We must do more to help seniors remain in county

We in Montgomery County live in a suburb of one of the great cities of the world with a quality of life that is arguably unmatched. The cultural opportunities, educational institutions, and creative political energies found here make it a vibrant place where people want to live and where those who have lived here for decades want to continue to live.Yet, increasingly, for many older residents, continuing to live in this county has become problematic. As a consequence, we are witnessing an exodus of great community leaders, parents and friends. Many members of the 30 congregations that make up Action in Montgomery have left the county. They leave because they cannot afford to retire in our county or because they cannot downsize to suitable one-floor homes near transportation. We mourn this loss and believe we must act to reverse the trend.