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Senior Times - September 2019
From The
Giving
Caregivers
Peace of Mind
Marian E. Burch Adult Day Care Center
Providing support Monday-Friday, 7am-4:30pm so you can keep your loved one in their own home environment as long as possible.
• Care Conference meetings with Caregivers to discuss loved ones’ progress.
• Transportation, Nutritious Meal, and snacks.
• Variety of daily cognitive and physical activities, including music, art, and community out- ings.
• Full-time nurse providing medication management and medical monitoring. Our nurse works closely with your primary care physician.
• Full-time Certified Nurse Aides providing personal care including whirlpool baths, shaving and per- sonal care.
• Pre-arranged Overnight Respite
• Restorative Therapy available.
• Full-service beauty shop and podiatry services available.
• Serving adults 18 years and older Monday - Friday, 7am-4:30-pm
• Financial assistance available to those who qualify.
Marian E. Burch is a department of Calhoun County Medical Care Facility since 1983.
1150 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49014 (269) 962-1750 www.ccmcf.com
Growing up, we often create pow- erful versions of our parents in our minds. They provide for us; they pro- tect us. But as time goes on, our unique relationship with our parents begins to change. Sometimes the parents we’ve always relied on need to begin relying on us.
are a number of state and community resources for caregivers to help them care for their aging parents. For parents that require advanced care or additional medical treatment, assisted living pro- vides a degree of independence while still providing our parents the help they need. Some assisted living providers even include at-home care, so our par- ents can continue living in comfort in their own homes and in their own com- munities.
We commonly refer to this phenom- enon as “role reversal,” and it can be one of the most challenging obstacles to overcome for new caregivers. The par- ents we once believed could take on the world now need our assistance getting around their home. This experience can lead to sadness, frustration, guilt, fear, and other emotions for adult children taking on this tremendous responsi- bility. And though it can sometimes
If you have thoughts on how Michigan can better support our com- munity’s incredible caregivers, I hope that you will reach out to me. Please plan to see me at my monthly coffee hours on the first Saturday of each month and tell me what's on your mind.
STATE HOUSE
State Rep. Jim Haadsma, M.D., District 62
ROLE REVERSAL RESOURCES
Coffee Hours on September 7 Mr. Don's Restaurant, 9-11am 341 N. 20th St, Battle Creek
Stirling Books & Brew, 1-3pm 119 N. Superior St, Albion
Please email me at JimHaadsma@ house.mi.gov, or phone me at (517) 373- 0555, with any questions you may have.
By: Cathleen Knoll, Senior Center Coordinator, Heritage Commons
feel overwhelming, it can also be an incredibly rewarding time in our lives and those of our parents. It’s our chance to give back to the parents that poured their blood, sweat, and tears into raising us by taking care of them when they become vulnerable.
Most importantly, you don’t need to navigate these challenges alone. There
Caregiving Is Another
Word for Love
Caregiving is the backbone of rela- tionships throughout life. Here and there as children, and then as adults, we all have received it. Care is essential to our continued health and well being. Sometimes, we become caregivers. This transition is often slow; maybe
your energy, address your needs, network with others, and give you resources to assist you in caregiving your loved one. Many past participants have been happy to spend a day away and learn that they are not alone in this undertaking. It will not cost you any- thing but time. This retreat is put on by Senior Times, CareWell Services SW, Calhoun County Senior Millage, and dedicated volunteers.
703 Capital Ave., SW, Battle Creek • www.henryfuneralhome.org 269-962-5191
JOSEPH U. STASA • THOMAS C. COLEMAN • PAULA S. COLEMAN • DENNY P. SEIVERT
IN MEMORY OF OUR FOUNDER, RICHARD A. HENRY – 1926-2015
a parent or spouse has needed help. Gradually, this becomes life-sustaining help; the kind of help that otherwise means an end to the person’s indepen- dence, both physically and often men- tally, without someone to navigate and shoulder much of the burden.
The Caregiver Retreat is held Wednesday, October 23 at the First Congregational Church in Battle Creek. We are featuring inspirational speaker Brenda Roberts, Laughter Yoga, man- icures, massages, and plenty of retail therapy! Brenda Roberts is an experi- enced, dynamic speaker, with a passion for inspiring caregivers. Lunch will
be provided courtesy of NorthPointe Woods. Respite care is available through CareWell Services SW and Right At Home free of charge.
Come, recharge your energy, and let us help you have a day devoted to you! Reservations are required; please contact Sally Goss at (269) 979-1479 ext. 306.
Often we become caregivers with- out really understanding that we ARE caregivers. It’s care provided in love for a spouse, parent, or child, generally because that’s just what you do.
Caregiving is a constant job with- out a name and we shoulder it without compensation or recognition. It can consume most of our time.
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