Better My Meds

02/06/2026

Want to be a part of a AMAZING team? We are looking for people to join our Dexter Summer Festival Planning Committee.

Come join us at Aubrees at 6 PM on February 12th to learn more and kick off the planning for the 2026 Festival.

01/26/2026

Changes in available thyroid medications are expected late this year. The FDA is expected to take action to remove Dessicated thyroid (Armour thyroid, Porcine thyroid, NP thyroid) from the market. Learn what the FDA's reasoning is, and what you can do if you're taking it

Dessicated (Armour, Porcine, NP) thyroid) will likely be taken off the market late this year. Learn why, and what to do if you're taking it.

01/21/2026

Cool Ice Sculpture at the Dexter Ice Fest sponsored by Jensen's Community Pharmacy!

In case you missed the Leo sculpture at the Dexter Ice Festival this past weekend! 😍

12/19/2025

Older adults in Chelsea and some neighboring areas (especially those who live alone) can benefit from this important program.

For many older adults, staying in their own home safely and independently is a top priority. Thanks to a collaboration between Chelsea Senior Center (CSC) and the Chelsea Area Fire Authority (CAFA), that goal is more attainable for seniors throughout the Chelsea area. As part of Chelsea Community Se...

12/06/2025

Join Sophia Speroff and Betty Chaffee at Chelsea Senior Center on Wednesday, December 10, at 11:15 to learn how healthy eating, medication awareness, and active living work together to keep you strong and vibrant through the holidays and beyond.

12/04/2025

I recently went on a month-long adventure with continuous glucose monitoring. Here's how it went, what I learned, and how it might help you, too!

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) can reveal a lot about how your body works. Learn how CGM can help you stay healthy!

11/10/2025

The Galaxy Holiday Toy Drive is here! 🧸🎁

We’re collecting toys for C.S. Mott Children's Hospital now through December 9, 2025. Help us bring some holiday magic to kids and families this season 💫

🎁 Drop off new, unwrapped toys at Galaxy Brain & Therapy Center
💻 Prefer to give online? Monetary donations are welcome at toysformott.com

Let’s spread some cheer together! 💙 Toys for Mott

10/30/2025

🎄✨ NEW this year for Light Up Dexter! ✨🎄

We’re introducing a Community Tree — and we need YOUR help to make it shine!

We’d love for you to be part of it by adding a special ornament that represents your family, your business, or a favorite memory.
You can:

🎁 Drop off your ornament at Aubree’s in Dexter by November 20th,

OR

🎄 Bring it with you to Light Up Dexter on Friday, December 5th.

Let’s make this year’s tree sparkle with memories, love, and community spirit from all across Dexter. ❤️

For more details, visit 👉 Dexterchamber.org or e-mail Lisa@aubrees.com

10/24/2025

Nerve pain is often hard to treat. There are a few dietary supplements being studied to help ease the discomfort of neuropathy. Read the latest post from the Better My Meds blog for more information about three of them.

Several dietary supplements have been researched for the treatment of chronic nerve pain. Do they work? Are they safe? Here are some answers.

10/03/2025

Saline Area Senior Center put on yet another successful Health Fair today! It was well organized, well attended, and provided lots of people with information to help them stay healthy. I was glad to be part of the event!

And FYI Better My Meds will be participating the Housing Bureau for Seniors Expo next Saturday at the Morris-Lawrence Building of Washtenaw Community College. Come one, come all!

09/04/2025

🍪 Join us for sweet treats on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at our bake sale—all proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Let’s come together to make a difference! 💜

07/20/2025

What else is there to say?

It's National Ice Cream Day! 🍦🍦🍦