The Detroit Caregiver Support Conference could be a could resource for our members and residents. Dr. Delores Dungee-Anderson Keynote Speaker “The Family Dynamics of Caregiving: Keeping the Family Together” Sibling Rivalry, Discord and Dysfunction in Caregiving In addition to serving as the Associate Dean, Wayne State University-School of Social Work, Dr. Delores Dungee-Anderson is an active […]
DHS Customer Service Line
For questions about how to do anything related to DHS or about applications or status of benefits or just because you really want to talk to someone and haven’t ever in your life gotten through to a real, live person, you can call 855-275-6424. It’s a good number to know!
MiCAFE Presents: A Review of the Updated Recertification Process & Medical Deductions for Seniors
The Webinar presented today by Lindsay Felsing provides some good information on how to maximize Medical Deductions for applications to DHS for Food and Medical Assistance as well as how the Recertification process will work through the MiCAFE Partner Channel. Also included in the presentation are program updates.
What is Chap and What is Medicare Certified
I thought this information might be helpful to understand these two categories that are part of our vetting terminology. What is CHAP? CHAP is an independent and non-profit accrediting body created in 1965. CHAPS’s goal is for home care to not only prosper, but gain strength in the overall health care industry. To become CHAP […]
More on Michigan Multi Asset Managers
To follow up on an old post by Karen Baker regarding the Michigan Multi Asset Manager (http://www.mmam.net/) … I spoke with a staff member there about referring members there for questions and complaints and received the following information: 1. MMAM can only enforce HUD rules. If there is no regulation on the HUD books, MMAM […]

Karen Baker’s SC Bio
“Look for the good in the bad, the happy in your sad, the gain in your pain, and what makes you grateful not hateful.” This favorite quote of Service Coordinator, Karen Baker, speaks of her optimistic and grateful attitude. After interviewing Karen, I learned what motivates and encourages her both on and off the job […]
