The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)is concerned about increases in cases of neglect, abandonment and exploitation of our communities senior citizens. Do you know the signs? Neglect Neglect is defined as the refusal or failure to fulfill any part of a person’s obligations or duties to an elder. Neglect may also include failure of… Continue Reading
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Elder Abuse Do You Know the Signs?
R.S.V.P. Beaver County is concerned about the members of our senior population. Please take a moment to read this important information about elder abuse. The problem of elder abuse has become more prevalent in the past few decades. Unfortunately, we don’t understand how and why elder abuse takes pace. But, we can talk about the… Continue Reading
RSVP of Beaver County May Disappear
Action Alert! RSVP of Beaver County may have to close. As you are probably aware, the Corporation for National and Community Service received deep cuts in the HB 1473 – the long term FY’ 11 Continuing Resolution. It is our understanding that the Senate believes that the Corporation for National and Community Service has discretion… Continue Reading
National Service Programs Need Your Support
Do you know that many legislators are not aware of RSVP or the Senior Corps programs, and the numerous other national service programs in their communities, or the impact they are having. That needs to change! On Tuesday afternoon, the House of Representatives passed a short-term spending bill that averts a federal government shutdown for two weeks. Yesterday,… Continue Reading
Resolutions for a Happier Life From RSVP
Many people make New Year’s resolutions to start off the New Year with a self-improvement theme: lose weight, get in shape, read more books, watch less TV, eat less junk food, make new friends, etc. Most of these good intentions will not last beyond a month or two. RSVP would like to give you a… Continue Reading
RSVP Helps Nursing Home Seniors With Greeting Cards
Every Year RSVP volunteers go to local skilled facilities or nursing homes and help the senior citizens address their Christmas cards for their loved ones. Won’t you help us this year? Listed are the skilled facilities and their allotted time. Please call the RSVP office to tell us which location fits into your schedule. Beaver Elder Care… Continue Reading
A Big Thank You to Our RSVP Volunteers
RSVP is just so Dog-Gone thankful September is noted for being hot and sultry. These are called the Dog Days which also represent a period of stagnation. For example, it’s hard to get much work done during the dog days because of the humid weather connected to health issues. In the retail world they say… Continue Reading
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