People’s beliefs about aging have a profound impact on their health, influencing everything from their memory and sensory perceptions to...

“I miss having a companion who I can talk to and ask ‘How was your day?’ or ‘What do you think of what’s going on in the world?’” said...

To address the prevalent gaps in dementia care, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently developed the Guiding an Improved...

April Hill has been Joe I. Hill’s sidekick since the very beginning. “As a child, I accompanied dad on numerous adventures, from work, to...

If your family is suggesting that an elder loved one gives up their car keys but the suggestion is being met with strong opposition,...

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...

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...

The process of hiring in-home care requires hunting referrals or working through an agency, screening, and relying upon trustworthy...

Navigating the complexities of long-term care is a challenge many Michigan seniors face, especially when trying to access financial...

Deborah Bates loves her two dogs, named Mozart and Desi Arnaz. The 70 ish retired teacher walks them every day in her Detroit...

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...

As one of the nation’s leading organizations for centering and amplifying Black people’s perspectives and experiences as they age, the...

The four-bedroom brick house on Detroit’s LaSalle Boulevard was Vera Boyd’s dream house. She enjoyed entertaining friends and family in...

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...

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...

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...

A positive outcome of COVID-19? How is that even remotely possible? Indeed, the same deadly pandemic that cast a glaring light on tragic...

As a trusted elder law attorney for more than 20 years, I've witnessed firsthand the anxieties families experience surrounding financial...

Health and social care trends in 2024 will continue on an innovative trajectory - with a significant increase in the number of Americans...

“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...