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April 1, through April 3, 7:30 p.m., FreshINK Dramatic Reading: “Mrs. April 8, 12 to 1 p.m., Fort Sumter: The Civil War Trigger Point, Civil Packard”, UW-Parkside Student Center Cinema, 900 Wood Rd., (262) War Museum, 5400 First Ave., (262) 653-4141. 595-2457. April 9, 1 to 5 p.m., Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival, Brat Stop, April 2, 2 p.m., A Bushel of Baskets: How I Became a Basket Maniac, 12304 – 75th St. (I-94 & Hwy. 50), (262) 654-6200. Southwest Library, 7979 - 38th Ave., (262) 564-6159. April 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Southport Rendezvous, Kenosha Public April 4, 2 p.m., “The Future of the Book A panel of four board members Museum, 5500 First Ave., (262) 653-4140. of the WI Center for the Book will discuss the future of the book.” In the Cinema, UW-Parkside. Adventures in Life Long Learning (ALL), (262) April 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Harvey PTA 6th Annual Cultural Fair, Harvey 595-2137. Elementary School, 2012 - 19th Ave., (262) 359-4040. April 9, Guided Tours of the Fiery Trial Exhibit, Civil War Museum, 5400 First Ave., (262) 653-4141. Parkinson’s Disease April 16, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kenosha HarborMarket Seniors and the State arkinson’s disease (PD) examination and the patient’s - Winter HarborMarket, Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 - 56th St., (262) belongs to a group of descriptions of symptoms to 914-1252. Budget Bill Pconditions called movement determine whether he or she has April 19, 7 p.m., Music of Four Centuries: Classical Guitar, Southwest disorders. It is both chronic and Parkinson’s. A neurologist may Library, 7979- 38th Ave., (262) 564-6159. progressive, meaning its symptoms order several tests to rule out other everal senior advocacy groups grow worse and last over time. conditions before diagnosing a April 30, 12 p.m., Base Ball in the Civil War, Civil War Museum, 5400 joined capitol protesters in Some of the common symptoms of person with Parkinson’s disease. First Ave., (262) 653-4141. Sopposition to the Budget Repair Bill. Parkinson’s are tremor of the hands, There is no known cure for Their concerns focused on provisions arms, legs or jaw; rigidity or stiffness Parkinson’s. Physicians treat May 8, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Golden Strings Mother’s Day Brunch, Best that would allow the Governor’s of the limbs and trunk; bradykinesia the symptoms of the disease. Western Harborside Inn& Kenosha Conference Center, 5125 - 6th Ave., administration to make significant or slowness of movement; and Levodopa is the most widely Tremper High School: (262) 359-2200. changes in Medicaid programs like SeniorCare Rx, FamilyCare and postural instability or impaired prescribed Parkinson’s medication, May 19, 2011 – Older American’s Month Event, Now and Then BadgerCare without full legislative balance and coordination. and people often take several “Awaken a Dream: What’s on Your Bucket List?” Noon luncheon. approval or opportunity for public As many as one million Amer- other medications to manage the $15. Madrigrano Auditorium. Registration required. Call the ADRC of input. The bill that finally passed icans live with Parkinson’s disease, disease. Surgical options, such as Kenosha County, 262-605-6646. appears to allow more oversight of the which is more than the combined deep brain stimulation, may help number of people diagnosed Medicaid rule making process than the alleviate a person’s PD symptoms May 28, 1 p.m., The History of Memorial Day, Civil War Museum, 5400 with multiple sclerosis, muscular original version. if and when they stop responding First Ave., (262) 653-4141. dystrophy and Lou Gehrig’s disease. favorably to medication. However, Much attention has shifted to the Approximately 60,000 Americans are surgery is only effective for a small May 28, through Jul 17, Fri. 6 to 8 p.m. and Sat. 1 to 4 p.m., as well as on Governor’s 2011-2013 Budget Proposal. diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease group of people with Parkinson’s the Second Saturday of every month, 6 to 9 p.m., Veterans on Parade, If passed by the Joint Finance Committee each year. Incidence of Parkinson’s and is only recommended if a KAAleidoscope Art Gallery, 5615 - 7th Ave., (262) 654-0065. and then the full legislature as proposed, increases with age, but an estimated patient meets specific criteria. the budget would: four percent of people with PD are Parkinson’s disease is a • Require older persons, in order to be diagnosed before the age of 50. progressive disorder, and although eligible for SeniorCare Prescription Drug Parkinson’s disease occurs it is not considered to be a fatal Program, to enroll in Medicare D. There when a group of cells, in an area disease, symptoms do worsen The Chronicle are over 1400 seniors