The Frederick County Adult Detention Center is serving up meals to not only inmates but seniors in the community as well.
George Orwell once wrote, “At 50, everyone has the face he deserves.”
Eighty-nine-year-old Merle Harrison still remembers the years she spent working as an aircraft riveter in Wichita, Kansas, to put herself through college. It was hard, physical work, but she found it exciting.
Sally Lechner didn’t grow up around horses, but when her sister came to visit from Colorado, they decided to go horseback riding together.
As with many organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic has stretched Leslie Schultz’s group SOAR in many directions, even as it has expanded its opportunities to help the community.
As they age, more than three quarters of those 50 or older want to remain in their home, or at least in their current community, according to a 2018 AARP national survey. Yet, only 59% think they will be physically able to do so, with fewer than half of them believing they’ll be able to stay…
In-home senior care specialists Senior Helpers has officially launched its Frederick location, company officials announced.
George Orwell once wrote, “At 50, everyone has the face he deserves.”
Eighty-nine-year-old Merle Harrison still remembers the years she spent working as an aircraft riveter in Wichita, Kansas, to put herself thro…
Sally Lechner didn’t grow up around horses, but when her sister came to visit from Colorado, they decided to go horseback riding together.
As with many organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic has stretched Leslie Schultz’s group SOAR in many directions, even as it has expanded its op…
As they age, more than three quarters of those 50 or older want to remain in their home, or at least in their current community, according to …
In-home senior care specialists Senior Helpers has officially launched its Frederick location, company officials announced.
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Terri Lemere has been an occupational therapist for more than 20 years, working in a variety of settings from nursing homes to hospitals. Now,…
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The portion of Americans who consider themselves members of a church, synagogue or mosque has dropped below 50 percent, according to a Gallup …
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At 91 years old, Jack Fleischman’s day usually starts with a cup of coffee at the oldest volunteer fire company in continuous operation in the state.
As the county health officer, Dr. Barbara Brookmyer is a point person for the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, which has been described by Gov…
Despite being in a pandemic that has stretched for almost a year, community members are still willing to give their time to help local nonprofits.
Caity Byrne is determined to give every senior living in a nursing home or assisted living facility in Frederick County a "Balloon Buddy" — a …
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