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Bridge Michigan invites readers to a free Zoom discussion from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on April 2 about aging in Michigan. Michigan faces an aging crisis: one in five residents are 65 or older and many seniors work longer and raise grandchildren amid shrinking support services, poor transportation access, and policies favoring nursing homes over aging at home.
2025 Cancer Survivorship Webinar Series Join American Cancer Society, Beacon Health System, Henry Ford Health, and Karmanos Cancer Institute for a free virtual webinar series for survivors and caregivers to learn about various topics. Registration is required for all sessions. Thursday, March 27 from 12 - 1 PM Topic: Telling Your Story Workshop Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2nKAWcRlTh-ct6Omnh-Mbg#/registration Tuesday, June 24 from 6-7 PM Topic: Advance Care Planning Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zfW9gq6xS9OeqrbnTUzJCA#/registration Tuesday, September 23 from 12 - 1 PM Topic: Cancer Genetics Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TwUM2NYUStO2tDjBiGyWiQ#/registration Tuesday, November 18 from 7-8 PM Topic: Wellness for Survivors Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bK86-6ITRZqCVly2dWzpmQ#/registration
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Join today's Caregiver Webinar: Body, Mind, Soul: Building a Caregiving Wellness Plan via Zoom at 1:00pm. Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88915547858?pwd=TmlcLipJvYZGfaLcKuXwjREApIcbYK.1 Meeting ID: 889 1554 7858 Passcode: caregiver Dial by Phone: 1.312.626.6799 Meeting ID: 889 1554 7858 Passcode: 747751917
Register today! Join the National Council of Dementia Minds for an Important discussion on Dementia and Depression on March 24, 2025 from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Click Here to Register:
Caregiver Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: Caregiving can be a rewarding experience; however, it can also be mentally and physically exhausting. This session focuses on what caregiver burnout, and compassion fatigue are and how to avoid them. To join the Zoom meeting use the link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87372893375?pwd=zefcMcMk2ieAwRNZIlaaJjqpG2Fuxe.1 Meeting ID: 873 7289 3375 Passcode: WB9j. Dial by Phone: 1.312.626.6799 Meeting ID: 873 7289 3375 Passcode: 211431
In case you’re near Oscoda County and don’t have power, here is a wonderful option to stay warm…
Join Wayne State’s Legal Advocacy for People with Cancer Clinic (LAPC) as we discuss disability benefits available to individuals with cancer, including Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, and short- and long-term disability through your employer. Click here, to register: https://waynestate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_56Yhg7lVEyrCsOG
Keep your home warm this winter by clearing snow from around your PVC pipes and exhaust vents. Blocked or frozen pipes can lead to a loss of heat, system malfunctions, costly repairs, and carbon monoxide build-up in your home. Stay ahead, clear your pipes today!