OCT. ISSUE 2019 740 7 th Ave. West • Durand, WI 54736 Take A Stand By Arnie Humphrey You’ve got to stand for something, Or you’ll fall for anything… That’s a very deep expression With a happy little ring. One has to have priorities, And concrete do’s and don’ts, So any situation Is spontaneous, Will or won’t. Never straddle the middle, For that’s a cowardly thing to do. You may think it’s not offensive, But truthfully, nobody sides with you. Don’t be wishy-washy, Never compromise. We all know those half truths, Aren’t too far from lies. Durand Meal Site Activities: Oct. 2: Birthday Party Day Oct. 18: National Chocolate Cupcake Day! Stop by for a treat! Oct. 31: Halloween Costume Contest Join us! Small prize for first place. Pepin Meal Site Activities: Oct. 2: Birthday Party and Fruit BINGO Oct. 4: Toenail Clinic with Ruth Call 715-442-2289 to sign up Oct. 7: National Cinnamon Roll Day - Enjoy a treat after lunch! Oct. 11: Closed due to Staff Training Oct. 14: Julie Fick, Elder Benefit Specialist, visits Let’s Talk About the Good Old Days Oct. 16: Marie Ritscher, Nutrition Education visits Oct. 25: Pumpkin and Squash Decorating Oct. 28 Halloween BINGO Nov. 1: Halloween Party with games and treats!
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OCT. ISSUE 2019
740 7th Ave. West • Durand, WI 54736
Take A Stand
By Arnie Humphrey
You’ve got to stand for something, Or you’ll fall for anything…
That’s a very deep expression With a happy little ring.
One has to have priorities, And concrete do’s and don’ts,
So any situation Is spontaneous, Will or won’t.
Never straddle the middle, For that’s a cowardly thing to do. You may think it’s not offensive,
But truthfully, nobody sides with you.
Don’t be wishy-washy, Never compromise.
We all know those half truths, Aren’t too far from lies.
Durand Meal Site Activities:
Oct. 2: Birthday Party Day Oct. 18: National Chocolate Cupcake Day! Stop by for a treat! Oct. 31: Halloween Costume Contest Join us! Small prize for first place.
Pepin Meal Site Activities:
Oct. 2: Birthday Party and Fruit BINGO Oct. 4: Toenail Clinic with Ruth Call 715-442-2289 to sign up Oct. 7: National Cinnamon Roll Day - Enjoy a treat after lunch! Oct. 11: Closed due to Staff Training Oct. 14: Julie Fick, Elder Benefit Specialist, visits Let’s Talk About the Good Old Days Oct. 16: Marie Ritscher, Nutrition Education visits Oct. 25: Pumpkin and Squash Decorating Oct. 28 Halloween BINGO Nov. 1: Halloween Party with games and treats!
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Wilber Bergner 10/1
Ruth Kraus 10/1
Bev Anderson 10/2
Jackie Schaal 10/3
Ione Danzinger 10/5
Dorothy T. Weisenbeck 10/5
Lucille Bauer 10/6
Delores Hermundson 10/6
Art Dahl 10/7
Roger Rinholen 10/8
Lila Detlaff 10/9
Jerome Bauer 10/11
Peggy Schlosser 10/11
Bill Lutz 10/11
Keith Primeau 10/13
Linda Harschlip 10/14
Rita McDonnell 10/14
Patricia Wittig 10/15
Marlene Pelke 10/16
Peter Schwartz 10/16
Audrey R. Johnson 10/16
John Solie 10/17
Patricia Sabelko 10/18
Dave Anibas 10/19
Phyllis M. Seyffer 10/20
Kathy Swanson 10/24
Karen Adams 10/24
Pat Carpenter 10/28
Marge Traun 10/28
Steve P. Tschumperlin 10/29
Arnold Seifert 10/30
Jane Pittman 10/31
October Happenings!
