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LEARNING EXPRESS SERIES
2019
INAUGURAL SESSION… LEADERSHIP
JULY 22
Senior Center of Greater Richmond, Inc.
(SCGR) is a 501 (c) corporation with a 60 year
history of providing services to seniors in the
Richmond Area. Currently, it focuses on the
population residing in East End Richmond and
located within the service region of the Peter Paul
Development Center (PPDC)..
SCGR is coordinated by Barbara S. Brown and the
chair of the Board of Directors is Marilyn H.
West. Its key partners are the City of Richmond,
Senior Connections, PPDC and Dominion Energy.
The Center helps Seniors to overcome negative
perceptions about aging and help them develop
positive thinking that they can irrespective of their
age and other factors that may be limiting their
mobility and independence
The Learning Express Series is supported by
Senior Connections and will include topics that
organizations working with seniors and their
constituents and clients can use to increase
awareness about programs and activities that are
available to promote healthy living and vibrancy.
This issue of the Learning Express focuses on TREATING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE CUSTOMERS. Please feel free to contact Marilyn West for more details on this topic at 804.337.7575 (c).or consulting@mhwest.com.
WHAT DOES CUSTOMER SERVICE LOOK LIKE?
Senior Center of Greater Richmond Inc. at the Peter Paul Development Center 1708 North 22nd Street, Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 780-1195
TREATING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE CUSTOMER
SERVICE
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INTERACT WITH VALUES
24/7
WHAT DOES CUSTOMER SERVICE HAVE 2 DO WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND AGE?
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Customers and sound customer service are key to sustaining a business.
Friendship is built on the same principles. There are many sides of customer
service and so there are with friendship. Customer service like friendship begins
when there is interaction between at least one or more individuals for a
product, service or another asset of another. Additionally, customer service and
friendship can change through factors that exceed the capabilities of the
business and friend. Included for example are natural disasters such as
hurricanes, pandemics such as the coronavirus, the economy and availability of
resources that respond to needs and wants. A few fundamental similar
principles for customer service and friendship are below; and they substantiate
that you can provide customer service to your friends when you are aging for a
number of reasons such as you may have more time, your thinking is not
cluttered with matters that you can’t impact and you have ranked high the
importance of staying connected with friends:
A FEW CORNERSTONES OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND FRIENDSHIP
AVAILABILE
RELIABLE
ETHICAL
LOYAL
ACCESSIBLE
COMMUNICATIVE THROUGH A MENU OF MODALITIES (Cell, Email, Text, Voice Messaging, Live Chat, In-Person)
EMPOWERING
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A CHECKLIST TO HELP YOU DEVELOP ENVIABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH YOUR FRIENDS
TRY THIS REGULARLY
1. Be a Good Listener: Take the time to identify your friend’s needs and respond accordingly
2. Identify and Anticipate Needs: Communicate regularly and learn as much as you can about your friend needs may be in advance of any request
3. Make Friends Feel Important and Appreciated: Respond to them in a manner that makes them feel they are the only person in the world and that you welcome their friendship
4. Body Language Is Key: Use words, actions and body language that demonstrate your interest in them
5. Work Diligently on Promoting Understanding: Help your friends understand your capabilities and limitations and how they help to nurture these
6. Appreciate the Power of "Yes": Consistently find ways to help your friend when a request is made taking into account that they may be hesitant to ask for help
7. Know How to Apologize: When something goes wrong with your friendship, apologize and find ways to demonstrate your sincerity.
8. Give More Than Expected: Exceed you own expectations in building and reinforcing your friendship. Treat your friends the way that you want to be treated and how important it is to exercise values.
9. Get Regular Feedback: Encourage and welcome suggestions you’re your friend about how you can improve your relationship.
HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU WHEN YOU HAVE TREATED FRIENDS LIKE CUSTOMERS?
SEE BELOW… You don’t waste time unnecessarily hunting down a resource that can provide assistance You are able to reach a care giver or another resource without hesitation as you have correct information about resources There is a single source that you can go to that responds to your needs You share with others how to develop a resource, especially the Quick Reference Your close family members know who to contact in case of an emergency You have created a resource that aligns with your needs as opposed to others You eliminate anxiety because you can’t find resources and stress you need
WHAT IS THE RETURN ON AN INVESTMENT FOR TREATING FRIENDS LIKE CUSTOMERS?
A SUSTAINING FRIENDSHIP THAT IS MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL
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QUOTES ON CUSTOMER SERVICE AND FRIENDSHIP (Substitute the word “friend” for “customer”)
“It’s not always what is said, but what is left on the plate, that tells the true
story.” Sarah Pullen,
“Leave Your Customers in a Better Spot then they found you, so they get in a habit
of finding you.” Saurabh Gusain
“Understanding who isn’t your ideal customer sometimes helps you better clarify
who is.” Amber Hurdle
“The 'U' goes before 'ME' in Customer.” Janna Cachola
“A customer is never right if there is no respect. In fact, no one is right if there is
no respect.” Janna Cachola
“The first step in exceeding your customer’s expectations is to know those
expectations.” Roy H. Williams
Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.” Bill Gates
Every contact we have with a customer influences whether or not they’ll come
back. We have to be great every time or we’ll lose them.” Kevin Stirtz
“Customers don’t expect you to be perfect. They do expect you to fix things when
they go wrong.” Donald Porter
“Focusing on the customer makes a company (YOU) more resilient.” Jeff Bezos
“When the customer comes first, the customer will last.” Robert Half
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COMING SOON!!!
THE NEXT ISSUE WILL SOON BE
RELEASED. THE TOPIC WILL BE…
STAYING ALONE ONLY WHEN
YOU WANT TO
CREATED BY MARILYN H. WEST AT NO CHARGE
IN SUPPORT OF A SENIOR CONNECTIONS GRANT To The Senior Center Of Greater Richmond Inc.
6
LEARNING EXPRESS SERIES
2019
INAUGURAL SESSION… LEADERSHIP
JULY 22
Senior Center of Greater Richmond, Inc.
(SCGR) is a 501 (c) corporation with a 60 year
history of providing services to seniors in the
Richmond Area. Currently, it focuses on the
population residing in East End Richmond and
located within the service region of the Peter Paul
Development Center (PPDC)..
SCGR is coordinated by Barbara S. Brown and the
chair of the Board of Directors is Marilyn H.
West. Its key partners are the City of Richmond,
Senior Connections, PPDC and Dominion Energy.
