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Join us today for our Healthy Living Webinar: Oral Health for Older Adults! Learn how to prevent dental problems as you age and build habits that support a healthy mouth and overall well-being. 📅 Thursday, December 11, 2025 ⏰ 1:00 PM–2:00 PM Register or learn more: 989-358-4667 or healthyaging@nemcsa.org

Are you caring for a friend or family member with a life-limiting illness and living in a rural area? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research project through Michigan State University’s College of Nursing. Participants will be asked to complete: A brief online survey An optional interview Compensation: Participants who complete all study activities will receive up to $40 in gift cards. Why participate? Your experience can help improve understanding of rural caregiving and support the creation of resources and programs that better meet caregivers' emotional and practical needs. For more information, contact the MSU Caregiver Support Team at 517-884-4630 or patanoar@msu.edu

The holidays should be about joy, not stress. Planning ahead, setting a budget, and focusing on meaningful moments instead of expensive gifts can help you enjoy the season without worry.

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Toolkit is a series of 6 weekly sessions with 3-5 people living with chronic conditions. Registration deadline is January 6, 2026. Registration link: www.canr.msu.edu/events/chronic-disease-path-toolkit-jan-13-feb-17-11am-12pm

Driving is a skill you have spent a lifetime on, and you know it is a skill that requires good physical and mental abilities, and quick reactions. The Safe Drivers, Smart Options website is designed to help you: 1) Stay active and safe behind the wheel. 2) Decide when it may be time to transition to non-driving. 3) Find alternative transportation options. Click here to visit the website:

Struggling with sleep? You’re not alone. Join us for a supportive webinar on understanding the importance of sleep and learning real strategies to help you rest better. 📅 Friday, December 12, 2025 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Register or learn more: 989-358-4667 or healthyaging@nemcsa.org