Senior center is an antidote to ‘epidemic’ of isolation
In 2023, the Surgeon General labeled loneliness and isolation an epidemic. This epidemic impacts seniors with approximately 1 in 4 older adults experiencing social isolation.
In 2023, the Surgeon General labeled loneliness and isolation an epidemic. This epidemic impacts seniors with approximately 1 in 4 older adults experiencing social isolation.
According to the 2022 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the median age in Charlotte is just over 50. This means that at least half of Charlotte’s residents are eligible to participate in programming at the Charlotte Senior Center.
The key to overcoming health issues associated with aging is remaining active and engaged while looking at preventative measures to limit any challenges.
“Aging in place” is in the news these days. It means seniors maintaining their independence in a community that offers social connections and access to services. The benefit is that seniors can continue to live in their homes and participate in their community.
A new year is the perfect time to try out something new. How about checking out a new exercise class or joining a winter spike hike?
The holiday season is in full swing at the Charlotte Senior Center.
The holiday season is upon us and there are plenty of opportunities to get into the festive spirit.
On Friday, Nov. 10, the senior center was active with events honoring veterans for their service.
The month of November is about gratitude. On Friday, Nov. 10, in gratitude for the veterans who serve this country and protect and defend our rights, the senior center will host events to honor veterans for their courage, strength and dedication
The senior center is excited to welcome Jennifer Lawson as the new senior center volunteer coordinator.
October is another packed month of programming at the senior center.
This month’s schedule is full.
At press time, volunteer cooks for Monday Munch on Sept. 11 and 18 were still deciding on menus, but it is safe to assume there will be no celebrations of National TV Dinner Day (which occurs every year on Sept. 10).
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Jay Rayner, restaurant critic for The Guardian, begins his column: “Good things don’t always come easy.
There is a book discussion with Marilyn Webb Neagley, a hearing loss presentation with complimentary hearing tests and hearing aid cleanings, the Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group and the Senior Art Show all scheduled in September.
Last Thursday, a steady flow of people of all ages were at the Charlotte Senior Center for the Red Cross Blood Drive.
The July 31 New Yorker food newsletter’s “Serious Italian food with a sense of humor” describes a slice of crumbly olive-oil cake whose dark marble swirl is made up, not of chocolate, but of pureed black olive.
Worst food idea of the week: A Washington Post recipe developer invited readers to celebrate Barbie by making pink pasta. Whether you like the movie or not, the very pink pasta looks gross.
Volunteers make a difference. The senior center offers a wide variety of programming through the support of many volunteers.