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Presbyterian Villages of Michigan is committed to serving seniors and communities. It’s our goal to be a first-line provider of resources, including information. Aging should be an adventure, not a scary trip!

In the PVM Blog, the experts at PVM will regularly publish articles and information. Topics may range from smart ways to age in place in your long-time home, to tips on how to shop for a senior community. We will have articles on transportation, wellness, nutrition, technology, activities, outlook-on-life, and more.

Please let us know your ideas for topics and comments on our articles. We succeed as seniors in our community have the best Aging Adventure!

Details: By Lynn Alexander; Published: January 23, 2023

We are pleased to announce the launch of PVM’s Caregiver’s Best Friend Podcasts. This will elevate our mission to provide information, education and practical tips to make the caregiver journey a smoother ride. Being prepared and making smart choices makes for a better experience whether you are a caregiver or a loved one receiving care.

Details: By Lynn Alexander; Published: December 30, 2022

Lynn Alexander talks about the importance of family dynamics when it comes to caregiving for loved ones. It’s important that family members recognize what might be going on behind the scenes with their loved ones, and find a way to make things happen in a positive way for their best outcome.

Details: By Lynn Alexander; Published: December 23, 2022

Audra Frye is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Presbyterian Villages of Michigan. She joins Lynn Alexander to talk about the importance of planning now and having family and staff involved to help create the best environment possible for a loved one when considering senior living arrangements.

Details: By Lynn Alexander; Published: November 18, 2022

For over 40 years, Dr. Graddy-Dansby, M.D., has focused her medical practice on working with the elderly. She was initially inspired by her relationship with her grandfather, and the feeling that seniors were often “invisible” within the community. In this episode, Lynn discusses Dr. Graddy-Dansby’s experiences with advocating for equitable medical care and access for seniors, the importance of training new physicians to focus on geriatric medicine, and how the caregiving landscape will drastically change as our community ages.

Details: By Lynn Alexander; Published: October 21, 2022

Lynn Alexander shares her background personally in the caregiving community, and professionally as an advocate for senior living and as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Presbyterian Villages of Michigan. During this podcast series, Lynn will draw upon her deep experience in caregiving, senior living, and respite services to engage with expert guests and share innovative tips, resources, and support for caregivers.