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Department of Human Services
117 East Fifth Street
P.O. Box 100
Washburn, WI 54891-0100
FROM: Carrie Linder, Aging and Disability Services Manager
DATE: 02/20/2024
RE: Joint Meeting Notice
The Bayfield County Department of Human Services Aging and Disability Services
Advisory Committee and Nutrition Program Advisory Council Committee
will meet on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. In-person and Remote
access to this meeting will originate from Conference Room A, lower level of the
Courthouse in Washburn. Public participation remote access is available via phone, 715-
318-2087, at the start of the meeting and entering participant code 821976247 followed
by the # sign. ADAC & NAC members will receive an invitation via Microsoft Teams.
Notice is hereby given, in the event the standing committee does not have a quorum, the
County Board Chair or Vice Chair may act as an ex officio member (County ordinance,
Chapter 3, section 2-3-1(c)).
Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations should contact the
Department of Human Services at 715-373-6144, at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time so appropriate
arrangements can be made.
The agenda includes: Call to Order and Introductions; Discussion and Possible Action-
Review of the November 28, 2023, Meeting Minutes (ADAC) and the October 11, 2023,
Meeting Minutes (NAC); 2025-2027 Aging Plan Development Overview; Elder Nutrition
Program Survey Results; Program Reports: ADRC, Congregate Meals, Home Delivered Meals,
Specialized Transportation, Adult Protection Services, National Family Caregiver Program &
Evidence Based Programs; Discussion and Possible Action-Review the Cable Site Opening
Request Form; Other Information Items; 2024 Meeting Dates, Announcement to Adjourn.
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Post (bulletin board and website)
E-Mailed:
Dennis Pocernich, County Board Chair Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator
Lynn Divine, County Clerk Human Services Board
Elizabeth Skulan, BCDHS Director Management Staff
Red Cliff-Tribal Chair
Ann Marie Coy, Health Dept. Director
DCS, Rhinelander
Daily Press
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc. (GWAAR)
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Department of Human Services
117 East Fifth Street
P.O. Box 100
Washburn, WI 54891-0100
Surr BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
JOINT MEETING OF THE AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AND THE NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL
William (Bill) Bland – Chairperson
(ADAC)
Tracy Snyder (ADAC) The Brick Representative (ADAC)
Lynette Benzschawel
(Vice-Chairman ADAC) (ADAC & NAC)
Mary Dougherty (ADAC) Madelaine Rekemeyer (NAC)
Karen Anderson (ADAC & NAC) Dee Sweet (ADAC)
Francis Renn-Malcheski (NAC) Sue Aiken (NAC)
RE: February 27, 2024, Joint Meeting of the Aging & Disability Services Advisory Committee Meeting and
the Nutrition Advisory Council
Dear Committee Members:
Please be advised that the meeting of the Bayfield County Department of Human Services Aging & Disability
Services Advisory Committee and the Nutrition Advisory Council will be held Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at
3:00 p.m.
The meeting will originate from the EOC meeting room in the Annex building at Bayfield County.
Participation via remote access is available by phone by calling +1 715-318-2087 at the start of the meeting
and entering participant code, 821976247 followed by the # sign. Committee members will receive an
invitation via Microsoft Teams.
Notice is hereby given, in the event the standing committee does not have a quorum, the County Board Chair
or Vice Chair may act as an ex officio member (County ordinance, Chapter 3, section 2-3-1 (c)).
Any person planning to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations, should contact
the Department of Human Services at 715-373-6144, at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time, so
appropriate arrangements can be made.
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The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
AGENDA
1. Call to Order and Introductions
2. Discussion and Possible Action-Review of the November 28, 2023, Meeting Minutes (ADAC) and the
October 11, 2023, Meeting Minutes (NAC)
3. 2025-2027 Aging Plan Development Overview-Carrie Linder
4. Elder Nutrition Program Survey Results-Carolyn Novak
5. Program Reports:
A. ADRC
B. Congregate Meals
C. Home Delivered Meals
D. Specialized Transportation
E. Adult Protective Services
F. National Family Caregiver Program
G. Evidence Based Programs
6. Discussion and Possible Action-Review the Cable Site Opening Request Form
7. Other (Informational Items)
8. 2024 Meeting Dates
9. Motion or Chair’s Announcement to Adjourn
Thank you.
