Gardening for Seniors
By Michelle Jackson, MiCAFE Network Screening and Application Specialist at Elder Law of Michigan Gardening is a satisfying experience at any age. For those of you who love gardening or have just decided that you may like to try gardening, I have some really good tips. You should start small, which is always a great idea when you are thinking of learning a new skill like … Continue reading Gardening for Seniors
Can You Be Both Sedentary and Active?
By Grace DeRose-Wilson, Screening Integration Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan Did you know, even if you meet the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) physical activity guidelines you can still be considered sedentary? Physical Activity, Inactivity, and Sedentary Behaviors: Definitions and Implications in Occupational Health paints an alarming picture of how exercise does not make up for long periods of sedentary behavior. There is a … Continue reading Can You Be Both Sedentary and Active?
The Importance of Nutrition for Aging Adults
By Liseia Parisian, Screening Integration Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan Did you know that by making simple changes to your diet you can reduce your chance of chronic disease such as diabetes by up to 71% and improve your quality of life to get the best out of your golden years? This is a statistic from the National Council on Aging, which also claims that as … Continue reading The Importance of Nutrition for Aging Adults
Helpful Hints for Unwanted Apartment Invaders
By Pam Canty, Intake and Screening Integration Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan Do you need some helpful household hints to ward off or proof your home against some of the most popular guests; stink bugs (brown marmorated), bed bugs, roaches, and ants? Do you just need those unwanted guests not to enter your home, or pack-up and move out as soon as possible? Even with limited … Continue reading Helpful Hints for Unwanted Apartment Invaders
Mid-America Pension Rights Project: Defined Benefit Pension vs Defined Contribution 401(k): Part 2
By Christine Steinmetz, Pension Attorney at the Mid-America Pension Rights Project at Elder Law of Michigan In my last blog post, I discussed a defined benefit pension where the employer solely contributes to the plan and bears all the risk. In this post, I will discuss the defined contribution plan. A 401(k), also called a defined contribution benefit, is very different from a defined benefit … Continue reading Mid-America Pension Rights Project: Defined Benefit Pension vs Defined Contribution 401(k): Part 2
Elder Law of Michigan – in the News!
Via Capital News Service By JOSHUA VALIQUETTE Ron Tatro, the vice president of Elder Law of Michigan, a nonprofit in Lansing that advocates for older adults rights, said the task force has accomplished three things in the year it’s been working: Held a series of town halls across the state to hear first hand cases of elder abuse and to receive input on how to help. … Continue reading Elder Law of Michigan – in the News!
Social Security Q&A Part 25
By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Question: I was speaking with my sister and she told me that she receives half of her spouse’s benefit. Why am I not eligible for benefits from my spouse? Answer: If your spouse is eligible for Social Security benefits, you could be eligible for one-half of their benefit at your full retirement age. However, if you worked … Continue reading Social Security Q&A Part 25
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Important Information About Social Security Services
By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist We recognize that you may have questions about how the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) will affect Social Security services. The first thing you should know is that we continue to pay Social Security and SSI benefits. Also, beware of scammers who may try to trick you into thinking the pandemic is stopping your Social Security payments. This … Continue reading Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Important Information About Social Security Services
10 Things to Know About the Economic Impact Rebate Payments
Via CLASP by Ashley Burnside In late March, lawmakers passed a third coronavirus response package called the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that offers a first step in essential economic relief for millions of workers and people with low incomes. One component is the economic impact rebate payments. Despite wide news coverage about these payments, many have questions about who’s eligible and how to … Continue reading 10 Things to Know About the Economic Impact Rebate Payments
Social Security Q&A Part 24
By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Question: I pay my monthly premium directly to my Medicare prescription drug plan provider. Why can’t I also pay my income-related monthly adjustment amount directly to my Medicare prescription drug plan provider? Answer: By law, we must deduct your income-related monthly adjustment amount from your Social Security payments. If the amount you owe is more than the … Continue reading Social Security Q&A Part 24