Elissa, Care is There’s Shenandoah Valley Location Manager, began her Rotary journey in her teens, long before women were officially welcomed as members. Back then, she helped her mother typed and assembled the weekly Rotary bulletin — a small task that planted the seeds of lifelong service. When she finally joined her local Rotary Club in 1997, she discovered firsthand the joy of building … [Read more...]
How Can Volunteering Help Keep Your Loved One Connected to Their Community?
The AARP states that volunteering is not only good for the organization with which you volunteer, but also lowers stress, decreases depression, boosts self-confidence and many other health benefits. It can even ward off dementia, according to a 2018 AARP article. For many retirees and elderly in our community, volunteering can also give them a sense of connection to the community, while also … [Read more...]
Lead the Way with VPAS
Americans across the country live with chronic diseases – from asthma to heart disease. They struggle to complete everyday tasks that we take for granted. The Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP) was developed to help people live full lives without being limited by their disease. Offered by the Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS), the CDSMP offers three workshops to help with pain … [Read more...]