I’m 28 and Planning My Retirement
by Misha LJ Stallworth, Director of Arts and Culture Of all the moments I should have known my last relationship wouldn’t work out, one of the most glaring is that while I have been thinking about retirement for years, he hadn’t even considered it yet. Perhaps he is more typical
AGE OUT LOUD: Mr. Vito Valdez
Mr. Vito Valdez Studio Instructor at Detroit Institute of Arts and frequent contributor to Ellen Kayrod Gallery Vito Valdez has been an artist since he was a teenager producing commercial signs. He first exhibited his work while serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict and then went on
Director’s Corner
Shortly after the passage of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) a couple months ago, I read a poll that asked the question, “Will the repeal of Obamacare affect you?” Sixty-percent of the respondents shared that revoking the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) would not have an impact on them.
Are you ever too old to whip and nae nae?
by Vincent Tilford, Executive Director As a parent of an eleven-year-old, I’m his preferred target when it comes to jokes about getting older. Recently while watching my attempts to learn a dance that had gone viral he said, “You’re too old to learn how to whip and nae-nae. You look
Hannan Center for Lifelong Learning
by Pat Baldwin, Director HCLL The Hannan Center for Lifelong Learning is more popular than ever. HCLL registered 120 participants for the fall semester—a record! Additionally, 29 of those enrolled are new to Hannan. Our growing numbers support our belief that diverse, creative programming is vital for seniors and their
Medicare Open Enrollment
by Brenda Carney, Director of Social Work October ushers in the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period, which starts on October 15th and runs through December 7th. During this Open Enrollment period, individuals can change their Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage for 2017. Everyone enrolled in a Medicare health
The Impact of Aging
by Vincent Tilford, Executive Director While driving with my teenage son, we saw a bumper sticker that read, “I still blame Yoko.” “What’s a yoko?” he asked. If I was ever in denial about my age, his question reminded me that statistically, I have way more years in my rearview
Mary Ann Humphries
As part of WDET’s program of community outreach, Detroit Public Radio’s Mike Blank and the Hannan House have been collecting and producing oral histories from senior citizens throughout the region. This collection focuses on Seniors’ contribution to communities through volunteering. Being a septuagenarian has not slowed down Mary Ann Humphries
Catherine Barthwell
As part of WDET’s program of community outreach, Detroit Public Radio’s Mike Blank and the Hannan House have been collecting and producing oral histories from senior citizens throughout the region. This collection focuses on Seniors’ contribution to communities through volunteering. Catherine Barthwell had never worked with the United Way, but
Don Vest
As part of WDET’s program of community outreach, Detroit Public Radio’s Mike Blank and the Hannan House have been collecting and producing oral histories from senior citizens throughout the region. This collection focuses on Seniors’ contribution to communities through volunteering. Don Vest loves helping out and views it as a
