APRIL 2018 • Volume 3, Issue 43
home • health • lifestyle community • news
this month’s local features Model Airplanes Still Amaze Retiree Pages 2-3 Pickleball Anyone? Pages 8-9
Advertising supplement brought to you by Kenosha News and Kenosha County Aging and Disability Resource Center LOCAL FEATURE Model Airplanes Still Amaze Retiree Special Report- Kenosha News: By Karen Mahoney he 86-year-old retired ophthalmologist is as amazed Tby airplanes today as he was when he was a child. Dear Readers, He just wishes a few more people In this edition you can read about a sport called would join him in competing with the Pickle Ball and meet two very enthusiastic players, lightweight model planes he and a Mark Montemurro and Dick Guenther. Curious? handful of other Midwesterners like I was too. I conjured up an image of a prickly to race. green ball being thrown around a gym, which As a boy, Dr. James Ferwerda, of of course, made me laugh a bit. Interested in Kenosha, would gaze at planes in the learning more? See page 8 and learn about one sky or at the airport. of the fastest growing sports in Kenosha. Next, fly a plane with Dr. James Ferwerda as he takes The love of those planes led him to us down memory lane and into the skies with his start building the simple, inexpensive PHOTO COURTESY OF Bill Siel, KENOSHA NEWS rubber band model airplanes. model airplanes--the ones powered Jim Ferwerda with model airplanes he’s built. This one is a Lamb’s by rubber band propellers. Climber, a design from 1941. Enjoy the read, and remember; if you have an idea for My Life, contact me. I’d love to hear from “There were small plans that I saw Richard Bong Recreation Area, but last year, officials you! when I was a little boy, plans that were in maga- from the DNR said they were no longer welcome. zines,” he said. “I made some back then, but as I “They told us that we can’t fly here unless we are Paula J. Clark, Kenosha County ADRC got older and became busy with the rest of my life, I flying radio control airplanes,” he said. “This is so 262-605-6616 [email protected] didn’t do it.” frustrating as we have been flying here for over 50 8600 Sheridan Road, Kenosha, WI 53143 After he married, had his practice, the children grew years and we were kicked out. We are trying to fight and life slowed a bit, Ferwerda revived the hobby of it, but meanwhile, we go to Muncie, IN, where they his youth, building the planes by hand, adding the have the National Academy of Model Aeronautics 20-strand rubber band to the propeller, tossing them Museum. We go down there several times a year, fly in the air hoping to catch a thermal. In the beginning, our planes and enter contests.” he used a pair of binoculars to watch the plane with Jim enters in the free-flight division in Muncie. There hopes of seeing where it landed. are two divisions, one is gas powered and the other “I used to lose a plane a year because you need to uses rubber-band powered motors. When he first watch them closely with the binoculars to see where started participating, there were several hundred • Give or Take? they landed, such as in a field or a swamp in order to enthusiasts racing their planes in each division, but find it again,” he said, adding, “If you were not fast the numbers have dwindled to about 100 participants • Harbingers of Spring enough with your binoculars, you lost the plane.” in each division. • Choosing Wellness with Laura: Choosing Nutrition Now Jim’s planes are fixed with an antenna that will “Visiting Muncie is great as they have a lot of planes • Diabetes: What You Should transmit a signal, similar to the transmitters placed on that were flown pre-WWII as well as after WWII and Know birds and fish. people have the same fun today as they did 50 or 60 years ago,” he said. • Pickleball Anyone? “I haven’t lost nearly as many planes now with the In the quest for perfection, the current free-flight • Adventures in Lifelong antennas, he said. “The number of us using rubber Learning (ALL) band model planes has dwindled a lot due to people model plane enthusiasts often cut their own balsa • Hospice – What exactly is it? using remote control planes and drones, which is the wood, from Ecuador, or uses Gampi tissue paper new deal. That’s where the population seems to be from Japan, the kind also used for book binding. • Need Help Paying Medicare Costs? going and there also aren’t as many fields that we For big competitions, hobbyists might even contact a can use for our rubber band model planes.” high-tech materials company in California for boron, • New Medicare Cards Are Coming Soon Jim belongs to the Bong Eagles model airplane club; a material stronger than steel, yet lighter than the group would frequently fly and have contests at aluminum. Continued on page 3 2 MY LIFE I KENOSHA NEWS I Monday, March 26, 2018 LOCAL FEATURE Model Airplanes Still Amaze Retiree, continued from page 2 Most of Jim’s 20 some models are motor, a torque meter. The bands are around 3 feet in width. He builds wound about 600 times, so this is not them in the winter to relax and has a just a rubber band but the big daddy workshop and display area in his of rubber bands. Then, of course, you basement. don’t want them to go too high, so you add a dethermalizer, which is a little “Certain things appeal to certain fuse that you light and after a couple of people,” he said, “There is no purpose minutes, the fuse burns the little rubber to this but enjoyment in watching these band, which makes the airplane pop up brightly colored little airplanes in the and the plane descends like a feather sky and in the creation and knowing coming down.” they wouldn’t be there if you didn’t know how to fly them.” It’s a fun hobby for Jim as he doesn’t participate in golf or tennis, but rubber Possibly the most important material band model airplanes fit the bill. in each plane is its rubber band that is attached to a tiny 3-ounce rubber “I just like this,” he said. “I like motor. PHOTO COURTESY OF Bill Siel, KENOSHA NEWS being outside, it is relaxing and takes Jim Ferwerda carefully stores model airplanes he’s built. yourmind away from all the problems Good rubber bands can store of the day. You are in nature, 3,600-foot-pounds of energy. Winding is a risky business, as the “You wind them up with a winder winder tries to build up as much like a hand drill,” said Jim. “There is getting fresh air and free from any While the right rubber is important, energy as possible without blowing up a gauge at the end that tells you how present problems.” the winding might be even more so. a model’s fuselage. much and how tight you wound the
Many thanks to one of our readers who called to say that we were featuring too many canned foods and not enough fresh fruits and vegetables in our featured recipes. She was concerned we were promoting canned vegetables which tend to be higher in sodium since salt is often used as a preservative. Salt and Your Health Research has linked high-sodium diets to high blood pressure, stroke and other heart conditions. A public education campaign during the 60’s in Japan found that a 50% reduction in salt in the diet was associated with an 85% reduction in mortality caused by stroke. Although there is not a definitive link between high sodium intake with poor cognitive health, many experts agree that reducing high levels of salt is likely to have a positive benefit on brain health through its effects on blood pressure. The majority of salt in most western diets comes Choose the best. through processed foods and baked goods rather than added table salt. When you do use canned vegetables, wash and drain them with water to decrease the sodium content or choose low sodium varieties. Of course, fresh fruits and vegetables are usually best.
