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.
Nov. 17: National Memory Screening Day
Free, confidential memory screenings as part of National Memory Screening Day, a national initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). FREE screenings will be held on November 17 at: TROY COMMUNITY CENTER 3179 Livernois Troy, MI 48083. For information, call (248) 646-6659 for more details.
Life After Loss: A Journey Through Grief Life After Loss: A Journey Through Grief, a six-session grief class for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one, will be offered at the First United Methodist Church in Birmingham starting November 17, 2009. The group will explore the various stages of grief and the various techniques for coping with grief, working through grief, and even growing through grief. Click on the title above for more details.
November: Events For Seniors In Farmington Hills The City of Farmington Hills offers dozens of programs for area adults age 50 and better at the Center for Active Adults, located in the Costick Center on 11 Mile Road between Middlebelt and Inkster. The Center is open Monday - Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Lunch is served daily, $2.75 for ages 60 and better, $5 for under 60. Click the title above for details.
Macomb County Nursing Home Diversion Program
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B), in partnership with the Macomb County Department of Senior Citizen Services, has launched a pilot program to offer seniors who reside in Macomb County, and who wish to remain independent and living in the community, access to professional help to find community resources that best fit their individual needs.
An independent living consultant is available to talk with the senior and their family to discuss resources including personal care, adult day services, available insurance benefits, and other services to help the senior remain living in their home. To be eligible for the program an individual must meet the following criteria: age 60 or older, requiring assistance with daily care needs and residing in Macomb County. For more information call the AAA 1-B at 1 (800) 852-7795.
Weekly: Drop-in Bowling for Seniors
Classic Lanes in Rochester Hills offers drop-in bowing for seniors Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. $5 for three games of bowling, shoe rental, coffee, cookies and two mystery games. Located at 2145 Avon Industrial. For more information call (248) 852-9100.
Study of Remarried Spouse Caregivers University of Michigan researchers are conducting a study on the Alzheimer’s caregiving experiences of spouses who are in a late-life remarriage (‘second marriage’). Researchers are seeking to recruit 125 remarried caregivers whosespouse has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Senior Center Directory View a printable (.pdf) directory of Senior Centers in Southeast Michigan. Know about a good one we're missing? Click here to email us the information for a future listing.
Directory of Caregiver Support Groups You're not alone. Click on the title above to view a printable list featuring dates, times, locations and contact information for adult Caregiver Support Groups in the southeast Michigan area, compiled by Chris Goldberg, Nancy Coman and Diane Bouffard of Adult Well-Being Services.
Adult Caregiver Support Group Note from the organizers: "We believe that while we cannot solve everyone’s challenges, we can provide a support system. Support groups offer people the opportunity to be with others who are facing similar struggles."
This group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 7:30-9 p.m. at New Hope – A Unitarian Universalist Congregation located at 57885 Grand River, New Hudson just west of Milford Road . Public welcome and there is no charge. Send an email to suzanne@crpaul.com. For more information on this group, click the title above.
Caregiver Support Group
Many people are troubled by the changed in their lives when disability strikes home. A caregivers support group addressed the concerns of those caring for an ill or disabled family member or friend. The group meets the first Thursday of every month in the Beaumont Administration Building -- Private Dining Room, 3601 W. Thirteen Mile Rd. in Royal Oak.
Please call 1 (800) 633-7377 to register.
Weekly: Helping Hearts Cardiac patients aren't the only ones with troubled hearts. Beaumont Hospital offers a weekly support group to help cardiac patients and their families to better understand and cope with the physical and emotional changes faced by heart patients. For more information about the "Helping Hearts" support group, call 1(800) 633-7377.
Elder News
Program Offers Help Returning To Work 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.
A Little Help Along the 'Road to Recovery' 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.
Interview: Seniors At Risk for HIV 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.
How to Know It's Time to Dump Your Doctor In relationships, sometimes you have to know when to call it quits. That's especially true when it comes to the relationship with your doctor.
Keep It Sharp: Feed Your Brain 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.
Managing Menopause (For Men, Too) As millions of families can attest -- when mom moves into the menopausal phase of life -- the entire household often finds itself walking on eggshells. Lately, doctors are seeing male patients complaining of similar symptoms, too. WWJ's Pat Sweeting takes a look at managing menopause.
Job Web Sites For The Over 50 Set Over age 50 and looking for a job? Google the words "over 50 employment," and you'll be presented with a number of websites.
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