Caring for Aging Parents 11/13
WWJ's Pat Sweeting says it is best to be prepared when anticipating the care of aging parents.
Caring for Aging Parents 11/9
November is starting out very gently but WWJ's Pat Sweeting says, help others be prepared with blizzard boxes.
Caring for Aging Parents 11/06
WWJ's Pat Sweeting says it is best to be prepared when anticipating the care of aging parents.
Caring for Aging Parents - Cancer 11/06
Are men getting prostate exams as recommended? WWJ Newsradio 950's Pat Sweeting discusses the issue with Dr. Isaac Powell, Professor of Urology at the Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University. They spoke during the recent Heroes of Breast Canc
Mature Workers Program 11/02/09
WWJ's Pat Sweeting talks with N. Charles Anderson, President and CEO of the Urban League of Detroit and Southeast Michigan, about the Mature Workers Program, a Title-5 program funded by the Department of Labor.
Caring for Aging Parents 11/02
WWJ's Pat Sweeting says it is best to be prepared when anticipating the care of aging parents.
It's no surprise "aging in place" is the goal of elder care -- most people would rather spend their last years in a well-loved home than in an institution. But whether or not it can work for you, everyone deserves a safe place to live. People can "age in place" in a house or apartment, in an assisted-living community or alone in the family homestead, as long as the environment suits them and their families.
Aging in place is the trend in elder care these days, and with the right plan, you can extend your time or a parent’s time “at home” as long as possible
Unless you and your parent have planned ahead, finding housing for an aging parent can be daunting, especially if you’re thrown into a decision-making situation unexpectedly. The first thing to do is determine what services your parent needs.
Income-eligible Michigan homeowners, including many seniors, may now borrow up to $50,000 from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to make alternative energy efficiency improvements to their homes. The program adds alternative energy improvements to a long list of traditional improvements.
The statistics are alarming: 634,000 Americans age 50 and over are delinquent on their mortgages, with another 50,000 in foreclosure or having lost their homes.
Being sensitive to the diverse needs of the resident population, and clear communication between staff and residents, are clearly prized by Teri Clark, an administrator at St. Anthony Healthcare Center in Warren.
When you think of dining options at a nursing home or long-term care facility, what comes to mind? Barring very high-end facilities with the high-end price tags that go along with them, many places serve basic, even bland, food in a simple setting. Not so for at least two of Ciena Healthcare Management’s long-term care facilities in Michigan.
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.
According to the Home Safety Council, more than 7,000 adults age 65 and older die each year from injuries sustained in the home. Over half of those are caused by falls.
The topic of hospice can conjure up ideas of death that are at worst frightening, at least, unsettling. Yet hospice can be a good experience for those facing the end of life.
Learn how to make the most of your nursing home visit, deal with problem behaviors and more. 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.
The goal of many aging seniors is to continue living at home for as long as possible. Non-medical home care can help seniors and their families accomplish that goal by providing basic support in the home.
"Aging in place" is the trend in elder care -- the idea that people will live better in familiar places like their own homes, rather than institutions. However, not every "place" is appropriate for aging, and the National Associate of Home Builders is trying to help.
As the culture of real estate goes more high-tech, there’s a growing number of senior citizens who still prefer the high-touch aspect of doing business, especially when it comes to buying and or selling their last home. Some real estate professionals are finding that it pays to specialize in catering to their needs.
It’s not just young, single people who are seeking the downtown lifestyle near work and nightlife. More and more of today’s senior citizens, or active adults, are looking for housing options that put them in the middle of shopping, dining, cultural and community activities.
Simple modifications such as wider doorways, "curbless" shower enclosures with floor-level entry and easier access to step-down living rooms are among modifications that let seniors avoid being uprooted if one person in the household uses a walker or has restricted mobility.
In some cultures it's common to find extended families living under the same roof; the very idea of assisted-living communities and old-age homes is unheard-of. In others, like ours, the situation is far less common.
According to the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, falls are the leading cause of injury related deaths among seniors. For older adults, safety in their homes is a number one concern.
It would be nice if we could all live in one-floor ranch houses with wide doorways, low thresholds and kitchen counters we could reach from a wheelchair. But we can’t...
Web site developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide information and resources to help families plan for future long-term care needs.
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.
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.
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.
Provides information on local services and resources to help an older adult or person with disability remain living in their own home for as long as possible. Serving Livingston, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw Counties.
Michigan Seniors can get free information on housing, transportation, health care, classes and support grounds by calling Beaumont Hospital's Senior Resource Line.
Search an extensive database for Adult Day Care, Adult Foster Care, Assisted Living Facilities and Retirment Communities in Michigan -- provided by New LifeStyles "The Source for Seniors."
Three of the projects involving Dr. Cohen, at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Dr. Lieberman of Georgia Tech and Dr. Pastorino of Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center -- focus on various proteins, their function, and possible link to development of Alzheimer's disease.
With the arrival of November, most of us who've lived in Michigan for a while know that the snow might fall at any time now. But, because not everyone can simply take a heavy snowfall in stride, the AARP asks us to remember those who can't get around as easily as others.
Are you at or beyond age 55 and looking for a job? N. Charles Anderson, President and CEO of the Urban League of Detroit and Southeast Michigan talked with WWJ's Pat Sweeting about the Mature Workers Program.
Mom needs to get to treatment and dad needs to use the car to get to work. Well, the American Cancer Society may be able to help through its “Road to Recovery” program, a transportation service to and from treatment.
With input from Detroit Medical Center's Dr. Lawrence Crane, WWJ Newsradio 950's Pat Sweeting explores the reasons why more people over age 50 are being diagnosed with HIV-AIDS.
Although many people add vitamin and mineral supplements to their diets as a way to boost brain health as they age, there are certain foods that'll get those brain cells going, too.
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