Useful for family or friends of residents/members. The City of Detroit offers a solid waste discount to Homeowners who are 65 years or older and have an household income below $40,000. There’s a deadline of September 15. See attached application.
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Mobile Notary Public
If you are looking to find a notary that would be willing to travel to your building to notarize documents for your members/residents, a good site to find a Notary Public is:
http://www.123notary.com/michigan_notary/
To verify that this person has a current Notary Public license in Michigan, you can confirm at:
http://services.sos.state.mi.us/notarysearch/
They do charge for services but most are reasonably priced.
University of Detroit-Mercy Urban Law Clinic
University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law hosts a Law Clinic for Older Adults at Hannan House on:
Thursdays, 10am-1pm
September 20
October 11
November 8
By appointment only. Call Pat Baldwin at 313-833-1300, x15.
Advance Directives: What Would You Do?
This week Hospice of Michigan visited Flat Rock Towers and did a presentation on advance directives. The presenter brought the 5 Wishes book with him and explained how to complete the forms inside. All of the residents who attended the presentation now want a copy of this book, which will be mailed to me. I am to distribute the books to the individuals who requested them when they arrive in the mail.
Then there was the discussion we had during yesterday’s phone conference on advance directives…
My thought, to rememdy any potential future misunderstandings for residents, is to attach a note stating that members should consult an attorney when signing any type of legal medical documents. Also on the note, I would include phone numbers for Elder Law of Michigan and Elder Law Center in Redford.
As a service coordinator, how would you handle this situation? Would you do things differently? Please comment and let me know your thoughts.
MiCAFE Recertification Memo
Dear Valued MiCAFE Application Assistants and Partners,
The MiCAFE Home Page on the Partner Channel has many resources to aid you in your work. You can reach the MiCAFE Home Page from the link at the bottom of the Partner Channel home page: 
Once you are at the MiCAFE Home Page (as seen below) the links at the bottom of the page will open cover-page documents including: – MiCAFE Authorization and Consent to Release Information Form – MiCAFE DHS-1010 Memo for Recertification – Memo to District Managers for clients with open cases
You may also download the MiCAFE Memo for Recertifications here.
Caregivers Conference
Share flyer below with residents/members/clients regarding the:
Awareness Conference for Metro-Detroit Caregivers and Care Recipients
September 28th, 11am-2:30pm
Tabernacel Missionary Baptist Church
2080 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208
Topics Cover Legal and Financial Planning and Individual Legal Consultations are available following the presentations at 2:30pm.
Lunch included.
HCSL Fall Classes!
Classes:
Ex-Couch Potatoes
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
Instructor: Faye Myrick
Tuesday, September 11, 2012 (9:00 am – 10:00 am)
Repeat every Tuesday until December 18, 2012
Gardening
Want to have fun? Looking for a outdoor hands-on activities and nutritional rewards. While learning the basic and not-so basic of gardening. Come and share your gardening stories. Classes held rain or shine!
Instructor: Donna McDuffie
Supply fee per term: $7.00
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 (9:00 am – 10:00 am)
Repeat every Wednesday until December 19, 2012
Mixed Media Jewelry
Class will provide an opportunity for participants to relieve stress, socialize and engage in life-review all while making jewelry. Participants will be able to express themselves in their jewelry making receiving many therapeutic benefits in the studio.
Instructor: Meah Khrysteana Tweh
Supply fee per term: $7.00
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 (11:30 am – 1:00 pm)
Repeat every Wednesday until December 19, 2012
Tai Chi
Provides an opportunity for participants to learn the ancient Chinese form of moving meditation and relaxation while creating balance between the mind and body. The flowing dance-like movements are able to improve muscular strength, flexibility, joint movement, balance, and cardio respiratory fitness.
Instructor: Bobby Calhoun
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 (10:15 am – 11:15 am)
Repeat every Wednesday until December 19, 2012
Yoga
Will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increased flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. All participants will pay a $2.00 per class.
Instructor: Gail Twitty
Monday, September 10, 2012 (10:45 am – 11:45 am)
Repeat every Monday until December 17, 2012
Zumba Gold
Slower pace dance fitness class to Latin and other genres of music designed to get your body moving. You can expect to hear fun and festive music that will inspire you to dance, walk in pace, and move your hips and arms, while standing, or sitting in a chair. The benefits include improving your physical and psychological health.
