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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018
Are you concerned about issues of importance to seniors in Michigan? Then, you will want to make plans to attend Older Michiganians Day (OMD) on Wednesday, May 16 in Lansing.
Thousands of seniors from all over Michigan and more than 180 advocates representing the six counties (Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, and Washtenaw) that AAA 1-B serves will be there. The theme of this year’s event is “Engage at Every ...
Continue ReadingRequest for Proposals: Audited Financial Statements Preparation
Wednesday, April 11th, 2018
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA1-B) is requesting proposals from CPA firms for the preparation of its yearly audited financial statements and related filings for a five-year period beginning with the 2018 fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. Our organization does require a federal single audit. We invite your firm to submit a proposal to us by May 25, 2018 for consideration. The audit of our nonprofit’s financial statements ...
Continue ReadingPublic Invited to Give Feedback on AAA 1-B Implementation Plan Draft at Public Forum May 4
Wednesday, April 4th, 2018
AAA 1-B seeks recommendations on the distribution of state and federal dollars during Fiscal Year 2019
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) is holding a public forum in order to get feedback on how approximately $22 million in annual federal and state funding earmarked for senior services in its six-county service region during Fiscal Year 2019 should be spent. The agency’s service region encompasses much of southeast Michigan, including ...
Continue ReadingPresentations Help Novi Residents Understand Medicare and Save Money
Tuesday, January 30th, 2018
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) is holding two presentations at the Novi Library this spring to help people understand their Medicare benefits and save money. “Ten Things You Need to Know About Medicare” is happening on Thursday, March 8 from 1 to 3 p.m., and “Getting Help Paying for Prescription Drugs” is being held on Thursday, April 12 from 1 to 3 ...
Continue ReadingArea Agency on Aging 1-B Appoints New CEO
Wednesday, January 24th, 2018
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) has appointed Michael Karson as the new CEO and President. The AAA 1-B is a local non profit serving seniors and adults with disabilities in the six county region of Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties.
Karson has a strong history of success at various executive levels within different health care delivery models/systems with for profit and non-profit organizations including: ...
Continue ReadingGovernment Shutdown Will Not Impact AAA 1-B Services
Monday, January 22nd, 2018
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B plans to continue with business as usual during the government shutdown. Our first priority, as always, is serving the seniors who depend on our programs. Our services to seniors will continue without interruption
Continue ReadingYoung People Give to Meals on Wheels
Monday, December 11th, 2017
Traditions. They stitch us together. They help create a sense of family and a sense of community. The Dads Club from Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Hills solidified a tradition this fall when a group of roughly 15 sets of dads and sons got together for the second year in a row to help seniors from Pontiac Meals on Wheels with some much-needed home maintenance and home repair projects.
The ...
Continue ReadingHelp Local Seniors Have a Happy Holiday
Tuesday, November 28th, 2017
Donate Now to Holiday Meals on Wheels
Most of us know how important Meals on Wheels is. It's a safety net for vulnerable, homebound seniors. It brings hot food and a warm smile to their doorstep--making sure they have something to eat, someone to talk to and someone to check in on them every weekday. It's a critical service, providing not only a meal but that human connection that all of ...
Continue ReadingGet Help Understanding Your Options During Medicare Open Enrollment
Wednesday, November 1st, 2017
Open Enrollment runs annually October 15 through December 7. It’s the one time of year that you can make changes to your plan choices regarding Part D Prescription plans or Medicare Advantage plans. During Open Enrollment you can:
Enroll in or switch Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans
Change from original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan or
switch from a Medicare Advantage Plan to original Medicare
Switch Medicare Advantage Plans
Plan ...
Continue ReadingFive Things You Should Do If You Are Caring for an Aging Parent or Loved One
Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
Caring for a loved one can be tough. The Area Agency on Aging 1-B's Information and Assistance telephone line often takes calls from family caregiverswho are overwhelmed and don't know where to turn for help. Perhaps they have been suddenly thrust into the role of caregiver after a health crisis hits an aging parent or other family member (Maybe a parent has fallen and had a fracture; or been diagnosed ...
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