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

Aging in Place, FYI, pets, seniors

Tomorrow is National Love Your Pet Day

by Char Brooks, J.D. As we all know, February 14th is Valentine’s Day – a day of celebration for couples. Many of us extend this holiday to include celebrating our kids or special friends. It’s not too far afield to celebrate the ones most involved in our day to day lives. National Love Your Pet Day is a chance to honor your pets – whether furry, … Continue reading Tomorrow is National Love Your Pet Day

elderlawofmiFebruary 19, 2016Leave a comment

Celebratory Week, FYI, senior independence, seniors, volunteering

National Random Acts of Kindness Week

by Mary Beth Daley, Staff Accountant This post is in honor of National Random Acts of Kindness Week which runs February 15th through 21st. The dictionary defines the adjective “random” as, “proceeding, made, or occurring without definite aim, reason, or pattern.” Surprise a senior friend, neighbor or someone you meet this week with a random act of kindness. Below, I’ve listed several ideas. If none of … Continue reading National Random Acts of Kindness Week

elderlawofmiFebruary 19, 2016Leave a comment

Aging in Place, FYI, senior independence, seniors

National Senior Independence Month is a Time to Celebrate Your Age

by Ron Tatro, Vice President Independence is a wonderful thing. Throughout our lives it comes to us in many different forms. As children, independence allows us to explore new sites, sounds, smells, and meet new mostly older people. In our teen years, driving brings independence for many along with new social experiences like attending a prom and meeting more new friends. In those middle years, … Continue reading National Senior Independence Month is a Time to Celebrate Your Age

elderlawofmiFebruary 8, 2016February 8, 2016Leave a comment

Health

National Wear Red Day

by Kim Hill, Economic Security Client Services Manager Heart disease. These words may not seem as threatening as the word cancer. The truth is that heart disease is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in American women and kills approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Ninety percent of women in the U.S. have at least one … Continue reading National Wear Red Day

elderlawofmiFebruary 5, 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

Aging in Place, FYI, senior independence, seniors

5 Tips to Helps Seniors Enjoy The Holidays

by Char Brooks, J.D. The holidays can be a great time to get together with family and friends. At the same time, it can be stressful if you are struggling financially or feeling overwhelmed. Here are some simple tips to help you enjoy your holidays more and have less stress: Get Your Sleep: It is hard to enjoy the holidays if you’re exhausted. Even though … Continue reading 5 Tips to Helps Seniors Enjoy The Holidays

elderlawofmiDecember 15, 2015Leave a comment

FYI, Health, seniors

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

Celebrate World Osteoporosis Day

by Char Brooks, J.D., Community Garden Facilitator and Attorney At ELM, we do our best to educate you on matters which can help you enjoy your life more. We are fortunate that there is a plethora of information on so many causes that are relevant to seniors. The purpose of World Osteoporosis Day is to raise awareness about the importance of having strong bones. Osteoporosis affects … Continue reading Celebrate World Osteoporosis Day

elderlawofmiOctober 20, 2015October 20, 2015Leave a comment