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If you live in Crawford or surrounding areas this free in-person caregiver workshop is starting June 5th from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The workshop focuses on providing tools and strategies for family caregivers. To register contact 989.358.4616.

What happens when you call 988? The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline trains counselors to collaborate with contacts to find the least invasive, most relevant, and most effective care plan for their crisis. Crisis centers bring mental health care and safety planning to all. For more: https://bit.ly/3B3Qaq4

Self-Care is important in reducing caregiver burnout. Make sure you are taking care of yourself. For helpful tips and information view this free handbook developed by Region 9 Area Agency on Aging. To view the handbook or download your copy, click here: www.nemcsa.org/userfiles/filemanager/6mvw3yigfk63jsm5do58/

We want to hear what “Aging Unbound” means to you! We asked our Region 9 AAA Director Laurie Sauer she stated “To me, it means not letting my chronological age get in the way of living my best life. Age is just a number; don’t let it restrict what you can and want to do. Stay healthy, stay active, stay positive.”

Region 9 AAA offices will be closed May 26th-May 29th, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 30th at 8:30 a.m. Our sincere gratitude to those brave men and women who have served our country and paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Region 9 AAA wants to hear what “Aging Unbound” means to you! We asked our Services Coordinator, Kelly Robinette and she stated “To me, it means, still being able to do anything at any age. Older Adults still can go roller skating. We might do it at a slower rate, but we are still accomplishing it.”

Region 9 AAA offices will be closed May 26th-May 29th, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 30th at 8:30 a.m. Our sincere gratitude to those brave men and women who have served our country and paid the ultimate sacrifice.

If you live near Roscommon County check out this free Senior Expo taking place on June 14th from 1:00pm-6:00pm.

This free in-person caregiver workshop is starting June 5th from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The workshop focuses on providing tools and strategies for family caregivers. To register contact 989.358.4616.
Kevin Lozo from the Traverse City office of the Michigan Disabilities Network describes options counseling to assist persons with disabilities navigate systems and find adaptive technology. This free service is available in all 83 counties of Michigan.