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Spotlight: Jenny Gordon, Millennial Caregiver
November is National Family Caregivers Month! This is a time to recognize family caregivers and all the work they do for their loved ones. Today on the blog we’re excited to speak with Jenny Gordon, a young Ann Arborite who works as a teacher in addition to acting as caregiver for her mother. Ahead of the Curve: How long have…
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Preventing Pests: Bed Bugs
Every once in a while we get request for a blog post from a community member or senior service professional. Today’s blog post comes at the request of numerous older community members. Bed bugs are especially nasty pests because they can happen year-round and can be very difficult to get rid of completely. While they don’t have an active season, some estimate…
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What to Know about Medicare Open Enrollment
You may have heard the term “open enrollment” being thrown around this fall. Read on for information about Medicare open enrollment- what it is, important deadlines, tips, and local resources to help you along the process. What is open enrollment? Open enrollment is the time each fall when those eligible can enroll or change their Medicare plans. …
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Spotlight: CCWC Behavioral Health Services
October is Depression and Mental Health Screening Month! We recently had the opportunity to speak with Liz Borener, Clinical Services Director in Behavioral Health Services at Catholic Charities Washtenaw County. CCWC‘s primary goal is to help people. CCWC’s therapists and staff want to transform lives by offering hope and opportunity for mental health wellness. They do this by offering a wide range of services…
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Do You Need a Flu Shot this Year?
Last year we had an unusually mild flu season, likely due to mask wearing, staying home due to COVID-19, social distancing, and limits on travel. This year the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that everyone over the age of 6 months get a flu shot, especially those who at high risk of complications from the…
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