There is a lot of pressure on people to enjoy the holidays. The reality, however, is that many feel increasingly lonely and isolated. Read more about how we can help the seniors in our life through the upcoming holidays in this month’s Zebra article here on page
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There are so many unknowns when you or a loved one is in the hospital. Who do I talk to if I have questions? What happens when I go home and still need care? As a caregiver, what services are available to me? To learn more about
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Over one-third of seniors over 65 will fall. And statistics show that those who fall will likely fall again in the next 6 months. Check out the October edition of The Zebra for more information. Find out what you can do to prevent falls — including home modifications
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Every 11 seconds a senior goes to the emergency room because of a fall. It is the number one cause of injury among older people. So, this month on Senior Living in Alexandria, our host Jim Roberts sat down with Sarah Pappa, PhD, MCHES, a Coordinator at Northern
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Senior Services of Alexandria has an ambitious goal: to offer seniors an activity every week, outside of their monthly speaker series, that provides seniors a chance to meet new friends, learn something, and have some fun. To learn more about what’s in store this fall, see page 12 of the
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This month on Senior Living in Alexandria, our host Jim Roberts sat down with Elizabeth McDaniel, Physicians Relations Executive for Inova, to talk about the Care Continuum Puzzle, and how to navigate finding resources and services when transitioning from the hospital to back home. Madison Reeder, a registered
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Facing a hospital stay can be frightening and confusing, and the uncertainty of what to expect can add stress at a difficult time. Senior Services and Inova Hospital have temaed up to co-sponsor the first Senior Speakers Series event of the 2018-2019 season: “Taking the Healthcare Journey:
Read more →Senior Services of Alexandria’s volunteers have been busy this summer delivering Meals on Wheels, groceries, pet food, visiting and getting the information out to Alexandria’s seniors. SSA thanks them for all they do in making a difference in their lives. To see photos of our volunteers and the work they’ve done this summer, see
Read more →The Young at Art Exhibition will celebrate its 32nd anniversary this September at the Durant Arts Center in Alexandria. Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) and the Goodwin House Foundation are co-sponsoring again this annual event that showcases art of the many talented senior artists from the Washington Metropolitan area. To learn
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When Foziya Mohammed started her internship with Senior Services of Alexandria, as part of the city’s Workforce development Center’s Teen’s Work Program, in early July. Before that she had never heard of Senior Services or what we offer to senior residents. To learn more about Foziya’s experiences on staff this
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