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Educational Series for Caregivers

By on May 13, 2013 in Educational Workshops, Health Screenings/Topics, Legal Topics, OTHER Educational Workshop Topics, OTHER resources, Resources

Turner Geriatric ClinicThe Turner Geriatric Clinic Social Work department (a part of the University of Michigan Health System) will provide an informational/educational 4-week series for those caring for aging relatives; June 5th – June 26th, 2013, Wednesday Evenings from 6PM – 8PM.

Topics that will be covered include:

  • Medication Management
  • Dementia, Delirium, and Depression
  • Legal Concerns
  • Medicare/Medicaid
  • Communication
  • Community Resources
  • Physical Changes of Aging

The series will be held at the Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor MI.

Refreshments will be provided.

 

Registration is required. Space is limited. Please register by May 24th, 2013.

$50/person – $75/couple/family – Scholarships are available.

Please call (734) 764-2556 for more information.

 

If you could please forward this information to others that may be served by this, I would be grateful.

 

Best,

Deanna Cho

Social Work Intern

Turner Geriatric Clinic Social Work

(734) 764-2556

 

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Motivational Interviewing

By on May 11, 2013 in General information, Reference Information

“To Motivate Patients to Change, Doctors Stop Scolding”, Wall Street Journal, 4/30/13, http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323528404578452862092810552.html#articleTabs%3Darticle

Article provided by Tim is a good explanation of how to utilize motivational interviewing to help members/residents acheive their own goals. Link includes both the article and a video.

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Aging Alert

By on May 10, 2013 in General Aging Information, Reference Information

Aging Alert publication of the Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan attached.

Focus is on aging programs hit by federal cuts.

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AASC Webinar on Fair Housing

By on May 10, 2013 in Training News

Attached is the powerpoint from the AASC Webinar on Fair Housing.

Practical Application of the Federal Fair Housing Act
Presenters: Judy Wolk, Attorney, Judith B. Wolk, LLC, Charleston, S.C.; and Dorothy Davis, Director of Service Coordination, N&H Enterprises, Decatur, Georgia
The presentation will provide an overview of the Federal Fair Housing Act and its impact on housing providers.  Particular attention will be paid to the applicability of fair housing law to persons with disabilities and how to identify and handle requests for accommodations. Understanding the often confusing “do’s and don’ts” of the Act is critical to avoiding infractions that can lead to unpleasant results and/or litigation.

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Cost Savings Estimates for PATH Books

By on May 10, 2013 in AASC Online Forum, Reference Information

For members/residents participating in the PATH program, the book they receive is a cost savings of $16 and the relaxation CD is a cost savings of $9.60. Information provided by Renee, who is PATH-trained.

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The Labelle Lifeline Newsletter for May

By on May 10, 2013 in Company News, CSI News

Hi all,

I’ve attached the Labelle Lifeline Newsletter, a publication of the SCs Diane and Victoria.

As we discussed yesterday, the nuances of newsletters can be confusing, but the basic guidelines for newsletters in the CSI co-ops are:

1. SCs can produce their own newsletters highlighting issues/resources/services of the SC program. CSI has asked that you have your co-op leadership team review it at your monthly meeting (President, FCRC Chair, Education Chair and Liaison) prior to publication) to make sure that it dovetails nicely with CSI policies and procedures and just to offer a second set of eyes for proofreading. Content must be original to the SC (ie no content from members).

2. SCs should not submit content or be interviewed for the Co-op newsletter if your co-op has a newsletter. Some of your members have approached you about writing a guest column for their newsletter and CSI has requested that you respectfully decline. This publication is meant for the members and is their place to shine.

I’ve also attached Operation ABLE’s printing instructions in case you are inclined to produce a monthly, quarterly, semi annal, or annual newsletter. This is completely optional. The newsletter has been well received by Labelle members, liaison, and Sheila.

Thanks Diane and Victoria for blazing the trail.

Sincerely,

Rachel

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CSI SC Monthly Report – Tricks

By on May 10, 2013 in Company News, CSI News

Hi All,

Attached are the CSI SC Monthly Report form AND the form with suggested AASC Online reports needed to generate answers for your report.

Many thanks,

Rachel

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CSI and Volunteer Translators

By on May 10, 2013 in Company News, CSI News

Hi All,

A review of the CSI/Hannan agreement on utilizing volunteer translators in the co-ops as per the questions yesterday. Yes, CSI did ammend it’s decision last year to allow you to use fellow CSI members as volunteer translators (based on your advocacy – special thanks especially to Andrea on this).

When the SC works with a translator, we request that there be two documents signed. The member must sign a written Consent to Release to share information with the translator. And the translator signs a Confidentiality Agreement, which is a good way of the SC educating the translator on the importance of confidentiality and full translation to the best of the translator’s ability. This form is  attached.

Best wishes with this challenging, and hopefully rewarding, form of communication.

Sincerely,

Rachel

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Hosting an Optional SC Facilitated Conference Call

By on May 10, 2013 in Company News, Hannan News

Thanks for volunteering!
The basic steps are as follows:

1. On Monday of the week of the call, email the full SC team (plus Brenda and Rachel) requesting topics for the SC Optional Conference Call agenda. The person requesting an item for the agenda will be responsible for leading that portion of the meeting. I’m attaching the CSI and PVM SC lists. They are also in shared files.
2. On Wednesday afternoon, email the full SC team a finalized agenda.
3. Include at the top of the finalized agenda the call-in information, which is 877-402-9753. Passcode 1608056. Also include a written reminder to mute phones when noting talking.
4. Host the call. As the host, your admin code for the call is 8149. Just follow the prompts to get there. The call is always 12:30-1:30pm.
5. During the call, take a roll call, facilitate the discussion, and take minutes.
6. After the call, post minutes to SCoop.
7. Thank you!

Common items that are almost always on the agenda include:
– New resources
– Client scenarios
– PVM updates
– CSI updates

Another good practice is the frontload items on the agenda that are common to all SCs (CSI and PVM), then the PVM items, and then the CSI items. The reason for this is that there are usually more CSI items and that way the PVM SC staff can get off the phone.

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Big Hearts for Seniors

By on May 9, 2013 in OTHER resources
The Ann Arbor Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5k run/walk is June 9.
Join the Big Hearts for Seniors team to help raise money for the five programsfor older adults in the University of Michigan Health System (Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels, Housing Bureau for Seniors, Osher Lifelong Learning, Silver Club, Turner Senior Resource Center).Head over and like the Big Hearts for Seniors Facebook page for more information on how to donate or sign-up. Or go to http://theannarbormarathon.com/race-registration to sign-up (if you mail in your registration it is still only $27). To donate go to www.giving.umich.edu/give/med-bhfs-tsrc.
Please contact Jennie Simms-Coffey (simmsjr@umich.edu) with any questions or for donations. We appreciate the support and see you at the race!
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