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Take a look Caregiver Corner.........................................2 Bobby’s Trips...............................................3 November Menus................................. 4 & 5 Take Time To Get A Flu Vaccine..................6 Meet Pam Kul-berg.....................................7
November 2017 - Volume XLII - Number 11
Lafayette Manor Schedule...........................8
Coping with Caregiving
1-877-794-2372 or 608-776-4960 15701 County Road K, P.O. Box 71, Darlington, WI 53530 www.lchsd.org or www.adrcswwi.org
in LAFAYETTE COUNTY
Get Outside and Play! November 4
Fish Boil Gratiot, WI, Fire Department
November 4
Chunky Monkey Walk/Run Argyle, WI, Epilepsy Fund Raiser, (608) 214-0848
November 5
Norwegian Supper, Yellowstone Lutheran Church, Argyle, WI, Noon–4:00 p.m., (608) 543-3088
November 11
VFW Steak Supper, VFW Hall, Main Street, Benton, WI, 4:30-7:00 p.m., bentonwi.us
November 25
A Bit of Yesteryear Christmas, Shullsburg, WI, 10:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m., (608) 482-1915
November 26
Tree Lighting, Leahy Memorial Park, Belmont, WI, 5:00 p.m., belmontwi.com
December 1
Welcome the Holidays, American Legion Park, Argyle, WI, 6:00-8:00 p.m., (608) 543-3113
December 2
Holiday Party with Santa Belmont, WI High School, 9:00 a.m., (608) 732-5254
December 2 Individuals that care for their family or loved ones with dementia often do not take the time to care for themselves. There are many reasons that caregivers do not ask for help: 1) Caregivers hold the value that it is their responsibility to do everything for the individual with dementia, 2) they do not want to burden others, 3) they may not have the money to hire help, and 4) they feel like no one could help even if they ask. These are justified reasons, but if a caregiver does not take time for themselves they will not be able to best care for their loved one. The stresses and demands associated with caregiving can lead to detrimental health implications for the caregiver. Caregivers can show their strength by asking for help and taking time for themselves. Caregivers that are able to do this know their limits and when to seek support. Here are some tips to help cope with caring for a loved one with dementia (from the National Institute on Aging; “Caring for a Person with
Alzheimer’s Disease”): • Ask for help when you need it • Stay organized, make short lists • Join a caregiver support group • Take breaks each day • Keep up with your hobbies and interests • Eat healthy • Exercise as often as you can • Laugh and have fun • See your doctor on a regular basis • Keep your health, legal, and financial information up-to-date • Monitor your mind-set – acknowledge your negative emotions, then try to be mindful and notice moments of joy For more information or additional assistance, contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center in Lafayette County to get connected to the Dementia Care Specialist by calling 877-794-2372.
Holiday Event & Santa Visit, Cuba City, WI, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. with Parade on Main Street at 6:00 p.m.
December 2
Annual FFA Christmas Craft & Toy Train Show, Argyle, WI, Public School, (608) 543-3314
December 2
Christmas Parade & Festival, Darlington, WI Festival Grounds, 5:00 p.m. (608) 776-3067, darlingtonwi.org
December 2-31
Riverside Reflections, Darlington, WI, Pecatonica River Trails Park, (608) 776-3067
December 2
Christmas Glow Parade & Santa, Cuba City, WI, Parade at 6:00 p.m. and Santa after
December 9
Christmas Lighting Contest, Argyle,WI, (608) 543-3113