
.”I first became involved with the Network in Aging shortly after arriving in Buffalo in the late 1980's. At that time, there were limited options for seniors to receive services. The Network was critical in those days to help connect the leaders of those agencies, service providers, educational and government programs in fostering the development of personal relationships between us so that we could better serve our community. Although the number of choices for the entire range of services has broadened significantly, the basic role of the Network remains the same and its importance has grown. I see a Network in the future bringing together professionals who wouldn't otherwise know each other. By understanding who is who and what they do the citizens of Western New York can be assured of the highest quality of living possible.”