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In the last week, I have hosted a dinner for a friend and her husband with Alzheimer’s disease, talked to a contractor about his sister with mobility

‘What do you want to do tonight?” It’s that dreaded question that makes some people shake in their shoes. Oh, the possibilities! Do we want to go

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

Q: Why are some people able to get Social Security income earlier than others? A: Generally, Social Security benefits are paid to eligible workers,

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

Where did all the workers go? From lower wage earners to top talent, it feels like everyone is scrambling to find help. It seems there’s a perfect

By the time you read this, National Grandparents’ Day is a week behind us. This year, I almost missed it. I have many reasons to love the holiday.

Falling is not a normal part of aging. Yet falls remain a leading cause of injury for people 65 and older. Falls threaten older adults’ safety and

Q: What is a “Medicare Annual Notice of Change,” and why is it important? A: Usually in September every year, those with Medicare Advantage Plans