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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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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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