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Show America is growing older: nearly 11 percent of the population is over 65, compared com-pared with eight percent in 1950, and the U.S. Bureau of the Census predicts more than 15 percent will be over 65 by the year 2000. Our long-lived citizens are a diverse group with many strengths and abilities, fnd some special problems and needs. Probably the most universal univer-sal problem is loneliness, and for some there are additional addi-tional difficulties because of limited financial means, physical ailments and other circumstances. Fortunately, The Salvation Army can help older persons cope successfully with their problems and find a stimulating stimu-lating and meaningful way of life fitting individual circumstances. The Army offers camps; counseling by trained professionals; pro-fessionals; assistance in dealing with government agencies; centers with varied programs to fit a diversity of interests; residences at moderate cost with skilled, caring staff; transportation; hot lunch programs; visits to the isolated; regular telephone tele-phone calls to persons living . alone; and spiritual concern. Their efforts could bring a silver lining to one's golden age. |