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COVID-19: Organizations Accepting Donations
With everything that’s going on, it’s easy to feel hopeless. To help with that Ahead of the Curve has compiled a list of organizations that are accepting donations of materials, financial support, or time. Item Donations Food Gatherers- (734) 761-2796 Accepting food donations Shelter Association of Washtenaw County- (734) 971-1073. Click here to view their Amazon…
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What’s on your plate?
March is National Nutrition Month! Did you know that hunger affects 13.6% of Washtenaw County residents? Malnutrition, or not getting enough food or nutrients, is a big problem facing older adults. Once older adults stop driving, they rely on others or on public transportation to get to the store. They may not be able to…
Continue ReadingImportant Announcement from Ahead of the Curve
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan issued a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order to combat the spread of COVID-19 that takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Because of this announcement, Catholic Charities Washtenaw County’s Packard office will be closed effective Tuesday until further notice. Several programs have been suspended until further…
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Spotlight: Housing Bureau for Seniors
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 Susan Atkins of the Housing Bureau for Seniors. The Housing Bureau for Seniors (HBS) provides guidance…
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Special Blog Post: Coronavirus and You
You may have heard of Coronavirus or Covid19 as it is spreading throughout Michigan and the United States. You may have also heard that older adults are at higher risk of catching and experiencing severe symptoms of the virus. In this special post we’ll walk you through what Coronavirus is and how to protect yourself….
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Sleeping as We Age
Why is sleep important? Sleep is when the body repairs itself. The processes that our bodies go through when we sleep have been shown to affect mood, energy, memory, brain health, and our ability to learn. What’s stopping us from sleeping? Difficulty sleeping is often portrayed as a normal part of aging- but it isn’t….
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