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Senior Services News
5 Ways to Help an Older Adult Overcome Hoarding Issues
You enter your dad's home and can't believe the stacks of stuff that have accumulated on every flat surface. Piles of newspapers and mail on the kitchen counter, the medicine cabinet overflowing with 10 years’ worth of hair spray (despite his being bald), heaps of...
Our Mind Matters: Frontotemporal Dementia
A monthly article brought to you by Senior Services Memory Support Programs Over the last few months, we have learned a lot about dementia and some of the most common types. The type of dementia we are going to focus on in this article is called Frontotemporal...
French Onion Dip with Greek Yogurt
A scrumptious French Onion Dip recipe made with Greek yogurt for added creaminess and nutrition. This French onion dip is a must-have party appetizer! Ingredients: Greek yogurt Mayonnaise Dried onion flakes (dehydrated onion) Garlic powder Worcestershire sauce Kosher...
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...