Monday, March 26, 2018 | KENOSHA NEWS | MY LIFE 3 GIVE OR TAKE? n December congress approved a massive tax bill that increased the federal deficit, decreased corporate taxes and has mixed impact on taxes of Iaverage citizens. GRAY In February Congress passed a continuing resolution that repeals the cap on physical, occupational and speech therapies, closes the Medicare Part D “donut hole” in 2019 instead of 2020 and continues funding of most federal MATTERS! programs until March 23.
Then the president proposed a 2019 budget that would, among other cuts: • Eliminate several provisions of the Affordable Care Act that help moderate-income people obtain health insurance, and low income adults obtain Medicaid. • Impose a per capita cap on Medicaid funding for seniors, people with disabilities and low income families. • Let states eliminate protections for people with pre-existing conditions. • Reduce food, housing and energy assistance for families. • Slash many other programs that would impact seniors and families.
Soon congress will again have to agree on another continuing resolution or permanent 2018 budget. Stay tuned.
What is a Continuing Resolution? When is the last time your A continuing resolution is a temporary measure by Congress to fund the federal nancial advisor and tax government for a limited time to avoid a shutdown and give lawmakers time to preparer had a conversation? agree on funding for the year. It’s amazing to us how infrequent these The February 9 continuing resolution was the fifth so far in this federal fiscal year conversations happen, considering how closely the two are related and how knowledge of one aspect which runs from October 1, 2017 through September, 2018. can greatly bene t the other. By o ering both tax and nancial planning services, we can provide Full year funding would be better than a continuing resolution because it provides you with the highest level of insight and advice, certainty about government actions and allows agencies to plan. This Congress working with you from a dual front on how to best however isn’t the first to use a continuing resolution. The October 1 deadline has help you reach your nancial goals. We are a full service rm with over 50 years of not been met for more than 20 years! combined experience in nancial planning, tax, accounting, and consulting. At Spectrum, we go beyond the numbers to advise you in all aspects of your nancial life and adapt your personalized strategy as you evolve and grow both nancially and in life. Spectrum was formed with the mission to help our Aaron Young Jamie Young clients grow, protect, and pass on their wealth. CPA Financial Advisor Experience Spectrum Wealth Advisors today! Spectrum :($/7+$'9,6256 10411 Corporate Drive, Suite 202 Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 262.456.3535 spectrum-wa.com
Securities and Investment Advisory Services o ered through Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC and Registered Investment Advisor. Tax, accounting, and insurance services o ered through Spectrum Wealth Advisors. Woodbury Financial Services and Spectrum Wealth Advisors are not a liated entities. Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. does not provide legal or tax advice.
