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WHAT’S INSIDE?
Project Lifesaver .......................... 1
Directory & Who to Call .......... 2
Department News....................... 3
Attention Volunteers .................. 4
Don’t Miss This ............................ 5
Caregivers Corner ...................... 6
Things You Need to Know ....... 7
Nutrition News ............................ 8
County Dining Menu ................... 9
Fun and Games ............................ 10
This and That ............................. 11
Elder Benefit Specialist .............. 12
Puzzle Solutions .......................... 13
Check It Out ................................ 14
Senior Center Activities..16 & 17
Senior Center Schedule ..18 & 19
Oneida County Department on Aging
Oneida County Senior Center
Aging & Disability Resource Center of the Northwoods (ADRC)
100 W. Keenan St. Rhinelander, WI 54501
715-369-6170 Toll Free 800-379-7499
ADRC 800-699-6704
January 2018~ Vol. V Issue 1
Oneida County Department on Aging Newsletter
Project Lifesaver is a non-profit organiza"on that is assis"ng the Oneida
County Sheriff’s Department in implemen"ng a new program to assist
ci"zens with cogni"ve condi"ons who may wander. Ci"zens of any age
with disorders such as Alzheimer's, au"sm or demen"a who could wan-
der from their homes and their families will benefit from the program.
Persons par"cipa"ng in the program wear a device on their wrist or
ankle that would allow them to be located if they become missing.
There have been several instances this year involving Oneida County
ci"zens that have caused Sheriff Grady Hartman to believe the imple-
menta"on of the program is essen"al to the protec"on of county ci"-
zens. A$er acceptance by Project Lifesaver, member agencies purchase
the ini"al starter equipment and then a%end basic operator's training.
Project Lifesaver is the most widely used and proven most effec"ve
search and rescue program in the na"on. The search "mes for cer"fied
Project Lifesaver agencies have been reduced from hours, poten"ally
days, down to minutes. Recovery "mes for Project Lifesaver agencies
average 30 minutes, which is 95% less "me than standard opera"ons
without Project Lifesaver.
The Oneida County Sheriff's Office Project Lifesaver Team has been
forming throughout the year. Personnel from the sheriff's office have
been training throughout the summer and fall on how to use the lo-
ca"ng equipment. The team is now ready to assist families in keeping
their loved ones safe.
For more informa"on on this program, contact the Oneida County
Emergency Management Director Ken Kortenhof at 715-361-5167.
There is a cost for the purchase of the locator and the ba%eries, which
must be changed on a monthly basis. There is available funding that can
be used for those who qualify.
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DEPARTMENT ON AGING STAFF
Director, Dianne Jacobson,
Assistant Director, Joel Go!sacker
ADRC Specialist, Laura Javenkoski
ADRC Specialist, Jennifer Sacke!
ADRC Specialist, Traci Caswell
Elder Benefit Specialist, Kris Schiek
Ac#vi#es & Volunteer Coordinator, Stephanie Swanson
Nutri#on & Transporta#on Coordinator, Mary Boyer
Account Clerk, Maria Cox
Secretary, Dawn Johnson
Recep#onist, Jolene Schirmacher
Senior Dining Site Managers
Cassian, Jeanne Merwin
Lake Tomahawk, Elaine Carpenter
Nokomis , Debbie Jelinek
Rhinelander, Richard Eades
Sugar Camp, Eleanor Yeager
Three Lakes, Diana Kern
Woodruff, Kathy Pecka & Diane Erdman
HEALTH & AGING COMMITTEE
Chair, Bob Mo!
Vice Chair, Jackie Cody
Nancy Brissee
Bill Freudenberg
Ed Hammer
Barbara Young
Tom Kelly
Marge Saari
Carol Pederson
SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COUNCIL
Chair, Jeff Anderson
Vice-Chair, Walter Gager
Secretary, Carolyn Caron
Melody Anderson
Brian Bergeson
Patricia Sparks
Dee Jacobs
Yvonne Klappa
Darlene Scheidegger
(To reserve or cancel
your lunch at the Rhinelander dining site?
(For information on a Sen-
ior Center activity?
(For help with Medicare or
Social Security?
(To schedule a volunteer escort driver?
(Are you a caregiver looking for options?
CALL the Department on Aging
715-369-6170 OR
TOLL-FREE 800-379-7499
E-mail: [email protected]
(To reserve or cancel lunch at other dining sites?
SEE BOTTOM OF MENU ON PAGE 9
(For options on how you can remain independent
living in your own home or apartment?
(For assistance finding help in your home?
(To discuss your choices for housing or care?
(To learn about financial assistance for older
adults or adults with disabilities?
