Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc.
Summer 2012
Nutrition News You Can Use
from GWAAR
Pictured from left:  Karen Neuman, Sue Richmond, Gloria Lichtfuss
40th nutrition anniversary logo
Wisconsin Association of  
Nutrition Directors' Conference  
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Elderly Nutrition Program by Channeling the '70s
The Wisconsin Association of Nutrition Directors (WAND) spring conference was held May 17-18 in Stevens Point with 75 people in attendance.  

Keynoter Ted Schick had the group on the edge of their seats with his high energy, enthusiasm, great sense of humor and down to earth style. He presented "Feeding the Whole Person" and "Takin' Care of Business" and stressed that we are feeding the mental, physical, emotional, and social needs of individuals and that we do purposeful work!

 

The 40th Anniversary Commemorative Booklets were distributed along with a portfolio with the WAND logo on it.  Download your copy of the  Commemorative Booklet.  

 

Thursday evening's '70s party was really groovy.  Dave Rynders, the evening's emcee, and Cecile McMannus started the evening with a dance number from Saturday Night Fever followed by a great meal and a fun trivia game -- prizes were all from the '70s!  Excellent job, Karen Neuman and Gloria Lichtfuss!  If you want a copy of the slide show or the trivia questions used, please contact Pam VanKampen.  Find more news and information on the Spring WAND conference or see more pictures from the event. 


Dates for the 2013 WAND conferences are May 16-17 and October 17-18. Both will be held at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Stevens Point.   

 
State ENP News

 

Elderly Nutrition Task Force working on Revitalizing ENP

The first ENP Task Force meeting was held July 17, 2012. Buck Rhyme facilitated the meeting and James Schmidlkofer (Bureau of Aging & Disability Resources) lead the group. Pam VanKampen is the GWAAR representative and will be sharing the information gathered at the Spring Nutrition Director Meetings and from the Prevention Summit. Stay tuned for more news.   

 

HIPPA Regulations and HDM Assessments

Just a reminder that if you ask for personal health information on your Home Delivered Meal Assessments, that information must be protected under HIPPA.  Assessment forms should be kept in a locked cabinet and the information should not be shared. If, for example, you have a person with diabetes and you want others to be aware, you should get a signed release from the individual stating it is okay to share with certain individuals (you may want to list them) to provide better service.

 

Best Practices in the ENP: Quest/FoodShare     

 

At the ADRC of Central Wisconsin
The ADRC of Central Wisconsin offers Senior Dining participants the option of using FoodShare dollars to give a contribution for either Senior Dining or Home Delivered Meals. The Dining site staff highlights this opportunity in a welcome letter for all new Senior Dining HDM participants. Additionally, they offer occasional verbal reminders about this option.

 

Dining Site Managers use a process of collecting the data needed for the carbonless copy FoodShare voucher forms asking the Senior Dining participant how much money they want to have withdrawn and then make the phone call to the FoodShare program as a vendor.   

For HDM participants, a one-time authorization form is completed and signed by the participant. ADRC-CW staff then call the FoodShare program or use the online tool on a monthly basis to make the transaction. 
 

In Eau Claire County

The ADRC of Eau Claire County advertises in its newsletter, places posters at meal sites, and sends a monthly letter to apartment residents, etc., stating that they do accept the Quest card to cover Nutrition Program donations. In the fall of 2011, a representative from Second Harvest attended each of their meal sites promoting the Quest card and encouraging those that may be eligible to apply.  

     

Congregate Meals: Nutrition staff go to meal sites once a month and give participants the opportunity to get meal tickets for the suggested donation. Participants are able to use their Quest card to purchase meal tickets for the suggested donation if eligible. In 2011, the ADRC had five people who used their Quest card to pay for their congregate meals.

 

Home-Delivered Meals: Usually family members or POA will come into the nutrition office to "pay" for meals already received. Nutrition staff have also gone to participants home to complete the Quest card transaction. In 2011, the ADRC had six people use their Quest card to pay for their home-delivered meals.

 

Liquid Supplement: Individuals come into the ADRC to purchase liquid supplements and are able to use their Quest card to do so. In 2011, the ADRC had five people purchase liquid supplements with their Quest card.

 

In Barron County 

Barron County's FoodShare donations range from $800-$1,200 per month. Almost all of the donations are processed using the POS terminal located in our office. Staff swipes cards with the terminal, but mostly processes by using the number pad and entering card numbers and PINs.  

