Category: Embracing Aging

(YORK, PA, April 21) – Members of the community helped York County Community Foundation (YCCF) create a thriving York County by awarding grants to 9 nonprofits totaling $47,584. The community grant making program of YCCF invites residents from across York County to bring a wider perspective to the review process. Volunteer grant readers evaluated grants […]

“You only need a mirror to create an aging change because looking in the mirror and declaring you are the perfect age for you today is a first step in shifting attitudes on aging.” These were the words of Dr. Bill Thomas, an author, entrepreneur, teacher, physician, and founder of the influential multi-blogger platform ChangingAging.org […]

When was the last time you showed unconditional love to the person in the mirror? Too often the changes we see in ourselves as we age impact self-love.  Our inner critic takes over.  We spew false messages regarding our worth and value based on the changes we see in our appearance or experience in our […]

For some people, ushering in a new calendar year includes thinking about past mistakes and resolving to do and be better.  And although I get sentimental reflecting on cherished moments of the past year at the playing of Auld Lang Syne, I do not make New Year resolutions. I believe each day is an opportunity […]

Gifts come in all shapes and sizes.  And although I enjoy unwrapping and discovering what’s inside, the gifts I love receiving are not tangible items.  The gifts I value most relate to meaningful experiences and being present in the moment to cherish them. I view growing older as a gift. With the blessing of each […]

Aging is inevitable.  Yet most of us don’t plan for what we want our lives to be like in the future, beyond possibly saving for retirement.  We settle for life as it is, without considering how our needs and desires might change, or how this might impact how we live in our homes and communities. […]

My earliest memory about aging occurred during a car ride with my family. I was old enough to understand what was being said, yet too young to comprehend the concept of aging. To pass the time, my mom asked my older brother, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I remember turning […]

York County’s Age-Friendly Action Plan Receives AARP Endorsement The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is pleased to announce the approval of York County’s Age-Friendly Action and Evaluation Plan – a requirement for enrollment into AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Bill Armbruster, Senior Advisor, AARP Livable Communities said, “The plan is amazing!  It has […]

(YORK, PA, August 19) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is pleased to announce the approval of York County’s Age-Friendly Action and Evaluation Plan – a requirement for enrollment into AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Bill Armbruster, Senior Advisor, AARP Livable Communities said, “The plan is amazing!  It has everything and more […]

For Joel Conway, his decision to get involved with YCCF’s Embracing Aging stemmed from his desire to be more proactive about his own aging and to be more mindful of his interactions with older adults. Joel is only in his 50s but says the group discussions have helped him become a better listener. Hearing others […]