Line dancing keeps seniors moving
Salinas Corps finds popularity in weekday group exercise through dance. By Dennis Taylor– It's 10 a.m. on a Monday when the music begins: Ooh wah, ooh wah cool, cool kitty Tell us about the boy from New York City Ooh wah, ooh wah c'mon
Awareness counters seniors scams
Salvation Army works to thwart financial schemes targeting older adults. By Jackeline Luna - For Grace, the calls come in as early as 6:50 a.m. The person on the other end of the line introduces himself as an IRS official and informs
Cast out no more: the faces of Mitanda
By Karen Gleason - The Salvation Army cares for seniors without family support at the Mitanda Home for the Aged in Zambia, where three out of four people live in poverty, unable to meet minimum nutritional needs. Managed by Lt. Liane Newcomb,
Kake’s elders honored
The Salvation Army acknowledges the importance of elders to the community. By Karen Gleason - The Salvation Army in Kake, Alaska, partnered with the Veterans Auxiliary and the Presbyterian Church to hold the 19th annual “Honoring Our Elders” Luncheon to acknowledge the
Jackie Chan supports ‘Warm Action’ in Hong Kong
The Salvation Army and the Outdoor Store help senior citizens stay warm and healthy. The Salvation Army in Hong Kong, supported by actor Jackie Chan and The Outdoor Shop, delivered over 280 coats to older adults in need, to help keep
Hong Kong Salvation Army celebrates Chinese New Year
Reunion dinners serve homeless and solitary senior citizens The Salvation Army in Kowloon, Hong Kong, held two events to recognize the Chinese New Year on Feb. 19. On the Lunar New Year’s Eve, families traditionally gather for a feast and celebration of
Removing barriers
Salvation Army Olympics help Iraqi refugees and residents build community. By Erica Andrews - He stepped up to the line on the crisp grass, swung his arm back with high velocity and shot it forward. Salem Hanna, 66, was determined that
Cascade Division Senior Jamboree
Delegates consider “Unlocking Doors to a Brighter Tomorrow.” The Cascade Division held its Senior Jamboree Aug. 18 with 155 delegates-the largest group in Jamboree history-at Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen in Boring, Ore. Divisional Commander Lt. Colonel Judy Smith rallied the seniors
Golden Diners
Meal delivery helps seniors and their pets By Maureen McGreevy - Pet owners love their pets—so much that they spent over $53 billion on them in 2012 in the U.S. However, many are burdened by these costs, while others are homebound and unable
Reflections of a ‘senior’
By Diane O'Brien, Lt. Colonel - My name is Diane O'Brien and I am an older adult. I am not yet retired but I see it approaching quickly. I could be moving into your area. What do you have to offer me?
The Salvation Army and seniors
By Karen Gleason - When is a person “old”? [wp_charts title="barchart" type="bar" width="60%" align="alignright" margin="5px 20px" datasets="3.1,4.9,9,16.6,25.5,35,41.4,56,79.7,92" labels="1900,1920,1940,1960,1980,2000,2011,2020,2040,2060"] While The Salvation Army defines a senior as anyone age 55 or older, the U.S. government puts the starting age at 65. According to the
Puyallup Senior Activity Center artist receives award
[gss ids="6958,6961,6964,6963,6962,6960,6966,6965"] Artist Chizuko (Charlie) Nicholas received the Mayor’s Award for one of her paintings—“Winter of Life”—exhibited at the Rainier League of Arts Show in Tacoma, Wash. Nicholas attends The Salvation Army Senior Activity Center in Puyallup, where she helps instructor Bill