Healthy Memphis

One of the biggest challenges currently facing American society is how we will care for our grandparents, parents and loved ones as they age.  78 million baby boomers will begin turning 65 in 2011.  This shift in national demographics is going to have a profound impact on our economic and social landscapes at the national, state and local level.

The theme for this year's Older Americans Month is "Older Americans: Making Choices for a Healthier Future."  The theme is meant to encourage us to make choices that will enable everyone to live independently and with dignity.  Options for care as we age need to include in-home services that promote the ability of older persons to remain active and in their own homes as long as possible.  Older Americans Month provides us the opportunity to celebrate the longevity of our seniors by honoring them.