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Grist
his season, I’m renewed with
hope and inspired by the
Tfreedom we have because of
loosened pandemic restrictions. These
new freedoms allow us to get back to
more in-person collaborations with our
staff, volunteers, community partners,
and faithful supporters to serve our
clients all over Michigan. This “new
hope” is a call to action, to continue
serving our most vulnerable brothers
and sisters that include:
• Refugee children and families
ready for a new life, freedom and
opportunity
• Children who need safety and
security after suffering abuse and
neglect
• Children who are matched with a
forever family through adoption
• Children and families who need
support from substance use
• Homeless children and families
who need stability and a safe home Sam Beals
• Adults with developmental
disabilities who need community
services and a group home
• Seniors who need Independent
and Assisted Living services,
skilled nursing care and affordable
housing
As we reflect on the challenges, we have
all experienced in the last couple of
years, we’re very encouraged about the
gains made in overcoming the turmoil
of this pandemic.
Our Hands SPRING/SUMMER 2022, ISSUE NO. 12
3 MISSION SIZZLE
4 FAITH IN ACTION
5 DONOR SPOTLIGHT
6-7 NEW AMERICANS
8-9 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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EALS, CEO S
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BY SAM BEALS, CEO SAMARITASAS
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We’re humbled by the growing number
of donors, organizations, and churches
who have come alongside us with
generous gifts of support to sustain us
through that challenging period.
We’re grateful for your support and the
renewed service opportunities it brings,
and the chance to support our mission
of Serving People as an Expression
of the Love of Christ. The Lord
continues to bless us through his
mercy and has answered our faithful
prayers.
May the God of hope fill you with all
joy and peace as you trust in him so
that you may overflow with the hope by
the power of the Holy Spirit. – Romans
15:13.
Thank you for joining Samaritas
Nation for the promise of hope, peace,
and opportunities to share the love of
Christ together.
In Christ alone,
Chief Executive Officer
10-11 EVENTS
12-13 AGENT OF CHANGE
14-15 SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
16-17 REFUGEE FOSTER CARE
18 FOSTER CARE
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MISSION SIZZLE
We live out our values everyday at Samaritas - This month, we highlight innovation...
Samaritas Wins National
Award for C.A.R.E.S. INNOVATION
Technology
We’re humbled to take a bow for our Samaritas C.A.R.E.S. C.A.R.E.S. is a game-changer at a time when senior living
(Caregiver Accessible Resource Education Services) staff and caregiver resources nationwide are constrained.
Program, which garnered the Lutheran Services of America Samaritas is solving the problem, in part, by empowering
Innovator Award. Samaritas was one of three companies caregivers with access and staff with education and
at the 2022 Lutheran Services of America C.E.O. Summit innovative training to improve health outcomes for people
lauded for outstanding work and leadership. living with dementia.
The Samaritas C.A.R.E.S Dementia Capable Care program
We anticipate...
addresses the lack of dementia training and support for staff
and caregivers who manage dementia patients. It utilizes 1. Reduction of falls by more than 10%
Google Glass and Vuzix technology to give caregivers and 2. Decreased unintended weight loss by 50%
seniors a real-time look at the health care needs and plans
for loved ones adversely affected by the disease. 3. Reduction or elimination of antipsychotic and/or
anxiolytic medications by 2.6%
“This technology allows caregivers to see and hear the
information the dementia patient is receiving from medical 4. 80% of people living with dementia maintain current
providers and coordinate as needed. The hardware is level of Activities of Daily Living (A.D.L.) functionality
supplemented with a credentialed dementia care training
program for staff that teaches them how to offer person- 5. Depression score stabilized or decreased
centered care to address the unique needs of dementia 6. Decline of worsening of serious behavior problems by
patients,” said Dayna Roe, clinical director of memory care, 35%
Samaritas Senior Living .
Visit Samaritas.org/News to learn more about this program.
19 ADVANCE THE MISSION
20 GRANTS
21 AFFORDABLE LIVING
22-23 SENIOR LIVING
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