4 MY LIFE I KENOSHA NEWS I Monday, March 26, 2018 Harbingers of Spring By County Executive Jim Kreuser Ingredients: pring has sprung. It’s a great time to get out and explore all that our beautiful Kenosha County • 6 firm apples, such as Delicious • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon SParks have to offer! • ¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans • 1 tablespoon honey Have you ever seen the daffodils that rim Petrifying • ½ cup raisins • Optional: Low fat vanilla yogurt or Springs Park during springtime? It’s one of my favorite frozen yogurt harbingers of spring – and a great reason to go for a hike or a drive through that jewel of a park. Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In Once again, there will be many activities and a small bowl, combine the walnuts, attractions at our parks this summer. Led by Parks raisins and cinnamon. Stir in the Director Matthew Collins, we’ve made efforts in recent honey. Cut off the top of the apples. years to make our park offerings more vibrant and diverse. Core out the middle of the apples, This year’s highlights include the return of free weekly yoga classes at Petrifying leaving the outside and bottom intact. Springs each Monday, beginning June 11. Another Petrifying Springs attraction Spoon the walnut/raisin mixture into that quickly became popular last year – the Biergarten – will also soon begin its apples. Place on a baking dish with new season. Come on out and raise a stein! enough water to cover the bottom. Cover loosely with foil. Bake for 30 The Pringle Nature Center at Bristol Woods Park will mark a milestone this year, minutes. Remove foil and bake for celebrating its 20th birthday. An event to commemorate this will be held June 15. another 15-20 minutes or until apples In the meantime, Pringle will host a Mother’s Day brunch on May 13. If you’ve are soft. Serve with a dollop of low fat never been out to this gorgeous, natural setting, either or both of these events are vanilla yogurt or low fat frozen yogurt a great occasion to check it out! if desired. Back at Petrifying Springs, thousands of people attended our Kenosha County Parks 90th anniversary celebration last August. This event was so successful, we’re going to follow it up this year with a Picnic in the Park on Aug. 11. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months. Longer term, much work continues to further improve our county parks. WE’RE ENABLERS A multiphase restoration of the Pike River in Petrifying Springs will begin in June. The first phase will involve streambank and wetland restoration work – including the planting of tree islands, shrubs and wet prairie plants that will serve as filters to help improve water quality. We Enable You To The entire three-phase project, funded largely by grants, will address erosion, water quality and habitat concerns on the river, helping to improve the river and Attain Your Lake Michigan, where the Pike ultimately flows. At Fox River Park, work on a new playground will begin this spring. That will be Real Estate Goals a welcome addition for families in western Kenosha County. And a little farther west, at KD Park, about three quarters of a mile of new Kenosha’s Premier Full Service, Discount Real Estate Brokers multiuse trail is scheduled to be laid down this year, and we’re developing new We Have The Area’s Lowest Commission & Rates…Period! boat launch and trailer parking to offer more accessibility to non-motorized water activities such as kayaking and canoeing. The newest addition to our parks system, KD is a unique, stunning environment. Stand there, beside the shimmering lake and surrounded by prairie grass and trees, and look around – you could be anywhere in Wisconsin, and yet you’re so close to home. There are many reasons and many ways to enjoy Kenosha County’s parks. Hope to see you out at one this summer! 4515 Washington Road Kenosha, WI 53144 262-947-4559 www.coverealtyllc.com
Monday, March 26, 2018 | KENOSHA NEWS | MY LIFE 5 Choosing Wellness with Laura: Choosing Nutrition By Laura E. Cox, MSOM, L.Ac., L.M.T When I was invited to write a monthly column focused on natural approaches to health, wellness, and lifestyle, I was thrilled and honored to have this opportunity. As a practitioner of natural functional medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, I love sharing the beautiful dance between conventional medical approaches and natural wellness solutions. I am excited to embark on this adventure, with you along for the ride, as we explore and discover a myriad of health, wellness, and lifestyle Narcan trainings are held the 1st Monday choices together. and the 3rd Thursday of the month at 8600 Sheridan Road, in Room S-10, Entrance D, ’m going to write about something a little controversial today. Diet. It has become one of those subjects, like 5 p.m. To sign up call 262-605-6741, e-mail politics and religion, that we just don’t discuss in polite company. People get so extraordinarily passionate [email protected] or sign up on line Iabout their food choices. With family and cultural traditions tied into health and ethical concerns, added to at www.kenoshacounty.org/1916/ a plethora of misinformation, it’s difficult to know where to start. Passions aside, it is no secret that diet plays a Narcan-Distribution-Program. critical role in our health. The way we eat in America today is so far removed from what our bodies need to be healthy. The common acronym for the standard American diet is SAD, and the consequences of our diet can be heartbreaking. Preventable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and others have increased dramatically over the last 30 years. Many of these diseases are directly linked to our diet and lifestyle choices. The food industry has taken a dramatic lean towards fast and convenient foods at the sacrifice of healthful choices. Processed foods have saturated our grocery stores and pantries. Restaurants lure us in with quick meals that are calorically dense enough to feed a small army. There are so many different approaches to diet, and so many experts promoting “THE ONE” diet for ultimate health. Low carb, low fat, Atkins, Vegan, Paleo, Mediterranean, Whole 30, The Cabbage Soup Diet, The Potato Diet, The Grapefruit Diet, The Master Cleanse… I could go on for some time with this. With so much conflicting information out there, how do we know what the right way to eat actually is? As appealing and simple as cookie-cutter diet plans seem, there is no ONE right way to eat. As we talked about in last month’s column, every single body is different, with unique needs. The human body needs a variety of nutrients found in both plant and animal foods. However, the balance of how much you should eat of what is very individual. One person might thrive on a vegetarian diet, where as another person would do much better with red meat consumption. Some bodies do great on a high fat, low carb diet. Others need higher carbs and less fat. I recommend working with a medical professional who is well-studied in nutrition to formulate an individualized plan designed to meet your nutritional needs. That being said, here are a few general guidelines for healthy eating. Be careful of plans that eliminate entire food groups such as fats, proteins, or carbohydrates. Also be wary of any diet plan that focuses exclusively on one type of food, like exclusively fruit or only meat; we need a variety of foods to be healthy. A solid foundation of plant based foods, especially cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and Brussel sprouts, is vital. Animal proteins like beef, deep sea fishes, eggs and more provide nutrients that are critical for our health. Healthful eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Simply put, eat a variety of real foods. Until next month, I invite you to Live Well, Choose Well, and Be Well. Laura E. Cox is a Natural Functional Medicine practitioner, utilizing Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, nutrition, wellness and lifestyle adjustments. Laura received her Masters in Oriental Medicine, and Bachelors in Nutrition at the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. She completed her education for massage therapy at The Chicago School of Massage Therapy. She is an Acu-Detox Specialist, certified through National Acupuncture Detoxification Association. She is currently pursuing an advanced certificate in Natural Functional Medicine.
