After retiring from a career at Macy’s, Deborah Grant looked for something to do. She wanted to help. She wanted to work with kids. That’s why she joined the Foster Grandparent Program at Ferndale Schools.
The training focuses on recognizing, reporting and preventing elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meets on Third Thursdays (Karen S Adcock, SDC, Director of Senior Services, City of Auburn Hills, Feb. 2, 2018) Auburn Hills, MI- Do you have someone in your life that is suffering from dementia? Are you a caregiver and wonder sometimes how you can keep going? Do you feel all…
Free Class for Older Adults on Mobility and Staying Active Feb. 15 Royal Oak, MI – The Area Agency on Aging 1B is hosting a Free Matter of Balance class begining in Royal Oak February 15. Learn how to stay on your feet with Matter of Balance classes designed for people 60+. These classes include…
Sugar Packets & Covered Mirrors: Becoming Detectives for those with Dementia (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2017) Novi, MI – Loretta and Gregory were married at the age of 16, over 40 years ago, and have always been true to each other. Yet as Gregory began to age, Alzheimer’s started to take its toll and…
Person Over 60 Needed to Represent Oakland County on Committee (Oakland County Commission, Jan. 27, 2017) Pontiac, MI – The Oakland County Board of Commissioners (BOC) is seeking an older adult representative to serve on the Oakland County Area Agency on Aging Subcommittee. Interested individuals must be at least 60 years of age and reside…
Senior Bus Involved in Crash in Farmington Hills (compiled, Feb. 13, 2016) Farmington Hills, MI – A 74-year-old bus driver’s license is being re-evaluated after a collision with a car at 11 Mile and Middlebelt on Thursday according to a report by The Farmington Voice. The driver of the car, a 57-year-old male, suffered a…