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Social isolation among older adults is a serious issue, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one-third of adults ages 45 and older feel lonely. This group is at an increased risk of social isolation due in part to having less nearby, immediate family or a chronic illness. Many organizations have created …
The Recognition was held virtually due to Covid 19 virus. Regional Coordinator of theYear award went to: All of MMAP’s Regional Coordinators Site Coordinator of the Yearaward went to: Tamora Findlayfrom Region 9 Area Agencyon Aging Team Spirit award went to:Region VII Area Agency on Aging Team of the Year award wentto: All of our Volunteers at MMAP Team Member …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 17, 2021 CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112 LANSING, Mich. – In order to take every measure necessary to relieve the burden on our state’s health care systems, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reminding Michiganders to choose the right place of care for medical needs. Michigan’s health care systems continue to be overburdened …
Sandy Morales from the California Senior Medicare Patrol explained that a misleading TV commercial enticed seniors with new benefits that include dental, vision, transportation, and even Social Security money; however, beneficiaries who called for information were “erroneously enrolled into a plan that they never gave permission to enroll into.” In other states, one beneficiary felt threatened from a caller who …
October 15, 2021 by The Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center Lois C. Greisman, Elder Justice Coordinator, FTC During Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (OEP), which begins on October 15 and ends December 7, Medicare beneficiaries can choose the plans that are best for them for 2022. You can get help comparing Medicare plans from your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), …
State sets goal of vaccinating 4 million Michiganders LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging Michiganders to get their flu vaccine as soon as possible to protect themselves and their communities from flu especially while continuing to battle COVID-19. Getting a flu vaccine is critical this season because flu viruses and the virus …
As the number of people and communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic grows, so do the scams associated with it. Scammers use public health emergencies as opportunities for new fraud schemes, and because older adults are at greater risk for serious illness from COVID-19, they may target older populations. It’s important to remember that although the Centers for Disease Control …
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES LANSING ELIZABETH HERTEL DIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth Oct. 19, 2021 517-241-2112 WuthC@michigan.gov MDHHS urges residents to get flu vaccine during upcoming season State sets goal of vaccinating 4 million Michiganders LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging Michiganders to get their flu vaccine …
Oct 04, 2021 6 min read Kathleen Cameron Senior Director of NCOA’s Center for Healthy Aging Key Takeaways One in four Americans aged 65+ falls every year. Being common, however, doesn’t make falling a normal part of aging. We know what contributes to falls, which means they can be prevented. That’s why NCOA leads a national observance of Falls Prevention …
Sep 24, 2021 5 min read Kathleen Cameron Senior Director of NCOA’s Center for Healthy Aging Key Takeaways The CDC now recommends a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in certain populations, including persons 65 and older and those in high risk jobs and institutional settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes. These new recommendations apply only to those …
