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A Charity Show of Chinese Culture and Arts Performs at Alhambra

GV World Love Foundation, in cooperation with the US Chinese Artist Association, gave a charity show entitled "2013 Feelings of Love" in Alhambra.

GV World Love Foundation, in cooperation with the US Chinese Artist Association, gave a charity show entitled "2013 Feelings of Love" in Alhambra.

GV World of Love Foundation's mission is to help the elderly and orphans that live in senior homes and orphanages celebrate holidays like normal families, where they can find comfort in friends, love from the society, and realize that their presence has not been forgotten, in hopes that the elders and orphans will understand that our current society is still filled with love and hope, and they will not need to be alone. Talented artists, singers and dancers showcased their talents much to the delight of the residents. [ Read more ]

Emeritus at Northpark Place in Sioux City is delivering them a free full meal through the "10,000 meals in 60 Days" program.

Channel 9 Excerpt:

"When they retire they have that loss of income and being able to buy those healthy fruits and vegetables becomes more difficult because that food is more expensive. As well as not being able to get to the store or have a caregiver that will take them out to buy that food," said Brittany Poss, Community Relations Director at Emeritus.

Right now, Mary says she's trying to work on her health getting a walk in when she can.

"Now, I go out and walk during the day. That's the best that I can do," Mary added.

If you know of anyone who would be in need of North Park's assistance visit http://www.emeritus.com/iowa/sioux-city/emeritus-northpark-place for more information.

Carroll County Times Excerpt:

“We’re just trying to look out for anyone who might be in need of a good meal and some companionship,” Mott said.
So when Settle opened her door mid-morning Tuesday, she was handed two plastic containers filled with freshly made food.

“Oh my goodness,” Settle said, as Mott began pointing out the items.

There’s was baked ham and creamed corn. Sauteed spinach and a tossed salad. A roll and a cranberry orange dessert.
The recipes are broken down to include just the right nutrients per serving, Mott said.

Because as a person enters into their senior years, they should be mindful to fine-tune their calories, according to Darlene Flaherty, nutritionist at the Carroll County Health Department. [ Read more ]

“Seniors may not get the nutrition they need for a variety of reasons,” says Michael Riley, Dining Services Director. “For some, it’s due to a lack of financial resources; for others, a lack of reliable transportation. And in many cases, isolation and depression have caused seniors to lose interest in cooking and eating healthfully.”

Emeritus at Mandeville has long been providing outreach to seniors who live at home through their Home Visits program, where dedicated senior living professionals visit people in their home to identify where they could use help and connects them with the services they need.

“We are committed to making sure that every senior in need in this area finds the combination of programs and services that serves them best, even if they do not live with us,” says Daniel J. Ritter, Executive Director. “The 10,000 Meals initiative also supports our ‘Safely Somewhere’ program, ensuring that no matter where a senior lives, they are safe and living a purposeful life.” [ Read more ]