Long before today’s digital folders, people kept health details on paper tucked inside desk drawers. Early records were often kept in small notebooks or file boxes at home. Doctors held most health details, and patients rarely had full copies.  The shift toward personal copies began as families realized quick access could save time in urgent situations. Hospitals started giving patients more paperwork after [...]

The Heart ‘n’ Soul Auction is Poolesville Senior's most fun and exciting fundraiser – AND YOU CAN BE PART OF IT!    It is an online, virtual auction and will start Friday, February 12 and close on Sunday evening, February 21, 2027.   Auction Chair, Marian Bona is seeking volunteers who want to have some fun finding the most appealing and lucrative auction items.  This is [...]

Poolesville Seniors is searching for exceptional items for our 2027 Heart ‘n Soul Auction. The auction is an important source of our funding and is an eagerly anticipated annual event.  Last year’s auction drew 2,800 interested browsers and more than 100 active bidders, and we look forward to an equally strong response this year.  This year’s online auction will be open for bidding [...]

Montgomery County will join communities worldwide in celebrating Active Aging Week from Monday, Oct. 5, through Sunday, Oct. 11, as part of an international effort to promote the benefits of active, engaged and healthy lifestyles for older adults 55+. The week will kick off on Monday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with the signature event, “Go, Grow, and Get Active,” [...]

The weather on Poolesvile Day was ideal and the Poolesville Seniors made a great showing. Our volunteers set up and manned our booth. We turned out an enthusiastic group of parade walkers who were rewarded by the hardy crowd with cheers and applause. We would like to thank all those who volunteered for us and made this day fun. If you know anyone [...]

At your last visit to the doctor, you were probably bombarded with a slew of numbers regarding your health. Do you know what those numbers mean? How do your numbers compare with the ideal range? It is important for your health to understand. 1.LDL cholesterol LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein. It’s a particle in your blood made of lipids (fats) and proteins that [...]

A MOLST form (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) is a medical order document that translates a patient’s preferences for life-sustaining treatment into actionable medical instructions. It is designed for individuals with serious health conditions and provides clear directives for healthcare professionals regarding the patient's wishes for end-of-life care. The MOLST form is often a bright pink document signed by a physician, ensuring that the [...]

For many years, Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church has partnered with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to offer a FREE dinner to their Poolesville neighbors. People from across the spectrum of humanity come together to prepare, share, chat, eat, and be one with each other.  The two churches alternate hosting the dinner on the first Wednesday of most months.  St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will host [...]