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The winter months, along with the pandemic, is leaving many people with feelings of isolation.
Reflecting on suicide prevention on the North Shore
Question, persuade and refer. Those were the three words highlighted in a Tuesday night virtual class hosted by the Bayville Free Library, where Barbara Tedesco and Gayle Parker Wright of United Health Care led participants through a technique called QPR that could save someone from dying by suicide. more
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Five Things You Must Include in Your Will
Astoundingly, only 40% of adults in the U.S. have Wills. Whatever your wealth or family circumstances, you should have a Last Will and Testament. And it should be part of an overall plan, considering … more
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The Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously to forgo renewal application requirements for residents who receive senior citizen or disability-related tax exemptions, as long as they are eligible to receive them.
New tax rule benefits seniors and disabled
Many seniors and people with disabilities have been isolated during the coronavirus pandemic. Following a unanimous vote by the Nassau County Legislature on Dec. 23, they can forgo their annual … more
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Seniors taking the in-person fitness class at the Sandel Center.
Sandel Center reopens to seniors
When the Sandel Center was forced to close to members in March because of the coronavirus pandemic,  social isolation in the senior population was a big concern. The center did what it could to stay in contact with members, and finally reopened on Nov. 9, a move that was welcomed by staff and members alike. more
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Successful Aging for Active Adults…5 Tips to Achieve Your Goals
Jo Ann Jenkins, AARP CEO and author of the novel Disrupt Aging, provides an outline for living your life fully at every life stage and age. This concept became more significant to Jenkins when she … more
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A group of seniors at Carey High School have created a petition to have senior passes reinstated at Sewanhaka Central High School District Schools.
H. Frank Carey seniors ask for passes to be reinstated
H. Frank Carey High School students look forward to their senior year, when they can use the school’s senior lockers, compete in the Sewanhaka Central High School District’s Sports Night … more
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Seniors Helping Seniors in Oceanside pairs at-home aides with senior companions to help them with their needs. Above, volunteer Avarlon Bobb, left, and Franklin Square resident Eleanor Gensh.
Oceanside's Seniors Helping Seniors company grows
Between balancing her personal life, helping with her grandchildren and caring for her elderly mother, Christine Leder said she was relieved to turn to the Oceanside-based Seniors Helping Seniors for support. more
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East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School is closed to students and staff and will switch to remote learning through Friday after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19.
East Rockaway High School moves to remote learning for rest of week after positive Covid-19 test
Just a week after opening its doors for a return to classes for the first time in six months, East Rockaway school officials announced that the Junior-Senior High School will switch to an all-remote model at least through Friday after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19. Rhame and Centre Avenue elementary schools will continue with normal operations. more
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Helping Aging Parents Plan for the Best of Their Life
There is a new generation label that many of us fall into, along with our Generation X and Millennial designation – the Sandwich Generation. This large group of 30-, 40- and 50-somethings can … more
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The MLK Center’s food pantry, which feeds about 60 families each Friday, has received $10,000 in federal block grant funding, distributed by Nassau County to help communities cope with the impacts of Covid-19.
Rockville Centre’s MLK, senior center receive Covid-19 funding
The coronavirus pandemic has presented new challenges to local community centers, including the Sandel Senior Center and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Center in Rockville Centre. Nassau County has responded by distributing $45,000 in federal grant funding to the centers to help them better serve residents during this time. more
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