New healthy meal program for seniors in Harrison County
A new meal service for senior citizens in Harrison County is rolling out this week. The Trio Food Program officially launched at the Woolmarket and Saucier senior…
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Advice shifting on aspirin use for preventing heart attacks
By LINDSEY TANNER Older adults without heart disease shouldn’t take daily low-dose aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, an influential health guidelines group said in preliminary updated advice released Tuesday. Bleeding risks for adults in their 60s…
‘Extend A Hand, Help A Friend’ serving free meals to senior citizens
For those senior citizens in Gulfport who can’t buy groceries to cook proper meals at this time, help is on the way with free meals being delivered to your doorstep. Thanks to the Extra Tables organization in Hattiesburg, the ‘Extend…
Gone Fishin’: More than 100 seniors spend the day out in the sun
It has been a busy week for high school seniors with numerous graduations along the Coast, but senior citizens spent the day relaxing in Harrison County. More than one hundred seniors spent the day relaxing, socializing, and catching some fish.…
Ribbon cutting at Frances Fredricks Senior Center
More than 10,000 senior centers serve more than one million older adults every day. Now, Mississippi is cutting the ribbon to become a bigger part in helping seniors in our community. Harrison County District 4 Supervisor Kent Jones is on…
GULFPORT MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL DELIVERS VALENTINE'S DAY CARDS
The Gulfport mayor's youth council spent time this week hand-making valentines for community members who might not get one otherwise. They knocked on their doors, with cards in hand. In hopes of showing these senior citizens they are remembered and…
SENIOR CENTER VALENTINE'S DAY SOCK HOP
Love was in the air at the Gautier senior center with a Valentine’s Day sock hop. All of the senior citizens brought their significant others and dancing shoes for an incredible event. What’s a Valentine’s day without cupcakes, flowers, candy,…
Senior Health Fair
This morning, Vancleave Public Library helped local senior citizens improve their mental and physical health.
Prime of Life Center Opens in Saucier
Seniors welcomed the brand new Prime of Life Center in Saucier this morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The facility offers activities such as art, exercise, pottery and ceramics for residents 55 and older . The original senior center was…
Senior Safety Awareness Day
Jackson County is taking strides to prevent crime against its senior citizens.
Senior Citizens Hold Mardi Gras Ball in Biloxi
Mardi Gras is just around the corner and krewes around the Coast are getting ready for parades and celebrations, but one group often left out of the festivities had their own party Wednesday.