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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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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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Spotlight: Ann Arbor 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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Spotlight: Ypsilanti Township 50 & Beyond

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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Special Blog Post: Ahead of the Curve is now Senior Resource Connect 

We’ve Changed Our Name to Better Serve Our Community! We are excited to announce that Ahead of the Curve is rebranding as it enters the second stage of the project! Ahead of the Curve is now Senior Resource Connect. The updated name more accurately reflects the services offered and is easier for community members to…

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