Issue 47

Safety & Health


FREE SAFE Presentation


SCAM CULTURE !


Friday, January 5

1:00 -2:00 pm (ET)



Joshua Englehart

Health Educator/Health Governor 

Joseph Community Health Agency


"Scam Culture" is based on the psychology and even physiology behind online, phone, and mail scams. Many people assume that only vulnerable older adults are being scammed, but Mr. Englehart will show that if you have a brain, you can be scammed, regardless of age.

CLICK to ATTEND on ZOOM

Call LaToya Hall @ 313-664-2608


And take our quick survey to learn if you are vulnerable to scams and fraud.


SURVEY

Afraid You've been Scammed?

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 and peace of mind. Help is confidential and free.

Events & Activities

Workshops & Trainings

To register for above event, please email us (info@universaldementia.org) with the following info: Name, phone, and email address.

Order Direct from Universal Dementia

Read the latest book by Dr. Paula Duren, founder and director of Universal Dementia Caregivers.

Kayrod Art Gallery

4750 Woodward Ave

Detroit, MI 48201


Classes & Workshops for 2024


Details Here


Register


Free, secure parking in rear of building

For info on all Hannan exhibits and events, 313-833-1300 or https://www.hannan.org

Resources & Services

Many readers have closely followed KC's journey as an engineer turned caregiver for his wife Sumi. That journey recently took another turn as Sumi's health began to deteriorate and KC made the difficult decision to use at-home hospice services. Read "WHY NOW? In-home Hospice Care for Sumi" here.

KC's Book on Alzheimer's Caregiving . . .


Congratulations to our friend and colleague, Kanu (KC) Mehta on the publication of his new book.


"My Journey with Sumi"


KC writes . . .



In 2013, at the age of 59, my wife was diagnosed with younger onset Alzheimer’s disease. Sumi and I had been happily married for over 40 years but other than brief times of normal sickness I had little experience in caregiving. As a former engineering executive at Chrysler, my problem-solving analytical mind hoped for a misdiagnosis.


At first I wanted to change Sumi, but I learned that instead I needed to change myself to best meet Sumi’s needs.


I share this book to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, reduce the stigma associated with it, and help others in similar situations find solace.

"My Journey with Sumi" Book Info


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

Living Grief:

Virtual Support Group


Starts January 2024


Living Grief is a monthly exploration of grief for family caregivers of adults living with a dementia. Topics such as ambiguous loss, anticipatory grief, and relationship changes will be discussed.


Living Grief Registration

Jan - June 2024

Third Thursday of each month

10 - 11:30 am

Participate in Research

Measuring Dementia Caregiving Styles

Our goal is to develop a questionnaire that can quickly understand how caregivers approach dementia-related care and use this information to tailor supports and services to each caregiver’s unique needs.


We are looking for unpaid caregivers currently providing some form of physical assistance, emotional support, or financial assistance for a family member or friend who has a doctor’s diagnosis of an age-related dementia.


Participation involves a 75-minute survey with the option to complete a 20-minute follow-up survey. Participants receive a $30 gift card for the first survey plus $10 for the second survey.



Contact sophia.tsuker@wayne.edu or call 313-355-3557.

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