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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2017 - 2018
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | September 4, 2018 02:42 PM |
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| From: | Representative Karen Boback |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Active Aging Week - September 23-29, 2018 |
| In the near future, I plan to introduce a resolution to designate the week of September 23 – 29, 2018 “Active Aging Week” in Pennsylvania. Active Aging Week is an annual event created by the International Council on Active Aging to promote healthy lifestyles and increase physical activity among older adults. This year’s theme of “Inspire Wellness” recognizes the contributions that older adults make at the local level and generally, throughout the entire Commonwealth. By setting active examples in their neighborhoods, seniors are encouraging people to participate as fully in life as possible at any age, regardless of health conditions. By encouraging their participation to get up and get active, we are enhancing their quality of life, while also creating a healthier, happier environment that benefits all Pennsylvanians. As you know, increasing physical and mental activity in older adults helps to maintain their cognitive function which, in turn, prolongs the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementias. Studies conclusively show that increased activity among the elderly prolongs and greatly enhances their quality of life. Please join me in creating more awareness of Active Aging by cosponsoring this resolution. |
Introduced as HR1084