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'Signing Day' recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college

Virginia school system celebrates the students who are heading for careers instead of going to college.




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Independent Living Solutions Enable Seniors to Live Longer, More Independent, Lives

Find more Twitter Find more on this topic here. Check out this website for more. Keywords: Independent living rochester ny, Living in a senior home, Independent living program, Independent living services, Independent living centers, Senior living rochester ny.

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Could You Get Up After a Fall? Easy Lift Up Offers Seniors a Safer Way to Get Back on Their Feet After a Fall

The inflatable, 3 chamber cushion helps get someone back on their feet after a fall, safely and with dignity, while also protecting caregivers from injury.




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Could You Get Up After a Fall? Easy Lift Up Offers Seniors a Safer Way to Get Back on Their Feet After a Fall

The inflatable, 3 chamber cushion helps get someone back on their feet after a fall, safely and with dignity, while also protecting caregivers from injury.




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Home-Bound Seniors Can Build Strength and Balance with Free Online Fitness Classes

Physical Therapist designed exercise program




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New Website Helps Triangle High School Seniors and Their Families Navigate Senior Year

TriangleSeniorYear.com offers a directory of local businesses relevant to high school seniors and their families. The site also provides articles, tips, tools and advice on several topics, with a focus on the college application process.




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Aging Seniors Beat COVID-19 Isolation with Free Birdsong offer, Brain Fitness Games & Video Chat

Birdsong offers eight thousand unique, engaging content experiences, including video chat, music, classic tv shows, videos, travel, and fun brain fitness exercises and memory games.




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15-Year-old Karate Expert Teaches Moves to Seniors – and the Results Are Pure Gold

This young karate teacher hopes his YouTube channel is more contagious than the current pandemic—because he wants to keep seniors active, even if they’re stuck inside. Jeffrey Wall just turned 15, yet he is the founder of Golden Age Karate, an outreach program he began last October to teach seniors at the Friendship Village nursing […]

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California Will Start Paying Restaurants To Deliver Food to Seniors in Need

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced an exciting new plan in California to bring three nutritious meals a day to seniors in need, while providing meaningful work to those who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. The first program of its kind in the nation, ‘Great Plates Delivered’ will support struggling restaurants to […]

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Lowe‘s Sends Mother’s Day Love to Isolated Seniors With $1 Million in Flower Baskets Delivered From Local Growers

Lowe’s is delivering $1 million worth of flower baskets to isolating moms and grandmothers in senior homes around the US for Mother’s Day.

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Maryland Teens Go On Grocery Store Runs for Seniors and Vulnerable Neighbors Amid COVID-19 Fears

Two high school students, Matthew Casertano and Dhruv Pai used their time off from classes to deliver groceries to their neighbors in self-isolation.

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Cell Phones for Seniors: Stay Independent, Stay Safe

GPS is a must in any cell phone for seniors. It’ll help them get their bearings when they’re lost via GPS navigation and maps and it’ll help you (or emergency services). Cell Phones for Seniors



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Millennial Advocates For Seniors During Older Americans Month

In 1963, President John F. Kennedy designated May as Older Americans Month. Since then, the population of older Americans has steadily increased. To be considered an older American, you have to be at least 60 years old. During the Kennedy Administration, there were about 17 million Americans over the age of 60. Now there are more than 68 million. In Illinois, more than 15% of the population is comprised of people who are at least 60 years old. By the year 2030, it's expected that 25% of Illinoisans will have that designation. Lifescape Community Services assists older adults in northwestern Illinois. Zach Satterlee is its fund development and marketing director. Satterlee, who is 26, says that treating all people with kindness and respect helps build a healthier population. "We need to realize that though people are older, or seniors, or at a certain age, that doesn't mean that they don't have tons of things to give to society." He continued, "We can all think of older adults in our




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Seniors In Isolation / Sheltering In Place In India / Pianist, Composer, And MC Kev Choice

How are seniors are coping in this time of isolation? We'll hear how non-profits and an army of volunteers in the Bay Area are working to relieve the anxiety. Then, we continue checking in with reporters around the globe on the coronavirus. Today, we're going to India. And, Oakland pianist and MC, Kev Choice shares the spiritual dimension of his music.




