(Family Features) From self-expression to self-direction, there are countless ways to age out loud. Some of the most rewarding ways for older adults involve passing on experiences, wisdom and skills to others. Everyone has something to share, and these ideas from the Administration of Community Living can help you get started. Mentor. Use professional or…
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Mature Age Job Seekers – Beating the Bias
Australian business is starting to see the light when it comes to their hiring policies for mature aged employees, and the positive impact they can have on the workplace. A brief visit to main street shopping centre and you will begin to see a few more weathered faces at work than you would have seen…
The Development of Old Age and Related Issues
In traditional Chinese and other Asian cultures the aged were highly respected and cared for. The Igabo tribesmen of Eastern Nigeria value dependency in their aged and involve them in care of children and the administration of tribal affairs (Shelton, A. in Kalish R. Uni Michigan 1969). In Eskimo culture the grandmother was pushed out…
Free Senior Safety Fair – Seniors And Law Enforcement Together – (S.A.L.T.) Council and the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
The Seniors And Law Enforcement Together – (S.A.L.T.) Council and the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) are asking for support at an important annually sponsored event. The SALT Council and SMP will be holding it’s free “Senior Safety Fair” on Wednesday, May 14th 2014 at Clark County’s Paradise Community Center located at 4775 South McLeod…
Red Cross Blood Products Prolong Life of Two-Year-Old Las Vegan
Two-year-old Sawyer Balonek of Las Vegas has been diagnosed with Bruton Agammaglobulinemia, an inherited immunodeficiency disease. He has to have an infusion of immunoglobulin every four weeks from plasma extracted from blood given by volunteer donors. The blood products needed by Sawyer are provided by the American Red Cross. The Red Cross is the…
U.S. Veterans Honored by Encore.org’s 2013 Purpose Prize
Seven Awards for People Over Age 60 Solving the World’s Toughest Social Problems The Purpose Prize has become a “MacArthur genius award for people who develop a second career as social service entrepreneurs.” – The New York Times. A veteran of the U.S. Navy organizes a network of volunteers across the country to teach disabled…
105-Year-Old Woman Surprised With New Car from Anonymous Fan
105-Year-Old Woman Surprised With New Car from Anonymous Fan Gift enables California’s oldest driver to continue volunteering regularly at Direct Relief California’s oldest driver, 105-year-old Edythe Kirchmaier, received a big surprise when she was gifted a brand new car from an anonymous fan. Kirchmaier has a perfect 86-year driving record with no accidents, parking, or…
Deserving Senior Caregivers to be Rewarded through “Caring for the Caregiver” Program Sponsored by Twilight Wish Foundation and Parentgiving
Deserving Senior Caregivers to be Rewarded through “Caring for the Caregiver” Program Sponsored by Twilight Wish Foundation and Parentgiving Caregiver nominations taken online at www.twilightwish.org until October 15 The national nonprofit Twilight Wish Foundation and Parentgiving are pleased to announce the “Caring for the Caregiver” award. According to a recently released Bureau of Labor Statistics…
Ways You Can Get a Senior Citizen Up and Active Again by Kristie Brown
Ask almost any senior citizen if they prefer to just sit around and take things easy, and they’re going to tell you “no way”. Mistakenly many of us equate an advanced age with lack of vitality and interest in the world around them, but as people are living longer, they’re retaining these characteristics well into…
In an Aging Society – Are Senior Citizens Driving Safely? by Diane Carbo
Remember when you couldn’t wait until you were old enough to drive. Getting a driver’s license gave us an opportunity to experience a new freedom we did not have before. For those of us with two parents working, driving meant taking ourselves and our siblings to after school activities and work. Driving took us to…
A Senior Citizen In Juvenile Hall by Eva Fry
It was my first time speaking at Juvenile Hall, I was terrified! I had seen enough movies to know I didn’t want to be there. As I hurried through the metal detectors, and pushed through the big metal doors, my heart was pounding and I was filled with fear. I wondered if I would get…
TERRY MURPHY RECOGNIZED AS SHARE HUMANITARIAN OF THE MONTH