Stay safe and stay well!
Sincerely,
Carrie Linder
Aging and Disability Services Manager
Carolyn Novak
Aging Services Coordinator
c: Bayfield County DHS Board Members
Lynn Divine, County Clerk
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BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Conf Room A and Remote via Teams
November 28, 2023
3:00 p.m.
Committee Members Present: Bill Bland, Tracy Snyder, Mary Dougherty by Teams, Alice
Evenson BRICK Representative,
Others Present: Elizabeth Skulan, Heather Gilbertson
Committee Members Absent: Lynette Benzschawel, Karen Anderson, Dee Sweet
Call to Order and Introductions
Bland called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. and introductions were made.
Discussion and Possible Action-Review of the September 26, 2023, Meeting Minutes
Motion by Snyder, seconded by Evenson to approve the September 26, 2023, meeting minutes.
Motion passed.
Discussion and Possible Action-2024 Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Program Application
Skulan stated this small allocation is used where Linder and staff feel it is most needed. As
indicated in the application, the allocation is generally only adequate to support two
households.
Motion by Snyder, seconded by Evenson to approve the 2024 Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support
Program Application. Motion passed.
Other (Informational Items)
2024 Transportation Plans – Skulan reviewed the plan briefly, highlights of discussion and input
are listed below:
o Public Hearing took place 11/28/2023 prior to this meeting.
o Transportation is a barrier to social isolation.
o Door2Door project is underutilized.
o To continue to fund the Door2Door project with 85.21 funds, the correct target
populations must be transported, so more outreach is desirable.
o The Find Your Own Driver is new to be implemented in March or April 2024. This
program allows the volunteer driver project to focus on longer trips to medical
providers.
Aging and Disability Section Restructuring
o CLTS, Birth to Three, and CCOP will be moved to the Family Service Section January 1,
2024.
o The Aging Coordinator will be reclassified as a mid-level manager.
o Both changes will reduce Carrie Linder’s workload.
Social Isolation – Cable Area Update
DRAFT:
Subject to change at the
next ADAC meeting
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o Cable has a committee of local citizens working to reduce the social isolation of seniors
living in and around Cable.
o They are working with Linder to establish a senior congregate meal site in the Cable area
and hope to schedule other activities and events, such as education, arts and crafts, and
theatre in coordination with the times meals are served.
o The group hopes to partner with the TCC and/or the Door2Door project to transport
socially isolated individuals to these events.
2024 Plans for Community Education Regarding Scams:
o Distribute education materials regarding financial scams.
o Emphasis on scams happening locally, which are targeting socially isolated or lonely
individuals with some means.
o Continue to work with the financial industry, particularly banks and credit unions
located in Bayfield County, who usually are the first to notice unusual transactions or
banking etiquette with clients.
2024 Meeting Dates
February 27, 2024
June 27, 2024
September 24, 2024
November 19, 2024
Bland adjourned the meeting at 3:23 pm
Minutes respectfully submitted by Heather Gilbertson, Clerk III
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BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
THE NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Club and by Phone
October 11, 2023
12:00 a.m.
Committee Members Present: Francis Renn-Malcheski, Sue Aiken, Madelaine Rekemeyer,
Lynette Benzschawel
Committee Members Absent: Karen Anderson
Others Present: Heather Gilbertson, Carolyn Novak
Call to Order and Introductions
Benzschawel called the meeting to order at 12:06 a.m.
Discussion and Possible Action-Review of the August 10, 2023, NAC Meeting Minutes
Motion by Aiken, seconded by Rekemeyer to approve the August 10, 2023, meeting minutes. Motion
passed.
Discussion and Possible Action-Election of Chairperson – Kemmer resigned as Chairperson.
Benzschawel is currently Vice Chair and agreed to move to the Chairperson position.
Motion by Rekemeyer, seconded by Aiken to approve Benzschawel as Chairperson. Motion passed.
Discussion and Possible Action-Election of Vice Chairperson, Renn-Malcheski has agreed to be the Vice
Chairperson.
Motion by Aiken, seconded by Rekemeyer to approve Renn-Malcheski as Vice Chairperson. Motion
passed.
Discussion and Possible Action-Additional Day at Iron River Senior Meal Site.
