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Connecting, Coping, and Caring through Creativity: A Conference for Individuals with Memory Loss, Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals

By on May 30, 2013 in Training News

Connecting, Coping, and Caring through Creativity

A Conference for Individuals with Memory Loss, Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals

Thursday, June 13, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

St. Mary Mercy Hospital
36475 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154

 

Please join us to learn more about the use of creativity in strengthening meaningful interactions

 “Sharing Our Lives, Creating Our Stories”

Beth Spencer, MA, LMSW

 

“SEEING – MAKING – MEANING:  In the Galleries and in the Studio

at the Detroit Institute of Arts”

Eric Gill, LaVern Homan & Christine Mark-Curtis

Register Today!
The program is free for individuals with memory loss and family caregivers.  The program is $35 for professionals.

To register, call (248) 996-1053 or trusso@alz.org or register online at www.alz.org/gmc
Registration is requested by June 6, 2013.

Parking for the conference is available in the North Lot.

Free respite services available in Southfield or Detroit.  Advanced registration required.

Continuing Education Units

This program has been approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative for three (3) Continuing Education credits.  St. Mary Mercy Hospital is accredited as a provider for continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.  This program has been approved for three (3) Continuing Education credits.
Certificate of Attendance offered for activity professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech therapists.

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Educational Series for Caregivers

By on May 13, 2013 in Educational Workshops, Health Screenings/Topics, Legal Topics, OTHER Educational Workshop Topics, OTHER resources, Resources

Turner Geriatric ClinicThe Turner Geriatric Clinic Social Work department (a part of the University of Michigan Health System) will provide an informational/educational 4-week series for those caring for aging relatives; June 5th – June 26th, 2013, Wednesday Evenings from 6PM – 8PM.

Topics that will be covered include:

  • Medication Management
  • Dementia, Delirium, and Depression
  • Legal Concerns
  • Medicare/Medicaid
  • Communication
  • Community Resources
  • Physical Changes of Aging

The series will be held at the Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor MI.

Refreshments will be provided.

 

Registration is required. Space is limited. Please register by May 24th, 2013.

$50/person – $75/couple/family – Scholarships are available.

Please call (734) 764-2556 for more information.

 

If you could please forward this information to others that may be served by this, I would be grateful.

 

Best,

Deanna Cho

Social Work Intern

Turner Geriatric Clinic Social Work

(734) 764-2556

 

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AASC Webinar on Fair Housing

By on May 10, 2013 in Training News

Attached is the powerpoint from the AASC Webinar on Fair Housing.

Practical Application of the Federal Fair Housing Act
Presenters: Judy Wolk, Attorney, Judith B. Wolk, LLC, Charleston, S.C.; and Dorothy Davis, Director of Service Coordination, N&H Enterprises, Decatur, Georgia
The presentation will provide an overview of the Federal Fair Housing Act and its impact on housing providers.  Particular attention will be paid to the applicability of fair housing law to persons with disabilities and how to identify and handle requests for accommodations. Understanding the often confusing “do’s and don’ts” of the Act is critical to avoiding infractions that can lead to unpleasant results and/or litigation.

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Senior Bullying Training

By on May 2, 2013 in Training News

Kari downloaded an audio training on senior bullying to the Shared Files under Program Staff/Service Coordination/Training. It is an MP3. You can click on it here too and play using Windows Media Player. Thanks Kari!

SeniorBullying

 

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GSWSM Overview of Parkinson’s Disease

By on April 25, 2013 in Training News

GSWSM of

Oakland County

Overview of Parkinson’s Disease

Presenter: Deborah M. Orloff, R.N., M.P.H.

Date: Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

Time: 8:30 A.M. –  10:30 A.M.

Location:

Waltonwood at University 3250 Walton Boulevard Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309

*****248-375-2500 (For directions ONLY!! Do not respond to this number)

The host venue for this meeting can not take reservations. Space is limited so please respond ONLY through this website. Non registered attendees are not guaranteed a seat at this meeting. Walk-ins may be denied seating. If you are a social worker who requires continuing education credits, please bring your license number to the meeting.

Licensed Social Workers will be eligible for 1 CE

 

More information and online registration: Overview of Parkinson’s Disease

http://gswsm.memberlodge.com/Default.aspx?pageId=170250&eventId=657001&EventViewMode=EventDetails

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Robert Wood Johnson Videos Train on Care Transitions

By on April 12, 2013 in Training News

If you like learning via Youtube and also keeping an eye out for how physicians and nurses are being educated on care transitions, this is for you!

http://www.rwjf.org/en/about-rwjf/program-areas/quality-equality/care-about-your-care/continuing-education.html?cid=XEM_A7059

The goal of this program is to inform nurses and physicians about the drivers of avoidable hospital readmissions and how improved care transitions may reduce avoidable readmissions. Our panel of national experts will provide innovative models of care that are helping people make the difficult transition from hospital to home. In addition, participants will see what interdisciplinary teams from around the country are doing to address this complex problem.

After studying the information presented here, participants will be able to:

  • Identify at least three drivers of hospital readmissions.
  • Describe at least two peer-reviewed, patient-centered models for care transitions.
  • List at least three tools or lessons that will be incorporated into your own efforts to implement interventions related to care transitions.
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Is Laughter the Best Medicine – GSWSM Workshop

By on April 6, 2013 in Training News

Is Laughter the Best Medicine

Guest Speaker: Carol Green, OT, CBIST

Date: Thursday, April 11th

Time: 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M

Location:

St. James Nursing Center
15063 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI 48205

Interactive, fun, and funny presentation on the effects of humor on healing with everyday applications.

1 CEU for licensed Social Workers

More information and online registration: Is Laughter the best Medicine. 

or

http://gswsm.memberlodge.com/Default.aspx?pageId=170250&eventId=659175&EventViewMode=EventDetails

 

Best regards,
GSWSM

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Bed Rest and Its Effects on the Body and the Mind

By on April 3, 2013 in Training News
Tuesday, April 16, 9:30-10:30am
“Bed Rest and Its Effects on the Body and the Mind”
Dr. Voyko Kavcic of the Institute of Gerontology
Part of the Wayne State University IOG
Colloquium & Professional Development
All presentations are free, no registration required
71 East Ferry Street, Detroit
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Chronic Illness Coalition Leadership Forum

By on March 20, 2013 in Training News

Advocacy, Programs and Concepts

Presenter:  Dave Woodrow, The Center for Progressive Leadership

Would you like to be a stronger advocate?  Help your company, community, clients, patients or family by attending this informative presentation.

 

Learn how to become an effective advocate through:

  • Strategic and Campaign Planning
  • Communications and Messaging
  • Fundraising
  • Policy Leadership
  • Management and Core Leadership Skill

 

WHEN:  April 18th 9am, Registration starts at 8:30am

WHERE:  Madonna University – Kresge Auditorium

COST: $10 non-member, Free for C.I.C. members

 

 

Sign up for the event on line at

               www.cicmich.org

or call 800-905-8862

or bring a check to the event.

Sorry, no cash accepted at the door

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AWBS offers SHAPE

By on February 19, 2013 in Health and Medical, Resources

Adult Well-Being Services offers HIV/AIDS and Addiction Prevention Training. Flyer posted below.

A four partner collaborative working together to promote healthy choices in minority women age 50 and older through outreach and education.

We offer:

  • Four sessions of Healthy Choices curriculum
  • Information and referrals
  • HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse prevention
  • Free anonymous HIV/AIDS testing and referrals

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    To sign up for the FREE Healthy Choices sessions or for more information call (313) 925-1135
    Visit our S.H.A.P.E. website and blog at  www.shapedetroit.org

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