Archive | May, 2013

Assitance with Organizing and Moving

Here is a resource for a company that helps older adults downsize/organize/move their belongings in a compassionate, person-centered way.

http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sale-companies/19193.aspx

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SC optional meeting minutes 5/16/2013

May 16, 2013  12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Service Coordinator

Meeting Minutes
In attendance: Adrienne Smith, Alexa Lempart, Andre Krueger, Catrina Collins-Moye, Faith Junor-Hughes, Harriet Harris, Jackie Gant, Jane Grant, Jim Dailey, Judy Savoy, Karen Baker, Kari Wilson, Lindsay Kohler, Maryanette Grayer, Matt Hamburg,Renee Saunders, Victoria Haltom, Kara Kirk Rachel Jacobsen, Brenda Carneyand Monica (intern)

Absent: Annette Pledger, Camille DeBlaere, Crystal Holley, Harold Massingille, John Chandler Stacey, Molinaro, Trudy Jones, Wylene Jones, Katherine Simpson,Diane Crawford

1.        Updates:
   a.        CSI

Rachel will notify Care Transitions Coaches through AAA for all service coordinators names and contact information
b.        PVM

None reported at this time.

2. Client scenarios  

Subject is an individual who confines herself to her room and is incontinent. The odor of urine is coming in to the hallways. She is not an open client. Member of council asked SC t o intervene. FDRC must write referral to SC to be able to contact member. Member may also be contacted as first contact with a letter of introduction. You must have written referral not verbal.
3.       Does any one know a reliable, time efficient search method to find in- home medical resources, physician referrals,dental services and podiatry services?

a.)Local hospital physician referral number

b.)Julieslist.homeinstead.com/adultdentalresources.html

c.) contact rehab centers , diabetes associations for podiatry resources

d.) Oakland and HenryFordHospital have physician referral numbers

e.) Contact Harold @brushpark he had a number for a podiatrist

4.  Does AAA make referrals for physicians? Not specifically but can give you general referral numbers

 

5. Amanda Lehring and Professor Ruth Dunkle discuss an evaluation proposal for CSI and SC program.

This  project will understand more fully what SC contribute in short and long term outcomes. How SC job description differs in the co-op culture. It will identify best practices for SC’s.

It will have 5 evalutions over 2 years. It will take place in two specific co-ops: Flat Rock and Labelle Riverview. It will include interviews with members, information for AASC online, phone interviews with SC, observations and how do FDRC and SC work together.

This SC interviews are not a performance review.

Questions to members will include ADLs,  demographics, whether there is a strong attachment to the community.

Defining the co-op culture will be ongoing. The project will look at conversations and observations.

Questions will address: do members feel confident they can age in place, healthy ability to do things themselves, use resources to age in place.

 

In June the study will be announced to members. There will be  2 interviews to establish a baseline. The interviews will done ASAP, they will be gives food and Walgreen $5 gift cards for participating.
6. Additional topics:

We will not have a meeting in June because we will all be together for June MASC. Rachel suggested a two day training on July 11,  9am-1:30 and from 1:30pm -5 pm various computer updates

July 12, and 9am-2pm.

This will be an Office 2010 refresher save the date

It was suggested to get a group of tickets to see the Tigers as a team.

The Tigers play Wed 7pm Thurs. 2pm and Friday 7pm

 

Minutes submitted by Judy Savoy

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Medicaid dentists

If your clients need help locating a dentist who accepts Medicaid, this is a great resource.

http://www.dentalhealthcouncil.org/medicaid.html

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Healthier Black Elders Celebration

Detroit’s annual celebration of healthy aging on June 11th is filled with fun lessons about staying healthy. This event is co-hosted by the Wayne State’s Institute of Gerontology and University of Michigan’s Program for Research on Black Americans.

This free public event promotes exercise, nutrition, health screenings and preventative exams to help African Americans resist the most common diseases of aging. Speakers discuss current research on aging and provide inspirational messages to motivate everyone to improve their health habits.

The Healthier Black Elders Celebration is open to all seniors age 55 years and older. Please contact Donna MacDonald at (313) 664-2605 or donnamacdonald@wayne.edu with questions.

Flyer and Registration below.

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ASA Webinars

Upcoming Free ASA Webinars at:

http://www.asaging.org/web-seminars

Some of the ones on the near horizon include:

Parkinson’s: Demystifying Hallucinations, Night Terrors, and Dementia

Spirituality and Brain Health

Hospital and Home Preparation for Seniors

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Medicaid Expansion and Michigan

To view a presentation regarding Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansion and the state of Michigan’s thinking, follow link http://www.ustream.tv/channel/exec-to-exec–marianne-udow-phillips-5-14-2013.  A copy of the presentation with EXCELLENT statistics is attached as well.   Presentation runs about an hou

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Michigan Social Security May Update

The May issue has so much great stuff in it!!!
  • Learn about the Affordable Care Act Resources available now
  • The Featured FAQ – Effect of work on SSI disability
  • Mental Health Awareness Month
  • Michigan’s Most Popular Baby Names
  • New Social Security Mobile site
  • Social Media
Wow, that’s a lot of information! Share with everyone!
 
Thank you!!
 
Vonda VanTil
Public Affairs Specialist
Social Security
3045 Knapp St NE
Grand Rapids MI 49525
w. 1-877-322-5883 X 18872
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No Excuse for Elder Abuse Toolkit

I am pleased to send you the No Excuse for Elder Abuse awareness campaign Toolkit.  This campaign began in March and continues to gain steam throughout Michigan.  Please consider sharing this information with your elder abuse/elder justice coalition members and taking on a project or two to expand awareness in your community.

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Lifeline Phone Program

The link below is a detail of the Lifeline Phone Program.  It includes the qualifications for the program plus land line and wireless providers that offer service in Michigan.

Please remember that there can only be 1 (ONE) Lifeline phone per household.  Therefore, they must choose between a land line phone and wireless phone.

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Uncover “Hidden” Veterans Benefits, at Washington Square

The new director of Kalamazoo Co. Veterans Affairs will give a power point presentation about the many services available to qualified veterans.  James Tucker is a dynamic speaker who is familiar with the complexities of determining which services are available for each category for the veteran particular status.  Sounds  complicated!  This will be a great presentation for members, and right before Memorial Day, too!

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