Many people ask why I have such a deep passion for volunteering with seniors. The answer is simple: from birth to age 17, I was raised by individuals who were born in the 19th century. Growing up surrounded by older adults gave me a front-row seat to the effects of aging and instilled in me a lifelong desire to support seniors. Now, at 69, I continue to help other aging adults through my work with United We Age , where I volunteer at Springbrook, a long-term care facility in

Most of us know the expression “Aging is not for the faint of heart,” and people in their golden years can attest to that. United We Age is an organization whose mission is to provide a support network for seniors in our community. Our services include providing a meal for a hungry senior, relieving a caregiver or spouse, performing light household chores, or providing transportation for a senior in need. UWA needs funds to pay for meals, transportation, supplies, and other n