Celebrating The 50th Anniversary of The National Nutrition Program From The Older Americans Act There are two problems for senior Americans today that we as a community can change due to The Older Americans Act (OAA). 5.2 million seniors in America over 60 faced hunger in 2019. 25% of seniors over 65 are [...]
Dancing Is More Than Fun For Seniors - It's Good For Their Health After experiencing the events of recent years, it’s now easier to understand how seniors feel all the time. We’ve experienced the loneliness, anxiety, and restless feelings that come with isolation. Aging brings on huge changes to one’s life. The busy schedule [...]
When Caregivers Struggle, Who Will Step In? We all expect to age. We expect others will age as well. The amount of care needed for an aging loved one will still come as a surprise. To see their physical and mental health completely change as a result of aging can be extremely difficult. [...]
Their Story Is Our Story Our Story Has Many Chapters - Help Us Write This Chapter Our community builds and shapes who we are. It’s the place we grow into adults, gain an education, work for a living, and build relationships. We owe a lot of what we have to our community and the [...]
One Year Later - COVID’s Effects on Seniors This past year has been hard on everyone. You might be feeling like there is a light at the end of the tunnel right about now. The end of the tunnel is not going to look as familiar as you think. The Coronavirus has changed our [...]
Celebrating Seniors for Older Americans Month You’re somewhere along life’s path with goals for the future. You might want to raise a family, have a lasting marriage, start a business, or conquer mental health challenges. Whatever it is, some people have been there before. Seniors have done it all and looking back, there are [...]
Celebrating Volunteers As A For-Profit Business Volunteer Appreciation Week takes place each year celebrating volunteers. This year, Volunteer Appreciation Week takes place April 18 - 24. Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs), who rely heavily on the goodwill of volunteers, use this week of recognition to celebrate those who dedicate their time and energy to help the [...]
Partnering With Nonprofits When local businesses and nonprofits partner, each has the potential to reap plenty of benefits. The business can see a boost in sales be recognized in the community while the nonprofit can build greater awareness of its cause and potentially expand its donor base. These partnerships are a win-win situation. The [...]
Discover The Healing Power of Pets for Our Seniors Many seniors have pets and for good reason. Health experts agree that pets can help keep seniors healthy. The benefits are manyfold from experiencing real companionship, getting exercise, creating a daily routine as well as releasing everyday tension. Plus add the benefits of meeting new [...]
Struggling With Your New Year's Resolutions? Starting a new year tends to inspire people to seek personal improvement and make significant changes that can lead to greater fulfillment. These improvements/changes are usually committed to in the form of New Year resolutions. Resolutions often aim to help others, make a difference, and become involved in [...]
