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Planned Aging

Senior Resource Connect, is an initiative out of Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County, which consists of a searchable online Senior Resource Directory listing more than 500 county-wide resources, an online self-assessment quiz, and a blog that covers a range of topics from caregiving and self-care to Covid and scam prevention. Our Good Neighbor Training aims to teach community members the signs of elder abuse, so they feel empowered to reach out if they suspect a vulnerable older adult is at risk. More information can be found at SeniorResourceConnectMI.org. We also provide in-person presentations about preventing elder abuse. 

The Benefits of Planned Aging at St. Francis’ Assisi Center with our community resource representatives was last offered on Saturday morning June 1st, 2024, …stfrancisa2.wufoo.com/forms/planned-aging-june-1

Come to understand the resources available to help make care and housing decisions as we age. Similar to planning retirement, it is good to think ahead about times when I may need to ask family and friends to assist with my transportation, personal care, paying bills, and planning my funeral.

~ Are you helping your aging parent?
~ How will you maintain your lifestyle as you age?
~ What levels of assistance might you need?
~ Who will plan your funeral?

Talks on:
• CarePatrol by Rick Young & Katie Rivest.
• Right At Home Washtenaw by Brian Kelley.
• Senior Resource Connect Program by Kasey Kerr of Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County – CSSW.
• Mitzel Law by Paul Schultz with a brief overview of Powers of Attorney, Wills, and Trusts.

Also, we’ll welcome:
several resource vendors and representatives from our area.

All are welcome. Come even if you don’t RSVP here…

Planned Aging Links and Resources 

  • Please contact the Parish Office to arrange for Final Anointing, a Funeral Mass, or to learn more about our Parish Memorial Garden at St. Francis Parish.
  • Funeral Mass Preparation at St. Francis Parish.
  • Memorial Garden at St. Francis Parish (brochure 2024).

Volunteer as a Senior!  UM researchers list several factors that affect quality of life for Seniors in Washtenaw county. One factor, volunteering, has a very strong correlation with quality of life. Learn more at these links:

  • Veterans DD214 Form should be found by your family so when you die they take the form in to get benefits like a flag, & military honors at funeral, etc!
  • Planned Aging Event Presenters are listed with contact numbers in our Essential Human Resources Lists.
  • Navigate the complex maze that is Medicare and understand how to enroll as well as the differences among the over 74 Medicare Advantage Plans available in Michigan.   Help educate seniors, aging adults and their loved ones and families about their trusted healthcare options throughout Michigan.  Everyone deserves high-quality, affordable healthcare coverage.   You can see the resource here: https://www.medicareadvantageplans.org/michigan/

  • Annuity.org offers a free financial web resource accredited by the Better Business Bureau.  And, a very easy-to-understand guide on the ins and outs of medicare. This free resource highlights coverage, costs, eligibility and enrollment information:  www.annuity.org/retirement/health-care-costs/medicare/

  • Essential Human Resources Lists include services for senior citizens, like help with grocery shopping and errands, plus non-medical – private duty home care services.

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