Oct. 4-6: Fall Fresh Art Tour - County Wide Oct. 10-13: Flyway Film Festival - Pepin, Stockholm
JOIN US! ALMA: MONDOVI: THE GATHERING CAFÉ THE MORNING CREW CAFÉ Second Thursday of the Month Third Monday of the Month on October 10th on October 21st 10:00 am—11:30 am 10:00 am—11:30 am Alma Lion’s Club Central Lutheran Church 110 N Main St., Alma 221 W Main St., Mondovi Guest: Artifacts of the Past: Remi- Guest: Maintaining Dignity in niscing with Kelly Herold, Buffalo Dementia with Chelsey County Historical Society Herold, ADRC of Buffalo and Pepin Counties
PEPIN:
FOOD FOR THOUGHT CAFÉ Sponsored By:
Second Tuesday of the Month on October 8th 10:00 am—11:30 am Immanuel Lutheran Church 205 Pine St., Pepin Guest: The Benefits of Hand Massage with Kay Weingart
Enjoy speakers on topics of health and wellness, interesting activities, and light, positive conversation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Chelsey at 608-685-4412
Come join Riverview Quilters of Durand. They meet every Monday from 1:00 to 4:00pm at the Riverview Community Center, 606 W Madison St., Durand.
Bring crocheting, knitting or any crafts you’re working on. Generally, everyone works on their own projects. Occasionally, there is a group project for anyone who wants to work together on. There is no in-structor, but everyone is willing to share their knowledge if there are any questions. We meet to share hobbies and comradery. Please feel free to drop in with any questions you may have.
Oct. 12: National Farmer’s Day Oct. 14: Columbus Day National Dessert Day Oct. 28: National Chocolate Day Oct. 29: National Cat Day Oct. 30: National Candy Corn Day Oct. 31: Halloween
Help Needed!
The Riverview Senior Center is looking for someone to help with lawn care and snow removal! If you’re interested, please call
Floyd Briggs at 715-285-5498. Equipment is provided!
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OCTOBER IS LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING MONTH
October is Long-Term Care Planning Month. If you don’t already have a long-term care plan and strategy in
place, now is the perfect time to get started. Long-term care can take many forms, and it may transpire that you
never make use of some of your plans, but acting early means you’ll never have to worry about feeling over-
whelmed by decisions in a time of need. Advance planning puts you in the driver’s seat and ensures your family
and friends know exactly what to do if they need to act or make decisions on your behalf.
Long-term care incorporates services outside of medical care, such as support for activities of daily living and
personal cares. Medical insurance does not usually cover these services, so advance planning to cover the ser-
vices is needed. Advance planning offers seniors more choices and decision-making opportunities. When sen-
iors plan ahead, they have more time to save for long-term care, too.
Long-term care planning can be a complex process, but you don’t have to face it alone. Your local Aging and
Disability Resource Center of Buffalo and Pepin Counties (otherwise known as the ADRC) is the first place to go
with your aging and disability questions, regardless of income.
The ADRC provides information on a broad range of programs and services, helps people understand the vari-
ous long-term care options available to them, helps people apply for programs and benefits, and serves as the
access point for publicly funded long-term care services.
The ADRC can help you find:
- Adaptive equipment - Housing options
- Assisted living/nursing home options - Home Care
- Employment programs - Nutrition Programs
- Financial aid - Respite Care
- Health and wellness programs - Transportation
There is no cost for the services provided by the ADRC.
The ADRC of Buffalo and Pepin Counties has an office on the 2nd
floor of the
Pepin County Courthouse. Feel free to stop by anytime between 8:30am-4:30pm to browse through the infor-
mation and resources located in the ADRC Resource Room, or call 866-578-2372 to set up an appointment to
meet with our Information and Assistance Specialist.
Did you know? Pepin County was formed in 1858 from portions of neighboring Dunn County. Both the town of Pepin (originally named North Pepin in 1856), and the village of Pepin, were named after Lake Pep-in. Exactly when the body of water was first named Lake Pepin is not known, but the name has been used as early as 1700, making it by far, one of the oldest recorded place names in Wisconsin. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 249 square miles, of which 232 square miles is land and 17 square miles is water. It is the smallest county in Wisconsin by land area.
