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Anne Clark, Special to Senior Times
Senior Times - April 2017
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DON’T LEAVE MONEY TO YOUR CHILDREN!
Let me show you a better alternative.
77 Michigan Ave E, Suite 190 Battle Creek, MI 49017
Office 269-788-1672 Cell 269-967-6593 Fax 269-788-1674
David A. Deaton Multi-Line Agent
Email dadeaton@fbinsmi.com
Web www.Facebook.com/DavidADeatonAgency
R–E–S–P
R-E-S-P... bet you thought I was going to start singing, didn’t you – about Respect, maybe? Well, no – I would like to sing because it makes people happy but really I want to talk (again) about respite and what that means to you as a family caregiver.
Respite really is just giving your- self a short period of rest or relief from something that is difficult; meaning for some it’s a 24/7 respon- sibility, for others it’s working and coming home with additional respon- sibilities and then for others it every day they have off doing for someone else – grocery shopping, paying bills, taking to doctor’s appointment – the list really does go on and on because being a family caregiver is different based on the situation.
Working with family caregivers
for almost nine years now it’s always amazed me how many people refuse to use any help and I’ve often wondered why. We beg, offer at no cost, talk about the effects that caregiving can have on a person, discuss what happens if something happen to you – where does that leave your person – again the conversations have gone on and on. We offer, at no cost, some limited respite care to give you that break, we’ve part- nered with CentraCare and through
a grant from Calhoun County Senior Services we’ve been offering and will continue to offer some non-traditional out-of-home respite (some evening hours and Saturdays) and again (much to my amazement) we’ve had some take advantage of this fantastic offer but not as many as would have thought.
As spring approaches, I ask each family caregiver out there to do one thing for yourself and that is... just think about what it would take to get you to take advantage of some respite – at no cost to allow yourself to recharge yourself so you can continue the jour- ney of family caregiving. If you decide you want to try it, please give Anne a call at (269) 441-0920 and let’s get the process started. The sooner the better – for everyone!
And now we’ll go back to the song (imagine I’m Aretha and I’m singing – with a good voice of course and a little word change)...
RESPECT – A little respect (just a little bit)
I get tired (just a little bit)
I’m runnin' out of energy (just a little bit)
And I ain't lyin' (just a little bit)
I'm about to give you all some respite And all I'm askin' in return, yay
Is to give me a call
And when you get home (just a, just a, just a, just a)
You’ll feel revived
Awww R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Find out what it means to me R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Take care of you!
I have nothing but RESPECT for each and every one of you so give us
a call or send an email to aclark@ seniorhealthpartners.com. Or send by regular mail to Senior Health Partners, 200 W. Michigan Avenue, Ste. 104, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, whatever way makes it easiest for you, and see if we can help as there are many agencies that might be able to supply some services!
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Silent Auction/Spaghetti
Supper/Walkathon GO!
The Barry County Commission on Aging has several fundraising events coming this spring. Helping to support your community is as easy as 1-2-3.
1: Create a basket for silent auction: Due April 17
Use your creativity to make a basket for the silent auction. Baskets may have any theme. Include a list of contents and estimated value. Auction begins April 21 and ends May 20 at Walkathon GO!
2: Spaghetti Supper: April 21, 4:30-7pm
Enjoy a night out with family and
friends for a good cause with music and food! Just $6 in advance or $8 at the door. Children four and under are free. Music is by Jessie Wolthuis.
3: Walkathon GO! May 20
Create a team, collect pledges, and GO! This Pokémon themed event is fun for everyone. You can participate with or without a phone. The adventure is a 2-mile route through downtown Hastings. Registration 9:30am, step off is at 10am, lunch and prizes following.
Call (269) 948-4856 for tickets or questions.
Branch Area Transit Authority
Curb to Curb Transportation Half Fare for Handicapped & Senior Citizens Over 60 Weekly Subscriptions Available Equipped for the Handicapped Open Seven Days a Week
CALL (517) 278-5889
306 S. Clay Street, Coldwater, MI www.branchareatransit.com
