Area Agency on Aging-Five County wants senior’s voices to be heard

Area Senior’s are invited to spend their afternoon with State and local elected officials.

The Area Agency on Aging has arranged for elected officials and policy makers to come together on August 27, 2019 from 2:00-4:00PM at the Cedar City Senior Center to discuss key issues related to aging in Southern Utah. This free event will provide a venue for area Senior’s to share experiences and learn about current legislative issues.

The Senior population of Southern Utah is quickly growing, as are the issues that affect them. The Area Agency on Aging would like to hear from area Senior’s regarding what issues they are facing, while educating the Senior’s on the steps that are being taken locally and, in the legislature, to support them. This includes advocacy efforts and community resources.

“Well-being is at the forefront of what we’re working together towards. Our programs and activities are designed to be a catalyst that helps seniors in our community reach their goals and fulfill their potential,” said Kristina Raner of the Area Agency on Aging, “Your presence at Senior Voice Day will help us and our local officials to learn more about the issues that are important to you, and give us a chance to let you know what we are working on.”

In addition to remarks from representatives of the Area Agency on Aging, Evan Vickers of the Utah State Senate and Jeremy Cunningham, Advocacy Director and Alzheimer’s Association Public Policy Director will be speaking. Other local elected officials or their representative will also be in attendance to contribute to the conversation.

The Area Agency on Aging-Five County Association of Governments has been providing services to frail elderly and disabled adults for over 20 years. We have an experienced staff with extensive skills and knowledge of community resources who can access these services to meet the needs of the aging population across five counties - Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, and Washington - in Southern Utah.