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Vol. 10, Issue I Published two times a year by Turner Geriatric Clinic 4260 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, MI 48109 TURNER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS Winter/Spring 2009 www.med.umich.edu/geriatrics Two locations - Turner Geriatric Clinic and Turner Senior Resource Center Turner Senior Resource Center (TSRC) 2401 Plymouth Road, Suite C Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2193 Phone: 734-998-9353 Fax: 734-998-9340 Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday Director: Carolyn White Assistant Director: Barbara Zaret Assistants: Leonard Donahoo, Randy Thackston Senior Aide: Beverly Williamson Silver Club Programs: Beth Spencer, Barbara BuraTurner Geriatric Clinic Social Work koff, Lynn Chenoweth, Pat Hall, Harold Green, Amy Social Workers: Darlene Racz, Nina Abney, Leighton, Emily Reiber, Elaine Reed, Laura RiceAlene Blomquist, Sally Edwards, Mariko Foulk, Oeschger, CarolynRose Stone, Randy Thackston Diane Griffith, Mary Rumman, Lynn Stern Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: Ann Tai, Patient Advocate: Julie Young Beverly Bagozzi, Amy Sanford, Shirley Sims Office Assistants: Virginia Norman, Shari Housing Bureau for Seniors: Carolyn Hastings, Shepard Michael Aguirre, Harriet Bakalar, Justine Bykowski, Ryan Cowmeadow, Margaret Loy, De Bora McIntosh, Cheri Nalepa, Laura Nathan New Hope Outreach Clinic Volunteer Greeters: Steve Ahmed, Mac Cox, HenOutreach Coordinator: Winnie Northcross rietta Dabney, Linda Detzler, Beverly Gershowitz, Leannah Gurney, P. J. Joynt, Jim Miller, Pat NoordTurner Geriatric Clinic hoorn, Lois Theis, Karon Von Domarus Geriatrics Center Jeffrey B. Halter, M.D., Director Turner Geriatric Clinic East Ann Arbor Health and Geriatrics Center 4260 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5796 Medical Appointments: 734-764-6831 Social Work: 734-764-2556 Fax: 734-936-4120 FROM THE NORTH Follow US-23 south to Plymouth Road (exit 41). Turn left on Plymouth Road. Follow Plymouth Road 7/10 mile east of US-23. The Center on the south side of Plymouth Road. FROM THE SOUTH Follow US-23 north to Plymouth Road (exit 41). Turn right on Plymouth Road. Follow Plymouth Road 7/10 mile east of US-23. The Center is on the south side of Plymouth Road. FROM THE EAST From I-94 west, take US-23 north (exit 180B). Follow US-23 north to Plymouth Road (exit 41). Turn right (east) on Plymouth Road. The Center is on the south side of Plymouth Road. From M-14 west, take US-23 south to Plymouth Road (exit 41). Turn left (east) on Plymouth Road. The Center is on the south side of Plymouth Road. FROM THE WEST From I-94 east, take US-23 north (exit 180B). Follow US-23 north to Plymouth Road (exit 41). Turn right (east) on Plymouth Road. The Center is on the south side of Plymouth Road. From M-14 east, take US-23 south to Plymouth Road (exit 41). Turn left (east) on Plymouth Road. The Center is on the south side of Plymouth Road. Valet and Handicap Parking Are Available TURNER GERIATRIC SOCIAL WORK CARING FOR AGING RELATIVES Wednesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18 March 4, 11, 18, 6:308:30 pm Turner Geriatric Clinic presents a 6-week caregiver seminar covering numerous topics such as: Medicare/ Medicaid, Dementia, Legal Issues, Community Resources, Pharmacy, Substance Abuse, Depression and the Physical Changes of Aging. Fee: $35/person or $60/couple. Scholarships available. Call 734-764-2556 to register or for more information. Location: TSRC ImpROVING YOuR mEmORY NEW LIFE AFTER LOSS Mondays, March 2 – April 6, 3-4:30 pm 6-week group that offers support and encouragement to seniors who have lost their spouse. Call 734-764-2556 to register. No fee. Location: Turner Geriatric Clinic NEW WAYS TO FEEL GOOD Class for Older Adults Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 2-4 pm Like to learn more about how memory works, how memory changes with age, factors that can cause changes in memory, techniques and strategies for improving memory? Join a 3-week memory improvement class. Instructors: Lynn Stern and Mary Rumman. Fee: $40, includes course book, Improving Your Memory: How to Remember What You’re Starting to Forget. Scholarships available. Call 734-764-2556 to register. Location: Turner Geriatric Clinic ImpROVING YOuR mEmORY Wednesdays, March 11 - May 13, 2-3:30 pm 10-week therapy group, using cognitive therapy techniques, for older adults who feel depressed or anxious. Facilitators: Sally Edwards and Nina Abney. Fees covered by most insurance. Call 734-764-2556 for more information. Location: Turner Geriatric Clinic pEACE OF mIND Distress Coping: Thursdays, Feb. 5-March 5, 2:30-4 pm Mindfulness Module: Thursdays, May 7June 4, 2:30-4 pm Therapy group for older adults who are experiencing stress. The group is focused on learning effective coping skills that you