
”25 years - oh my! How can it be? The Network and 25 years ... the times - how they have changed - and for the most part for the better! Aging services today have so many more options as compared to 25 years ago. Services today have less of the institutional model and more of a wellness and supportive services focus. We have a long way to go to get ready for aging services but give it another 25 years and maybe we will have it right! The area that remains problematic is services to the middle income and rural aging populations. The Network has evolved by time and circumstance - it remains true to its mission of bringing people together to share ideas and improve the quality of life for Western New Yorkers. Perhaps not as grand as many thought 25 years ago, but dedicated to the simple concept of together we can do better! Best Wishes for the next 25 years!”