Aging ≠ Diminished Capacity: How Detroit's Hannan Center Supports Caregivers and Dementia Care
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this episode of Advice From Your Advocates Podcast, elder law attorney Bob Mannor speaks with Vincent Tilford from the Hannan Center about advocacy for older adults, caregivers, and families navigating aging and dementia care.
They discuss how ageism impacts older adults—and their caregivers—along with the growing challenges families face when supporting loved ones with dementia, chronic illness, or increasing care needs. Vincent shares how community organizations like the Hannan Center help reduce isolation, promote independence, and provide meaningful support for both older adults and family caregivers.
The conversation also explores how art and creativity can improve health outcomes for older adults, including those living with cognitive decline, and why caregiver education, health care navigation, and advocacy are essential as dementia diagnoses rise nationwide.
This episode is especially valuable for caregivers, elder care professionals, and families seeking practical insight into dementia care, caregiver support, and building community-based solutions that honor dignity at every stage of aging.
Learn more about Detroit's Hannan Center: https://hannan.org/
Mannor Law Group: https://www.mannorlawgroup.com
Host: Elder Law Attorney Bob Mannor
Guest: Vincent Tilford, Hannan Center
Executive Producer: Savannah Meksto
Assistant Producers: Samantha Noah, Shalene Gaul
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Mannor Law Group helps clients in all matters of estate planning and elder law including special needs planning, veterans’ benefits, Medicaid planning, estate administration, and more. We offer guidance through all stages of life.
We also help families dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other illnesses that cause memory loss. We take a comprehensive, holistic approach, called Life Care Planning. LEARN MORE...
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In this episode of Advice From Your Advocates Podcast, elder law attorney Bob Mannor speaks with Vincent Tilford from the Hannan Center about advocacy for older adults, caregivers, and families navigating aging and dementia care. They discuss how ageism impacts older adults—and their caregivers—along with the growing challenges families face when supporting loved ones with dementia, chronic illness, or increasing care needs. Vincent shares how community organizations like the Hannan Center help reduce isolation, promote independence, and provide meaningful support for both older adults and family caregivers. The conversation also explores how art and creativity can improve health outcomes for older adults, including those living with cognitive decline, and why caregiver education, health care navigation, and advocacy are essential as dementia diagnoses rise nationwide. This episode is especially valuable for caregivers, elder care professionals, and families seeking practical insight into dementia care, caregiver support, and building community-based solutions that honor dignity at every stage of aging. Learn more about Detroit's Hannan Center: https://hannan.org/ Mannor Law Group: https://www.mannorlawgroup.com Host: Elder Law Attorney Bob Mannor Guest: Vincent Tilford, Hannan Center Executive Producer: Savannah Meksto Assistant Producers: Samantha Noah, Shalene Gaul We'd love to hear from you! Support the show Listening Options YouTube Playlist Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Podcast Addict Podchaser Deezer Listen Notes Player FM ABOUT US: Mannor Law Group helps clients in all matters of estate planning and elder law including special needs planning, veterans’ benefits, Medicaid planning, estate administration, and more. We offer guidance through all stages of life. We also help families dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other illnesses that cause memory loss. We take a comprehensive, holistic approach, called Life Care Planning. LEARN MORE...