MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
Presbyterian Villages of Michigan
Mission Statement: Guided by their Christian Heritage, the Presbyterian Villages of Michigan (PVM) serve seniors of all faiths and create new possibilities for quality living. They also want to transform senior living and services and enhance the communities that they serve.
Services: Presbyterian Villages of Michigan (PVM) provide senior living and a variety of home and community-based services.
Upcoming Events: In the June of 2020, PVM will be hosting their annual village victory cup games at the Showplace in Novi. They will also be celebrating their 75th anniversary in the fall of 2020.
PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY
Mission Statement: PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Southeast Michigan is a unique health plan and care provider, committed to keeping aging adults with challenging healthcare conditions in their home, by caring for their medical, physical and social needs.
Services: PACE Southeast Michigan provides a wide range of services such as day center services and recreational activities, Interdisciplinary team (IDT) assessment and treatment planning, social work services medical and day center transportation, personal care, meals, and home chores, primary care services, pharmacy and medications, dental and vision services, podiatry and audiology services, medical equipment and supplies, behavioral health and substance abuse services, End-of-life care, rehabilitation and occupational therapy services, skilled home health services, nutritional counseling, Medicare and Medicaid covered services.
Upcoming Events: Fourth Annual Breakfast Among Friends Fundraiser in May 2020, Being awarded a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace two years in a row, Pontiac Center grand opening in early 2020, moving from Warren center to Eastpointe center to accommodate growth in early 2020
Services: PACE Southeast Michigan provides a wide range of services such as day center services and recreational activities, Interdisciplinary team (IDT) assessment and treatment planning, social work services medical and day center transportation, personal care, meals, and home chores, primary care services, pharmacy and medications, dental and vision services, podiatry and audiology services, medical equipment and supplies, behavioral health and substance abuse services, End-of-life care, rehabilitation and occupational therapy services, skilled home health services, nutritional counseling, Medicare and Medicaid covered services.
Upcoming Events: Fourth Annual Breakfast Among Friends Fundraiser in May 2020, Being awarded a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace two years in a row, Pontiac Center grand opening in early 2020, moving from Warren center to Eastpointe center to accommodate growth in early 2020
OAKLAND LIVINGSTON HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
Mission Statement: To empower families and communities to gain the knowledge, skills and resources needed to improve their quality of life.
Services: OLHSA offers a wide variety of caregiver services such as chores and home injury control. They also provide resource advocacy by giving referrals to other agencies. They also provide head start classrooms, house counseling and more. For more information on services visit their website or reach out to them.
Services: OLHSA offers a wide variety of caregiver services such as chores and home injury control. They also provide resource advocacy by giving referrals to other agencies. They also provide head start classrooms, house counseling and more. For more information on services visit their website or reach out to them.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF METRO-DETROIT
Mission Statement: Inspired by the wisdom and values of Jewish Tradition, we strengthen lives through compassionate service.
Services for Older Adults: The Jewish Family Service provides Geriatric Care Management, Benefit Access services, Door-through-Door transportation, Holocaust survivor services, Health and Wellness: chronic disease management, health coaching, Mind University cognitive training and healthy lifestyle education, caregiver support, access to Kosher Meals on Wheels, and Mental Health Counseling.
Services for Older Adults: The Jewish Family Service provides Geriatric Care Management, Benefit Access services, Door-through-Door transportation, Holocaust survivor services, Health and Wellness: chronic disease management, health coaching, Mind University cognitive training and healthy lifestyle education, caregiver support, access to Kosher Meals on Wheels, and Mental Health Counseling.
Alzheimer's Association: Greater Michigan Chapter
Mission Statement: To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Services: The Alzheimer's Association aligns all of their care and support services to focus on increasing the number of individuals with the disease who receive an accurate and timely diagnosis, increasing access to quality care for those who require it and increasing overall support to those living with the disease.They are constantly seeking to Increase or maintain the reach of care and support services through direct service, community partners and volunteer-powered delivery as well as increase access to a timely diagnosis and quality care through health systems and long-term care and community-based providers.
Services: The Alzheimer's Association aligns all of their care and support services to focus on increasing the number of individuals with the disease who receive an accurate and timely diagnosis, increasing access to quality care for those who require it and increasing overall support to those living with the disease.They are constantly seeking to Increase or maintain the reach of care and support services through direct service, community partners and volunteer-powered delivery as well as increase access to a timely diagnosis and quality care through health systems and long-term care and community-based providers.