The Center helps Seniors to overcome negative
perceptions about aging and help them develop
positive thinking that they can irrespective of their
age and other factors that may be limiting their
mobility and independence
The Learning Express Series is supported by
Senior Connections and will include topics that
organizations working with seniors and their
constituents and clients can use to increase
awareness about programs and activities that are
available to promote healthy living and vibrancy.
This issue of the Learning Express focuses on STAYING ALONE WHEN YOU WANT TO. Please feel free to contact Marilyn West for more details on this topic at 804.337.7575 (c).or consulting@mhwest.com.
WHAT DOES STAYING ALONE WHEN YOU WANT TO BE LOOK LIKE?
Senior Center of Greater Richmond Inc. at the Peter Paul Development Center 1708 North 22nd Street, Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 780-1195
STAYING ALONE WHEN YOU WANT TO
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BEING ALONE IS AN ATTITUDE
WHAT DOES STAYING ALONE WHEN YOU WANT TO HAVE TO DO WITH AGE?
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Many of us find ourselves alone because we want to be or because circumstances
for which we have little or no control place us in this space. The COVID-19
pandemic is an example where we are forced to be alone and social distancing is
recommended highly as an intervention to stay well. While somewhat anxiety laden
for some, exercising this option could provide many opportunities for self-reflection,
assessment, growth and more as described on the next few pages.
For those who have resorted to being alone and actually have used it as a strategy
for growth, they are in a high state of readiness to cope with the isolation that the
pandemic is bringing. Whether alone at any age, embracing it as a temporary stop
on life’s journey is helpful.
There are many advantages of being alone and they help to protect your
uniqueness. Journaling your experience of being alone is instructive and helps you
to determine how long you want to be in this state and when you want to emerge
and be part of a group, crowd and more.
While being alone translates more often than not to isolation in the elderly, all of us
have a role that we can play by equipping them with the tools for this journey when
they request it or fall into this category through no fault of their own. Help them
understand that being alone can be a happy place and inspiration to keep
“movin” with your body and mind.
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GUIDANCE THAT SUPPORTS BEING ALONE WHEN YOU WANT TO BE
TRY THIS REGULARLY
1. It is a perfect time to take a look at your strengths, weaknesses, desires, motivations, behavioral patterns and more and how we will use these when we are not alone
2. Bathe in the freedom to wind down and relax and use the time to engage in activities that are tailored to meet your needs alone
3. Discover talents and skills and be a judge of how you could
use them to benefit yourself and others
4. Create a pathway to balance your physical and mental health that will promote healthy living alone or with others
5. Relish in the opportunity to be in full control of your journey within the rules and laws that guide every person
6. Enjoy complete privacy in tending to matters that you believe
to be confidential
7. Time to think about crafting a plan to interact with others
when you decide to re-engage with people
Once There Is
An Opportunity
To Escape And
Be Alone,
Pausing The
Thinking To Do
So May Not Be
Warranted
HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU WHEN YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY
STAYED ALONE? WHEN YOU ALLOW…
1. Solitude to reboot your brain and unwind. Constantly being "on" doesn't give your brain a chance to rest and replenish itself. Being by yourself with no distractions gives you the chance to clear your mind, focus, and think more clearly. It's an opportunity to revitalize your mind and body at the same time.
2. Solitude to improve concentration and increase productivity. When you remove as many distractions and interruptions as you can from your day, you are better able to concentrate, which will help you get more work done in a shorter amount of time.
3. Solitude to help you discover yourself and find your own voice. When you're part of a group, you're more likely to go along with what the group is doing or thinking, which aren't always the actions you would take or the decisions you would make if you were on your own.
4. Solitude to free up time for you to think deeply. Day-to-day responsibilities and commitments can make your to-do list seem as if it has no end. This constant motion prevents you from engaging in deep thought, which inhibits creativity and lessens productivity.
5. Solitude to assist you to work through problems more effectively. It's hard to think of effective solutions to problems when you're distracted by incoming information, regardless of whether the source is electronic or human.
6. Solitude to enhance the quality of your relationships with others. By spending time with yourself and gaining a better understanding of who you are and what you desire in life, you're more likely to make better choices about who you want to be around. You also may come to appreciate your relationships more after you've spent some time alone.
WHAT IS THE RETURN ON AN INVESTMENT FOR STAYING ALONE WHEN YOU WANT TO BE?
RECOGNITION THAT BEING ALONE IS A STRENGTH
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SOURCE: PSYCHOLOGY TODAY
QUOTES ON BEING ALONE
I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It's not. The worst thing in
life is to end up with people who make you feel all alone. Robin Williams
Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air
smell better. Henry Rollins
I live in that solitude which is painful in youth, but delicious in the years of maturity.
Albert Einstein
You only grow when you are alone. Paul Newman
I am alone again and I want to be so; alone with the pure sky and open sea. UNKNOWN
Every man must do two things alone; he must do his own believing and his own dying.
Martin Luther
I never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude. Henry David
Thoreau
The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone. Jonathan Wolfgang von Goethe Sometimes, you need to be alone. Not to be lonely, but to enjoy your free time being yourself. UNKNOWN
It’s easy to stand with the crowd it takes courage to stand alone. UNKNOWN
I actually like being alone. I spend most evenings reading and taking long baths. Shonda Rhimes
If you learn to really sit with loneliness and embrace it for the gift that it is…an opportunity to get to know YOU, to learn how strong you really are, to depend on no one but YOU for your happiness…you will realize that a little loneliness goes a LONG way in creating a richer, deeper, more vibrant and colorful YOU. Mandy Hale
If you are never alone, you cannot know yourself. Paulo Coelho
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COMING SOON!!!
THE NEXT AND FNAL ISSUE FOR THIS
LEARNING SERIES, VOLUME i WILL SOON BE RELEASED. THE TOPIC WILL BE…
STAYING ON TRACK WITH
YOUR FINANCES
CREATED BY MARILYN H. WEST AT NO CHARGE
IN SUPPORT OF A SENIOR CONNECTIONS GRANT To The Senior Center Of Greater Richmond Inc.
6
LEARNING EXPRESS SERIES
2019
INAUGURAL SESSION… LEADERSHIP
JULY 22
Senior Center of Greater Richmond, Inc.
(SCGR) is a 501 (c) corporation with a 60 year
history of providing services to seniors in the
Richmond Area. Currently, it focuses on the
population residing in East End Richmond and
located within the service region of the Peter Paul
Development Center (PPDC)..
