Upcoming Events

Creating Confident Caregivers is an exciting program in select regions of Michigan, for family caregivers of persons with dementia and/or memory loss.  Creating Confident Caregivers is a six-session workshop led by trained dementia care specialists.  This university tested program provides participants wth information, skills and attitudes to manage stress and increase their effectiveness as a Caregiver.   Class meets weekly on Tuesday's from September 25th to October 30th. There is NO cost to attend, however you must register.

6 session group program for people living with Diabetes.  Spouses or other interested persons are welcome to attend.  Class meets weekly on Tuesdays from September 25 through October 30, 2018.   There is no cost to attend, but you must register

6 session group program for people living with health problems that cause chronic pain.  Class meets weekly on Mondays from October 1st through November 5th. There is NO cost to attend, however you must pre-register.  

Sixteenth Annual U.P. Long Term Care Facilities Best Practices Conference.   The goal of the conference is to give Upper Peninsula facility administrators and their staff the opportunity to network with their peers, and share successful concepts and practices that can be utilized in their facilities.  The "Building Blocks to Success in Long Term Care" Conference is designed to be interactive and informal.  Administrators, directors of nurses, social workers, activity directors, and facility medical directors/physicians are encouraged to attend along with any other staff members you feel could benefit.  This years speakers and topics consist of: AM Keynote:  Peter Lichtenberg, Ph.D., ABPP- Director, Institute of Gerontology and…

6 session group program for people living with diabetes.    Spouses, Partners, Caregivers, friends also welcome to attend.  Class will meet in the Community Room of the library.  Every Monday through November 19th, 2018

8 session group program that meets for 2 hours per session.  This class is for anyone who has fallen or has a few of falling.  Caregivers are welcome to attend. Class meets Tuesdays and Fridays starting October 16th through November 9th. There is NO cost to attend, however registration is required.  Call Dawn at 906-353-4521 to register or if you have questions.

Turning 65 soon?  Need help understanding Medicare?  This event is sponsored by UPCAP's MI Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) and includes our Medicare 101 presentation, workbook & materials, question & answer session, refreshments and more!  We provide unbiased Medicare information and options.  MMAP does not sell insurance or endorse any insurance products.   No cost to attend, but you must register.