WATERLOO, Iowa --- Friday is Penny Fox's last day as director of the Senior Companion Program after she took an early retirement offer from Hawkeye Community College. But Fox doesn't sound ready to ...

Melissa Slama radiates the happy energy of someone who truly enjoys her work. “I’ve spent my whole career serving the needs of the developmentally disabled. The funny thing is,” she says, laughing, ...

WATERLOO, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - A Hawkeye Community College program that has served Waterloo residents for nearly 50 years has been forced to halt activity after its federal funding was ...

You know how much you value independence in your life. Now you can help others stay independent, too. Families in every community struggle to care for their loved ones. By becoming a companion to a ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - As we get ready for the Christmas holiday to spend time with friends and family, we also have to remember not everyone is up for the holiday cheer. Many seniors are without ...

Linda Wearley of Denver and Earlene Anderson of Aurora have a standing date on Tuesdays. They swing by the grocery store, knock off some errands, and find time for some thrifting or a stop at McDonald ...

Ventura County is witnessing a heartening transformation thanks to the efforts of senior volunteers participating in the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs. These ...

You know how much you value independence in your life. Now you can help others stay independent, too. Families in every community struggle to care for their loved ones. By becoming a companion to a ...