By Lisa Schmidtke, Joyce M. Konczyk and Nancy Vest

Home assistance programs – either a little or a lot – allow seniors to do what many want, and stay in their homes

By John Molene

It’s not rocket science. As the population ages, businesses that serve seniors are thriving.

EPPIA update:
If an elderly parent stopped paying bills on time would you ask them about it? If mom or dad had a series of falls in the home would you insist that they have a medical exam? How would you feel about entering into discussions like these?

Entertainment at Castle Ridge and Broadmoor Apartments' "Day at the Farm" included music and a petting zoo, as well as a bake sale. See page 24 of this week's Eden Prairie News print edition for more.

Since 1963, when President John F. Kennedy first proclaimed May as “Senior Citizens Month,” (now Older Americans Month) government officials and many municipalities across America have focused on the month to publicly acknowledge the contributions of seniors to the nation and their communities.

The following are some of the upcoming events planned at the Eden Prairie Senior Center. The center is at 8950 Eden Prairie Road. For more information on programs and services, call 952-279-8050. If you would like to display artwork at the Senior Center, call 952-279-8050.

Special events

Nominations will be accepted for Minnesota's outstanding older worker for 2008 until April 30. An online nomination form or a printed nomination form can be accessed at www.experienceworks.org.

The Eden Prairie News is taking part in some community activities and letting you know how you can do it too in our new series, “Have you tried?” This week we joined the Walking Club offered through the Eden Prairie Senior Center.

What: Walking Club