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Older Americans Month 2008

How can a paralyzed man farm? Read his inspiring story and others this month as we celebrate Older Americans Month. We asked our employees and partners to tell us about these astonishing folks, and the communities that work to help support them. Here are their stories.

Click on photos to view stories.
Bill Richardson
Farming from the Seat of His 4 x 4 Wheelchair

Hidden Dragons in Crouching Tigers
Hidden Dragons in Crouching Tigers

Dorothy Richards
The Community that Refuses to Let Seniors Fall

Silver Sneakers
Happy Feet

For more information, contact us or visit the Administration on Aging's Web site.