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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: Ann Arbor Senior Center

Earlier this month on the blog we covered the benefits of Parks and Recreation programs for National Park and Recreation Month. It’s common for cities and townships to run their senior center/senior programming through their … Continue Reading

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Spotlight: Ypsilanti Township 50 & Beyond Program

Last week on the blog we covered the benefits of Parks and Recreation programs for National Park and Recreation Month. It’s common for cities and townships to run their senior center/senior programming through their Parks … Continue Reading

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Parks And Recreation And Seniors

Have you ever wondered what a parks and recreation department does? Since July is National Park and Recreation Month, we’ll be exploring how parks and recreation departments serve seniors and next week we’ll have an … Continue Reading

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Are Video Games Are Good For Seniors?

July 8th was Video Games Day. You may be wondering why we’re talking about video games on a blog about aging, but video games offer a lot of potential benefits to older adults. A study … Continue Reading

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Staying Sun Safe

July 3rd is Stay Out of the Sun Day! We’ve covered the unique challenges older adults face with sun exposure and dehydration on the blog. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 1 in 5 … Continue Reading

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Spotlight: Alzheimer’s Association (Michigan Chapter)

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. The Alzheimer’s Association offers a variety of free programs, services for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research, and more. Today on … Continue Reading