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2. 6 ways volunteering boosts your brain

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   Volunteering provides cognitive health perks that can make a big difference in an older adult’s life. “People who volunteer are able to improve their energy and enjoy an overall better quality ...

3. Volunteering Linked to Better Physical, Mental Health

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   Doing Good is Good for You: 2013 Health and Volunteering Study used an index-validated scale to understand the experienced physical and mental health benefits of volunteering. The study was ...

4. AmeriCorps Seniors - Wikipedia

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   In 1968, the Senior Companion Program began as part of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare and Administration on Aging. Five years later, President Richard Nixon asked Congress to expand the role of low-income older volunteers who provide personal services to others. Seven months later, the Senior Companion Program was signed into law.

5. Caregiver - Wikipedia

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   There is a link between mental health and physical health and mind–body interventions may increase physical health by improving mental health. These practices seek to improve a person's quality of life by helping them socialize with others, keep friendships , do hobbies , and enjoy whatever physical exercise is appropriate.

6. AmeriCorps - Wikipedia

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   AmeriCorps (/ ə ˈ m ɛr ɪ k ɔːr / ə-MERR-ih-kor [citation needed]; officially the Corporation for National and Community Service or CNCS) is an independent agency of the United States government that engages more than five million Americans in service through a variety of stipended volunteer work programs in many sectors.

7. Volunteering would feel good even if it didn't have health ...

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   After retiring from 35 years as a teacher, Jeff Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue. Later, he got certified to lead support groups every other ...