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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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SallyGeorge Wright: Not in Our Town

Washtenaw County is home to more than 45,000 adults age 65 and over. Despite the high number of older adults in the county, there are few outlets for them to tell their stories. The Ahead … Continue Reading

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Valentine’s Day Scams: Don’t Get Your Heart Broken!

Scammers never take a break. Believe it or not, we need to be aware of scams all year round- especially around the holidays. Valentine’s Day is a popular day for various scams, but with our … Continue Reading

Happy Black History Month from Ahead of the Curve

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Preventing Identity Theft

January 28 is Data Privacy Day. Unfortunately scammers love to prey on older adults and each year there are multiple scams to be on the lookout for. Celebrate Data Privacy Day by taking these steps … Continue Reading

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What does a caregiver look like?

When we think of caregivers usually, we picture a woman in her 50s or 60s caring for a parent. In reality, caregiving happens across the lifetime. A 2018 study found that the average age of … Continue Reading

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What’s a long-distance caregiver to do?

You love your family member and want to support them as they grow older…but you live in a different state- now what?  The National Institute on Aging defines long-distance caregiving as caring for someone you … Continue Reading