Aiding the Elderly & Supporting Our Veterans
At OneTeenWorld, we believe that every act of kindness can make a difference. See how attentive we are in our goals to provide care to the elders of our communities...
Brief Overview
As people age, they are often unable to do the same things that they could do when they were younger. At lot of times, they spend more time at home, just "enjoying their retirement" as the common saying goes. But does that reflect reality? Not necessarily.
In fact, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), found that one-fourth of adults aged 65 and older are considered to be "socially isolated". It is not an exaggeration to say that a lot of times older people feel as if there is if there is no one who cares about them.
In the US, it was found by The National Center for Health Statistics in 2017-2018 that there were nearly 70,000 senior facilities across the country.
Most nursing homes and ACFs suffer from understaffment, leading to high amounts of dissatisfaction among patients, as caregivers seldomly can put full effort in providing for every single patient.
That's why we say, the simple act of volunteering a hour a day can make a senior's whole day.
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Who We Think You Should Support
Meals on Wheels is a programme that delivers meals to individuals at home who are unable to purchase or prepare their own meals. The name is often used generically to refer to home-delivered meals programmes, not all of which are actually named "Meals on Wheels".
Founded in 1954 as the Western Gerontological Society, the American Society on Aging is an association of diverse individuals bound by a common goal: to support the commitment and enhance the knowledge and skills of those who work to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families.
The National Council on Aging was founded in 1950 as the first charitable organization in the U.S. that would advocate for older Americans with service providers and policymakers.