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The Social Worker's Blog


Christine Nelson

        Case Manager


  • "All You Need is Love"

    by Christine Nelson | Dec 16, 2011

    And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so?  It came without ribbons.  It came without tags.  It came without...
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  • Medicare 2012

    by Christine Nelson | Oct 24, 2011

    It is time to renew, change or drop your Medicare plans.  The 2012 open enrollment period for Medicare is on October 15- December 7, 2011. IBC America, a national insurance and financial...
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  • Volunteering is Good for Your Health

    by Christine Nelson | Sep 23, 2011

    Volunteer: To offer oneself for a particular task, of one's own free will (often without being paid for such work)

     

      Many people who volunteer discover a personal...
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  • Friendship Groups

    by Christine Nelson | Aug 05, 2011
     

    Support groups are often established for people to exchange both emotional and matter of fact information to its group members. The Friendship Center is currently providing seniors an...
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  • Celebrating Older American's Month

    by Christine Nelson | May 17, 2011

     

     Every May since 1963, people in towns and cities across the country have come together to celebrate the enormous contributions of older Americans—borne of wisdom,...
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  • The Importance of Cultural Competency- Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

    by Christine Nelson | May 03, 2011

    The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862.  Celebrating Cinco de Mayo has...
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  • "The Wild Bunch"

    by Christine Nelson | Apr 12, 2011

    Many older adults who feel least socially isolated often fare better in both physical and mental health issues.  Research studies from The University of Chicago (2009) support the following...
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