One morning not long ago I was complaining to Harriet, my work-desk mate about the things I had asked of, but had not received from God. I was frustrated that at my age, I was still holding out for more money in the bank and better health. Harriet is not a complainer, she finds good […]
I discovered the value of journaling from the first homecare worker we hired to assist with my-father-in-law’s care. At the time, he was semi-independent and lived in a senior’s apartment complex. He had begun showing early signs of dementia. On her first day with Dad, among other things, the homecare worker began keeping a journal. […]
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First Annual Strides for Seniors September is National Senior Center Month. September 26 will cap off a month-long collaborative campaign of metro Detroit senior agencies to increase awareness of three issues facing older adults: health maintenance, reliable transportation and proper nutrition. Metro Detroit Older Adults Coming Together The Strides for Seniors Walk and Expo will […]
LABOR OF LOVE FOR DETROIT SENIORS- VOLUNTEERS WANTED Detroit Holiday Meals on Wheels needs assistance with the packing and delivery of 3,500 meals to homebound seniors in the Metro Detroit area on Labor Day, Sept. 7 WHAT: The Detroit Area Agency on Aging and UAW Ford Holiday Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers […]
September is Senior Center Month! Join us at the Senior Strides WALK & EXPO on Saturday, 9/26/15 Sat., September 26th 8am to Noon WSU Campus Community Arts Building 450 Reuther Mall (Cass & Kirby) Walker Registration Sponsored by Detroit Area Agency on Aging Thomas and Carol Cracchiolo Foundation Nativity of Our Lord Church
Falls threaten seniors’ safety and independence, but the good news is that they can be prevented. We’re working to implement proven falls prevention programs and strategies across the nation. Did you know that 1 in 3 Americans aged 65+ falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. […]