in Kenosha County of the brain called the substantia over time and make life difficult. A Bi-Monthy Newspaper currently enrolled in SeniorCare Rx. nigra, begin to malfunction and People with Parkinson’s experience LaVerne Jaros, Director eventually die. These cells produce a significantly decreased quality of 8600 Sheridan Road a chemical called dopamine, which life and are often unable to perform is a neurotransmitter, or chemical daily movement functions, such Kenosha, WI 53143 messenger, that regulates the as getting out of bed unaided (262) 605-6646 activity of parts of the brain that and driving. Most individuals are 1-800-472-8008 Aging & Disability Resource Center control movement initiation and eventually forced to stop working of Kenosha County coordination. When Parkinson’s due to the unavoidable progression For information on display advertising please call occurs, these cells begin to die at of disabling symptoms. In some Dennis Serpe, Kenosha News, 656-6255 a faster rate and the amount of cases, people have died from The Kenosha County Department of Aging assumes no responsibility for dopamine produced in the brain Parkinson’s-related complications, advertising contents, mistakes or omissions. No endorsement of any product or decreases, leaving a person unable such as pneumonia. service advertised herein is made by the Kenosha County Department of Aging to control movement normally. and none should be inferred. We wish to thank the advertisers who make this Physicians rely on a neurological Source: Parkinson’s Disease Foundation publication possible for Kenosha County seniors. 2 the chronicle APRIL 2011 What’s Happening in Kenosha What Would April 1, through April 3, 7:30 p.m., FreshINK Dramatic Reading: “Mrs. April 8, 12 to 1 p.m., Fort Sumter: The Civil War Trigger Point, Civil Packard”, UW-Parkside Student Center Cinema, 900 Wood Rd., (262) War Museum, 5400 First Ave., (262) 653-4141. 595-2457. April 9, 1 to 5 p.m., Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival, Brat Stop, Maggie Say? April 2, 2 p.m., A Bushel of Baskets: How I Became a Basket Maniac, 12304 – 75th St. (I-94 & Hwy. 50), (262) 654-6200. Southwest Library, 7979 - 38th Ave., (262) 564-6159. ‘Speak your mind — even if your voice shakes, April 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Southport Rendezvous, Kenosha Public April 4, 2 p.m., “The Future of the Book A panel of four board members Museum, 5500 First Ave., (262) 653-4140. for well-aimed slingshots can topple giants.’ of the WI Center for the Book will discuss the future of the book.” In the Cinema, UW-Parkside. Adventures in Life Long Learning (ALL), (262) April 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Harvey PTA 6th Annual Cultural Fair, Harvey t was June 26, 1990 at Kenosha’s old Spaghetti Station. 595-2137. Elementary School, 2012 - 19th Ave., (262) 359-4040. On the riser, in front of an audience that filled the banquet Iroom, sat a petite, wrinkled, April 9, Guided Tours of the Fiery Trial Exhibit, Civil War Museum, elegant lady with white hair held 5400 First Ave., (262) 653-4141. back in a bun, glasses perched on LaVerne Jaros Seniors and the State her nose so that you could clearly Director, ADRC April 16, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kenosha HarborMarket see her determined dark eyes. - Winter HarborMarket, Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 - 56th St., (262) Rocking herself to a standing 914-1252. Budget Bill position, Maggie Kuhn, elder activist, proceeded to address April 19, 7 p.m., Music of Four Centuries: Classical Guitar, Southwest a gathering of Kenosha senior citizens. Library, 7979- 38th Ave., (262) 564-6159. Born in Buffalo in 1905 Maggie Kuhn was one of few everal senior advocacy groups • Place a cap on Family Care women in those days able to attend college. She started April 30, 12 p.m., Base Ball in the Civil War, Civil War Museum, 5400 joined capitol protesters in enrollment as of June 20, 2011. Kenosha working in 1926 at the YWCA in Cleveland. In 1950 she First Ave., (262) 653-4141. Sopposition to the Budget Repair Bill. County would again have to start a wait began a 20 year stint with the Education and Action Office of Their concerns focused on provisions list, adding someone to the program only the Presbyterian Church of the USA, until at age 65 she was May 8, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Golden Strings Mother’s Day Brunch, Best that would allow the Governor’s after a current participant leaves. Family forced to retire. Maggie had dedicated her life to fight for Western Harborside Inn& Kenosha Conference Center, 5125 - 6th Ave., administration to make significant Care provides services at home, for low social and economic justice, integration and mental health Tremper High School: (262) 359-2200. changes in Medicaid programs like income older people, developmentally