Aging Matters in Brevard Celebrates Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day is wonderful opportunity to honor the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren. This day was set aside as a National holiday in 1979 for the purpose of honoring all grandparents, allowing grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children’s children, and to help grandchildren become aware of strength, information, and guidance older people can offer. Grandparents are children’s connection to family culture, family traditions, and historical events during their lifetime.

“Grandparents help save taxpayers an estimated $6.5 Billion by raising their grandchildren and keeping them out of foster homes.”

Excerpt from Generations United GU.org

GRANDParenting Again, a service of Aging Matters in Brevard, supports grandparents 55 or older who have given up their retirement or their own plans in order to take on everything that comes along with raising their minor grandchildren by offering support groups, enrichment opportunities, parenting guidance, care management, referrals to available community resources, educational presentations, and counseling.

On Saturday, September 6, 2014, Aging Matters in Brevard celebrated Grandparents Day by honoring these special grandparents with a dinner and recognition awards for their continued service to the next generation!