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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Now Businesses Can Be Certified "Elder Friendly"

Described in The New Old Age section of The New York Times (to read the article, click here), Elders in Action is a non-profit advocacy group based in Portland, OR, with the following mission: "To assure a vibrant community through the active involvement of older adults".



http://www.eldersinaction.org/about/
The organization provides a range of services including personal advocacy, speakers, workshops, a commission (to advise local members of government), and an "Elder Friendly" business certification. 
Want to see their video? Click here

I'm impressed with what this group is doing. How many places do you think have something like this? If you know of one, post a link or let me know. It's time to find out what is actually happening out there!

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