by Kathryn Larlee, J.D., Hotline Attorney This post is part four of a series of blog posts discussing the importance of senior independence in our communities. Part one can be found here, part two can be found here, and part three can be found here. The first three parts of this series focused on the seniors and the benefits of maintaining independent living and being able to … Continue reading Senior Independence – Support for Caregivers
by Christine Steinmetz, J.D., Hotline Attorney This post is the second in a series regarding wills and trusts, part one can be found here. In our previous post, we defined a will as a document that contains your instructions about how you want your assets (also known as your estate) distributed upon your passing. A will allows you to determine who receives what share of your … Continue reading Wills vs. Trusts – Part 2
by Kathryn Larlee, J.D., Hotline Attorney This post is part three of a series of blog posts discussing the importance of senior independence in our communities. Part one can be found here and part two can be found here. So, you are getting a little older. The body is just not what it used to be….it is little slower, a little less steady. The mind sometimes just … Continue reading Senior Independence – The Psychological Benefits of Aging in Place
by Kathryn Larlee, Attorney This post is part two of a series of blog posts discussing the importance of senior independence in our communities. Part one can be found here. “It’s only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth—and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up—that we will begin to live each day to … Continue reading Senior Independence – Community Care and Independent Living Programs
by Daryl Thompson, Hotline Attorney Winter might be coming to an end, but please keep in mind that if you are a senior citizen, you have the right to keep your heat on or get your heat turned on. All you have to do is ask. The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) regulates all the utilities except those owned or operated by government bodies. MPSC regulates … Continue reading Keeping the Heat on in Winter
by Kathryn Larlee, Attorney This post is part one of a series of blog posts discussing the importance of senior independence in our communities. The year is 1912 and a young woman sets out from Virginia in a horse drawn buggy. She is moving to northern Maine with her husband who works for the railroad. This woman rolls up her sleeves and goes to work, making … Continue reading Senior Independence – Why Support Independence for Seniors?
