MARQUETTE — Born on May 15, 1933, Marquette native John (Johnny) Arenz is just days away from celebrating his 91st birthday. After graduating high school in 1951, Johnny worked the night shift at the Marquette Veneer plant while earning his teaching certificate from Northern Michigan ...
MEDICARE Medicare is a federal health insurance program available to people 65 years of age or older, some persons with disabilities under the age of 65, and people with end-stage renal disease. There are four parts to Medicare—Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D. Part A is referred to as hospital insurance and generally helps pay for inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and home health care. Part B is referred to as medical insurance and helps to pay for medically necessary services and preventative services, such as ambulance services, durable ...
From Northern Michigan University ISHPEMING — Located within Marquette County’s west end, the Ishpeming Multi-Purpose Senior Center stands as a shining symbol of community and compassion. Guided by executive director, Ashley Roberts, this center serves as a lifeline for individuals aged ...
Although most Michigan seniors own their own homes, it would be a mistake to assume that is the end of senior housing problems. Maintenance of the home, both physically and financially, presents a challenge that increases as the senior grows older. While most seniors prefer to remain in their homes among friends and in familiar surroundings, rather than move to an apartment or institutional setting, it is sometimes difficult for a senior to continue to support the home. Both for homeowners and for renters, there is a range of options to allow seniors to live in an independent housing ...
MARQUETTE — As we age, it is not uncommon to eventually stop driving. If this time comes, you may fear losing your independence. However, an older driver doesn’t necessarily mean an unsafe driver. There are many resources available to help you and your family decide if you should continue ...
One year ago, the U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new Surgeon General Advisory calling attention to the public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in our country. As our nation’s doctor, the surgeon general’s mission is to protect, promote, ...
