Our mission is to support seniors, adults with disabilities,

and their families and caregivers by offering easy access to

services and by fostering a caring community that values

lifelong contributions, maximum independence, and

individual dignity.

Annual Report 2013

Advisory Councils Caregiver Support Services Sharon Anderson, Barb Austin, Chris Enslin, Nancy Hornick, Lois Knope, Tonia Simmons, Tammy Singer, Leslie Smith, Mary Sprtel, Isabelle Stelmahoske, Joel Wegner, Bernice Woitczak Foster Grandparent Program Barb Clementi, Emily Fiedler, Karen Fitzpatrick, Karen Foss, Sandy Haas, Maureen Miller, Diane Shaver Holly Shoppe Marion Binder, Karen Fadner, James Gies, Susan Gold, Mary Klish, Cindy Milkowski, Sha-ron Nienow, Jane Ostricki, Jean Pliska, Margarita Renteria, Lori Rousseau, Gene Tubbs

Nutrition Program Carol Forseth, Alfred Grassl, Cecelia Jonaitis, Ramona Ki-zewski, Sharon LaBrie, Jan Lehrer, Vern Meddaugh, Carita Onstad, Bertina Schied, Char-lotte Schnell, Betty Simon RSVP Sister Susan Bunde, Ron Carl-son, Charmian Fournier, Nor-man Hale, Vonnie Hillman, Sharon LaBrie, Linda Pias, Bill Schaefer, Edward Severson, Betty Simon, John Woyak, Warren Zander Senior Center Betsy Altenburg, Santha Bick-ford, Paula Chester, Romel Cooney, John Giles, Bob Jack, Sophie Kubisiak, Chet Meshak, Tim Swiecki, Public Transit – Human ServiceTransportation Coordi-nating Committee David Adamczak, Ex Officio John Baltmanis, Cheryl Breit, Stacey Covi, Mike Clements, Chelsey Drifka, Emily Fiedler, Greg Flack, Cathey Hankison, Mandy Mayek, Susan Lemke, James Limbach, Karalyn Peter-son, Stan Potocki, Robert Pro-sch, Joe Radomski, Kathy San-key, Jessica Schmidt, Kim Vaguiero, Hans Walther Volunteer Caregivers Stephanie Baublit, Kisa Dun-can, Jim Dyer, Laura Han-neman, Lois Knope, Robin Madson, Lynne Petruzates, Lori Schuler

2013 Commission on Aging/Aging & Disability

Resource Center Board Richard Allison E. John Buzza

Sidney Ellenbecker Emily Fiedler

Barbara Havlovick Sam Levin

Carita Onstad Janet Roberts

Kelley Steinke Joanne Suomi

Portage County Executive Patty Dreier

2013 Portage County Board

of Supervisors District Supervisor 1 Tom Mallison 2 Joanne Suomi 3 Perry Pazdernik 4 Mike Wiza 5 Jeff Presley 6 Marion ‘Bud’ Flood 7 Dan Dobratz 8 Scott K. Winn 9 Bo DeDeker 10 James Krems 11 Stan Potocki 12 Don Butkowski 13 Donald Jankowski 14 James Gifford 15 Allen Haga, Jr. 16 O. Philip Idsvoog 17 Samuel L. Levin 18 Leif Erickson 19 Dale O’Brien 20 Kelley M. Steinke 21 Jeanne Dodge 22 Jerry Piesik 23 Barry Jacowski 24 Lonnie Krogwold 25 James Zdroik (from the 2013County Directory)

Governance

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Caregiver Support Services

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The ADRC and Portage County recognize that support for caregivers is going to continue to be a growing need in Portage County and across the nation. By the year 2030, more than 21% of Portage County’s population will be over the age

of 65. It is estimated that 80% of long term care services for this population are provided

informally by families and friends. 32% of Portage County residents spent time caring for an elderly person, with 30%

caring for someone 5 to 10 hours each month. In 2013, the ADRC Caregiver Support Services Division, developed an expanded out-reach plan to aid in supporting people who are caring for an older adult or individual with a disability.

Number of people served by CSS programs:

Caregiver Support Services provides short-term service coordination in the 3 broad areas below. Services may be provided by the Caregiver Support Services division, or through referral to another division or agency. Coordination includes helping caregivers identify means of taking care of themselves and exploring options for needed financial assistance.

Education & Support:

34 individuals participated in a monthly caregiver support group

Respite In-Home Supports:

83 volunteers with Volunteer Caregivers provided housekeeping, home repairs, per-sonal cares, respite, a ride, and more!

“I can leave and not worry… piece of mind knowing she is well cared for.”

