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Happy Thanksgiving!
Grateful for another year of connection, care, and community. Happy Thanksgiving from Senior Resource Connect!
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Holiday Check-In: Spotting Red Flags
The holidays are a special time to reconnect with family, but they can also reveal changes we might not notice during phone calls or quick visits. Maybe you see unopened mail piling up, a cluttered kitchen, or your parents seem more forgetful or withdrawn. These small signs can sometimes point to bigger challenges with health,…
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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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