CHRONICLE

OCTOBER GIVEAWAY

We will draw two Caregivers at random

who will each win an ECHO Dot.

Stay tuned next month to find out the

lucky winners.

CH OCTOBER 2020

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE

SEPTEMBER WINNER

Terrell Lotts

Inside This Issue

1 October Giveaway / September Winner

2 HHA eXchange / County Year End

3 Auburn Hills, Berkley, Brownstown, & Beverly Hills

Halloween Events

4 Go Rights! Virtual Conference

5 Clarkston, Detroit, Farmington, & Farmington Hills

Halloween Events

6 Student Loan Webinar

7 Lake Orion, Oxford, & Plymouth Halloween Events

8 Lunch & Learn Series / Diabetes PATH

9 Rochester, Southfield, & Troy Halloween Events

10 MIS-C associated with Covid-19

11 Waterford, West Bloomfield, & White Lake Halloween Events

12 Frontline Workers Tuition Free Program

13 Homebuyer Education Webinar

14 Employee Spotlight / Anniversaries.

1 5 September Caregiver of the Month

IMPORTANT DEADLINE

FOR COUNTY

YEAR END

County Year End is Sep-

tember 30, 2020 and they

place strict deadlines on

timesheet submissions.

Please submit all complet-

ed timesheets and mile-

age reports, not yet sent

to us for payment, for your

time worked through Sep-

tember 30th by Tuesday,

October 6th at 8am.

Thank you in advance for

your cooperation!

HHA eXchange

ExpertCare has exciting news; we have contracted

with HHA eXchange to meet the Electronic Visit Verifi-

cation (EVV) requirement and to assist caregivers with

submitting timesheets and notes electronically.

HHA eXchange has a variety of different tools that em-

power caregivers to deliver better patient care in the

home.

The HHA eXchange caregiver portal is a web-based

application designed for caregivers to use on a desk-

top or laptop computer. Using the caregiver portal,

caregivers can review and plan their schedules, inter-

face with their agencies, request broadcasted shifts,

and manage their activities.

When in the field, caregivers can switch to the HHA

eXchange mobile app to continue to manage their

activities. Both the caregiver portal and mobile app

are synchronized; therefore, any action performed on

one device (computer or smart phone) is automatical-

ly reflected on the other.

ExpertCare will begin implementing HHA this month.

We will be offering training and assistance with learn-

ing this new tool. We will be rolling the app out in

waves and we will contact each of you directly when

we are ready for you to begin using the app. We’ll be

talking to you soon!

AUBURN HILLS EVENTS 2020

Halloween Movie Night Friday, October 2, 2020 from 7p-9p Riverside Park 3311 Squirrel Ct, Auburn & Squirrel Rd Auburn Hills, MI FREE movie and plush giveaway. No registra-tion required. Movie (Casper) starts at dusk. Bring your chairs and blankets. Hosted by Au-burn Hills Recreation and others. Auburn Hills Fall Festival in the Woods Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 11a-3p E Dale Fisk Hawk Woods Nature Center 3799 Bald Mountain Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Enjoy hayrides, pumpkins for carving, cider and donuts, live music and more. Events are subject to change for 2020. Pumpkins are available for purchase. Admission is FREE but pre-registration is required for 2020 due to Covid. Auburn Hills Parks and Recreation. Details Zombie Laser Tag Saturday, October 31, 2020 from noon-2p Riverside Park 3311 Squirrel Ct, Auburn Hills, MI Great Halloween event for teens (ages 13-18) during the Auburn Hills Downtown Spooktakular. Call 248-370-9353 for more information. Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. Pre-registration is recommended. Zombie costumes are strongly encouraged but not required to play. All equipment to play is included. This is a FREE event. Hosted by Auburn Hills Parks and Recre-ation.

BERKLEY HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2020

Halloween Parade Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 6p Community Park (Catalpa, between Gardner & Robi-na) The parade route will include Community Park and the Community Baseball Fields. To maintain social dis-tancing on the parade route, Parks and Recreation will mark the ground so families (parents, grandparents, and all) can find a nice spot to enjoy the show. Candy will be handed out in pre-packaged bags. This is a FREE event. Hosted by Berkley Parks and Recrea-tion. BEVERLY HILLS HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2020

Halloween Hoot Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 8:30a-10a, noon-2p, then 6p-8p Beverly Park 18801 Beverly Rd, Beverly Hills, MI 48025 Gut pumpkins from 8:30a-noon, Pumpkin Carving from noon-2p (for the first 200 children), and Trick or Treat from 6p-8p. Children in costume trick or treat along Hoot Trail but must be accompanied by an adult. Storytellers, cider & cookies are available in the pavilion. For more info, visit villagebeverlyhills.com BROWNSTOWN HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2020