Caregiver of Adult Day Center Participant

Safe & Sound Registry for Wanderers 45 National and Alzheimer’s Family & Caregiver Support Programs 96

Adult Day Center 55 Volunteer Caregivers: 225 Mind Rewind Early Memory Loss 23

Professional Assessment of the ability to perform daily tasks; includes the administra-tion of the Long-Term Care Functional Screen, Options Coun-seling, and enrollment into publicly funded programs.

Long-Term Care Func-tional Screens: 197

Enrollments into publically funded long term care programs: 122

Long Term Care

Enrollments

Information & Assistance Specialists meet with people to explain services available from the ADRC and within the community to meet an individuals specific needs and provide assistance to obtain these ser-vices.

People served: 973 Contacts with community members: 4,156

Information &

Assistance

Benefits Counseling for adults ages 18 to 59 with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, mental illness and substance abuse disorders.

People served: 182 Financial impact:

$2,694,584

Disability Benefit

Specialist

Assistive Equipment and other items are available at no charge to Portage County residents who have a need for them. Donations are welcome.

People served: 921 Items lent to community members: 1,325

Loan Closet

Red Tape Cutters is another name for the Elderly Benefit Specialists who are trained to help people 60 and older who are having problems with private or public benefit programs.

People served: 652 Financial impact:

$3,316,113 Elderly Benefit

Specialist

P i l o t o f t h e B e h a v i o r a l A s s e s s m e n t occurred from October 1 - November 15, 2013. Information & Assistance Special-ists were given the opportunity to pilot this supplement to the Long-Term Care Functional Screen. During the pilot, five staff members completed behavioral as-sessments using specific criteria developed by the Department of Health Services. This information was used by the state in determining the need to make this a per-manent part of the Long-Term Care Functional Screen for applicants with mental health and behavioral issues.

2013 Key Point

Community Resources

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Evidence-based Programs

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7 evidence-based workshops with

60 total participants

Participant testimonials... “The leaders were very well prepared and the group discussions were very useful.”

Great class learned a lot!” “The ADRC is the best hidden secret in Portage County.”

April, 2013: Prevention/Health Promotion Programs Coordinator position created at the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Portage County. 22 Tuesday and Thursday Arthritis Foundation Exercise class repeat participants 7 Evidence-based workshops with 60 total participants 2 Stepping On

2 Walk with Ease

1 Living Well

1 Healthy Living with Diabetes

1 Powerful Tools

2 of the 7 workshops were held in partnership at community locations Introduced a new workshop: Healthy Living with Diabetes Trained 2 new Healthy Living with Diabetes leaders Trained 3 new Stepping On leaders Recertified 2 Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program leaders Certified 1 Living Well leader First Live Well Live Long Coalition hosted Falls Prevention Aware-ness Day, Sept 23, 2013

Evidence-based program highlights - 2013

The Foster Grandparent Program, a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, places older adults in schools and Head Start, to serve children who need extra help. They help children who are struggling in regular and special education classrooms. Income eligible participants volunteer 15-20 hours a week and are paid an hourly stipend that is considered a reimbursement for volunteer expenses. 32 Foster Grandparents provided 19,983 hours of service and earned $52,954 in hourly stipends. The Foster Grandparents helped students in 12 schools and one Head Start location throughout Portage

County including the villages of Almond, Bancroft, Amherst, Junction City and Plover, in addition to Stevens Point.

Pre and post-test evaluations showed that 72% of the children with whom the Foster Grandparents worked improved in the areas of reading, math, school readiness, classroom behavior and language/communication.

Comments from Teachers:

Grandma has made a positive impact on learning and attitude toward learning. The FG provided individual guidance, support, tutoring and monitoring to needy students. Students

have shared their positive experiences with me. She is highly valued and makes a difference in students’ lives.

Comments from Foster Grandparents:

I hope I can stay with the Grandparent program for years to come. I feel like I am doing something really worthwhile. I didn’t realize how much the children really need me and love me.

When a child has a smile that breaks out and stretches across his/her face because of learning

something or accomplishing something, I feel successful, like I’m where I belong. If I can make a difference in a child’s life, that’s what it’s all about, to give them the assurance they

need.

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Pre and post-test evaluations showed that 72% of the children with whom the Foster Grandparents worked improved in the areas of reading, math, school readiness, classroom behavior and language/communication.

The purpose of The Holly Shoppe is to provide an exclusive craft outlet for Portage County residents 55 years of age or older and adults with disabilities. The program provides meaningful volunteer opportunities, income supplement, and a guided entry to other services of the Aging and Disability Resource Center including advocacy and referral when appropriate.

