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Living Independently in Arlington County
Are We Meeting Our Seniors’ Needs?
What
As baby boomers age, the number of seniors in Arlington will increase dramatically. According to the Arlington County 2008 Profile, Arlington’s 85 and over population grew 51 percent from 2000 (2,518) to 2008 (3,800). With 707 nursing home and 423 assisted living beds (total 1,123) serving residents of all ages, it is easy to see that the vast majority of Arlington residents live in neighborhoods.
“Aging in Place” is a nationwide initiative designed to help prepare communities for the aging of their populations and to become places that are good to grow up, live and grow old in. So, are we accommodating the needs of seniors living in Arlington’s neighborhoods? How can we better meet those needs in such a way that allows seniors to lead full and independent lives while remaining in their own homes?
Please come with your questions for this important meeting on living independently in Arlington.
In partnership with the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), the Committee of 100 encourages attendees to help Arlington families in need by bringing soup, cereal, canned goods, pasta, or peanut butter to the June 10th meeting.
Susan Philp, Chair, Arlington’s Commission on Aging. The Commission is an advisory body to the County Board with a mission to ensure that all older persons residing in Arlington County receive the optimum level of services and resources they need, making Arlington County a continuing favorable lifetime environment. Ms. Philp will provide an overview on the County’s initiative, the Elder Readiness Plan, a blueprint for meeting the needs of the elder population over the next 25 years in an inclusive, livable community. The Plan is designed to ensure both improved access to services and enhanced opportunities to remain fully engaged in community life.
Andrew Mollison, President, Palisades Village in Washington, DC. Palisades Village is a nonprofit membership organization designed to provide neighbors with the services and support they need to live at home and to participate fully in the life of our communities. Palisades offers transportation and shopping assistance, access to social and cultural activities, exercise and fitness opportunities, household and home maintenance assistance, as well as preferred access to home health-care services. Mr. Mollison will discuss the details of their program and how it is working.
Ken Milow, Chair, Arlington’s Senior Adult Council and Chair, Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs. Mr. Milow will discuss Arlington’s programs to help seniors maintain an active lifestyle, remain engaged, and age successfully. He will also point out the barriers and challenges to independent living in Arlington.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Social Hour 7:00 p.m.
Dinner 7:30 p.m.
Program 8:00 p.m.
Adjourn 9:30 p.m.
Where
Marymount University, 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington. Click here for a map. The meeting will be held in the dining room of Gerard Phelan Hall.
Parking
Parking is provided at the Wachovia Bank parking lot at the corner of Lee Highway and Glebe Road, with shuttle bus service to Marymount. Please do not park at Washington Golf & Country Club. For information about handicapped parking, call 703-921-1124 and leave a message.
Marymount Shuttle Bus
Committee of 100 members and guests are encouraged to ride the Marymount Shuttle from any place it stops from the Ballston Metro area all the way along Glebe Road to the Marymount campus. It lets passengers off by the guard station, which is close to the dining hall. It runs approximately every 15 minutes until midnight. Click here for more information about the shuttle.
Reservations
Reservations
may by made by email or telephone. To make a reservation for
this month's meeting, email your name, the name(s) of your
guest(s), and the total number of reservations to Committeeof100@aol.com or call 703-921-1124. Reservations (and cancellations)
must be made by 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 7.
The price of dinner this year will be $24 for members and $26 for nonmembers or guests. Click here for more information.
Late
Cancellations
On
the morning after the cancellation deadline, the Committee of
100 guarantees our dinner reservations to Marymount. If you
are unable to honor your reservation, send your $24/$26 check,
payable to Committee of 100, to Treasurer Anne Biedscheid, 5640 7th Street, North, Arlington, VA 22205.
Meeting Re-Broadcasts
Arlington Independent Media (Channel 69 on Comcast cable, Channel 38 on Verizon) airs our Arlington Committee of 100 programs on Mondays at 10 p.m. and on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. Check their schedule for more information.
Inclement Weather
In case of severe weather conditions, call the phone reservation number, 703-921-1124, or visit this web site, to learn if the Arlington Committee of 100 meeting has been cancelled.
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