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Page 10 Senior Times - January 202550 Sanderson LaneColdwater, MI 49036517.279.9587Maple-Lawn.orgAward-Winning | 5-Star RatedIt is the mission of Marian E. Burch Adult Day Care Center to keep your loved ones in their own homeenvironment for as long as possible with the highest qualityof life for the loved one and you as the caregiver.A DEPARTMENT OF CALHOUN COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITYM-F 8am to 4pm / 1150 E. Michigan Ave. / (269) 962-1750Managed by Kauhale Health2251 Springport Rd.Jackson, MI 49202(517) 787-0222www.vistagrandevilla.comNow Leasing for All LevelsAt Vista Grande Villa, we are devoted to the exceptional lifestyle and care that our families have come to know and trust. We take satisfaction in hiring, training, and retaining employees who have a love of seniors. Together we are providing more than a job, we are growing a culture, a place we are proud to call home.Come find out what it means to live Grande. %u2022 Independent Living%u2022 Assisted Living%u2022 Memory Care%u2022 Health & Rehabilitation%u2022 Skilled NursingCall (517) 787-0222or scan the QR code to learn more about Vista Grande Villa today.Discover The Grande DifferenceVISTA GRANDE VILLA%u2022 Home Delivered Meals. For homebound seniors that are unable to prepare meals, can receive delicious meals at home. Special diets available.%u2022 Senior Center Activities including line dancing, card making, beading, cards, bingo, and many others.%u2022 Senior Meal Choice Dining. Restaurant-based senior dining program.%u2022 Chore Service provides minor home repair for seniors.There are many more activities and opportunities to volunteer your time and talents! Just Call Barry County Commission on Aging for more information.320 West Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, MI 49058Phone: (269) 948-4856 | Fax: (269) 948-3336E-Mail: bccoa@barrycounty.org | www.barrycounty.orgFriendship Center Locations:Hastings COA Building:(269) 948-4856Mon-Fri 10 am-2pmMain St. Banquets:(517) 213-9212Mon-Fri 10:30am-1pmDelton Faith United Methodist Church(269) 579-3918 11:00am-1pmWoodland Eagles Club:(269) 367-4041Mon, Wed & Fri 10:30am-1pmBARRY COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGINGAnne Clark, Special to Senior TimesACTIVE AGING Your Parnter ingiven the %u2018Thank You%u2019s%u2019 that can help you better realize what you are really giving to someone else. The difference you make, makes all the difference.In my role at Senior Health Partners, I speak to many and try to provide this feedback often; however, I do not speak with a fraction of the family caregivers that are in our community. I wanted to start the year off by saying you truly are a gift to someone else and you are not just helping the person, you help the whole community.You might ask how I help the community? This is how %u2013 you allow community members to stay in their own homes, you provide personal care services that would not be provided otherwise, you keep community members more active and engaged, and this list could go on and on. Just taking a moment to remember the benefits you are giving to someone helps us all to see the value you give.To start 2025, I want to say %u2018Thank You%u2019 for all you do for the benefit of not just one person but to the community. You are a blessing and a valuable part of making the world a better place.May 2025 be an amazing year for you and all the lives you touch!STARTING THANKFULWe typically end the year giving out thank you%u2019s and showing our gratitude to those who have made a difference in our life, in one way or another. This thought really made me wonder, why don%u2019t we start the year off writing about the difference and stating our gratitude at the beginning rather than waiting until the end?With the snowy weather we have had and thinking about those who are providing so much love (whether you love someone you are helping or not) and care, making a difference in someone else%u2019s life is truly a gift for the receiver. Do you ever really stop and think about the gift this is? I say this because many times we are almost on %u201cauto pilot%u201d in our day-to-day and do not really think about it.We get so busy with life; we neglect to really digest the beauty of what family caregiving is all about. Take a moment to think about some of the value you provide for someone else such as the ability to stay in their own home, creating a clean environment, making sure someone has a bite to eat, or can take their trash outside. To many of us these are tasks we do without thinking, but to others these are tasks that allow them to keep their independence or make their day a little brighter. YOU make their life better just by being there to help.It seems that family caregivers (and professionals for that matter) are not always shown enough appreciation or Improving Lives Of SeniorsBranch CountyBy: Pat Fosdick, Senior TimesBRANCH COUNTY COMMISSIONON AGING %u2013 In-Home Services and Home Delivered Meals continues to meet the needs. To request snow removal call (517) 278-2538. Look for MMAP changes coming this spring.The Lunch and Learn program will start in February at no cost on the econd Wednesday of every other month. Reservations are requested at (517) 278-2538.OAKLAWN BEREAVEMENT CENTER Bereavement Lunch Group will start in January the last Friday of the month, at various restaurant locations. Reservations required at (269) 832-0229.THE PINES will provide intake Monday-Friday, with walk-ins welcome and crisis support always available. Call (517) 278-2129; after hours call 1-888-725-7534. Pines will be notified of any calls to the crisis support national hot line (988).AREA AGENCY ON AGING is running a Victim Assistance Program for elder abuse. To help prevent scams retailers are encouraged to question adults who are purchasing large numbers of gift cards.DISABILITY NETWORK is at Michigan Works in Coldwater the third Thursday of the month. They help people work with their employer regarding accommodations. They also can help people apply for Social Security. (People do not have to have proof of disability to receive their services.) They also help with housing applications. Call (269) 967-8899.