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The Power of Peers
If the Healthy Living workshops at LifePath run by any core principle, it is, “We are all in this together.” Healthy Living workshop leaders, men and women with chronic conditions themselves, volunteer many hours facilitating workshops to support community members living with challenging health conditions.
Even though many come with professional backgrounds in nursing, health education,
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LifePath Volunteer Marv Kelley Honored by AARP
LifePath is thrilled to announce that Marvin “Marv” Kelley, Rides for Health volunteer and Citizens Advisory Board member, has been recognized by AARP as a Nominee for the AARP 2023 Andrus Award for Community Service.
The Rides for Health Program launched in 2015, with Marv as one of the original volunteers. He began with two trips
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Making LGBTQIA+ Elders Feel Welcome and Cared For
It is imperative that we take a stance to work towards equity and inclusion for the LGBTQIA+ community. Research shows that upwards of five percent of long-term care residents are members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender community. This short video explains the issues facing LGBTQIA+ elders in long-term care communities and how to become
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Nutrition Notes: Nutrition Tips for Winter Months
As winter months approach and the temperatures drop, it becomes essential to pay close attention to your nutrition. The cold, icy conditions and longer hours of darkness can pose challenges to exercising and accessing food, healthcare, and social opportunities. These factors can magnify health issues, making it even more important to focus on a balanced
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How to Avoid Chilblains
We’re approaching deep winter now with shorter days, long cold nights, and weather-related health challenges. Managing the transition from cold air to warm air, and from warm rooms to cold floors, is important for your feet. When feet get cold, but the body is warm, small itchy painful swellings called chilblains can occur on toes,
Subaru “Share the Love” Program
Over the past 15 years, Subaru and its retailers have partnered with Meals on Wheels America to enable the delivery of more than 4.3 million meals and friendly visits to older adults served by the Meals on Wheels programs.
Over the last 5 years, LifePath has earned more than $24,000 by participating in the Subaru Share
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LifePath and The Care Collaborative Hold an Open House for the Community
On Monday, November 13, LifePath and The Care Collaborative opened the doors of the new Community Engagement Center (CEC) to the public for an open house. Earlier this year, the Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded LifePath over $450,000 to create a space for caregiver respite. As that space, the CEC can host up to 15 individuals daily.
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LifePath’s Home Safety Program Partners with Pella Windows and Doors of Greenfield to Make 97-Year-Old George Selanis’s Home More Accessible
“Being independent is very important to me,” said George Selanis, age 97. “I like to keep moving and doing something. That’s my work ethic.”
In his youth, George was always moving. After finishing his junior year in high school, he enlisted in the navy, where he remained for two years as an aviation machinist mate, second