tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65758292531132737912012-01-20T11:29:58.396-05:00Empowering Independence is the blog of Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta. Senior Citizen Services supports senior independence through meals, shelter, education and community. We envision a world where no Atlanta area senior is hungry, cold, or forgotten.Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.comBlogger1341100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-75644234359877190362012-01-20T11:28:00.002-05:002012-01-20T11:29:58.409-05:00

by Sally F. White, Columnistnside@neighbornewspapers.comTimmy Woods, the famous Beverly Hills designer and manufacturer of fashion forward wearable art handbags for women, is coming to Atlanta Tuesday to show and sell her famous wooden handbags at Kings Home Furnishings on Menlo Drive in west Buckhead. A percentage of sales will benefit the heart-warming Santa for Seniors program sponsored by the

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Can you donate any of the following items? Call 404-351-3889 or email shargrove@scsatl.org.Microwave ovens for seniors to warm their mealsReliable truck for Home Repair programAny painting items: paint, brushes, rollers, pans, etc.Power tools: drills, pressure washers, paint sprayers, etc.Lawn mowersCeiling fansDigital camerasEnergy efficient light bulbs - 60 wattExercise bikes and/or treadmills

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As tough as the cold weather is on everyone, it’s particularly dangerous for senior citizens. Jim Miller, editor of Savvy Senior, a syndicated newspaper column, was invited on the "Today” show to share some steps seniors should take to stay safe as the mercury plunges.Home heating safetyMore home fires happen during the winter months than any other time of the year mainly due to home heating

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Not everyone celebrates Christmas, but in a small way, all believe in the spirit of Santa. On Tuesday, December 13, Santa for Seniors will hold its annual Holiday Luncheon at 103 West. The luncheon is hosted by Jill Sherman, Dottie Smith, and Jade Sykes. Attendees will bring unwrapped, new gifts that will be used by Meals On Wheels Atlanta on Christmas Eve for its clients.Santa for Seniors

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How did a paper clip become a valuable, $1660 antique French footstool? And how did that footstool turn into a life-saving charitable gift? Through kindness, of course!Here’s how it all started… The Networks of 11 Alive employ an outside sales training organization to help the sales people become confident and brave. The trainer gave each team of sales people a simple challenge as he handed them

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PASCAL TINGAUD, Chef de Cuisine, Moët & Chandon, Eparnay, FrancePascal Tingaud always knew that he wanted to be a chef. After all, his father and grandfather were chefs. Home for him was the family restaurant, L'Auberge de Conde, a two-Michelin star restaurant in La Ferte-sous-Jouarre, France. Much of his youth was spent in its kitchen developing a love for the culinary arts. At age 16, he

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This year marks the 24th anniversary of “A Meal to Remember” when it returns to Atlanta this fall to raise money for Meals On Wheels Atlanta, a program of Senior Citizen Services, that has been delivering daily meals to homebound seniors in the metro area since 1970. Joanne and Charles Ackerman will be honored this year for their commitment to Senior Citizen Services and Meals On Wheels

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VOTE REGULARLY TO SUPPORT SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES!From September 1st - September 30th, Senior Citizen Services will be one of four nonprofits competing for $25,000 from The Home Depot Foundation. Public support through Facebook will determine who wins the funding.Please cast your vote for Senior Citizen Services regularly at @homedepotfoundation (http://www.facebook.com/homedepotfoundation.Funds

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September 14, 2011By Maria Saporta for www.saportareport.comThe Transportation for America, a coalition that promotes smarter transportation investment, has ranked Atlanta as the worst metro area in providing seniors access to mass transit.Such a ranking is especially devastating for metro Atlanta — a region that is projecting a dramatic increase in senior citizens.The report — “Aging in Place,

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At MOWAA’s 2011 Annual Conference in Chicago, the national organization unveiled “We Are Meals On Wheels.” The goal of We are Meals On Wheels is to elevate senior hunger as a solvable issue in America and to invite individuals from across all walks of life to take part in our movement and end senior hunger by 2020. Did you know? More than 6 million seniors in America today are facing the