(You’re worried about an older family member
and don’t know where to start?
(How do I find out what services I’m eligible for?
CALL the Aging & Disability
Resource Center (ADRC)
of the Northwoods
TOLL-FREE 800-699-6704
www.adrco!henorthwoods.org
WHO’S WHO WHO TO CALL
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From the Director’s Desk
Director of the Department on Aging, Dianne Jacobson
DEPARTMENT NEWS
There are many ways to get this Newsletter
The O.W.L. newsle!er is published monthly to keep you informed of programs and ac"vi"es important to older
adults and their families. You can receive this newsle!er FREE each month by:
1. Picking up a copy at one of our seven (7) Senior Dining Sites (for loca"ons see bo!om of menu on page 9)
2. All Home Delivered Meal par"cipants will receive an issue with their meal each month.
3. Going to the link on LPi website at http://ourseniorcenter.com/find/oneida-county-department-on-aging
4. Stopping by one of the community distribu"on loca"ons listed here
IN RHINELANDER: Oneida County Senior Center, Rhinelander District Library, Grace Lodge, Milestone,
YMCA, Days Inn, Country Terrace, Rennes & Friendly Village.
IN MINOCQUA/WOODRUFF: Lakeland Community Senior Center, One Penny Place, Minocqua Public Library,
K Care and Milestone.
IN THREE LAKES: Reiter Center, Demmer Memorial Library
IN PELICAN LAKE: Musky Mart
5. Paying $1 per month to have this newsle!er mailed to you (complete and return the form below)
Sign up to have this newsle!er mailed to you each month!
Name ______________________________________________ Phone _________________________
Mailing Address _____________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________________ State ____________ Zip _________________
You have the January newsle!er in your hand,. The next eleven issues (February—December 2018)
can be mailed to you for $1 per month, for a total of $11 dollars.
Just complete this form and return with your check payable to the Oneida County Department on Aging
To : “Newsle!er Subscrip"on”, 100 W. Keenan St., Rhinelander, WI 54501
Exci"ng news that Project Life-
saver (front page) is now availa-
ble in Oneida County! Please
pass this on to anyone you know
with a loved one (of any age) with Alzheimer's,
au"sm or other cogni"ve disorder that puts them at
risk of wandering. REMEMBER: Just because a
person has never wandered does not mean they
may not start that new behavior today.
Caregivers can also benefit from a new program via
telephone from the comfort and privacy of your own
home. Check out the ar"cle on page 5.
Folks have already started asking about Tax appoint-
ments which start February 5th. Mark your calendar
to call on or a*er Monday, January 8th to make your
tax appointment.
Elder Benefit Specialist, Kris Schiek, has scheduled
her 2018 seminars called “Puzzled About Medicare?”
Check out the informa"on on page 14 and mark
your calendars to a!end one of these informa"ve
free seminars.
Had to save room to announce, Dolly Meeuwsen is
the winner of the free lunch gi* cer+icate for find-
ing at least one spelling error in our December news-
le!er. If YOU find a spelling error in this January
issue, call or stop by and your name will get entered
in the drawing for a free lunch too!
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS
Please submit ALL of your 2017 paperwork including:
ü Volunteer hours
ü Home Delivered Meal Mileage ü Escort Driver Mileage
Please double check all forms to make sure they are complete and
include your signature.
We want to pay drivers for mileage while our 2017 books are still open!
P.S. The new IRS mileage reimbursement rate for 2018 is 54.5 cents per mile!
We Provide:
• Assistance for in home care with daily activities to include, hygiene,bathing, meal preparation, housekeeping and more
• Security and peace of mind for you and your family
• Respite for caregivers
• Companionship, errands, shopping, medication
reminders, transportation
• Specializing in Dementia, Alzheimers Care, Geriatric Care
• Services offered 24/7 (3 hour minimum)
Offering services within
a 50 mile radius of
Rhinelander
715.362.4625 (Office)
715.360.4695 (Cell)
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Oneida County Dept. on Aging, Rhinelander, WI. A 4C 01-1366
Wood Court ApartmentsOne Penny Place
Your Senior Housing & Assisted Living Resource
Kathy McCaughn
715-358-5541
Woodruff Appliance & TVThree Generations Of Sales & Service
GE Monogram
Hotpoint
715-356-2107Hwy. 47 West • Woodruff, WI 54568
David Knapstein
Private apartments all with private
bath and kitchenettes, full time
RN, 24 hour care, award winning
chef, activity director, beauty salon,
exercise room, library, community
vegetable garden and much more.
