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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Cost Savings Estimates for PATH Books
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.
Ideas for Health Assessments
Hey everyone!
Henry Ford Health System has a community outreach person who is responsible for doing things like scheduling blood pressure screenings. I recently got in touch with the outreach person for Henry Ford Wyandotte, Melanie Elliott. I asked if she could help me with scheduling screenings other than blood pressure here at Flat Rock Towers. I explained to Elliott that screenings that involve puncturing skin or ingesting things are not permitted on site. Since that conversation, Elliott scheduled a therapist to come out to do grip assessments. Grip assessments tie in to balance assessments in that it tests the patient’s ability to do things like grip shower bars.
The flyer that I made for this event is attached:
So, these are just some ideas as to how to meet those assessment criteria on the logic model. What types of things has everyone else done in their co-ops?
-Renee
FREE legal assistance for naturalization
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center is offering FREE legal assistance for naturalization applications. See flyer attached.ARE YOU OR SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY ELIGIBLE FOR CITIZENSHIP?WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? BECOME A CITIZEN NOW!IT MAY BE YOUR BEST INVESTMENT.Did you know, that as a U.S. Citizen: You can vote in the next election, You are safer from deportation, You may petition for more family members from abroad to join you Your minor children, who are legal residents, will automatically become citizens. You can travel as long as you want outside the country without consequencesYou are eligible to apply if you have been a Legal Resident for 5 yearsOr, only 3 years if married to a U.S. CitizenFor more information or to make an appointment, call: (734) 998-6100 x459To arrange a FREE naturalization workshop for your community contact: rubyr@lsscm.org—
Christine SauvéWelcoming MichiganSoutheast Communities Coordinatortel: 734-845-8695fax: 313-554-2801
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
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.
OSA Senior Citizen of the Year Nominations
Hi All – An opportunity to think about the volunteer work done each day by your members and residents!
Office of Services to the Aging (OSA) and the Commission on Services to the Ag-ing are accepting nominations for this year’s “Senior Citizen of the Year.” Each year two older Michigan residents are selected to receive an award for their outstanding volunteerism—one for community leadership and one for service to others.
The award winners will be honored at a special ceremony during the 6th annual Older Michiganians Day on June 4 at the State Capitol in Lansing. Nominations are gladly accepted from businesses, community service and faith-based organi-zations, associations, fraternal organizations, and other public and private enti-ties who value older adults as a resource. Individuals age 60 or older are eligible for nominations for uncompensated work performed, especially over the past year.
Please complete the nomination form available online at www.michigan.gov/osa and return it to OSA no later than May 3!
Contact Shirley Bentsen by phone at 517-373-8765 or by email at the address listed above if you have any questions.
Reflecting on Trauma Exposure & Self-Care
Hi All,
I wanted to share an article written by an ER physician who reflects upon the impact of witnessing the trauma of victims who were injured by the Boston Marathon bombings. I think it’s important to recognize that working with individuals who are suffering can also impact the helper. Although we are not emergency medical responders, some clients come to us in crisis, or have experienced trauma or suffering of some kind. This article reminded me of the importance of self-care for the helper and debriefing with other professionals after trauma exposure, even if it is of a secondary nature.