Aging & Disability Resource Center Trempealeau County

Aging & Disability Resource Center

36250 MAIN ST. | WHITEHALL, WI 54773 | 1.800.273.2001 | WWW.TREMPLOCOUNTY.COM

January/February 2020

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CONTENTS:

COVER STORY...………………..PAGE 1

COMMUNITY NEWS…………..PAGE 2

SPOTLIGHT……..………………PAGE 3

WELLNESS………………….…...PAGE 4

DEMENTIA CORNER………….PAGE 5

RECIPIE………...………………...PAGE 6

NUTRITION……..………………PAGE 7

TRANSPORTATION…………...PAGE 8

From the desk of Anna Simmons…. Hello everyone, I am the new ADRC supervisor at Trempealeau County. I am very excited to be a part of the ADRC. We have a lot of exciting news and events to look forward to as we enter into the New Year. I can’t believe it is already 2020, where did the time go?

First, we are very thrilled to welcome Tamara Monson as our new Administrative Spe-cialist. You will see her smiling face when you enter the ADRC. We are also pleased to hire a part time bus driver for our bus routes.

The ADRC will be partnering with Gundersen Lutheran to offer a Strong Bodies course that will take place in Whitehall at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics. This is a 12 week course offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 1 hour. We are looking forward to offering such a beneficial class to communi-ty members and we are hoping to start this in February 2020. Please call the ADRC at 715.538.2001 if interested in this class; don’t let transportation be a barrier to attending…..the ADRC can help you get there!

We are also happy to announce that we are also in the process of hiring for a Disability Benefit Specialist/ADRC Social Worker. We will be expanding our Dementia Care education to the community as well as the programs we offer to support people in the community suffering with any form of memory loss. Our ADRC will be offering Dementia Friendly training to local businesses and groups in 2020. From everyone at the ADRC, “We hope you had a Wonderful and Safe Holiday!”

2 | The ADRC of Trempealeau County

COMMUNITY NEWS

Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Trempealeau County Chapter We fully believe that a bed is a basic need for the proper physical, emotional, and mental support that a child needs. When it was brought to our attention that the need for beds went far beyond our own neighborhoods, we stepped up and took initiative. We're a national organization answering the call to a na-tional problem.

All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. In Idaho and across the U.S., too many boys and girls go without a bed - or even a pillow - to sleep on. These children end up sleeping on couches, blankets, and even floors. This can affect their happiness and health.

That's where Sleep in Heavenly Peace comes in. We're a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. Our organiza-tion has grown steadily over time, and we're working on opening more chapters in different states to serve more people.

Please call 844-432-2337 for more information or to make a request for a bed!

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION ANNOUCES 2020 COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA)

Medicare Part A costs: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the 2020 premi-ums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for Medicare Parts A and B. Medicare Part A covers inpatient hos-pital stays and rehabilitation care at a skilled nursing facility. According to CMS, more than 95% of Medicare beneficiaries receive premium-free Medicare Part A since they have at least 40 quarters of employment paying into Medicare taxes.

Medicare Part B: covers physician services, outpatient hospital services, durable medical equipment at home, outpatient rehabilitation therapies, and outpatient laboratory services and testing. Regardless of work quarters, everyone pays a Medicare Part B premium (unless a person qualifies for a premium subsidy). Typically, Medicare Part B provides insurance coverage on an 80/20% basis.

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Premium with 40 work credits $0 $0

Premium > 30 work credits 240 $252

Premium < 30 work credits $437 $458

Deductible (per benefit period) $1,364 $1,408

Daily coinsurance in hospital days 61-90 $341 $352

Daily coinsurance in hospital days 91-150 $682 $704

Daily coinsurance in a skilled nursing facility, days 21-

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Monthly Premium $135.50 $144.60

Annual Deductible $185 $198

SPOTLIGHT

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BUDGET BILLING

Need help budgeting your energy bills? Consider using the budget billing method. The budget amount is based on your last twelve months of energy usage.

Please reach out to your local energy provider for inquiries.

