the - North/Eastside Senior Coalition
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the - North/Eastside Senior Coalition
► Board & Committee News ….pg. 14 the ► Warner Park’s Newest Addition ….pg. 15 ► Important Numbers ….pg. 20 Vol. XLI. No 7 July 2016 Golden Times FREE for NESCO Members For senior adults & their families. $1 for Non-Members @ NESCO Office NESCO Summer Concerts MONDAYS 6:00—7:30 pm @ Warner Park Shelter Accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers (2015-2020) and the Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers (2013-2017) North/Eastside Senior Coalition 1625 Northport Dr #125 Madison, WI 53704 I N DE X Membership & Donation Form pg 3 Local Resources pg 4 Senior Dining Menu @Goodman pg 5 Programs pgs 6-7 Senior Dining Menu @ WPCRC pg 8 Programs Calendar pg 9 Case Management pg 10 Cultural Diversity Programs pg 11 Volunteer Opportunities pg 12 Volunteer Spotlight pg 12-13 Wish List pg 15 AppleFest Jewelry Sale pg.18 Ask the Nurse pg 16 Brain Tracker pg 19 FREE & Open to the Public! July 11—Thirsty Jones (Country) July 18—Soggy Prairie Boys (Bluegrass) July 25—Cajun Strangers (Cajun) August 1—Rain Date Limited transportation available for seniors. Please call by Friday NOON for a ride! 243-5252 Concessions Available—Reasonable Prices Supported by: Dane Arts, Madison Arts Commission with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board, Madison Mallards and Oak Park Place We are social! Become a fan and follow us! North/Eastside Senior Coalition Senior Housing Partner: Sherman Glen Apartments 1110 N. Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 241-1190 July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 Board of Directors Jim Krueger, BA Executive Director jkrueger@nescoinc.org 243-5252 Ext. 213 Jan Somerfeld, President Bunbury & Associates Realtors (Retired) Melissa Reed, Vice-President Mission: To enhance the quality of life for all senior adults by providing programs, advocacy, and resources to assist them to remain independent, active, and influential in the community. Reed Advocacy LLC, Principal Rick Webster, Treasurer American Family Insurance, Farm/Ranch Underwriting Manager Vision: Seniors dedicated to building a better community for people of all ages and backgrounds. July 2016 Vol XLI 7 The Golden Times North/Eastside Senior Coalition, Inc. 1625 Northport Drive #125 Madison, WI 53704 Phone: (608) 243-5252 Fax: (608) 243-5259 General E-mail: info@nescoinc.org Website: www.nescoinc.org Alison Lindsay Mares, Secretary Yours Sincerely, Principal Blinda Beason Ben Crutcher Walter Stewart Luanne Fax W.R. Stewart & Associates, S.C, Lawyer Madison Gas and Electric Co., Residential Services Manager Reta Harring Your comments are important to us and we invite you to visit our monthly Board meetings. Visitors will be asked to sign-in and state your comments, questions, and concerns at the start of the meeting. These issues will then be forwarded to the appropriate committee. Thanks so much for your interest in NESCO! Rosemary Bass, Emeritus Board Committee Citizen Representatives Diana Dineen Sharon Persich Personnel Committee UW Hospital, Registered Nurse (Retired) Resource Development Committee Metro Transit (Retired) Lesleigh Luttrell Shirley Raymakers Finance Committee UW-Madison (Retired) Studio Jewelers Resource Development Committee Madison School District (Retired) Staff Jim Krueger Executive Director jkrueger@nescoinc.org Alyssa Bordeleau Board of Directors Meeting August 16, 4:00 pm (Warner Park Community Recreation Center) Carol Peterson Madison School District (Retired) Springs Windows Fashions (Retired) Deadline: one month prior North/Eastside Senior Coalition’s American Family Insurance, Human Resource Advisor Edward Jones, Financial Advisor North/Eastside Senior Coalition does not necessarily endorse products and services advertised in The Golden Times. Office Hours: 8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday Laura Stein WI Dept. of Transportation (Retired) Lead Case Manager abordeleau@nescoinc.org Lois Gerbitz Trisha Rosbeck Executive Assistant lgerbitz@nescoinc.org Volunteer Coordinator trosbeck@nescoinc.org Margie Groom Dining Site Manager Pam Bracey Debi Hankins Cultural Diversity Specialist pbracey@nescoinc.org Dining Site Manger Susy Cranley Ruth Hellenbrand Bilingual Case Manager scranley@nescoinc.org Terez Fahy Case Manager tfahy@nescoinc.org Programs Manager rhellenbrand @nescoinc.org Dan McWilliams Dining Site Manager Allie Schrank Bilingual Case Manager aschrank@nescoinc.org Kate ShenkerPowers, Case Manager kshenker@nescoinc.org Rodrigo Valdivia Cultural Diversity Specialist rvaldivia@nescoinc.org The North/Eastside Senior Coalition is an equal opportunity agency. No otherwise qualified applicant for services or service recipient shall be excluded from participation, be denied benefits, or otherwise be subject to discrimination. This covers eligibility for and access to service delivery and treatment in all Coalition programs and activities. Clients, participants, and volunteers of the Coalition are encouraged to report any discrimination relating to service delivery by the Coalition to the Executive Director or Board President in writing (1625 Northport Dr #125, Madison, WI 53704). July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition 2 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 2016 Membership Benefits To receive discounts from our local business partners, you