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Issue 41

Featured

New Spring Issue of Urban Aging News

We highlight seniors who are aging with style and enriching their communities. We also bring the information, resources and research you need to care for yourself and your loved ones with ease and grace. Learn about changes to Medicaid, tips for new Medicare enrollees, the importance of having a will, and research that exposes the horrors of medical gaslighting.

Remember a subscription to Urban Aging News is a great gift for the caregivers in your life.

Spring Urban Aging News

Events & Activities

Diversity In Caregiving: Looks Like You and Me

Hear from caregivers who are spouses/partners in diverse ethnic communities, intergenerational, long-distance, LGBTQ, male caregivers, and others.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

11:00 am to 1:30 pm

Location: Zoom link

Our goal is to show the many types of caregivers in the community and to bring awareness to their unique challenges and common barriers, as well as to identify resources to support them on their caregiver journey.

For more information, contact Detroit Area Agency on Aging at

313-446-4444 and ask for Crystal White or Laura Riddick.

Workshops & Trainings

Tips for Splitting Caregiving Costs with Siblings

“In my profession, I hear about all the infighting and resentment that siblings can have towards each other in this process — and that is exactly what my brother and I don’t have,” says Strauss, a founder of 2ndVault, a digital company that organizes and stores important documents and information. “We approached this by first asking ourselves: ‘What are the strengths that each of us brings to the table?’ ”

Full AARP Article

Family Caregiving News From AARP

Services & Info

Programs for Family Caregivers

Need help as a caregiver?

And you live in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair or Washtenaw County . . .

call AAA1-B at (800) 852-7795

Feeling Lonely?

Form your own social group . . .

Numerous studies have shown the benefits of social interaction with close friends and family as we age are many, including contributing to better emotional well-being and possibly warding off cognitive impairment. Options to get involved are easier than than ever. Full Article

Find University of Michigan events for persons with dementia and their caregivers in this Calendar List. Click on the name of the event listed to learn more or to register.

Participate in Research

Measuring Dementia Caregiving Styles

Our goal is to develop a questionnaire that can quickly understand how caregivers approach dementia-related care and use this information to tailor supports and services to each caregiver’s unique needs.

We are looking for unpaid caregivers currently providing some form of physical assistance, emotional support, or financial assistance for a family member or friend who has a doctor’s diagnosis of an age-related dementia.

Participation involves a 75-minute survey with the option to complete a 20-minute follow-up survey. Participants receive a $30 gift card for the first survey plus $10 for the second survey.

Contact sophia.tsuker@wayne.edu or call 313-355-3557.

Full Flier

Voice Care: Communication and Technology Use

in Older Adult Care Networks

Researchers at the University of Michigan are recruiting older adults (ages 65+) and their unpaid caregivers (18+) to participate in a two-part research study. In this two-part study, participants will be asked to (1) give feedback on a newly developed voice technology in a 45-minute session and (2) use the technology in their homes over a 4-week period.

Participants will receive up to $130 for participating. No experience with voice technologies is required.

If interested, please complete this brief survey (bit.ly/vcscreen).

Questions? Email: VoiceCarePrototype@umich.edu or leave a voicemail at 734-615-1299.

Safety & Health

Have you been scammed, exploited, had your identity stolen or otherwise been a victim of financial fraud?

Call LaToya Hall @ 313-664-2608

SAFE Can Help

Successful Aging thru Financial Empowerment (SAFE) provides free financial coaching to older adults and caregivers to help them manage money securely and accurately. If you've been a victim of fraud or exploitation, let SAFE work with you to recover your money. Help is safe, confidential and free.

Are you vulnerable to financial exploitation?

Take our quick survey HERE to learn your risk

Michigan Guide for Family Caregivers

Find an advocate, connect with Medicare/Medicaid programs, research caregiving help, check if you qualify for benefits -- it's for Michigan residents and its all available in the Michigan Resource Guide for Caregivers from AARP.