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Mission Nutrition
Category: 30th Street Senior Center
For many older adults, especially those unable to shop for food or cook due to a disability or other medical reasons, proper nutrition is a key factor to continue...
Learning How to Cope with Dementia
Category: Mental Health
In her youth, my mom was tall, strong and beautiful. In my imagination, she always remained this way, but in reality, she was 80, frail, weak and had advanced dementia.When...
Take a Stand Against Heart Disease: 5 Tips for Healthy Hearts
Category: Personal Care Topics
February is American Heart Month and it’s an ideal time to focus on our hearts and encourage loved ones to make healthy lifestyle choices. Heart disease remains...
Love is in the air
It was love at first sight for On Lok Lifeways participants, Wei Yumei and Wu Quanhai, who will celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary in March.Their story began...
Redefining Age: Seniors Staying Active and Engaged
Category: Personal Care Topics
Many people dream about the freedoms that come with retirement: The ability to travel, pursue new hobbies and spend time with family and friends are activities many aspire to when reaching retirement age. But to realize those golden year dreams and live a vibrant and active life, it is imperative for seniors to stay mentally and physically active.