simply need to show your 2016 NESCO membership card. Benvenuto’s Italian Grill (@ Northside Town Center) FREE ice cream sundae with entree purchase Boomerangs Resale Store Manna Cafe & Bakery (@ Lakewood Plaza) 10% off in-dining food & beverages Meikle’s True Value (@ Northgate Shopping Center) (@ Northside TownCenter) 20% off regular priced merchandise Have a free key made each month Cambria Suites Madison Hotel stay $79/night for visiting family or relatives Cafe La Bellitalia Restaurante & Pizzeria 10% off your total food bill Overture Center Receive reduced ticket prices for select shows Warner Park Community Recreation Center 10% off annual workout facility membership (no double discount) Culver’s of Northport FREE cone or dish of custard with the purchase of a cone or dish s Plu NESCO sponsored trips discounted! Kavanaugh’s Esquire Club FREE dish of Schoeps flavor of the day ice cream with the purchase of lunch (11am—2 pm) Madison Chiropractic–North (2205 N Sherman Ave) Complementary consultation (in office or over phone) Note: Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC) ID cards are required for all building users ($5/year). NESCO senior dining site participants are encouraged to make a donation for their WPCRC ID cards. 2016 NESCO Membership Form Scholarships are available to seniors (age 55 and over) with annual income less than $16,236 (one person) or $21,852 (couple). Simple application is required from the office and all information is confidential. Contact Lois (243-5252 or lgerbitz @nescoinc.org) to obtain an application. 2016 NESCO Membership & Donation Form (Jan-Dec) Name_______________________________________Phone___________________ Address__________________________City__________________Zip____________ □ I wish to remain anonymous Email address______________________ Check One: □ $7 Regular Membership □ $13 Household Membership □ $50 Business Membership □ $50 Golden Club Membership □ $100 Patron Membership □$ Other Special donation of $ for: (check all that apply) □ Newsletter □ Cultural Diversity Programs □ Case Management □ Intergenerational Programs □ Home Chore Programs □ Social & Educational Programs □ Endowment Fund □ Nutrition Program (Optional) In memory of: In tribute of: Membership is tax deductible to the extent of the tax code. Our financial report can be obtained at our office. Mail check to: North/Eastside Senior Coalition (NESCO) 1625 Northport Dr. #125, Madison, WI 53704 July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition 3 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 Local Resources Foot Care Clinics NESCO and Home Health United co-sponsor four foot clinics each month for individuals who cannot do their own foot care and do NOT have diabetes. The cost is $20 at each clinic. Appointments are required and can be made a year in advance by calling 243-5252. Don’t forget your towels! Cancelled Eastside Shopping Center (2nd Floor) For July ONLY 705 E. Washington Ave 1:30—3:00 pm July 12th St. Paul Lutheran Church 2126 N. Sherman Ave 1:00—2:45 pm July 8th Warner Park Community Rec. Center 1625 Northport Drive 9:00—11:30 am July 19th Lakeview Lutheran Church 4001 Mandrake Road 1:30—3:15 pm Shopping Trips Call 294-8747 Group Access Bus Service ($1/way) MSCR Programs Fishing Trip (Beginner) Practice fishing from a canoe or kayak at Upper Mud Lake! Bring your own fishing equipment or we can provide it. Proof of a fishing license acquired through the WI DNR is required. Purchase license at http:// dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/outreach/ FishingLicenses.html for as little as $8 for one day. 16+ Lake Farm Park Tu 7/5 5:30—8:30 pm $25 11212 Herbal Soaps and Scrubs Start with bases of goat milk, coconut, glycerin, honey and olive oil, add your choice of essential oils, colors, crushed herbs, ground chocolate, almond flour or various other mix-ins. While the soaps cure and harden, create an olive oil sugar scrub perfect for the cold winter. Come prepared to experiment and have some good clean fun! Materials provided. 18+ MSCR East Th 7/14 1—3 pm $37 11419 Call 245-3667 to register for MSCR classes. *Scholarships are available for seniors FREE Fitness Room Use @ WPCRC Mon: 12—1 pm; Tues: 10—11 am; Wed: 10—11 am; Thurs: 5—6 pm; Fri: 6:30—7:30 pm; Sat: 12—1 pm Mondays EastTowne, Walmart East & Savers, 10 am—1 pm Hy-Vee, 10 am—1 pm (1st Monday) Room/equipment use is free; however, a WPCRC ID card is required. Inquire at WPCRC front desk or call 608-245-3690. Tuesdays Woodman’s, 9—11 am (includes Woodman’s East & Copps Pharmacy) Gay & Gray Discussion Group Wednesdays Woodman’s, 9—11 am (includes Woodman’s East, Copps Pharmacy, & Farmer’s Market) Thursdays Sherman Plaza, noon—2 pm (includes Walgreens & Pierce’s) NW Aberg, Packers Ave & Maple Bluff. Copps, Noon—2 pm July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition Thursdays, 1—3 pm @ Madison Senior Center Senior adults from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community meet the 2nd & 4th Thursday each month. These are friendly conversations that are informal, open dialogs. LGBT persons, their friends, and families are welcome. Participants determine the topics based on current interests. A facilitator attends each meeting. 4 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 July Senior Dining Menu @ Goodman Community Center Location: 149 Waubesa Street Serving: 11:30 am Bus reservations are required a minimum of 24-hours in advance. Call 204-8032 to sign-up. