U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging to Address Aging Issues at the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas Annual Meeting

February 24, 2005
For Immediate Release
Contact: AoA Press Office (202) 357-3507

Josefina G. Carbonell, assistant secretary for the Administration on Aging (AoA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will provide the keynote speech at the 5th Annual Luncheon Meeting of the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. on Friday, February 25.

Assistant Secretary Carbonell will share her vision for the future of long-term living and address some of the challenges the aging services network will face as the baby boomers come of age. She will provide a national overview of long term care trends with respect to promoting community-based care, encouraging promoting health and wellness, and supporting caregivers.

The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. has partnered with the AoA on several community-based programs to improve the lives of seniors.

The event will take place on:

WHEN: Friday, February 25 (11:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon)*
*(Press availability following remarks)
WHERE: Dunedin Senior Center
330 Douglas Avenue
Dunedin, Fl

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The AoA is a Federal agency dedicated to policy development, planning and the delivery of supportive home and community-based services to older persons and their caregivers through the national aging network of state and local agencies on aging, tribal organizations, service providers and volunteers.