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Staying Social As We Age
Did you know that June is National Elder Abuse Prevention Month? Today on the blog we’re going to look at ways to combat social isolation, a big risk factor for elder abuse. We’ve all felt lonely, especially since Covid-19. What’s the difference between loneliness and isolation? The Centers for Disease Control define loneliness as “the…
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How Can We Protect Seniors from Elder Abuse?
June is a very important month- and not just because it means the beginning of summer! June is both national safety month and national elder abuse awareness month, a time to set aside and reflect on the safety of our relatives and vulnerable community members. Today on the blog we’re going to go over basic definitions of…
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Finish the Sentence for World Elder Abuse Awareness
June is a very important month- and not just because it means the beginning of summer! June is both national safety month and world elder abuse awareness month, a time to set aside and reflect on the safety of our relatives and vulnerable community members. All month on the blog we’re going to explore different…
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Gambling & Older Adults
Going to a casino may be a fun way to spend an afternoon, but for some older adults it can lead to disastrous consequences. It’s estimated that over 301,000 adults in Michigan suffer from some form of gambling issue. According to the director of the Problem Gambling Center in Las Vegas, older adults are the…
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Happy Memorial Day from Senior Resource Connect
Wishing you a happy, safe Memorial Day from your friends at Senior Resource Connect!
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Aging and High Blood Pressure
May is National Blood Pressure Month Education Month. Did you know that having high blood pressure puts you at a higher risk of developing heart disease? Heart disease is more common than you might think. Eight million Americans live with high blood pressure (also called hypertension); 70 million Americans are living with pre-hypertension, meaning that…
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