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The community input session for today, March 11th has been rescheduled due to the weather and road conditions. Join us on Tuesday, March 17th at 3:00 pm at the Alcona County Commission on Aging for our rescheduled session. We hope to see you there!
Our Community Input Session for today, March 11th, at the Alcona County Commission on Aging has been CANCELED due to weather and road conditions. Stay safe out there!
End-of-life care options can feel overwhelming. Hospice and palliative care both focus on comfort and symptom relief — but their goals and qualifications are different. Join our upcoming Caregiver Webinar to learn: • What makes hospice and palliative care different • Medicare coverage and eligibility requirements • Who is involved in the care team • How families can benefit from these services 🗓 Friday, March 13, 2026 ⏰ 1–2 PM 🎤 Featuring Wendy Servia, Hospice of Michigan Register today at: https://forms.office.com/r/BAjyPxTULU
Join us for Creating Healthy Meals, a virtual webinar focused on foods that can help improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and overall health. 📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026 ⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM 🎤 Featuring Ashly Vandenburg, Nutritional Therapist 📞 Call 989-358-4667 or email healthaging@nemcsa.org to register.
Region 9 AAA is offering a FREE Support Group Facilitator Training for individuals interested in starting or leading support groups in their communities. Participants will receive training, mentorship, and ongoing support from Region 9 AAA. Click here to register: https://forms.office.com/r/Xcj2x5FRwH
Check out the latest caregiver newsletter with information, resources, services, and upcoming events. If you would like any specific topic in the next Caregiver newsletter, please let me know. Topics: Region 9 AAA Services Region 9 AAA Caregiver Programs The Dementia Caregiver Series Caregiver Wellness Workshop Powerful Tools for Caregivers Caregiver Corners MI Options: Person-Centered Options Counseling PACE Northeast Michigan Community Resources Important Dates Click here to read: https://www.nemcsa.org/userfiles/filemanager/z0im1gb2ualdmb3tsocy/
This survey helps us gather important information about the needs of older adults in our communities. Your feedback directly impacts programs, services, and funding decisions in Northeast Michigan. Click here to take the 10-minute survey: https://forms.office.com/r/MDRNCz1TKP
This year’s topics include Advanced Care Planning, Decoding Dementia, and The Art of Self-Care. To register call 989.358.4667 or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/QXaHgsbpXi