By: Tammy Walro
Contact e-mail: twalro@presspublications.com
Thursday, 26 March 2009 15:22
Editor’s note: Gov. Ted Strickland has proclaimed March 29 through April 4 as Ohio Senior Center Week to recognize the work that senior centers, their staff and volunteers do to enrich lives and strengthen communities and the state.
The observance also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the state association that supports and enhances the ability of Ohio’s senior center network to effectively serve older adults.
“Senior centers offer services that help their members maintain independence, while also providing opportunities for them to interact with each other and contribute to their communities,” Strickland said. “From meals and socialization, to trips, volunteer efforts and educational opportunities, our senior centers provide older Ohioans, Baby Boomers and others with meaningful and valuable activities.”
Ohio's Senior Centers:
Helping members remain independent and contributing to their communities
By Barbara E. Riley
Director, Ohio Department of Aging
As a new generation redefines retirement, senior centers are evolving to reflect a more empowered vision of aging. They are adapting to help older adults use their considerable skills and knowledge to improve their lives and maintain their independence, while also providing opportunities for them to contribute to their communities. From meals and socialization to trips, volunteer efforts and educational opportunities, centers provide older Ohioans, baby boomers and others with many meaningful and valuable activities.....
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