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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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Keeping Your Independence with Medical Alert Systems

Did you know that August is MedicAlert Awareness Month? When you hear the term “medic alert” you may think of the old ad with an older woman who’s fallen and can’t get up, but there’s … Continue Reading

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Are Cataracts an Inevitable Part of Aging?

How often do you think about your eye health? You may think more about your eyes in the summer when you reach for your sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun’s harsh rays, but … 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