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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 caregivers are…
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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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How Michigan is Helping Ukraine
By now you’ve probably heard about the situation in Ukraine. The current presidents of both the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University have released statements in support of Ukraine. With things escalating and Ukrainians seeking refuge in other countries, many are asking what their own community is doing to help. Below is a rundown…
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Staying Social During Winter (and COVID)
Do you have cabin fever? Winter can be rough for several reasons and March can be especially difficult because spring seems so close yet so far away. Of course, COVID can also add to isolation and feelings of loneliness. Today we’re going to explore friendly caller programs, virtual support groups, and what activities the different…
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Spotlight: CCWC Home Maintenance & Safety Services
The end of February means that spring is almost here! Spring means a lot of things to different people, but to homeowners it can mean coming out of hibernation and making repairs that weren’t able to be done in colder weather. We recently sat down with Laura Krieser, the Home Services Manager for Catholic Charities…
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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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