The Congregate Meal Site budget has enough funding to add another day in Iron River per
month. This second meal will take place the 4th Thursday of the month. There are on average 50
meal participants at the Iron River Site. Participants would like a meal every week and Novak
will revisit this request once the new site manager is trained in.
Motion by Renn-Malcheski, seconded by Aiken to approve the 4th Thursday as an Additional Day at the
Iron River Meal Site. Motion passed.
Program Reports:
Congregate Meals
The Barnes Meal Site has increased from 2-3 participants to on average 13 participants.
DRAFT:
Subject to change at the
next NAC meeting
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Novak is trying to see if there is a need for a lunch site in the southeast area of the county. Was
hoping to drum up interest in Drummond. Novak will investigate more over the winter months
for the Southeast area and Cable.
Rekemeyer stated that there are some events taking place at the Methodist Church located in
the Town of Kelly, and they may already serve a lunch. This might be a good spot to have a
congregate meal site. The Methodist Church is located approximately ten miles south of
Ashland in Bayfield County.
Washburn and Bayfield meal sites are currently competing for some of the same participants on
Friday’s. Bayfield residents are concerned with what will happen with the meals/food pantry
due to CORE switching hands. Novak stated she will keep her attention on it and see what it
amounts to. Core has resumed Friday Friends meals (55+) one time per month. The meal was
kept on Friday because other days would interfere with food pantry operations. The former
director was aware of this, but the issue was not resolved before she left. Core plans to add a
new food pantry building on to the existing structure, which would free up the dining space in
the original building. Once this happens the meal site day may change.
Rekemeyer asked if it was possible to have a CORE representative attend the NAC meetings.
Novak stated maybe during the February meeting with ADAC.
Novak stated we need to investigate different ways to offer meals in and around the county.
Ideas were vouchers for meals to restaurants that meet the nutrition requirements, seasonal
meal sites and/or temporary meal sites in areas with “snowbirds” that will leave come winter
season.
Congregate site managers had a day training down in Shell Lake and they were able to connect
with other counties and talk about ideas that would work in the meal sites.
Home Delivered Meal.
Emergency Meals – Send out nonperishable meals in case HDM cannot be delivered due to
weather. Meals packs with five meals will be delivered to HDM participants this winter season.
Staffing Updates
Mary Linder is a new volunteer that is helping at the Time Out Meal Site.
Wendy Hudack is a new Meal Site Coordinator for the Iron River Meal Site.
Carol Westerberg is the Meal Site Coordinator in Barnes.
Florence Prickett is second in command at the Barnes meal site. She would like to be hired as a
substitute site coordinator.
The delivery system for information and paperwork for the different meal sites is still being
figured out. Since the volunteers do not come to the county home offices, Home Delivered
Meal Drivers are dropping off the paperwork needed for the sites.
Jody Johnson is a new HDM substitute driver.
All meal sites and HDM driver positions are filled at the moment.
Other (Informational Items)
Flu Clinics and Brain Health assessments will be held at some congregate sites.
NAC members will be asked to go out to meal sites and complete hospitality assessments. This
will be discussed further in the new year. A satisfaction survey was conducted with both meal
site participants and home delivered meal participants. Data was sent to the state and an
analysis from them should be ready for the February meeting.
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Port Wing had the lowest meal satisfaction rates. They love the volunteers but are not satisfied
with the meals. Their former meal site was a restaurant that has shut down since Covid and has
not reopened.
Future Meetings:
Tuesday, February 27 in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC meeting room) at 3:00
Thursday, May 16 at the Barnes Meal Site at 11:00
Wednesday, August 21 at the Port Wing Meal Site at 11:00
Tuesday, October 22 at the Cornucopia Meal Site at 11:00
Possible pop-up meal site in southeastern part of County.
Benzschawel adjourned the meeting at 1:02 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Heather Gilbertson, Clerk III
2025-2027 Aging
Plan Update
Photo by Georg Arthur Pflueger on Unsplash
Aging Plan Overview -Introduction
An Aging Plan is a strategic document developed by an Aging Unit, which is
responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing services and
programs for older adults. The Older American Act (OAA) mandates that
Aging Units develop and implement an aging plan as a condition for receiving
federal funding.
