Gray Matters

How does the VA support the nearly half of veterans who are 65 and older?

This story series, Gray Matters, is produced in partnership with Valley Area Agency on Aging (VAAA) and focuses on our aging population and the people who care for them. To learn more […]

Valley Area Agency on Aging to host Dementia workshop
This year's Senior Power Day takes place on Wednesday, May 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Crossroads Village in Flint.
Valley Area Agency on Aging to celebrate Senior Power Day 2024 in May

With a focus on enjoyment, education, and empowerment, this year's Senior Power Day takes place on Wednesday, May 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Crossroads Village in Flint.

Medical care costs are up 30 percent in the past decade — here’s what it means for Americans
FIA launches Art Spark! workshop for Flint residents living with Alzheimer’s Disease

The Flint Institute of Arts recently launched its Art Spark! workshop series designed for people living with mild to moderate memory loss and their care partners. 

Dr. Lawrence Reynolds shares his story of surviving through perseverance and triumph on Dec. 8, 2023.
Community elders and Southwestern students share their stories for “Stories of Survivors” event

“There is great power in sharing your story.” Community elders and Southwestern high school students came together to share their stories during the “Stories of Survivors: Bridging the Generation Gap Through Storytelling” event. 

As nursing home costs rise, here’s where private payers are footing more of the bill
Genesee County Sheriff's Deputy Christian Bowman, of the GRACE Team, visits Pat Kain, a Grand Blanc resident that he helped after she'd been receiving phone calls from an individual posing as a federal agent, at her home on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
Genesee County’s senior abuse prevention model to be taken statewide
Let’s Sew for Kids' Tuesday group: (r) Helen McGhee, Marie Bechtel, Jane Lee, Rosie Ray-Henderson, Suzette Fraley, and Sara Wascher.
Elder sewists of Flint nonprofit ‘Let’s Sew for Kids’ are hidden gems in the community

With 15-20 volunteers, the ladies of 'Let’s Sew for Kids' meet at Northwestern High School weekly to dedicate their time and effort to handcrafting hats, mittens, diaper bags, and more for new moms and children.

Jennifer Giddings-Essenmacher speaks with participants during a training tour for the Flint Institute of Arts' new Art Spark! program.
Flint Institute of Arts launches program for people with memory loss

Flint Institute of Arts' new Art Spark! program is designed to provide art and social engagement for people with mild to moderate memory loss and their care partners. 

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