6 MY LIFE I KENOSHA NEWS I Monday, March 26, 2018 Diabetes: What You Should Know Quick Facts from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services • 40% of Wisconsin adults are expected to develop type 2 diabetes in their lifetime. • 28% of Wisconsin adults have diabetes and don’t know it. • 37% of Wisconsin adults have prediabetes. • Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, makes a hormone called insulin to help glucose get into the cells of our bodies. When you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use its own insulin as well as it should. This causes sugar to build up in your blood. Diabetes can cause serious health complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower-extremity amputations. The three main types of diabetes are: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Another condition called prediabetes is almost always a precursor to type 2 diabetes. Modest behavior changes can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes in people who have prediabetes.
Diabetes Self-Management Healthy Living with Diabetes (HLWD) is an evidence-based workshop for people who have diabetes pre-diabetes. Developed at Stanford University, the workshop meets for 2-1/2 hours once a week for six weeks. The program is interactive, building participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health condition and maintain active and fulfilling lives. It is facilitated by two trained leaders in a small group setting. Much of the learning comes from sharing and helping others with similar challenges. The program does not replace but rather compliments a participants’ existing “Restoring Dignity to Homecare” treatment plan. Topics talked about: GET YOUR • What is diabetes? TUNE • Short-term goal setting • Monitoring blood sugars SPRING -UP! • Healthy eating and nutrition: food label reading and meal planning • Relaxation Techniques off • Planning for the future $ ANY • Partnering with health provider • Feedback and problem-solving 25 SERVICE • Preventing high and low blood sugars OnO AAllll LLift,ift WWheelh Chairs, • Preventing or delaying complications Scooters & More • Stress and depression management Must present coupon at time of making the appointment. • Communicating effectively with friends, family, and medical team RENTALS SALES REPAIRS • Fitness for exercise and fun! Senior Living Mobility Equipment! Making Life Easier. People who have taken the workshop show: • Better health and increased confidence in managing their diabetes Medical • Scooters • Lifts • Improvements in blood sugar levels and A1C • Decrease in health distress and hypo- and hyperglycemia WK$YH6XLWH%.HQRVKD:,6+2:5220 • Fewer doctor and emergency room visits and fewer hospitalizations 262-652-6288 See ad in this edition for an upcoming workshop at the Aurora. www.LivingWellHomeMed.com
Mon.-Thurs. 10 am - 5:30 pm, Fri. 9 am -5 pm, Sat. 9 am - 12 pm, Sun. by Appt. Monday, March 26, 2018 | KENOSHA NEWS | MY LIFE 7 LOCAL FEATURE Pickleball Anyone? Special Report-Kenosha News: Until the late 70s, pickleball was played primarily in impact sport. While the name sounds a bit silly, the By KAREN Mahoney Washington, with the first tournaments held in 1976, more than 200,000 who play in the United States t’s been described as the fastest growing sport in but pickleball has since exploded across the country attest to the fact that it’s seriously fun. and around the world. the United States, and you’d get no arguments Dick Guenther popped in for the group sign-up Ifrom Mark Montemurro. The game is pickleball “Last year we did a clinic for the senior center and it at the senior center last year and quickly became and Mark organizes the pickleball club at the Boys went over very well,” said Mark. “We have 11 courts hooked on the games. and Girls Club in Kenosha where more than 150 at the Boys and Girls Club, and it’s unique to have “I saw quite a few people that I knew, and it was a members play at various times during the week. that many courts. I have been playing for about five lot of fun,” he said. “I enjoy playing sports and tennis years and it really grew in popularity after we held Pickleball is a mini-tennis-like game that originated is too fast for me now, so pickleball is fun and it is the clinic.” in the Puget Sound region of Washington in the played at a good speed.” mid-1960s when dads Joel Pritchard - then a The game can be played on traditional tennis courts Dick, 77, usually plays twice a week and congressman from Washington State and Bill Bell with some modifications and additional painted lines, appreciates the way Mark has the games set up. heard their kids grumbling about having nothing to as the pickleball courts are smaller. The Boys and do. With their friend, Barney McCallum, they decided Girls Club offers the official pickleball sized courts. “We play a game with four people, and then the to do something about it and created a game utilizing ones who win move on to the next court, you get a Players range in age from children to those well in a badminton court, ping pong paddles, and a whiffle new partner and continue rotating that way,” he said. their 80s, those playing at the Boys and Girls club ball. From their combined efforts, they developed a “By the end of the session, you probably played 10 are between 45-85 and play on courts the size of a game that the entire family could play together and different people, so you meet and mix with everyone. half-tennis court with a shorter net. Pickleball pickleball was born. We all know each other, and nobody gets left out. requires some unique equipment, as paddles have Most of the time only a couple might be sitting around evolved from the original waiting for their turn, but it isn’t for long.” ping-pong version. “Dick’s Sporting Goods” and In addition to learning the game, meeting new Are your dentures loose? “Wal-Mart” both carry people and getting some exercise, players usually pickleball equipment and stick around afterward to visit. the “Lakeview RecPlex” Can you eat an apple? “A lot of times we will order lunch or bring in food offers rentals if you want and socialize for an hour or two,” Dick said. “It is a to try it. very good social group, and no one is out for blood. Newcomers are always It’s a great game for all sorts of people.” welcome as Mark offers The courts at the Boys and Girls Club are popular complimentary lessons to among pickleball players as they have more courts those who wish to learn. than most places, explained Mark. “I enjoy giving “There is only one in the area that has as