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Martinez is retired from working in auto loan financing and real estate lending. She lives in City Heights.
Potiker City Heights Residence for seniors used to be vibrant and bustling with activity on any given day. Senior residents had access to fitness activities, arts classes, workshops and guests strumming a guitar during mealtimes.
The scene is a bit different these days.
The nonprofit Serving Seniors are working to ensure all of these services remain available during the pandemic, but the atmosphere at Potiker is simply not the same.
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Many of the residents remain in their apartments and have few social interactions. Instead of chit-chatting before dinner, we’re limiting our gatherings waiting for our meal to be delivered. Due to dementia or cognitive decline, some residents at Potiker simply forget to wear masks and keep a safe distance. Staff members gently help remind them, but I have underlying medical conditions that make me high risk for contracti
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Wickens is a retired diamond cutter and professional rugby player. He lives in Downtown San Diego.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States back in late February, I’ve watched as many people have limited their social gatherings, placed their gym memberships on hold and began working from home. Local restaurants have shuttered their doors reopened with modifications and closed down again. Some reopened for delivery and takeout. Others never will. However, not much has changed for me.
Due to underlying medical conditions, I’m not able to get out much these days, regardless of the ongoing pandemic. I also recently returned home from the hospital following a major back surgery that has limited my mobility and desire to venture out into my community.
Seniors defy aging serving their community
Despite the pandemic senior citizens turnout weekly to help distribute food to those in need
Seniors defy aging serving their community By Sam Bauman | January 20, 2021 at 3:35 PM EST - Updated January 21 at 10:43 AM
RINCON, Ga. (WTOC) - Long before the cars arrive, a group of volunteers at the Manna House prepare to serve those in need.
A group that consists mainly, of seniors. Their ages ranging from 78 to 87.
But donât let their age fool you. When itâs time to work, their ready and willing.
In fact, sometimes a little too willing.
âSometimes we have to say, âah you canât do that!ââ