Boomers

I read recently in an AARP publication that every day, 8,000 people in America turn age 65!  Many of these people are in good health, have good work skills, and have grown up with an ideal verbalized by JFK 50 years ago of "ask what you can do for your country!"  Perhaps some of you reading this LTSC e-newsletter might be in that special "baby boom" generation, among the 70 million people born between 1946 - 1964.  If you are in the leading edge of that population bulge (some people refer to it as the "pig in a python"), then you too are likely facing (or have already faced) the question of planning for your retirement and how you will spend those days.  I hope one of the things all soon-to-be retirees will consider is being a volunteer in a community service program.  Such an activity is a true win-win proposition because it means quality help for the service program, and tremendous satisfaction and better health for the retiree (this is a proven fact).

One of my retired social work friends has been helping regularly at a local marine science laboratory and loves it!   Another - a retired LTSC employee has decided to devote his professional skills and volunteer time for a different API nonprofit each year - keeping his learning curve and mental health fresh all the time!   And again, another retiree has been coming weekly to LTSC to be a receptionist and has formed a whole new set of friends and not only loves it but is loved in return.  There are many many more examples of win-win stories like these.

The Baby Boom generation grew up during a time of great social change and as they begin to retire from work, they can continue this legacy of social change and progress, through the giving of their time which will amount to billions of hours for community service which ultimately can change the world for good.

Since beginning Case Management with LTSC in 2010, Suzanne became involved in courses offered through the Family Literacy Program. She has improved her reading and writing skills and is now able to communicate more effectively. She also enrolled herself in Adult School to learn basic reading and writing skills. Her previously unemployed husband now holds stable employment and the children are developing at an adequate pace for grade level advancement. Since being introduced to LTSC, Suzanne and her family have maintained Case Management services to stay informed and be better prepared to reach their goals. Currently, Suzanne and her husband are in the process of applying for housing with LTSC.  She has found part time work and feels more confident about her family’s future.

LTSC has received a general operating grant from The Eisner Foundation.  With this grant LTSC will continue to provide comprehensive social services to seniors in Little Tokyo including case management services, mental health counseling, caregiver training and education and a civic engagement program for retired baby-boomers. 

Since 1996 The Eisner Foundation has been funding innovative and effective non-profit organizations that improve and enrich the lives of underserved children in Southern California.  In 2008 The Eisner Foundation expanded its funding focus to include seniors who face similar challenges such as physical and emotional vulnerability, poverty, lack of advocacy on their behalf, minimal access to the arts, and general powerlessness.  The Eisner Foundation supports those at both ends of the spectrum of life, the young and the old. LTSC has been serving the Japanese American senior community in Los Angeles for over 30 years with bilingual and bicultural social services.  We appreciate the support The Eisner Foundation is providing so that we may continue to serve this community.

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