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Caregiver Support Group at PVM Westland

By admin on August 8, 2012 in Company News, PVM News, Support Groups

A new Caregiver Support Group is forming at the Village of Westland… please join us!

The next group meeting is Thursday August 16th at 6:00 p.m. The group will continue to meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Facilitated by Nancy Coman of Wayne Metro Community Action Agency, this is an outlet for caregivers to gather, know they are not alone, and share helpful insights and tips for caregiving.

The informational flyer is attached with all the pertinent details. Please share this with all your networks & anyone you know who is caring for a loved one. Thanks in advance!

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Managing Mental Health Concerns

By admin on July 24, 2012 in Education, Mental Health Evaluation / Services, OTHER resources, Resources

From the University of Michigan Depression Center Newsletter, Summer 2012:

Sticking with a treatment plan for depression or bipolar disorder can be extraordinarily difficult. This issue of UPDATE explores the idea of “treatment adherence,” which is roughly defined as following the course of treatment that your health care provider has established with you, whether that treatment involves medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, managing co-occurring conditions, or combinations of these. We discuss why adherence is so important for reaching and maintaining wellness, and offer some strategies for overcoming barriers that may stand in your way.

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Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI)

By admin on July 15, 2012 in Health and Medical, OTHER resources, Resources

BIAMI is statewide. If you want, you can contact them directly. Their contact info is:

Brain Injury Association of Michigan
7305 Grand River, Suite 100
Brighton 48114-7379
(810) 229-5880.

In a “previous life” I was a long term care ombudsman. BIAMI had their own Ombudsman program servicing the brain injured. They kept us up to date on this horrible malady. Our liason to BIAMI was one of our K’zoo Ombudsmen, John Weir. You can ask John who he recommends you talk to, OR you can contact BIAMI directly.

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New Eyes for the Needy and other vision resources

By Renee on July 9, 2012 in Health and Medical, Hearing & Vision Services, Resources, Vision/Glasses

New Eyes for the Needy vouchers can be used in only two places in Michigan: Saginaw and Royal Oak:

William Beaumon Hospital Eye Institute
3601 West 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak 48073
Tel: 248 551 2020

They also suggest these national programs:

Vision USA – www.aoa.org
Coordinated by the American Optometric Association, Vision USA provides
free eye care to uninsured, low-income workers and their families.
They have a network of centers and may have one in your local area.
Applications are online only – they do not have a telephone number.

EyeCare America – www.eyecareamerica.org
Tel: 877 887 6327
Facilitates eye care for US citizens or legal residents aged 65 or older
who are without an Eye MD and do not belong to an HMO or do not have
eyecare coverage through the Veterans Administration.

Sight for Students — 888-290-4964
A Vision Service Plan program in partnership with The Entertainment Industry
Foundation, providing eye exams and glasses to children 18 years and
younger whose families cannot afford vision care.

They also recommend we search on-line for free clinics or local University hospitals that may offer vision centers. The Commission for The Blind and Visually Impaired in your state may also have resources for you. In addition your library, local municipal building, social worker or local optical shop may also know of free or low-cost exam resources.

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Hear Now & Better Hearing

By admin on July 6, 2012 in Health and Medical, Hearing & Vision Services, Hearing Aids, Resources

Hear Now provides hearing aids for those with limited incomes and recycles hearing aids. Contact www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org or call 800-328-8602 and ask for Hear Now. Here’s the Hear Now application.

Other groups providing financial assistance for hearing aids are listed on the Better Hearing Institute web site and the AAA’s provide funding for some hearing services and are a good place to start!

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Oakland County Dental Program

By admin on July 6, 2012 in Dentists, Health and Medical, Resources

Check out the Oakland County Dental Program!

The income eligibility is based on 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, if they do not have dental insurance, or qualify for Medicaid. An FAQ page and application for the program are available online here.

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In-home counseling

By admin on July 6, 2012 in Counseling/Therapy, Health and Medical, Mental Health Evaluation / Services, Resources

Have a member considering mental health counseling? Here’s a list of in-home counseling providers who charge Medicare, Medicaid, and also have sliding scale. Jim Karagon, who facilitated a session during orientation, is one of the counselors, but is affiliated with this larger group.

In-home counselors

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