can use in your daily life. Fees are covered by most insurance. Facilitator: Mariko Foulk. Call 734-764-2556 for an orientation/assessment session. Location: Turner Geriatric Clinic pOSITIVE AGING Class for Baby Boomers Call for date and time. Want to learn techniques to keep your memory sharp in your work life or as you move into retirement? Want to understand how memory works? Attend a 2-week memory course. Fee: $40, includes course book, Improving Your Memory: How to Remember What You’re Starting to Forget. Call 734-764-2556 to register. Location: TRSC Mondays, April 20-June 1, 10-12 noon 6-week therapy group designed for older adults who are feeling depressed or anxious about growing older. Participants will explore the meaning of aging, learn strategies to promote well-being and discover ways to build resilience. Fees covered by most insurance. An orientation interview is required. Call Mary Rumman or Lynn Stern at 734-764-2556. Location: Turner Geriatric Clinic TURNER LEARNING PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED BY THE U OF M HOSPITAL, THE ANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1B THROUGH OFFICE OF SERVICES TO THE AGING, BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION, RISLOV FOUNDATION, MACOMB-OAKLAND REGIONAL CENTER, KIWANIS OF ANN ARBOR, AND THE TURNER SOCIAL WORK GIFTS ACCOUNT. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED. This agency is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and with Section 504 of the Social Rehabilitation Acts of 1973. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or Vietnam-era veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities and admissions. 2 HOSpITAL ELDER LIFE pROGRAm (HELp) Consider volunteering with Elder Life, U of M Hospital program, to help maintain cognitive, physical and emotional well-being in hospitalized older patients. Volunteers assist with therapeutic activities, supportive visits, feeding and early mobilization. Receive training and provide a valuable service. One-year commitment, one 3-4 hour shift each week. Call Alene Blomquist, 734-936-5964 or Turner Social Work at 734-764-2556. NEW HOpE OuTREACH CLINIC COuNSELING Turner Geriatric Clinic social Accessible primary health care services operated as a partnership between New Hope Baptist Church of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan Health System. A health care team from the Geriatrics Center provides primary care, health screening, health education and social work services for adults age 55 and older. 229 Chapin St., Ann Arbor, 734-998-6085, Monday, 8:30 am12 noon and Friday, 1-5 pm. workers provide counseling services for older adults. Persons who could benefit may be feeling depressed, adjusting to illness, experiencing stress, having marital problems, grieving, or having concern for an elderly parent or loved one. Counselors work with people to set achievable goals and find ways to attain them. Counseling services are covered by most insurance. Co-payments may be covered by secondary insurance. For more information or appointment, call 734764-2556. SuBSTANCE ABuSE OuTREACH AND EDuCATION Turner Social Work offers screening, consultation and support to clients and families with questions about how alcohol and/or medications may be affecting their lives. Call 734-764-2556 for an appointment at Turner Geriatric Clinic, in your home, or at a local community site. No fee. GERIATRICS CENTER CLINICS AND TuRNER GERIATRIC CLINIC For medical appointments call: (734) 764-6831 Blood Pressure Clinic A new clinic is available to provide assistance for older adults with blood pressure that is not wellcontrolled. The Blood Pressure Clinic offers monitoring and counseling by a registered nurse. Testing of home equipment to check for accuracy is also available. The clinic gives additional support for the patient and family as they deal with this chronic disease. The clinic is on Wednesday afternoons. Transitional Care Clinic The Transitional Care Clinic provides assistance to older adults transitioning between the hospital, nursing care facilities, and home. Patients who have been hospitalized or have visited the Emergency Room who require urgent follow-up, as well as patients who were discharged to subacute care or rehabilitation are eligible. The clinic also cares for patients who are in need of short- or long-term nursing home placement to prevent re-hospitalization. Medical care and social work support is provided to patients and families. Increased Clinical Services As of July 2008, the following clinical services have increased appointment availability: Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Psychiatry and Neurology. Urgent care appointment availability has increased on Mondays and Fridays. Palliative Care Clinic The Palliative Care Clinic provides care to patients with incurable and potentially life-threatening diseases. Palliative care focuses on providing comfort care and good quality of life when a cure is no longer possible. Pain control, symptom management, coordinated and multidisciplinary care, family support and referrals to hospice care are some of the services provided by the Palliative Care Clinic. 