TERRY MURPHY RECOGNIZED AS SHARE HUMANITARIAN OF THE MONTH Terry Murphy, a longtime local businesswoman and community leader who is president of Strategic Solutions and serves as president of Downtown Las Vegas Alliance, is the SHARE Humanitarian for the month of May for her volunteering efforts with Veterans Village, The Rape Crisis Center and…
Top 100 Blogs On Senior Rights, Elder Law, And Anti-Ageism
Top 100 Blogs On Senior Rights, Elder Law, And Anti-Ageism At a time when thousands of Baby Boomers are reaching the age of 65 every day, the issues of senior rights, elder laws, and anti-ageism have never been more important, more volatile, or more questioned. After all, this is the generation that was ready to…
Government Grants For Senior Citizens – Specific Grants Set Up For the Elderly by Matthew Salvinger
The government has grants set up to help every group of people in the country, including senior citizens. In some cases these grants may be approved to the senior citizens themselves, but the grants can also be awarded to people who assist the citizens on a regular basis. Whether it’s medical research for the elderly…
Marketing to Senior Citizens – Assume Nothing! by Marte Cliff
Once upon a time, senior citizens were old people. They were assumed to be suffering from ill health and in need of care. They sold their homes so they could move in with children or move to a care facility. Not any more. Now senior citizens exhibit the same variety of health and fitness as …
Ways Senior Citizens Can Keep Young by Charice Louise
No one wants to grow old before his or her time. There are some things senior citizens can do that will keep them looking and feeling younger. Consider these seven ways seniors can stay young. Geriatric Massage is one of the best things senior citizens can do for themselves. The massage of the muscles improves…
The Benefits of Becoming a Senior Citizen by Rahmat Suki
Most people hate or dislike the fact that in the years to come, they will be living the second half of their lives as an old man or as an old woman. Being old has been stereotyped to becoming ugly, slow, weak and isolated. But this is not the reality at all times; some people…
Fill Your Life With Satisfaction – Eight Bonuses For Senior Citizens Activities By Jerry Elrod
2009 offers opportunities and activities for creating a life satisfying series of days and moments. A year doesn’t happen all at once, even for senior citizens who decry how rapidly time flies. The Senior Citizen age is an everyday, minute at a time process. We surprise ourselves when we discover what we can do with…
Benefits Of Joining A Senior Citizens Travel Club by James Redder
Traveling is an interesting way of enjoying and spending time especially for the senior citizens who are confined to their homes and do not have much of physical activities. Older members of the family can have a lot of benefits by taking small and big trips to various places. There are numerous advantages of senior…
Top Senior Citizen Web Sites For Whatever You Need by Maria Norton
Senior citizen web sites number in the millions and cover nearly every topic imaginable. Whether you want to find information on benefits, retirement planning, travel, healthcare, transitioning to another state like Florida, or even senior citizen sex, there are senior citizen web sites dedicated to the topic. One of the most popular sites on the…
Crafts For the Elderly Can Be Fun Gift Ideas For Senior Citizens By Diane Carbo
Combing crafts for the elderly, as a family project, can create fun gift ideas for senior citizens. Developing an ongoing family project will allow the aging senior to experience a new activity and relieve boredom and stress. Spending time with your aging senior is probably the most precious gift you can give them. Here are…
Healthy Eating, Exercise and Lifestyle Guide For Senior Citizens By David Crumrine
Healthy Eating and Lifestyle While it is important for people of all ages to stay healthy, it is especially important for senior citizens to maintain healthy eating habits as well as to stay active which is important in the prevention of chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. By practicing healthier living practices,…
Benefit Rocks Out for Homeless Canines
Benefit Rocks Out for Homeless Canines Strap on your guitar, put on your best dancing shoes and get ready to rock and roll for a good cause: helping the plight of homeless animals. The local nonprofit organization called A Home 4 Sport will be holding a “Rockin’…
AARP: George Davis Appointed AARP State President
