NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, dedicated to improving the lives of millions affected by mental illness. Since 1979, NAMI has grown into a network of over 600 local affiliates, providing vital education, support, and advocacy in communities across the U.S. Mental health conditions can affect anyone, and recognizing the warning signs early is crucial. From excessive worrying and mood changes to behavioral symptoms in children, NAMI offers resources and guidance for those in need. If you or someone you know is struggling, don’t hesitate to reach out for help.
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The Best Could Be Yet To Come
In **”The Best Could Be Yet To Come,”** Kevin Thumpston, lead pastor at Watershed Fellowship, challenges the notion that our best years are behind us. Through inspiring stories of seniors like Gladys Burrill, who ran marathons at 92, and Colonel Sanders, who started KFC at 65, he illustrates that age is not a barrier to achieving great things. Rooted in the wisdom of Psalm 92:12–14, Pastor Thumpston encourages readers to keep stepping out in faith, investing in others, learning, and living life to the fullest, regardless of age.
Please Don’t use the “H” Word!
In **”Please Don’t use the ‘H’ Word!”** Andrew Weems, a hospice chaplain, explores the emotional complexities surrounding the word “hospice.” For some, it brings discomfort, while for others it offers comfort and support. Weems highlights the compassionate care that hospice teams provide, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of both patients and families. Through personalized care plans and the dedication of skilled professionals, hospice is designed to improve the quality of life in a patient’s final days, offering a “comforting hand” through life’s inevitable journey.
VA Services for Aging Veterans
By LTC (US ARMY AVIATION Retired) W. Larry Dandridge Benefits and services available for aging veterans and their families. Some… Read more »
A Thriving Future for Seniors in Richland County: Senior Resources Unifies with The Lourie Center
A Thriving Future for Seniors in Richland County: Senior Resources Unifies with The Lourie Center By Beth Struble In an… Read more »
Growing Old is a Gift from God
Growing older is not a burden—it’s a blessing. Author Sophonie Stuppard shares a heartfelt reminder that aging is a privilege many don’t get to experience.
Power of a Knock: Volunteering with Meals on Wheels
Power of a Knock: Volunteering with Meals on Wheels By Danielle Floyd What is a volunteer? A person that donates… Read more »
Cremation, A Popular Funeral Alternative
Cremation, A Popular Funeral Alternative By Gregory Robertson, CFSP Why Cremation? Cremation is the process of reducing human remains to… Read more »
Sleep Disorders in Older Adults
Sleep Disorders in Older Adults (Highlighted Details for Alzheimer’s Disease , Heat Failure and Depression) Sleep disorders in older adults… Read more »
We Have Chosen Cremation, What Now?
We have chosen cremation, what now? As families are increasingly choosing cremation over burial for their final resting plans, there… Read more »
