
Thursday, April 23rd • 11:30am at Monroe Dining Center
(Behring Senior Center)
Call 328-9499 for reservations
The nurses are also working in partnership with Green County Emergency
Management to help prepare families for such events as severe winter storms or
tornadoes that may cause power outages and interrupt services. This is a
continuation of the program the group presented this past fall. An Emergency Plan
has been designed to be completed and kept in your home for such events. Each of
you will receive one of these kits and the nurses will assist you to complete them at
this event.
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Monday, March 2nd
Apple Juice
Apricots
Wednesday, March 4th
Cranberry Juice
Crushed Pineapple
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Western Omelet w/Peppers,
Cheese, Ham
OR
Yogurt Cup
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Scrambled Eggs w/Cheese
OR
Yogurt Cup
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Cream of Wheat – Brown Sugar
Cinnamon Muffin
Pancake w/Syrup
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
Monday, March 9th
Grape Juice
Mandarin Orange Cup
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Cheese Omelet
OR
Yogurt Cup
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Cream of Wheat – Raisins,
Brown Sugar
Sunrise Muffin
Cornflakes
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Oatmeal – Raisins, Brown
Sugar
Blueberry Muffin
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
Wednesday, March 11th
Orange Juice
Hot Apple Crisp
Wednesday, April 1st
Cranberry Juice
Crushed Pineapple
Friday, March 6th
Orange Juice
Cinnamon Apple Slices
w/Raisins
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Scrambled Eggs w/Cheese
OR
Yogurt Cup
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Casserole: Potatoes-EggCheese-Ham-Mushrooms
OR
Hard Cooked Egg & Cheese Stick
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Oatmeal – Raisins, Brown
Sugar
Pumpkin Muffin
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Oatmeal – Raisins, Brown Sugar
French Toast w/Syrup
Granola Muffin
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
Friday, March 13th
Apple Juice
Tropical Fruit Cup
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Sausage Crumble Tomato Pizza Scrambled Eggs with Ham Bits
on Biscuit
OR
OR
Cottage Cheese
Yogurt Cup
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Oatmeal – Raisins, Brown
Oatmeal – Raisins, Brown
Sugar
Sugar
Crisp Rice
Coconut Muffin
Pumpkin Muffin
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
Grain Bread w/Jelly
Friday, April 3rd
HOLIDAY
Monday, April 6th
Grape Juice
Mandarin Orange Cup
Wednesday, April 8th
Orange Juice
Hot Apple Crisp
Friday, April 10th
Apple Juice
Tropical Fruit Cup
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Cheese Omelet
OR
Yogurt Cup
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Hamburger Tomato Pizza on
Biscuit
OR
Yogurt Cup
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Scrambled Eggs with
Bacon Bits
OR
Cottage Cheese
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Oatmeal – Raisins, Brown
Sugar
Coconut Muffin
Wheat Bread
Grain Bread w/Jelly
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Oatmeal – Raisins, Brown
Sugar
Crisp Rice
Pumpkin Muffin
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Cream of Wheat – Raisins,
Brown Sugar
Sunrise Muffin
Cornflakes
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
Monday, March 16th
Orange Juice
Apple Slices with Craisins
Wednesday, March 18th
Cranberry Juice
Hot Apple Crisp
Friday, March 20th
Grape Juice
Peach/Pear Cup
Monday, April 13th
Orange Juice
Apple Slices with Craisins
Wednesday, April 15th
Cranberry Juice
Hot Peach Crisp
Friday, April 17th
Grape Juice
Peach/Pear Cup
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Western Omelet w/Hash Browns
OR
Raspberry Yogurt
CHOICE OF 1:
Scrambled Eggs w/Spinach,
Cheese, Chives
OR
Yogurt
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Cheese Omelet
OR
Hard Cooked Egg
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Western Omelet
w/Hash Browns
OR
Raspberry Yogurt
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Scrambled Eggs w/Spinach,
Cheese, Chives
OR
Yogurt
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Cheese Omelet
