The older population will continue to grow rapidly! Growth slowed during the 1990’s because fewer babies were born during the 1930’s Great Depression. But between 2010 and 2030 the Baby Boomers generation will reach 65 and the older population will get larger!

• In 2001, there were 170,912 people aged 65+ in Dallas County, TX. 60% of these were women! 16,493 of those were 85 plus.
• In 1999, 52% of older persons 65+ lived in nine states. (CA, NY, TX, PA, OH, IL, Michigan, FL and NJ.)
• Centenarians are the fastest growing population.
• Approximately 30% of the population will spend time in a nursing home during their lifetime.
• 40% of Elder caregivers have children too. One out of 4 households are involved with care giving someone 50 or older.
• Being healthier, 40% of older adults are working in retirement. Some will volunteer!
• work.

You are invited to a “daytime” New Year’s Luncheon/Tea Charity Ball! All proceeds to benefit the homeless elderly of Dallas, Texas.

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Deadline for reservations: December 24^th.

Reservations, call: Call: 972-239-3342 or

nellofdallas@hotmail.com

Band Playing: Jack Melick’s Big Band

Where: Sterling Hotel

Address: 1055 Regal Row @ Hwy 183

Dallas, Texas

Date: December 31, 2004

Time: 11:30am- 3:00pm

Dress Code: Semi-formal/Formal

Price: $36.00 (advanced tickets only)

Door Prizes, Dance Hosts & Photographer

Nat’l Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare in Washington, D.C. is reporting that the forces behind privatization of SS are advancing their agenda with powerful support.

This is something to think about, because it boils down to asking yourself, “Should full SS and Medicare benefits be traded for establishing risky retirement accounts? Or, should you just ignore them and take your chances, hoping the next Congress will do the same?” Once the 109^th Congress convenes in January 2005, the full force of the privatization agenda will be at work. Huge federal deficits looming while touting the answer as the “risk free” cure for projected shortfalls in SS that may lie on the horizon. Where do you stand? Let your Congressman/woman know!

Senior Watchdog Reports

December 2004

Upcoming Senior Events

Aging Facts

Start A New Habit: Just get moving. Taking action will create the momentum you will need to keep going.

• Take baby steps. Begin with 10 minutes of exercise daily. If you are in a reading slump, read one chapter. Eating better is your goal, start with breakfast.
• Be consistent. Any action is better than none! If you can’t do a whole workout, just do a few stretches. If you miss a day, don’t beat yourself up. Start fresh the next day.
• Keep a log of your process. It will help to see it!
• Reward yourself by getting a massage. Yes!

Bodies in Motion, Stay in Motion

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