Calendar – Elder Care – Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Meeting – Aug. 9
August 6, 2010
Marquette – The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet on Monday, August 9 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the 3rd floor Day Room at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans, 425 Fisher Street in Marquette.
For more information, call Melanie Flanigan at 226-3576.
Calendar – Elder Care – Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Meeting – Aug. 3
July 31, 2010
Marquette – The Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group will meet on Tuesday, August 3 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 710 Chippewa Square, Ste. 201 in Marquette.
office located at 710 Chippewa Square Suite 201 in Marquette.
For more information please call Phil Puotinen at 228-3910.
Calendar – Elder Care – Creative Confident Caregivers For Veterans Classes Begin – July 13
July 10, 2010
Marquette – The first in a four-part series of Creating Confident Caregivers for Veterans sessions will be offered Tuesday, July 13 in Marquette. The program is geared toward family caregivers of veterans with memory loss.
Led by trained dementia care specialists, this university-tested program provides information, skills and attitudes for managing stress and increasing caregiver effectiveness.
The sessions or materials are free, and participants who successfully complete the workshop may qualify for a cash incentive. Respite care while attending the sessions is available through participating area agencies.
For information or to register, call Tammy Rosa at 800-338-7227, ext. 3021 or dial 211.
Calendar – Elder Care – Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Meeting – July 12
July 9, 2010
Marquette – The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet on Monday, July 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the 3rd floor Day Room at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans, 425 Fisher Street in Marquette.
For more information, call Melanie Flanigan at 226-3576.
Calendar – Elder Care – Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Meeting – June 23
June 20, 2010
L’Anse – The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet on Wednesday, June 23 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Baragaland Senior Citizens Center in L’Anse.
For more information, call Pam Anderson at 542-6711.
Calendar – Elder Care – Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Meeting – June 14
June 11, 2010
Marquette – The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet on Monday, June 14 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the 3rd floor Day Room at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans, 425 Fisher Street in Marquette.
For more information, call Melanie Flanigan at 226-3576.
Calendar – Elder Care/Community – Eastwood Nursing and UP Rehab Open House – May 13
May 10, 2010
Negaunee – Eastwood Nursing Center and UP Rehab Services will co-host an Open House honoring National Nursing Center Week on Thursday, May 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee.
Activities will include entertainment from singer, Brian Matthews, Wii-hab demonstrations and refreshments. Attendees will have an opportunity to register for prizes and tour the recently renovated therapy gym and activity room. All welcome to attend.
Calendar – Elder Care – Alzheimer’s Project – May 3-24
April 30, 2010
Marquette – “The Alzheimer’s Project” documentary series will be shown in four installments on Mondays, May 3 through 24 at 11 a.m. in the Citizen’s Forum Room at Lakeview Arena.
The series reveals groundbreaking Alzheimer’s discoveries and the disease effects on patients and their families. Topics include: “The Memory Loss Tapes,” a closeup look at seven individuals living with different degrees of Alzheimer’s; “Momentum in Science,” a state-of-the-science report that takes viewers inside the laboratories and clinics of 24 leading scientists and physicians, and some of the most cutting-edge research advances; the “Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am?” report by Maria Shriver which discusses what it means to be a child or grandchild of a person with Alzheimer’s; and “Caregivers,” which highlights the sacrifices and successes of people experiencing their loved ones’ gradual descent into dementia.
For information, call the Alzheimer’s Association Regional Office at 228-3910.
Calendar – Elder Care – Veterans Service Officer Available – March 4
March 1, 2010
Marquette/Munising -American Legion State Field Service Officer Patrick J. Kline will be at the Marquette American Legion Post on Thursday, March 4 at 9:30 a.m. and at the Munising Post at 1:30 p.m.
Veterans or widows needing assistance with the Veterans Administration, VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain; Agent Orange, grave markers, headstones, or claims with the VA, should see Kline during one of his visits.
For information, call Kline at 989-280-3009.
Calendar – Elder Care – Remembering Group Meeting – March 1
February 26, 2010
Grand Marais – “The Remembering Group,” an Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, will meet on Monday, March 1 at 1 p.m. at the Community Center in Grand Marais.
For more information, contact Gustav Petruske, Jr. at 494-2451.
Calendar – Elder Care – Medicare D Prescription Information – Feb. 25
February 22, 2010
Ishpeming – Medicare D prescription information and help in signing up for the best plan will be offered on Thursday, February 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pamida Pharmacy in Ishpeming.
A specialist will be there to answer questions. No appointment is needed.
Calendar – Elder Care – Medicare D Prescription Information – Feb. 24
February 21, 2010
Ishpeming – Medicare D prescription information and help in signing up for the best plan will be offered on Wednesday, February 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Pamida Pharmacy in Ishpeming.
A specialist will be there to answer questions. No appointment is needed.
Calendar – Elder Care – Gwinn Caregivers Support Group Meeting – Jan. 18
January 15, 2010
Gwinn – The Gwinn Caregivers Support Group will meet on Monday, January 18 at 1 p.m. at the Gwinn Club House (Forsyth Senior Center), 165 North Maple in Gwinn.
For more information please contact Julie Shaw at346-9862.
Calendar – Elder Care – Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Meeting – Jan. 13
January 10, 2010
Laurium – The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet on Wednesday, January 13 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Laurium Senior Housing, 1235 Lake Linden Avenue in Laurium.
For more information, call Sarah Baratono at 337-5700.
Calendar – Elder Care – Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Meeting – Jan. 11
January 8, 2010
Marquette – The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet on Monday, January 11 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the 3rd floor Day Room at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans, 425 Fisher Street in Marquette.
For more information please contact Melanie Flanigan at 226-3576.
Calendar – Elder Care – Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Meeting in Munising – Dec. 11
December 8, 2009
Munising – The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet on Friday, December 11 at 10 a.m. at the Mather Building, 413 Elm Street in Munising.
For more information please call 228-3910 or 800-272-3900.
Calendar – Elder Care – Caregiver Support Group Meeting in Laurium – Dec. 9
December 6, 2009
Laurium – The Caregiver Support Group will meet on Wednesday, December 9 at 2 p.m. at the Laurium Senior Housing, 1235 Lake Linden Avenue in Laurium.
For more information please contact Sarah Baratono at 337-5700.
Calendar – Elder Care – Remembering Group Caregiver Support – Dec. 7
December 4, 2009
Grand Marais - The Remembering Group, an Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, will meet on Monday, December 7 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Grand Marais Commmunity Center.
For more information, call Gustav Petruske at 494-2451.
Calendar – Elder Care – Gwinn Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Meeting – Nov. 16
November 9, 2009
Gwinn – The Gwinn Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet on Monday, November 16 at 1 p.m. at the Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple in Gwinn.
For more information, call Julie Shaw at 346-9862.
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