many instruction for people courts as a tennis facility and that is in Milwaukee,” getting introduced to he said. “There is also another one in the Chicago the sport,” he said. “The area.” You may be a candidate for dental implants. numbers vary, but I give Dental implants can replace a single missing tooth or an entire dentition. them to some who have The sport is just as popular with women as it is with tried the sport and some men and Mark’s wife, Diane plays every day of the NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME who never set foot on a week. court before. I probably “She is a junkie,” he said, laughing. “She plays in F.C. Chiappetta, DDS average 6-8 lessons on tournaments and recently took first out of 18 with her Wednesdays and Wendy Haugstad, DDS partner in women’s mixed doubles. Thursdays and it has 262.654.6535 really helped build The health benefits range from getting a good 6121 7th Avenue, Kenosha membership.” cardio workout to improved hand-eye coordination and increased endurance. But beyond the fitness Popular with the baby benefits, it’s just plain fun. “Hometown Dentists... World Class Care” boomers, pickleball also attracts families as it is www.libraryparksmiles.com easy to play and is a low Continued on page 9 8 MY LIFE I KENOSHA NEWS I Monday, March 26, 2018 LOCAL FEATURE Pickleball Anyone?, continued from page 8
PHOTO COURTESY OF craig grove, KENOSHA NEWS Mark Montemurro returns a shot during a recent pickleball match at the Boys and Girls Club.
“It’s a very social sport,” Mark said. “We get a great group of people from all walks of life, we have had a judge and an ex-mayor play as well as a doctor. It’s just a great group, and everyone enjoys themselves.” No longer just a regional sport, the USA Pickleball Association (www.usapa.org) promotes the growth and development of the sport, sponsors tournaments and helps players learn the rules and find places to play. The website lists indoor and outdoor facilities across the country, listed by state. Want to find likeminded pickleball fans in the area? Check out the Pickleball Wisconsin Facebook page or Kenosha Pickleball Facebook page for local events or to connect with others who want to play.
Monday, March 26, 2018 | KENOSHA NEWS | MY LIFE 9 Adventures in Lifelong Learning (ALL) ince we never outgrow our desire for knowledge, Adventures in Lifelong Learning provides educational, creative and social opportunities through Slectures, classes, focus groups, day trips and special events. Senior Center Without Walls is a social telephone 2 - 3 p.m. call-in program designed to connect people University of Wisconsin-Parkside from the comfort of home. 900 Wood Road, Kenosha Cinema of Parkside’s Student Center Every Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m., call and find socialization, laughter, and knowledge. Monday April 2, 2018 On Thursday mornings at 11 a.m. Topic: “Current Perceptions, and Problems, of Higher Education in America” we provide a relaxing and calm guided meditation. Jerald Mast, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Political Science, Carthage College Education and educators are facing increasing political scrutiny, funding and Call Cathy or Julie at KAFASI donor cuts, and legislative constraints; while being entrusted with educating and 262-658-3508 for more information. preparing young adults about to enter today’s world. It’s important to better understand the issues from the vantage point of an educator. We look forward to hearing from you. Monday April 16, 2018 Topic: “So, What Have Parkside Students Been Doing in the Labs this Year?” Reports of Student Research Projects Coordinated by Dr. David Higgs, Biological Sciences, UW-Parkside A great opportunity to learn about actual research projects students work with their professors in fields of study that range from physical sciences to the humanities. Suggested parking is at Tallent Hall (east side of Wood Road) and using shuttle service transport to the front of the Student Center. A $4 parking pass (all parking lots) is required and available at Tallent Hall and the Student Center Concierge desk. For more information, call the ALL office at 262-595-2793 or go towww. uwp.edu (keyword ALL). 12:23(1
10 MY LIFE I KENOSHA NEWS I Monday, March 26, 2018 Hospice – What exactly is it? By Nancy Hofstetter, APS hen an individual is in need of hospice, it can be a confusing and stressful time for family and loved ones. Knowing what the law says can lessen the stress and make the Wwhole process smoother. Cathy named her husband, Tom, her Power of Attorney for Health Care agent. Cathy shared her end-of-life wishes with her husband and their six adult children. Everyone was pleased Cathy had her desires in writing, and they were comfortable in the decisions she outlined, knowing Tom could confidently make decisions should the time come. At age 85, although mentally alert with a great sense of humor, Cathy was physically frail and weak. She was diagnosed with kidney failure along with other serious medical issues, and was declining rapidly. The family was connected to a local hospice agency. Cathy was admitted into hospice quickly without her Power of Attorney for Health Care being activated. Cathy received the comfort care measures she had desired. According to Wisconsin State Statutes ‘Hospice’ refers to any organization, program within an organization, or a place that primarily provides palliative care to an individual with terminal illness and arranges for short-term inpatient care and treatment. A “Hospice patient” is an individual in the terminal stage of illness who has an anticipated life expectancy of 12 months or less and who has been admitted to hospice. The Power of Attorney for Health Care (POA-HC) does not have to be activated in order for someone to make hospice admission decisions. While activation of a POA-HC involves two physicians determining a person is incapacitated, or unable to make their own healthcare decisions, this process is not needed for hospice admission. A decision-maker or ‘Representative’ for hospice admission purposes can be a spouse or domestic partner, an adult child, a parent, an adult sibling, a close friend or a relative. The close friend or relative must be at least 18 years of age and had maintained sufficient regular contact with the person to be familiar with the person’s activities, health and beliefs. They must have exhibited special care and concern for the person. In addition, at any time, the individual, although incapacitated, can at any time revoke or refuse hospice care.
