By Pam Canty, Intake and Screening Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan Sometimes when we forget things it makes us frustrated even if it’s just, “Where did I put my keys?” It makes us think we are getting older because society keeps reminding us that only older adults are forgetful. Also, it suggests, if we do not keep our brain active that small forgetfulness may become major … Continue reading May was Mental Health Awareness Month: Here are a few Activities to Keep Your Brain Active

By Grace DeRose-Wilson, Screening Integration Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan Each spring, people around the world participate in egg related activities and celebrations, from decorating Easter eggs and egg trees to Bosnia’s celebration of Cimburijada, The Festival of Scrambled Eggs. One reason eggs could play such a significant role in Spring celebrations is their abundance during this time. Seasonal changes in daylight affect when chickens and … Continue reading Eating Seasonally: Eggs

By Michelle Jackson, MiCAFE Network Screening and Application Specialist at Elder Law of Michigan Deciding to have surgery is one of the most important decisions that we make in our lifetime. There are many decisions that we make before the day of surgery like finding a surgeon we feel comfortable with, finding the right facility to have the surgery as well as making sure our … Continue reading Preparing Seniors for Surgery

By Grace DeRose-Wilson, Screening Integration Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan Often when people think about fitness they think about cardio or strength training. However, stretching can be as beneficial to your health as other forms of exercise. We engage in activities every day that tighten our muscles, but stretching does more than relieve tight muscles and improve flexibility. According to Wexner Medical Center, stretching can help … Continue reading Stretching to Prevent Injuries and Improve Mobility

By Sheila Robison, Economic Security Team Member for MiCAFE at Elder Law of Michigan Masks, social distancing, quarantines, Stay at Home orders, avoid crowded indoor spaces, work from home, order groceries to be delivered, order prescriptions to be delivered, leave it on the porch, sanitize all incoming items, let mail sit for three days before opening, use gloves, wash your hands, isolate from others when sick, … Continue reading These are the Days

By Pam Canty, Screening and Intake Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan During the early part of March 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued guidelines to help protect people until a medical vaccine or effective treatment is found. The most important guidelines are wearing a facial mask, social distancing, and washing hands. However, … Continue reading Seniors Who Face Loneliness During COVID-19