Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
The inflation squeeze means this holiday season may be especially tough for many seniors in southeast Michigan and metro Detroit. Our Information and Assistance team has gathered a list of resources available for seniors during Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season. We have divided the information according to each of the six counties we serve: […]
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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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Wednesday, February 7th, 2024
AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services is looking for public input on a program that would assist nursing home and hospital patients transition back into the community. A public hearing by Zoom is set for 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16. The Annual Implementation Plan requires input from the public, as it will amend AgeWays’ budget for fiscal year […]
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Tuesday, November 21st, 2023
A Healthy Aging grant of nearly $400,000 will allow AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services to double the number of advocates who fight on behalf of nursing home residents and their families. The Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF) awarded $386,188 to AgeWays, which houses the Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) program for the six counties in its service […]
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Friday, October 20th, 2023
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is offering GetSetUp, an online live learning program that offers hundreds of free classes to adults 55 and older. Explore your interests, from bread baking to basic computing to financial wellness to traveling to our national parks – and much more. All classes are taught by older adults. How […]
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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, November 8th, 2022
From Our Family to Yours Caring for an older loved one can often involve sacrifice. We know that every hour given to unpaid caregiving is one less hour you can give to earning a living and one less hour you have for your other responsibilities. It means less time for yourself. Family caregivers […]
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2022
If you have Part D Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, it’s a good idea to review your drug coverage to make sure you’re getting the best bang for your buck – and your health. Open Enrollment, from Oct 15-Dec. 7, is the period of the year when you can switch your plans. Certified counselors […]
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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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