What is cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is an encrypted data string that indicates a unit of currency. Cryptocurrencies are not issued by governments or financial institutions, nor are their [...]
Sunday, June 19th, was Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery. While the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1st, 1863, federal troops did not arrive to Galveston, [...]
In celebration of National Eat Your Vegetables Day (6/17), here is a reminder of the many benefits of including vegetables in your daily diet. Not only are vegetables a great source of vitamins, [...]
The Contra Costa Elder Abuse Prevention Project (EAPP) is partnership of public and private organizations that serve older adults who are experiencing some form of elder abuse, including [...]
CCSLS continues to see the impacts of Covid-19 wreaking havoc on the seniors in our community. Now that tenant protections connected to the pandemic expired in March, CCSLS is seeing a startling [...]
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. The purpose this month is to raise awareness about elder abuse and spur communities to take steps to address and prevent elder abuse. While elder abuse [...]
Preparing for the Summer Heat May 27th is National Heat Awareness Day. With summer approaching and temperatures rising, it’s important to know how to protect yourself. Seniors are particularly [...]
Today is National Honor Our LGBTQ+ Elders Day. There are many ways to celebrate this important occasion, but here at CCSLS we are sharing this important guest column from Ari Lazarus of the [...]