SCGR is coordinated by Barbara S. Brown and the
chair of the Board of Directors is Marilyn H.
West. Its key partners are the City of Richmond,
Senior Connections, PPDC and Dominion Energy.
The Center helps Seniors to overcome negative
perceptions about aging and help them develop
positive thinking that they can irrespective of their
age and other factors that may be limiting their
mobility and independence
The Learning Express Series is supported by
Senior Connections and will include topics that
organizations working with seniors and their
constituents and clients can use to increase
awareness about programs and activities that are
available to promote healthy living and vibrancy.
This issue of the Learning Express focuses on BUILDING A RESOURCES DIRECTORY TO RESPOND TO NEEDS AND WANTS. Please feel free to contact Marilyn West for more details on this topic at 804.337.7575 (c).or consulting@mhwest.com.
WHAT DOES A RESOURCE DIRECTORY LOOK LIKE?
Senior Center of Greater Richmond Inc. at the Peter Paul Development Center 1708 North 22nd Street, Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 780-1195
BUILDING A RESOURCE
DIRECTORY TO SUPPORT NEEDS
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WHAT DOES A RESOURCES DIRECTORY HAVE 2 DO WITH YOUR AGE?
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A resource directory is a must for any one and especially for “olders.” The range and amount of resources needed soar every year. While ideally one directory that contains it all that seldom works. Whether you have one or many, it is essential that they be located in a place that you can easily access, is current and in a useable format. It also helps if the directory is in large print.
There are several types of resources directories as captured in the following descriptions:
1. Community resources generally refer to social or community services that help patients manage their activities of daily living, such as transportation, personal care, nutrition, support groups, etc. Many community resources are provided by local governmental agencies or charitable organizations.
2. Provider resources are those that have licensed professional providers and other clinicians who provide diagnostic and treatment services. These include hospitals, clinics, specialty physicians, mental health care providers, nursing homes, home health agencies, durable medical equipment suppliers, etc.
3. Family resources are those that your family has historically relied upon for generations… What to do and not do in times of challenge, recipes, traditions for various holidays, important dates for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions, pictures of family members and activities and more. have licensed professional providers and other clinicians
For FUN, you may wish to name your directory such as Catfish, Mable, the Beacon, the Retriever, the Post etc. It could represent a conversation piece. Can you imagine how would respond when you indicate you just lean on Catfish for help!
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A CHECKLIST TO HELP YOU DEVELOP A QUICK REFERENCE DIRECTORY…
SUSTAIN POSITIVE THINKING?
TRY
1. Treat the development of the quick
Reference Directory as a hobby
2. Determine what is most important to you
and identify local resources and also
resources that you can access if you travel
3. Prioritize those most important to you such
as the telephone number, email and location
of our primary care physician
4. Select a format that you can use; for
example, a laminated book mark; a
refrigerator magnet
5. Identify a color of your Quick Reference so
that it stands out from other similar material
6. Have a backup location for your Quick
Reference
7. Share your Quick Reference with a close
family member or care taker
NAVIGATING THE ROAD OF RESOURCES
MY
HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU HAVE A DIRECTORY THAT WORKS FOR YOU ?
SEE BELOW… You don’t waste time unnecessarily hunting down a resource that can provide assistance You are able to reach a care giver or another resource without hesitation as you have correct information about resources There is a single source that you can go to that responds to your needs You share with others how to develop a resource, especially the Quick Reference Your close family members know who to contact in case of an emergency You have created a resource that aligns with your needs as opposed to others You eliminate anxiety because you can’t find resources and stress you need
WHAT IS THE RETURN ON AN INVESTMENT
FOR HAVING A RESOURCE DIRECTORY?
YOU PREVENT FEELINGS OF ISOLATION BECAUSE YOU ARE CONNECTED
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QUOTES ON BEING RESOURCES READY
“The first wealth is health. “ – Emerson
“He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.” – Arabian Proverb
“It doesn’t matter how many resources you have, if you don’t know how to use them, they will never be enough.” Albert Einstein “Time is the single most important resource that we have. Every single minute we lose is never coming back.” ― Tarun Sharma
“When you don’t have resources, you become resourceful.” KR Sridhar
“A resourceful person will always make opportunity fit his or her needs.” Napoleon Hill “Make the most out of what you have.” Anonymous “Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.” Ernest Hemingway
“Ready? It doesn’t matter. The world is changed by people who aren’t ready.”
Richie Norton
“Great emergencies and crises show us how much greater are vital resources are than we had supposed .” William James “Humor is a serious thing. I like to think of it as one of our greatest earliest natural resources which must be preserved at all costs.” James Thurber “As you have more resources in life it’s your obligation to deploy those for the benefit of others.” Stephen A. Schwarzman
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COMING SOON!!!
THE NEXT ISSUE WILL SOON BE
RELEASED. THE TOPIC WILL BE…
STAYING ALONE ONLY WHEN
YOU WANT TO
CREATED BY MARILYN H. WEST AT NO CHARGE
IN SUPPORT OF A SENIOR CONNECTIONS GRANT To The Senior Center Of Greater Richmond Inc.
6
LEARNING EXPRESS SERIES
2019
INAUGURAL SESSION… LEADERSHIP
JULY 22
Senior Center of Greater Richmond, Inc.
(SCGR) is a 501 ( c) corporation with a 60 year
history of providing services to seniors in the
Richmond Area. Currently, it focuses on the
population residing in East End Richmond and
located within the service region of the Peter Paul
Development Center (PPDC)..
SCGR is coordinated by Barbara S. Brown and the
chair of the Board of Directors is Marilyn H.
West. Its key partners are the City of Richmond,
Senior Connections, PPDC and Dominion Energy.
The Center helps Seniors to overcome negative
perceptions about aging and help them develop
positive thinking that they can irrespective of their
age and other factors that may be limiting their
mobility and independence
The Learning Express Series is supported by
Senior Connections and will include topics that
organizations working with seniors and their
constituents and clients can use to increase
awareness about programs and activities that are
available to promote healthy living and vibrancy.
This issue of the Learning Express focuses on
leadership and its value in daily living. Please
contact Marilyn West for more details on this topic
at 804.337.7575 (c).
What does LEADERSHIP look like and what LEADERSHIP feels like?
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Senior Center of Greater Richmond Inc. at the Peter Paul Development Center 1708 North 22nd Street, Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 780-1195
WHAT DOES AGE HAVE 2 DO WITH LEADERSHIP?
