April 2013 News

Congratulations to UNIDAD of Miami Beach Seniors for being the 1st Place of the Key Biscayne

Domino Tournament

 

 

 

 

Hurricane Preparation

 

Hurricanes are strong storms that can be life-threatening as well as cause serious property-threatening hazards such as flooding, storm surge, high winds and tornadoes.

Preparation is the best protection against the dangers of a hurricane. Know the difference between the threat levels and plan accordingly.

Know the Difference

Hurricane Watch

Hurricane conditions are a threat within 48 hours. Review your hurricane plans. Get ready to act if a warning is issued, and stay informed.

Hurricane Warning

Hurricane conditions are expected within 36 hours. Complete your storm preparations and leave the area if directed to do so by authorities.

Take the Appropriate Steps to be Prepared

You’ll be better prepared to withstand a flood if you have the following items available – packed and ready to go in case you need to evacuate your home

Water

—at least a 3-day supply;

 

one gallon per person per day

Food—at least a 3-day supply

of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food, Flashlight

Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible), Extra batteries

First Aid kit, Medications (7-day supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane)

Multi-purpose tool, Sanitation and personal hygiene items, Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, deed/lease to home, birth certificates, insurance policies)

Cell phone with chargers, Family and emergency contact information, Extra cash, Emergency blanket

Map(s) of the area, Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers), Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl), Tools/supplies for securing your home, Extra set of car keys and house keys

Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes

Rain gear, Insect repellent and sunscreen

Camera for photos of damage.

Interview Tips

One of the most important job interview tips for seniors is confidence, including in what you have to offer your potential employer. If you feel confident, it will show in your answers and your overall demeanor. Don't let insecurity result in timid body language and tentative answers.

Whether it's been a day or a decade since your last job interview, it's always a good idea to practice your interviewing skills. Participate in a mock interview to prepare for thinking on your feet and formulating answers under pressure. "Tell me about yourself" is a common question companies use to start off an interview, and it can be difficult to condense a lifetime of experience into a short description. Practice helps you create the perfect summary of your qualifications. Determine the experiences and accomplishments that are most relevant to the position, so you can focus on them during the interview.

While discrimination laws make it illegal for an interviewer to ask your age, related questions, often discreet, may arise. Overlooking the inappropriateness of the question and answer honestly is an option, but a more useful method is to answer the question's intent. For instance, a question about family commitments can be answered by reaffirming your dedication to work

Additional Preparations

Research the company. In addition to learning more about your potential employer, research will allow you to ask intelligent questions and tailor your responses to the company's needs. The company's Web site is a great source of information as are annual reports.

Dress appropriately for the interview and be well-groomed. Invest in new clothing for your job search and avoid emphasizing your age by wearing an old-fashioned suit or dress.

Arrive on time.

Treat everyone you encounter with friendliness

and respect. If you are rude to the receptionist,

it's likely to get back to the interviewing committee.

Send a thank-you note after the interview.

Conclusion

When companies interview you, in a sense, you're also interviewing them. You must decide if this particular workplace is right for you. If you get the feeling your talents, enthusiasm, and experience won't be appreciated, move on to the next potential employer.

They found a  JOB!!!!                       

                                    

                                     Beatrice Morant                                                                    Louis Clermont

                                       56 Years Old                                                                     67 Years Old

 

 

 

 

March 13, 2013

KEY BISCAYNE DOMINO CLUB 1ST ANNUAL DOMINO TOURNAMENT

 for more information call UNIDAD

305-867-0051

Happy Birthday to!!!!…..

Myriam Lopez Riveron March 18

Carmen Hidalgo March 28

Watch Your Weight and Help Protect Your Brain

 

Staying healthy and maintaining a normal weight may be good not only for your body but also for your brain. A 10-year study of 6,401 British civil servants, initially ages 39 to 63, reports an association between being overweight or obese and impaired cognitive function. Combined with other health issues ("metabolic abnormalities") such as diabetes or high cholesterol, extra weight also increased the odds of mental decline over time.

"I think that it’s important to point out that metabolic abnormality was predictive of poorer cognitive performance regardless of BMI,” says Tammy Scott, PhD, a scientist at Tufts’ HNRCA Nutrition and Neurocognition Laboratory. “One of the most important findings of this study, though, was that amongst metabolically healthy individuals, higher BMI was associated with worse cognitive function. Furthermore, in the metabolically unhealthy group, higher BMI was associated with greater cognitive decline over a 10-year period. This trend over time was not seen in the metabolically healthy group."

