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

Many prefer to exercise right on their bed - without needing to get down on the floor. But most exercises require a firm surface, so...

“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...

Generally speaking, one should aim to review their will at least once every five years. This will provide the chance to take stock and...

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...

“Our goal is to create a welcoming space on Seven Mile where the community can gather, learn, and unlock new opportunities,” says ...

It’s considered the simplest and least expensive way to transfer real estate, or property, when a person dies – with an equally lovely...

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...

Millions of African American and Latino patients and their caregivers may want to benefit from free, helpful, end-of-life care and from...

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

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...

Since 1928, the Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit has offered a wide variety of services to families and individuals in need....

Loneliness, anxiety and depression can easily set in as the result of common challenges older adults  face, according to two mental...

For Debra Stefanik, the list of ailments was long and so was her suffering. The Fenton, Michigan resident had her gallbladder removed...

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...