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 Black Bean & Cheese Burrito, Rice, Corn 4 5 6 7 8 Independence Day (closed) Pork Chops Brown Rice Green Beans Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce Garlic Bread Red Beans & Rice Broccoli Medley BLT Couscous w/Almonds 11 12 13 14 15 Veg. Lasagna-Egg Plant, Spinach Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Broccoli Brat on Bun Sauerkraut, Baked Baked Tilapia Baked Potato, Broccoli Quiche Lorraine 18 19 20 21 22 Ham or Turkey & Cheese Sandwiches Beef Enchiladas Rice Chicken Teriyaki Noodles Turkey & Cheddar Wrap Sweet Potato Wedges Egg Salad Sandwiches Veg. Soup 25 Cheese & Black Bean Quesadillas Brown Rice 26 27 28 29 Beef Tips & Noodles Broccoli Chicken Tacos Corn Cole Slaw Breaded Chicken Pasta Salad Carrots Spaghetti w/Meatballs Mixed Veg. Also served daily: tossed salad, bread, and dessert. Birthday cake served Wednesdays! July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition 5 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 Ongoing Programs Ruth Hellenbrand NESCO Programs Manager 243-5252, Ext. 209 5¢ Bingo *Second Tuesday & Every Friday, 10:15 am Each card costs 5¢; all proceeds paid out to the winners. Call 24 hours ahead if you want to stay for lunch at 11:15 am. Book Club First Tuesday, 10:00 am August’s book “The Tortilla Curtain” by T.C Boyle Topanga Canyon is home to two couples on a collision course. Los Angeles liberals Delaney and Kyra Mossbacher lead an ordered sushi-and-recycling existence in a newly gated hilltop community: he a sensitive nature writer, she an obsessive realtor. Mexican illegals Candido and America Rincon desperately cling to their vision of the American Dream as they fight off starvation in a makeshift camp deep in the ravine. From the moment a freak accident brings Candido and Delaney into intimate contact, these four and their opposing worlds gradually intersect in what becomes a tragicomedy of error and misunderstanding. FREE MSCR Senior Chair Yoga Wednesdays, 10:30 am Increase strength, flexibility, and balance with chair based yoga stretches, and breathing techniques. Kripalu Certified Yoga Instructor Carolyn Gantner is sponsored by MSCR. If instructor is unavailable, an exercise video is used. Technology Help Appointments Tuesdays, 9:00 am—12:00 pm, NESCO Office Northsider, Sharon Persich, is available every Tuesday to answer your questions. Bring in your phone, computer or tablet. All levels are welcome. Appointments are usually one hour long. Call 243-5252 to make an appointment. Memory Café @ WPCRC Third Monday, 1:00—3:00 pm Individuals with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimer’s, or other dementias, come together and participate in a variety of helpful activities, including light exercises. Family and friends encouraged to attend. Book Exchange Program for Seniors Ping Pong League Bring in used books and exchange them for ones you haven’t read. Books are in the NESCO office; open 8:00 am—4:30 pm, Monday—Friday. NESCO members only. Card Playing—All skill levels welcome! Euchre Mondays, 8:30—11:30 am Kings Corner Thursdays 10:30—11:30 am Sheepshead Mondays, 9:00 am—Noon, WP Game Room Tuesdays, 12:30—3:30 pm, WP Game Room Fridays, 12:30—3:00 pm, WP Game Room Come join the senior ping pong league! There is no need to pre-register, just show up! Warner Park ID card will be required. NOTE: NO longer playing on Sundays at Warner Park. Foot Care Clinic Second Friday, 9:00—11:30 am, Warner Park See page 4 for more information and other locations. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 1:00—3:00 pm PLEASE NOTE: All Euchre Tournaments for 2016 will be hosted at Lakeview Lutheran Church with Lunch at 11 am and Euchre to follow. Next tournament: Monday, August 15th! NESCO Internet Café Blood Pressure Clinic Third Tuesday, 10:30 am This FREE clinic is offered at WPCRC for people of all ages. Provided by Home Health United. Computers are available to use on site during the day, Monday through Friday . July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition 6 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 Ongoing Programs Card-Making Club July Programs Genesis Rehab Services Tuesday, July 12th, 10:15—11:15 am Help create home-made cards for all occasions. All Learn about services available in your home proceeds go to support NESCO programs and services. through Genesis Rehab Services. Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 1:00 pm Cards are sold in our office M—F 8:00 am--4:30 pm. Sewing Club/FREE Mending Service First & Third Thursday, 9:00 am, NESCO Office Senior adults with general mending and alteration needs can bring your clothing to the NESCO office between 8:00 am—4:30 pm, Mon—Fri. Limit three articles per month. Mahjong! NEW DAY! 