The power of making an individual’s voice heard will be brought home to Potomac Community Village members and guests by Louis Tenenbaum, a national expert on Aging in Place issues, in a presentation entitled, "A Grass Roots Role in Aging In Place Policy," Sept. 22 at Potomac's Bolger Center.
"Becoming informed and getting engaged in aging in place issues, and how our policies are shaped regarding those issues, can make all the difference to living options," said Tenenbaum. "Ordinary citizens, and especially Village members who communicate their needs and opinions to regulators and policy makers, can have a positive impact on outcomes that make the difference between staying and moving."
The PCV audience will hear national and local policy updates, break into small groups to focus on specific questions, and regroup to find out how to make their voices heard on these policy issues. For example, Tenenbaum said, “A policy incentivizing lower cost for age friendly bathroom remodeling can encourage preparation so remodeling decisions are not required at emotional times.”
Tenenbaum, founder of the Aging in Place Institute, champions the idea that homes are the most economical and desirable place for housing and care. His experience in innovative business models for aging in place promotes better ways to educate and motivate consumers and communities to act responsibly in their own behalf.
PCV's Sept. 22 meeting takes place from 7-9 p.m. at The Bolger Center, 9600 Newbridge Drive, Potomac. Look for the directional signs for building location once on the Bolger Center property.
Potomac Community Village is a non-profit network of neighbors and friends geared to enabling older Potomac residents to age in place in their existing homes by creating social connections and providing volunteer services such as transportation, computer assistance and simple home repairs.
For more information, to volunteer or to get volunteer help, contact 240-221-1370, info@PotomacCommunityVillage.org or check out www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org, or www.Facebook.com/PotomacCommunityVillage.