The Salvation Army is restricted to serving people within particular zip codes. The attached sheet indicates Detroit-area Salvation Army locations by zip codes they service.
Archive | August, 2012
Addressing ADLs in Initial Service Plan
Question: How do I address in my service plan the ADLs that are previously in place? I have several clients whose ADLs are already being met. What should I be doing about them?
Answer: Good question. All ADLs a member/resident has challenges meeting must be addressed in the Initial Service Plan and the Updated Service Plans. Things you can do:
1. Set a goal with the client on how they want to maintain or acheive greater independence in this particular ADLs.
2. Indicate who (or what agency) is previously in place to assist with the ADL, specifically how they will continue to address it, and with what frequency they will continue to assist the client. For example, “Member has challenges with shopping and meal preparation. Member would like to continue to eat daily meals prepared in a Chaldean manner. Son will continue to visit every other day, eating one meal with him and leaving a second meal for him to heat in the microwave the following day.”
3. Indicate that you, the SC, plan to monitor the member/resident monthly to assure the services previously in place continue to meet the needs and expectations of the member/resident to their satisfaction.
Double Up Bucks at Farmers Markets Statewide
Just a reminder to tell your senior clients about Double Up Food Bucks. When a person eligible for food assistance uses his or her Bridge Card to purchase food at a Farmers’ Market, the amount of money he or she spends is matched with Double Up Food Bucks bonus tokens that can be used to get Michigan-grown fruits and vegetables! Click here to read more about how it works!
Click here for a statewide list
Click here for participating sites in Metro Detroit! Includes a map!
Please call the MiCAFE Call Center Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at 1-877-664-2233.
UM SSW Community Day of Service
Special thanks to Wylene, Annette and Brenda for hosting a Community Day of Service at PVM Oakman Manor and PVM Woodbridge Manor for incoming UM School of Social Work students.
Hospice of Michigan at Flat Rock Towers
Presenters from Hospice of Michigan are scheduled at Flat Rock Towers at noon on Wednesday, September 5. The topic of this two-part presentation includes “Hospice 101” which introduces the philosophy of hospice, and “Have You Had The Talk” which focuses on Advance Directives. The contact person at Hospice of Michigan is Oren Jackson (313) 578-6336, ojackson@hom.org.
Reporting Abuse and Neglect
Alexa posted an excellent resource on Mandated Reporting for professionals. I’m attaching a couple other guides and posts to share with your members/residents, as they can also report elder or child abuse to APS/CPS. Please make a special note that the APS phone line has changed. Older pamphlets (including ones still posted on the DHS site) have the incorrect phone number. CSI SCs, I recommend sharing the new phone number with FCRC members to include in their notebook.
Adult Protective Services investigators protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation by coordinating with mental health, public health, law enforcement, the probate courts, the aging network, community groups and the general public.
If you suspect abuse, neglect or exploitation, call 855-444-3911 any time day or night to make a report. Staff will investigate allegations within 24 hours after the report is received.
Vulnerable: A condition in which an adult is unable to protect himself or herself from abuse, neglect, or exploitation because of a mental or physical impairment or advanced age.
Abuse: Harm or threatened harm to an adult’s health or welfare caused by another person. Abuse may be physical, sexual or emotional.
Neglect: Harm to an adult’s health or welfare caused by the inability of the adult to respond to a harmful situation (self-neglect) or the conduct of a person who assumes responsibility for a significant aspect of the adult’s health or welfare.
Exploitation: Misuse of an adult’s funds, property, or personal dignity by another person.
AAA1-B Network Insider
AAA1B’s Network Insider Newsletter is out! Find information on upcoming trainings, Caring for Confident Caregivers, West Nile Disease, Fall Prevention, and coupons for providers.
Hannan Directory
We can never have enough directories! Please see the attached files. This file includes maps, addresses, and work hours of Hannan PVM and CSI Service Coordinators. Naturally, not everyone’s hours are listed, but I will update as I get more information. Also, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan has shared a complete contact list for their service coordinators, which also includes days and hours worked.
Welcome!
We are excited to welcome Crystal Tannyhill as the new Service Coordinator at PVM Our Saviour’s Manor. She is very excited about her new position and brings a wealth of enthusiasm with her.
Know Someone Interested in Becoming a Healthy Eating Program Leader?
This is a training opportunity that may be of interest to you and/or someone you know. Attached is a flyer from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B regarding a free training they are offering in September to become a Healthy Eating for Successful Living program leader. Healthy Eating is an evidence-based program designed for seniors who want to learn more about nutrition and how lifestyle changes can promote better health. Preference will be given to prospective leaders from the AAA 1-B service area, which consists of the following counties: Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, and Washtenaw. If space allows, candidates from other counties will be considered. Once trained, there is an expectation that leaders will conduct and complete at least one workshop prior to October 31, 2013.