Posts Tagged ‘community service’
Meals on Wheels keeps some seniors at home
BROWN (US) — States that invest more in delivering meals to seniors’ homes have lower rates of such “low-care” seniors in nursing homes, after adjusting for several other factors. Continue…
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 12:16 - 0 Comments
Society & Culture - Feb 15, 2012 11:09 - 2 Comments
Do cell phones kill our desire to connect?
U. MARYLAND (US) — Though cell phones are usually considered devices that connect people, they may actually make users less socially minded. (more…)
Society & Culture - Sep 2, 2011 11:37 - 6 Comments
Civic groups face drop in active members
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — The decline in active memberships in civic groups, fraternal organizations, and other local associations is greater than the increase in checkbook memberships, according to new research. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 18, 2011 11:18 - 0 Comments
Vets’ best weapon: Giving back
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Disabled veterans who continue to give back on a volunteer basis improve their employment prospects, further their education, and become better role models for their children. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 24, 2009 11:42 - 4 Comments
Brain benefit for seniors who volunteer
JOHNS HOPKINS (US)—Older adults who tutored children or took part in some other form of volunteer service were able to delay or even reverse declining brain function, a new study finds. (more…)
