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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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Happy National Senior Citizens Day!

President Ronald Reagan declared August 21st as National Senior Citizen Day back in 1988. Also sometimes called World Senior Citizen Day, for the past 36 years this day has served as reminder of older adults’ contributions to society, making sure older adults have the resources they need to age with dignity, and reframing how we…

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Keeping Your Independence with Medical Alert Systems

Did you know that August is MedicAlert Awareness Month? When you hear the term “medic alert” you may think of the old ad with an older woman who’s fallen and can’t get up, but there’s so much more to MedicAlert devices. These devices can be a great way to remain independent while living alone or…

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Are Cataracts an Inevitable Part of Aging?

How often do you think about your eye health? You may think more about your eyes in the summer when you reach for your sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun’s harsh rays, but otherwise you probably think less about eye health than your general health. August is Cataract Awareness Month- today on the…

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Spotlight: Ann Arbor Senior Center

Earlier this month on the blog we covered the benefits of Parks and Recreation programs for National Park and Recreation Month. It’s common for cities and townships to run their senior center/senior programming through their Parks and Recreation departments; Ann Arbor is no exception. Today we’ll be exploring all that the Ann Arbor Senior Center…

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Spotlight: Ypsilanti Township 50 & Beyond Program

Last week on the blog we covered the benefits of Parks and Recreation programs for National Park and Recreation Month. It’s common for cities and townships to run their senior center/senior programming through their Parks and Recreation departments; Ypsilanti Township is no exception. Today we’ll be exploring all that Ypsilanti Township’s 50 & Beyond Program…

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Parks And Recreation And Seniors

Have you ever wondered what a parks and recreation department does? Since July is National Park and Recreation Month, we’ll be exploring how parks and recreation departments serve seniors and next week we’ll have an interview with a Senior Center that’s run by a local parks and recreation department.     What do Parks & Recreation…

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