Gray Matters - Flint Beat

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.

Flint to hold free brunch, resource fair for seniors

FLINT, Mich. — A free senior brunch and resource fair is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the McKinley Center, 249 Peer Ave. The event…

by Flint Beat February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Behavioral health care, community support help seniors combat holiday loneliness

by Jiquanda Johnson December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Americans are overconfident about understanding their blood pressure—and may avoid getting needed treatment

by Flint Beat June 30, 2025

Retirement, interrupted: Why those over 55 are a fast-growing segment of the workforce

by Zack Newman May 23, 2025

Retirement, interrupted: Why those over 55 are a fast-growing segment of the workforce

by Zack Newman May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

‘We’re thriving’: Hasselbring Senior Center finds new home

by Ramona Watson March 13, 2025March 13, 2025

Public hearings on senior services planned for Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee counties

by Flint Beat March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

City of Flint alleges theft of resources from Hasselbring Senior Center

by Ramona Watson March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

Judge rules in favor of the City of Flint in Hasselbring Senior Center case

February 20, 2025February 25, 2025

Judge postpones decision on Hasselbring Senior Center eviction case

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Caregivers need better pay. Families struggle for more affordable senior care. Will new payment rules help with both?

January 29, 2025February 23, 2025

City plans to rename senior center in honor of Eric Mays

by Ramona Watson January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Officials say north Flint senior center is not closing

December 21, 2024December 21, 2024

Flint leaders to host meeting about future of Hasselbring Senior Center

December 18, 2024December 20, 2024

What’s next for Hasselbring? Seniors concerned over city takeover of center

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024

How to plan for multigenerational family trips and travel with aging parents in mind

by Dom DiFurio and Sheeka Sanahori November 23, 2024

7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024

Verifying facts in the age of AI–librarians offer 5 strategies

November 12, 2024November 19, 2024

Most older adults face ageism, and it’s taking a toll on their mental health

October 22, 2024