Back What: Nationwide, 22.4 million U.S. households are involved in caring for an elderly relative. In Missouri, the 65 and older population is projected to grow nearly 50% by 2020, totaling over one million people. Statistics like this show that the number of St. Louis families caring for an aging loved one will steadily increase year after year. The Red Cross along with community leaders, friends and colleagues celebrates the grand opening of the fourth Red Cross Adult Care & Enrichment Center. The new center is designed to provide safe daytime care to aging and disabled adults in communities in Mid-County. The Red Cross Adult Care & Enrichment Center is a partnership with the The Village Church of UMC, where the center is located. Norman Seay, a well-known local professional, will keynote at the event. His mother attends both the Vinita Park and South City Red Cross Adult Care and Enrichment Centers throughout the week. When: Friday, November 1, 2002 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Where: The Village Church UMC, 8145 Page Avenue, Vinita Park (Directions: From 170, take Page east. The Village Church is located approximately one mile on the left.). Interview Opportunities: • Norman Seay, a caregiver, shares his views on how he determined daytime care was needed for his mom and the benefits that Red Cross Adult Day Care provides to both of them. • Sylvia Nissenboim, Director, Adult Care & Enrichment, explains the physical, mental and social benefits of the Red Cross Adult Care & Enrichment program. • Ameenah Reed , Vinita Park Center Manager, on the daily enrichment activities and care that clients will receive at the center. • Mayor Virginia Bira, on the community need the center will provide for Vinita Park and surrounding communities. • Pastor K. Llewellyn McGhee, senior pastor at The Village Church of St. Louis, on how the partnership with the Red Cross was created.

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