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Cultural awareness is important for caregivers because it encourages an authentic understanding of what it means to be a caregiver in our society today. What are the implications for caregiving?…
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Are you a caregiver? So often, we don’t consider ourselves caregivers because we feel we’re doing what we’re supposed to do as a family member or friend to someone who needs care.…
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American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) estimates that family caregivers spend about $7,242 annually on caregiving activities, which is about 26% of their income. Caregivers approaching…
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Event DescriptionFollowing great feedback from the 2023 WorkLife Office Conference, we are offering an encore presentation of the “Attracting and Retaining Values Based Employee” breakout…
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Join this session to learn more about caregiving and fall prevention, led by Nicole Wethington, Health and Nutrition Education with MSU Extension. Learning ObjectivesWhat causes us to loss our…
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Real stories from caregivers are powerful and moving. Hearing these deeply personal experiences firsthand helps us realize that we’re not alone. Many other people are on similarly challenging…
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What is MMAP – MMAP is Michigan’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)?Come join us for a discussion with a certified MMAP counselor.…
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Join us as we welcome back Dr. Edna Rose as she discusses a challenge
many caregivers face: understanding and dealing with individuals with
cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease.…
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The old saying is true, laughter is strong medicine. It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts…
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Event DescriptionThis session will cover: – The impact of primary and secondary trauma on parents. – What the likely emotional, psychological, and relational needs of your kids are given…
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Families grow and change, and different employees have different family-related concerns, throughout employees’ tenure with their organizations. Whether it be parental, or caregiving related or…
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In this session, participants gain a deeper understanding of basic brain functioning of the client with Cognitive Impairment/Alzheimer’s Disease. How to successfully navigate the journey of…
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WorkLife Office Presents: Adult Caregivers Employee Resource Group - Navigating Safety, Risk, and Independence while Caring for our Elders It is a delicate balance to maintain the safety and the…
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WorkLife Office Presents: Adult Caregivers Employee Resource Group - Demystifying Dementia & The Six Pillars of Brain Health This session is intended to equip participants on behalf of…
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Following this session participants should be able to:Recognize one or more signs of declining brain health Identify risk factors related to brain health Identify things that can be done to improve…
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