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Beyond Valentine's Day: Our Seniors Need More Than Cards
Yes, Sparks Councilmember Donald Abbott's Valentine's Day cards for seniors is a sweet gesture. For five years, he's brought smiles to seniors' faces - for one day.
But what about the other 364 days when our seniors:
Choose between buying groceries or medicine
Face eviction notices because they can't afford skyrocketing rent
Eat substandard meals from Washoe County Human Services Agency
Battle isolation and depression
Return to work because their fixed incomes aren't enough anymore
Broccoli Stems
We’ve been reading about the cost of groceries in Nevada. The Hill on January 16, 2024, reported residents in the Silver State fork over roughly $294.76 at the grocery store, enough to rank second in the nation. In February 2024, the news was bad for egg eaters, with prices on the rise yet again. How do older Americans stretch their dollars to eat, some depend on Washoe County Government.