The Holly Shoppe

“The best place for unique, handcrafted gifts made by local artisans”

In 2013, the shop reports 67 served as active volunteers; 163 participants served as artisan/crafter and volunteer; 89 served only as artisan/crafter.

Volunteers generously contributed 8,427 hours of service. The Holly Shoppe total sales were $44,620 and $34,014 in artisan payments.

Shop commissions in 2013: $8221. There were 10,074 hand-crafted items registered in 2013. Artisans and craft-

ers fulfilled 75 special orders for customers seeking more customized mer-chandise.

The 14th Annual Plant and Garden Décor fundraiser was held in May gross-

ing $8,128 while the shop grossed $1,112 on the same day. The Holly Shoppe received its revenue from a variety sources, some of which include participant donations, fees and commission from sales, interest available from an endowment fund as well as fundraising events and from the United Way. The Holly Shoppe updated its brochure this year and updated the Holly Shoppe Policy Statement, now allowing 10 items to be registered. The monthly artisans/crafters payment now also includes a monthly sales report. A new event was added: The Haunted Holly Shoppe sales event which brought in $1,190.

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$44,620 total sales $34,014 in artisan

payments

10,074 handcrafted items registered in

2013

The Senior Nutrition Program provides hot meals supplying 1/3 the daily nutritional requirement, socialization and volunteer opportunities, and connections to community supportive services. The program operates six senior dining sites and home delivery of meals throughout the county. Home delivered meals in Stevens Point and Whiting are provided by Meals on Wheels, Inc.

Nutrition Program

Meals Served Participants ADRC Senior Dining Sites (51%) 25,417 1,304 ADRC Rural Home Delivery (49%) 24,606 212 Meals On Wheels, Inc. 27,516 241

Program Highlights 2013 brought an increase in the number of Home Delivered Meals of 15 % over 2012. This was attributed to service enhancements to the program. Specifically, the number of days per week with hot meal delivery was increased to 5 days in every area of the county with the exception of the Town of Grant. In addition we pi-loted a project wherein shelf-stable meals were delivered to participants to be used on bad weather days when delivery is not possible. Home Delivered meals increase nutr itional health, assist in managing chronic disease, helps those who need home recovery after hospitalization, provides a daily safety check, and offers respite to caregivers. Congregate nutrition sites have been shown to reduce food insecur ity and nutr ition r isk not only through the provision of a daily meal, but also through the improved food intake that results from the aspect of social support that is an integral part of the congregate meal program.” (Sylvie, et al (2013): Identification of Environmental Supports for Healthy Eating in Older Adults, Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geri-atrics, 32:2, 161–174).

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“There is good conversation among friends, pleasant surroundings, you get plenty of food, and it feels like home away from home.” Senior Dining Participant

Dining Sites: Lincoln Center Hi-Rise Manor Jensen Center,

Amherst Park Lodge,

Junction City Plover Municipal

Building Faith Lutheran

Church, Rosholt

The mission of the Portage County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is to promote volunteerism, targeting people age 55 and over, as a means of addressing critical community needs, and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers.

RSVP provided 142 different volunteer opportunities at 84 different work stations throughout Portage County. 624 volunteers age 55 or older gave 53,986 hours of volunteer service to improve the lives of children, seniors and adults with disabilities, and the general wellbeing of the county. In 2012, RSVP began compiling information on the needs of returning veterans and their families. This effort continued in 2013 as RSVP joined with several other community agencies and conducted a county wide sur-vey of veterans and their families to further assess their needs. The year 2013 also represented the final year of RSVP’s 3-year federal grant. In order to secure continued funding, the grant was rewritten and completed in September, and was approved awarding RSVP funding for an additional 3 years. RSVP has partnered with Portage County Emergency Services to rekindle the Vital Information Program helping to bring reassurance and peace of mind to many Portage County residents and their families. These are only a handful of the many tasks accomplished by RSVP volun-teers which continue to enrich the community of Stevens Point and Portage County.

RSVP

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142 volunteer opportunities at

84 different workstations throughout

Portage County

624 volunteers age 55 or older

53,986 hours of

volunteer service

The Mission of Lincoln Center Senior Center is to offer Portage County seniors, adults with disabilities, and caregivers a diverse selection of educational, health, creative, recreational classes and activities, and volunteer opportunities.

Lincoln Center partners with a host of community groups and prides itself with bringing programs and services to seniors and adults with disabilities, and caregivers that serve the community.

