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Friday, June 20th, 2025
Summer is turning up the heat. An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for all of Southeast Michigan from Saturday morning through Tuesday evening. Forecasts are calling for daytime temperatures in the 90s, with a heat index of 100+ degrees. Even overnight, it won’t bring much relief—lows are expected to stay in the mid-70s, making […]
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Congressional House Republicans have just passed drastic cuts to Medicaid in the House Reconciliation Bill, which will now advance to the Senate. Medicaid is the primary payer for long-term services and supports (LTSS) and these potential cuts will place a heavy burden on family caregivers and older adults alike. For decades, Medicaid has been a […]
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Monday, May 19th, 2025
Each May, we celebrate Older Americans Month—a time to honor the impact, resilience, and wisdom of older adults in our communities. This year’s national theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” invites all of us to challenge outdated stereotypes and embrace a more vibrant, realistic view of what it means to grow older. Aging isn’t what […]
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Friday, May 9th, 2025
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is hosting a free public webinar to gather feedback on a proposed update to the Medicaid MI Choice Waiver program—the addition of a new service called Structured Family Caregiving (SFC). Structured Family Caregiving is a model that supports and pays family caregivers who provide daily care […]
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Friday, April 18th, 2025
AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services is holding a virtual public forum to gather input on its fiscal year 2026 implementation plan for approximately $26.5 million earmarked for senior services. AgeWays serves a six-county service region (Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties). Funding comes from the state and federal governments. Older adults, family caregivers, […]
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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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Thursday, March 13th, 2025
Until now, Michiganders with a high level of care needs had to show they had $2,000 or less in savings to qualify for Medicaid-based programs like MI Choice and PACE. Both are long-term care programs that enable people receive care in their home. Those asset limits held for decades. Now, the limits have been greatly […]
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Monday, January 13th, 2025
Older Adults Should Plan to Get Help Early This Tax Season Many seniors turn to their senior center or other community resources for help with their taxes. This year, many centers still have limited appointments available, making it critical for seniors and family caregivers to reach out early to get an appointment booked: 2025 Tax […]
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Friday, December 6th, 2024
As temperatures drop, staying warm and safe becomes a top priority, especially for seniors in Southeast Michigan. Our team has compiled a list of warming centers available in the six counties we serve: Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, and Washtenaw. These centers provide heated spaces for individuals needing respite from the cold. Many locations, […]
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Monday, December 2nd, 2024
You can count on some stress during the holiday season, even if it’s the happy kind. There’s the decorating, the gift-buying, the cooking, the socializing, the cleanup. For many caregivers, the season of joy presents another set of emotional challenges that can drive stress levels through the roof: Being in a mood to celebrate when […]
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