Tuesday, November 10th, 2020
AgeWays will be distributing free food boxes for people 60 and older at various locations during the month of November: Noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 301 W. Michigan Avenue (at Adams St.) in Ypsilanti Noon-2 pm Friday, Nov. 20, at the Costick Center, 28600 W. Eleven Mile Road in Farmington Hills (Parking Lot A […]
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Wednesday, July 8th, 2020
When summer temperatures begin to climb, it’s dangerous for everyone. But what many people don’t realize is that the elderly are especially vulnerable and are more prone to heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. They don’t adjust as well to changes in temperature, and chronic medical conditions or medications can interfere with their body’s […]
Read MoreThursday, June 18th, 2020
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 has been designated Senior Action Day in Michigan. Sponsored by the Area Agencies on Aging Association and Michigan’s sixteen Area Agencies on Aging, Senior Action Day is a call to advocate for maintaining a strong aging network in the midst of the pandemic and state budget crisis. “It is more important […]
Read MoreFriday, March 13th, 2020
For the most recent information on AgeWays’s Coronavirus response, please visit our Coronavirus Updates page. March 13, 2020 AgeWays is committed to the health and well-being of seniors, adults with disabilities, family caregivers and our staff. With the increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in our region, AgeWays will continue to operate, however, we have moved […]
Read MoreThursday, March 12th, 2020
In light of concerns regarding the Coronavirus, the Area on Aging 1-B Advisory Board of Directors meeting scheduled for March 27 will be held via phone. The public can participate by dialing 630-869-1015 and using the access code: 252-604-143. Please contact the Executive Services Manager at 248-262-9956 with questions or for further information.
Read MoreFriday, November 8th, 2019
Caregiver Champions Contest Recognizes and Honors Family Caregivers Great caregivers know that taking care of themselves gives them the energy and patience needed to be the very best at helping their loved one. They exercise or meditate, they draw on resources like support groups and caregiving classes. They use adult day programs as a way […]
Read MoreTuesday, October 29th, 2019
Day of Giving Strengthens Agency’s Community Bonds From weeding and mowing to shredding old office documents to packing frozen veggies to delivering meals to homebound seniors, 122 staffers from Area Agency on Agency 1-B rolled up their sleeves and got busy volunteering in October for community partners that included Lighthouse, Meals on Wheels, Gleaners […]
Read MoreMonday, August 26th, 2019
AgeWays knows caring for an aging family member can be both challenging and rewarding. As an organization committed to enhancing the quality of life of older adults, we want to recognize those who are daily champions in caring for an older loved one. Do you know someone who is caring for an older loved one […]
Read MoreThursday, June 27th, 2019
AgeWays is excited to be have been chosen as one of the nonprofits supported by the PGA Rocket Mortgage Classic Birdies for Charity Program. You can join in the excitement of the PGA Tour’s stop here in Detroit on June 27 – 30 and support Holiday Meals on Wheels at the same time. Donating is […]
Read MoreTuesday, May 7th, 2019
AgeWays will hold its Annual Community Meeting May 10. This year, the event will include a silent auction to raise funds for our Holiday Meals on Wheels Program. Five individuals and companies will also be honored for their tireless advocacy and work on behalf of the aging community. Federal funding helps Meals on Wheels provide […]
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