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Dear Friends, Happy 4th of July!! July is an exciting month for everybody; it is the beginning of the Summer, holidays, picnics, and family and friends’ reunions. This year will be even more special after the last year we had. Many of these events involve some great summer foods. Things like grilled hamburgers and brats come to mind, but don’t forget those fresh summer salads when the vegetables are the best either directly from the garden or from your local farmers market. Here at the ADRC we will be hosting a fun, free cooking demonstration provided by our Registered Dietician. These will take place at the Soldiers Grove and Prairie du Chien Library. Check out the back page for all the details and times. You won’t want to miss this delicious recipe. What a wonderful way to enjoy the summer gardens! Speaking of libraries, did you know that July 30th is Paperback Book day? Celebrate this by picking up your favorite paperback book at the library while you are there for the cooking demo. Each library will even have cooking books on display. As always, stay healthy, be kind, be grateful, and volunteer freely. See you at the center, Roby Fuller See page 3 Serving Crawford County Seniors, Adults with Disabilities and Their Families and Caregivers 225 N. Beaumont Road, Suite 117 Staff: Prairie du Chien, WI 53821 Roby Fuller, Director Open Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm Jacob Schneider, Administrative Assistant Jill Olson, Home Delivered Meals Coordinator Contact ADRC Melissa Goodman, Information & Assistance Specialist Phone…….608-326-0235 or 877-794-2372 Kelli Brooks, Information & Assistance Specialist Fax……..…608-326-1150 Ashley Greene, Elder Benefit Specialist Amy Eastlick, Disability Benefit Specialist Email……[email protected] MaryAnn Haug, Registered Dietitian Web ………. www.adrceagle.org Pam Kul-Berg, Dementia Care Specialist— Facebook…Crawford County ADRC – Regional Office Prairie du Chien Office Money Matters Help Finding Services Elder & Disability Benefit Specialist Information & Assistance Specialist Make decisions that are right for you. Explore private and/or government benefit options. Want to stay independent & live where you want? Benefit Specialists provide information & assistance, Looking for help with housekeeping, bathing, education, and advocacy for a variety of programs, or transportation? such as: Need to understand a dementia diagnosis? Medicare Helping care for a loved one and Medicaid need answers & stress relief? Prescription drug assistance ADRC staff listen to your unique situation. Social Security benefits They focus on your wants and needs. Staff provide unbi- Benefit appeals & denials ased options, so you can make informed decisions. Food - Meals Nutrition Program - Transportation Homebound Meals We will get you there! Transportation is door-to-door service Stay connected with friends & meet new ones with 48-hour advance notice for schedul- over a delicious lunch at a community cafe. ing. Sit back and relax while one of our Get healthy eating tips at educational classes caring drivers takes you shopping, to a throughout the year. Lunch can be delivered at medical appointment or out for lunch at home for qualifying, homebound older adults or one of our meal sites. adults with disabilities. Help Build Your Community Stay Healthy, Stay Active Make a Difference & Give Back Learn More - Grow Strong - Have Fun As a non-profit organization, ADRC's mission would not be Add laughter, independence, friends, and possible without the generous support from community energy to your life! members just like you. Improve Your Health- Understand a Get Involved: Share a skill with different diabetes diagnosis volunteer opportunities Stay Safe- Reduce your risk of falls Make Your Dollar Count- No amount too small Have Fun- Try a new hobby or take a trip around Loan Closet- Donate home medical equipment the community Advocate- Let your voice be heard Exercise classes, support groups, workshops, and more, there is so much to do at ADRC! 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Studies have found that drinking moderate amounts of coffee is linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and Parkinson's disease. Researchers have yet to determine the exact science behind some of the disease-preventing effects, but it is important to keep in mind that these compounds may have other benefits, such as acting as an anti-inflammatory, which will help to reduce such things as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, depression, and Alzheimer's. There are also small amounts of some nutrients, including potassium, niacin and magnesium that are found in coffee, which together can reduce tiredness and fatigue. Drinking your coffee with fat-free or low-fat milk is a great way to increase your daily calcium and vita- min D intake. If dairy is not a part of your diet, a fortified soy beverage is a calcium-rich alternative. Be careful though, if adding sweetener, since coffee drinks can be a source of added sugars. So, is there such a thing as too much coffee? The recommended amount of caffeine for healthy adults is about 400 milligrams. That is equivalent to about three to five 8-ounce cups of coffee. Certain groups, such as people with hypertension and the elderly, may be at a higher risk for negative side ef- fects of caffeine and so should consider limiting their intake. Here is a chart showing the type of coffee, serving size and caffeine content: Coffee Banana Smoothie Mocha Coffee Cake Directions: Ingredients: Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat an 1 ¼ cups low-fat milk 1 ½ cups flour 1/2 cup silken tofu (may substitute with 8x8x2-inch or 9x9x2-inch ½ cup packed brown sugar baking pan with cooking plain, low-fat yogurt), drained 2 tablespoons unsweetened 1 ripe banana spray; set aside. In a medi- cocoa powder um bowl combine eggs, sour 1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste 1 tablespoon instant espres- 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder, cream, water, canola oil, and so coffee powder vanilla. Add to flour mixture; preferably espresso 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 ice cubes stir just until combined. ¼ teaspoon baking soda Spread batter evenly in pre- Ground cinnamon, (optional) ¼ teaspoon salt pared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 Directions: 2 eggs, lightly beaten, or 1/2 minutes or until a wooden cup refrigerated or frozen toothpick inserted in the cen- Combine milk, tofu (or yogurt), banana, egg product, thawed ter comes out clean. Cool in 1 tablespoon sugar, coffee powder and ½ cup fat-free sour cream or pan on a wire rack for 15 ice cubes in a blender. Blend until very plain lowfat yogurt minutes. Cut into 12 pieces; frothy. Taste and add more sugar, if ¼ cup water serve warm. needed. Pour into glasses and sprinkle 3 tablespoons canola oil with cinnamon, if desired. Serve 1 teaspoon vanilla immediately.