When I’m talking to members of the community about the Council on Aging of Martin County, one of the statistics I often tout is our record as the longest-standing organization in the county dedicated to serving seniors. I sometimes forget, however, to include what this accomplishment correlates to in actual years.
In 2019, I will not make that oversight. This year, the Council on Aging of Martin County celebrates its 45th anniversary of caring for seniors in this community. Though our history spans nearly half a century, it is still remarkable to me how far we have come since the first inkling of a senior-focused nonprofit organization.