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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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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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, March 29th, 2024
As older adults begin thinking about the future, understanding the different types of senior living options is an important first step. Whether you’re planning ahead or need immediate support, knowing the differences between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and other housing options can help you make a confident, informed decision. Here’s a breakdown of […]
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Wednesday, February 21st, 2024
Protecting Rights in Long-Term Care Facilities Every resident of a licensed long-term care facility deserves to feel safe, respected, and heard. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a free and confidential advocacy service that helps residents and their families address concerns, understand their rights, and navigate care issues. AgeWays hosts the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program […]
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Tuesday, January 16th, 2024
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is ringing in its 50th birthday with a name change! We are now known as AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services, a name that reflects our mission: helping people to age in the ways they choose. Like other Area Agencies on Aging, ours was designated by the region we cover – […]
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Tuesday, November 21st, 2023
A Healthy Aging grant of nearly $400,000 will allow AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services to double the number of advocates who fight on behalf of nursing home residents and their families. The Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF) awarded $386,188 to AgeWays, which houses the Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) program for the six counties in its service […]
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Monday, November 6th, 2023
Both the Administration for Community Living and the Michigan Attorney General are warning seniors and people with disabilities about scam calls coming from people claiming to be from the Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) Eldercare Locator or the Disability Information & Access Line (DIAL). These callers are using the term “Eldercare” or “Eldercare Locator.” In […]
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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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