Diabetes PATH Leader wanted

Hello caregivers,

Are you interested in becoming a leader? Do you like to help out those who are struggling with Diabetes? If so, this opportunity might be just for you.

We are looking for two employees to become Diabetes PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) Leaders. A Diabetes PATH Leader is someone who is a role model for healthy behaviors, possesses good listening skills, is dependable and consistent, and who is able to express empathy to the needs and abilities of others. PATH Leaders must be willing and available to co-facilitate a DIABETES PATH workshop, which are often groups of 12-16 individuals. These workshops meet once a week for six weeks, each session being 2 1/2 hours long.

If this sounds like something you want to do, the training details and contact information are listed below:

Location: 3215 Eaglecrest Dr. Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Date: August 28-31

Time: 9am-4pm every day

Cost: Free. Lunch is provided.

Contact Nora or Ann at MSC to learn more. We will gladly cover your time at the PATH training on August 28 - 31. Call soon.

Applications are due by Aug. 17, 2017.

Substance Abuse Among Older Adults Session

Hello caregivers,

On Thursday, July 27, from 1:00 to 3:00pm, Area Agency on Aging Western Michigan will be holding a class on the issue of substance abuse among older adults.

This class is very relevant and useful, since some older adults may believe that they are immune to developing a drug or alcohol problem later in life. However, current data shows the number of seniors with drug problems is on the rise. The causes are complex and the solutions aren’t easy. Thus, education about the scale and nature of senior drug abuse and misuse is an important issue, as well as seeing signs of dependence and addiction in older loved ones, and how to get help for a loved one with a drug problem. The speaker is Margaret Rose, LMSW–CAADC-CCS, an independent trainer at Rose Training & Education, LLC, and she will be looking closely at the misuse of drugs and alcohol among Seniors.

Location: Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan. 3215 Eaglecrest Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, MI

Registration:

  1. Email registration@aaawm.org or
  2. Call 616-222-7032. 

A $5.00 fee is required per class, payable at the door. 

If you have any questions, call 616-222-7032 or visit www.caregiverresource.net.