Detroit Kinship Care Conference

Issue 34

Featured

Habla Espanol?

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a new Spanish-language version guide to help prevent and report elder financial abuse. The guide walks through four steps to fight abuse: prevent, recognize, record, and report. It lists red flags, common scenarios, and resources. Order the new Spanish version or the English version of the guide for free. CFPB also released a Spanish-language “quick reference” handout on how to report elder financial abuse. Order free copies in Spanish or English.

Click to REGISTER for Kinship Care Conference

AARP's Caregiving News

One in 6 Americans provide unpaid caregiving for a loved one. Are you one of them? Read advice on:

Dementia caregiving
Options for in-home care
Setting boundaries

Learn more

Events & Activities

Helping Caregivers Survive & Thrive

Universal Dementia Caregivers helps caregivers manage the social, spiritual, emotional and practical needs of loved ones with dementia. UDC believes "our loved ones are inside” even if they can no longer communicate in a way we understand. Other Services & Workshops

Find events for persons with dementia and their caregivers in this Calendar List. Click on the name of the event listed to learn more or to register.

New Research Projects on Alzheimer's

September 27, 10 am - Noon

Complimentary lunch provided

University of Michigan - Detroit Center

3663 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI (MAP)

Hear about the new research taking place at the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. This event features presentations from three study teams about research projects you might be interested in joining. Learn the details, what you need to participate, and compensation.

Safety & Health

Are you vulnerable to financial exploitation?

Take our quick survey HERE to learn your risk

Have you been scammed, exploited, had your identity stolen or otherwise been a victim of financial fraud?

Call LaToya Hall @ 313-664-2608

SAFE Can Help

Successful Aging thru Financial Empowerment (SAFE) provides free financial coaching to older adults and caregivers to help them manage money securely and accurately. If you've been a victim of fraud or exploitation, let SAFE work with you to recover your money. Help is safe, confidential and free.

CALM Conversations

Explore change and loss throughout the caregiving journey. For family caregivers of adults living with dementia. No charge. Virtual sessions meet quarterly.

Oct 27, 1-2:30 p.m. - Rebuilding your life when caregiving ends, and inner caregiving

Benefits Check-Up

If you are recently widowed or have had a change of circumstance, you may qualify for new or expanded benefits. Learn what's available to you at this easy to navigate website recommended by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Visit Benefits CheckUp

Participate in Research

Wallet Study Flier