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Tuesday, November 24th, 2020
Tuesday, December 1, is Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that started in 2012. It’s a day dedicated to kindness and contribution. This Giving Tuesday, we hope you’ll consider a gift to AgeWays. Ask yourself: Where would seniors be without AgeWays? Our mission is more important than ever. We help seniors access […]
Read MoreTuesday, November 10th, 2020
AgeWays will be distributing free food boxes for people 60 and older at various locations during the month of November: Noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 301 W. Michigan Avenue (at Adams St.) in Ypsilanti Noon-2 pm Friday, Nov. 20, at the Costick Center, 28600 W. Eleven Mile Road in Farmington Hills (Parking Lot A […]
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Thursday, November 5th, 2020
A Special Message from AgeWays President and CEO, Michael Karson In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, I want to thank all family caregivers who make it possible for older adults to remain independent, secure and safe in their own homes. Family caregivers are often unsung heroes. They deserve our profound gratitude. These are […]
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Wednesday, November 4th, 2020
Three Local Caregivers Share Their Stories Caregiving can be isolating and overwhelming in normal times. But during the Covid pandemic, it is even more so, upending the routines of family caregivers and creating barriers to connecting with their loved ones. The National Alliance for Caregiving says caregivers today are at greater risk for health, emotional, […]
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Friday, August 28th, 2020
Falls are a major cause of hip fractures and brain injuries in older adults, but many falls are preventable. Here are some practical tips to help you stay steady on your feet: 1. Check Your Medications Some medications can cause dizziness or disorientation, increasing the risk of falls. Talk to your doctor about reducing or […]
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Thursday, August 13th, 2020
A Guide to Caregiving: Early, Mid, and Late Stage Knowing what to expect if you are a care partner with someone who has an Alzheimer’s diagnosis – whether you are family or a friend — may help ease your fears about the future, along with the stress, anxiety, anger, frustration, grief and depression that you […]
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Wednesday, July 8th, 2020
When summer temperatures begin to climb, it’s dangerous for everyone. But what many people don’t realize is that the elderly are especially vulnerable and are more prone to heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. They don’t adjust as well to changes in temperature, and chronic medical conditions or medications can interfere with their body’s […]
Read MoreThursday, June 18th, 2020
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 has been designated Senior Action Day in Michigan. Sponsored by the Area Agencies on Aging Association and Michigan’s sixteen Area Agencies on Aging, Senior Action Day is a call to advocate for maintaining a strong aging network in the midst of the pandemic and state budget crisis. “It is more important […]
Read MoreThursday, April 23rd, 2020
AgeWays is holding a pop-up pantry in Warren on Monday, April 27, to distribute 400 free emergency food boxes to seniors. From noon to 2 p.m., the “Q boxes” (quarantine boxes) will be available at 21919 Schoenherr, between 9 Mile and Toepfer. The boxes are available on a first come-first served basis to adults 60 […]
Read MoreFriday, April 17th, 2020
Public Invited to Give Input on Spending for Aging Services AgeWays is holding a public hearing to get feedback on a draft of its Area Implementation Plan that maps out how almost $22 million federal and state funding earmarked for senior services in its six-county service region will be spent in the 2021 fiscal year. […]
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