You At Your Best

By KaReN RICe NWa DeMoCRaT-GazeTTe May 6-12, 2019, is National Nurses Week. It's a week to thank nurses, who lead the charge for health and wellness in our community, and to celebrate the significant contributions of the nation's 4 million registered nurses. This year's theme, 4 Million Reasons to Celebrate, is a direct nod to the sheer number of nurses and is an open invitation to #ThankaNurse for enriching our lives and the world we live in. Nurses comprise the largest group of health care professionals in the U.S. and for 17 consecutive years, the public has ranked nursing the most honest and ethical profession. Representing the frontlines in nearly every clinical setting, nurses deliver quality, culturally competent patient care and services to individuals, families, communities, and populations. Nurses' commitment to solving public health challenges, influencing health policy decisions, joining boards of directors and developing ground-breaking innovation is helping to transform health care in our community and around the country. "Nurses' role in navigating and addressing an ever-changing and complex health care landscape is undisputable. Our knowledge and experiences as nurses inform our work as researchers, executives, educators and policymakers," said American Nurses Association President Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN. "Sheer numbers and wide-ranging roles across countless specialties enable us to be a trusted advocate for millions of people from birth to the end of life, and in moments of joy and loss. No matter who you are, you can join us in celebrating the men and women who improve our lives and society every day." celebrating national nurses Week, may 6-12 SpoNSoR CoNTeNT The FSAWC is a great place to get involved in the Fayetteville Community. The center is conveniently located at 945 S College, on the eastern edge of Walker Park. For both senior and non-seniors there are many volunteer opportunities within the center. The Meals on Wheels Program for Fayetteville is operated out of the center and there are eight home-delivered meal routes every day. Six of those routes are driven by volunteers. You can volunteer every day, once a week, or once a month to drive a route. Many of our volunteer route drivers are seniors themselves, who enjoy the chance to get out in the community and help other seniors. There are also opportunities to volunteer within the center that include teaching a class, counting daily donations, decorating for events, picking up product and food donations, helping with the welcome center, and assisting with programs and events. We always need volunteers of all ages! Another way to get involved is by becoming a part of our team here at the center. We currently have a part- time position open for a taxi driver, who provides rides to appointments for homebound seniors in the Fayetteville community. Office staff work with our taxi driver to schedule daily appointments. If you are not able to work or volunteer at the center, then please consider making a financial donation to the center. Half of our annual funding comes from contributions from individuals, businesses, and foundations in Northwest Arkansas who are both generous and community-minded. We simply could not provide our current services to seniors in Fayetteville without your contributions. So donate, volunteer, and get involved! the fayetteville senior activity and Wellness center: A great place to donate, volunteer, work, and get involved 4 million ReasoNs to CelebRate SATURdAY, ApRil 27, 2019 | mAY - BEST nURSES nwAdg.cOm/YOUATYOURBEST | YOU AT YOUR BEST | 5

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