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Senior Services News
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...
June Volunteer of the Month
by Allison Rossi Utter, Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager Pat Gamer, June Volunteer of the Month, is a site volunteer for the Sanford Center. Pat has been a volunteer with the agency since 2009 and has logged over 1,460 hours! She started volunteering at the...
Zing Into Summer with Zucchini Recipes!
By Megan Crockett, Nutrition Program Director Summer is on its way, the sun is shining, and zucchini’s are growing! Have you planted zucchini in your garden this year? If not, no worries -- You can always shop at your Midland Area Farmer’s Market! Stay tuned for more...
Welcome, Natalie Tucker: Mills Center Director
Senior Services is pleased to announce Natalie Tucker as the NEW Mills Activity & Dining Center Director! Natalie has previously worked as a teacher, librarian, a tutor for university students and a freelance writer for the Midland Daily News as well as various...
Care Coordination Corner: Building on Strength
by Julie Randolph, Care Coordination Manager A Care Coordinator works in partnership with an older adult to enhance their quality of life and to promote independence. Meeting a need by delivering a service or resource is not the primary goal. Our purpose is not...
Senior Services is a #TeamUp for the Great Lakes Bay Region Nonprofit Partner
The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational (GLBI) announced today 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...
Trailside Center Entrance Renovation
Trailside Center’s front desk at the main entrance is undergoing a much-needed renovation that began in mid-April. During construction, a temporary front desk will be available for use at the southwest entrance of the building near the library. See map for instruction...
