Tuesday, April 11th, 2017
Forum Gives Public a Voice on Spending for Aging Services AgeWays seeks recommendations on the distribution of state and federal dollars during Fiscal Year 2018 AgeWays is holding a public forum in order to get feedback on how approximately $22 million in annual federal and state funding earmarked for senior services in its six-county service region during Fiscal Year 2018 should be spent. The agency’s service region includes much of southeast Michigan, ...
Continue ReadingMonday, March 20th, 2017
MMAP Volunteers Help Seniors Understand and Access Benefits Southfield, Michigan (March 9, 2017) – AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services' Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) is looking for volunteers to become part of its team in Macomb County. The program is hosting two volunteer information sessions in Macomb County to help introduce potential volunteers to the program. The first session will be held on Thursday, March 30 at 2 p.m. at the Clinton-Macomb ...
Continue ReadingFriday, 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 ReadingFriday, January 6th, 2017
Are you an unpaid caregiver providing care for a loved one? When was the last time you took time for yourself and went to a movie, had lunch with a friend, worked out … did anything just for you? If you can’t remember, or if your answer is that you’re only giving yourself 15 minutes a day to eat breakfast or lunch, that’s not enough. It may seem insurmountable, however, you ...
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 ReadingThursday, November 3rd, 2016
It’s an important time of year for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare’s “Coordinated Election Period” or “Open Enrollment Period” is in full swing. It started on Saturday, October 15 and continues through Wednesday, December 7, 2016. This Open Enrollment Period happens on these same dates every year—October 15 to December 7. What Is Open Enrollment? Open Enrollment is the time that Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their plans, especially when it comes to ...
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 ...
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