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Friday, June 21st, 2019
More than half of adults over age 65 experience persistent pain, according to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study. But despite how common it is, chronic pain in seniors is often underreported and undertreated—leading to serious consequences like depression, isolation, sleep problems, and a decline in mobility and independence. As a caregiver, knowing how […]
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019
Father’s Day is a special opportunity to show your appreciation for Dad—the love, guidance, and support he’s given over the years. Whether he’s still active and on-the-go or prefers quieter moments at home, thoughtful time together can create lasting memories. When planning, think about your dad’s preferences and needs. Does he enjoy getting out and […]
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 […]
Read MoreMonday, March 11th, 2019
Michigan will need an additional 34,000 home health aides by 2026 to meet the needs of a growing senior population, according to data collected by AgeWays. The 65-plus population in the U.S. is expected to double from 49 million in 2016 to 98 million in 2060, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human […]
Read MoreThursday, February 28th, 2019
AgeWays is now accepting proposals for contracted services delivered via the Older Americans Act for Fiscal Years 2020-2022. An Application Workshop will be held on April 3 from 10 am to 12 pm at the Troy Community Center. Attendance is required for any organization planning to submit a proposal. Approximately $26 million (pending availability of […]
Read MoreTuesday, February 26th, 2019
AgeWays will hold community forums in each of the six southeastern Michigan counties that it serves to hear from older adults and community partners about prioritizing older adult services for the next three years. Older adults, family caregivers, service providers and advocates are welcome, as is the general public. The forums are intended to gather comments […]
Read MoreWednesday, November 7th, 2018
Help AgeWays Meet Its Match! We’re thrilled to announce that several generous businesses have stepped up to support the assistance we provide to seniors, adults with disabilities and caregivers. From now until December 31, Excellacare, LaJoy Group, and Imperial Senior Suites are each committed to matching donations, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000. Guardian Medical […]
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Tuesday, January 30th, 2018
AgeWays Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) is holding two presentations at the Novi Library this spring to help people understand their Medicare benefits and save money. “Ten Things You Need to Know About Medicare” is happening on Thursday, March 8 from 1 to 3 p.m., and “Getting Help Paying for Prescription Drugs” is being held […]
Read MoreWednesday, January 24th, 2018
AgeWays has appointed Michael Karson as the new CEO and President. AgeWays is a local non profit serving seniors and adults with disabilities in the six county region of Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties. Karson has a strong history of success at various executive levels within different health care delivery models/systems […]
Read MoreMonday, January 22nd, 2018
AgeWays plans to continue with business as usual during the government shutdown. Our first priority, as always, is serving the seniors who depend on our programs. Our services to seniors will continue without interruption
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