Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
older adults and believes our community must come together to not only life and make a difference by simply spending
respecting and supporting older adults
time with them.
educate them, but to educate each other about issues that threaten the
toward Healthy Aging by engaging an The Summer of Service to Seniors pledge
health and well-being of our seniors in order to maximize their protection.
campaign was initiated at the Acrchdiocese of
intergenerational community in
San Antonio Catholic Schools where students
Additionally, the committee will continue to explore ways to increase efforts were encouraged to take a pledge and spend
education and faith based service.
and services for the growing needs of our older adults primarily through time with an older adult in their lives.
intergenerational activities. Our top priority moving forward, is to ensure In May to commemorate Older Americans
that our older adults are Not Forgotten, Not Ever. month and Elder Abuse Prevention month
Catholic Charities joined forces with Silver
Sabbath along with over 100 volunteers to
GOALS
launch the “Give the Gift of Time” campaign.
• Residents of all ages in Bexar County will receive a greater understanding about the
The campaign’s focus was to reduce a
resources needed for healthy aging.
potentially dangerous risk known as isolation
• Older adults will be recognized as an essential and valued segment of the Bexar County
by connecting our volunteers with 300 older
population, by including older adult perspectives in planning intergenerational
adults residing throughout Bexar County. This
community events.
simple compassionate one-on-one, face to
• Bexar County will be a safer place for older adults by targeting the problem of isolation
face visit let our citizens know San Antonio
through community and faith based awareness, intergenerational support and
cares about them.
intervention initiatives.
Vision Statement
A world where older adults are respected and honored.