by Char Brooks, JD, Project Healthy Living Coach Having a pet is one of life’s greatest joys. The playful ways pets adore their owners is simply priceless. Along with enjoying their fun antics comes the responsibility of caring for your pet as they age. September is Senior Pet Wellness Month and this is a great time to learn about what it takes to take care of … Continue reading September is Senior Pet Wellness Month
by Karen Flores, J.D., Hotline Attorney As most citizens are aware, on June 26, 2015 the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage. While the decision most likely means that there will be more married couples in the United States, the American Psychological Association website reveals the discouraging statistic that 40-50 percent of married couples in the U.S. divorce and that the divorce rate for … Continue reading Celebrating Marriage
by Nicholas Goodman, Intake Clerk When you hear the term Deaf-Blind, what comes to mind? For most people, Helen Keller is the initial response. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan declared June 24-30, “Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week”. There are approximately 40,000 people who are Deaf-Blind in the United States, although exact numbers are hard to pinpoint because degrees of hearing and vision loss vary from person … Continue reading Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week
by Alexis Ringman, Project Administrator June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. LGBT Pride Month celebrates diversity, acknowledges the LGBT community, and commemorates the history of the LGBT social justice movement. According to the Administration On Aging, experts estimate between 1.75 and 4 million LGBT Americans ages 60 and over live in the U.S. and anticipate that number will increase. June is a … Continue reading Aging and the LGBT Community
by Ron Tatro, Vice President, Administration and Center for Elder Rights Advocacy Chris, You recently appeared at the door to my office. You had a grin on your face which lit up the room. You shared the information that you and your wife were expecting your first child later this year. You asked what it was like to be a father. As Father’s Day approaches, I … Continue reading Welcome to the Fraternity of Fatherhood: An Open Letter to My Colleague, Chris
by Paul Wollner, Legal Assistant A few months ago I started to receive emails from my alma mater in law, Michigan State University. After graduating, I was working in a different field that had nothing to do with law. While it did have its perks, it was not what I had envisioned myself doing. Still, work was work, and given the Michigan economy, I counted … Continue reading Reflections on Working at ELM
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 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 Ron Tatro, Vice President, Administration and Center for Elder Rights Advocacy Elder Law of Michigan is well known for its direct services to older persons throughout Michigan. Every day, staff works with these clients to resolve legal issues, help them to understand their pensions, sign them up for food and economic benefits, and teach them how to live healthier. However, Elder Law does much more … Continue reading Behind the Scenes
