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We live out our values everyday at Samaritas - This month, we highlight innovation...

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Samaritas Wins National
his season, I’m renewed with We’re humbled by the growing number Award for C.A.R.E.S. INNOVATION
hope and inspired by the of donors, organizations, and churches
Tfreedom we have because of who have come alongside us with Technology
loosened pandemic restrictions. These generous gifts of support to sustain us
new freedoms allow us to get back to through that challenging period.
more in-person collaborations with our 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
staff, volunteers, community partners, We’re grateful for your support and the (Caregiver Accessible Resource Education Services) staff and caregiver resources nationwide are constrained.
and faithful supporters to serve our renewed service opportunities it brings, Program, which garnered the Lutheran Services of America Samaritas is solving the problem, in part, by empowering
clients all over Michigan. This “new and the chance to support our mission
hope” is a call to action, to continue of Serving People as an Expression Innovator Award. Samaritas was one of three companies caregivers with access and staff with education and
serving our most vulnerable brothers of the Love of Christ. The Lord at the 2022 Lutheran Services of America C.E.O. Summit innovative training to improve health outcomes for people
and sisters that include: continues to bless us through his lauded for outstanding work and leadership. living with dementia.
mercy and has answered our faithful
• Refugee children and families prayers. The Samaritas C.A.R.E.S Dementia Capable Care program
ready for a new life, freedom and We anticipate...
opportunity May the God of hope fill you with all addresses the lack of dementia training and support for staff
joy and peace as you trust in him so and caregivers who manage dementia patients. It utilizes 1. Reduction of falls by more than 10%
• Children who need safety and that you may overflow with the hope by
security after suffering abuse and the power of the Holy Spirit. – Romans Google Glass and Vuzix technology to give caregivers and 2. Decreased unintended weight loss by 50%
neglect 15:13. 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
• Children who are matched with a Thank you for joining Samaritas
forever family through adoption Nation for the promise of hope, peace, anxiolytic medications by 2.6%
and opportunities to share the love of “This technology allows caregivers to see and hear the
• Children and families who need Christ together. information the dementia patient is receiving from medical 4. 80% of people living with dementia maintain current
support from substance use providers and coordinate as needed. The hardware is level of Activities of Daily Living (A.D.L.) functionality
In Christ alone,
• Homeless children and families supplemented with a credentialed dementia care training
who need stability and a safe home Sam Beals program for staff that teaches them how to offer person- 5. Depression score stabilized or decreased
• Adults with developmental Chief Executive Officer centered care to address the unique needs of dementia 6. Decline of worsening of serious behavior problems by
disabilities who need community patients,” said Dayna Roe, clinical director of memory care, 35%
services and a group home Samaritas Senior Living .

• Seniors who need Independent Visit Samaritas.org/News to learn more about this program.
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 10-11 EVENTS 19 ADVANCE THE MISSION
4 FAITH IN ACTION 12-13 AGENT OF CHANGE 20 GRANTS
5 DONOR SPOTLIGHT 14-15 SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER 21 AFFORDABLE LIVING
6-7 NEW AMERICANS 16-17 REFUGEE FOSTER CARE 22-23 SENIOR LIVING
8-9 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS 18 FOSTER CARE
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