Complimentary CEU Webinar

Join Home Care Assistance for their free CEU webinar on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 2 PM

Senior Expo and Flu Shot Clinic

The Birmingham Area Seniors Coordinating Council and Center is once again offering a Senior Expo and Flu Shot Clinic on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.  Please see below for more information and to reserve a table.
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Caregiving Basics

Please see the flyer below for information on the Workshops being presented at the OPC in Rochester, Michigan.

15th Annual Solutions for Family Caregiver Expo

The Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) is hosting its 15th Annual Solutions for Family Caregiver Expo to provide caregivers with valuable information, answers, and links to community resources and services in an effort to provide family caregivers with relief from their daily responsibilities and support to help them continue their important role.
Click here for link for more information and to register to exhibit.

Natural Disaster Preparedness for Caregivers

The Area Agency on Aging 1-B will be hosting a unique training session to help caregivers caring for an older adult be prepared in case of natural disaster.  Please flyers below for more information.

Care Transitions: Overcoming Barriers to Effective Communication

The Heritage Southfield is hosting a CEU Course on Care Transition: Overcoming Barriers to Effective Communication. Gourmet Lunch and refreshments will be served.
Class information:
Date: June 17th
Time: 12:30pm Lunch and 1:00pm webinar will start
Location: The Heritage Southfield
25800 W. Eleven Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48034
248-727-2007

RSVP by: June 15th

Please see flyer below for more information

Caring for Aging Relatives

Please see flyer below for 2-part series on Caring for Aging Relatives. This program is for everyone caring for an older adult family member.

Strategies that Work: Dementia

Please go to the following link for the flyer below and other helpful links
http://www.aaa1b.org/caregiver-resources/strategies-that-work-dementia/

A Caregiver's Travel Guide: The Alzheimer's Journey

Caregiver Support Groups in Oakland County

Please see flyers below for list of Caregiver Support Groups in Oakland County  (Go to http://www.alz.org/gmc/in_my_community_support.asp#SGList for a list of groups in other counties.)

10 warning signs of Alzheimer's Checklist

Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or another dementia.  Click on the link below to go to the Alzheimer's Association article on "10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's".  The last link in the article (10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s) is for a concise list of the warning signs.

Click here to go to the checklist

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Your Decisions Matter

National Healthcare Decisions Day - Your Decisions Matter Expo
Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Orchard Lobby - April 16, 2014

Join us and Americans across the country in making your future healthcare decisions known to family, friends and healthcare providers. Your decisions matter. Learn how to have the conversation.

National Healthcare Decision Day Expo

Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Orchard Lobby

Wednesday, April 16, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Many Available Resources:
Advance Directives
Elder Care Nursing
Palliative Care
Sanctuary Hospice of Michigan
"Ask the Attorney"
Homecare Resources
Area Agency on Aging 1B

Questions:                                                                  Light snacks will be served.
Contact (248) 937-3506

Brought to you by: HVSH Krieger Geriatric Advisory Group

National Healthcare Decisions Day

There will be an informational event in the Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Main Lobby, 1101 University, Rochester Hills on April 16, 2014 in participation with National Healthcare Decisions Day.

Mobile Outreach: Information on Medicaid, Social Security, etc

There will be a Mobile Outreach sponsored by Disability Network Oakland & Macomb on Monday, April 7, 2014 as detailed below.

Teepa Snow Partners in Care Presentation

Partners in Care Symposium
Presented by Teepa Snow
Monday, May 12, 2014 1-4 or 6-9 p.m.
Evergreen Health & Living Center
Southfield, MI
Or
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 8-11 a.m. or 1-4p.m.
West Bloomfield Nursing Center, West Bloomfield

3rd Annual MORC Miles for Smiles 5K

MORC, Inc. is excited to announce the 3rd Annual MORC Miles for Smiles 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, May 10th at Independence Oaks in Clarkston. MORC provides services for over 5100 men, women and children with developmental disabilities in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. While their basic needs are funded there is very little funding allotted for dental care. As we know, dental issues can lead to many other health problems, especially with our vulnerable population. Everyone deserves a bright, healthy smile!

