June 22, 2023 —
The Senior Alliance’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Awareness Alzheimer’s Disease, a type of dementia that causes memory loss and impairs other cognitive abilities, accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases. While some memory deterioration is normal and nothing to fear, Alzheimer’s isn’t ...Read More
May 21, 2023 —
Taking Action for Senior Action Week and Older Michiganians Day 2023 The Senior Alliance is a non-profit organization, part of a statewide network of Area Agencies on Aging that administers services funded by the Older Americans Act and the Older ...Read More
April 18, 2023 —
Every day, in every community across the country, volunteers make a significant contribution to the quality of life of countless people. Volunteers contribute their time and talent to all kinds of organizations, from hospitals to schools to a wide range ...Read More
March 9, 2023 —
Celebrating (and Hiring!) Social Workers March is National Social Work Month, giving us the opportunity to recognize the dedication and importance of our social workers. At The Senior Alliance, we have a deep appreciation for the social workers who help ...Read More
February 14, 2023 —
Celebrating Senior Independence All Year Long February is National Senior Independence Month. While living independently is a goal many older adults share, achieving that goal comes with challenges. Fortunately, there are a number of at-home programs and services that can ...Read More
January 17, 2023 —
The Senior Alliance 2022 Year in Review The Senior Alliance had an incredibly successful year in 2022. We’re proud to report: We provided assistance to nearly 3,000 older adults through our in-home programs (CM/CCS/WA/VA). We made nearly 15,000 callers aware ...Read More
December 20, 2022 —
Happy Holidays from The Senior Alliance: Holidays Around the World December is a month of celebration. Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa are holidays you’ve likely heard of, but what about Los Pasados? Do you know what Boxing Day is all about? ...Read More
November 16, 2022 —
The Senior Alliance, MMAP, and What You Need to Know About Medicare Open Enrollment Each year, Medicare fall open enrollment begins on October 15 and ends on December 7. During this period, those age 65 and older who have enrolled ...Read More
October 1, 2022 —
Long-Term Planning is Important In examining who is at risk of needing long-term services and support (LTSS), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services determined that 70 percent of adults aged 65 and older will need long-term care before ...Read More
September 15, 2022 —
The Senior Alliance Celebrates Grandparents In the United States, the Sunday after Labor Day always marks Grandparents Day – a day set aside to pointedly celebrate the lives and legacies of grandparents. At The Senior Alliance, we know how important being ...Read More