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.
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PATH Workshops in Oakland and Macomb
Sandra Cummings from AWBS called to make sure that SCs received information about the availability of PATH workshops in Oakland and Macomb Counties. Please see the attached flyer. Sandra’s number is 313-736-5574 or scummings@AWBS.org.
PATH Workshop begins at Flat Rock Towers
By Renee on February 22, 2013 in Company News, Health Screenings/Topics, OTHER Educational Workshop Topics
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.
PATH Presentation at Flat Rock Towers
By Renee on December 31, 2012 in Area Agency on Aging, Company News, Educational Workshops, General Aging Information, Health Screenings/Topics, Resources
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.
PATH Training at Senior Alliance
An opportunity for AAA1C SCs and Members!
The Senior Alliance is conducting a FREE PATH leader training in 2013. The training is 4 days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on January 31st, February 1st, February 7th, and February 8th. A complimentary lunch will be served on all 4 days. In addition, the PATH Leader Manual, the CD, Relaxation for Mind and Body, and the book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions (Fourth Edition) will be provided. All four days must be attended to receive the free workshop materials and become certified.
(Please note the Leader training this month for 12/11, 12/13, 12/18, and 12/20 has been cancelled and rescheduled for the dates above.)
What is PATH?
For those who are not familiar, PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) is the name Michigan has adopted for the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program developed by Stanford University. PATH workshops empower participants to take an active role in managing their health. PATH groups meet once a week for six weeks; each session lasts 2.5 hours. During the sessions, participants learn skills needed in the day-to-day management of long-term health conditions (like arthritis, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, among others) to maintain and/or improve their ability to carry out activities of daily living.
What is PATH Leader Training?
Each PATH workshop is led by two trained leaders, one or both of whom should (ideally) have a chronic or long term illness. Someone who attends a Leader Training can co-facilitate PATH workshops with another trained leader. Leader trainings are 4 days long.
Who can become a PATH Leader?
A PATH Leader should:
- Possess good listening skills
- Is non-judgmental
- A role model for healthy behaviors
- Has some experience with speaking in front of groups
- Is able to follow a scripted manual
- Possesses life experience resulting in empathy to the needs and abilities of older adults
- Is dependable and consistent
- May or may not be a health professional
- If the leader is a health professional, they must be able to facilitate as a peer leader and not as a health professional
A PATH Leader must also meet these requirements:
- Be willing and available to attend a 4 day leader training
- Be willing and available to co-facilitate one workshop within six months of attending training
- Co-facilitate at least one workshop once a year to remain authorized
- Participate in Michigan Partners on the PATH data collection
The Senior Alliance is looking for leaders who are interested in volunteering to co-facilitate workshops throughout Michigan. We also chair the Southeast Michigan Partners on the PATH Regional group. If you, or someone you know is interested, please complete and return the attached application to me.
Sincerely,
Amanda Pier
Program Specialist/PATH Master Trainer
Direct Dial: (734) 727-2060
Fax: (734) 722-2836