Luther Manor - Home and Community-Based Services

Senior Ministry Partnership Initiative (SMPI)
The SMPI hopes to equip partner congregations with education, resources and funding to respond to the changing and complex profile of maturing Christians. The initiative began in 2007 with an educational symposium and the introduction of the annual congregational partnership grant process.

Senior Ministry Congregational Partnership Grant
Luther Manor invites partner ULPA congregations to apply for a grant of up to $4,000 yearly to help support the development of innovative programs and models of senior adult ministry. Click here to access and download the grant information and application. Applications are due by September 15. Click here to see a list of grants awarded in 2008 and 2009.

Educational Programs

A variety of educational offerings enhances independent living and promotes lifelong health and growth. Workshops and presentations help people maintain physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Parish Nurse Program
In partnership with congregations, parish nurses help maturing adults, families and congregational members embrace health and wholeness. Parish Nurses and health ministry assists congregations to reclaim the Gospel message to teach, preach and heal. As a member of the partnering congregation's staff, they link those they serve to community resources; promote healthier living through exercise, diet and preventative health care; train volunteers and provide education and personal health counseling.

Care Management

Luther Manor provides contracted care management services to older adults in Milwaukee County who are enrolled in the Family Care Program.
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Information and Referral Services
Luther Manor's staff offer information and referrals to a wide variety of health, housing, recreation and social service options to help address problems and discover solutions.

Support Groups
Luther Manor co-sponsors support groups for seniors, family members and caregivers. Convenient meeting times and locations allow participants to share experiences, strength and hope. The support group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information on the support group held at Luther Manor, please contact Susan Hurst at (414) 464-3888, ext. 331. All are welcome to attend.
Adult Day Services give caregivers a break from the full-time responsibilities of caring for a loved one at home, especially those coping with Alzheimer's disease (See Adult Day Center on this Web Site).

Links

Alzheimer's Association, Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter

Family Caregiver Support Network

Milwaukee County Department on Aging

Family Care Program of Wisconsin

Whitnall Park Lutheran Church

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*Luther Manor Home and Community-Based Services* Home and Community-Based Services at Luther Manor encompasses a broad range of programs designed to educate, inform and support the steadily increasing needs of the aging population of Greater Milwaukee. Luther Manor has been providing programs and services for nearly 50 years to our congregations and the larger community.
Senior Ministry Partnership Initiative (SMPI) The SMPI hopes to equip partner congregations with education, resources and funding to respond to the changing and complex profile of maturing Christians. The initiative began in 2007 with an educational symposium and the introduction of the annual congregational partnership grant process. Senior Ministry Congregational Partnership Grant Luther Manor invites partner ULPA congregations to apply for a grant of up to $4,000 yearly to help support the development of innovative programs and models of senior adult ministry. Click here to access and download the grant information and application. Applications are due by September 15. Click here to see a list of grants awarded in 2008 and 2009. Educational Programs A variety of educational offerings enhances independent living and promotes lifelong health and growth. Workshops and presentations help people maintain physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Parish Nurse Program In partnership with congregations, parish nurses help maturing adults, families and congregational members embrace health and wholeness. Parish Nurses and health ministry assists congregations to reclaim the Gospel message to teach, preach and heal. As a member of the partnering congregation's staff, they link those they serve to community resources; promote healthier living through exercise, diet and preventative health care; train volunteers and provide education and personal health counseling. Care Management Luther Manor provides contracted care management services to older adults in Milwaukee County who are enrolled in the Family Care Program. www.milwaukeecounty.org Information and Referral Services Luther Manor's staff offer information and referrals to a wide variety of health, housing, recreation and social service options to help address problems and discover solutions. Support Groups Luther Manor co-sponsors support groups for seniors, family members and caregivers. Convenient meeting times and locations allow participants to share experiences, strength and hope. The support group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information on the support group held at Luther Manor, please contact Susan Hurst at (414) 464-3888, ext. 331. All are welcome to attend. Adult Day Services give caregivers a break from the full-time responsibilities of caring for a loved one at home, especially those coping with Alzheimer's disease (See Adult Day Center on this Web Site). Links Alzheimer's Association, Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter Family Caregiver Support Network Milwaukee County Department on Aging Family Care Program of Wisconsin Whitnall Park Lutheran Church