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(Creating Dementia Solutions 18) Miles for Memories Tech Can Help Those with Parkinson’s, Other Ailments

Miles for Memories bracelets, nuggets and watches are tremendous technology designed to “Safe Return” folks with dementia. On this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, we now learn from Miles for Memories volunteer Anne Clark that technology can be helpful to those with Parkinson’s Disease and others, as well. Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories events, including …

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(Summit Pointe 38) Community Connections: Summit Pointe and Grace Health

In the second of several episodes focused on the Summit Pointe partnerships in Calhoun County, representatives of Grace Health join the discussion. Grace Health and Summit Pointe have examined care partnerships across the board, including a collaborative pharmacy set to open in 2024. Click to hear representatives from Summit Pointe and Grace Health share their …

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(Community Matters 49) Judge Sides with Ford in BlueOval Marshall Case; Lawyers Respond

Ford Motor Company’s plans for a lithium iron phosphate battery production facility in Marshall, Michigan seemingly remain on track. On September 15, 2023, Judge William Marietti sided with Ford in a decision over potential rezoning of the site. The case was brought by a citizens’ group, Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite, a spokesman for which told Community …

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(Summit Pointe 37) Knowledge is Power: Lunch and Learns, Other Resources Can Help Prevent Suicide

Following up on episode 5 of the Summit Pointe series, new and updated suicide prevention resources are the focus of this discussion. Episode ResourcesSummit Pointe-First Step websiteVirtual QPR Training Eventbrite Scheduling Summit Pointe Suicide Prevention and other resourcesSummit Pointe Crisis Helpline: 800.632.5449988 Suicide Crisis Helpline websiteMore Summit Pointe Episodes The Summit Pointe podcast is a Livemic Communications production.  For more information, visit Livemic Communications.

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(Community Matters 48) Latest ALICE Stats Show Decline in Calhoun County Poverty

First Aired September 9, 2023 An analysis of the latest Calhoun County ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) information shows a glimmer of hope: A reduction in poverty stats in the county. Alyssa Stewart, chief impact officer with the United Way of South Central Michigan, visits Community Matters to discuss what that really means. As well, she …

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 17) MSU Researcher: Alzheimer’s Meds Still Need Plenty of Study

Michigan State University researcher Dr. Graham Atkin returns to Creating Dementia Solutions – this time to discuss progress being made on drugs meant to treat Alzheimer’s Disease. As we learn in this discussion, research so far has provided some perspective – but more is needed. Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories events, including Community StrollMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban …

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(Community Matters 47) Frisbie: County Transit Authority Proposal ‘Will Probably Pass’

First Aired September 2, 2023 Calhoun County Vice-Chair, Commissioner Steve Frisbie tells Community Matters the latest attempt at establishing a transit authority in the county “will probably pass”. The question was removed from the agenda at a County Board of Commissioners meeting earlier in the summer of 2023 after it appeared not to have enough support among …

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(Community Matters 47) Lightner on Partisan Politics in Lansing: ‘I Hate That’

First Aired September 2, 2023 In her last Community Matters check-in before the fall 2023 legislative session in Lansing, Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) of Michigan’s 45th District talks about a number of subjects. Among them: The House independent contractor bill lingering in Lansing, bills associated with juvenile justice and more. She also offers perspective on what the …

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