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Backing Up Your Information
March 31st is World Backup Day, a day to remind us to make sure our important information is protected. We’ve covered basic cybersecurity and next steps if you’re a victim of an online scam on the blog, and today we’re going to look into why backing up data is important and the necessary steps to…
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Preventing Home Improvement Scams
Spring is in the air! After a long winter, you may be ready to start taking on tasks like spring cleaning or home improvement projects. Unfortunately, scammers know this is a popular time of year for home updates and have different ways of taking advantage of unsuspecting seniors. Warning Signs They’re going door…
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Staying Creative As We Age
Do you like crafting? The second week of March is Crochet Week, but today on the blog we’re going to explore creative crafting outlets throughout Washtenaw County. There are many benefits to engaging in creative and artistic activities, such as stress reduction, reducing anxiety, improving self-esteem, and even improving memory! Below are local art meetups,…
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Finding Your Roots
How well do you know your family tree? Does your family have an amateur genealogist who acts as the keeper of family history and stories? Tracing our family lineage has become more popular in recent years with services like 23AndMe and Ancestery.com, but there are a number of free ways to learn about your family…
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Canned Food Safety 101
February is Canned Foods Month. We’ve talked on the blog before about the importance of having emergency food, especially during winter storms and blackouts. Canned foods seem to fit that bill perfectly since they can be opened with a manual can opener and, depending on the food inside, may not need to be warmed up….
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Language Services in Washtenaw County
February 21st is Language Day, a day set aside to celebrate cultural diversity and raise awareness of dying languages. Today on the blog we’re going to focus on local services to support those for whom English is not their first language. Did you know top three languages with limited English proficiency in Washtenaw County are…
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