Updates

It’s a New Bus!

We’re thrilled to be the owners of a brand new bus to carry us on great adventures once again. Would you like to join us on one of our adventures? Become a Community Village Volunteer today!

Are you doing a stay-cation this summer and trying to find a few unique things to do? Maybe you know someone who’s looking for a way to give back with their time? We’ve got a nice variety of summer projects that could use your specialized help. Take a look at our list, find what interests you most, find some friends to join you, and give us a call (989.792.5442) to set up a time that works for you. We are so keenly aware that it’s kind-hearted people like you who help us keep our rates affordable for the people who need it the most. Thank you so much for caring!

Summer Projects

• Landscaping
• Remodeling Restroom
• Painting
• Library Sorting of Donated Books
• Assistance with Picnic Days
• Activity Assistant for Indoor Games

Community Village is operated for the purpose of making assisted living affordable to frail elders with limited means. Supplementing the modest resident fees, Community Village is sustained by charitable gifts from churches, businesses, professionals, community groups, and generous people like you.

Pantry Products We Could Use

• Peaches
• Rice
• Spaghetti Sauce
• Cream of Chicken Soup
• Desserts (e.g., cake mixes)

Thank you for caring!

For every last one of us, some days we just don’t feel like being sociable… or eating healthy… or exercising… or any number of good choices that help us to create a meaningful existence. Sometimes just a little incentive is all we really need.

Super Shopping Spree

Our Super Shopping Spree contest is an incentive program we’ve just launched intended to bring more residents out of their rooms and to engage in activities and relationships. Each month, residents will receive tickets they earned by participating in activities. They’ll use these tickets to buy items they enjoy from our “Shop”. Bonnie, our fun-loving Activities Director, has been collecting item ideas from each resident – and we think they’re pretty excited about it.

So with music lilting over the speaker and special guests joining in the competition with residents (thanks, Elizabeth and Kristen, from Americans Home Health and Hospice Care), our Uno game activity today was an improved success!

10 Tips for Family Caregivers

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1. Seek support from other caregivers. You are not alone!
2. Take care of your own health so that you can be strong enough to take care of your loved one.
3. Accept offers of help and suggest specific things people can do to help you.
4. Learn how to communicate effectively with doctors.
5. Caregiving is hard work so take respite breaks often.
6. Watch out for signs of depression and don’t delay getting professional help when you need it.
7. Be open to new technologies that can help you care for your loved one.
8. Organize medical information so it’s up to date and easy to find.
9. Make sure legal documents are in order.
10. Give yourself credit for doing the best you can in one of the toughest jobs there is!

Source: Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.