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01/22/2026

We all agreed - Todd is a PACER! He lives up to our mission and values, supporting our participants and staff every day! We love his sense of humor and ability to get things done! Congratulations!

01/22/2026

Ready to file your taxes? NMCAA is now scheduling tax appointments. If you haven’t picked up your tax packet yet, stop in or give us a call—we have volunteers ready to help get you the credits you deserve!

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01/22/2026

Part 1: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Nutrition plays a critical role in older adults’ health — yet changes in appetite, taste, mobility, or cognition can make eating more challenging over time. If your care recipient isn’t eating enough, it may be more than just a normal part of aging.

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬: https://aaanm.trualta.com/

Read more here ⤵

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

There are many reasons why your care recipient might not be getting enough nutrients. Here are a few:
• Decreased appetite can lead to eating small amounts of food and limited food choices.
• Sensitivity to smell, taste, and temperature of food. The senses of smell and taste may change with age. Medication can also cause food to taste bad.
• Digestive changes, such as decreased ability to absorb nutrients. Nausea and constipation are additional issues.
• Vision loss makes it difficult to see one’s surroundings and feed oneself.
• Dental issues, like problems with teeth or gums, can make it difficult to chew and eat.
• Physical limitations, such as fatigue, weakness in the hands, or swallowing problems, can make holding utensils and swallowing food difficult.
• Cognitive impairment can result in forgetting to eat or not recognizing food and utensils.
• Medication side effects such as constipation, nausea, and changes in taste can lead to poor appetite.

This article is courtesy of Trualta

Part 2 coming tomorrow!

01/22/2026

01/22/2026

Important topic to learn about!
𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐧: 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 (online | Zoom)
An interactive workshop for people concerned about falling. Learn how to reduce fall risk, improve balance, increase activity safely, and manage fear of falling.
Tuesdays and Fridays, January 27 – February 20, 2026
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Register: (517) 592-1974 or livingwellprograms@wellwiseservices.org

01/22/2026

Are you new to Medicare?
Will you be turning 65 this year?
Join one of our informative classes!

01/18/2026

Reminder! Our next Caregiver University session is next week, Tuesday, January 20th, via Zoom.

Titled "Advance Care Planning: Taking Control of What Happens to Us", we'll learn from Dr. Carol Robinson, RN, CHPN, and Catherin Jacobs, JD, about how we can make sure everyone's voice is heard—even those who cannot physically speak.

Open to all types of caregivers, you can register by visiting www.aaawm.org/caregivers or calling (616) 456-5664.

01/09/2026

☀Short Series☀
𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
(3-week online series)
A short series for those caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Learn practical tools and information to reduce caregiving stress and build confidence.
Tuesdays, January 13 – January 27, 2026
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Register: (517) 592-1974 or livingwellprograms@wellwiseservices.org

01/07/2026

🌟Online Offering - No Cost

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 (𝐒𝟏)
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟕 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟖
𝟑:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 - 𝟒:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 𝐄𝐒𝐓

Register here: https://aaanm.trualta.com/

Are you caring for a spouse?
This support group is for you! Every Wednesday for 4 weeks, you’ll meet virtually with the same group of caregivers who truly understand what it’s like to care for a spouse. Guided by a facilitator, you’ll have the chance to share your story, exchange tips, talk through challenges, and even find moments of laughter and relief together.

01/06/2026

Key Takeaways: Quick Answers About PACE 📋 🏠 Yes, PACE Covers EVERYTHING—And 96% of Nursing-Home-Eligible Seniors Stay Home The Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provides comprehensive medical and social services to certain frail, community-dwelling elderly individuals, mo...