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4700 Dublin Ave.
Midland MI 48642
989-633-3700
Contact Us
Senior Services News
Do you need a Handyman?
Senior Services offers a handyman program for seniors in Midland County. A volunteer team helps seniors maintain their homes by making them safe and secure. Many older adults have to give up the independence of living in their home simply because the home has not been...
Safely Managing Your Medications
From helping us lower blood pressure to controlling heart burn, medications can be extremely useful to manage our health and quality of life. Sometimes, taking too many medications can cause more harm than good. Each year, millions of older Americans are injured due...
Care Coordination Corner: Don’t Go On The Journey Alone
by Julie Randolph, Care Coordinator If you or your loved one have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, we would love to join in your journey and walk alongside to provide supports. Support may be needed short-term or long-term, and needs may come and...
September Volunteer of the Month
by Tina Podboy Laughner, Volunteer & Outreach Manager Our September Volunteer of the Month is Marty McGuire for his work as a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Marty was one of many people who answered our plea for help at the beginning of the pandemic when we were...
Our Mind Matters: When a Loved One No Longer Recognizes You
A monthly article brought to you by Senior Services Memory Support Programs As an individual’s dementia progresses, some people may stop recognizing people they know, even close family members. This can be upsetting for families as well as the person themselves....
Senior Services adds new staff
Senior Services is announcing the addition of new staff to their agency. Zack Greening has joined the Care Coordination / Information and Access team at Senior Services. Zack has had experience working with adults of all ages providing Case Management through...
Rebuilding social connections in a post-COVID world
When you become too comfortable with your routine after being closed off for a year, you may be avoiding getting back out there. Senior Services wants its clients to feel safe and comfortable attending programs again that will help them re-connect with others. By...
Care Coordination Corner: The Shame of Scams
by Julie Randolph, Care Coordinator Dr. Peter Lichtenburg of the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University states that 1 out of 20 older adults in the U.S. is a victim of financial exploitation, losing an average of $80,000 to $186,000. Right here in Midland...
Healthy Kitchen Hacks: Breakfast Enhancers
by Deanna Segrave-Daly and Serena Ball Bump up the nutrients — and the flavor — in your basic breakfast. According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, many of us don’t consume enough calcium, potassium, dietary fiber and vitamin D. Use these tips to add...
