Your home is your sanctuary, but it’s also one of your biggest budget items. And after you retire, it may feel like more house than you need. But in this housing market, when a smaller home with upgraded features may be about as expensive as the one you’re selling, is it still smart to ...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania recorded a steep increase in the deaths of older adults following an abuse or neglect complaint the last few years, as COVID-19 ravaged the nation, complaints grew and agencies struggled to keep caseworkers on staff. The staggering increase shown in ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Older U.S. adults should roll up their sleeves for another COVID-19 shot, even if they got a booster in the fall, U.S. health officials said recently. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Americans 65 and older should get another dose of the updated vaccine that became available in September — if at least four months has passed since their last shot. In making the recommendation, the agency endorsed guidance proposed by an expert advisory panel earlier in the day. “Most COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations last year were among people 65 years ...
LANSING — Two new Metro Detroit senior centers are focused on older LGBTQ+ residents, filling what advocates say is a need for services they otherwise may not get. The staff and programming at the new centers are primarily funded by MiGen, a Ferndale nonprofit that supports older LGBTQ+ people. Existing community centers are providing physical space. One of the centers opened earlier this year in Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale. Another is set to open at the Corktown Health Center in Detroit by the end of 2024. Elderly LGBTQ+ people often need support services ...
ISHPEMING — There will be bingo at the Ishpeming VFW on Sunday, March 19. Doors open at noon. There will be sandwiches, snacks and beverages available. There is a handicapped entrance in the back of the building.
MARQUETTE — Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift, located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey, are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry on March 14. Distribution of food will begin at 10 a.m. and continue while supplies last or until 11:30 a.m. Food will be available for approximately 500 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup limits will be reduced from limits set at previous pantries. This will be a drive-through event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to ...
