The Power of Reading and Libraries to Enhance the Lives of Seniors
At Sierra Senior Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our community of seniors. Today, we would like to discuss the incredible benefits...
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‘Tis the Season to Give! Help Local Seniors in Need
It’s a fact, we are living longer. The average life expectancy is at a record high of 79 years. While that is great news, for...
Safety Measures for Seniors Living at Home
Two-thirds of Nevada County and Placer County seniors live at home. Of that, 83% live alone. When you’re living alone, one of your most important...
Know How to Spot and Stop Elder Abuse
No matter what age or gender you are no one should make you feel unsafe or hurt you. It’s abuse. For the elder community, this...
Celebrate Older Americans Month
Did you know that almost 30% of Nevada County is comprised of persons aged 65 years and older? (source) Older adults play vital, positive roles...
Hospital Go-Bag at the Ready
Hospital visits happen when you least expect them. For many seniors, a fall or other health-related issue is cause for an unplanned visit to the...
How Seniors Can Prepare for the 2020 Holiday Season Amidst COVID-19 Restrictions
Fall is in full swing, and people are heading back indoors for the winter. It is usually during this transition that families start making plans...
Protecting Seniors from Coronavirus
Sierra Senior Services is aware of the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and is making preparations to accommodate our seniors. The most important thing...
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from everyone at Sierra Senior Services! We hope your holiday is filled with joy, laughter, safe travel, wonderful food and a little extra...
The Benefits of Supporting Non-Profits
Reasons to Give
Why Give? That is the question. For some, it is a moral decision that stems from faith or derived from the ethics of...