To address social isolation among rural elders of Oregon face, warmline and hotlines have been created with the help of regional nonprofits and local county funds. Learn more about the statewide efforts in Oregon through this short read.
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Older Americans Month—A Time to Celebrate Older Adults
Since Older Americans Month was launched in 1963, both the number and lifespans of older adults have increased dramatically. During this time, we've learned how important staying active and engaged in the community is to health and well-being. In this blog post, Sandy Markwood, CEO of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), outlines actions being taken by engAGED and its partners to support efforts for older adults to become socially engaged in the community.