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Getting Active!
We touched on a bit of exercise options last week, but let’s dive into some local exercise options for seniors! Not only can this be a great chance to get out into the community, but to also stay healthy and active.
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Stress Awareness and Reduction
We have all experienced stress throughout our lives. Let’s look at the effects of stress on older adults, and some healthy ways to deal with stress.
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How and Where to Volunteer
April has a title of National Volunteer Month! Volunteering can be a meaningful and fun use of your time, but finding places in your area may sometimes be challenging. Today we will cover some different areas to look at volunteering, specifically for older adults.
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Spotlight: Lisa Catledge of Get Connected
April is National Alcohol Awareness month. For this week’s post, we will be talking to Lisa Catledge, a social worker at Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County who administers the Get Connected program. Get Connected is a program educating the community on senior issues related to substance abuse, medication management, and mental health.
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National Social Work Month
March is National Social Work month! Before the month is through, let’s look at some of our social work-based resources here in Washtenaw County, to get a better understanding of what social work is.
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Dental Resources for the Uninsured
March is Oral Health Month! Unfortunately, while many jobs provide health care, oral care can sometimes be trickier to come by. Our teeth are important though and can be the first sign that there could be a bigger issue with our bodies. Today we’re going to look at low-cost dental care for those who are…
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