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Senior Services News
Summer Safety Tips for Older Adults
Long days in the summer sun can be dangerous for anyone if the necessary precautions aren’t taken, and this is especially true for older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who are ages 65 and older are more prone to...
Great Lakes PACE, More Choices for Seniors!
The Great Lakes PACE program has been open since May 1, 2015. They assist those with failing health and other needs wishing to remain in their homes. A nursing home is no longer the only option for those who are aging with health problems. There are more choices. PACE...
Celebrating Pride Month: Honoring LGBTQ+ Community in the Great Lakes Bay Region
by Ashley David, Communications & Design Manager and Editor of Midland Prime Times Pride Month is a month-long celebration that takes place annually in June to honor and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. The month is marked by various events and festivities that aim...
June Volunteer of the Month
by Allison Rossi Utter, Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager Harry Peless has been chosen as June Volunteer of the Month for his over 1,188 hours as a driver for the Transportation Department since 2009! When Harry retired after 30 years as a Letter Carrier, he...
5 Health Tips for Working Family Caregivers
The impact of caregiving can be a harsh reality for the family caregiver, putting a strain on physical, mental and emotional health. According to a survey of 1,000 North American working family caregivers conducted by Home Instead, Inc.: 80 % report that caregiving...
Care Coordination Corner: Assistance for Midland County Veterans and Their Families
by Julie Randolph, Information & Access and Care Coordination Manager Who of us has not developed negative emotional responses, like confusion, frustration, and anger, when faced with bureaucratic “red tape”? A delay in response or decline of request cause many of...
Dining Out with Food Allergies
by Lance Redwantz, MS, RD, Nutrition Program Director Typically, our immune system is engaged to protect us against an invading pathogen; however, that is not the case when discussing an allergy. Food allergies are medical conditions involving the triggering of the...
Our Mind Matters: Dementia with Lewy Body
A monthly article brought to you by Senior Services Memory Support Programs Dementia with Lewy Body might not be something you have ever heard of. This is likely because it has symptoms similar to both Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease making it very...
Aging Unbound | May is Older Americans Month
Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans, highlight important trends, and strengthen our...
