Caring for Aging Parents 06/29
WWJ's Pat Sweeting says it is best to be prepared when anticipating the care of aging parents.
Meeting The Needs Of A Diverse Community 6/29
WWJ's Pat Sweeting talks with Joe Podlasek, Exec. Director of the American Indian Center in Chicago and Pres. of the National Urban Indian Family Coalition about issues faced elderly Native Americans.
Caring for Aging Parents - Health Behavior 06/19
WWJ's Pat Sweeting speaks with Dr. Damita Zweilback of Lansing. The founder of the Zweilback Group talks about why some people find it tough to adopt healthy lifestyles and what they can do to remove some obstacles
Caring for Aging Parents 06/19
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.
Home Health Care Resources
Elder Care Locator Provides basic information about elder service agencies in the state and local area requested by zip code.
Medicare and Home Health View printable materials on Home Health Care from the U.S. Department of Health and Human 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.
Elder News
Studies: Coffee May Lower Alzheimer's Risk Two new studies have found that your morning cup of coffee might help treat or even prevent memory loss. Dr. Jennifer Ashton stopped by "The Early Show" to discuss these latest findings.
Can't seem to nod off at night? National Institute on Aging advises that it could be insomnia, but for Seniors, it could be a sign of something more serious.
Meeting The Needs Of A Diverse Community Like many other groups, access to health care is a top priority for the urban American Indian. Cultural sensitivity is one barrier according to Joe Podlasek, Executive Director of the American Indian Center in Chicago.
Get A Hold On Your Health Almost daily we're told in one form or fashion to take control of our health. So, why aren't more of us doing so? One Lansing health care specialist suggests that two reasons may be fear and physical condition.
Alzheimer's Study Underway At WSU Looking for the clues to future development of Alzheimer's disease? No crystal ball exists that can fortell who will or will not be stricken with the brain disorder. So, researchers at Wayne State University's Institute of Gerontology are doing the next best thing.
Splash Your Way to Better Health this Summer Do you suffer from arthritis or another potentially painful condition? Or are you simply looking for a way to exercise that’s fun and not too hard on your body? Look no further – water aerobics might be your answer.
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