Home Safety for Older Adults and Aging Veterans
The American population is aging, and so are our veterans. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Vietnam veterans make up the largest portion of living veterans at 33%; Korean War […]
Tub-to-Shower Conversions help seniors remain at home.
Cheryl loves her home, she has a lot of friends in her area, and she wants to continue living there as long as she can. She already had a grab
Benefits of Multi-generational Households
Multi-generational Households are trending up . . . again. While several generations living under one roof was common following World War II, as our country became more industrialized, adult children
Volunteer Spotlight: Augusta Wilcox
Extracted from article by James D. Coppinger published in Spark Magazine (Oct 2025) Augusta has always had a desire for personal connection–whether with family, friends, or neighbors—and those connections have
October is Ageism Awareness Month
Ageism Awareness Month provides an opportunity to draw attention to the existence and harms of ageism in our society. In celebration of Ageism Awareness, Milestone Senior Services is joining the
Volunteer Spotlight: Donna Hicks
Extracted from article by James D. Coppinger published in Spark Magazine (August 2025) Donna Hicks is a volunteer in Milestone’s Senior Companion Program where she serves as a Senior Companion
Volunteer Spotlight: Lynn Pruitt-Timko
Extracted from article by James D. Coppinger published in Spark Magazine (July 2025) Lynn Pruitt-Timko has been a volunteer with Milestone Senior Services as a Home Delivered Meals driver for
Pets Provide Wonderful Companionship and So Much More
There is little argument that pets make wonderful companions and are often considered valuable members of a family or household. For older adults, pets can fill an even bigger role.
Volunteer Spotlight: Carol Black
Extracted from article by James D. Coppinger published in Spark Magazine (June 2025) When Carol retired, she said to herself, “Now what?” She wanted to stay active and be of
5 Tips to Beat the Heat
Welcome to Michigan summertime! Forget about the snow and ice and enjoy the great outdoors! But let’s face it, the summer heat can be brutal too. This is especially true
