From the Trussville Tribune staff reports
United Way of Jefferson County celebrate over 500 seniors in Older Americans month.
This year’s Older American’s month theme, Engage at Every Age, emphasizes that you are never too old (or young) to take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
It also celebrates the many ways in which older adults make a difference in our communities.
Over 500 seniors will participate in scheduled activities on Thursday, May 10, that promote mental and physical wellness including a Tai Chi demonstration; interaction with vendors with special senior services and products; focus on senior health by Oxford Healthcare; and event gold sponsor engaging dance performances. Events will begin at 10 a.m. at the Trussville Civic Center in Trussville.
Older Americans, a rapidly growing population, are taking part in activities that promote wellness and social connection. They are sharing their wisdom and experience with future generations, and they are giving back to make enrich their communities.
It is becoming more apparent that remaining socially engaged can improve the quality of life for older adults.
United Way’s Area Agency on Aging will use this event to focus on how older adults in our area are engaging with friends and family, and through various community activities.
Throughout the month, United Way’s Area Agency on Aging will conduct activities and share information designed to highlight it’s many senior programs.
Under the direction of the Alabama Department of Senior Services, the United Way Area Agency on Aging (UWAAA) of Jefferson County, implements a wide range of programs and provides counseling and information about available resources to senior citizens, people with disabilities and caregivers. Through a comprehensive and coordinated system, UWAAA is enhancing lives in meaningful ways – from providing hot, nutritious meals and monitoring long-term care facilities to training caregivers and helping individuals take full advantage of their Medicare benefits. For more information visit www.uwaaa.org or call 1-800-AGE-LINE (1-800-243-5463).