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THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE December 23-29, 2009 Page B-8
HAP to offer free
In one life, our collective history
informational Medicare
By Paul Bridgewater
the neigh- According to noted ger- to life review. Here’s the dif-
borhood ontologist Robert Butler, ference: Reminiscence simply
I can’t stop thinking about
k n o w n the tendency to look back at recalls events or periods in an
DVD, workshops
the life and times of the Hon-
as Black one’s experiences is a process individual’s life. Life review,
orable Erma Henderson. Her
B o t t o m . he called a “life review” — a as Dr. Butler explains, is
Health Alliance Plan (HAP) who can answer questions
experiences throughout the
H e r universal process that allows characterized by the return of
will provide a free DVD to those about Medicare options. Ben-
20th century captured the op-
neighbors older adults to integrate their memories and past conflicts
seeking information about eficiaries may bring a friend
portunity and potential for all
were au- experiences and images of that may be complex, even
Medicare and how to approach or family member to the work-
of us to live productive, con-
t o w o r k - self into a whole. He wrote contradictory. Still, he says,
making the annual decision. shops. A HAP sales represen-
nected lives in a global soci-
ers who groundbreaking articles in the they can result in resolution,
Thousands of beneficiaries tative will be present at the
ety, right here in Detroit.
moved to 1960s that caused health and reconciliation, atonement, in-
also will receive plenty of indi- workshops. When you think about it,
D e t r o i t mental health researchers and tegration and serenity.
vidual attention in local work- Mother Henderson’s story is
w h e n practitioners to recognize that
shops sponsored by HAP.
Information for
grounded in the history we
H e n r y individuals review their lives
Over the 92 years of her
all share. She fought harder
Paul Bridgewater
Ford of- as an essential part of healthy,
life, the Honorable Erma Hen-
‘Making
beneficiaries for equal rights than most of
fered the normal aging.
derson came to terms with the
personal, moral and emotional
The Medicare Annual En-
us, but we all witnessed and
$5 a day wage. Her life mir-
Life reviews can be cap- dimensions of her life in ex-
Medicare rollment Period runs through
benefited from the progress
rors the experiences of many
tured in writing, oral histories, emplary ways. She was truly a
Dec. 31. Coverage for indi-
in women’s rights, civil rights,
of Detroit’s elders, including,
guided autobiography, pho- woman of grace. If we want to
Work for You’
viduals who enroll during this
criminal justice, and access
I suspect, many in your own
tographic collages or theater age successfully, we need only
period begins Jan. 1, 2010.
to better education, housing
circle of family and friends.
skits. They can occur sponta- to look at her glorious life and
DVD
and jobs. Her book, “Down
As president emeritus of the neously or they can be struc- its lessons.
To find a workshop in Through the Years,” published
Detroit City Council, Mother tured. Just remember that
In HAP’s “Making Medicare your area and to reserve your in 2004, should be required
Henderson looked back at the the eyewitnesses of the last
Tune in to “The Senior Solu-
Work for You” DVD, local ex- spot, call (800) 449-1515 or reading for every family in our
life that took her to far corners century included more than
tion” on WGPR 107.5 FM every
perts, including a physician, a TDD (800) 956-4325 Monday city.
of the world. “Down Through public figures. Among those
Saturday morning at 10 a.m.,
pharmacist and a representa- through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6
tive from the Area Agency on p.m. For accommodation of
The book is a treasury of
the Years” is an engaging eyewitnesses are people you
hosted by Paul Bridgewater,
Aging 1-B Medicare Medicaid persons with special needs,
Mother Henderson’s memoirs,
review of Mother Henderson’s know and love. Their stories
president and CEO, Detroit
Assistance Program, explain call (800) 449-1515. For infor-
and it is full of Detroit’s his-
life, and the process of sharing can be shared at family dinner
Area Agency on Aging. The
the basics of Medicare, op- mation about Medicare Solu-
tory. Detroit was Mother Hen-
personal stories is important tables.
Detroit Area Agency on Aging
tions for extra coverage, how tions powered by HAP, call
derson’s home since she was
to all older adults, whether or
is located at 1333 Brewery
to choose a plan and more. 800-971-7878 or visit www.
13 months old. As a child, she
not that history is captured in
During this holiday season, Park Blvd., Suite 200, Detroit,
MI 48207; (313) 446-4444;
It also explains the ABC’s of
hap.org/medicare.
lived on Detroit’s east side in
print.
explore the ways your family
can move from reminiscence
www.daaa1a.org.
