Source: Forbes.com- Carolyn Rosenblatt, Contributor April 22, 2013 Carrie got concerned when her brothers suddenly began to exclude her from their Mom’s financial affairs. It didn’t feel right, but she wasn’t sure she could do anything about it. When she called, I ...
Category Archives: Wellness
Study Finds Social Isolation Increases Risk of Early Death
Source- Los Angeles Times, March 26, 2013 by Geoffrey Mohan People who are socially isolated are more likely to die prematurely, regardless of their underlying health issues, according to a study of the elderly British population. The findings, published online Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy ...
The Changing Landscape of Aging Services
Driven by the Coordinated Care Initiative and health care reform, the familiar landscape of Long Term Services and Supports that we’ve known for years is about to change, requiring consumers, healthcare providers and community based organizations to adapt. How can stakeholders shape new ...
Alert Postal Carrier Saves Elderly Woman’s Life
Tracey Herron- Photo by Jim KnowlesSource- San Leandro Times, March 7, 2013 by Jim Knowles SAN LEANDRO- Letter carrier Tracey Herron knows the neighborhood where she delivers mail every day. One day last month, Herron noticed that an elderly ...
Diabetes Education Fair
Join Carlton Plaza for the 9th Annual Diabetes Education Fair! Get the latest developments, and learn healthier, easier ways to live with diabetes. This free health fair will feature keynote speakers, health screenings, cooking demos, exercise, vendors and a free raffle! You won't want to miss this event if you are diabetic, borderline diabetic or caring ...
10,000 Meals in 60 Days!
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, Emeritus is helping improve the nutrition of 10,000 seniors across the country. For the next two months, Emeritus has arranged to visit seniors, many of whom live alone, and bring them a nutritious, home-cooked meal. They ...
Senior Moments Salutes Black History Month
Our February Senior Moments meeting will include African American's sharing personal stories. We will also hear presentations about those who contributed to the fabric of this nation. We encourage all attendees to bring cards since we often have elders who attend our meetings who are in ...
SeMo Holiday Gathering ReCap
The Senior Moments holiday gathering was a smashing success! The Linen Life Gallery provided us with a beautiful and festive venue for our last meeting of the year. Pastor Betty Clark showed us how to chase away the holiday blues, especially for those who have ...
Senior Moments Holiday Breakfast Mixer
Senior Moments holiday breakfast mixer will take place at the Linen Life Gallery this year. While we will network, eat and enjoy our time together, we will also finalize our toy drive and hear words of encouragement from Chaplin Betty Clark about chasing away ...
The Gift of Caregiving
For the past 16 years I have cared for my mother who is disabled and currently living in a nursing home. My status as a single women who works as a full time insurance professional ...