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Home Repair Programs Primer
Colder weather means a lot for Michiganians- the beginning of the holiday season, winterizing cars and homes, and switching out lighter clothes for cozy winter favorites. The colder weather can also bring attention to home repairs that need to be finished before winter is in full force. Washtenaw County is home to a variety of home repair and…
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Spotlight: HomeWatch Caregivers
The Washtenaw County Elder Justice Coalition is a group of health and social service practitioners and community members working to acknowledge and prevent elder abuse in Washtenaw County through awareness, education, advocacy, and enhanced partnerships. Recently we spoke with Angelique Fluellen of HomeWatch Caregivers. Homewatch Caregivers pride themselves on providing excellent care at a variety of levels ranging from respite care and…
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How to have a virtual Thanksgiving
Holidays are a time to gather with family, but this year the holidays will look different. With Covid cases on the rise in Michigan, Governor Whitmer urged Michiganders to rethink the holiday: “Thanksgiving is going to look different this year […] It just has to. Medical experts across the country strongly recommend that we do…
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Spotlight: Huron Valley PACE
We’re going to be closing out National Family Caregivers Month with interviews and information about adult day care programs in Washtenaw County. Recently we spoke with Tina Berry of Huron Valley PACE. A member of the National PACE Association, Huron Valley PACE helps older adults continue to age in place in their home by offering a full…
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Spotlight: Silver Club
We’re going to be closing out National Family Caregivers Month with interviews and information about adult day care programs in Washtenaw County. Recently we spoke with Shannon Etcheverry of Silver Club. A program of Michigan Medicine’s Geriatrics Center, Silver Club offers a respite for caregivers by providing their family member who has dementia with a social outlet…
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A sandwich no one ordered
You’ve probably heard the term “sandwich generation” (it was even added to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary). Basically, it refers to someone who is “sandwiched” between taking care of their aging parents while also taking care of their children or adult children. This type of caregiver is often pulled in two directions at the same time. Senior Living.org breaks it down even further by creating three…
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