Grass Roots Participation Can Lead to Greener Grass for Aging in Place Policies, Says Expert

The power of making your voice heard will be brought home to Potomac Community Village members and guests by Louis Tenenbaum, a leading national expert on Aging in Place issues, in a presentation entitled, "A Grass Roots Role in Aging In Place Policy," September 22nd at Potomac's Bolger Center.

"Becoming informed and getting engaged in aging in place issues, and how our policies are shaped
regarding those issues, can make all the difference to living options," states Tenenbaum. "Ordinary
citizens, and especially Village members who communicate their needs and opinions to regulators and policy makers, can have a positive impact on outcomes that make the difference between staying and moving," he
maintains. The meeting's audience will hear national and local policy updates, break into small groups to focus on specific questions, and regroup to find out how to best make their voices heard on these critical policy issues. For example, Tenenbaum notes, “A policy incentivizing lower cost for age friendly bathroom remodeling can encourage preparation so remodeling decisions are not required at emotional
times.”

Tenenbaum, founder of the Aging in Place Institute, champions the idea that our homes are the most economical and desirable place for housing and care. His focused experience in innovative business
models for aging in place promotes better ways to educate and motivate
consumers and communities to act responsibly in their own behalf.

Potomac Community Villages's September 22 meeting takes place from 7-9 pm at The Bolger Center, 9600
Newbridge Drive, Potomac, MD. Please look for the directional signs for building location once you enter the Bolger Center property.

Potomac Community Village is a non-profit network of neighbors and friends geared to enabling
older Potomac residents to age in place in their existing homes by creating social connections and providing volunteer services such as transportation, computer assistance and simple home repairs. For more information, to volunteer or to get volunteer help, please contact 240-221-1370, info@PotomacCommunityVillage.org or check out www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org, or www.Facebook.com/PotomacCommunityVillage.