Discuss Solutions
What can we do to help older Americans who are struggling? The conversation has started—add your ideas on how we can improve programs and services around employment, nutrition, health, housing, and transportation for vulnerable seniors in your community.
Older Workers: Capable, Professional & Wise
Help for Seniors Living ONE AWAY: Mobile Meals
Help for Seniors Living ONE AWAY: Adult Day Care
OAA Supporter: Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar joins the Older Americans Act Support Drive! Sen. Klobuchar sent her statement of support to NCOA's President and CEO, Jim Firman.
STOP Senior Hunger on "Around Owensboro" with Jerry Birge
On his March 28 "Around Owensboro" television show, Jerry Birge discussed the STOP Senior Hunger Food Drive.
'STOP Senior Hunger' drive filling need
From the Editorial Board of the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer:
For years, the Meals on Wheels program administered by the Green River Area Development District has served as the primary food source to our homebound seniors.
In My View: Senior hunger problem grows
From the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer:
One sector of our community that suffers from hunger is our growing 65 and older population. To support our senior neighbors in need, Comfort Keepers, Independence Bank, GRADD and SFG have launched STOP Senior Hunger events, including food drives and educational awareness activities to raise visibility for the tremendous need for senior nutrition programs, education, assessment and support.
GRADD Kicks Off Second Annual STOP Senior Hunger Food Drive
Nearly one in nine American senior citizens are at risk of hunger, and 2,000 older adults die from malnutrition each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). To combat stark statistics like these, five local agencies are partnering to sponsor the second annual “STOP Senior Hunger” food drive, running March 19 through April 9.
Nonperishable food items may be dropped off at any area Kroger, Hometown IGA, or Sureway supermarket, as well as at local senior centers, Independence Bank, Comfort Keepers or GRADD. Those wishing to make a monetary donation may also mail a check to: Independence Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 988, Owensboro, KY 42302. One hundred percent of proceeds go toward the food drive.
Living ONE AWAY: Tom Jansen
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Talking about One Away
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