Seniors

Published July 15, 2019

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.

Published July 12, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Care for the caregiver: survival seminar slated for July 19 in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Highlighting the fact that caregivers are at a greater risk for health problems because of the stress they carry with them from taking care of their elderly relatives, the Area Agency on Aging 1-B is presenting a caregiving survival seminar July 19 at the St. Clair Shores Senior Activities Center, 20100 Stephens St.

The Helm at the Boll Life Center is adding new classes in the evening hours and offering additional opportunities to take popular classes only previously available during the day.

Published July 12, 2019

Advertiser Times

The Helm expands evening programming

HARPER WOODS — The Helm at the Boll Life Center is expanding its evening programming so that older adults have access to additional programs and more chances to take part in them.

Published July 12, 2019

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights commits to be a ‘dementia-friendly community’

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council is raising awareness for those with dementia and their caregivers, making Madison Heights what the Michigan Dementia Coalition calls a “dementia-friendly community.”

Published July 5, 2019

Warren Weekly

Sweepstakes scammers bilk Warren senior out of $34,000

WARREN — An 85-year-old Warren man thought he won a $1.2 million sweepstakes cash prize last month. But police said he really ended up getting scammed out of the $34,600.50 he apparently sent by personal checks to cover taxes on the mythical prize money.

Published July 5, 2019

Madison - Park News

New senior living community proposed in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights is considering the development of a luxury senior living community on Dequindre Road, between 12 Mile and 13 Mile roads. The proposal, by developer Cypress Partners, is for a 120-unit housing development that includes affordable options for moderate- and low-income individuals, to be constructed across three parcels located at 30021, 30031 and 30071 Dequindre Road.

West Bloomfield will be consolidating its classes and activities for senior citizens in a former fur business at Orchard Mall on Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township.

Published June 26, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield to open senior services location at Orchard Mall

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield Township continues to be a popular destination for senior citizens — so much so that the township board previously had to issue a moratorium on the opening of new senior living facilities there due to an oversaturated market.

Published June 17, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Utica awards bid for Riverside 175 to local firm

UTICA — The Utica City Council in a 6-1 vote approved the sale of the Riverside 175 senior housing complex to a local real estate acquisitions firm that was the high bidder at the June 13 council meeting.

Clinton Township Senior Center Garden Club gardeners plant kale seeds May 29. The volunteers meet weekly to help the garden thrive.

Published June 11, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Senior garden club in Clinton Township is labor of love

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Words that adorn a sign at the entrance of the Clinton Township Senior Center Garden read, “We plant, water and sow; love makes it grow.”

Published June 11, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Appraisal event promises to unearth hidden ‘Treasure’

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Is Grandma’s glass bowl a kitschy classic or a source of cash? Is that old painting in the attic a masterpiece masquerading as discount store décor? Get the answers to questions like these during Treasure Uncovered, an appraisal event from 3 to 7 p.m. June 20 at The Helm at the Boll Life Center in Grosse Pointe Farms. Attendees are invited to bring up to three items to be evaluated, at a cost of $7 per item, with proceeds supporting the work of the nonprofit Helm, formerly Services for Older Citizens.

Beyond Self Storage is under construction and located on the east side of Hayes Road, a quarter mile north of 22 Mile Road. On May 21, the Planning Commission determined a ground sign meets the size requirements.

Published May 28, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Rezoning requests approved for possible senior living center

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — An independent living community, as well as an assisted living community, may be coming to Macomb Township.

Published May 15, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Local woman speaks out about scam that took her mom’s life savings

METRO DETROIT — Throughout her life, Warren resident Barbara Young was a saver. She was determined to have enough money to hire help and live out her days in her own home, and Young’s children estimate that she saved somewhere around $100,000. But when she passed away a few years ago, that savings was gone.

Published May 14, 2019

Woodward Talk

Huntington Woods looking to get concepts for senior housing

HUNTINGTON WOODS — For more than a year, Huntington Woods has been wanting to increase its housing options, with senior housing being the focus. The City Commission met for a study session May 9 to further discuss its options with senior housing.

Oakleigh of Macomb Assisted Living and Memory Care, a senior living facility, is under construction and scheduled to open in November.

Published May 7, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Senior community facility under construction in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Construction continues at the site of Macomb Township’s newest senior living community.

Published April 26, 2019

Madison - Park News

Councilman invites senior citizens on trip to Lansing

MADISON HEIGHTS — In his first year on the Madison Heights City Council, David Soltis arranged for a bus trip to Lansing for a rally on the lawn of the Capitol building, where senior citizens could enjoy a free boxed lunch, meet other seniors from across the state, tour the historical buildings and sit in on a legislative session, making themselves seen and heard by the policymakers whose decisions impact their quality of life.

Published April 24, 2019

Rochester Post

650 Players’ spring variety show coming to the OPC

ROCHESTER — “The Magic of Movies” will come to the stage of the Older Persons’ Commission next week as the 650 Players perform song-and-dance numbers from some of cinema’s greatest hits.

Published April 16, 2019

Troy Times

Seniors get grounded at Community Garden in Troy

TROY — Troy resident and master gardener Craig Smith, whose garden has been featured on the Troy Garden Club Garden Walk, has a lot of shade in his yard.

Provision Living is one of numerous senior living facilities in West Bloomfield. Provision Living representatives said more modern senior living options were needed in the area.

Published April 4, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Study: West Bloomfield oversaturated with senior housing

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A housing market study finalized in March reveals that the township of West Bloomfield has become oversaturated with senior living facilities.

Published March 29, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Harrison Township awards bid for work at senior center

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — While remodeling work continues at the Tucker Senior Center in the kitchen area, township officials have taken it upon themselves to solicit bids to have two aging doors at the center replaced. This latest project comes after township officials and members of the Board of Trustees were informed by some concerned residents in early March that the work to improve the kitchen area left much to be desired.

Published March 26, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township residents voice concerns with proposed senior community facility

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Around a dozen Macomb Township residents voiced their opinion on whether or not a senior housing community should be developed in the southern part of the township.