senior citizens

The City of Ann Arbor is cracking down on potential fraud connected to virtual currency kiosks. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County will see a drop in the number of available Medicare plans for the 2026-2027 coverage year. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

An NPR investigation has uncovered how skincare stores across the U.S., including in Washtenaw County, pressured customers into spending thousands of dollars on products they did not want. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked to one of the reporters who worked on the story.

U.S. Representative Dingell will host a senior town hall at the Dexter Senior Center on Friday to provide community members with information on healthcare and caregiving resources. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Washtenaw County has joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. It’s the first county in Michigan to receive the designation. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The state is now suing a southeast Michigan nursing home operator over alleged staffing shortages. Colin Jackson reports officials are using a Medicaid fraud law to do it.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is continuing to approve new laws included alongside the state’s budget package that will have an impact on residents in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Newly signed Michigan laws would expand use of the state’s emergency alert system. Colin Jackson has more.

A large majority of adults over 50 look for health information on the internet, but many report having little to no trust in themselves to detect misinformation. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Extreme temperatures are not safe for anyone and even riskier if you are older or have health problems. During the warm weather months, many of our homebound senior neighbors are navigating high summer temperatures alone. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked with Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels President and CEO Barbara Niess-May to talk about how the community can help watch out for their elderly neighbors.