George Davis Appointed AARP State President African-American Business Executive is Top Advocate for AARP’s 3.1 million members California PASADENA, Calif., April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — George Davis of Los Angeles, CA, has been appointed AARP California State President. Prior to his appointment, Davis was acting state president and served for two years on the state’s…
Nevada Honors Impact of AmeriCorps during AmeriCorps Week
[RENO/LAS VEGAS] — Nevada is taking part in AmeriCorps Week, March 9-17, a national celebration to recognize the vital work done by AmeriCorps members in communities across the nation and in Nevada since the national service program began 19 years ago. “We are proud of and grateful to the AmeriCorps members who are getting…
Veterans Village Las Vegas Receives $97,000 in Mattresses
The Home Depot continues to support Veterans Village Las Vegas The Home Depot Foundation (THDF) recently donated a truckload of mattresses valued at more than $97,000 to Veterans Village Las Vegas. The Home Depot Foundation, which has been actively engaged in supporting VeteransVillage since its inception last year, continues to increase its support to…
Veterans Village Collaborates with Heaven Can Wait Animal Society
Veterans to pilot dog adoption program WHAT: VeteransVillageLas Vegas, a comprehensive housing and resource facility for U.S. veterans and their families, is collaborating with Heaven Can Wait Animal Society (HCWAS) Las Vegas. Two veterans will pilot a dog adoption program by volunteering to assume responsibility for the care of a dog while staying…
City Of Las Vegas April 2013 Senior Events
Las Vegas Residents Invited To Celebrations, Luncheons & Activities At City Centers The city of Las Vegas active adult and senior centers offer exercise, fitness, craft, arts, dance, music and computer classes; cards; games; discussion and social groups; luncheons; sports; and special events Monday through Friday to residents age 50 and better. Many of…
Nevada Volunteers to Present over $600,000 to Legislature
Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service, will present the Nevada Legislature in Carson City on February 28, 2013 at 9:45 a.m., a check of $679,276. Nevada Volunteers distributes the AmeriCorps*State funding allocated to Nevada from Congress and is the state authority on volunteer information. “This check represents the value of AmeriCorps members and…
Top Five Tips To Save Your Vision: EyeCare America Encourages Prevention and Early Detection
Many people take their vision for granted, but what if you lost your peripheral vision, developed a black spot in the center of your visual field, or even went blind altogether? For more than 4.2 million Americans living with serious vision loss or blindness, these and other vision challenges can make it difficult to enjoy…
Fashion Show Salutes Youth Volunteers For Exceptional Community Service
More than 30 high school young men and women from National Charity League Las Vegas and Young Men’s Service League take the runway at Fashion Show WHAT: In recognition of thousands of hours of community service performed by local youth, Fashion Show hosts a special runway show to salute and recognize the good works…
City Of Las Vegas March 2013 Senior Events
City Of Las Vegas March 2013 Senior Events Las Vegas Residents Invited To Celebrations, Luncheons & Activities At City Centers The city of Las Vegas active adult and senior centers offer exercise, fitness, craft, arts, dance, music and computer classes; cards; games; discussion and social groups; luncheons; sports; and special events Monday through Friday…
AmeriCorps* State Grant Funds Available
MAKE AN IMPRINT ON NEVADA Each year Nevada AmeriCorps grantees impact the quality of life in Nevada through national service funding provided through the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. Nevada received more than $2,109,000 in AmeriCorps funding for the 2013-2014 program year and is currently opening its Notice of Funding Opportunity for nonprofits, faith-based…
The Home Depot Foundation to Announce Significant Grant to Veterans Village
HELP LAUNCH VEGAS LOVES VETERANS CAMPAIGN WHAT: Fred Wacker, COO of The Home Depot Foundation, will announce the awarding of a significant grant to Veterans Village Las Vegas at a brief ceremony that will also include dozens of associate volunteers from The Home Depot. The Home Depot Foundation, which has been actively engaged in…
The Home Depot Foundation to Announce Significant Grant to Veterans Village
HELP LAUNCH VEGAS LOVES VETERANS CAMPAIGN WHAT: Fred Wacker, COO of The Home Depot Foundation, will announce the awarding of a significant grant to Veterans Village Las Vegas at a brief ceremony that will also include dozens of associate volunteers from The Home Depot. The Home Depot Foundation, which has been actively engaged in supporting…
