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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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Special Blog Post: Medicare Open Enrollment

As you may know, Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County participates in the Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP), which helps seniors and adults with disabilities navigate the Medicare enrollment process to find the health insurance and … Continue Reading

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Grief Resources in Washtenaw County

Grief is one of those things that touches everyone regardless of age, income, or whether you live in a rural or urban area. Grief can be sneaky and there’s no one way to navigate through … Continue Reading

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Happy National Senior Citizens Day!

President Ronald Reagan declared August 21st as National Senior Citizen Day back in 1988. Also sometimes called World Senior Citizen Day, for the past 36 years this day has served as reminder of older adults’ … 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