Perhaps you don’t think of yourself as a caregiver but, according to the National Family Caregivers Association, “more than 50 million people provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year.” November is National Family Caregivers Month and the Grand Rapids Public Library has partnered with the [...]
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Tags: aging, caregivers, caregiving, health, older adults
by Jane on
November 2, 2009
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A few events are coming up for those 50 and older. Both will be held on Thursday, September 24, and both involve a nationally recognized scholar, author and speaker, Dr. Harry Moody, Executive Director of the AARP Office of Academic Affairs in Washington DC. The first event will be held in the afternoon at the [...]
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Tags: civic engagement, employment, grcc, older adults, volunteering
by Jane on
September 17, 2009
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So, you’re retired and looking for something to do with your newly acquired spare time. Or, you still work but are searching for meaningful interests outside of your job, perhaps you’re interested in exploring a passion that lies within you, or just want to look at what options await you when you finally do retire. [...]
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Tags: community, older adults, seniors, volunteers
by Jane on
May 8, 2009
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