Articles tagged:senior

Posted: Fri May 25 11:30 a.m. by Keith A. Paul Community Contributor
How to live in the comfort of your own home

Hi Keith, I’ve read your past annarbor.com articles regarding aging in place and I agree, I’m not ready to move into an assisted living facility. I can live in my home independently but need a few home modifications. As I get older, I’m having a more difficult time getting around ...

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Posted: Mon May 21 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Warm water aquatic therapy a great addition to Saline rehabilitation center

Kay Brown with Evangelical Home Saline Local rehabilitation services will expand and improve with the new Redies Center for Rehabilitation and Healthy Living. Kay Brown joined the program this past weekend to share this message. Kay is the director of admissions and marketing for Evangelical Home Saline, part of Evangelical ...

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Posted: Mon May 14 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Continuing education opportunities abound at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Abbie Lawrence-Jacobson with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute On the radio show this past weekend, we got educated about learning and discovered that talking about life insurance can be interesting and entertaining. Our first guest was Abbie Lawrence-Jacobson (LMSW, Ph.D.), program coordinator at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI).

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Posted: Mon May 7 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Home health care can greatly assist with recovery in your own home

Bryan Kulcsar with Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice There are wonderful health services available to seniors right in their own homes. Bryan Kulcsar, account liaison with Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice, shared this message on the radio program this past weekend. For those recovering from a surgery or ...

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Posted: Mon Apr 30 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Senior Living Week is a great opportunity to get informed

Lindsay McCarthy talking about Senior Living Week The big senior event of the year is almost here. Lindsay McCarthy joined the program this past weekend and gave us all the details on Senior Living Week. Lindsay is the marketing and events coordinator for Community Health Services with the University of ...

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Posted: Mon Apr 23 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Hypertension is very important to control and it's easy to do

Dr. Steven Yarows with IHA Chelsea Family and Internal Medicine Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a very significant health issue, but one that can be controlled easily and inexpensively. We heard that message from Dr. Steven Yarows on the show this past weekend. Dr. Yarows is a specialist in ...

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Posted: Mon Apr 16 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Locally-owned assisted living community focuses exclusively on dementia care

Kathy Gillaspie with Fairfax Manor Kathy Gillaspie from Fairfax Manor joined us on the show this past weekend. Kathy is the activities and marketing director at this local assisted living community. Fairfax is an independently-owned and operated facility located just north of Ypsilanti in Superior Township, next to a nature ...

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Posted: Mon Apr 9 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Rehabilitation center helping clients get back home safe and well

Jessica Lewis with Heartland Health Care Center We welcomed Heartland Health Care Center to the radio show this past weekend. We were privileged to host two of their directors — Jessica Lewis is the admissions and marketing director and Cyndi Waitz is the rehabilitation director. Their facility is located at ...

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Posted: Mon Apr 2 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Remembering clotheslines brings back fond, happy memories

Anne Lawrence - Collector of Clothesline Memorabilia Anne Lawrence is a collector of clothesline memorabilia and a wonderful guest on the program this past weekend. Anne collects anything and everything related to clotheslines. Why would someone become so involved in a seemingly mundane subject? For Anne, "it's really about nostalgia, ...

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Posted: Mon Mar 26 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Physical exercise and music can both improve brain health

June Smedley with University Living June Smedley, the fitness program director at University Living, visited the radio program this past weekend. We learned more reasons why taking care of yourself has to include physical exercise. University Living is an assisted living senior community that really understand the benefits of physical ...

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Posted: Mon Mar 19 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Grandparents can be great parents, especially with a bit of help

Sue Monet with Catholic Social Services There are such good programs (and good people!) for seniors in the local area, as we heard this past weekend on the radio show. Sue Monet and Chris Rockwood from Catholic Social Services joined us first. Sue Monet is the interim director of older ...

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Posted: Mon Mar 12 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Caregiver fair a great opportunity for families with elderly loved ones

Kelvyn Williams with BrightStar The First Annual Caregiver Fair is next weekend, Saturday, March 17, and we're really looking forward to what should be a great event! Kelvyn Williams was on the radio show this past weekend to talk about the upcoming fair. Kelvyn is the owner of BrightStar, a ...

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Posted: Mon Mar 5 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Complementary therapies help Arbor Hospice provide well-rounded complete care

Michelle Chaves-Torres with Arbor Hospice We really were Everything Elderly on the radio show this past weekend with several wonderful senior topics. First, Michelle Chaves-Torres from Arbor Hospice talked about her role as the complementary therapy coordinator. Michelle and her fellow therapists help provide comfort and relief as part of ...

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Posted: Mon Feb 27 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Senior community adds more space, a lot more space

Jennifer Bartscht with Glacier Hills We had the pleasure of welcoming two guests from Glacier Hills to the program this past weekend. Jennifer Bartscht is the marketing manager, and Debby Stewart is the assisted living nurse manager with The Manor at Glacier Hills.

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Posted: Mon Feb 20 5:57 a.m. by Alan Caldwell AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Improving health of local real estate market good for seniors

Vance Shutes with Real Estate One We heard an encouraging update on the local real estate market from Vance Shutes on the radio program this past weekend. Vance is a realtor with Real Estate One and has been in the residential real estate business for 18 years. Among his clients, ...

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