R.I.C.H. (Resource Information Center for the Helpless)

10/09/2025

10/07/2025

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MI Options is here.

This free statewide program connects older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and family members to trained counselors who can help with Medicare questions and long-term care planning. One call, local support, real answers.

Call us at 734-727-2067 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday-Friday (The Senior Alliance direct MI Options line), 800-803-7174 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday-Friday (statewide MI Options hotline), or visit thesenioralliance.org to learn more about local MI Options support through The Senior Alliance.

Outside of The Senior Alliance service area of southern and western Wayne County? These residents and all individuals can call 800-803-7174 to connect with the MI Options statewide hotline for Medicare Counseling services local to you.

This project has been made possible through a grant awarded to The Senior Alliance by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

10/06/2025

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When was the last time someone really listened to what you had to say?

Meet Paul Jenkinson, a 71-year-old retired social worker who is spending a year travelling across the country with two foldable chairs and a sign that’s says, “You are not alone! I will listen”.

He sets up in parks or public spaces and just waits for anyone who may feel the need to just talk. He wants people to know that they are seen and that no matter what they are going through, good or bad, there’s always someone to listen.

After spending a few hours with him I was amazed at how many strangers would see the sign and stop to chat.

He opened up that when he lost his daughter, he struggled a bit to feel comfortable sharing with people what he was going through because he worried that he wouldn’t be heard or that people would try to find words when no words would be enough.

If you see Paul in your town or city, pull up a chair and say hi.

And remember, you are not alone.