Diane Crawford and Victoria Haltom, service coordinators at LaBelle Tower, agreed to lend a hand at Flat Rock Towers! This month, Crawford and Haltom are presenting their Healthy Choices, Healthy Living workshop at FRT. Thanks for helping me out!
Their flyer, which was created by Victoria Haltom is attached. I also created invites for each member using PowerPoint, which is also attached.
PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) is a 6-week workshop developed by Stanford Univeristy and offered by The Senior Alliance. Recently, Lindsay, Andrea, and myself all attended PATH training at TSA. Yesterday, Flat Rock Towers had it’s first PATH workshop, which was facilitated by Amanda Pier of The Senior Alliance and myself. Please see the attached flyer.
In addition to the flyer, members at FRT also recieved special invitations to attend the event. I created the invitations using PowerPoint. Please see the attached invitations.
Please see the attached flyer for an educational workshop at Hazel Park Manor this month on Balance and Fall Prevention Tips with St. John’s Providence Health System. A physical therapist is offering balance screenings to interested members.
Please see the attached document for feedback from members about this workshop.
Please see the attached flyer for the January 2013 workshop at Hazel Park Manor. The Mobile Nurse Clinic from Oakland Community College will be providing free health screenings and individualized health plans to members.
Presenters from The Senior Alliance (TSA) will be at Flat Rock Towers (FRT) on Monday, Jan. 7 to educate members on the PATH program. TSA is willing to bring the entire 6-week program to FRT if there is enough interest. Additionally, Rachel is visiting FRT that afternoon to answer member’s questions about the service coordination program.
See the attached flyer.
Trainings provided by the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance.
Check the link for details: http://www.semca.org/calendar.html
Doreen Lawrence from MiCAFE contacted me today regarding a Diabetes Self-Management Training to be held for Medicare recipients with Diabetes. They are looking to hold the training sessions in early 2013. There are two locations in Detroit they are looking to hold the trainings, and transportation might be available. Doreen indicated that right now they are really trying to get these programs scheduled so they might be ultra-accommodating on scheduling transport (particularly if buildings/coops could get a group to attend).
If you are able to link some Seniors to this training, please let me know as Doreen would like feedback. I do not need to know names, just numbers of people attending.
Attached please find information regarding a FREE mobile health fair to take place this Saturday November 17th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Please contact Wayne County Health & Human Services at 313-224-0810 for further information.
From Kari:
Madison Heights Co-op has invited the Oakland Community College Mobile Nurse Clinic to hold a clinic for its members. Resources are available on the attached brochure.
Contact person is:
Geri Even, MSN, RN
Faculty, Nursing Department
Oakland Community College
Highland Lakes Campus
7350 Cooley Lake Road, WH, RM: 339
Waterford, MI 48327
Phone: 248-942-3348
Fax: 248-942-3338
Email: gmeven@oaklandcc.edu
What is Supporting WAlking Groups (SWAG)?
SWAG stands for Supporting WAlking Groups. Our training is designed to promote leadership and active living through the formation and support of walking groups in Detroit.
Who is Sponsoring SWAG?
The SWAG training is sponsored by the Healthy Environments Partnership (HEP), through a grant received from the the National Institute for Minority Health and Health Disparities. The Healthy Environments Partnership is a partnership of organizations in Detroit including: Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, Friends of Parkside, Henry Ford Health Systems, Brightmoor Community Center, Warren/Conner Development Coalition, Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion and community members. HEP has been working in Detroit communities since 2000 to better understand and eliminate health disparities by promoting physical activity and reducing cardiovascular risk.
What is the Aim for the SWAG Training?
The aim is to promote community leadership and engage community members and organizations in activities designed to enhance capacity to promote physical activity and heart health. We seek to enhance and provide new skills to community members who are interested in starting walking groups in Detroit.
When is the training?
Traings are scheduled based on community interest. If you are interested in scheduling a training call (313)593-0924 or email Deanna Caver (
dmyriel@umich.edu
How much does the training cost?
The training is free of charge and training materials will be provided.
Strong Candidates for SWAG training are:
Detroit residents who have a desire to start a walking group within their community Organization or faith based organization in Detroit Individuals who are 18 years or older
What will be covered in the Training?
1. Where to Walk
o Building a relationship with an organization
o Utilizing existing relationships
o Identifying location and time to walk
2. Getting the word out
o Developing fliers
o Places to advertise
o How to involve others
3. Leadership and facilitation techniques
4. Maintaining participation
o Motivational techniques/tools
5. Walking fundamentals
o Safety
o Route identification
o Walking techniques
o Measuring tools/techniques
o Preventing injuries
6. Walking Year Round
o Places to walk indoors
o Detroit Greenways
7. Identifying potential sources of funding
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