Instructor: Valencia Hamilton
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 (9:00 am – 10:00 am)
Repeat every Wednesday until December 19, 2012
Special Events:
DMC Health Checkup
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 (8:30 am – 10:00 am)
Spa Day For Caregivers
Monday, November 12, 2012 (8:00 am – 9:00 am)
DMC Health Checkup
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 (8:30 am – 10:00 am)
Regular Registration
Monday, September 10, 2012 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Regular Registration
Tuesday, September 11, 2012 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Regular Registration
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Regular Registration
Thursday, September 13, 2012 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Regular Registration
Friday, September 14, 2012 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Late And Final Registration
Monday, September 17, 2012 (9:00 am – 10:00 am)
Late And Final Registration
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 (9:00 am – 10:00 am)
Late And Final Registration
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 (9:00 am – 10:00 am)
Late And Final Registration
Thursday, September 20, 2012 (9:00 am – 10:00 am)
Late And Final Registration
Friday, September 21, 2012 (9:00 am – 10:00 am)
Contact Info: Pat Baldwin, 3130833-1300 ext. 15
· Register with Maxine Wilson in Rm. #309 for Fall classes at the Hannan Center for Senior Learning.
· Registration fee per term: $7
· Supply fee per term: $7 – art & gardening
· Checks or Money Orders Only
· Payable to: Luella Hannan Foundation
· Fees are non-refundable
· For questions regarding registration or transportation to Hannan on Wednesday and Friday, call Pat Baldwin, program coordinator at 313-833-1300 ext. 15.
No Classes and Last Day:
Thanksgiving Break No Classes
Friday, November 23, 2012 (8:00 am – 9:00 am)
Thanksgiving Break No Classes
Thursday, November 22, 2012 (8:00 am – 9:00 am)
Last Day Of Classes For Fall Term
Friday, December 21, 2012 (7:00 am – 8:00 am)
Solving the transportation puzzle
Finding non-emergency medical transportation for clients is like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube. Certain elements need to come together just right – or your client may be out of luck. Providing the right resources can be especially tough if you don’t know how to navigate the system. Elements to consider while researching options include: The exact location of the destination, date, time, and duration of the appointment, and whether the client will be under anesthesia during the visit. All of these factors will determine the resource given to a client. Other questions to consider may not be as obvious. In a recent e-mail correspondence, Sara Mary Wallace, mobility specialist at Area Agency on Aging 1-B provided the following tips:
I know how frustrating finding transportation can be. The goal of the program I work for, myride2, is to be a one-call, one-click mobility management service dedicated to helping seniors and adults with disabilities remain mobile for life. Our website and call center are designed for users to easily connect to transportation resources and information. Even though it is literally our job to find folks transportation, it can be challenging at times. Here are some tips that might help:
1.) If someone lives in Oakland or Macomb Counties, they can call us! myride2 Mobility Specialists are available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help individuals find which types of transportation options would work best for them. People can call us toll-free at 1-855-myride2 (697-4332). They can also visit our website at www.myride2.com and search for providers who serve their zip code.
2.) If you are needing non-emergency, medical transportation keep in mind that these companies need to be licensed properly by the State of Michigan. They are required to have a Certificate as an Authorized Limousine Carrier. (Yes, a “limo license.”) If you follow this link: http://mdotwas1.mdot.state.mi.us/public/licensedcarriers/carriers.cfm?type=L, it will take you to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) website. It shows you all of the providers that currently have the certificate. You can choose a report by County (so it will pull up all current carriers in whatever county you want), or you can look at the entire list for the State of Michigan (which alphabetizes them by the city they are located in, so it’s fairly easy to see what’s available in a certain city).
a. Keep in mind that this list has actual limo companies on it as well, but you can often tell by the name which are limo companies and which are non-emergency medical transportation carriers.
3.) If a person has Medicaid, one of the benefits of full Medicaid is transportation to and from medical appointments. If a person lives in Oakland, Wayne or Macomb counties they can call the transportation provider LogistiCare at 1-866-569-1902. They will need to provide their active Medicaid ID number, but should then be able to get transportation to any medical appointments they have, anywhere in the State. If someone lives in another county, they would need to call their DHS office and as to speak to the Transportation Coordinator.
4.) Look for resources or non-profit groups that focus on a particular group of people. If your client is a Veteran, see if the local Veterans office has any volunteers. If someone is getting cancer treatments, contact the American Cancer Society. If you are trying to help a person with a visual impairment, see if the local LIONS club might help. Also many senior centers provide some type of transportation within the city they serve.
5.) Don’t rule out home help agencies. These agencies generally charge approximately $20/hour and require a minimum number of hours. However, if you client has an insured vehicle, the home help worker can often drive the client’s car, and there is no mileage fee. If a minimum is 3 hours, the trip would cost about $60.00 and you have a person staying with your client the whole time. Often transportation provider’s roundtrip fees are more expensive, and they client is picked-up and dropped off.
Sara Mary Wallace can be reached directly at 248-262-1289 or at swallace@aaa1b.com
Translation assistance
Google translate and other online translation sites can assist in communicating with members who speak limited English. If a member has access to a computer, they can use the site to type in a question in their native language, translate it to English then copy and paste it into an e-mail. Your reply can then be translated back into another language. This seems to have great promise in places like Madison Heights Co-op, where there are a large number of highly educated members with limited English.