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Marvin Pride Jr.
- Jun 30
- 2 min
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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Steve Tomkowiak
- Jun 30
- 2 min
Combatting Discriminatory Appraisal Practices Which Cost Homeowners Their Equity
Many adults consider homeownership to be the realization of the “American Dream.” Homeownership can enhance self-worth, improve...
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Attorney Norman E. “Gene” Richards
- Jun 29
- 3 min
Guardianships -Another Take on the Pros and Cons of Probate Court
If you have heard the word “guardianship” recently, it was probably in the context of a scathing news article about complications and/or...
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Attorney Bob Mannor
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Giving Money to Family Can be Deemed a Gift, Complicating Medicaid Eligibility
Many people are aware of the five year “look back” period for long term care Medicaid eligibility which takes financial transactions...
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urbanagingnews
- Jun 29
- 1 min
FREE Aging Matters Education & Expo: Conversations for Caregivers
Conversations for Caregivers is a FREE day-of-learning event connecting seniors and those that love and care for them to resources,...
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K. Renee
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Super Agers
Super agers are defined as people who defy aging stereotypes by engaging in energetic activities as they get older. Whether it’s...
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By Lynn Breuer, LMSW
- Jun 29
- 3 min
The Aging Brain
I once had a client who was known for saying, “Aging isn’t for sissies.” Boy, was he right! If we are lucky enough to live a long,...
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urbanagingnews
- Jun 29
- 1 min
State Program Offers Free Dental Care to Patients with Chronic Health Conditions
“I feel and look 10 years younger,” says a smiling Marsha Moseley. The 66-year-old received dental treatment through the Michigan Donated...
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Miriam Bingham
- Jun 29
- 1 min
Vision: Coping & Thriving in a Life Beyond Sight
The Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind & Visually Impaired, which has been serving metro Detroiters for more than 60 years, is now...
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Lynette Smith, RN, BSN
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Medicare Advisor Versus an Agent - Another Take on the Differences Between the Two
The Medicare Insurance industry is a federally funded program with a $776 billion annual budget. Because that is such a large amount of...
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Patricia Anstett
- Jun 29
- 3 min
Primary Care Clinics on a Block Near You: High-Touch Health Centers
Maureen McDonald says she “feels like I’ve won the lottery.” The Hazel Park primary care clinic she uses, Oak Street Health, is part of a...
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Attorney Bob Mannor
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Dementia Diagnosis: Legal Steps to Take ASAP
Finding out that you or a loved one has dementia can seem overwhelming. It is easy to go into denial or avoid making important decisions....
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urbanagingnews
- Mar 25
- 3 min
The Ladybird Deed
It’s considered the simplest and least expensive way to transfer real estate when a person dies – with an equally lovely name – the...
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urbanagingnews
- Mar 24
- 2 min
Free Coaching for Caregivers: Just What the Doctor Ordered!
Providing light for those who may feel like they’re in a dark tunnel, a new program from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B brings...
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Lenzi Abma
- Mar 24
- 2 min
Sankofa: To Look Back
During our lifetimes we collect treasures both large and small. The photo albums that belonged to your grandmother. The bowl you bought...
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Joel P. Ambrose
- Mar 24
- 2 min
Aging In Place: Home Safety
Almost 90 percent of Americans over age 50 would prefer to age in place, according to a recent study conducted by Capital Caring Health,...
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Miriam Bingham
- Mar 24
- 2 min
Super Agers: Artist Shirley Woodson is Aging with Passion and Style
When a visual artist is featured on CBS Sunday Morning, you know they’ve made their mark on the art world. Detroit artist and educator,...
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Miriam Bingham
- Mar 23
- 2 min
Michigan’s Financial Exploitation Prevention Act Empowers Banks to Ask Questions and Take Action
Banks and other financial institutions are asking customers more questions as they process transactions. Those extra steps are now...
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Najla Hollins
- Mar 23
- 2 min
Technology: Making Sense Of TikTok
TikTok is a social media app with user-made videos of three minutes or less. Users, from boomers to millennials, are posting opinions,...
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