https://www.wcmu.org/tags/senior-citizens Senior Citizens en-US Copyright Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:29:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/northeast-michigan-senior-center-closed-after-blizzard-causes-roof-collapse The senior center in the village of Atlanta will be closed for the foreseeable future after heavy amounts of snow accumulated on its roof from last week's blizzard. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:29:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/northeast-michigan-senior-center-closed-after-blizzard-causes-roof-collapse Brianna Edgar, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-23/its-just-not-financially-realistic-mcdonald-rivet-speaks-out-against-proposed-medicaid-cuts U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) spoke out against a proposed $900 billion cut to Medicaid, warning it could displace seniors, close rural hospitals and burdened local governments. Sat, 21 Jun 2025 01:19:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-23/its-just-not-financially-realistic-mcdonald-rivet-speaks-out-against-proposed-medicaid-cuts Alexandrea Ladiski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-24/healthcare-center-construction-underway-in-northeast-michigan The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly is expanding their statewide reach in the greater Alpena area. Senior citizens will also be able to receive at-home care through the PACE center. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 22:26:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-24/healthcare-center-construction-underway-in-northeast-michigan Courtney Boyd https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-09/um-study-suggests-long-term-exposure-to-air-pollution-could-affect-how-independently-seniors-can-liv A University of Michigan study looked at data from more than 25,000 participants to see if long term exposure to air pollution had effects on elderly people's health. It found even those without chronic diseases from air pollution needed assistance from family or professionals for everyday living. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 21:48:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-09/um-study-suggests-long-term-exposure-to-air-pollution-could-affect-how-independently-seniors-can-liv Lester Graham https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-14/spitzer-the-card-game-endemic-to-northeast-michigan Played in senior centers and local bars in Alpena and Rogers City, Spitzer is a card game where you don't know who your partner is until your deep in it. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 23:12:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-14/spitzer-the-card-game-endemic-to-northeast-michigan Courtney Boyd https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-30/northeast-michigan-aging-commission-ends-transportation-service-pop-up-pantry The Alcona County Commission on Aging says the programs were being used by non-seniors and people outside the county. Tue, 30 May 2023 21:30:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-30/northeast-michigan-aging-commission-ends-transportation-service-pop-up-pantry Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-07-20/soaring-temperatures-pose-risk-to-senior-citizens Soaring temperatures are posing a health risk to Michigan’s seniors. Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90’s again this weekend. The Michigan… Fri, 20 Jul 2018 22:15:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-07-20/soaring-temperatures-pose-risk-to-senior-citizens SKeene