Monday, March 26, 2018 | KENOSHA NEWS | MY LIFE 11 Need Help Paying Medicare Costs? edicare Savings Programs help pay your Medicare costs if you have limited income and resources. There are three main programs and Meach has different income eligibility limits. 1. QMB: Pays for Medicare A and B premiums, deductibles and co-pays. If you have QMB, you will have no co-insurance or co-payment for Medicare- Learn about the 4 choices you’ll need to make. covered services you get from doctors who participate in Medicare or Medicaid or are in your Medicare Advantage plan’s network. Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center 2. SLMB: Pays for Medicare’s Part B premium. (Person can still be enrolled in sponsors monthly Medicare workshops for people new to Medicaid) Medicare and their families. Learn the basics of Medicare coverage, options for private health and drug coverage, 3. SLMB+: Pays for Medicare’s Part B premium. (Person is not enrolled in full and public benefits that can help with health care costs. benefit Medicaid) Welcome to Medicare Workshop – If you enroll in a Medicare Savings Program, you will automatically get Extra ChoOse from 2 dates: Help, the federal program that helps pay most of your Medicare prescription Friday, April 6, 2018 drug plan costs (Part D). 2 – 4 p.m. To qualify for Medicare Savings Programs, you must meet your state’s in- come and asset guidelines. OR 2018 Eligibility Standards Thursday, April 26, 2018 10 a.m. – noon Asset Limit single Person married Couple $7,560 $11,340
Kenosha County Job Center 8600 Sheridan Road, Kenosha WI Monthly Income Limits Single Person married Couple Conference Room S11, Entrance D QMB $1,012 $1,372 RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Seating and materials are limited. SLMB $1,214 $1,646 Kenosha County ADRC: 262-605-6646 OR 800-472-8008 SLMB+ $1,365 $1,852 Visit us at Walgreens! Income limits are based on the Federal Poverty Level and generally increase Benefit Specialists from the ADRC will be at Walgreens, each year. Financial assets do not include your home or your primary car. 3820 52nd Street, Kenosha, 9 a.m. – noon, Tuesday, April 3, Even if your income or assets are higher than these guidelines, you may still to answer your Medicare questions. want to apply because certain kinds of income and assets may not be counted. Hope to see you there! To apply for Medicare Savings Programs, call the WKRP Consortium %522.6,'( at 888-794-5820. If you have questions &$5( about your benefits, &(17(5 you can reach a benefit specialist at 0$.(86 the Aging & Disability Resource Best of <285),567 Center by calling County '13 &+2,&()25 262-605-6646 or 1-800-472-8008. :HDFFHSWPRVWLQVXUDQFHSODQV 2873$7,(17 &DOO WRVFKHGXOHDQDSSRLQWPHQW :DVKLQJWRQ5G 5(+$% KWWS ZZZNHQRVKDFRXQW\RUJ%URRNVLGH&DUH&HQWHU 12 MY LIFE I KENOSHA NEWS I Monday, March 26, 2018 New Medicare Cards Are Coming Soon he Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Additional Resources Services (CMS) is in the process of issuing CMS has created a webpage with information Tnew Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers (MBI) and resources for a variety of audiences, and Medicare cards to help protect the identities including beneficiaries, partners and providers. of Medicare beneficiaries. Here is a summary of The resources include “10 Things to Know the changes and information on what people with about Your New Medicare Card” and other Medicare can expect. consumer-facing materials in English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Why? Arabic. The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 requires CMS to remove National Center on Law & Elder Rights beneficiaries’ Social Security Numbers (SSNs) from Advantage plans and PDPs will still issue insurance Medicare cards by April 2019 to mitigate risk of cards which enrollees should use when getting If you have questions about the new Medicare medical identity theft. To do this, CMS is replacing health care or filling prescriptions. card or your benefits contact the Kenosha beneficiaries’ SSN-based Health Insurance Claim County Aging & Disability Resource Center at Numbers (HICN), which are currently used to When? 262-605-6646 OR 800-472-8008. process claims and determine eligibility, with CMS will begin mailing new Medicare cards to non-SSN based Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers beneficiaries in April 2018. The cards will be (MBI). CMS will generate MBIs for all existing mailed in seven waves by groups of states over the (current, deceased, and archived) and new next year. All beneficiaries should receive beneficiaries. a new card by April 2019. The mailing schedule and status of card mailings will be Who? available on Medicare.gov. To prepare, All Medicare beneficiaries will be receiving beneficiaries should contact Social Security to new Medicare cards with their MBI. Current make sure their current mailing address is on file. beneficiaries will be mailed a replacement Medicare card and instructions, while individuals Medicare enrollees may start using their new who are new to Medicare in or after April 2018 Medicare cards and MBIs as soon as they receive will receive a new Medicare card with their MBI them. The effective date of the new cards is the upon enrollment. date the beneficiary became eligible for Medicare.
