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Independent Transportation Network

By on February 19, 2013 in Educational Workshops, Transportation Topics

Please see the attached flyer for a March educational workshop at Hazel Park Manor with the Independent Transportation Network (iTN).

For more information visit:

http://www.itnmetrodetroit.org/

Please see the attachment for feedback about this workshop.

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Mi Healthier Tomorrow

By on February 15, 2013 in General information, Reference Information
Hi Everyone,
By now, you may have already heard about this initiative from the Michigan Department of Community Health via the radio or television, but just in case you haven’t, I thought I would pass it along.  Some of the residents, especially those that are comfortable with and are frequent computer users, may find it to be of interest.  It is called the Mi Healthier Tomorrow initiative.  Participants are asked to take the Mi Healthier Tomorrow “pledge” (online), after which they will receive a free Starter Kit with motivational tips, money-saving offers and other good stuff. And to keep them going they will receive little motivational emails and/or text messages twice a month to keep them focused on what they pledged so they can reach their goals.  They also have the option to share their pledgeswith family & friends so they can motivate each other and keep each other on track.
Here is a link to the Mi Healthier Tomorrow website:  www.michigan.gov/mihealthiertomorrow and a link to their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mihealthiertomorrow so you can learn more about it.   To date, 16,473 Michiganders have taken the pledge (including me!).
Sincerely,
Tom Wyllie
Director of Wellness
Presbyterian Villages of Michigan
26200 Lahser Rd., Suite 400
Southfield, MI 48033
twyllie@pvm.org
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Protect Yourself: Phone and Mail Scams

By on February 15, 2013 in Educational Workshops, OTHER Educational Workshop Topics

Hazel Park Manor hosted a speaker through the Senior Brigade who discussed common scams initiated over the phone and through mail. Tips were also provided on how to reduce junk mail, incoming phone calls, and how to report a problem or scam. Please see the attached flyer for this workshop, along with compiled feedback from members who attended the presentation.

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QMB/SLMB/ALMB

By on February 15, 2013 in Medicare, Reference Information

According to information from my October MMAP presentation, here are the income limits for the Medicare Savings programs. The amounts are for 2012, but still can be used as a general reference.

QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary): monthly income limit is $930, assets of $2000 for single, $1260 income, $3000 assets  for married. QMB pays for Medicare B premium, A&B co-pays and deductibles

SLMB (Specified Limited Medicare Beneficiary: single monthly income $931 to $1117; assets $6940. Married income $1261-1513, assets $10,410. SLMB pays for Medicare B premium

ALMB (Additional Low Income Medicare Beneficiary): single monthly income $1118-$1256, assets $6940. Married income $1514-1702, assets $10,410. ALMB pays for Mecidare Part B premium

 

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CSI SC Monthly Meeting Forms

By on February 15, 2013 in Company News, CSI News

From Lindsay! See attached.

Monthly Co-op Meeting                                                                                              Date:                                    

 

Co-op Name:                                                                                                     Next Meeting:                                 

 

Attendee:

 

  • Most Recent Educational Presentations

Date:

Topic:

Presenter:

Number in Attendance:

 

  • List of upcoming educational presentations:

Date:                     Topic:                                    Presenter/Agency:

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  • Suggested topics for future educational presentations:

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  • Dates Service Coordinators, Liaison, Co-op Members will be Absent/Alternative Contact

 

 

 

  • Current Issues or Concerns:

 

 

 

 

Old Business and Solutions to Old Problems

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Excel Trainings through Operation ABLE

By on February 15, 2013 in Training News

See the attached flyer and needs assessment for the Excel Training through Operation ABLE. Please RSVP directly to Operation ABLE. It is first come, first serve, with 15 available computer stations, so please register quickly! These are optional trainings based on feedback we received at the end of 2012. The trainings are: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 1:30-4:30pm and Thursday, March 21, 2013, 12noon-2pm

Mary McDougall, Ph.D. Executive Director Operation ABLE of Michigan (A Spectrum Human Services Company) 4750 Woodward, Suite 201 Detroit, MI 48201 313.832.0922 313.202.1150 – direct line 313.832.4925 – FAX

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Free Mandated Reporter Training in Detroit

By on February 14, 2013 in Adult Protective Services, Educational Workshops, Resources, Training News

See the attached flyer:

mandated reporter training feb 2013 registration

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SC Conference Notes from Jan. 31

By on February 13, 2013 in Conference call notes, Reference Information

Here are the conference call notes from 1/31/2013.

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FCRC as Resource

By on February 13, 2013 in Company News, CSI News

One of the FCRC Chairs had a good idea. She recommended that SCs mention the
FCRC as an option for members seeking services when they are unavailable (ie on
your voicemail and on your white board when you are out of the office). I
believe this would be a good way to remind members of their own peer to peer
assistance options and foster a working relationship between the co-op and the
SC. Please note this isn’t a requirement, but it is something to consider.

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DMC eliminates Corporate Community Affairs

By on February 12, 2013 in Health and Medical, Hospital, Resources
On January 31, 2013 the department of DMC Corporate Community Affairs was eliminated. 
Hayward Penny, LaDon Davis, Diane Lewis, and Paul Taylor are no longer employees of Detroit Medical Center.
Below is a link to request future services.
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