Aging Plan Overview –Context
1.Assessment of Aging Population
2.Community Engagement
3.Goals & Strategies
Aging Plan Overview –Focus Areas
Reviewed the 4 program goal areas and 4 value
goal areas
o Program Goals
Title IIIB Supportive Services
Title IIIC Nutrition Program
Title IIID Health Promotion
Title IIIE Caregiver Support
o Value Goals
?
Aging Plan Resources -Timeline
Aging Plan Resources –Key Dates
Aging Plan Key Dates
DateMilestone
26-JulCommunity Engagement Reports
26-JulDraft Goals
August-SeptemberDraft Plan –review draft plan with
GWAAR prior to public hearing
August-SeptemberAdvisory/Policy-making Boards Review
September-OctoberPublic Hearing
September-OctoberPresent final plan to policymaking
body for approval
8-NovFinal Plan Submittal
Community Engagement Reports
Date of EventAgency Information
Target Audience# of Participants
Describe the method used including partners and outreach done to
solicit responses.
Describe how the information collected was used to develop the plan.
What were the key takeaways/findings from the outreach?
•Community Engagement Reports
•At least two methods must be used
Creating A Community Engagement Strategy
METHODS OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Social MediaInterviews (phone or video)
Live polling (in-person or virtual)Focus groups (in-person or virtual)
Presentation/small group
discussions
Listening session (in-person or
virtual)
Zoom/Teams meeting -breakout
rooms
Surveys (online or paper)
Dedicated webpagePostcards
Involving Board Members
Your policy-making body and advisory committee should take
ownership of the plan and participate in its development. Ask
them to conduct interviews.
•Interview community members (Anyone currently or will
soon be eligible for OAA services, caregivers, coalitions)
•Create a script to follow (questions)
•Create a place for them to enter the results
(Microsoft Forms, SurveyMonkey)
Questions
Aging and Disability Section
Services Report for January
Aging and Disability Resource Center Services
Information and Assistance staff enrolled 6 individuals into long term care programs.
Information and Assistance staff provided information on services, explored options,
provided enrollment counseling, etc. to 27 consumers.
The Disability Benefit Specialist has 122 individuals on his caseload and still covers the 5
county ADRC of the North.
The Elder Benefit Specialist has successfully closed 32 cases.
Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services staff work with 43 individuals who have some degree of
protective services, including protective placements.
Adult Protective Services staff are working with an additional 48 Elders and/or Adults at
Risk who are experiencing some form of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.
Aging Services
7 consumers are receiving ongoing case management and supportive services.
32 requests for volunteer driver transportation services in January were received; 27 were
fulfilled.
2,018 home delivered meals were provided to 112 older adults throughout the county.
605 congregate meals were served to 211 seniors through 6 senior meal sites.
98 hours of volunteer time was provided to support operations within the congregate meal
sites.
*Hours for tai chi, home delivered meals and volunteer drivers were not yet tabulated.
New Dining Center Approval Form
In accordance with the Manual of Policies and Procedures and Technical Assistance for the
Wisconsin Aging Network, Section 8.4, nutrition programs will notify the Area Agency on Aging
(AAA) and obtain approval before opening a new dining center.
Instructions: Please complete this form with as much detail as possible and submit to your
local AAA for review and approval 60 days before the dining center opens, if feasible. Please
complete one form for each new dining center.
County/Tribal Aging Unit and/or ADRC: Bayfield County
Nutri on Director: Carrie Linder
Phone Number: 715-373-3350 Email: carrie.linder@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
Please answer the following questions:
1. Name of new dining center: Cable (at the Cable United Church of Christ)
Street Address: 13445 County Hwy M
City/Town: Cable Zip: 54891
2. Who will be the dining center manager? (attach job description and plan for
safety/sanitation training/certification) Trish Kruise and Shelly Wilson are the volunteer
site managers. They both took part in the orientation on January 29, 2024. Food safety
and sanitation were part of the training. Food service staff from Lakewoods will be
delivering, taking food temperatures and serving the food to participants. They are a
licensed and certified food service establishment.
3. Anticipated date the dining center will open: February 5, 2024
4. What is the average number of participants estimated to attend each day? 35-40
5. Day(s) the dining center will be open and meal service time(s): 1st and 3rd Monday of
the month. Site will be open at noon and lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.
6. Communities served by the new dining center: Cable, Drummond, Grandview, Barnes
and possibly Hayward.
