Self-Direction News Direct Care Professional Resources from National Family Caregivers MonthHelpful Resources from National Family Caregivers Month Caregiver Action Network Recognizing and Supporting Caregivers from Caregiver Action Network. President Joe Biden’s Presidential Proclamation for National Family Caregiver’s Month. About National Family Caregivers Month In November, PAS… Read More What do I Need to do to Hire a New Employee? (Part II)Hiring your own employees, Direct Care Professionals (DCPs), is one of the most important roles for Employers (Participants) enrolled in Self-Direction. Along the way, your FMS, PAS, is ready to support with onboarding your new… Read More What do I Need to do to Hire a New Employee? (Part I)For Participants enrolled in Self-Direction, one of your roles is to hire your own Direct Care Professionals (DCP), or employees. Before you hire anyone, it's important to understand employment process. From identifying candidates, to interviewing… Read More PAS Celebrates World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21On September 21, we will be celebrating World Alzheimer's Day, in culmination of World Alzheimer's Month (WAM) in September. PAS wants to provide you with tips on recognizing Alzheimer’s and where you can find more… Read More DVRW Supports Your Voice Being HeardLast week was Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW). DVRW was celebrated from September 9-13 and was promoted by the American Association of People with Disabilities. In partnership with the REV Up campaign, DVRW advocated for… Read More AARP Survey Finds Americans Prefer to Stay Home as They AgeA “Home and Community Preferences” survey by AARP found more than 75 percent of adults over 50 want to remain at home as they age. The survey polled almost 3,000 American adults of all ages.… Read More Celebrating Helen Keller Day on June 27On June 27, we will celebrate the life and achievements of Helen Keller. Keller, who was blind and deaf, became a distinguished author, public speaker, and advocate for the deaf and blind throughout the 20th century. Keller was… Read More AgeWays Provides Resources for Direct Care ProfessionalsThe Area Agency on Aging 1-8 AgeWay’s website provides great resources for DCPs in Michigan. On their resources page, DCPs can take advantage of resources like: Caregiver coaching Class and workshops Connect with other caregivers… Read More PAS Celebrates 25th Anniversary in AugustLater this summer, PAS will celebrate our 25th anniversary! PAS began as a financial management service on August 1, 1999. 25 years later, PAS is still serving its original purpose. PAS’ mission is to empower… Read More PAS Celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness MonthIt’s March and PAS is celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). DDAM has been around since 1987. President Regan dedicated the month to building awareness for individuals with disabilities. The National Association of Councils on… Read More PAS Celebrates Older Americans Month in MayMay is right around the corner and PAS is looking forward to celebrating Older Americans Month (OAM). OAM is organized each year by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). During the month, the ACL shares… Read More What is Electronic Visit Verification? FAQs from the MDHHS (Part II)Effective September 3, 2024, The MDHHS is now requiring the use of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) in Michigan. We want to share some frequently asked questions about EVV from the MDHHS. EVV will now be… Read More What is Electronic Visit Verification? FAQs from the MDHHS (Part I)Effective September 3, 2024, The MDHHS is now requiring the use of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) in Michigan. We want to share some frequently asked questions about EVV from the MDHHS. EVV will now be… Read More CDC Respiratory Disease Update and How to Protect YourselfThe CDC released its respiratory disease season update earlier this month. It provides updates on COVID-19, influenza, and RSV activity across the country compared to this time last year. The CDC notes that respiratory disease… Read More The Senior Alliance Resource Directory for In-Home Care, Food, and Transportation ResourcesThis time of year, crossing everyday items off your checklist can become more difficult. The busyness of the Holiday season, coupled with harsh weather conditions can make grocery and holiday shopping a real pain. The… Read More The Information Center Releases 2023-24 “Where to Turn Community Resource Guide”The Information Center recently released its community resource guide for next year. The "Where to Turn Community Resource Guide" provides residents of Southeast Michigan with hundreds of helpful resources. The guide lists address and contact… Read More CDC Reminders for COVID-19 and Flu VaccinesAs cold and flu-season gears up, the CDC has issued reminders to receive your COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. COVID-19 It is recommended by the CDC to receive an up-to-date COVID-19 vaccine for anyone five and… Read More AARP Releases 2023 LTSS State ScorecardAARP recently released its 2023 Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard. The Scorecard helps create interest and investment in LTSS by effectively measuring each state’s supports and services. It also identifies areas of improvement… Read More Featured Stories
