As previously noted, many anti-oxidants are essential nutrients. Natural anti-oxidants, like vitamin C and E, work synergistically. Anti-oxidants may be more effective if obtained from a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Nutritionists recommend eating 6 or more daily servings of anti-oxidant rich fruits and vegetables. Everyone agrees the use of antioxidant supplements for anti-aging…
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Five Star Premier Residences of Reno
www.fivestarpremier-reno.com Five Star Premier Residences of Reno – Independent and Assisted Living in the heart of Reno! Overlooking the Sierra Nevada mountains, Five Star Premier Residences of Reno is a vibrant and highly respected retirement community in Southwest Reno. We offer the freedom of independent living and the peace-of-mind of assisted living on-site, should the…
Stone Valley Alzheimer’s Special Care Center – Nevada Senior Guide
www.jeaseniorliving.com At Stone Valley Alzheimer’s Special Care Center you’ll find all of the things that make life worth living – good friends, light-filled rooms with brand new furnishings, outdoor courtyards perfect for enjoying the fresh air and a caring and committed staff dedicated to bringing your loved one the best dementia and respite care in…
Nevada Senior Guide – Visiting Angels Reno
www.visitingangels.com/reno Visiting Angles, serving Reno, Sparks and the surrounding communities Why Elderly Care by Visiting Angels At Visiting Angels, we realize it is never easy bringing someone into your home to provide elderly care services. That’s why we strive to make staying at home a positive experience. We do this by allowing you to…
Northern Nevada Medical Center Announces New CEO, Alan Olive
Northern Nevada Medical Center Announces New CEO, Alan Olive (Sparks, NV) Northern Nevada Medical Center welcomes Alan Olive, MPH, MHA, as new CEO for the 108-bed hospital in Sparks, NV. Born and raised in Reno, Olive has 19 years of healthcare leadership experience. He has served as CEO at northern Nevada hospitals including Carson Tahoe’s…
Northern Nevada Medical Center Pain Management Center First Program
Sparks, NV, April 4, 2013 – Northern Nevada Medical Center’s Pain Management Program recently earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ in Low Back Pain. The program is the first in the nation to receive this certification. This certification recognizes NNMC’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards. To achieve this…
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria To Host Special Dinner for Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Southern Nevada
“Grimaldi’s Pizzeria For the Cure” to serve three-course meal for $15 donation on Feb. 25 LAS VEGAS – Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, famous for its award-winning, hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas, will host a special dinner for Susan G. Komen of Southern Nevada on Monday, Feb. 25 at the Rainbow restaurant (7155 S. Rainbow Rd.) A three-course…
Northern Nevada Medical Group Announces Two Additional Cardiologists
Northern Nevada Medical Center welcomes two additional local cardiologists to their team of physicians affiliated with the Northern Nevada Medical Group. Chad Bidart, MD, FACC and Colin Fuller, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, are providing heart and vascular care at Northern Nevada Medical Center’s Accredited Chest Pain Center. They join Northern Nevada Medical Group cardiologists Dr….
