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LGBTQ+ older adults who receive a dementia diagnosis face unique challenges as they age. According to The Alzheimer's Association, LGBTQ+ older adults are more likely to experience high levels of social isolation and stigmatization. Join us on Friday, August 8th, to learn more about caring for someone who is LGBTQ+ and living with dementia and how you can better support them. To register for the webinar: https://forms.office.com/r/BAjyPxTULU Or contact Sydney @ 989.358.4667 or FunnellS@nemcsa.org
Summer is here, and so is the heat! Remember to stay hydrated and avoid going outside unless necessary. Be aware of the warning signs of heat stroke: exhaustion, dizziness, nausea, slurred speech, fainting, and confusion. If you need a place to cool down, visit your local cooling center.
Walk With Ease is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk with Ease! The registration deadline is August 18, 2025. For more information or to register, click here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/walk-with-ease-self-paced-aug-oct-2025
Elders are victims of sexual abuse more often than you may think. Find out how to detect and prevent sexual abuse from occurring in elders. Join us for an Elder Abuse Conference in Hale on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 10:00am-3:00pm. For more information or to register contact 989.358.4630, deant@nemcsa.org, or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/btbTd7drRK
Scan the QR code or click the link below to view the MSU Extension's virtual Health Program Calendar. Some programs include: Walk with Ease, Chronic Pain PATH, Tai Chi, Mindfulness for Better Sleep, and much more. Click here to view all the programs: https://www.canr.msu.edu/food_health/virtual-health-programs-calendar
join us for our annual Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention Conference at the Plainfield Township Hall! There will be informational resources, a vendor exhibit, complimentary breakfast and lunch, as well as great door prizes Topics Include: Fraud Prevention Mandatory Reporting New and Old Scams Services Provided by Legal Services of Northern Michigan Click here to register: https://forms.office.com/r/btbTd7drRK
Are you a caregiver or friend of a loved one living with dementia? Join us today at 1:00 to learn more about common dementia challenges and how to better manage dementia-related problems. Click the Zoom link below to join the webinar. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88493667786?pwd=2ZwuhDzsqJalYTCG5qNPl0DagYVuFU.1 Meeting ID: 884 9366 7786 Passcode: dementia Dial by Phone: 1.312.626.6799 Meeting ID: 884 9366 7786 Passcode: 93496521
Join this listening session, the Commission on Services to the Aging wants to hear from you!