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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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Spotlight: Washtenaw County Health Department

We all know a little more about our local health department than we have in the past due to COVID 19. The Washtenaw County Health Department works hard, whether there’s a pandemic or not, to … Continue Reading

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Housing options in Washtenaw County 

Housing is an issue that a lot of people faced even before Covid. Where can older adults look for housing that they can afford? How do you choose the best housing for you?  Housing Assistance  … Continue Reading

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Are older adults using social media? 

Social media sites are incredibly popular with teenagers and young adults, but do older adults visit these sites? How do older adults use social media and how can they avoid common scams?  Older adults ARE … Continue Reading

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Increasing Your Computer Confidence

We’ve talked a lot on the blog about how important it is to stay connected and find ways to be social (especially during COVID). Social media and virtual classes can be great ways to stay … Continue Reading

Independence Day 2022

Happy Independence Day from Ahead of the Curve!

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What are blister packs and are they worth it? 

Often called blister packs, bubble packaging, multi-dose packaging, pill packets, or pre-sorted daily med packs, this medication management tool involves creating individual packs of medication either daily or weekly.   Benefits  Easy to double check that … Continue Reading