Finkam
Next week, CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions will award Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam with its Outstanding Woman of Service Award for her commitment to protect affordable neighborhoods in the city and her advocacy for making Carmel a place where older adults can thrive at home.
The desire of most older adults is to live independently in their own homes as they age. Called “aging in place,” this often requires careful planning and consideration of home and community supports as older adults find they need more care at home. Rising housing costs also have a significant impact on the oldest age groups. Without access to safe, affordable housing, seniors are at increased risk for homelessness, isolation, and physical and mental health challenges.
Among her priorities in office, Finkam has named building greater collaboration between community leaders, residents, and businesses to address community needs. She envisions Carmel as a place where older adults can thrive at home, making her an ally of CICOA’s vision for central Indiana as a place where older adults and those of any age with a disability flourish.
The Outstanding Woman of Service Award will be presented to Mayor Finkam at CICOA’s Galentine’s Day Event, set for 6:15 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at PrimeLife Enrichment, 1078 3rd Ave. SW, Carmel. The event honors women of service and is a fundraiser to provide food-insecure seniors in central Indiana with access to healthy, nutritious meals.
The CICOA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established in 1992 to fund and support the mission of CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions. Learn more at cicoa.org.