For a Tour Contact:
Barry Wallis [email protected]
1000 Day Street • Rhinelander
715-365-1234 GraceLodge.com
Locally owned by Calvin and Susan Sprik
05254594
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DON’T MISS THIS
Lucy Barylak, MSW as “Dear Lucy”
Thursdays, January 11th and 25th at 12:00 noon
Do you have ques!ons about something related to your caregiver
role? Have you been wondering if there is a be"er way to manage
challenging behaviors or situa!ons?
Here is your chance to ask ques!ons, make comments and express
your self regarding the issues you face as a caregiver. Easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. Think about any ques!ons, thoughts and ideas you have about
your caregiving role or experience.
2. Submit your ques!ons, thoughts and ideas by email or phone.
3. Call in to hear “Dear Lucy” answer ques!ons or discuss the topics
submi"ed. To honor confiden!ality, no names will be used. Even if
you don’t have a ques!on or idea to share, please call in to listen
to the discussion. You might learn something helpful!
Call from the comfort and privacy of
your own home!
Register at least 24 hrs. ahead
Call toll-free at 866-390-6491
Or email:
DATE/TIME TOPICS
Thurs., January 4th
11:00 a.m.
Managing Difficult Behaviors with Evalyn Greb, LCSW. Has your loved one’s behaviors
become more difficult lately: This session will help par!cipants find out why difficult be-
haviors happen and describe some coping strategies for a variety of the more common
ones. You’ll be able to share ques!ons, techniques and !ps in a meaningful way.
Tues., January 16th
12:00 noon
Legal Issues for Caregivers with Carol Bertsch, Elder Law A"orney, a fierce advocate for
older adults and caregivers. Listen as Carol discusses those important legal issue and doc-
uments each caregiver needs to know.
Mon., January 22nd
12:00 noon
The Caregiver’s Journey: Survival with Denise Carmichael and Yvonne Whitaker. Join
the conversa!on with two caregivers who have walked the same journey as you. They
will talk about what they learned, what worked and what they would have done differ-
ently. They will be answering ques!ons and offering help and support.
Friday, January 26th
11:00 a.m.
Frontotemporal Degenera"on: What it is, What it isn’t and What are the Signs and
Symptoms with Sharon Hall and Rebekah Wilson, MSW. This demen!a is highly misun-
derstood, even in the medical community, and takes families up to 4 years to get a prop-
er diagnosis. They will explain what signs show up first, how to get an accurate diagnosis,
and what to do a'er you receive the diagnosis.
CHECK OUT THESE OTHER GREAT TELECONNECTION EVENTS
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CAREGIVERS CORNER
Conflict Over Caregiving Is Common, But families can take steps to minimize disputes
Assistant Director , Joel Gottsacker
If caring for an older person is
causing conflict within your family,
you are not alone. Conflict is o"en
part of family caregiving situa#ons. Even the best of
inten#ons to help mom or dad may cause ten-
sion. Because everyone approaches things different-
ly, each family member’s opinion about what is best
for mom or dad can vary greatly. But there are steps
you can take to keep family conflict at bay when deal-
ing with caregiving concerns.
Why the conflict? Different a%tudes toward family
caregiving, depending on personality or family situa-
#on, can lead to conflict and aliena#on between sib-
lings and other rela#ves. Some#mes the family mem-
ber with the strongest personality dominates the de-
cision-making process or takes on caregiving respon-
sibili#es without consul#ng other family members.
Some family members might deny there is a need and
be unwilling to offer assistance. There are also situa-
#ons where people who have their own children to
care for expect an unmarried or childless sibling (or
other rela#ve) to take on caregiving responsibili-
#es. The unmarried family member may not wel-
come this expecta#on.
Minimizing conflict. Family caregivers need to rec-
ognize that conflict is not unusual and ge%ng help is
important. If differences con#nue, family rela#on-
ships can be permanently damaged. Also, the person
being cared for may feel guilt, believing he or she is
the cause of conflict. The best way to approach fami-
ly conflict is to get everyone concerned about the
care of the person into the same room to discuss
their feelings, create a care plan and assign responsi-
bili#es. Face-to-face discussion eliminates the poten-
#al for misunderstandings due to informa#on being
received second-hand. If conflict con#nues, the next
best step is to get everyone in the same room but
with a non-family member in the discussion. The per-
son should be someone whose opinion everyone
agrees to respect.
Other steps to take. Some#mes these sugges#ons
just don’t seem to work. Don’t lose heart. Resolving
conflict among families takes #me. Be pa#ent and
keep doing your best at open, honest communica-
#on. A&ending a support group by yourself or with
family members can also be helpful. Other members
may share ideas that worked in similar situa#ons, and
you will have the reassurance that you are not alone
in your struggles! Lastly, seeking professional coun-
seling as an individual or with family members can
greatly improve the situa#on.