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The number of Americans who volunteer dropped slightly in 2010, according to a federal report released on August 9. Nearly 63 million Americans, slightly more than a quarter of the population, volunteered for charities last year, providing services valued at nearly $173-billion. That’s down from 2009, when 63.4 million adults, or nearly 27 percent of the population, donated their time. The

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11th Annual Meals On Wheels Atlanta Golf Tournament Monday, September 12th, 2011 Capital City Club at Brookhaven http://www.scsatl.org/ 12:00 PM Lunch and Registration, Practice Range Opens, Mulligans Available 1:00 PM Shotgun Start, Four Person Shamble After Play Cocktail Reception, Awards Presentation, (light hors d’oeuvres $10,000 Corporate Sponsorship $4000 per foursome $1200

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With the heat approaching 100 degrees in Atlanta today, it’s time to review helpful hints for older adults during a heat wave. More than 400 people die during heat waves each year in the U.S. Older people do not handle the heat as well as younger people because they do not sweat effectively and they may have poor circulation. Obesity, heart disease, dementia, diabetes and other chronic medical

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The Giving USA Foundation recently released their annual giving report. The good news from Giving USA Foundation is that giving is on the upswing growing 3.8% from 2009 to 2010. The bad news is that it hasn’t increased enough to offset the dip in giving in 2008 & 2009. In other words, the nearly $291 billion donated last year, was still more than 6% below the 2007 record.How’d the nonprofit

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Not everyone celebrates Christmas, but in a small way, all believe in the spirit of Santa. On Tuesday, July 19, Santa for Seniors will hold its annual “Christmas in July” cocktail party at Kings Home Furnishings. Party organizers are Jill Berry, Dottie Smith (Executive Director), Jade Sykes, and Maxine Hyland.Santa for Seniors exemplifies the spirit of Santa by providing volunteers the

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Depression without sadness sounds like a mental-health oxymoron, but it’s a very real condition that’s especially common in older adults. But because other symptoms of depression are present — trouble concentrating, fatigue, rumination — it too often gets dismissed as "just getting old."Overlooking the signs of depression in seniors can be a dangerous mistake. The highest rates of suicide occur

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Toyota will donate a new Highlander to Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta (SCS) as part of its 100 Cars for Good program. The automaker’s program, which awards new Toyota vehicles to 100 nonprofit organizations based on Facebook votes, began on May 9 and continues through August 16, 2011 at www.facebook.com/toyota.SCS was one of five organizations from across the country that

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Senior Citizen Services is happy to announce we’ve been named a finalist in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program. The next step is for all of you to vote for us Monday, June 6, 2011, on Toyota’s Facebook page, facebook.com/toyota, as we compete for a new Toyota Highlander that will be used to deliver meals to homebound Atlanta seniors through our Meals On Wheels Atlanta program.Check out our

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Next Monday, June 6, 2011, Senior Citizen Services will be competing for a brand new Toyota Highlander that will be used by the Meals On Wheels Atlanta program to deliver more than 300 nutritious meals daily to homebound Atlanta seniors.Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program will showcase five non-profit organizations each day for 100 days on Toyota’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/toyota. Visitors

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Senior hunger is something we don't often think about. During my year assignment with the Georgia Institute on Aging and Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta as a Community Volunteer Coordinator I had the opportunity to challenge senior hunger head on!A partnership with Communities In Schools of Atlanta and Dunbar Elementary school yielded amazing results. Dunbar Elementary students

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Check out SCS Board of Trustees member, Monica Pearson, interviewing Oprah in 1986.http://www.ajc.com/video?bcpid=97471435001&bckey=AQ~~,AAAAAFAsZ1c~,8MkVRvW0DmauKT3uAriKKf2yHzTPz5MP&bclid=1717763711&bctid=956254773001

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A few days before Mother’s Day the Meals On Wheels Association of America reached out to various Congress members to sign cards for Mother’s Day. Atlanta’s representative John Lewis signed several cards and one of those was delivered to Mrs. Reed with her meals before Mother’s Day.Mrs. Reed is 105-years-young and the oldest Meals On Wheels Atlanta client. Her mind is sharp and she lives with her

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Toyota to Donate Vehicle to Local Nonprofit Organizations Based on Public VotesAtlanta-based organization, Senior Citizen Services is one of 500 finalists in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program, which will award vehicles to 100 nonprofit organizations based on votes from the public beginning May 9, 2011.Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program will showcase five non-profit organizations each day for 100

