Opportunities for companionship abound at Dearborn community

According to a study conducted by the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, “people with many social contacts have a tendency to live longer than people who are isolated.”

Offers financial program to those who qualify

A few years ago, Richard Matica was dealing with a flooded basement in his old house, in Taylor. He was tired of dealing with the maintenance on his house and wanted to find something smaller—a home with fewer hassles.

In a recent study of 2,500 people ages 45 through 64 published in AARP The Magazine, 71% admitted they are worried about having enough money for the retirement they envision.

When my guest (my 11-year-old son Daniel) and I arrived at the St. Clair Restaurant, in Dearborn, for dinner recently, we weren’t expecting a gourmet meal. After all, the St. Clair is nestled in the heart of Henry Ford Village, a local retirement community, so how great could it be? Or so we thought.

The Vitals

Restaurant: The Saint Clair

Reviewer’s rating: Four stars

Location: Henry Ford Village 15101 Ford Road Dearborn, MI

Before moving to Henry Ford Village with his wife Carol from Troy, Mich., Robert Davis was admiring the new roof on his house when he almost fell off. Luckily, he escaped the fall. Now, maintenance crews take care of any roofing issues so the couple doesn’t worry about such “near tragedies.”