This event was started as our way to help with the costs of dental care for our special individuals with disabilities. Last year we raised over $6,500 for dental care. Our goal this year is to raise $10,000 and we need all the support we can get!

If running/walking is not feasible for you, please help by volunteering on race day or purchase a race T-shirt for $10. If you would like to register, you can do so by going to runmichigan.com (http://www.runmichigan.com/calendar/event_detail1.php?recordID=10669) or complete and return the attached registration form with your payment. There is no cost to participate in the ¼ mile event.

Sponsorship options are also available. Please contact Jennifer Lasceski at 586-416-2075 or email her at jennifer.lasceski@morcinc.org for more information.

Living With Purpose and Passion After 50

Living With Purpose and Passion After 50
Older Persons’ Commission
650 Letica Drive
Rochester MI 48307

April 8,15,22, May 6,13 1:00pm-2:00pm

Topics will address self-knowledge, information on work and volunteer opportunities, goal setting and overcoming obstacles in meeting those goals. Linda Savoyard, MA, MBA, LPC and published author of Mid-Life Makeover: Getting Healthy, Happy and Financially Secure in The Second Half of Life. She is an experience therapist, college instructor, professional speaker and corporate trainer. $25.00 class fee waived if you complete the workshop and volunteer 25 hours at OPC. Class size is limited to 12. For tickets call 248-608-0251.

Say YES to exploring your future options. For more information call 248-608-0260.

Substance Abuse in Senior Citizens Presentation

Substance abuse isn’t just a problem for the young. Loneliness, pain, sleep difficulties and mental health issues may be playing a role in this serious problem. Learn what you should know about recognizing substance abuse in your elders and where to turn for help. See brochure below

Strategies to Combat Caregiver Stress Webinar

Alzheimer's Association is presenting an upcoming webinar on strategies to combat caregiver stress.

Person-Centered Engagement for Individuals with Dementia

Alzheimer's Association is presenting an upcoming educational workshop on making meaningful connections with the person with dementia.

Social Security Work Incentives

Disability Network Oakland & Macomb

For your convenience, we have re-scheduled the Third Thursday Presentation that was cancelled because of bad weather at our Macomb location! 

Third Thursday Presentation Presents:
Social Security Work Incentives
Guest Speaker: Paul Landry
Community Work Incentive Counselor
United Cerebral Palsy of Metropolitan Detroit

Mr. Landry will talk about how working can affect your benefits when you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) as well as other benefits that you may receive such as Medicaid & Medicare and the use of work incentives.

Rescheduled Date:
Thursday, February 27, 2014
6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Disability Network Oakland & Macomb
16645 15 Mile Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48035

To reserve a seat and receive info on any program changes, RSVP to
Phyllis Reynolds at 586-268-4160 or to info@dnom.org

If you need special accommodations, please contact us at least ten days prior to the event.

Creating Confident Caregivers Workshops

The Creating Confident Caregivers workshops are hosted in collaboration with the Area Agency on Aging-1B. This is a 6-week program for family caregivers caring for a loved one in the home.  Please see brochure for more information.

Caregiver Blog

This is a new blog developed by the Alzheimer's Association Greater Michigan Chapter.  Please see brochure below.

Dementia Care Certificate Information

Schoolcraft College has partnered with the Alzheimer's Association-Greater Michigan Chapter to offer a Dementia Care Certificate for individuals who assist people living with dementia.  Please see flyer (below) for more information.

Dementia and the Family

The brochure below has information regarding the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter's upcoming annual Spring conferece that they are hosting in collaboration with the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center.

