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Protecting Yourself Against Shingles
Did you know that there’s a new shot to prevent shingles? Released to the public in 2017, Shingrix, a newer two-step vaccine aimed at people aged 50 and over to protect them from the Shingles. Having more options for the vaccine is exciting, since it could be difficult to find and schedule both doses of…
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Where to turn for help with Social Security
April is National Social Security Month! Social Security is a wonderful, essential program, but where can you turn to if you need help or have questions? Government Resources Social Security Administration– The SSA representatives at the Ann Arbor office location should be able to help with any important questions related to Social Security retirement benefits,…
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Spotlight: Washtenaw Health Plan
This week (April 4-10) is National Public Health Week! The American Public Health Association puts aside a week in April each year to focus on ways to improve health across the nation, highlight important health issues, and recognize public health’s contributions. This week on the blog we’re excited to speak with Jeremy Lapedis, the Executive…
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Do you have Coronasomnia?
March is Sleep Awareness Month! We’ve covered sleep topics on the blog in the past such as why sleep is important, tips for a better night’s sleep, and common misconceptions about sleep. Now that we’re 2+ years into the COVID pandemic, we’re going to look at how the pandemic is affecting our sleep. Why is…
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Women and Aging
March is Women’s History Month! Usually on the blog we like to take some time in March to interview a woman-centric agency or explore a topic specific to women. Today we’re going to explore unique aging challenges that women face. What issues do women face? Caregiving The majority of family caregivers are women Female…
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Covid Assistance for Homeowners
COVID has been hard on a lot of us and has affected every area of our lives. We’ve covered Covid housing assistance programs on the blog before, and today will introduce a new program: the Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF). What is it? The Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF) is a statewide program that…
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