Senior Living Week

Monday, October 12

Huron Valley PACE

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

2940 Ellsworth Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48197

(734) 879-0322 

Tuesday, October 13

Optalis Health and Rehabilitation

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

4701 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48105

(734) 975-2600

Atria Park of Ann Arbor

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

1901 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105

(734) 741-9500

Wednesday, October 14

The Cedars of Dexter

9 am- 11 am

411 Cedars Ln., Dexter, MI 48130

(734) 792-9702

Chelsea Retirement Community

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

805 W Middle St., Chelsea, MI 48118

(734) 433-1000 

Brecon Village

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

200 Brecon Drive, Saline MI 48176

(734) 429-1155

Thursday, October 15

Glacier Hills

11 am – 3 pm

1200 Earhart Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105

(734) 929-6811

St Joseph’s Village

1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

5341 McCauley Dr., Ypsilanti, MI 48197

(734) 712-1624

Friday, October 16

All Seasons Ann Arbor

11 am- 2 pm

4600 All Seasons Circle, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

(734) 864-4004

Noble on the Lake

12 pm – 3 pm

10920 Pickerel Lake Dr., Brighton MI 48116

(810) 209-8907

Monday, October 12

Making Medications Easier: Practical Strategies for Better Adherence

11 am- 12 pm

KMS Building, 3621 S. State St, Conference Room #5 (Enter through door 600), Ann Arbor, MI 48108                        

(734) 998-9338

Speaker: David Peter Ciagne is a University of Michigan student studying psychology and co-founder of the health-tech startup Regimen. Nate Schmelkin is a University of Michigan robotics student and co-founder of Regimen, where he leads much of the technical development behind the company’s medication-support technology. 

Description: Medication routines can become surprisingly difficult as memory and daily habits begin to change. In this interactive session, David and Nate will discuss reasons why medications are commonly missed, share practical strategies families can use to make medication routines simpler and more consistent, and discuss what they have learned while founding, developing and piloting Regimen, a new medication-support technology designed to help older adults and their caregivers with medication management.

Sponsor: HBS

What Should Be In My Legal First Aid Kit?

2 pm - 3 pm

KMS Building, 3621 S. State St, Conference Room #5 (Enter through door 600), Ann Arbor, MI 48108                        

(734) 998-9338

Speaker: Attorney Terry Bertram

Description: As we age, it is critical that we consider and plan for managing the financial, personal, and legal impacts of incapacity. Attorney Terry Bertram will talk about what essential documents are needed to allow your loved ones to help you in an emergency.

Sponsor: Legacy Law

Tuesday October 13

Finding the Peaceful Passage: How End-of-Life Doula Care, Hospice and Palliative Care Work Together

10 am – 11 am

Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Rd., Ste C, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

(734) 998-9353        

Speaker: Amy Atwell, BS and Certified End-of-Life Doula

Description: In this presentation, Amy Atwell will explore how End of Life Doula care, hospice, and palliative medicine intersect for a fuller circle of support for patients and their families. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of what a doula offers at the end of life, and how it differs from hospice and palliative care, and how--though distinct--the three are deeply connected and represent a new perspective on how we approach death and dying.

Sponsor: HBS

When Help is Hard to Accept: Navigating Resistance to Support

11:30 am – 12:30 pm        

Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Rd, Ste C, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

(734) 998-9353

Speaker: Natalie Adewunmi, BSN, RN, CCM is the founder of Care Management by Natalie

Description: Natalie will share strategies for navigating moments of resistance, including how to better understand what is behind a “no,” evaluate risk, and look for ways to introduce support without unnecessarily removing choice. She will also share how a Care Manager approaches these conversations and helps families find solutions that balance safety, independence, and quality of life.

Sponsor: Care Management by Natalie

Medicare 101

1 pm – 2 pm

Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Rd, Ste C, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

(734) 998-9353

Speaker: Eadie Ostland is a licensed health insurance agent with over 25 years advising        seniors in the arena of health care services. 

Description: Approaching Medicare or helping a loved one? This session breaks down the basics. Join us to learn about Medicare and your health plan options with guidance from experts who care. We will cover: 1) The basics of how Medicare works; 2) Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plan benefits; 3) Explain the differences between Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D. Important: These meetings don’t explain employer group Medicare Plans (such as those for retirees), which are very different. For details, please check with your benefits administrator, union representative or retiree group.

