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Loneliness Crisis Being Faced by Older Americans: AmeriCorps Seniors Believes Volunteering Fosters Connections and Conquers Loneliness

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/dcH7-VsQaYQ

AmeriCorps Seniors conducts a media tour to discuss helping older adults form connections in their community through volunteering.

Older adults are especially vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation, which can have a serious effect on health, according to a recent report issued by the U.S. Surgeon General.

Chronic loneliness (persistent feelings of isolation and/or a lack of companionship) can adversely affect mental, cognitive, and physical health, general well-being and even longevity.

However, there are ways to overcome loneliness and volunteering might be the answer.

AmeriCorps Seniors is helping older adults form connections in their community, provide purpose and improve their lives through volunteering.

After two years of volunteering with AmeriCorps Seniors, 78% of those who reported more than five symptoms of depression at the beginning of the study said that they felt less depressed two years later. Of those who first described a lack of companionship, 88% said they felt less isolated after two years.

AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps Seniors focuses on engaging adults ages 55 and up in service in their local communities. Through three signature programs, RSVP, the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program, AmeriCorps Seniors provides a space for older adults to take charge of this moment in life and use their time in impactful ways.

Each year, AmeriCorps Seniors matches more than 140,000 Americans with service opportunities.

For example, Shelley Brosnan, a volunteer with AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP through Volunteer Fairfax, Fairfax, Va., said, Giving back is so very important. Ive been volunteering for most of my adult life. Volunteering allows me to connect with my community and make it a better place. I also love the social aspects and meeting people who share my interests. We have a chance to help others and form new relationships, which has grown my social circle.

RSVP offers flexible scheduling and a diverse mix of opportunities. The Foster Grandparent Program pairs volunteers with children and youth in mentoring and tutoring relationships. Lastly, the Senior Companion Program provides a helping hand to other older adults and those with disabilities. They also support caregivers through respite services.

For more information and to find volunteer opportunities near you, visit AMERICORPS.GOV/YOURMOMENT.

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Medspa Marketing Agency for USA Reports 200% Growth in 2026 and Opens in New York

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Medspa Marketing Agency for USA has reported 200% growth in 2026, reflecting increased demand from medical spas seeking specialist support with their marketing and online visibility.

NEW YORK, NY — October 12, 2026 — Medspa Marketing Agency for USA has reported 200% growth in 2026, reflecting increased demand from medical spas seeking specialist support with their marketing and online visibility.

Based at 222 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017, the agency works with med spas across the United States. Its services help businesses present their treatments clearly online, reach prospective patients and create a more consistent path from initial enquiry to consultation.

The agency says its growth reflects the need for focused marketing in a competitive sector where prospective patients often compare providers, services and reviews before making contact.

“Medical spas need to make it easy for people to understand what they offer and take the next step,” said a spokesperson for Medspa Marketing Guys and Agency for USA. “We’re pleased to see more businesses looking for marketing support tailored to the needs of the med spa industry.”

Medspa Marketing Agency for USA supports medical spas with digital marketing designed around their services and business goals. The agency works with clients seeking to improve their visibility, communicate treatment information and generate enquiries from people interested in med spa services. Found at Medspa Marketing Agency for USA, 222 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017, United States, Phone: 07583 774098

The 200% growth reported in 2026 marks a significant year for the agency as it continues to serve med spas across the country. Businesses interested in learning more about its services can contact the agency directly.

About Medspa Marketing Agency for USA

Medspa Marketing Agency for USA provides marketing services for medical spas throughout the United States.

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Anabei Addresses Furniture Reviews With Machine-Washable System for Families

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Anabei, a direct-to-consumer furniture brand based in Rancho Cordova, California, is drawing attention from families seeking durable, washable seating solutions. The brand’s fully machine-washable, modular sofa system is designed to address the practical maintenance demands that conventional upholstered furniture cannot meet in active households with children.

United States, 15th Oct 2026 – Anabei, a direct-to-consumer furniture brand operating under parent company CABA Design, offers a machine-washable modular sofa system built around the specific maintenance needs of growing families. As household demand for durable, easy-care furniture increases, Anabei furniture reviews from family buyers reflect a consistent account of the brand’s washable design holding up to the sustained, high-frequency use that children introduce into a living space.

Anabei Addresses Furniture Reviews With Machine-Washable System for Families

Conventional upholstered furniture presents a recurring challenge for families with young children: fabrics absorb spills, stains accumulate between professional cleaning appointments, and the cost and logistics of maintaining non-washable upholstery compounds over years of daily use. Anabei’s system is engineered to remove that maintenance burden at the source. The brand’s removable covers, spanning both cushions and the frame, are fully machine-washable, allowing families to clean their furniture through a standard laundry cycle rather than a scheduled cleaning service. The covers are constructed from PFC-free, Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified performance fabrics that provide liquid and stain resistance at the fiber level, offering passive protection between washing cycles without the use C6 or C8 chemicals. 

The structural foundation of Anabei’s machine-washable sofa collection is a powder-coated steel frame designed to hold its form under the sustained, high-occupancy use common in family households. The frame does not compress or shift over time, which means the fitted covers that sit over it continue to seat correctly as the furniture ages. This dimensional stability is a deliberate construction choice, one that extends the functional life of the sofa beyond what softer framing materials typically deliver in environments with children.

