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.
Home Health Care: An Option for You? With a rapidly aging population, and as more seniors opt to continue living at home, home health care is growing in popularity.
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.
Find the Right Home Health Care Agency For You at Medicare.gov The U.S. government’s Medicare.gov Web site can be a great resource for finding all kinds of information related to Medicare and what it covers, from enrollment information, to prescription drug plans, to billing procedures and more.
A Day With a Home Care Physical Therapist Spend a day with Mark Heitchue, a home health care physical therapist, as he helps people recover from surgery, injuries and other physical challenges.
A Day With a Home Care Nurse When I meet up with a home health care nurse to see what she does on a typical visit, I don’t know what to expect. For most of my life I’ve generally avoided hospitals and health care settings, but Judy Amore, the nurse I’m accompanying, sets me straight: Home health care is nothing like hospital care.
Non-Medical Help at Home for Seniors 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.
Choosing A Provider Choosing a home health care provider for your loved one is serious business. You want to find a well-run agency – one that will work with you and your family to provide the best care possible – while minimizing headaches.
What Medicare Covers With the U.S. population rapidly aging, the use of home health care services continues to increase. The good news is that Medicare will pay for many of these services.
Visiting Nurse Association A trusted homecare and hospice organization for more than 100 years, VNA of Southeast Michigan provides in-home nursing, therapy, social work and home health aide services as well as corporate wellness programs.
Metro Detroit Resources for Senior Transportation Are you a senior or caring for a senior who is looking for transportation resources? Getting around metro Detroit can be challenging, especially for those who don’t drive.
Comforting Hands Companion Care This company employees trained caregivers for: meal planning and preparation; incidental transportation; errands; light housekeeping; medical reminders; assistance with bathing and grooming, etc.
Detriot Area Agency on Aging (1-A) Provides an array of services through its local Aging Network. Serving Detroit, the five Grosse Pointes, Harper Woods, Hamtramck and Highland Park.
Area Agency on Aging 1-B 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.
Area Agency on Aging 1-C Coordinates and administers a network of community and in-home services for elders in Southern and Western Wayne County.
Home Health Agencies Information on Home Health Agencies from the Michigan Department of Community Health.
Home Health Compare Home Health Agencies along with their characteristics and quality measures may be found at this site.
United Home Health Services Offers a wide range of health care services provided in the patient’s home with the purpose of restoring and maintaining his or her maximal level of function, health and comfort..
Crain's Top 5: Elder Care Largest Assisted Living Facilities, Home Health Care Providers and Nursing Homes complied by Crain's Detroit Business.
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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.
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