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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Senior Resources offers free web-based learning resource for caregivers
Senior Resources has partnered with Trualta, a web-based learning platform built for family caregivers, to provide this educational resource FREE.
Trualta offers on-demand, personalized information that can help answer common caregiving questions: Am I doing this right? How can I learn more about dementia (or strokes, or diabetes)? How can I be more prepared? How do I answers to these questions? Trualta can help with those questions, and more.
Trualta is an interactive learning platform to help 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.
The site is private, and caregivers can choose the topics they’d like to learn more about. Resources are added regularly with a notice emailed when that happens.
Trualta offers a variety of topics. You can choose any or all of the topics, and can change or add your preferences at any time. Topics include:
- Brain Health
- Diabetes Care
- Personal Care
- Caregiver Wellness
- Safety and Injury Prevention
- Activities and Recreation
- Dementia Expert
- Stroke Recovery
- Grandparents Supporting Grandchildren
- Music Therapy
- Local Resources
Each subject area offers a variety of courses with videos and written information. A study by the University of Florida showed that 92% of participants had used a Trualta skill during a 30-day period, and 27% used Trualta skills on a daily basis.
To find out more about this great new 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 name, email address, and phone number, and then Trualta’s resources will be at your fingertips. |
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Volunteers needed for MMAP |
A volunteer open house is being held July 15 for the Medicare / Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP), at Tanglewood Park in Muskegon. MMAP is seeking volunteers to help people navigate the Medicare and Medicaid processes.
Volunteers are needed in Muskegon, Oceana, and Ottawa counties.
To learn more about MMAP and how you can help, contact Cheryl Olsen at 231-733-3567, or visit https://seniorresourceswmi.org/medicare-medicaid-assistance-program/. Training is provided.
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Senior Resources seeks companion care providers |
Do you enjoy spending time with older adults, or know someone who does? Senior Resources has part-time positions available for activity-based companion care positions.
This is a great position for retirees or anyone who enjoys helping older adults remain independent in their homes.
We are especially seeking adults in Muskegon County and northern Ottawa County.
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One Day University offers free online lectures
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.
These short online courses are one-hour presentations that cover everything from art to zoology. Access to a vast library of recorded lectures and content, invitations to special events with professors and discounts to live events come standard with OneDayU membership, provided through Senior Resources.
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
Questions? Issues? Please email N4A@onedayu.com or call 800-300-3438 and a One Day
University customer service representative will help you as soon as possible. Please reference
community code SRWMI-N4A in your email.
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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. Due to the pandemic, we are currently offering Dementia Friends via Zoom video-conferencing. All sessions are one hour.
To register for future sessions, email DementiaFriends@seniorresourceswmi.org and a list of dates will be sent to you. A Zoom link and materials will be sent to you via email ahead of the session.
June 9, 2021, 11 a.m.
For more information, contact Lisa Tyler, ltyler@seniorresourceswmi.org, or 231-733-3509.
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Free Resources for older adults and caregivers through website
Active Daily Living, a free resource for older adults and caregivers, is available through the Senior Resources website. It is designed for seniors and/or family members concerned about the physical safety of a loved one. Interactive modules, videos, and weekly newsletters offer no-cost or low-cost tips developed by aging experts to help with activities of daily living.
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Community Resources for COVID-19
CALL 2-1-1 - dial 2-1-1 for health and human services help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Senior Resources - Call our Long-Term Care Options Counselors at 231-733-3585
Muskegon County:
- https://www.maskupmuskegon.org/
Oceana County:
Ottawa County:
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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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