Stroke Awareness Month
by Mary Beth Daley, Staff Accountant Most everyone has been exposed to the devastating effects and aftermath of a stroke. Most all of us have a close friend or family…
Don’t Forget To Celebrate Memorial Day!
by Karen Flores, Hotline Attorney The last Monday in May is designated as Memorial Day, a federal holiday creating a three-day weekend which signifies the unofficial beginning of summer, a day…
May is Older Americans Month
by Keith Morris, President May has been proclaimed Older Americans Month for over 50 years. This year's theme is "Blaze a Trail". The purpose of this month is to raise…
Staff Spotlight – Christopher Jackson
by Darling Garcia, J.D., Director of Operations It is with abundant exhilaration and a great honor to recognize Christopher L. Jackson as the employee spotlight for this month. Chris genuinely…
National Senior Health and Fitness Day
by Shirley Brown, MiCafe Community Partner Engagement Specialist Living an active lifestyle is the gift that just keeps on giving. Seniors 60+ who engage in regular leisure time activity increase their…
Seniors Sacrifice Their Own Needs To Please Their Children
by Dave Jones, Volunteer Attorney At times we hear from seniors who want to give their assets to their children, although the seniors need the assets themselves. Recently, I had…
National Osteoporosis Month
by Kim Hill, Economic Security Client Services Manager Did you know that May is National Osteoporosis Month? According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, approximately 10 million men and women in…
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Home Healthcare Agencies and Caregivers
by Gay Nell Jenkins, MiCAFE Community Partner Liaison Have you ever thought about using a home healthcare agency? Home health nurses go into the homes to care for the elderly and…
10 Better Sleep Tips for Older Adults
by Dawn Kepler, Project Administrator May is Better Sleep Month and brings awareness to the health benefits of sleep. Adults over age 65 typically require less sleep. Although 7-8 hours…
Treasury Rejects a Plan to Cut Pensions for Teamsters
via freep.com, by Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, May 6, 2016, Retired truck drivers and other members of the Teamsters union scored a victory and avoided drastic cuts to their pensions,…