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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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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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Little Things Mental Health Campaign 

January is when the Little Things Mental Health Campaign is observed. This campaign, started by the H.S.E.’s National Office for Suicide Prevention, encourages us to pause, take stock of our mental health, and explore small changes we can make to improve our mental wellness. The campaign empowers people to be proactive in their mental health…

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Happy Soup Month (and FindingCooking Classes)

January is National Soup Month, and you can easily see why. What’s better on a cold day than eating a bowl of warm, comforting soup? Soup is one of the easiest meals to make- especially if you have access to a slow cooker or Instapot. Want to learn how to make soup (and other meals)?…

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Cutting Energy Costs

January 10th is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day. It’s still early to tell for 2023, but some are projecting that energy costs will decrease by as much as 11%, while others believe that energy costs will continue to rise. We can take matters into our own hands and make small changes to help lower…

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