*Advocate for Seniors
WHAT DOES AGE HAVE 2 DO WITH LEADERSHIP?
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WHAT QUALITIES MATTER 2 BECOME A LEADER? JUST A FEW !!!
ACT (MAKE DECISIONS) CAN DO ATTITUDE CARE FOR OTHERS
DEMONSTRATE APPRECIATION ETHICAL
FORWARD THINKING GOAL-ORIENTED
HABITS TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY LIVING HAVE A BIG PICTURE (VISION)
INCLUSIVE LEAN ON YOUR NETWORK OF SUPPORTERS
RESULTS DRIVEN SHOWCASE YOUR TALENTS AND SKILLS
TAKE RISKS THINK OUT OF THE BOX
TRUSTWORTHY USE A SENSE OF HUMOR
WILLING TO LISTEN AND LEARN
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HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM LEADER READY?
SEE BELOW
I have many of the qualities listed on the previous page through various positions I have held in my personal, civic or employment life
I know my strengths and weaknesses
I have role models who are leaders
I know of an individual (s) who can mentor/coach me
I am energetic and enthusiastic
I have looked in the mirror and have an image of my leadership
I have transformed lemons into lemonade
I am able to show others how to make things happen
I keep current with happenings around the world
I am willing to shadow another leader to learn more or to volunteer to complete a project in my community, church or employment that aligns with my skills
I will contact the Senior Center of Greater Richmond, Inc. to learn more about leadership
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QUOTES TO INSPIRE LEADERS
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” John C. Maxwell “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” Jimmy Dean “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” Vince Lombardi “There is little success where there is little laughter.” Andrew Carnegie Life is 10 percent what happens to me and 90 percent of how I react to it.” Charles Swindoll “Don’t find fault, find a remedy.” Henry Ford “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” Albert Einstein “The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude. “ Oprah Winfrey “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou “Leadership is like the sign on the door of opportunity…PUSH IT.” Marilyn H. West “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” ~ Robert Louis Stevenson “Always do your best, somebody is watching you.” General Collin Powell
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COMING SOON!!!
The August 2019 Issue on
Volunteerism
CREATED BY MARILYN H. WEST AT NO CHARGE IN SUPPORT OF A SENIOR CONNECTIONS GRANT To The Senior Center Of Greater Richmond Inc.
6
LEARNING EXPRESS SERIES
2019
INAUGURAL SESSION… LEADERSHIP
JULY 22
Senior Center of Greater Richmond, Inc.
(SCGR) is a 501 ( c) corporation with a 60 year
history of providing services to seniors in the
Richmond Area. Currently, it focuses on the
population residing in East End Richmond and
located within the service region of the Peter Paul
Development Center (PPDC)..
SCGR is coordinated by Barbara S. Brown and the
chair of the Board of Directors is Marilyn H.
West. Its key partners are the City of Richmond,
Senior Connections, PPDC and Dominion Energy.
The Center helps Seniors to overcome negative
perceptions about aging and help them develop
positive thinking that they can irrespective of their
age and other factors that may be limiting their
mobility and independence
The Learning Express Series is supported by
Senior Connections and will include topics that
organizations working with seniors and their
constituents and clients can use to increase
awareness about programs and activities that are
available to promote healthy living and vibrancy.
This issue of the Learning Express focuses on
volunteerism. It is a prescription for helping
others and rewards the volunteer as well. Please
contact Marilyn West for more details on this topic
at 804.337.7575 (c).
What does VOLUNTEERISM look like?
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Senior Center of Greater Richmond Inc. at the Peter Paul Development Center 1708 North 22nd Street, Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 780-1195
VOLUNTEERISM It Helps Others and
the Volunteer !
September 2019
IS BEE ING
THERE
BEING THERE TO
WRAPPING YOUR ARMS
AROUND OTHERS
The practice of Volunteerism is donating time and energy for the benefit of others in the community as a social responsibility rather
than for any financial reward. Volunteers are diverse and dedicated and they look like people who occupy the universe…they come in all colors, shapes, sizes, cultures, religion, credentials and AGES. Some
of the most valued volunteers are SENIORS.
*Advocate for Seniors
WHAT DOES AGE HAVE 2 DO
WITH VOLUNTEERISM?
Volunteers deliver critical services—from serving as volunteer fire fighters or participating in search and rescue, to delivering meals to homebound seniors or homeless youth, to manning the phone lines at domestic violence and sexual assault centers.
Volunteers help to keep our neighborhoods, streets, parks, rivers, green spaces, and water clean and safe for everyone.
Volunteers tutor, teach, mentor, coach, and support young people with everything from math homework to dealing with personal crises to football and soccer tourneys.
Volunteers walk dogs, pet cats, clean cages, help with adoptions and feedings, and contribute veterinary expertise to organizations like animal shelters and wildlife rehabilitation centers.
Volunteers educate the public on health and safety; doctors and nurses donate time and medical knowledge to free clinics and natural/civil disaster areas worldwide.
Volunteers take tickets at film centers and performing arts events, lead tours at museums and historical societies, and ensure that arts and cultural festivals—from small-scale gatherings to massive multi-stage concerts—run smoothly.
Volunteers build houses and schools, dig wells, and repair infrastructure around the globe.
THE ESTIMATED $$$ VALUE OF EACH VOLUNTEER HOUR IS $25.43. THERE ARE 63 MILLION VOLUNTEERS IN THE UNITED STATES ALONE.
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A FEW QUALITIES THAT MATTER 2 BECOME A VOLUNTEER?
A SENSE OF HUMOR CAN DO ATTITUDE
CARING COLLABORATIVE
COMMITTED COMMUNICATOR
ENERGIZING ENGAGING
EMBRACE HEALTHY LIVING ETHICAL FLEXIBLE
INCLUSIVE INNOVATIVE PASSIONATE
POSITIVE RELIABILE
RESULTS DRIVEN SELFLESS
TEAM PLAYER TRUSTWORTHY
WILLING TO LISTEN AND LEARN
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BRING SMILES… Whenever Possible
HOW DO I KNOW IF YOU ARE VOLUNTEER READY?