issues. For decades she combined her activism with care for SeniorCare Rx, FamilyCare and disabled and physically disabled her disabled mother and a brother who suffered from mental May 19, 2011 – Older American’s Month Event, Now and Then BadgerCare without full legislative persons whose needs require a nursing illness. After her brother’s death and her forced retirement, “Awaken a Dream: What’s on Your Bucket List?” Noon luncheon. approval or opportunity for public home level of care. Kenosha County Maggie turned her attention to elder rights, though always $15. Madrigrano Auditorium. Registration required. Call the ADRC of input. The bill that finally passed had a wait list of over 400 people until promoting intergenerational unity. She is credited with the Kenosha County, 262-605-6646. appears to allow more oversight of the 2008, a year after Family Care started passage of laws against forced retirement and with reforms Medicaid rule making process than the here. May 28, 1 p.m., The History of Memorial Day, Civil War Museum, 5400 original version. in health care and nursing home oversight. First Ave., (262) 653-4141. Other budget cutting provisions are ‘My goal is to say or do Much attention has shifted to the less specific so the impact on senior May 28, through Jul 17, Fri. 6 to 8 p.m. and Sat. 1 to 4 p.m., as well as on Governor’s 2011-2013 Budget Proposal. programs is not yet known. The at least one outrageous thing every day.’ the Second Saturday of every month, 6 to 9 p.m., Veterans on Parade, If passed by the Joint Finance Committee budget would reduce shared revenue KAAleidoscope Art Gallery, 5615 - 7th Ave., (262) 654-0065. and then the full legislature as proposed, to counties, make 10% in unspecified The late Betty Anderson, a Kenosha woman whose the budget would: cuts to mental health, substance abuse Cerebral Palsey weakened her mobility in late years, was • Require older persons, in order to be or public health programs and $500 so inspired by Maggie’s presentation that she vowed to start eligible for SeniorCare Prescription Drug Million in unspecified Medicaid cuts. doing something outrageous every day. She soon filed a Program, to enroll in Medicare D. There There are 33,925 people of all ages in housing discrimination complaint against the city to prompt The Chronicle are over 1400 seniors in Kenosha County Kenosha County enrolled in various approval of a group home for the elderly. Today with over 15 A Bi-Monthy Newspaper currently enrolled in SeniorCare Rx. Medicaid Programs. assisted living facilities in Kenosha it’s hard to imagine that LaVerne Jaros, Director 20 years ago neighbors around a proposed group home were 8600 Sheridan Road adamantly opposed. Betty said, ”What did they think we Understanding Medicare 2011 were going to do, trash the neighborhood with our canes?” Kenosha, WI 53143 Learn about enrolling in Medicare, the basics of Medicare coverage, your (262) 605-6646 appeal rights, options for private health and drug coverage as well as public ‘When you least expect it, someone may actually 1-800-472-8008 benefits available to help with health care costs. listen to what you have to say.’

For information on display advertising please call Thursday, April 21 • 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Maggie Kuhn died in 1995 at age 90. If only she was alive Dennis Serpe, Kenosha News, 656-6255 to visit Wisconsin today. I wonder what Maggie would say. The Kenosha County Department of Aging assumes no responsibility for Aurora Medical Center advertising contents, mistakes or omissions. No endorsement of any product or ‘Power should not be concentrated in the hands of so 10400 75th St. (Hospital entrance room E) service advertised herein is made by the Kenosha County Department of Aging few, and powerlessness in the hands of so many.’ and none should be inferred. We wish to thank the advertisers who make this Reservations are required for seating and handouts. Call the Aging & publication possible for Kenosha County seniors. Disability Resource Center at (262)605-6646 or (800) 472-8008. — Maggie Kuhn, 1905-1995 APRIL 2011 the chronicle 3 Feeling Stretched Caring 2011 Medicare Savings Program qualifications Now & THEN for an Older Adult? edicare Part B covers medical services income. There is a $20 income deduction you Celebrating Older Americans’ Month such as physician visits, tests, durable can take off your income and if you work, some Learn how to balance your life n a D Mmedical equipment and many other of your wages are deducted. wake ream with Powerful Tools for Caregivers Powerful Tools for Caregivers services. There is a premium associated with A Part B and it is usually deducted from your QMB Benefits Covers: your Buc ’s on ket owerful Tools for Caregivers Mondays Social Security check. 