iHop Serves Hospitalized Children Free Pancakes Day Early
On the eve of National Pancake Day, International House of Pancakes (IHOP) is delivering short stacks to patients at Renown Children’s Hospital. The “breakfast for lunch” will be served with special toppings to children without diet restrictions at the hospital from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Feb. 4. The annual National Pancake Day effort is…
Nine simple ways you can improve your heart health
Ten minutes a day is all you need to be heart healthy. Walking the dog, knowing your numbers, eating your greens – those are a few heart-healthy things that only Take 10. Since 1963, to urge Americans to join the battle against heart and vascular diseases, Congress has advised the president to proclaim February “American…
Governor Sandoval to Recognize Volunteers and Volunteer Programs
Governor Sandoval to Recognize Volunteers and Volunteer Programs on January 18 RENO/LAS VEGAS – January 17, 2013 – Forward-thinking community partners like NV Energy, MGM Resorts International, Howard Hughes Corporations, and IGT, will join Governor Sandoval and Nevada Volunteers in celebrating Nevada’s outstanding volunteer efforts at this year’s 11th Annual Governor’s Points of Light Awards. The…
Senior Care Plus Offers Daily Meetings During medicare Enrollment Period
Senior Care Plus Offers Daily Meetings During medicare Enrollment Period RENO, Nev. (Oct. 15, 2012) – Senior Care Plus, a Medicare Advantage Plan offered by Hometown Health, is hosting daily informational group meetings to assist current and new members during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, which is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2012. During those…
City of Las Vegas Halloween & Harvest Happenings
City Offers Many Special Events And Activities For Children And Adults The city of Las Vegas offers special events and activities for children and adults for Halloween and harvest fun. These activities are just a sampling of the many programs available throughout the year. For a full list of classes and activities available, go online…
Free Screenings During Senior Fest
Hundreds of seniors will take advantage of free health screenings offered at Senior Fest 2012, Tuesday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Reno Town Mall. Last year, seniors lined up at the large tented area to participate in this once a year community outreach for tests offered by the health care team…
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 Manor Care – Reno and Wingfield Springs
www.HCR-manorcare.com www.integraselectcare.com The people of HCR ManorCare bring genuine compassion to health care and considerable skills to post-hospital and long-term care. Our mission continues to expand to meet the needs and health care goals of individuals who are discharged from the hospital and require additional nursing and rehabilitation care. One person at a time, HCR…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Country Club Valley View
www.countryclubatvalleyview.com Best 55+ Senior Apartments in Las Vegas, NV Country Club at Valley View Apartments in Las Vegas – Call: (877) 469-6560 Move into your new life at the best Las Vegas senior apartment community! Go beyond traditional apartment living and enter the visionary lifestyle at Country Club at Valley View. Discover an elegant, yet…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Nevada HAND Inc
www.nevadahand.org Our Mission And Vision Welcome To Nevada H.A.N.D., Inc. Formed in 1993, Nevada H.A.N.D., Inc. is a non-profit corporation with the mission to improve the lives of low-income individuals by providing affordable housing solutions and supportive services. In pursuit of this mission, Nevada HAND has grown into a full service real estate development company…
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 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 Senior Centers Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
Austin Senior Center 151 Main Street, Austin, NV 89310 (775) 964-2338 Lander County, 8am-3pm Provides congregate meals (served at the center Mon. – Fri. from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.) Battle Mountain Senior Center 365 E. 4th St., Battle Mountain NV 89820 (775) 635-5311 Lander County Congregate and homebound meals (Meals on Wheels), transportation locally,…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Respite Care – Rural Nevada
Elvirita Lewis Respite Voucher Program 1380 Greg Street, Ste. 212, Sparks, NV 89431 775-358-2322, Mary Brock, Director
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 Food Assistance Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
Carlin Open Door Senior Center 320 Chestnut St., Carlin, NV 89822 (775) 754-6465 Elko County Provides daily meals at noon and transportation, Social Activity, Tax Info Elderly Nutrition & Transportation Silver Sage Senior Center 213 First St., Wells, NV 89835 (775) 752-3280 Elko County e-mail: ellsseniorcenter@wrecwireless.coop Nutritional hot lunches M-F, Meals-on-Wheels, frozen meals on…
