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Traumatic Brain Injury Explained
March 4th was Brain Injury Awareness Day. We’ve all hit our heads at some point, most likely as children. Most of the time, we’re able to recover pretty easily, but some head injuries can lead to traumatic brain injuries. TBIs are common; in 2023 there were 1,854 TBI-related deaths in Michigan. In 2022, Michigan saw 9,137 hospitalizations related to TBIs. There was an average…
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Protecting Your Rights as a Consumer
We talk a lot on the blog about scam prevention. It’s an unfortunate reality that scammers work tirelessly to separate older adults from their hard-earned money through scams and fraud. In 2024, scams accounted for a loss of $2.4 billion among Americans ages 60 and older; this was an increase from $1.9 billion in 2023. National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to explore ways to protect yourself as a consumer, learn common scam warning signs,…
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Losing Your Sense of Smell
Our sense of smell plays an important role in daily life, even though we may not think about it very often. Anosmia is the loss of the sense of smell, and it can happen for many reasons, including illness, injury, aging, or certain health conditions. For older adults, changes in smell can affect safety, nutrition, and quality of life,…
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Pet Care Support
Pets give us comfort, routine, and a lot of love, especially as we age. Still, taking care of them can be hard when money or resources are limited. In honor of National Love Your Pet Day on February 20th, today’s post will explore helpful pet resources for seniors and caregivers, including food assistance, financial help, and low-cost veterinary care. …
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Emergency Numbers for Seniors
Could you recite your doctor’s phone number from memory? Who would you call if there was a downed power line in your backyard? When an emergency happens, knowing who to call can make all the difference. For older adults and caregivers, having the right phone numbers close by can help you act quickly and feel more at…
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Spotlight: Gentle Care Music Therapy
Music has a special way of reaching people, especially during times of stress, illness, or change. For older adults, music can bring comfort, spark memories, and lift mood in ways words sometimes can’t. In this post, we sit down with Rachael Lawrence-Lupton, owner of Gentle Care Music Therapy, to talk about what music therapy is and how it…
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