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Join us for Creating Healthy Meals, a virtual webinar focused on foods that can help improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and overall health. 📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026 ⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM 🎤 Featuring Ashly Vandenburg, Nutritional Therapist 📞 Call 989-358-4667 or email healthaging@nemcsa.org to register.

Region 9 AAA is offering a FREE Support Group Facilitator Training for individuals interested in starting or leading support groups in their communities. Participants will receive training, mentorship, and ongoing support from Region 9 AAA. Click here to register: https://forms.office.com/r/Xcj2x5FRwH

Check out the latest caregiver newsletter with information, resources, services, and upcoming events. If you would like any specific topic in the next Caregiver newsletter, please let me know. Topics: Region 9 AAA Services Region 9 AAA Caregiver Programs The Dementia Caregiver Series Caregiver Wellness Workshop Powerful Tools for Caregivers Caregiver Corners MI Options: Person-Centered Options Counseling PACE Northeast Michigan Community Resources Important Dates Click here to read: https://www.nemcsa.org/userfiles/filemanager/z0im1gb2ualdmb3tsocy/

This survey helps us gather important information about the needs of older adults in our communities. Your feedback directly impacts programs, services, and funding decisions in Northeast Michigan. Click here to take the 10-minute survey: https://forms.office.com/r/MDRNCz1TKP

This year’s topics include Advanced Care Planning, Decoding Dementia, and The Art of Self-Care. To register call 989.358.4667 or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/QXaHgsbpXi

We are hosting two public hearings to gather input on the proposed 2027–2029 Multi-Year Plan. Hope to see you there!

Join us for an important discussion on Medicare Health Care Benefits: Hospice vs. Palliative – When Do You Qualify? Learn how these services support comfort, pain management, and quality of life, and how to know when each option may be right. You don’t have to navigate this alone. 💙 Click here to register: https://forms.office.com/r/BAjyPxTULU

Now Registering for Upcoming Virtual Programs! Whether you’re looking to improve balance, learn caregiving skills, or connect with others, we have a program for you. 📞 Call 989-358-4667 📧 Email healthyaging@nemcsa.org 💻Register online: https://forms.office.com/r/BAjyPxTULU