Seniors

Advance Care Planning takes the guesswork out of "end of life" decisions. Advocates note that a plan lets family and friends know your wishes in the event of an accident or illness that is considered life threatening. What role does faith play in the process of Advance Care Planning?

Senior Neighbors need volunteers. Eddie Harris, Director for the Retired and Sr. Volunteer Program of Kent County joins us to discuss a variety of volunteer needs, including tutoring.

Senior Concerns, monthly sharing info on and for our most experienced listener.  Guests from AAAWM join us.

There's an Aging Well Conference next Tuesday, May 16th, hosted by the Council on Aging of Kent County. Co-Chair Kevin Hagler joins us in studio.

Senior Concerns, a conversation about the most experienced community. Today we get info about the Senior Neighbor Refugee Program from Ruth Stenfors, and Kendrick Heinlein.

Meals on Wheels Western Michigan is asking the community to help serve. The Morning Show roving microphone was there for service on the West Side. 

President/CEO Charles Vander Broek of Resthaven in Holland join us to talk about meeting the growing needs for senior care and why the community should get involved.

A West Michigan senior care community is kicking off a fundraising campaign to provide more living space for its residents. Resthaven Care Community is asking the public’s help in raising $5 million over the next three years as the number of seniors is growing at a considerable rate. According to a 2014 United States Census Bureau report, the population of people over the age of 65 will double in number to nearly 80 million by 2050.