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With gas prices approaching $4 per gallon, Meals On Wheels Atlanta volunteers are not only giving up their time to deliver meals to seniors, but they are also taking a hit in their wallet when they fill up their car with gas.That’s where Jerry Lowry, Chairman of D.A.T. Broadband, Inc. stepped in. D.A.T. Broadband donated 100 gas cards to be given to new Meals On Wheels Atlanta volunteers during

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Mrs. Young has lived in Atlanta her entire life, but recently has found it difficult to maintain her Vine City home. Because of family medical issues and her advancing age, she is not able to maintain her yard and do the exterior painting that she would like to do.Mrs. Young is one of ten older home owners who will receive needed home repairs on Saturday, May 7th. Senior Citizen Services will

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In 2008, the Meals On Wheels Association of America released the results of a groundbreaking research report entitled "The Causes, Consequences and Future of Senior Hunger in America" that our Foundation had commissioned. The findings of the co-principal investigators, Dr. James Ziliak of the University of Kentucky and Dr. Craig Gundersen then of the University of Iowa, were shocking and

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According to the Atlanta Regional Commission (2011), access to fresh food decreases with income. This means that our lower-income neighborhoods have less access to the healthier foods needed to successfully age-in-place. Access to fast food was much greater than access to fresh food for both low and very low income subpopulations.What does this mean for Senior Citizen Services? Our meals and

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Each May, Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta participates in Older Americans Month as part of the annual nationwide celebration that commemorates the signing of the Older Americans Act. Older Americans Month is an occasion to show appreciation and support for our seniors as they continue to enrich and strengthen our communities. This year’s national theme -- Older Americans:

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Scams of senior citizens are growing each year. Here are some of the most prevalent scams to be aware of: Investment and work at home schemes: In an effort to supplement their fixed incomes seniors respond to these direct mail and e-mail ads. The investment invitations promise huge returns and usually require victim to sign up quickly. In working from home scams, whether it is stuffing envelopes,

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Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. (SCS) and Kate’s Club announced today an exciting geneRACEtion 10K Run and 2K Fun Run benefiting two of Atlanta’s most deserving but often overlooked groups, children and seniors. Both non-profit organizations provide valuable services to meet these groups most basic needs; SCS provides meals and home repair services to Atlanta’s seniors and

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Meals On Wheels Atlanta, a program of Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta (SCS), will join with dozens of other meal-on-wheels providers across the state to talk to state legislators about the alarming senior hunger rates. Jeffrey Smythe, SCS Executive Director, will be taking seniors to the State Capitol on February 23rd as a part of the newly formed Meals On Wheels Association of

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A study published in January 31st indicates that walking can improve memory. Read more here.Seniors in the Fulton County Neighborhood Seniors Centers in Atlanta are “walking to Seattle.” Walking clubs have been formed in each center and seniors are counting their steps. Each senior client participating in the walking club wears a pedometer provided by Kaiser Permanente which records every

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Thank you to every individual and family who donated to Senior Citizen Services last year.The Georgia Center for Nonprofits held their annual economic outlook meeting yesterday at Bank of America. I was reminded, once again, of how important individual donors are to Senior Citizen Services. For 2009, 74% of charitable giving in the USA was done by individuals – not government grants and not

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have worked for Senior Citizen Services for more than four years, in a city that is nearly 500 miles from where my 82-year-old grandmother lives and 1,000 from where she grew up. The seniors we serve always seem so different than my grandmother. They’re widows like Gram, but they have often lived in their homes for decades. Gram moved to Florida, the eternal retirement state, five years ago

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On December 7th, nearly 75 friends of Senior Citizen Services gathered with Santa Clause for lunch in Buckhead. Each guest brought a new, unwrapped gift for a senior to be delivered during the holidays. At the end of the luncheon, a mound of blankets, robes, hats, scarves, books, etc., were waiting to be gift wrapped.Santa for Seniors exemplifies the spirit of Santa by providing volunteers the

