Waynesboro Senior Advocacy Commission
2010 Waynesboro
Senior Forum
Thank you to our generous community sponsors!
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Senior Forum
Thank you to our generous community sponsors!
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WSAC
Advocating for the
health, safety,
and overall well-being
of older adults
and baby boomers
in Waynesboro, VA.
The WSAC invites you to attend the 2nd Annual Waynesboro Senior Forum on Monday, September 13 from 5:00-7:00 at Waynesboro First Baptist Church. Learn from expert guest speakers, enjoy complimentary refreshments, walk around the Information Fair and maybe even take home a fun door prize! This is a FREE event and all are welcome to attend. Learn more about the 2010 Waynesboro Senior Forum.
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What's the purpose of the Waynesboro, VA
Senior Advocacy Commission?Currently, approximately 18 percent of Waynesboro residents are 65 or older. As the baby boomer generation reaches older adulthood, the number of seniors in Waynesboro is predicted to double. The demand for medical care, caregiver support, housing, and other vital services will soon skyrocket. This massive change is underway in the City of Waynesboro right now.
The Waynesboro Senior Advocacy Commission (WSAC) works to educate seniors about resources available within the community. Additionally, WSAC serves in an advisory capacity to the Waynesboro City Council. We help convey the needs and concerns of seniors and caregivers to Waynesboro officials, City employees, and regional policy makers.
The following issues impact the quality of life for
Waynesboro, VA seniors...
- Affordable & available housing
- Quality preventative & emergency health care
- Convenient & affordable transportation
- Home health care & respite services
- Caregiver education & support
- Opportunities for socialization & volunteerism
- Assistance with financial & legal planning
- Management of chronic health conditions
- Decisions regarding exercise & nutrition
- Grandparents raising grandchildren
- Opportunities for employment
Who serves on the Senior Advocacy Commission?
The WSAC is a volunteer group appointed by the Waynesboro City Council. Our members include area business leaders and professionals in the senior services industry. Some Commission members have extensive experience in Gerontology or social services, while others have strong personal connections to older adults in the Waynesboro area. If you are interested in serving on the WSAC, please contact us at WaynesboroSeniors@gmail.com.