Walking Improves Memory

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 step taken each day.

So far, the seniors have walked more than 500 miles since beginning the project in September. Their goal is to “reach” Seattle by this summer.

Seniors in Seattle are also walking to Atlanta. At the end of the journey, the Neighborhood Senior Centers will host a video conference with their counterparts on the west coast.

Register for the geneRACEtion 10K!

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 runners/walkers come out and help us raise money for two great non-profits.

Sign up today and help us start raising funds! It's fun and simple. Go to www.geneRACEtion.org to register.

by Steve Hargrove
Director of Events and Marketing