In her column, Terri referred to the increasing life expectancy in the United States. That fact has again been confirmed by a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which reveals that life expectancy in the U.S. has now surpassed 78, an all-time high.
As Terri pointed out in her article, when Social Security was created, life expectancy in the country was 65. The system was designed to help people for a few years of retirement. Now, with life expectancy approaching 80, there is a greater strain on Social Security -- and other entitlement programs -- than ever before.As people age, they need greater levels of health care and social services. At Meals On Wheels, we're here to help those who are homebound by providing proper nutrition. That may be the difference for many people between remaining in their own home or requiring an assisted living facility or nursing home.
If you are homebound, or you know someone who is, we're here to help. If you're a senior who is not homebound, but who would enjoy having a meal in a social setting, we have a congregate dining program, with sites at churches, senior centers and community centers throughout the two-county area.
For more information on home-delivered or congregate programs, call us at 330-832-7220, or visit our web site at www.mow-starkwayne.org.
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