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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…
Continue ReadingBenefits 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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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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