Easter Seals Michigan - Older Adults Brochure

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olderadultsFor nearly a century, Easter

Seals Michigan has empowered

extraordinary individuals to live more

independent lives. Our story has

evolved over time, but our purpose

remains the same. Our programs

support individuals and families of

all ages – from birth to older adults.

We serve thousands of people each

year, partnering with each individual

to improve their quality of life and

help them to prosper. In the next

decade, the number of Americans

over 65 years of age will increase

to 71 million. People with lifelong

disabilities are living longer. Easter

Seals Michigan plans to provide adult

services to this growing population to

promote wellness, independence and

connectivity to the community. Our

mission does not just stand the test

of time, it grows stronger. Call us to

learn more about how we can help.

be extraordinary

Easter Seals Michigan


We helPed betty Find her Place. let us helP you Find yours. After taking several falls while getting into

bed, 82 year-old Betty began sleeping in

her recliner, which caused her hip and

back pain, and low quality sleep. She called

Easter Seals Michigan and enrolled in the

Independent Living program.

Easter Seals Michigan went to Betty’s

apartment and did an assessment of the

home for safety concerns and fall hazards.

Several suggestions were made for basic

safety, such as removing all throw rugs. The

therapist also suggested that she get a bed

rail to assist her with her transfers in and

out of bed. Betty reports that the bed rail

Easter Seals Michigan provided her with was

a lifesaver. Since receiving help from Easter

Seals Michigan, Betty hasn’t had a single fall

and has been sleeping soundly. Now she is

confident about getting into and out of bed

and has been feeling much more refreshed

and energized after a good night’s sleep.

Call us to learn how we can help you.

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We helPed emma Find her Place. let us helP you Find yours. Imagine losing your ability to care for

yourself – relying on your loved ones to

feed you, bathe you, drive you to doctor’s

appointments, or take care of all the

little details you used to be able to do for

yourself. Imagine how difficult it would be

to lose your independence so completely.

This was the life facing Emma. After

experiencing a knee replacement,

congestive heart failure, arthritis, and

Alzheimer’s, Emma was unable to manage

her physical needs.

Emma’s loving husband took care of her

every day, giving her sponge baths when

she was no longer able to navigate the

stairs to her shower. His devotion to Emma

is a beautiful reminder of the love and

dedication of caregivers who must watch

their loved ones suffer.

Although they were getting by, Emma’s

quality of life had room for improvement.

By using adaptive equipment and services

provided through Easter Seals Michigan’s

Older Adults Program, Emma can once

again enjoy her independence.



Sandra was diagnosed with renal failure six

years ago and receives dialysis three times

a week. Her husband Chuck served as her

caregiver – making most meals, cleaning

the house and running errands. Their

roles reversed when Chuck was recently

diagnosed with dementia.

When Sandra first came to Easter Seals

Michigan, she felt overwhelmed. She had

not learned much about Chuck’s disease

and had no idea what to expect. During a

session with an ESM therapist, Sandra was

educated about dementia and learned to

speak to Chuck in short, direct sentences.

ESM placed bright yellow tape and push

lights on the couple’s stairways to increase

Chuck’s visual awareness. ESM also

collaborated with Meals on Wheels and

Ridelink, and arranged for a home health

aide to visit five hours a week.

Chuck attends an adult day center three

times a week where he can socialize

and bathe while Sandra receives dialysis.

Sandra’s stress level has reduced, and the

couples’ living conditions have dramatically

improved.


We helPed sandra and chuck. let us helP you.

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older adultservicesAgrAbility

Assessment and Referral

Case Management

Caring for Caregivers

Crisis Intervention

Housing and Vocational Assistance

Independent Living

Individual and Group Therapy

Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment

Jail Diversion

Medically Fragile Case Management

Medication Management

Nursing Clinic

Psychiatric Evaluation

Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Psycho-Education Groups

Respite Care

Spanish Language Services

Substance Use Services

Supported Employment Resources

Easter Seals Michigan will work

together with you to connect you

to the resources you need. While

many of our services are in the

community, we also have nine

locations throughout Michigan to

better serve your needs.

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toll-Free800-75-SEALS

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Easter Seals Michigan - Older Adults Brochure