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New research from the University of Michigan may show a way to help older people recover their independence after suffering a serious injury.It’s…
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It should be that every senior citizen in Michigan is safe and secure with no threat of abuse.But that is not the case.Elder abuse is real, whether that…
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Governor Snyder is scheduled to sign a law tomorrow that will transform Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan into a customer-owned non-profit insurance…
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Michigan’s Department of Human Services has introduced a more streamlined process for reporting child and elder abuse in the state.It’s one of a series of…
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A new University of Michigan study finds a particular type of liver disease is becoming increasingly common among the elderly. Cirrhosis is a chronic…
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A community near Akron, Ohio opened a new playground last week - one specially designed for senior citizens. The Akron Beacon Journal reports that the…
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A 78-year-old woman says a 6-mile canoe trip down a river in northeast Ohio was a dream come true. That’s despite the fact that she’s afraid of water.Kay…
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A proposal to encourage more reporting of senior abuse and strengthen penalties against people convicted of the abuse will be unveiled tomorrow at the…
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A new Michigan State University study finds more than one in five Michigan nursing home patients is neglected. The study examined cases of physical…
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The number of adults over 50 entering into substance abuse treatment nearly doubled in Michigan during the past decade, according to a new state health…