Health & Wellness

  • Hearing Issues As We Age

    Hearing Issues As We Age

    Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 12:00-1:30pm

    Thank you to Henry Ford Health - Our Health and Wellness Sponsor!

    Dr. Karrie Slominski, AuD

    According to the American Academy of Audiology, one in three people older than 60 have hearing loss, and one in two people older than age 85 have hearing loss. Join Karrie Slominski, senior staff audiologist with Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, for a presentation discussing hearing issues among seniors, including hearing loss and tinnitus, and ways to improve quality of life as it relates to hearing loss.A light lunch will be provided. 

  • New! Low Vision Support Group

    New! Low Vision Support Group

    Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 1:00-3:00pm

    Henry Ford Health Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 – 2:30pm Free to Members and Future Members

    This support group provides a comfortable environment to discuss the challenges of living fully with visual impairment. The group meets monthly to discuss their successes and challenges in daily life. Speakers on appropriate topics present occasionally as well. Many friendships have developed within the group. On occasion, the group takes day trips and attends parties. All of this is made possible by the fundraising of the Friends of Vision and grants. Please feel free to call Ashley Livshiz (Support Group Coordinator) with any questions. Office:313-936-1969/Mobile: 313-909-8724.

  • Ready to Volunteer but Don’t Know Where to Start?

    Ready to Volunteer but Don't Know Where to Start?

    Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 1:00-3:00pm

    JOIN US AT THE VOLUNTEER EXPO!

    Have you thought of volunteering your time and talents to a worthy organization, but aren't sure exactly where to start? Interested, but don't know who is looking for volunteers and who you should contact? Well, we're here to help you get started on your journey! On Thursday, April 24 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm, you are invited to attend Next's Volunteer Expo, where you will have the opportunity to hear from different businesses and non-profit organizations, explore their volunteer options and hopefully, sign up with one or more of them! All you have to do is register to attend the Expo and then, attend! This is a great way to connect those with a passion for service (you!) with a variety of worthy organizations in the community who are looking for help. And, it will all happen in one convenient location, right here at Next! Sign up today!

  • Blood Pressure Clinic

    Blood Pressure Clinic

    Monday, May 5, 2025 | 11:00-12:00pm

    The first Monday of each month. 

    A trained healthcare professional will screen your blood pressure and blood oxygen levels.

  • Parkinson’s Support Group

    Parkinson's Support Group

    Monday, May 12, 2025 | 5:30-7:30pm

    Second Monday evening of each month. 

    The South Oakland County Parkinson's Support Group, sponsored by the Michigan Parkinson's Foundation, is a group of people who meet to learn more about Parkinson’s disease and the services available. This group brings together people with a common bond. So many people say, “And I thought I was the only one with this problem.” Come for camaraderie, support, and learn from each other. Groups include people with PD, care partners, friends, families and health professionals. Facilitated by the Michigan Parkinson's Foundation staff. For more information call 248-419-7170.

    Drop-in, no registration necessary.