1,771 people participated in programs and events 240 were new participants 164 classes and activities were offered 84 volunteers contributed 3,250 hours

Accreditation: Lincoln Center Senior Center received accreditation from the Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers April 2013 – April 2018. The accreditation process evaluated the senior center operations, guidelines, policies, administrative practices, programs, services, and the facility. The accreditation demonstrates the senior center’s accountability and dedication to their mission. Hearing Loop: The Aging & Disability Resource Center installed a hearing loop in the multi-purpose room which is used regularly for classes, presentations, and community programs. New Classes: Along with many new evidence-based programs (see evidence-based programs page), the following classes were added: Fresh Pine Holiday Ball class; Diabetes Chat Group; Beginners Life Drawing & Portraiture class; Lincoln Center Flyers. Fundraising Events: Bridge appreciation, $836; holiday concert, $136. Safety: A fire safety program was presented on July 15. A fire drill was held at Lincoln Center Oct. 22, 2013. Tornado and fire drills are planned to be practiced annually. Wi Fi: Installed on both the first and second floors at Lincoln Center.

Senior Center

Health & Fitness Programs/ Evidence‐based Health Programs

Crea ve Arts

Recrea onal & Special/Social Events

Educa on & Informa on

Health Services Senior Center:

Classes, Ac vi es, Programs, Volunteer

Opportuni es

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The ADRC Transportation services are more than just a ride. The face-to-face personal contact between drivers and participants have developed relationships that go beyond the trip and into each others’ lives. The drivers also provide a safety check to a person who may be frail or isolated. In some instances, this may be the only contact the person has that day.

Transportation Program

ADRC Bus 9,287 rides and 462 special events Dining sites, home delivered meals, shopping, Adult Day Center, and more Volunteer Escort Driver Program 27 active volunteer escort drivers drove 122,567 miles and contributed 5,474

hours 7 volunteer coordinators and 3 office volunteers who contributed 897 hours 933 individuals used ADRC transportation services Volunteers and staff coordinated 588 Point Plus trips, 438 Point Transit trips,

2,540 taxi trips, 828 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Veteran Transpor-tation Service ( VTS) trips

The focus of the ADRC transportation program remains on coordination of services andserviceoptionsforallADRCparticipants,fosteringindependenceandqual-ityoflife.ThroughpublicinputtheADRCisworkingwiththeVeteransAdmin-istration (VA) to improve options for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) transportation service. Through Mobility Management, Portage County is the first and only wheelchair accessible vehicle to operate in the DAV program. Tripling the amount of service and breaking down county barriers. Mobility Management devel-oped a new way to provide service for veterans.

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Participant comments: “Thank you for these services-great program-friendly drivers.” “I am very blessed with my driver, he is very kind and helpful…” “I feel very safe & comfortable with her driving me.” “I have very long appointments! My driver is very patient with me.” “My driver was GREAT. We had a lot in common.”

$100 or more General: Belmont Family Friday Duplicate Bridge Margaret Faber Teresa Holmes Ivan Nielson Memorial Angeline Roszak Memorial James Schad Memorial JoAnn Welling Estate Loretta Wyhuske Memorial Hearing Loop Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Nutrition Program Lawrence Schweitz Project Lifesaver Haili Hintz Mid State Sisters of Skate, Inc. RSVP Bannach School Volunteer Caregivers of Portage County: Ed & Penny Bancker Dr. Steve & Susan Bergin in Memory of Hortense Bergin Jim & Nancy Canales Richard & Helen Christofferson in Memory of Edie Kraus Tom & Cindy Eagon in Memory of Our Parents Betty Ermatinger Stephen Faber, D.D.S. Elizabeth Fulton & M.C. Fisher Joyce Gilligan Peter & Jeri Kopecko Jeanne Lemmens Dan & Donna Marx David H. Mason Patty Noel Germaine Okray Dick & Carol Okray Carol Risberg Steven & Jeanne Regnier George & Jeanette Rogers David & Roseann Rosin

Dale & Annette Schuh Jim & Martha Schuh Ed & Jean Severson Sam & Grace Skibicki Virginia Steckel Isabelle Stelmahoske in Memory of Edie Kraus Donna Warzynski Mary E. Weis Richard & Lois Wetzel Delta Dental of Wisconsin Dental Health Center, S. C. Edith D. Kraus Charitable Trust Edward J. Okray Foundation, Inc. GFCW Stevens Point Junior Women’s Club McDonald Title Company in Memory of Robert S. & Louise McDonald Nelsonville Evangelical Lutheran Church Redeemer Lutheran Church Saint Joseph Parish Saint Paul Lutheran Church Travel Guard Group, Inc. Trinity Women of the ELCA Woodlands Church Congregation

