Senior Connection: August 2021

Boomers Making a Difference Month

From the invention of the World Wide Web, to disposable cellphones and AEDs, the contributions of the Baby Boomer generation have helped to shape a more prosperous world for over half of a century. These are several examples of the major innovations that have had an immeasurable impact on our society at large, but the everyday contributions of the generation may be considered even more impactful. Everyday boomers are serving our communities through advocacy, charity, and volunteerism. Without the countless hours given, many worthy causes would go untended, and the needs of many may go unnoticed. While B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. takes the month of August to specifically recognize this great generation, we are grateful year-round.

Are you a Baby Boomer interested in giving back to your community?

Call us at 1-800-982-4346 to learn more about ways you can donate your time, or ask about the benefits of in-home services made possible by the generosity of our donors.

Seeking Volunteers

Meals on Wheels Endless Mountains, our home-delivered meal program, provides meals to seniors in the community who face food insecurity whether through lack of mobility, lack of resources, or any myriad of other reasons. An integral part of the Meals on Wheels program are the dedicated and selfless volunteers.

While the pandemic prompted temporary changes in the operational schedule of Meals on Wheels Endless Mountains, the program is now looking to expand the volunteer force with the goal to resume typical operations.

The time commitment is nominal, but the impact on the community is phenomenal.

Volunteer drivers are needed to serve communities across Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga Counties. Mileage is reimbursed and training is provided. Apply today! Call 1-800-982-4346 for more information.

Hyperthermia

As we age, our ability to adequately respond to summer heat can become a serious problem. Older people are at significant increased risk of heat-related illnesses, known collectively as hyperthermia, during the summer months. Hyperthermia can include heat stroke, heat edema (swelling in your ankles and feet when you get hot), heat syncope (sudden dizziness after exercising in the heat), heat cramps, and heat exhaustion.

Experts at the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, say knowing which health-related factors may increase risk could save a life.