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Welcome to the Senior Resource Connect blog. You can visit the blog each Wednesday at 10am for the latest information about aging, caregiving, COVID, and local resources.

This information was originally published in March 2020, and was most recently updated in January 2024. Information changes frequently, so please call to confirm hours and availability before visiting a resource ... Continue Reading

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Consumer Protection: How to Protect Yourself

Did you know that there’s a week set aside in March for understanding our rights as consumers and familiarizing ourselves with scams? This week National Consumer Protection Week falls on March 5th– 11th so today we’ll be focusing on our rights as consumers, how to stay informed about current scams, and what to do if…

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Food Delivery and More!

March is National Nutrition Month! Washtenaw County is fortunate to be home to many nonprofit agencies that serve meals to those that need a little extra help. Today on the blog we’re going to explore agencies that offer meal delivery, grocery pickup, and pantries that offer more than food.   Food Pantries  Grocery Pickup  Meal…

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Looking for one more for a card game?

February 22nd is Play More Cards Day. Playing cards is a great low-tech way to connect with friends and be social. Playing cards can have positive effects on memory, strategic thinking, and brain health. Today on the blog we’re going to look at social outlets that offer card games.   Ann Arbor Senior Center  *Cost…

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Are You in Need of a Notary?

What is a Notary Public?  A notary public is a person cleared by the state government, usually the Secretary of State, to witness the signing of official documents as a way to avoid fraud. Notaries also make sure that those signing understand what they’re signing and are doing so of their own free will.  …

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Heart Health & Heart Disease

February is American Heart Month! Last year on the blog we discussed basic heart health tips and explored the DASH diet, which can help with heart health. Today we’re going to take a look at heart disease.   “Heart Disease” is pretty vague. What diseases are we talking about?  Blood vessel disease, such as coronary artery…

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Happy Black History Month from Senior Resource Connect

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