Volunteer Spotlight: Pete McWethy
Extracted from article by James D. Coppinger published in Spark Magazine (March 2025) Pete McWethy is a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. He attended both Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Western […]
Be the Bright Spot in Someone’s Day
Research shows that older adults in our country experience a higher rate of feeling lonely and experiencing social isolation than younger people. Contributing to this are factors such as the
Join us for March for Meals
Each year, Milestone Senior Services takes part in the March for Meals campaign. This campaign raises awareness and support for nutrition for seniors. In 2025, Milestone provided over 400,000 meals
Hone Your Senses for Better Memory Retention
Our senses are responsible for the way we experience the world and the way we remember our experiences. The five basic senses are touch, sight, taste, smell and hearing. We
Volunteer Spotlight: Martha Hervey
Extracted from article by James D. Coppinger published in Spark Magazine (Dec 2025) Martha Hervey has always been drawn to people—helping them, listening to them, and finding purpose in the
You’re Never Too Old to Learn!
The benefits of learning something new in your older years is well documented. Diving into a new skill is beneficial for anyone, but particularly for older adults; positive results are
Volunteer Spotlight: Connie Clines
Extracted from article by James D. Coppinger published in Spark Magazine (Dec 2025) When Connie Clines and her husband, Charlie, retired they began looking for ways they would fill their
Spend Time Instead of Money this Holiday Season
The holidays are hectic and expensive which can create a lot of stress for people. This year don’t let the reindeer run over you – take the reins and make
Volunteer Spotlight: Tom Drew
Extracted from article by James D. Coppinger published in Spark Magazine (Nov 2025) When Tom Drew retired from Kellogg in 2023 he had three clear goals for retirement: play more
Connecting With Our Clients for the Best Service Possible
Our Customer Service Team received a referral for Barb for the Mi Choice Waiver Program. Melissa from Customer Service attempted to reach Barb several times by phone but was unable
