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Tweet Thank You for Your Votes, All 125,000 of Them! The Salute to Senior Service nomination and voting phases closed out with incredible numbers. Over 1,300 outstanding senior volunteers in the U.S. and Canada were nominated and voted on nearly 125,000 times! You’ve done your part, and now it’s up to the judges. The nominee [...]
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Continue ReadingTweet We wait for Monday, or the first of the month, or Jan 1 to start that new diet, start an exercise plan, eat better…you fill in the blank. Here is an 86 year old lady that is still a competing gymnast! What are YOU waiting for?
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Continue ReadingTweet Simple to learn, important to manage. These three measurements for diabetes management should be kept as close to the recommended goals as possible to help avoid complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and vision problems. A is for the A1C test, an estimate of blood sugar levels over the past three months. [...]
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Continue ReadingTweet This is Clarice, her husband, Bill (with the red tie), and she’s holding a great-grandson. Clarice and her husband, Bill, have volunteered at Valley Medical Center for over 20 years. Bill passed away about a year ago now but Clarice decided that she needed to continue to volunteer because it not only brightens up [...]
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Continue ReadingTweet Did you know that the term ‘Arthritis’ is an umbrella term for over 100 diseases? Did you know that Osteoarthritis is the most common form and is the one that causes the deformed joints, particularly in the hands and feet? Watch this video to learn more.
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Continue ReadingTweet Mary Maxwell is back! She tackles those pesky house rugs and mats. Mary is hysterical, as usual, as she makes great fun of this subject but falling is anything but a joke for seniors. Keep active, practice balance exercises, get your calcium, use good lighting, outfit house with grab bars, monitor your medications, get [...]
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Continue ReadingTweet Saint Patrick, who lived during the fifth century, is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain, he was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave at the age of 16. He later escaped, but returned to Ireland and was credited with bringing Christianity to its people. In the [...]
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Continue ReadingTweet Are there certain foods that can help speed recovery and help you feel better sooner? According to WebMD and other research, the answer is “yes.” Eating the right foods can help you prevent complications such as dehydration, and constipation. Among the first suggestions are to include lots of fiber and lean protein in your [...]
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Continue ReadingTweet Seven in 10 senior volunteers (70 percent) say they plan on volunteering “forever” or they have no end in sight to their community service activities, according to research conducted by the Home Instead Senior Care® network. Ambitious goals, right? Actually, seniors can make a mark well into their elderly years by following a few [...]
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Continue ReadingTweet Older adults who have spent much of their adult lives honing skills in the workplace could be looking forward to a well-deserved retirement. Instead, a good share of them are rolling up their sleeves and getting back to work volunteering. And they’re making a difference in communities throughout North America. In total, the contributions [...]
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