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Care Advocate Awarded Fellowship

By Becki Mann | May 17, 2017

Gigi Amateau, award-winning author and former community impact officer at United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg, will receive $17,500 for education and personal development to strengthen her service to Richmond’s aging population and individuals working in long-term care. The Pat Asch Fellowship is awarded annually to a woman age “50 or better” to advance […]

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Scams & Financial Security

By Becki Mann | May 1, 2017

According to the Better Business Bureau, over the last two years, some 70,000 frauds and scams have been reported across the United States. Anyone can fall victim to a financial scam, but older adults tend to be particularly popular targets. Frequently, fraud perpetrated against older adults is not reported until long after the scam has […]

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Loneliness and Isolation: A New Epidemic Among Elders

By Becki Mann | April 21, 2017

Anyone can feel lonely—even people who are surrounded by family. Asim Shah, MD, professor and vice chair for community psychiatry in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine, defines loneliness as an emotion that strikes when someone feels socially isolated. That feeling can set in within a marriage, at […]

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Complimentary Resources to Help Reduce Ageism

By Becki Mann | April 12, 2017

The way Americans currently think about aging creates obstacles to productive practices and policies. In response, and in collaboration with seven other leading associations serving the field of Aging, ASA is pleased to share a set of resources designed to help members and stakeholders join a movement to reframe the dialogue around aging, with the […]

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Culturally Competent Care for LGBT Elders

By Becki Mann | April 4, 2017

Training: Culturally Competent Care for LGBT Elders Date and Time: Thursday, April 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Senior Connections, 24 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219 Join Senior Connections and JFS Richmond for this monthly series, funded by Diversity Richmond. Each session is hosted by Dr. Jay White, Gerontologist and will feature a […]

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Special Food for Thought Passover Event

By Becki Mann | April 3, 2017

April 3 • 11:30 a.m. Intergenerational Model Passover Seder with the 7th and 8th Graders from Rudlin Torah Academy Learn the story about the Jews’ struggle for freedom and their journey from Egypt. Have fun, meet new people and enjoy a full complimentary Passover meal! Led by Rabbi Yosef Bart, Principal of Rudlin Torah Academy […]

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