“I would like to see us focusing on what will happen as our community ages (rural areas are looking at upwards of 30% of the population being retired in the next 10 years!) – and the solutions we have to keep communities alive and vibrant as we enter this new era. Healthcare, SS, taxes, services – and how to attract a younger population/workforce to help maintain a tax base. NOW is the time to prepare.”-Patricia M
“I can still drive, I just can’t afford to pay for even an inexpensive car or its maintenance. This means I have no way to get around. I’m stuck. I feel so frustrated.”-Jean
“I want to go out to visit friends, but there is no one to take me. I can’t go without help.” Elaine
“My daughter drank herself to death. It hurts me every day and I wonder what I could have done to save her. She use to say, don’t judge me, but then, one day she drank so much at one time, she died. Poisoned by alcohol. She was such a wonderful person.” Joe