Join us on Thursday October 24th at 9:30am for:
STAMPIN’ UP! By Shirley Merker
HURLBURT’S HAVEN
1227 E Prospect St., Durand, WI
The 3rd
Thursday of the month from
9:30am -11:00am
Join us to create greeting cards! All supplies in-
cluded; no experience needed. FREE Event!
All individuals wishing to participate must RSVP
by calling Cammi at:
715-672-8941 Ext #115
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Dear Dorri: I’ve been retired for a while and it’s wonderful to have time for all of my hobbies! Although I am staying busy, I’d like to find a way to give back to the community. I’ve always wanted to volunteer, but I don’t know of any local opportunities. Do you have any ideas that might work for me? Sincerely, Volunteer Valerie
Dear Volunteer Valerie: Great question! The Aging and Disability Resource Center is currently recruiting for volunteers to help at the Durand Meal Site and for the Volunteer Driver Program.
Durand Meal Site: Volunteers are needed to help at the senior meal site on Thursdays from 11:30am-1:00pm; Duties would include; greeting participants, answering the telephone, and completing a small amount of paperwork. Lunch is included! For more information, please contact 715/672-8941 Ext. 115.
Volunteer Driver Program: You drive your own vehicle and take individuals to medical appointments, shopping, employ-ment, and personal business. You are reimbursed $0.545/mile and your schedule is very flexible, you decide when you want to drive! Drivers must have and maintain a good driving record, proper insurance coverage, and good physical health. To find out more about the Volunteer Driver Program, please call 715/672-8941 Ext. #152 or #187.
Regardless of which volunteer opportunity that you pursue, a background check is required prior to volunteering. Volunteers
will receive an initial orientation and then annual training occurs each year thereafter.
I want to help the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Pepin County continue its effective community service to individuals with disabilities and older adults and their families. Please designate this donation:
In Memory of: ____________________________ or In Honor of:________________________________
I want my donation to go to the following program(s):
___Information & Assistance ___Elderly & Adults at Risk of Abuse ___Disability Benefit Specialist ___Support Groups ___Elder Benefit Specialist ___Medical Transportation ___Home Delivered Meals/Senior Dining Services ___Golden Age Newsletter
It is ok to acknowledge my donation in the Golden Age Newsletter: Yes No
Please send receipt to - Name & Address:_________________________________________________________________________
Please make checks payable to: ADRC of Pepin County 740 7th Ave. W, PO Box 39, Durand, WI 54736
Your gift is deductible to the extent provided by law.
Help Wanted! Are you a retired senior, and could use some extra money? The Durand Po-
lice Department is looking for a crossing guard. If you, or you know someone who is interested, please call Chief Stanley Ridgeway at 715-672-5948.
READING and MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS By: Patti Blount – Durand Public Library: Director
In this month’s column, I noticed on the calendar that the first week of October is Mental Illness awareness week. Did you know that there are many benefits for reading in the help of mental illness?
In a study conducted by the Reading Agency, reading for pleasure can increase self-esteem, reduce symptoms of depression, help build better relationships with others, and reduce anxiety and stress. When immersing yourself in a good book, you can be swept away to a world that is separate from yours, thus separating yourself from the dilemmas or stresses you may have. Certain books can also help you realize you are not alone in what you are going through, which is oftentimes a focus for the healing process; recognizing others are going through what you are.
Brain stimulating activities, like reading, have been shown to ward off mental decline and conditions such as dementia and even Alzheimer’s. One study found that people who read later in life have a 32% lower rate of declining mental abilities. Reading has been shown to put our brains into a state similar to meditation, and it brings the same health benefits of deep relaxation and inner calm. Regular readers sleep better, have lower stress levels, higher self-esteem, and lower rates of depression than non-readers.
If reading leads us to treating ourselves and others better and staves off mental decline, what more motivation does one need to pick up a good book?
If you have difficulty coming to the Library, and live within the City of Durand or close surrounding area, the Durand Library staff can deliver materials to you. If you need this assistance, please feel free to contact the Library staff or talk to me (Patti) at 715-672-8730.
