NCOA's National Institute of Senior Centers Honors Senior Center Month as Part of 40th Anniversary Celebration

Nationwide events planned to commemorate senior centers' community ties to older Americans

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NCOA's National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC), the only national organization solely focused on supporting our nation's approximately 11,000 senior centers, commemorates National Senior Center Month as part of its 40th anniversary celebration this year.

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For 40 years, NISC has been known as a dynamic network for senior center professionals from around the country who help to create opportunities for successful aging in our communities.

In honor of Senior Center Month this September, NISC is offering senior centers tips, ideas, and resources to help them showcase their programs and services in their communities.  These materials can be found at www.ncoa.org/nisc.

NISC is joined in its celebration by CVS/pharmacy, NISC's national sponsor and supporter of Senior Center Month.  CVS/pharmacy is offering NISC members discounts on health care items at their stores around the country and opportunities for seniors to obtain much-needed flu shots in advance of the Fall flu season.

"For over 40 years, senior centers have offered older Americans opportunities to stay healthy, independent, and engaged in their communities," said Jim Firman, President and CEO of NCOA. "We are thrilled to honor them as part of Senior Center Month and especially want to thank all senior center employees who work tirelessly in their community on behalf of their older citizens."

For those interested in honoring your local senior center, finding more information on Senior Center Month, or becoming a member of NISC, please visit www.ncoa.org/nisc.

About the National Council on Aging

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. NCOA is a national voice for older Americans—especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged—and the community organizations that serve them. It brings together nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of all older adults. NCOA works with thousands of organizations across the country to help seniors find jobs and benefits, improve their health, live independently and remain active in their communities. For more information, please visit www.ncoa.org.

SOURCE National Council on Aging