AGING BY THE NUMBERS
The number of seniors thriving in communities
across the country continues to grow, as does a shift toward looking at aging in a more positive light. 78.6 years The average life expectancy has increased to almost 79 years, up from 68 in 1950. 23% By 2060, 65+ will represent nearly a quarter of U.S. population. 82% The majority of seniors ages 65–74 currently feel good about their overall health. Sources: Population Reference Bureau, The Washington Post
EAT THIS
FOOD FOR ALL No senior in the Morgantown community need ever go hungry. Here are a few of the organizations working to make sure of that. written by HOLLY LELEUX-THUBRON
Morgantown Area Meals on Wheels offers delivered meals at a nominal cost, determined during the application process by a sliding scale. Meals are delivered on weekdays, and shelf-stable meals that require very little preparation are available for weekends, too. Senior Monogalians offers two ways for seniors 60+ to access nutritious food: a meal delivery program and a grab-and- go program—both at no cost, although donations are appreciated. Participants get four hot meals and three frozen meals delivered each week. Grab-and-go lunches ordered ahead are available for pick-up at 11:30 a.m. on weekdays.
At least a dozen food pantries operating in the Morgantown area are helping to make sure no senior suffers from food insecurity. Some provide food on a weekly basis and others on a monthly basis. For a comprehensive list of meal programs and food pantries in the area, visit ebmon.org . BOPARC Senior Center at Wiles Hill is a great resource for seniors looking for a meal and companionship. Wednesday lunches are open to any area senior 55 or older, with an annual membership that costs $15. Morgantown Community Kitchen offers lunches weekdays in the fellowship hall of Trinity Episcopal Church.
20 MORGANTOWN DECEMBER/JANUARY 2021
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