Family Caregiver class starting

Area Agency on Aging is offering a family caregiver class through Zoom starting August 5. Many of our seniors’ families would appreciate the information offered during these classes, so if given the opportunity you might want to share the class offering. The class does include a workbook, so they will need to register first.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop

Wednesdays, Aug 5 - Sept 12

2:00 - 3:30pm

Zoom meeting

For registration, contact Jennifer Joyner at JoynerJ@valleyaaa.org.

Guests after Covid?

This information was sent to us by the CDC and I thought it would be helpful for you to know.

When You Can be Around Others After You Had or Likely Had COVID-19

If you think or know you had COVID-19, and you had symptoms, you can be with others after:

• At least 10 days since symptoms first appeared and

• At least 24 hours with no fever without fever-reducing medication and

• Symptoms have improved 

Virtual FCU: Caring for a Challenging Loved One

We are pleased to share with you a free class available to you and your senior’s families that explores ways to improve communication and reduce stress.

Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Is the one you are caregiving for difficult? Is this due to the fact that they refuse care? Are they depressed? Or could there be other factors behind the issue? Come learn from a therapist, Julie Alicki, LMSW, CADP, who has worked with a variety of late-in-life clients and will share what tips and tricks might be helpful to you.

Registration Required!

Email: registration@aaawm.org or call: 616-222-7032. Once you are registered, you will be provided with the information for phone and online meeting access.

Meijer Gardens will reopen June 8

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park will reopen its doors Monday with a ribbon-cutting celebration at the main entry garden. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 6 a.m., and the doors will open to visitors at 9 a.m.

It’s exciting to see things start to open, especially our beautiful outdoor venues like Meijer Gardens. Managed Senior Care has an annual membership to the gardens that is available to any employee to either take their senior for a visit or their own family. If you would like to reserve the pass for a day, just call the office. Both the pass and your employee badge are required for entrance.

Meijers says there will be extensive signage and wayfinding icons to help people social distance. Some of the areas of the main building and outside grounds will remain closed.

For the most current information regarding enhanced safety procedures and a map showing areas that are temporarily closed, visit meijergardens.org/covid.