Sixty Seconds Newsletter 
A Monthly Update from Senior Resources of West Michigan  
An Area Agency on Aging Serving Muskegon, Oceana & Ottawa counties
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Dementia Friends sessions

People with dementia sometimes need help going about their daily lives and to feel included in their communities. Dementia Friends works to give people an understanding of dementia, and the small things they can do to make a difference. 

There are monthly Dementia Friends sessions offered in Muskegon, at Tanglewood Park, 560 Seminole Road, Norton Shores:
  • July 15, 1-2 p.m.
  • August 13, 3-4 p.m.
  • September 24, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • October 17, 9-10 a.m.
  • November 18, 1-2 p.m.
  • December 10, 3-4 p.m.
You can register for these, or future sessions:  https://www.eventbrite.com/d/mi--muskegon/dementia-friends/. 
New Care Connections Video 

Senior Resources of West Michigan's Care Connections program has a new video to explain the private pay companion care program. 

To view the 5-minute video, click here.

Speak up! Anytime day or night. Report abuse and neglect.
855-444-3911

Senior Resources' Elder Care Specialists are available to assist with Options for Long Term Care
Call: 231-733-3585
or Toll Free:  1-800-442-0054. In Oceana: 231-559-0331.
July 2019
Free personalized advice to enhance health, independence and aging in place

Are you looking for practical information about independent living and aging safely in place, in the comfort of home? Then you should know about Active Daily Living. 

This new, online suite of services is available on the Senior Resources of West Michigan website at https://seniorresourceswmi.dailylivingadvice.com, offering free, information on managing daily activities, dealing with health issues, navigating through health services and so much more.
 
  • Find no-cost and low-cost video tips on everything from how to turn a door knob with a rubber band to placing a cushion on an easy chair to get up more easily.
  • Inform yourself with Senior Health and Family Caregiver Newsletters with personalized topics ranging from arthritis and pain management to caring for a loved one.
  • A Careguide Library offers new articles every month.
Chere Gardner retires from Senior Resources after 33 years
Chere Gardner, shown here with Muskegon County Commissioner Ken Mahoney, retired from Senior Resources after 33 years of service to the agency. Mahoney presented a resolution from the County of Muskegon, recognizing Chere's service.

Chere oversaw the finances for Senior Resources  for 20 years, serving as Financial Manager/Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer at various times. She is known for her excellent support of agency contractors and technical assistance. Chere spent 6 years managing the agency data systems as CIO, and she served as a Grants Manager two different times during a 7-year period. Chere was part of the team that grew the agency budget from $2 million to its current $25 million. She was instrumental in the startup of the MI Choice Medicaid Waiver program. She is a compassionate advocate for older adults, caregivers, and the programs serving them, and she will be missed!

Muskegon Senior Transportation program moves to AgeWell Services

AgeWell Services is the new home of the senior medical transportation program that was formerly housed at the American Red Cross.

The American Red Cross worked to transition the program to AgeWell Services, effective July 1. The program provides medical transportation to low income seniors, and brings with it three employees and 90 volunteers.

To reach the Senior Transportation office, you may call 231-726-7090.
Senior Resources of West Michigan Inc