Seniors are Techies Too
By Janice Ancrum, NCCOA President & CEO True or False. Most seniors don’t feel comfortable with technology. False. This is a generalization that aims to equate so-called anti-change elderly folks … more…
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“Just Friends” is Just Right
Janice Ancrum, President & CEO, NCCOA There’s a weekday program at Nassau County Council on Aging’s Fernandina Beach Senior Life Center, 1901 Island Walk Way, that has been compared to … more…
Staying Active is a Key
Janice Ancrum, President & CEO, NCCOA Now that we’ve all participated in the “Spring Ahead” part of daylight savings, we have some extra daytime. What to do, what to do? … more…
How do I talk to my doctor?
by Liz Dunn, Marketing & Communications Director, NCCOA Last year, my Dad was sick for many months before he passed away in December. At first, I didn’t want to intrude … more…
Mission-Minded Momentum
In my years of experience in the nonprofit world, one word sums up the key to success: Momentum. If your organization – including partners, donors, leadership, staff – is in … more…
A Generous Community Salutes Our Greatest Generation
By Janice Ancrum, NCCOA President & CEO Nassau County Council on Aging’s 17th Annual Gala, Salute to Seniors, is now history. However, the unsurpassed generosity throughout Nassau County is alive … more…
A Dad’s Legacy
By Liz Dunn, Marketing & Communications Director Nassau County Council on Aging My Dad passed away in December after a lengthy illness. We published a fairly lengthy obituary in the … more…
Reality: Aging is a Challenge
Life’s unexpected change and challenge is a given, especially as we age. When we’re younger, it may seem easier to adapt and put things into perspective. Perhaps because we’re not … more…
Isolation and Loneliness
Think back to when you were growing up. Remember that one house in the neighborhood that remained dark most of the time (even on Halloween!). You heard that an older … more…
Aging in Place…Successfully
It is a common goal for seniors to age in place, according to the National Institute on Aging. This sounds good, but is it a realistic goal for most seniors? … more…