What? During a transition period from April 2018 through December 2019, CMS will recognize both Each beneficiary will be assigned a unique MBIs and Health Insurance Claim Numbers (HICN). Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI). The MBI will After January 1, 2020, beneficiaries, providers, be printed on the beneficiary’s new Medicare and plans will no longer be able to use HICNs card and available to Medicare providers for except for claims appeals and a few other limited claims processing. The new card design no purposes. longer includes the beneficiary’s Social Security Number, sex, or signature.
The MBI does not change Medicare benefits. Beneficiaries will use their card and MBI when getting care through Original (Fee-for-Service) Medicare, and can also use it to enroll in Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) or a Part D prescription drug plan (PDP). Medicare Monday, March 26, 2018 | KENOSHA NEWS | MY LIFE 13 RELAX AND FEEL RE-ENERGIZED THIS SPRING! tress is a part of all of our lives. A little bit with each breath. As you exhale, imagine that you Stay connected keeps us on our toes and can help us perform are pushing out all your frustration. Stay in touch with your friends and family and let to the best of our abilities. But caregivers often them know what’s going on. Ask them for help in S Listen to soothing music have more stress than is manageable and that stress giving care. Look for help in your community. Check your local library for CDs of classical, can be overwhelming and cause health concerns. Community services include meal delivery, instrumental or relaxation music. Play music softly in We’ve all heard of the benefits of reducing stress to transportation, and supportive home care. To find out the background while you go about your daily routine improve our health and “add years to our lives”. We about all the helpful services in your area, call the or set aside time to just listen to the music. know we “should” do it, but how can we realistically Kenosha County ADRC at 262-605-6646 or manage stress with our busy lifestyles? Have a massage or a back rub 800-472-8008. A massage is a fantastic way to have the stress There are many ways to reduce and manage stress Soak in a warm bath rubbed right out of you. in your life. Taking time for yourself not only will help Add some relaxing bath salts to the warm water to you but will also benefit those around you by giving Maintain a healthy diet relax your mind and body. you more energy and patience to deal with all that life Lots of fruits, veggies and whole grains give us Enjoy a hobby throws your way. energy and keep our body fueled. Limit caffeine, Take time for something you really love to do. sugar and junk food as these can increase our The following lists just a few examples of what you Whether it’s knitting, baking or line dancing, take the feelings of stress and leave us feeling “wired”. can do when you feel stressed. Many take little time time to do it. and can easily fit into your daily routine. Write down your thoughts Take care of yourself to stay well. Often, we don’t You don’t need a fancy journal; just a notebook to Breathe deeply realize that we are becoming stressed until we are write out your thoughts at the end of each day can do When stressed, our breathing often becomes already there. Relaxing needn’t be complicated or wonders to release negativity and anxiety. shallow. Make a conscious effort to deepen your expensive, and it shouldn’t disrupt your daily routine. breaths by “breathing with your belly.” Place your Get regular exercise Instead, incorporate these tips into your lifestyle and hands on your stomach and make them rise and fall Exercise can help clear your mind and work off enjoy a healthier, happier day! feelings of frustration and anxiety. Something as ADRC of Central Wisconsin simple as a daily walk can leave you feeling more Some information adapted from www.protectedtomorrows.com EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL energetic. Try something new like yoga or Tai Chi. Find a local class or check out a DVD at your local library to use at home.