3 Meet throughout the year. New members are always welcome. No fee. Facilitators can be reached at 734-764-2556 or the number given. AFRICAN - AmERICAN ALZHEImER’S TuRNER SOCIAL WORK SuppORT GROupS Facilitator: Pat Harris, 734-945-8651 2nd Thursday 6-8 pm Brown Chapel AME Church, 1043 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti CARING FOR AGING RELATIVES INTERGENERATIONAL WOmEN’S GROup Facilitator: Mariko Foulk Meets Quarterly Call for dates and time. Location: Turner Geriatric Clinic NEW OuTLOOKS Facilitator: Sally Edwards 2nd Wednesday 6-8 pm Location: TSRC CARING FOR YOuR mATE Facilitators: Mary Rumman and Lynn Stern 4th Tues. 1:30-3:30 pm Location: Turner Clinic DIABETES Facilitator: Lynn Stern Alternate Wednesdays 10-12 noon. Call for schedule. Location: Turner Geriatric Clinic STAYING SmOKE-FREE Facilitator: Jennifer Merritt, 734-763-4781 1st Tuesday 1:30-3 pm Location: TSRC GLOW - GAYS/LESBIANS OLDER & WISER Facilitator: Sally Edwards 3-4:30 pm 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Location: TSRC LOW VISION Facilitator: Jim Toy, MSW 734-764-5191, james. SuppORT GROup toy@umich.edu 1st Sunday 1-3 pm New Location: Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project (WRAP) Resource Center, 319 Braun Court, Ann Arbor FACILITATOR: MARY RUMMAN 4th Wednesday 1-3 pm Location:TSRC DO YOu KNOW SOmEONE WITH mEmORY LOSS? SILVER CLUB is a program designed to meet the social and activity needs of older adults with memory loss. The group meets six days a week, four at the Turner Senior Resource Center in Ann Arbor and two days at Brown Chapel AME Church in Ypsilanti. The varied activities are based on the interests of current members; these include music of all kinds, drumming, art, photography, gardening, and service projects. EARLY STAGE/MILD MEMORY LOSS PROGRAMS: Coffeehouse: Education and support for people with early memory loss who would like to talk with others and learn about memory loss and strategies for coping. Memory Keepers: Reminiscence group for those who would like to spend time reflecting on and celebrating their past lives. Mind Works: 7-week Brain Gaming Group. One hour of challenging & fun cognitive games to keep the mind active. All Silver Club Programs require an interview or phone reservation; some have waiting lists. All programs have fees, but there is a sliding scale. No one is ever turned away based on income. Services include support for family members. For information call Beth Spencer at 734/998-9352 or e-mail at elizspen@med.umich.edu. 4 SILVER CLuB pROGRAmS TURNER SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER (TSRC) ADVANCE DIRECTIVES: planning for Future medical and Health Care Decisions BRIDGE CLASSES Individual appointments scheduled for preparation of durable power of attorney for health care (appoint a patient advocate) and living will with assistance from a trained volunteer. Information and forms provided. Monday afternoons at TSRC. Call 734-764-2556 for an appointment. mEDICARE COuNSELING Introduction - Mon., Jan. 26, 9:30-11:30 am One-time overview of bridge basics. Instructor: George Valenta. Fee: $10 Beginning and Intermediate - Beginning: Mondays, Feb. 9 - March 2, Intermediate: March 16 - April 6, 9:30 - 10:45 am 4-week classes with instruction on proper bidding, leading and playing. Instructor: George Valenta. Fee: $25. Call 734-998-9353 to register. COmpuTER CLASSES Call 998-9353 to register Catholic Social Services volunteers provide individual assistance with questions about Medicare, Medicaid, health and prescription drug insurance, medical bills and long term care insurance. No fee. Tuesdays, 9:30-12:30 pm. Call 734-764-2556 for an appointment at TSRC. BLOOD pRESSuRE SCREENING Free blood pressure checks are given Mondays, 12 noon -1 pm, by local home care agencies. 1st Mondays - Michigan Visiting Nurses 2nd Mondays - Gentiva Health Services 3rd Mondays - Glacier Hills Home Care 4th Mondays - Hospice of Michigan 5th Mondays - Shared Services CHESS All levels of players are encouraged to come. Chess boards and refreshments are provided. Wednesdays 1-4 pm DRummING Come to learn group drumming and enjoy singing along with the drumming. Led by Dianne Baker, RN, Music and Health Consultant. Drums furnished. Everyone welcome, no fee. Wednesdays, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, 1:30-2:30 BRIDGE All players are invited. No partner needed. Mondays and Fridays 1-3 pm Introduction to Computers and the Internet Fee: $25, 5-week classes Tues., Jan. 20 - Feb. 17, 10-11:15 am Instructor: Roland Drayson Fri., Jan. 23 - Feb. 20, 10:00-11:15 am