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Well Spouse Association

Wednesday, October 21st, 2020

Phone: (800) 838-0879 Website: wellspouse.org Emotional support and comfort to spousal caregivers. Offers in-person support groups, telephone support groups, mentor programs, online chat forum, respite weekends and national conference.

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Jewish Senior Life

Thursday, October 15th, 2020

Website: jslmi.org Phone: (248) 661-6390 Address: 6710 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322 Services: Support Groups for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia and for persons with early-stage dementia. These groups are led by a facilitator trained by the Alzheimer's Association. Call for more information. On-site respite during the meeting may be available but must be arranged in advance. Adult Day Program: (Dorothy and Peter Brown ...

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Southfield – Jewish Vocational Services (JVS)

Thursday, October 15th, 2020

Website: jvsdet.org Phone: (248) 233-4392 Address: 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield, MI 48076 Services: Support groups for caregivers of older adults. Onsite respite during the daytime meeting may be available and must be arranged in advance.

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Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County: Home Repair and Safety

Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

Phone: (734) 971-9781 x 8 Website: csswashtenaw.org Minor plumbing and home repair as well as installation of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, grab bars, handrails, and raised toilet seats.

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Dementia & Alzheimer’s Resource Committee

Monday, October 12th, 2020

Phone: (810) 990-9558 Website: darcscc.org Supporting and providing assistance to individuals in St. Clair County who are affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and their families. Respite grants can help provide funds for caregiver respite for eligible St. Clair County caregivers caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia.

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Monroe County Opportunity Program

Sunday, October 11th, 2020

Address: 1140 South Telegraph Road, Monroe, MI 48161 Phone: (734) 241-2775 Website: monroecountyop.org Utility Assistance The emergency fuel assistance program assists older adults with payment of heating bills. Also administers The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) which provides assistance with heat, electric or water bills. Must be a resident of Monroe County and have income at or below 150% of the poverty level. Friendly Callers In-Home Respite Volunteer Caregiver Program provides in home respite, friendly ...

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Livingston County Catholic Charities

Friday, October 9th, 2020

Website: livingstoncatholiccharities.org Phone: (517) 545-5944 Address: 2020 East Grand River, Suite 104 Howell, MI 48843 Services: Caregiver support groups. Please call for more information. Transportation Volunteer Caregiver program. Shopping and medical transportation provided by volunteers, using their own cars. Medical appointments are given priority. Must be age 60 or older, or disabled adult and a resident of Livingston County. In-Home Respite: Volunteer Caregiver program usually once a week for 2-4 hours. Will not ...

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Huron Valley PACE

Friday, October 9th, 2020

Phone: (734) 572-5777 Website: huronvalleypace.org The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provides services at a PACE Center. Participants’ social, medical and physical needs are coordinated by a team. PACE focuses on preventive care in a person’s home. People who join a PACE program must receive their primary medical care through PACE, and will need to see a PACE doctor. In addition to medical services, PACE participants also receive important social and ...

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PACE Southeast Michigan

Thursday, October 8th, 2020

Phone: (855) 445-4554 Website: pacesemi.org The Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provides services at a PACE Center. Participants’ social, medical and physical needs are coordinated by a team. PACE focuses on preventive care in a person’s home. People who join a PACE program must receive their primary medical care through PACE, and will need to see a PACE doctor. In addition to medical services, PACE participants also receive important social ...

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What to Expect When Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s

Thursday, August 13th, 2020

A Guide to Caregiving: Early, Mid, and Late Stage Knowing what to expect if you are a care partner with someone who has an Alzheimer’s diagnosis – whether you are family or a friend -- may help ease your fears about the future, along with the stress, anxiety, anger, frustration, grief and depression that you might experience through the stages of the disease. Early stage— A time to talk, plan and help ...

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