Halloween History: Critters and Crawlers Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 2p-3p Lake Erie Metropark 32481 W Jefferson, Brownstown, MI 48173 734-379-5020, metroparks.com Celebrate the spirit of Halloween & explore the natural history of the iconic animals associated with this holi-day. From bats to cats, and all the other critters in be-tween. Learn about their behavior, adaptations and characteristics. Explore the nature trails for this spook-tacular program, yet free of fright. Feel free to get in the spirit and wear your costume. All ages. $3 per child, $5 per adult, children under 2 are FREE. Pre-registration required by 10/17. A Metroparks vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. 2020 vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark to-day.

CLARKSTON HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2020

Friendly Forest Saturday, October 10, 2020 between noon-3p (reserve your time slot) Clintonwood Park 6000 Clarkston Road, Clarkson, MI 48346 Presented by Independence Twp Parks Recreation & Seniors. Walk a friendly decorated trail to collect good-ies from all of your favorite characters. Hay Maze, treats, wagon rides and more. For ages 2-9. You MUST pre-register for this event / tickets will NOT be sold on-site. Contact 248-625-8223 for ticket info or visit our friends at www.twp.independence.mi.us for cost info and to register. Pumpkin-ology Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 1p-2:30p Wint Nature Center 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI, 248-625-6473 Prepare for National Pumpkin Day (Oct. 26) by carving your own pumpkin while learning about pumpkin life cycles, hearing a pumpkin story, and enjoying a pump-kin carving demonstration. Take home a tasty pumpkin recipe to turn your masterpiece into a treat. $3/ partici-pant and $7/pumpkin. Preregistration with payment re-quired. Call 248-858-0916 weekdays. No Saturday reg-istration. All programs will take place outdoors – under a tent, or on a trail. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation. DETROIT HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2020

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Thursday, October 8-10 at 7p (each evening) Beacon Park 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Come see the theatrical fun with a troop of actors dancing and miming in real-time in front of a large showing of the original film. The Detroit Actor’s Theatre Company and Downtown Detroit Partnership will pre-sent this Halloween cult classic. Grab your blankets and chairs and enjoy wine, beer and cocktails available for purchase. For those who have never experienced The Rocky Horror Picture Show in a theater with a cast, there is truly nothing like it. This is a FREE event hosted by The Downtown Detroit Partnership. Email info@downtowndetroit.org for more info.

FARMINGTON HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2020

Downtown Farmington Grand Raven Festival Daily October 1-31 Throughout Downtown Farmington Hosted by the Downtown Farmington DDA. Enjoy the Raven by Edgar Allan Poe theme throughout Farm-ington and partake in the food, fun, and activities. Enjoy the Grand Raven Book Walk, pumpkin carving demos, Cocktail Crawl, a scavenger hunt, and more. FARMINGTON HILLS HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2020

Hayride Central at Heritage Park Fridays from October 2, 2020 through October 23, 2020

Heritage Park 24725 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan Farmington Hills offers frightless hayrides every Fri-day evening. Hayrides depart every half-hour at Her-itage Park and come complete with roasted marsh-mallows, hot cider and a roaring campfire. Hayrides cost is $5 / FREE for ages 2 & under. Call 248-473-1800 for more info or call 248-477-1135 to book a private hayride. Pre registration is strongly encour-aged. Boo Bash Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 10:10a-3:40p (half hour sessions) Heritage Park 24725 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan Boo Bash features hayrides, s’mores, candy-free trick or treat stations. For ages pre-school through 3rd grade. Registration… cost info.

LAKE ORION / ORION TWP HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2020

Canterbury Village Halloween Stroll October 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30 (half-hour ses-sions from 6p-11p on Fridays & Saturdays and 6p-8p on Thursdays & Sundays) Canterbury Village 2359 Joslyn Ct, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, 248-391-5700 Hosted by Canterbury Village. Admission is $10. Park-ing is $5. All fees must be pre-paid. Children under 2 are FREE. Enjoy hand-carved jack-‘o-lanterns, 13 trick or treat stations, numerous Halloween displays, live characters, and more. Tickets sold in advance only and limited to 100 people per session. Boo Bash on The Trails Saturday, October 17, 2020 From 4p-7p Friendship Park 3380 W Clarkston Rd, Lake Orion, Michigan 48362

An evening of Halloween fun with a trick–or–treat street on the Friendship Park walking trails. When you register, you will select a time slot for your family, time slots will be limited to 10 children. Each registered child will get to pick a pumpkin to take home, along with a take home craft project. Modifications/changes may take place in order to stay Covid compliant to this pro-gram. Preregistration required. Call 248-391-0304 ext 305 for cost info and to register. Hosted by Orion Twp Parks & Recreation.