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The Chronicle is our “Guide” to all we need I have insurance, but with the ever rising co-pays and deductibles, it’s getting really expensive to know. I’d be lost without it!! Freddie, to check things like my blood pressure and cholesterol. Do you have any suggestions? Every Kenosha family should read it!! ith a little creativity, you can actually find some ways to monitor your health status, and save some money. For example, if your doctor routinely asks you to check your blood pressure, United Hospital Systems provide free blood pressure screenings at – Virginia Trombi WKenosha Medical Center on the first and third Tuesday of the month, and at St. Catherine’s Hospital on the first and third Monday of each month from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.. If you’re looking for more complex medical testing options, the local Kenosha Visiting Nurses offer Wellness Days every Thank you for the accurate and important Thursday, at their Harborside office. This provides you the opportunity for blood pressure screens, blood glucose and cholesterol tests, a lipid profile, among other blood screens and a variety of vaccinations without the added cost of an office visit fee. Call 262- information you provide. 656-8400 for appointment times, details about these services. – James & Connie Van Patten The Kenosha County Health Department’s Nurse of the Day program, located at the Job Center and at the County Center, also provide a variety of health screens and information at no or low cost, with a doctor’s order and by appointment. Call 262-605-6700 for more information. The Red Shield Clinic, of the Salvation Army, provides free episodic medical treatment in addition to preventing illness through Many Thanks to ... health education, which includes reinforcement of good health and nutritional practices, and early diagnosis and treatment of chronic illness. Call 262-564-0286 for further information. Dolores Alfredson Michael P. Hall Werner/Janice Finally, a lower cost option for walk in health care is the Aurora Quick Care services offered at the North side Piggly Wiggly. Albert/Julie Arzt Janet Hamilton Steinseifer They have the ability to bill your insurance in most cases, and also offer a cash payment option which can save you time and money Shirley Becker Kenneth/Betty Barbara E. Stevens if you can’t get into see your own doctor as soon as you’d like. Joseph S. Bella Hinzpeter Ted/Mary Ellen Regular health screens can help you identify early warning signs of many chronic health conditions, and can save you the cost of Mary Benisch Richard K. Johnson Streblow Mrs. Helen Blomquest Chuck/Sue Johnson Rosemary Supernaw extensive treatment in the long run. “An ounce of prevention” you know! Chuck/Tina Bonofiglio Michael Kaczanowicz Barbara Tolstyga Need your question answered today? Call the Kenosha County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) at (262)605-6646, Betsy C. Brown Delsie Keller Virginia Trombi Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Send your questions to Kenosha County ADRC, Dear Freddie, 8600 Sheridan Rd., Kenosha, WI Gerald Burrow Shephanie Kiel Tony/Rose Truskowski 53143 OR email [email protected]. Gloria Christensen Lillian Knapp Gertrude Vaccarella Mary Clegg 2 Bobs’ Kollmann James/Connie Van Sue Clohan Linda Kray Patten Bob Cole Harold/LaVerne Kreuser Frank/Angie Waldo Gerald Covelli Catherine Krueger Audrey Walsh ? William/Mollie Darula K.M. Madison Margaret D. Watring Sure Step Harry Data Robert/Joan McGinley Gordon/Audrey West Irene Dellinger Rose Muto Robert/Virginia An Evidence-Based Falls John Demske Gene/Arlene Olson Westman Mrs. Frances Ehlers Masuko Otsuka Mary Wundsam Prevention Program Mary Jane Ewens Dolores Prestay Joyce Young Dick/Carol Flocker James/Irene Proud Paul/Elaine Zak Falls are a leading cause of injury, hospitalization, nursing home Franklin Gail Jeanette Rausch Howard/Lou Zelenski placement and death among older persons in Wisconsin! To reduce the Eugene Giantonio Vincent F. Ruffolo Elaine Ziesemer number of falls in Kenosha County, the Aging & Disability Resource Jacob/Virginia Gombar Lorene Schlie Leonard/Dorothy Center is offering a free intervention for people 65+ who have fallen or Doris Graf Betty Solum Ziesemer A Subsidiary of have gait and balance problems. Josie Haake Mary Stein John/Lillian Zuffa Franciscan Ministries SURE STEP is an in-home assessment conducted by a physical therapist or nurse with older persons who are at risk of falling. It looks at the many factors that may contribute to an individual’s risk including: gait, balance, eye glasses, medications, footwear, home hazards, exercise % Limited and others. Pay Only 30 Availability of your adjusted gross income This intervention was developed by ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED Dr. Jane Mahoney, MD and Terry Shea, PT at the U. W. Madison School of Medicine.

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