7. Estimated average distance participants will need to travel to attend: 1-20 miles
8. Explain process and reasons for selecting this location as a senior dining center. Is the
dining center located in an area of the county or tribe where there are limited options
available for food or nutritious meals? Are there a sufficient number of older adults in
this area who could participate? Is there adequate interest from older adults in the
community in this location? Will this location serve specific targeted populations?
Include any information from surveys, focus groups, listening sessions, etc. for
justification.
Cable is in the target area of Bayfield County that was found to need a senior meal site.
Other meal sites in the area had closed down or reduced the number of service days
after the Covid pandemic.
All of Bayfield County is considered rural. People are spread out geographically and can
easily become socially isolated, especially in winter. A social isolation workgroup was
started in the Cable area last year to address this. One of the goals was to start a senior
dining site. Since this was also Bayfield County’s goal, a partnership was created to start
the site.
The UCC Church was identified as the home for the new site. UCC has a free food
pantry, is centrally located in town, is easily accessible and the facility is appropriate for
hosting seniors. The effort aligns with the mission and vision of the UCC, so they agreed
to provide use of the facility free of charge. Lakewoods Resort already provides meals
for the home delivered meal route in Cable and agreed to provide meals for the
congregate site. They have a good reputation for high quality food and service.
Many seniors live in the area and more reside in the area for the summer. Cable can also
draw from other underserved communities in the area, such as Barnes, Drummond and
Grandview. Having a senior meal site open two days a month will bring people together,
who may not have other opportunities to socialize with each other.
Lastly, residents of the area are excited to have a meal site. We have received a lot of
good feedback from residents and local partners who want to see the meal site succeed.
In fact, 12 volunteers and 5 Lakewoods staff attended the orientation and training held
on January 29, 2024. The site managers are also volunteers and most of the volunteers
have worked together for community events.
9. How did the older adult community provide input related to opening this new dining
center? (be specific)
Focus groups with older people were held in the area during informa on-gathering for
the Aging Unit Plan 2022-2024 and interest was expressed in having a meal site in the
southeast part of Bayfield County. We commi ed to trying a pop-up meal site event as
part of the plan goals. We a empted the pop-up in Drummond, but no one a ended.
Cable seemed to have more community support and would draw people from
Drummond, so that is why it was chosen for a permanent site.
In 2023, a social isola on workgroup (made up mostly of people 60 +) was formed in
Cable to increase social connectedness. Cable has the poten al to draw people from
other small communi es around it, such as Grandview, Drummond, Barnes and the rural
lakes area around Cable. One of the sugges ons to decrease social isola on was to start
a senior meal site in Cable.
10. How did the nutri on advisory council par cipate in the decision to open a new dining
center? (be specific and a ach mee ng minutes)
The NAC has charged us with finding and opening a new dining center in the
underserved southeast corner of Bayfield County. They would like us to have the
October, 2024 NAC mee ng at the site so they can tour it and meet the par cipants. The
NAC will officially be approving the opening of the Cable site at the February 27 join NAC
and ADAC mee ng.
11. Will home delivered meals be packaged and/or distributed at this location? Yes
No
If yes, how many each day (on average)?
12. What programs/ac vi es and nutri on educa on opportuni es will be held/offered at
the dining center? Local programs will be organized by a volunteer at the site. Cable will
also be included in programming offered to other sites, such as Energy Assistance, Public
Health mobile Wellness on Wheels visits, Benefit Specialist visits, memory screens, BART
transporta on outreach, etc.
13. Will participants be required to reserve their meals in advance? If so, by when? Yes, by
Thursday at 8:30 a.m. of the week before. They can also sign-up for the next meal when
they attend so they don’t have to call.
14. Will transportation be available for older adults who cannot drive to the dining center?
Is the dining center located on a public transit route? People will be encouraged to use
volunteer drivers, who work with Faith in Action in Cable or use the Door2door service
through BART (Bay Area Rural Transit).
15. How will the new dining center be promoted/advertised to eligible participants? Attach
proposed outreach and informational materials if available. The dining center has been
promoted on the Bayfield County and ADRC Facebook pages, Bayfield County website,
flyers were posted around town and sent to home delivered meal participants,
information was sent to other municipalities and churches for them to share, and
information was spread by word of mouth.
