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Welcome to the Senior Resource Connect blog. You can visit the blog each Wednesday at 10am for the latest information about aging, caregiving, COVID, and local resources.

This information was originally published in March 2020, and was most recently updated in January 2024. Information changes frequently, so please call to confirm hours and availability before visiting a resource ... Continue Reading

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Protecting Your Privacy

January 24-28th is Data Privacy Week, a time to think about our data, how well it’s protected, and how we can better protect ourselves and our personal data. Today on the blog we’re going to explore the type of data that’s vulnerable, ways to protect our data, and basic computer cybersecurity tips. Today’s blog post…

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No Printer? Find Printing Services in Washtenaw County

January 14th is Printing Ink Day, a holiday to appreciate an often-overlooked office supply. Whether it’s coming from a computer printer or our ballpoint pen, ink is essential to our daily lives. While printing can make our lives easier, where can you go in Washtenaw County if you need something printed but do not have…

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2024 Tax Resources for Seniors

It’s that time again- time to start thinking about taxes. Luckily there are a variety of local programs that can help guide you.    Local Resources  Ann Arbor District Library– Offers physical copies of various federal tax forms beginning in late January. Librarians can print additional forms free of cost.     Chelsea Library– Tax forms can be…

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Happy New Year!

Wishing you all a very happy New Year! In celebration of the holiday, there will be no new blog post this week. We’re taking a short break to ring in the New Year, but don’t worry—regular posting will resume next week with fresh content.

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Best of the Blog 2024

The Senior Resource Connect blog is updated every Wednesday at 9am to bring you the latest information related to aging, caregiving, Covid, and more in Washtenaw County. Below is a list of our “greatest hits” with each month’s most popular blog post! Click on the blue links below to read each post.   January: National…

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Spotlight: The Dying Year (aka What Are End of Life Doulas?)

You may be familiar with birth doulas who help guide births and bring babies into the world. Recently there’s been a movement focusing at the other end of the lifespan: death doulas. Also called End-of-Life doulas, these professionals provide non-medical holistic care for the dying person and their family and can help guide clients with…

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