ChORUS Blog & News

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Whether walking, bicycling, getting a ride, or taking the bus, we all deserve transportation options that suit our lifestyles.

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The end of Daylight Savings Time is fast approaching. When the clocks are set back one hour, we gain an hour of sleep but the days continue to grow shorter.

Man Standing on the bus

We know senior center staff work hard every day to provide programming options and support for the older adults in their community.

Older woman smiling behind the wheel.

Those Were the Days from 1968 – is likely a one hit wonder but it got me thinking. I remember being “young and sure” and thinking nothing could hurt me.

Older couple riding bikes

August is National Wellness Month. As individuals age, maintaining wellness becomes increasingly important, which can also affect the ability to drive.

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“Your dad has been feeling dizzy, we’re going to the hospital to get checked out.” Ellen remembers how the simple call from her mom last year snowballed into her 71-year-old father going from the “quick” emergency room visit at the commu

Rural Road Safety Week logo: Whats speed got to do with it? ChORUS logo

“Nearly half (46%) of fatalities in crashes that involved speeding occurred on rural roads,” said the

A road in the summer time. There are clouds in the sky and the road is empty.

Life after retirement is wide open, just like the road that may be calling to you.

ChORUS logo and Check-to-Protect logo side by side.

Each year, more and more vehicle safety features and driver assistance technologies are added to new vehicle models that enhance the safety of the older driver

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Bike Safety Month 05/22/2023

Can you picture those hot summer days when you were 10 years old and lived next door to your best friend? You knocked on your best friend’s door and asked them to come to the park with you.