Dear New Caregiver,
First, let me say this: you are doing something extraordinary. You may not feel like it right now, standing in the kitchen with dishes piled up, a list of phone calls to make, and someone you love calling your name from the other room. But you have stepped into a role that will challenge you, change you, and, with the right support, bring moments of deep connection you’ll never forget.
Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS), a wonderful partner to The Senior Alliance, has developed a program to support caregivers called Exhale.
The mission of this program is to empower those in the role of family caregiving who provide daily support to their aging loved ones.
Through the support of ACCESS and in partnership with The Senior Alliance, Exhale is committed to increasing awareness and providing resources to diverse caregiving communities.
The Direct Care Worker Needs Fund is available to help direct care workers overcome unexpected hardships that may affect their ability to provide care.
This fund can assist with things like reliable transportation, gas cards, housing support, and other urgent needs. For a limited time, the program is open to direct care workers beyond those serving The Senior Alliance’s participants.
Direct care workers are the backbone of services that allow older adults and people with disabilities to live independently. When unexpected challenges arise, this fund provides a safety net so caregivers can continue doing the essential work our community relies on.
If you have questions, please contact Sarah Draper at 734-516-2390.
Visit our website to access the application for the Direct Care Worker Needs Fund.
Got your foursome yet?
Gather your crew, grab your clubs, and get ready for a day of friendly competition–all while supporting aging adults in our community. The Senior Alliance Golf Outing is coming up on September 22, and we’d love to see you on the green!
Included this year are:
And new this year, for $75, you are welcome to join us for dinner even if you don’t play golf.
We are thrilled to honor Brenda Mixon as our Stars of the Month for August!
Brenda is nominated by her Transportation manager, Alicia McDole.
Here’s what Alicia has to say about Brenda:
“Thank you, Brenda, for always going above and beyond–both inside the office and behind the wheel. Your willingness to pitch in wherever needed and your dedication to getting our clients to and from their destinations safely and on time truly set you apart. Your reliability, positive attitude, and team spirit make a big difference every day, and we’re grateful to have you on our team.”
Thank you, Brenda, for going the extra mile to show up for our community!
Annual enrollment for Medicare Part D is a critical period from October 15 to December 7, 2023, during which aging adults and their caregivers can make changes to their Medicare plans or explore additional assistance programs to better suit their healthcare needs.
The holiday season is a time of joy, giving, and celebration, but unfortunately, it’s also a time when scammers are more active than ever.
1 in 7 older adults in the U.S. struggle with food insecurity. On the holidays when traditional food delivery services are not available, aging adults in our community count on The Senior Alliance to provide a hot meal.