Free Personal Income Tax Form Preparation Assistance At City Of Las Vegas Senior Centers
Trained Volunteers Will Assist Seniors And Lower-Income Residents Volunteers from AARP will offer residents age 50 and older free assistance with personal income tax form preparation and electronic filing at four city active adult and senior centers beginning in February. In addition, participants in the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will…
Named Finalist for PR News’ CSR Award among Coca-Cola, Disney and UPS
A leading showcase for the most powerful corporate social responsibility and green campaigns has named MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) a finalist for its annual awards program in the category of Overall Leader in CSR Practices – more than 10,000 employees. MGM Resorts is the only company in the gaming industry and the only company…
National Nonprofit Twilight Wish Foundation Joins Forces with Parent-giving to Increase Awareness of Contributions of Caregivers
The national nonprofit Twilight Wish Foundation is pleased to announce a new partnership with Parentgiving.com, based in Montclair, New Jersey. Keith Maddox, CEO of Parentgiving, presented a check for $10,000 to Cass Forkin, founder of Twilight Wish Foundation at their Doylestown, PA offices on January 10, 2013. The funding received from Parentgiving will be used…
WestStar CU Converts Smiles to Cash for Opportunity Village
Las Vegas, Nev. – On Friday, Jan. 4 at 4 p.m., WestStar Credit Union will be making a $16,000 donation to Opportunity Village as the culmination of their 2012 charity campaign: A Mile of Smiles. In August 2012, WestStar Credit Union set out on a mission to collect a mile’s worth of smiles with the…
City Of Las Vegas February 2013 – Recreation, Adaptive Recreation & Community Special Events
All activities are subject to change. For links to facilities, programs, classes and activities in the current Beyond the Neon guide, go online to www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/recreation.htm. Most activities require advance registration. Register today to build your healthy lifestyle! Most facilities will be closed Feb. 18 for holiday observance. Co-ed Fall Flag Football Registration Opens (ages 6-14)…
Nevada puts Citizenship and Service into Action
Nevada Volunteers encourages Nevadans to Re-Commit Themselves to Service RENO/LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2013 – Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service, encourages all Nevadans to use the legacy of Dr. King to re-commit themselves to service. In addition to promoting volunteerism across the State, Nevada Volunteers produces the premier volunteer recognition event in Nevada….
AARP Launches New YouTube Series, The Cheap Life with Jeff Yeager
AARP Savings Expert’s Weekly Series Helps People Get the Most for their Money WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today, AARP launched the latest in its original video series on YouTube, “The Cheap Life with Jeff Yeager,” featuring AARP savings expert Jeff Yeager. During each weekly episode, Yeager, who is also known as the “Ultimate…
Civil Air Patrol’s first Spaatz award recipient dies
Civil Air Patrol’s first Spaatz award recipient dies after distinguished public service career Decorated CAP cadet from Michigan became a skilled Air Force combat pilot who flew with the Thunderbirds and served as a trusted congressional aide MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. – Douglas C. Roach, the first recipient of Civil Air Patrol’s highest cadet…
Socks For Seniors
Socks for Seniors is an annual community service project through which we organize collecting NEW socks to be distributed to elderly in local area nursing homes around the holidays. The program begins with Make A Difference Day Saturday October27 – The Official Kick-off of the 2012 Socks For Seniors Campaign and runs thru Christmas….
Helping Hands Surgical Care Selects Eight Uninsured Nevadans to Receive no-cost surgeries on Second Annual Charity Surgery Day
Helping Hands Surgical Care Selects Eight Uninsured Nevadans to Receive no-cost surgeries on Second Annual Charity Surgery Day WHAT: Eight uninsured Nevadans suffering from a variety of conditions will receive surgeries at no cost from Helping Hands Surgical Care (HHSC), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded by Dr. Kevin Petersen and his wife, Kelly…
Nomination Deadline for Governor’s Points of Light Awards Approaching!
