For the ninth year running, the Meals on Wheels network has been participating in the Subaru Share the Love Event. Over for the past eight years, Subaru has donated nearly $10 million to Meals on Wheels—that’s the equivalent of more than 1.4 million meals to seniors across the country! Too many seniors are struggling to […]
The Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA) will begin accepting grant applications for the FY 2017 FY 2019 Community Wellness Service Center (CWSC) initiative. DAAA will fund up to four CWSC grants over a three-year period based upon the availability of funding. These grants will be funded through Older Americans Act and State funding. Late […]
Reducing Loneliness in Elders around the Holidays It’s very human to feel that holidays should be happy times, with generations of traditions coming to the forefront. After all, we say we celebrate holidays. Doesn’t that mean happiness? The reality, however, is that many people can feel isolated and lonely during this sometimes forced “season of […]
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 […]
We want to take a moment to let you know how thankful we are for YOU! As our friends and supporters of Detroit Area Agency on Aging – we also want you to help us help seniors by sharing what YOU LOVE on social media. The world can always use more love. So, as part […]
There’s nothing new about grandparents helping to raise and care for their grandchildren. In the past, several generations would live under one roof and the grandparents filled many roles, including full-time care when needed. What is new, however, is that the number of grandparents raising grandchildren without the parents has doubled in the last 20 […]
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