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February 2012


Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan Elder Law and Advocacy Center Free Legal Presentation and Legal Assistance

February 7, 2012, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Topics Includes: Guardianship/Conservation, Wills/Trust/Powers of Attorney, Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Senior Housing, Medicaid/Medicare, and Probate. FREE
Location:Redford Community Center
12121 Hemingway
Redford, MI 48239
Contact:N/A, (313) 937-8291
or www.nlsmichigan.org


FREE Glaucoma Screenings

February 9, 2012, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
FREE Glaucoma Screenings. Enjoy refreshments & educational materials. Bring friends. Every Thursday in February. No Appointment necessary.
Location:Southgate Surgery Center
14050 Dix Toledo Road
Southgate, MI 48195
Contact:Susanne Antosh, (734) 281-0100 Ext. 34
or susannea@cscmi.net


Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan Elder Law and Advocacy Center Free Legal Presentation and Legal Assistance

February 14, 2012, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Topics Includes: Guardianship/Conservation, Wills/Trust/Powers of Attorney, Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Senior Housing, Medicaid/Medicare, and Probate. FREE
Location:Patton Recreation Center
2301 Woodmere
Detroit, MI 48209
Contact:N/A, (313) 628-2002
or www.nlsmichigan.org


Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan Elder Law and Advocacy Center Free Legal Presentation and Legal Assistance

February 15, 2012, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Topics Includes: Guardianship/Conservation, Wills/Trust/Powers of Attorney, Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Senior Housing, Medicaid/Medicare, and Probate. FREE
Location:Corinthian Bapitist Church
1725 Caniff
Detroit, MI 48212
Contact:N/A, (313) 866-1443
or www.nlsmichigan.org


Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan Elder Law and Advocacy Center Free Legal Presentation and Legal Assistance

February 15, 2012, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Topics Includes: Guardianship/Conservation, Wills/Trust/Powers of Attorney, Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Senior Housing, Medicaid/Medicare, and Probate. FREE
Location:Butzel Family Center
7737 Kercheval
Detroit, MI 48034
Contact:N/A, (313) 628-2100
or www.nlsmichigan.org


FREE Glaucoma Screenings

February 16, 2012, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
FREE Glaucoma Screenings. Enjoy refreshments & educational materials. Bring friends. Every Thursday in February. No Appointment necessary.
Location:Southgate Surgery Center
14050 Dix Toledo Road
Southgate, MI 48195
Contact:Susanne Antosh, (734) 281-0100 Ext. 34
or susannea@cscmi.net


Hidden Psychiatric Disorders and Medication Challenges Among the Elderly

February 16, 2012, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
The Judith J. Wahlberg Memorial Lecture is a professional training partnership between the Area Agency on Aging 1-B and Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology. Named in honor of a distinguished colleague and alumnus who dedicated her career to aging and long term care services, the lecture is dedicated to enhancing the professional development opportunities for those concerned about services and programs for older adults. All rates include continental breakfast. Individual Rate: $40 per person, Group Discount Rate: $35 per person (Requires a minimum registration of three or more staff from the same organization.) Student Rate: $15 per person. Complete and mail this registration with payment by Friday, February 3, 2012 to: Area Agency on Aging 1-B, PO Box 674259, Detroit, MI 48267-4259
Location:Farmington Hills Costick Center
28600 W. Eleven Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Contact:Kristin Wilson, (248) 262-9226
or kwilson@aaa1b.com


Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan Elder Law and Advocacy Center Free Legal Presentation and Legal Assistance

February 21, 2012, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Topics Includes: Guardianship/Conservation, Wills/Trust/Powers of Attorney, Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Senior Housing, Medicaid/Medicare, and Probate. FREE
Location:Senior Services-Wayne Community Center
4635 Howe Road
Wayne, MI 48184
Contact:N/A, (734) 721-7460
or www.nlsmichigan.org


Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan Elder Law and Advocacy Center Free Legal Presentation and Legal Assistance

