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Aging In Place
As homeowners begin preparing for their golden years, it can become more difficult to carry out daily activities due to physical...
Joel P. Ambrose
Mar 31, 20232 min read


Easing the Financial Burden of Cancer Care
Devastated, tired and still in some pain after a mastectomy and radiation last fall, Jacqueline Abdelmeguid lives her life wondering how...
Patricia Anstett
Mar 31, 20233 min read


Lori’s Hands - Pairing Seniors with College Companions
Lori's Hands utilizes an intergenerational service learning model that benefits both college students and older adults. Antonia, a...
urbanagingnews
Mar 31, 20231 min read


City Council Gives Detroit Tenants “Right to Counsel” - Funds to Pay Legal Fees Not Yet Released
The Detroit Right to Counsel Coalition is a group composed of Detroit residents, advocates, community organizations, lawyers, and...

K. Renee
Dec 9, 20222 min read


Choosing a Trustworthy Trustee
When it comes to estate planning, it’s dependability that matters most. When your assets are on the line, it’s important to pick the...
Attorney Bob Mannor, CELA
Oct 7, 20222 min read


BEEN SCAMMED? HERE’S HOW TO STRIKE BACK!
Retired lawyer Barry Kelman was on his smart phone recently, renewing a TV streaming channel using his credit card, when a “Help” number...
Alan Fisk
Oct 7, 20223 min read


Have You Heard? Direct-to-Consumer Sales of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Get ready. An advertising blitz timed to hit when new federal changes go into effect will promote the greatly expanded number of retail...
Patricia Anstett
Oct 7, 20223 min read


Mobility Challenges? Quick Ways to Make Your Home Accessible
Life can change quickly and the sudden onset of mobility challenges requires quick solutions to complex problems. For example, a fall can...
Brandy Archie, PhD
Oct 7, 20223 min read


Keeping PACE with Aging: Day Care & In-Home Assistance
Michigan is among the fastest aging states in the nation. This is according to 2019 reporting on the Network of Age-Friendly States, an...
urbanagingnews
Oct 7, 20222 min read


Medicare Open Enrollment - A Caregiver’s Checklist
Preparing for Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment can be daunting. This is a checklist of issues for caregivers to consider and where to...
urbanagingnews
Oct 7, 20222 min read


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...
Marvin Pride Jr.
Jun 30, 20222 min read


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,...
urbanagingnews
Jun 29, 20221 min read


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,...
By Lynn Breuer, LMSW
Jun 29, 20223 min read


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...
urbanagingnews
Jun 29, 20221 min read


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....
Attorney Bob Mannor, CELA
Mar 28, 20222 min read


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...
urbanagingnews
Mar 24, 20222 min read


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,...
Joel P. Ambrose
Mar 24, 20222 min read


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...
Miriam Bingham
Mar 23, 20222 min read


Wayne County Treasurer says: We’re Here to Help Stop Foreclosures
For the second year in a row, Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree’s office has successfully petitioned the 3rd Circuit Court to halt...
urbanagingnews
Dec 10, 20211 min read


Julie’s List - One Woman’s Online Resource List Helps Hundreds
As 2021 draws to a close, the holidays and the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 mean some people are struggling with depression, financial...
Marvin Pride Jr.
Dec 10, 20212 min read
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