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Not everyone celebrates Christmas, but in a small way, all believe in the spirit of Santa. On Tuessday, December 7, Santa for Seniors will hold its annual Holiday Luncheon at 103 West. The luncheon is hosted by Jill Sherman, Dottie Smith, and Jade Sykes. Attendees will bring unwrapped, new gifts that will be used by Meals On Wheels Atlanta on Christmas Eve for its clients.Santa for Seniors

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In one metro Atlanta county, there’s a socially minded school responsible for educating the next generation. Also, in that same county (Fulton) is Senior Citizen Services of Metro Atlanta that cares for the needs of seniors.Representatives from both organizations met for the first time in a hallway at the Galloway School on behalf of “Sweaters For Seniors.”It was a really happy day, but not just

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This year marks the 23rd anniversary of “A Meal to Remember” when it returns to Atlanta this fall to raise money for Meals On Wheels Atlanta, a program of Senior Citizen Services, that has been delivering daily meals to homebound seniors in the metro area since 1970. Tony Conway will be honored this year for his commitment to Senior Citizen Services and Meals On Wheels Atlanta.This year’s elegant

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Every charity is a worthy cause. So why should you choose older adults as the beneficiaries of your holiday giving? Because your grandmother would tell you to donate to the babies, or donate for the puppies.Our grandparents, whatever their age, grew up in a different world than we did. They worked hard and raised their children to have greater horizons than they did, and many raise their

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You're only as old as you feel. As a testament to the notion that you can be physically fit--and even athletically competitive--at any age, the 2010 Georgia Golden Olympics will be held Sept. 22-25 in Warner Robins, GA. The competition serves as a qualifying event for the 2011 National Competition scheduled for June, 2011, in Houston.The Georgia Golden Olympics is for adults 50 years of age or

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This Saturday, August 21, is National Senior Citizens Day which honors the contributions our senior population has made to our nation and honors the accomplishments throughout their life. On this day, we are encouraged to recognize and show appreciation for the value and contribution of elderly people to home, family and society.In his Presidential Proclamation (August 19, 1988), President Ronald

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You are invited to participate in Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta’s 10th Annual Meals On Wheels Atlanta Golf Tournament on Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 at the historic Capital City Club at Crabapple. Last year’s tournament proceeds directly translated into nearly 17,000 meals for homebound and frail seniors in Atlanta. Your support via a foursome or through your company as a

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I picked up my son from an incoming flight at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport last week, and witnessed a remarkable display of spontaneous patriotism. As each uniformed U.S. Armed Services man or woman came up the elevator to the baggage claim area, the fifty or so people waiting to meet their respective air passenger broke into spontaneous applause, regardless if they were waiting for a

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Recently, Senior Citizen Services was featured in several news stories regarding the current heat wave. SCS provided air conditioners and fans to seniors.Check out Erin Coleman’s report on WSB-TV Channel 2:http://www.wsbtv.com/video/24174339/index.htmlCorinna Allen of CBS 46 profiled the work of Georgia Natural Gas and SCS:http://www.cbsatlanta.com/video/24180325/index.htmlWABE’s Rose Scott

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What is the answer to this question: How old do you feel? Well, that depends for many people. I find it amazing when I talk to someone in their 80s and they say they feel like they did when they were in their 20s, less some additional aches and pains. And as I age, I realize that what they are saying is true! My mind sometimes tells me that I am in my 20s again.We are only as old as we want

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AARP has compiled a list of smart money-saving tips for consumers of any age. Here are a few… more can be accessed at www.aarp.org/bulletin:1. Use up to 60% less energy by boiling water in a microwave rather than on an electric stove.2. Lower your thermostat in the winter; to feel more comfortable at lower temperatures, place pans of water near heating outlets because water-filled air retains

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As we near records for high temperatures and poor air quality, we want to make sure you have the information you need to stay safe and healthy. Senior citizens are at high risk of heat-related illnesses; this risk is increased by some medications and health conditions. Stay cool, stay informed, and please check on your elderly neighbors.Here is some information provided by the CDC:Heat stroke

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GLBT Seniors Advocacy of Georgia hosts a forum Saturday, July 10, focused on "Planning for Successful Aging." Dubbed GSAGA for short, the group is a coalition made up of the Atlanta Lesbian Health Initiative, The Rainbow Center, Aging Services of Georgia, and other advocates.The forum will include discussions of social networking, legal protections, health and wellness, and housing and

