Thursday, January 14th, 2021
Watch this webinar recorded as part of our "Conversations for Caregivers" series. Hospice of Michigan takes us through the Medicare Hospice Benefit, hospice care, palliative care and important end-of-life decisions.
Continue ReadingTuesday, November 24th, 2020
Tuesday, December 1, is Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that started in 2012. It's a day dedicated to kindness and contribution. This Giving Tuesday, we hope you'll consider a gift to AgeWays. Ask yourself: Where would seniors be without AgeWays? Our mission is more important than ever. We help seniors access the services and programs they need to live independently and with dignity in their home or community. ...
Continue ReadingFriday, August 28th, 2020
Falls are a major cause of hip fractures and brain injuries in older adults, but many falls are preventable. Here are some practical tips to help you stay steady on your feet: 1. Check Your Medications Some medications can cause dizziness or disorientation, increasing the risk of falls. Talk to your doctor about reducing or switching medications that may affect your balance, especially those for anxiety or depression. A CDC study found ...
Continue ReadingThursday, April 23rd, 2020
AgeWays is holding a pop-up pantry in Warren on Monday, April 27, to distribute 400 free emergency food boxes to seniors. From noon to 2 p.m., the “Q boxes” (quarantine boxes) will be available at 21919 Schoenherr, between 9 Mile and Toepfer. The boxes are available on a first come-first served basis to adults 60 and older who live in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties. Volunteers from AgeWays ...
Continue ReadingFriday, April 17th, 2020
Public Invited to Give Input on Spending for Aging Services AgeWays is holding a public hearing to get feedback on a draft of its Area Implementation Plan that maps out how almost $22 million federal and state funding earmarked for senior services in its six-county service region will be spent in the 2021 fiscal year. The agency’s service region includes much of southeast Michigan, including Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair ...
Continue ReadingFriday, April 17th, 2020
AgeWays will begin distributing over 1,000 emergency food boxes to seniors in its six-county region this week. The nonprofit serves seniors in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties. AgeWays is using three different methods to make sure it can get food out quickly to the seniors who need it. Seniors can either pick up the food at distribution events being held this Friday at two centralized pick-up ...
Continue ReadingFriday, November 8th, 2019
Caregiver Champions Contest Recognizes and Honors Family Caregivers Great caregivers know that taking care of themselves gives them the energy and patience needed to be the very best at helping their loved one. They exercise or meditate, they draw on resources like support groups and caregiving classes. They use adult day programs as a way of stimulating their loved one and providing themselves with a break. They reach out to friends ...
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AgeWays Central Office
29100 Northwestern Hwy.,
Suite 400
Southfield, MI 48034
TTY: (800) 649-3777 (Michigan Relay)
Fax: (248) 262-9971
