How to Deal with Pandemic: A Guide for Seniors (part 3)

Posted on June 1st, 2020 by Lurene Reck

It feels like this whole shelter-in-place thing has lasted forever, doesn't it? Students have now been out of school for the equivalent of an entire summer break. Here in central Virginia, summer has not actually even started! In fact, kids … Read More

How to Deal with Pandemic: A Guide for Seniors (Part 2)

Posted on April 30th, 2020 by Lurene Reck

Here in Virginia, we've been at home for well over a month. The last day of school for most schools was March 12 or 13, and students will not go back this year. In addition to the health and logistical … Read More

How to Deal With Pandemic: A Guide for Seniors (Part 1)

Posted on March 31st, 2020 by Lurene Reck

You can't go anywhere right now without hearing about the current COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus. Really, you can't go anywhere. At all. Now that the governor has issued a stay at home order through June 10, we … Read More

Senior Cell Phone Addiction: The Importance of "Being Present"

Posted on February 28th, 2020 by Lurene Reck

What do you think of when someone talks about being present? You may picture a box with a bow on it, but that's not the kind of present we mean. This kind of present means being in the moment... really … Read More

Looking Back: Comparing Centuries

Posted on February 11th, 2020 by Lurene Reck

As we mark the beginning of 2020, we thought it would be fun to compare the first 20 years of the 20th century to the first 20 years of this one. Enjoy as we take a look! A lot has … Read More

Why Should Seniors Reconnect with Those from Their Past?

Posted on January 13th, 2020 by Lurene Reck

During retirement, it’s easily to become isolated. You don’t have the structure of a job and as many reasons for leaving the house. In fact, a recent University of North Carolina study found that 43 percent of seniors surveyed felt … Read More

The Importance of Senior Volunteering

Posted on December 9th, 2019 by Lurene Reck

The senior population in the United States is growing. Today, there are more than 46 million older adults age 65 and older in the U.S. By 2050, that number is expected to grow to almost 90 million. At the same … Read More

What Can Seniors Do at National Parks?

Posted on November 4th, 2019 by Lurene Reck

As a senior, you have the time to travel and explore the world. You can visit new places and see amazing things. One overlooked area to explore is the country’s National Parks system. The National Park system was created in … Read More

6 Benefits of Seniors Volunteering in Schools

Posted on October 4th, 2019 by Lurene Reck

Historically, parents were student volunteers. A parent would volunteer to serve on the PTA or would help out in the classroom. It is a way for parents to be more connected to their child’s school. Now, the scope of school … Read More

4 Ways Seniors Can Be Prepared for Disaster

Posted on September 9th, 2019 by Lurene Reck

Disasters are reality in this day and age. According to recent data, the number of significant disasters, where at least 10 people were killed, has been rising steadily since the 1970s. For example, Hurricane Katrina in 2005 caused an estimated … Read More