Please stop by the Library during regular business hours to see our collection, or if you have questions, contact the Library InfoLine at 715-672-8730. With school now in session, the Durand Library is now in its School Schedule for the months of September/October/November: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-7:00pm, Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm, and Sunday: CLOSED.
Pulled Pork Sandwich on Bun Red Potatoes Baked Beans Peaches
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Lasagna Broccoli Garden Salad w/ French Dressing Garlic Bread Red Jello w/ Fruit Cocktail
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Beef Roast Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Tomato Juice Wheat Bread Pineapple
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Busy months ahead for the Pepin County Council of Senior Citi-zens. We hope that members and the general public will take an interest and participate. Riverview Center is open Monday through Friday, 10:00am - 2:00pm. Tuesdays are a social day and we invite everyone to stop in for coffee, treats, and possibly participate in the Farkle games being played, or any other activi-ty you may be interested in. Please let staff know if there is some-thing we can provide for your entertainment with friends/other members. Remember that following the board meetings every month, we have a pot luck luncheon for all guests, starting at 11:30. In September we will be meeting at East Side apartments in Pepin on September 24, and everyone is invited to attend. On September 26th, the Riverview Quilters will be having a Quilt Show from 2:00pm-6:00pm. Members of this group will be dis-playing their quilts and other products they have created through-out the year (sample in lower left). If you are not aware, this group donates a lovely quilt every year to be raffled off at our Spring event, with all profits going to the Senior Center. Luncheon items of soup and sandwiches will be sold at the event. Please put this on your calendar. What better way to welcome Fall than with the suggestion of cuddling up with a quilt and a good book. On October 12th we will have the Vendor and Craft sale, as we talked about in the September issue of the Golden Age Newslet-ter. The hours for that event will be 8:00am-1:00pm. Our Board meeting in Durand will be October 22nd followed by a pot luck. On November 30th from 9:00am-2:00pm, we will be holding our annual Christmas Bazaar and Thrift Sale. If you have any items you would like to donate, please drop them off at the Center. We would also like to set up a day to get together to decorate the Center and participate in some crafting ideas for the sale. Come share your time and talent with us. A date for this event will be in next month’s issue. The remodel of our Riverview office is almost complete. Steve Cole painted the room for us and it is so much lighter. Office volunteers have rearranged the desk to afford a clear view of the entrance door, enabling them to greet visitors quickly. New file cabinets have helped with record keeping and organizing things. We appreci-ate the time and effort of the office volunteers, Char Byington, Bonnie Bock, Mary Kauffman, Carol K. Bauer, Rita McDonnell and office staff member, Brenda Cole. Remember that rental of Riverview Center is available for fami-ly gatherings anticipated in the upcoming holidays. We are handicap accessible, seating for 100, fully supplied kitchen, a great view of the Chippewa River, parking, and of course, a gro-cery store next door for any forgotten items you may need. Rent-al rates are $20.00 per hour with a minimum of 2-hour rental. Please call 715-672-4101 with any questions you may have on the rental.
Note: Farmer’s Market hours at Riverview Center have been
changed to 2:30-4:30 pm. Anyone is welcome to bring produce
to sell at no charge. Marge Briggs
Veterans Service Officer News
The American Legion Post 181 invites
you to its annual Dignified Disposal of Un-
serviceable American Flags ceremony.
Date & Time: 10-05-2019 @ 6:00pm
Where: Main Street by the Clock Tower
The public is invited to bring your unser-
viceable American Flags and stay for the cer-
emony.
Apple cider and cookies will be available
free of charge. Hope to see you there.
If you can not attend the ceremony but have
an unserviceable flag you may drop it off at
the Veterans Service Office.
Sheri Peterson, Veteran’s Service Officer
Attention!
If you are still using your old Medicare card (the one with your Social Security number on it), be aware that as of January 1, 2020, this card will no longer be accepted. You will need to use
your new Medicare card that was mailed to your home between June 2018 and April 2019.
Quilt made by Riverview Quilters
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Re-energize Yourself!