Instructor: Steve Ahmed Mon., March 16 - April 13, 10-11:15 am Instructor: Neil Barta Thurs., April 30 - May 28, 10-11:15 am Instructor: Steve Ahmed Mon., May 18 - June 15 Instuctor: Art Shaw Introduction to Word Processing Thurs., March 19 - April 16, 10-11:15 am Instructor: Art Shaw Fri., April 24 - May 22, 1:30-2:45 pm Instructor: Mary Murphy Word II Fri., Jan. 23 - Feb. 20, 1:30-2:45 pm Instructor: Mary Murphy Introduction to Excel Wed., April 1 - 29, 10-11:15 am Instructor: Tom Veling Digital Photos: Organizing and Enhancing Wed., Feb. 4 - March 4, 10-11:15 am Instructor: Tom Veling Mentors Mentors are available for one-on-one help on Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30-3:30 pm and by individual appointment. Call ahead to confirm availability. Fee: $5/hr. 5 TURNER SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER (TSRC) For information on programs and activities call 734-998-9353 mARTIN LuTHER KING, JR. EVENT Saturday, January 24, 1-3 pm. Join us at TSRC as we celebrate the birth and life of Martin Luther King, Jr. with community presentations, music and food. TROuBLE HEARING? Assistance is available. Share your questions and frustrations with an experienced volunteer peer counselor. No fee. For appointment call 734-764-2556. Tuesdays, Jan. 20-March 3, 1:30 - 3 pm Turner Social Work and UMHS Tobacco Consultation Service offer smoking cessation classes. There is a very good 6-year success rate. Scholarships for class fee and assistance obtaining nicotine replacement are available. For information and to register call 734-998-6222. Location: TSRC TuRNER VOLuNTEERS SmOKING CESSATION FOR SENIORS Are you interested in older adults? Want to share your skills and/or learn new ones? Turner Geriatric Clinic and Turner Senior Resource Center are JOIN uS FOR LuNCH AT TSRC greatly appreciative of the many special Turner Lunch is served Tuesday and Friday at 12 Volunteers who serve as greeters, resource persons, noon. Come, bring a friend and enjoy the friendly visitors, committee members, facilitators, company of others. Suggested donation $2.50 if Silver Club helpers and special events supporters. over 60, if under 60, $5.00. Reservations required two days prior, 734-998-9353 or sign up at the TSRC To learn about volunteer opportunities call: Turner Geriatric Clinic - Mary Rumman, 734-764-2556, front desk. TSRC - Carolyn White, 734-998-9350. WRITING GROup Group meets weekly at Turner Senior Resource Center to read and discuss the poetry, essays, reminiscences and fiction the members have written. New members welcome. Call 734-998-9353 for information. Mondays, 1- 3 pm. ART GALLERY 55+ Presents the art of local artists 55 and older. Open to the public 9 am - 5 pm, Monday Friday. We welcome everyone to view the exhibits. To learn more about gallery events or for information call 734-998-9353. Come to view our artists’ work: Feb. - April: Thomas DesJardin – Photography Paul Jaronski – Photography May - July: Kwang Cho, Kay Yun Pai, Sun Paik – Mixed Media TuRNER ASIAN OuTREACH pROGRAm SHuTTLE AVAILABLE There is a FREE shuttle bus that connects TSRC with Turner Geriatric Clinic and the U of M Hospital System. Save time and parking fees by riding the shuttle. It stops at TSRC when called 15-20 minutes in advance, 734-936-6641. RENT THE FACILITIES TAOP offers a variety of activities for Korean and Chinese seniors. No fee. TuRNER CLASS SCHOLARSHIpS Call 734-998-9350 for scholarship information. 6 Turner Senior Resource Center has excellent space for evening and weekend rentals. Consider bringing your group to our great location to celebrate birthdays, reunions, showers, holidays, book groups, dinner groups or work groups. Call Carolyn White, 734-998-9350, for more information. TURNER SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER (TSRC) HEALTHY LIVING pRESENTATIONS All Programs are 9:30 -11 am Registration Required: 734-998-9353 HEARING AIDS: update on Technologies and Styles NEWEST AppROACHES TO COmmON VISION pROBLEmS Wednesday, January 28, 9:30 – 11am Ranjani Krishnan, Au.D., Clinical Audiologist, UM Dept. of Otolaryngology Location: TSRC No fee, must register, call 734-998-9353. FuNERALS: Comparing Conventional and Eco-Friendly Options Wednesday, April 29, 9:30 – 11 am Dr. Sarah Levy, M.D., UM Dept. of Ophthalmology Location: TSRC No fee, must register, call 734-998-9353 Wednesday, Feb. 25, 9:30 – 11 am DeBora Kroger, Family Services Counselor, Muehlig Funeral Chapel Erika Nelson, MSW, Michigan Mortuary Science Licensee, Instructor at Wayne State School of Mortuary Science Location: TSRC No fee, must register, call 734-998-9353. THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF HYpERTENSION: medical and Non-medical Treatments LEGAL PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE: Trusts, Wills, Power of Attorney and More Wednesday, May 27, 9:30 – 11 am Constance Jones, Attorney Location: