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.
Ability Is Ageless Awards 10/24
Detroit's Operation Able honored 10 local workers over the age of 50 with "Ability is Ageless" awards. Sharon Gire, director of the State of Michigan's Office of Services for the Aging was at the awards ceremony and talked with W-W-J's Jayne Bower.
Kenneth Dychtwald - Riding The Age Wave 10/11
WWJ's Greg Bowman talks with Kenneth Dychtwald, Ph. D., a psychologist, gerontologist and author of 14 books on aging related issues. Dychtwald will speak during a special event in Novi on Oct. 20.
Caring for Aging Parents - Elder Abuse 9/14
As part of our special series on Caring for Aging Parents, WWJ Newsradio 950's Pat Sweeting looking at some of the warning signs that an older relative or friend may a the victim of abuse.
Caring for Aging Parents - Emotional Toll 9/14
Reporting in our special series on Caring for Aging Parents, WWJ's Marie Osborne looks at one of the most important aspects of the issue -- the emotional effects.
It's no surprise "aging in place" is the goal of elder care -- most people would rather spend their last years in a well-loved home than in an institution. But whether or not it can work for you, everyone deserves a safe place to live. People can "age in place" in a house or apartment, in an assisted-living community or alone in the family homestead, as long as the environment suits them and their families.
Getting Started Aging in place is the trend in elder care these days, and with the right plan, you can extend your time or a parent’s time “at home” as long as possible
An Introduction to Senior Housing Options Unless you and your parent have planned ahead, finding housing for an aging parent can be daunting, especially if you’re thrown into a decision-making situation unexpectedly. The first thing to do is determine what services your parent needs.
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.
Senior Safety in the Home According to the Home Safety Council, more than 7,000 adults age 65 and older die each year from injuries sustained in the home. Over half of those are caused by falls.
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 Learn how to make the most of your nursing home visit, deal 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.
Non-Medical Help at Home for Seniors The goal of many aging seniors is to continue living at home for as long as possible. Non-medical home care can help seniors and their families accomplish that goal by providing basic support in the home.
Home Health Care: An Option for You? With a rapidly aging population, and as more seniors opt to continue living at home, home health care is growing in popularity.
CAPS Program Works to Help Seniors 'Aging in Place' "Aging in place" is the trend in elder care -- the idea that people will live better in familiar places like their own homes, rather than institutions. However, not every "place" is appropriate for aging, and the National Associate of Home Builders is trying to help.
Aggressive Real Estate Agents Target Growing Senior Market As the culture of real estate goes more high-tech, there’s a growing number of senior citizens who still prefer the high-touch aspect of doing business, especially when it comes to buying and or selling their last home. Some real estate professionals are finding that it pays to specialize in catering to their needs.
Scaling Back on Living, Not on Lifestyle It’s not just young, single people who are seeking the downtown lifestyle near work and nightlife. More and more of today’s senior citizens, or active adults, are looking for housing options that put them in the middle of shopping, dining, cultural and community activities.
Aging at Home Simple modifications such as wider doorways, "curbless" shower enclosures with floor-level entry and easier access to step-down living rooms are among modifications that let seniors avoid being uprooted if one person in the household uses a walker or has restricted mobility.
Mom's Movin' In: How to Make it Work In some cultures it's common to find extended families living under the same roof; the very idea of assisted-living communities and old-age homes is unheard-of. In others, like ours, the situation is far less common.
Home Fall Prevention Tips According to the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, falls are the leading cause of injury related deaths among seniors. For older adults, safety in their homes is a number one concern.
Making Your Home Accessible It would be nice if we could all live in one-floor ranch houses with wide doorways, low thresholds and kitchen counters we could reach from a wheelchair. But we can’t...
Crain's Top 5: Elder Care Largest Assisted Living Facilities, Home Health Care Providers and Nursing Homes complied by Crain's Detroit Business.
More Housing Resources
Medicare: Nursing Home Compare Search detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
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 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. Serving Livingston, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw Counties.
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.
National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information Web site developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide information and resources to help families plan for future long-term care needs.
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.
Southern Michigan SR Alliance Offers solutions for seniors with a respected reputation in the community for senior services.
A Grass-Roots Effort to Grow Old at Home The New York Times reports on George and Anne Allen, both 82, who struggle to remain in their beloved three-story house and neighborhood.
Senior Resource Line Michigan Seniors can get free information on housing, transportation, health care, classes and support grounds by calling Beaumont Hospital's Senior Resource Line.
ElderLiving Source A comprehensive directory of nursing homes and information to help you compare and select.
Michigan Senior Housing & Care Search an extensive database for Adult Day Care, Adult Foster Care, Assisted Living Facilities and Retirment Communities in Michigan -- provided by New LifeStyles "The Source for Seniors."
Statewide Nursing Home Search Enter your desired zip code, city, our county to find Michigan nursing homes near you.
Elder Care Locator Provides basic information about elder service agencies in the state and local area requested by zip code.
AARP: Housing Choices Get info on Longterm Care, Home Design, Housing Choices and more from the AARP.
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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