Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
It’s almost that time of year to review your Medicare prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan to make sure it fits with your budget and healthcare needs next year. Open Enrollment, the period between October 15 and Dec. 7, allows beneficiaries to change their prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan. Beneficiaries can also […]
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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Eating with friends (or strangers who are not yet friends) is good for your health. And more than 60 senior centers, community centers and senior residences in the six-county region served by AgeWays offer opportunities most days. Plus, at a (suggested) donation of $2.50-$4, the meals are a bargain. Group dining is open to adults […]
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Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
Love isn’t just a word; it’s a language spoken through actions. At AgeWays, we believe in celebrating love not just on Valentine’s Day but every day. That’s why we’re excited to share our collection of free Valentine’s Day printables with you! Whether you’re expressing gratitude to a significant other, showing appreciation to a friend, or simply […]
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Monday, May 8th, 2023
A study out of the University of Michigan found that people between 65 and 80 years old living in their own homes had an easier time coping with anxiety and other mental health challenges than younger folks during the Covid pandemic. In fact, those findings of the University of Michigan’s Healthy Aging Poll are pretty […]
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Thursday, December 22nd, 2022
Winter has arrived in lower Michigan, and will most certainly bring snowstorms, icy road conditions, power outages and other inconveniences. It pays to be prepared for emergencies. If you have a generator, keep it outside because of the potential for carbon monoxide poisoning from the unit. Make sure you’ve got three days’ worth of canned […]
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2022
Michigan fortunately doesn’t get earthquakes, hurricanes, massive snowstorms, wildfires and other disasters that hit other parts of the country with regularity nowadays. But boring stuff like water main breaks (that left thousands of homes in Macomb County without clean water last month), power outages and pounding rainstorms can be catastrophic for older adults. Bottom line: […]
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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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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022
Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program Volunteer Cuts Through the Red Tape and Saves Money Medicare beneficiary, Henrietta, found out the hard way that signing up for a Medicare plan isn’t a slam dunk. When the Novi resident, a registered nurse, retired in late 2020, she signed up online for a Medigap plan, which covers some coinsurance, […]
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Friday, July 2nd, 2021
High-tech Gadgets Mix with Low-tech Modifications Most of us will need to make some adjustments to our home and lifestyle if we plan to stay put into old age. And most of us intend to do so: Over 75% of adults 50 and older want to stay in their homes as long as possible, according […]
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2021
Addressing Issues and Serving as a Voice for Residents of Long-term Care Facilities A trio of ombudsmen that works out of AgeWays are among 21 ombudsmen statewide whose job it is to protect and advocate for residents in Michigan’s long-term care communities like nursing homes and licensed assisted living facilities. They typically work in person, […]
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