Free Lunch and Celebration Launch on June 24th for Older Adults Age 60+ Who Opt to “Age at Home”

Growing older doesn’t have to mean losing independence. A
new local resource, Aging at Home—A
Community Network, offers Eastern Montgomery County seniors streamlined
access to the services and support that makes remaining in their homes a safe
and comfortable option. On June 24, 2014, community members are invited to
learn more at an informational event, The
Art of Living Independently: A Celebration for Senior Adults. Attendees
will be treated to complimentary lunch and enjoy live music, prizes and more
while learning about Aging at Home-A
Community Network.

 A Single Source for Coordinating Multiple
Needs

The issues faced by senior adults vary.  Some issues are minor, such as where to find a
reputable lawn care service that is budget friendly. Other issues are more complex,
such as how to coordinate the nursing, personal care and meal services that may
be necessary to live independently.

If you are an older adult who desires to remain in your
apartment or home, Aging at Home-A
Community Network can enhance your health and well-being by connecting you
with reliable, vetted in-home and community-based resources and services that
promote independent living.  Offerings
are flexible and adaptable, which means that as needs change, the number and
intensity of services offered under the program can support these changes.

Membership in Aging
at Home-A Community Network is a free. The program is coordinated locally
by VNA-Community Services, Inc. and funded by the United Way of Greater
Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.

A Vast
Network of Services

From home-based services to community connections and
benefits, with one call to VNA’s Abington office, enrollees can be linked  with physical therapists, personal assistants,
doctor house call programs, home and handyman services, fitness classes,
educational and social programs, assistance with accessing medical and social benefits,
transportation services, lawyers, financial planning and much more. Local
business and restaurant discounts are also available to participants. All service
providers have been vetted.

By VNA’s estimates, over 23,000 older adults, age 60+,
reside in Eastern Montgomery County. Senior residents of Abington, Ardsley,
Cheltenham, Crestmont, Elkins Park, Glenside, Huntingdon Valley, Jenkintown,
Meadowbrook, North Hills, Roslyn, Rydal and Willow Grove are all eligible for
the no-cost program.  

Join
the Celebration on June 24th

The public is invited to learn more about Aging at Home-A Community Network on
June 24th and have fun too during an informational event. The Art of Living Independently features
live music, prizes, health screenings and complimentary lunch at the Abington
Art Center. The Art of Living
Independently: A Celebration for Senior Adults will run from 11:00 a.m. –
2:00 p.m. Abington Art Center is located at 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown,
PA 19406. The Center is handicap accessible and parking is free.

Please RSVP by June 18, 2014, by calling 215-302-9900.

VNA- Community Services, Inc. is a non-profit agency with
a mission to enhance, support and positively impact the quality, integrity and
wellbeing of our community. Founded in 1919, VNA has fulfilled its mission to
five generations as a trusted provider of community based programs that address
health and social service needs. For more information, visit www.vnacs.org or call  215-572-7880

About
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New
Jersey works to create lasting positive change in communities and in people’s
lives. United Way engages the community to identify the underlying causes of
the most significant local issues, develops strategies and pulls together
financial and human resources to address them, and measure the results.