TSRC No fee, must register, call 734-998-9353 THE mIND-BODY CONNECTION: Strategies to Relieve Stress and Chronic pain Monday, March 16, 9:30 – 11 am Cheryl Bord, Nurse Practitioner,UM Preventive Cardiology Program Location: TSRC No fee, must register, call 734-998-9353. Wednesday, June 24, 9:30 – 11 am Claire Casselman, LMSW, Guided Imagery/Meditation Clinician, Complementary Therapies Program, UM Comprehensive Cancer Center Location: TSRC No fee, must register, call 734-998-9353 ONLINE HEALTH INFORmATION BROuGHT TO YOu BY THE ANN ARBOR DISTRICT LIBRARY COpING WITH mEmORY LOSS: Research and Resources Wednesday, March 25, 9:30 – 11:30 am Judith Heidebrink, M.D., Neurologist, UM Cognitive Disorders Clinic Cassie Starback, LMSW, Health Educator, Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Sara Holmes, MPH, Dementia Consultant Location: TSRC No fee, must register, call 734-998-9353. 7 Wednesday, July 8, 9:30 - 11 am Sue Budin, Librarian, Ann Arbor District Library Location: TSRC No fee, must register, call 734-998-9353 Call NiaFit at 734- 998-1198 to register or for more information. Session I: January 5 - February 19 Session II: March 9 - April 24 7-week classes Session III: May 5 - June 19 SENIORS IN ACTION - FITNESS OVER 60 HEALTH AND FITNESS at TSRC CARDIOTONE A complete workout enhancing cardiovascular fitness, strength and coordination. Elastic resistance and/or hand-held weights are used. Tues.......... ........9:00-9:50 am...................$44 Thur...................9:00-9:50 am..................$44 TAI CHI Come learn the Yang style, short form, to increase energy, develop balance and gain strength. Two days per week. Beginning: Mon/ Wed.................10-11 am......................$88 Continuing: Mon/ Wed.................9-10 am ......................$88 ♦ You may join classes at any time if space is available. The fee will be pro-rated. ♦ Visitors are always welcome; drop in rates, one class $6.00, Tai Chi $8.00. ♦ Portion of fees go to support TSRC. ♦ Makeup policy--participants may attend any other scheduled class at no charge within the session. STRENgTH TRAININg Use free weights and elastic bands to gain muscle strength, balance, flexibility and bone density. Mon.................. ....... 2:45-3:30 pm..............$44 Tues .........................10:10-10:55 am...........$44 Wed ..........................2:45-3:30 pm...............$44 Thur .........................10:10-10:55 am...........$44 m-FIT YOGA CLASSES Yoga - integrated breathing techniques in standing, sitting, and supine postures which encourage relaxation, strength, flexibility and balance. Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:15, Fee: $70 Winter: Jan. 8 - April 15, Spring: May 7 - Aug. 12 GENTLE CHAIR mASSAGE & FOOT REFLExOLOGY - Massage releases tension in ENHANCE FITNESS the neck, shoulders, arms and back. Reflexology is beneficial for many feet concerns. Call Nia-Avelina Aguirre at 734-998-1198 for an appointment. Fee: $1. per minute. Sundays, 11am – 2 pm, January 18, BuILD BETTER BALANCE February 22, March 22, April 19 Learn effective exercises and strategies to improve STRAIGHTEN up! balance. Fridays, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm. 4 weeks. 8-week classes to fight the effect of gravity on pos- Fee: $20. Call 734-998-9353 to register. ture. A combination of stretching and core and back Jan. 16 - Feb 6 or March 27 - April 17 strengthening exercises performed standing, on FREE TAI CHI AND/OR WALKING CLASS floor and on fitness ball (optional). Tai Chi – Mon. and Wed., 12-12:30 pm Thursdays, 6-7 pm, Jan. 15-March 5 or March 26- Walking – Mon., Wed., & Fri., 12:30 -1 pm May 14. Fridays, 10-11 am, Jan. 16-March 6 and Improve your fitness moving to video. Drop-in, no March 27-April 15 fees and no registration. Offered in collaboration Fee: $50. Call 734-998-9353 to register. with the Enviromental Protection Agency (EPA). 8 Enhance Fitness (EF) is a FREE program (National Kidney Foundation grant funded) to improve the fitness and wellbeing of older adults. A certified instructor leads classes 3 times a week, providing social stimulation as well as physical benefits. Focus is on cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, flexibility and balance. Classes are ongoing. Call 734-998-9353 to register. Begins Mon., January 12. Meets Mon., Wed., Fri., 1-2 pm. Call 734-998-9353 to register. Mon., Wed., Fri., 1-2 pm in the Exercise Room. You may THINK about RETIREMENT but your BRAIN WON’T QUIT! Whether you have retired, or are just anticipating it, all that gray matter you devoted to work is becoming empowered to do what it likes for a change. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Michigan will jump-start those gray cells. For 2008-09 you could choose among 43 major lectures, several dozen mini-courses and study groups, Midwest travel to satisfying venues, and our newest activity, “After 5:00,” a series of informal, interactive programs in late afternoons and early evenings. We challenge you to look through our brochures. You’ll find four major lecture series remain in this academic year: • “The Supreme Court: Past Decisions and Future Directions,” Jan. 8 – Feb. 12, • “Nanotechnology: New Developments in Tiny Places,” Feb. 19 – March 19, • “Global Warming/Climate Change,” March 26 – April 30, • ”Performing Arts Treasures at Our Doorstep,” May 7 – June 11; and five programs remain in our Distinguished Lecture Series, through May 12. We’re THINKING you’ll enjoy participating with colleagues with similar interests. If you are age 50+, call or write today to be added to our mailing lists for a trial period without charge. If you join, an annual basic membership of $15 is required before participation. A modest additional charge applies to each activity. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Turner Senior Resource Center 2401 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2193 Phone (734) 998-9351 E-mail Visit our web site: http://olliumich.org 9 Celebrating 25 years of helping older adults with their housing and care needs • Counseling about housing and care options • Helping to arrange shared housing • Helping to prevent foreclosures and evictions • Ask us about our new program for homeowners in or at risk of foreclosure • And, ask about our work with the Hoarding Task Force of Washtenaw County No fees for services Donations are welcome Housing Bureau for Seniors In the Turner Senior Resource Center 734-998-9339 2401 Plymouth Road, Suite C Ann Arbor, MI 48105 www.med.umich.edu/seniors May 8-17, 2009 The only annual event that brings together the people who provide senior housing and critical supports with those who need them! Friday, May 8: ‘Housing & Living’ Expo, Washtenaw Community College – Visit numerous exhibits by housing communities and providers of services, products and resources for seniors, and attend informative and relevant workshops. May 9-17, throughout Washtenaw County: Visit open houses at senior housing communities and attend more workshops. For information, call the Housing Bureau for Seniors. TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH AARP All your tax needs met in one friendly visit! Property tax concerns – Our tax preparers specialize in helping homeowners manage their property tax payments. Federal Returns State Returns E-file will be available All forms provided What should I bring? Proof of all 2008 income Property tax bills (paid or unpaid) Copies of 2007 Federal and State tax returns, if available Social Security Card or Statement If you are not a homeowner, bring rental information SENIOR LIVING & HOUSING AWARENESS WEEK WE’VE CHANGED OUR ANNUAL SPRING EVENT – February 6 through April 10, 2009 - Every Friday at the Turner Senior Resource Center Call HOUSING BUREAU FOR SENIORS, 734-998-9341, to schedule an appointment. No walk-ins No fees for this service 10 By Appointment Only Index Page AdvAnce directives: Planning for Future Medical and Health care decisions....................5 AFricAn - AMericAn ALZHeiMer’s sUPPOrt GrOUP.......................................................4 Art GALLerY 55+......................................................................................................................6 AsiAn OUtreAcH PrOGrAM..................................................................................................6 BLOOd PressUre screeninG..............................................................................................5 BridGe........................................................................................................................................5 cArinG FOr AGinG reLAtives cLAss.................................................................................2 cArinG FOr AGinG reLAtives sUPPOrt GrOUP..............................................................4 cArinG FOr YOUr MAte sUPPOrt GrOUP.........................................................................4 cHess.........................................................................................................................................5 cOMPUter cLAsses...............................................................................................................5 cOUnseLinG..............................................................................................................................3 diABetes sUPPOrt GrOUP....................................................................................................4 drUMMinG ................................................................................................................................5 enHAnce Fitness....................................................................................................................8 eXercise