Take a few minutes today to let an older person in your life, such as a parent, grandmother, or family friend, know that you appreciate them.

Thursday, August 21, is National Senior Citizens’ Day.

President Ronald Reagan set aside this day back in 1988 to raise awareness about issues that effect senior citizens and to honor their achievements.

Celebrating that special someone is as easy as a phone call.

“Life is busy for all of us. So, take the time today to call that loved one in your life, whether it’s a grandparent, a neighbor, someone at church, and just let them know how much they mean to you and how much their contributions really matter,” said Stacey Malcolmson, president and CEO of The Senior Source, a nonprofit in Dallas.

Malcolmson says once you make that call today, keep it

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