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Check out the benefits of having good balance. If you are interested in taking Matter of Balance an eight-week program or need more information contact 989.358.4616.

September is National Senior Center Month! For the full list of Senior Centers, click here: www.nemcsa.org/userfiles/filemanager/5grq38a5ydbj9637q879/

Scammers often seek out older homeowners, believing them to be more trusting, wealthier, and more likely to have memory or cognitive problems. How can you avoid home improvement fraud? Know the telltale warning signs of a scam—and ways you can ensure a contractor is trustworthy. https://bit.ly/3sPnkYe Source: ncoa.org

Finding the right caregiver resources is hard, especially when you don’t have any time to search. Trualta's collection of professional online caregiver training and information is designed to make finding answers to your questions easier. With Trualta, you’ll be confident that you’re doing your best. Visit www.region9aaa.trualta.com/login to sign up for a free account.
September is National Fall Prevention Awareness Month! Listen to the latest "Let's Talk About Aging" podcast to learn how to prevent falls!

Join Region 9 AAA on October 13, 2023, for a free webinar that examines caregiving. The webinar is free to attend. Click here, to register: https://forms.office.com/r/3KHHtV31qe

The next six-week virtual Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop begins November 8, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m via Zoom. To register contact Brooke at 989.358.4616, mainvilleb@nemcsa.org or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/BAjyPxTULU

Today is the day! Come join us for our annual Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention Conference at the Gaylord Eagles Club! The conference starts at 9:00am and ends at 3:00pm. Hope to see you there!

This webinar will cover multiple topics of caregiving such as delegating responsibilities, self-care, managing documents, finding resources, and more.To register, call 989.358.4616, email mainvilleb@nemcsa.org or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/3KHHtV31qe

Please join the National Council of Dementia Minds to enhance your understanding of cognitive impairment, improve communication and care skills, and be a part of a collaborative and compassionate approach to supporting persons living with dementia. Prescription for Change – October 19 Discussions with Your Doctor – October 26 Benefits of an Early Diagnosis – November 2 How to Deliver a Dementia Diagnosis – November 9 Characterizing Adult Neurocognitive Diseases and Adapting Care to Enhance Quality of Life – November 16 Click here to register: https://dementiaminds.org/events/doctors-with-dementia-webinars/