Issue 38


Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center:
New Wellness Sessions
Mindfulness-based Dementia Care
 
Winter session, Jan - March, Virtual / Spring session, April - June, Virtual
 
Mindfulness-based Dementia Care is a nine-week program designed for family caregivers of adults living with dementia. The program shares how the practice of mindfulness can provide support during the challenges and stresses of dementia care. Classes meet weekly and attendance is required for course participation. Some outside practice and reviewing course material between classes is also expected. Upcoming sessions are offered in partnership with The Presence Care Project.

Living Grief
 
Monthly, March 2 - August 3, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Virtual
 
Living Grief is an exploration of grief for family caregivers of adults living with a dementia. The program takes place monthly for six months and it is recommended that participants attend all or most sessions. It is strongly encouraged that Living Grief attendees will have participated in other Wellness Initiative programs.
Events & Activities
helps caregivers manage the social, spiritual, emotional and practical needs of loved ones with dementia. Their trainings are known throughout Detroit. Other Services & Workshops
Services & Info
Need help as a caregiver?
If you live in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair or Washtenaw County,
call AAA1-B at (800) 852-7795 as your first step.
RESOURCE LIST FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS

Caring for an aging parent, spouse or other loved one can be tough. Whatever your caregiving situation, a little help can go a long way. We put together a short list of support resources for family caregivers available in our six Michigan counties. It's a quick read. Give it a skim and see if it helps spark some ideas.
AAA1-B Also Offers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers

The six-week Powerful Tools for Caregivers Program is an in-person, interactive workshop to help caregivers learn to care for themselves while giving care, manage stress and understand the complex emotions that come with caregiving.
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
January 11 through February 15
Huntington Woods Library and Cultural Center
No One Knows What We Do . . .
It's a lonely job, caregiving. And no one knows what we do — day after day looking after someone, coping with daunting and sometimes incomprehensible medical issues, hoping that we're doing the right thing as we take on the vast, evolving and endless responsibilities of being someone else's caregiver. Full Article
Find University of Michigan 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.
Participate in Research
Studying the Hardships of Being a Family Caregiver
Bridgit Jung is a student at the University of Michigan studying ways to support persons in overcoming the emotional and financial hardships that come with being a caregiver. 

She wants to talk to people who are non-professional caregivers, for example caring for persons with short- or long-term limitations due to illness, injury, or disability.

Her team would like to schedule a 25-minute interview by phone or Zoom to hear about your experiences. You will be compensated with a $25 Amazon gift card.

If you identify as a caregiver and would like to schedule an interview, please click here to book a time on the calendar. All your responses will be anonymous to respect your privacy. Email Bridgit at bridgit@umich.edu with questions.
Safety & Health
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.
Are you vulnerable to financial exploitation?
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