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Hunger Affects Seniors In Our Communities
Seniors everywhere face challenges. Aging isn’t easy! Health issues pop up, financial concerns arise, and bodies change. But there are two issues seniors should never have to face – hunger and substandard housing. This statistic from the Association of Arizona Foodbanks, however, is alarming: 1 in 7 seniors in Arizona
Time Out Workshop Presents: Modern Aging
Join FSL and our Community Partners at the Time Out Workshop, held on Monday, March 20th, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at Ability 360 located at 5025 E Washington, Phoenix, AZ. Do you work in the ever-changing field of gerontology? Are you wanting to keep up-to-date on technology,
FSL’s Wickenburg Freedom Express Receives Community Award
Wickenburg Community Hospital presented FSL’s Wickenburg Freedom Express (WFE) with the Community Service Award for Outstanding Customer Service and Commitment to Community Health and Wellness in 2016 at their annual volunteer luncheon on Friday, February 20, 2017. The Freedom Express is a community collaboration between FSL, Salvation Army, the Town
Bill and Betty’s Success Story
All it takes is a moment. A blink. And everything changes. One unfortunate accident and your life, and your families are suddenly and permanently altered. Your habits, schedules and your comfortable routines come to a shuddering halt, and all that is left to do is rebuild. Bill and Betty found
Random Acts of Kindness: Simple Ways to Thank Your Caregiver
About 34.2 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older in the last 12 months. February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day and we thought there’s no better time to celebrate the caregiver in your life. Whether your caregiver is a family member, friend
Going The Extra Mile
In this day and age, it is so easy to become wrapped up in the minutia of everyday life that we fail to seize opportunities for service to others. We get distracted by the emails piling up in our inbox and the ever growing to-do list on our desk, not
How Faith Organizations can Help
Foundation for Senior Living is a faith-based organization founded by the Diocese of Phoenix in 1974. FSL stands for Faith, Service, Life, because our work is all about enriching the lives of everyone in our community. If you share our mission to helpour neighbors, consider inviting us to your place
Caring for Caregivers
As a family caregiver, it’s normal to experience stress. It’s hard to see your loved one struggle, and assist them while balancing your other responsibilities. Read on for some important tips for reducing stress: 1. Reach Out You don’t have to face all the challenges of being a caregiver on
My Home for the Holidays
Home ownership is a point of pride for many, but the maintenance and upgrades homes require can get more and more burdensome as we age. Homes quickly fall into disrepair when proper upkeep becomes difficult and replacing old and worn out appliances are a financial burden that many are unable
At-Risk for Diabetes: Prevention is Key
Some people are more at risk of diabetes than others. If you have family history of diabetes or your primary physician has warned you about diabetes, you may be more susceptible to the condition. That doesn’t mean you should simply accept the potential development of diabetes. By staying practical about
Why Arizona Is the Center for Senior Living
Arizona has been making a name for itself among the Senior Living communities across the nation for quite some time now. Senior centers in AZ have established a high reputation for offering quality care and service to families all over the state. Whether you are still living independently or require
When Is Home Health Care the Right Choice?
Home health care can be a great alternative to assisted living facilities if your loved one does not require constant or serious medical assistance. If your family member can still live independently but simply needs assistance with routine daily tasks like cooking, bathing, getting dressed, or cleaning then home health
Programs Provide Purpose: CJs Story
CJ has been a regular at the Glendale Adult Day Health Services (ADHS) center for nearly four years. As she makes the rounds greeting friends and newcomers alike, it’s easy to see that she considers FSL a second home. When asked what this program means to her she responds “I’m
#GivingTuesday and You!
#GIVINGTUESDAY, a social movement designed to create an international day of giving after consumer-driven days such as Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday falls on Tuesday, November 29th this year. We have some pretty amazing things planned for your donation to FSL! Funds raised on #GIVINGTUESDAY will support