OR
Hard Cooked Egg
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Oatmeal – Raisins, Brown
Sugar
Raisin Muffin
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Oatmeal – Raisins, Brown
Sugar
Cornflakes
Berry Muffin
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Oatmeal – Raisins, Brown
Sugar
Raisin Muffin
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Oatmeal – Raisins, Brown
Sugar
Cornflakes
Cranberry Muffin
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Cream of Wheat – Brown Sugar
Tropical Bran Muffin
Krispy Rice
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Cream of Wheat –
Brown Sugar
Tropical Bran Muffin
Krispy Rice
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
Monday, March 23rd
Apple Juice
Mandarin Orange Cup
Wednesday, March 25th
Orange Juice
Applesauce
Friday, March 27th
Grape Juice
Pineapple Cup
Monday, April 20th
Apple Juice
Mandarin Orange Cup
Wednesday, April 22nd
Orange Juice
Applesauce
Friday, April 24th
Grape Juice
Pineapple Cup
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Cheese Omelet, Hash Browns
OR
Yogurt Cup
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
French Toast Casserole
OR
Yogurt Cup
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Cream of Wheat – Brown Sugar
Cornflakes
Mixed Berry Muffin
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Scrambled Eggs w/Cheese,
Hash Browns
OR
Yogurt Cup
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
French Toast Casserole
OR
Yogurt Cup
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Oatmeal – Raisins, Brown
Sugar
Cinnamon Spice Muffin
Wheat Bread
9-Grain Bread w/Jelly
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Vegetarian Tomato Pizza on
Biscuit
OR
Cottage Cheese
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Western Omelet w/Peppers,
Cheese, Ham
OR
Cottage Cheese
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Oatmeal – Raisins, Brown
Sugar
Struessel Muffin
Toasted Oats
Raisin Bread w/Jelly
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Oatmeal – Raisins, Brown
Sugar
Cinnamon Spice Muffin
Wheat Bread
9-Grain Bread w/Jelly
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Oatmeal – Raisins, Brown
Sugar
Cornflakes
Berry Muffin
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
Monday, March 30th
Apple Juice
Apricots
Monday, April 27th
Apple Juice
Apricots
Wednesday, April 29th
Cranberry Juice
Crushed Pineapple
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Western Omelet w/Peppers,
Cheese, Ham
OR
Yogurt Cup
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Western Omelet w/Peppers,
Cheese, Ham
OR
Yogurt Cup
ENTRÉE CHOICE OF 1:
Scrambled Eggs w/Cheese
OR
Yogurt Cup
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Cream of Wheat – Brown Sugar
Cinnamon Muffin
Pancake w/Syrup
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Cream of Wheat –
Brown Sugar
Cinnamon Muffin
Pancake w/Syrup
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Cream of Wheat –
Brown Sugar
Tropical Bran Muffin
Toasted Oats
Raisin Bread w/Jelly
SIDES CHOICE OF 2:
Oatmeal – Raisins, Brown
Sugar
Pumpkin Muffin
Wheat Bread w/Jelly
All days include 1% Milk & 1 tsp. Margarine. The Blends & Friends Cafe is located at the Monroe Senior Center, hours of 7:30-9:30am hot/cold
breakfast, 9:30-10:30 cold breakfast only. Coffee is $1-1.25/cup. For reservations, please call 325-3173 by noon the day prior to dining.
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March 2015 Menu - Monroe/Brodhead/Albany New Glarus Monticello
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Albany
Brodhead
Monroe
Monticello
New Glarus
Sloppy Joe
Same
Same
Beef Stew
Chicken
2
Albany
Brodhead
Monroe
Monticello
New Glarus
Roast Pork
Same
Same
Baked Chicken
Polish Sausage
9
Albany Chicken A La King
Brodhead Same
Monroe
Same
Monticello Ham Balls
New Glarus Meatloaf
16
WEDNESDAY
3
Monroe
Chicken Breast
Monticello Chicken Breast
New Glarus Salisbury Steak
10
Monroe
Meatloaf
Monticello Mushroom Steak
New Glarus Meatloaf
17
Monroe
Meatloaf
Monticello Mushroom Steak
New Glarus Chicken
Albany
Brodhead
Monroe
Monticello
New Glarus
Chicken Breast 23
24
Same
Monroe
Cheeseburger
Same
Monticello Chicken Cordon Bleu
Pork Cutlets
New Glarus Pork Chops
Oven Fried Chicken
Albany
Brodhead
Monroe
Monticello
New Glarus
Chili
30