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 1:00 pm We have a nice group started! Any skill level welcome. Bring your tiles and join the fun! Call Ruth for more information! Knit & Crochet Group NEW DAY! Second & Fourth Tuesdays, 9—11 am Drop in for all or part of the time. We will be knitting, crocheting and talking in the lobby of Warner Park Rec Center. If you like to keep your hands busy come hang out with us. Please bring your own supplies. Instruction not provided. Yarn donations accepted for the Blankets for Critters program. Blankets for Critters knits/crochets blankets for Angel’s Wish and the Dane County Humane Society. Join the fun! Quilters welcome! Artful Aging Starting August 31st Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm This is a new art program designed for any skill level! We will be exploring all artistic mediums (water color, pastels, acrylics) as we discuss cultural differences and forge new friendships. At the end of 12 sessions, we will hold two art showings! This is an exciting new program run by Artist Amy Conover. Call Ruth to sign up 243-5252! Class size is limited. Limited transportation available. (This program is free for NESCO members and all materials are provided). *Funded by the Area Agency on Aging of Dane County 2016 Leck Grant Program July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition Senior Bullying Janet Bolllig, Home Health United, MSSW Tuesday, July 19th at 10:30—11:15 am What do you think of when you hear the word bully? Do you picture a middle school boy intimidating a smaller kid into giving up his lunch money? It would probably surprise you to know that bullying also occurs in places you might not expect - like senior housing, assisted living facilities, nursing homes and senior centers. In fact, experts estimate that between 10-20% of residents living in senior communities are bullied by their peers. Memory Screening Tuesday, July 26th 9:30-11:30 A memory screen is a wellness tool that helps identify changes in memory. It creates a baseline so future changes can be monitored. Specialists from the Aging & Disability Resource Center will provide these free 10 minute memory screenings and will have information about memory, memory clinics, brain health, and local resources that are available. To Sign up call 243-5252! Technology Seminar with Sharon 1st Wednesday of each Month 3:00—4:00 pm Trying to figure out your laptop, iPad, phone or tablet? Want to learn Facebook or computer basics? On the first Wednesday of each month, Sharon Persich will lead a group seminar on a specific topic. July 6th 3:00 pm Facebook 101 Please call Ruth at 243-5252 to sign up. NEW! Just for MEN… Men’s Group Starting July 13th! 2nd & 4th Wednesday 3:00-4:30pm Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Struggling with depression or loneliness? Unsure how to be single and social? Overwhelmed by life changes? Join group facilitator Jim Jaeger for a support group designed Just for Men. This group will also include a few social outings. 7 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 July Senior Dining Menu @ WPCRC Location: 1625 Northport Dr. Serving 11:30 am Call 243-5252 (Monday-Friday, 8—11:30 am) to reserve a meal for the following day. Monday Dan McWilliams, Dining Site Manager Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 Sloppy Joe on WW Bun Summer Squash Salad Orange Rice Crispy Bar MO-Soy Patty Starting July 1st: Lunch will be served at 11:30 instead of 11:15! 4 Independence Day (NESCO closed) 5 Tuna Pasta Lettuce & Tomato Pickled Beets Citrus Salad MO-Egg Salad 6 Birthday Cake Cold Roast Beef WW Bun Potato Salad Caesar Salad MO-Vegetable Wrap 7 Brat on Bun Baked Beans Dill Baby Carrots Fruit Cocktail MO-Veg. Sausage 8 Red Beans & Rice Seasoned Greens Corn Bread Watermelon Cupcake 11 Baked Chicken Baked Potato/Sr Crm Peas & Cheese Salad Mandarin Oranges MO-Veg. Pizza 12 Egg Strata Sausage Links Hashbrowns Fruit Juice Turnover 13 Swedish Meatballs Wild & Brown Rice 4-Bean Salad Blueberry Muffin MO-Red Beans & Rice 14 BBQ Chicken WW Bun Beet Salad Pears MO-Veg. Wrap 15 Breaded Fish WW Roll O’Brien Potatoes Coleslaw MO-Cheese Sandwich 18 Taco Salad w/Chips, Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Salsa MO-No Meat/More Beans & Cheese 19 Chicken Salad Lettuce Croissant Broccoli Slaw MO–Egg Salad 20 Cheeseburger Lettuce & Tomato WW Hamburger Bun German Potato Salad MO-Tomato Basil Patty 21 Breakfast Casserole Potato Citrus Fruit Cup Fruit Muffin 22 Chef Salad w/Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, Onion, Salad Dressing, Croutons MO-No Meat 25 Meatloaf and Gravy Mashed Potatoes Stewed Tomatoes & Zucchini MO-Soy Patty 26 Sausage Gravy over BP Biscuits Scrambled Egg Fruit Cup Juice 27 Grilled Chicken Breast Lettuce & Tomato WW Bun Pasta Primavera Salad MO-Humus Sandwich 28 Ring Bologna Hash Brown Square Cucumber Salad Marble Rye Bread MO-Veg. Sausage 29 Spaghetti (WW Noodles) Meat Sauce Toss Salad Garlic Bread MO-Meatless Sauce Gift Certificates Available Take a senior to lunch by purchasing gift certificates for them to redeem at any Dane County Senior Dining Site. The cost is $4/each for senior adult diners (age 60+) or $7.50/each for those diners under the age of 60. Call 243-5252 for more information. Great gifts for any occasion! Door to Door Bus Service is available Monday–Friday. Bus reservations can be made when you make your luncheon reservation. Donation: 50¢ each way or what you can afford. Meatless Option! NESCO offers a senior dining site for people age 60+. The meals are Each day we offer a meatless prepared off site by Gaylord Catering option along with the usual main and brought to WPCRC to be served entrée. This effort is supported at 11:15 am weekdays. It is a well by the Dane County Nutrition balanced meal and especially Committee and the Area Agency appealing for seniors who don’t on Aging Board of Directors. enjoy cooking, or eating alone. We will need your help in Typically seniors who live alone evaluating this trial, so if you eat meals which tend to be those of choose the meatless option, convenience—cereal, soup, please fill out the special sandwiches, etc.