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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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Guide to Managing Chronic Pain in the Elderly

Friday, June 21st, 2019

Chronic pain is one of the most common conditions suffered by older adults. A National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded study indicates that nearly 53% of seniors, over the age of 65 experience persistent pain. Untreated or undertreated chronic pain can lead to a variety of negative consequences - avoidance of activity, reduced mobility, increased risk of falls, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and isolation. As a caregiver, understanding of the unique ...

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