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Calling All Runners! (And Walkers!)

Advent Christian Village is hosting the 2nd Annual Alzheimer’s Awareness 5K & Fun Walk on Saturday, October 5. This is an exciting opportunity to enjoy the ACV campus, with the proceeds benefitting Memory Care programming at Good Samaritan Center.

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Singin’ for Dear ‘Ol Suwannee

Dick Grillo, ACV’s Sr. Director of Church and Community Relations was honored recently for his talent in songwriting. He learned that the second Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest was to be held in August, in which finalists performed their songs live at the Salty Snapper in Valdosta, GA. He entered a song he had written in February 1999 for “Treasures of the Suwannee.” It was a musica

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What to Know About Cataracts

A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.

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Safety and Security Measures for Your Parents

As individuals age, their children tend to take more responsibility for ensuring their well-being. It’s not practical to be there all the time, but it is possible to have measures in place that allow your parents to continue live safely and independently.