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2013 Volunteer Service Contributions made to Aging & Disability Resource Center Programs (does not include other community agencies or organizations): Program #Volunteers Hours Adult Day Center 24 889 Community Resources 7 676 Holly Shoppe 230 8,427 EML Mind Rewind 3 480 Nutrition Program 198 12,405 RSVP Special Projects 102 3,299 Senior Center 84 3,250 Transportation/Driver Escort 37 6,371 Vol. Caregivers 83 1,685 _____________________________________________ Total 768 37,482

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Grants

United Way

Program Revenue

Donations Tax Levy Fund

Balance Total

Retired & Senior

Volunteer Program 93,530 - - 1,601 100,268 - 195,399

48% 0% 0% 1% 51% 0% 100%

Foster Grandparent Program 109,127 - - 117 - - 109,244

100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%

Senior Center 15,528 - 43,826 7,911 95,825 1,162 164,252

9% 0% 27% 5% 58% 1% 100% -

Holly Shoppe - 20,000 9,346 16,405 - - 45,751

0% 44% 20% 36% 0% 0% 100% -

Transportation 251,652 - 92,639 75 61,424 - 405,790

62% 0% 23% 0% 15% 0% 100%

Nutrition 221,140 31,324 84,482 98,978 120,425 - 556,349

40% 6% 15% 18% 22% 0% 100%

Administration - - - - 63,836 4,803 68,639

0% 0% 0% 0% 93% 7% 100%

Living Well 1,409 - 280 - - - 1,689

83% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0% 100%

Adult Day Center 9,251 12,787 142,764 - - - 164,802

6% 8% 87% 0% 0% 0% 100%

Early Memory Loss Program 750 - 3,331 2,650 - 1,089 7,820

10% 0% 43% 34% 0% 14% 86%

Volunteer Caregivers - 27,217 - 20,949 - - 48,166

0% 57% 0% 43% 0% 0% 100%

Caregiver Support Specialist 55,082 - 250 110 34,448 - 89,890

61% 0% 0% 0% 38% 0% 100%

Resource Center 859,947 - - 40 - - 859,987

100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%

Falls Prevention - - - - - - -

0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Project Lifesaver - - 3,172 250 - - 3,422

0% 0% 93% 7% 0% 0% 100%

Donations - - - 31,819 - - 31,819

0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 100%

Total 1,617,416 91,328 380,090 180,905 476,226 7,054 2,753,019

59% 3% 14% 7% 17% 0% 100%

The ADRC had a surplus of $130,990 after using planned fund balance amounts. The ADRC returned $71,958 to the general fund

The following reserves were increased: The following reserves were decreased: Vehicle Replacement $ 24,283 Early Memory Loss $ (1,089) Nutrition $ 5,858 Prior Year Carryover $ (9,711) Holly Shoppe $ 2,237

Volunteer Caregivers $ 5,156 Project Lifesaver $ 1,187 All Other $ 34,202

Senior Center $ 1,162

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The mission of the Aging & Disability Resource Center is to support seniors, adults with disabilities, and their families and caregivers by offering easy access to services and by fostering a caring community that values lifelong contributions, maximum independence, and individual dignity.

Portage County provides employment and services to any eligible person without regard to age, race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, handicap, color, marital status, physical condi-tion, developmental disability, or ability to pay.

Programs and Services for Seniors, Adults with Disabilities, and Their Families and Caregivers

Community Resources Housing Referral Family Consultations Information & Assistance Long-Term Care Functional Screening Benefits Counseling Elder/Domestic Abuse Referral Supportive Home Care Referral Options Counseling Nutrition Services Senior Dining Sites Home-Delivered Meals Caregiver Support Services Adult Day Center Chore Service Coordination Memory Screening Early Memory Loss Program Volunteer Caregivers Program Transportation Services Rides to senior center, dining sites, Adult Day Center, volunteer work stations, grocery shopping, medical appointments

Lincoln Center, 1519 Water Street, Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 Monday – Friday 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Voice: (715) 346–1401 or 1–866–920–2525 TTY: (715) 346–1632 adrc@co.portage.wi.us www.co.portage.wi.us/adrc

Senior Center Educational Programs Evidence-based Programs Recreation and Social Events Health and Exercise Programs Creative Classes and Activities Holly Shoppe Craft Sales Volunteer Resources RSVP Foster Grandparent Program Other Services Adaptive Equipment Loan Closet Falls Prevention Newsletter (“The Post”) Project Lifesaver Telecare Telephone Reassurance Safe & Sound Support Groups Vital Information Program

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