Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Community Engagement — May is Older Americans Month, an occasion that’s been marked with proclamations by elected bodies throughout Virginia. The idea is to make people aware of resources and support that may be available for those who are in advanced years as well as those who provide eldercare.

JABA was founded in 1975 as the Jefferson Area Board for Aging and executive director Marta Keane said this is a good time to consider the demographic changes underway in Albemarle given that the percentage of people over the age of 65 is growing.

“The theme for this year, Powered by Connections, is so very appropriate,” Keane said. “Albemarle really facilitates a lot of connections between agencies that work to help seniors and creating situations and activities that support seniors.” Read more…