Caring for Aging Parents 7/14
In-home care can be an affordable and preferable option for your aging parent. WWJ's Pat Sweeting reports.
Caring for Aging Parents 7/11
If you're a baby boomer, now may be the time to begin exploring your Medicare options. WWJ's Pat Sweeting has more in this special report.
Caring for Aging Parents 7/7
In this special report, WWJ Newsradio 950's Pat Sweeting brings us some important nutrition tips to keep in mind as we age.
Silver Alert Proposed 6/16
WWJ's Beth Fisher talks with Kristine Korpal, registered nurse, about a new notification system to help locate those with Alzheimer's and/or other illnesses.
Sonny Eliot Keynote - Art of Aging
WWJ Newsradio 950's own Sonny Eliot gave the keynote address at the Art of Aging Successfully Conference, presented by the Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology on 3/27/08.
Karmanos Doctor Honored 10/24
Detroit's "Operation Able" bestowed its highest honor on one of the area's preeminent cancer doctors. W-W-J's Jayne Bower talked with Doctor Vainutis Vaitkevicius about the 2007 Neal Shine Lifetime Achievement Award.
Caring for Elders... and Yourself For all the attention paid to such issues as nursing-home costs, much less is spent on a quieter revolution in health care – children who care for elderly parents.
Having the Conversation with Your Parent Finances. Wills. Long-term care. Housing preferences. End-of-life care. Death. Not exactly cocktail party conversation, but bring them up we must.
Study of Remarried Spouse Caregivers University of Michigan researchers are conducting a study on the Alzheimer’s caregiving experiences of spouses who are in a late-life remarriage (‘second marriage’). Researchers are seeking to recruit 125 remarried caregivers whosespouse has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Aging Successfully Conference A Success The 9th Annual Art of Aging Successfully conference held March 27 in Detroit had something for everyone. Presented by the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University and held at Greater Grace Conference Center, the one-day conference themed “Empowering Choices for Living Well” brought together over 430 seniors interested in aging well.
Helping Caregivers Deal with Stress Many people who are caregivers do not recognize themselves as caregivers. Many of them unknowingly face the risks associated with caregiving, brought on by stress and other factors.
Demystifying Hospice The topic of hospice can conjure up ideas of death that are at worst frightening, at least, unsettling. Yet hospice can be a good experience for those facing the end of life.
Helping Handbooks Get tips on making the most of your nursing home visits, dealing with problem behaviors and more. Provided by the Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology, these handbooks are an excellent resource for anyone caring for a loved one with dementia or who is living in a nursing home.
Riding the Age Wave Ken Dychtwald, arguably the nation’s foremost leader on aging, spoke recently at the Solutions For Family Caregivers Expo in Novi, Michigan. “Riding the Age Wave: Charting a Course to Choice and Independence” went from choice bits of history, to statistics both thought provoking and downright scary.
Finding Support: Comfort For Caregivers Rev. Suzanne Paul noticed a trend. People in her congregation began approaching her with questions about caring for an aging parent. They expressed concerns about stress, lack of resources and, perhaps most importantly, a need to simply talk about what was happening to them.
Books for Caregivers From The Caregiver's Survival Handbook to Chicken Soup for the Caregiver's Soul, browse titles that offer information, inspiration, support and hope.
Support Groups & Events You're not alone. Click the title above to find information on support groups in your area and related events to help you along the way.
One Caregiver's Story A Michigan caregiver's story sent to WWJ, told in her own words.
Caregiver Resources
United Way 2-1-1 If you don't know who to call or where to start, dial 2-1-1. A real person will answer the phone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Click for more information.
ShirleyBOARD A free online community with tools and features to help those caring for aging loved ones stay organized and communicate with one another.
National Alliance for Caregiving Dedicated to providing support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them and to increasing public awareness of issues facing family caregivers.
Detriot Area Agency on Aging (1-A) Provides an array of services through its local Aging Network. Serving Detroit, the five Grosse Pointes, Harper Woods, Hamtramck and Highland Park.
Area Agency on Aging 1B The Area Agency on Aging 1-B provides information on local services and resources to help an older adult or person with disability remain living in their own home for as long as possible.
Area Agency on Aging 1-C Coordinates and administers a network of community and in-home services for elders in Southern and Western Wayne County.
U.S. Administration on Aging AoA is the federal focal point and advocacy agency for older persons and their concerns. AoA works to heighten awareness among federal agencies, organizations, groups, and the public about the valuable contributions that older Americans make to the nation and alerts them to the needs of vulnerable older people.
National Council on Aging Nonprofit organization with a national network of more than 14,000 organizations and leaders with programs to help older people remain healthy and independent, find jobs, increase access to benefits programs, and discover meaningful ways to continuecontributing to society.
Michigan Office of Services to the Aging Resource for information on aging in Michigan. If you're an older adult, family member, or caregiver, here you can easily find and be referred to community programs available in your area, as well as access general health information and more.
Comforting Hands Companion Care This company employees trained caregivers for: meal planning and preparation; incidental transportation; errands; light housekeeping; medical reminders; assistance with bathing and grooming, etc.
AARP: Guide to Caregiving The AARP offers information and links for resources to assist everyday people helping others, like you.
Elder Care Locator Provides basic information about elder service agencies in the state and local area requested by zip code.
Caregiver Resource Network A collaboration of West Michigan organizations providing family and professional caregivers with information and resources.
Strength For Caring Support, suggestions and resources to help you cope, from Johnson & Johnson.
Senior Resource Line Get free information on housing, transportation, health care, classes and support grounds by calling Beaumont Hospital's Senior Resource Line.
Family Caregiving 101 Assistance, answers, new ideas and helpful advice for those caring for a loved one who is ill or disabled.
Caregiver Stress.com A web site offering information on how to deal with caregiver stress, in order to make your family caregiving role more rewarding.
Wayne State University Seeks Participants for Hip Fracture Study The Hip Fracture Project at Wayne State University’s Institute of Gerontology is seeking people age 55 or older who have had a hip fracture in the last eight years to participate in a research project.
Lawsuit Filed Over Freezing Death A lawsuit has been filed against a local independent living facility over the death of Joe Louis' sister, Vunies High.
UM Study: Many ER Patients Leave Confused Many patients treated and released by U.S. emergency rooms may leave without a clear understanding of what just happened, what their what their ailment is, and what they need to do.
WSU: Older Adults at High Risk for Gambling Problems One in five older adults who enter a casino eventually displays problem gambling behaviors, according to new research from the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University. Problem gambling behaviors include the compulsive need to bet more andmore money, and lying to others about the amount of time and money spent on gambling.
American House & Nonprofits Working Together for Seniors The American House Foundation strives to help seniors who are struggling financially and have needs from wheelchair ramps and lifts to assistance with chemotherapy payments...Read this article and find out how they can help you.
Silver Alert System Proposed to Help Lost Seniors Help is hopefully coming for those caring for people suffering from Alzheimer’s and similar conditions. New legislation, H.R. 5898, the Silver Alert Grant Program Act, would provide funding for a system to help lost seniors.
77-Year-Old Receives New Mitral Valve Procedure In Beaumont Study Josephine Herndon, 77 was the first patient at Beaumont Hospital to receive the MitraClip system, a device under FDA-review that repairs the mitral valve of the heart without open-heart surgery.
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