MSCC sponsored Chairs of Joy 2020

While reviewing our posts and articles over this last year, we felt like the photos from last year’s Chair give-away deserved a little more attention. Another thank you and expression of appreciation to everyone that nominated a senior to receive a new power chair and helped coordinate the delivery and set-up. Stay tuned to learn about this year’s event by MSC Community, the non-profit arm of Managed Senior Care.

To see more images from last year’s event, click here.

Looking for a Captain

Join our team in the WALK TO END ALZ - OCT 9

Have you ever considered participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s? The Grand Rapids event is Oct. 9 starting from Ah-Nab-Awen Park downtown at 10am. We would love to have a team participate from Seniors Helping Seniors of W Michigan this year. All we need is someone to be a Captain and some walkers. Nora and I are willing to commit a matching gift equal to the amount the team raises (subject to a practical maximum. :) ).

If you are willing to captain or walk please text the office and we will help get the paperwork completed. 616-234-0190. To learn more about the event, click here.

Covid Precautions are still necessary

It seems like we have been dealing with this pandemic forever at this point and we are all tired of the stress and adjustments we’ve had to make. Unfortunately, the risks are not over and we are still experiencing a Covid positive rate of more than 10% in Kent County. Here at Managed Seniors Care we have recently started seeing 1 to 2 people (both caregivers and clients) diagnosed with Covid19 each week again.

Just a few reminders:

• Masks must be worn by all caregivers, regardless of vaccination status.

• The senior should wear a mask if you are working within 6 feet of them. All appropriate PPE should be worn, if you are performing personal care.

• Masks must be worn by both caregiver and client inside of a vehicle.

• A clean apron needs to be worn at every client’s home. You can pick up an apron at the office during regular business hours.

• Do not go to work if you are experiencing symptoms of fever, cough, diarrhea, vomiting. Call the office immediately. Even though you only answer the exposure questions once a week in ClearCare, you are still expected to comply with the protocol of calling the office anytime you feel sick.

We are also receiving more requests for only vaccinated caregivers to be assigned by our clients. If you have not done so, please text a photo of your vaccination card to the office number 616-234-0190 in order to be included in these work opportunities.

Caregiver Appreciation night - if things stay stable with Covid, we should be able to host our annual Caregiver Appreciation dinner again this year. Please pencil in Nov 9 for dinner with your Managed Senior Care team.

Our Annual AFLAC supplemental insurance event will be coming up soon, along with Open Enrollment for Medicare. Watch for more information to be sent to your email.

Happy Fall everyone - enjoy a Pumpkin Latte for me.

Art Prize returns to the Gardens - 9/16 - 10/3

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park will be one of the satellite venues hosting ArtPrize from Sept. 16-Oct. 3.

Virginia Lee Montgomery’s Sword in the Sphinx sculpture will be on display for the ArtPrize competition, which allows artists from all over the world to showcase their artwork throughout the Grand Rapids area and compete for up to $250,000 in juried awards and prizes.

If you are interested in visiting the Gardens please call the office and request the Company Pass. We have a membership that provides 10 admission tickets. You will need to have the pass and your employee badge with you to get in. Please make use of the pass, it is here for you.

The ArtPrize exhibition areas will be free to the public during regular Meijer Gardens hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday and Wednesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday; and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Tuesday. All other areas will require an admission ticket.