Aging Partners is asking residents to help keep senior citizens cool this summer. They are accepting donations of electric fans, which will be to be distributed to older adults in Lincoln and the surrounding area.
New fans that are in the box will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 14 through 24 at the Aging Partners office, 1005 “O” St. That is located in the Downtown Senior Center. Aging Partners will also accept financial contributions to purchase fans.
“With the warmer weather, we want to encourage older adults and the general public to stay hydrated and as cool as possible,” says Mitch Sump, Aging Partners Program Coordinator. “The risk for heat-related illness is especially high for the elderly, and we’re asking Lincoln and Lincoln-area residents to show the neighbor-helping-neighbor compassion they’re known for by donating fans we can give to those in need.”
More information on Aging Partners is available at aging.lincoln.ne.gov.