Contact: Shawn Lecker-Pomaville, CEO (775) 825-1900 | shawn@nevadavolunteers.org www.nevadavolunteers.org Nomination Deadline for Governor’s Points of Light Awards Approaching! RENO/LAS VEGAS, November 8, 2012 — The deadline to nominate a deserving individual or group for the 2013 Governor’s Points of Light Awards is quickly approaching! These awards will recognize the dedication, leadership, and innovation of volunteers…
Ophthalmologists Offer Sight-Saving Eye Care to Prevent Blindness
EyeCare America promotes vision loss prevention in U.S. through no out of pocket-cost eye exams and care According to the World Health Organization, nearly 180 million people suffer from blindness or visual impairment globally, yet 75 percent of blindness could be prevented or treated with sight-saving eye care. In observance of World Blindness Awareness Month,…
Helping Hands Surgical Care Announces Second Annual Charity Surgery Day
Local nonprofit seeks qualified patients to receive medically necessary surgery at no cost Dr. Kevin Petersen, and Kelly Petersen, co-founders of Helping Hands Surgical Care (HHSC), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to fund and facilitate surgeries for uninsured Nevadans without the means to pay for medically necessary surgeries, announce the second…
Cultural Arts – December 2012 Calendar Of Events
Cultural Arts December 2012 Calendar Of Events 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 Contact: Margaret Kurtz, (702) 229-6993 Oct. 2, 2012 Cultural Arts & Community Events programs: www.artslasvegas.org City of Las Vegas website: www.lasvegasnevada.gov PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Centers will be closed Dec. 25 for holiday observance. West Las Vegas Arts Center…
Healthy Aging: Up2Me
Healthy Aging: Up2Me According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 125 million people suffer from at least one chronic illness. If you are an adult with a chronic condition such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain or anxiety, this Healthy Aging : Up2Me workshop can help you. It’s also…
Blindness and Vision Loss Spike by 23 Percent in the U.S.
American Academy of Ophthalmology Urges Seniors to Save their Sight through Prevention and Early Detection Blindness and vision impairment are on the rise in the United States. A recent report by Prevent Blindness America indicates that, since the year 2000, incidence of blindness and vision impairment has increased by 23 percent among Americans age 40…
Renown Health Board Member and Volunteer Recognized with NHA Awards
Lawson Fox, Renown Health board member, and Dinah O’Brien, Renown Health volunteer, were presented with awards at the Nevada Hospital Association (NHA) annual Membership Meeting Awards Luncheon late last week at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. Fox received the Award for Trustee Excellence and O’Brien receive the Excellence in Volunteerism Award. The two awards recognize…
Introducing the Circle of Life Hospice Foundation Thrift and Gift Boutique Theater
Circle of Life Hospice Foundation Thrift and Gift Boutique Theater Established in the Fall of 1999, Circle of Life Hospice seeks to become one of Nevada’s most respected human services organizations. Their aim is to assist patients with their human needs, their relationship with those they love, their greater power, their spirit and themselves. It is…
City Of Las Vegas October 2012 – Recreation, Adaptive Recreation, Sports & Community Special Events
City Of Las Vegas October 2012 – Recreation, Adaptive Recreation, Sports & Community Special Events All activities are subject to change. For links to facilities, programs, classes and activities in the current Beyond the Neon guide, go online to www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/recreation.htm. Most activities require advance registration. Register today to build your healthy lifestyle! Most facilities are closed…
Cultural Arts – September 2012 Calendar Of Events
Cultural Arts – September 2012 Calendar Of Events 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 Contact: Margaret Kurtz, (702) 229-6993 July 26, 2012 Cultural Arts & Community Events programs: www.artslasvegas.org City of Las Vegas website: www.lasvegasnevada.gov PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Centers will be closed Monday, Sept. 3, for holiday observance. Ethnic Express International Folk Dancing…
Seniors Citizens are a high priority in Washoe County
Seniors Citizens are a high priority in Washoe County Washoe County is experiencing a rapid demographic shift because of the aging of the “baby boom” generation. Like every community in America, we are evaluating how to provide services to the most vulnerable seniors. After an April 2, 2012 presentation by Washoe County Senior Services…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Southwest Medical