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What do retired Boomers want in terms of volunteer opportunities? Do they want an office-type job for four hours a day for an ongoing period? Or, something with less commitment of time and brainpower?The National Council on Aging recently released the preliminary study results from a two-year pilot program. In a nutshell, they had 22 nonprofits, big and small from all over the country

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Staying inside is no guarantee of avoiding heat-related dangers. That's especially true if the house is overheated. Many seniors try to cut electric bills by not using air conditioning, but that's not a good idea. Trapped hot air can cause the body to overheat, just like working or exercising outdoors.At the very least, install a few battery-operated fans in separate rooms and utilize the one

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Soccer is everywhere you turn these days, but did you hear about the seniors playing soccer in South Africa?The 35 women, aged from 50 to 84, play for a team called Vakhegula Vakhegula or Grannies, Grannies in the Xitsonga language of northern South Africa. The team hails from a rural township near Tzaneen, 600 km (373 miles) north of Johannesburg.The team was founded five years ago to help the

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If you or someone you know is caring for an aging parent or a friend who is chronically ill, you are one of 22 million people doing so – according to www.senior.com sources. Caregivers provide 80% of all in-home care, yet are unpaid for their volunteer activities. Here are some tips for caregivers to take care of themselves and others:Don’t wait until it’s too late to ask for professional help

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June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is recognized by communities throughout the world as a time to increase our efforts to raise awareness of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. There are many ways you can become involved in the fight against elder abuse and to help spread awareness. Here are some suggestions that National Council on Elder Abuse offers:- Make it a priority to

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We recently invited Michael Kumer, Executive Director and Faculty for the Nonprofit Leadership Institute of Duquesne University to work with our Board of Trustees and staff with regard to strategic planning. I had the opportunity to work with Michael when I attended Meals On Wheels of America’s Leadership Training in Ohio last year and I was in awe! How did he get our group to be so productive

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Now that spring is here, and summer is approaching quickly, it’s a glorious time to be active. Many renew their commitment to an exercise program during this time. Studies have shown that exercise provides many health benefits, and that older adults can gain a lot by staying physically active. Even moderate exercise and physical activity, indoors or outdoors, can improve the health of people

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On Saturday, May 22, two generations will come together to host the annual geneRACEtion 10K Run and 2K Fun Run in Grant Park. We will raise money while running or walking through one of Atlanta’s oldest neighborhoods. Proceeds raised from geneRACEtion will benefit two worthy organizations:Kate’s Club is a non-profit organization that empowers children and teens facing life after the death of a

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Kaiser Permanente announced today a $70,000 donation to Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta (SCS), with the goal of providing meals and nutrition supplements to seniors needing extra support.The funds will be applied to SCS’ Extra Helping Initiative for its Meals On Wheels Atlanta program. Through these two programs, at least 21 fragile seniors will be provided with nutrition in a way

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Last year we decided to provide more communications to you via email than via mail in an effort to reduce costs. We have done the same belt tightening that nearly every other business and household has had to do in our society. But I don’t want to utilize this column to bemoan the various challenges that our organization has endured by the difficult economy. Instead, I want you to know how

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Mrs. Nash moved into her home in 1988 with her husband, two boys, and two girls. They were attracted to the northwest Atlanta neighborhood because it was mostly older people. She has lived in Atlanta for 42 years after moving from Griffin, GA. Elizabeth worked as a maid for the Georgia Building Authority until she retired in 1997.She enjoys going to her church’s senior program and was formerly a

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What does it mean to you to age? If you are 30 years old, you’ll have a different answer than someone who is 70. However, one truth remains for many individuals as they age, and that is: “I feel the same at 60 as I did at 20.”I find this mindset interesting, because at my age, 43, I ‘feel the same’ as I did at 23; will it last? Yes, I have a few more aches when I over do it and I cannot stay

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Alice moved into her home on October 7, 1965 in the Harwell Heights community of northwest Atlanta. She was a divorced, single mother who raised her daughter and cared for her elderly mother until her mother passed away at age 90. Alice is 78 years old and was born in Atlanta. After living in Chicago as a youngster, her family returned to Atlanta when she was 19. Alice is a retired nurse from the

