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Getting Your Home Ready for Fall and Winter Weather
August marks many things, including the end of summer. Fall is around the corner and with it a variety of holidays, fall festivals, and opportunities to pick apples or pumpkins. Fall also means it’s time to prepare our homes and cars for colder weather. Today on the blog we’ll explore simple steps you can take…
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Back to School- It’s Not Just for Kids!
If you’ve been in a store recently you may have noticed a transition on the shelves. Summer staples, sunscreen, and bathing suits are being replaced by markers, notecards, and crisp notebooks- it’s back to school time! If you miss the excitement of going back to school here’s some good news: you can be a learner…
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COVID-19 Resource Guide
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. Jump to a section below (click to open/close) Covid-19 cases in Washtenaw County Covid-19 Testing Ascent Urgent Care (140 S Industrial Dr, Saline)….
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Spotlight: Volunteer Caregiver Respite Program (VCR)
Catholic Charities Washtenaw County is home to a wide variety of programs that help the community from birth throughout the aging process. One program that offer support to caregivers is the Volunteer Caregiver Respite Program (VCR), which connects caregivers with respite care. We sat down with Jeannette Matthews, a Resource Specialist in Caregiver Services. Jeannette…
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Social Security Payments Could Increase in 2023
Did you know that social security offers cost of living adjustments (COLA) to keep up with inflation? Since 1975, the Social Security Administration has done their best to make sure that those who receive social security/SSI benefits are given enough to live comfortably. In 2022, recipients got a COLA of 5.9%, which is the largest…
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Where to Find At-Home Covid Tests
By now Covid has become a part of our lives. Masks. Vaccines. Tests. We’ve covered where to find masks on the blog, but where can you find at home Covid tests? Free Kits Ann Arbor District Library (all locations) Chelsea District Library Milan Public Library Northfield Township Area Library Project ACT- A cooperative effort…
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