America Celebrates Aging in Place Week, Oct. 12-18

Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:20am EDT
 
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Events throughout the country; New national website to launch


WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Aging in Place
Council (NAIPC) is proud to announce Aging in Place Week 2009, a nationwide
celebration of America's seniors. To commemorate this event, groups of service
providers across the country are planning educational and entertaining events
from October 12 to 18 to help seniors age comfortably and healthfully in their
homes. 


NAIPC will celebrate Aging in Place Week by launching a new website on
Wednesday, October 14 -- www.ageinplace.org. The hope is for the site,
designed by American Eagle, to become America's Senior Support Network and
help link seniors with services in neighborhoods all across the country. 


"Our goal is to provide one-stop-shopping for seniors who have problems and
are searching for help," said Marty Bell of NAIPC. "This new site is designed
to make it as easy as possible for seniors to find the services they need."


NAIPC is comprised of healthcare professionals, home accessibility
consultants, in-home care specialists, interior designers, home remodelers,
real estate professionals, insurance providers, elder law attorneys, financial
planners, reverse mortgage officers, lifestyle transition servicers, various
public and non-profit organizations as well as other providers of innovative
products designed to help seniors age comfortably and healthfully in their
home. 


For a sample of events, please visit www.ageinplace.org.


    contact:
    Marty Bell
    National Aging in Place Council
    Office: (202) 939-1745
    Fax: (202) 265-4435
    E-mail: mbell@dworbell.com





SOURCE  National Aging in Place Council

Marty Bell of National Aging in Place Council, Office: +1-202-939-1745, Fax:
+1-202-265-4435, mbell@dworbell.com

 

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