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Midland MI 48642
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Senior Services News
Welcome Tracey Wright, Coleman Center Site Manager
by Nancy Kawiecki, Center Services Manager Tracey has worked at Senior Services for the past 15 years in the Home Care Department. Previous to moving to Michigan, Tracey was the Assistant Manager of a group home where she developed & implemented activities with...
Our Mind Matters: Hydration
By Julie Shirk, Seasons Adult Day Health Services Registered Nurse As the summer temperatures climb, it is increasingly important to remain hydrated. We know that hydration is important for our health and wellbeing. It supports our digestion, brain health, sleep, oral...
Don’t Forget to Vote on August 2nd!
The Midland County Senior Millage will be on the August 2nd ballot. This millage supports programs essential to the well being of older adults in our community. It assures that people aged 60+ will continue to receive lifesaving services such as: Activity & Dining...
Coleman Center Director Sheryl Watson is Retiring!
By Nancy Kawiecki, Center Services Manager After 28 ½ years as the Coleman Center Director, Sheryl Watson is retiring. Sheryl started as the Coleman Center Director on October 12, 1993. While working in Midland at another agency located in the same building as Senior...
Senior Services is a #TeamUp for the Great Lakes Bay Region Nonprofit Partner
The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational (GLBI) has announced the 36 nonprofits that will be participating in the 2022 #TeamUp for the Great Lakes Bay Region charitable program. More than 100 nonprofits in the Great Lakes Bay Region applied for this opportunity. Seven...
Care Coordination Corner: It’s Not Just Meat & Potatoes
by Julie Randolph, Care Coordination Manager When an older adult works with a Care Coordinator, one of the first discussions is about their nutritional health. Is the individual able to shop for groceries, cook, or clean up after a meal? Can the individual leave their...
July Volunteer of the Month
by Allison Rossi Utter, Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager Senior Services Volunteer of the Month for July is Tom Mayhew. Tom volunteers at the Coleman Activity and Dining Center driving for Meals on Wheels. He has been volunteering in that capacity since...
Our Mind Matters: Food & Brain Health
Article from Diet and Alzheimer’s Disease by James M. Ellison, MD, MPH Food has such an important purpose in our lives. It provides us joy, gives us comfort and brings people together. But food can also create or sustain illness and distress. Much research has been...
Our Mind Matters: Benefits of Sensory Stimulation in the Seasons Sensory Room
Sensory stimulation is used to help those with dementia by allowing them to stay in the moment and interact with their current surroundings. These activities can use one or more of the five senses: hearing, sight, smell, taste and touch. By offering various ways to...
