A publication of the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging
October 2017 VOL. 42 • NO. 10
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Advocate
Nancy Thompson is the Director of Public Policy for the OneWorld Community Health Centers. The organization’s headquarters are located in the former Livestock Exchange Building (background). Thompson, a LaVista resident who represented Sarpy County in the Unicameral from 1997 to 2006, is a long-time advocate for children and families in Nebraska. Nick Schinker chronicles Thompson’s career beginning on page 10.
Support Providing long-term, in-home care for an older loved one is often stressful. Programs and services that can reduce the caregiver’s stress and help keep the care receiver living at home are available through ENOA’s Caregiver Support Program. Staff members are Mike Osberg (seated) and back row (left to right): Maria Champion and Kathy Daniels. See page 20.