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Region 9 Area Agency on Aging

               Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Iosco, Oscoda, Otsego Presque Isle and Roscommon Counties

 Region 9 Area Agency on Aging logo and mission statement. Our mission is to promote lifelong independence and dignity for all individuals and to assist the aged and disabled in meeting that goal.

  

Here’s what we want you to know about the Region 9 Area Agency on Aging:

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About the Region 9 Area Agency on AgingA message from our DirectorServices and ProgramsHealth and Wellness EducationCaregiver EducationDoing Business with UsHomes for the Aged in Region 9List of Councils/Commissions on AgingCovid-19 InformationLet's Talk about Aging PodcastsResourcesRegion 9 AAA Staff Directory
 
If you are looking for services in your home, call 800-219-2273
 

      Visit Us: 2569 US-23 South, Alpena, MI 49707. Contact Us at 989-358-4661. Send us a message to Aging@nemcsa.org
 

Thursday, March 30, 2023

This edition of Caregiver Shared Stories includes Shopping Adventure, Kinship Caregiver, and Robot Dog Benefits. To read the stories, click here: www.nemcsa.org/userfiles/filemanager/6trm9tp8wzqk8uovd45w/

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. The Effective Communication Strategies program of the Alzheimer’s Association was designed to provide practical information and resources to help dementia caregivers learn to decode verbal and behavioral messages from people with dementia. Register at Bit.ly/AHCALZ03302023

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

MMAP Executive Director Jennifer Page discusses the upcoming campaign to recruit volunteers to take training and counsel Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries in local communities. She describes the support network that includes local, regional, state, and Medicare. She encourages beneficiaries to seek out their local MMAP counselor for a free, unbiased insurance/benefits review - this is particularly important as the Covid public health emergency ends. MMAP, Inc. supports a Michigan-wide toll-free number for beneficiaries to call: 800-803-7174.

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Please take the time to fill out this letter to help advocate on the behalf of Older Adults in our community. Please mail letters back by, May 1st. Click here for the Campaign Letter: www.nemcsa.org/userfiles/filemanager/8u1e3ckvmaiak5ajjz9y/

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

If are you living in Presque Isle county and need a ride contact them at 989.766.8191!

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a free six-week program designed to educate family caregivers. The workshop will help reduce personal stress, increase self-care, and teach effective communication and problem-solving skills. For more information or to register contact 989.358.4616 or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/BAjyPxTULU

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

The Diabetes PATH workshop covers many things about diabetes. You will learn ways to help take care of your health, how to take charge of your health, the benefits of physical exercise and how to communicate better with your health care team. For more information or to register, contact Brooke at 989.358.4616, mainvilleb@nemcsa.org or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/BAjyPxTULU

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

We encourage you to check back regularly for more recipes and to reach out to us for additional information. Click here for more information: https://www.nemcsa.org/services/senior-services/nutrition-recipes-and-resources.html

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Do you live in or near Alcona County and have a fear of falling? If so this in-person six-week workshop is for you.

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Saturday, March 25, 2023

Click here to register: https://hprfstudies.org/redcap/surveys/?s=994TDFYRYR8WMTTX

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