Caring For Man’s (and Woman’s) Best Friends It’s well-documented that pets bring health benefits to their owners. But what happens when caring for a pet becomes too great? Let’s first talk about the positives of owning a pet. Benefits of Pet Ownership If you’ve owned a pet, you know how much joy they [...]
A Senior You Should Know - Jeanette Jackson If you’ve been to some of our recent Senior Dance Parties, chances are, you've seen Jeanette Jackson on the dance floor. Greeting everyone she meets with a big smile and an open heart, Miss Jackson is the life of the party and brings a light, [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
One Year Later – COVID’s Effects on Seniors COVID cases are slowing and most communities are opening up. People are making summer vacation plans and looking forward to reconnecting with others. But for many seniors, life won’t go back to the way it was. In fact, many seniors may have new worries that [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
