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May is Older
Americans Month
In tribute to the
American family, the Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA)
and the Area Agencies on Aging are joining the rest
of the nation in observing May as Older Americans
Month.
The theme for the
month-long observance is America – A Community for
All Ages.
"This theme
emphasizes the important role that older persons
play in our communities. Older people are caregivers
to their families as well as active volunteers who
contribute hundreds of hours each week to the
vitality of their communities," stated Kenneth
Moritz, MBA Chair.
"The
intergenerational family is the strength of our
nation," according to James Varpness, MBA
Executive Director. "We must work to ensure
that health and human services reach across
generations, where we have young people working as
volunteers to assist our elders, and at the same
time, we have older adults working with youth."
For more
information about Older Americans Month and services
for older Minnesotans call the Senior LinkAge Line®
at 1-800-333-2433.
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