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May is Older Americans Month—a tradition dating back to 1963 to honor the legacies and ongoing contributions of older Americans and support them as they enter the next stage in life. Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta (SCS) is joining communities nationwide in celebrating this month with special activities and events.Sunday, April 25, 2:00 – 5:00 pmFriends & Family Day at

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SCS provides many referrals a year to our collaborative partners in metro-Atlanta. Likewise, these agency partners share our name with seniors and their families when we can provide service. You are probably familiar with the roadside assistance company called AAA – well, here’s another AAA that is often a senior’s road to successful living:Area Agency on Aging (AAA) - Created by the federal

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SWEEP! DaySaturday, May 1, 20108:00 am – 2:00 pmSenior Citizen Services helps seniors repair and maintain their home when they can't do it for themselves. Senior Citizen Services handles maintenance and repairs on the homes of our senior clients that allow the individual to remain independently in their own homes.Eloise moved into her home 42 years ago with her husband and three sons. They lived

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We all hear that we need to exercise; however, if you are not into going to the gym, there are alternatives.While visiting my parents recently, I was shocked when my dad announced he was going out for his walk. At 70 years of age, I’ve never really seen him exercise. But since he has had knee surgery, he has had to ‘work’ his knee. So, off he went to the backyard. Living on and acre and a

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On Saturday, May 1, 2010, more than 300 volunteers will "sweep" through the neighborhood and perform repairs and maintenance on seniors homes. Get out your paint brush and yard gloves for a special day of service in Atlanta! Lunch will be provided.Mrs. Duncon moved into her home 42 years ago with her husband and three sons. They lived in an apartment until the opportunity became available to

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What a privilege it is to take a month or two to stand back and listen. That’s what we’ve been doing this winter…listening. A key part, if not the most important part, of our strategic planning process is to listen and “discover” what our stakeholders think about Senior Citizen Services both today and tomorrow. It has been reassuring to learn what a tremendous impact we are making for our

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Plans are well underway for the annual geneRACEtion Run that will be held in Grant Park on Saturday, May 22. Details can be found at www.geneRACEtion.org. This year the run will consist of a 10K Peachtree qualifier or a 2K fun run.Senior Citizen Services is combining efforts with Kate's Club -- a charity that provides grief support for children who have lost a loved one. We hope to have 600

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Two members of the staff at Senior Citizen Services are also Board members of the nonprofit agency Center for Positive Aging (CPA). This organization may be found at www.centerforpositiveaging.org. Since its founding in 1982, CPA has been the trusted source of information for seniors and their families. The easy-to-use website directs viewers of all levels of income to product and service

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With the recent snow storm, Senior Citizen Services was unable to deliver meals last Saturday, the 13th. The volunteers were scheduled, staff was ready, but with heeded warnings from Georgia Dept. of Transportation, we reluctantly canceled meal deliveries at 8:00 a.m. However, the good thing is that the Meals On Wheels Atlanta (MOWA) staff had already implemented the Emergency Plan. The

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In February, we celebrate Black History Month at our Neighborhood Senior Centers. The senior participants plan and perform in their programs throughout the month. If you are interested in attending one or more of these programs, please see the schedule below.February 16 12:45 pm —1:45 pmAfrican American Trivia followed by African SpiritualsNorthside Shepherd’s Center, 1705 Commerce Dr.

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We get asked from time to time by our senior clients for basic information about federal benefits and services. Here is a helpful federal government telephone information number to be shared with your loved ones or your fellow senior friends:1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636)Operators speaking English and Spanish are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time, and cover a

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What’s the first thing that comes to mind in January? A New Year’s Resolution! But I don’t “do” resolutions for the New Year… never have. One reason is because as statics show, most are not kept. However, what I do in replacement is to develop a new habit each year. I usually do this in December or late January. This allows me to not call it a New Year’s Resolution but rather “my new thing”

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This year, make a resolution to support Atlanta's seniors year-round!Through our online donation system, you can make a recurring gift that will be automatically drawn from your credit card or bank account on the same day every month. A monthly donation of $142 will fund an entire month of nutritious, home-delivered meals for one older adult. Can you find 7 friends, family members, or coworkers