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 Senior Centers Directory – Northern Nevada
Carson City Senior Citizen Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, NV 89706 (775) 883-0703 Social activities, yoga, meals on wheels. Neil Rd. Recreation Ctr. 3925 Neil Rd., Reno, NV 89052. 775-689-8484 Congregate Meals, Travel & Trip Programs, Classes, Social Activities, Health & Fitness Presentations, Drivers Safety Classes. Multi-Generational Facility, Veterans Help …
Nevada-Senior-Guide Respite Care – Northern Nevada
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. Respite grants Elvirita Lewis Respite Voucher Program 1380 Greg Street, Ste. 212, Sparks, NV 89431 775-358-2322, Mary Brock, Director Senior companion program
Nevada-Senior-Guide Referral Directory – Northern Nevada
Better Business Bureau of Northern Nevada 4834 Sparks Blvd. Ste. 102, Sparks, NV 89436 (775) 322-0657, www.reno.bbb.org BBB helps consumers find business & charities they can trust. Call for additional help. Nevada Rural Housing Weatherization Assistance Program, Section 8 Info. Call for hours and directions. 775-887-1795, Carson City Parkinson’s of Nevada –…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Multiple Services Directory – Northern Nevada
Access to Healthcare Networks Discounted Dental and Vision Program 4001 S. Virginia St., Ste F, Reno, NV 89502 (775) 284-8989, 1-877-385-2345 HELP Affordable Dental and Vision Care, SHIP, Medical, Massage therapy www.accesstohealthcare.org Catholic Charities of N. Nevada & St. Vincent Program 500 E. 4th St., Reno, NV 89512, 775-322-7073 Dining room free lunch, 11:30am…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Handicap Assistance Directory – Northern Nevada
DHHARC 1150 Corporate Blvd., Ste 1, Reno, NV 89502 (775) 355-8994 V/TTY (775) 434-0290 VP, www.dhharc.org Serve deaf and hard of hearing seniors. Amplified and caption telephones for the hearing impaired, Advocacy Services
Nevada-Senior-Guide Adult Day Care Directory – Northern Nevada
More to Life, Adult Day Health Center, LLC 1963 East Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434 (775) 358-1988, jeffdold@gmail.com www.adultdaycarereno.com Sat Hours, Friendly Nurses, Extensive Caregiver Support, Enriching Activities, Approved Medicade provider, VA Provider, Open most holidays, Date Night – 1st and 2nd Friday, 5pm-9pm
Nevada-Senior-Guide Senior Centers Directory – Southern Nevada
Black Mountain Recreation Center 599 Greenway Rd., Henderson, NV 89015 (702) 267-4070, www.cityofhenderson.com Recreation, Exercise, Racket ball, Socialization, Pool (outside), Yoga Boulder City Senior Center 813 Arizona Street, Boulder City, NV 89005 (702) 293-3320, www.bcseniorcenter.org Mon-Fri: 8am-3pm. Transportation, Nutrition, Recreation, Food, Foot Clinic, Senior Law Project, Medicare, SHIP, Monthly Trips Cambridge Recreation…
Nevada-Senior-Guide The Bridge – Las Vegas
www.thebridgeatparadisevalley.com The Bridge The Bridge of Paradise ValleyRetirement when you want it. Assistance when you need it.Imagine living in a beautiful, peaceful environment, surrounded by friends and activities. Enjoy an enriching retirement at The Bridge at Paradise Valley Our community facilities are specifically designed to encourage seniors to live their retirement years as actively and…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Silver Sky – Las Vegas
www.silverskylasvegas.com Silver Sky Assisted Living Come See Why Everyone’s Talking About Silver Sky! Las Vegas’ newest assisted living community at the edge of Summerlin – where modern apartments, state-of-the-art amenities and quality care are surprisingly affordable. For a personal tour call 702-835-9040 License #4251AGC. Silver Sky is committed to providing housing and support services for older…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Siena Hills – Henderson
www.sienahills.com Assisted Living Las Vegas Siena Hills Assisted Living in Las Vegas offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Alzheimer’s Care. Our staff is available 24 hours a day. Life at Siena Hills is comparable to living in a fine resort, with many of the same lifestyle enhancing amenities. Independent Living & Assisted Living….
Nevada-Senior-Guide Life Care Centers of America – Las Vegas
http://www.lcca.com/ About Life Care Your family is special with its deep bonds and unique relationships. Facing a dramatic change – such as moving a loved one into assisted living or a nursing home – is an unsettling prospect for most people. Life Care Centers have helped families for decades to work through the difficult decisions…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Whispering Palms – Las Vegas
Whispering Palms Senior Community Whispering Palms Apartment Homes1&2 BEDROOM SINGLE LEVEL PATIO HOMES STARTING AT $623 Gated Community Dishwasher & Microwave Covered Parking Laundry Facilities Sparkling Pool & Spa Clubhouse Fully Equipped Fitness Center Computer Business Center Resident Activities CAT Bus Line Washer/Dryer hookups Small Pets Welcome 702-313-3600 Senior Community 2655 W. Lake Mead North Las…