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Emergency Preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month. Day-to-day life can get pretty hectic, so National Preparedness Month acts as a set time to pause, prepare, and make sure you and your loved ones are protected. Given all the extreme weather we witnessed over the summer, now seems like a great time to look into preparedness! What types of things should I be prepared for? Extreme…
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Spotlight: ComForCare
September 22 (the first day of fall) is National Falls Prevention Day! Recently we spoke with Stephanie Wierzbicka, Manager of Strategic Health Programs for ComForCare, about fall prevention and the services ComForCare offers to help both older adults and caregivers. Ahead of the Curve: If you had to give an “elevator speech” about what your organization does, how would you describe it? Stephanie…
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How to Save Money on Prescription Medications
It’s no secret, prescription prices are going up. How to you continue to budget for everything you need while still being able to afford your medications? Today on the blog we’ll take a look at different savings plans in Washtenaw County and at the state/national level. Prescription Savings Cards AARP Prescription Discount Card is now available for all regardless of AARP membership. Ann…
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Suicide and Aging
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Last year on the blog we looked at how suicide rates among older adults are rising. As a culture, we tend to view depression as a normal part of the aging process. The truth is that while there are situations that can lead to older adults feeling sadness (e.g., loss of a loved one, changes in living arrangements,…
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Spotlight: Chelsea Senior Center
September is National Senior Center Month! Senior Centers play a huge role in our communities. They offer a safe place for older adults to socialize, grab lunch, and enjoy a variety of activities. Most senior centers also act as one of the main ways that older adults learn about other community services and programs. We recently sat down…
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Spotlight: Arbor Hospice
August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day. Grief is a complicated emotion that can be further complicated by a global pandemic. Today we spoke with Margie Martin, Manager of Grief Support Services at Arbor Hospice. Margie discusses the mission of Arbor Hospice, how services have changed due to COVID-19, and her tips for people who may be grieving…
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