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National Women’s Health Week: Take Care of Yourself

by Char Brooks, J.D. Celebrating its sixteenth year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health kicks off another year of National Women’s Health Week, which runs May 10th through 16th. The purpose of National Women’s Health Week is to encourage women of all ages to see their healthcare provider for routine screenings as well as take the steps needed to … Continue reading National Women’s Health Week: Take Care of Yourself

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May is National Bike Month

by Skye Felsing, Project Administrator, PREVNT Initiative May is National Bike Month! This event was created and is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and is celebrated in communities across the country. National Bike Month began in 1956 and is a way to promote the numerous benefits of cycling and hopefully encourage people to get out there and ride! Nationwide, bicycling is growing as … Continue reading May is National Bike Month

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National Healthcare Decisions Day

by Char Brooks, J.D., Project Healthy Living Coach “Dying is part of the human experience and part of the natural progression in life. We have the capacity to transform how we live and die in this culture.” – Ellen Goodman, co-founder of The Conversation Project. Despite the fact that I am an attorney and have also been a caregiver several times to family members, I find … Continue reading National Healthcare Decisions Day

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Cabin Fever to Spring Fever

by Karen Flores, J.D., Hotline Attorney After enduring another Michigan winter with below-normal temperatures and arctic wind chills, spring has finally arrived. With spring comes more daylight and temperate weather which beckon us to go outside and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, do some spring cleaning around the house, and perhaps get more organized Being cooped up inside during the winter months can have … Continue reading Cabin Fever to Spring Fever

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American Diabetes Awareness Day

March 24, 2015 is the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Alert Day. Around 29.1 million Americans have diabetes, and an estimated 8.1 million of those are undiagnosed. It is estimated that 25.9% (11.8 million) of Americans age 65 and older have diabetes. Diabetes costs Americans roughly $176 billion for direct medical costs in 2012. It is estimated that an additional 86 million have prediabetes (or blood … Continue reading American Diabetes Awareness Day

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What is a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare?

by Christine Steinmetz, Hotline Attorney This post is part one of a series of blog posts examining Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare.  The Legal Hotline receives several calls each week regarding the Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare. Many of us have heard of a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, and some have been provided with a copy of this document from our healthcare provider. … Continue reading What is a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare?

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Thank You Sears For Your Generous Donation!

Working with seniors through MiCAFE, Michigan’s Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly, we see many seniors over 60 who have trouble making ends meet and putting healthy food on their table. Every day, seniors struggle to not only purchase enough food to eat, but to actually eat a balanced diet. Even more problematic is that some seniors have problems chewing food. Over and over … Continue reading Thank You Sears For Your Generous Donation!

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February is American Heart Month

by Miles Morley, Legal Assistant Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure, is the leading cause of disability and death in the United States.  A number of factors can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, such as diet, physical activity, tobacco use, obesity, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and diabetes. The good news is that a number of deaths from … Continue reading February is American Heart Month

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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!

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Repost in honor of Hunger Action Month: MiCAFE Helps Seniors Eat Healthy

This post was originally published on March 14, 2014 by Stuart White, PhD For more than ten years, the Michigan Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly (MiCAFE) program has paved the way for a select group of seniors in need of nutritional assistance. MiCAFE provides person to person assistance with preparing and submitting an application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Formerly known … Continue reading Repost in honor of Hunger Action Month: MiCAFE Helps Seniors Eat Healthy

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