Same
Monroe
Baked Fish
Same
Monticello Spaghetti
Meatloaf
New Glarus Baked Ham
Swedish Meatballs
THURSDAY
Brodhead
Monroe
Monticello
New Glarus
Turkey
Same
Baked Ham
Chicken Teriyaki
Brodhead
Monroe
Monticello
New Glarus
Spaghetti
Same
Lasagna
Roast Turkey
Brodhead
Monroe
Monticello
New Glarus
Roast Beef
Same
Chicken Breast
Baked Ham
Brodhead
Monroe
Monticello
New Glarus
Roast Beef
Same
Roast Beef
Brat
FRIDAY
4
5
Monroe
Beef & Peppers
Monticello Turkey Dressing
New Glarus Corned Beef
11
Albany Egg-Potato-Spinach-Cheese Casserole 13
Brodhead Same
Monroe
Same
Monticello Hamburger Bean Bake
New Glarus Kalburwurst
19
Albany Tuna Noodle Casserole 20
Brodhead Same
Monroe
Same
Monticello Baked Cod
New Glarus Salmon Loaf
Monroe
Pork
Monticello Turkey/Dressing
New Glarus Veal Parmesan
25
6
12
Monroe
Baked Fish
Monticello Pork Cutlets
New Glarus Ham Loaf
18
Albany
Breaded Fish
Brodhead Same
Monroe
Same
Monticello Baked Cod
New Glarus Meatballs
26
Monroe
Turkey
Monticello Swiss Steak
New Glarus Pot Roast
Albany Roast Pork Loin
27
Brodhead Same
Monroe
Same
Monticello Tuna Noodle Casserole
New Glarus Baked Cod
31
April 2015 Menu - Monroe/Brodhead/Albany New Glarus Monticello
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Brodhead
Monroe
Monticello
New Glarus
Albany Turkey Noodle Casserole
Brodhead Same
Monroe
Same
Monticello Beef Stew
New Glarus Roasted Chicken
6
Albany
Chicken Breast
Brodhead Same
Monroe
Same
Monticello Baked Chicken
New Glarus Swiss Steak
13
Albany
Brodhead
Monroe
Monticello
New Glarus
Turkey Slice
Same
Same
Ham Balls
Roast Beef
20
Albany
Brodhead
Monroe
Monticello
New Glarus
Sloppy Joe
Same
Same
Pork Cutlets
Polish Sausage
27
7
Monroe
New England Boiled
Dinner
Monticello Chicken Breast
New Glarus Ring Bologna
14
Monroe
Tator Tot Casserole
Monticello Roast Beef
New Glarus Meatloaf
21
Monroe
Ham
Monticello Mushroom Steak
New Glarus Salisbury Steak
28
Monroe
Chicken Patty
Monticello Chicken Cordon Bleu
New Glarus Pasta & Meatballs
Lasagna
Same
Pork Roast
Goulash
THURSDAY
1
FRIDAY
2
Monroe
Chicken
Monticello Baked Chicken
New Glarus Oven Fried Chicken
Ham ‘N Scalloped 8
Potatoes
Monroe
Goulash
Monroe
Same
Monticello Turkey/Dressing
Monticello Baked Ham
New Glarus Beef Patty
New Glarus Pork Chops
Brodhead
Brodhead Mexican Casserole15
Monroe
Same
Monroe
Baked Fish
Monticello Lasagna
Monticello Pork Cutlets
New Glarus BBQ Sandwich
New Glarus Chicken
3
CLOSED - HOLIDAY
9
Albany
Brodhead
Monroe
Monticello
New Glarus
Meatloaf
Same
Same
Baked Cod
Beef Tips
10
16
Albany
Brodhead
Monroe
Monticello
New Glarus
Roast Beef
Same
Same
Hamburger Bake
Breaded Fish
17
Roast Pork
Same
Same
Baked Cod
Meatballs
24
Brodhead
Monroe
Monticello
New Glarus
23 Albany
Taco Casserole 22
Brodhead
Same
Monroe
Chicken
Monroe
Chicken Breast
Monticello Turkey/Dressing
Monticello
Chicken Teriyaki
New Glarus Corned Beef
New Glarus
Brodhead
Monroe
Monticello
New Glarus
Mac ‘N Cheese
Same
Roast Beef
Roast Turkey
29
30
Monroe
Ham/Potato Casserole
Monticello Swiss Steak
New Glarus Ham
1% milk is served with all meals. Meals are prepared without salt. For serving times and more information, call the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 608-328-9499. The Monroe Dining Center is located in the
Behring Senior Center, 325-3040. The Albany Dining Center is located in the EMS meeting room, 208 Water Street. The Brodhead Dining Center is located at the Brodhead Senior Center, 897-4796. Monticello meals
are available through Gempeler’s Supermarket. New Glarus meals are available through the New Glarus Home Inc., 608-527-2126 ext.706. **Menu subject to change**
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Special Trip to Verona Senior Center, Verona WI
to see Leon McGregor Performance Monday, March 30th , 2015
Monday afternoon is classic country music time at the Verona Senior Center!
Leon McGregor and a talented group of pickers and singers perform old time country music.
Music starts at 12:30 and lasts until about 3:00. Refreshments are served.
There is no charge for the music.
Bus will leave Green County Human Services in Monroe at 10:30am.
Pick-up available in Monticello & New Glarus.
Lunch served at 11:45am and performance to follow lunch.
Cost is $10 for the bus and $5 for lunch.
Only 14 spots, reserve yours today!
Reservations by Wednesday, March 25th!