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Stress and Aging
Stress is a normal part of life, but it can affect our health more as we get older. Changes in health, finances, family roles, and daily routines can all add extra pressure for seniors and caregivers. Over time, stress can impact the body, mood, sleep, and overall well-being. In this post, we’ll explain what stress is, explore unique stressors…
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Happy Easter!
May the light of Easter bring hope to all and strengthen our mission to serve with dignity, compassion, and faith.
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Celebrating Social Workers
March is Social Work Month! Social workers do a lot- whether it’s supporting individuals and communities, advocating for change at a state or national level, or working in administration at local nonprofits. The theme for 2026’s Social Work Month is “Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform.” The goal of this year’s theme is to honor social work’s mission to “enhance human well-being, meet…
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Washtenaw Genealogy Guide
As people, it’s natural to want to know where we came from and who came before us. Genealogy Day is the second Saturday in March, this year falling this past weekend on March 14th. This is a good excuse to set aside some time to research your family tree, ask loved ones for family stories, and learn more about…
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Traumatic Brain Injury Explained
March 4th was Brain Injury Awareness Day. We’ve all hit our heads at some point, most likely as children. Most of the time, we’re able to recover pretty easily, but some head injuries can lead to traumatic brain injuries. TBIs are common; in 2023 there were 1,854 TBI-related deaths in Michigan. In 2022, Michigan saw 9,137 hospitalizations related to TBIs. There was an average…
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Protecting Your Rights as a Consumer
We talk a lot on the blog about scam prevention. It’s an unfortunate reality that scammers work tirelessly to separate older adults from their hard-earned money through scams and fraud. In 2024, scams accounted for a loss of $2.4 billion among Americans ages 60 and older; this was an increase from $1.9 billion in 2023. National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to explore ways to protect yourself as a consumer, learn common scam warning signs,…
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