Two years ago, Julia Szuper, Executive Director for The Thome Rivertown Assisted Living Neighborhood in Detroit, learned about the Detroit Historical Society’s plans to conduct an oral history project, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1967 riots. She knew immediately this was something exciting the native Detroiters living at Rivertown could help with. Detroit Historical […]
August is Make-a-Will Month! Did you know that August is National Make-a-Will Month? Whether your estate plans are all set, or you’re among the majority of Americans who don’t have a will at all, these slower paced days of summer might just be the perfect time to consider your own lasting legacy. Maybe you think […]
Pat loved the Tigers, her family, and her friends and neighbors at United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC). Thanks to a gift in her will to the UMRC Foundation Benevolent Care Fund, Pat’s loving legacy continues to provide care for our residents who outlive their savings. You, too, can leave a lasting legacy by supporting the […]
Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you are older or have health problems. It is important to get relief from the heat quickly. If not, you might begin to feel confused or faint. Your heart could become stressed and stop beating. Being hot for too long can be […]
“I can’t carry a tune, but I love music,” says Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) volunteer Chris Tramontin. For the last two years, Chris has shared her love of music with residents at CRC’s Towsley Village Memory Care Center through the Music and Memory program. Chris knows exactly how much this program means for residents with […]
Imagine yourself a 20-year-old girl from Zurich, Switzerland, sailing to the United States by way of the Queen Elizabeth I, to work as a governess for an unfamiliar family in New York. This incredible person has lived a life with inspiring stories of her travels, goals, and family that spans from New York, to California, […]
We all love a good summer road trip or vacation when possible, but how often have you been a tourist in your own town? A “staycation” can be quite fun! Why not open your mind to the possibility of learning something new about your town? Whether it’s historical, artistic, recreational, or you’re a foodie, there […]
“It’s a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together.” It’s a midlife conundrum that’s becoming increasingly common: The kids are in school, and you’re not exactly sure which direction to go. Enter the second career. This career can offer a chance to pursue a lifelong passion, and build a career for […]
Live Well. Work Well. Live United As we age, we grow. We learn things about ourselves, take more chances, and remember our three options: Look at the glass half-empty, half-full, or refillable. Our purpose in life becomes more clear, and we don’t waste time on frivolous things. It’s time to celebrate all things beautiful. […]
“Why Seniors choose retirement COMMUNITIES” In the very near future the “baby boomer” population will explode in the U.S. The number of older adults in the U.S. is expected to double by 2030, and triple for seniors 85 and older (U.S. Census Bureau). Per the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, Michigan is already one of […]
