Seniors

Published December 13, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

BOC approves one-year millage for medical facility

MOUNT CLEMENS — Nearly $3 million will be raised next year through a one-time millage.

Published November 20, 2019

Southfield Sun

Volunteers needed for raking and snow shoveling for seniors

SOUTHFIELD — As more seniors age in place, it can be tough to find someone willing to help with leaf and snow removal.

Published November 5, 2019

Troy Times

Retirement community learns if trinkets are treasures in Troy

TROY — Diane Roux, who lives and works caring for her mother at American House in Troy, has a wooden easel her uncle used when he worked for Walt Disney.

Published November 5, 2019

Farmington Press

Senior living center, self-storage facility developments approved

FARMINGTON HILLS — A final verdict has been reached in a planned unit development project that proposes to bring an assisted living and memory care center, and a self-storage facility to the city.

Published October 30, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Now’s the time to give Medicare plans the once-over

METRO DETROIT — Now through Dec. 7 is the only time that Medicare beneficiaries can change their prescription drug plans.

Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, is the author of “A Better Man, Woman & Child” and “Rich Wisdom.”

Published October 30, 2019

C&G Newspapers

‘It’s never too late’ to share your story

METRO DETROIT — Author Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, knows firsthand that it’s never too late for anyone, especially seniors, to share their stories of wisdom and learning with the world.

Published October 21, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Former Fraser teacher, Air Force instructor reflects on life

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Bob Bondy has lived quite the life.

Published October 14, 2019

Woodward Talk

Seniors working with Berkley students to set up transportation options

HUNTINGTON WOODS/BERKLEY — Seniors who would like to use ride-sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, can work with high school students to get past any technological obstacles.

Published October 14, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Utica woman celebrates 101st birthday

UTICA — One hundred years is a long time for sure, an entire century, but how about 101 years?

Published October 8, 2019

Woodward Talk

Yearlong assessment leads to recommendations to improve lives of senior residents

FERNDALE — Ferndale is looking to improve the lives of its senior population after reaching out to residents to hear about what they need and want from their city.

Published September 23, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Local veterans honored with memorial at senior living community in Clinton Township

FRASER/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Military veterans who reside at Pine Ridge of Garfield got a nice surprise on the morning of Sept. 5.

Judy Molitor helps prepare apple pies in 2017. This year, pies will be on sale at the Senior Activity Center starting Sept. 17.

Published September 13, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Pies support senior meal program in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — No one knows exactly when it began, but it’s been a tradition now for as long as anyone can remember — Apple Pie Week at the St. Clair Shores Senior Activity Center.

Published September 10, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

New director of senior services in Macomb County appointed

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel recently appointed a new director of the Macomb County Office of Senior Services.

Published September 10, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township event to provide resources to seniors

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — If you’re a senior who engages in social isolation, you’re not alone.

Published August 29, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Health expo ‘not just for elderly seniors’

STERLING HEIGHTS — An annual tradition that brings senior health front and center is adding another year to its history in Sterling Heights.

Social workers, such as Susan Cusmano, of the Macomb County Health Department, will be among those providing information to the public at the Recreational Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe’s resource fair Sept. 20.

Published August 27, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

RARE, senior center to offer resource fair for residents

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The Recreational Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe and its senior center are welcoming the public to join them for a resource fair, which is a chance to see what RARE and its partnering agencies can provide.

Published August 9, 2019

Madison - Park News

Congregate meal program offers seniors free or low-cost meals

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Active Adult Center not only offers opportunities for recreation and socializing, but it also continues to support a congregate meal program open to anyone ages 50 and older.

Published July 25, 2019

Southfield Sun

Senior garden is ‘practically family’

SOUTHFIELD — Whether you’ve been gardening all your life or you just want to get out of the house, the Southfield Senior Garden has a plot for you.

Published July 15, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Patient, 88, commemorates rehab center stay with cute poem

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An 88-year-old local man commemorated his visit to Shelby — A Beaumont Affiliated Health & Rehabilitation Center recently with a cute poem, and a lot of people liked it on social media.

Published July 15, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Local group asks for 12 dimes to help seniors this Christmas

UTICA — Christmas is a holiday of cheer and lovely gifts. However, some do not have family and friends to share the special holiday with, and seniors are often those who experience loneliness during these types of holidays.