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Seattle U’s Terrell Brown lighting up the WAC, wants to send the seniors ‘out with a blast’


Brown, from Garfield High School, leads the WAC in scoring (20.7 points a game), is third in assists (4.9) and tied for fourth in rebounding (6.4) and steals (1.6).




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Idled help the isolated: Med students aid homebound seniors


CINCINNATI (AP) — Aspiring doctors in Cincinnati whose studies were interrupted by the coronavirus outbreak have morphed their mission into taking care of people who are especially vulnerable to the pandemic’s dangers. University of Cincinnati medical students started a “COVID-19 match” program modeled on one that began in Louisville, Kentucky, and is also being replicated […]




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Idled help the isolated: Med students aid homebound seniors


CINCINNATI (AP) — Aspiring doctors in Cincinnati whose studies were interrupted by the coronavirus outbreak have morphed their mission into taking care of people who are especially vulnerable to the pandemic’s dangers. University of Cincinnati medical students started a “COVID-19 match” program modeled on one that began in Louisville, Kentucky, and is also being replicated […]




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Seattle schools seeks credit waivers for some high school seniors during coronavirus closures


Like dozens of other school districts around the state, Seattle Public Schools has begun seeking waivers on behalf of a few hundred students who haven't met all state credit requirements to graduate this year.




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‘I feel so much faster this year’: High-school seniors hoping coronavirus doesn’t take their final shot at glory


The WIAA hasn't canceled the spring postseason, but if schools remain shut down there will be no state tournaments.




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Quebec City food giveaway, wild rice harvesting and checking up on seniors

Quebec City store gives away leftover perishables, Lakehead University program helps teachers understand indigenous tradition of wild rice harvest and Bob Keating from CBC Nelson drops by seniors home with some groceries



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Seniors grocery shopping, interviewing cows and food can record

Toronto area grocery store and COVID-19 seniors shopping, journalism student interviews her cows and Sudbury food bank donation of almost nine thousand cans of food displayed to win world record.



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'I have found out who my heroes are': Scared and lonely, locked-down seniors praise staff

Seniors living in Ontario’s long-term care homes where some residents have been infected with COVID-19 say they are scared and lonely as many facilities enforce physical isolation to curb the virus, but they also praise staff and speak about resilience.




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Are seniors safe in Canada's long-term care homes?

Nearly half of Canada's COVID-19 deaths are linked to long-term care homes. Do you have family members or loved ones at risk?



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A new vision for 'social security'. Home healthcare smart sensors help keep Italian seniors living in place.

Faced with a stagnant, 10-year budget forecast, restricted resources and the need to address healthcare and safety needs of a rapidly growing percentage of healthy citizens over the age of 70, city leaders got creative. Partnering with IBM, TIS Innovation Park, the technological park of Bolzano, and Dr. Hein GmbH, the city sponsored the Secure Living project to help seniors safely 'age in place' at home.




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Innovation for the People of a Smarter Planet: IBM Human Centric Solutions Center is making a difference for Italian seniors aging at home in Bolzano.

An IBM Smarter Cities team led by the IBM Human Centric Solutions Center partnered with Bolzano city planners to answer the question "Can we use technology to guarantee a good quality of life for our aging population?" And the answer is a resounding "yes."




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Friednash: Deploy federal funds to feed seniors and rescue Colorado’s restaurants

The restaurant industry predicts that as many as 30% of all Denver restaurants and 22% statewide may permanently go out of business if they can’t open before the end of May.




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Friednash: Deploy federal funds to feed seniors and rescue Colorado’s restaurants

The restaurant industry predicts that as many as 30% of all Denver restaurants and 22% statewide may permanently go out of business if they can’t open before the end of May.




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Friednash: Deploy federal funds to feed seniors and rescue Colorado’s restaurants

The restaurant industry predicts that as many as 30% of all Denver restaurants and 22% statewide may permanently go out of business if they can’t open before the end of May.




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Oprah Will Be Virtual Speaker For Graduating Seniors



The COVID pandemic has halted graduation ceremonies.




