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merits (welfare. Social Security, Medicare, etc.) The government is already committed to these needs. Of course this is a simple explanation of a very complex and extensive problem. No one wants to raise taxes.
Housing for the elderly was discussed thoroughly and representatives from different agencies gave their views. The AARP group spoke on reverse mortgages where a person who owns his own home may borrow on it or sell it, but live in it with income from it until his death.
Safety in the home for the elderly was another subject covered carefully and there was much debate on long term health care, hospitalization, Medicare, Social Security, and prevention of crime against the aging.
There was a review of agencies working for the well being and health of seniors.
One of the most dynamic speakers was Mr. Carson Conrad, executive director of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. A retired Marine, he said you didn’t need to be a Marine to keep fit. He observed that some people never age. He said it is because they keep alert, keep interested in life and in others and keep
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