Partners for livable communities in cooperation with the MetLife Foundation have identified 11 core components planners can focus on to make their town a place where seniors want to grow old. Part of the maturing of communities is to create oppportunity for older adults to live independently and contribute to the community as long as possible. The 7th core component is Civic engagement and volunteer opportunites.
Meaningful volunteer opportunities for older adults are available
Area chamber of commerce hosts an elder board who assist with steering and history
Intergenerational volunteer opportunities are available
Seniors serve on city counsel as alder persons
Parade committees host a senior board
Seniors serve on over sight committees created to participate in ongoing city planning
Home Care Path http://www.homecarepath.com/ coordinates staff who come in to the seniors home and help with meals, grocery shopping, medication reminders, bath set up, dressing, scheduled toileting, garbage out, plant care, sorting mail, pet care and more. 2011 rates are 20.00 per hour. Simply call 608-432-4286 to schedule an in home interview. Or email seniorcare@homecarepath.com Valueing home and human life!
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