Written by Gizelle Jones LISW-S. This is the second part of a four-part series. Read Part 1 of the Road to Wellness Read Part 3 of the Road to Wellness Read Part 4 of the Road to Wellness Funny how fate tends to put you
When it Comes to Jobs, Older Workers Have What Counts Akron, Ohio – September 20, 2019. During the last week of September, the U.S. Department of Labor celebrates National Employ Older Workers Week. This special week honors older workers and showcases the Senior Community Services
If you live in Stark, Summit, or surrounding areas, you are not going to want to miss Meals on Wheels’ food festival this Thursday. Put Hunger in Park includes 11 different food and beer trucks, tons of great raffle baskets, and activities for kids. This
Finding jobs can be tough for older adults especially if they need to update skills or have lost touch with job-search connections. But many older adults have found success through the Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP) offered by the Akron-based agency, VANTAGE Aging. VANTAGE
Getting back into the workforce doesn’t just require job skills. You also need to show employers confidence. Hiring managers want to know that you can keep your composure in tough situations and get the job done proficiently. When you are confident, employers gain confidence in
Written by Gizelle Jones LISW-S. This is the first part of a four-part series. Read Part 2 of the Road to Wellness Read Part 3 of the Road to Wellness Read Part 4 of the Road to Wellness When the big ball drops in time
When our communities have problems that need solving, volunteers are the backbone of effecting change on the ground level. They face our biggest challenges head on and ask for nothing in return. Often, the simple gratification of helping others is enough. The volunteer’s work many
Changing careers can be both exciting and scary. Although younger workers may change careers without hesitation, workers 50 and older may feel like they have to stay in their fields until they retire. The misconception that it is too late to make a career change
Many people age 60 and older are eligible for SNAP food assistance benefits. These benefits provide supplemental money to purchase food items. If you think you are not eligible for SNAP, you may want to think again. Only two out of five people who are
Depression is not a normal part of aging. But, it is common for seniors to experience it. Signs of depression in older adults affect nearly 6 million Americans age 65 and older. Of these, only about 10% receive treatment. Untreated, depression can have serious consequences
