Posts Tagged ‘Quality of life’
MomsHouse Fashion Show & Fundraising Event 2017
Thanks to all. This was an incredible event. Generations will see you next year. MomsHouse was established August 2014 in tribute to Chalmetta Elaine Paulette Johnson, who died from accelerating Multiple Sclerosis. My mother’s courageous journey of maintaining her independence and dignity inspired the idea to create an organization to work collaboratively with seniors…
Read MoreGenerations- A Multigenerational Fashion Show- 2015
All clothing in the Heritage section provided by: Mawusi -The African Boutique 45024 10th St. West. Suite 107 Lancaster, Ca. 93534 All accessories throughout the show provided by: Browns Accessories Brownaccessories@gmail.com Sponsors HRBC- Janet Pierson Rancho Village – Darcy Warham MomsHouse Team Donna Hill- Executive Director Yvette Horne- VP Operations Teresa Ward-…
Read MoreHoarding Workshop…It Takes a Village
Seniors are especially susceptible to the emotional issues that could lead to hoarding. We held a hoarding disorder workshop geared towards seniors. In addition, we provided valuable resources to assist in personal organization. Our goal was to empower the senior community, and we did just that. Take a peek at…
Read MoreHoarding…It Takes a Village
The first day of spring is March 20th!!! What a better way to welcome spring than with a FREE MomsHouse Seminar – Hoarding, It Takes a Village. Seniors are especially susceptible to the emotional issues that could lead to hoarding. This workshop will provide information, education and tools to assist in “collecting”. In addition, we will…
Read MoreActive Aging for the Hill Home
I envision the television version of retirement; sitting on the porch with my husband, planning our next trip, visiting with the grand kids, volunteering somewhere and being active in my church. I can only think of two things that would hinder me in this dream. Both boil down to a lack of proper planning by…
Read MoreA midday treat with FREE Information, Lunch, Games and Prizes
MomsHouse presents: A midday treat with FREE Information, Lunch, Games and Prizes. AARP’s Alvetia Smith will be speaking. Lunch will be served. Games and door prizes will be given. When: October 24, 2013 11am to 2pm Where: Growing Valley Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 44818 20th Street West, Lancaster, Ca 93534 Bring a friend, Bring a…
Read MoreThe state and inequality in old age (shifting risks)
It seemed obvious to me that old age exacerbates inequities and the change in elder societal standing perpetuates that inequity. This results in the stagnating of policies on the books or the lack of relevant policies being presented. Further thinking and reading seems to be shifting my attitude. It has become evident to me that…
Read MoreSeptember is National Senior Center Month
Older women Older women face the same disparities as populations of color and for older women of color it is doubly so. In addition a woman’s situation in older years is also effected by marital status. The text lists those that are most at risk of poverty in old age are women who have never…
Read MoreWhat is Good Health?
The World Health organization defines good health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being (Hooyman & Kiyak, 2005). By this definition I am not sure that I currently make the cut. What I do know is that aging should be filled with love, pleasant times and no stress. That being said, I…
Read More