SEE BELOW
I have many of the qualities listed on the previous page through various positions I have held in my personal, civic or employment life
I know my strengths and weaknesses
I have role models who are volunteers
I know of an individual (s) who can mentor/coach me
I have transformed lemons into lemonade
I am willing to shadow another volunteer to learn more about volunteering to complete a project in my community, church, health care facility, school etc. that aligns with my skills
Volunteering aligns with my schedule
I have a cause that I want to support
Matches with my personality and interests
I will contact the Senior Center of Greater Richmond, Inc. to learn more about volunteerism
WHAT IS THE RETURN ON AN INVESTMENT IN VOLUNTEERING?
Volunteering can help you make friends, learn new and sharpen existing skills, advance your career, serve as a factor to help you feel happier and healthier and build and reinforce your self-confidence that you can.
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QUOTES ON VOLUNTEERISM “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” Muhammad Ali
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” Elizabeth Andrew
“If our hopes of building a better and safer world are to become more than wishful thinking, we will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever.” Kofi Annan
“What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.” Aristotle
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill
“Only a life lived for others is worth living.” Albert Einstein
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” Oscar Wilde
“I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another.” Thomas Jefferson
“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.” Helen Keller
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?” Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.” Arthur Ashe
“Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking what’s in it for me?” Brian Tracy
“At the end of the day people won't remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
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COMING SOON!!!
A 2nd Issue for September will soon be released. The topic will be Maintaining
Positive Thinking!
CREATED BY MARILYN H. WEST AT NO CHARGE IN SUPPORT OF A SENIOR CONNECTIONS GRANT To The Senior Center Of Greater Richmond Inc.
6
LEARNING EXPRESS SERIES
2019
INAUGURAL SESSION… LEADERSHIP
JULY 22
Senior Center of Greater Richmond, Inc.
(SCGR) is a 501 (c) corporation with a 60 year
history of providing services to seniors in the
Richmond Area. Currently, it focuses on the
population residing in East End Richmond and
located within the service region of the Peter Paul
Development Center (PPDC)..
SCGR is coordinated by Barbara S. Brown and the
chair of the Board of Directors is Marilyn H.
West. Its key partners are the City of Richmond,
Senior Connections, PPDC and Dominion Energy.
The Center helps Seniors to overcome negative
perceptions about aging and help them develop
positive thinking that they can irrespective of their
age and other factors that may be limiting their
mobility and independence
The Learning Express Series is supported by
Senior Connections and will include topics that
organizations working with seniors and their
constituents and clients can use to increase
awareness about programs and activities that are
available to promote healthy living and vibrancy.
This issue of the Learning Express focuses on
Maintaining Positive Thinking. It is a
prescription to promote good health. Please
contact Marilyn West for more details on this topic
at 804.337.7575 (c).
WHAT DOES POSITIVE THINKING LOOK LIKE?
Senior Center of Greater Richmond Inc. at the Peter Paul Development Center 1708 North 22nd Street, Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 780-1195
MAINTAINING POSITIVE THINKING
IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH
OCTOBER 2019
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The practice of positive thinking can be described as the practice of embracing the
affirmative in our thoughts, our feelings, our actions, our reactions and our speech at any
age. Positive thinking is a mental attitude that admits into the mind thoughts, words and images that are conductive to growth, expansion and success. It is a mental attitude that expects good and favorable results. It is strategy that can be used to make you feel good about yourself.
Thinking positive is one of the most important things you need to practice throughout your life. It is a way of living and a technique that you need to incorporate into your daily life if you have any intentions of changing things or accomplishing your goals. It is also a way to use your mind to reverse the damaging effects of negative thinking.
WHAT DOES POSITIVE THINKING HAVE 2 DO WITH AGE?
WITH VOLUNTEERISM?
The Following Poem Helps To Substantiate That Positive Thinking Takes Place at Any Age
Garden of Your Mind
What are you growing in the garden of your mind –
what do you water nourish, feed?
Do you plant seeds of forgiveness, of love,
or do you fertilize weeds of anger resentment, fear?
What are you growing in the garden of your heart?
Do you allow sunshine to reach dark pain in the corners of your heart –
Do you allow tears to wash it clean and nourish it –
Or do you put up fences to keep out the feelings?
Get on your knees grow your own food
decide what it is you want in your soil. Know what you are cultivating
what you are growing – a lot can grow in the garden of your body
if you let it seed nourish it
allow it watch it grow.
Yogiapproved.com
SOURCE; Yogiapproved.com
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CELEBRATES STRENGTHS
CREATIVE
ENGAGING
EMBRACES HEALTHY LIVING
IDENTIFIES THE SILVER LINING IN NEGATIVE CIRCUMSTANCES
INNOVATIVE
IS OPTIMISTIC AND EXPECTS GOOD THINGS WILL HAPPEN
LOOKS FOR THE BEST IN OTHERS
LEANS ON A SENSE OF HUMOR
OBJECTIVE
PASSIONATE
POSITIVE
PROGRESSIVE
RESILIENCE
SELF-MOTIVATED
VALUES DRIVEN
IS A VISIONARY
WISE
WILLING TO LEARN
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A FEW QUALITIES THAT MATTER 2 SUSTAIN POSITIVE THINKING?
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE MAINTAINING POSITIVE THINKING?
SEE BELOW…YOU 1. Surround yourself with positive people. 2. Fill your mind with positive input. 3. Control your language. 4. Create a routine for the day. 5. Are nice to other people. 6. Don’t rely on an outside source of positivity. 7. Create high points in each day and week. 8. Assume responsibility, and choose your response. 9. Decide your reaction to known problems ahead of time. 10. Breathe deeply. 11. Have a vision. 12. Have personal goals. 13. Remember that no one owes you anything. 14. Seldom if at all complain 15. Embrace laughing. 16. Are curious and are empowered by learning. 17. Look to long-term instead of short-term. 18. Run from negative thinking
WHAT IS THE RETURN ON AN INVESTMENT FOR MAINTAINING POSITIVE THINKING?
Better Health More Confident Better Equipped to Manage Stress Better
More Focused Improved Relationships Happier
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QUOTES ON POSITIVE THINKING
“The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes.” ~ Frank Lloyd Wright “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.” ~ Henry Ford “Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, But beautiful old people are works of art.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt “Age is whatever you think it is. You are as old as you think you are.” ~ Muhammad Ali “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~ C.S. Lewis “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” ~ Abraham Lincoln “Aging seems to be the only available way to live a long life.” ~ Daniel Francois Esprit Auber “Grow old with me the best is yet to come.” ~ Robert Browning “Age is a matter of feeling, not of years.” ~ George William Curtis “People are always asking me when I’m going to retire. Why should I? I’ve got it two ways – I’m still making movies, and I’m a senior citizen, so I can see myself at half price.” ~ George F.Burns “To be seventy years young is sometimes far more cheerful and hopeful than to be forty years old.” ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” ~ Mark Twain
” The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” –Alice Walker
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COMING SOON!!!
