Jeff Davis Multipurpose Senior Citizen's Center

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

10 Ways to Practice Institutional Racism at your Non-profit Organization

I realize that institutional racism may not be your goal or intention. You may not even be aware of the complexities of racism at your organization.

Chow Mein vs. Lo Mein: What's the Real Difference Between Them?

When it comes to chow mein vs. low mein, the similar-looking dishes are popular in Chinese cuisine, but they are very different. Here's how.

How We Ended Up With an Invasive Species as a Pet

Our son's pet frog was a birthday gift about 15 years ago. It turns out he's an invasive species with an interesting scientific history.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

The Practical Case for Parole for Violent Offenders

This is one way to fix an unsustainable criminal justice system, and make it more humane.

The Quest for Transgender Equality

Being transgender today is still unreasonably hard, but it is far from hopeless. This is the first in a series looking at the challenges ahead.

10 Things That Senior Citizens Never Want You Say To Them

How do we even define a senior citizen? Legally, a person becomes one when they turn 65. That’s when they can start using all of those senior discounts. But not everyone feels like a senior citizen when they turn that arbitrary age. Some folks who have reached 65 might not even want to be called a “senior.”...

How To Tell If You Are A Senior Citizen Or A Hipster

If any of the following pertain to you, you are a senior citizen....or a hipster, or, God help us all, both.

Games Activities for Senior Citizens and more...

Whether you are a senior citizen or the child or caregiver of a senior, you'll find the information you need here.

It pays all of us to keep senior citizens healthy

The May 3 Dispatch article "Ohio's elderly forced to choose between food and medicine," shined light on an important problem. Senior citizens

Senior tech helps baby boomers come of digital age

6 Things That Every Senior Citizen Should Have

As people age, they become more and more dependent on others. It is never a good feeling to have your basic needs being fulfilled by someone, but as children or relatives, it is our duty to help take care of them. By providing seniors with things that increase their independence and dignity, they are more ... Read more6 Things That Every Senior Citizen Should Have

Top Gadgets For Seniors

Here are several of our favorite gadgets for seniors that can contribute to a safer home environment for your friends or family members | The Senior List

Is it a Senior Moment or Something More Serious?

HYANNIS -Everyone has moments of forgetfulness, especially as they age. Losing car keys, forgetting what you need to buy at the grocery store or where you parked your car can all be jokingly attrib…

Ask SAM: Are low cost/free mental heath services available for senior citizens?

Q: Are there any low cost/free counseling services for senior citizens who have fixed/limited income? I know a person who is depressed about the deaths of many friends this year,

Myths of Aging Holding Seniors Back? Don't Let Preconceptions Limit Them

Don’t we all harbor some type of widely held belief that is false – a myth about aging? It is important that we shatter these myths so that we can all take action to preserve our health and well-being and sail into our golden years with the greatest quality of life as possible.