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Josefina G. Carbonell at the Maryland Governor?s Conference On Vital Aging 

"As we look to the future, we will move steadfast in our efforts to create a better America for aging citizens, particularly the challenge afforded by the aging “baby boom.” - Josefina G. Carbonell.

Maryland Governor’s Conference On Vital Aging

11/05/2004
Josefina Carbonell talked about the many accomplishments of the Aging Services Network and the vision for the future for older Americans. “There are many challenges ahead of us, but I believe these challenges present us with new opportunities for creating a better America for older adults and their caregivers. We have accomplished a great deal since the passage of the Older Americans Act. We have created a nationwide infrastructure—the Aging Services Network—that is grounded in the core values of individual dignity and independence.” Carbonell said.

 
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AoA Celebrates National Family Caregiver Month  

AoA is celebrating National Family Caregivers Month this November as an opportunity to honor caregivers and to raise awareness about the broad array of long term care and community based services we provide for older adults and their family caregivers through our partnerships with the National Aging Services Network. Photo by: Marianne Gontarz York.

AoA Celebrates National Family Caregiver Month

10/29/2004
AoA is celebrating National Family Caregivers Month this November as an opportunity to honor caregivers and to raise awareness about the broad array of long term care and community based services we provide for older adults and their family caregivers through our partnerships with the National Aging Services Network. Read Full Story

 
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Celebrating Our Strengths? The Administration on Aging Honors National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month 

Older American Indians and Alaskan Natives have a vital role in the transmission of culture and values. The Administration on Aging will continue to support programs that promote their independence and well-being.

Celebrating Our Strengths” The Administration on Aging Honors National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

10/29/2004
I am pleased to announce that the Administration on Aging will join other Federal Departments and agencies, local government offices, and national and local organizations in celebrating this year’s National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. Read Full Story

 
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Celebrate a Healthy Life 

The campaign has designed as series of educational events and media outreach activities to reach the nation’s 39.9 million Hispanic Americans. As part of the campaign, HHS is organizing a national health festival touring top Hispanic markets from September through December.

Celebrate a Healthy Life

10/28/2004
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched “Celebra La Vida Con Salud” (Celebrate a Healthy Life) as the Hispanic component of the Close the Health Gap campaign. Celebra La Vida Con Salud aims to promote prevention, encourage Latinos to take charge of their health, and celebrate health by drawing upon family and community strengths to make good health practices a part of daily living. Read Full Story (Off Site)

 
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Information & Assistance for CaregiversMore than 22.4 million adults across the country provide care for an older loved one. If you are an informal family caregiver, information and assistance is available to help you. AoA has new fact sheets for you on a variety of caregiver topics.

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Statistics on Income and PovertyThe latest Census Bureau statistics on income and poverty show that the income of persons 65 and older essentially was unchanged from 2002 to 2003. Median income in 2003 of households headed by persons 65 and over was $23,787, which not statistically different from the 2002 figure of 23,682. Link to Full Story

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