THE NEXT ISSUE WILL SOON BE
RELEASED. THE TOPIC WILL BE…
Boosting Your Energy
through Good Nutrition
CREATED BY MARILYN H. WEST AT NO CHARGE IN SUPPORT OF A SENIOR CONNECTIONS GRANT To
The Senior Center Of Greater Richmond Inc.
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LEARNING EXPRESS SERIES
2019
INAUGURAL SESSION… LEADERSHIP
JULY 22
Senior Center of Greater Richmond, Inc.
(SCGR) is a 501 (c) corporation with a 60 year
history of providing services to seniors in the
Richmond Area. Currently, it focuses on the
population residing in East End Richmond and
located within the service region of the Peter Paul
Development Center (PPDC)..
SCGR is coordinated by Barbara S. Brown and the
chair of the Board of Directors is Marilyn H.
West. Its key partners are the City of Richmond,
Senior Connections, PPDC and Dominion Energy.
The Center helps Seniors to overcome negative
perceptions about aging and help them develop
positive thinking that they can irrespective of their
age and other factors that may be limiting their
mobility and independence
The Learning Express Series is supported by
Senior Connections and will include topics that
organizations working with seniors and their
constituents and clients can use to increase
awareness about programs and activities that are
available to promote healthy living and vibrancy.
This issue of the Learning Express focuses on CREATING A PORTFOLIO OF FAMILY FUN AND TRADITIONS. Please feel free to contact Marilyn West for more details on this topic at 804.337.7575 (c).or consulting@mhwest.com.
WHAT DOES FAMILY FUN AND TRADITIONS LOOK LIKE?
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Senior Center of Greater Richmond Inc. at the Peter Paul Development Center 1708 North 22nd Street, Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 780-1195
CREATING A PORTFOLIO OF
FAMILY FUN AND TRADITIONS
DECEMBER 2019 Part 1
Creating Fun Recipes
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WHAT DOES FAMILY FUN AND TRADITIONS HAVE WITH GOOD HEALTH AND
POSITIVE ATTITUDES?
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Lifestyle includes the behavior and activities that make up your daily life. Among the factors is the interaction with family, friends, neighbors, coworkers and strangers. People make decisions based on beliefs, attitudes, and values. Our life experience and interaction with others such as family and friends also shapes our thoughts and actions. Personal behavior is affected by the information you learn at home and school, and from the radio, newspapers, and television as well as family members and friends. Because family and friends play such an important role in our daily living, talk with them, learn more about traditions and find additional ways to improve the quality of life for you and others for whom you care. Remember that family traditions are the rituals, practices and beliefs of a family that are handed down from one generation to the next. They can enrich families, promote a feeling of closeness and strengthen family bonds. They create emotional safety, security and fond memories. Traditions allow families to spend time together having fun, promote a feeling of closeness, and strengthen the family unit. Happy families stay together by intentionally spending meaningful time together. Below are a few practical ideas for creating meaningful family traditions: 1. Aim for a moderate number of traditions 2. Establish new traditions 3. Make sure you have spiritual traditions 4. From time to time, evaluate your traditions
Fun family rituals can happen daily, weekly or monthly. They can be centered around seasons or holidays. Any time period or event that occurs on a regular basis can be the catalyst for a noteworthy family ritual.
Keep in mind that Sometimes the best family traditions are the simplest ones.
Reference: https://www.family-reunion-success.com/
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1. Secret Handshake and use it when greeting family members
2. Family Time Capsule and open it in ten years after placed in a capsule
3. Family Happiness Jar that fills with happy moments of you and your family
4. Favorite meal one time every week and invite a different family member (s) or friend (s) one time every week
5. Ornaments/decorations to celebrate your favorite holiday or that of a family member/friend
6. Day of the Month where you take photos of yourself or family member/friend and send to a family member/ friend who you have not interacted with in a long time
7. Time monthly to work on a community project. If you can reach the destination yourself, contact a family member or friend to transport you
8. Board Game Evening where those participating win a prize of an unused item that you no longer have interest in keeping
9. Breathe fresh air daily if only for a few minutes whenever possible
10. Dress up day every six months to look like your favorite movie star, family member or friend
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A FEW BOOSTERS 2 PROMOTE FAMILY FUN AND TRADITIONS
CREATE/ESTABLISH A SUSTAIN POSITIVE THINKING?
TRY
Writing a short story about your family or the most enjoyable day
or week of your life!
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE CREATED A PORTFOLIO OF
FAMILY FUN AND TRADITIONS? SEE BELOW…
1. You Observe the increased number of visitors to your residence
2. Others seek your guidance on shaping family fun activities and traditions
3. You experience more happy days than sad days
4. Eat nutritious meals daily and even on the weekends and holidays
5. You are included in more activities of family and friends
6. You are using skills that you didn’t know you had or had not used in a long time to create and participate in family fun and traditions
7. Your attitude and thinking are more positive
8. You feel needed and valued
9. You help others understand the meaning of working together to enjoy
more their journey through life
WHAT IS THE RETURN ON AN INVESTMENT IN FAMILY FUN AND TRADITIONS? A LOT OF HAPPY FACES
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QUOTES ON FAMILY FUN & TRADITIONS
Take life on life's terms - one day at a time. And have fun while you're doing it. Joe Perry I make our family traditions a priority. Martina McBride Preserving tradition has become a nice hobby, like stamp collecting. Mason Cooley Family is not an important thing. It's everything. Michael J. Fox Families are like branches on a tree, we grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one. Unknown Being a parent is the greatest trust that has been given to human beings. David O. McKay You can kiss your family and friends good-bye and put miles between you, but at the same time you carry them with you in your heart, your mind, your stomach, because you do not just live in a world but a world lives in you. Frederick Buechner Cherish your human connections: your relationships with friends and family. Barbara Bush Family and friendships are two of the greatest facilitators of happiness. John C. Maxwell Enjoy the time you have with your friends & family. That doesn't mean spend money you don't have on them. It means enjoy your time with them. Robert Kiyosaki Where there are friends there is wealth. Plautus
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COMING SOON!!!
