Senior & Caregiver Resource Network

SACRN Donates $1,750 to Alzheimer’s Association

sacrn — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:34:19 +0000

The Senior & Caregiver Resource Network hosted several fund raisers and was able to donate a check in the amount of $1,750 to the Michigan Alzheimer’s Association.

SACRN has achieved Member Level status in the Anthony Wayne Society

sacrn — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:45:15 +0000

SACRN has achieved Member Level status in the Anthony Wayne Society, which is WSU’s premier donor recognition program.

Here is the website for more information: http://giving.wayne.edu/societies/anthony-wayne.php

We will be recognized at this years Charter Night celebration on November 19th at the Henry in Dearborn.

Jim Speir was recognized by Area Agency on Aging 1-B

sacrn — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:39:42 +0000


	Jim with Tina Abbate-Marzolf, CEO of Area Agency on Aging

Jim Speir was recognized by Area Agency on Aging 1-B for his leadership in establishing the Senior and Caregivers Resource Network. This group of like minded caregivers provide a broad range of senior services. “I accept this award on behalf of the SACRN membership”, stated Jim Speir. “We meet regularly to work collaboratively to help individual in our senior communities find service(s) that help our seniors overcome difficult problems”.

Koreen Daniels speaks at Healthier Black Elders Center’s “Lunch-n-Learn Series”

sacrn — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:33:58 +0000

Koreen Daniels, Elder Care Specialist with Homewatch CareGivers, was invited to speak at the Healthier Black Elders Center’s “Lunch-n-Learn Series” on April 13, 2011. The event was organized by Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology as part of their Community Outreach Program.

The topic of the presentation, “Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, Stroke Prevention, & Treatment”, was gratefully received by over 80 seniors attending the event. Many of those in attendance were looking for answers to their questions about successfully aging as minority members in the community of Detroit. They were also seeking information on assistance for the family members affected by aging parents and grandparents. The focus of the presentation included adapting to life with Alzheimer’s Disease and learning common sense tips for caring for seniors with dementia.

Lisa Gardner Interviewed by local ABC 12 in Flint

sacrn — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:29:33 +0000

Lisa Gardner / Family Services Program Coordinator - Alzheimer’s Association Greater Michigan Chapter was interviewed by ABC 12 local news in Flint . Dementia and driving: warning signs and how to take away the keys.

Mark Small Speaks at Summit Academy Schools

sacrn — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:20:14 +0000

Mark Small, Director, The Guidance Center, Adult and Family Services, was invited to provide seminars to Summit Academy Schools on Suicide Prevention. Mark spoke to staff, parents, and students on signs of suicidality, the impact of depression and anxiety as contributors to suicide, and steps to take if an individual is suspected of being suicidal.