by Emily Tyra | Mar 6, 2023 | Counties, Live Here, People, Towns, Work Here
Here’s how Northern Michigan retirees are finding jobs, and a sense of belonging, while saving the day for local small-town businesses. We take a look at an interesting trend happening at Horizon Books in Cadillac. This article first appeared in Traverse...
by Cara McDonald | Mar 30, 2022 | Counties, Live Here, Towns
Are you prepared for retirement in Northern Michigan? Here are five unexpected expenses to consider from Black Walnut Wealth Management in Traverse City. This article first appeared in Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine. Find this article and more when you explore...
by Cara McDonald | Mar 11, 2022 | Counties, Live Here, Towns
Caring for a loved one can be overwhelming—these expert tips from the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan help prevent burnout and set you up for success. This article first appeared in Traverse, Northern Michigan's magazine. Find this article and more when you...
by Bill O. Smith | Dec 20, 2021 | Evergreen, Features, Live Here, People
Instead of fixating on the past, son-in-law Bill is redefining what life with a loved one who has dementia looks like for his mother-in-law, Faith. Through beautiful moments and looking ahead, this duo is working together to write books while savoring life in Northern...
by Kandace Chapple | Oct 12, 2021 | Live Here
Life first, school second. The Michigan Reconnect Scholarship is encouraging students these students to rediscover and redefine their careers and passions, like this Traverse City resident who headed back to Northwestern Michigan College. In 2019, Marilyn Dear...
by Kandace Chapple | Sep 13, 2021 | Counties, Live Here, Towns
From owning a successful home decor store in Suttons Bay to making and serving homemade meals to food-insecure folks through 5Loaves2Fish—it’s not your average retirement. Unless you’re Leland’s Peggy Miller. Featured in Inspired Life: Living Your Best Life at...
by MyNorth Custom Studios for Grand Traverse Pavilions and Cara McDonald | May 11, 2021 | Counties, Live Here, Towns
PAID CONTENT As Baby Boomers age, we’re changing our views of how and where we want to live as we age. Grand Traverse Pavilions, in Traverse City, meets that new vision—beautifully. As the Baby Boomer population looks toward retirement and senior housing or care...
by Kim Schneider | Mar 16, 2021 | Counties, Live Here, Towns
After 30 years, Lori Wells has retired as manager of the Grand Traverse Senior Center Network. She shepherded the center from the days when Bingo reigned to travel, yoga and lively discussions. Here’s some of what she learned along the way. Featured in Inspired...
by Kim Schneider | Oct 14, 2020 | Live Here
The health care system has become increasingly complicated, especially when you layer on the isolation and other challenges brought on by COVID-19 distancing, notes Linda Beck, principal and founder of Square One Elder and Health Advocacy. We asked Linda and other...
