<Back to Volunteer Opportunities DONATE NOW AGE (Advocacy Group for Elders) impacts issues that affect older people. Community members work together to develop and implement strategies to address topics such as health care, transportation, economic security and housing. In addition, AGE educates hundreds of people each year through workshops, newsletters and community education forums. Services are provided at no charge. Education on older adult issues AGE Council Senior Day at the Capital Number of people served in 2009 Major funders of this program ($5000+)  Senior advocacy groups Government resources Statistics and aging information Upcoming events For more information & mail list registration Education on older adult issues AGE provides education to seniors and the wider community about issues affecting older adults. Topics include housing, insurance, economic security, fraud, transportation, health care issues such as Medicare, Social Security and nursing home care.  In order to inform seniors about relevant topics and to make sure that the viewpoints of older adults are considered when decisions are made in our community, our staff and volunteers speak to community groups and hold educational forums. In addition, staff and volunteers work with elected officials to inform them about topics of importance to older citizens.  Back to top AGE Council The AGE Council acts as an advocacy group for older adults in the greater Dallas area. A function of the Council is to advise on relevant legislation and comment on other areas of interest to the older community. Council members are also involved in educating others through workshops, forums and presentations on topics directly affecting older adults, their families and people nearing retirement. Back to top Senior Day at the Capital Senior Day 2009 was a great success. AGE chartered three buses and headed for Austin. The group had a mini-advocacy training on the buses, attended the state-wide rally, watched entertainment provided by older adult groups from around the state, observed the State Senate in action and made office visits to legislators about AGE legislative priorities. Senior Day is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions older adults have made and will continue to make to the state of Texas. The first Senior Day was held February 6, 2001, and attracted 2,500 older adult advocates from throughout Texas. The second Senior Day was held February 4, 2003, with 4,500 advocates attending; the third event  February 8, 2005; fourth was February 13, 2007; and this most recent was February 10, 2009. Senior Day at the Capitol is held when the Texas Legislature is in session, once every two years. For information on Senior Day, please contact the AGE Director at 214.823.5700 or email. Number of people served in 2009 In 2009, 3,234 individuals participated in educational programs and educated elected officials and public policy makers on critical issues. Topics addressed in educational programs included state legislative issues, economic security and health and housing advocacy. Elected officials and policy makers were educated at the state, county, or city level on issues such as the Elder Justice Act, increased funding for utility assistance, and City of Dallas transportation services for older adults. Back to top Major funders of this program ($5000+)  Spirit of Generations Awards Luncheon United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. Back to top For more information and mail list registration For more information and mail list registration, contact the AGE Director by phone, 214.823.5700 or email with your name, address, telephone number and email address. Please indicate if you would like to be placed on the AGE mailing list to receive information about community meetings, upcoming forums and opportunities to meet with elected officials about older adult issues. Back to top