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Missouri State Representative Bob Nance (R-36) addressed the October meeting of the Aging and Mental Health Coalition of Kansas City North. Nance, who serves as vice-chair of the Healthcare Transformation and chair of the Senior Citizen Advocacy committees, discussed recent and proposed legislative changes affecting older adults.
“Do Not Go Gently” featuring the work and wisdom of three older adult artists will be topics of the Aging and Mental Health Coalition of Kansas City North Nov. 19.
Sponsored by Tri-County Mental Health Services, the group will meet from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the Northland Human Services Building, 3100 NE 83rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64119.
“Do Not Go Gently” is an award winning film narrated by Walter Cronkite focusing on three artists who reached their creative peak during their golden years. The story features ballet dancer Frederic Franklin and 109-year-old composer Leo Ornstein.
“Do Not Go Gently” uncovers the science of lifelong creativity through interviews with gerontologist Dr. Gene Cohen, whose groundbreaking work provides a deeper understanding of the aging brain.
The program also documents the importance of creative outlets to elders with Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related disabilities.
The free, public meeting is one of several services provided by Tri-County for persons in Clay, Platte and Ray counties. For more information, contact Sally King, LCSW, at (816) 877-0453 or e-mail sallyk@tri-countymhs.org.
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