senior citizens

More than 2/3 of adults who reach the age of 65 will need long-term care. That sobering statistic comes from University of Michigan Health. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

After a marathon meeting that ended just before 2 AM, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners gave preliminary approval Thursday morning to the creation of an Office of Aging Services. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The ribbon was cut on Wednesday for the Senior Center in Manchester. If Opening Day is any indication, the center will be a great success. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners tonight starts the process of creating an Office of Aging Services as it takes its meeting on the road to Manchester. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The ribbon was cut for Ypsilanti’s newest affordable and senior housing complexes Wednesday morning with over 300 units off Clark Road. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

In the wake of voters approving the Older Adults Millage, Washtenaw County has applied to join the World Health Organization/AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Federal funding cuts are having a dramatic impact on our community's ability to keep people fed. Among the affected is Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels. WEMU's David Fair talked with its executive director, Barbara Niess-May, about how the organization is overcoming the adversity now and whether it's sustainable.

Washtenaw County Commissioners are beginning work on the framework and operations policy. Some of the details were presented on Wednesday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is seeking citizen input regarding what programs people would like to see through the Older Citizens Millage. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Chelsea Senior Center has received a $1,350 grant from the Wildflower Association of Michigan to help build a native flower garden. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.