Lutheran Disaster Response-Eastern PA is committed to long-term recovery efforts.
Rebuilding after a storm takes time – a long time. It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee pounded our region and devastated the lives and homes of our friends, loved ones and neighbors. Committed to the long-haul of recovery from these storms is Lutheran Disaster Response-Eastern PA (LDR – EPA).
If you’re among the majority of The Becoming Center members, a health and wellness center for older adults, who suffer from arthritis pain or discomfort, yoga may offer you moderate to significant relief. According to Lois A Hitt, a certified yoga teacher of almost 40 years, yoga poses, deep breathing and relaxation significantly reduces joint tenderness and swelling for people with arthritis. A study funded by the Arthritis Foundation and conducted by scientists from Johns Hopkins University found this to be true. Lois also says yoga benefits people with stiff joints due to arthritis, because the stretching exercises help improve range of motion and flexibility. Other studies have found yoga plays an important role in reducing stress and frustration resulting from pain and disability, and it is known to increase positive feelings and well being. Continue reading
Grocery shopping can become increasingly difficult as people age. Older adults tend to be less mobile and weaker than they once were. The experience of walking the aisles, reading the fine print on packages, reaching for items on top shelves and lugging bags of food home can be hard to handle on their own.
Winter is right around the corner! With the Farmer’s Almanac predicting a “bitterly cold and snow-filled season” for much of Pennsylvania, Lutheran Disaster Response- Eastern PA, a program of Liberty Lutheran, wants to make sure you and your family are prepared for winter weather.
WPSCC hosted a symposium on Wednesday, October 16th, to educate members about the disease, celebrate their fellow survivors, and honor those members who have succumbed to breast cancer.
The West Philadelphia Senior Community Center (WPSCC) is a place where hundreds of older adults gather to socialize, stay active and support the unique needs all of its members. This includes offering programs targeting seniors’ health and well-being. Statistics show that one in seven women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and according to the National Cancer Institute, a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer increases as she gets older. Women at the WPSCC are no exception. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the WPSCC hosted a symposium on Wednesday, October 16th, to educate members about the disease, celebrate their fellow survivors, and honor those members who have succumbed to breast cancer.
“We are really appreciative of Paul’s Run holding this event.,” said Lt. Michael Root of the Philadelphia Police Department’s Seventh District.
-By Joe Harrington, Liberty Lutheran PR Intern
Paul’s Run Retirement Community honors Philadelphia’s emergency responders with its Second Annual Police and Firefighter BBQ!
“For the past 20 years we have done something around Thanksgiving to show how appreciative we are for all that the departments do for us,” said Linda Curto, Director of Residential Services at Paul’s Run. “They deserve so much more, so we decided last year to also hold a BBQ to show our gratitude.”