Plan Your Aging Journey Now
If you, like most people, want to stay in your home and maintain independence for as long as you can, it pays to think ahead. Planning for what you might
Fall is the Time to Prepare for Winter
Michigan is a great place to be in the autumn – the sunny days with cool crisp temperatures, fresh apple cider, and beautiful fall colors! It is also the perfect
Volunteerism Past Down from Mom
Ed Davids “inherited” his volunteer position from his mom, Cathie. Cathie had been a Meals on Wheels delivery volunteer for Milestone Senior Services for years and would occasionally ask Ed
Make Volunteering Part of Your Routine
There are so many benefits to volunteering that many volunteers feel they are getting as much (or more) than they are giving! Here are just a few benefits of volunteering:
Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Burness
When Stephen Burness retired from his law practice, he wanted to find ways to continue helping people in his community. Steve’s wife, Diane, knew of volunteer opportunities at Milestone Senior
Learning is a Life-Long Adventure
It may be true that you can’t teach old dogs new tricks –but you’re not a dog! Research shows that, for humans at least, learning new skills and stimulating your
Volunteering is a Good Bonding Experience
Sometimes helping people means helping their pets. Once a month, Mary Lou Sedlock, Joyce Truscott, and Cheryl Navoy gather for a couple of hours at Milestone Senior Services’ Kalamazoo office
MI Choice Waiver Connects You to the Services You Need
When it comes to connecting with health and care providers, sometimes finding the help you need is the hardest part. Matching your specific needs and circumstances to the requirements of
From Dispatching Police to Dispatching Meals
Rosemary Noel has been a Meals on Wheels volunteer at Milestone Senior Services for ten years now, and she still loves it. In fact, she likes it so much she
Volunteer Highlight: Alice Depalma
This article appeared in the June 2026 issue of Spark magazine. Alice Depalma has always been someone who values connection. She enjoys staying busy—but more importantly, she thrives on building
