Hi Everyone,
Here is the flyer for Jane’s Health and Pamper Me Fair at Meyer’s Plaza. She has opened an invitation to all CSI Co-ops that are nearby to have their members attend. Please contact her for additional information.
Thanks!
Lindsay
Vote for Meals on Wheels
Also, you can go to this link to vote for Meals on Wheels to receive extra funding! Spread the word and share it with your contacts!
Reaching DHS Case Workers
I found this site the other day when looking for some phone numbers for DHS. I found it to be very helpful. Wanted to share 🙂
http://www.michiganlegalaid.org/library_client/resource.2005-05-29.1117417903315/file0/at_download
Scudder and CSI Rent
CSI SCs are invited to use the Scudder fund, with the exception of using it for member’s rent. CSI has requested that we not use this fund for member rent, because (1) we cannot do it for all members and (2) it may be perceived by members of Hannan and CSI being related.
However, if a member is at risk of eviction due to a precipitating event that caused them to fall behind on rent, you may be able to consider other items in their budget that Scudder can assist with.
7/18/2013 Conference Call Notes
We had a very suscinct and informative conference call yesterday. Thank you for all who attended and participated in the discussions. Of cource it was optional but in attendance were Brenda, Cheryl, Rachel, Adrienne, Alexa, Andrea, Crystal, Diane Crawford, Emily, Karen, Kari, Jackie, Judy, Lindsay, Yours Truly, Maryanette, Puffer, Trudy, and Victoria.
CSI update provided by Rachel was that Microsoft Office 2010 will be installed this weekend (7/20/2013) on all Hannan systems. Users must be logged out of ALL software prior to the installation. There will be an optional training following the conference call next week on Thursday 7/25/2013. The call will run as normal from 12:30 – 1:30 and the training will follow immediately from 1:30 – 2:30 with NpServ staying on after to assist with any questions.
PVM uptdate provided by Brenda was that HUD has approved budget grants at two new PVM buildings. Sage Grove in Kalamazoo and Hillside in Harbor Springs. It’s no secret that Brenda is looking forward to direct supervision visits up north 🙂
Crystal asked about dental resources for low income/Medicaid eligible residents. Several call participants offered suggestions. Among the suggestions are the Tri-County Dental Health Council, contacting the AAA in your area for assistance, Victoria has a list of resources for Wayne Co. that she will post to the SCoop, or exploring options at the area dental schools.
Finally, Cheryl was on hand to give an overview of the Scudder and the American House funds. A big thanks goes out to Monika, who offered to assist Cheryl in getting all information posted to SCoop. Basic information relayed on the programs are that they are funds of last resort and are both available to all PVM or CSI SCs. Both programs are only available to residents living in the tri-county region of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Scudder funds are available to individuals 60 and up and American House funds are available to those 65 and up. To obtain funds, SC and individual must demonstrate that the funds will be used for special/emergency needs and that the fix will be sustainable. Scudder funds can be up to $300/individual/calendar year and American House funds can be up to $2000/individual/calendar year, however where there can be 6 – 8 grants of Scudder available per month, there is only about $5,500 American House funds available per year. Some examples of different funding opportunities for Scudder are a bed, fresh food box, or in conjuction with other sources, helping to paydown a utility bill in shutoff status. American House fund examples include durable medical equipment i.e. a hospital bed, a utility bill not in shutoff status, or car repairs. American House also requires that grant recipients provide a current photo for American House to use in their program marketing. Hannan is the gatekeeper on both programs and any questions can be directed to Cheryl Bukoff in the Zena Baum Service Center at extension 20. The Scudder application form is available on the shared drive and doubles as the application for American House funds.
Thanks again to those that participated in the call yesterday and hope everyone is able to get out and practice a little self care this weekend.
Cheers!
10 Excellent Resources for Blind or Partially-Sighted Users
“Little things matter. So, why should it be a surprise that technology is being customized for the visually challenged? Technology is the Great Enabler. So, if you know someone who is vision impaired, tell them about the best websites you can find on the web for the blind and partially sighted.”
Find out more below:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-excellent-resources-for-blind-partially-sighted-users/
Portraits of the Elderly as They Once Were
I came across a photo series by Tom Hussey, where he portrays older adults as they reflect on their younger selves in the mirror.
http://fstoppers.com/pics-reflections-portraits-of-the-elderly-as-they-once-were
Heat Warning
The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) urges residents to protect themselves against the extreme heat forecast for the coming week with a few simple health precautions.
This is particularly important for older adults, infants and children, people with certain medical conditions, those who work in hot environments, and athletes.
Any time temperatures reach the high 80s and above, they can cause body temperature to rise.
This can result in muscle cramps, dizziness, severe heat illness, and even death. Heat illness occurs when the body is unable to cool down.
The body normally cools down by sweating, but during extremely hot weather, sweating may not be enough to cool the body. That’s when the risk of overheating to the point of becoming ill occurs.
“During the extreme heat that we’re expecting this week, it’s very important to take some key steps,” said Dr. Matthew Davis, Chief Medical Executive at the MDCH. “For ourselves, it’s important to stay well hydrated, limit exposure to heat, and be vigilant for signs of heat-related illness.
