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From The Commissioner's Desk:

Dear Friends,

It is my pleasure to update you on the aging network, as there have been exciting changes take place with our new administration. Last week I had the pleasure of attending a reception for Kathy Greenlee in Washington, D.C. who is our new Assistant Secretary for the Administration on Aging. She was nominated by President Barack Obama in May and was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate as the 4th Assistant Secretary for Aging at the Department of Health and Human Services a few weeks ago.

It is an honor to have Assistant Secretary Greenlee leading the Administration on Aging, as she has demonstrated an exceptional record and extensive experience in working first-hand in the aging field. She previously served as the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Aging, the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman in Kansas, as well as the state’s Assistant Secretary of Aging, with the responsibilities of legislative liaison and chief budget officer.

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Latest News 11/12/2009

Aging Network to Hold Free Memory Screenings Across the State

National Memory Screening Day is November 17, 2009

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Consumers who want a status check on their memory can take advantage of free, confidential screenings on November 17 as part of National Memory Screening Day, an annual initiative of the Alzheime ... read more



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