by Maggie Kraft, MSW

My mother turned 82 in December. Up until about two years ago when she needed a hip replacement, she wasn’t taking any medications and remained active. Sure she has arthritis, and after the surgery they figured out she had low thyroid, but considering everything, she is still doing pretty well.

by Maggie Kraft, MSW

by Maureen McGarry RSVP/Volunteer Center of the Redwoods Director

There are 33 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in California, each receiving State and Federal funds through the California Department of Aging.

by Maureen McGarry

John Schmit took care of his mother, Margaret, who suffered from Alzheimer's.

by Phoebe Smith, MPT
September 18, 2018

Falls are no fun.  Falls can cause broken bones, hospitalizations, decreased independence and even death.  As we age, we need to do everything within our power to stay strong and avoid falling.  The consequences of not protecting ourselves are devastating and potentially life-threatening.

by Maureen McGarry