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Staying Social in the Winter
The winter months can be difficult- especially once the holidays are over. With snowy weather and icy roads, you may be tempted to stay home instead of venturing outside. The gray, cloudy weather can also be depressing and make you feel more isolated. Today on the blog we’re going to look at ways to stay…
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2023 Blog Greatest Hits
The Senior Resource Connect blog is updated every Wednesday at 9am to bring you the latest information related to aging, caregiving, Covid, and more in Washtenaw County. Below is a list of our “greatest hits” with each month’s most popular blog post! Click on the blue links below to read each post. January: Tax Resources…
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Preparing for Winter Power Outages
Last winter an ice storm knocked out power for Washtenaw County residents- some for as long as a week! We’ve covered winter weather warnings and emergency preparedness on the blog before, but today we’re going to explore preparing for blackouts caused by extreme winter weather. Weather Alerts NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) Nixle Alerts…
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Preparing for Extreme Weather
A recent study by the Washtenaw County Health Department found that older adults are not prepared for extreme weather. Specifically, older adults need help with food, transportation, shelter, medication, and knowing where to find emergency alerts. Today we’re going to look at weatherization programs, where to sign up for weather alerts, and other tips for…
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