16. Suggested meal contribution/donation for participants: $3.00-$5.00
17. Will the nutrition program need to pay rent for use of the facility? No
18. Funding that will be allocated to this dining center:
This meal site is 100% volunteer operated, so no staff expenses are involved.
No rental fees are associated with this site, as all fees have been waived to support the
program.
19. Estimated total cost per meal at this dining center (use meal cost tool to calculate):
$20.24 a meal.
20. Are there sufficient program resources to support and sustain this dining center into the
future? Yes
21. Date approved by the board or governing body (please a ach mee ng minutes):
Visit the proposed dining center and make note of whether the facility is appropriate for a
dining center. Consider using a checklist to determine if the facility is “age-friendly” and
make sure to consider the following questions:
22. Is the dining center open to the public and eligible individuals feel welcome to attend
and there are no perceived and/or implied barriers to participation?
Yes No
23. How many participants can the dining center accommodate at one time? 35-55,
depending on table set-up.
24. Is the facility free of architectural barriers which limit the participation of older persons
and does it comply with American Disability Act (ADA) accessibility standards? If not,
explain the plan for meeting requirements, including when requirements will be met.
Yes the site does meet ADA accessibility standards. The dining area is all on one level
with accessible bathrooms right off the dining area. The parking lot has parking spots for
people with disabilities near the door. The main doors are double doors that can be
opened to accommodate wider wheelchairs and walkers.
Are participants able to easily enter and exit the facility? Are there any stairs? Is
there a ramp to accommodate wheelchairs, elevators, etc.? Are doors large
enough for wheelchairs and walkers? The facility doesn’t have any stairs and is
easy to access for people with walkers and wheelchairs. The building has several
entrances and exits that are easy to see and access. The bathrooms are easy to
access.
Are the size and number of restrooms adequate? Can they accommodate
wheelchairs and walkers? Yes, the bathrooms have 2 stalls each and include a
larger stall for wheelchairs and walkers.
Does the facility make any accommodations for the blind and/or visually
impaired? (e.g. hearing loops, etc.). Are grab bars available in at least one
bathroom stall? The Aging and Disability office has personal hearing equipment
that can be used at the site if needed. Volunteers are available to help people
with mobility or visual issues get their meals. Grab bars are installed in the
handicap stalls in the bathrooms.
25. Does the facility comply with all applicable state and local health, fire, safety, and
sanitation regulations? If not, explain the plan for meeting requirements, including
when requirements will be met. Yes
Are fire extinguishers and other fire suppression systems available? Yes
Does the facility comply with applicable regulations as stated in the Wisconsin
Food Code? (adequate sinks, dishwashers, equipment, walls, floors, ceilings,
storage areas, pest control, etc. if applicable) Yes
26. Does the facility have adequate parking? Is sufficient handicap parking available? Yes
27. Does the facility have a phone or cell coverage? Yes, they have a phone available. Cell
phone coverage varies.
When available, please share a copy of the wri en agreement between the nutri on program
and the owner of the facility to the AAA for review. Make sure the agreement clearly outlines
the responsibili es of the facility and the nutri on program for care and maintenance issues,
safety/security procedures, etc.
This informa on will be included in your county/tribal aging plan as an amendment to the
current county/tribal aging plan and submi ed to the AAA and BADR for review and approval.
SIGNED: Date:
(County/Tribal Nutri on Director)
SIGNED: Date:
(County/Tribal Aging Unit Director, if different)
GWAAR Nutrition Team Template 9/23
Bayfield Home Delivered Meals NOURISH Seniors
Health Happens at Home.
Our Services have kept those most in need in their homes and communities for 50 years by providing:
● Nutrition & Hydration. Our meals provide half or
more of their daily total intake for many of those
we serve and help ensure they have at least 1 hot
balanced meal 5 days a week.
● Offer high quality meals
✓ 52% said the food tastes very good or
excellent.
✓ 57% said the food looked very good or
excellent.
✓ 52% felt the variety of food offered was
very good or excellent.
✓ 54% are satisfied with the portion sizes.
✓ 61% said the temperature of food at
delivery was very good or excellent.
● Utilized & Needed. Demand for HDMs has
increased dramatically for a multitude of reasons
(Frail and unable to prepare meals, elevated living
expenses, aging population, and more including
food insecurity.
Food Security. On days when a meal is not
delivered who prepares your meals?
