The Weekly Newspaper of Manhattan Beach Herald Publications - El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hawthorne, Lawndale, & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - Circulation 30,000 - Readership 60,000 (310) 322-1830 Vol. 11, No. 6 June 1, 2017 Inside This Issue Certified and Licensed Professionals...................6 Classifieds............................3 Entertainment......................6 Finance..................................2 Food.......................................7 Looking Up...........................4 Pets........................................8 Politically Speaking............5 Real Estate.................. 9 - 11 Seniors..................................2 Sports....................................3 Weekend Forecast El Segundo Aquatics Center Breaks Ground Older Americans Credited for Valuable Service See Service, page 2 Friday, June 2 Partly Cloudy 70˚/61˚ Saturday, June 3 Partly Cloudy 73˚/60˚ Sunday, June 4 Partly Cloudy 70˚/60˚ A groundbreaking ceremony last week marked the start of construction of the El Segundo Aquatics Center--with City of El Segundo and Wiseburn Unified School District officials, business community supporters and LA Kings mascot Bailey on-hand wielding shovels. By Rob McCarthy They fill gaps in schools as tutors and as foster grandparents. They offer companionship to homebound seniors and lend businessmanagement advice to non-profit organizations. Older Americans plug these social service gaps so that people in South Bay communities don’t slip through the cracks and wonder if anybody cares. People 55 and older collectively provide $78 billion annually in economic value with their service, according to a new report, titled “Volunteering and Civic Life in America.” That’s the value of 3.3 billion hours of volunteer service, which lightens the load on parents, teachers, service providers and hospitals. Food banks depend heavily on senior volunteers to collect donated food. Nonprofits need volunteers with skills in fundraising and running a business too. Older Americans are tackling critical work in their communities that might not otherwise get done. And their contributions often go unnoticed, which is why May is Older Americans Month. This is a chance to highlight the important contributions that active and service-minded seniors make. President John Kennedy started the monthly observance in 1963, and it’s celebrated nationwide with volunteer-appreciating luncheons and special events. The needs of children, families and seniors outstrip the available government funding, and local charities and social service agencies report ever-growing demand for food, housing and cash assistance. Statewide, nearly 16,000 senior volunteers are making a difference in their communities through the Senior Corps program. “As local organizations experience increased demands with fewer resources, older Americans are stepping up to fill in the gaps, and their service is more important now than ever,” said Erin McGrath, acting director of Senior Corps. Another group making a difference in local communities is the South Bay Village, an “all-volunteer village helping our member seniors remain active and engaged in our community, while remaining in their own homes.” Volunteers with the Torrance-based Village drive seniors to appointments, do light home projects and will help them with shopping. The Village is a national movement that spread to the South Bay in 2014. Nearly onethird of Americans 65 and older lives alone, according to the Village movement. Half of seniors who reach 85 live by themselves, and many report feeling lonely. Seniors who have regular visitations are healthier and happier, studies have demonstrated. The need for companions for homebound seniors is growing, as U.S. life expectancy rates stretch. U.S. women on average are living to 80 and men to 76, based on figures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. In this country, an estimated 10,000 people turn 65 every day--a ready supply of new volunteers. “Older adults are transforming society and addressing some of the toughest problems facing our nation by closing the mentoring gap, reducing crime and reviving cities, fighting Facts About Strokes that Could Save Your Life (BPT) - Chances are you know someone who has had a stroke. An estimated 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite how common strokes are, there are a lot of widely believed misconceptions. Unfortunately, not knowing the facts can put a person at bigger risk for experiencing a stroke themselves, or, not being able to help someone else who may be experiencing a stroke. To help separate fact from fiction, the medical experts at Life Line Screening share the truth about the top misconceptions about stroke: Misconception: Strokes only happen to older people. Fact: Research found 61 percent of strokes happen in people over the age of 65. That means 39 percent of strokes happen to younger people. Misconception: Strokes are not a problem in the United States. Fact: You may only know a few people who’ve had a stroke in their life, but someone has a stroke every 40 seconds in the U.S. Misconception: A stroke will kill you. Fact: Approximately one out of eight strokes results in death within thirty days. The other seven instances leave the person disabled. Stroke is fatal in about 10 to 20 percent of cases and, among survivors, it can cause a host of disabilities, including loss of mobility, impaired speech, and cognitive problems. Misconception: Strokes cannot be prevented. Fact: Up to 80 percent of strokes could be stopped before they start. Health screenings are an effective way to identify and understand risk factors so they can be properly managed. Research shows nine out of 10 cardiovascular doctors support preventive health screenings for cardiovascular disease (plaque in the arteries) among patients with key risk factors. To learn more, visit http://www.lifelinescreening.com. Misconception: Only a doctor can identify a stroke. Fact: Everyone can and should know the signs and symptoms of stroke. By taking quick action, you could save a life. According to the CDC, the most common signs of stroke are: • Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or difficulty understanding speech. • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or lack of coordination. • Sudden severe headache with no known cause. If you or someone else has any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately. Understanding the facts about stroke helps empower you to control your own health. Even if risk factors are present, you can take proactive measures to help prevent stroke for yourself and loved ones. •
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