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Is Grandparents Day just another Hallmark holiday?
National Grandparents day is the first Sunday after Labor Day. This year it falls on Sunday, September 13. Who invented this holiday? Grandparents Day was created by Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade. McQuade was a champion for older adults. She was elected Vice Chair of the West Virginia Committee on Aging in 1971. She also served as a delegate…
Continue ReadingHow can you help older adults during Coronavirus?
Coronavirus and social distancing are hard on everyone, but can be especially difficult for older adults who find themselves isolated from their families and community. National Public Radio tackles this issue with a guide for supporting older adults during this pandemic. Click on the image below to be taken to the NPR website.
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Caregiving and the workplace
Did you know that only five states offer paid family leave? What does this mean for the roughly 1 in 6 caregivers that are still in the workforce? Oftentimes caregivers can feel like they’re between a rock and a hard place- they can either focus on being a good caregiver or a good employee, but not both at the same…
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Senior Centers in the Time of Coronavirus
Coronavirus has changed nearly every aspect of our lives. Despite the unique challenges of the past six months, senior centers in Washtenaw County continue to do their best to serve older adults in their community. Below is a guide to current services and offerings from local senior centers: Ann Arbor Senior Center (734-794-6000 x42591) Building Closed? Yes …
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Older Adults in the Media
What comes to mind when you hear the word older adult? Is it an active person playing basketball or teaching a grandchild how to ride a bike? Or is it someone with gray hair who sits on a couch with their caregiver? Do a quick web search for “older adult”- what do your results look like? Even though…
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Thrift Shops
This post was scheduled before the Covid 19 outbreak. Call head to your local thrift shop before visiting or donating. August 17th is National Thrift Shop Day! When you think of thrift shops you probably think of small, quiet stores with rows of clothes organized haphazardly. Thrift shops can be great for finding clothes and furniture at a discount, but they offer…
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