Lake Orion Halloween Extravaganza Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 3p-8p (5, 45-min slots available) Children’s Park (Downtown Lake Orion) Due to Covid, in place of the Lake Orion Halloween Parade will be the Halloween Extravaganza. Groups will have the opportunity to start inside of Children’s Park with instructions and a photo op. From there, work your way through Meek’s Park, onto south Broad-way Street, and up to Front Street. Ten different tables will each have prepackaged candy bags that children can take with them. Guests will choose ONE of 5 time slots using signup genius for EACH person in their family that will be attending the event. Groups will max out at 80 people. This event will be a first come first serve. . For more information, please contact 248-693-9742 or visit www.downtownlakeorion.org. REGISTER for the event.

OXFORD HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2020

Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree Monday, October 19, 2020 at 6p Seymour Lake Park 2795 Seymour Lake Rd, Oxford, MI Hosted by Oxford Twp P&R. Participant and their families will enjoy hayrides, a pumpkin from the Great Pumpkin Patch and candy & trinkets from trick or treat trail. Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and comfortable walking shoes. Each paying participant will receive a pumpkin, cider and doughnuts, and treats. Don’t forget your camera and dress for the weather. For kids ages 12 and under. Tickets must be purchased in advance, registration is required. Tickets cannot be mailed. Call 248-628-1720 for questions, tickets, or to register. Open to residents & non-residents. Legacy 925 Trunk or Treat Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 5p-8p Legacy 925 925 N Lapeer Rd, Oxford, MI 48371 248-823-7676 Games, decorated cars, candy, contests, and hayrides. For more info, visit thelegacy925.com PLYMOUTH HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2020

Blown Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11, 2020 from 10a-3p each day Acorn Glassworks 650 Church St #1, Plymouth, MI 48170 This is an Outdoor event with a few changes to ac-commodate for social distancing etc. 600+ pump-kins available that have been made right in their studio. For more info, visit www.acornglassworks.com.

ROCHESTER HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2020 RARA Trunk or Treat Friday, October 9, 2020 from 6p-8:30p Rochester Avon Recreation Authority RARA 500 East 2nd Street, Rochester, MI 48307 Decorate your vehicle for a family friendly trunk or treat at RARA, rain or shine! Pass out candy (you supply) as trick or treaters travel around. There will be prizes for best dressed vehicles in the categories Funny, Creepy (nothing too scary/creepy for small children), and Most Creative. Trunk or treating will be 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Cider and donuts will be provided towards the end for all attendees. Registration is $15 per car. A 14 Day Pre-Screen for all attending is required for this course. Please fill it out and turn it in before the program begins either on your account portal or on the day of the event. Social distancing is required at all times. To register, call 248-656-8308 or visit RARAregistration.org. Stonewall Pumpkin Festival at Van Hoosen Farms Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 9a-5p (3 sessions to choose) and Sunday, October 11, 2020 from 11a-5p (2 sessions to choose). 7p-9p Pumpkin Lightings on both days Van Hoosen Farms 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306 Socially distanced edition of Stone Wall Pumpkin Festi-val. Guests are invited to carve a pumpkin and place it on the stone walls surrounding the Museum property. Return at night to see all the pumpkins lit up, along with an outdoor exhibit of scarecrows made by local organi-zations. Registration includes 2 pumpkins and the use of carving tools, patterns, and a private/sanitized table for up to 6 people. Additional pumpkins can be purchased while supplies last for $5/pumpkin. To maintain a safe experience for all, there will be no additional crafts or games offered this year. Masks are required at all times while on museum grounds unless seated at carving ta-ble. Evening lighting of the pumpkins runs from 7p to 9p and is Drive-thru ONLY. No admission fee for evening drive-thru. The carving portion of the event is held in 3, 2-hour sessions on Saturday and 2, 2-hour sessions on Sunday. PRE-REGISTRATION for these events is RE-QUIRED. The Drive-Thru aspect of the program is FREE. Trick or Treating at the Downtown Farmers Market Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 8a-1p Rochester Farmers Market corner of E Third St and Water St, Rochester, Michigan Trick or Treat at the Rochester Farmers Market. For more info, call 248-656-0060.

SOUTHFIELD HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2020 Boo at the Burgh Friday, October 23, 2020 from 5:30-8:30p (2 sessions) & Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 3:30p-8:30p (3 sessions) Burgh Historical Park NE Corner of Civic Center Park & Berg Rd 248-796-5000 Walk through the beautiful Burgh Historical park and enjoy the sights of Halloween. There will be trick or treating stations throughout the park. All ages are welcome, but everyone that enters must pay the admission fee. Each family must have an adult present. Social distancing will be enforced and everyone that enters must wear a mask. There will be porta-potties and hand sanitizing stations available for use. This is an outdoor event hosted by Southfield Parks & Recreation. Book & Boo Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 1p-4p (2 sessions) Bedford Woods Park Lathrup Dr, N of 12 Mile Rd E of Southfield Rd 2, 1-hour sessions to choose from. Enjoy a Trick or Treat Sto-ry Trail with costumed characters handing out treats through-out Bedford Woods Park. Children will receive a pumpkin at the end of the trail. For ages 2-10 years old. One adult must be present per family. Families must social distance at least 6 feet from others and each person must pay for a ticket. Masks are also required. This is an outdoor event hosted by South-field Parks & Recreation. This is an outdoor event hosted by Southfield Parks & Recreation. TROY HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2020 Trick or Treat Among The Trees Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 2p-4p Stage Nature Center 6685 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI 48098 A fun and friendly outdoor celebration for kids ages 3-9. Cos-tumed kids are welcome to hike the woodland pumpkin trail with a SNC guide. Children will learn the secrets of the forest and receive treats and meet costumed characters. Dress for weather. Fee is $13. FREE for parents/guardians. Call 248-688-9703 to register or visit troynaturesociety.org. Troy Family Fall Fest Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 10a-noon OR 2p-4p (2 sessions) Troy Family Aquatic Center Parking Lot 3425 Civic Center Drive, Troy MI 48084 248-524-3514, rec.troymi.gov Pumpkin decorating, family photo station, inflatable games & crafts, cider & donuts. For safety measures, we will have a controlled entry and exit, social distance markers, family tables marked off, and items will be disinfected between use. Masks recommended for walking between activities. Pre registration required by 10/7. $20 for residents & $25 for non-residents. Hosted by Troy Parks & Recreation.

WATERFORD HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2020 Funtober Saturday, October 17, 2020 from noon-5p Hess Hathaway Park 825 S Williams Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48327 Inclement Weather Line 248-618-7671 Hayrides, animal tours, included with admission price of $10. Pumpkins and concessions are available for purchase. This event happens rain or shine. Call 248-674-5441 for more info. Hosted by Waterford Parks & Recreation. WEST BLOOMFIELD HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2020 Park-To-Treat-To-Go Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 1p-5p Recreation Activities Center 4640 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323 The treats come to you! Guests park their car and show off their costumes. A parade of costumed characters will come to you to hand out candy to all the trick or treaters. Ages 2-12. One car per family. Cost is $7 per resident child or $9 per non-resident child. Pre-register Pumpkin Science Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 5p-6:30p Recreation Activities Center 4640 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323 Learn about pumpkins, make pumpkin slime and a pumpkin volcano. Each participant will take home their own decorated pump-kin. Ages 3+. Cost is $8 per resident child or $13 per non-resident child. Pre-register WHITE LAKE HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2020 Green Halloween Friday, October 16, 2020 from 5:30p-6:30p Indian Springs Metropark 5200 Indian Trail, White Lake, MI 48386, 248-625-6640, metroparks.com During this outdoor program, make some “green” Halloween décor, and discuss ways in which everyone can make this holiday a little less frightful for the planet. Social distancing is required and face coverings are encouraged. $3 per child / $5 per adult. All ages event. Pre-registration required at least 1 day before each event at 248-625-7280. A Metroparks vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. 2020 vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metro-park today. Trick or Treat on the Trail Saturday, October 24, 2020 and Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 1p-3p each day

Indian Springs Metropark 5200 Indian Trail, White Lake, MI 48386, 248-625-6640, metroparks.com This is trick-or-treating for the whole family. During this program, your family will experience Halloween-themed educational stops along the pumpkin path on the Nature Trails. Be sure to bring a bag or bucket to collect your treats at each stop. Tours leave at scheduled times and late arrivals may not be accommodated. Geared towards family with kids ages 2 – 10. Social distancing is required and face coverings are encouraged. $5 per child / $5 per adult. All ages event. Pre-registration required at least 1 day before each event at 248-625-7280. A Metroparks vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. 2020 vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today.

