Thriving Together: Uniting Volunteers, Families, and Seniors for Aging in Place In the Book of Life, the chapter called Aging deserves and needs a little more care than our other chapters. Our needs change, and the community supports us. Becoming a senior is no different. It takes a village to care for each [...]
Volunteer Connections At DuPage Senior Citizens Council, we see connections form between our volunteers and the seniors they serve. Through the work of our volunteers on a regular basis, the seniors build trust and a bond with the people who bring them support every day. One of these special connections that has formed is that [...]
Social Support and Access to Resources to Combat Social Isolation and Loneliness – Part 3 In this final article of our series on social isolation and loneliness, we’ll introduce how social support structures and resources help combat these cruel and life-debilitating phenomena that adversely affect physical and mental health outcomes. In Part One [...]
As summer rolls around, we’re constantly on the lookout for things to do now that the weather is nicer. Whether you want to spend time indoors or out in the nice weather, we have some suggestions as well as some tips for staying safe no matter how you spend your time. Outdoor Activities Now that [...]
Social Isolation and Loneliness Poses Mental and Emotional Consequences — Part 2 In Part 1 of our social isolation series, we distinguished between loneliness and social isolation, so we understand them and are clear about how these two phenomena can show up in the lives of our seniors. We used the Surgeon General’s [...]
A Senior You Should Know Through serving seniors all over DuPage and Kane counties, we have had the opportunity to meet many remarkable older adults. At our latest DuPage Senior Dance Party, we met George Zima, an impressive dancer who is no stranger to the spotlight. Having performed in various professional shows for [...]
Social Isolation and Loneliness Poses Health Risks — Part 1 According to the CDC, the physical well-being risks associated with social isolation and loneliness in seniors have been linked to higher risks for health conditions. They distinguish loneliness and social isolation — “Loneliness is the feeling of being alone, regardless of the amount [...]
The Psychology Behind Partnering With A Non-Profit In today's world, your potential customers are increasingly drawn to companies that care about more than just their bottom line. For example, The Strength of Purpose study surveyed over 8,000 individuals across eight countries and asked them to rate over 75 brands on their perceived strength [...]
5 Mental Health Benefits of Volunteering You’re probably well aware that volunteering is an excellent thing to do. However, you may not be aware of the health benefits of volunteering. Volunteering is giving one's time, energy, and skills for the betterment of others or a cause. It is a human act that helps [...]
Seeing And Supporting Caregivers In Your Organization Caregivers are an undervalued yet essential part of society, and you know them. They are your highly-regarded employees, invaluable customers, needed vendors, and maybe even you. Caregivers provide exceptional care to family members in need, but caregivers are often unsupported despite their enormous contribution. The AARP [...]
