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Spotlight: Friends for Life- New Listing!
We have a new resource listing at Senior Resource Connect, and quite an awesome one! We all know how important pets can be in our lives, and Friends for Life is advocating for our pets and their owners.
National Tourism Day- May Seventh
This Sunday is National Tourism Day! In honor of touring, let’s talk about traveling! There are many benefits to travelling post-retirement and as we get older.
Getting Active!
We touched on a bit of exercise options last week, but let’s dive into some local exercise options for seniors! Not only can this be a great chance to get out into the community, but to also stay healthy and active.
Stress Awareness and Reduction
We have all experienced stress throughout our lives. Let’s look at the effects of stress on older adults, and some healthy ways to deal with stress.
How and Where to Volunteer
April has a title of National Volunteer Month! Volunteering can be a meaningful and fun use of your time, but finding places in your area may sometimes be challenging. Today we will cover some different areas to look at volunteering, specifically for older adults.
Spotlight: Lisa Catledge of Get Connected
April is National Alcohol Awareness month. For this week’s post, we will be talking to Lisa Catledge, a social worker at Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County who administers the Get Connected program. Get Connected is a program educating the community on senior issues related to substance abuse, medication management, and mental health.