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amount of your time to answer a few questions Check your information for correctness, then click the Submit Button below. Within moments you will be directed to a "Confirmation Page," where you will indeed see confirmation that we have received your information. Within 2 working days, you will be contacted by our office to see how it is, that we may help you! Thank you. Note also, when you return here from the Confirmation Page, that all your information has been cleared from this form. thanks again! Return to Bulletin Board Index
Bangor Office..... Posted 1-3-05
New Office in Bangor Return to Bulletin Board Index
Heart Tip..... Posted 1-3-05 How To Survive a Heart Attack When Alone Submitted By: Tom & Dorris ThomsonSince many people are alone without help, when they suffer a heart attack, the person whose heart is beating improperly and who begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness. However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each cough, and the cough must be deep and prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest. A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without let-up until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again. Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing adds pressure on the heart, also helping it to regain normal rhythm. In this way, heart attack victims can get to a hospital. Return to Bulletin Board Index
Is it a Stroke?..... Posted 12-30-04 Is it a Stroke? Submitted By: Tom & Dorris Thomson Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. 1. Ask the individual to smile . 2. Ask him or her to raise both arms. 3. Ask the person to speak a simple sentence. Widespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis Return to Bulletin Board Index
Newsletter ....... Posted 12-28-04 A Printable subscription form for our publication, is now available. Simply click, subscription & print the form, full it out and mail it with your check to, South Haven Senior Services 220 Broadway St. South Haven, MI 49090 or You may take advantage of our "on line subscription service." Where you may full out the subscription form and submit it on line, in which case you send no money with the submission, but your subscription is activated and we will bill you later. Should this be your choice click, Subscribe Return to Bulletin Board Index
All About Giving.... Posted 12-27-04 Giving South Haven Area Senior Services is a not-for-profit organization that cares for those in need in Western Michigan. As the elderly population continues to grow at a time when State and Federal funding is limited it increases our need to bring in needed funds through a Fund Development program. All funds contributed to Senior Services go directly into programs and services.
The vast majority of those we serve are at, or below the Federal Poverty level and therefore have little left to contribute toward the services they need. Your gift can benefit those in need. It can help provide a hot meal to an elder, provide them a ride to get their medicine, help provide them with personal care they can no longer do themselves and give them an opportunity to visit with friends at the Senior Center instead of being alone in their home or apartment. Your gift is also tax deductible.
The Many Ways to Give There are many ways to give a gift and there are also many different types of gifts you can make. The most common is a cash gift; however, gifts may be given in the form of personal property, real estate, stocks and insurance policies. The giving of an appreciated asset can save the donor many dollars in taxes. If you are considering property gifts, charitable gift annuity or stocks and mutual funds, please contact us at 269-637-3607 and consult with your tax advisor or expert to see how this, or any contribution might affect your personal tax situation.
Outright Gifts – A gift can be made by cash, check or major credit card. These gifts are invaluable to Senior Services because they give the agency the ability to meet immediate demands as crucial needs arise. All gifts are recognized with an official tax receipt for your records and recognition is provided in our Annual Report. To make a gift by using a credit card simply log onto www.networkforgood.org and follow the instructions to contribute to South Haven Area Senior Services. Checks can be mailed to:
South Haven Area Senior Services, Memorial Gifts – Friends and relatives are welcome to make donations to Senior Services in memory of a friend or loved one. Gift cards are sent to the family of the individual being remembered and their names are placed on a Memory Plaque displayed at the Warren Senior Center.
Bequests – A bequest in a will provides a gift to Senior Services that will perpetuate your interest in the future of our organization and those we serve.
Property Gifts, Charitable Gift Annuity and Insurance policies – these are excellent contributions allowing donors tax benefits, in some cases guaranteed income for the rest of your life and provides funding for the future of this organization. For information on these giving opportunities call Senior Services at 269-637-3607. Return to Bulletin Board Index
Senior Nutrition Services Region IV, INC. Posted 12-17-04Warren Senior Center Nutrition Site: 637-4493
Call 24 hours in advance to reserve a meal Suggested donation: $1.50-$3.00,
depending on income. "Senior Nutrition Services" is a non-profit organization which recognizes the need of the aging population to maintain independence while living at home. Senior Nutrition Services has been serving meals in the tri-county area since 1988.
Nutritious hot noon meals are served Monday - Friday at the Warren Senior Center. Please call a day in advance to make a reservation. A supper sack meal is available depending on your Nutritional Risk Score.
Senior Nutrition Services also serves hot and frozen home delivered meals in South Haven and the surrounding area for seniors that meet the homebound criteria. A supper sack meal and/or frozen weekend meals may be delivered to your home also depending on your Nutritional Risk Score.
Liquid meals are available by doctor's prescription only. To make a referral for the homebound program please call (269)925-0137 or (800) 722-5392)
The meals are not free. We do request a donation based on your income. We expect seniors or their families to donate what they can afford to help with the cost of providing the meal. To reserve a meal at the Warren Center call Senior Nutrition at 637-4493. Additional information and menu's "Caring People Providing Food and Friendship" Return to Bulletin Board
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If you are a senior and have a high monthly prescription drug bill, you may want to make an appointment with our volunteer nurse, who comes to The Warren Center on the second Wednesday of each month. She can see if you qualify for help from some drug companies, or help offered through Van Buren County. You
must bring in: ● Your monthly income ● Cost of each prescription for 1 month supply ● If possible, bring a friend or relative who is computer literate Return to Bulletin Board Index
Computer Classes Computer Classes are offered "by appointment," a class with one of our computer teachers. Monday - Computers with Nancy: 9:00 - 3:00 @ The Warren Center Monday - Computers with Cathy: @ Columbia Township Hall - call 269-434-6662 for availability Tuesday - Computers with Nancy: 10:00-3:00 @ Simpson United Methodist Church Wednesday - Computers with Nancy: 9:00-2:00 @ The Warren Center Thursday - Computers with Al: 9:00-12:00 @ The Warren Center Friday - Computers with Toni: 10:00-12:00 @ The Warren Center Friday - Computers with Cathy: @ Columbia Township Hall - call 269-434-6662 for availability Return to Bulletin Board Index
Bridge Club Attention all bridge players! We are looking
for people who are interested If you are
interested in becoming part of SHASS office at 637-3607. Return to Bulletin Board Index
"Heads Up"
Program
South
Haven Area Senior Services recently joined Falls can
have painful and costly consequences. The "Heads Up" Program provides education about falls prevention and provides a falls assessment to determine an individual's risk of falling. The program also provides information about working with a physician in relation to preventing falls, about improving one's balance and making the home "fall" safe. A resource directory for fitness programs aimed at improving balance and flexibility is also available.
To receive information about "Heads Up" or to schedule a presentation for a church organization or community group, call Sandra Tyrrell at 269-637-3607, or toll free at 1-866-627-8904 or call the Senior Information Line at 800-654-2810. |