Seniors

Published November 17, 2021

Home assistance for seniors program returns to Troy

TROY — The Troy Community Foundation has announced the return of its SHARP program aimed at helping senior citizens in the Troy community with home repairs.

Published November 12, 2021

Woodward Talk

Council votes to winterize Kulick Center amid damages to building

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale recently had to make an important decision regarding the future of its community center.

Published November 12, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Pair of senior communities proposed in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Two development proposals are before Clinton Township officials for senior living.

Senior living facility opens in Macomb Township

Published October 28, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Senior living facility opens in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — As Macomb Township’s population grows, so does the need for senior living care.

Published October 28, 2021

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Widowed Friends offers camaraderie through events, activities

METRO DETROIT — Widowed Friends will host a number of activities and events through the rest of the year.

Published October 27, 2021

Metro

Experts urge seniors to reduce their falling risks

METRO DETROIT — When most people think of risks to their health, falling down or slipping probably doesn’t top their list. Yet for senior citizens, it can be a major hazard that health experts want to educate the public about.

Community gathers for first pickleball tournament in Clinton Township

Published October 7, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Community gathers for first pickleball tournament in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Pickleball courts have been in Clinton Township for about three years, but it wasn’t until last month a formal tournament took place.

Farmington resident Peter Lichtenberg received an Exemplary Service Award “for his years of extraordinary contributions to aging services in Michigan.”

Published September 17, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington resident wins award for senior services work

FARMINGTON — During a Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging meeting this past June, Farmington resident Peter Lichtenberg learned some news that he said came as a “total shock” to him.

Published September 9, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Social square dancing to debut at Royal Oak senior center

ROYAL OAK — The Leo Mahany/Harold Meininger Senior Community Center will offer a new recreational activity: social square dancing, so grab your partner and do-si-do.

Published August 13, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Playing for the love of the music

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Walking by the Blossom Heath Beach House on a Thursday afternoon, visitors could be forgiven for thinking they’ve taken a step back in time.

Published August 12, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak couple to celebrate 70th wedding anniversary

ROYAL OAK — Joseph and Lois Golden wed in 1951 at the ages of 18 and 19, respectively, and moved into their current home in northern Royal Oak three years later.

Published August 11, 2021

Metro

Experts offer safety tips for seniors, those with mobility issues

METRO DETROIT — As humans age, they become frailer and more prone to serious injury or worse in the case of a fall.

Published July 28, 2021

Madison - Park News

Work begins on new senior living community

MADISON HEIGHTS — City officials in Madison Heights recently marked the groundbreaking for a major new senior living community, named The Reserve at Red Run.

Published July 13, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Helm bocce ball court to be named for board chair

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Visitors to The Helm at the Boll Life Center at 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms will soon have new activities to enjoy.

Published May 7, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

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.