12th Annual Elder Advocate Conference

12TH ANNUAL Elder Advocate Conference
3 CE’s for SW, Nurses, NHA’s, OT, PT, and Allied Health Professionals

Empowering Families to Make Educated Choices
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014

Topics and Presenters
Health Care Reform: Implications for Seniors and Senior Services in Metro Detroit
Sharon Williams, BA, Healthcare Consultant
• Discuss Medicare/Medicaid health consumer demographics in SE MI
• Recognize the implications for Medicare/Medicaid consumers with ACA/Integrated Care Demonstration
• Recognize the implications for health and community based care systems under Demonstrations
• Discuss the roles of Healthcare professionals in new ACA integrated care demonstrations

Overcoming the Dilemmas of Downsizing
Cathy Lysack, PhD, OT (C) Wayne State University
• Describe the elements of family systems theory
• Discuss the disruption of a family system that illness, disability and family caregiving induces
• Identify appropriate interventions with caregiving families
• Identify appropriate interventions with difficult elders

LOCATION:
EMBASSY SUITES, 28100 Franklin Rd., Southfield, MI 48034
248-350-2000
COST: $25
Visa, MC, Discover accepted

Includes Continental Breakfast

3 Contact Hours NURSING: This activity has been submitted to the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91) for approval to award contact hours. The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurse Credentialing Center’s Commission of Accreditation. Application was submitted for 3 contact hours.
Questions contact Donna MacDonald at 313- 664-2605

3 CEs SOCIAL WORK: Institute of Gerontology, Wayne State University, is an approved provider with the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. Approved Provider Number: MICEC-0066.

3 CEs NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS: This program was submitted to the MI Board of Nursing Home Administrators.

Certificate will be issued after total completion of program. Sign In and completed evaluation required.

The planning Committee and the presenter declare no conflict of interest. We would like to thank Jim Schuster for sponsoring our program.

AGENDA
7:30 - 8:30am           Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 8:45am           Jim Schuster, JD, Certified Elder Law Attorney
8:45 - 10:00am         Sharon Williams, BA, Healthcare Consultant
10:00 - 10:15am       Break
10:15 - 11:00am       Sharon Williams continued
11:00 - 11:50am       Cathy Lysack, PhD, OT(C), Wayne State University
11:50am - 12:00pm  Q & A and Evaluation

COMPLETE REGISTRATION FORM & MAIL WITH PAYMENT BY FEB. 21, 2014 TO:
Jim Schuster, Certified Elder Law Attorney
24330 Lahser Road
Southfield, Michigan 48033
Attn: Kathy Vitullo EAC CONFERENCE Wednesday, Feb 26,2014

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Kathy Vitullo
248-356-3500
CE’s Required Nursing Social Work NHA

Name
Organization
Address
Phone
Email
Check Payable to:
Jim Schuster check # _________________
Charge to:
Account Number
Verification Code Exp. Date
Name as it appears on card
Signature

Support Alzheimer's Association on your Michigan tax return

New this year, Michigan Residents have the opportunity to support the critical work of the Alzheimer's Association by checking a box on their income tax return forms and making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association. On your Michigan tax return form 4642 - Voluntary Charitable Contributions Schedule, the Alzheimer's Association of Michigan is listed. This allows Michigan Taxpayers to donate $5, $10 or more from their Michigan return to the Alzheimer's Association supporting the programs and services provided by the Alzheimer's Association Greater Michigan Chapter and the Alzheimer's Association - Michigan Great Lakes Chapter. This funding supports programs such as a 24/7 helpline, education programs across the state, and support groups for families and caregivers. With someone being diagnosed with Alzheimer's every 68 seconds, the work of the Alzheimer's Association is critically important and this funding supports essential programs and services. Take action and check off your support for the Alzheimer's Association on your annual income tax form.

Your contribution makes a difference and together we can achieve the Alzheimer's Association's vision of a world without Alzheimer's. If you have questions about the tax checkoff, Alzheimer's disease, or the work of the Association, please feel free to call 1-800-272-3900, or email MICheckOff@alz.org

Non-Alzheimer's Dementias Workshop

The Mental Health & Aging Project will present a workshop in Farmington
Hills on February 18, 2014: " Preventing and Responding to Challenging
Behaviors in Persons with Non-Alzheimer's Dementias" by Dr. Shelly
Weaverdyck.

Participants will learn how to assess individuals with Alzheimer's
disease, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, and Frontotemporal dementia and how to develop effective interventions that are specific to the person, situation, disorder, and stage of disorder. 

This presentation is designed for a multidisciplinary audience. CE's are available for social workers and nurses.

See the brochure at the following website for additional information. It's easy to register online at WWW.LCC.EDU/MHAP . Registration deadline is February 13th .

Questions? Contact Matt Beha.
Matt Beha
Mental Health & Aging Project
Phone: 517-483-1529
Fax: 517-483-1852
Email: BEHAM@LCC.EDU
WWW.LCC.EDU/MHAP

Substance Abuse and Older Adults

Date: 06 Feb 2014 8:30 AM EST
GSWSM of Oakland County Presents:
Substance Abuse and Older Adults
Guest Speaker: Marcia Relyea well known community expert
Date: 2/6/14
Time: 8:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.
Location: 
Sunrise North
2080 Telegraph Rd.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
North of Square Lake Road, on west side of Telegraph.
Parking is available next door at Lifetime Fitness.
(248) 972-0800  (For Directions Only, Please do not RSVP to this number)
1 Continuing education units available to eligible social workers.
The host venue for this meeting can not take reservations. Space is
limited so please respond ONLY through this  website  Non registered
attendees are not guaranteed a seat at this meeting.

Dementia Through a Kaleidoscope

Strategies to Improve Quality of Life for End Stage Dementia

Strategies to Improve Quality of Life for End Stage Dementia

Developed and Presented By: Joyce Simard, MSW Internationally Acclaimed Dementia Care Specialist,Author and Geriatric/Palliative Care Consultant

Provided By:
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care and The Village of Redford
When: Wednesday, January 29, 2014
8:00 - 8:30:Breakfast and Registration
8:30 - 9:30: CE Presentation
Room RCD

Village of Redford
25330 Six Mile Road
Redford, MI 48240

RSVP by 1-24-14 Phone: Shannon Hogg 313-541-6484 Email: shogg@pvm.org

If you have a disability and/or have special needs, please contact
Brandy Horton at bhorton@seasons.org

Course Description:

Strategies for Improving Quality of Life for End Stage Dementia Patients

In this one hour presentation, Author of “Namaste Care,” Joyce Simard, MSW, will address the special needs of patients with end stage dementia. Beginning with a discussion of Alzheimer’s disease prevalence and impact on society, Ms. Simard will review the course of progressive damage to the brain to help the learners understand the development of related symptoms. The audience will learn the criteria for hospice admission and the proper use of the FAST scale in the staging of dementia.

To address the discomforts often experienced in end stage Alzheimer’s Disease, the PAINAD Pain Assessment Tool will be introduced. A discussion of benefits and burdens of various treatment options will illustrate the value of care that promotes comfort. Finally, effective strategies for improving quality of life will engage the audience in useful techniques which touch the senses of the cognitively impaired.

Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, provider # 1237, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.orf, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Seasons Healthcare Management, Inc. dba Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care maintains responsibility for the program.

Our Mission:
Honoring Life
~ Offering Hope

Principles of Medical Ethics Seminar

A Continuing Education Seminar at The Heritage Southfield

You’re invited to a Continuing Education Seminar. Hospice Compassus will present “Principles of Medical Ethics”, specifically designed for nurses, social workers and discharge planners. You’ll learn more about Medicare hospice benefits and how to identify the medical events that prompt hospice discussions. Make plans now to attend.

Wednesday, January 22
6 - 7:30 p.m.

Schedule of Events

6 p.m. - Registration and Mix & Mingle with Appetizers & Refreshments
6:30 p.m. - Seminar
7:30 p.m. - Wrap up, Dessert & Coffee

Complimentary admission

For reservations or more information, contact Jeanette at (248) 727-2008
by January 20.

1.0 CEU Credit

THE HERITAGE SOUTHFIELD
INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTED LIVING

25800 Eleven Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 727-2000

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Social Security Work Incentives Presentation