September 8, 2003

Of Special Interest

• October 1, 2003 is the International Day of Older Persons. The Administration on Aging (AoA) will join communities around the world in observing this day dedicated to honoring older adults. Assistant Secretary for Aging, Josefina Carbonell, invites your agency and your community to participate in this event. This year's theme emphasizes commitments made in the International Plan of Action on Aging, and the need to consider older persons in the development process. Each community is free to determine its own theme. However, the AoA will continue to utilize this year's Older Americans Month theme: What We Do Makes A Difference, to reinforce how our programs and services and people of all ages make a difference in the lives of the elderly and their caregivers. We hope that you will also consider using this theme. For ideas on what you can do in your community:

  http://www.aoa.gov/prof/international/int_day/int_day_observation.as

• HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman designated 13 professionals to serve on the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. (Source: USDA , 8/11/03)

• September is National Cholesterol Education Month. (Source: NHLBI)

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