http://www.smalv.com/ About Us YESTERDAY… Southwest Medical Associates (SMA) traces its beginnings back to 1972, when Anthony M. Marlon, MD first established a private medical practice in Las Vegas. His goal? To provide compassionate and innovative health care services. Because of his vision, his small practice quickly grew. Today, we’re one of Nevada’s largest multispecialty medical …
The Need for Senior Living Jobs (Nevada Senior Guide)
For people currently looking at different career options, there are several things that you need to weigh. You need to pursue a career that you will thoroughly enjoy doing, that will allow you to help people, and that will pay you a decent amount of money. Senior living jobs are fall under all those categories,…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Volunteer Opportunities – Rural Nevada
Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Inc. 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 6 Carson City, NV 89706, 775-687-4680 tcausey@rsvp.carson-city.nv.us www.nevadaruralrsvp.org Nevada SMP – Senior Medicare Patrol (702) 486-4341, Please call for information Senior Companion Program of Northern Nevada 1380 Greg Street, Ste. 212, Sparks, NV 89431 775-358-2322, Mary Brock, Director Lyon, Churchill, Douglas & Carson County
Nevada-Senior-Guide Transportation and Errands Services Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
Hawthorne Senior Center – Mineral County 975 K St., Hawthorne, NV 89415 775-945-5519. Local and out of town trips Fannie Komp Senior Center – Eureka County 728 7th Street, Crescent Valley, NV 89821 (775) 468-0466. Transportation Lincoln Senior Center 775-728-4477. Transportation to medical appointments and other errands Silver Sage Senior Center Wells, NV,…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Support Groups – Rural Nevada
Alzheimer’s Support Group Meets at Humboldt General Hospital – 118 E Haskell St. Winnemucca, NV Quiet Room @ Noon. 2nd Wednesday of every month. Call Humboldt Volunteer Hospice for further information. (775) 625-4263 Sheryl Churchill County Senior Center 310 E. Court St., Fallon, NV 89406 775-423-7096. Caregivers group meets 1st Wednesday of month. …
Nevada-Senior-Guide Multiple Services – Rural Nevada
Humboldt Volunteer Hospice P.O. Box 843, 705 E Fourth St. Winnemucca, NV 89446 775-625-4263. In Home Care, Case Management, Community Networking Senior Companion Program of N. Nevada & Elvirita Lewis Respite Voucher Program 1380 Greg Street, Ste. 212, Sparks, NV 89431 775-358-2322, Mary Brock, Director Sierra Senior Services 10040 Estates Dr., Truckee, NV…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Medical and Health Services Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
City of Pioche – County Social Services Information (775) 728-4477 Lincoln County www.co.lincoln.nv.us Provides various essential programs, services, benefits to assist qualified, needy families, individuals achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency, Transportation Elder Protective Services (EPS) State of Nevada – Aging & Disability Services Agency – Northern Nevada (775) 688-2964 Washoe County Elder Protective Services…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Legal and Lifeline Assistance Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
City of Sparks – Police Department 1701 E. Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434 (775) 353-2248 Front Desk (775) 353-2231 Non-Emergency www.cityofsparks.us The idea behind the Sparks Senior Phone Patrol is to place a phone call each day to check on the welfare of senior citizens who live alone. Guardian Program – Douglas County Nevada…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Education Services Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
Washoe County Library System (775) 327-8300, www.washoecountylibrary.us Your public library is the place for print and electronic resources, literacy and cultural programs, group technology classes, and personal research assistance. We have 12 physical libraries and once virtual library, please visit us online for information on hours and locations. www.washoe.lib.nv.us Resource Lending Center – Churchill County…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Chore Services and Home Maintenance Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
Churchill County Senior Center Volunteer Program 310 E. Court St., Fallon, NV 89406 (775) 423-7096, Ext. 22 Churchill County Meals on Wheels, Lunch M-F 11am, Socials, Blood Pressure Support Group each month for caregivers, CART Program, Lite house keeping Community Home-Based Initiative Program (CHIP) – Carson City State of Nevada – Aging & Disability…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Volunteer Opportunities Directory – Southern Nevada
American Diabetes Foundation 702-369-9995, www.diabetes.org/volunteer Blind Center of Nevada (702) 642-6000, Call for info Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada 702-382-0721. Opportunities available for volunteers Clark County Library District (702) 734-7323 – Looking for volunteers Comfort Hospice Care 6655 W. Sahara, #B 114, LV, NV 89146 Contact – Debbie Gregory. Volunteers to work…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Transportation Directory – Southern Nevada
