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Welcome to the Senior Resource Connect blog. You can visit the blog each Wednesday at 10am for the latest information about aging, caregiving, COVID, and local resources.

This information was originally published in March 2020, and was most recently updated in January 2024. Information changes frequently, so please call to confirm hours and availability before visiting a resource ... Continue Reading

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Merry Christmas from Senior Resource Connect!

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Sending warm wishes of comfort, joy, and peace to our community this season.

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Best of the Blog 2025

The Senior Resource Connect blog is updated every Wednesday at 9am to bring you the latest information related to aging, caregiving, Covid, and more in Washtenaw County. Below is a list of our “greatest hits” with each month’s most popular blog post! Click on the blue links below to read each post:    January: Protecting…

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Everyday Apps for Seniors

December 11th is National App Day! Phone apps have been around for a long time; although the first apps came built into phones (remember playing snake?), apps as we know them today arrived when Apple released their app store in 2008. Smartphone apps can make our lives easier, entertain us, and help us manage our…

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Access for All

December third is International Day of Persons with Disabilities; this holiday, created by the United Nations, focuses on promoting the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities. The theme for 2025 is “fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.” This mouthful boils down to focusing on making sure that those with disabilities are included and…

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Grateful for another year of connection, care, and community. Happy Thanksgiving from Senior Resource Connect!

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Holiday Check-In: Spotting Red Flags

The holidays are a special time to reconnect with family, but they can also reveal changes we might not notice during phone calls or quick visits. Maybe you see unopened mail piling up, a cluttered kitchen, or your parents seem more forgetful or withdrawn. These small signs can sometimes point to bigger challenges with health,…

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