Sixty Seconds Newsletter 
A Monthly Update from
Senior Resources of West Michigan  
An Area Agency on Aging Serving Muskegon, Oceana & Ottawa counties
Volunteers needed for state advocates council
Senior Resources is seeking volunteers for the Michigan Senior Advocates Council (MSAC), a group of passionate senior volunteers who come together monthly to discuss issues, plan statewide advocacy on behalf of area agencies on aging, and bridge state and local advocacy efforts. MSAC creates a more collaborative statewide effort with a larger, stronger voice.

MSAC has been credited with helping to expand the MI Choice Waiver program, funding increases for home and community based services, creation of home heating assistance, long term care reform legislation, and more.

Members are trained and educated and are appointed by area agencies on aging. Meetings will be held online for the foreseeable future. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please contact Pam Curtis, pam@seniorresourceswmi.org.

Primary Care at Home revives the house call
Primary Care at Home (formerly known as Enhanced Care Services) is a Senior Resources program that provides medical care to older adults who need in-home primary care and is aimed at lowering hospitalizations. To qualify for the program, an older adult must be enrolled in Medicare, have at least one chronic health condition, have a qualifying insurance or private pay.

The program is accepting new patients. Learn more here or call 231-737-4041.
Senior Resources CEO elected first vice president of national aging association
Senior Resources CEO Pam Curtis was recently elected 1st Vice President of the USAging Board of Directors. USAging is the national association of area agencies on aging, formerly known as N4A (National Association of Area Agencies on Aging).

Curtis was previously secretary of the national association, and is on her seventh year on the board. See more here.
Community Action House in Holland is opening its Food Club & Opportunity Hub later this month.

The facility will officially open to the public on Oct. 25, with an open house on Oct. 23 from 2-4 p.m.

Once open, the Food Club hours will be M-W-F 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., T-Th 1-7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can pre-register through Oct. 15 by calling 616-392-2368.

During this transition time, the pantry is a no-appointment drive-thru. Guests are encouraged to come during the following times for fruit, vegetables, and bread: Oct. 15 and 18 from 2-4 p.m. or Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Do you know a caregiver who could use support?

Senior Resources has partnered with Trualta, a web-based learning platform built for family caregivers, to provide a free online resource.

Trualta offers personalized information that provides caregivers with personalized training to help manage care for an older adult. There are a variety of short, quick lessons created by experts in aging. And it’s easy to use, accessible any time of day or night, and can be viewed on any device – a computer, laptop, phone, or tablet.

To find out more about this resource for caregivers, sign up at SeniorResources.trualta.com, or contact Virginia Vazquez at vvazquez@seniorresourceswmi.org or Lisa Tyler, ltyler@seniorresourceswmi.org if you need help signing up. All that is needed to begin is a name, email address, and phone number.
Become a Dementia Friend!

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. We are currently offering Dementia Friends via Zoom video-conferencing, although we hope to offer them in person soon. All sessions are about an hour.

To register for future sessions, email DementiaFriends@seniorresourceswmi.org with the date you would like to attend. A Zoom link and materials will be sent to you via email ahead of the session.

November 19, 9:30 a.m.
December 7, 1 p.m.

For more information, contact Lisa Tyler, ltyler@seniorresourceswmi.org, or 231-733-3509.
If you suspect someone you know is being abused, call 1-855-444-3911 to report your suspicions, 24-hours per day. Please note that this centralized intake line is for the entire state of Michigan and you may be on hold for some time. In case of emergency, call 9-1-1 to report to your local police department.

Visit safeseniors.info for more information.
Senior Resources of West Michigan Inc
560 Seminole Road
Muskegon, MI 49444
231.733.3585