Senior Wellness

ABC Emphasizes Healthy Choices in Video and Booklet

The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) provides two resources focused on improving health among African Americans — a video titled "Before You Eat the Church Food Watch This Video" and booklet called Seven Steps to a Healthy Heart. | Read more

Older Americans, Pregnant Women Face Highest Risk From Listeria Food Poisoning

Listeria can cause serious infection in certain vulnerable groups, resulting in higher rates of hospitalization and death than most other bacteria commonly spread by contaminated food. A new Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlines the key groups particularly hard hit by listeria food poisoning. It also highlights the importance of safety measures to prevent contamination of cheese and raw produce, such as those included in the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act. | Read more

Senior Volunteering at a 10-Year High

According to new data released by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), senior volunteering is at a 10-year high — one in three volunteers is a senior age 55 and older. These men and women tap a lifetime of experience to help those in greatest need. More than 20 million senior volunteers gave nearly 3 billion hours of service, at a value of $67 billion. | Read more

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Updated: June 17, 2013