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Tuesday, June 20th, 2023

LGBTQ+ Older Adults: Creating Access to Care

Watch an interview with AgeWays Resource Center Manager Angela Lippard. Angela talks about how her team works to create a safe and affirming environment that helps LGBTQ+ older adults access care. Watch the video or read the transcript below. Make ...

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Tuesday, April 4th, 2023

Unique Programs Help Family Caregivers and Seniors

Here at AgeWays, our communications team has been spending a lot of time working on the next edition of connect—our award-winning information and resource guide. It’s not quite ready for distribution yet, but we’re close (look for more information next ...

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Tuesday, February 7th, 2023

Respite Care: Why You Need It—Where to Get It

For family caregivers, getting some time to themselves to rest and recharge is crucial—but it can also be difficult. There can be barriers, including cost and getting your loved one to accept care delivered by someone other than you. Knowing what ...

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Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

Supports for Family Caregivers in Southeast Michigan: The List

We know that caring for an aging parent, spouse or other loved one can be tough. We also know a little bit of help can go a long way. We put together a list of support resources available in our ...

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Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

Handling the Holidays as a Caregiver

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 ...

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Tuesday, March 29th, 2022

Coaching Provides Support for Family Caregivers

Pre-pandemic, Denise called her mom three or four times a day to make sure she was okay. If she didn’t pick up the phone, Denise or her sister would drive over. They shopped for their mom and got her where ...

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Monday, January 31st, 2022

Housing and Care Options for Seniors

Living independently can be less expensive than moving into an assisted living or other form of senior community, especially if you’re independent and healthy. And more seniors are choosing to stay in their homes for as long as possible, according ...

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Wednesday, January 12th, 2022

Medicare Advantage Q & A: Unbiased Answers from a Michigan Nonprofit

The window is open for Medicare beneficiaries to sign up for a different Medicare Advantage plan or switch back to Original Medicare (Parts A and B) and select a prescription drug plan (Part D). The enrollment period goes through March ...

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Monday, January 4th, 2021

Adult Day Programs in Southeast Michigan: An Alternative to Long-term Care

The adult day program her mother attends every day is keeping everyone happier in Lisa Jacques’ home. SarahCare - Lakeside in Sterling Heights provides 85-year-old Jean, who lives with Lisa and her husband, a place to hang out, engage in crafts ...

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Monday, December 7th, 2020

Keeping Older Drivers Safe

Learn what to look out for, how to have a conversation, and how to help seniors prepare for driving retirement. Driving is often seen as a key to our independence. With the keys comes the ability to get to all the ...

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