If you are dealing with conflict over family caregiving
issues you may contact Joel Go&sacker at 715-369-
6170 for resources and #ps on how to handle con-
flict.
Ar#cle wri&en by:
Jane Mahoney, Older Americans Act Consultant
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Oneida County Dept. on Aging, Rhinelander, WI. B 4C 01-1366
D & JAUTO &
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Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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715-365-7400
Serving Rhinelander, Crandon, Phelps Boulder Junction and Land O’ Lakes
CCB Housing Management An Operation of
Catholic Charities Bureau
(715) 369-2550 (800) 362-2550
880 E. Timber Dr. Rhinelander, WI 54501
FEATURES
• Rent is 30% of monthly
adjusted income to
eligible applicants
• Smoke-free
community spaces
• Pet friendly
• Safe, maintenance-free
apartments and grounds
• Off-street parking
• Laundry facilities
• Located near local
amenities
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(800) 362-2550
www.ccbhousing.org
Dan Page to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x5875
ELDER LAW
TRUSTS PROBATE
POWER OF ATTORNEY
RHINELANDER
(715)369-2456
www.omelialaw.com
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SENIOR NUTRITION NEWS
It’s Winter but Don’t forget your Fruits & Vegetables
Best and Cheapest in Season Produce
By Nutri!on and Transporta!on Coordinator, Mary Boyer
January. Buy broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, grapefruit, kale, leeks, lemons,
oranges, parsnips, rutabagas, tangelos, tangerines, and turnips in this deep winter month.
Great Recipe Below. Cauliflower takes on other flavors beau!fully, you can play with seasonings adding zesty
garlic, a bit of spice, dried fruit, briny olives, or fragrant herbs. This recipe simply adds lemon and parsley.
Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lemon and Parsley
serves 4 as a side
1 head cauliflower, washed, cored, and sliced into 1/2 inch thick florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
zest of 1 lemon
1/3 cup parsley, minced
3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spread the cauliflow-
er florets out on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with
olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and lemon zest.
Roast the cauliflower for 10 minutes, flip, and roast for
another 10 – 15 minutes, or un!l the cauliflower is so#
and the edges are a light golden brown. Remove from
baking sheet and set aside to cool. Check salt levels,
toss with lemon juice and parsley, and serve.
Your local Senior Dining Site needs volunteers willing to assist the
Site Manager in packing Meals on Wheels and serving the mid-day meal.
Cassian serves Tuesdays and Thursdays and Woodruff serves Monday through Friday .
Contact Mary Boyer at 715-369-6170 between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Do you live
in the Town of Cassian or Woodruff/Minocqua
Area?
You pick which days you can help
for a couple hours
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JANUARY 2018 MENU
Cassian: Tu-Th 715-277-4190
Three Lakes: Mon-Tu-Thu 715-891-2146
Woodruff: Mon thru Fri 715-892-4045
Lake Tomahawk: Mon-Wed 715-614-2908
Nokomis: Mon - Wed 715-499-5026
Sugar Camp: Tu-Th 715-499-5027
Rhinelander: Mon thru Fri 715-369-6170
Call your local meal site at least one day in advance to make or cancel your meal reservation.
Oneida County Senior Dining MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1
2
Hamburger on a Bun
Steamed Onions
Ketchup
Baked Beans
Potato Salad Ambrosia Fruit Salad
3
Turkey Tetrazzini
Carrots
Pickled Beets
Whole Wheat Bread
Peach Cobbler
4
Salmon Filet
Tartar Sauce
Twice Baked Mashed
Potatoes
Creamy Coleslaw
Whole Wheat Bread
Birthday Cake
5
Beef Vegetable Stew
Biscuit
Veggie Blend
Romaine & Spinach
Salad & Dressing
Cookie
8
Chef Salad with
Romaine, Tomatoes,
Diced Turkey ,Egg,
Cheese & Dressing
Fresh Roll
Split Pea Soup
Cookie
9
Pork Roast
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Peas, Cheese, & Onion
Salad
Whole Grain Bread
Blueberry Cobbler
10
Lasagna
Carrots
Romaine Le!uce Salad
w/Dressing
Garlic Breads"ck
Beetnik Chocolate Cake
11
Beef Tips w/
Mushrooms