February 22, 2012, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Topics Includes: Guardianship/Conservation, Wills/Trust/Powers of Attorney, Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Senior Housing, Medicaid/Medicare, and Probate. FREE
Location:Dearborn Senior Center
15801 Michigan Ave., Room 1 & 2
Dearborn, MI 48126
Contact:N/A, (313) 943-2034
or www.nlsmichigan.org


FREE Glaucoma Screenings

February 23, 2012, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
FREE Glaucoma Screenings. Enjoy refreshments & educational materials. Bring friends. Every Thursday in February. No Appointment necessary.
Location:Southgate Surgery Center
14050 Dix Toledo Road
Southgate, MI 48195
Contact:Susanne Antosh, (734) 281-0100 Ext. 34
or susannea@cscmi.net


Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan Elder Law and Advocacy Center Free Legal Presentation and Legal Assistance

February 28, 2012, 10:30 am to 11:30 pm
Topics Includes: Guardianship/Conservation, Wills/Trust/Powers of Attorney, Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Senior Housing, Medicaid/Medicare, and Probate. FREE
Location:Patton Recreation Center
2301 Woodmere
Detroit, MI 48209
Contact:N/A, (313) 628-2002
or www.nlsmichigan.org


10th Annual Elder Advocate Conference -Empowering Families to Make Educated Choices

February 29, 2012, 7:00 am to 11:45 am
Who will benefit from this event: Social Workers and Nurses, Nursing Home Administrators, Home Care Agency Administrators, Non-profit Agencies, Caregivers and Family Members. Topics: Myths and Realities of Elder Abuse, Overcoming the Dilemmas of Downsizing. Cost: $25.00
Location:Embassy Suites
28100 Franklin Road
Southfield, MI 48034
Contact:Sarah L. Balow, (248) 356-3500
or ISSUESINAGING@LISTS.WAYNE.EDU


March 2012


Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan Elder Law and Advocacy Center Free Legal Presentation and Legal Assistance

March 1, 2012, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Topics Includes: Guardianship/Conservation, Wills/Trust/Powers of Attorney, Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Senior Housing, Medicaid/Medicare, and Probate. FREE
Location:Romulus Senior Center
36525 Bibbins
Romulus, MI 48174
Contact:N/A, (734) 955-4120
or www.nlsmichigan.org


Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan Elder Law and Advocacy Center Free Legal Presentation and Legal Assistance

March 6, 2012, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Topics Includes: Guardianship/Conservation, Wills/Trust/Powers of Attorney, Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Senior Housing, Medicaid/Medicare, and Probate. FREE
Location:Redford Community Center
12121 Hemingway
Redford, MI MI
Contact:N/A, (313) 937-8291
or www.nlsmichigan.org


Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan Elder Law and Advocacy Center Free Legal Presentation and Legal Assistance

March 7, 2012, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Topics Includes: Guardianship/Conservation, Wills/Trust/Powers of Attorney, Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Senior Housing, Medicaid/Medicare, and Probate. FREE
Location:River Rouge Senior Center
10625 W. Jefferson
River Rouge, MI 48218
Contact:N/A, (313) 842-3360
or www.nlsmichigan.org


Bringing Quality to Life

March 8, 2012, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
WHO WILL BENEFIT: Nurses, Social Workers, Allied Health Professionals, Home Care, Agency Adminstrators. FREE
Location:Oakmont Manor
41255 Pond View Drive
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Contact:Donna MacDonald, (313) 577-2297
or donnamacdonald@wayne.edu


Cognitive Abilities as we Age

March 15, 2012, 9:00 am to 10:45 am
OBJECTIVES: 1) Discuss the role of individual differences in determining age-related cognitive decline – age, gender, cardiovascular risk, and various health disorders that impact cognition will be reviewed. 2) Recognize specific genes implicated in age-related cognitive decline. 3) Discuss differences between normal aging and Alzheimer’s Disease in the changes to brain structure and cognitive function. Registration and light breakfast begins at 8:30am. Cost: $10.00
Location:Grosse Pointe War Memorial
16 Lake Shore Drive
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Contact:Donna M. MacDonald, (313) 577-2297
or ISSUESINAGING@LISTS.WAYNE.EDU


