Hampton County Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on March 2.
Black History Month: Meet Dr. Brown, Who Made Her Own History
Meals on Wheels client, Marilyn T. Brown talked with us about her experience living through the Jim Crow era in North Carolina, memories of attending the Poor People’s March on Washington, D.C., organized by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and earning an education as a Black woman in America. Follow her on a tour back through time and hear her thoughts on where we stand today.
“If you work hard, and you do what’s right, you know you’ll make it. I do believe that. You’ll make it.”
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Senior Depression Rates Continue to Rise
Did you know social isolation can contribute to cognitive decline? A lack of social stimulation for homebound seniors can lead to irreversible, negative impacts on their brain health. The good news is that, with compassion and a friendly check-in, these effects can be avoided.
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New Study Focuses on the Benefits of Pets for Seniors
Social isolation can increase the risk of dementia, chronic disease, frequent emergency room visits and even death. That’s why Meals on Wheels America has partnered with Arizona State University (ASU) to explore how pets can improve the lives and health of aging adults.
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Sewing a Special Place for Seniors in Alabama
Volunteers in Phenix City, AL found a compassionate and unique way to use their sewing skills. Dozens of members of the Gala Quilt Guild sewed 350 placemats that bring color and life into the homes of seniors, giving them a special place to enjoy their nutritious meals.
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For the Love of Seniors
See how Meals on Wheels programs make it a priority to show their care and appreciation to homebound seniors on Valentine’s Day – and all year.
Children Create Cards in Southeastern Florida
Kids in Florida made sure seniors were not forgotten on Valentine’s Day. Their handmade cards brought smiles to seniors in thier community. “That’s a nice treat, that’s for sure,” said Edward Halligan, a Meals on Wheels client. “And there are little hearts!”
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Valentines, Goodies and Meals on Wheels
Though demand has risen 25% since the COVID-19 pandemic began for this local program in Massachusetts, the program delivered a hot meals plus personalized Valentine's Day care packages with treats and cards to over 700 seniors.
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YMCA Kids Spend Weeks Creating Gifts
In southern California, over 100 children in YMCA after-school programs cut, colored and created over 500 Valentine's Day cards for seniors in their community. Read what it means for the kids who make them, and the seniors who receive them.
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Regular Routes Get a Heart-Filled Boost
“There was a wonderful cross-stitch bear – the cutest little thing – and a great big heart (card),” said Barbara Rosenau, a resident of Montague, MA. This local program delivered love, care and smiles along with their regular meals for Valentine's Day.
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