The Jeb Bush Nobody Knows: Part 15 -- A Memo to Reno, re: The Old Grey Lady

The New York Times ^ | May 5, 2002 | summer

[summer]

BTW, for more info on FL's Elder Ready Communities, click here.

And, I realize bull horns and tanks may appeal more to some voters. But, I also believe programs like the above appeal to other voters. And, who can FL citizens thank for leading the nation in helping seniors lead independent lives? As the NYT reported, here's who gets the credit:

Dunedin is one of more than 40 Florida communities working to be certified as "elder ready" under a program introduced in 2000 by Gov. Jeb Bush and the state's Department of Elder Affairs. The program, Communities for a Lifetime, is the country's most comprehensive effort to encourage independent living by older people, whom Dunedin and the rest of Florida have in abundance.

How many elderly people are you related to in FL who may know nothing about this program? Maybe there are times when the pen really is mightier than the sword....

[summer]

For index.

[summer]

FYI. And, if you have a moment, please bump this thread so others will see it too. Thanks! :)

[summer]

Amore, Just wondered if you are familiar with this program to help the elderly...

[summer]

FYI. :)

[summer]

I am hoping people think more about the elderly! They are an important part of any FL election. Maybe you could bump this thread. Thanks. :)

[summer]

FYI. :)

[sport]

BTTT

[sunshine state]

Bump! Thanks for an interesting read.

[summer]

Gee, thank you so much, sunshine state! :)

[Amore]

No, hadn't heard of it. Interesting. But I'm sorry, I disagree on one small point. I think "encouraging grocery stores to include checkout lanes exclusively for the elderly" is a bit much. They're the one group that actually has the time to shop. Some go shopping practically every day as a way to get out and socialize. And they're supposed to get a speed lane ahead of the rest of us who still have to work for a living? That's a bit much.

[summer]

Thank you, sport! :)

[summer]

LOL....Amore, maybe that IS the lane for socializing! :)

[Angelique]

I really love what you are doing. I saw him on the news the other night, and the Senior Bushes can be very proud of their sons.

[MeekOneGOP]

Bush bump! :O)

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!

[PJ-Comix]

No Jeb Bushes were harmed at a Dunedin intersection in the posting of this reply.

[Khepera]

So what has Reno done? I mean besides harm children!

[Joe Brower]

Bullhorns are louder and tanks make a bigger entrance…
Not to mention MP5 submachine guns.

[FairWitness]

Thanks for the article summer. My mother is too old (and stubborn) to move from Wisconsin (though I wish she didn't have to cope with those winters anymore), and I'm not quite ready for this kind of community yet, but it is interesting.