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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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How Can You Make Sure You Take Your Medicine As Directed?

Prescription medications can greatly improve your quality of life- but only if they’re taken as directed. Older adults are more likely than other age groups to be taking more than one prescription medication; A survey … Continue Reading

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Happy Older Americans Month!

May is Older Americans Month! Every year the Administration for Community Living chooses a theme to celebrate older adults; this year’s theme is “Powered by Connection” and focuses on the positive effects that relationships and … Continue Reading

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Know Your Scam: The “Pig Butchering” Super Scam

You may have heard about the new scam on the block with an unfortunate name. Called “Pig Butchering Scams,” these scams are especially dangerous because they don’t unfold like a typical scam. Instead of putting … Continue Reading

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Avoid the Paperwork Quicksand: Getting Organized for Organize Your Files Week

Did you know that the third week of April is Organize Your Files Week? April is also Records and Information Management Month, so there’s no excuse for not getting on top of your paperwork!   … Continue Reading

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How Librarians Can Help Older Adults

April 16th is National Librarian Day, a day set aside to thank Librarians for all they do for their communities. What comes to mind when you think of a librarian? Is it an older woman … Continue Reading

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Spotlight: Feonix Mobility Rising

While we’re fortunate to have a bus system in Washtenaw County, transportation is still a huge challenge for many- especially in rural parts of the county. For the past four years, Feonix Mobility Rising has … Continue Reading