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Livingston County Consortium on Aging Senior Resource Expo

Monday, September 16th, 2024

Livingston County's Consortium on Aging is hosting its 2024 Senior Resource Expo from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the 2/42 Community Church, 7526 Grand River Ave. in Brighton. The event will feature dozens of vendors and giveaways. The main event is a one-woman "theatrical memoir" performed by Breeda Miller. Miller brings to life her immigrant mother's story, playing each role as she charts, in profound and funny ...

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Learning Opportunities Abound!

Friday, October 20th, 2023

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is offering GetSetUp, an online live learning program that offers hundreds of free classes to adults 55 and older. Explore your interests, from bread baking to basic computing to financial wellness to traveling to our national parks - and much more. All classes are taught by older adults. How it works Students can learn from the comfort of their living room or a local library - ...

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Understanding and Managing Chronic Pain in Older Adults

Friday, June 21st, 2019

More than half of adults over age 65 experience persistent pain, according to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study. But despite how common it is, chronic pain in seniors is often underreported and undertreated—leading to serious consequences like depression, isolation, sleep problems, and a decline in mobility and independence. As a caregiver, knowing how to recognize and respond to chronic pain in older adults can make a big difference in ...

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