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What to look for when home for the holidays
The holidays can mean a lot of different things to different people. Although holidays can be a fun time to connect with family, they can also be a rude awakening if an older loved one is not doing as well as previously thought. While loved ones may be able to hide their struggles during short…
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Older Adults and Poverty
Between the effects of Covid and the constant fear of a recession, many people are finding themselves living under the poverty line. Data from the most recent U.S. Census reported that the number of older adults living below the poverty line has increased from 8.9% in 2020 to 10.3% in 2021. What steps can older…
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Tis the season…for fall prevention
You may have heard that falls are a big risk as we age, but how common are falls really? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, falls contributed to the deaths of 34,000 older adults in 2019. That same year, 3,000 older adults ended up in emergency rooms due to falls. Falls not…
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Where to find Flu and Covid Shots
Flu shot clinics are a sign that fall is on its way. With winter being a time that flu cases peak, flu shot clinics tend to pop up around late summer through late fall. These clinics are opportunities to get your flu shot (often free of charge with insurance). Some clinics also offer other vaccinations…
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How to (safely) dispose of medications
If you use prescription medications you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2016 nearly 50% of adults in the US reported using prescription medications in the past 30 days. This number only increases with age; 18% of children under age 12 reported using prescription medications versus 85% of adults…
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Spotlight: Saline Area Senior Center
September is National Senior Center Month! We’re celebrating by featuring a different senior center each week on the blog for the month of September. Senior centers play a huge role in our community by providing enrichment and entertainment during the workday, acting as a connector between community members and resources, and helping older adults age…
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