Noodles
Vegetable Mix
Coleslaw
12 Grain Bread
Baked Apple
12
Baked Rosemary
Chicken
Baby Red Potatoes
Carrot Coins
Whole Wheat Bread
Diced Fruit Mix
15
Baked Fish
Parsley Bu!ered
Potatoes
Tartar Sauce
Creamed Peas
Rye Bread
Carrot Cake
16
Ham on Marble Rye w/
Romaine Le!uce &
Tomato
Mustard/Mayo
Hearty Bean Soup
Crackers
Mandarin Oranges
Cookie
17
Roast Beef
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Brussels sprouts
Whole Wheat Bread
Creamy Raspberry Jell-
O Dessert
18
Chicken Broccoli
Casserole
Vegetable Blend
Whole Wheat Bread
Vanilla Pudding with
Bananas & Crushed
Pineapple
19
Sloppy Joe
On a Bun
Roasted Potatoes
Baked Beans
Dutch Apple Crumble
22
Honey Mustard Pork
Baked Sweet Potato
Cauliflower
Whole Wheat Bread
Cinnamon Applesauce
23
Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Broccoli
Whole Wheat Bread
Pumpkin Bar
24
Spaghe! with
Meat Sauce
Wax Beans
Romaine Le!uce Salad
& Dressing Garlic
Breads"ck
Apple Cake
25
Cranberry Glazed
Chicken Breast
Baby Red Potatoes
Squash
Whole Wheat Bread
Pears
26
Chicken Taco
Casserole
Whole Kernel Corn
Whole Wheat Roll
Mandarin Oranges
Snickerdoodle Cookie
29
Beef Chop Suey
Whole Grain Rice
Oriental Blend Veggies
Egg Roll
Pineapple
Cookie
30
Chili w/ Macaroni
Crackers
Romaine & Spinach
Le!uce Salad &
Dressing
Apricots
Lemon Bar
31
Chicken Breast
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Cauliflower
12 Grain Bread
Vanilla Yogurt with
Berries
Delicious Meals by Lynn’s Catering Suggested dona"on of
$3.50 for adults 60 & older
$6.50 required payment if under 60 Call the number for your Dining Site (at the bottom of this page) at least
one day in advance.
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FUN AND GAMES
ANTENNA
ANTLER
ARGUMENT
ARROW
BACKGAMMON BOARD
BALLPEN
BEAK
BIRD TALON
COMPASS
CONE
CORKSCREW
CRAYON
DART
DECIMAL
FINGER
FISH HOOK
FORK
ICE PICK
ICICLE
JAVELIN
KNIFE
NAIL
NOSE
PENCIL
PINE NEEDLE
POINTER STICK
PYRAMID
QUILL
RHINOCEROS HORN
ROCKET
SCALPEL
SCISSORS
SEWING NEEDLE
SHARK TOOTH
SHERIFF'S BADGE
SPEAR
SPIKE
STAPLE
STAR
STYLUS
SWORD
THORN
THUMBTACK
TOOTHPICK
TRIANGLE
TRIDENT
VULCAN EAR
WOODEN STAKE
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THIS AND THAT
Trained volunteers are
ge!ng ready to help prepare your
income tax forms.
Appointments start in February
You may start calling to make an appointment on or after
Monday, January 8th
(see page 2 for contact information)
Get your O.W.L. newsletter FREE and FAST
on your computer!
www.seekandfind.com/find/oneida-
county-department-on-aging
OR -Click on the direct link on our website at www.oneidacountyaginginfo.com
WINTER REMINDERS
Home Delivered Meal Participants
Arrange to have your driveway and sidewalks clear so the volunteers can deliver your meal.
Dining Site Meal Participants
If there is bad weather check with your site to see if it is open, or watch for
closing announcements.
Oneida County Senior Center Participants
Please be careful walking outside our building. Parking lot and sidewalks are impossible to keep clear 100% of the time in Wisconsin!
Alive to Life event is coming in May!
“ A day away for people who want to stay alive for as long as they live”
Rouman Cinema in Rhinelander
This day is designed for adults, sixty and older,
to dispel the myths of aging, to reinforce the
posi!ve aspects of aging, to provide informa!on
to help meet the physical, mental, emo!onal and
spiritual needs of older adults, and to provide an
opportunity for unadulterated fun!
Would you like to volunteer to
serve on the planning commi"ee?
The more heads we can put together to plan
this event the be#er it will be. Please
contact the Oneida County Department on
Aging and volunteer for ALIVE TO LIFE today!
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ONEIDA COUNTY ELDER BENEFIT SPECIALIST
Medicare Provides Annual Doctor Visits, but Not Regular Physicals
Elder Benefit Specialist, Kris Schiek
Did you know that Medicare
pays for a “Welcome to
Medicare Visit” and an “Annual
Wellness Visit?” It is important to recognize
that neither of these visits are physical exams.
The Welcome to Medicare Visit is a one-time
preventative visit. The visit must happen
within one year of Medicare Part B enrollment.