Medicare, what Original Medi-
care doesn’t cover, and what
to do when your employer or
your health plan cancels your
retiree health benefits. The
DVD also covers the impor-
tance of coverage for preven-
tive services and managing I feel much better knowing that
chronic conditions.
“This DVD was created for
the general public, and is a
I’ve made the right choice.
useful resource for anyone
trying to better understand
Medicare,” said Karen Win- I chose the highest rated Medicare plan in Michigan
†
– HAP.
tringham, vice president,
Medicare Programs. “The DVD
explains how to simplify the
Alliance Medicare PPO received the highest Medicare Star summary rating
enrollment process by focus-
for health plan quality of any Medicare Advantage plan in Michigan for
ing on what’s most important
to you during the open en-
2010.* And no Medicare HMO plan in Michigan rated higher than
rollment period when making
your decision about a plan for
HAP Senior Plus.
the coming year.”
To order “Making Medicare
Work for You,” call toll-free
If you want to learn more about a leader in quality and customer
(800) 971-7878 or TDD (800)
service, HAP offers free Medicare workshops about the Alliance
956-4325, Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. A vid- Medicare Supplement, Alliance Medicare Rx (PDP), Alliance
eotape version is also avail-
able.
Medicare PPO, and HAP Senior Plus (HMO) plans:
Small, local
Detroit
workshops
November 16, 2009
offer personal
November 18, 2009
attention
November 19, 2009
HAP is hosting Medicare
workshops throughout south-
east Michigan, with plenty of
Dearborn
opportunities for beneficiaries
to receive personal attention November 19, 2009
from knowledgeable HAP staff
Science classes
Southfield
November 20, 2009
for kids
during HAP adds new workshop dates every day. Call
holiday break
for the latest workshop listing and to reserve
Take a break from the holi-
your place: toll-free (800) 449-1515 or
day rush for some science fun!
Bring the kids to Longway
TDD (800) 956-4325. Monday
Planetarium for programs that
through Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
could give you a much-needed
break. Even if you don’t need a
break, keep their minds active
with these classes.
Deadline for registration for
each class is Dec. 23.
Classes include “Geology
Gems” on Dec. 28, from 1 p.m.
to 2:30 p.m.; “Winter Break
Camp” at Longway, Dec. 28-
30, from 9 a.m. to noon; and
“Sorting” on Dec. 9, from 1
p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
For more information call
(810) 237-3409.
Division one
academics
recruiting
YES for PREP will select 7th
grade minority students for a
rigorous program designed to
position them for entry and
success in top college pre-
paratory high schools. The
program begins with prepara-
tion for entry into private, col-
lege preparatory high schools,
moves to support of Post-
PREP students in high school
as they prepare for college,
and culminates into compet- For the latest workshop listing and to reserve your place, call toll-free:
ing for entrance in America’s
Tier I colleges. The ultimate
goal of YES for PREP is to
(800) 449-1515 or TDD (800) 956-4325
increase participation of the
underrepresented population
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
in the pools from which our
country’s leaders are found.
A sales representative will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons
YES for PREP will begin
its recruitment drive with a
with special needs at sales meetings, call toll-free (800) 449-1515 or TDD (800) 956-4325.
Parent Information Meeting
and Dinner on Thursday, Jan.
21, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting
Workshops are for Medicare-eligible individuals who do not have benefits paid for by a former employer and who pay for their own
will be held at The Pavilion
healthcare coverage.
Café, located in the Bingham
Office Building, 30700 Tele-
†
Based on Medicare’s Plan Quality and Performance Rating 2009 Survey conducted by the federal Medicare program.
graph Road, Suite 1450, in
Bingham Farms. The event is
To see full results, go to “Compare Health Plans” on
www.medicare.gov
open to the general public and
free of charge. However, fami-
HAP Senior Plus and Alliance Medicare PPO are health plans with a Medicare contract. Alliance Medicare Rx (PDP) is a stand-alone
lies are asked to pre-register Prescription Drug Plan with a Medicare contract. Alliance Medicare Rx (PDP), Alliance Medicare Supplement and Alliance Medicare
for the event.
PPO are products of Alliance Health and Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Health Alliance Plan. Alliance
For more information
Medicare Supplement is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.
and/or to pre-register for the
Parent Information Meeting
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please visit our website www.
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