THE NEXT ISSUE WILL SOON BE
RELEASED. THE TOPIC WILL BE…
Running from Depression in Your Life Especially During
the December Holidays
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IN SUPPORT OF A SENIOR CONNECTIONS GRANT To The Senior Center Of Greater Richmond Inc.
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LEARNING EXPRESS SERIES
2019
INAUGURAL SESSION… LEADERSHIP
JULY 22
Senior Center of Greater Richmond, Inc.
(SCGR) is a 501 (c) corporation with a 60 year
history of providing services to seniors in the
Richmond Area. Currently, it focuses on the
population residing in East End Richmond and
located within the service region of the Peter Paul
Development Center (PPDC)..
SCGR is coordinated by Barbara S. Brown and the
chair of the Board of Directors is Marilyn H.
West. Its key partners are the City of Richmond,
Senior Connections, PPDC and Dominion Energy.
The Center helps Seniors to overcome negative
perceptions about aging and help them develop
positive thinking that they can irrespective of their
age and other factors that may be limiting their
mobility and independence
The Learning Express Series is supported by
Senior Connections and will include topics that
organizations working with seniors and their
constituents and clients can use to increase
awareness about programs and activities that are
available to promote healthy living and vibrancy.
This issue of the Learning Express focuses on BOOST YOUR ENERGY THROUGH GOOD NUTRITION. Please feel free to contact Marilyn West for more details on this topic at 804.337.7575 (c).or consulting@mhwest.com.
WHAT DOES GOOD NUTRITION LOOK LIKE?
Senior Center of Greater Richmond Inc. at the Peter Paul Development Center 1708 North 22nd Street, Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 780-1195
BOOST YOUR ENERGY THROUGH GOOD NUTRITION
OCTOBER 2019
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WHAT DOES GOOD NUTRITION HAVE 2 DO WITH ENERGY AND
YOUR AGE?
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SOURCES: Harvard Medical School & Dr. Lindsey Jones
Healthful eating helps to keep your energy level high: eat a balanced diet that includes a variety of unrefined carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, with an emphasis on vegetables, whole grains, and healthy oils. Taking a daily multivitamin will ensure that you get the vitamins and minerals you need, but taking extra amounts of individual nutrients won't give you more energy. In addition, eating certain types of foods in particular amounts can help prevent fatigue. Because different kinds of foods are converted to energy at different rates, some — such as candy and other simple sugars — can give you a quick lift, while others — such as whole grains and healthy unsaturated fats — supply the reserves you'll need to draw on throughout the day. But limit the refined sugar and white starches to only occasional treats. While you may get a quick boost, that feeling fades quickly and can leave you depleted and craving more sweets.
Trying the following guidance (after checking with your physician) could make a positive difference in your energy levels:
Smaller is better, especially at lunch
Avoid crash diets
Use caffeine to your advantage
Limit alcohol
Drink water
Do power bars or energy bars
Adhere to the extent possible to USDA suggested portions as shown below:
Fruits — 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 cups Vegetables — 2 to 3-1/2 cups Grains — 5 to 10 ounces Protein foods — 5 to 7 ounces Dairy foods — 3 cups of fat-free or low-fat milk Oils — 5 to 8 teaspoons Solid fats and added sugars (SoFAS)
(keep the amount of SoFAS small)
1. Get More Sleep If you often feel tired throughout the day, you may need more quality sleep. Try going to bed earlier and reducing screen time before bed.) 2. Reduce Stress High levels of stress can make you feel tired and drained. Finding ways to minimize lifestyle-related stress can help keep up your energy levels.) 3. Move More If you live a sedentary lifestyle and feel low on energy, participating in regular exercises like brisk walking or cycling can boost your energy levels. 4. Avoid Smoking Smoking can reduce the efficiency of your lungs and make you feel tired. Quitting smoking is great for both your energy levels and your health. 5. Limit Alcohol Alcohol can make you feel drowsy, but it can also interfere with the quality of your sleep. If you drink regularly, limiting the amount of alcohol you consume could help improve your energy levels.
6. Eat a Nutritious Diet A diet based on whole, healthy foods benefits your health and your energy levels. In contrast, a diet high in processed foods can negatively affect your energy levels. 7. Avoid Added Sugar Eating foods high in sugar can give you a short-term energy boost followed by a slump. To avoid this, minimize your intake and focus on eating whole foods instead. 8. Stay Hydrated Dehydration can make you feel tired. Make sure to drink enough water throughout the day and respond to your thirst, especially during exercise. 9. Be Social Getting out of the house and mingling with other people is beneficial for both your energy levels and your health. Try organizing social activities with your friends or starting a new activity by joining a social club.
Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-boost-energy#section6
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A FEW BOOSTERS 2 PROMOTE ENERGY THRU NUTRITION AND OTHER GOOD HEALTH PRACTICES
SUSTAIN POSITIVE THINKING?
TRY
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE MAINTAINING GOOD NUTRITION TO BOOST YOUR
ENERGY LEVELS?
SEE BELOW… You eat nutritious meals daily and even on the weekends and holidays Your cravings for high caloric and salty foods/snacks are very short-lived or non-existing Doctors’ appointments are for wellness checks and not ailments such as high blood pressure, diabetes or heart disease A positive attitude and positive thinking are drivers for actions and efforts Your lifestyle is scaled to coincide with your level of functional independence You are involved more in matters that impact others as opposed to yourself You share information about nutritious meals with family and friends
WHAT IS THE RETURN ON AN INVESTMENT IN GOOD NUTRITION?
YOU ARE MORE ENERGIZED, ENGAGED AND ENTHUSIATIC
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QUOTES ON GOOD NUTRITION
“The first wealth is health. “ – Emerson
“Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food. “ – Hippocrates
“He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.” – Arabian Proverb
“Man is What He Eats” – Lucretius
“The doctors of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.” – Thomas Edison
“Diet is the essential key to all successful healing. Without a proper balanced diet, the effectiveness of herbal treatment is very limited.” – Michael Tierra
“Water is the most neglected nutrient in your diet, but one of the most vital.” – Julia Child
“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.” – G.K. Chesterton
“Those who think they have no time for healthy eating, will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” – Edward Stanley
“Today more than 95% of all chronic disease is caused by food choice, toxic food ingredients, nutritional deficiencies, and lack of physical exercise.” – Mike Adams
“If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have the safest way to health.” – Hippocrates
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COMING SOON!!!
