Retired California chef builds community by volunteering
Research shows that volunteering can provide older adults with a sense of purpose and connection to others that is linked to physical and emotional well-being, especially after they’ve left the workforce. One 77-year-old San Francisco man has found a way to stay involved by doing for his community what loves best: cooking.
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