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MISSION: To create opportunities that allow Douglas County residents 60 years and older to remain independent and active in their homes and communities. VISIT VIS SIT US AT WWW.DGCOSENIORSERVICES.ORG WWW.DG WWW DG GCOS COSENI ENIORS O SER ORS ERV VICE C S S.O ORG ORG G
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OLDER AMERICANS MONTH 2013
Unleash the Power of Age!
Betty Parks and Valeita Williams from the Altrusa Club of Lawrence presented a check to DCSS Intern Kasia Potocka last month at the Lawrence Senior Center. The donation will be used to expand the selection of books available in the DCSS Caregiver Resource Library. The library was made possible by funds from Altrusa and we appreciate their continued support. Kasia has been organizing materials and researching possible additions to the library, which is utilized by our Caregiver Support *URXS 7KH JURXS PHHWV WKH ÂżUVW DQG WKLUG 0RQGD\ RI each month from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. at the Lawrence Senior Center and is open to all caregivers, offering an opportunity to share feelings and discuss caregiving topics in an understanding and caring environment. Books are available to anyone interested in learning more about caregiving and may be checked-out from the Community Services Department at DCSS. Visit our website for a list of available books and resource materials, or call 842-0543 for information.
Every year since 1963, May has been the month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions and achievements. It is a proud tradition that shows our nation’s commitment to honor the value that elders continue to contribute to our communities. This year’s Older Americans Month theme “Unleash the Power of Age!â€? - emphasizes the important role of older adults. This May, communities across the nation will recognize older Americans as SURGXFWLYH DFWLYH DQG LQĂ€XHQWLDO PHPEHUV RI VRFLHW\ Older Americans Month celebrations will acknowledge the value that older adults continue to bring to our communities by making an effort to applaud recent achievements of local elders and inviting them to share the activities they do to unleash the power of age. Douglas County Senior Services encourages you to take part in the celebrations by sharing your Older Americans Month resolutions with the U.S. Administration on Aging. Post what you will do this May to unleash the power of age on the AoA Facebook page, and follow up by sharing a picture or story about the experience later in the year. While DCSS provides services, support, and resources to older adults year-round, Older Americans Month is a great opportunity to show special appreciation! We will continue to provide opportunities for elders to come together and share their experiences with one another, as well as with individuals of other generations.
THANK YOU YO Y U AARP A AIDE TAX VOLUNTEERS for another very successful tax season at DCSS. Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated! THE HOW-TO FOR
CONTAINER GARDENING Add a splash of color to your landscape with container gardening! Join us at the Lawrence Senior Center for a free presentation on Friday, May 10, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Susan Phillips, Master Gardener with Douglas County K-State Research & Extension, ZLOO WHDFK WKH ÂżYH VWHSV WR creating your own planter. Learn about containers, soil types, plants that work well in containers, where to place your planter, and watering schedules. Many ideas will be presented to help you decide what to create for your container garden. Please register by Wednesday, May 8.