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East Bay food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks agoShare the Spirit: Spectrum Community Services brings valuable help to Tri-Valley seniors
Spectrum Community Services' Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals to homebound seniors in Alameda County, providing nutrition, companionship, and additional support services.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks agoWish Book: Heart of the Valley provides valuable assistance to seniors in need
I love to take care of people to listen to people, says Carlini, gazing around her home from her wheelchair. I never thought I would be in this position. After dealing with severe leg problems and pain for five years and undergoing four failed surgeries to try and correct the situation Carlini had her left leg amputated in late 2024. The pain was gone, she remarks from the home she shares with two dogs, two birds and son Matteo.
Non-profit organizations
Public health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoAmerica has an elderly housing crisis. The solution is hiding in your backyard.
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities enable older adults to age in place through local nonprofit services, social programs, and healthcare supports within existing neighborhoods.
fromFuncheap
2 months agoKimochi Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Faire (SF)
Get into the holiday spirit at Kimochi Silver Bells, a festive community arts and crafts fair featuring more than 70 local vendors offering Asian themed and Asian inspired gifts, jewelry, art, and treats. Discover one-of-a-kind holiday finds, enjoy delicious food, and support seniors throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Every purchase helps fund Kimochi's programs and services for older adults in our community.
San Francisco
Wellness
fromqns.com
2 months agoFlushing Health and Wellness Expo returning to provide seniors free screenings and resources Oct. 28 QNS
Senior Health and Wellness Expo in Flushing on Oct. 28 offers free screenings, educational sessions, consultations, vendor resources, giveaways and a free lunch for seniors.
Healthcare
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months agoThis Midwestern City Was Just Ranked One of the Best Places to Retire in the U.S.-and It's Also the Happiest City in America
Minneapolis offers robust healthcare, abundant senior services, and senior employment opportunities but lower affordability, making it a top Midwest retirement destination.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months agoYour Vote 2025: District 47: Contenders talk public safety * Brooklyn Paper
Prioritize safer, accessible neighborhoods for seniors by fixing sidewalks and transit (elevators, Access-A-Ride), improving lighting and targeted policing, and reducing reckless sidewalk driving.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months agoGovernment shutdown could disrupt key services for older Americans
Still, seniors would likely encounter disruptions. While Social Security checks would continue, services at the Social Security Administration (SSA) such as issuing new cards, processing benefit applications and handling overpayment cases would be limited or halted. Medicare, Medicaid, and disability beneficiaries would continue to receive benefits, but a shutdown can cause administrative delays and longer call wait times for certain services.
US politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months agoKiso's Pet Pantry in Bay Ridge keeps helping seniors feed their pets after scooter theft * Brooklyn Paper
"I have wanted to bring my dog to a blessing of the animals his entire life. I told him, 'I know you guys do a pantry for people here, but would you be interested in doing one about dogs, but for seniors?'"
Brooklyn
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