No one can anticipate what it will take to care for another person. It starts out with little things, and then slowly progresses to more and bigger things. Pretty soon you find yourself spending an enormous amount of time and energy taking care of someone else. The responsibility becomes overwhelming. You no longer seem to have time for what you used to enjoy, and it feels selfish to try to fit those things in. You are exhausted, resentful, frustrated and alone. And on top of everything, no matter how much you do, it still doesn’t seem like enough. It has become difficult to feel good about yourself and your life.
The above scenario is real to many people. If you are in a situation like this, you are experiencing caregiver burn-out. These are normal feelings, but they are signs of stress and must be addressed. It is time to put your own needs on your priority list! Maintaining your energy and vitality is important to you and those around you.
You can fight burnout by talking to someone about your feelings, letting go of thinking you must do it all, taking care of your physical health, continuing meaningful social activities, and regularly taking time to care for YOU.
Everyone has their own unique way of re-energizing. It may be a walk, coffee with a friend, reading a book, exer-cising, playing piano, listening to music, meditation or anything that gives you energy and makes you feel re-freshed. Find the things that give you a boost and make it a priority to do them regularly.
Carving out time for yourself can be a challenge but is important to do. Consider asking (or paying) someone to take over for you to give you some respite, then use that time to “re-energize.” Be purposeful in using snippets of time (during their nap, favorite show or other independent activity) to do something for you instead of washing dishes or cleaning. Allow friends and neighbors to help you. Be open to moving your schedule around to accommodate things you enjoy.
In the busyness of your life as a caregiver, one of the best things you can do is to make time to re-energize yourself. Scheduling a time every day or week to do something you love will benefit not only you, but the person you are caring for and everyone else in your life. Find ways to re-energize so you can be the best caregiver you can be!
To learn more about local resources available to help you re-energize, contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Buffalo and Pepin Counties at 866-578-2372.
Jane Mahoney Caregiver Support Specialist, Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
The Holiday Season is fast approaching!
Do you need a unique gift idea for your grandparents, parents, and/or other relatives or neighbors?
Consider a MEAL TICKET from the Pepin County Senior Nutrition Program!
Meal Tickets are just like gift certificates and each ticket is good for one meal from the Nutrition Program. They can be used at either dining site location (Durand or Pepin) and they do not expire. Tickets can also be purchased for home-delivered meals.
Call your local meal site for more information: Pepin: 715-442-2289 Durand: 715-672-8936
HOLIDAY CAREGIVER GIFT
Do you care for a loved one? Do you wonder when you’ll get your holiday shopping and er-rands completed?
LET US HELP YOU!
Call Cammi @ 715-672-8941, Ext. #115 to learn if you qualify for FREE respite at Hurlburt’s Haven in Durand. Limited spots available. Respite must occur before 12/31/19.
GOLDEN AGE NEWS ~ JANUARY 2016 GOLDEN AGE NEWS ~ OCTOBER 2019
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period is Here!
Each year from October 15th through December 7th, there is an Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for Medicare Beneficiaries. This time-frame gives the Medicare beneficiaries a great opportunity to evaluate their current Medi-care Part D Plan or their Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C).
During the AEP, a person can make any of the following changes: Join a Part D plan (if not already enrolled); Drop a Part D plan; Switch to a new Part D plan; Drop a Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare; or Join a Medicare Advantage plan with or without drug coverage.
Changes made during the AEP will become effective on January 1, 2020. Even if a person is happy with his or her current Part D plan or Medicare Advantage Plan, he or she should still re-evaluate that drug plan or advantage plan to determine if it will still meet his or her medication and health needs for 2020. Because Part D plans are privatized, they are allowed to change the terms of coverage every year. Premiums and deductibles may go up, pharmacy network may change, co-pays may be higher, current medications may not be offered for the coming year, new Part D plans and advantage plans may be offered, and some Part D or advantage plans may drop. It is very important that Medicare beneficiaries review their Annual Notice of Change (ANOC), which should have arrived in your mail by now. This information notifies Medicare beneficiaries of the changes for their Part D plan that become effective January 1, 2020.
Unfortunately, research shows that fewer than 10% of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in the most cost-effective Part D plan. Just because your neighbor or a friend has a certain plan, or one premium is lower than another premium, these are not good ways to choose a plan.
