Volunteerism is big in America, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service. Approximately 62.6 million people contribute 8 billion hours of service annually, worth roughly $184 billion. An impressive 36% — or 22.5 million — of those volunteers are dedicated seniors, cheerfully donating almost 3 billion hours of valuable service each year. The benefits of … [Read more...] about Charity Begins at Home: Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors
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A Life Well Lived: Start Writing Your Memoirs Today
Life is filled with trials, tribulations, joys and triumphs. We are often in a constant state of motion and rarely look back and take the time to reflect on how we got to where we are today and what made us the person we are. We take photographs to capture moments in time, and these snapshots can trigger memories and connect us to the past, but it’s also important to write … [Read more...] about A Life Well Lived: Start Writing Your Memoirs Today
A Part-Time: Passion Two Military Reservists Recall the Best Experiences of Their Lives
In rough terms, and using the most recent figures available, there are some 665,000 reservists stretched across all branches of the United States military. Approximately 97,000 of those serve in the Air Force Reserve, the branch many of us think of most frequently because of the proximity to Joint Base Charleston, with its huge C-17A Globemaster III cargo planes. And many … [Read more...] about A Part-Time: Passion Two Military Reservists Recall the Best Experiences of Their Lives
Mount Pleasant Gardens: Seniors Stay Connected with Mobile Apps
Bob Ragin can tell you exactly how many days it’s been since he’s hugged his wife, MaryBeth. On March 16, he helped her move into Mount Pleasant Gardens — the very same day the facility locked down due to COVID-19. Despite missing her touch, he is thankful that he can still stay connected every day from his own home at Franke at Seaside using the iPhone application, … [Read more...] about Mount Pleasant Gardens: Seniors Stay Connected with Mobile Apps
Fitness at Any Age, for a Lifetime: Local Athletes Who Redefine the Status Quo
It’s no secret what the benefits of exercise are, especially as we age — improved heart and lungs, stronger muscles, weight loss. … In general, we’re healthier and happier, but most of us still find every excuse not to do it. We’re too busy. We’re too old. It’s too hot. It’s too cold. Well, lots of our neighbors in their 50s through 80s are leaping over those excuses. … [Read more...] about Fitness at Any Age, for a Lifetime: Local Athletes Who Redefine the Status Quo