—rather than satisfaction survey related to the balanced with fruits, vegetables, meatless meal. If you have food rich in antioxidants, fiber, and questions or comments on this omega-3. Newcomers are always program, please call Mary welcomed. Call 243-5252 by noon (261-5678). the day prior to make a reservation. July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition 8 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 July Senior Programs @ WPCRC (unless otherwise indicated) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 10:15 5¢ BINGO Ruth Hellenbrand Programs Manager 243-5252, Ext. 209 4 5 NESCO CLOSED For Holiday! 9:00 Technology Appointments 10:00 Book Club 10:15 BINGO 12:30 Ping Pong *Note BINGO date change! 6 10:15 Dominoes 10:30 Chair Yoga 1:00 Sheepshead 3:00 Technology Seminar w/Sharon Caller— Mystery caller 12:30 Ping Pong 7 8 9:00 Sewing and Mending Group 10:30 Kings Corner 9:00 Foot Care Clinic 10:15 5¢ BINGO Caller— 12:30 Ping Pong 12 13 14 15 9:00 Ping Pong 10:30 Summer Crafting 6:00 Summer Concert 9:00 Knit & Crochet 9:00 Technology Appointments 10:15 Genesis Rehab 12:30 Ping Pong 10:15 Uno! 10:30 Chair Yoga 1:00 Card Making Club 3:00 Men’s Group 9:00 Sewing Club 10:30 Kings Corner 1:00 Mahjong 10:15 5¢ BINGO 18 19 20 21 22 9:00 Sewing and Mending Group 10:30 Kings Corner 10:15 5¢ BINGO 10:15 Dominoes 27 28 10:15 Uno! 10:30 Kings Corner 1:00 Mahjong 29 10:15 5¢ BINGO 11 8:30 Euchre 8:30 Euchre 9:00 Ping Pong 10:15 Table Games 1:00 Memory Café 6:00 Summer Concert 25 8:30 Euchre 9:00 Ping Pong 10:30 Table Games 6:00 Summer Concert 9:00 Technology Appointments 10:30 Senior Bullying 10:30 BP Clinic 10:30 Chair Yoga 1:00 Sheepshead Caller— 12:30 Ping Pong Caller— 12:30 Ping Pong 12:30 Ping Pong 26 9:00 Knit & Crochet 9:00 Technology Appointments 10:30 Memory Screenings 12:30 Ping Pong 10:30 Chair Yoga 1:00 Card Making Club July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition 9 Caller— 12:30 Ping Pong www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 Case Management Services Alyssa Bordeleau, MSW Lead Case Manager abordeleau@nescoinc.org 243-5252 Ext. 206 Mondays-Fridays Kate Shenker-Powers, MSW, ICSW Case Manager kshenker@nescoinc.org 243-5252 Ext. 207 Mondays-Thursdays Susy Cranley, BA Bilingual Case Manager scranley@nescoinc.org 243-5252 Ext. 212 Mondays-Fridays Paying for Long-term Care by the GWAAR Legal Services Team There seems to be a new headline every day warning about our country’s increasing aging population, the impact aging baby boomers will have on already stretched resources, and that life expectancies continue to rise. These projections point out that this growing aging population will also need more health and home care, and for longer amounts of time than ever before. For people with enough resources to pay for care, the main question is a matter of “where?” Where will I be able to receive the care I need? Where will I be able to maintain my independence and dignity? Where can I live so that my family can still visit? But for people with moderate, low, or no income, the main question is a matter of “how?” How will I pay for the care I need? Contrary to popular belief, Medicare is not the payer of these long-term care services. Medicare Part A, otherwise known as hospital insurance, only covers up to 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, and even then only after a person has met the qualifying 3-day stay requirement in a hospital first. Many people do not realize that Medicare does not pay for the type of long-term care they envision – care that usually extends well past 100 days. In fact, the average length of a nursing home stay is about 835 days – more than two years. This length of stay is often much higher for people with illnesses such as Alzheimer’s - a diagnosis that is also on the rise. Some people have long-term care insurance, but it is becoming increasingly more difficult to obtain. Many insurance companies have realized that long-term care insurance is not a profit-generating product and no longer sell it. Even those people with long-term care July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition Allie Schrank, BA Bilingual Case Manager aschrank@nescoinc.org 243-5252 Ext. 208 Mondays-Fridays Terez Fahy, CADC III Case Manager tfahy@nescoinc.org 243-5252 Ext. 211 Mondays-Wednesdays Walk-in Office Hours Case managers are available to assist you with questions you may have at the location below: Where? When? Sherman Glen July 20th, 2016 1:00—2:00 p.m. than what they need, or their premiums increase to levels they can no longer afford. When a person’s income and assets have been exhausted, Medicaid becomes the go-to option to pay for long-term care. That said, Medicaid (as with any public benefit program) is not an easy system to maneuver. Not only do people need to meet low income and asset limits, but their giving (known as divestments) will be scrutinized up to 5 years prior to application in Wisconsin, and their estates will be subject to estate recovery after the person’s death. Meaning, Medicaid will impose penalty periods if it seems like a person tried to transfer or hide money before the person applied, and Medicaid will expect to be repaid after the person has passed away. Medicaid also requires annual renewals and reporting whenever a person’s situation changes. Not only that, but there are questions regarding Medicaid’s ability to