Hi Robin,<br><br>I've heard a few alternatives. "Older Adults" is one and "Boomers" is another (which my mother finds the least offensive.) <br><br>Another thing you could do is eliminate the emphasis on age all together. Perhaps marketing it as "Looking Ahead- Social Security, Medicare, and Your Loved Ones" would be more inclusive to the population who may not be ready for these programs themselves but are assisting a family member.<br>
<br>Good luck- it sounds like a great offering.<br><br>Cynthia Stafford, Branch Manager<br>Fairfield Lane Library<br>1485 Corydale Dr.<br>Fairfield, OH 45014<br><span><font color="#888888"><a value="+15137852700">p: (513) 858-3238<br>
f: (513) 858-3298<br></a><a href="mailto:c.stafford@lanepl.org" target="_blank">c.stafford@lanepl.org</a></font></span> <br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 12:00 PM, <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:oplinlist-request@lists.oplin.org" target="_blank">oplinlist-request@lists.oplin.org</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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1. Help naming program (Robin H.)<br>
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Cc: <br>Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:48:49 -0700 (PDT)<br>Subject: [OPLINLIST] Help naming program<br><div><div style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><div>Our library is planning a "Savvy Seniors Week", with informational sessions for Social Security, Medicare (OSHIIP), the Ohio Consumer's Council, our local medical center, and an elder abuse information group (OCAPS).</div>
<div><br></div><div style="font-style:normal;font-size:19px;background-color:transparent;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">It was brought to our attention that some people may find being classified as a "Senior" offensive, especially since some of these programs kick in at age 62 or so.</div>
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Any suggestions for names for this week?</div><div style="font-style:normal;font-size:19px;background-color:transparent;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></div><div style="font-style:normal;font-size:19px;background-color:transparent;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
Thanks!</div><div style="font-style:normal;font-size:19px;background-color:transparent;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Robin</div><div style="font-style:normal;font-size:19px;background-color:transparent;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
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