April 2019 - Elder Law of Michigan

Rebuilding Together Southeast Michigan

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Post published:04/29/2019
Post category:FYI Housing Safety senior independence seniors

By Grace DeRose-Wilson, Screening Integration Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan Many low-income individuals must decide between putting food on the table and doing basic home repairs and maintenance. This decision often…

Power of Attorney: An Overview

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Post published:04/26/2019
Post category:FYI Health Legal Legal Hotline Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors medical Planning for the Future seniors

By Jadranko Tomic Bobas, Managing Attorney at Elder Law of Michigan In Michigan when we discuss powers of attorney (POA), we usually refer to a financial power of attorney and/or a medical power…

Three Financial Literacy Tips for Seniors

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Post published:04/25/2019
Post category:FYI Money and Finances Planning for the Future Retirement seniors Tips

By Denise Keiser, Fund Development Specialist at Elder Law of Michigan April highlights the importance of financial education. But, how do we ensure the principles shared during the month have a…

PSA: Elder Law of Michigan’s Lansing office open at 1pm

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Post published:04/24/2019
Post category:seniors

Maintenance to the building is likely to take place in the AM. The Lansing office will open at 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Social Security Q&A Part 19

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Post published:04/22/2019
Post category:Disability FYI Health medical Medicare/Medicaid Money and Finances Planning for the Future Retirement senior independence seniors Social Security SSI veterans

By: Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Question: Can I delay my retirement benefits and receive benefits as a spouse only? How does that work? Answer: It depends on…

(Mid-America Pension Rights Project): Michigan can say ‘thank u, Ariana Grande’; Her hit ‘7 Rings’ boosts state pension funds

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Post published:04/19/2019
Post category:Mid-America Pension Rights Project Pension Retirement seniors

Via Lansing State Journal By Carol Thompson Michigan pensioners get a little boost every time Ariana Grande's chart-topping song "7 Rings" hits the airwaves.That's good news for the more than 530,000 people…

Which Hammer Do I Use?

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Post published:04/08/2019
Post category:FYI Tips

By Ron Tatro, Vice President at Elder Law of Michigan In the 1990's there was a popular television show called Home Improvement starring Michigan native Tim Allen. He portrayed Tim “The…

Tri-County TRIAD

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Post published:04/05/2019
Post category:seniors Staff and Volunteers

By Michelle Jackson, Economic Security Team Member at Elder Law of Michigan Tri-County TRIAD is a collaboration of seniors, law enforcement, and community members in Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties.…

Do I Really Need Insurance?

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Post published:04/04/2019
Post category:FYI Housing Insurance Money and Finances Planning for the Future Safety seniors Tips

Ron Tatro, Vice President at Elder Law of Michigan Recently, I was watching the evening news and viewing all the devastation across the country. Wildfires, flooding, blizzards, and tornadoes have resulted…

National Caffeine Awareness Month

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Post published:04/04/2019
Post category:Celebratory Month FYI Health

By Rachael Savoie, Human Resource Specialist at Elder Law of Michigan Do you need some sort of caffeine in the morning to get you going? Before I do anything in the morning, I…