financially support the increase in demand that is expected to emerge in the next few decades. There is no question that lower-income aging adults will need more options to pay for long-term care, but the solutions have been slow to come. Recently, however, there has been talk about shifting payment responsibilities in the future in two major areas: Long-term Care Insurance and Medicare. (Article continues on the next page.) 10 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 Cultural Diversity Senior Programs African American Program Pam Bracey Cultural Diversity Program Specialist pbracey@nescoinc.org 243-5252 Ext. 205 Discussion Group Wednesday, July 13th, 10 am—12 Noon Trip to Dreambank Theme: “Chose Happy.” An extension of Gratitude and finding other creative ways to have gratitude. Transportation is limited. We will leave Burr Oaks at 10:30 am and return at 12 noon. Rodrigo Valdivia Latino Program Cultural Diversity Program Specialist rvaldivia@nescoinc.org 243-5252 Ext. 203 Bilingual Bingo and Picnic Friday, July 1st, 10 am—2 pm Warner Park Community Recreation Center (1625 Northport Drive). Picnic with Grisel at Warner Park Shelter from 12:15—2 pm. We’ll head over from the Warner Park Community Rec Center. Large Discussion Group Wednesday, July 13th, 5:45— 8:00 pm Madison Senior Center (330 W Mifflin St) Latino Caregiver Group Wednesday, July 27th, 5:45—8:00 pm Madison Senior Center (330 W Mifflin St) Long-term Care Insurance. The Long-Term Care Financing Collaborative issued a press release in February, 2016 proposing major changes in the way long-term care is financed and delivered. The proposal includes the following calls to action: Establishing clear private and public roles for long-term care financing; Creating a catastrophic long-term care insurance program that would shift away from a welfare-based model to an insurance model; Encouraging private long-term care insurance initiatives to lower cost and increase enrollment; and Increasing retirement savings and improving public education on long-term care costs and needs. The main focus of this model is to encourage the private insurance market to come back to the long-term insurance table in order to help people plan ahead for their long-term care rather than rely on Medicaid. Medicare. Another proposal comes from Health Affairs Blog, which sets forth an income-based payment structure through Medicare to help the 75% of Medicare beneficiaries who do not qualify for Medicaid receive long-term services and supports in their homes. In this model, beneficiaries would be responsible for coinsurance of a portion of the cost of services based on income. These services would be available to Medicare beneficiaries with serious physical and/or cognitive limitations, but focused on those who are living at home or in independent living settings. Not only would this model help beneficiaries afford the care they need, but would also promote independent living. It will be interesting to see what additional ideas begin to surface, and which ones, if any, actually take hold. Regardless, the need for change is present and growing. (This article was taken from Benspectrum and GWAAR Legal Services Team.) July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition 11 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 Volunteer Opportunities Trisha Rosbeck Volunteer Coordinator trosbeck@nescoinc.org 243-5252 Ext. 204 Foot Care Clinic Volunteer A volunteer is needed for the Foot Care Clinic at Eastside Shopping Center (2705 E. Washington Ave) on the first Monday of the month from 1:30—3:00 pm. No special skills are needed. A nurse performs the actual care. Contact Trisha Rosbeck if interested. Office Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed on the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday, and the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursday of the month from 8:00 am—Noon to answer the phones and greet visitors at the NESCO office. Other duties include: taking reservations for programs and providing some light clerical support. Office tasks assigned to the comfort level of the volunteer. Contact Trisha if interested. Home Chore Volunteers Volunteers are needed to assist low income older adults with light house cleaning, laundry or organization. Time and days are flexible to fit your schedule. Contact Trisha Rosbeck to get involved! Dining Site Volunteers The Dining Site is in need of Greeters. Greeters would sit at the registration table and assist people with checking in and signing up for lunch each day. Greeters are needed Monday, Wed and Thursday from 9:30—11:30 am. For more information contact Trisha. Volunteer Spotlight As a token of our appreciation for our outstanding volunteers, we host a spotlight each month to share their contributions with you. This month, we’re highlighting Sharon Persich. Sharon Persich runs NESCO’s Technology Appointments on Tuesday mornings and is also on NESCO’s Resource Development Committee. Sharon has been volunteering with NESCO since September 10, 2013. She helps seniors with computers, smartphones and tablets, from understanding basic features so they can explore and navigate comfortably, to learning about the many things a device can do such as reading e-books and news, searching for information, shopping online, taking, sharing and organizing pictures, and listening to music. Sharon retired in 2009 after 33 years in a field where she was deeply involved