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Staying cool in the summer
It’s that time of year again: the temperatures are slowly rising, outdoor events are popping up, and you might find yourself craving ice cream. Summer is here! Summer can mean a lot of fun things, but it can also mean a struggle to stay comfortable and a battle with utility bills. Below are some resources to stay cool…
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You’ve decluttered. Now what?
July 15 is National Give Something Away Day! Chances are you spent some time decluttering over the past year, and you may even have a pile of things you want to donate. What do you do next? (if you’re not at that point yet, our friends at the Betty Brigade have excellent tips to help with downsizing on their blog)….
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Sun Safety Tips for Seniors
Did you get a little too much sun last weekend? July 3 is Stay Out of the Sun Day. Older adults face a unique set of challenges when it comes to sun exposure and dehydration. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), roughly 18% of older adults opt out of using any form of sun protection. Interestingly, there’s a…
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Olmstead Decision and Resources
June 22 is the anniversary of the Olmstead Decision, an important supreme court decision aimed at improving quality of life for individuals with disabilities. What led to the Olmstead Decision? Two women in Georgia, Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson, lived with mental and physical disabilities and found themselves in a vicious cycle where they would be sent to a state institution to…
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Spotlight: Alzheimer’s Association (Greater Michigan Chapter)
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month! We’re excited to speak with Michelle Phalen, Program Coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association (Greater Michigan Chapter). The Alzheimer’s Association offers a broad range of free programs and services, funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research, and advocacy efforts on behalf of Michiganders. AOTC: If you had to give an “elevator speech” about…
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