Those associations, Scott says, underline the importance of maintaining a healthy weight—not only for your physical health but, apparently, for a healthy brain as well. Like obesity and overweight, moreover, most of the metabolic abnormalities also associated with poorer cognitive performance can be combated with healthy eating and lifestyle.

Cocoa Flavanols Could Be Good for Your Brain

 

As the weather cools, a cup of hot cocoa might hit the spot—and could boost your brainpower. A new clinical trial supported by chocolate-maker Mars reports that older adults with mild cognitive impairment improved scores on some mental tests when they consumed more cocoa flavanols, the antioxidant compounds credited with dark chocolate’s heart-health benefits.

“For the first time, regular cocoa flavanol consumption has been shown to positively affect cognitive function in older adults with early memory decline, "commented study author Giovambattista Desideri, PhD, of the University of L’Aquila in Italy. “Importantly, the improvements in cognitive function were seen over a relatively short period of time, and, while further research is required to confirm and expand on these findings, this provides encouraging evidence that regular consumption of cocoa flavanols might be effective in improving cognitive function in elderly subjects with mild cognitive impairment.”

Over eight weeks, researchers tested three levels of cocoa flavanols in dairy-based beverages among 90 elderly patients with mild impairment. Those randomly assigned to the high (990 milligrams of flavanols daily) and intermediate (520 milligrams) cocoa groups showed significantly greater improvement than those in the low (45 milligrams) group on “trail-making” tests, verbal fluency and composite cognition. Scores on the standard Mini Mental State Examination did not change significantly, however. “The differences between the intervention groups look to be clinically significant,” says Tammy Scott, PhD, a scientist at Tufts’ HNRCA Nutrition and Neurocognition Laboratory. “Keep in mind, while the participants had mild cognitive impairment, they were assessing executive function/processing speed, not memory. But the results look pretty impressive for a dietary intervention.

 

Here some info for those of us that are 50 or more and have earn it. Proud of my age and knowledge. Do I want to be young again ?? NO!! Go thru all over the same kaka; that's enough to make me feel great beautiful and sexy.

 

Love you all.

 

Keep this list - and Send a copy to your senior friends and relatives.

As I was waiting in line behind an older gentleman at Wendy's recently, I heard him ask for his senior discount. The girl at the register apologized and charged him less. When I asked the man what the discount was, he told me that seniors over age 55 gets 10% off everything on the menu, every day.

Being of 'that' age myself, I figured I might as well ask for the discount too. This incident prompted me to do some research, and I came across a list of restaurants, supermarkets, department stores, travel deals and other types of offers giving various discounts with different age requirements. I was actually surprised to see how many there are and how some of them start at the young age of 50 .

This list may not only be useful for you, but for your friends and family too.

Dunkin Donuts gives free coffee to people over 55 . If you're paying for a cup every day, you might want to start getting it for FREE.

BUT YOU must ASK for your discount !

RESTAURANTS:
Applebee's: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)
Arby's: 10% off ( 55 +)
Ben & Jerry's: 10% off (60+)
Bennigan's: discount varies by location (60+)
Bob's Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
Burger King: 10% off (60+)
Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee ( 55+)
Chili's: 10% off ( 55+)
CiCi's Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Denny's: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members ( 55 +)
Dunkin' Donuts: 10% off or free coffee ( 55+)
Einstein's Bagels: 10% off baker's dozen of bagels (60+)
Fuddrucker's: 10% off any senior platter ( 55+)
Gatti's Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
Hardee's: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
IHOP: 10% off ( 55+)
Jack in the Box: up to 20% off ( 55+)
KFC: free small drink with any meal ( 55+)
Krispy Kreme: 10% off ( 50+)
Long John Silver's: various discounts at locations ( 55+)
McDonald's: discounts on coffee everyday ( 55+)
Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
Shoney's: 10% off Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
Steak 'n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday ( 50+)
Subway: 10% off (60+)
Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (62+)
Taco Bell : 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
TCBY: 10% off ( 55+)
Tea Room Cafe: 10% off ( 50+)
Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
Wendy's: 10% off ( 55 +)
White Castle: 10% off (62+)

RETAIL & APPAREL:

