IN 2013…URBAN FARMING™
IS BRINGING THE GARDEN TO YOU!
We will no longer plant the Urban Farming Community Garden™ on Linwood and Gladstone because we want to bring the garden to you!
On Saturday, May 11, 2013 Urban Farming™ presents our Annual Urban Farming Mother’s Day Free Plant Giveaway™!
When: From 12:00 noon until 3:30 PM or while plants last, we will give away thousands of free plants to anyone who wants to start their own garden.
Where: The Corner of Linwood and Gladstone in Detroit!
This amazing Urban Farming Free Plant Giveaway™ will help hundreds of people start their own garden. No longer will you have to walk any distance to gather your fresh cabbage, collards, peppers, tomatoes and other delicious food! You will transform your yard into your own personal garden of fresh food for your family! You may also learn how to freeze and can your food to feed your family all year long with our special gardening book, “Digging It.” We will give away free copies to the first 30 people who arrive to the Urban Farming Free Plant Giveaway™.
Don’t miss the Urban Farming Mother’s Day Free Plant Giveaway™
Brought to you by Urban Farming™, Farm Credit, and Telly’s Greenhouse!
Archive | 2013
Urban Farming Mother’s Day Free Plant Giveaway
Conference Call Notes 5/2/13
See attached
Handbook for Guardians of Adults
A great read for SCs:
Handbook for Guardians of Adults by Brad Geller, Michigan State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 10th Edition, 2012
http://www.kalcounty.com/aaa/pdf_files/Guardian%27s%20Handbook%20-%202012%20word%20%283%29.pdf
Additional fact sheets on issues of LTC, rights and choices can be found at:
http://www.michigan.gov/osa/1,4635,7-234-43230_46224—,00.html
Senior Bullying Training
Kari downloaded an audio training on senior bullying to the Shared Files under Program Staff/Service Coordination/Training. It is an MP3. You can click on it here too and play using Windows Media Player. Thanks Kari!
CSI procedures regarding “non-invasive” procedures acceptable for health screenings
Answer from Anne Sackrison:
We don’t have a policy or definition. We can’t get involved with services but I would agree with Rachel’s suggested definition that screenings are acceptable but skin piercings or anything that has to be digested would be a serious red flag for me.
Answer from Rachel based on conversations with Sharon and Sheila:
The way that it has been explained is nothing that pierces the skin or is ingested. Hence, no shots or blood draws. However, screenings including blood pressure, vision, hearing, gait, balance, height, weight, memory, mental acuity, etc. are permissible.
Question:
We are working on the possibility of scheduling the Wayne County Health on Wheels Truck. The question at the moment is, can I have an exact CSI definition of “non-invasive” procedures?
Difficult clients
I found this book while looking at bullying resources. It is available through some of the local libraries, and while it leans toward the academic, it has some good information for coping with difficult elders.
“Working with Toxic Older Adults” by Gloria M. Davenport. (2006, Springer Publishing Co.)
Great Web resource
This Web site has a ton of resources on it. Happy browsing!
May is Healthy Vision Month
Check out the resources at:
http://www.nei.nih.gov/hvm/
2013 Downriver Bless Fest
Bless Fest is at Wayne County Community College-Downriver at 21000 Northline (between I-75 and Telegraph) in TAYLOR! This day networks the Downriver community with 45 agencies in Helps Expo & Workshops, churches with volunteers, Medical Care with staff from two Hospitals (Oakwood Care and Garden City Hospital), 35 employers hiring (1000 jobs opportunities-bring resume), kids zone staff, and groceries for 1000 homes! Direct friends to our website www.Blessfest.info.
Journal Article on Member Sense of Control in Co-ops
Please see the attached research study on members’ sense of control in CSI Co-ops. The study is dated, but much may still be relevant. Commentary on the importance of good leadership, physical environment of the living space, and gender was particularly interesting. Information was provided by UM SSW researcher Amanda Lehning.