Senior Citizens

Sewell hosts Seniors Resource Roundtable in Linden

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosted a Seniors Resource Roundtable in Linden — Tuesday morning. Dozens of retirees packed the Linden Senior Center to attend the event. They learned about some of the state and federal resources that are available for them. They also got an opportunity to voice their concerns at the event. Social security —…

PAL Exercise Program Targets Black Belt Senior Citizens

From the West Alabama Newsroom– An exercise program geared towards people 50 and over — is encouraging people to stay physically active. The Physical Activity for Life (PAL) program encourages African American senior citizens in the Black Belt — to engage in physical activity — to improve their physical and mental health — and quality of life. PAL participant Carrie…

Lowndes Co. Man Accused of Stealing from the Elderly Arrested

Source: Lowndes Co. Sheriff’s Office According the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, the man accused of stealing money from the elderly is behind bars. Kenneth Dynd Gordon was arrested in Montgomery at about 11:30 Tuesday night. Gordon is accused of posing as a contractor to take advantage of senior citizens. According to the sheriff’s office, once a victim makes a pre-payment…