Click on one of the links above to learn more about programs and services offered at the Department on Aging.
Call Danielle
or email dpequet@co.jackson.mi.us
Taking care of an individual with Alzheimer's Disease or a Dementia can become overwhelming. Family members often feel alone and can easily become burned out. Family members need time away, enabling them to have renewed strength and energy to better cope with the situation. This time away is called Respite.
In-Home Respite allows the senior with Alzheimer's to be at home with a Respite Worker so that the family caregiver can leave in order to do such things as run errands, have lunch with a friend, or just have some time to themselves.
Participants with higher incomes may be subject to a sliding fee scale or co-pay.
Adult Day Care provides the family with respite care by taking their loved one to a safe place for a short period of time. Adult Day Care provides the opportunity to socialize with others and get involved in activities while being supervised.
Alzheimer's Support Group meets monthly to give support to people who are caring for an Alzheimer's victim. Caregivers receive support by sharing frustration, successes, and coping strategies.
Memory Loss results from several different causes, many of which are treatable. If you or someone you love is experiencing unusual memory loss, we're here to help. LifeWays and the Department on Aging are offering a free Memory Screening Program for people with unusual memory loss.
| Symptoms
of concern include: - Unusual memory loss - Problems with language - Difficulty performing familiar tasks - Misplacing things - Changes in mood or behavior - Changes in personality - Disorientation in time and place - Problems figuring things out |
The Memory Screening is done by meeting with the Program Coordinator, who asks a series of questions. This screening will indicate if further testing is needed. The screening takes approximately 30 minutes, and is free. Call Danielle, at (517) 788-4364, to ask about Memory Screening.
