Senior Services News
Welcome Kelsey Cline, Center Services Manager
Hi there! I’m Kelsey Cline and I am the new Center Services Manager here at Senior Services. I will be taking over for Nancy Kawiecki as she is now retired. A little background on me: I have lived in Midland my whole life as well as most of my immediate family. I...
Care Coordination Corner: Asking for HELP for Caregiving does not Mean you have FAILED
by Julie Randolph, Care Coordination Manager Failure, it is like a dark cloud that hovers over everything, with no room for compassion or understanding. Caregivers are often their own harshest critics, carrying on a dialog in their minds of never being enough or doing...
5 Surprising Facts About High Blood Pressure
February is Heart Health Month 5 Surprising Facts About High Blood Pressure Centers for Disease Control and Prevention What you don’t know about high blood pressure could hurt you. High blood pressure affects nearly half of the adult population in the United States,...
New Foot Care Provider
Happily, we are able to report that independent professional, Adrienne Schmitt, will take over foot and nail care for local older adults beginning February 11. Senior Services will manage scheduling, so you can call 989-633-3700 to schedule your appointment. Foot care...
February Volunteer of the Month
by Allison Rossi Utter, Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager Transportation driver Rosemary McFadden is our February Volunteer of the Month. Rosemary started volunteering with Senior Services as a Meals on Wheels driver in October 2016. She had been coming to...
Quick Tips for Caregivers: Repeating
Probably the number one thing I hear from family members who have a loved one with memory loss, is a desire to find more patience with repetitive questions and stories from their person. While there is no magic formula for attaining patience, it can help to understand...
Some Seniors May Be Missing Out on Valuable State Tax Credits
by Dave Haslam, local AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Most Michigan residents who have less than $63,000 in total annual income and who pay property taxes or rent are eligible for up to a $1,500 state tax refund. In addition, many low income residents are eligible for a home...
January Volunteer of the Month
by Allison Rossi Utter, Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager Dorothy McKenna has been chosen as January Volunteer of the month for her service as a Care Coordination volunteer. Dorothy started volunteering for Senior Services in March 2015 providing clerical...
Thank You, Health Benefit Volunteers!
We would like to extend a big thank you to our Health Benefits volunteers, Kay Burton, Grace Daines, Yog Dhingra, Tracy Perry, and Holly Schaeffer. Without their knowledge, time, and expertise, we would not have been able to serve 222 individuals during Medicare Part...
