Thanks for the opportunity to be of service and allowing me to keep you informed of what's happening in AARP across Arkansas. AARP and many others are celebrating Older Americans' Month throughout May by serving others. Our purpose for hosting CFIL Week is to highlight the importance of helping older people stay independent in their homes and communities through volunteering.
Many people volunteer during the entire year.
This year's CFIL Contest includes a National Drawing and a statewide Community Service Contest. Although many communities have plans underway, a special effort is anticipated in Little Rock and Hot Springs Village that includes installation of emergency beacon lights, night lights and smoke detectors. Beacon lights are special bulbs installed in a porch light that enables emergency medical services to find one's home quicker. This light bulb activates when the light switch is turned on and off twice. Many older people simply need some help changing ordinary light bulbs and smoke detector batteries.