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.
Many people can get through most of their lives without seeing a lawyer, but not old age. Smart navigation of one's golden years isn't just about writing a will, either -- many older adults elect to set up trusts, designate individuals with power ofattorney and make other legal arrangements to protect their assets. Elder law is its own sub-specialty, and you owe it to yourself to see where an attorney may be right for you or your parents.
Getting Started Legal issues for older people aren’t just about wills and estates anymore. With people living longer and leading more complicated lives, a lot of issues that used to be taken for granted may now be better left to lawyers.
Know Your Rights! Legal Assistance Hotline Helps Michigan Seniors The Legal Hotline, run by nonprofit Elder Law of Michigan, is for people age 60 and older who need unbiased information on issues such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, wills, health care, bankruptcy, debt and legal documents.
What Documents Do I Need? A reader writes to WWJ: Is there a check list of information (financial, mortgage, insurance, auto, etc.) that children should have from their parents? We posed the question to Danielle Mayoras, attorney at the Center for Elder Law.
Elder Law: What You Need to Know WWJ's Pat Sweeting talks one-on-one with Atty. Don Rosenberg of The Center for Elder Lawat the Elderwise Workshop.
AARP: Legal Issues Link directly to legal information on the web provided by the American Association for Retired Persons.
Michigan Legal Aid Find information to assist people with low and moderate incomes find legal resources.
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.
Elder Law Answers Provides legal information and attorney referrals for seniors, and online practice tools for elder law attorneys.
Southern Michigan SR Alliance Offers solutions for seniors with a respected reputation in the community for senior services.
Elder Law Attorney Jim Schuster A member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Jim Schuster can help with estate Planning, trusts and wills.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys A non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families.
SeniorMag: Legal An overview of Elder Law & Legal Resources from SeniorMag.com.
Elder Law of Michigan Inc. Nonprofit organization that promotes and protects the rights, health and economic well-being of people as they age or are disabled by providing information, advocacy, legal advice and professional services.
Elder News
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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