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Tilford: Age isn’t a fair measure of driving ability 1220 691 Nadia Marinova
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Tilford: Age isn’t a fair measure of driving ability

Vincent Tilford, April 12, 2026, 8:00 p.m. ET When something tragic happens on the road, it stays with us. It should. A life lost is never just a headline; it is personal, painful and it makes us want to act. But when we build policy on emotion instead of the full picture, we risk solving…

So You’re a Caregiver Now. Nobody Asked You. 150 150 MARCOM
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So You’re a Caregiver Now. Nobody Asked You.

You didn’t apply for this job. There was no interview, no offer letter, no onboarding packet. One day life was normal, and the next you were Googling “how to get a grown adult to take a pill” at 11pm. Welcome. Here’s the thing nobody tells you upfront: caregiving is less about grand gestures and more…

Occupational Therapy Program: Helping Seniors Stay Strong, Independent, and Connected 150 150 MARCOM
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Occupational Therapy Program: Helping Seniors Stay Strong, Independent, and Connected

This past year, our occupational therapy program has become a lifeline for hundreds of Detroit seniors and their families. With the help of our licensed staff, graduate interns, and community partners, we’ve been able to bring practical, hands-on support right where it’s needed most—whether that’s in a senior’s apartment, at DayBreak, or over the phone…

Eye Care for Detroit: Free Screenings at Hannan Center This June 150 150 MARCOM
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Eye Care for Detroit: Free Screenings at Hannan Center This June

In honor of Cataract Awareness Month, Eye Care for Detroit is proud to host a free eye screening event at the Hannan Center on Saturday, June 28th from 9 AM to 1 PM. The event will offer diabetic eye exams and cataract screenings, helping raise awareness and improve access to essential vision care in the…

Hannan Center in the Headlines: “Detroit’s Hannan Center called ‘one of Michigan’s best-kept secrets’ for senior citizens” 1024 1536 MARCOM
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Hannan Center in the Headlines: “Detroit’s Hannan Center called ‘one of Michigan’s best-kept secrets’ for senior citizens”

We’re proud to share that Hannan Center was recently featured in the Detroit Free Press for our work in creating a welcoming, supportive space for older adults in Midtown Detroit—especially those living with dementia and memory-related challenges. The article spotlights how we’re not just serving seniors; we’re building community. Through innovative programming, art, music, and…

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A SAFETY NET PERIL: HOW EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND FEDERAL BUDGET CUTS THREATEN MICHIGAN’S SENIORS

By Vincent Tilford, President & CEO, Hannan Center For a century, the Luella Hannan Memorial Foundation, now known as the Hannan Center, has been a pillar of support for older adults in metro Detroit. Concerned about seniors facing financial hardships, Luella Hannan, the wife of William Hannan and heiress to his fortune, set out to…

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Ageism Awareness: Let’s Value People at Every Age

By Vincent Tilford, CEO and President, Hannan Center This November 9, 400 people will gather at a Detroit hotel to celebrate 70 adults over the age of 70 who prove every day that impact is ageless. From dynamic changemakers, entrepreneurs, lifelong learners and achievers, to energetic community leaders, unsung heroes and artists, this collection of…

Meet Sue Probert, Social Worker at Hannan Center 2560 1707 Jerald McBride

Meet Sue Probert, Social Worker at Hannan Center

At times, Sue Probert, a licensed social worker, actually runs to meet Hannan Center client needs. Joining the social services team a little more than a year ago, she hasn’t stopped since. “I oversee five different support group meetings in locations across the city and one group that meets via Zoom,” Sue explained. “Each week,…

Talking Art & Survival with Richard Phillips and Vincent Tilford 1920 1080 Hannan Center
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Talking Art & Survival with Richard Phillips and Vincent Tilford

Richard Phillips was a Detroit high-school dropout who was sent to prison at age 26 for a murder he did not commit. No galleries, no art fairs, only fellow inmates would see the art of America’s longest-serving inmate to win exoneration after 45 years in prison. With few choices in prison, Richard became an avid…

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Driving While Old

We all swim against time and the riptides of our genetics, lifestyle, and environment.  Any one of these variables, and indeed any combination, can drag us out to sea.  It can be a struggle, particularly when it comes to the activities we engage in that help maintain our independence.  However, no matter how old we…

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Life has been a little overwhelming for everyone lately…

by Daniel Horrigan, LLMSW For many, the new year provides an opportunity for self -reflection, goal setting, resolutions, and positive change. In 2021 this might seem more challenging. Many of us have not “shaken off” 2020 and are still experiencing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re still isolating and we’re still trying to stay…

Hannan Players Holiday Radio: The Regift 150 150 Hannan Center
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Hannan Players Holiday Radio: The Regift

Take a trip back in time to when people gathered around the radio to listen to stories!  Grab a cup of hot cocoa or eggnog and join Patricia Beard and Christine Lawson of the Hannan Players as they bring several characters to life in “The Regift.”  A little holiday present from Hannan Center!

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