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Phone Scam Targeting Seniors

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – November 24, 2015 –It has been reported to AgeWays that recorded calls are being made to local seniors with the recording stating it is the Area Agency on Aging I-B.  Consumers are than asked to press 1 if they would like to receive a free medical alert button.   These calls are NOT from Area Agency on Aging.  Remember, never give your personal information including Medicare number, Social ...

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Recently Released Caregiver Technology Report

Monday, November 16th, 2015

AgeWays recently released a sixteen page report that highlights 47 technology solutions that can help caregivers of older or disabled adults. The report was created by a committee of individuals, consisting of older adults, agency staff, aging professionals and caregivers who reviewed various technologies including apps, websites and self help videos that provide a potential benefit to family members caring for an older loved one.  The committee independently assessed the ...

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AgeWays’s Holiday Meals on Wheels Program in Need of Donations

Friday, November 13th, 2015

AgeWays Needs Donations to Deliver Nearly 8,000 Meals This Year Southfield, Mich. (November 16, 2015) – AgeWays, a regional nonprofit that helps seniors and people with disabilities, is seeking donations for its Holiday Meals on Wheels program. The program delivers hot, festive holiday meals—complete with all the trimmings and special holiday touches—to frail, homebound seniors on Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Day, Passover and Easter. Meals are delivered by friendly volunteers who ...

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