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Senior Services News
February Volunteer of the Month
by Allison Rossi Utter, Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager Transportation driver Rosemary McFadden is our February Volunteer of the Month. Rosemary started volunteering with Senior Services as a Meals on Wheels driver in October 2016. She had been coming to...
Quick Tips for Caregivers: Repeating
Probably the number one thing I hear from family members who have a loved one with memory loss, is a desire to find more patience with repetitive questions and stories from their person. While there is no magic formula for attaining patience, it can help to understand...
Some Seniors May Be Missing Out on Valuable State Tax Credits
by Dave Haslam, local AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Most Michigan residents who have less than $63,000 in total annual income and who pay property taxes or rent are eligible for up to a $1,500 state tax refund. In addition, many low income residents are eligible for a home...
January Volunteer of the Month
by Allison Rossi Utter, Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager Dorothy McKenna has been chosen as January Volunteer of the month for her service as a Care Coordination volunteer. Dorothy started volunteering for Senior Services in March 2015 providing clerical...
Thank You, Health Benefit Volunteers!
We would like to extend a big thank you to our Health Benefits volunteers, Kay Burton, Grace Daines, Yog Dhingra, Tracy Perry, and Holly Schaeffer. Without their knowledge, time, and expertise, we would not have been able to serve 222 individuals during Medicare Part...
Care Coordination Corner: Recliners and Decline
by Julie Randolph, Care Coordination Manager It is reported that the enterprising dentist, Josiah Flagg, invented the first reclining chair in 1790. Historians also suggest that the French Military created a recliner as a mobile bed for camp in 1850. Daniel F....
December Volunteer of the Month
by Allison Rossi Utter, Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager Brian Habeck has been chosen as Volunteer of the Month for December. Brian has been volunteering for Team Handyman since November 2021. When asked why he volunteers, Brian said, “It feels good to help...
What to Do: Center Closures & Meals on Wheels Delivery Cancellations Due to Inclement Weather
Weather in Michigan can be quite unpredictable this time of year! It is important to have a plan in place in case it is unsafe to travel. If inclement weather is forecasted, please be sure to check our website www.SeniorServicesMidland.org or our social channels for...
Our Mind Matters: Normal Aging or MCI?
A monthly article brought to you by Senior Services’ Memory Support Programs. Have you ever wondered if your forgetfulness is “normal” for your age or if you are truly experiencing changes in your brain? How do you determine what “normal aging” is? Well, let’s explore...
