2006 Status Report

Late in 2005, a Valley-wide Leadership Conference was held to foster a community understanding of desired outcomes for older adults. Sixteen key indicators of success that would measure improvement in their lives on a community-wide level were decided upon. We have now gathered 10-year trend-lines and are providing them for the first time through the publication of this booklet.

These results will be updated annually in order to: track progress in regards to these quality of life indicators; serve as a basis for grant making by the United Way, foundation, corporation, and local governments; and, most importantly to be ever mindful that our communities future depends on how we care for, value, and honor our older adults. Yearly updates will be posted on this web site.

It is our hope that this report will become an additional catalyst for mobilizing the time, talents, and treasures of all to improve the quality of life for all older adults, and we challenge every reader to consider how he or she can contribute to achieving this outcome.

Your comments about this report are important to us. Please contact your United Way at 610-807-5721 or email your comments to arlenel@unitedwayglv.org.

2006 Status Report

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2006 Status Report

In 2000 and early 2001, United Way spoke with more than 70 local non-profit agency, business and community leaders, and more than 1,200 older adults.

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