✓ 86% said they prepare food with what they
have on hand.
✓ 39% rely on family.
✓ 16% rely on neighbors or friends.
✓ Only 5% rely on a paid caregiver.
●Respected and valued.
✓ 98% rate the program staff and volunteers
as very good or excellent!
✓ 98% rated the overall experience with
receiving HDMs as very good or excellent.
✓ 57% heard about the program from a
neighbor, family or friend.
✓ 42% from the ADRC, HHS, or Social Services
staff.
Older Adults depend on us, we are
their lifeline!
Recommendations for Improving the Program
✓ More foods that would be finger foods as I
have limited use of my hands.
✓ Plant-based, vegetarian. we are what is
currently called "flexitarian".
✓ Soups and fruits for those who have a hard
time swallowing.
✓ Less sugar, different beans, and types of
lettuce.
● In-home Safety & Security Checks.
✓ 55% said the meal delivery gives them a
sense of safety and security.
● Social Connections & Wrap around services and
referrals. Having meals delivered by a person:
✓ 50% said it provides Structure and routine
in their day.
✓ 57% feel that others care about them.
✓ 82% said it provides someone to talk to
during the day. Often, they have no other
visitors (12% had no additional visitors per
week and 42% only had 1-3 visitors).
✓ 61% depend on us as a link to get more
support if needed.
● Health Improvements. Most people said it
provides a nutritious, balanced meal.
“It is a Godsend for us due to health
issues. Took a lot of pressure off of us.”
“I don’t go hungry, I’m on limited money per
month.”
“Limited on cooking due to physical limitations so
this has been very helpful.”
“Eating more salads.”
GWAAR Nutrition Team Template 9/23
Bayfield County
Senior Dining Meals NOURISH Seniors
Our Services have kept those most in need in their homes and communities for 50 years by providing:
● Nutrition & Hydration.
Our meals provide half or more of their daily total
intake for many of those we serve and help ensure
they have at least 1 hot balanced meal 5 days a
week.
● Offer high quality meals
67% said the food tastes very good or
excellent.
✓ 77% said the food looked very good or
excellent.
✓ 65% felt the variety of food offered was
very good or excellent.
✓ 66% are satisfied with the portion sizes.
✓ 48% said they attended the site to eat
balanced meals.
● Utilized
✓ 84% said around the noon hour (11 a.m. to
1 p.m. was the time frame most convenient
to attend.
✓ 41% said they would likely attend the site 2-
3 days a week if it was open every day. 29%
said once a week and 17% said 4-6 days a
week.
✓ Only 1% said they were always unable to
attend because they didn’t have
transportation.
Most people heard about the Senior Dining
Program from:
✓ 35% said Senior or Community Center
✓ 18% said Neighbors, Family or Friends
✓ 18% said the Aging and Disability Resource
Center
●Respected and valued.
✓ 98% rate the program staff and volunteers
as very good or excellent!
✓ 90% rated the overall experience with
Senior Dining as very good or excellent.
● Improvement Suggestions for the program.
✓ More fresh, local fruits, veggies and salads
✓ Fewer carbs, sugar, and processed foods
✓ Gluten-free or Vegetarian options
✓ Lasagna
● Social Connections: The main reasons people
attend were: In general, 75% said they enjoyed
getting out of the house to meet with friends to
socialize and engage with others!
✓ 44% said to see program staff & volunteers
✓ 81% said to spend time with others.
✓ 78% said to get out of the home & into the
community.
✓ 23% said to participate in activities offered
around noontime.
✓ 46% said to learn more about what is going
on in the community.
● Health Improvements. 27% said they feel some
foods could be offered that would better support
their health or culture. For example, offer Gluten-
free, vegetarian, more fresh and local produce, less
sugar and sodium.
“I get lonely, and it helps.”
“It gives us something to look forward to.”
“Self-confidence; knowing people care.”
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Aging & Disability Services Advisory Committee (ADAC)
2024 Meeting Dates
February 27
Joint meeting with Nutrition Advisory Council
Emergency Operations Center
June 25
September 24
November 19
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Nutrition Advisory Council (NAC)
2024 Meeting Dates
3:00 February 27
Emergency Operations Center
11:00 May 16
Barnes Meal Site
11:00 August 21
Port Wing Meal Site
10:45 October 21
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