Sponsor: Priority Health

Wednesday October 14

Safe Banking for Seniors

11am – 1pm

Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center (LRC), 4135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48108

(734) 998-9338

Speaker: Presenters and participants will include Huntington Bank volunteer bankers from a variety of business segments. Each volunteer will briefly introduce themselves, share their role at Huntington, and help facilitate the workshop by providing insights, answering questions, and supporting participant engagement throughout the session.

Description: This session will provide older adults with practical strategies to protect their finances, avoid common scams and fraud schemes, and make informed decisions about managing their money. Participants will gain tools and resources to help safeguard their financial future and legacy.

Sponsor: Huntington Bank

Microplastics/Nanoplastics: Scope of Problem, Effects on Health & What Can Be Done to Minimize Risk

2 pm – 3 pm        

United Way, 2305 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

(734) 971-8200  

Speaker: Dr. Theodore Suh

Description: This talk will discuss the historical background for microplastics/ nanoplastics problem, the scope of this problem, known effects of microplastics/ nanoplastics on human health, known effects of microplastics/ nanoplastics on the environment, and what can be done to reduce risks associated with microplastics/ nanoplastics. We will discuss ways approach this problem at local, national and global levels.

Sponsor: Michigan Medicine Division of Geriatric & Palliative Medicine

Thursday October 15

Homecare vs. HomeHealth Care… What’s the Difference?

11 am – 12 pm

Ypsilanti Public Library - Whittaker Branch, Community Room, 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

(734) 482-4110

Speaker: Angelique Fluellen, MSW & Vice President of Client Services at Homewatch Caregivers; Jeanine Evans, Director of HR at Homewatch Caregivers

Description: What is Homecare? What is HomeHealth Care? How can people benefit from both?

Sponsor: Homewatch Caregivers

Washtenaw County’s Office of Aging Services: Older Persons Millage at Work

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Community Room, 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

(734) 482-4110

Speaker: Shannon Effler, MSW is the Director of Washtenaw County’s Office of Aging Services

Description: The presentation will highlight the Office of Aging Services’ progress under the newly funded Older Persons Millage, outline community priorities for future funding, and provide an overview of OAS’s preliminary vision, funding structure, and progress to date.

Sponsor: HBS

Livable Communities

2 pm – 3 pm

Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Community Room, 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

(734) 482-4110

Speaker: Ramón Harris is the Associate State Director for Community Outreach at AARP Michigan; Sadie Shattuck is the Senior Communications Analyst for AARP Michigan

Description: This presentation provides an overview of AARP’s Livable Communities initiative and how communities can become more age-friendly, accessible, and supportive for people of all ages. It explains the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, the Eight Domains of Livability, and the role local leaders, residents, and community organizations play in creating places where people can live, work, and age comfortably. The presentation also highlights real-world examples from across the country, showcases Michigan and Ann Arbor livability efforts, and introduces key AARP resources, including the Livability Index, Community Challenge Grants, Livable Communities Technical Assistance Program (LC-TAP), and the HomeFit Guide. Attendees leave with practical ideas and resources to help improve accessibility, housing, transportation, social connection, and overall quality of life in their communities.

Sponsor: AARP Michigan

Friday October 16th

When Life Changes: Revisiting Your Plan After a Move, a Diagnosis or a Loss

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Bassett Murray Law Group, 2045 Hogback Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105

(734) 930-9200

Speaker: Presented by the team at Bassett Murray Law Group, a firm dedicated to empowering individuals and families through thoughtful, inclusive planning. With a strong foundation in elder law, estate planning, and long-term care strategy, our attorneys provide guidance that respects the uniqueness of every life and legacy.

Description: The plan you made years ago was built for the life you had then, but life rarely stands still. This workshop explores how major transitions like a move, a new diagnosis, or the loss of a spouse can quietly leave an estate plan out of date. Learn which documents to revisit, the warning signs your plan no longer reflects your wishes, and how to keep the people you've chosen ready to act. Gain practical tools to keep your plan current and your intentions clear, for yourself or a loved one.

Sponsor: Bassett Murray Law Group

Take Charge of Your Health and Medication Use – Secrets to Playing a More Active role on your Healthcare Team

2 pm – 3 pm

Hillside Terrace, 1939 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

(734) 761-4451

Speaker: Betty Chaffee, PharmD

Description: In this day and age of big health systems, multiple doctors, and the overwhelming use of medications, it can be hard to feel like we’re in charge of our own health. Join Betty Chaffee, PharmD, of Better My Meds to talk about why taking charge is important to our well-being, and what steps you can take to make it happen.

Sponsor: Hillside Terrace