Archive | February, 2013

Wahlberg Lecture

By admin on February 8, 2013 in Training News

Fourth Annual Judith J. Wahlberg Memorial Lecture
Raising Awareness of Elder Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and LGBT Issues
March 7, 2013 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Shriners Silver Garden Events Center 24350 Southfield Rd. Southfield, MI 48075

The Judith J. Wahlberg Memorial Lecture is a professional training partnership between the Area Agency on Aging 1-B and Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology. The lecture is dedicated to enhancing professional development opportunities for those concerned about services and programs for older adults who are aging in the community. It is a 3CE Conference for Aging Network Professionals.
Agenda: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. “Awareness of Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Issues” Ron Tatro: Director of Elder Abuse Prevention Services, Elder Law of Michigan
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. “Awareness of LGBT Older Adult Issues” Judy Lewis: Director, Affirmations Faith Alliance
12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Evaluations
CEUS: Three (3) Contact Hours are available to attendees in: • Nursing • Social Work • Nursing Home Administration • Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy
You can register to earn CEUs online when you register to attend the lecture. CEU Certificates will be issued after total completion of program. Evaluation, sign in and sign out are required.
Registration Info: Cost: Individual Registration: $45 per person. Group Registration: A group discount rate of $40 per person is available for three or more people registering from the same agency or organization. Student Rate: $20 per student
To Register: Registration for the Judith J. Wahlberg MemorialLecture will take place exclusively online at: www.jjwahlberg.eventbrite.com. Registration Deadline is March 4, 2013.
If you experience problems registering online, please contact Natalie Pearce, LMSW, AAA 1-B, at 248-262-0533, or at npearce@aaa1b.com.
To View Brochure: To view the Judith J. Walhberg Memorial Lecture Brochure (click to download a pdf).
Questions: Please contact Natalie Pearce, LMSW, AAA 1-B, at 248-262-0533, or at npearce@aaa1b.com.

Please let Rachel and/or Brenda know if you are interested in attending since there is a group rate!

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Taxpayer Assistance at WCCCD

By admin on February 8, 2013 in Financial, Resources

HELP US HELP YOU AVOID TAX FORECLOSURE

To better serve you, Wayne County Treasurer Ray Wojtowicz and Wayne County Community College District present Property Taxpayer Assistance Saturdays during the month of February at four WCCCD campus locations.

The Wayne County Treasurer will have representatives onsite to collect taxes and explain assistance plan options. If you owe 2010 and prior year property taxes, visit a campus near you. Each session will be held from 10:00 am. to 2:00 pm.

For additional information, email taxinfo@co.wayne.mi.us, visit Treasurer.waynecounty.com

or call 313.224-5990. Help us help you avoid foreclosure.

Property Taxpayer Assistance

Saturdays at WCCCD

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Doors Close at 2:00 pm

DETROIT EASTERN CAMPUS

5901 Connor – February 9th

DETROIT DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

1001 West Fort St. – February 16th

DETROIT NORTHWEST CAMPUS

8200 West Outer Drive – February 23rd

treasurer.waynecounty.com

See flyers below.

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Parkinson’s Support Group Meets at Hannan House

By admin on February 8, 2013 in Health and Medical, Resources

I wanted to share with you that there is a Parkinson’s Support Group that meets at Hannan House. It is both for individuals with Parkinson’s and their caregivers or loved ones. Please contact the facilitator below if you have interested members/residents. This is a very good group that has been meeting for a number of years. They are always open to new members and are facilitated by a wonderful social worker.

Sincerely,

Rachel

From Joan:

Ed has arranged for a great video showing of “Parkinsons’ You’re Not Alone.” It is very well done and all will find it helpful. Be sure to plan on joining us!!! One more reminder next week!!

Joanne

Hannan House/1:00 3:00pm

Tuesday, February19th

4750 Woodward Ave.

Detroit, MI 48201

Questions: Call Joan Blount 313.568.1827

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Detroit Income Tax Amnesty Program

By admin on February 7, 2013 in Financial, Resources

Individuals or companies that owe income taxes to the City of Detroit can pay their back taxes without penalty

Who Must Pay Income Tax to the City of Detroit?

All Detroit residents who earn more than $600 in a calendar year are required to file Form D-1040 (R) regardless of where they work.

All non-residents who spend any time working in Detroit and earn more than $600 in a calendar year are required to file City of Detroit Income Tax Form D-1040 (NR) regardless of where their employer is located.

Who is Eligible for the Amnesty Program?

Anyone who has not filed an income tax return or has an outstanding balance for tax years 2011 and prior can take part in the program. That includes:

■ Individuals/Joint Income

■ Employee Withholding

■ Corporate

■ Partnerships

How and Where Do I File My Delinquent Taxes?

