Page 8 - Senior Times South Central Michigan - June 2020 - 27-06

Page 8
Senior Times - June 2020 From the Tate C. Goodwin, Director / Manager
Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC
1276 Tate Trail, Union City, MI 49094
517-741-4555
WWwwWw.L.IlGigHhTtHhOoUusSeEFfuUnNeErRaAl.Lc.oCmOM
STATE SENATE
State Senator, John Bizon, M.D., District 19
SAFETY & PREVENTION
“Guiding You In Your Time Of Need”
Serving all of South Central Michigan
Bright, modern facilities in Athens, Union City & Tekonsha
We are mid-way through 2020
and still dealing with a pandemic that gripped our county, state and country. My hope is that you are remaining safe while slowly getting back into your daily routine.
possible for workers and customers. We will get through this epidemic.
• Up-To-Date Technology • On-Site Banquet Space • Handicap Accessible
• In-Home Pre-Planning Appts. • FREE Transfer of Pre-Plans
• Monuments & Pet Cremation
COVID-19 has monopolized our conversations since March. I recently had the opportunity to talk with mul- tiple epidemiologists regarding our stay-at-home orders. These people are all highly trained in epidemiology, with varied backgrounds as professors, public health department officials, doc- tors, and even officials with the World Health Organization.
of business are not safe, please leave quickly.
COMPETITIVE PRICING – Plus our new 6 MONTHS SAME AS CASH financing in case of no life insurance or limited funds. Visit our website today to see if you qualify.
In June, we typically recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which spotlights the importance of safe- guarding Michigan’s senior population. Please make sure to keep a watchful eye for signs of elder financial abuse and report any signs to officials. Elder financial abuse is rising due to more people aging and living longer, an increase in the amount of wealth seniors have accumulated throughout their careers, and their increasing isolation.
23,000 SQUARE FEET OF QUALITY ANTIQUES, GIFTS & HOME DECOR! 100+ SHOPPES UNDER ONE ROOF!
Open 7 Days A Week, 10am - 5pm
Gift Certificates & Layaway Available Call For Dealer Space Availability RV & Bus Parking
Personal safety will hinge on the concepts of personal protection, per- sonal hygiene, and personal distancing. Protection comes in the form of masks and gloves; the better the mask, the better the protection — but any face covering is better than none. Hygiene addresses washing or sanitizing hands on the way in and out of stores and the wearing of clean clothes. The suggested distancing is six feet, but the farther away from others, the better.
ing relationships and toward new associations with other “friends” or strangers?
10750 W. CHICAGO ROAD (US 12)ALLEN, MICHIGAN 517-869-2250  www.hogcreekmall.com
Please make no mistake: The COVID-19 virus is dangerous. Each of us has a responsibility to act sensibly if we decide to go outside of our homes. If you have a business, then the workplac- es and sales locations must be as safe as
• Does the elder display unexplained excitement over a financial windfall or prize check and reluctance to discuss details?
Neurological
Cardiac
Orthopedic
Cancer
Pulmonary
Complex Medical
If you need help with any of these conditions, you may benefit from an inpatient skilled nursing rehabiliatation stay.
To report abuse, neglect or exploita- tion of vulnerable adults contact the Michigan Adult Protective Services at 1-855-444-3911.
EARN EXTRA MONEY AS A DEALER AT
THE ALLEN ANTIQUE BARN
It’s both fun and rewarding when you become a dealer
at the Allen Antique Barn. Now all the garage sale hunting, collecting over the years and results of the antique auctions you’ve attended can turn into extra cash for you.
Join our family of dealers occupying over 300 booths with 25,000 square feet of antiques, furniture and collectibles. It’s fun and rewarding!
BENEFITS TO CONSIDER:
• Booth space as low as $26 • No commissions taken
• No work days
• Special promotions
• Elevator & stairs to upper floor •Open7daysaweek,10am-5pm
JOIN US NOW! BOOTH SPACE FILLS QUICKLY
Call 517-869-2888 or stop in and see for yourself / www.allenantiquebarn.com Take the Coldwater exit off I-69, then 10 miles east on US 12 to the Big Red Barn. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
269.965.3327
heartlandnursing.com/BattleCreek
©2020 HCR Healthcare, LLC
 Antiques & collectibles  Homemade jams, honey
& maple syrup
 Silk & dried floral arrangements
 Jewelry
 Primitive giftware  Amish log furniture  Braided rugs
 Yarn shoppe
 Baby giftware
 Hand built furniture  18” Doll clothes
 Country decor
Everyone I have talked to agrees that in the initial stages of an epidemic, par- ticularly if there is no vaccine or known treatment, decreasing the transmission of the disease in the population is vital- ly important.
The State of Michigan has several questions to ask when assessing an elder abuse situation:
• Has an elder moved away from exist-
We will see our businesses reopen once they can operate reasonably safely. We are relying on you to do the right thing to stay safe. If gatherings or places
• Has a new person entered the elder’s life and shown an excessive interest in the elder’s finances or accounts?
• Are you unable to speak directly with the elder despite repeated attempts at contact?