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National 'Aging in Place Week' Events Slated in 20 Cities

The National Reverse Mortgage Lender’s Association (NRMLA) and the Aging In Place Council — which includes the NAHB Remodelors™ Council, NAHB Seniors Housing Council and NAHB Research Center — have coordinated activities in more then 20 cities nationwide to commemorate National Aging In Place Week from Nov. 7-13.

The week is being organized to:

• Build lasting coalitions of allied business professionals in communities across the U.S. to assist home owners with pursuing their long-term care needs
• Organize educational activities to highlight programs and support services — including healthcare, transportation and housing — that enable seniors to successfully age in place

National Aging In Place satellite events will also demonstrate the collaboration at work among senior service providers.

Cities with National Aging In Place events include:

• Allentown, PA
• Atlanta
• Buffalo, NY
• Charleston, SC
• Danvers, MA
• Dayton, OH
• Houston
• Las Vegas
• Lexington, KY
• Naples, FL
• Northville, MI
• Portland, OR
• Richmond, VT
• Ridgefield, CT
• St. Paul, MN
• San Carlos, CA
• Seattle
• Sioux Falls, SD
• Virginia Beach, VA
• Washington, D.C.
• Wilkes-Barre, PA

In addition, the governors of Vermont and South Dakota have issued proclamations commemorating Aging In Place Week in their states.

To learn more, e-mail Darryl Hicks, Aging In Place Council, or call him at 202-939-1784.

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