Stockbridge-Munsee Community
Elderly Services
Staff
Mission
The Elderly Center is located in the Housing Division at N8651 Maplewood St.
Our building is a beautiful new center brown with stone decor. The meal site can safely seat 90 participants. An elder is defined as those who are 55 years and older. We are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Elderly Center offers services to family caregivers in our service area (the 1856 treaty boundaries which includes the townships of Bartelme and Red Springs). A ‘Loan Closet’ has items available for your use such as walkers, canes, commodes and wheelchairs. These items can be used for as long as you need them but must be returned to the Elderly Center in good repair.
Respite care is also available to the primary caregiver. The service will pay for respite care per week to a person of your choice. The person will be compensated to come in and give the primary caregiver a break to run errands or have time off. We have a small library of books and videos for the caregiver and their loved one to view.
Please call the Elderly Center for more information about what the family caregiver services may offer.
Forms & Information
- Eunice Stick Gathering Place
- Elderly Stream & Calendars
Our Services
- Special one day trips, Overnight trips, dinner outings Bingo, Crafts, Card and board games, Special events (Holiday parties), Packer Parties and monthly Newsletter the “Elderly Stream”
Staff – Jamie Mattingly (Activities Coordinator 715-793-4240
Activity Coordinator works in conjunction with the SM Elderly Steering Committee to plan, coordinate and carry out recreational and educational activities for the elders.
Aging & Disability Resource Center – Wolf River Region
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Wolf River Region provides no-cost information and assistance to services that affect the elderly or people with a disability. Our professional staff will help you and your family find the information and assistance you need for services in your area. Our services can be provided at one of our offices, on the phone or in your own home.
Some of the services that the ADRC can offer are:
- Information and assistance to help maintain your independence through supportive services
- Access to publicly funded long-term care programs such as the Community Options Program
- Prevention programs
- Early intervention programs
- Connection to services that you can apply for such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), FoodShare and Medicare
Information and Assistance Specialists can speak to you about resources including health and wellness services, adult protective services, nutrition and publicly-funded long-term care services. Knowledgeable staff can assist you by exploring options and evaluating choices that are available when considering making decisions. Local resource center offices are available in your area.
Staff – DeAnna DeNasha (Elderly Benefit Specialist/ADRC Resource Specialist) 715-793-4237
Elder Benefit Specialists (EBS) help answer questions and solve problems related to Social Security, Medicare, health insurance and benefits specifically available to Tribal Elders residing in the original boundaries of the reservation. They serve Tribal Elders ages 55+ and all other Elders 60 and over.
ADRC Resource Specialist-is a referral source for services available within the county to the Wolf River ADRC located in Shawano County. The Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Wolf River Region has staff that is professionally trained to assist you with your questions pertaining to support services at no cost. Information and Assistance Specialists can provide you with details on available options for services in the Menominee, Oconto, Shawano and Stockbridge-Munsee Community areas. They are trained to help you assess these options with your unique set of circumstances in mind.
- Assist the population of Elders/Disabled in our service area and surrounding (Shawano Co.)
- Provides Case Management
- Advocates
- Receives and Investigates Elder abuse or neglect allegations. Direct Line to report: (715) 793 5619. This line is private and all reports are confidential. If unable to reach please call: Melissa Penass; Elderly and Disabled Services Area Manager @ (715) 793-4000)
- Involved with Community Outreach
- Provides direct services. (Social worker will come to your location)
- Home visits (wellness checks)
- Provide transportation for your personal needs (medical, to obtain personal care items and needs, etc.)
- Overall “Support System “
Staff – Stephanie Bowman (Elder Social Worker) 715-793-5619
Elder Home Visitor visits each and every tribal elder at least one time during a calendar year. The Visitor will assess family needs and make appropriate referrals and follow-up. The Visitor may visit to alleviate loneliness and/or assist an elder with a light chore or housekeeping. Elders are visited at least one time per calendar year, either by phone or home visit.
Staff – Steve Putnam (Elders Visitor)
- Congregate Meals
- Served Monday through Thursday at Noon
- Friday Breakfast at 7:30am to 10:00am
- Elder donation of $1.00 is welcomed
- PLEASE CALL AHEAD (AT LEAST 24 HRS.) TO SIGN UP FOR MEALS, THIS HELPS THE COOKS IN PREPARING ENOUGH FOOD, THANK YOU!
- Home-Delivered Meals
- (must live within the original boundaries of Stockbridge-Munsee Reservation) This includes the townships of Bartelme and Red Springs. Contact the Elderly Services Manager for eligibility information at 793-4236.
- Transport to bank, grocery store, tribal businesses
- Weekly (Fridays) to Shawano for shopping
- Once monthly to Green Bay, Wausau or other surrounding cities
- Transport to and from the meal site on daily basis
The Tribal Dementia Care Specialist (TDCS) provides resources & trainings specifically on all forms of Dementia. The TDCS also hosts Memory Café’s, caregiver support group meetings, Dementia Friends, and Virtual Dementia Tours. The TDCS also provides free memory screens in office and at the community member’s home.
Staff – Brianna Terrio (Tribal Memory Care Specialist)