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It Takes A Senior Village

Senior villages are local, non-profit organizations offering support and community services for aging-at-home seniors. They are all volunteer-driven, and aim to be the connection between volunteers and services needed for seniors in their community.  Services available vary widely based on the volunteer availability. Some common services include: grocery shopping transportation IT support home maintenance help gardening dog…

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Pollen, Sneezing, Wheezing Oh My!

Here in the Washington DC area, spring is beautiful, but for many of us it brings .  We want to enjoy the flowers and trees in full bloom, but with each rainy day followed by a warm day, the pollen count worsens. Have you ever wondered if the DC metro area is among the worst…

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Avoiding Tax Scams for Seniors

It’s tax season, and with tax season come scammers looking to prey on seniors.  Even though most people are sure we won’t be fooled, getting caught by tax scams can happen to anybody.  The cost of getting caught up in a tax scam is often much higher for retired people, so it’s important you know…

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Staying Young at Heart

Creating a meaningful relationship between seniors and children can have positive benefits for each generation. Children and seniors can teach each other about their favorite activities to sharpen the mind and keep the body fit. The connection can also stimulate better emotional and mental health for seniors who may be prone to depression and loneliness….

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