Below are several ways to get help choosing a Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Plan:
In Pepin County, call to make an appointment with Julie Fick, Elder Benefit Specialist at 715-672-8945. Use Medicare’s Plan Finder tool via www.medicare.gov website. See the next page for instructions on how to
use this tool and how to create an account. Board on Aging and Long-Term Care Part D helpline (ages 60+) at (855) 677-2783 Board on Aging and Long-Term Care Medigap helpline at (800) 242-1060 Disability Rights Wisconsin Part D helpline (ages 18-59) at (800) 926-4862
Submitted by Julie Fick
The ADRC Transportation Program is offering cost share bus rides!
Cost: $5.00 cash or check due at pickup Eastside Apartments – Dunn Street, Pepin
Call: 715-672-8941, Ext.152 to sign up Pick-up at 10:30am—Return about 2:30pm
We will be stopping at: Walmart, Dollar Tree, & Aldi’s
Shopping from 11:30-1:30 (lunch on own) RSVP by 2:30pm on Thurs., Oct. 3, 2019
Call 715-672-8941, Ext. 152 for more details. More shopping trips to come from Durand and Pepin. Watch for information!
Red Wing Shopping Trip
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Medicare Plan Finder www.medicare.gov Create an Account for a Personalized Medicare Plan Finder Experience Getting Started: Click on Find Health & Drug Plans, next select Log in or create an account
When you create an account, you can: • Build a better drug list. We’ll make suggestions based on prescriptions you filled within the 12 months • Modify your drug list and save changes. • Compare benefits and costs in your current plan to other plans available in your area. • See prices based on any help you get with drug costs.
Create your new account If you want access to personalized information and features, you’ll need to create an account. Visit Medicare.gov/plan-compare and click “Log in or create account.” Have the following information ready (for yourself or the person you’re helping):
1. Medicare Number – You can find this on your red, white, and blue Medicare card. If you’re new to Medicare and don’t have your Medicare card yet, you can get your Medicare number on the letter you get from Social Se-curity after you enroll. 2. Last name 3. Date of birth 4. Current address with ZIP code or city 5. Part A or Part B coverage start date (find this on your Medicare card)
Once you add this information and select “Next,” you can create a username and password and use your new Medi-care account. You can write your username and a password hint below. Just remember to keep this sheet in a safe place to protect your privacy.
Forgot your username or password? If you have an existing account, but forgot the username or password, click “Trouble signing in?” under the Username box on the log in page. You’ll need this information:
GOLDEN AGE NEWS ~ JANUARY 2016 GOLDEN AGE NEWS ~ OCTOBER 2019
Strong, Secure Families - Sustainable Communities Serving Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk and St. Croix Counties
WHEAP provides eligible households heating assistance, non-heat electric assistance, emergency services, and furnace assistance. The regular WHEAP season runs from October 1, 2019 through May 15, 2020, with Weatherization extending to Septem- West Central Wisconsin
ber 30, 2020. Please be aware that funds are limited. Applications will be accepted Community Action Agency, Inc. in the following formats:
• If you have not applied for Energy Assistance in Pepin County previously, please contact our agency to set up an in per-
son appointment. Face-to-face appointments will be offered by request 8:30 am – 3:30 pm on the dates and locations listed below. Please do not contact our partner agencies directly for information or appointments – call West CAP at 715-265-4271 to schedule your appointment.
• The West CAP office located at 525 2nd
St, Glenwood City, WI 54013 will be open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm and Tuesday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm.. Pepin County Human Services: October 9, 2019, November 13, 2019, December 11, 2019, January 15, 2020 and February 18, 2020.
• For households that have previously received benefits, please contact West CAP at 715-265-4271 to have an applica-
tion mailed, phone application or you can apply online at www.westcap.org.
• We will make every attempt to see unscheduled applicants, but based on volume and staff availability you may be
asked to make an appointment.
