Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation gives $50,000 to aid local caregivers
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ A grant given by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Vital Seniors Initiative will provide area Washtenaw County caregivers a bit of time to care for themselves. The $50,000 grant was awarded to the Area Agency on Aging 1-B and allows it to further help individuals who are taking care of friends, family and community members with dementia. The 6-bed licensed home in Ypsilanti serves individuals with dementia or who have a mild cognitive impairment diagnosis. While families of those with dementia will work with Memory Lane to establish admission, the Area Agency on Aging 1-B will pay for the care and service. Read: New program aims to connect Washtenaw County caregivers to individualized support
Former Charlieโs Angel tackles aging with optimism
Cheryl Ladd made her rise to fame as Kris Munroe, joining the cast of the original Charlieโs Angels in itโs second season. Ladd first began to think about aging when she noticed some changes to her eyesight. The doctor diagnosed her with cataracts, and Ladd said that she had always thought of cataracts as something for older generations. She said that after the surgery, she not only felt younger, but more optimistic about what her life would be like going forward. There are plenty of Cheryl Ladd projects to look forward to, including a possible team up between former agents.