October can be a particularly sweet month.
Even if you are not going trick-or-treating, Halloween candy has a way of appearing everywhere—at the grocery store, in the office, at community events, and perhaps in a bowl by your own front door. And when there is a big bag of miniature candy bars sitting in the house, it can be surprisingly easy for “just one” to turn into several throughout the day.
The good news? Enjoying a little Halloween candy—or a favorite cookie, dessert, or other sweet treat—does not mean you are eating poorly.
But added sugar can show up in far more places than the candy bowl, often in foods and drinks that may not even taste particularly sweet.
As we age, paying attention to added sugar can be an important part of eating well. The goal is not to eliminate every sweet food. It is to understand where added sugar comes from, how much you may be getting, and how to make choices that leave plenty of room for the foods your body needs most.
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Read more: Seniors & Sugar: What You Need to Know About Added Sugar After 60
September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month—a good reminder that staying steady on your feet is about more than preventing a fall. It is also about staying active, confident, and able to keep doing the things that matter to you.
One of the simplest ways to support healthy aging is something many of us already know how to do: walk.
Walking requires no gym membership or complicated equipment, and it can be adapted to your own pace and ability. A walk around the block, through a park, at a senior center, or even indoors can be a meaningful way to keep your body moving.
And those steps can add up to benefits for your balance, your heart, and your independence.
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Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have become an increasingly popular way for individuals and families to organize their charitable giving. But what exactly is a DAF, and is it only for wealthy donors? Below, we explain how DAFs work, why more people are using them, and what you should consider before opening one.
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We all have someone in our lives—parents, grandparents, neighbors—who’ve helped shape our communities with love, hard work, and wisdom. They’re the ones who coached little league teams, taught in our classrooms, and worked tirelessly to keep our neighborhoods safe and thriving. But as time passes, these cherished older adults face new challenges that can threaten their health, independence, and connection to others.
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April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and at Spectrum Community Services, it’s one of the most meaningful times of the year.
Because the truth is simple: we could not do this work without our volunteers.
From Meals on Wheels drivers delivering food and a friendly check-in, to Senior Meals volunteers welcoming older adults with a smile and helping create a sense of community—these individuals are the heart of our organization. They make it possible for us to serve more seniors, more consistently, and with the dignity and care every person deserves.
Quite frankly, we could not afford to operate at this level without them. These are essential roles—not “extra help,” but foundational to everything we do.
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