MARQUETTE — Many senior citizens receive retirement income from pensions and other retirement accounts. Protections for pension benefits can be found in federal law and in laws passed by the state. Due to this complexity, you should consult a lawyer with expertise in employee benefits if you ...

COLDWATER — As the crisp autumn air settles over Michigan, the gentle chug of steam engines echoes through Coldwater. The Little River Railroad, a historic steam railway, invites passengers to step back in time for a ride filled with charm and nostalgia. It’s one of 55 steam ...

MARQUETTE — There are some things we can count on this time of year. The weather is not one of them. However, Thanksgiving will be the fourth Thursday in November and Christmas will be the 25th of December. Both holidays are circled in red on the Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly ...

NEW YORK — Tens of millions of older Americans will see an increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments. The 2.5% raise is intended to help meet higher prices for food, fuel, and other goods and services. The average recipient ...

Many people want the same things as they get older: to stay in their own homes, to maintain independence for as long as possible, and to turn to family and friends for help when needed. Staying in your own home as you get older is called “aging in place.” But many older adults and their ...

MARQUETTE — Scamming of elderly people knows no boundaries. With the connectivity of our world today your physical location is no longer a protective factor. At times we fall victim to assumptions of certain levels of safety in our communities and the not in my backyard mentality. The harsh ...