Although the numbers vary slightly by year, Michigan consistently ranks in the top five – often the top 2 or 3 – in the number of recreational boats each year. It’s easy to see why, with four of the five Great Lakes forming our coastline…
The days are getting longer and the sun is shining brighter, meaning more people are starting to spend time outdoors. Many Spring activities and sports, such as football and baseball, require a helmet, and many others such as bicycling are significantly safer with helmet use. …
If you don’t like the weather in Michigan, wait five minutes. So goes the saying about our climate here, which can change rapidly due to the influence of the Great Lakes, among other factors. After a few weeks of steady and at times heavy snowfall,…
Doormen at Apartments, Condos Help Fight Elder Abuse The doormen at apartments and condos may seem like their only responsibility is to greet visitors and hold open the door. However, doormen can be the first line of defense against elder abuse, which is estimated to…
Johnson & Johnson to Pay $2.2 Billion to Feds Federal prosecutors have reached an agreement with Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, that the company will pay $2.2 billion for allegations that it illegally marketed its drug Risperdal for elderly patients with…
Two Disabled Individuals Left in Van as Temperatures Rise Above 90 Degrees Temperatures soared above 90 degrees in Kingston, MA on Friday, nearly resulting in the deaths of two disabled adults left in a van for hours as the driver seemingly disappeared. A company driver…
When you place your elderly loved one in a nursing home facility, it isn't an easy decision. You are likely met with agony over the choice you have to make between attempting to care for your...
In a strange and tragic turn of events, several seniors being cared for at the Gold Age Village in Loomis, California died after consuming toxic mushrooms used in a soup that was served during...
You may have heard of the dubious grandparent scam that gained popularity a few years ago. Callers scam the elderly by calling and pretending to be a grandchild that has been arrested in another...
The Detroit Free Press recently reviewed the state inspection reports for Michigan nursing homes and made several shocking discoveries. At least six individuals under the care of nursing...
