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Senior Lung Health
Pneumonia can be serious for anyone, but for older adults, it can be especially dangerous. This common lung infection doesn’t always look the same in seniors as it does in younger people. Today’s blog post will explore what pneumonia is, why it often affects older adults differently, and how it can connect with conditions like…
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Special Blog Post: 2025 Holiday Meals
For many, this time of year is filled with warmth, laughter, and, of course, delicious food. However, not everyone has the means to enjoy a festive meal, especially after recent cuts to food assistance programs that people rely on for support. In this bonus blog post, we’re going to explore free Thanksgiving and Christmas meals…
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Understanding Elder Law
As we age, our legal needs can start to look a little different. Questions about wills, power of attorney, long-term care, or protecting savings often become more important. That’s where elder law comes in; it’s a special area of law that focuses on the needs of older adults and their families. In this post, we’ll…
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Special Blog Post: Supplementing SNAP
By now you may have heard that SNAP or “food stamps” will be temporarily paused beginning November 1st . This is a devastating development for people who rely on food assistance to fill their plates, including 224,872 adults age 60+ in Michigan. This special blog post will outline where to find food assistance, food safety,…
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Internet Resources for Seniors
Today (October 29th) is National Internet Day! It seems like each year more and more of our lives head online. While this is convenient, it leaves out individuals that may not have access to reliable internet connections or may not feel comfortable using new technology. Today’s blog post will explore different community resources to get…
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Undercover UTIs
Not every holiday is about cake and balloons- and National Senior UTI Awareness Day (October 24th) is definitely one of those less-festive ones. Still, it shines a light on an important health issue that affects many older adults. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) don’t always show up the same way in seniors as they do in…
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