Celebratory Month, FYI, Health, MiCAFE, National Nutrition Month, Nutrition, Senior hunger

National Nutrition Month – Part 1

by Sheila Robison, Economic Security Team Member March is National Nutrition Month! MiCAFE, a program of Elder Law of Michigan, Inc., will be celebrating this important month by raising awareness of the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. This post is the first in a series of posts this month highlighting this important initiative. Welcome March with good news about nutrition! Here … Continue reading National Nutrition Month – Part 1

elderlawofmiMarch 2, 2016Leave a comment

Celebratory Month, FYI, Health, Insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, MiCAFE, Money and Finances, Planning for the Future, senior independence

6 Simple Steps to be a Wise Healthcare Consumer

by Lyndsy Gamet, MiCAFE Outreach and Training Coordinator Wise Healthcare Consumer month is here, sponsored by The American Institute for Preventative Medicine. It aims to bring attention to being a good healthcare consumer. Are you taking the steps necessary to ensure your healthcare is working properly for you? Speak up. Self advocacy is crucial to getting the most from your healthcare. If you do not like … Continue reading 6 Simple Steps to be a Wise Healthcare Consumer

elderlawofmiFebruary 29, 2016February 29, 2016Leave a comment

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Low Vision Awareness Month

by Nicholas Goodman, Intake Clerk When discussing vision loss, it is important to know that a person can have low vision but not be completely blind. According to the American Foundation for the Blind, low vision isn’t fully correctable with surgery, medications, contact lenses, or glasses. February is Low Vision Awareness month and there are many resources and great technology available for people with low … Continue reading Low Vision Awareness Month

elderlawofmiFebruary 29, 2016February 29, 2016Leave a comment

FYI, Health, Medicare/Medicaid, MiCAFE, Money and Finances, Planning for the Future, seniors

4 Important Medicare Tips

by Pat Ocheltree, MiCAFE Application Assistant There is a lot of confusion about Medicare, what it covers, how individuals get coverage, etc. Generally, if you receive Social Security benefits, you will automatically become eligible to enroll in Medicare Part A (hospital coverage) and Medicare Part B (medical) during the 3 months before, the month of, and the 3 months following your 65th birthday. Medicare A is fully paid for unless you … Continue reading 4 Important Medicare Tips

elderlawofmiFebruary 23, 2016Leave a comment

Health, Nutrition, senior independence, seniors, Uncategorized

5 Ways to Stay Active in Winter

by Shirley Brown, Healthy Living Coach Participate in activities that you enjoy. Get excited about this new year, 2016. Begin with a healthy active plan. Always discuss planned changes with your medical doctor before beginning any changes to your physical activities. The temperatures may be too cold, the roads and streets to slippery, however, there are plenty of fun indoor and outdoor winter activities for you to … Continue reading 5 Ways to Stay Active in Winter

elderlawofmiJanuary 26, 2016Leave a comment

FYI, Health, Nutrition, seniors

This week is Healthy Weight Week

by Natalie Pearce, L.M.S.W., Director of Economic Security January 20-26, 2016 is Healthy Weight Week. What is a healthy weight? We all want to know the answer to this question! The truth is that one size does not fit all, literally and figuratively. Numerous factors play into what constitutes a healthy weight for each individual, including height, age, and bone structure, amongst others. After reviewing sources of … Continue reading This week is Healthy Weight Week

elderlawofmiJanuary 19, 2016January 19, 2016Leave a comment

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Creative Aging: An Invitation to PLAY

by Kathryn Larlee, J.D., Hotline Attorney “The older the fiddle, the sweeter the tune.” Irish Proverb Getting older can be fraught with difficulties and perhaps a wee bit of fear. According to many researchers, including aging psychotherapist, Kyrie Sue Carpenter, this stage of life is treated as a pathological condition, one that must be fought with all the “anti-aging” weapons that one can afford to … Continue reading Creative Aging: An Invitation to PLAY

elderlawofmiDecember 16, 2015Leave a comment

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World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

by Char Brooks, J.D., Community Garden Facilitator and Attorney One of the great things about World Pancreatic Cancer Day is it raises the awareness about this often fatal disease. Of all the cancers that are now known, pancreatic cancer has the lowest rate of survival. In addition, according to a worldwide survey 60% of people know very little about pancreatic cancer. The pancreas helps the body … Continue reading World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

elderlawofmiNovember 19, 2015November 19, 2015Leave a comment

Health, Nutrition

Eating with the seasons!

by Kellie Baker, MiCAFE Outreach Coordinator Eating healthy isn’t always easy, regardless of your budget. Often packaged, processed foods are less expensive, keep longer, are easily prepared and readily available. Unfortunately, eating these foods frequently comes with health consequences making it important to limit how often you eat these foods. Sometimes though, finding fresh foods, especially fruits and vegetables can be challenging. We are fortunate … Continue reading Eating with the seasons!