Caregiver Resource Network

AAAWM has partnered with Help Texts to offer caregivers caring for an older adult a 12 month complimentary subscription to mental health support via text message. This is not therapy, but one-way communication with a mental health professional providing encouragement on your caregiving journey.

For eligibility and sign up information visit https://helptexts.com/aaawm

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 Many of our community members are veterans and we’re thankful today, and every day, for their service!

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Embracing Generational Diversity | EAP Conference - Pine Rest This EAP conference takes a dive into the nuances of 5 generations and discusses how to embrace unique generational strengths to build cohesive workplace teams that can function collaboratively. Free to attend.

Even with the snowfall, you don't have to worry about missing appointments. Let us take care of your transportation needs throughout these cold winter months. ❄️🥶

Give us a call today at 800-610-6299.

Exercise is a healthy habit to partake in during all phases of life, but as we age, it becomes even more important to our overall health. Regular exercise is about more than just physical fitness because many studies show that balance and exercise programs also help older adults to maintain independence and prevent falls. You can learn more about the many benefits of exercise and how our Engaging Wellness programs can help you get started at https://buff.ly/3vFiUVD

It is important to recognize Indigenous/Native American Heritage Month. Linked below are a few tools to help you engage and learn from this meaningful history and how you can be a supporter in the present: https://www.aaawm.org/article/indigenous-native-american-heritage-month-2023

Community Needs Assessment Help inform our community's needs! Any senior individual or adult living with a disability over 55+ years old in our region can share!

One theme we continued to see in our discussions with individuals was honoring the passage of time while also embracing the freedom to explore. This shifting of the narrative is an important one to remember, there’s so much more to a person than their years as Margie shared below.

You can read more at https://www.aaawm.org/reframing-aging

POSTPONEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Unfortunately tomorrow’s Family Caregiver University class, “Driving Safety and Mobility for Seniors”, has been postponed due to an unexpected health ailment. We apologize for the short notice and appreciate your patience as our presenter from Mary Free Bed’s Driving Assessment Program is given a chance to heal. Thankfully they will be back to present for us at a future date!

In the meantime, we’d like to highlight some of our resources to help your caregiving journey. And as always, you can be connected to support services at (616) 456-5664
• Family Caregiver University Support Group https://www.caregiverresource.net/documents/family-caregiver-support-group
• Respite Certificates https://www.caregiverresource.net/documents/respite-1
• Adult Day Centers www.aaawm.org/services
• Dementia Friends www.aaawm.org/dfmi
• State of Michigan Driving Resources https://www.michigan.gov/agingdriver/michigans-guide-for-aging-drivers-and-their-families