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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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Increasing Your Computer Confidence
We’ve talked a lot on the blog about how important it is to stay connected and find ways to be social (especially during COVID). Social media and virtual classes can be great ways to stay social, but many older adults are intimidated by computers. Luckily there are a number of community programs to help you…
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What are blister packs and are they worth it?
Often called blister packs, bubble packaging, multi-dose packaging, pill packets, or pre-sorted daily med packs, this medication management tool involves creating individual packs of medication either daily or weekly. Benefits Easy to double check that you haven’t missed a dose Having all your medication sorted out is a huge time saver Increases medication compliance Lessens…
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How much do you know about elder abuse?
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It’s a day to raise awareness of elder abuse, promote a better understanding of the issue of elder abuse and neglect, and remind ourselves that we can take actionable steps to prevent elder abuse. Why do we need a day for awareness? The United Nations recognizes elder…
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