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I will admit it. We took a ride. Our organization took a ride on the funding roller coaster in 2009. We were elated in December 2008 to learn that we were selected to provide major home repairs for low-income seniors as a part of Federal Home Loan Bank’s Community Investment Program. An unprecedented $1 million dollar grant was initiated in May and has been steadily helping seniors who were

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The motto of the SCS Home Owner Maintenance and Enhancement for Seniors (HOMES) program is to keep our clients “safer, warmer, and dryer.” Speaking of dryers, information by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that there about 15,500 fires associated with clothes dryers annually, resulting in 10 deaths, 310 injuries and $84 million in property damage. While today’s dryers are

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Now that the holidays are over, we all look to the New Year. People around the world make new resolutions, yet studies show that only a small percentage are successful in their resolve. However, by truly thinking about a resolution carefully, one can come up with some good ‘life improvements’ that are simple and easily obtainable. Most people think of diets, exercise, quitting smoking as the

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This week, we will host our annual Santa for Seniors Holiday Lunch. This is an opportunity for people to bring new, unwrapped gifts that will be delivered to seniors during the holidays. Gift suggestions for seniors:Alarm clocks with big numbersFlashlights with batteriesGlovesHandkerchiefs or socksInexpensive CD players with CD’sHand or body creamItems that are ergonomically designed like

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My teenage son enjoys studying social sciences, and specifically projections about future trends in America. When I informed him that SCS delivers the equivalent yearly meals-on-wheels weight equal to 10 elephants, and that our volunteers’ annual delivery routes span the mileage of four trips around the equator, his curiosity peeked to learn more about seniors. So, we turned to

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Hunger in America has recently been spotlighted in media. While this tends to be the season that hunger is identified and promoted as a social concern, it is dramatically highlighted with data that looked at Georgia and the 10-County ARC region.According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Georgia is ranked 13th in the nation when it comes to poverty levels, and 12.6% of Georgia’s senior population is

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Open enrollment for Medicare Part D, which covers prescription drugs, runs through December 31st. Here are some questions to consider as seniors make their plan selections:Have my health care needs changed?What is the total cost of the plan, including premiums, deductibles, and co-pays?Is prescription by-mail an option?Can you go to any pharmacy?Are all your medications covered?Additional

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It is that time of year for many of us to listen to United Way representations as they make their annual appeal to organizations large and small across the country. The United Way has been a mainstay for decades, distributing local monies to charities of all sizes and missions. Senior Citizen Services is one such United Way agency, and our audited 2007-2008 annual report notes that we received

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Last Friday, more than 300 guests gathered at the St. Regis Atlanta for the 22nd annual “A Meal to Remember.” The gala raised money for Meals On Wheels Atlanta and this year it raised more than $360,000. A lot of time and effort goes into planning an event of this magnitude. Hopefully, by the time the guests arrive, everything runs smoothly and everyone has an enjoyable evening and doesn’t

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My first job out of college was managing the Meals On Wheels Atlanta program, one of the programs that has lost the $30,000 it was granted last year from the City of Atlanta. Our Adult Day Care Center lost just as much. First, let me be clear: SCS has been very well managed financially and otherwise, and the base of funding is both broad and deep. Though the City of Atlanta is choosing not to

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I had the privilege of joining a team of corporate volunteers at the home of Mrs. W. for an SCS HOMES (Home Owner Maintenance and Enhancement for Seniors) project. Mrs. W. is a 66 year-old retiree of the state government where she worked for 34 years. She lives alone in a home she purchased in the mid-1960s, now filled with great memories of raising her family. While the volunteers were painting,

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Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta will hold its 9th Annual Meals On Wheels Atlanta Golf Tournament on Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 at the historic Capital City Club at Crabapple. Last year’s tournament proceeds directly translated into nearly 17,000 meals for homebound and frail seniors in Atlanta.Once again, this year’s tournament will feature the world-renowned Capital City

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We often hear that “laughter is the best medicine.” While we wouldn’t argue with that statement from a common sense point of view, we now have growing scientific evidence that this is most certainly true. More than 70% of illnesses are related to stress including high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, anxiety, psychosomatic disorders, migraines, allergies, peptic ulcers -- the list goes

