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Free or low cost dental services U of D Mercy Dental School offers services free and low cost. Macomb County Health Department also has a dental clinic available to residents with reduced fees. Oakland County has a discount dental program, 20-50% off of fees. The State list of dental programs. |
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This is a resource for any veteran no matter what your year of service |
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These are valuable sites to seniors as well but more specialized and may not be useful to everyone. I’ve included them for the seniors that need them, they provide so much! |
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Discounts and valuable information for union members and retirees. |
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Consumer Protection Division Michigan Attorney General’s Office If you think you have been the victim of fraud this office advocates on behalf of the citizens of Michigan and especially scams involving senior citizens. |
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Flu Shots, Pneumonia Shots and Other Health Related Services Some Free, Some Low Cost and Reliable Sources |
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Links You Need and Sites of Value
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SeniorFreeBees/ It only takes a second to join the group if you haven’t already and all are welcome. Choose how you’d like to be notified of updates, never miss a freebee!
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This resource is a compilation of links to many useful organizations. Good place to start some research. |
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Free recipes from Delicious Decisions at the American Heart Association. Online guide to medicine assistance for seniors, free. |
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Free E-books, save the gas driving to the library, check them out at home! Many databases of information and magazine articles too. Be sure to check out the site www.libcoop.net too and use your local library from home. You can place holds on items at distant libraries and have them delivered to your nearest branch. |
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Michigan Foster Grandparent Site Explains pay, hours involved, training and all you need to get involved in the organization. The income is tax free and this is a job you can really be proud to do. 60 and older only. |
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Wayne State Institute of Gerontology They are always looking for seniors for a variety of things. Check the “News” section on the lower half of the home page. This site is a great place to spend some free time. |
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The United Way of Southeastern Michigan has a referral and help line with a multitude of assistance. Look over the site and then keep the number (211) in mind. The range is from food to healthcare. |
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Join this online blood pressure program and get a free blood pressure monitor after rebate and tons of free advice. Medication rebates, free trials and ongoing promotions too. |
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HUD Housing Resources for Seniors Michigan specific site by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development. |
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Royal Oak Health Information Portal, shows how to locate the best health information on the internet. A variety of very useful sources have put together an excellent resource. (Thanks Mike for this submission) |
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Free Workshop w/Continental Breakfast and Lunch, Great collection of speakers and topics. Go for the breakfast but stay for the information. Macomb and Oakland County Lifelong Learners.
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Search all type of recalls from drugs to automobiles. Before you toss that broken appliance check here to see if it’s eligible for replacement from the manufacturer. |
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Citizen’s Energy/Citgo Heating Oil Program 100 Free gallons of heating oil for certain states and income levels. Doesn’t hurt to apply, it’s quick and easy. |
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Earn tax free income while serving other seniors. You’ll get help with transportation and meal cost as well a physical exam each year. |
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Mid Michigan Health Screenings, blood pressure clinics, healthy living screenings and pre-diabetes classes. A long list of free resources. |
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Downriver Community Conference Weatherization A free energy program provided by the Department of Energy, and the State of Michigan, servicing 19 Downriver Communities. In order to qualify for this program you must meet certain income eligibility requirements. |
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Tax credits for certain improvements to your home that make it more energy efficient. It appears as though even caulking to seal the windows qualifies for a tax credit. |
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Hill Burton Free and Reduced Cost Healthcare A free healthcare service for individuals needing care at a hospital. Use the website to locate a hospital in your area or call the 800 number. |
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Free e-books to download. Very well organized and growing everyday. |
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The benefits of age can be found daily right here |
