The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Community Services administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which offers low-income renters and homeowners financial assistance to […]
Helping Seniors: The Most Rewarding Volunteer Experience
We age more gracefully when we volunteer. People who volunteer frequently report decreased mortality and depression rates as well as higher levels of satisfaction and self-esteem. Volunteering with seniors has […]
What Does An Elderly Driving Evaluation Involve
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle accidents reportedly claimed the lives of more than 5,700 senior citizens in 2014. Is there any more recent study […]
Why Volunteering With The Elderly Is Important
Volunteering Northern Virginia Volunteer Opportunities With SCNOVA with the elderly is often crucial for them because it can reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness, and such interaction can give them […]
Free Senior Transportation Options
As one ages, traveling can be difficult. Some elders may no longer be able to drive or may have moved to an area with fewer senior transportation choices. Despite these […]
The Dangers of Distracted Senior Drivers
The Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities for the First Half (January-June) of 2021 was released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation, […]
Northern Virginia Volunteer Opportunities With SCNOVA
Through helpful programs and services, personal enrichment, and volunteer engagement, the Shepherd’s Center of Northern Virginia (SCNOVA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been working since 1998 to improve the quality […]
Unsafe Senior Driving: Warning Signs
The act of driving can be fun and helps maintain older peoples’ independence and mobility. But it also raises their chances of being hurt or killed in a car accident. […]