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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: Detroit Area Vaccine Hunters

The Covid 19 pandemic has stretched past the one-year mark and there’s been a lot of talk lately about vaccines. Who qualifies for a covid 19 vaccine? How do you sign up if you do … Continue Reading

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Food Resources and COVID19

March is National Nutrition Month! Washtenaw County is home to a wide variety of food programs to help fill in the gaps in our diets. Below is just a partial list of programs that are … Continue Reading

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Spotlight: Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels

March is National Nutrition Month! We’ve covered food pantries and other food-related resources on the blog before, but what if you’re an older adult who cannot leave your home or have access to the appliances needed to … Continue Reading

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Don’t hit snooze on these sleep facts

March is Sleep Awareness Month! We’ve talked about sleep before on the blog. There are some serious misconceptions about sleeping and aging, which is what we’ll take a look at today. True or False: Older … Continue Reading

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What’s a social worker? How can they help?

“Social worker” is probably a term you’ve heard thrown around. You may have heard of a social worker that helps you find resources or performs therapy. You might even work with a social worker and not even … Continue Reading

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2021 Tax Resources for Seniors

It’s that time of year again…tax season! Taxes can be complicated in a good year, but how do you even begin to start your taxes during a pandemic where usual support systems (like senior centers) aren’t … Continue Reading