While it snows, sleets, or rains outside, it’s business as usual

By Laura Hipshire
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE

When it comes to Michigan weather, unpredictability is a certainty – especially during the winter months. We all lead busy lives, though, and need to get things done, bad weather or not. Who wants to layer themselves in long johns and flannel, head outside to ice, snow, or freezing rain, wait for the car to warm up, and then drive in the stuff in order to do their banking?

At Henry Ford Village, none of the winter gear is required for a trip to the bank – it’s conveniently located inside. The climate controlled hallways provide a warm and toasty link to destinations such as Comerica Bank – everything is just a short walk away.

“One of the first things I did when I moved to Henry Ford Village was switch to the Comerica Bank here,” says Lee Weidman, who moved from Trenton. Lee waited two years before she got the home she wanted at Henry Ford Village.

Comerica’s Branch Manager, Marilyn Peterson, hears compliments about the bank just about every day. “We always hear how convenient it is for us to be here,” says Marilyn. Nestled just a few steps away from the Great Lakes Club House’s main lobby, Comerica Bank welcomes customers three days per week. “We are a full service bank,” says Marilyn. “We also have an ATM in the lobby, which is available 24/7.”

Snow and ice usually mean postponing errands
An article written by Emily Smith of the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center points out that during the winter, many older adults have a difficult time getting out to get the basics done; what’s more, when they do, they are much more prone to slips and falls on the ice.

“Staying safe on snow and ice is a challenge for drivers and pedestrians. However, pedestrians are particularly vulnerable when walking near vehicles on slippery surfaces.”