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Myth 1: The older you get, the less sleep you need. 

– We might wish this were the case, but older adults still need 7 or 9 hours of sleep each night. Adequate sleep can help reduce your risk of falls, improve your overall mental well-being, and help reduce your risk for certain health conditions.

Myth 2: Depression is normal for older adults

– Although depression is a common mood disorder, it is not a normal part of aging. Talk with your doctor if you begin showing signs of depression, such as irritability or decreased energy.

Myth 3. Older adults can’t learn new things

– Not true! Older adults can still learn new things, create new memories, and improve their performance on a variety of skills.

Myth 4: Memory problems always mean Alzheimer’s disease

– Not all memory problems are a sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Talk with your doctor to determine whether the memory changes you’re noticing are normal or whether they may be a sign of something more serious.

Myth 5: Older adults do not need to exercise

– Older adults have a lot to gain by being active- and a lot to lose by sitting too much. Exercise and physical activity can help manage some chronic conditions, improve mental and physical health, and maintain independence as you age. 

Brain Health Awareness Month

Did you know that the brain:

–Is more efficient than any computer. Although the processing speed varies, it’s estimated that information can move through the brain at speeds of 268 miles per hour and has a virtual unlimited storage capacity.

–Only feels pleasure as there are no pain receptors in the brain; headache pain is felt in the brain’s covering, not the brain itself.

–Runs on electricity, producing enough power to light a 25 watt bulb

–Has 3 major parts

–Is the fattest organ in the human body

–Operates through chemical and electrical processes that allow communication with the nervous system

So what can we do to keep our brain healthy and functioning well?

–Take care of your physical health by having an annual wellness check. 

–Limit use of alchohol and quit smoking

–Working out at least 3 times a day for 30 minutes 

–Eating healht foods and limiting sugar intake

–Reading or journaling to stimulate the brain 

Together we give.

OUR COMMUNITY IS STRONG… Let’s help it grow even stronger.
Join us in giving back for GivingTuesday on November 30.

Donate financially to Faith in Action of Marathon County, or volunteer, or do an act of kindness.

Every act of generosity counts and each means more when we give together.

THANK YOU!

To Everything, there is a Season… Thanksgiving 2020

On behalf of Faith in Action of Marathon County’s (FIAMC) Board of Directors and staff, we want to say “Thank You” for your generous contribution of time, talent,  and treasures.  Your kindness enables us to continue serving our area seniors to remain safely and independently in their homes, improving their quality of life and decreasing isolationism.

Because of you, thus far in 2020, we have provided 5,872 service opportunities, all FREE OF CHARGE. Our Care-Receivers are Marathon County residents 60 years old or older.  FIAMC’s services include transportation for medical appointments and/or grocery shopping, food delivery, friendly visiting/companionship, safety-wellness calls, personal care items, and the installation of safety features that make their homes safer and more easily accessible.

Did You Know: 60% of FIAMC’s seniors live below the Poverty Line?
Some are forced to decide between medical care, purchasing prescriptions, or buying food. Faith in Action of Marathon County serves seniors who would not be able to get by without the FREE services we provide.

These are truly uncharted times, and we’re learning right alongside each other, as we navigate necessary measures through this novel coronavirus named COVID–19. Faith in Action of Marathon County’s work is as important now as it ever was, with more area seniors needing our essential help!  Even in this time of uncertainty, our services provide necessary means that assist seniors during this pandemic.  As the situation continues to evolve, we will continue to lead through the lens of our Mission Statement: “Faith in Action of Marathon County is a Non-Profit Organization connecting compassionate volunteers to seniors (60+). We offer NO-CHARGE services enabling seniors to have a gratifying home life.”

Please assist our seniors by providing your tax-deductible gift. This willmake “the world of difference” to their independence, happiness, and well-being.

With your generous donation, hundreds of area seniors in need can receive assistance with transportation for medical appointments, grocery trips, food security, personal care items, and/or installation of home safety products.

The value of your donation goes well beyond serving the basic needs of the seniors we assist. The joy of living independently and safely is priceless.

Please contribute today to a senior’s safer and happier life.