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Are you currently facilitating a caregiver support group in your community? Have you noticed a need for a support group in your community, but aren't sure where to start? Join Region 9 Area Agency on Aging for our monthly group to bring support group facilitators together to connect with peers, share challenges and solutions, and discover more resources for your community! The first meeting is Monday, February 9th at 3:00 p.m. To learn more, contact Sydney at 989.358.4667 or HealthyAging@nemcsa.org.
Did you know? 1 in 4 people aged 65+ fall each year. A Matter of Balance class is an evidence-based program that focuses on fall prevention and increasing activity levels in older adults. Region 9 Area Agency on Aging is hosting a virtual Matter of Balance starting February 9th and runs every Monday for 8 weeks. If you or a loved one is interested in joining us, please email HealthyAging@nemcsa.org or call 989.358.4667 to register.
🥶Brrrr..the weather out there is frightful! Have you checked on your senior neighbors? Now is a good time to do so. They may need a hand with snow removal, getting groceries or prescriptions, or just to hear a friendly voice of someone that cares. Give them a call or stop by. They will likely appreciate it.🥶
The Alzheimer's Association's Greater Michigan Chapter has two upcoming virtual research events in February! Researchers will be discussing the latest information about dementia treatments, research, and health. To learn more or register, visit alz.org/gmc/events/research-events or Contact them at 800.272.3900 or helplinegmc@alz.org.
If you need a place to warm up on this cold, winter day, take a look at the warming centers list below! Please share this with anyone that may need a place to warm up. We hope you stay safe and warm!
Be a Voice for Those Who Need One: Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMCSA) – Region 9 AAA is seeking Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteers to serve older adults living in nursing homes and licensed homes for the aged and adult foster care facilities across 12 Northeast Michigan counties. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz5FFL0oNYE What does an Ombudsman Volunteer do? ✔ Make regular visits to long-term care facilities ✔ Listen to resident concerns (care, food, hygiene, dignity, rights) ✔ Educate residents and staff about resident rights ✔ Advocate alongside residents and help resolve issues ✔ Be a trusted, compassionate voice when it matters most ✔ Attend resident council meetings when invited What you need to know: • Must be 18 years or older • Complete a minimum of 38 hours of training and mentoring • Background checks required • Flexible time commitment • No medical background needed, just empathy, integrity, and a heart for advocacy Counties served: Alcona, Arenac, Alpena, Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Roscommon & Presque Isle This is a meaningful opportunity to protect dignity, promote quality of life, and make a lasting impact for older adults in our communities. Interested or want to learn more? Contact Amy 📱 989-358-4650 📧 ottoa@nemcsa.org Your voice can change someone’s day, and sometimes, their life.
Do you or a loved one require nursing facility level care, but want to stay at home? With the MI Choice Waiver Program, aging at home is possible. To learn more about the MI Choice Waiver Program, visit https://www.nemcsa.org/services/senior-services/mi-choice-waiver-program.html.
Did you know? Region 9 Area Agency on Aging partnered with 29 rural libraries to provide family caregivers with resources, tools, and information. Items purchased for the libraries included caregiver books, dementia toolkits, touch screen computers, literature stands, dementia DVD sets. To learn more about the Caregiver Corners, visit https://www.nemcsa.org/services/caregiver-resource-center/caregiver-corners.html