One in three adults ages 65 and older will fall each year. Use this podcast to learn how to talk to aging parents about senior living before an accident occurs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults ages 65 and older fall each year. Of these falls, 20–30 percent result…
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Staying Safe on the Road: Senior Driving Guide
Learn the challenges that may keep older adults off the road and find tips for staying safe behind the wheel According to a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, drivers in their mid- to late-80s have lower overall crash rates than drivers in their early 20s and roughly half as many crashes…
Downsizing? 4 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Unwanted Stuff
Use these methods from MySilverAge.com to declutter and pare down before moving into a new home. Members of the National Association of Senior Move Managers recently reported that 98 percent of their senior clients downsized before relocating. Downsizing before a move can be both liberating and overwhelming. But for seniors who have acquired many possessions…
Checklist Helps Seniors Through Medicare Open Enrollment
Older adults can follow a few simple tips to avoid uncovered expenses in the upcoming year. With Medicare open enrollment beginning Oct. 15, now is the time to start preparing for future health care needs. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130710/CG45364LOGO-b) Frank Nelson, program manager at the Central Coast Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, regularly educates Medicare beneficiaries…
Opportunity Village Hosted “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” Viewing Party OVIPs enjoyed show featuring Penn Jillette as Project Manager
Opportunity Village Hosted “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” Viewing Party OVIPs enjoyed show featuring Penn Jillette as Project Manager LAS VEGAS , Nev. – Opportunity Village , Las Vegas ’ favorite charity, hosted a viewing party at its Engelstad Campus for an episode of “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.” The episode featured longtime Opportunity Village supporter and board member,…
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…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Employment Directory – Northern Nevada
AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program. 1-775-323-2243 1135 Terminal Way, Ste. 102, Reno, NV 89502 Job training and placement. New work search program 55+ (call for info and appoinment). Work program for low income seniors. JOIN, Inc 1201 Terminal Way, Suite 104, Reno, NV 89502 (775) 336-4450, www.join.org Job opportunities in Nevada,…
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 Home Repair Directory – Southern Nevada
Helping Hands of N. Las Vegas 3640 N. 5th St., Ste. 130, N. LV, NV 89032 (702) 649-7853. Home repair for small jobs, call for eligible zip code areas. Inside work only. M-Th 8am-3pm, Fri 8am-2pm LV Urban League Senior Home Services 3575 W. Cheyenne, N. LV, NV 89032 702-636-3949, Call for…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Handicap and Disability Services Directory – Southern Nevada
Blind Center of Nevada 1001 North Bruce Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 642-6000, www.blindcenter.org Friendly Visitation, Education, Referral, Daily Activities, Telecommunications for members, Transportation to center & home, Volunteers Welcome, Recycle computers & electronics. Blind Connect, Inc. 6375 W. Charleston Blvd. #200,LV, NV 89146 (702) 631-9009, www.blindconnect.org Counseling, Advocacy, Education, Referral …