Banana Republic: 30% off ( 50 +)
Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month ( 50 +)
Belk's: 15% off first Tuesday of every month ( 55 +)
Big Lots: 30% off
Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days ( 55 +)
C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (50+)
Clarks : 10% off (62+)
Dress Barn: 20% off (55+)
Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kmart: 40% off (Wednesdays only) ( 50+)
Kohl's: 15% off (60+)
Modell's Sporting Goods: 30% off
Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday ( 55+)
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off ( 55+)
Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month ( 55 +)

GROCERY :
Albertson's: 10% off first Wednesday of each month ( 55 +)
American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday ( 50 +)
Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
Food Lion: 60% off every Monday (60+)
Fry's Supermarket: free Fry's VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday ( 55 +)
Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)
Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday ( 50 +)
Publix: 15% off every Wednesday ( 55 +)
Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
Uncle Guiseppe's Marketplace: 15% off (62+)

TRAVEL :

Airlines:
Alaska Airlines: 50% off (65+)
American Airlines: various discounts for 50% off non-peak periods (Tuesdays - Thursdays) (62+)and up (call before booking for discount)
Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations
Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

Rail:
Amtrak: 15% off (62+)

Bus:
Greyhound: 15% off (62+)
Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50+

Car Rental:
Alamo Car Rental: up to 25% off for AARP members
Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members
Budget Rental Cars: 40% off; up to 50% off for AARP members ( 50+)
Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off ( 50+)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members
Hertz: up to 25% off for AARP members
National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members

Overnight Accommodations:
Holiday Inn: 20-40% off depending on location (62+)
Best Western: 40% off (55+)
Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Waldorf Astoria - NYC $5,000 off nightly rate for Presidential Suite (55 +)
Clarion Motels: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Econo Lodge: 40% off (60+)
Hampton Inns & Suites: 40% off when booked 72 hours in advance
Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)
InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)
Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler's Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)
Marriott Hotels: 25% off (62+)
Motel 6: Stay Free Sunday nights (60+)
Myrtle Beach Resort: 30% off ( 55 +)
Quality Inn: 40%-50% off (60+)
Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Sleep Inn: 40% off (60+)

 

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT :

AMC Theaters: up to 30% off (55 +)
Bally Total Fitness: $100 off memberships (62+)
Busch Gardens Tampa, FL: $13 off one-day tickets (50 +)
Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)
Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off
Massage Envy - NYC 20% off all "Happy Endings" (62 +)
U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)
Regal Cinemas: 50% off Ripley's Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket ( 55 +)
SeaWorld, Orlando , FL : $3 off one-day tickets ( 50 +)

 

For the past 15 years UNIDAD of Miami Beach has kept a special tradition of giving Thanksgiving Turkey to seniors and adults in need.
This year, UNIDAD bringing extra holiday cheer to 100 seniors and adults throughout Miami-Dade! We could not have done this alone and I would like to personally thank individual Gladys for donated their time to make this year's Thanksgiving Turkeys a success!
Thank you
Wishing you and your family had had happy Thanksgiving!!!!

UNIDAD of Miami Beach SCSEP- Soaring Eagle Award for Best Performance 2011-2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate of Recognition to Celia Zaremba and Living Healthy Community for providing jobs for Mature Workers.



October 24, 2012

 

Special Thanks to Miami Dade College and its Program Working Solutions for Providing training for our Participants to become Job Ready in the New Job Market.

Maritza Solanes Linares with supervisor Irene Vargas

 

National Employ Older Workers

National Employ Older Workers Week

Will be Celebrated by UNIDAD of Miami Beach

SCSEP Program

in our Mandatory Quartely Meeting 

for Active Participants and Supervisors

 on SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

AT 10 am

 UNIDAD of Miami Beach Senior Center

7251 Collins Avenue

Miami Beach FL 33141

 

 



 

 

We are going to be Celebrating our employers who have been hired more Senior as  
Borinquen Medical Center!!!

Also...

Every Month an Active Participant in the SCSEP Program is recognized for his outstanding performance which made possible for him to find a job. special thanks to Miami Design Preservation League for hiring Luis Federico Uriarte our active Participant. Supervisor Richard Towers received certification of Recognition as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS!!!

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN THE SCSEP PROGRAM

Job Developer Explained Participants about the importance of visiting possible employers and the importance of Employability Skills Training 

Employability Skills Training Conducting at UNIDAD of Miami Beach SCSEP Neigborhood to teach participants how to get to know employers

Getting to know employers in the Area

Recognition by the City of Miami Beach to Active Participant in the SCSEP Program that have found a Job.