Friday, March 29th, 2024
As older adults begin thinking about the future, understanding the different types of senior living options is an important first step. Whether you're planning ahead or need immediate support, knowing the differences between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and other housing options can help you make a confident, informed decision. Here’s a breakdown of what each option typically includes—and what to consider as you explore what’s best for your lifestyle, ...
Continue ReadingWednesday, February 14th, 2024
Love isn't just a word; it's a language spoken through actions. At AgeWays, we believe in celebrating love not just on Valentine's Day but every day. That's why we're excited to share our collection of free Valentine's Day printables with you! Whether you're expressing gratitude to a significant other, showing appreciation to a friend, or simply spreading kindness to those around you, our printables are designed to help you convey your ...
Continue ReadingWednesday, February 7th, 2024
AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services is looking for public input on a program that would assist nursing home and hospital patients transition back into the community. A public hearing by Zoom is set for 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16. The Annual Implementation Plan requires input from the public, as it will amend AgeWays’ budget for fiscal year 2024. Person-Centered Planning The goal of the Care Transitions Service is to prevent re-institutionalization. Discharge planning will ...
Continue ReadingTuesday, January 16th, 2024
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is ringing in its 50th birthday with a name change! We are now known as AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services, a name that reflects our mission: helping people to age in the ways they choose. Like other Area Agencies on Aging, ours was designated by the region we cover – “1B”: Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties. Other AAAs have also changed their ...
Continue ReadingTuesday, November 21st, 2023
A Healthy Aging grant of nearly $400,000 will allow AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services to double the number of advocates who fight on behalf of nursing home residents and their families. The Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF) awarded $386,188 to AgeWays, which houses the Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) program for the six counties in its service region. The grant will “address the chronic underfunding of Michigan’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, aiming to ...
Continue ReadingMonday, November 6th, 2023
Both the Administration for Community Living and the Michigan Attorney General are warning seniors and people with disabilities about scam calls coming from people claiming to be from the Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) Eldercare Locator or the Disability Information & Access Line (DIAL). These callers are using the term “Eldercare” or “Eldercare Locator.” In some cases, they are also claiming to be from Social Security or Medicare. Callers are ...
Continue ReadingFriday, October 20th, 2023
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is offering GetSetUp, an online live learning program that offers hundreds of free classes to adults 55 and older. Explore your interests, from bread baking to basic computing to financial wellness to traveling to our national parks - and much more. All classes are taught by older adults. How it works Students can learn from the comfort of their living room or a local library - ...
Continue ReadingFriday, September 29th, 2023
Choosing a Medicare Plan Can Be Confusing. Choosing the Wrong Plan Can Be Costly Medicare Annual Enrollment is happening from October 15 - December 7. It's the time of year when people already enrolled in Medicare can make changes and choice for the upcoming year. During this time, beneficiaries can: Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan, or vice versa Make choices about Part D Prescription plans During this time ...
Continue ReadingTuesday, August 29th, 2023
Authorities are tracking companies that are billing Medicare for Covid test kits they are sending to Medicare beneficiaries who didn't order them. At $80 to $200 apiece, the claims add up to thousands of dollars paid by taxpayers. Case in point: The home of a deceased woman in Arkansas received 2-3 test kits per week until the trustee of her estate began looking into it and alerted the government. A Wisconsin woman ...
Continue ReadingWednesday, June 7th, 2023
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government paused Medicaid re-enrollment requirements, keeping Healthy Michigan recipients enrolled without needing to reapply. But now, that policy is ending. If you’re 65 or older and enrolled in Healthy Michigan, you might need to reapply for Medicaid or transition to Medicare. Here's what to watch for and how to navigate this change. Look for Important Letters from the State If you’re still enrolled in Medicaid or ...
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