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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Joel P. Ambrose
Jul 6, 20232 min read
Top 4 Tips to Outsmart Home Improvement Scammers
Summer arrives with eagerly anticipated longer days, blossoming flowers, fresh air, and refreshing iced tea and lemonade. However, it's...
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Joel P. Ambrose
Mar 31, 20232 min read
Aging In Place
As homeowners begin preparing for their golden years, it can become more difficult to carry out daily activities due to physical...
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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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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
Oct 7, 20222 min read
Keeping PACE with Aging: Day Care & In-Home Assistance
Michigan is among the fastest aging states in the nation. This is according to 2019 reporting on the Network of Age-Friendly States, an...
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Marvin Pride Jr.
Jun 30, 20222 min read
Don’t Let the Bed Bugs . . . Well, You Know
For the last decade bed bugs have been a growing problem in urban areas across the country, and Detroit is no exception. The City of...
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