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Tuesday, August 29th, 2023
Authorities are tracking companies that are billing Medicare for Covid test kits they are sending to Medicare beneficiaries who didn’t order them. At $80 to $200 apiece, the claims add up to thousands of dollars paid by taxpayers. Case in point: The home of a deceased woman in Arkansas received 2-3 test kits per week until […]
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Wednesday, June 7th, 2023
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government paused Medicaid re-enrollment requirements, keeping Healthy Michigan recipients enrolled without needing to reapply. But now, that policy is ending. If you’re 65 or older and enrolled in Healthy Michigan, you might need to reapply for Medicaid or transition to Medicare. Here’s what to watch for and 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, April 6th, 2023
Virtual Public Hearing via Zoom May 11, 2023 1:00 pm AgeWays is holding a virtual public forum to gather comments on its implementation plan for approximately $26 million in annual federal and state funding earmarked for senior services in its six-county service region during fiscal year 2024, which runs from October 1, 2023 through September […]
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Wednesday, April 5th, 2023
Michigan Needs to Expand its Ombudsman Program Michigan has 100,000-plus nursing home residents. A crew of 20 “ombudsmen” statewide are charged with advocating on their behalf. That’s 1 person for every 5,000 residents (the Institute of Medicine recommends a ratio of 1 to 2,000). To say that these champions for some of our most vulnerable […]
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2023
Caring for a loved one can be incredibly rewarding—but it can also be overwhelming. As a family caregiver, it’s important to take time to rest and recharge. Still, finding a break that works for you and your loved one isn’t always easy. Whether it’s cost, trust, or simply knowing where to begin, barriers can get […]
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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 29th, 2022
The holidays are upon us again. (How did that happen so fast?) If you are a caregiver, the season might be a crazy emotional mix—equal parts stress, joy, sticky family dynamics, nostalgia, and maybe a sprinkle of anticipatory grief. So how do you get through this busy season as an already overwhelmed caregiver? Here are […]
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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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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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