40th World Health Fitness Wellness and Martial Arts Expo and the Stars for Charity Expo

March 24, 2012, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Theme:Healthy Life Styles Tae Kwon Do-Tang Soo Do- Karate-Kung Fu-and Mixed Arts! Forms-Sparring- Weapons-Self Defense-Breaking (Musical-Traditional and Open Divisions). $6.00 Adult and $4.00 per child
Location:University Field House on the Dearborn Campus of the University of Michigan
4901 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
Contact:Dr. Ibraham Ahmed, (313) 815-8767
or ibrahamahmed@aol.com


April 2012


Partners in Family Caregiving Conference 2012

April 11, 2012, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Get Valuable Information and Guidance On: Legal and Financial Issues, Elder Abuse, Financial Exploitation, Handling Stress, Home Health Care, Hospice, In-Home Help, Medicaid/Medicare, Senior Housing/ Assisted Living/ Nursing Homes, Respite & Adult Day Services, Prescription Assistance, Support Groups for Caregivers, VA Benefits. Free Entry ● Door Prizes ● Free Refreshments ● Giveaways. To Pre-Register or for more information: (734) 246-2280 ext. 156 or www.waynemetro.org
Location:Redford Community Center
12121 Hemingway
Redford, MI 48239
Contact:N/A, (734) 246-2280 ext. 156
or www.waynemetro.org


Partners in Family Caregiving Conference 2012

April 28, 2012, 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Get Valuable Information and Guidance On: Legal and Financial Issues, Elder Abuse, Financial Exploitation, Handling Stress, Home Health Care, Hospice, In-Home Help, Medicaid/Medicare, Senior Housing/Assisted Living/ Nursing Homes, Respite & Adult Day Services, Prescription Assistance, Support Groups for Caregivers, VA Benefits. Free Entry ● Door Prizes ● Free Refreshments ● Giveaways. To Pre-Register or for more information: (734) 246-2280 ext. 156 or www.waynemetro.org
Location:Booker Dozier Recreation Center
2025 Middlebelt Road
Inkster, MI 48141
Contact:N/A, (734) 246-2280 ext. 156
or www.waynemetro.org


May 2012


Partners in Family Caregiving Conference 2012

May 8, 2012, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Get Valuable Information and Guidance On: Legal and Financial Issues, Elder Abuse, Financial Exploitation, Handling Stress, Home Health Care, Hospice, In-Home Help, Medicaid/Medicare, Senior Housing/Assisted Living/ Nursing Homes, Respite & Adult Day Services, Prescription Assistance, Support Groups for Caregivers, VA Benefits. Free Entry ● Door Prizes ● Free Refreshments ● Giveaways. To Pre-Register or for more information: (734) 246-2280 ext. 156 or www.waynemetro.org
Location:Summit On The Park
46000 Summit Parkway
Canton, MI 48188
Contact:N/A, (734) 246-2280 ext. 156
or www.waynemetro.org


Partners in Family Caregiving Conference 2012

May 16, 2012, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Get Valuable Information and Guidance On: Legal and Financial Issues, Elder Abuse, Financial Exploitation, Handling Stress, Home Health Care, Hospice, In-Home Help, Medicaid/Medicare, Senior Housing/Assisted Living/ Nursing Homes, Respite & Adult Day Services, Prescription Assistance, Support Groups for Caregivers, VA Benefits. Free Entry ● Door Prizes ● Free Refreshments ● Giveaways. To Pre-Register or for more information: (734) 246-2280 ext. 156 or www.waynemetro.org
Location:Flat Rock Community Center-Stone Creek Banquet Facility
1 Maguire Street
Flat Rock, MI 48134
Contact:N/A, (734) 246-2280 ext. 156
or www.waynemetro.org