December 2021 - STAR Center

Dec 10

Hearing Loss in Aging Adults

By Bethany Burnett . 0 comment

One in 3 adults over age 65 has hearing loss. It is potentially the most common problem associated with aging. Older people who can’t hear well become depressed, or they may withdraw from others because they feel frustrated or embarrassed about not understanding what is being said. Sometimes, older people are mistakenly thought to be confused, […]

Dec 03

Paragliders with disabilities experience heightened sense of freedom, adventure

By Wendy Mercer . 0 comment

David Hanning describes flying paragliders as a blissful, Zen-like experience. David wants to share the joy of the recreational aerial adventure sport with everyone who comes to his Flying Camp in Dunlap, Tennessee. “It’s like surfing sometimes,” the Flying Camp owner said. Paragliders make circles and climb the air like birds. “It’s very beautiful,” […]

Dec 02

Statewide Expansion for the STAR Center

By Bethany Burnett . 0 comment

Since their humble beginnings in borrowed space, located in the basement of West Jackson Elementary School,The STAR Center has been on a mission. That mission is to help any person with any disability realize theirpotential. This has enabled them to impact tens of thousands of families since their founding in 1988. In thebeginning, there were […]

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Hearing Loss in Aging Adults

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