“Health and Aging: a Federal Policy Update”
The August “Brattleboro Citizens’ Breakfast” is planned for Friday, August 15, 2014 at the Gibson Aiken Center, downstairs, hosted by Senior Meals. Doors open at 7:30am.
This month we plan to hear from Sophie Kasimow Office. She is the HELP Committee Staff Director, that is Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, which includes the Subcommittee on Primary Health & Aging. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is Chairman of this subcommittee.
Ms. Kasimow plans to provide a policy and legislative update from Senator Bernie Sanders’ staff on access to primary health care, senior meals and the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, and protecting Social Security. Information about the Senator’s recent health and aging reports, legislation, and video clips are available here: http://www.sanders.senate.gov/help
=> Because we need to plan for the number of people having breakfast, please RSVP by no later than Tuesday, August 12 by replying to <Robt.Oeser@gmail.com> – (or call 518-505-9031)
=> The breakfast, provided by Senior Meals will feature Cheese Omelets with Tomatoes, Onions and Peppers, Home Fries, Fruit Salad, Muffin, Yogurt, Juice and Coffee. Cost is $6.00 for those under 60 years of age. ($3.50 is the suggested donation for those over 60 years.)
=> Brattleboro Time Traders may use one time credit hour to attend the breakfast, hosted by Brattleboro Senior Meals.
