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Welcome to the Senior Resource Connect blog. You can visit the blog each Wednesday at 10am for the latest information about aging, caregiving, COVID, and local resources.

COVID-19 Resource Guide

This information was originally published in March 2020, and was most recently updated in January 2024. Information changes frequently, so please call to confirm hours and availability before visiting a resource. Jump to a section below … Continue Reading

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Getting Rid of Junk Mail

Junk mail, those ads and offers sent to your door, seems to be a regular part of having an address. According to the Sightline Institute, Americans receive 41 pounds of junk mail each year! Worse … Continue Reading

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Being a Good Neighbor

September 28th is National Good Neighbor Day! According to the Pew Research Center, roughly 3 out of 10 people say they know all their neighbors; this number increases to 4 out of 10 people in … Continue Reading

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Fall Prevention Week 2023

The first day of autumn (or fall) is Fall Prevention Awareness Week. More than just a pun, the purpose of this day is to address falls as a public health issue and remind people about … Continue Reading

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Driving Safe as We Age

Last month there were a number of high-profile accidents where cars drove into buildings- including an 86-year-old woman who crashed into a Subway restaurant in Ann Arbor. Unfortunately, as we age our senses tend to … Continue Reading

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2023 Flu Shot Clinics

It’s that time of year again. Summer is slowly transitioning to fall, which means it’s time to think about apple picking, cooking hearty soups, and getting your annual flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control … Continue Reading

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Renting Accessibility

Washtenaw County is home to various home modification programs. Unfortunately, these programs can have long wait lists. If you need a ramp but can’t turn to the county or nonprofit programs, where can you turn?  … Continue Reading