GROSS INCOME GUIDELINES FOR THE 2019-2020 WHEAP SEASON 60 PERCENT OF STATE MEDIAN INCOME
Size of THREE ANNUAL Family MONTH INCOME
1 7,168.25 28,673.00 2 9,374.00 37,496.00 3 11,579.50 46,318.00 4 13,785.25 55,141.00 5 15,991.00 63,964.00 6 18,196.50 72,786.00 At a minimum, the following verifications are required to apply:
1. Photo ID, Social Security numbers, Alien Status card or Immigration papers, and proof of residency.
2. Proof of all earned and unearned income including self-employment for the previous 3 months prior to application date.
(Ex: apply in October-need income for July, August & September)
3. If you rent please provide your lease showing landlord, who provides heat and electricity.
If you pay child support, provide evidence of support paid for the 3 months prior to application for energy assistance. 525 Second Street, Box 308, Glenwood City, WI 54013 Phone: 715-265-4271; Fax: 715-265-7031 www.westcap.org
1950’s Prices: Remember When… Living: Food: New House: $8,450.00 Granulated Sugar: $.85 for 10 pounds Average Income: $3,216.00 per year Vitamin D Milk: $.84 per gallon New Car: $1,511.00 Ground Coffee: $.70 per pound Average Rent: $75.00 Bacon: $.50 per pound Tuition to Harvard University: $600.00 per year Eggs: $.24 per dozen Movie Ticket: $.65 each Ground Hamburger: $.49 per pound Gasoline: $.18 per gallon Fresh Baked Bread: $.17 per loaf
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Creepy Werewolf Cauldron Frighten Broom Vampire Coffin Ghost Spider Black Owl Skeleton Goblin Moon Bat Witch Halloween Monster Dracula Cat Jack Graveyard Night Web
Pumpkin Trick Bones Haunted
Mummy Costume Scary
GOLDEN AGE NEWS ~ JANUARY 2016 GOLDEN AGE NEWS ~ OCTOBER 2019
Medicare Coverage of Vaccines
You may have seen recent stories in the news about an increase in cases of dis-eases like measles or hepatitis A, both of which can be prevented by vaccines. Vaccines play an important role in preventing illness. However, knowing if and when Medicare pays for vaccines can be confusing.
Most vaccines that your doctor recommends will be covered by your Medicare prescription drug plan. Medicare prescription drug plans are required to cover most commercially available vaccines, including the vaccine for shingles.
The only exceptions are the vaccines for flu, pneumonia, and hepatitis B, which are covered by Part B. Please note that SeniorCare does not cover any vaccines.
Please consult with your medical provider, pharmacist, and/or Elder Benefit Specialist prior to receiving any vaccinations, to ensure Medicare coverage.
GWAAR Legal Services Team- Submitted by: Julie Fick, Elder Benefit Specialist of Pepin County
Pepin County Aging Wishes to Riverview Community and Senior Center says Thank You! Thank Our Recent Donors
Donations: Eugene Gruber Dorothy Prissel Elaine Brunner Dennis Fedie Bernard Heit
Donations Bernard and Erma Brantner Mike Brunner - Faucet for men’s bathroom & time to fix it Steve Cole - Painting the office walls St. Vincent de Paul - 2 afghans Bonnie Bock - plates
Vaccine Type Medicare Coverage Coverage Rules
Influenza Part B Medicare pays for (and recommends) one shot every flu season. Additional flu vaccines may be covered if considered medically necessary.
Pneumonia Part B Medicare pays for one shot, recommended for all adults aged 65+ and younger adults with chronic health conditions.
Hepatitis B Part B
Series of three shots, paid for by Medicare for high or medium-risk individuals, including those with hemophilia, end stage renal disease, diabe-tes, and other chronic conditions that lower re-sistance to infection.
Shingles All Medicare prescription
drug plans must cover
One shot paid for (and recommended) after age 60. Patient must check with plan to find out spe-cific rules for administration and payment.
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COMMUNITY CONTACTS Pepin County Human Services: 715/672-8941 (if you do not know the extension, simply dial “0” to get the receptionist.) Pepin County ADRC Program Asst. (Angie Schlosser): 715/672-8941 Ext 152 ADRC of Buffalo & Pepin Counties: 1/866-578-2372 Pepin County Council of Seniors (Riverview Community Center): 715/672-4101
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