The goals of the visit are health promotion,
disease prevention, and detection. This
Welcome to Medicare Visit includes a review
of your medical and social history related to
your health, as well as education and
counseling about preventive services. Your
doctor will obtain your height, weight, body
mass index, blood pressure, and conduct a
vision test. The Welcome to Medicare Visit allows you to talk to your doctor about important screenings and
vaccines you may need.
In addition to the Welcome to Medicare Visit, Medicare covers an Annual Wellness Visit. The Annual Wellness
Visit is similar to the one-time Welcome to Medicare Visit. The Annual Wellness Visit focuses on your plan for
preventive care in the upcoming year. The first Annual Wellness Visit provides a Health Risk Assessment, which
will be updated in future years. If you didn’t receive a Welcome to Medicare Visit, you can still have an Annual
Wellness Visit.
Medicare will only cover the Annual Wellness visit once every 12 months. Your Annual Wellness Visit should also
not be scheduled within 12 months of your Welcome to Medicare visit.
When you schedule these appointments, you must state that you are scheduling the Welcome to Medicare Visit
or Annual Wellness Visit. If you do not specify this, you likely will receive a regular physical exam. Medicare will
never cover a routine physical exam.
What do these services cost?
You do not pay anything for the Welcome to Medicare Visit or the Annual Wellness Visit, if your doctor accepts
Medicare assignment.
If your doctor performs additional tests or services during either visit, for example blood tests or lab work, the
standard the Medicare Part B coinsurance (80/20%) and deductible will apply.
Note: People who are enrolled in Medicare Savings Account (MSA) plans pay 100% of the Medicare re-approved
amount for their health costs (including preventive services) until their deductible is met.
Reprinted with permission of the GWAAR Legal Services Team
FUN AND GAMES SOLUTIONS Solution from puzzle on page 10
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Oneida County Dept. on Aging, Rhinelander, WI. C 4C 01-1366
Avanti Health Systems >> Rehabilitation & Nursing Centers
What separates our Health & Rehabilitation Centers from others is the quality of our sta" and the care that we provide.Services include:
• Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers • Home Health Care • Senior Apartments • Home Medical Products & Supplies • Ambulance Services
9969 Old Hwy 70 RdMinocqua, WI
715-356-6016
WWW.AVANTIHS.COM
Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services
On-site Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy
Specialized Care for Alzheimer’s and related Dementias
Advanced Wound Care Respite Care
Long and Short Term Skilled Nursing Services
Medicare and Medicaid Approved
Village
ph: 715-420-0728 • fax: 715-420-0729www.rennesgroup.com
Jamie Nimsgern, F u n e r a l D i r e c t o r
P: 715.439.4100 • [email protected] www.nimsgernfuneral.com
1 0 2 5 M a r g a r e t S t . ~ Wo o d r u f f, W I
Dan Page to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x5875
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CHECK IT OUT
Taking Care of You: Body, Mind, Spirit
“Taking Care of You” is a research-based program that offers
prac"cal strategies and experiences to help people deal with
the stress in their lives. Managing life’s challenges in healthy
ways allows them to take be#er care of themselves and their
overall health. Each week par"cipants will explore topics
through small group discussion, self-reflec"on and ac"vi"es.
D
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B
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FREE Medicare Seminars with Elder Benefit Specialist
Kris Schiek
Sign-up for the next seminar on
Tuesday, January 16
1:00 p.m.
Oneida County Senior Center, Rhinelander
715-369-6170 This seminar is suited for BOTH
ü Those turning 65 in the near future
ü All Medicare beneficiaries with questions
Puzzled About Medicare?
Medicare Seminars for 2018 will be held on the third Tuesday of every month (no sessions in November and December)
Par"cipants will consider ways to:
¯ Become more aware of the mind-body connec"on and how to use
this awareness for be#er health
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Overnight Trip to the Fireside Dinner Theatre:
Phantom of the Opera
Thursday, February 15th & Friday,
February 16th, 2018
For over a century, audi-
ences have been cap!-
vated by the tragic story
of the disfigured genius
who makes his home in
the cavernous under-
ground of the Paris
Opera House and falls in
love with Chris!ne - the
beau!ful soprano he can
never have. Hailed as
“the finest PHANTOM of
them all,” Arthur Kopit
and Maury Yeston’s mov-
ing presenta!on digs deep into the life of this tortured
soul in a show filled with romance and mystery, thrills
and excitement, colors and humor, and of course,
their lyrical and luxurious music. Your heart races,
your soul soars, and you fall in love all over again. It is,
quite simply, an unforge#able theatrical experience!