Welcome, Tamara Monson!! Please provide Tamara with a warm welcome as she joins our team at the Aging and Disability Re-source Center (ADRC), as our Administrative Specialist.

Tamara resides in the Strum area with her hus-band and three children. Prior to joining the team at the ADRC, Tamara worked for about twelve years at the Strum Phar-macy and about one year at Trempealeau County as the Deputy County Clerk.

Tamara will be the welcoming face and voice you hear when you call or stop in at the ADRC.

Welcome Aboard, Tamara!

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WELLNESS Cannabis Confusion: A Patchwork of Laws

Cannabis (also known as “Marijuana” and about 1,000 other slang terms), it seems, has been in the news al-most daily, especially in the past several years as ac-tivists push to reform laws across the country. These reforms, however, have created a patchwork of con-fusing laws that vary by state, county, and even city. As of the date of this article, federally, most forms of cannabis are still illegal. Although the FDA has re-cently approved some cannabis-derived medications.

About Cannabis—The Basics

There are two main species of the cannabis plant: can-nabis sativa and cannabis indica. Both species of the cannabis plant produce a group of chemicals called cannabinoids, which act on the body’s cannabinoid receptors to produce mental and physical effects when consumed. The two main cannabinoids that have effects on humans are CBD and THC.

CBD vs. THC

CBD or cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive compound and does not produce intoxicating effects. CBD is ru-mored to help a variety of medical conditions. How-ever, these claims have not been evaluated or ap-proved by the FDA with the exception of one FDA-approved drug for the treatment of seizures associat-ed with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy.

THC or tetrahydrocannabinol is the main psychoac-tive compound in cannabis. It is what produces the intoxicating effect or “high” when consuming canna-bis. This “high” feeling is subjective and varies among persons and the method of use. One FDA-approved drug, Dronabinol, that is a synthetic version of THC, has been approved for the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy.

Marijuana vs. Hemp

“Marijuana” is a term used to classify varieties of Cannabis that contain more than 0.3% THC. It may or may not also contain CBD depending on the strain. (Cannabis strains are either pure or hybrid varieties of the Cannabis plant).

“Hemp” is a term used to classify varieties of Cannabis that contain 0.3% or less THC content. Most hemp does contain CBD, usually at high levels. Hemp also has many other commercial and industrial uses including paper, textiles, rope, plastic alternative, food, personal care, etc.

Cannabis Laws

Federal Laws

The 2018 Farm Bill legal-ized hemp and hemp-derived products on the federal level. This made CBD products legal on the federal level, but only if they are extracted from hemp plants, not marijuana, even though the CBD extracted from either type of plant is identical. Marijuana and products containing THC are still illegal on the federal level.

State Laws , including Wisconsin

Cannabis with THC (marijuana) is legal for adult recrea-tional use in 10 states (Illinois will be the 11th starting 1/1/2020) and the District of Columbia. In these states, just like alcohol, you must be old enough to purchase (usually 21) and you do not need a doctor’s prescription or medical condition to consume cannabis. Wisconsin is not one of these states.

Cannabis with THC is legal for medical use only in 23 states. These laws vary state by state, but generally this means you need a doctor’s prescription to purchase, possess, and consume cannabis with THC.

Non-psychoactive CBD oil containing little or no THC is legal in 14 states, including Wisconsin. Again, these laws vary, but in most states and in Wisconsin, CBD oil is available over-the-counter.

As always, consult your doctor before deciding to take any supplements including CBD oil. For more infor-mation see: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/public-health-focus/fda-regulation-cannabis-and-cannabis-derived-products-questions-and-answers

