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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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Spotlight: Washtenaw County Health Department
We all know a little more about our local health department than we have in the past due to COVID 19. The Washtenaw County Health Department works hard, whether there’s a pandemic or not, to make sure that our community is as healthy and has access to as many resources as possible. We recently sat…
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Housing options in Washtenaw County
Housing is an issue that a lot of people faced even before Covid. Where can older adults look for housing that they can afford? How do you choose the best housing for you? Housing Assistance The first step in getting help with housing is to call Housing Access of Washtenaw County (HAWC). If you’re facing…
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Are older adults using social media?
Social media sites are incredibly popular with teenagers and young adults, but do older adults visit these sites? How do older adults use social media and how can they avoid common scams? Older adults ARE using social media. According to a 2021 Pew research poll, these are the most popular sites among older adults (age…
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