with computers. She has long been fascinated with the various ways computers can enrich life through organization and exploration. When smartphones emerged, her interest was piqued and she bought one of the very first Blackberry phones. When tablets were introduced, she jumped into that, appreciating the portability. Sharon says her inner geek flourished and about three years ago she had the idea of helping others appreciate the possibilities offered by these devices. Sharon grew up in Medford, WI. She went to graduate school in Madison from 1975-1977, and then accepted a job in the Fox Valley. She moved back to Madison in 1989 to take a manager position with Metro Transit. In her free time, Sharon enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, biking, golf, tennis, and long walks. Since retiring she has been delighted to have more time to read books, history and historical fiction in particular, and belongs to a book club. Sharon also takes drum lessons, and plays the piano from time to time. AppleFest Volunteers Thursday-Saturday, 22-24 September NESCO needs volunteer to help at our 16th Annual AppleFest. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: Sept. 22-24: Used Book Sale Sept. 24: Bake Sale, Selling Raffle Tickets, Snack Bar, Face Painting, Kiddie Carnival Many shifts are available. Contact Trisha Rosbeck for more information or to sign-up. July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition 12 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 Lunch Time Change New Lunch Time STARTING FRIDAY, JULY 1ST Starting Friday, July 1st, we will begin serving lunch in our Dining Site at 11:30 instead of 11:15. This will NOT affect the bus schedule. ~Thank you! Do you have a good idea? Do you have a special skill, favorite hobby or special knowledge on a topic? Share it with the group! Call Ruth and arrange to come in to do a presentation or lead a group. Share your travel stories, teach us a new skill, tell us about your experiences, teach a craft. It can be a one time experience or an on-going program. Remember to Sign in with MySeniorCenter Card Please remember to sign in each time you visit the Senior Center. Even if you are just dropping in to make a payment or buy a greeting card, we still want you to sign in as “Drop-In.” We use this valuable information to request funds and plan programs. We also use MySeniorCenter for events that we hold, so please bring your card to those events too! If you don’t have a MySeniorCenter card, please ask and we will get you one! It’s FREE! July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition 13 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 Volunteer Needed The Victim of Crime Advocate (VOCA) program is seeking a volunteer to work with the VOCA social worker and individuals who are 60 years of age and older who are victims of crime. Many victims have never encountered a situation like this and find it difficult to maneuver the criminal justice system. The VOCA volunteer works closely with the VOCA social worker in calling and writing victims to determine if they are interested in receiving assistance and services. This position requires a 2 hour per week commitment and is located at Dane County Department of Human Services, Adult Protective Services Unit, 1202 Northport Drive, Madison. Board & Committee News At the Annual NESCO Meeting in April, the following community volunteers were elected to a two-year Board term. Reta Harring Laura Stein Walter Stewart In addition, the following community members have joined Board Committees as Citizen Representatives: Diana Dineen - Personnel Committee Welcome to NESCO! NESCO would also like to thank the following individuals who ended their service as Board and Committee members in 2016: David Crase Mary Hill Linda Jallings Dolores Kester Paul Van Rooy Queries can be directed to Melissa Garecht, VOCA social worker, at 608-261-7326 or Garecht@countyofdane.com. We appreciate your years of dedication and service to NESCO! July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition 14 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 Warner Parks Newest Additions! Our first Summer Concert of 2016 The Northern Hooks Look for more photos on our Facebook page. A Great big THANK YOU to our Concession Stand Volunteers: Diana Dineen, Kayla Grant, Margie Groom, Ben Johnsen, Ken Knudson, Nancy McAdams, Judy Nelson, and Abbey Webster July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition Great music, beautiful weather, wonderful friends, delicious food and fun had by all! 15 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 AppleFest Jewelry Sale The Gently Used and Costume Jewelry sale is returning to AppleFest in 2016. Get ready for NESCO’s second annual gently used jewelry sale! Who doesn't love jewelry old and new? And here's how you can help! We are gratefully accepting donations of necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and cufflinks in good condition. NESCO will be accepting jewelry for this year’s AppleFest until September 9th. AppleFest this year is Saturday, September 24th Got Books or Music CD’s? Are you house cleaning? Need to get rid of a pile of books? NESCO is now taking donations for the annual AppleFest Used Book Sale in September. Children’s Books Games/Puzzles Music Large Print Books on Tape Cook Books Craft/Hobby/How to Books Fiction/Non-Fiction Mystery/Romance You can drop off your donations to the NESCO office