Issue 32
Featured
Open Discussion of Dementia Care & Communication

LIVE WEB EVENT:
Thursday July 14 - 11am ET
Have your dementia care questions answered live. We start with a short discussion on communication then open the floor for questions and wherever the conversation takes us.

Author and dementia care consultant Rachael Wonderlin has a decade of experience in senior living and a Master's in Gerontology. Learn more about her at rachaelwonderlin.com
CALM Conversations
July & October
Explore change and loss throughout the caregiving journey. For family caregivers of adults living with dementia. No charge. Virtual sessions meet quarterly.
  • July 28, 1-2:30 p.m. - Grieving through new decisions when circumstances change
  • Oct 27, 1-2:30 p.m. - Rebuilding your life when caregiving ends, and inner caregiving
Events & Activities
Need a Break?
Friday, July 15 - Sunday, July 17
Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit 

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History’s signature summer festival is Detroit’s largest celebration of the diversity and richness of global Black culture. See local and international performers, food and art vendors, special programming for children and families, and information booths on vital community resources. Details
Senior Friendship Day
July 19 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Free. Music, raffles, vendors, health screenings. Presented by the Detroit Area Agency on Aging.
Aretha Franklin Ampitheater
2600 Atwater Street, Detroit


“We focus on empowering caregivers to honor the needs and desires of those they serve while maintaining their own health and peace.” -- Founder Dr. Paula Duren
Universal Dementia Caregivers helps caregivers manage the social, spiritual, emotional and practical needs of loved ones with dementia. UDC believes "our loved ones are inside” even if they can no longer communicate in a way we understand. Services & Workshops
University of Michigan
July Events
See all the events for persons with dementia and the people who care for them in the Calendar List for the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center. Click on the name of the event listed to learn more or to register.
Relax by the River
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy hosts several outdoor programs on mindfulness and mental health, like guided Meditation Walks, Serenity Breathing and Mindful Movement.
Tips for Caregivers
Benefits Check-Up
If you are recently widowed or have had a change of circumstance, you may qualify for new or expanded benefits. Learn what's available to you at this easy to navigate website recommended by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Visit Benefits CheckUp
In the End, What Really Matters?
Life without a view is practically a jail sentence for older adults. To everyone's surprise, a window overlooking a stand of trees helped revive the author's dying mother. Read more
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