 

How does this work? Participants who want to donate using FoodShare are given several options.

  1. They can complete the CSI Offline Food Stamp Voucher form each month that they wish to use their FoodShare for donation (this form requires that they provide their card number, but it does not require the cardholders PIN).
  2. They can complete our form that gives them an option to donate on a per-meal or a per-month basis. They provide their card number and PIN. Upon processing, the ADRC sends the participant their receipt which indicates the amount deducted and their benefit balance.  

All FoodShare card numbers and PINs are locked up and eductions are made the month after meals are received. On occasion, a senior dining participant will "buy" tickets to use at the meal site. They simply tell the ADRC how many tickets they want for the donation they are making.  

You might say that staff of the ENP provide outreach for FoodShare by letting people know they can use it for their donation. Staff involved in helping people apply for FoodShare (EBS & Economic Support) provide outreach for the ENP by letting older adults know they can use the benefit for meals on wheels or at the senior dining site!  

ENP Programming, Information, and Resources

Diet and Exercise

What's On Your Plate- Smart Food Choices for Healthy Aging and Exercise and Physical Activity Booklet and DVD.  These were the materials included in the portfolio given out at the WAND training. Get  free copies: 

DVD 

Tracking Nutrition & Exercise - This article contains information on websites that can help you track food intake and exercise.

 

Menu Planning, Recipes, and Shopping List Sites  

Sam's Club  - Offers a reasonably-priced Bunn coffee pot 

Redbook Magazine 

 

Working to Improve Hospital Food

This news story and two-minute video demonstrates how culinary students are working to improve food in institutional settings.  

  

Menu Templates   

Must-Have Menus are a great source for ideas and templates to spice up the look of your menus.  Check out these resources:    

  

Must-have menus homepage  

Mother's Day templates

Coupon templates

Gift certificate templates

Hours of operation templates 

 

Dietary Supplements Overview
This is a summary article on dietary supplements. 

  

Mental Stimulation

Visit the Mental Floss website to find brain-stimulating puzzles and exercises. 

 
Media Sources on Aging

The new National Institute on Aging channel on YouTube has something for everyone! Find informational videos on aging issues, inspirational exercise success stories, and fun Go4LifeŽ exercises that you can do while you watch.     

 

Next Avenue: A New Website for Baby Boomers from PBS -  This is PBS's' first venture to begin on the Internet rather than broadcast TV.  Check out this link and an article explaining what the website is and why it was created.       

 

Making Your Website Senior-Friendly - Information from the National Institute on Aging on making your website easier for older people to navigate. 

 

Volunteerism  

Aging Network's Volunteer Collaborative Website
This free website (you just need to create an account) provides a wealth of information. It is a virtual meeting place for Aging Network Professionals to come together and is designed to stimulate and support volunteer development through sharing successes, webinars, discussion forums and developing policy. Check it out.

 

Food Safety  

Food Protection Toolkit- An Easy Guide to Lower Foodborne Illnesses

This toolkit provides easy-to-follow education on food safety. It focuses on visual aids and provides a checklist to put forward health-conscious messages covering the preventative areas in food quality assurance.  If you download and use this toolkit they would greatly appreciate you taking a couple minutes to  rate it online.  The toolkit was funded by the  CDC through the National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO).  


Emergency Preparedness  

Extreme Heat Resources - NACCHO has created a list of heat-related articles that you can print and use for free, you just need to register on their website first.  In addition, this is also a very good article on hot weather safety that was just updated June of 2012.   

 

Emergency Handbook for Food Managers  - This is an excellent resource that covers what to do in various emergencies and it's only 24 pages long.  Check it out.


Active Aging Week   

International Council on Active Aging Week (September 23-30, 2012)

The theme for this year is Many Journeys, Many Destinations. There is a wealth of information you can download and use for free at this site We hope you take part in this week. If you do, please share what you are going to do or have done after the event. Be sure to take pictures and get photo releases signed if you want to use the photos in marketing materials. Get a copy of our sample photo release form by contacting Pam VanKampen.   


International Card Exchange  

The Forgotten Ones: International Card Exchange for the Elderly 

Thanks to Laura Rumpel for sending this information out on badgeraginglist recently. Get more information here.