Monday—Friday between 8:00 am—4:30 pm. If you can't bring it in, call our office at 243-5252 to make alternative arrangements. Remember, your donation is tax deductible, and goes to a great cause—NESCO! Thank you for your support of NESCO! July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition Ask the Nurse Fact or Fiction? Ask the Nurse! Do you have questions about health information? In this column, nurses from the UW-Madison School of Nursing will answer common health and wellness questions and help us figure out FACT from FICTION. If I walk outside during a lightning storm, wearing rubber-soled shoes will keep me safe. FACT: Rubber-soled shoes provide NO protection from lightning. And lightning is a killer. According to the U.S. National Weather Service, lightning kills an average of 49 people every year in the USA, and hundreds more suffer serious injuries. Here are some tips to help stay safe when lightning is a threat: Use the "30-30" rule When you see lightning flash, count the number of seconds until you hear thunder. If you hear thunder in 30 seconds or less after seeing the lightning, immediately go someplace safe. Stay in a sheltered place for at least 30 minutes after you hear the last rumble of thunder. Find safe shelter The safest places to go are buildings such as a house, school, store, or other public building. The next best option is a vehicle that has a solid metal roof and solid metal sides, like a typical car, bus, or truck. Covered picnic shelters, tents, and convertibles, even with the roof up, are not safe. If you are caught outside with no available shelter, look for a dry, low-lying area and stay away from tall trees, metal fences, or water. Avoid potential dangers indoors Avoid plumbing, including sinks, baths, and faucets. Don’t use a computer, other electrical equipment, or a landline corded telephone. (Cell and cordless phones are safe to use.) Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches. Do not lie on concrete floors, and do not lean against concrete walls. 16 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 Brain Tracker Answers 9 6 4 7 3 2 5 1 8 2 7 1 8 5 6 3 9 4 5 8 3 1 4 9 7 6 2 1 9 5 3 2 4 6 8 7 8 4 2 5 6 7 9 3 1 6 3 7 9 1 8 4 2 5 3 2 9 4 7 1 8 5 6 7 5 6 2 8 3 1 4 9 4 1 8 6 9 5 2 7 3 Generated by http://www.opensky.ca/sudoku Check it out! NESCO’s website is new and updated. Newsletters Menus Event Photos Sponsor Links Important updates $810* $965* Bakers Needed! We are in full planning mode for AppleFest 2016! We are looking for people who enjoy baking to volunteer to bake goodies for the annual AppleFest bake sale. Contact Ruth or Trisha @ 243-5252 to volunteer your talents! Cookies Pies/Cakes Bread/Muffins Bars/Brownies Sue *Pie tins are available at the NESCO office. Supply is limited. July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition 17 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 Black Tie Bingo Special Thank to our Black Tie Bingo Sponsor: www.cherokeecountryclub.net NESCO Wish List AppleFest PIE Bakers Bird Seed and Suet AppleFest Volunteers Grape Jelly (for Oriole feeder) For a more extensive Wish List, contact 243-5252 or info@nescoinc.org July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition 18 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 BrainTracker Fill in the grid with digits in such a manner that every row, every column and every 3x3 box accommodates the digits 1-9, without repeating any. 9 2 3 7 1 5 8 5 6 9 4 1 6 4 3 8 3 7 5 7 5 2 8 8 9 5 1 4 9 3 July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition 19 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit #417 Madison, WI 1625 Northport Dr., #125 Madison, WI 53704 In the Warner Park Community Recreation Center Have you remembered NESCO in your will? Complimentary copies of the Golden Times are mailed to NESCO members. (See page 3) Important Numbers AARP (866) 448-3611 Access to Independence 242-8484 ADRC Phone Center 240-7400 Age Advantage Older Workers 242-4914 Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. 276-4660 Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance 232-3400 American Parkinson Disease Assoc.229-7628 Area Agency on Aging (Dane Cty) 261-9930 Care Wisconsin 240-0020 Centralized Document Processing Unit (CDPU) (888) 794-5556 Centro Hispano 255-3018 Coalition of Wis Aging Groups 224-0606 Community Action Coalition 246-4730 Crisis Line 280-2600 Dane County SOS Sr Council 256-7626 Dane Cty Veteran's Service Office 266-4158 Domestic Abuse Intervention Serv. 251-4445 East Madison/Monona Coalition 223-3100 Elder Abuse & Neglect Helpline 261-9933 Goodman Community Center 204-8032 Home Health United/VNS 242-1516 Homeless Services Consortium (855) 510-2323 July 2016 ● Golden Times ● North/Eastside Senior Coalition (800) 777-4376 iCare Independent Living 274-7900 Madison Public Health 266-4821 Madison School & Community Rec 204-3000 Madison Senior Center 266-6581 Metro Paratransit Reservations 266-4466 Meals on Wheels (lunch) 276-7598 Meals on Wheels (evening) 204-0923 Madison Gas & Electric 252-7222 National Alliance on Mental Illness 249-7188 NESCO 243-5252 Project Home 246-3737 RSVP Driver Escort Program 238-7787 SAIL/Sense of Security (SOS) 230-4321 Social Security Admin (866) 770-2262 South Madison Coalition of the Elderly 251-8405 Tenant Resource Center 257-0006 United Way 2-1-1 211 Warner Park Comm. Rec. Ctr 245-3690 West Madison Senior Coalition 238-7368 20 www.nescoinc.org ● (608) 243-5252