To take advantage of the program, individuals and companies must:

■ Complete income tax returns for the eligible years. For faster processing, the returns should be accompanied by company-issued W-2 forms and all federal schedules to support deductions.

■ File delinquent income tax returns and pay outstanding balances by mail or in person from Jan. 22 – Feb. 16 at the following location.

Finance Department – Income Tax Division

Coleman Young Municipal Center,

2 Woodward Ave. – Suite 130, Detroit MI 48226

Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturday from 9 a.m. – noon (Use Randolph entrance on weekends)

(313) 224-3315 (office)

■ Pay by mail: The delinquent amount must be paid in full using a cashier’s check or money order. No cash or personal checks will be accepted through the mail. Incorrect payment amounts will result in an adjusted balance due.

■ Pay in person: The delinquent amount must be paid in full using a cashier’s check, money order, cash or credit/debit card. Credit/debit cards will only be accepted in person, and an additional 2.5% service fee applies. No personal checks will be accepted.

■ All customers arriving before closing will be serviced. Come early to avoid the rush!!

Note: If the taxpayer is in bankruptcy or has other legal matters with the City of Detroit, the taxpayer must contact their attorney to find out whether the taxpayer can participate in the 2013 City of Detroit Amnesty Program.

For more information and to obtain tax forms, go to www.detroitmi.gov/incometax

Additional tax information is also available on the City’s Web site by clicking on Departments and then go to Municode.

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Michigan Intergenerational Network Presents Seminar at Detroit Opera House

By admin on February 7, 2013 in Educational Workshops

Michigan Intergenerational Network is presenting a seminar at the Detroit Opera House on March 20th, 2013, 9:30-11am. See flyer below.

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Hospice is used more often, but not for long

By admin on February 7, 2013 in General information, Reference Information

It’s just an ‘add-on’ after aggressive care, ICU stays

Janice Lloyd@JaniceNLloyd USA TODAY

Twice as many elderly people died in hospice as in a hospital or nursing home compared with a decade ago, but hospice is often treated as a last resort — and used too late to benefit patients and their families, a study said Tuesday.

Researchers examined Medicare records for 840,000 people 66 or older who died in 2000, 2005 and 2009. They found intensive-care use, hospitalization and health care transitions increased in the last month of life before patients entered hospice.

Hospice aims to address the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of dying patients and their families and to control pain, says the study’s lead author, Joan Teno, a palliative care physician and professor at Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University in Providence.

But this study shows that “for many patients, hospice is an add-on to a very aggressive pattern of care during the last days of life,” she says. “We suspect they and their families didn’t get the support they needed.”

More than a quarter of hospice use in 2009 was for three days or less; 40% of those late referrals followed an intensive-care stay.

The study is in The Journal of the American Medical Association.

An accompanying editorial calls for an end to aggressive treatment at the end of life by improving communication between patients and physicians and considering a “threshold of likely benefit and life expectancy for ICU admissions.”

“We need to improve the care system so people are spending more than a day or two in hospice,” says David Goodman, director of the Center for Health Policy Research at Dartmouth in Hanover, N.H. “Comfort, being in a familiar setting with family and pets is what it should be all about.”

Other highlights of the study:

The percentage of dying seniors using hospice was 42.2% in 2009, up from 21.6% in 2000.

People dying of cancer were more likely than those with dementia or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to use hospice.

The percentage of people with dementia who spent time in intensive care in their last month of life rose from 18.6% in 2000 to 21.8% in 2009. Days spent in intensive care also increased.

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WSU IOG Winter Colloquium

By admin on February 5, 2013 in Training News

Hello All:

Apologies to everyone on recent cancellations/substitutions of IOG Colloquium speakers.

We’ve been a bit unlucky this semester with unexpected and last minute conflicts…we will try try to re-schedule the 2 speakers who have cancelled in Fall 2013.

But I think good to go now… NEW SCHEDULE ATTACHED.

Please take special note of the change to Dr. Kavic’s speaking date– now Tues April 16.

See you at Dr. Hector Gonzalez’s talk on Latino Health next week Feb 12– thanks in advance Hector for agreeing to share your work with us!
—
Cathy Lysack, Ph.D., OT(C)
Deputy Director, Institute of Gerontology
Professor of Gerontology and Occupational Therapy
87 E. Ferry Street
Detroit, MI 48202
Tel: (313) 664-2625; Fax: (313) 664-2667
Web: http://www.iog.wayne.edu/bio.php?id=194

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University of Detroit-Mercy Urban Law Clinic

By admin on February 5, 2013 in Legal Services, Resources

U of D Mercy Law Clinic has returned to Hannan House for the semester. Please see the attached flyer from Pat. Appointments available Thursdays 10am-1pm on 2/14, 3/21 and 4/11/13.

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