Seniors & Caregivers
Highlights
Help make the Library more welcoming to seniors!
February 5, 2019
Join the Senior Advisory Board and give your input on programs, services, and other resources the library offers to those age 55 and over.
Events
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Anne Frank Remembered-NEW DATE AND TIME
Wednesday, February 20 | 6:00 pm |YDL-Whittaker
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AARP Income Tax Preparation
Tuesday, February 19 | 9:30 am |YDL-Michigan -
Knitting Plus
Tuesday, February 19 | 6:00 pm |YDL-Michigan -
E-Mail Basics
Tuesday, February 19 | 6:30 pm |YDL-Whittaker
Services
Bi-Folkal Workshops
Reminisce about the past with others
Computer Classes
Learn basic computer skills
Home Delivery
Home delivery for patrons with disabilities
Large Print Collection
Browse over 9,000 large print books
Low Vision Services
Magnifiers, large print books, and more
Michigan Activity Pass
Get free and discounted passes to museums and parks!
Tools for Living Kits
Live better with hands-on resources for older adults
Resources
Alt HealthWatch is a database that uses complementary, holistic, integrated approaches.
A large collection of census, vital, military, and immigration records for genealogy research. Access available on library computers only.
Consumer Health Complete is a database that contains medical encyclopedias, books, and magazine articles.
HealthSource: Consumer Edition is a database that contains consumer health magazines.
Download movies, television shows, music, comic books, eBooks, and eAudiobooks to your laptop or mobile device.
Extensive and up-to-date information about diseases, conditions, drugs, and clinical trials. Appropriate for patients, families, and doctors.
One of the largest genealogy databases of its kind, with over 6 billion historical records from the U.S. and around the world.
Trusted source of read-alike recommendations to help kids and adults find books that are just right for their reading level and interest.
Online access to the popular Source Book series on various health conditions and diseases.
Download audiobooks and books to your computer, listening device, or eReader.
With accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets, and stocks, Value Line gives you the tools to make smarter, more profitable decisions and to evaluate investments with confidence.
Links
Resources Around Town
Michigan and Beyond
Caregiving from AARP
Resources to take care of those who need you.
Retirement Finances from FINRA
Saving for retirement, and managing income once you retire, are two important aspects of personal financial management.
The Retirement Cafe
Explore ideas about the ‘new retirement’.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Retirement Planning
Balancing debt, retirement income, and assets becomes even more important to your financial security as you age.