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What is Senior Citizens Day?
National Senior Citizens Day falls on August 21 every year. What is this holiday and how do we celebrate it? Is it an actual holiday or a Hallmark holiday meant to sell cards after the 4th of July holiday? Read on for more information. What is it? President Ronald Regan marked Senior Citizens Day as August 21 in in…
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Flooding Resources
Washtenaw County experienced severe storms on June 25-26, 2021, which resulted in flooding for many residents. Below is a list of local resources to help with cleanup and the general aftermath of the storms. Please note that the deadline for applying for flood assistance payment is Thursday, August 19! Clean up Cleaning tips from the Red Cross …
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Resources for Power Outages
Michigan has been no stranger to extreme weather this summer. Unfortunately, for many these storms brought with them power outages, some lasting for days! Below are resources for those who recently experienced loss of power. Relief from utilities companies Attorney General Dana Nessel called on utility companies to give credits to those affected by this past weekend’s blackout: Consumers Energy …
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Cooking & Health
We know that it’s healthier to eat at home instead of eating out or ordering in, but cooking every day is usually easier said than done! According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging, almost half of older adults (47%) said that they or someone in their household cooked “frequently” (6-7 days) in the previous week. The same report…
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Where to find low-cost internet/phones/computers
Technology is amazing and has made our lives much easier. While once seen as something nice to have, cell phones and computers have become necessities in the past decade. Today on the blog we’ll take a look at local programs to help get you connected with low-cost internet, phones, computers, and hot spots. Before we go further, let’s…
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Spotlight: CCWC Senior Services
We cover various community resources on the blog, but how well do you know the services available at Catholic Charities Washtenaw County? CCWC’s Senior Services department is home to community-based programs such as Home Maintenance & Safety Services, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Resource Advocacy, and Volunteer Caregiver Respite. Recently we spoke with Kaser Kerr, Director of Senior Services for Catholic Charities Washtenaw County. In…
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