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How Librarians Can Help Older Adults
April 16th is National Librarian Day, a day set aside to thank Librarians for all they do for their communities. What comes to mind when you think of a librarian? Is it an older woman shushing you or quietly restocking books? Librarians-and libraries-offer so much more than books! Read on to learn more about the…
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Spotlight: Feonix Mobility Rising
While we’re fortunate to have a bus system in Washtenaw County, transportation is still a huge challenge for many- especially in rural parts of the county. For the past four years, Feonix Mobility Rising has partnered with the AARP Ride @ 50+ program to connect older adults with transportation and offer free and reduced rides…
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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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