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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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Common Scams of 2022

Scammers are a sad part of our reality and will use any excuse to take advantage of people. Just a brief look at the Attorney General’s consumer protection website pulls up a seemingly never-ending list of scams. With so many scams, how do we know which scams are popular at the moment and how to…

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Happy Older Americans Month!

May is Older Americans Month! Each May the Administration for Community Living chooses a theme to explore a different aspect of aging. This year’s theme is Age My Way. This month serves as an opportunity to reflect on the unique ways we all age, how we choose to age in place, and what we want…

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Benefits of Volunteering

April is National Volunteer Month! Now that it’s getting nicer out and things are beginning to open up, you may find yourself looking for ways to spend your time. Did you know that there are actual health benefits to volunteering?  Social  Volunteering is a great way to meet new people  Volunteering together is a great…

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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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