Leaving Real Property to a Loved One Without a Will or Trust
It’s considered the simplest and least expensive way to transfer real estate, or property, when a person dies – with an equally lovely...
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urbanagingnews
Oct 51 min read
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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Patricia Anstett
Oct 53 min read
Dispelling Myths About Hospice Care & Resources
Millions of African American and Latino patients and their caregivers may want to benefit from free, helpful, end-of-life care and from...
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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 Norman E. “Gene” Richards
Jun 283 min read
Medicaid Estate Recovery: Will Michigan File to Collect Medicaid Assistance Repayment from Your Estate?
Long-term care is expensive, whether hiring someone to come into your home or paying for care in a nursing home. Medicaid is often used...
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urbanagingnews
Jun 282 min read
Agency Highlight: Jewish Family Service
Since 1928, the Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit has offered a wide variety of services to families and individuals in need....
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Nancy Combs
Jun 284 min read
Getting Counseling From the Comfort of Home
Loneliness, anxiety and depression can easily set in as the result of common challenges older adults face, according to two mental...
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Darci E McConnell
Jun 283 min read
NOT HIGH, BUT BETTER CBD is a life-improver, ailing adults say
For Debra Stefanik, the list of ailments was long and so was her suffering. The Fenton, Michigan resident had her gallbladder removed...
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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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Nancy Combs
Dec 9, 20233 min read
Home Help Program Helps Pay For In-home Caregivers
Home Help is one of a handful of programs that provides compensation to caregivers of Michigan residents who otherwise would need...
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Fred Procter
Dec 9, 20233 min read
Fitness - Build Your Body For the Days to Come
Aging experts say the single most important thing we can do as we age is to keep moving. Because our independence is dictated by...
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Steve Tomkowiak
Dec 9, 20233 min read
Fair Housing: When Old Criminal Records Lead to Homelessness
Our office recently served a Black man who was convicted in 1976 and 1982 for the charge “assault with intent to do great bodily harm...
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Amber Williams
Dec 9, 20232 min read
Better Nutrition: The Foundational New Year’s Resolution
New year. New goals. While your goals may be to manage your time better, spend more time with family, or improve your skill in an area of...
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Attorney Norman E. “Gene” Richards
Dec 9, 20233 min read
Estate Planning Made Simple
With the final crescendo of the closing year upon us, I wonder how many people have their personal legal affairs in order? Many people...
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The Michigan Gaming Control Board
Dec 9, 20232 min read
Older Adults who Gamble: Don’t Regret the Bet
Older adults and gambling can be a complex topic. On one hand, it can provide entertainment, social interaction, a source of excitement,...
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