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June 2022- Elder Abuse Awareness Month
June is World Elder Abuse Awareness month! This month works to not only educate people on the topic of elder abuse but to also increase reporting numbers as elder abuse is under-reported and start discussions on how to recognize and prevent this abuse. You can read about the signs of abuse and how to report it in the article below.
Summer Heat Safety
We're facing extreme temperatures this summer. This heat can especially impact older adults, here are a few resources.
My West Michigan Interview: Elder Abuse Awareness Month
It is estimated that 1 in 6 older adults experience elder abuse, yet only 1 in 24 cases are reported. Elder Abuse Awareness Month works to rectify this. In the interview below, Cassie Caple, Contract Administrator, shares the significance of this month.
Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan: Commitment to Quality Programs
Recently, the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan received a NCQA Accreditation of Case Management for Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) for our MI Choice Medicaid Waiver program. This three-year accreditation is from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a nonprofit organization that issues Accreditation, Certifications, and Recognition programs based upon measurement, transparency, and accountability to highlight top performers and drive improvement.
My West Michigan Interview: Elder Abuse Awareness Month
It is estimated that 1 in 6 older adults experience elder abuse, yet only 1 in 24 cases are reported. Elder Abuse Awareness Month works to rectify this. In the interview below, Cassie Caple, Contract Administrator, shares the significance of this month.
My West Michigan Interview: 2022 KCSM
More than $13 million in funding is going to positively impact older adults in 2022 through the Kent County Senior Millage. The Kent County Senior Millage has helped fund vital services for older adults in Kent County since 1999 with the goal of enabling them to stay in their homes and communities as they age. Kendrick Heinlein joined My West Michigan to discuss what these services look like for 2022. You can give the interview a watch below:
