Monday, August 1st, 2022
Stretched by Inflation? Save a Buck or Three with these Tips Everything seems to be more expensive today. And while you can’t fight inflation, you can find ways to substantially save money. There are assistance programs that can reduce utility costs, lessen the pinch at the supermarket, and offset Medicare costs. Find tips and resources […]
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Friday, July 1st, 2022
An On-Demand Educational Video for Family Caregivers Who Are Caring for a Loved One with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Jim Mangi, a volunteer from the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter, recently presented the webinar: Dementia Conversation—Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal & Financial Planning. This educational workshop offered offered helpful tips to assist families in having honest and caring […]
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Monday, June 27th, 2022
No one likes to think about end-of-life decisions, but planning ahead can reduce stress for both you and your loved ones. Having certain legal documents in place can help ensure that your healthcare choices are followed when you can’t communicate them yourself. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Advance Directive An Advance Directive outlines […]
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Friday, January 28th, 2022
AgeWays is proud to be a distribution partner for the MI Mask Aid Program. This initiative of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Michigan Community Service Commission provides free KN95 masks to Michigan residents so they can better protect themselves from Covid-19. Masks can be picked up Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays, […]
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Wednesday, January 12th, 2022
The window is open for Medicare beneficiaries to sign up for a different Medicare Advantage plan or switch back to Original Medicare (Parts A and B) and select a prescription drug plan (Part D). The enrollment period goes through March 31. AgeWays’s State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) has certified counselors who can help you explore […]
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Tuesday, January 4th, 2022
There are several key factors to consider when you are contemplating a nursing home for yourself or a loved one. Covid Considerations The COVID pandemic has made it more challenging to judge a home—most nursing homes won’t allow walk-throughs and staff shortages are an unfortunate reality nationwide. But it is possible to do some preliminary […]
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Wednesday, December 15th, 2021
If you are among the few Americans still using a medical alert device, smartphone, smart watch, tablet, or home security system that uses a 3G network, it’s time to upgrade. 3G Networks Being Retired in 2022 Next year, the main cell service providers —Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T— are retiring the 3G networks to make room […]
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Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
When we think of the holidays, we often think of family traditions, special foods and family visits—all the things that make a holiday special. Unfortunately for family caregivers (those who are caring for an aging or chronically ill loved one), many of the things that make the holidays a special time can also make them […]
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Tuesday, September 28th, 2021
George Wojdacki calls himself the “piece of cheese at the end of the maze,” the guy you reach after bumping into walls trying to understand your Medicare benefits. Wojdacki, a certified Medicare counselor who volunteers with AgeWays’s Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP), has saved a lot of money for a lot of seniors who would […]
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2021
Four Townhall Events Planned in Four Oakland County Communities–Attend In-person or Virtually The Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ Healthy Aging Oakland County Ad Hoc Committee will be hosting four town halls throughout Oakland County, in partnership with AgeWays to identify gaps in services for senior residents. Officials from the committee and AgeWays will provide a […]
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