Anabei’s modular design addresses a secondary challenge for growing families: furniture that fits the household as it is today may not fit the household three or four years from now. The brand’s modular system allows families to start with a configuration suited to their current space and expand it as seating needs grow, without replacing the original investment. Each added module integrates with existing components from the same design system, maintaining the visual and structural coherence of the original arrangement. Two seat insert options are available across all configurations: the Deluxe+ Blend, using layered high-resilience foam for a sink-in feel, and the Memorix+ Blend, using contoured memory foam for a balance of support and cushioning. Configurations begin at $699 through Anabei’s direct-to-consumer model, which removes retail intermediary costs from the purchase price.

Anabei operates across the United States, serving families, pet owners, and design-conscious homeowners through a direct-to-consumer model that supports configuration customization and efficient delivery.

About Anabei

Anabei is a U.S.-based direct-to-consumer furniture brand specializing in machine-washable, modular, and sustainably constructed home seating. Developed under parent company CABA Design, whose brand portfolio also includes Diorama and Chicory, Anabei designs furniture for modern households that require performance, adaptability, and ease of maintenance in the same product. The brand’s Oeko-Tex certified, PFC-free performance fabrics and powder-coated steel frames are standard across the full modular line. For configuration options and product details, visit Anabei’s official website.

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French Scientology Volunteers Take Drug Prevention from City Streets to Rural Communities

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Shop visits and public information stands bring a Scientology-supported education campaign to families in Paris, Marseille and south-western France.

Brussels, Belgium, 15th Oct 2026 — Volunteers from Non à la drogue, Oui à la vie have distributed more than 16,000 drug-prevention booklets across France, working through neighbourhood shops, market squares and public information stands. In communities from Paris to Ariège, the visits have drawn requests for information from parents, students and people working with young people.

The distributions are part of La vérité sur la drogue, the French-language version of The Truth About Drugs. The programme is supported by the Church of Scientology and its members and provides information about drugs for young people, families and educators.

Journalistic reports have warned that cannabis, cocaine and heroin can now be obtained throughout France, including in rural areas. Traffickers have also used village roads to avoid checks on major routes, while clandestine laboratories have been dismantled on farms.

In Tarn, volunteers delivered 3,100 booklets to dozens of businesses across several municipalities. Another team supplied 3,000 to approximately 50 shops in Arcachon. Hundreds more were distributed in two Bordeaux neighbourhoods, where some shopkeepers spoke about people they knew who had been affected by drugs.

A team from Toulouse travelled to Ariège, distributing 3,000 booklets through local businesses. At a market square, a person working with a centre for young people with disabilities approached the volunteers to ask for resources for the centre.

Around Clermont-Ferrand, volunteers returned to smaller municipalities in Puy-de-Dôme and left more than 1,200 booklets with local traders. At one bakery, the baker explained that secondary-school students came to collect the publications when the subject of drugs was being covered at school. Other traders and customers took copies for their children and asked about the effects of different substances.

In Paris, a team distributed 5,100 booklets through businesses in the Oberkampf district. Shopkeepers welcomed the volunteers and asked for publications they could offer to customers concerned about substance use.

In Marseille’s Notre-Dame du Mont district, volunteers set up an information stand, handed out 600 booklets and invited visitors to try simulation goggles intended to illustrate impaired perception associated with alcohol or cannabis. Young people tested the goggles, some with their parents beside them, and expressed surprise at the changes in perception. Parents thanked the volunteers for the demonstration.

People involved in local associations also stopped by to speak about addiction in the city centre, raising concerns about substances including crack cocaine, heroin and nitrous oxide.

Founded in 1991, Non à la drogue, Oui à la vie is a French nonprofit association recognised as serving the public interest and governed by the country’s 1901 law on associations. It works in partnership with the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, organising information stands, distributing publications and giving educational presentations. Its purpose is to help people understand drugs before they face a decision about using them.

The Truth About Drugs materials include an overview booklet and publications on individual substances, including cannabis, alcohol, cocaine, synthetic drugs and prescription-drug misuse. Available in 23 languages, the booklets explain effects and risks and include accounts from people who have experienced drug use. Short public-service films accompany the series. In the documentary The Truth About Drugs: Real People, Real Stories, former users speak about addiction and its consequences in their own lives.

For teachers and others working with pupils aged 11 and above, the French association provides kits containing a teaching manual, films, booklets and posters. Its online resources and podcasts include accounts from people affected by drugs and their relatives. The materials can be used in a lesson or group discussion, as well as read individually by a parent or young person.

The Church of Scientology’s support for drug education stems from the concern expressed by its founder, L. Ron Hubbard, about the effects of drugs on people and society. The Church and Scientologists have supported the development and distribution of the secular Truth About Drugs programme, making it one of their longstanding social initiatives.

Across Europe, illicit-drug availability remains high and the range of substances on the market is becoming more varied. The European Union Drugs Agency’s European Drug Report 2026 identifies increasingly complex risks, including potent substances consumed unknowingly in mixtures or tablets. It highlights prevention in families, schools and communities, stressing the importance of evidence-based interventions and quality standards.

Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, OSCE, Council of Europe and United Nations, said:

“If a pupil can pick up a booklet at the local bakery and use it for a school discussion, prevention has become part of daily life. Parents and teachers need information they can use, and young people deserve straight answers.”

The Church of Scientology, its missions, groups and members are present throughout the European continent, and its recognition as a charitable and bona fide religion continues to grow. Inspired by the work of L. Ron Hubbard, Scientologists support education, prevention and community-betterment initiatives, including drug education, human-rights awareness, ethical education and volunteer assistance.

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