cLAsses..................................................................................................................8 FUnerALs..................................................................................................................................7 GLOW - GAYs/LesBiAns OLder & Wiser sUPPOrt GrOUP..............................................4 GeriAtrics center cLinics.................................................................................................3 HeArinG Aids............................................................................................................................7 HeArinG trOUBLe?.................................................................................................................6 HOUsinG BUreAU FOr seniOrs..........................................................................................10 HOsPitAL eLder LiFe PrOGrAM (HeLP)..............................................................................9 HYPertensiOn.........................................................................................................................7 interGenerAtiOnAL WOMen’s GrOUP...............................................................................4 LeGAL PLAnninG.......................................................................................................................7 LOW visiOn sUPPOrt GrOUP...............................................................................................4 LUncH At tUrner seniOr resOUrce center................................................................6 MArtin LUtHer KinG, Jr. event..........................................................................................6 MedicAre cOUnseLinG..........................................................................................................5 MeMOrY, iMPrOvinG YOUr ...................................................................................................2 MeMOrY, iMPrOvinG YOUr class for Baby Boomers...........................................................2 MeMOrY LOss, cOPinG WitH................................................................................................7 Mind-BOdY cOnnectiOn.......................................................................................................7 neW HOPe OUtreAcH cLinic...............................................................................................3 neW LiFe AFter LOss.............................................................................................................2 neW OUtLOOKs........................................................................................................................4 neW WAYs tO FeeL GOOd......................................................................................................2 OnLine HeALtH inFOrMAtiOn...............................................................................................7 OsHer LiFeLOnG LeArninG institUte..............................................................................9 PeAce OF Mind.........................................................................................................................2 POsitive AGinG.........................................................................................................................2 rent tHe FAciLities................................................................................................................9 scHOLArsHiPs..........................................................................................................................9 sHUttLe AvAiLABLe..................................................................................................................9 siLver cLUB PrOGrAMs.........................................................................................................4 sMOKe-Free sUPPOrt GrOUP..............................................................................................4 sMOKinG cessAtiOn FOr seniOrs cLAss.........................................................................6 strAiGHten UP.........................................................................................................................8 sUBstAnce ABUse OUtreAcH And edUcAtiOn...............................................................3 visiOn PrOBLeMs....................................................................................................................7 vOLUnteers.............................................................................................................................9 WritinG GrOUP........................................................................................................................6 11 Turner Senior Resource Center 2401 Plymouth Road, Suite C Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Turner Geriatric Clinic East Ann Arbor Health and Geriatrics 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