Tips on How to Prepare for Your Upcoming Surgery
By Ellen Mason, J.D., Hotline Attorney Anne recently had hip replacement surgery. Because she had two total knee replacements, she thought she was prepared. While she is not a medical doctor, she has some useful tips to help you begin thinking about the recovery period after surgery. Your doctor will probably give you some basic exercises to do in the days or weeks before your surgery. If … Continue reading Tips on How to Prepare for Your Upcoming Surgery
Meet the Team, Staff Spotlight: Michelle Goetz
By Jadranko Tomic-Bobas, J.D., Managing Hotline Attorney Michelle Goetz is a Project Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan and has been a member of the Elder Law of Michigan team since October 2017. She has a Master of Science in Legal Administration from the Denver Sturm College of Law and a Bachelor of the Arts in Sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Recently, Michelle passed the … Continue reading Meet the Team, Staff Spotlight: Michelle Goetz
Elder Law of Michigan and ASPPIRE of Mid-Michigan
By Jadranko Tomic Bobas, J.D., Managing Hotline Attorney and Ashley Jayne, Legal Hotline Intern Most people thrive on their daily social interactions. However, for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), social interactions may not come so easily. That is why ASPPIRE of Mid-Michigan was formed, and continues to reach out to Michigan adults with ASD. ASPPIRE is an acronym for Adaptive Social Program Providing Instruction, Recreation, and Enrichment. The non-profit organization’s purpose is in their name. … Continue reading Elder Law of Michigan and ASPPIRE of Mid-Michigan
We Know What Matters – It’s You
By: Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist We named our blog Social Security Matters for a few reasons. Yes, we matter to millions of people. And the matters we write about—from policy changes to new programs—from online my Social Security features to popular baby names—are topics that affect you in one way or another. Our blogs provide a lot of information about our programs … Continue reading We Know What Matters – It’s You
Monitoring Your Earnings Record Can Really Pay Off
By: Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist You work hard for your money. You’re saving and planning for a secure retirement. Now you need to make sure you’re going to get all the money you deserve. Regularly reviewing your Social Security earnings record can really pay off, especially when every dollar counts in retirement. If an employer did not properly report just one year … Continue reading Monitoring Your Earnings Record Can Really Pay Off
5 Simple ways to Increase Curb Appeal
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Meet the Team, Staff Spotlight: Ellen Mason
By Shirley Brown, Economic Security Team Member Before working at Elder Law of Michigan, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? I picked beans on my uncle’s farm which was hard work, even for a young person. I also assembled cameras on the assembly line at Kodak. My most interesting job was a reporter for the Detroit Free Press. What do you find … Continue reading Meet the Team, Staff Spotlight: Ellen Mason
Social Security is Here for People Like You
By: Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist All kinds of people make up this great nation. Seniors, soldiers, individuals with disabilities, and newlyweds — they are the workers, civic leaders, social workers, and artistic creators of countless things and ideas that help us have better lives every day. All of our collective talents and passions create one of the most unique societies in the … Continue reading Social Security is Here for People Like You
Seniors and Pets: Part 1
By Jadranko Tomic Bobas, J.D., Managing Hotline Attorney, and Angela Quinn, Legal Hotline Intern Many people have a family pet that they cherished growing up. While many families own a pet for various reasons, such as teaching a child responsibility, pets can also serve a valuable role in the life of a senior. Pets provide social interaction and physical activity for older adult owners. Pets reduce depression and … Continue reading Seniors and Pets: Part 1
Dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease
By Sheila Robison, Economic Security Team Member One of the hardest issues I have dealt with in life thus far is regarding dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia is a syndrome which affects a person’s mental cognitive tasks and reasoning in their everyday life. Dementia is an umbrella term which includes Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia may come on slowly or proceed rapidly after onset. Clinical diagnoses should come from a neuropsychiatric evaluation with … Continue reading Dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease