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Preventing Elder Abuse
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder Abuse is prevalent in the US and affects 1 in 10 older adults over the age of 60. We’ve covered the basics of elder abuse before on the blog. Today we’re going to focus on what we can all do to prevent elder abuse in our communities. Support Don’t be afraid to report…
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Supporting LGBTQ+ Seniors
June is Pride month! Pride is a chance to bring visibility to issues facing the LGBTQ+ community, offer support, and celebrate legal victories that allow for increased freedom. Last year on the blog we covered a variety of resources for LGBTQ+ seniors. Today we’re going to look at ways that community members and professionals can support LGBTQ+ seniors. In the workplace …
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Spotlight: Feonix Mobility Rising/AARP Ride@50+
May 26 is National Senior Health and Fitness Day! Recently we talked with Alison Peterson, Community Development Manager for Feonix Mobility Rising. Through their AARP Ride@50+ program Feonix Mobility Rising not only provides assistance with transportation to medical appointments, their new Vaccinate Washtenaw program helps connect county residents with transportation to and from Covid vaccine appointments! Ahead of the Curve: If you had…
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Older Adults & Mental Health
May is Mental Health Month! Mental health is an important part of our general wellness, but it’s especially important during Covid as many people are isolated. In an average year, 20% of people age 55 and over report experiencing mental distress. What mental illnesses affect older adults? Anxiety Depression Mood disorders (e.g., Bipolar Disorder) Schizophrenia Dementia Alzheimer’s Disease What…
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Resources for Younger Caregivers
When we think of the word “caregiver,” we tend to picture a middle-aged woman caring for her parents or an older woman caring for her spouse. Unfortunately, this bias shows up in programming for caregivers. According to a 2018 study by the AARP, one in four caregivers is a Millennial, yet most support groups, social programs, and educational…
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