Thursday, December 10th, 2020
Our Meals on Wheels providers are seeing an increased need during the pandemic and are in need of volunteers. Volunteers are the heart of the Meals on Wheels Program. You’ll help bring a nutritious meal and a little bit of happiness to the doors of seniors in your community and make sure seniors can stay fed and stay safe. Keep in mind that most of our programs are already set ...
Continue ReadingTuesday, 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 the services and programs they need to live independently and with dignity in their home or community. ...
Continue ReadingTuesday, 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 – enter Gate 3) The boxes will be placed directly into vehicles to minimize contact (drivers ...
Continue ReadingTuesday, September 1st, 2020
You may be paying too much for your Medicare plan. Or you may want prescription drug coverage that works better for you. During Medicare Open Enrollment, from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, you can change your prescription drug plan - or just have it reviewed at no cost by a certified, unbiased Medicare counselor to make sure it fits your health care needs and your wallet. It is the only time ...
Continue ReadingWednesday, 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 ability to regulate temperature. What to Do Keep a close eye on older adults when temperatures start ...
Continue ReadingThursday, 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 than ever that Michigan seniors have continued access to effective in-home and community-based services to remain ...
Continue ReadingFriday, March 13th, 2020
For the most recent information on AgeWays's Coronavirus response, please visit our Coronavirus Updates page. March 13, 2020 AgeWays is committed to the health and well-being of seniors, adults with disabilities, family caregivers and our staff. With the increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in our region, AgeWays will continue to operate, however, we have moved our staff to a remote-based workforce and have closed our Southfield and Macomb offices effective Monday March ...
Continue ReadingThursday, March 12th, 2020
In light of concerns regarding the Coronavirus, the Area on Aging 1-B Advisory Board of Directors meeting scheduled for March 27 will be held via phone. The public can participate by dialing 630-869-1015 and using the access code: 252-604-143. Please contact the Executive Services Manager at 248-262-9956 with questions or for further information.
Continue ReadingFriday, November 8th, 2019
Caregiver Champions Contest Recognizes and Honors Family Caregivers Great caregivers know that taking care of themselves gives them the energy and patience needed to be the very best at helping their loved one. They exercise or meditate, they draw on resources like support groups and caregiving classes. They use adult day programs as a way of stimulating their loved one and providing themselves with a break. They reach out to friends ...
Continue ReadingTuesday, October 29th, 2019
Day of Giving Strengthens Agency's Community Bonds From weeding and mowing to shredding old office documents to packing frozen veggies to delivering meals to homebound seniors, 122 staffers from Area Agency on Agency 1-B rolled up their sleeves and got busy volunteering in October for community partners that included Lighthouse, Meals on Wheels, Gleaners Food Bank Distribution Center and Hope Clinic. The Agency Give-Back was part of an initiative to foster camaraderie ...
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