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SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018 LIVE IT UP! 15 80 Front St., Santa Cruz, Ca 95060 831-459-8400 www.SunShinevillaSeniorliving.Com RCFE #445201458 Blue Harbor Senior Living Compassionate People Exceptional Service Sunshine Villa Sunshine Villa Thank You... Santa Cruz for making Sunshine Villa the number one Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. For 27 years we have provided outstanding service to our Residents & Families. We are privileged & honored to be able to offer quality of life with enriched activities and a staff committed to outstanding services. "best assisted living community" in santa cruz DAYS AHEAD Research shows that seniors who volunteer are happier & healthier. Share your lifetime of skills & knowledge with those who need it most. Learn More: SCVOLUNTEERCENTER.ORG Retired Senior Volunteer Program leaves you with the perception of more free time and it makes you feel more connected," continues Ireland. In a study completed by The Corporation for National and Community Service, senior volunteers reported improved health after just one year of service. Volunteers reported decreased anxiety and depression, decreased loneliness and social isolation, enhanced physical capacity, and higher life satisfaction. "If you are looking for ways to stay happy, healthy, and care- free in your retirement, we are here to help by connecting you to meaningful volunteer opportunities," states Ireland. RSVP volunteers choose how, where, and how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. Seniors can choose to be placed with a non-profit in the community or work directly with the Volunteer Center through one of their 16 programs. "This year we have been very excited to work with RSVP volunteers in the launch of A Matter of Balance, our newest Senior Program initiative," states Ireland. RSVP volunteers have taken the lead as volunteer coaches, to help the Volunteer Center offer A Matter of Balance, a National Program developed by the Administration on Aging. The program is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults through an 8-week class offering goal setting, safety awareness, and simple exercises to increase strength and balance. "We are proud to continue offering these classes throughout the next year and are looking to train more coaches to support the effort. Given that falls are the leading cause of fatal and non- fatal injuries for older Americans, this class as been an invaluable new resource for our senior community," states Ireland. "This initiative represents just one example among many of seniors stepping up to help fellow seniors. It is a fabulous aspect of the RSVP program. While RSVP volunteers offer their time to a wide range of programs for all ages, there is no doubt that seniors are fierce advocates for one another and this shines through in the RSVP program," states Ireland. Individuals who would like to learn more about supporting and connecting with fellow seniors through the RSVP Program or any of the senior programs offered by the Volunteer Center can do so by contacting Tara Ireland at 831-427-5070 or visiting www.scvolunteercenter.org. CONTINUED FROM 14