Q. When can someone begin drawing Social Security retirement income? A. Most people can start to receive Social Security retirement
Free ombudsman services available to long-term care residents – Christine Vanlandingham – May 5, 2019
Residents of nursing homes are often at their most vulnerable stage in life. Entrusting a loved one to a long-term care facility can be a tough
Physical touch can have cognitive, emotional benefits-but be sure to ask first – Pat Arter – May 12, 2019
Can I hug you? Not a question we hear very often, but in this day of social media, high public scrutiny and political correctness, people are
Dad is moving. Will his Medicare/Medicaid coverage transfer? – Sara Duris – June 2, 2019
Q: My father lives in another state and has Medicare and Medicaid coverage. We are moving him here to Michigan soon. Will his
What is this strange sensation? Oh, right, relaxation – Pat Arter – June 16, 2019
A very strange thing happened last weekend. It began as a normal camping trip. We set up Friday evening, enjoyed a simple dinner, listened to the
Three easy ways to better health this summer – Lynn Kellogg – June 23, 2019
Summertime. Happy solstice weekend and the longest days of the year! Summer is perfect for three very easy, fun ways to better health. Dare I
Tips, resources to be prepared for all kinds of emergencies – July 7, 2019
All the recent storms and flooding should make us aware of the need for emergency preparedness. This is especially true for vulnerable
Why Michigan’s population is aging faster than the nation – Lynn Kellogg – June 30, 2019
A perk of working in the field of aging is awareness of population shifts. Through the 20th century, advances in medicine and improvement in working
Cheryl, Lisa become fast friends thanks to Senior Companion program -Pat Arter – July 21, 2019
Some call it Karma, what goes around comes around. Others would say you can’t sit and wait for your best life to happen, you have to take steps to