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.
Caring for Aging Parents - Get Organized 9/14
Who'll make the decisions about what happens to you in your later years? WWJ's Pat Sweeting passes along some advice on how we should start making those plans before retirement.
Caring for Aging Parents - Perscriptions 9/14
Help is available for senior citizens who are having trouble paying for their perscription medications. WWJ's Pat Sweeting has more in this special Caring for Aging Parents report.
Caring for Aging Parents - Challenges 9/12
Are you preparing to take on the responsibility of caring for an aging parent while also caring for a spouse and children? WWJ Newsradio-950's Pat Sweeting says the challenges will be huge, so don't forget about yourself.
Caring For Aging Parents - Home Care 9/12
It's becoming a bigger and bigger issue that many have had to do--Care for Agining Parents. In our series Caring for Aging Parents, WWJ's Marie Osborne reports on home care.
Caring for Aging Parents - Nursing Home Tips 9/11
In this report on Caring for Aging Parents, WWJ's Pat Sweeting looks at how to make the best choice when selecting a nursing home for your loved one.
Caring for Aging Parents - Longterm Care 9/10
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, one in four adults provide some sort of assistance to an aging parent or relative. WWJ's Marie Osborne reports in this special WWJ series.
Caring for Aging Parents - Stats 9/10
With a longer life expectancy, many people find themselves caring for an aging parent in an increasingly complicated world. WWJ's Marie Osborne reports.
Wellness Concerns
You've been taking care of yourself all of your life, and if you did it well, you have a good chance of enjoying a comfortable old age. But everyone's body changes, and you need to know all the ways you can help keep yourself (or a loved one) feeling good as long as possible -- whether with smart medical care, the right medicine or exercise. Read on to learn more.
Getting Started We can take the best possible care of ourselves, but no one lives forever, and we need to be prepared for the inevitable declines of age, as well as informed on what benefits senior citizens can claim.
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.
Maximize Your Doctor Time Get the most out of your doctors’ visits! A little preparation can help you maximize your return on the (often short) time you’re face to face with a physician.
Walk for Health! I don’t have the time. I can’t afford the gym fees. I don’t enjoy exercise. It’s too darn hard.
If you’re among the ranks of people who find organized sports too, well, organized, or get bored looking at the same walls of the gym every time you work out, or don’t have much in your budget to put toward your exercise routine – consider walking.
Number Of Boomers Opting For Knee Replacement Surgery Grows University of Michigan experts say the number of baby boomers receiving knee replacements is surging – and could outpace the number of surgeons available to perform the procedure.
Watch Your Feet! Diabetics Pay Special Attention Diabetes puts you at risk for a number of health complications, including disease of the nervous system, which can lead to impaired sensation or pain in the feet.
Study: Older Adults Vulnerable to Gambling Problems New research conducted by Wayne State University’s Institute of Gerontology verifies that one in five older adults who go to casinos display problem gambling behaviors.
American House and WSU Team Up to Help Detroit Seniors American House Senior Living Residences and Wayne State University’s Institute of Gerontology have teamed up to create a charitable foundation devoted to improving the health of Detroit’s senior citizens.
New 'Food Pyramid' for Older Adults The USDA recently redesigned the food pyramid, now called MyPyramid, and created tools to help individuals track food intake and physical activity. Now Tufts University researchers have taken their previously published Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults and modified it to correspond to the updated MyPyramid.
Study: New 'Whole-Person' Approach for Diabetes A study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine suggests that diabetes patients suffering concurrently from other diseases should be treated on a “whole patient” basis.
Senior/Aging Medical News View the latest headlines from Medical News Today on the biology of aging, demographics, continuity of care, quality of life, care needs, longevity, lifestyle and more.
Riding the Age Wave: A Speech by Ken Dychtwald 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.
Make Aging Easier on the Eyes The eyes are not just a window to the soul. For older adults, they're also the canary in the coal mine for other health problems.
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.
Geriatrics 101 What is a geriatrician, and do you or a loved one need one? This relatively new subspecialty of internal medicine is bound to become more important as the population ages.
Healthy Eating Hits Close to Home So-called "foodies" have been admonishing the rest of us to "eat local" for years -- and they don't mean in the corner restaurant. Rather, they preach that both producers and consumers are better-served, and better-fed, when the food we eat, whether at home or in a restaurant, travels the shortest distance between farm and table.
Use it or Lose it: Avoiding 'Creeping Frailty' Most people know about osteoporosis, Alzheimer's, diabetes and other health hazards of aging. Sarcopenia is far less well-known -- although virtually everyone over 45 has it to some degree. It's not a disease, but the perfectly natural (and unfortunate) result of aging, in which we lose muscle mass and, hence, strength. A recent Tufts University health letter calls it "creeping frailty."
Report: How Hospitals Handle Your Heart What are your chances of living through a heart procedure at your local hospital? The Department of Health and Human services has released a report of 41 hospitals nationwide, making it a little easier to find out.
Senior Dental Care Fluoridated water and regular checkups throughout life means most seniors today reach their elder years without one detail of their grandparents' generation -- a glass on the bedside table holding a full set of dentures.
Rx Drugs: Paying the Price One of the most expensive items in a senior’s budget is prescription drugs. Even if you have insurance coverage, it pays to be aware of what individual pharmacies charge for your medications.
Being Active Every Day The facts are indisputable: The more active you are, the more healthy you’ll be. Seniors who take the time to exercise, or to work exercise into their daily routines, will stay fit and flexible longer than those who don’t.
Wellness Resources
AARP: Health Find information on health insurance, Medicare, prescription drug coverage, health conditions and more.
Elder Care Locator Provides basic information about elder service agencies in the state and local area requested by zip code.
UM Geriactrics Center Social work and community programs, groups, workshops, research and more.
Family Caregiving 101 Assistance, answers, new ideas and helpful advice for those caring for a loved one who is ill or disabled.
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.
Helping Handbooks 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.
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.
ElderWeb Longterm care information, databases of organizations and a library of reports, articles and events.
Medicare: Nursing Home Compare Search detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
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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