senior citizens

Some of the significant issues we’re dealing with in Washtenaw County are also issues in communities around the state: affordable housing, senior citizen care, children in foster care and immigration. Samaritas is an organization serving those segments of our population throughout Michigan, including here in Washtenaw County. WEMU's David Fair spoke with its executive director, Heidi Raubenolt, about the local impacts today and the work that lay ahead in the future.

Nationwide media attention is growing to unusual proportions over a story out of Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.

A little more than $30 million of federal funding will be spent to help areas of Washtenaw County impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

For the second year, the "Big Hearts For Seniors" event, which supports five community-supported programs of Michigan Medicine that serve older adults, is…

Voter turnout was just over 18% in several local elections that took place in Washtenaw County on Tuesday. WEMU's Lisa Barry has the full story:5,698…

Washtenaw County residents aged 50 and over may not get out and about as easily as younger folks. It can be even harder for those with less financial…

For residents of retirement communities, being vigilant about following COVID-19 protocols is critical. The United Methodist Retirement Community (UMRC)…

Despite a very difficult year of 2020, Governor Whitmer's third State of the State address had a very positive tone. Even though he knew it's what…

Ypsilanti’s Meals on Wheels has seen a drastic increase in the number of people they’re serving since the pandemic started. Before the pandemic, Ypsilanti…

Ypsilanti’s Meals on Wheels plans to play a role in informing local residents about the COVID-19 vaccine. Alison Foreman is the executive director for…