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Butterfield Bank Offer Special Seniors Hours

Beginning on Monday, March 30, Butterfield will provide limited banking services from Rosebank Centre on Bermudiana Road, and they will reserve two hours — from 9:00am to 11:00am — to serve seniors exclusively at that location. A spokesperson said, “Beginning on Monday, 30 March 2020, Butterfield will provide limited banking services from Rosebank Centre at […]

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$15,000 Loans For Seniors Home Modifications

Through the BHC and in conjunction with Age Concern, “families will be able to apply for interest free loans of up to $15,000 to support home modifications to promote their senior loved ones remaining at home as opposed to in rest home care,” Premier David Burt announced. Speaking at a press conference this afternoon [Jan […]

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The Corona Crisis In Retirement Homes: A Threat for Seniors and Caregivers Alike

The gravest threat posed by the coronavirus is that high-risk groups like the elderly and other high-risk groups will get infected by it. The pressure on staffs at nursing homes is growing. Some patient advocates are calling for emergency contingency plans. Are the facilities safe enough for the people living in them?




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Seniors at East High School get a custom send-off




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HOMETOWN HELPERS Like mother, like daughter: This dynamic duo helps feed homebound NYC seniors during COVID-19 crisis

“We’ve learned to assist each other, to help each other and listen,” said Magda Melendez, Citymeals warehouse distribution manager. “We leave aside the mother-daughter relationship and cooperate like best friends.”




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HOMETOWN HELPERS Like mother, like daughter: This dynamic duo helps feed homebound NYC seniors during COVID-19 crisis

“We’ve learned to assist each other, to help each other and listen,” said Magda Melendez, Citymeals warehouse distribution manager. “We leave aside the mother-daughter relationship and cooperate like best friends.”




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HOMETOWN HELPERS Like mother, like daughter: This dynamic duo helps feed homebound NYC seniors during COVID-19 crisis

“We’ve learned to assist each other, to help each other and listen,” said Magda Melendez, Citymeals warehouse distribution manager. “We leave aside the mother-daughter relationship and cooperate like best friends.”




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UCLA seniors 'devastated' as campus cancels traditional graduation ceremonies

UCLA will cancel traditional graduation ceremonies and hold them remotely to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Chancellor Gene Block announced Wednesday.




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Coronavirus steals graduation ceremonies from high school seniors and their families

This week California's top education official said what many had anticipated: Don't expect traditional high school graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020.




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California effort will employ restaurant workers to provide meals for seniors amid coronavirus crisis

The program will provide $66 a day per senior in funding for daily meals. Newsom said the effort will launch immediately, focused on seniors who are at risk for COVID-19 or have limited income.




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NCAA said spring-sport seniors can get extra year. One school says they can't. Why it might not be alone.

Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez announced his school will not submit waivers for spring-sport seniors to regain a year of eligibility.

       




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Coronavirus took their final milestones. Now, high school seniors are planning next steps

With schools and campuses closed, high school seniors are planning for college just like they are finishing their high school careers: virtually.

       




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Prom at the Palladium: How graduating seniors can avoid missing a high school staple

The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel invites the class of 2020 from across Central Indiana to a prom this August.

       




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NCAA said spring-sport seniors can get extra year. One school says they can't. Why it might not be alone.

Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez announced his school will not submit waivers for spring-sport seniors to regain a year of eligibility.

       




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Early 'in-person' mother's day visits for Huron County seniors

The county-run Huronlea and Huronview long-term care homes have organized "physical distancing" visits for their residents.




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Help for seniors

NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner The NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner works to better protect older peopl




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Caravan of decorated cars bring joy to high school seniors




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Idaho district to graduate seniors at drive-in theater




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Stores Launch Special Shopping Times for Seniors and Other Groups Vulnerable to COVID-19

But will that keep susceptible populations safe?




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$200 cheques for Manitoba seniors draw mix of praise, criticism

Earlier this week, Manitoba's premier announced $200 cheques for seniors to help pay for increased costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. But some wonder if there is a better way to help those in need.



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Alberta premier likely to target wage boosts to seniors' home workers

Employees in Alberta continuing care homes and seniors’ residences are the most likely recipients of a federal wage top-up intended for essential workers.



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