Before Taking the Car Keys…
If your family is suggesting that an elder loved one gives up their car keys but the suggestion is being met with strong opposition,...
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Patricia Anstett
Oct 55 min read
Medicaid and Medicare Patients Have Protections Against Being Discharged Too Soon
Panic may set in. You are told that your hospitalized loved one is going to be discharged home before you think they are ready, or you...
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Jordan Ray
Oct 55 min read
Finding the Right ‘Fit’ in a Nursing Home
Few people want to go into a nursing home, but doing so can be the right choice if you or a loved one is physically or cognitively...
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urbanagingnews
Oct 52 min read
Growing the Caregiver-Patient Bond
The process of hiring in-home care requires hunting referrals or working through an agency, screening, and relying upon trustworthy...
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Attorney Bob Mannor, CELA
Oct 52 min read
Decoding the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit
Navigating the complexities of long-term care is a challenge many Michigan seniors face, especially when trying to access financial...
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Alan Fisk
Jun 284 min read
Pet Parents Just Age Better!
Deborah Bates loves her two dogs, named Mozart and Desi Arnaz. The 70 ish retired teacher walks them every day in her Detroit...
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Attorney Bob Mannor, CELA
Jun 282 min read
Deed Dangers: Be Aware!
As we age, it's natural to start thinking about the legacy we'll leave behind. For many of us, a significant part of that legacy is our...
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Shawntay Lewis
Jun 273 min read
National ‘Aging While Black’ Founder Keynotes the 9th Annual Aging Matters Education and Expo
As one of the nation’s leading organizations for centering and amplifying Black people’s perspectives and experiences as they age, the...
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Cassandra Spratling
Apr 16 min read
Planning and Resources are Key to Overcoming Barriers to Aging in Place
The four-bedroom brick house on Detroit’s LaSalle Boulevard was Vera Boyd’s dream house. She enjoyed entertaining friends and family in...
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Patricia Anstett
Apr 13 min read
Let’s Chat About Incontinence
Do you urinate a lot, leak when you cough or laugh, or have to rush to get to the john? Join the club - and it’s a very big one. Some 33...
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Judy Diebolt
Apr 12 min read
Telling Victoria’s Secret: The Benefits of a Bra, When it’s Properly Fitted
Ask almost any woman about the least comfortable item in her wardrobe and chances are good she will say it’s her bra. Women complain that...
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urbanagingnews
Apr 12 min read
AAA 1-B is now AgeWays: A New Name for a Legacy of Caring
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new name and logo. The agency is now known as AgeWays Nonprofit...
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Nancy Combs
Apr 14 min read
Digital Equity and Health: The Promise of Virtual Care
A positive outcome of COVID-19? How is that even remotely possible? Indeed, the same deadly pandemic that cast a glaring light on tragic...
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Attorney Bob Mannor, CELA
Apr 12 min read
Navigating Bank Account Beneficiary Decisions
As a trusted elder law attorney for more than 20 years, I've witnessed firsthand the anxieties families experience surrounding financial...
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Sharon R. Williams
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Health and Social Care Trends for the Coming Year
Health and social care trends in 2024 will continue on an innovative trajectory - with a significant increase in the number of Americans...
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Attorney Bob Mannor, CELA
Oct 2, 20232 min read
Nursing Home Placement Requires Research, Participation
“I’ll never put my loved one in a nursing home.” Sound familiar? Yet, there are many reasons someone might actually need to go into a...
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urbanagingnews
Oct 2, 20232 min read
Trualta: A National Caregiver Support Portal
To increase the quality of family caregivers who support those aging at home, the Detroit Area Agency on Aging partnered with Trualta’s...
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urbanagingnews
Oct 2, 20231 min read
AAA 1B Offers Caregiver Coaching
Area Agency on Aging 1B offers a free Caregiver Coaching program that aims to assist caregivers by matching them with a professionally...
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Attorney Norman E. “Gene” Richards
Oct 2, 20233 min read
Ladybird Deeds: Leaving Real Estate to Loved Ones
It’s considered the simplest and least expensive way to transfer real estate when a person dies – with an equally lovely name – the...
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Alan Fisk
Oct 2, 20233 min read
Patient Advocates Guide Healthcare Consumers
Gwendolyn Hill has survived breast cancer — twice. And during her battles, the 71-year-old metro Detroit grandmother learned a lot...
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