St. Patrick Senior Center
Mission Statement: St. Patrick Senior Center provides a “home away from home” for over 2000 older adults all year round. It is a community that seniors know is their home regardless of age; whether they are homeless or own a home, depressed or happy, isolated or social, or adjusting from work to retirement.
Services: Today St. Patrick Senior Center has evolved into a comprehensive health and wellness program that provides valuable services including hot and nutritious meals, an excellent health maintenance clinic, and transportation assistance to a diverse population of seniors age 55 and older. (hot congregate meals to approximately 200 seniors daily, seven days per week). They also offer fun and educational classes in art, technology, exercise and dancing, intergenerational programs, healthy living and social activities providing personal enrichment while creating lasting friendships. Most importantly, they provide their participants with a closely knit and caring community where seniors can feel welcome and involved.
Services: Today St. Patrick Senior Center has evolved into a comprehensive health and wellness program that provides valuable services including hot and nutritious meals, an excellent health maintenance clinic, and transportation assistance to a diverse population of seniors age 55 and older. (hot congregate meals to approximately 200 seniors daily, seven days per week). They also offer fun and educational classes in art, technology, exercise and dancing, intergenerational programs, healthy living and social activities providing personal enrichment while creating lasting friendships. Most importantly, they provide their participants with a closely knit and caring community where seniors can feel welcome and involved.
Harambee Care Village
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Mission Statement: Their mission is to improve population health through equitable community-based education and support services.
Services: An important aspect of the Harambee Care Village’s services is their attention to population health. As a whole, the Harambee Care village is focused on how health outcomes are distributed in the target population; instead of only looking at the health outcome itself, they are applying their care to the entire community. This method allows them to see the bigger picture and better relate to the community and the type of assistance they need! The Harambee Care Village services also include their attention to reducing the prevalence of chronic disease in the communities they represent through empowerment and resources to improve lifestyle choices and overall health; this organization is also devoted to reinforcing importance of minority organ donation and cord blood banking. |
Bridging Communities
Mission Statement: Our work will improve the quality of life for the elders of the Southwest Detroit area by meeting their needs; and the needs of the surrounding neighborhoods through creative collaboration, advocacy, and innovative programming
Services: Bridging communities provides quality bilingual, professional assessments for those 60 and greater in the Southwest Detroit area. Their overall goal is to help seniors remain living in their home, in dignity, as long as possible. They connect seniors with resources, and even provide supportive services to help seniors with their unmet needs such as medical transportation, lawn cutting, friendly visits to reduce isolation, regular friendly phone calls, supplemental food delivery, inter generational opportunities, educational workshops, and neighborhood revitalization efforts.
Services: Bridging communities provides quality bilingual, professional assessments for those 60 and greater in the Southwest Detroit area. Their overall goal is to help seniors remain living in their home, in dignity, as long as possible. They connect seniors with resources, and even provide supportive services to help seniors with their unmet needs such as medical transportation, lawn cutting, friendly visits to reduce isolation, regular friendly phone calls, supplemental food delivery, inter generational opportunities, educational workshops, and neighborhood revitalization efforts.
Elder Law of Michigan, Inc.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to advocate for, educate, and assist target populations (older adults and persons with disabilities). Their vision is to form effective solutions that improve quality of life through economic security, legal resolutions, and a peace of mind.
Services: Elder Law of Michigan is an organization that is dedicated to helping the elder community achieve a piece of mind when it comes to finances and making ends meet. With the Elder Law of Michigan you are just a phone call away from legal, pension, housing, nutrition, and benefits access counseling. Some of their work includes providing healthy foods, discovering methods for paying the bills, and assistance in finding safe and affordable housing.
Services: Elder Law of Michigan is an organization that is dedicated to helping the elder community achieve a piece of mind when it comes to finances and making ends meet. With the Elder Law of Michigan you are just a phone call away from legal, pension, housing, nutrition, and benefits access counseling. Some of their work includes providing healthy foods, discovering methods for paying the bills, and assistance in finding safe and affordable housing.
Virtual Dialysis Support Center
Mission Statement:The Virtual Dialysis Support Center will increase the quality of life for dialysis patients by providing assistance, guidance, and maintenance resources to dialysis patients both online and in person.
Services:The Virtual Dialysis Center is an organization that is intended to represent communities in Detroit affected by chronic kidney disease. The Virtual Dialysis Center provides online dialysis information such as links to free consultations, over the phone appointment opportunities, and further information for people seeking a consultation and care. Something very unique that the Virtual Dialysis Center offers is a peer mentor support system for individuals going through dialysis. The Virtual Dialysis Center recognizes that mental health is a very important aspect of healing and is dedicated to patients healing across all sectors of health