Governor Palin proclaims May to be Older Americans Month in Alaska
The following is a press release that was issued in mid April by Governor Sarah Palin. I find it curious that my inquiry, which preceded the gubernatorial elections, was completely ignored by someone that is now proclaiming May to be Older American's Month in Alaska. Perhaps I should send her another e-mail asking about her views on providing assistance to family caregivers?
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Alaska is home to more than 71,500 citizens 60 years of age or older. The older citizens of Alaska are increasing each year, representing a dramatic trend in our nation’s demographic composition.
A growing number of baby boomers are rapidly becoming older citizens, and the number of individuals providing care to senior family members and friends is expanding significantly.
Older people are diverse, respected citizens who continue to contribute to our state’s social and economic well-being.
The opportunities and challenges that lie ahead require us to think differently about health and long-term care, and work together to rebalance and modernize our current systems so that we may adequately plan for and address the needs of current and future generations.
Older people are entitled to live lives of dignity and independence through:
Streamlined access to information and community services.
Information about cost-effective prevention practices and activities that will improve health and quality of life.
Innovative, affordable options for care and support that will provide an array of choices about how and where to live.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sarah Palin, Governor of the State of Alaska, do hereby proclaim May 2007 as:
Older Americans Month in Alaska
in Alaska, and urge all citizens to honor older adults, and those who care for them, during May and throughout the year. We urge all to promote and participate in activities that contribute to helping older Americans make choices for a healthy and rewarding future.
Dated: April 20, 2007
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Alaska is home to more than 71,500 citizens 60 years of age or older. The older citizens of Alaska are increasing each year, representing a dramatic trend in our nation’s demographic composition.
A growing number of baby boomers are rapidly becoming older citizens, and the number of individuals providing care to senior family members and friends is expanding significantly.
Older people are diverse, respected citizens who continue to contribute to our state’s social and economic well-being.
The opportunities and challenges that lie ahead require us to think differently about health and long-term care, and work together to rebalance and modernize our current systems so that we may adequately plan for and address the needs of current and future generations.
Older people are entitled to live lives of dignity and independence through:
Streamlined access to information and community services.
Information about cost-effective prevention practices and activities that will improve health and quality of life.
Innovative, affordable options for care and support that will provide an array of choices about how and where to live.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sarah Palin, Governor of the State of Alaska, do hereby proclaim May 2007 as:
Older Americans Month in Alaska
in Alaska, and urge all citizens to honor older adults, and those who care for them, during May and throughout the year. We urge all to promote and participate in activities that contribute to helping older Americans make choices for a healthy and rewarding future.
Dated: April 20, 2007
posted by Sandra at 2:33 PM
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