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We have arrived at the time of year that gathering with loved ones is most important, but this year, it’s also the most important time to observe social distancing measures. Of any year, now is certainly when we’re all on the same page about wanting…

This month marks the 26th annual recognition of family caregivers with National Caregivers Month. This year, Caregiver Action Network selected the theme “Caregivers in Crisis.” COVID-19 has placed even more obstacles in front of those who take care…

As Veteran’s Day 2020 approaches, the Madison Senior Center would like to show our veterans how truly grateful we are for their service. “The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” -…

The United States of America were colonized by European settlers and explorers who were looking for new opportunity, but they weren’t the first people to live in the vast wilderness that greeted them upon arrival. All across the land, that we now…

If you’ve ever left your doctor’s office wondering what on earth just happened, you’re not alone. Sometimes doctors use vocabulary while they are communicating with you about your health that only other health professionals are likely to understand…

According to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, 71% of Americans 65 and older voted in the 2016 Presidential election. This is an outstanding turnout compared to the 46% voting rate for 18-29 year olds in the same year. Keep it up, seniors! Because what…

By Ellen Vaillant

Posted on Monday, Sep. 14, 2020 at 4:10 pm

Happy National Senior Center Month! The Madison Senior Center is spending this month celebrating all that has been accomplished in terms of making sure that Madison’s seniors are supported in successful aging despite being unable to gather at the…

By Ellen Vaillant Happy National Senior Center Month! The Madison Senior Center is spending this month celebrating all that has been accomplished in terms of making sure that Madison’s seniors are supported in successful aging despite being unable…

HEALTH & WELLNESS FURRY FRIENDS BRING GREAT HEALTH BENEFITS TO SENIORS Having a four-legged, furry companion is good for our mental and physical well­ being. That's true at any age, including during retirement. A pet…

As we age, our metabolism slows down, senses weaken, and chronic health conditions are more apt to surface. While we can’t control our genes, we can control what we put in our bodies and good, healthy eating is the first step to aging gracefully.…

Today is Juneteenth. On this day in 1865, the people of Galveston Texas were told the war had ended and that enslaved people were now free. This news came to Texas 2 ½ years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

While it’s true that much of the ultraviolet (UV) damage to the skin happens during childhood and adolescence, that doesn’t mean your skin should be unprotected in adulthood. Every new sunburn you experience — at any age — increases your risk of…

Sheltering at home when it is cool, rainy and not that great outside was kind of cozy. Whether you were still working or retired, you could hang out all day in your PJ’s or sweats, and not have to worry about who was going to drop by. Even if you…

Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is “a system that connects the producer and consumers within the food system more closely by allowing the consumer to subscribe to the harvest of a certain farm or group of farms.” What this means is CSA is a…

Looking to start a garden but have little to no gardening space? Then container gardening is for you! Container gardening is a process in which planting occurs in containers, rather than in the ground. Besides the obvious advantage of saving space,…

Technically, the first official day of spring was marked on March 19. Although some days might not quite feel like spring yet, each day gets closer and closer to warm weather, green trees and flowers galore. One of the most interesting and calming…

COVID-19 has brought up the question of the importance of masks. While there are disagreements on whether these masks are effective or not, we can all agree that they do offer some protection both for the wearer and for others. 

As we know, scammers are always an issue. However, during this time scammers are even more on the prowl to take advantage of vulnerable people due to COVID-19. Possibly one of the most helpful services during this time is people that help with…