Issue #7 The Monarch News November 2010
In This Issue
National Family Caregiver Month
Caregiver of the Month
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Thanksgiving is a perfect time to stop for a moment once a year and remember to give thanks. It's a time to be grateful for one's health, family, friends, job, home and nourishment.
Monarch Garden Inc is very thankful for the wonderful Caregivers in our family. Each caregiver brings individuality & personality to our company. We are very fortunate to have each and every one of you on our team.
Make sure those that are special to you know of their importance, and give thanks this Thanksgiving for all of your blessings!
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November is National Family Caregiver Month!
In 1994, the National Family Caregiver Association initiated National Family Caregivers Week. President Clinton signed the first proclamation in 1997, NFC Month has been proclaimed by an American President annually ever since.
More than 65 million family caregivers in this country are providing services for those in need. Family caregivers specifically cater to each clients individual requirements. National Family Caregivers Month is a time to thank, support, educate and empower family caregivers, or even a good time to consider the benefits of adding a caregiver to your family.
"The true strength of the American family finds its roots in an unwavering commitment to care for one another."
President Barack Obama, 2009's NFC Proclamation
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Elder Abuse ADVOCACY ALERT!
ONLY TWO MONTHS LEFT FOR ACTION ON ELDER ABUSE BILLS!
Four years ago, a Task Force of experts on aging released a set of recommendations on abuse, neglect and exploitation of our elders. Legislation has been introduced in the intervening years to implement the recommendations, if action isn't taken soon, the bills will die and have to be reintroduced next year.
Five bills have passed to the House of Representatives and are sitting in Senate Committees waiting for action, help us stand up to protect our Aging Americans!
House Bill 5011 would allow a third party to file a complaint of elder abuse; it's in the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Wayne Kuipers.
House Bill 5191 would allow nursing home staff to report abuse directly to the Department of Community Health; it's in the Senate Families and Human Services Committee, chaired by Sen. Mark Jansen.
House Bill 5193 would expand the legal definition of abuse to include financial exploitation; it's in the Senate Senior Citizens & Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired by Sen. Jason Allen.
House Bill 5195 would prohibit an abuser from inheriting his/her victim's assets; it's also in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
House Bill 5210 would require a protocol be followed to ensure thorough abuse investigations; it's also in the Senate Senior Citizens & Veterans Affairs Committee.
DID YOU KNOW?
An estimated 73,000 older Michiganians are victims of elder abuse, according to the 2006 Elder Abuse Task Force report.
Michigan's high rate of unemployment is fueling the financial exploitation of the elderly.
These bills are basic, common sense approaches to uncovering this hidden problem and obtaining justice for the victims.
HOW TO HELP! Contact these Senate Committee Chairmen and ask them to take action on the elder abuse bills in their committee:
Sen. Wayne Kuipers (877) 584-7377 senkuipers@senate.michigan.gov
Sen. Mark Jansen (866) 305-2128 senmjansen@senate.michigan.gov
Sen. Jason Allen (866) 525-5637 senjallen@senate.michigan.gov
Curtosy of the AAA1B - http://www.aaa1b.com/
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Caregiver of the Month
Amanda
Our Caregiver of the month is Amanda!
Congratulations Amanda, keep up the wonderful work!
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES!
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