Larry and Bev have been volunteering with Meals on Wheels Central Texas since January of 2016. Larry and Bev are the perfect team as Bev is great at navigating and Larry loves to get his exercise running meals up to the door. They love that this is something they can do together. Bev and Larry
It’s time to kick off our first annual SOCKtober service project. Throughout the coming months, the engAGE Travis County Board and Advisory Council will collect various styles and sizes of new socks and donate them to shelters and partner organizations serving the homeless in Travis County. You can help by purchasing socks from our Amazon wish
While summer brings us warmth and bloom, prolonged exposure to excessive heat in summer months can be dangerous. This is especially true for older adults. Every summer, more than 600 Americans die of health problems caused by excessive heat and humidity. Older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions are at high risk of developing
Ronna Keagle volunteers with Coming of Age as a "A Matter of Balance" master trainer. As a retired physical therapist, who has worked with older adults, she understands the importance of encouraging and promoting an active lifestyle to help with falls prevention. She finds teaching and her past work experience to be a perfect match for
It's time for Family Eldercare's annual Summer Fan Drive. The first Fan Drive was held in 1986, started by employees of the Southern Union Gas, who formed the Austin Fan Club. Family Eldercare adopted the initiative in 1990 and, through the support of the community, has turned it into an iconic Austin event. The annual Summer
FREE Workshop- A Matter of Balance Do You Have Concerns About Falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. WHO COULD BENEFIT? Anyone 60 years or older who: is concerned about falls is interested in
Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). In 2022, ACL will be focusing on aging in place – how older adults can plan to stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as long as possible. The 2022 theme is Age My Way,
Horacio was born and raised in El Paso, TX. With over 20 years of experience in retention, he had the opportunity to work in the adult learning industry with a passion in customer care. This led him to start a career with United Healthcare since 2016 and working with the aged and disabled programs in
The Diabetes Self-Management workshop is for people with type II diabetes and their caregivers. This is a 6 week workshop. The program is highly interactive focusing on building skills, sharing experiences and support. Workshop Topics: Techniques to deal with symptoms of diabetes, such as fatigue, pain, hyper-and hypoglycemia, stress, and emotional problems such as depression,
National Volunteer Month is an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world. Each year, we shine a light on the people and causes that inspire us to serve, recognizing and thanking volunteers
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