Region 9 Area Agency on Aging

Each step forward—no matter how tiny—moves you closer to your goals. Keep going, stay consistent, and trust the process. #MotivationMonday

SHIP provides free, unbiased counseling to help Medicare beneficiaries understand their coverage options. SHIP counselors assist with questions about Medicare benefits, supplemental insurance, prescription drug plans, and enrollment periods. Call the free helpline at 1-800-803-7174 to schedule an appointment.

Caregivers, this event is for YOU! Join us for the Caregiver Seminar on November 21st in Grayling. 🍽️Light breakfast & lunch ✨ $20 gift card for participants 🚗 Mileage reimbursement available 🎁 Prize drawings Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/2UCJQa3cV

Don’t let vision loss take away your love of reading! If you or someone you know is experiencing vision loss, you may qualify for free audiobooks through the Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library. Visit www.michigan.gov/BTBL or call 1-800-992-9012.

Conversations around driving privileges can be very difficult to navigate. View this guidebook to get some helpful tips before talking to someone. Click here to view the guidebook: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://s0.hfdstatic.com/.../files/we-need-to-talk.pdf

When caring for someone living with dementia, words may fade — but the emotions behind your care remain. Your patience, kindness, and compassion make a lasting difference every single day. 💕 ✨ Tips for managing emotions and dementia-related behaviors: 🧠 Stay calm and reassuring — your tone matters. 💬 Redirect, don’t correct — shift the focus to something positive or familiar. ⏳ Take breaks when you need them — your wellbeing matters too. 🌼 Look for patterns and triggers that may cause distress, and adjust the environment. 💚 Need more support? NEMCSA Region 9 Area Agency on Aging offers caregiver resources, dementia consultations, and more! 👉 Visit www.nemcsa.org/services/senior-services/ to learn more. You’re not alone — help and understanding are always within reach. 💙 #CaregiverSupport #NationalFamilyCaregiverMonth

Your views are important, and MDHHS appreciates your participation in this 15-minute survey. Your responses will help them make a better State Plan on Aging for Michigan, which will start in October 2027. If you complete the entire survey, you have a chance to receive a $50 gift card. Completing the survey online using this link: https://bit.ly/olderadultssurvey2729

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/

Recipients must live in Alpena, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, or Wexford County. Recipients will be provided with a $40.00 gift card for food only, to be used at Meijer or Aldi, to help provide a Thanksgiving meal or supplement your November food budget. Suppose you are unable to shop at Meijer or Aldi due to transportation barriers. In that case, Disability Network may, where possible, shop with your gift card for you and deliver the items to your doorstep. Application must be received on or before Tuesday, November 25, 2025, for consideration, and all money raised for this fundraiser will be distributed by Friday, November 28, 2025. Application link: https://form.jotform.com/253153806503048.