By TAYLOR JOHNSON Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — The Chocolay Senior Center is a wonderful resource for senior citizens age 60 and older. It is a welcoming place where residents can go to socialize, build new friendships, and plan outings together. All of this could soon be lost if ...
LANSING — When the Civil War erupted, Michigan was one of the first — perhaps the first — state to send troops to Washington in response to President Abraham Lincoln’s urgent plea for help. “Thank God for Michigan,” Lincoln supposedly said when the 1st Michigan Infantry ...
MARQUETTE — As a caregiver, finding activities for someone with dementia or memory loss can be challenging. How does a caregiver know which activities are going to work for the person they’re caring for? “It’s useful to know the skills the person has when planning activities. ...
MARQUETTE — Senior centers are crucial resources for communities and residents alike. They offer services and groups that can bring people together to form bonds that may not have been made otherwise. “We welcome everyone,” Ishpeming Senior Center Director Elyse Bertucci said. ...
LANSING — Paula Cunningham has retired twice. “Well, I transitioned twice,” she said. Cunningham was the president of Lansing Community College then the CEO of Capitol National Bank. She’s been the state director for AARP Michigan since 2015. She’s representative of many older Americans who want to stay in the workplace, even in the face of possible age discrimination. “Not only are people waiting longer to retire, but they’re going back to work after they retire,” Cunningham said. “They want to go back to work.” Close to one in three Americans in their ...
MARQUETTE — Community Action Alger-Marquette’s Meals on Wheels program has been operating for more than 50 years, delivering an average of 322 meals per day, five days a week, to residents in Marquette and Alger counties. For the program’s delivery drivers, it’s more than just ...