“In addition, we should look out for our neighbors during these especially hot days, to see if we can help them stay safe from the heat,” said Dr. Davis. “If you’re looking for relief, your local emergency management program can help with information and – depending on the location – with cooling centers.”
CHECK: Weather forecast across metro Detroit
Tips to Avoid Heat Illness:
Use air conditioning or spend time in air-conditioned locations, when possible. Public authorities may set up cooling centers in your area to provide air-conditioned locations. Call 211 or check with local authorities for more information, including city and county websites.
Take a cool bath, shower, or swim.
Minimize direct exposure to the sun.
Limit time outdoors as much as possible, but take frequent breaks if you must be outside.
Stay hydrated – drink water or nonalcoholic fluids; try to avoid fluids with caffeine, because they can dehydrate you.
Wear loose fitting, light-colored clothes.
Check on your neighbors, friends and family members, especially those who are older, those with very young children, or those who have health problems.
Never leave children, the elderly, or pets unattended in a vehicle. Even with the windows rolled down, or just for a few minutes, it is never OK to leave anyone in a vehicle in extreme heat.
Use a fan when the windows are open or the air conditioner is on when the weather begins to heat up. Once the temperature reaches the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat illness.
Understanding Heat Illness:
- Dehydration is the first stage of heat-related illness. Dehydration occurs when body fluids are lost, and not replaced, by sweating. Symptoms include dry mouth, thirst, headache, dizziness, cramps, excessive fatigue and irritability.
If you are experiencing dehydration, move to a shaded or air-conditioned area, replace fluids by drinking water, and consult a physician if symptoms persist or if there is an existing condition that could be complicated by increased fluid intake.
- The next, more serious stage of heat-related illness is heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion occurs when people exercise heavily or work in a warm, humid place where body fluid loss occurs greatly from sweating. This fluid loss can cause reduced blood flow to vital organs, which results in shock.
Signs of heat exhaustion include headache, moist and pale skin, nausea, dizziness, weakness and exhaustion. To treat exhaustion, seek shade or a cool place. Drink a half glass of cool water every 15 minutes, remove or loosen any tight clothing, and apply a cool, wet towel or compress. Heat exhaustion can develop into heat stroke, so if symptoms persist or worsen, seek emergency medical treatment.
- Heat stroke is the most severe stage of heat-related illness. A heat stroke, also called sunstroke, can be deadly. Symptoms include vomiting, decreased alertness level or complete loss of consciousness, high body temperature (sometimes as high as 105 degrees) or red, hot, and dry skin with a rapid, weak pulse.
Call 911 for immediate medical help and try to cool the person down. If possible, put them in a tub of cool water or shower them with a garden hose.
Forwarded by Midtown Alliance
And by Central District Police/Community Relations Council
Per Leslie Malcolmson
Camille DeBlaere
Camille is the service coordinator at the Village of Peace Manor, located in ClintonTownship, where she has been employed since September 2004. She obtained her Bachelors degree in Sociology from WayneStateUniversity, then attended CentralMichiganUniversity, where she achieved a Masters in Business Management. She worked for the Social Security Administration for ten years as a Disability Examiner. Working as a Disability Examiner, she gained invaluable experience in the medical field with intensive medical training. While working at the Social Security office she enjoyed problem solving and working with the aging population. From this job she grew to love working with seniors, which sparked an interest to learn more about the population. Camille decided to leave the Social Security office and return to school.
Camille decided to attend MadonnaUniversity, in Livonia, Michigan, to study gerontology, where she received her Associates Degree. Madonna was a great place for Camille’s career. The school has a great gerontology department with a wonderful faculty. The faculty and Staff at Madonna influenced Camille’s career choice to become a service coordinator. The individuals most influential to Camille’s career were Dr. Anita Herman, the head of the gerontology program, and Marilyn Goering, a counselor and adjunct professor. These professors challenged and help cultivate the talents Camille currently possessed before entering the program. While at Madonna, Camille received a Nursing Home Administrator license from the State of Michigan.
After Madonna, Camille gained experience 
as a service coordinator at the National Church Residences senior housing in Harper Woods, for four years, before working at PVM. Camille’s belief in the saying, “There but for the Grace of God, Go I,” has guided her life thus far. She is very passionate about the senior community, and has devoted herself to helping the community. She loves to advocate for seniors to organizations and private companies to promote affordable assisted living in the community.
When Camille is not working at her PVM village or advocating for affordable senior housing, she loves volunteering with animals, reading, walking, and loves to travel. She really enjoys traveling overseas, her favorite places to visit are Europe, England, and Hawaii.
League of Women Voters Detroit Voters Guide
Please share this link to the 411Vote guide which has a printable guide for each of the 7 Detroit voting districts as well as a guide for all the districts. It is very important to share the information as soon as possible so that people voting in the primary have access to the candidates’ information and their responses to several questions. Thank you for helping to share this with as many groups and people
that you can. Cheryl Bukoff