 

Locally Grown Food

SavorWisconsin.com - This website is a great resource for finding Wisconsin products, growers, businesses, food-related events or farmer's markets. There are over 200 farmers markets listed. Check it out.   

 

People's Garden -  Check out this US Department of Agriculture gardening website. 


Dietary Guideline Guide Available  

10 Simple Steps to Make Good Habits More Delicious, 2012 Version. This is a dietitian-approved guide to applying the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate in 10 Simple Steps. Your contract registered dietician can order up to 20 printed guides and you can also download a copy to print on your own.   

 

Medication Management 
Helping Patients and Caregivers Take the Next Step in Care: Medications Management. CMS and the United Hospital Fund of New York have produced a series of free, educational podcasts that are featured on the CMS YouTube channel. They are designed to help providers and caregivers think about the steps involved in medication management, especially during transitions to and from hospital, long term care, and home care settings. View the first of six podcasts. 
GWAAR Bug
We hope you find this newsletter helpful.  Let us know. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Pam VanKampen, GWAAR OAA consultant and ENP Team member
Mike Glasgow, GWAAR OAA consultant and ENP Team member
Upcoming Events
Wisconsin Aging Network Conference:  
Make plans now to attend this two-day event to be held September 20-21 at the Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells. 
 
Fall Site Manager Training Dates: 
Sept 26 - Dodgeville  
Sept 28 - Iron River  
Oct 5 - Waunakee  
Oct 11 - Two Rivers  
Oct 12 - Merrill  
(or similar general area of the state)  
Oct 18 - Menomonie  
Oct 26 - La Crosse  
Oct 26 - Milwaukee 
 
Current Concepts in Nutrition and Aging
This conference will be held September 13 at the Pyle Center in Madison. Find
more information and/or register here.

For more information on nutrition-related trainings, visit the GWAAR website. 
 

Good to Know

 

Rate Your Plate Campaign    

The City of Chicago launched a new social media campaign to raise awareness about eating healthy.  

 

Chicagoans were invited to "Rate Your Plate," by taking a picture of their healthiest plate and sending it to the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). As CDPH posts the pictures to their Facebook page, the public can rate the plates through Facebook "Likes," choosing the healthiest plate and learning more about healthy eating.

 

Learn more  

   

 

Grant County Honors Special Volunteer

Grant County honored long-time volunteer and ADRC Board Chair Mary Yager at their annual Volunteer recognition event.  Mary was a registered nurse working for the county and reported on Commission on Aging programs and services.

  
The Polls are  
Now Open

Cast your vote for your favorite photo and help select the new anniversary poster 

The Wisconsin Association of Nutrition Directors (WAND) solicited photos or images to be used in creating the 40th Anniversary Elderly Nutrition Program poster.   Nine photos made the cut and are now on display for viewing and voting.  

 

To see the photos and cast your vote, click here. 

The top nine images  will also be e-mailed out to all aging units with a paper voting ballot.

The winner will be invited to GWAAR's Aging Network Conference -- September 20 - 21 in Wisconsin Dells --  to be recognized at the awards luncheon. 

Interested in attending GWAAR's Aging Network Conference?  Learn more.     
Notes

Spring Regional Nutrition Director Meeting notes and a compilation of the Round Robin Sharing are available here.


You Can't Afford NOT to Join MOWAA

 

Many of you already have joined the Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) and are enjoying all the benefits that come with being a member.  Here are two examples of some big grants that were recently awarded in Wisconsin! 

 

Sawyer County Senior Resource Center has been awarded a Walmart 'Small Program, Large Impact" grant from MOWAA.  The purpose of this grant is to provide small programs with the ability to make innovative changes to their program. They received $12,198 to put walk-in freezers in Winter and Stone Lake (both sites offer on-site cooking).

 

Meals On Wheels of Sheboygan County, Inc. has been awarded a Walmart 'Small Program, Large Impact" grant from MOWAA.  The purpose of this grant is to provide small programs with the ability to make innovative changes to their program.

The Sheboygan Meals On Wheels program is undergoing a major transformation that will incorporate locally-grown and donated produce into their meals, impacting both nutrition and quality. The award of $14,902 will be used to purchase and install an Alto-Shaam Blast Chiller in their new Fresh Produce Processing Center. The blast chiller will allow Meals On Wheels to freeze all the excess donated produce for use at a later date.

 
MOWAA membership costs only $150 per year.  Learn more.