(NAPS)—Although more than 5 million people age 65 and older in the U.S. are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and while that number is expected to jump to 13.5 million by 2050, there is reason to hope. That’s good news for the almost 15 million more Americans—family members, friends, neighbors and volunteers—currently caring for…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Mobile Carwash; Senior Citizens and Mobile Homes by Lance Winslow
Senior citizens are generally not a large marketing segment for mobile detailers or car washers, however, they should not be ignored. You will find in a near by area a seniors-only mobile home park. You will also find square dance clubs and senior centers. All of these places can be extremely good places to look…
American Red Cross Blood Services is Seeking Volunteers
Volunteers are an integral part of our country’s fabric. Their dedication is felt in thousands of communities, including Las Vegas. Nationwide, the American Red Cross relies on 500,000 committed volunteers who represent 94 percent of the Red Cross’ workforce. And that doesn’t even count the millions of individuals who voluntarily donate blood. There wouldn’t be…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Volunteers: A Key To Curing Alzheimer’s Disease
Nevada-Senior-Guide Volunteer Northern Nevada
Nevada SMP – Senior Medicare Patrol 1-888-838-7305 or 702-486-3403 Please call for information Nevada Volunteers 639 Isbell Rd., Suite 220, Reno, NV 89509 775-825-1900, www.nevadavolunteers.org Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Sanford Center for Aging, UNR, Mail Stop 0146, Reno, NV 89557-0038 775-784-1807 Senior Outreach Services (SOS) 401 West 2nd St., Ste 101, Reno,…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Support Groups Northern Nevada
Alcoholics Anonymous – Central Office 436 S. Rock Blvd., Sparks, NV 89531 (775) 355-1151, www.NNIG.org Call for meeting info, Referrals Alzheimer’s Association of Northern Nevada 1301 Cordone Ave, #180, Reno, NV 89502 775-786-8061, www.Alz.org Programs and services available include support groups and educational workshops. American Cancer Society 691 Sierra Rose Dr., Reno, NV…
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 Support Groups Directory – Northern Nevada
ALS of Nevada 1575 Delucchi Lane, Suite 223, Reno, NV 702-787-9343 Respite, Support Groups Alcoholics Anonymous – Central Office 436 S. Rock Blvd., Sparks, NV 89531 (775) 355-1151, call for meeting info American Cancer Society 691 Sierra Rose Dr. #A, Reno, NV 89511 (775) 329-0609, www.cancer.org Referrals, transportation American Lung Association of Nevada 10615 Double…
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 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 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 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 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…