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Elder Care

GVSU recognizes the challenges that faculty and staff face when providing care for an aging parent or loved one.  By 2030, there will be about 71.5 million older persons, more than twice their number in 2000.  To support this trend, GVSU has Elder Care resource and referral available through the Work Life Connections Program. Navigating the complex and often confusing maze of community-services can be overwhelming. Let our Work Life Consultant or our employee assistance program, Encompass, help you with this challenge. 

The Work Life Connections Program will help you connect with the support you need when caring for an elderly loved one. These services help to improve the quality of life for the elderly population and in many cases improve their capability to remain living independently in their own homes for a longer period of time. 

• Elder care resource and referral, anywhere in the nation.
• Personal consultation with our Work Life Consultant or contact Encompass for assistance.  Work Place Options 1-800-952-3586 Press #4.
• Programs that provide Elder Care education and direction.
   

GVSU Alzheimer's Support Group
Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month.       
KC2264
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m 

Get details on the Alzheimer's Support Group


New Elder Care Services from Clark Retirement Community

Clark at Home delivers the assistance you or a loved one needs to continue living an independent lifestyle.  Learn more.

The Dementia Home Consultation service includes a comprehensive yet unobtrusive home assessment by a Clark Community nurse and the Clark Dementia Services Coordinator.  Learn more.

Sixty Seconds - A monthly update from Senior Resources of West Michigan

January 2011

Susan Sloop, Work Life Consultant
GVSU Human Resources
Phone: (616) 331-2215, Fax: (616) 331-3216
sloops@gvsu.edu

or Encompass
 For all Work/Life or Financial/Legal Resources and Referrals
       Contact 1-800-952-3586 or www.encompass.us.com