Before the produc!on, we will be enjoying the won-
derful buffet at the Fireside Dinner Theatre in Ft. At-
kinson which is always a crowd pleaser. The shops
to compliment
the produc!ons and
everything is so
We’ll be staying at the
Johnson Creek Com-
fort Suites so you are
sure to have a good
night’s sleep and a
great breakfast in the
morning. More details
on our other stops
along the way will be
available soon!
Stephanie Swanson
Ac!vi!es & Volunteer Coordinator
Day Trip to Appleton:
The King and I
Saturday, January 27, 2018
We’ll be star!ng off the new year with a great day trip
to the Performing Arts Center (PAC) in Appleton to
see a classic produc!on: The King and I.
Two worlds collide in the Lincoln Center Theater pro-
duc!on of this “breathtaking and exquisite” (The New
York Times) musical, directed by Bartle# Sher. One of
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, THE KING
AND I boasts a score that features such beloved clas-
sics as “Ge'ng To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy
Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” and
“Something Wonderful.”
Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of
the unconven!onal and tempestuous rela!onship
that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Le-
onowens, a Bri!sh schoolteacher whom the modern-
ist King, in an imperialis!c world, brings to Siam to
teach his many wives and children. Winner of the
2015 Tony Award® for Best Musical Revival, THE KING
AND I is “too beau!ful to miss” (New York Magazine).
This is an a*ernoon produc!on so we will do a li#le
shopping in the morning and then stop at the Golden
Corral for lunch before heading over the Performing
Arts Centre for the 2:00 p.m. performance. To regis-
ter or for complete details, call me at 715-369-6304
and sign up soon to avoid disappointment!
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Cathy Bayer gets a big hug from Santa.
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The view of Lake Michigan as you enter the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Northern Lights Fes!val
As many of you know, Rhinelander had its first North-
ern Lights Fes"val. The Senior Center had a holiday
sales table in the brown building next to the boat
landing parking lot. The high school band was selling
food and refreshments in there as well. To complete
the se#ng, Santa was perched in a rocking chair next
to a “fireplace” making sure all the li$le ones were on
his “nice” list. Outside the RFD managed a huge bon-
fire and excitement crackled as much as the blaze. A
steady stream of cars were lined up to see the light
displays all four nights of the event which also made
for a wealth of food dona"ons for the food pantry and
the first year I think everyone involved did a wonder-
ful job and I can’t wait to see it grow next year!
The expression of awe on these two little boys says it all!
Christmas 2016
Holiday gathering at the Oneida County Senior Center
What are You Thankful for?
With a new year upon us, it’s a good "me to reflect
back and consider all the things we have to be thank-
ful for. Though the turbulence of life some"mes
leaves us doub'ul, the haze eventually se$les and we
can see clearly all the wonderful people we have
around us to support us. And so it has been for me.
Not only in my personal life but also at the Senior
Center. I’m so thankful for all the volunteers that
come in daily to help serve and deliver the meals,
volunteer at the lunch desk and rummage sales, food
events, ac"vi"es, and organize the card racks. There is
always plenty to do and remember… this is YOUR Sen-
ior Center. If you have a few moments to spare and
can volunteer some "me please give me a call at 715-
369-6304.
There are plenty of fun and educa"onal ac"vi"es to
keep you busy during the winter months too. As we
age, it is so important to keep your mind AND body
ac"ve. There is a lot of truth to that saying, use it or
lose it! We have a great book club group here and
you don’t have to go to the library or buy your
book...EVER! All the books are ordered through the
Rhinelander District Library and are distributed at the
current book club mee"ng for the next month.
Check out all the ac"vi"es on page 18 and 19 and
make it one of your new years resolu"ons to join us.
happy and healthy in the coming year! There is so
much to be thankful for.
Senior Center Christmas Party 2017
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January 2018 New or beginner Par!cipants are always welcome to a"end any of the following programs.
All programs are held at the Oneida County Senior Center, 100 W. Keenan St.
Department on Aging
Ac!vi!es and Volunteer Coordinator at 369-6170 or toll-free 800-379-7499.
Arts/Crafts
Cra"er’s Circle: Meets Tuesdays at 1:00
p.m. In January we will be crea!ng some
marbled paper that you can
then turn into book marks,
cards and more. There are
several great techniques
and we will be trying a cou-
ple of them.
•Cards/Games Card Club: Every Friday a"ernoon 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Come play 500, Bridge, Pinochle or anything we have
players for. Refreshments served. Annual fee of $1
plus 50¢ per week.
Chess Club: Meets Mondays and
Fridays at 1:00 p.m. Beginners or
experienced players are welcome,
please call Chuck Corr at 715-550-
0638.
Hargraves will also teach beginners who are interested
in learning.
