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Managing Physical and Emotional Stress
What exactly is stress? The Cleveland Clinic defines stress as “a normal reaction the body has when changes occur, resulting in physical, emotional and intellectual responses.” Everyone experiences stress! What are the dangers of stress? Stress that isn’t properly managed can result in high blood pressure or heart disease. What causes stress? Being…
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Heart Health & Heart Attacks
February is American Heart Month! Did you know that every 40 seconds someone in the US has a heart attack? Today on the blog we’ll be exploring heart attacks- what causes them, how to prevent them, and warning signs to look out for. What exactly is a heart attack? A heart attack happens when blood…
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Special Blog Post: Where to Find N95 Masks
By now you may have heard that the CDC recommends we all upgrade from cloth masks to N95 masks. Unfortunately, like most things during this pandemic, these masks can be hard to find. Keep reading for information on the different types of N95 masks and where to find them in Washtenaw County. N95 vs….
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Spotlight: United Way VITA Program
January is a great time to start preparing for tax season. There are a number of community programs that help by providing free or low cost tax prep help (we covered a list earlier this month). One of the biggest tax help programs is United Way of Washtenaw County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). We…
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Managing personal finances for you and your loved one
There’s something about a new year that can really motivate you to be more efficient. This time last year on the blog we looked at ways caregivers can get organized and stay on top of their loved one’s paperwork. Today we’re going to be looking at a similar topic- how to manage finances for you…
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