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September 27, 2017 By Georgia Lee

September 27, 2017 By: Georgia Lee (Edit)

Parenting later in life is a big decision, but has some enormous rewards.  If you’re still considering taking on the challenge of raising a child, here are 3 more things you need to know. 1. Raising Infants Whether you’ve had infants of your own or not, raising a baby will be a major wakeup call. […]

Filed Under: Community, Family, Relationships, Top Stories Tagged With: adoption, children, family, foster, fostering, parenting

Late in Life Parenting

August 30, 2017 By Georgia Lee

August 30, 2017 By: Georgia Lee (Edit)

Choosing to parent in your later years can be a big decision. There are lots of benefits and drawbacks to consider. Parenting an infant, child or teen has its individual challenges and rewards. And whether the arrangement is temporary or permanent, both your and their lives will change forever. If you’re considering taking on the […]

Filed Under: Community, Grandchildren, Relationships, Top Stories Tagged With: adoption, foster care, grandparents, parenting

Giving Back Tied to Longevity & Other Health Benefits

February 2, 2017 By Kerry Phillips

February 2, 2017 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

By now, you’ve made New Year’s resolutions—or broken them—promising to be a better person.  You’ll workout more and eat a more balance diet. Why not consider resolving to give of your time and talents. You’ll be assisting others while helping yourself to better health. Research shows that in addition to volunteers providing a wealth of […]

Filed Under: Community, Top Stories, volunteering Tagged With: AARP, senior corps, senior volunteer, volunteering

City vs. Suburban Life: Which one is best for Seniors?

August 24, 2016 By Gale Moorman

August 24, 2016 By: Gale Moorman (Edit)

“What’s taking the bus so long? We should have left earlier, you know that crosstown traffic is terrible. Hope we don’t miss the warm-up session”. City life can be wholesome, invigorating, hectic, but never boring. For millions of seniors who look forward to going to classes, be it yoga, stretching or relaxed zumba,  knitting, photography […]

Filed Under: Community, Relationships, Retirement, Top Stories Tagged With: city life, retirement, suburban life

Aging Gracefully with a Little Help from Doctors

August 10, 2016 By Mary Page

August 10, 2016 By: Mary Page (Edit)

The government census found that 40.3 million people aged 65 and older existed. This put the number of senior citizens at just over 10% of the present population. Health and Human Services and the Department of Commerce commissioned the study in 2014 to determine the effects on the economy and services. The projection predicts by […]

Filed Under: Alzheimer's, Community, Disease, Healthy Living, Top Stories Tagged With: aging, aging trends, alzheimer's, alzheimer's disease, communal housing, dementia

Blaze a Trail this Older Americans Month

May 18, 2016 By Kerry Phillips

May 18, 2016 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

Older Americans have been officially honored for their contributions to our nation since 1963 when President John F. Kennedy designated May as Senior Citizens Month. Since then, the name has been changed to Older Americans Month, but its purpose remains the same. This year’s theme is “Blaze a Trail”, emphasizing the ways older adults are […]

Filed Under: charity, Community, Top Stories, volunteering Tagged With: Blaze a Trail, Older Americans Month, volunteer

5 Ways to Deal with Grief and Loss

February 3, 2016 By Georgia Lee

February 3, 2016 By: Georgia Lee (Edit)

Grief can be a life-changing experience if it comes upon you unexpectedly. You may not truly understand how devastating the effects of grief can be until you are in the middle of a turbulent time in your life, turning in the tornado of anger and despair. Although grief can manifest in many different ways there […]

Filed Under: Community, Family, grief and loss, Relationships, Top Stories Tagged With: grief, grief cycle, grief support, loss

Practical Tips for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution

January 13, 2016 By Kerry Phillips

January 13, 2016 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

January offers an opportunity for us to reinvent ourselves. It’s also a time for us to reflect on our resolutions and establish a road-map to accomplish these goals. Forty-five percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions yet only eight percent have long-term success. The University of Scranton’s Journal of Clinical Society found that despite the […]

Filed Under: charity, Community, Family, volunteering Tagged With: behavioral change, new years resolution, resolutions, volunteer, volunteering

5 Ways to Expand Your Spiritual Family

December 16, 2015 By Georgia Lee

December 16, 2015 By: Georgia Lee (Edit)

Your later years can be a time to reflect on all the amazing memories made with your family and friends. Spending time with your loved ones and enjoying the strong bonds built long ago can leave these special moments feeling far away, however. Life at this stage can become considerably more isolated and feel lonely if […]

Filed Under: charity, Community, companionship, Family, Featured, Healthy Living, Relationships, Top Stories, volunteering Tagged With: adoption, fostering, friends, mental health, mentoring, social

How to Find a Trustworthy Charity for Your Donation

September 23, 2015 By Corinna Underwood

September 23, 2015 By: Corinna Underwood (Edit)

How to find a trustworthy charity for your donations

This is a test

Filed Under: charity, Community, Top Stories Tagged With: charities, charity, donating, donations, NCCS, reliable charities

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