DEMENTIA CORNER

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LEWY BODY DEMENTIA

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the second most common form of degenerative dementia. The only other form of degenerative dementia that is more common than LBD is Alzheimer’s disease (AD). LBD is dementia associated with the presence of Lewy bodies (abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein) in the brain. The most common symptoms of LBD include: Impaired thinking, such as loss of executive function (planning, processing information), memory, or the ability to understand visual information; Fluctua-tions in cognition, attention or alertness; Problems with movement including tremors, stiffness, slow-ness and difficulty walking; Visual hallucinations (seeing things that are not present); Sleep disorders, such as acting out one’s dreams while asleep; Behavioral and mood symptoms, including depression, apathy, anxiety, agitation, delusions or paranoia; Changes in autonomic body functions, such as blood pressure control, temperature regulation, and bladder and bowel function. If you are interested in more information about Lewy Body Dementia, or are interested in information on how to care for someone with Lewy Body Dementia, please call or stop in to the ADRC for re-sources. Chippewa Valley LBD Caregiver Support Group held at Dove Health Care South the second Wednes-day of every month from 6pm to 8pm for more information contact Amy Lokken at 715-379-3148.

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WINTER RECIPIE


DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

2. Sprinkle salmon with 1 tsp. olive oil, salt, and pep-per. Stir the tomatoes, shallots, 1 TBSP olive oil, lem-on juice, oregano, and thyme in a medium bowl and blend.

3. Place a salmon fillet, oiled side down, on a sheet of foil. Wrap the ends of the foil to form a spiral shape. Spoon the tomato mixture over the salmon. Fold the sides of the foil over the fish and tomato mixture, covering completely. Place the foil packet on a heavy, large, baking sheet.

4. Bake until the salmon is just cooked through, about 15-25 minutes. Enjoy!

SALMON BAKED IN FOIL (Yeild: 1-2 Servings)

INGREDIENTS:

¨ 1-2 (5 oz each) salmon fillets

¨ 1 TBSP and 1 tsp . Olive Oil divided

¨ Salt and freshly ground black pepper

¨ 1 tomato chopped OR 1/2 can chopped tomatoes, drained

¨ 1 chopped shallot

¨ 1 TBSP Lemon juice

¨ 1/2 tsp. dried Oregano

¨ 1/2 tsp. dried Thyme

1/2 can chopped tomatoes,

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NUTRITION Trempealeau County Public Health is provid-ing a FREE six week workshop on:

Healthy Living with Diabetes We’ll have free healthy snacks and a lot of fun learning together. You’ll learn from two peer-Leaders and the rest of your group. This is NOT a lecture.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

¨ healthy eating

¨ reading nutrition labels and planning low-fat meals

¨ fun ways to get active

¨ foot care

The Family That Bakes Together… by Emily Parsons

Baking is a strong family tradition in my family. It is a con-stant joke in my family that my mom and dad cannot agree on whose mother’s Christmas cookies are better. Baking from a young age helped me to learn cooking skills that aided in understanding measurements, ingredient’s functions, and various cooking methods. February is Bake for Family Fun Month.

This movement was established to encourage families to come together and share traditions in the kitchen!

One of my favorite memories with my grandma was baking Easter egg cookies with her. Baking is a way for families to pass down traditions and connect generations.

This month I hope you would consider planning some time for a family baking night. Bonding over cookies is always a good idea! You could even get the book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, one of my favorite childhood books, to read after the baking is done!

¨ preventing or delaying complications

¨ preventing low blood sugar

¨ tips for talking with their doctor and family about their diabetes and general health

There is no charge for the workshop. For more information or to register, call the Trempealeau County Health Depart-ment at 715-538-2311 ext. 220.

Healthy Living with Diabetes workshop

When: Tuesdays, February, 25-March 31, 2020

Time: 5:30-7:00 pm

Where: Trempealeau County Courthouse,

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TRANSPORTATION/HOME DELIVERED MEALS


2020 Updates and Winter Weather Reminders:

Senior Dining & Home Delivered Meals will have an increase in the suggested donation amount starting January 2020.

¨ The suggested donation amount is increasing to $4.00 except Dining at 5 the suggested donation is $4.25.

¨ Also a reminder that if school is closed in your com-munity/town then there is no Senior Dining or Home Delivered Meal for that day. y

You may notice...that our bus only goes to Eau Claire, La Crosse or Black River Falls one time each week. This change was made to allow us to offer other events for commu-nity members to partake in. Also a remind-er:

¨ Bus routes are cancelled if no school in your town due to inclement weather.

¨ If you have a volunteer driver you should connect with them to decide on travel.

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