Seniors

Published May 7, 2021

Sterling centenarian celebrates birthday with country music

STERLING HEIGHTS — After a year where life has been precarious and unpredictable for many, Sterling Heights resident Anthony Leonard recently celebrated reaching the age of 103.

Published May 3, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Senior Center, local organizations get boost from federal grant money

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Organizations that help local seniors, children, the homeless and more will benefit from money allocated to different public service organizations through the Community Development Block Grant program administered by St. Clair Shores.

Published April 22, 2021

Woodward Talk

Berkley woman to celebrate her 100th birthday

BERKLEY — A Berkley woman is celebrating a personal milestone at the end of April: her 100th birthday.

Farmington Class of 1946 still as close as ever

Published April 8, 2021

Metro

Farmington Class of 1946 still as close as ever

FARMINGTON — Though the class size has dwindled over the years, the bond of the Farmington High School Class of 1946 has never wavered.

“Gray Matters: Laughter and Brain Health” is the title of a free virtual lecture for Michigan seniors aimed at helping them find the brighter side of life by exploring the benefits of laughter on the brain, particularly zduring current stressful times. JVS Human Services have teamed up with Jewish Family Services to provide monthly lectures for local seniors.

Published March 25, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield groups offer virtual brain health lecture for seniors

SOUTHFIELD — Local seniors are invited to take place in a monthly virtual lecture administered by Mind University.

Published March 24, 2021

Rochester Post

OPC resumes adult day services program

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Older Persons’ Commission resumed its adult day services program this month, nearly a year after it halted the program due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published March 24, 2021

Rochester Post

OPC building open by appointment only

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Older Persons’ Commission is now buzzing with activity, albeit by appointment only, and at a reduced capacity.

Published March 24, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights holds fairy garden workshops as city plans trail

STERLING HEIGHTS — A short path near the Sterling Heights Senior Center will be transformed in the coming months into a fairy garden — a space with carefully arranged plants and decor that evoke a sense of wonder by suggesting the presence of gnomes and other magical folk, hidden among the underbrush and in the treetops.

The Helm raises money for Meals on Wheels with virtual walk

Published March 19, 2021

C&G Newspapers

The Helm raises money for Meals on Wheels with virtual walk

HARPER WOODS/GROSSE POINTES — The Helm at the Boll Life Center, which serves senior citizens in Harper Woods and the Grosse Pointes, is raising money to benefit its local Meals on Wheels program.

Published March 17, 2021

Metro

Senior leaguers get ready to play ball in Warren

METRO DETROIT — If you ask Bob O’Brien how long he’s played ball, he’s quick to tell you.

Waltonwood Royal Oak resident Julia Weeks, left, and marketing manager Andrea Batten, right, participate in Read Across America Day March 2. Weeks donned elephant ears and filmed herself reading Dr. Seuss’ “Horton Hears A Who!” for Shrine Catholic Grade School students.

Published March 11, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Seniors virtually celebrate Read Across America Day with Shrine students

ROYAL OAK — March 2 was Read Across America Day, and to celebrate, seniors from Waltonwood Royal Oak senior living community videotaped themselves reading their favorite Dr. Seuss books for students from Shrine Catholic Grade School.

Published March 8, 2021

Warren Weekly

Warren to offer COVID-19 vaccine at City Hall March 10-12

WARREN — The city of Warren will partner with McLaren Health System and Walgreens to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations at City Hall for residents according to current priority phase guidelines by appointment only March 10-12.

Published February 22, 2021

Advertiser Times

The Helm welcomes 2 new board members

HARPER WOODS — The Helm at the Boll Life Center, which serves senior citizens in the Harper Woods and Grosse Pointe communities, has named two new members to its board.

“Nick” Joswiak turned 101 on Feb. 15. A resident at Park Place Heritage Village in Warren, he served in the Marines during World War II.

Published February 15, 2021

Warren Weekly

World War II veteran, Warren resident, turns 101

WARREN — “Nick” Joswiak celebrated more than his second dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Feb. 15. It's also his 101st birthday.

Published February 10, 2021

Metro

COVID-19 spikes demand for in-home senior services

METRO DETROIT — Sterling Heights resident Roxanne Hayes has an 86-year-old father who lives with her and her husband.

Published February 8, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Adopt a Grandparent movement catches on in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — For those in Michigan living in senior care facilities, the pandemic has often meant isolation from family.

Published December 8, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County offers free grocery delivery to seniors through Shipt

OAKLAND COUNTY — Keego Harbor resident David Emmings, 61, and his wife’s last worry in the midst of this pandemic has been their bi- or tri-weekly trip to the supermarket for groceries.

Published November 20, 2020

Rochester Post

Neighborhood House offers support to families in need during the holidays

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The community can help spread holiday cheer by assisting local families in financial need this holiday season.

Published November 19, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Be a Santa to a Senior this holiday season

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — This year has been challenging for everyone, and at a time when it may be more important than ever, Home Instead Senior Care’s seasonal favorite, Be a Santa to a Senior, is returning with new ways for the community to participate in helping seniors enjoy the holidays.

Home flu shots available for older adults

Published November 10, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County Health Division offers at-home flu shots for seniors

OAKLAND COUNTY — Beverly Hills resident Marilyn Ferber, 87, who has been homebound, especially since the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic, couldn’t fathom having to leave her house this year to receive an influenza vaccination.