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Fall Into Family Fun at Yates Cider Mill

Fresh cider, warm donuts, farm animals and scenic trails are just what your family needs to get into the fall spirit.

Senior Home Safety Checklist

Ensure your aging loved one is safe in their home with this handy senior home safety checklist, which includes what to watch out for and what to ask yourself.

Your Guide to Downsizing

Professional organizers offer their tips on downsizing your aging loved ones home including when to do it and how to get rid of the extra clutter.

Making the Call of Moving Mom to Assisted Living

A Royal Oak mom reflects back on the difficult decision of moving mom to assisted living – and why it ultimately wound up being the right decision.

What to Do When Your Aging Parents Retire Out of State

Two southeast Michigan experts offer tips to help seniors and their adult children make a smooth transition when aging parents retire out of state.

Modifications and Home Safety for Seniors Who Are ‘Aging in Place’

Are your aging parents still in their beloved home? Precautions are important. Discover tips on home safety for seniors from a southeast Michigan expert.

Types of Senior Housing Options for Aging Parents

Get an overview of senior housing options in Michigan, including assisted living, independent living, senior apartments, nursing homes, memory care and group homes.

Assessing a Lifetime of Treasures When an Aging Parent Moves

Metro Parent's editor-in-chief explains how she went about assessing a lifetime of treasures and helping her mom decide on what to leave behind as she moved from Florida to Michigan.

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