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— LF Answer: With spring upon us, we are likely to see increased showers and wet pavement, which can play a major role in traffic accidents. The Federal Highway Administration estimates 22 percent of crashes are weather related and 73 percent of those happen on wet pavement. Following a few safety tips before getting on the road and while driving when roads are wet and slick will go a long way to make your dad’s travels a bit safer. First, make sure the vehicle’s tires are properly inflated and that the tread on each tire has proper tread depth. Tire pressure should be checked ...

— KB Answer: Understanding food labels can go a long way in managing your diet. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Nutritional Facts labels were updated in 2020 to help people better recognize healthier choices. The FDA required manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual sales to update their labels by Jan. 1, 2020, and those manufacturers with less than $10 million in annual food sales to update their labels by Jan. 21, 2021. Companies that produce single-ingredient sugars, such as honey and maple syrup and some cranberry products have until July 1, 2021, to make changes. Scie...

— LY Answer: Volunteering is a great way to give back and support your community. Senior Services’ Meals-on-Wheels program is an excellent opportunity for volunteers to not only provide a nutritious meal, but also to form friendships, share warm smiles, and provide a safety check for older adults, many of whom are living alone and having trouble preparing meals during the day. Just about one year ago, the Meals-on Wheels program, which prided itself on providing hot lunch-time meals to senior participants in the program each weekday, shifted its Meals-on-Wheels delivery process to d...

— BK Answer: Yes, every March since 2002 Meals-on-Wheels programs across the country join together in celebrating March for Meals. This national campaign, spearheaded by Meals on Wheels America, commemorates the historic day in March 1972 when President Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 and established a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years of age and older. Here in Forsyth County, Senior Services celebrates “March for Meals” by spreading awareness of its nutrition programs — Meals-on-Wheels and Senior Lunch (a group me...

Q: Will the Senior Services Art Show & Sale take place this year?