Friday, March 10th, 2017
Many in the six-county region that the Area Agency on Aging serves are still without electricity as temperatures are expected to drop this weekend. AgeWays urges people to check on elderly loved ones or neighbors, disabled loved ones or neighbors or others who might be vulnerable. DTE Energy has pulled together a list of warming centers in the southeast Michigan and metro Detroit area. Some are operating 24 hours, while others ...
Continue ReadingThursday, March 2nd, 2017
As we age, it’s natural to need a little extra help—from getting around to managing finances or navigating care options. Whether it’s your parent, spouse, neighbor, or a loved one, there are many programs and services designed to help older adults stay safe, healthy, and independent at home. Below is a helpful guide to resources available in metro Detroit and southeast Michigan. While many programs have eligibility requirements (such as income ...
Continue ReadingWednesday, December 28th, 2016
Public notification of nonregularly scheduled public meetings: Special Meeting of Board of Directors scheduled for January 5, 2017 has been cancelled.
Continue ReadingWednesday, August 31st, 2016
AgeWays recently released a sixteen page report that highlights 47 technology solutions that can help caregivers of older or disabled adults. The report was created by a committee of individuals, consisting of older adults, agency staff, aging professionals and caregivers who reviewed various technologies including apps, websites and self help videos that provide a potential benefit to family members caring for an older loved one. The committee independently assessed the ...
Continue ReadingFriday, June 3rd, 2016
AgeWays Receives Accreditation for Its Information and Assistance Services Southfield, MI (June 13, 2016) – AgeWays has received accreditation from the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) for its Information and Assistance referral service. AgeWays is a nonprofit that helps seniors and people with disabilities in six counties in southeast Michigan (Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties). Its Information and Assistance telephone referral line provides a critical service ...
Continue ReadingTuesday, November 24th, 2015
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – November 24, 2015 –It has been reported to AgeWays that recorded calls are being made to local seniors with the recording stating it is the Area Agency on Aging I-B. Consumers are than asked to press 1 if they would like to receive a free medical alert button. These calls are NOT from Area Agency on Aging. Remember, never give your personal information including Medicare number, Social ...
Continue ReadingMonday, November 16th, 2015
AgeWays recently released a sixteen page report that highlights 47 technology solutions that can help caregivers of older or disabled adults. The report was created by a committee of individuals, consisting of older adults, agency staff, aging professionals and caregivers who reviewed various technologies including apps, websites and self help videos that provide a potential benefit to family members caring for an older loved one. The committee independently assessed the ...
Continue ReadingFriday, November 13th, 2015
AgeWays Needs Donations to Deliver Nearly 8,000 Meals This Year Southfield, Mich. (November 16, 2015) – AgeWays, a regional nonprofit that helps seniors and people with disabilities, is seeking donations for its Holiday Meals on Wheels program. The program delivers hot, festive holiday meals—complete with all the trimmings and special holiday touches—to frail, homebound seniors on Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Day, Passover and Easter. Meals are delivered by friendly volunteers who ...
Continue ReadingWednesday, September 9th, 2015
Southfield, Mich. (September 8, 2015) – AgeWays is expanding proven and successful “Great at Any Age” health and wellness programming for older adults, age 60 +, at locations throughout southeastern Michigan. Two specific evidence-based programs, one to help seniors prevent falls and increase confidence and safety – A Matter of BalanceTM – and the second to help individuals manage diabetes – Diabetes PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) – will be ...
Continue ReadingMonday, July 20th, 2015
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – July 20, 2015 – SameAddress, a first-of-its-kind, one-source service providing contemporary and comprehensive lifestyle solutions for seniors who live at home, is now available to consumers throughout several Southeast Michigan counties. The launch announcement was made by Tina Abbate Marzolf, CEO of both SameAddress, and AgeWays, its parent company. An innovative aging solution for today’s growing senior population, SameAddress delivers safety, daily living, personal care and medical monitoring ...
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AgeWays Central Office
29100 Northwestern Hwy.,
Suite 400
Southfield, MI 48034
TTY: (800) 649-3777 (Michigan Relay)
Fax: (248) 262-9971
