Lunch & Learn on Wellness for Caregivers

Issue 35

Events & Activities

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. Other Services & Workshops

Click the image below to see full flier. Attend in person or through Facebook Live.

Find University of Michigan events for persons with dementia and their caregivers in this Calendar List. Click on the name of the event listed to learn more or to register.

The Struggle Between Grace and Space in Caregiving

The delicate line of erring on the side of caution when it comes to caring for your parent. How to provide independence and oversight, protecting the people you love without being overbearing. STORY

Participate in Research

About the study

Pfizer is developing an influenza vaccine based on the mRNA platform and is seeking 25,000 volunteers to participate in the Phase 3 trial to help learn if the vaccine is safe and can help the body produce antibodies that can help fight off the flu.

All participants will receive either the Pfizer investigational mRNA flu vaccine or the current standard dose quadrivalent flu vaccine.

The trial lasts approximately 6 months and requires 3 visits to our clinic. Enrollment for those 65 years of age and older has begun. Enrollment for those age 18-64 begins in November.

Eligible participants are compensated for their time: $150 stipend for visits and $5 for weekly e-diary completion for a total of approximately $500.

Your participation in this research study will help advance a potential mRNA flu vaccine and also support vaccine development for other infectious diseases.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more.

Wallet Study Flier

Safety & Health

Been Scammed? It's Tough to Get Your Money Back . . .

Scams robs millions of older adults of money and property. New findings describe how older adults recover from elder financial exploitation -- a complicated multi-step process.

The REPORT: Recovery from elder financial exploitation: a framework for policy and research, outlines the stages of scam recovery and why some older adults are more likely to get their money back than others.

The report identifies areas to help improve the recovery of funds, including:

Greater consumer protections on common payment methods used to defraud older adults;
Empowering older adults and caregivers to recognize financial exploitation and to know their rights in recovering fraud losses.

Read the report to learn more about fraud prevention and reporting resources.

Have you been scammed, exploited, had your identity stolen or otherwise been a victim of financial fraud?

Call LaToya Hall @ 313-664-2608

SAFE Can Help

Successful Aging thru Financial Empowerment (SAFE) provides free financial coaching to older adults and caregivers to help them manage money securely and accurately. If you've been a victim of fraud or exploitation, let SAFE work with you to recover your money. Help is safe, confidential and free.

Are you vulnerable to financial exploitation?

Take our quick survey HERE to learn your risk

AARP's Caregiving News

One in 6 Americans provide unpaid caregiving for a loved one. Are you one of them? Read advice on:

Dementia caregiving
Options for in-home care
Setting boundaries

Learn more

CALM Conversations

Explore change and loss throughout the caregiving journey. For family caregivers of adults living with dementia. No charge. Virtual sessions meet quarterly.

Oct 27, 1-2:30 p.m. - Rebuilding your life when caregiving ends, and inner caregiving