What do Aging in Place, changes to Social Security and Medicare, EPIC changes, Dementia Care, prescription drugs all have in common? These topics are of interest to older adults and the opportunity to hear directly from a panel of experts on these subjects is coming up on Friday, May 10, 2013 from 1:00 – 3:00pm at The Dale Association, 33 Ontario Street, Lockport. The Senior Forum is open to the public and free to attend.
Angie Blackley, Senior Counselor at The Dale Association and coordinator of the forum is encouraging the public to attend. She says, “It is important for people to stay abreast of the issues that affect seniors. People can attend and hear directly from the decision makers about topics that are of such significance.” She goes on to say, “The panel will also have the opportunity to hear vital opinions from people who are affected by the policies and decisions being made. We are glad to bring together important groups of people around topics that are critical to each constituent.”
Guest panel members will include:
New York State Office for Aging Acting Director, Greg Olsen
Niagara County Legislator Wm. Keith McNall
Niagara County Office for the Aging Director Ken Genewick
Niagara County Office for the Aging Information and Assistance Coordinator - Susan Christian
Town of Lockport Councilwoman Cheryl Antkowiak
EPIC Representative Gabrielle Dotterweich
Lockport Police Chief Larry Eggert
Associate Director NYS AARP Bill Armbruster
Professor D’Youville College of Pharmacy Michelle Lewis
I hope the public will attend and hear first hand what is happening with issues affecting seniors locally. Please call 433-1886 to reserve your seat. Refreshments will be served.
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