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not endorse these websites, the content, and/or programs mentioned. ExpertCare takes no responsibility for loss or damage suffered as a result of using the

information contained in these websites or participation in the aforementioned programs and events.

GETTING TO KNOW THE EXPERTCARE

OFFICE STAFF

We thought it would be nice to introduce ourselves and tell you a little

bit about each of our office staff. Each month we will feature a new

interview with someone from our office.

MEET NICOLE ELLIOTT

ECare: If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?

Nicole: This is really hard for me to answer because I love sleep, but if I didn’t

have to sleep I would spend more time with my kids and other family.

ECare: What are three words that best describe you?

Nicole: Empathetic, Responsible, & Kind

Ecare: What is on your bucket list?

Nicole: Traveling, I would love to go to Hawaii, France, the list goes on…. I also

hope to purchase a cabin in northern Michigan someday.

ECare: When you are working towards a goal, what keeps you motivated?

Nicole: Seeing results, or envisioning the end result, keeps me motivated when

working towards a goal.

Ecare: What are some things that help you have a great day?

Nicole: Hugs, kind words, helping others, chocolate, working out, and Netflix

Ecare: How long have you been with ExpertCare?

Nicole: 12 years this month

ECare: What do you like most about ExpertCare?

Nicole: I like hearing from families about how wonderful their Caregiver is and

what a difference the Caregiver makes in the lives' of the individuals we serve.

Just hearing that a Caregiver is making a difference is heart warming!

Employee Milestone

Anniversaries

We would like to recognize and

congratulate the employees

below for reaching a milestone

anniversary in September.

5 Years Alexa Weaver

Lorie Dennis Jade Nicholl

Roshonna Norrell

10 Years Robert Phillips, Jr Christina Baade

15 Years

Ruth Stimage

Thank you for demonstrating a

continued commitment to

ExpertCare and the clients we

service. You make a difference!

Kimwonna has been provid-

ing excellent care with her

consumers over the past

year. ExpertCare hears noth-

ing but positive feedback

from all the families she cares

for, which is why she’s being

nominated by Expert-

Care. She has built a great

rapport with all of the families

she works with and is always

willing to pick up additional

hours to accommodate her

consumer’s needs.

On multiple occasions, she

has proven herself to be de-

pendable and flexible. Ex-

pertCare has recognized

how she always has a posi-

tive and uplifting attitude

whenever she calls the of-

fice.

ExpertCare truly appreciates

everything she does and is

very proud to have her rep-

resent ExpertCare as a Care-

giver. Thank you for your

hard work and dedication in

changing the lives of others.

Thank you for demonstrating

ExpertCare’s core values of:

Helping People Succeed

Passion for Success

LOOK WHO’S TALKING

SEPTEMBER CAREGIVER OF THE MONTH

KIMWONNA BANKS

ECare: Tell us something about yourself that others find interesting:

Kimwonna: Things that people find interesting about me is that I am caring and

thoughtful, I put other’s needs before my own.

ECare: Three words to best describe you:

Kimwonna: The best way to describe me is, well I am bubbly, optimis-

tic…..sometimes, and loving.

Ecare: What is on your bucket list?

Kimwonna: Things that are on my bucket list includes, renewing my wedding vows,

going to Hawaii, and hopefully finishing my Bachelors degree soon.

ECare: You’re happiest when?

Kimwonna: I’m happiest when others around me are happy…..especially children.

ECare: What’s your favorite childhood memory?

Kimwonna: My favorite childhood memory is going down south playing and all my

relatives giving me money just for being me.

ECare: If given a chance, who would you like to be for a day?

Kimwonna: If I had the chance, I would like to be President.

ECare: What’s the one thing, you can’t live without?

Kimwonna: The one thing I can’t live without is prayer.

ECare: What made you decide to become a Caregiver?

Kimwonna: The thing that made me want to be a Caregiver was the change in the

field that I was in. I am a kidney transplant recipient and I also suffered some brain

damage so I had to reinvent myself. I found myself taking care of my 90+ year old

grandmother that had Alzheimer's and found my calling.

ECare: What is your best piece of advice for other Caregivers?

Kimwonna: The best piece of advice that I would give to other Caregivers would be

to always be considerate, loving, and kind. Be understanding 365 days a year.

ECare: What is your proudest moment as a Caregiver?

Kimwonna: My proudest moment as a Caregiver is when my clients say thank you

and say they are looking forward to seeing me again.