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Recently I was pursuing through WebMD.com and found “7 Brain Boosters to Improve Memory” (www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/7-brain-boosters-to-prevent-memory-loss). These ‘boosters’ are what we already know we need to do plus a few new ones.(1) Physical Exercise such as walking can have great benefits and in a recent study, those who had a simple exercise routine out performed those who were

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This week, I listened to four of the Atlanta Mayoral candidates as they spoke to the Atlanta chapter of the Association of Professional Fundraisers. The participants were Lisa Borders, Mary Norwood, Kasim Reed, and Jesse Spikes.They each bring a wealth of experience with them: work in the corporate world, the not-for-profit arena, politics on the state and local level, and a passion to make the

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Promises of instant wealth can be appealing to anyone of any age, but perhaps particularly so among the elderly. Individuals living on fixed incomes in an era of constantly rising cost of living can be particularly vulnerable. In 2002, the National Fraud Information Center estimated that the elderly were bilked by unscrupulous telemarketers for $40 billion for schemes such as prizes/sweepstakes,

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How do we respond to the growing senior boom in metro Atlanta? We respond through innovation, collaboration and engagement.First, innovation is not often a word we use as much in aging services. But “doing things the way we’ve always done it” is unacceptable given the rising tide of the aging boom. I am proud of our team for providing innovative solutions this year to inadequate resources in

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Are you competitive, want to meet new friends, and are age 50 or over? If so, then go for the gold this year at the Georgia Golden Olympics scheduled for September 23-26 in Warner Robins, GA. This annual competition includes 18 sports and more than 50 events including tennis, golf, swimming, track & field, cycling, bowling, ballroom dancing, horseshoes, billiards, archery, and much more.The

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If you are retired and haven't visited a neighborhood senior center, it's time you did. Senior centers are not a place where people sit around in rocking chairs. They are lively, fun-filled, and educational.Neighborhood senior centers provide the services older adults need to be healthy, happy and as independent as they can be. More than 10 million Americans take part in activities through the

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The Atlanta Regional Commission has a Division on Aging that serves as Atlanta’s Area Agency on Aging (AAA). No matter where you live in the 50 states, you should be covered by a AAA that is responsible for implementing the services mandated by the Older Americans Act. We are fortunate that Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has a fantastic staff that is constantly reaching out to work with local

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With the new report out stating more Americans are obese than ever, the challenges in the future for individuals and the healthcare system are going to be daunting. And obesity rates among adults rose in 23 states over the past year, and no state experienced a significant decline. While the nation has long been bracing for a surge in Medicare as the boomers start turning 65, the new report makes

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Summer has arrived and it is hot already!Senior citizens and the chronically ill are often more vulnerable to the effects of high temperatures because they perspire less and are more likely to be taking medications that can impair the body's response to heat.Those medications include antihistamines, heart drugs, over-the-counter sleeping pills, antidepressants, antipsychotics, major tranquilizers

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My son thankfully finished his final exams of the school year. (And thankfully, passed all his courses!) He asked me about the kinds of questions that I receive on a daily basis at SCS, and then asked me if SCS has “passing” grades. This dialogue leads me to ask you, our readers and constituents: how are we doing?On this web site, or by the conventional telephone(!), we are eager and ready to

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SCS is proud to announce the launch of a new sub-program of Meals On Wheels Atlanta – Meals in Motion, a food pantry program.The objective of this program is to provide current Meals On Wheels Atlanta clients the choice to select the standard, nutritious prepared meals or if they have the capability to cook for themselves from the provided grocery bags of food for the week.SCS will subsidize this

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This month’s AARP magazine continues its ongoing series about decreasing one’s stress in these times of uncertainty. An unusual amount of stress, physical and/or emotional, has been shown to make the body more vulnerable to disease and many illnesses. Experts agree on these proven strategies for beating stress, and SCS wishes to share these with our readers:1. Socialize: see friends, relatives;

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Each year in May, America celebrates “Older Americans Month.” In this year’s proclamation, President Obama said: Older Americans have carried our Nation through great challenges and triumphs. They have enriched our national character and strengthened the Republic for those who have followed. During the month of May, we pay tribute to the wisest among us. Throughout the land, older Americans are

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