Partners in Care SymposiumPresented by Teepa SnowMonday, May 12, 2014 1-4 or 6-9 p.m.Evergreen Health & Living CenterSouthfield, MIOrTuesday, May 13, 2014 8-11 a.m. or 1-4p.m.West Bloomfield Nursing Center, West Bloomfield

MORC, Inc. is excited to announce the 3rd Annual MORC Miles for Smiles 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, May 10th at Independence Oaks in Clarkston. MORC provides services for over 5100 men, women and children with developmental disabilities in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties.

Living With Purpose and Passion After 50Older Persons’ Commission650 Letica Drive Rochester MI 48307April 8,15,22, May 6,13 1:00pm-2:00pmTopics will address self-knowledge, information on work and volunteer opportunities, goal setting and overcoming obstacles in meeting those goals.

Substance abuse isn’t just a problem for the young. Loneliness, pain, sleep difficulties and mental health issues may be playing a role in this serious problem. Learn what you should know about recognizing substance abuse in your elders and where to turn for help.

Alzheimer's Association is presenting an upcoming webinar on strategies to combat caregiver stress.

Alzheimer's Association is presenting an upcoming educational workshop on making meaningful connections with the person with dementia.

Disability Network Oakland & MacombFor your convenience, we have re-scheduled the Third Thursday Presentation that was cancelled because of bad weather at our Macomb location!  Third Thursday Presentation Presents:Social Security Work IncentivesGuest Speaker: Paul Landry Community Work Incentive CounselorUnited Cerebral Palsy of Metropolitan Detroit Mr. Landry will talk about how working can affect your benefits when you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) as well as other benefits that you may receive such as Medicaid & Medicare and the use of work incentives.

The Creating Confident Caregivers workshops are hosted in collaboration with the Area Agency on Aging-1B. This is a 6-week program for family caregivers caring for a loved one in the home.  Please see brochure for more information.

This is a new blog developed by the Alzheimer's Association Greater Michigan Chapter.  Please see brochure below.

Schoolcraft College has partnered with the Alzheimer's Association-Greater Michigan Chapter to offer a Dementia Care Certificate for individuals who assist people living with dementia.  Please see flyer (below) for more information.