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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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How Can You Make Sure You Take Your Medicine As Directed?
Prescription medications can greatly improve your quality of life- but only if they’re taken as directed. Older adults are more likely than other age groups to be taking more than one prescription medication; A survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 89% of older adults (age 65+) take at least one prescription and just…
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Happy Older Americans Month!
May is Older Americans Month! Every year the Administration for Community Living chooses a theme to celebrate older adults; this year’s theme is “Powered by Connection” and focuses on the positive effects that relationships and social connection have on the well-being of older adults. Ways to Celebrate Educate yourself on the ways social connection…
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Know Your Scam: The “Pig Butchering” Super Scam
You may have heard about the new scam on the block with an unfortunate name. Called “Pig Butchering Scams,” these scams are especially dangerous because they don’t unfold like a typical scam. Instead of putting a potential victim on the spot and demanding payment or information immediately, these scams start small and gain the trust…
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