Senior Citizens

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.

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.

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.

The Alcona County Commission on Aging says the programs were being used by non-seniors and people outside the county.

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…