12:30 – 4:00 p.m. For
more info call Flo Erickson
at 715-437-0867. Flo is an
ACBL accredited teacher
on site to answer any
ques!ons.
Euchre: Fridays from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Euchre is a
in fixed partnerships; partners
si%ng opposite. Just 5 cards are dealt to each player
and the object is to win at least three of the five tricks -
with an extra bonus for winning all five.
(Dominos-type of game). Scrabble, Trivi-
al Pursuit, Uno, Yahtzee and more.
Mahjong: (Ancient Chinese !le game) –Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. un!l 12:00 noon. New play-
ers are encouraged, Be&y will teach you!
•Educational Basic Spanish: Meets on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Learn simple phrases helpful when reques!ng direc-
!ons, services, food etc. For more info, please call
Chuck Corr at 715-550-0638.
Meets every 2nd
and 4th
Thursday (Jan. 11th & 25th)
from 1:00 un!l 2:00 p.m. Everyone has a story to tell
and through the process of telling that story, the teller
experiences benefits to both mind and body. Par!ci-
pants will be encouraged to write through prompts and
share their experiences. Pen, paper, and par!cipa!on
are required. Led by Jeff Anderson.
Civil War Discussion Group: Meets every 2nd and 4th
Tuesday (Jan. 9th & 23rd) from 1:00 p.m. un!l 3:00 p.m.
They discuss ba&les, events and
people of the era, and relevance
on the course of history. Relevan
Lectures” on
DVD will also be u!lized.
from 10:00 -
11:30 a.m. Taught by Jan Lambele (re!red teacher),
who volunteers to lead this popular class which in-
cludes wri!ng short stories, poetry
assignments.
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Fitness
Gentle Fitness: Wednesday and Friday mornings
9:30—
fitness DVD by Catherine (MacRae) Joppa
(Rhinelander resident). Seated and standing exercises.
No Cost.
Strong Bones Exercise Class: – Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 10:30—11:30 a.m. This program is designed to
Developed by doctors at the Center for Physical Ac"vity
University. Led by cer"fied
instructor Stephanie Swanson. Current session
runs through January 11th, 2018. Next session runs
February 6th through April 26th. Cost is $20 for the 12
week session. Pre-registra!on is required.
Senior Center’s Wii console and giant flat screen TV
Zumba© Gold: Tuesday mornings from 9:30 – 10:30
cumbia, belly
dance, hava
Zumba©
sessions but is
Gold in-
structor, Stephanie Swanson Exercise class punch cards
are $20 for any 10 classes get the 11th
free.
•Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Support Group: Meets third
Wisconsin Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Associ-
a"on. Anyone with a loved one with any kind of
allow
Please call ahead at least 2 days for this service.
•Wellness Alzheimer’s – Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body:
Tuesday, Jan. 16th from 1:00 -2:30 p.m. At any age,
there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain
or even poten"ally improve our health. These habits
may also help to keep our brains healthy as we age and
possibly delay the onset of cogni"ve decline. To help
people age well, the Alzheimer’s Associa"on is offering
the Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from
the Latest Research Program. This workshop covers four
areas of lifestyle habits that are associated with healthy
aging: 1) Cogni"ve ac"vity, 2 Physical health and exer-
cise, 3) Diet and nutri"on, 4) Social engagement. In
each are we will discuss what we know. Drawing on cur-
rent research, as well as what we can do—steps to take
now to improve or maintain overall heath in each area.
Led by Julie St. Pierre, Community Outreach Specialist,
Alzheimer’s Associa"on, Northwoods Chapter.
•Miscellaneous
Senior Center Book Club: Meets the last Friday of the
month (Jan. 26th)
. Selec"on will be “Apple Orchard” by
Susan Wiggs. “Tess Delaney loves illumina!ng history;
returning stolen treasures to their righ"ul owners and
filling the spaces in people’s hearts with stories of their
family legacies. But Tess’s own history is filled with
gaps: a father she never met, and a mother who spent
more !me traveling than with her daughter. Then the
enigma!c Dominic Rossi arrives on her San Francisco
doorstep with the news that the grandfather she’s never
met is in a coma and that she’s des!ned to inherit half of
a hundred-acre apple orchard estate called Bells Vista.
The rest is willed to Isabel Jo-
hansen, the half sister she nev-
er knew she had. Isabel is eve-
rything Tess isn’t, but against
the rich landscape of Bella
Vista, with Isabel and Dominic
by her side, Tess begins to dis-
cover a world where family
comes first and the roots of his-
tory run deep. This book will be
available for distribu"on at the
Dec. 22nd
Senior Center book
club mee"ng or see Stephanie.
Oneida County Department on Aging
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