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Patricia A. Rencher
Jul 6, 20232 min read
Aging Matters Expo 2023
In 2014, I approached then CEO of the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, Paul Bridgewater, about hosting a caregiving conference in Detroit...
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urbanagingnews
Jul 5, 20233 min read
Strategies for Combating Loneliness and Isolation
Loneliness and social isolation are conditions that do not discriminate, they can impact anyone at any age, for a variety of reasons....
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Kim Parker
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Are You at Risk of Outliving Your Term Life Policy?
It’s no secret that people are living and working longer these days, some well into their 80s and 90s. What many may not consider is,...
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Judy Diebolt
Jul 5, 20233 min read
Car Features That Make Driving, Parking, and Getting Out Easier
For many older adults, one of the greatest fears that comes with age is the loss of independence. Few things symbolize the key to...
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Kelli King-Penner, Esq. & Melissa Dixon, Esq., Mannor Law Group, PLLC
Jul 5, 20232 min read
All About Wills 101
What is a Will? Think of a Last Will and Testament as a letter you write to a judge detailing your final wishes about what to do with...
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Patricia Anstett
Jul 5, 20235 min read
Expert Tips on Demystifying & Subsidizing Hospital Bills
Struggling with hospital bills? There may be help. Here’s some good advice from Dan Sherman, an experienced hospital financial consultant...
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Kim Parker
Mar 31, 20233 min read
New to Medicare? A To-Do List for Making that Move
How confident are you in your understanding of Medicare eligibility and enrollment? Do you know when eligibility begins, where to enroll,...
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Alan Fisk
Mar 31, 20233 min read
Medical Gaslighting: A Real Life Horror Movie if Left Unchecked
The term gaslighting comes from the 1944 film “Gaslight,” in which a man isolates his wife in a creepy Victorian home and tricks her into...
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Attorney Norman E. “Gene” Richards
Mar 31, 20233 min read
How Important is it For You to Have a Will?
Do you really need a will? The simple answer to that question is, wait for it: It depends. Most people own assets of some kind when they...
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Patricia Anstett
Mar 31, 20233 min read
Easing the Financial Burden of Cancer Care
Devastated, tired and still in some pain after a mastectomy and radiation last fall, Jacqueline Abdelmeguid lives her life wondering how...
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urbanagingnews
Mar 31, 20231 min read
Lori’s Hands - Pairing Seniors with College Companions
Lori's Hands utilizes an intergenerational service learning model that benefits both college students and older adults. Antonia, a...
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Patricia Anstett
Dec 9, 20224 min read
Exercise and Other Natural Ways to Improve and Retain Memory
Denise Parsons worried she might have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia when she found herself searching for the right words, losing her...
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urbanagingnews
Dec 9, 20222 min read
The Memory Pill: Magic or Myth?
The television ads show these seniors, in all of their silver-haired glory, running five miles a day, walking the beach or giving...
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Alan Fisk
Dec 9, 20223 min read
Geriatricians - The Senior Specialists
It’s no secret that older adults have lots of doctors. Medicare data shows those over age 65 see an average of five different doctors a...
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Nancy Combs
Dec 9, 20224 min read
Medical Records Held in Patient Portal Can Be Accessed and Viewed Online
I knew something was amiss the moment I opened the invitation to a smoking cessation class. What? I’d never smoked a day in my life!...
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Joel P. Ambrose
Dec 9, 20222 min read
Winterizing Utility Bills:Expert Advice on Little Changes that Make Big Impact
During this time of year when the weather is growing colder, homeowners who are aging in place may experience inconsistent utility bills,...
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K. Renee
Dec 9, 20222 min read
City Council Gives Detroit Tenants “Right to Counsel” - Funds to Pay Legal Fees Not Yet Released
The Detroit Right to Counsel Coalition is a group composed of Detroit residents, advocates, community organizations, lawyers, and...
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urbanagingnews
Dec 9, 20222 min read
Healing During the Holidays
Many people dread the holidays, especially those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Every holiday celebration becomes an...
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Attorney Bob Mannor, CELA
Oct 7, 20222 min read
Choosing a Trustworthy Trustee
When it comes to estate planning, it’s dependability that matters most. When your assets are on the line, it’s important to pick the...
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