Safeguarding Against Abuse and Neglect: The Role of Adult Protective Service 

Abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults is a pervasive issue that can have devastating consequences. As society grows more aware of the plight of the elderly and those with disabilities, the importance of protective services becomes increasingly apparent. Adult Protective Services (APS) plays a crucial role in safeguarding these individuals, ensuring their safety and well-being.

What is Medication Management? Safe and Effective Medication Use

In the healthcare industry, medication management plays a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the correct medications, in the right dosages, and at the right times.

For healthcare providers, pharmacists, and case managers, understanding medication management is key to improving patient outcomes and enhancing overall care. But what exactly is medication management, and why is it so important in case management?

Preventing Female Incarceration 

Last week we told the story of Bridges Reentry, a small nonprofit dedicated to helping formerly incarcerated females successfully reenter society after they had paid their debt to society. This week we'll be looking at why women end up incarcerated in the first place, and what School Counselors are doing to help them avoid involvement with the juvenile justice system.

Family Care Management: Supporting Families in Need

Family care management plays a critical role in supporting families who face complex challenges in today's fast-paced world. From managing health crises to navigating social and emotional difficulties, family care management is a comprehensive approach that ensures families receive the necessary support to thrive.

Key Components of Effective Juvenile Case Management 

Navigating the complexities of juvenile case management is vital for fostering positive change and guiding young individuals toward a brighter future. Effective case management helps address immediate concerns and lays the groundwork for long-term success. This approach is essential in ensuring that juveniles receive the support they need to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

If She Can See It - She Can Be It:  Reentry Success 

Almost every one of the large multinational nonprofits who get all the attention and attribution for the work they do to support society's marginalized started as the small, obscure, empathetic impulses of their founders. Jane Addams labored in obscurity for many years to found Hull House in Chicago, the first settlement house to provide services to immigrants and the poor. Many years later, she was one of the first women to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Aging Care Management: Strategies for Enhancing Elderly Support 

The global population is aging rapidly, leading to an increased demand for effective aging care management. For care managers, senior service providers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers in aging services, the challenge lies in coordinating care and ensuring the well-being of elderly individuals.

Effective aging care management strategies can significantly enhance the quality of life for seniors by addressing their unique needs.

Re-Entry Case Management Software: Facilitating Successful Reintegration 

Reintegrating individuals into society after incarceration is a multifaceted process that demands careful planning, support, and coordination. Re-entry case management software is vital in facilitating this transition, offering tools to simplify workflows, monitor progress, and link individuals to critical resources.

Curious how it works? Keep reading to learn more!

Everything Has Changed-Yet Nothing Has Changed 

The number of nonprofits has grown at a steady rate of 1.4% annually over the last 20 years.

• The United States now has more than 1.8 million nonprofit organizations that account for more than 10% of companies in the US - representing about 6% of the US economy.
• The total revenue of nonprofits has grown from a little more than $1 trillion in 2000 to about $3 trillion in 2023.
• 71% of nonprofits have seen an increase in demand for their programs and services.

Mindful in Michigan 

Technology in all its myriad forms has invaded and altered the very fabric that binds society. In the relatively short span of 50 years digital and cyber technologies have transformed how humanity learns, communicates, transacts, records, analyzes, and interacts on every level. The invention of the internet and the development of social media supercharged the otherwise prosaic everyday tribal activities of socializing, trading, raising the family, and falling in and out of love. Almost every daily activity is now conducted through cyber filters. Much like the introduction of electric lighting, internal combustion engines, telephones, and airplanes, computers and their offspring have altered the very foundations of human interaction. To varying degrees, but in a very real sense, technology has rendered us all "strangers" in our own lives.