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Protecting Yourself from Pests & Pest Control Scams
A common issue that our clients ask us about is pest control. It can be daunting to find a pest control company and compare plans to prevent creepy crawlies. When bugs and other critters get into your home, suddenly a whole host of issues can arise. Today on the blog we’re going to explore pest…
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Do you need some help around the house?
According to a report from AARP, most older adults (71%) want to age in place in their own homes. Unfortunately, as we age it can become more difficult to keep up with basic home maintenance and upkeep. We’ve covered home repair programs on the blog in the past, but today we’re going to focus on…
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Common Medicare Enrollment Scams
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period runs from October 15th through December 7th each year. This is a great time to take stock of your current coverage and research plans, unfortunately it’s also a time to be hyper vigilant about scams. In 2023 Medicare scams were responsible for a loss of $61.5 million in Michigan alone! Today on…
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What Does Healthy Aging Look Like to You?
September is Healthy Aging Month! It’s a time to explore how our bodies and minds change how we age and how healthy lifestyle changes can make the aging journey easier. “Healthy Aging” can be a subjective term. Today on the blog we’re going to explore what professionals refer to as social determinants of health. These…
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Special Blog Post: Medicare Open Enrollment
As you may know, Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County participates in the Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP), which helps seniors and adults with disabilities navigate the Medicare enrollment process to find the health insurance and prescription drug coverage to best meet their needs. What can CSSW help with? Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Part…
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Grief Resources in Washtenaw County
Grief is one of those things that touches everyone regardless of age, income, or whether you live in a rural or urban area. Grief can be sneaky and there’s no one way to navigate through it. Everyone’s grief journey looks different; in observance of National Grief Awareness Day (8/30) we’ll explore the different grief resources…
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