THE NEXT ISSUE WILL SOON BE
RELEASED. THE TOPIC WILL BE…
Treating Your Friends
Like Customers
CREATED BY MARILYN H. WEST AT NO CHARGE
IN SUPPORT OF A SENIOR CONNECTIONS GRANT To The Senior Center Of Greater Richmond Inc.
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LEARNING EXPRESS SERIES
2019
INAUGURAL SESSION… LEADERSHIP
JULY 22
Senior Center of Greater Richmond, Inc.
(SCGR) is a 501 (c) corporation with a 60 year
history of providing services to seniors in the
Richmond Area. Currently, it focuses on the
population residing in East End Richmond and
located within the service region of the Peter Paul
Development Center (PPDC)..
SCGR is coordinated by Barbara S. Brown and the
chair of the Board of Directors is Marilyn H.
West. Its key partners are the City of Richmond,
Senior Connections, PPDC and Dominion Energy.
The Center helps Seniors to overcome negative
perceptions about aging and help them develop
positive thinking that they can irrespective of their
age and other factors that may be limiting their
mobility and independence
The Learning Express Series is supported by
Senior Connections and will include topics that
organizations working with seniors and their
constituents and clients can use to increase
awareness about programs and activities that are
available to promote healthy living and vibrancy.
This issue of the Learning Express focuses on STAYING ON TRACK WITH YOUR FINANCES. Please feel free to contact Marilyn West for more details on this topic at 804.337.7575 (c).or consulting@mhwest.com.
WHAT DOES STAYING ON TRACK WITH YOUR FINANCES LOOK LIKE?
Senior Center of Greater Richmond Inc. at the Peter Paul Development Center 1708 North 22nd Street, Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 780-1195
STAYING ON TRACK WITH YOUR FINANCES
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WHAT DOES STAYING ON TRACK WITH YOUR FINANCES HAVE TO DO WITH AGE?
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There is no age exempt from staying in touch with their finances. One is never too
young or too old to learn about financial literacy and how money and other
resources matter to their well being. Strong finances just don’t happen and it is a
race without a finish line to keep pace.
There are factors that impact our financial state and many are not easily offset by
interventions. Today, the world’s economy is challenged by COVID-19 and those
who are most prepared no matter the level of their income will be able to travel
more smoothly through the adversity. Hopefully, all experiencing hardships will
soon recover and put lessons learned into practice for the next chapter.
There are many parallels relative to taking care of one’s health and one’s finances.
Terms like prevent, treatment, stabilization and recovery apply to both. The cure
for both is similar as well: goal formation aligning objectives and strategies;
implementation and evaluation.
Without question it is essential to elevate your focus on creating and instituting
practices that promote the health of your finances. While it is never too late to
adjust behaviors and actions that adversely impact your financial status, beginning
as early as possible in life’s journey is important.
While we seldom have problems in stockpiling goods, we should transfer this
attitude in stockpiling financial resources. This does not mean that you suddenly
shut down your spending, but it does mean that the spending must more often than
not exceed your income and take instructions from your budget. Budgeting allows
for monies to be set aside. It may not be substantial but over time it accumulates.
WE MUST HANG ON TO THE THOUGHT THAT WE CAN, FEEL COMFORTABLE THAT
THERE IS AN ABUNDANCE OF RESOURCES TO SUPPORT WELLNESS WITH OUR FINANCES AND JUST MOVE ON IT!
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GUIDANCE THAT SUPPORTS STAYING ON TRACK WITH FINANCES
TRY THIS REGULARLY
Delay making purchases that are not essential to your well being
Find creative ways to increase income by leaning on your skills
Analyze your spending
Prioritize use of income
Create and Use a budget
Make value-based purchases
Reject denials that you are financially challenged
Seek assistance from nonprofit and governmental agencies to augment needed
services when income is limited
Hold on to confidential information about your finances. Share it with only
individuals who you trust
Give up bad habits that are income consuming
Take advantage of discounts
Establish an emergency fund
Have fun for free
Avoid adding new debt
Refrain from or limit loans of money or other resources to friends and family
STAY HEALTHY, PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY, AND ADOPT MONEY WISE
PRACTICES TO HELP INSURE FINANCIAL SUCCESS
HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU WHEN YOU ARE ON
TRACK WITH YOUR FINANCES? WHEN YOU …
1. Focus on the Positives And Strengths of Your Financial
Practices
2. Celebrate when You Stay within Your Budget
3. Have an Emergency Fund for Unanticipated Hardships
4. Shop for Values
5. Blaming Yourself for Money Spent Unwisely Yesterday
6. Seek Financial Assistance when You Don’t Need It
7. Base Your Financial Practices on Your Capacity and Capability as Opposed to Others
8. Educate Yourself about Ways to Support a Path
Forward to Align Your Finances with Your Lifestyle
9. Assign More Weight to the Bottom Line Over a Longer Verses a Shorter Period of Time
TAKE CARE OF YOUR FINANCES LIKE YOU DO
YOUR HEALTH AND SHARE HOW YOU ARE TO DO
MORE WITH LESS
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QUOTES ON STAYING ON TRACK WITH FINANCES
“Every time you borrow money, you’re robbing your future self.” Nathan Morris
“Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” Warren Buffet “Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver.” Ayn Rand “You’ve got to tell your money what to do or it will leave.” Dave Ramsey
“The secret to getting ahead is getting started.” Mark Twain
“I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best.” Benjamin Disraeli
“Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.” Benjamin Franklin
“Financial peace of mind is not determined by how much we make, but is dependent upon how much we spend!” Marvin J. Ashton
“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” Tony Robbins
“You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream.” C.S. Lewis
“The art is not in making money, but in keeping it.” Proverb
“Never spend your money before you have earned it.” Thomas Jefferson
“A penny saved is a penny earned.” Ben Franklin
“If you can, you will quickly find that the greatest rate of return you will earn is on your own personal spending. Being a smart shopper is the first step to getting rich.” Mark Cuban “Financial literacy is just as important in life as the other basics.” John W. Rogers, Jr
“Every day is a bank account, and time is our currency. No one is rich, no one is poor, we’ve got 24 hours each.” Christopher Rice “Money isn’t everything, but it’s right up there with oxygen.” Zig Ziglar
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THIS IS THE FINAL ISSUE OF VOLUME I OF
THE LEARNING EXPRESS SERIES
CREATED BY MARILYN H. WEST AT NO CHARGE
IN SUPPORT OF A SENIOR CONNECTIONS GRANT To The Senior Center Of Greater Richmond Inc.
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