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Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis
Today is World Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Arthritis Day. When most people think of arthritis, they tend to think of osteoarthritis. Started in 2012 by the International Foundation for Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Arthritis, the purpose of today is to raise awareness of autoimmune arthritis and, hopefully, get people diagnosed sooner. Isn’t arthritis a normal part of aging? We tend to associate arthritis with old age. According…
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Prevent Property Scams
Imagine a scenario: you’ve been out all morning and afternoon and cannot want to come home and just relax. Maybe you’re thinking of a tv show you can’t wait to watch or are excited to try something you picked up at the store. You go to put your key in your front door… but your key doesn’t work anymore. You’re locked out of your own house. Unfortunately, this is a reality…
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Champion Your Health
May is Older Americans Month! Each May, we celebrate the important role older adults play in our communities. It is also a time to learn more about aging and think about how our community can better support older residents. This year’s theme for Older Americans Month is Champion Your Health. This theme encourages older adults, and the people who…
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Senior Haircut Options
For many older adults and homebound seniors in Washtenaw County, something as simple as a haircut can become a real challenge. Transportation barriers, health concerns, mobility limitations, and caregiving schedules can make regular salon visits difficult. With Hairstyle Appreciation Day on March 30, we wanted to highlight a variety of local services that bring professional haircuts directly to…
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Senior Movie Discounts
A trip to the movies is a great way to relax and spend time with others- but it can also be expensive. Movie Theater Day is April 23, and it’s the perfect time to learn about senior discount programs at local theaters. Today’s blog post explores ways older adults and caregivers can save money while enjoying a trip to the movies. Cinemark Ann…
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Spotlight: Senior Helpers
According to a 2022 survey by the University of Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging, the vast majority of older adults (50-80%) want to stay in their homes as they age. Unfortunately, these older adults may not realize all that aging in place entails; according to the same 2022 survey, only one out of every seven older adults surveyed agreed…
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