:('1(6'$<0$5&+7+3030 5+2'(&(17(5)257+($576 WK6WUHHW $20.00 Donation $15.00 Senior (65+) / Student (under 12) 5+2'(5(6725$7,21)81'5$,6(5 <285(&(,9($6289(1,5%2:/72.((3$1' 23325781,7<727$67($1'6&25(($&+6283 9,6,7/2&$/$87+256 Art Contest Kenosha-Funeral-Services.Com 8226 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WI. 262.652.1943 14 MY LIFE I KENOSHA NEWS I Monday, March 26, 2018 APRIL 2018 2 Mon: Meatball Marinara Sub Sandwich, Potatoes 18 Wed: BLT Chicken Salad, Mixed Salad Greens with Tomato EASTERN KENOSHA COUNTY Italiano, Italian Green Beans, Soft Hoagie Wedges, Tri-Bean Salad, Crackers, Ambrosia Fruit Kenosha Senior Center Roll, Ranger Cookie, Whole Orange Custard, Butternut Squash Bisque 2717 67th Street 3 Tue: Sloppy Joe Sliders OR Parmesan Tuna 19 Thu: Spaghetti & Meatballs Marinara, Capri Blend Call Deb at 262-658-9311 Salad Sliders Lettuce & Tomato, Mini Corn Vegetables, Chilled Pears, Broccoli Salad Serves 11:45 a.m., M-F Dusted Sliders, Whole Apple, Potato Salad, 20 Fri: Herbed Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Lakeside Towers Fire Roasted Tomato Soup Green Bean Casserole, Bran Muffin Bread, 5800 3rd Avenue 4 Wed: Ham & Turkey Club, Focaccia Flat Bread, FreshMelon, Carrot Raisin Salad Call O.B at 262-654-0103 Lettuce & Tomato, Pea Salad, Pineapple 23 Mon: Baked Meatloaf with Country Gravy, Mashed Serves 11:30 a.m., M-W; F Tidbits, Cream of Spinach Soup Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Whole Wheat Bread, *Salad Bar Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 5 Thu: Chicken & Mini Dumplings, Garden Whole Orange, Beet Salad Parkside Baptist Church Vegetables, Beet Salad, Crackers, Hot 24 Tue: Enchilada Breakfast Casserole OR Grilled Chicken 2620 14th Place Glazed Apples, Banana Salad with Bacon Ranch Dressing, Lettuce & Tomato, Call Sean at 262-552-7737 6 Fri: Veal Parmesan, Penna Pasta with Marinara Chef’s Choice, Banana, SouthWest Black Bean Soup Serves 11:45 a.m., M-F Sauce, Broccoli, Whole Wheat Roll, 25 Wed: Italian Beef with Wheat Sandwich Bun, Au Gratin Boys & Girls Club Pudding, Fresh Melon Potatoes, Harvard Beets, Mixed Fruit, Kidney Bean 1715 52nd Street 9 Mon: Chicken ala Orange, Vegetable Rice Pilaf, Salad Call Diana at 262-658-0237 Green Bean Salad, Wheat Cranberry 26 Thu: Chicken Booyah & Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Rye Serves 12:15 p.m., Wednesdays Bread, Hot Peach Crumble, Fruit Jello Bread, Spiced Apples, Pea Salad 10 Tue: Southern Style Corn Bread Fish Sandwich 27 Fri: Turkey Pasta Salad with Shell Rigate, Lettuce & Tomato, WESTERN KENOSHA COUNTY on a French Wheat Roll OR Chicken Caesar Tri-Bean Salad, Whole Wheat Bread, Pineapple Westosha Community Center Salad, Lettuce & Tomato, Coleslaw, Fresh Tidbits, Garden Vegetable Soup 19200 93rd Street-Bristol Melon, Broccoli Cheddar Soup 30 Mon: BBQ Riblet, Baked Potato, Parslied Cauliflower, Sliced Call Ken at 262-358-5554 11 Wed: Classic Lasagna with Meat sauce, Squash Wheat Bun, Mixed Fruit, Coleslaw Serves Noon, M-W; F Medley, Italian Green Beans, Garlic Bread, *Salad Bar Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, Fruit Cup New Life Bible 12 Thu: Surimi Crab Salad, Leaf Lettuce & Tomato ReGULAR SENIOR DINING SITES/DAYS 112 W. Main Street-Twin Lakes Wedges, Dilled Cucumbers, Whole Wheat • Meals include soup or salad, dessert and beverage Call Diana at 262-358-5779 Bread, Apple Crisp, Lumberjack Vegetable • Meals are offered for a suggested donation of $3 Serves Noon, M, Tu, Th Soup • Open to anyone age 60+ and a spouse regardless The Sharing Center 13 Fri: Hot Dog with Bun, Twice Baked Potato of age. 25700 Wilmot Road (Hwy. C) Casserole, Peas & Carrots, Banana, Herbed Call Julie at 1-262-948-9890 • Special diets are available, ask for further details Tomato Salad Serves 11:30 a.m., M, W, F 16 Mon: Prime Rib of Pork, Mashed Potatoes & • Reservations must be made by 10:30 a.m. at least 24 Rainbow Lake Manor Gravy, Chef’s Vegetable, Whole Wheat hours, one business day in advance. Monday 19900 128th Street-Bristol Bread, Strawberry Yogurt, Applesauce cancellations must be called in the Friday before. Call Diana at 262-658-0237 17 Tue: Hamburger with Wheat Bun OR Shaved Serves noon Fridays Turkey with Herb Dijonaise on a Bagel, SALAD BAR DAYS* Lettuce & Tomato, Melon, Fruit Sunburst, Locations indicated have a separate menu for salad bar days, RESTAURANT SENIOR SPECIALS Cream of Potato Soup consisting of a variety of salad toppings, premade salads, Village Pub of Silver Lake fruit, sandwich and soup. No reservations needed for salad 307 N Cogswell Drive - Silver Lake WINTERTIME NOTICES bar days and guests are welcome to arrive anytime between Call Diana at 262-358-5779 Know your limitations regarding snow removal, the designated timeframe. Serves W, F 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ask someone for assistance if needed. On snow No reservations needed, arrive anytime between days tune to local radio station WLIP 1050 designated timeframe. Suggested donation of $4. AM & local T.V. station WTMJ 4 and most Choose from a few menu options. Guests under other local stations regarding Senior Dining 60 may order from regular restaurant menu. Closures for that day. Monday, March 26, 2018 | KENOSHA NEWS | MY LIFE 15 Medication Packaging Available FOUR LOCATIONS TO BETTER SERVE YOU! Good Value Pharmacy Racine 5220 Washington Ave #101 • (262) 632-6561 M-F 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. Closed 16 MY LIFE I KENOSHA NEWS I Monday, March 26, 2018