American Cancer Society 6165 S. Rainbow Blvd., LV, NV Provides free rides for cancer patients to and from treatments. To schedule, call Road to Recovery Program 1-866-949-1518. For Emergency: 1-800-227-2345 CAT – Ride 600 S. Grand Central Pkwy., LV, NV 89101 Para-Transit (702) 228-4800 or Info (702) 228-7433 Discount Fares, must be 60 and…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Support Groups Directory – Southern Nevada
Adult Diabetes Education & Mgmnt. West Charleston Library 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., LV, NV 89146 (702) 349-7370, www.diabetes-lasvegas.org Support Group 2nd Tues. each month, 6-7:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous 1431 E. Charleston Blvd., #15, LV, NV 89104-1734 702-598-1888, www.LVcentraloffice.org Meeting Schedules, Telephone Reassurance, 12 Step-calls, literature ALS of Nevada 4220 S. Maryland Pkwy., Bldg. B, Ste…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Resource Centers Directory – Southern Nevada
Pahrump Family Resource Center https://www.loc8nearme.com/nevada/pahrump/621-s-blagg-rd/6953034/ Cappalappa Family Resource Ctr.. 189 N. Moapa Valley Blvd., Overton, NV 89040 1 (702) 397-6400, 8am-4pm. Advocacy, Referral, Friendly Visitation, Thrift Store East Valley Family Services 1830 E. Sahara Ave., Ste 103, LV, NV 89104 (702) 920-6581. Respite care by appointment, support groups available. Call for…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Referral Service Directory – Southern Nevada
Better Business Bureau 6040 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89118 (702) 320-4500, www.bbb.org Referral Service, Complaint processing, 8-4pm Friends of Parkinson’s Inc. 2400 N. Teneya Way, LV, NV 89128 702-381-4141, www.friendsofparkinsons.org Email: info@ www.friendsofparkinsons.org Mission to improve quality of life for those affected by parkinson’s through services, advocacy, and education…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Multiple Services Directory – Southern Nevada
AARP – Nevada State Office / Contact Center 5820 S. Eastern Ave. #190, LV, NV 89119 Toll Free 1-866-389-5652 www.aarp.org/nv Advocacy, Employment Assistance, Safe Driving Instruction, Tax Services, Legal Services Catholic Charities of So. Nevada 531 N. 30th St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 382-0721 Foster Grandparent Program, Senior Companion Program, Retired Senior Volunteers….
Nevada-Senior-Guide Medical Assistance Directory – Southern Nevada
Access to Healthcare Networks Main office located in Reno 702-489-3400 OR 1-877-385-2345 Discounted Dental & Vision Program. AMR Transport 7201 W. Post Rd., LV, NV 89113 (702) 384-3400 Medical Assistance, Ambulance Company, Wheel Chair Assistance Clark County Social Services 1600 Pinto Lane, LV, NV 89106 (702) 455-4270 x 3 for Senior Help Medical…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Financial Assistance Directory – Southern Nevada
Auto Insurance Discounts AARP Driver Safety Class Qualify for 3 yrs. Auto insurance discounts per NV Law AARP Members $15; non-members $20 1-877-846-3299 www.aarp.org/drive American Red Cross 1771 E. Flamingo Rd. #206B, LV, NV 89119 (702) 791-3311, www.redcrosslasvegas.org Financial, Assistance to victims of disaster, Military Services, Retired Military, CPR & First Aid classes,…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Employment Assistance Directory – Southern Nevada
Employment Assistance, Community Service Employment Program, Senior Work Search Program Catholic Charities of So. Nevada 1501 N. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 215-4703, www.catholiccharities.com Senior Employment – 8:00am to 3:00pm Catholic Charities of So. Nevada 2065 E. Sahara Ave., S-C Las Vegas, NV 89104 (702) 382-0721 Hours: Mon – Fri. 7:00am to…
Nevada-Senior-Guide KNPR 88-9 Radio – Las Vegas
http://www.knpr.org/ Nevada Public Radio KNPR Radio Reading Service Nevada Public Radio Do you know someone who has a problem reading?Let Nevada Public Radio Help.The Radio Reading Service offers free reading broadcast 24 hours a day, seven days a week for people who are visually and print impaired.Statewide newspapers including the Review-Journal, Las Vegas Sun and Reno…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division
http://www.nvaging.net/ The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) in the State of Nevada, Department of Health and Human Services, represents Nevadans aged 60 years and older and those with disabilities. Mission Statement The Aging and Disability Services Division provides leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Helping Hands of Vegas Valley – Las Vegas
www.hhovv.org SERVING SENIORS in SOUTHERN NEVADA No Cost Services Assist Seniors to Remain Independent Established in 2000, Helping Hands of Vegas Valley is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to provide free, assistive services to senior citizens in Southern Nevada, allowing them to maintain their dignity and independence while improving health and daily…