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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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Covid Assistance for Homeowners

COVID has been hard on a lot of us and has affected every area of our lives. We’ve covered Covid housing assistance programs on the blog before, and today will introduce a new program: the … Continue Reading

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How Michigan is Helping Ukraine

By now you’ve probably heard about the situation in Ukraine. The current presidents of both the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University have released statements in support of Ukraine. With things escalating and Ukrainians … Continue Reading

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Staying Social During Winter (and COVID)

Do you have cabin fever? Winter can be rough for several reasons and March can be especially difficult because spring seems so close yet so far away. Of course, COVID can also add to isolation … Continue Reading

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Spotlight: CSSW Home Maintenance & Safety Services

The end of February means that spring is almost here! Spring means a lot of things to different people, but to homeowners it can mean coming out of hibernation and making repairs that weren’t able … Continue Reading

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Managing Physical and Emotional Stress

What exactly is stress?  The Cleveland Clinic defines stress as “a normal reaction the body has when changes occur, resulting in physical, emotional and intellectual responses.” Everyone experiences stress!   What are the dangers of … Continue Reading

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Heart Health & Heart Attacks

February is American Heart Month! Did you know that every 40 seconds someone in the US has a heart attack? Today on the blog we’ll be exploring heart attacks- what causes them, how to prevent … Continue Reading