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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National Preparedness Month (NPM) is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2021 theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.”
Each week of the month has a theme - Make A Plan, Build a Kit, Low-Cost/No-Cost Preparedness, and Teach Youth about Preparedness.
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Tell us your story…we’re here to help
If you, or someone you know, needs help for an older adult, our Options Counselors are a great resource.
By calling (231) 733-3585 or 1-800-442-0054 or emailing us at info@seniorresourceswmi.org, our Options Counselors will listen to your unique life situation, present options, and help guide you to information and resources. We can help with eligibility for government supported programs, application processes, options for long-term care services, and we can serve as a neutral source for aging-related information.
We will guide you on how to best pair your own personal resources with community resources for long-term care needs. We can provide comprehensive assessments and services for the frail elderly at high risk of entering a skilled care facility, and we can help those moving from a nursing facility back into a home environment. Learn more about how our Options Counselors can help in this video.
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Click on the photo for more fall prevention tips. |
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Falls Prevention Awareness Week is Sept. 20-24 |
Falls continue to be a national public health concern. That's why we're encouraging you to remind older adults to learn about their falls risk during Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Join us September 20-24, 2021, to help older adults live without fear of falling.
Visit this site for a short quiz to assess your knowledge about falls.
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Ottawa County residents - please take this quick survey
Help Ottawa County increase broadband Internet access in our area. Take a brief 5-minute survey and broadband speed test that will help create an accurate map of Internet connectivity in Ottawa County. This data will be leveraged to assist in broadband planning efforts.
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Active Daily Living provides practical tips for independence |
Active Daily Living is a free online resource offering personalized advice to support older adults, their families, and caregivers: practical information on aging in place, including tips on everything from hygiene and fall prevention to cooking and driving. |
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Find out more: https://seniorresourceswmi.org/active-daily-living/ |
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Do you know a caregiver who could use some 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.
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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.
September 16, 3 p.m.
October 13, 10:30 a.m.
November 19, 9:30 a.m.
December 7, 1 p.m.
For more information, contact Lisa Tyler, ltyler@seniorresourceswmi.org, or 231-733-3509.
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History, arts, science, and more - free lectures with One Day University
Senior Resources has partnered with One Day University to offer free memberships for older adults in Muskegon, Oceana, and Ottawa counties. One Day University (ODU) offers access to hundreds of online talks with some of the nation's most popular professors.
To sign up:
1. Go to www.onedayu.com/membership
2. Click on the button that says “Sign up Now”
3. Enter our community code, SRWMI-N4A, in the coupon code box
4. Click “Proceed to checkout”
5. Enter your name and email address to complete enrollment
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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.
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Senior Resources of West Michigan Inc
560 Seminole Road
Muskegon, MI 49444
231.733.3585
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