Insight, 05/2012

              Insight May 2012 - A Publication of the Indian Nations Council of Governments
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May 2012 May 2012 is Older Americans Month
The INCOG Area Agency on Aging encourages all communities to honor older Americans
by celebrating Older Americans Month during the month of May. In 1963, President John F.
Kennedy began the tradition of honoring the contributions older Americans make in our
society. This year’s theme, “Never Too Old to Play” encourages older adults to stay active,
involved, and engaged in the lives of others by sharing their past experiences and
knowledge with others.
As the average age of our population increases the
demand for more meaningful activities and
opportunities also increases. The baby-boomers are
more active, technologically savvy, and ready to
engage life in a way that we have never seen before.
Older Americans over the age of 60 account for a
growing percentage of participants in community
service positions, faith-based organizations, and
online social networking, By remaining active, older
Americans are gaining health benefits such as
increased mobility and cognitive abilities.
Dr. Perry Sanders, Chairman of the Tri-County
Council on Aging reflected on Older Americans
Month by saying, “This is an excellent opportunity
to celebrate the contributions older Americans have
made to their families and surrounding community.
It is a time to celebrate the achievements of our
older Americans and help them discover how to stay
physically, socially, and mentally active.”
For more information or to set up recognition or appreciation programs in your area, contact
Clark Miller, INCOG Aging Programs Director, at cmiller@incog.org or 918.579.9473.
Public Fleet Conversion Program Grants Awarded
INCOG recently awarded funding for public fleet conversion projects that replace older
vehicles with alternative fuels vehicles to improve air quality. This year’s program made
In this Issue:
May 2012 is Older
Americans Month
Public Fleet Conversion
Program Grants Awarded
Rural Economic Development
Enhanced with 2012 REAP Grants
More than $1 Million Awarded
for Transportation Services
Improvement
INCOG Receives National
Planning Award
22nd Ozone Alert!
Season Begins
Pesticide General Permit (PGP)
Information Available
Easter Seals Project to Improve
Transportation for Persons with
Disabilities
INCOG Participates in
GIS Day at the
Oklahoma Capitol
Getting a Birds Eye View
of Our Region
INCOG Welcomes
New Board Member
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