Even amid a pandemic, dementia is a top health fear of Americans, second only to cancer, according to a study published in May by the Centers for
Questions on Social Security disability income, benefits-Sara Duris-10/9/21
Q: Why are some people able to get Social Security income earlier than others? A: Generally, Social Security benefits are paid to eligible workers,
Fall 2021 RIV AAA Newsletter
Hello from all us of at Area Agency on Aging. What a beautiful Michigan Fall! We hope you are enjoying all the apples, beautiful leaves and as much
Worker Shortage has a Multitude of Probable Causes-Lynn Kellogg-10/2/21
Where did all the workers go? From lower wage earners to top talent, it feels like everyone is scrambling to find help. It seems thereās a perfect
Don’t wait for a Holiday to Celebrate your Grandparents-Pat Arter-9/18/21
By the time you read this, National Grandparentsā Day is a week behind us. This year, I almost missed it. I have many reasons to love the holiday.
Fall Prevention Resources-Online and In-Person
Falling is not a normal part of aging. Yet falls remain a leading cause of injury for people 65 and older. Falls threaten older adultsā safety and
Help Available During Medicare Open Enrollment-Sara Duris-9/4/21
Q: What is a āMedicare Annual Notice of Change,ā and why is it important? A: Usually in September every year, those with Medicare Advantage Plans
Historical Perspective on Vaccines in America-Lynn Kellogg-8/21/21
History gives such perspective. During a recent stay at a family cottage on the tip of the thumb of Michigan, it was easy to slip back two centuries
Kinship Caregiver Program is Here to Help-Pat Arter-8/14/21
In the U.S., almost 8 million children live in grand-families, where grandparents or other relatives are the householders. And of those, 40 percent