Category Archives: Eldercare

Meals on Wheels Delivery with Senior Services of Alexandria

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jane Collins

It’s been 5 ½ years since my last Meals on Wheels (MOW) project. Now, working through Senior Services of Alexandria, I was eager to see if my MOW experience with them was different than it was in 2006. The conclusion? … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Jane Collins

I’ve just come back home after spending a few hours at a nursing home as part of the Holiday Project (www.holidayproject.org).  According to the team lead, 60% of people in nursing home never get visitors, even over the holidays.  So, … Continue reading →

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Make a Joyful Noise

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Jane Collins

Every holiday season I get an email from The Holiday Project (www.holiday-project.org) chapter in my area inviting me to sing at a nursing home.  Figuring there was safety in numbers (i.e., someone in the group could actually sing and drown … Continue reading →

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Wheels and Weddings

Posted on August 11, 2007 by kannon58

Grandma and Grandpa were furious when Mom signed them up for “Meals on Wheels” almost 20 years ago. And guess what – after they started eating better they felt better too. And so it was with some excitement and gratitude … Continue reading →

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The Numbers Game

Posted on September 9, 2006 by kannon58

If 50 is the new 30 and 60 is the new 40, then 70 must be the new 50. And after spending a morning with some high-octane seniors at an assisted living center, I’m starting to think 90 is the … Continue reading →

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